So, it’s my birthday this month. I turn 43. There’s nothing particularly significant about 43. The age doesn’t warrant a huge party or a trip to Hawaii. But for me? I want 43 to be legendary. At least legendary for me and a bunch of homeless kids. This year, I’m … [Read more...]
HomePlate – Feeding Hungry Children
I should have known things wouldn’t go according my plan when the beef was still frozen and we couldn’t find a can opener for the multi-pack of black beans. I look forward to serving dinner at HomePlate. Coordinating one meal a month, I pretty much have a handle … [Read more...]
HomePlate – Ya’ Learn Somethin’ New Every Day
Grandpa always said "Ya' learn somethin' new every day." Here's what I learned at HomePlate on Wednesday: I learned from one couch-surfing youth that carbon nano-tube elevators are the most cost effective, efficient ways to enter space. (I don't even know most the … [Read more...]
Couch-Surfers, I’m Thinking of You
Dear Couch-surfers, I thought of you today. Not that I don’t think of you often - I do - it’s just today I made myself think of you. See, we recently bought a house. (I feel a little guilty even admitting that to you. Like I’m bragging about something I have but you … [Read more...]