Not exactly a serious blog post. Book Three is progressing for Tanner. Not much more to tell on that score right now.
But I feel like this should be shouted out from rooftops:
Christian Science Monitor: In a US first, New Orleans finds homes for all its homeless veterans.
I’m sure the program will have its flaws. I have no doubt that some vets will slip through the cracks. But the fact that this effort is being made and is having genuinely good effects is wonderful.
Like pretty much anyone, I want to see homelessness ended, for everyone, period. Veterans or not. Salt Lake City is apparently doing great things in that regard. But just from the standpoint of having to start somewhere, this is a beautiful thing.
I drive past homeless people all the time in Seattle. Sometimes I give to panhandlers. Sometimes I don’t. But it kills me every time. And I know that Seattle isn’t exactly doing nothing, but…I’m so glad to see cities making progress. Here’s hoping it spreads.