Word on the Street

Where are they coming from?

Undoubtably, there is an elephant in the room of any discussion about homelessness: "Where are they coming from?" and "Why are they here?" The perception, of course, is that those seeking assistance in our community have flocked here to take advantage of wonderful...

Front of the line: Deciding who gets what

At three year, my son recognizes the importance of being the first in line. Whether he is the engine on the choo-choo train in his preschool class, or pretending to be a race car, "Patrick, takes the lead!" Childhood desires of being first could very well explain why,...