This entry was published at least two years ago (originally posted on September 7, 2005). Since that time the information may have become outdated or my beliefs may have changed (in general, assume a more open and liberal current viewpoint). A fuller disclaimer is available.
While it’s never a happy thing to see one of Seattle’s many homeless inhabitants laboring to push a shopping cart filled to overflowing with what few items they’ve been able to claim for themselves up one of our many hills, I have to admit it’s hard not to grin when they’ve got a big smile on their face, they’re happily engaging in conversation with a passerby who helps keep the cart from rolling away — and the cart they’ve chosen is one of the “keep the kids entertained” models designed to look like a bright red and yellow plastic car.
Pity I didn’t have my camera on me, I’d have gladly traded him a few dollars for a shot or two. Perhaps I’ll run across him some other time.