Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow
Creeps in this petty pace from day to day,
To the last syllable of recorded time;
And all our yesterdays have lighted fools
The way to dusty death. Out, out brief candle!
Life's but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage
And then is heard no more: it is a tale
Told by an idiot, full of sound and fury,
Signifying nothing.
-- Macbeth, Act 5, Scene 5
Frankie and Slim
Happy New Year
Monday, February 14, 2022
QUESTION OF THE WEEK - 02-14-2022
Would you invite a homeless person into your home to take a shower?
I know my answer should be a resounding yes, and I would in some certain circumstances maybe, but not as a rule. However I could/would steer them to my church which has facilities for showers.
As others have noted, our church has shower facilities, so i'd offer a ride up there, as well as buy toiletries and clothes for during and after. Bringing a homeless person into your home, unless it's someone you know well (and yes, i've known people who have become homeless through no fault of their own) is not wise.
No. I don't fancy getting mugged, robbed or murdered. I would direct him or her to the centre where they serve hot lunches daily, they could offer more help.
No I wouldn't. I think they need more help than that anyway, but I'd try to give some food and money instead and direct them to a place more geared up to help the homeless.
No.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day and week. ♥
I know my answer should be a resounding yes, and I would in some certain circumstances maybe, but not as a rule. However I could/would steer them to my church which has facilities for showers.
ReplyDeleteTo answer the question, NO!
ReplyDeleteNo, I would not. Very dangerous! They can always go to the shelter for a shower and a meal.
ReplyDeleteNope! I just saw on the news yesterday that some lady did that and the guy slit her throat. Happy Valentine's Day from all of us!
ReplyDeleteProbably not - but I would direct them to somewhere where they could get the shower and the support they need.
ReplyDeleteI live alone and I did read the story Brian is referring to so NO.
ReplyDeleteNope; as a nurse with some homeless VA patients at the VA Hospital, they usually need more than a shower. It's really sad. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteAs others have noted, our church has shower facilities, so i'd offer a ride up there, as well as buy toiletries and clothes for during and after. Bringing a homeless person into your home, unless it's someone you know well (and yes, i've known people who have become homeless through no fault of their own) is not wise.
ReplyDeleteNo. I don't fancy getting mugged, robbed or murdered. I would direct him or her to the centre where they serve hot lunches daily, they could offer more help.
ReplyDeleteNo. The problem has become acute in some of our cities, and there is no solution that is politically possible.
ReplyDeleteThere were sure some good ones today!
ReplyDeleteNo I wouldn't. I think they need more help than that anyway, but I'd try to give some food and money instead and direct them to a place more geared up to help the homeless.
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