What matters most…
Imagine if your net worth could be contained within a single shopping cart. I once…
The End of the Tunnel
How many times have you said, “I can’t,” in your life? Were you right? How…
New Goal: 1000 Subscribers!
The holiday season is upon us, and this year, I want to throw some consideration…
What We Need to do to End Homelessness in America
Let’s get right into it! Federal and state governments need to establish detox and rehab…
Addressing the Causes of Homelessness in America
Alright, we looked at 10 causes of homelessness. Now, let’s look at what it’s going…
Why do you think people become homeless in America?
1. ADDICTION 2. MENTAL ILLNESS 3. VIOLENCE AND DOMESTIC ABUSE 4. LACK OF INCOME 5….
What’s the worst that could happen?
For protection, I’ll change some of the names. Jose and Miranda are from Venezuela. That…
Predictability of Consequence 1 — Heraclitus and Tanisha
The Rillito—a dry riverbed in Tucson. Civilization forced itself upon the desert and sucked the…
Things have changed
I know! It’s so exciting! “What’s changed?” you ask. It’s the possibility of adding other…
A clean sweep
Politicians have a nasty habit of trying to solve complex problems with one-size-fits-all solutions. If…
Where I went wrong
It started when my husband died. Christopher had a good job as an independent insurance…
Just Listen
“Have you ever made a mistake that’s going to haunt you for the rest of…
A day in the life…
There are some harsh realities that people need to understand. One of these is that…
An Environmental Impact on Urban Areas
City developers and conservationists have long worked to provide for wildlife threatened by encroaching human…
Brain Damage
It was a rough day. They pulled a guy out of a storm drain this…
Your Two Cents
Let’s get serious. There are many viewpoints regarding the homeless, and we need to be…
Inconsequential Memories
I slept beside a creek somewhere in Tennessee last night. I wish I had met…
Time to Reflect
I remember, from high school, the time when I decided to straighten up, get my…
FHPs
I swear on my mother’s grave, if one more Barbie hands me another sandwich bag…
Signs
Do you remember the old “Will Work for Food” signs? They didn’t last long. It…
Glimmers of Hope
It’s definitely a different world living in the tunnel. I’ve had the luxury of sleeping in my car after…
Carl the Plumber
I met a woman today who was pacing beneath a grove of trees near the…
Faust Interview Part 1
I had a nice chat with a friend about The Tunnel and the End of…
Faust Interview Part 2
FAUST: So, I drove by this homeless camp at Harrison and 22nd today. It really looks like…