by ttripp | Jan 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
Thomas, age 29, looked as relaxed as any college student dressed in jeans, sneakers, and a hoodie. Tracy and I found some seats at a long rectangular table toward the back of the San Marco Library. Amid the hushed conversations and occasional flutters of book pages,...
by ttripp | Dec 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Synergy: the interaction or cooperation of two or more organizations, substances, or other agents to produce a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. I love this word because it contains magic and possibilities. The definition of synergy makes...
by ttripp | Dec 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Thom, “the phone man,” age 70, agreed to meet with us and talk about the challenges he faces in being part-time homeless. “The phone man” nickname, as he’s known on the streets, comes from his employment with Assurance, a cellular phone company, specializing in Obama...
by ttripp | Nov 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Dorri and I stood in front of the Jacksonville Public Library. The streets were bustling with people. Some individuals were hurrying by; others sat with their backs against the library wall, waiting for the doors to open. Immediately, we noticed the homeless presence....
by ttripp | Nov 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
Cecil cautiously walked into the quiet room at the Jacksonville Public Library. He wasn’t out of place. There were, in truth, many Street Friends, as they are lovingly referred to by the local mission groups, enjoying the air conditioning. He didn’t mention if this...
by ttripp | Oct 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
We met with 28-year-old, Taylor, on a Wednesday afternoon, late August, in the Jacksonville Public Library. He agreed to speak with us about what his life was like on the streets in Jacksonville and what challenges he faces. After he greets me with a “nice to...
by ttripp | Oct 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
When passing by the nameless faces on the street, it is easy to condemn, look away, or possibly shake our heads at our fellow humans’ bad choices. Drugs, alcohol, and crime, all these factors separate their worlds from ours, keeping us safe from the intimidating...
by ttripp | Sep 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
Every adventure starts somewhere and ours began with two very special people that made our journey possible. Even though their hearts are one and the same, their stories are quite different. Dorri and I feel blessed that they were willing to share their experiences...
by ttripp | Sep 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
While participating in the Jax Book Festival, enjoying the coolness of the Jacksonville Public Library, I could not help but notice the number of homeless people coming in off the street to carouse through the aisles, strike up conversations with the authors, or...
by ttripp | Aug 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Have You Ever Wondered? Have you ever wondered about the forks in your road? What would have happened if you decided one road versus another? Been born to this family or that one? Chose this friend over another? Who would you be today? Would you be a better version of...
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