Ooh! Thank you!

Wouldn’t mind learning more about Julia. What made her such a hard catch? Giving birth at 51?? No thanks!

This particular puma looks very concerned for you and wants to just check in to see how you’re doing.

“Be sure to drink your Ovaltine,” but good try.

They did. And I’m sure any plan will run into problems and issues, but that’s no reason not to try it! They also firmly believed that houses are the only real solution to homelessness, ignoring that some homeless people dislike the confines of solid walls, some don’t want or are incapable of dealing with normal homeownership maintenance, some aren’t in financial stability enough to manage a home that comes with monthly costs. Some would really benefit from small houses! There are other solutions out there for each of these situations, but we are unwilling to try small steps because we incorrectly perceive them to be half steps.

I keep wanting to see these kinds of projects succeed! There was one in my state where they were going to convert a campground and make a safer tent city situation, but it got smashed because it was perceived as insulting to the homeless and too small a step. A small step wasn’t worth it I guess. I think you have to think out of the box and across a spectrum of housing types to help lift people out of homelessness. There isn’t going to be one solution that fits everyone, or even a majority. Every state is different, every climate is different, and every city. And beyond that, every homeless person is different and has different needs. But personal safety and a chance to live in some kind of stability is the clear first step.