Gratitude

The Religious Witness With Homeless People organization's press conference is this morning, with my 7 1/2'-tall painted portrait of St. Francis being displayed as part of the exhibited material. The event will take place at City Hall.

I'm wondering if Mayor Newsom will be there? Homeless issues are in the headlines right now, as there are renewed efforts by the mayor and his aides to involve the police in sweeping tourist areas of pesky homeless people and issue summonses for public intoxication and other "crimes."

Religious Witness with Homeless People believes that only the most threatening or abusive homeless people should be handled this way, and that the majority would be better served by social work outreach efforts to help connect them with social services. A more effective, less costly and more compassionate response.

In a major effort to keep myself from ever having to live on the street: I got my Artist/ Performer business cards printed up, and also (FINALLY!!) bought a really cute little Canon digital camera.

Thank you God/ Goddess/ Universe/ Tao/ Spirit!