Reply #40: Well said! I too give [View All]

[Sugarbleus]

to people who are apparently in need. I've gotten pretty good at spotting those I suspect are "running a scam", plus we don't have violent types in our area that would press themselves on me.

I drive by or walk by someone who has a sign or asks for a cigarette etc.. and if I'm not getting bad vibes from them, I dig into my bag and whip out some bucks. I enjoy doing it. Nine times out of ten the thank yous are genuine.

Between me and the one asking, something special happens. We each connect to a common humanity at that moment. I also try to spend time talking with them when it's possible. It's very interesting and enlightening more often than not.

Neither do I ask them nor wonder about how they will spend the cash.

My daughter and I saw a good setup the other day: It was a scruffy guy sitting beside the road with a sign asking for help. Propped up next to him was his unattached prosthetic leg.. ;)

~~Peace~~