Tonight's picture was taken in March of 2005. This was not an unusual sighting in our home. Yes we had rolls of painters tape available! Mattie loved tape and used it for all sorts of things. Creating streets and tracks on our floors was one of its uses! Naturally you need these lines when creating intricate play schemes with cars, trains, and other vehicles! After Mattie died, I can still remember how empty our home felt. It took a very very long time to accept that quiet change, but his presence and the life he brought to every situation will always be missed.
Quote of the day: Today's coronavirus update from Johns Hopkins.
- Number of people diagnosed with the virus: 29,432,952
- Number of people who died from the virus: 534,810
Meanwhile, I have had several frustrating email conversations with the Mayor's office. I understand they are complying with the CDC guidelines, which states that encampments should not be moved during the pandemic. Nonetheless, as I stated, I feel like tax paying residents have little to no power on maintaining and improving the safety and health within their neighborhoods. This issue, along with graffiti, are hot buttons for me. I also believe that supplying tents, brooms, gloves, and other items to the homeless are bandaids. This is not a long term or viable solution to help people get off the streets, to have access to mental health services that are needed, and to become productive members of our society. Something needs to change and though my letters will accomplish nothing, I still feel passionate to write them.
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