Homeless man blogs

"A look at the perennial problem of homelessness from a unique perspective: from someone who is currently homeless." This is a great blog that shows the true face of homelessness. I have read through the entire blog it was really interesting. My prayers and thoughts go out to him and his family.

Links

The Blog: View from the sidewalk

News Story the news story from North Carolina

digs.com

Lessons of Katrina a quote from his blog:

"I was reading over the weekend about the lingering effects Hurricane Katrina has caused in New Orleans. A lot of people were rendered homeless that dark day. Some have since found refuge with friends and family; some have begun new lives elsewhere. Some have placed their trust in FEMA (they're probably better off trying to hit the lottery.) Some, I'm sure, have probably become New World Gypsies, moving from place to place as the mood, and the lure of work, strikes them.All have one thing in common: they used to have homes. In the space of one day, they don't any longer.My point is that this can happen to any of us, at any time. My downfall was lack of money (and a modicum of poor planning) that led to eviction. But homelessness can come just as quickly under other circumstances. A fire. A tornado. A prolonged illness. Bankruptcy. Layoff. Job outsourcing. Incompetent political leaders. A meteor. The list goes on. It is easier than you think to have a house fulll of stuff one day and be living on the street less than a day later.Homelessness can come like lightning (or by lightning...) Be vigilant."

So true this could happen to the best of us.