Did you see the meteor shower?

On Wednesday, I’d laid down but my roommate/husband came in to remind me of the Perseid meteor shower going on over head, and so we stood out on the back stoop to watch an amazing stellar show. I’ve never seen a meteor in my life, I said, and then I realized I had — though …

At least the people who are homeless will be clean

Di sends this, a story about the Vatican putting its finishing touches on a showering unit and barber shop for Rome’s homeless. And Marianne sends this, a story about mobile showering/bathing units. These are actually good starts on our way to providing permanent supportive housing for people who are homeless. Onward.