Leaning against the Warming Center’s wall in Grants Pass, I noticed George chatting animatedly on his cellphone. When he finished the call with a triumphant smile, he couldn’t wait to share his news. “Phil, you won’t believe what I just did,” he exclaimed, hanging up. His excitement was palpable as he continued, “I’ve just arranged…
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Two Books I Never Should Have Written
The two books I never should have written are: Family Diary of Zelpha Morehouse Johncock Stimulus for Homeless Why not? Let’s start with Zelpha’s diary. First, it’s a miracle I got Zelpha’s diary to begin with. At the estate sale for Esther and Lynden Johncock, Sr, my grandparents (Lynden is Zelpha’s son), my mother saw…
Countdown to Overcoming NIMBYism
On any given work day (or perhaps work night), elected officials from one of the 19,495 incorporated cities, towns and villages all across the United States are likely meeting to consider a proposal for a shelter or a proposed solution for the homeless neighbors in their communities. On one side, there’s the applicant, often a…