I'm a big fan of NPR and a segment called The Story by Dick Gordon. He interviews one person whose story highlights what's going on in society as a whole.
This story concerned a man who, after 29 years in the printing business, found himself homeless. However, he could stay in touch with people through his laptop and his blog.What struck me in the story was the part about him winning tickets for a Twins game. He had to panhandle for gas to get there - the most humiliating thing he said he had ever done. The Twins and going to their games were a big part of the life he had lived before. However, he left the game early to talk to other homeless people he knew who were living nearby.
Although he only had $16, he gave it all to one man. As he said, "there is always someone who has it worse than me."
That's what struck me - his generosity in his situation. If you want to listen to this fascinating conversation, click below.
For the past couple of weeks we’ve been running a series of stories called At Home. As a part of the series, we’re exploring how people are finding a place to live in the midst of a difficult housing market. Three years ago, Chris Jenks had a job, a house, three cars and a year's worth of savings. Today, he is homeless. But Chris is finding a new community through his blog and a Twitter account. First written anonymously as “Twin Cities White Collar Man Walking,” Chris thought by sharing his experiences he would gather a few followers. Little did he know that it would provide him with community and even a room to call his own.
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