Tag Archives: homelessness

The Notecard

Posted on June 20, 2023 by eportugal4

Elaina Portugal 06/20/23 As I head into the organic, granola, tree-hugging grocery store on my way home from an appointment, I notice this woman talking to someone in the parking lot. She waves her arms and laughs as she proffers … Continue reading →

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Plea for a Friend — Kerry – 11/30/2015

Posted on November 30, 2015 by eportugal4

Plea for a Friend November 30, 2015 I spent today putting up Christmas decorations. I’ve lost some to our continued flooding. Water is insidious, and it breeds mold and mildew. Still, we put together a little tree, hung stockings, and … Continue reading →

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Sock Man — Amanda – 4/29/2015

Posted on April 29, 2015 by eportugal4

Sock Man 4/29/2015 The sock man shuffles down the sidewalk, black plastic garbage bag in one hand, packages of new socks in the other. “Socks, socks,” he mumbles. He doesn’t cry his wares loudly like the hat peddler in the … Continue reading →

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Sigurd 3/17/15

Posted on March 17, 2015 by eportugal4

On The Damn Human Race Tuesday 17 March 2015 Sweet Grecy, Sam and I drove back to town the other day, my whips and jangles having subsided to a point where I can deal with the distractions of life again. … Continue reading →

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