Bradley Bell “His Mama Raised Him Right”

That is the best thing someone can say about a person. It is especially telling when someone who sees you on a regular basis shares this opinion with strangers. Last week I heard this about Bradley Bell. To be honest, this one character reference was the reason I gave a second thought to CBS showing […]

Should Kids Know About Skid Row?

#fb when should I tell this new baby about the living conditions of some of Mommy’s friends

As seen on TV: CBS’s The Bold and the Beautiful

Look for Linda Harris as story goes to The Union Rescue Mission Oct 28 + 29 @BandB_CBS #fb @urm,

Study out on Los Angeles’ Safer Cities Initiative

“Recognizing that homelessness is not a crime and addressing its underlying causes” is one of the best approaches to policing areas with high levels of homelessness. – Alex Vitale and Michael White The study of 8 years of crime statistics says that Los Angeles reduced the crime amongst the homeless and did not simply spread it […]

School on Wheels @schoolonwheels

Since you are already thinking about candy and children – give an extra thought to school kids. Particularly those who are homeless with parents who may not be able ( due to time or their own education ) to help them with homework and learning. Here, in Los Angeles, we have a wonderful resource and it […]

can you write a paragraph for me

about why (or even IF) you think it is important for women to be educated and self sustaining. I know that I have lots of views on the subject – but I thought I should ask other – smarter- people what they think. I may use the information on my blog, so let me know […]

Beer Commercial I want to see

This would make me buy beer, @dosequis #fb

POW vs Homelessness. Something to think about

Aren’t we having a “War on Poverty”? Come on Spin Doctors, do the math, bend the rules and work this one out for me.

Children’s Hobo Costume for Halloween

#fail Where is the humanity and why do we think “hobo’s” wear bow ties, flowers and look like clowns? i don’t see the humor.

Where Did You Learn Philanthropy aka Meet My Folks

#fb How did you learn to be kind, to care for others, to lend a helping hand? Was it The Golden Rule “do unto others as you would have them do unto you” (sounds like the Pay It Forward campaign to me)…, The Girl and Boy Scouts “Do a Good Turn Daily” and “On my […]