Author Archives: Mark

Learning about the homeless – March 27, 2009

For people reading this blog entry that have not read my previous entries on the homeless, I encourage you to read Homeless Project Background. It will give you some background on my project. Briefly, I have made a commitment to … Continue reading

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Learning about the homeless – March 5, 2009

For people reading this blog entry that have not read my previous entries on the homeless, I encourage you to read Homeless Project Background. It will give you some background on my project. Briefly, I have made a commitment to … Continue reading

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Learning about the homeless – February 25, 2009

For people reading this blog entry that have not read my previous entries on the homeless, I encourage you to read Homeless Project Background. It will give you some background on my project. Briefly, I have made a commitment to … Continue reading

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Learning about the homeless – February 15, 2009

In the parking lot of Starbucks, I met up with Mike from Leesville Louisiana. I have given money to Mike before, but this was the first time I paid close attention to who he was and what he said to … Continue reading

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On My Way To School

Every month on the second Thursday at 5:30pm, TKF hosts a Hour of Hope event. The Hour of Hope gives the attendees insight into the work of TKF, the problems of youth violence and how TKF is going to “Stop … Continue reading

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Learning about the homeless – February 10, 2009

For people reading this blog entry that have not read my previous entries on the homeless, I encourage you to read Homeless Project Background. It will give you some background on my project. Briefly, I have made a commitment to … Continue reading

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How Big A Heart Can Be

Last Saturday, I attended the funeral of Brandon Zucker. In 2000, Brandon Zucker, aged four, was seriously injured at Disneyland after being trapped under the Roger Rabbit ride for about 10 minutes. He had brain damage as a result.

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An open letter to Diane Harkey, author of “California’s undeclared bankruptcy”

Diane – I liked your editorial that was carried in the Union Tribune in San Diego on January 25, 2009 titled “California’s undeclared bankruptcy.” A copy of it is below my note to you. Yes, we need to know our … Continue reading

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Learning about the homeless – January 13, 2009

I did not give $20 out last week. It never seemed like the right time. I don’t want to give to the folks who beg at street corners. They don’t seem to be homeless. Some seem like professional beggars. Not … Continue reading

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Learning about the homeless – January 3, 2009

I have a friend Ivy Gordon who is a fellow Vistage Chair. She described to me a new practice her group was doing for 2009. It’s called “random acts of kindness”. Each month every member would give the hosting member … Continue reading

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