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Topic: Transitional ShelterAn exercise in homelessness.
Well, to start with, I have a confession to get off my chest: I lied. The ground under my tent is not more comfortable than the floor of the bus I slept on the first night. Actually, I didn’t believe it was possible, but I think it’s harder. Even so, I did sleep better. By the end of this two weeks, I’ll probably be able to sleep standing up. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Commentary | No Comments
Prove it: Day Two: Madison Street and Sweet TeaAn exercise in homelessness.
Well, the first night out didn’t go as expected, but I survived. I got my new camp set up this morning. This one should go a little better—it’s a lot more hidden than the last one. It’s a little further from downtown than I wanted, but since it’s better hidden, it’s a good trade-off. For those who are wondering where I slept last night (being that I was evicted from my first camp), well, I did what a lot of homeless people do: I slipped inside a fence, crawled into the back of a vehicle, went to sleep, and slipped out again before anyone got there the next morning. This vehicle just happened to be the Love Bus at the Manna House. (I didn’t want to get arrested my first night out for trespassing or breaking and entering.) Trust me, sleeping on the ground in a tent will be way more comfortable than on the floor of a bus. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Commentary | No Comments
Prove it: Day OneAn exercise in homelessness.
Today, there were a lot of “firsts” … It was my first day standing on a street corner. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Commentary | No Comments
Prove It: PreparationsAn exercise in homelessness.
Here I go! I’m about to start my homeless adventure.
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