Putting things in perspective

For the past month or so I've been busy, and as I read friends' blogs I see a lot of other bloggers have been as well. I didn't post much this past week because I was working on a story for Sunday's (today's) paper. The writing is the easy and enjoyable part; scheduling interviews and photos is often what becomes more time-consuming.

To top if off, the story I worked on with my friend and colleague, Michelle, was emotionally draining. It deals with homelessness and was published today.

Since I am not one to mix business and pleasure, I don't link my stories to my blog. But after talking to Ralph, I decided to go for it. Sitting down with people who for a variety of reasons have become homeless is eye-opening.

It may be a cliché, but it does indeed put things in perspective.

For our story, click here.

Feeling thankful

Yesterday morning I drove to the big city (that would be New Haven).
In the shadow of one of the most prestigious universities in the world, I spotted a person sleeping on the grass in a tiny park between two city streets.

The stark contrast between the haves and the have-nots was right there in front of me.
I wonder why that person (not sure if it was a man or a woman) was sleeping there? What brought that person to that point in his or her life?

Seeing that poor soul lying there made me appreciate all that I do have.