Magnanimous Words

I watched the news last night and thought for sure I would get rained on this morning.  I watched the clouds roll in and felt the temperature lower about 20 degrees but was lucky to not have any rain while serving today.  I was surprised to only see 8 people in line when I pulled up.  Maybe it was the forecast of rain that kept my friends away.  As time went on, more people showed up and I had at least 20 friends when all was finished.  Dogman was first in line.  He was happy with some coffee, a sandwich and an MRE.  Shelia and Chris were next in line.  They both appeared to be in good moods.  Chris told me how much he loves reading my blogs.  He mentioned I use too many big words.  He suggested I stick with the 3 and 4 letter words. I told him I would stick to words that were understandable, but I was truly being facetious when I said that.  Chris told me his "C-a-r R-a-n O-u-t O-f G-a-s" proving he is far from being duplicitous.  I asked Jerry what his name was again this morning.  I bet I ask him every week what his name is, for some reason I always forget.  I thought if I mentioned him in my blog I would remember his name, so here’s to you Jerry.  Steven was waiting patiently.  He too brought up my blogging.  I never thought this blog would reach so many.  I asked Steven if he ever reads the blogs and he said “No, 'WE' never get the chance”.  Thomas was next in line.  He gave me a copy of the advocate.  The advocate is an Austin news paper that is printed each month and employs the homeless.  The paper can be bought for .25 cents and then sold for $1.00.  Thomas is a well spoken man who is always kind and patient.  Gary stopped by to say hello.  I enjoy seeing him in the morning; it makes my day go better.  Mark showed up early today.  He said “Brian, you will be providing my Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner today, so load me up!” If anyone ever wonders why I do this, Mark’s words would be a very good description of the answer to this question.  Ed said “hola” to me.  He asked for some “Fat Man” pants and shirts again.  I gave him a pair of 32 pants and a medium T-shirt.  Ok, ok maybe I am being flippant again, they were truly 42’s and an XL T-shirt.