tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post7328367000433676633..comments2023-11-03T08:04:49.280-04:00Comments on Rambling Toward Clarity : I Wonder...Dianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16637670293642285740noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-34342979183669802822010-01-09T11:46:47.410-05:002010-01-09T11:46:47.410-05:00You seem to have made a great impact on many peopl...You seem to have made a great impact on many people with this post, including me. It sounds like it should be so easy to offer help, but it isn't always, for so many reasons. Please let us know what happens.Jeaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04810126999695733332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-5528539879248176122010-01-09T05:39:53.986-05:002010-01-09T05:39:53.986-05:00An amazing post. Thanks for opening all of our ey...An amazing post. Thanks for opening all of our eyes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-77296828082633289042010-01-08T21:10:14.459-05:002010-01-08T21:10:14.459-05:00Came over from Oh My Goddess and I am glad I did. ...Came over from Oh My Goddess and I am glad I did. Scary to think that in our current economy that could happen so easily. How do you approach her? So easy to give, but so hard to accept on her part. I am approached from time to time with people who have lost everything and need a place to pitch a tent. I always try to find a task for them to do, so that can have the dignity of "earning their stay. I usually include some food with the deal, too. Like you, I wonder what happens when they move on..........Kathy's Klotheslinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881966393157941515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-5200497289657295522010-01-08T12:52:42.240-05:002010-01-08T12:52:42.240-05:00With the sub-zero temperatures we've been havi...With the sub-zero temperatures we've been having in the UK, I've been wondering about homeless people and cringing at the thought of them spending all night outdoors in this cold.<br /><br />I hope you do get to talk to this girl. Please let us know what happens.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05908084484202064053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-72465880006319101892010-01-07T11:18:17.523-05:002010-01-07T11:18:17.523-05:00this is haunting.
so many lost souls in the world....this is haunting.<br />so many lost souls in the world.<br />maybe it would be something you could handle, asking her.Everyday Goddesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00486528297252417282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-75485530083605031212010-01-06T19:22:41.613-05:002010-01-06T19:22:41.613-05:00This might be my favorite post of yours... I, too,...This might be my favorite post of yours... I, too, often wonder a lot when I drive by someone like her. <br /><br />It was nice to see you stop by my place... I am not on there often, but you are still one my favorite people.Coachdadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18439827912381254789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-1545893495999711872010-01-06T11:37:19.060-05:002010-01-06T11:37:19.060-05:00Well its always lovely and warming to see that som...Well its always lovely and warming to see that somebody like yourself does actually see these people Diane and doesn't close their eyes. <br />In your own way, by telling her story, you've probably made her day. <br /><br />Just to be noticed, maybe a quick glimpse and a smile and even for a second is often the only thing that gets us through the feelings of abandonment and loneliness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-84076196286443119772010-01-06T07:00:05.661-05:002010-01-06T07:00:05.661-05:00Do it. You could pretend to be asking directions ...Do it. You could pretend to be asking directions in order to break the ice.mo.stoneskinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10737422581378328590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-50627705606892240642010-01-05T23:26:16.579-05:002010-01-05T23:26:16.579-05:00OMGosh, I've missed you so. I came back today ...OMGosh, I've missed you so. I came back today and decided today was the day to start blogging again. I've said it before but there just isn't a good enough reason that I haven't been around lately. Anyhow, I came to visit you and was so impressed. I sat and listened with my heart and I heard you. Love you. Thank you.namastehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01379650600419409561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-19421917972222163042010-01-05T22:46:30.396-05:002010-01-05T22:46:30.396-05:00Agreeing with the other commenters - the first ste...Agreeing with the other commenters - the first step is noticing. You can always just start with a smile and take it from there!tattytiarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408220720084181008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-70498982040124897592010-01-05T22:40:32.969-05:002010-01-05T22:40:32.969-05:00Hi Diane ~ I found you through justsomethoughts a...Hi Diane ~ I found you through justsomethoughts and I am so glad I did. I am a follower now because I believe you are kind enough and brave enough. I can hardly wait for the rest of this story ...Marlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18000815937078399278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-70550954006680698282010-01-05T22:08:27.720-05:002010-01-05T22:08:27.720-05:00"nothing to lose" is easier said than do..."nothing to lose" is easier said than done <br />but it's not always about "easy".<br /><br />you noticedjustsomethoughts...https://www.blogger.com/profile/05778254901832542234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-87993447495382696692010-01-05T21:58:56.551-05:002010-01-05T21:58:56.551-05:00When I lived in San Fran, there was a girl I used ...When I lived in San Fran, there was a girl I used to see on the streets. She looked about 15. She had a hooded sweatshirt and a skateboard. She held a sign that said "Good vibes 25 cents" and a hat for the change. <br /><br />It broke my heart to see her; I wondered what was so terrible at home that life of the street was better. And then I though I didn't want to know.<br /><br />I tried to talk to her a few times, but she always kept her eyes down and pretended not to hear. SO I'd buy her McDonald's super sized meals and leave them at her feet without saying anything.<br /><br />Then, one day, she was gone. <br />I never knew what happened to her but I still think about her.<br /><br />I wonder if these people know that there are others out there who they touch, though we never meet.hebbahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11124266534675825838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-35748101437652285532010-01-05T20:11:25.903-05:002010-01-05T20:11:25.903-05:00wow. nice piece. i have a big heart for those on t...wow. nice piece. i have a big heart for those on the street. one decision different, it coulda been me.Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-12241069890238435302010-01-05T19:32:14.682-05:002010-01-05T19:32:14.682-05:00This was powerful and thought-provoking. Thank you...This was powerful and thought-provoking. Thank you.Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-31429590868388696092010-01-05T18:43:57.247-05:002010-01-05T18:43:57.247-05:00Now that you've removed me from the BANNED lis...Now that you've removed me from the BANNED list, I can comment!<br /><br />This is so thought-provoking! Loved it. It made me feel even more guilty than I usually do, but I still thank you. I need it.Sherri Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01536108320748561406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-40241165740175489472010-01-05T18:12:16.653-05:002010-01-05T18:12:16.653-05:00I think you'll like this post...
http://bringi...I think you'll like this post...<br />http://bringingdinnerback.com/2009/12/24/bringing-dinner-downtown/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-37589920545863584212010-01-05T18:10:19.911-05:002010-01-05T18:10:19.911-05:00Emmy, she's very real. I see her mostly on Ea...Emmy, she's very real. I see her mostly on East Market Street, during the day. What do you know? Email me.Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16637670293642285740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-80161196988400210892010-01-05T17:59:35.650-05:002010-01-05T17:59:35.650-05:00If this is a real person, and I think it is, I kno...If this is a real person, and I think it is, I know a little bit about her. It's pretty sad though.Emmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350354528488374142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-26622630285796089542010-01-05T16:38:25.867-05:002010-01-05T16:38:25.867-05:00Di, you know I've been following you for some ...Di, you know I've been following you for some time now, and this is by far the best thing you've ever written. Poignant, thought-provoking, relevant, and well-crafted.<br /><br />Fabulous, my dear, fabulous.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794712479594188124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-44892042055678528452010-01-05T16:20:47.477-05:002010-01-05T16:20:47.477-05:00Teary eyes. I guess you saw that I posted this as...Teary eyes. I guess you saw that I posted this as my Facebook status update?Melanie Gillispiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18325977196312705838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-85136639387324099982010-01-05T14:51:36.740-05:002010-01-05T14:51:36.740-05:00make it a matter of when, not if...make it a matter of when, not if...Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14555472024981357622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-50127195514926590452010-01-05T14:21:47.248-05:002010-01-05T14:21:47.248-05:00What a wonderful post! It touched me deeply. It is...What a wonderful post! It touched me deeply. It is heartbreaking to see people who are homeless. And it could happen to any one of us quicker than we realize. Bless you for your kind heart. :)Leeunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16287808402091715131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-13897752574171176502010-01-05T14:10:05.320-05:002010-01-05T14:10:05.320-05:00The fact that you see her is something of a modern...The fact that you see her is something of a modern marvel; they tend to be transparent to most people.<br /><br />But there is only one person who can answer your questions.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11236459315155380910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5422526707436212403.post-18174371748364419692010-01-05T11:59:20.051-05:002010-01-05T11:59:20.051-05:00Ask her, Diane. You noticed her for a reason, and...Ask her, Diane. You noticed her for a reason, and you think about her for a reason, too. 'Cause you have a good heart, my friend.blognuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01161713516407124717noreply@blogger.com