The Great Homeless Businessman Experiment.

TV Madness!

2010-07-15T10:17:00.003-05:00

Hey Fellow Survivors!

Lately, I've been trying to watch some of the stuff on Television and it just make me feel so damn old because I just don't get it.

What the hell are all the Vampire Shows about, eh? Little skinny white dudes with overbites throwing each other around like rag dolls while playing the poor little innocent girls. They are just lonely, misunderstood predators who need love like everyone else.

Yeah Right!

Do all of them have to be attractive because they want to attract the prey? How about just ugly and disgusting?

And do the teeth have to be in the mouth, for tasting the blood?

Why not in the elbow and the guy becomes a hockey player (obviously for a short time)?

How about hidden mosquito barb that kills the vampire the first and last time it bites.

I'm waiting to see the “Ass Cheek Vampire”!!

His or her “teeth” are in their hands so when they “goose” an unfortunate passerby, the vampire gets a little snack and the victim barely notices it, thinking it was a pinch. About 20 or 30 of these makes a meal.

Yummy!!

Do vampires have zits? Engaging minds want to know! How about overweight vampires? Are they forced to go on a diet? “Skip a victim or two a day and you'll lose all that Bloody weight.” (Drum roll , please!)

Blade's vampires seemed a little bite more reasonable and imaginative where the vampires were the victims for a change.

What happened to that prime-time vampire soap opera (forgot it's name) that was on tv? “One Life to Live” could mean something much more sinster with vamps as the leading characters.

Well, that's it, that's all I got.

Till next time!

I Long For The Old Daze..

2010-07-06T09:21:00.003-05:00

Hello Everybody!

Been a while since I posted to my blog, but I am working hard to overcome that problem, like many others, these days.

For some reason, I am feeling somewhat sad and melancholy, today.

My thoughts have been on the past, mostly. My formative years in the Boys Home in particular.

Growing Up in Foster Homes was rough in those days, but there was a light at the end of the tunnel when I arrived at Lawrence Hall, Home for Boys. The year was 1965 and I was being delivered there because I was an angry youth (about 13 years old).

It was my first time living in such a big building. There were three floors and the basement, and this wasn't just a place to sleep, it was a place of adventure and fun. Out back there was a huge yard (5 acres, I think) and a large pool to splash in during the summer.

That great old building is gone now, and along with it the wonderful people who I used to look up to. Ms. Tansy Johnson, who I had I slight crush on, Mr. Davis, the Boxer, who always managed to control us by out-boxing us all (Boxing was the thing back then); Mr. Little, a huge gorilla-like man who used to wake up everybody by snatching one foot and half-dragging us out of bed. There were others , but these I remember the most. I miss them.

Everyday, we'd run downstairs to the Cafeteria and joke with each other as we ate. I remember they used to feed us well.

The neighborhood was on the mid- north side of Chicago, which was in the throes of desegregation at the time, and going to school was full of it's own challenges. I was always made to be aware of my color by the kids and some of the adults in the area, but it didn't seem to impact me a great deal.

I had two rooms during my stay there, one one the front of the building and the other at the back. I remember watching with puzzlement as the old folks from around the neighborhood would dig up the weeds in the backyard for what was called “Poke Salad”.

In the front was an awesome building that is still there, part of the Water Reclamation works. There was something mystical and serene about that building. Clean and Mysterious. Next to it was the Chicago River.

When they torn down the grand old building, a part of my heart was damaged forever. I guess I have been making up for it's lost by living in this Nursing Home, which is similar, in many ways, to Lawrence Hall.

Hey Buddy, You Got A Computer?

2010-02-15T08:48:00.002-06:00

Friends and Neighbors.

What's Up!

As I sit here, zoned on my high-blood pressure medication, I'm banging away on my ancient computer, hoping it doesn't stop sticking and just quit altogether. It's holding together with spit and bubble gum. Internet is so slow, that on some pages I have to wait 5 to 10 minutes for any reaction.

I say that to ask for your help.

Are you about to upgrade? Don't throw out your old pc or laptop. Give it to me! I don't care much for looks, but my main concern is that it works!

Broken or not, let me have it!

My poor computer is on it's last leg.

Enough begging for now

If you really have one for me and you live in the Chicago, IL area, drop me an email at lee3way@gmail.com and I'll pick it up.

For real, now! No joke!

You'd be doing an old man a great service.

Thanks. See ya next Time!

Sex Scandals: Are We Still On That?

2010-01-26T08:44:00.002-06:00

(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
Hi Friends and Neighbors!

With the need to worry about basic survival on hold for a while, your ole HBM finds himself in front of a tv and plummeted with the endless stories of some media magnet who has had sex with other than their chosen (or given ) mate.

It seems to me that we have talked about this before and my take on all this is the same.

Ho Hum!

There are far worst things to be concerned with than attempting to regulate where political figures, sports and movie stars and other entertainers bump uglies.

If half as much energy were put into solving other problems, the Middle East situation would no longer be a concern.

I worry just a little that our values are highly misplaced, and I guess this has to do with my experience out there in the streets for so many years.

In this place, there are people who are diagnosed with obsessive/compulsive disorder. If many of the media people were looked at closely, they suffer from the same disorder, but never truly checked because of the power of the Press they wield.

I can't believe the large number of people who listen to such garbage over and over. I hope my readers aren't among them.

Well, enough for now, see you later!

When Are You Really Homeless?

2010-01-22T20:41:00.002-06:00

Hey There, My Friends!

It has occurred to me recently to question the notion of homelessness. After many hours of group sessions and endless discussions on the topic, one thing jumped out at me.

Just who the hell said I was homeless when I was out there?

Oh sure, it was true that I didn't have anyplace to call my own. And yes, you could reasonably call me a person without a home (homeless).

But it is also still true today!

I still don't have a home since I can still be kicked out of here at any time.

That may sound a bit insecure, and you would be right, but in cold reality, it is true.

I find myself inside this place because I had to find shelter, not from the elements, but from the average sheltered person! Those who wanted right to do this old man in just for the fun of it.

Otherwise my home was the outside.

Don't be angry at me for thinking this way. My effort was to live as free as I could and still not be a burden on anyone.

Anyway, I was at home outside! I was close to completing my process on how to sleep outside in my large sleeping bag with some kind of warming device when I was goaded into moving inside to the Nursing Home.

This is a very deep subject and in the following days I am going to follow up on this subject.

In the Meantime, stay warm and safe, people!!

That's Right! I'm Baaaack!

2010-01-18T12:58:00.002-06:00

Hi Good Friends and Fans!

Yes, Yes. I know.

You thought the old HBM had bit the big one somewhere; his crusty toes curled up in a ditch or fell into the Lake Michigan, there to play the bad-ass fish down below forever.

Not! (Thanks to the Almighty One!!!!)

I am still here at this Nursing Home, which for me is a good thing. Oh sure, There are times when I wish I wasn't here at all, when the nurses get on my last nerves and that DAMN INTERCOM drives me to distraction, but all in all, it's a good thing!

Overall, Nursing Homes get a bad rap. And I just happen to get into one of the better ones. It has been my lastest observation that the poor nurses and assistants are really underpaid to do what they do.

There is no way I would do it. A person has got to know their limitations.

"Residents", as we are loosely called, can be a big-ass headache most of the time.

A large number of residents suffer from some sort of mental and psychological disorder, like Bi-polar and dementia. Others have physical problems requiring constant supervision and maintenance over a long period of time.

Whether mental or physical, we are lumped here together, which produces a great deal of stress.

God bless the Nurses and assistants, but they can have that job.

As for me, I have access to a computer and will restart and continue my blog for as long as I can, because there is no way of telling what the future will bring.

Later!

Mad Killer on the Loose!

2008-10-28T15:03:00.001-05:00

Hi to All Loyal readers and Friends!

Today I must get something off of my chest, so to speak.

It's about those recent murders of Jennifer Hudson's family. I am angry and sad at the same time.

As usual for me, I fail to understand the thinking involved that would allow a person to kill another. The last victim to be killed in the family was a 7-year old boy!

A 7-year old boy, for Christ's Sake!!

Naturally, my heart goes out to Jennifer and her family in this time of shock and grief. Stay Strong, Young Lady!

Stay Strong!

I'll See you next time. Bye, Bye!

Big Money Problems

2008-09-24T15:41:00.003-05:00

Hey, There!

The title refers to the USA's financial troubles. I used to think it was really bad that I owed just $5,000.00 before I became homeless. I can't even conceptualize 700 billion dollars in one place, much less the over One Trillion Dollars they say is needed to bail out some the biggest financial companies in American history!
The Giants are falling all over the place!
Scary as hell, Boyee!
I have an angry white friend who's trying to find blame some to justify his rage. He' s out of work at present and has little to do other than rant about the financial shape of the country.
I get the feeling he really doesn't know what he's talking about; he's just unhappy, like a lot of us are, about the State of the Union, so to speak.
I keep thinking should things go entirely bad and I, like many others, be forced outside, at least I can show some experience on outdoor living.
I hope it doesn't come to that.
There is little that a person with no assets can say about all, but pray daily on the subject and hope that Almighty God takes care of it.
A Big Shoutout to the survivors of this years storms. That is the second thing I must pray about, daily.
Goodbye and be safe out there!

(By the way. For those looking to get the $40.00 discount for the coverter boxes, but just happen gave to the wrong address (people who give a nursing home address as the principle address will be rejected), it is best to go through a family or friend and use their address. Then have it shipped to the nursing home!

See? There's a way of doing everything. Bye again!)

Get Those TV's Set Up, People!

2008-09-20T16:06:00.003-05:00

Hi, There!

Life at the Nursing Home isn't too bad once you get used to it, you know.

Beats the hell out of sleeping outdoors, doesn't it?

I have even bought myself some items that include a little television set and, most important of all, a Digital TV Converter, or DTV.

Not to be confused with HDTV, though.

HDTV is High Definition Television and refers to the vastly improved picture in the form of tiny pixels (dots) on the more expensive tv's. Needless to say, the tv stations have to broadcast in HDTV in order for one to receive HDTV. Most Broadcasts are still in SDTV (Standard Definition Television).

DTV (Digital Television) is a monkey of a different kind.

Ever since the beginning of television, all broadcast stations used the Analog Carrier Wave to send programming to the tv.

But now the Government has decided to upgrade the whole business and use Digital Transmission method which requires a different receiver if you want to keep the old sets that use only the antenna (rabbit ears or roof top ). If you have cable or dish, you don't have to worry.

I absolutely love the incredibly clear picture and great sound I get. Minor problems involving reception sometimes occurs, but I have dealt with that by getting a powered antenna to pull in the weak channels. I also get a few more channels that I have never seen on regular tv.

Sad thing is, without the converter, get nothing if you use an antenna only.

Diagnosis: Great! This conversion gets high marks in my book. If you need one, get Insignia's version. They have a remote that also turns off your tv, eliminating the need for both remotes.

Well, that's enough for now. See you next time!

Just Checking In, Folks

2008-09-06T16:06:00.003-05:00

Hi Readers, Far and Wide!

I must apologize for not keeping up with my blog here. Things have been slightly out of my control, lately.
This Nursing Home I'm in demands that I attend what they call a "program". It's a place I am forced to go daily where I sit and vegetate for 4 hours among the seriously disturbed residents of other Nursing Homes.
I am learning a lot about the reality of life at the low end of it all. Ever wonder what happens to the sad mentally-imbalanced people that are seen daily on the streets of Chicago?
You know who I mean.
The ones who mumble to themselves and make odd gestures at the sky. The obsessive-compulsive people. They and everyone like them must live somewhere. They are still human beings any way it goes.
I used to know this guy, years ago, who had the habit of smacking himself in the forehead with his fist as he conversed with people. You could feel the impact of his calloused knuckle against darkened spot in the middle of his forehead.
He wasn't stupid or ignorant. He was a College graduate. Could hold a deep discussion with anyone on many different subjects.It was just that head thing that kept him out of the job market.
It's no wonder people were upset about the movie "Tropic Thunder" and the use in it's script of the word "retard" said over and over again!
Only those who take care of poor suffers ( of an astonishing number of mental problems) would be aware of the insult that the use of the word "retard" slaps in the face of the caregivers and loved ones.
But enough for now. I will try to be more consistent in delivering these questionable nuggets of wisdom that seep out of my poor gray head.
Until Next Time! Bye, Bye!

Nursing Home Chronicles

2008-05-06T11:34:00.003-05:00

Hi to the Real World Out There!

I suppose you have guessed by the title that I feel somewhat locked down at the nursing home, and you would be right!

Don't misunderstand me. I love being indoors for a spell. No carrying heavy bags around; no idiot responses on the bus or train as you travel; no worrying about where to sleep at night.

Oh, I'm not complaining. I just wish there was some way to get out when I want.

I recognize the need to protect the residents here. There are a great many infirm individuals here and the increase of predators is no mistake, after all.

I just hope there might be room for thinking staff members to evaluate residents on their behaviour and not follow mindless scripts.

I worry just a bit about what will happen to the homeless now and after the Presidential election. It seems there is not much that any of the candidates would care to do about it. This could be just another President who would rather ignore the problem rather than deal positively with it.

Well, I've ranted enough for now. See you next time.

Bye-Bye!

Open Season on Black Folks.

2008-04-24T09:52:00.001-05:00

Hi, everybody!

Been a few weeks since I got into this place and I must admit to feeling much better, healthwise.
What the hell is happening to our kids, especially in Chicago, eh?
I'm quite suspicious, to say the least, of this sudden increase in violence in the Black Neighborhood. Where are they getting the weapons from? More drugs, more guns, more prostitutes.
What's really going on?
I can't help but feel that the main problem is blanket law designed to protect children. It
has parents afraid to physically discipline theirs.
A simple check will confirm that fact that in earlier years ( in the neighborhood, when parents were allowed to spank, their kids), killing of each other, and just murder in general was very rare. I feel strongly that a return to those days would ensure a better future for the most part.
Yes, there will be victims of excessive abuse, but few and far between.
On the other hand, we have this proof at hand today that such a well meaning program has failed us very badly. Either they get killed or go to overcrowded jails. The end of this madness cannot justify the means.
Think about it.

News Flash! Everyone Has Sex, Alright?

2008-03-22T13:24:00.003-05:00

Hey Everyone!

(picture from handwritinguniversity.com)

What the hell is all this commotion about political leaders having sex, eh?

O'kay, maybe it's extra-marital. Is it new and unusual or something? Are they having sex on television or something extremely freaky? I'm having a hard time understanding the outrage of certain people over a common human practice.

Name a time in American history or World history, for that matter, where some leaders, somewhere, weren't found to be fooling around on his or her supposed life partner (wife, husband, friends, etc.) and I'll get off the subject.

Yes, I know there are wonderful exceptions to the wanton rule, but it keeps happening enough to at least be taken in stride, since the majority of finger pointers usually practice the same sort of undercover freaking.

Point is, must we always act so surprised and outraged at public officials' behavior, each and every time they are caught with their underwear down?

Seems awful pretentious to me.

That's enough for now. Bye-Bye!

Obama's Former Minister was right!

2008-03-20T15:54:00.004-05:00

Hello Dear Readers!

Once again I feel the need to go political on you, so bear with me, okay?

(picture from blackpeopleloveus.com/)

I am stunned by the short memories that people seem to have in regards to what the American Government will and won't do. If the shameful situation of the Natives of this great land isn't enough to alert and alarm; we should at least be aware of the hell the same government put us (so-called Black People) through just to be considered full citizens! Black people have fought for and died in every war this country ever had; nothing was ever "given" us.

Hello! 400 full years of slavery would piss off anybody!

So when Obama's former Minister was caught with "God Damn America" on his lips, (which no doubt was taken completely out of context) the idiot nay-sayers jumped on the bandwagon straight from the banana boat and tried to crucify Obama.

Conspiracy "Theories" my ass! How about Conspiracy fact! Have we conveniently forgotten the Tuskegee Experiment, where Black men were injected with syphilis by the Public Health Service for forty years! Is it so far-fetched to consider AIDS as a manufactured disease?

Does speaking the truth mean that these stupid Negroes hate white people? (replace Negroes with Iraqis and we see yet another pattern). Absolutely not!

It should be noted that both white and Black workers were guilty of administering the deadly injections.

Are we too distracted by the "Dream" to realize the sad truth? Or worst yet, too preoccupied with murder in our hearts for Muslims that we can't be bothered to think?

I'm done for now, Bye-Bye!

Puzzling Politicians and Putrid Philosophies.

2008-03-12T13:32:00.003-05:00

Hey Voters! (Registered or Not);
I just spit at my tv today, not something that I ordinarily do, but old stupid ass Geraldine Ferraro's idiot remarks deserved worst that the greenish glob.
"Barack Obama is succeeding in part because he is black." Who the hell is just off the Banana Boat now, sweety?
In fact, I'm almost positive there is still a clause or amendment hidden somewhere in the Constitution that says "No darkie shall sit in the White House unless he is a servant in some capacity"
Too many lives have been lost, fighting for equality in this country to belittle such a momentous
honor that Obama represents for all people of "color". Truth be told, he is a Semite, as the word once meant a person of mixed parentage.
You'd think that being married to a President would teach her to watch her mouth!

Views From The Nursing Home.

2008-03-04T12:55:00.002-06:00

Hello Friends!

Yes, I have made it indoors for a spell. This is a nursing home on the South Side of Chicago. It gives me a chance to finally scrape off the dirt and relax a little. May have even gained a few pounds, which in my case is a good thing.

This is truly a microcosm of the real world, with good people, bad people and some just plain crazy! But I'm not complaining. I'm happy to be here, in fact.

I had to walk around and bug people to get the proper information about the rules and regulations in this institution, the times to do things like eat and sleep, wash clothes, etc., etc.

So very strange. I can, to a great extent, understand just way people don't like living in nursing homes.

For the most part, the CNA's treat the people like they are all somehow deficient and therefore beneath them. There are some welcome exceptions to this sad situation.

For my part, I hope to get a job, and finally get a tiny apartment quite soon, for this is nowhere near being home. In truth, I find I'm still homeless.

But this will change.

Bye-Bye for now!

I'm Not Black; I'm Reddish Brown.

2008-02-28T11:38:00.004-06:00

The more I think about it, the more I am forced to conclude that the thing about race is a big fat trick.Oh, sure. I know the old excuse for such categories is supposedly scientific. Members of the Human Family. Right.
Trouble is, there are about as many actual "Black" people as there are "White" people. None.
I have seen some seriously "dark" people in my life, but none qualify for the term "Black". And if there ever was any "White" people, they were so pale they were dead!
Please. Let's get real people. The clever, if evil, notion is to place Africans of any decent beneath
the "pure" Whites.
Such mischief! Useful subliminal trick working for those who claim such a title, and against those usually blind folks at the negative end. Proof?
Right in the Neighborhood. Do you really think "Blacks" always killed each other like they do now? Not!
Oh, to be precise, there always has been killing, But in my 57 years on this Planet, I have never seen it to the extreme I am witnessing it in the present.
Some people have never really fallen for the trick. I have never heard an Asian person call themselves "Yellow". Or the proud natives of this land call themselves "Red".
Deep stuff, huh?
See ya next time....

Brother From Another Planet!

2008-02-23T14:37:00.004-06:00

Hi to Friends, National and International;

Today we explore the use of expletives in everyday language.

For the longest time I have been attempting to understand the use of the word "motherfucker".

Is it a noun or a verb? Just who's mother is being fucked? I suppose the word makes sense if you consider the fact that a woman must get fucked to become a mother, most of the time.

But it is obviously used to represent something foul.

Why not "fatherfucker"? Or auntiefucker? Or teacherfucker? Or sherifffucker? Hmmmmm?

This is such a deep subject, that I find I must continue with my study of it.

And what about this "son of a bitch" profantity?

If one were to call to anyone's mother a bitch, a fight would break out in seconds. It seems to me that to qualify to be a "son of a bitch" (bitch being female dog), your mother has to be a bitch!

And again,why not a "daughter of a bitch",or "friend of a bitch?

Well, enough for now, readers.

Welcome us back next time when we explore the use of colors in language to describe human beings. Deep stuff!

See Ya Next Time!

Global Warming; Nikola Tesla had the Answer...

2008-01-22T15:01:00.000-06:00

Hi Friends and Fans!

Chicago weather has gotten so strange! One day it is warm and balmy and another day the temperature had dropped to 16 degrees.

Some say it is the Global Warming, which seems reasonable.

But suppose that the answer for emissions from autos was arrived at by some clever inventor a century ago. There might not be any holes in the ozone layer. Green House gases would be unheard of.

Suppose even the need to burn fossil fuels would be rendered null and void by a better and much more practical approach using permanent magnet motors for everything from tiny dc motors to massive ac Power Company-type motors.

Suppose the same Power Companies could beam electricity anywhere in the would like radio and satellite signals, to be used by anyone who possessed the correct equipment.

No High-Power Lines!

Want to hear something even stranger?

All of the above inventions actually were invented!

Meet Nikola Tesla, people!

This amazing man was undeniably one of the greatest minds of his time.

But he was so advanced that many of his ideas were thought of as the ramblings of a mad man. In fact he was called the original "Mad Scientist" by the ignorant media-types. This caused much mindless fear of this great man's inventions in the public masses.
But the Profit Monger, Edison, worked hard to stop Tesla's progress, out of sheer desire to make money, and a deep hatred of his once-assistant.
Edison caused the destruction of one of Tesla's greatest efforts that would have allowed beamed electricity to be used world-wide!
Guess who made big money after that? Old Con-Ed himself.

I've got to go. See Ya next time for more about this incredible person!
Bye-Bye!
HBM

Whew! Made Another Year!

2008-01-03T10:26:00.000-06:00

Hi Everyone!

Add another year to your life, people. All of the ugly things that could have happened didn't and we have only the Almighty One to thank for that! Things are looking up, for real!

I suspect recently that I met a reader of this blog at my favorite night spot, the 2nd district Police Station recently, although I'm not exactly sure.

She asked what so many have asked before, "Why are you out here?"

Quite frankly, I was fighting fatigue when I refused the offer of a hot meal, so if you are still around, try it again, alright?

In the meantime I have been using those amazing Hand Warmers to help maintain my body heat out here. The ones by Grabber seem to be the best to me. They are far from the handwarmer by Zippo, but they are a close second.

I may seem to be rambling a bit, because I'm excited for this coming year! So much I want to do!

I'll see you again soon, alright?

Bye, Bye!

Rosa; Thy Name Is Amor.....

2007-12-26T12:27:00.000-06:00

Hello Friends, far and wide;

I know it's been a while between posts, so forgive me. My corroded insides needed attention. But this time I'm back!

Are you hip to Rossa Passos?

Just the thought of this Brazilian Diva has the blood draining from my head to other parts (you know!).

Now, before you haters out there say it, I have to clarify what I mean. Have I given up on Anita Baker? Is this some kind of two-timing, low-down, thang?

To that I say, What Anita doesn't know won't hurt her!!!

Look at that heavenly Rossa Passos smile! All for me! She is so fine!

It's all her fault! There I was, minding my own business, surfing the Internet, and Bam! There she was, acting all innocent and sexy, singing steaming words in Portuguese (could have been Lithuanian, for all I know).

I mean, what was any red-blooded man to do? Love (lust) is a hell of a thing.

Well enough talking to you guys, I've got to practice my Portuguese ( Give me a kiss, give me some...). Say, how do you say stalker in French so I can blame France?

Bye, Bye for now...

Hoorah for Chicago's A.M.E. churches!

2007-12-12T12:21:00.000-06:00

Hi friends!

I just came back from a Church on 78th and Indiana last night, and I have to tell you, I enjoyed myself.
It wasn't just the gifts they gave; a blanket, long underwear, hat and gloves. The atmosphere bought me back to times past, when as a kid I used go to a similar church. The singing by the choir was powerful as well.
As I said, I enjoyed myself immensely!
The food was great, too.

seeya later aligator!

Arm The Homeless? Good Idea or Hoax?

2007-12-02T12:45:00.000-06:00

I ran across this crazy blog not too long ago and it got my imagination going!

Why not allow homeless people to have guns? I guarantee there would be fewer crimes in the Big City.

Think about it!

Not only would crime against the out-on-the-street homeless be lessened, but it follows crime period would slow to a crawl . A shriek in the dark of the night would be instantly answered by two or three nearby bums, as they come out of their cardboard boxes, masses of sheets and blankets, sleeping bags (like me), and aim the sights on a rappist, killer, robber, etc.

As more and more bums have proper weapons ( like a serious glock or such), police would have instant backup everywhere in the country.

Glory!

Yes, there would no doubt be the occassional drunk, anger, or drug type shooting, but compared to the alarming stats these days it would be very beneficial, indeed. Law inforcement would love us!

Speaking of love, have you seen my new blog The HBM Network? Check it out soon, alright?

See you next time, God Willing...

Those Good Guys At Chicago Police Precinct 2..

2007-11-28T10:36:00.001-06:00

Salute!

To those Fearless and Tough group of Officers at Precinct 2.

The ole HBM has said it once and will say it again, my hat's off to those guys.

Why that particular precinct, you might ask?

Every day, about 8:00pm, The homeless congregate around the station, waiting for 10pm, to come in and go to sleep on the cool marble floor!

About 30 people, more or less , drag themselves in and attempt to get some much-needed rest each and every night. This has been going on for years!

The Station Commander graciously opens the doors to some of the smelliest, loud-talkingest bums in the City. Needless to say, they must turn on the air conditioner, even in the Winter, to kill the air born viruses homeless people carry around with them, often unknowingly.

Those officers are tough, and they make the rest of the Finest look wimpy by comparison. Sometimes they even give us food!

They really do Rock!

And They Really Do Serve! See you next time..

The HBM Network is Launched!

2007-11-26T16:50:00.000-06:00

Dear Friends and Supporters,

I am proud to announce the Grand Opening of the HBM Network! A new and distinctive blog featuring the "business" part of my blog title.
I will still be contributing to this original blog as I can, since it is clear that I will be spending a great deal of time here at some library during the cold winter months.
The primary company on the site will be CallingCard.com! They are a wonderful company with hands on the low-cost domestic and international phone rate business. Click on the link above or the banner on the left to get more information.

I see you around later...

Hey Friends!!

2007-11-21T14:09:00.000-06:00

We interrupt this episode of "The Old and the Stinky" to bring you this very important message.

Do you maintain at least a minimum $100 dollar checking account?

Do you worry yourself sick that you don't give enough to the poor and disadvantaged?

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Buuurrrbbb!!!

2007-11-20T10:32:00.000-06:00

Excuse me, dear friends.

I just had the greatest all-you-can-eat breakfast, courtesy of the Black Mcdonald's Operators Association (BMOA). They had nice, but clearly uncomfortable, people serving tables and tables of bums. Everything from tramps to homeless people were there, stuffing their faces.

And wouldn't you know it, a guy was standing around just two blocks from the place begging for change to eat! I knew he was aware of the feast. A straight-up hype!

To those who are nice enough to give in this season of giving, do NOT give these people money. Often-times it is just money for the next drink of alcohol or hit of drugs. If you want to be savvy, just be aware of the "feed the homeless" events and offer them the information.

It is important to note that not all cities in the USA are this blessed to have food on this scale, so just use caution and common sense. Don't get caught in a "bum rush" by giving money in a crowd of bums, alright?

In Chicago, there are so many places for the homeless to eat, so don't be deceived! This is even more the case during the Holidays. So hold tight to your purse strings and give a gift of a skull cap or cheap winter gloves.

Now, for my gift, just click on the CallingCards.com link and buy your telephone minutes. Just visiting the site should make you more informed.

That's it for now,Bye-Bye!

A Lament for the Chicago Flop Houses.

2007-11-19T16:55:00.000-06:00

Hi Again Friends!

Once upon a time, when friendly vegetarian Dinosaurs roamed Chicago, and a man-like species called "human being" happily shared their blessed bounty with those less fortunate than they, there was a place for everyone to live indoors.

It's true!

Even the poor, disgusting drunk had a place to go, instead of the "drunk tank" of another, more aggressive species called the "Police", who also captured many winos under a little understood excuse know as vagrancy.

These places had a variety of names, but the name that describes it best was "flop house".

Often found in "skid row" in abundance just a few ice ages ago, they filled the now large gap between homelessness and an apartment.

Built in the ancient, but strong sweatshops of another era, a "room" was a tiny affair one squeezed into sideways, and lay down, with your head touching one wall and your feet the other.

The wall stretched about 8 feet and was topped with "chicken wire" as a deterrent to theft.

$15 dollars and you had a place to sleep it off for the night. $45 dollars for the week!

I kid you not!!

The latest one destroyed recently was the one on State Street and 11th Street,near Downtown.

It was a sad sight to see the doors shut forever, especially after the hard battle fought by the owners to keep it open. (revelry)

Now new expensive condos have sprung up around the area, celebrating the removal of homelessness in the South Loop, and soon, by their plan, from Chicago altogether.

With the Library about to close, I say later, people!

They're Baaacck! (The Holidays)

2007-11-19T09:34:00.000-06:00

Hi Everybody!

It's that time of the year again when we take pause from our self-absorbed existence and give praise for the many blessings we do have. This is especially true in a homeless person's life.

The average stay on the streets for many homeless is about 6 months, and that is only if the financial bottom has dropped out. Factor in the "pity party", depending on how severe it is, and the stay increases to nearly a year.

Take the Seasonal feeling and hold it close. Call up those family members, maybe even those you can't stand. Old HBM is here to tell you, it could be so very worst than it is.

Be thankful.

So take a look at the left and click on CallingCards.com. Even if you don't (gggrrrr);

Happy Thanksgiving! Ho! Ho! Ho! Whooopps! Kinda jumped the gun, there!

Be happy! See ya, God Willing....

(note to hookers: No I wasn't calling for three of you. No. not even one.Ha.Ha.)

The High cost of Living in the City.

2007-11-15T10:10:00.000-06:00

Hi Friends!

I am often asked just why I'm homeless to begin with. I don't drink, smoke anything, use any drugs. My main habits are eating and sleeping. So what's up?
While there is no doubt that there are many reasons for being out here, it is not because homeless people are lazy.
Many homeless people actually have jobs. Low-paying jobs that barely give them carfare or gas.
Others hustle with their shopping carts and pick up cans and the occasional stove or hot water heater, which they push across miles to get to the junk yard.
I remember a time when, if you did these things, you could get a room at the YMCA for $35.00 a week so easily.
It was a simple procedure which took all of 15 minutes to complete and you were in. No lengthy papers to sign, no credit confirmation, and best of all, no waiting lists.
Sometimes, to be independent, one must go his/her own way.
Also, most of the so-called bums stay very clean, shaved; the system that supports it is good.
Items like clothes, apartments, SRO's are huge drains on meager resources. It is far cheaper to live outside and attempt to save one's money to get into a place.
Speaking of which, click on my new CallingCards.com link at the left and save money on your next call.

Praise for The Overlooked Librarians.

2007-11-11T15:41:00.000-06:00

Hi again, Loyal Readers!

This is a landmark presentation since it is also the first time I posted twice on the same day!

Unbelievable!

I was moved to write a story about libraries and the people who endure long boring hours in them. I have said it before and will say it again, I don't know what I would do without a library some damn where in this City.

My Favorite Library in Chicago has to be the Hall Branch at 48Th and Michigan. My home away from homelessness! I truly feel like a family member when I arrive there, bags in hand. Knowing everyone by their first name, laughing and engaging conversation; I love it!

These wonderful people really don't know just how important they are to the homeless. One of these days (provided I get some @##$$% money) I'll buy them something to show my appreciation for all they do.

So this is to the Librarians, The often Neglected and Overlooked hero in the Homeless Person's life!

Bye-Bye (for real this time)

A Salute to Our People in the Armed Forces!

2007-11-11T14:43:00.000-06:00

Hi Friends!

It has occurred to me that Veteran's Day is here, and while we honor the Veteran, who fought to keep the USA free, We shouldn't forget the soldiers who are still over in foreign lands that are presently fighting and dying.

I hated this war from the start, but I fully understand the mindset of the individual who goes to war, believing he is doing it for his Country.

However misplaced such a noble notion is, I still support the Armed Services. From the basic soldier to the Highly posted Chief, I thank you for your efforts in our behalf.

Vets out there! Let me know how you feel! Drop me a comment, Alright?

In the meantime, click on the Cognigen site and purchase a low-cost Calling Card. It helps with those long distance calls.

Bye-Bye for now...

Bums are Green-Friendly!

2007-11-08T10:11:00.000-06:00

It's so true! The amount of money it takes to maintain your local homeless person is tiny next to the average USA citizen.
For instance, homeless people wear clothes that people no longer want or can't wear. A single shower, (once in a while) eases the hot water concerns and batteries are used for musical entertainment; rarely is anything bought new.
The same plastic bottle is used over and over again for water (sometimes longer than is safe.)
Some enterprising homeless people will take out their shopping carts in the early morning and collect aluminum. If it suddenly became profitable to pick up the plastic bottles, they would do that too!
At an increasing number of Churches people eat and eat healthy, also. The hospital supplies the needed health care, under certain emergencies.
Needless to say, it is not top draw living, but it is Green living to a good degree.

If you get a chance, go to my Cognigen Site and do a little shopping! Really! You Will Like What You See.
See You Next Time, God Willing!

To Hell With You, Buddy!

2007-11-05T11:54:00.000-06:00

Hey!

I just came from the Chicago Human Services Department and, as I expected, they were of no help in my effort to get off the streets. There is this program that supposedly gets one into a YMCA for 4 months. It sounded too go to be true, so I made it over to the place to check it out.

Here's the deal. After you fill out papers, wait for an hour or so, you get to see a case-worker (or something along that line) to fill out some more papers. They also require a TB test to accept you.

At this point I was drooling. Think about it! After 7 years of homelessness, a place with 4 walls of my own! All I got to do it take the damn test.

Guess what? It costs money get the TB test in Chicago!

For some reason that doesn't sound exactly right. TB is a deadly desease and testing should be made free for the Common Good. Right?

It's the tent for real now!

Time For A Discussion About Cognigen...

2007-11-02T10:17:00.000-05:00

Time to be totally serious about Business this time and clarify some important points so there is no confusion as to the "business" part of homeless businessman experiment. I have been affiliated with Cognigen, a fine company that offers home and cell phone service, ( phone calling cards, and cell phones, too!) for some time. This is a great company to be affiliated with; you should look into it when you get the chance.

They also have T1 service for businesses. There are just a large number of pleasant surprises on the Cognigen Site, so it is worth the effort to visit the site and browse a bit.

There will be times in the future when I will involve myself with several other businesses, and I assure you that they will of the same high quality as Cognigen.

This process is part of my plan and dream, to secure some type of housing that would reflect our needs as homeless people.

Once I find the method for creating an income without any money, I look forward to teaching my people the same thing.

There you have it! For any more information on Cognigen, click on any of the highlighted words on this or any other posting, or feel free to contact me at this blog or email me at lee3way@gmail.com.

Thanks and I'll See You Next time!

Oh, Anita! Ooooohhh, Yeah!!!

2007-10-31T11:30:00.000-05:00

Sorry guys! I must burst your fantasy bubble concerning Anita Baker. It is a well-known fact that she sings only for the HBM (me, fool!)

Some people are under the mistaken notion that she sings for and to her ugly husband, but I'm here to shout it from the mountaintops! (Granted, there are no mountaintops in Chicago, so I'll go to the top of the Sears tower, instead.)

For Me. To Me. Don't hate.

I also have it on good authority (mine, of course; duh!) that she reads my blog lovingly each night before going to bed!

Oh Anita! How Long must we pretend, baby? Dump the chump and come home to Daddy! We can keep each other warm under the stars on my vast estate in Bronzeville.

I can't guarantee you any privacy, but sooner or later everyone falls asleep and the streets are quiet.

Under our extra-large sleeping bag, legends of love will be made. Adam and Eve. Franky and Johnny. Romeo and Juliet. HBM and Anita!

Sort of rolls off your tongue, doesn't it?

Now Go to my Business Site and Buy a few hundred cell phones, alright? I must try to take care of my life long lust (love) in the manner she is used to.

It's so hard being so handsome...

This Great Sleeping Bag O Mine!

2007-10-29T09:50:00.000-05:00

Hey!!

You know,I never knew just how much thought and technology goes into the making of an ordinary sleeping bag. Lately I've been testing it out in the cold weather and I must admit I'm stunned at the way it keeps me warm! (Almost as good as a LLW - (Large and Lovely Woman)).

I had been thinking about getting another, larger bag, and 3 Zippo handwarmers. That would be ideal.

One thing I have to work a little harder on is a place to crash for the winter; probably a bando with the windows still whole, just to keep the wind off.

That is unless I can find a room to live for $100./monthly for the next 5 months. But what are the chances of that happening? I might have to go to the Salvation Army and work for the delightful price of 21 dollars a week.

I'm having trouble with this computer at IIT-Chicago, so I won't add a beautiful picture this time. Dont' forget to send old Uncle Nashem here some Zippo Handwarmers(3). A Nice large sleeping bag would be nice as well.

Or you could go to my Business Site and spend big money and I'll get it on my own!!

Bye,Bye Until We Meet Again...

Sometimes, Things Are Exactly What They Look LIke!!

2007-10-25T10:26:00.000-05:00

HI again friends, Romans, and whatever,

While coming to the library today, fresh from the Plains, I spotted the local tramp at the bus-stop on 51st.

Now I know what you must be thinking; "What the hell is he drinking? He is a tramp himself, isn't he?

True Dat. But compared to that bus stop tramp I look like a man with big money.

Am I looking down on him? No. In fact, I admire him.

He has a beard, beaded with food (we both frequent the same pot luck cafe aka soup line), and he hasn't changed his clothes for nearly a year. He carries an assortment of plastic bottles on a clothes line.

I find that fascinating!

He lays on the bottles, keeping his body off the cold concrete. A lumpy, but life-saving measure. A great idea!

He should get a metal or something for that idea. Help me buy that man a metal. Or just visit the Business Site and do it for the love of Homeless People.

Bye-Bye, til next time....

Dress Warm, Homeless People!!

2007-10-24T09:10:00.000-05:00

Hey Everybody!

Your Uncle HBM here, saying; "Don't forget to put on the layers out there!"

It really is late fall and "Indian Summer" is over. Time for the long johns and tall sallys and knee-high white sox. I'm really thinking about getting some of those really cool battery-operated sox and gloves. From what I can tell, they're the bomb!

I would enjoy being able to laugh at the Arctic winds while others shiver in the cruel "hawk" (predator Chicago winds).

I also am seriously considering the "tent" set-up this winter. Yeah, Yeah. I know what you're thinking out there. "That fool HBM is gonna freeze his little worm off!"

Not. I also plan to carry some of those little candles. I was reading (yes, I can read something other than Blogs.......) a survival manual and it showed how to warm a tent with a little candle, which makes perfect sense.

I also need a self-inflating, thin floor mat to raise my body off the cold ground and spare myself the ugly specter of heat deprivation. No sense in testing the laws of Thermodynamics (I know big words too, so there).

I'm on the hunt for a Bandominium (abandoned building). My wonderful Zero degrees sleeping bag shows signs of meeting it's design limits.

Does anyone out there have one of those great Zippo handwarmers? Help your Uncle HBM out here and I won't have to show up at your house with my dirty-ass, stinky clothes and embarass the hell out of you. Imagine what the neighbors would say!

Also remember to visit my Business Site. The Holidays are coming and you will talk up a blue streak on the phone.

Until Next Time.......

The Hell You Say! Beat Them Up!!!!

2007-10-23T09:18:00.000-05:00

Two bored youth mumble at each other after downing a 211 (booze).

"Hey man. Shit. Tired of hanging 'round here."

The other grunts.

"Got an idea."

Grunt.

"Get your bat, 'cause we're going tramp huntin' !"

Girlish giggle.

"You can smash them all day, nobody cares if they die. No one even bothers to call the po-po, know what I mean, g?"

Self-righteous grunt.

"Just feels good to kill somethin' , for real!"

The hospital sets the bones, gives him a little rest, then kicks him out. He has no money after all is said and done. He's the lucky one and he knows it.

The demons of the World laugh.

The Streets Are Never Empty.

2007-10-22T12:27:00.000-05:00

Hail yes, and a Hearty Yo to you all!

Once again we find ourselves at the open doors of that Crazy Homeless Guy some people know as the Mighty HBM!

A strikingly good-looking fellow he is, leaving a trail of broken hearts everywhere he goes. He has a belly-full of laughter and is fun to be around.

Once you get past the smell, you will find him sharp and engaging, highly opinionated, and if that isn't great enough, he is always right!

Wonder of wonders!

And yes, There's More!

Walk with him as he shows off his huge living room, designed without walls to bring the outdoors in.

Marvel at his massive estate grounds which cover 3 miles of city blocks in the lovely and bucolic area known as Bronzeville, Chicago , IL.

Feel free to drop in at his airy bedroom and gawk at him as he stretches and farts in his elegant sleeping bag!

Sight-seeing just doesn't get any better than this! All this for absolutely nothing. Just click on the Link and buy a minimum of 10 calling cards and you're entered into our contest to chose some lucky individual to actually eat pot luck lunch with this famous and handsome celebrity.

Don't hesitate! Seating are going like hotcakes!

This offer is limited, so hurry up, yo! Must bring your own spoon and delousing powder. Contest winners will be notified when I get good and ready. Not liable for cutting a fool who wakes HBM. Some contents of the pot luck lunch might irritate sensitive stomachs. Don't hurt HBM, don't follow HBM home, and most importantly, give him all your money! You willbe so happy you did!

Let's Get some Things Straight Here!

2007-10-21T14:58:00.000-05:00

There seems to be some confusion as to whether or not, yours truly, the only HBM, is really homeless.

Is this is a trick just to sell calling cards and cell phones? Is he playing on our sympathies to get paid? Is he some low-life con-man hell bent on making the big buck$ at the expense of well-meaning good folk?

Oh Hell No!!!

Amount made to this moment: $000.00 and no cents.

For real!

Need further proof? My home address is a Mission which houses and helps homeless people; 5313 South Indiana, Chicago, IL 60615. The phone number is 773-624-0586

They'll be glad to hear from you. All donations are accepted.

Talk to Coco Williams any day after 4pm or Reverend Sheffield. Ask about me, Nashem (pronounced Nation, with an 'm' sound on the end).

As it turns out, I'm a self-taught computer nut and have been for the 7 years I've been homeless.

Why am I out here? That part is fuzzy, since I don't drink, smoke anything, or do drugs. My only outlet is the library and the peace and contentment afforded me on the Internet.

Maybe one day I'll make some money here, but I doubt it. Just the ability to vent once in a while is enough for me.

Except for a certain bionic superstar woman out there, I afraid I don't have any dedicated readers of my blog, which is okay for now.

Alright? Now to Business! Give me your money! Not now, but Right now!

Bye-Bye till next time!

Welcome to the "How to Survive The Streets" series!

2007-10-19T09:56:00.000-05:00

Hello to my millions and millions of fans! ( Hi, Duster).

This starts the series on how to survive if you suddenly find yourself homeless on the tough side of town, like parts of the South Side of Chicago.

During the next few weeks we will discuss the passive methods of dealing with the the terrible specter of violence, pain, and hunger which is a homeless person's every day challenge.

Do you need to be homeless to use this info? Absolutely not! This info is useful to anyone, regardless of age, race or class (or lack thereof).

You will learn the do's and don'ts of dealing with the uncivilized. How to baffle dimwits and walk away unharmed. When it is appropriate to be complimentary, or dis a fool, and the risks involved.

I will make this vitally important info easy to read (for those that know at least 100 words of English).

After each supplement of this important study, you will find yourself venturing in to strange parts of the City you never thought you'd go without being armed to the teeth or without a Police dog escort.

Best of all, you will be able to hang with the mad and insane killers without appearing to be out of place or getting sliced to bits.

Imagine that!

So stay tuned until next week when "How to Survive the Streets" begins! Tell a Friend!
Bought to you by the Fine Folks at Cognigen. (Not really). When you need phone service of any kind, click on the following Link.
This presentation has not been rated: Read at your own risk.
HBM is barely responsible for himself, never mind being responsible for literary content.

It's Happening Again!

2007-10-15T12:32:00.000-05:00

The neighborhood is going through gentrification. It's the Spanish and the Arabs this time.
I have seen this before when I lived in what is now called "The South Loop". Back in 1981, I remember how actually traffic would skirt the area, for the most part. It was a comfortable place. During the summer nights sitting on the curb and talking bs and cracking jokes was the norm.
Then the empty railroad property was bought for miles around and condos were built.
After a while, the police would run us off the curbs because we intimidated the new residents (or so it was said).
Soon it was hard to find cheap places to live in. South Downtown was no longer a friendly place.
One by one, the small business either failed or left for greener pastures.
The buildings that were left became condos with prices that shouted " get out you poor people!"
The lesson is that money talks and bs walks.
That said, let's talk about money!
Click on the business site and Buy, Buy, Buy!
I'll see you soon, God willing .

Back On The Streets Again...

2007-10-12T10:57:00.000-05:00

I really hate to say it, but I screwed up my stay at the lovely Che' C.C.I.L.
There are people in the world who feel they must make hell for the quiet and peaceful (like me).
I think he might have been some kind of psycho gay guy looking for love in the wrong places. Highly frustrated too, probably.
Forced me into fight mode and I was forced to leave the place. I don't like the angry version of myself. The thoughts are somewhat ugly at that point. I avoid getting that worked up, whenever possible.
Oh, well!
I did get a great rest, though. Ate like a pig. I had forgotten how nice it is to have hot meals every night. Needless to say, me like that, y'all! Wantum More, Babee!
So you know what's next, eh?
That's right!
Buy, Buy, Buy, at my business site and me become independent of crowded facilties with psycho individuals who can't take no for an answer.
Bye, Bye, 'till next time. Pray for me.

Getting Settled In...

2007-10-04T15:12:00.000-05:00

This place is really interesting. The Christian Industrial League has done a good job with this facility. For the first time in a long time, I feel I can rest here for a while.
I plan to continue this blog as long as I'm allowed to . After all, I must respect the wishes of those who run the place.
Shout back at a Brother once in a while, ahright?
Boy, oh, boy! The luxury of a soft bed to lay on. It is to rejoice!
In addition, this will give me a chance (during the winter), to study about business blogs. I plan to build a serious blog soon, so look for it!
The Program here lasts about 6 months. By then I should be able to get a handle on the business blog subject.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
In the meantime, go to my Business Site and buy 10 cell phones, okay? I may be in for the Winter, but this is not my home. So help an old man get off the streets, will you?
Bye, bye till later...

New Spot for the Winter..

2007-10-02T13:56:00.000-05:00

Well, people! I finally have a spot for the winter at this place for the homeless called the Christian Industrial League. It seems like a decent place. This computer is okay, although it is linked to another in this network, but that's okay.
You get what you pay for!
Guess what, I don't pay nothing! But that will change.
For the first time in a long time, I got a decent night's sleep, my bed wasn't rock hard and I didn't have to keep one eye open always. It works.
While I still love the "plains", I must actually remove myself from it for reasons of my health.
As for this blog, I will try to keep up postings as much as possible, but I make no promises.
I got a taste of past blessings with last night's rest. It has got me thinking about getting a job and a place of my own!
For real!
Don't worry. The Great Experiment will continue.
And don't forget to visit my Business Site and buy, buy, buy. Alright?

I Might Have To Move Around..

2007-09-25T14:33:00.000-05:00

First, it was the Chicago Urban League. Then the University of Chicago.

What am I talking about?

This strange habit of stopping services that are good for the community. There was a time when computer rooms for public access were everywhere. There was the need to get the general public interested in the PC.

Now it is getting harder and harder to find such places since the majority of them have shut down, to save money.

For a while I have worked this blog at my favorite spot, IIT in Chicago. For a short time, access to all the computers in the Library was granted. Until now.

Apparently, they slipped in the usual program blocking "public" (freeloaders, like me) access, cutting down the number of computers available from 30 to 6. Early bird gets the computer.

After all, the Mother's Milk crew need they're computer time. How cute!

So I might have to go back to using the Public Library's older and nearly obsolete models. Talk about slow!

Why, if I had half-a-mind (can anyone tell me just what the hell that means?) I'd form a sit-at-a-computer strike.

And get my ass arrested and forgotten in lockup! Might not be a good idea.

Click on my new business offer at the left side, top. You might find it interesting. I do. And there always is my good old business site.

See ya When I See Ya!

That's Right! I'm an Old'n...

2007-09-24T15:02:00.000-05:00

I feel for the youth of today. I'm not too sure how I would handle some of the issues young people are faced with. Lately I have been pondering the problems related to growing up in the 2000's. I was a rebel when I was young. Went through 3 foster homes and two bad-boy homes before I finally got over living without my mother and father.
Other than that, I could barely chew bubblegum and walk at the same time.
I can't even imagine living as a kid in this terrible time. One must be sharp to survive these days. Growing up in a hurry seems to help.
Maybe.
That is why I'm glad I'm an Old'n. Hell yeah! I sit and scratch, I complain about the weather hurting my poor aching knee, and I take a good half-hour on the stool.
You couldn't pay me to be 20-something again.
I also am young enough to enjoy the electronics I play with today. So I figure, why play like I'm a young'n? Those days are over, thank God.
Now it's time to really enjoy life.
After I get off these heah streets permanently.

You can help me with that. Go to my single business site and buy a cellphone or two or twenty!
I'll see you next time...

Get off our Land???

2007-09-21T11:12:00.000-05:00

Once again, I have been repelled off the grounds of some
empty construction site by some well-meaning, but stupid, rent-a-cop.
I fail to understand just why he threatened me with calling the cops.
What the hell is wrong with just sleeping on the property for a short time?
It's not like I was going to steal construction machines to support a drug habit!
I was just about to lay down into my sleeping bag when Mr. Call-the-Cops ragged on me.
I can't even begin to understand what the Natives of this great land felt when they were repelled them off their own land, back in the day.
I guess Andrew Carnegie said it best: "In this time, there is no security; only opportunity"
How True.
See Ya...

80's and90's Music Videos

2007-09-20T09:55:00.000-05:00

I was just skimming through the Net and I happened onto a Pat Benatar site. I loved " Love Is A Battlefield", even as sadly true as it is. Click on the link and enjoy a blast from the past, Babee!

Hell, truth is I loved nearly all the earlier videos (Gin and Juice, Laid Back.....). Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't give a shit, I don't think much of today's videos. Looks like there's a limit to the imagination of producers and directors, eh?

I mean, how many times do we really need to see booty-shaking, breast-jiggling girls (okay, maybe that's the wrong question...)?

Forgive me. I'm having a been-there, done-that, fit. Part of an old man's lament, I suppose.

"I don't want to bore you with my problems", so just visit the Cognigen site while I morn the loss of "Break Dancing". Alright?

Knee job...

2007-09-19T11:27:00.000-05:00

Knew Knews about my Knee!

Got myself a good knee wrap that's designed for cold/hot therapy.

This one has magnets in it, and it actually works!

Wonders of wonders! Something that actually works the way it's advertised. Unbelievable!

Just in case, however, I have my Ben Gay ointment primed and ready.

I feel slightly giddy, to be rid of the continuous background pain I've had for a month or so now.

I'm ready to respond correctly and with a clear mind to the day's challenges.

As for my Business Site, I have yet to check it out, but I just had to let you guys know the great knews. (Ha-ha. This is better than any high, people!)

See you next time...

I'm Movin' Slower Nowadays...

2007-09-18T10:12:00.000-05:00

This knee of mine is giving me the flux! For real! I feel older than I ever have before. Time for some serious Ben Gay or Heet timeout!
I'm not complaining. I'm just giving the FYI to my thousands and thousands of fans ( Hi, Duster!).
Anywho, I am working toward an rss feed soon so I can beef up my blog, maybe even afford a small digital camera to take pictures.
Hoo, Hoo!
There's no stopping me now, babee! I checked my business account and saw a staggering amount of $0.38 cents. Someone is paying attention.
Someone once said that riches start with pennies. I just hope the riches part comes a little quicker, so I can get off the cold floor and get a place! (is the begging too obvious?)
In the meantime, get your new cell phone and calling cards from me and enjoy!
Bye, bye for now...

HBM Notes..

2007-09-15T11:11:00.000-05:00

It is common wisdom to simply accept what one doesn't understand immediately and chuck them into the "Great Mysteries of Life" pile, located somewhere in the mind.
After a while, the pile grows to the point of distraction, so you must either rename it or have it renamed for you, often by society in general.
I personally guard my pile, however putrid it becomes, against classification. As time goes on, I dig out the old questions and Dust (love ya, Duster) them off, one by one, answering or at least, refining them.
Answered questions have gone full circle and are placed into static memory forever. Refined questions return to the pile, and become reusable as food for the soul.
That said, I often state what seems like simply questions, because I can't stand the half-assed approach to research (or non-research) that seems to dominate many people's habits.
What exactly is Cognigen, for instance?
Answer. One of the Best sites available for buying phones, cell phones and other such items.
Don't take my word for it. Check it out, Alright?
See Ya Later, Gator...

Don't Underestimate Anyone!

2007-09-13T10:27:00.000-05:00

Here's another episode in the continuing series called "HBM Doesn't Understand This Heah"!
Will someone explain to me the constant need in people to subject others to judgemental scrutiny?
You, know.
The kind of person who, for some reason needs to look down on nearly everyone he or she sees.
Given that life is about some kind of struggle damn near all the time, how can anyone have the time and energy to waste on judging others?
Gossiping Guses and Lying Lillies cause a great deal of problems that are unnecessary. Must we give in so easily to that ugly side of our natures?
I firmly believe in self-control whenever possible. I was sitting in my "spot" on the Plains and a little dog attacked me! He only nipped at my finger, but I saw his Master laughing about the situation.
He has done that before and gotten away (not that I was going to chase him with my arthritic knee, Hell no!).
But what little I learned, this guy has a continuing problem with the existence of homeless people everywhere.
What a sick bitch!
I gotta Go before I lose my Religion, See Ya!

The Cold Snap Is Here, People!

2007-09-11T09:17:00.000-05:00

It seems premature, but it really is here. The early fall. The Trees know it; the birds know it; the animals know it.
Some say it has something to do with "Global Warming". I'm a serious sceptic were the media is concerned. My option is I can't trust them enough to run my thinking for me. A lot of people don't know it, but the pollution-free alternatives are on the market now as I type this.
If the legendary battle between Edison and Tesla is any indication, there is a continuing battle between what's good for the U.S. financially and what is good for the people further down the road.
Tesla had built a tower in Colorado designed to beam electric power around the Earth (available free), but at the hands of a money- hungry Government the tower was torn down. It was said that Nicola Tesla even created an electric car!
Tested, the batteries within the vehicle stayed charged for a week, reaching speeds up to 90 mph!
The Press of the day mocked him, however, and the secret of how it was done died with him.
The current electric cars still offer a great deal more than combustion engines.
But I'll have to get to that later.
Right now go to my business site and buy some cell phones and other related items. It's a Win/Win situation! Buy; I mean, Bye, Bye!

We All Should Be Grateful.

2007-09-10T09:25:00.000-05:00

It was so nice out Sunday I decided to walk past the Nursing Home on 43rd and Wabash, just to visit a few ex-homeless buddies of mine.
Most seemed generally happy with their current situation, and even my good friend Steward looked hail and hearty compared to the look of death he exhibited while out on the street.
Not everyone was so lucky.
Take my friend, Marty. He has prostrate cancer that had spread to other parts of his body before he had it diagnosed as such.
To my shame, I didn't even recognize him at first, as I stood looking at his spare, bony body; such a shocking difference from the last time I saw him as the tall, strong-as-a-bull dude.
They had operated on him and taken out his kidney, and I had this image of a bored doctor snatching out body parts and selling them.
From what I could see, both he and his roomy (cancer as well), were on Death Watch, with a room hugging the front desk where the nurses gather.
Needless to say, I left hurriedly, not wishing to spend too much time in a facility that I might have to be soon, since I, too, have prostate cancer. I will revisit my friend Marty more frequently, and see if there is anything I can do to ease his pain.
I was blessed, in that I was diagnosed early and had the option of having radiation theraphy. I spent the Winter at Bourbonnais (summer home of the Bears!) in a nursing home when I was treated.
Remember, as bad as it seems sometimes, it can always be far worst! Don't ever forget that!

Let's Live With Music!!!

2007-09-09T17:38:00.000-05:00

I love good music. I'm a bit stuck into "Old School" stuff, but I'm truly crazy about Brazilian Jazz. "Desafinado" is one of my very faves, no matter who sings it.
I must admit, without my beat-up cd player to block out the Holy Rollers in the Mission I sometimes stay at, I might just be a little more tense and unhappy, to say the least.
It helps a great deal with the snorers in the sleeping area, too.
I wouldn't dare wear it outside. I used to, before these foolish kids (they were big, but they acted like children) clubbed me upside the head in an attempt to rob me of my meager belongings.
But back to music. I bought me some used headphones to go with my used cd player and I've had these things for 3 years now. Sexy Astrud Gilberto never sounded so good! A good place to get good Brazilian Jazz is at http://www.connectbrazil.com/. Jet on over there if you're a Bassa nut like me and enjoy!
And download it on your cellphone that you buy from me, alright?
Samba you later....

Don't Make It Hard On Yourself...

2007-09-07T10:57:00.000-05:00

It's another one of those things I just can't understand. Life is rough. Everyone who is breathing in and out has it tough some kind of way. It's the first rule of Life that one must get aquainted with.
So let's say, Joe has a bad day. He sees Sam and gives him a hard time because he feels bad.
Why?
Given that something life-threatening isn't happening at that point and poor Sam hasn't added to Joe's bad day, why would Joe lay his burden so completely on Sam?
Sorry. I'm extremely slow, because I don't understand such logic. It seems to me that if Sam didn't do anything to cause or increase Joe's bad day, he should not be afflicted with Joe's negative emotional state.
It seems reasonable to me that if Sam is innocent of any guilt in the matter of Joe's bad day, then at least peace should be shown Sam, if not joy, even as a front. Because unless they are the cause of your unhappiness, you must shoulder your own burden as best as you can.
Let me know if you agree, alright?
In the meantime, click on my Business Site and buy a cell phone or related services. You'll be doing me a great favor and you'll get a great deal as well, okay?
Bye-Bye...

Late In The Season...

2007-09-06T11:20:00.000-05:00

It getting late in the year now, and it's time for me to consider seriously where and how I'm going to live here in Chicago. The cold is coming and there's no stopping it. The "Hawk" (wind) bites hard in the Windy City. Once called the Windy City because of the political long-windiness back in the day, it turns out to be true for swift winds off Lake Michigan in the winter.
The main hope of any homeless person is to get off the street, so as to not lose a body part to cold, or worst. It is always best to start earlier, because the rush to get into The Salvation Army, Christian Industrial League, and other such places during the cold season will reach it's zenith sometime in November. That's when the cold wind slaps reality into the minds of the reluctant (those who don't want to live in the before-named places).
I hope that the place I go to has computers on the property or somewhere nearby, so that I can keep up my blog.
One day soon, once I know where I am going to live, I'll post the phone number so you guys can call me, alright? Be sure to check out my business site and get some minutes on that cell phone, people! Next time...

Oh, By The Way!

2007-09-04T08:59:00.001-05:00

I've been meaning to write a post reminding everyone just what this blog is about. Sometimes an old man can forget exactly what must be done on a day in day out basis. So I am must ask your patience, okay?
As I have been saying for sometime now, I feel strongly that homeless people are severely misunderstood.
The main misunderstanding centers around the abstract notion as to the cause of homelessness and how to solve it. I personally am aware of the fact that my people (those known as Blacks) were robbed of their actually home, Africa. Upon arrival here in this country, whole tribes were, family by family, separated and remain so today. Add to the sad situation the practice of owning divided parcels of land (strange and terrible practice, for sure), and you have those who can't pay the owner rent.
Most Native Americans couldn't pay, so they lost the land. Is there a solution? None in sight, to tell the truth. The drug addicts who choose to leave or are booted out of their homes are not truly homeless. A correction of their habits, and they could go back home.
A truly homeless person is a person without a family base, where living with the "folks" is a not an option to get back on one's feet.
All that said, I believe that a person can still get up by one's bootstraps in this Great Country by using this wonderful resource; the Internet.
Whew! I sure talked up a storm!
Speaking of talking, click on to my business site and get some of the best communication devices available today, alright! See you next time when I'm not so long-winded...

Some Young People Act So Strange!

2007-09-02T12:08:00.000-05:00

Correct me if I am wrong. Is there a reason other than drugs that the younger people are so nasty to the general public?
While I recognize that people are insecure and stressed, I fail to understand the reaction of certain young ones to a simple salutation. They stare like you just spoke Chinese and glare like they hate your guts for talking at them.
So very strange.
More than four words and you are considered some kind of pervert. The artificial gulf seems to serve just one entity in existence. Satan. But I can't give in to such dark concepts, and neither should you! Love should be your norm and a continuing effort to bring reason to a cold world should be the preoccupation of everyone.
Communication devices can help with that. Click on my business site and save some money on cell phones and calling cards, alright! And remember to smile more often. Bye-Bye...

Online Heaven!

2007-08-28T17:06:00.000-05:00

I had no idea that the Internet was so rich with so many different possibilities. Oh sure, I understood that I could do research, catch up with the news of not just my Chicago, but the World as well, play games and on and on. But this anime and movies thing has me psyched!
There is no doubt that I have just touched the proverbial tip of the ice burg.
I have always said that I could live at the library and not even begin to read every book. Next to that, the Internet is a million times more engaging.
Now I know what you're thinking. Duh, old man! Get a life, why don't ya!
Please try and remember that I came from a time when the only tv's were black and white. Color was for Movie Theaters only. 50 years later, things have certainly changed.
My only complaint is the amount of learning that must be absorbed to understand how all of this works.
By the way, don't forget to visit my business site and buy a some time for your cell phones, okay? Old papa needs and new pair of pants. Later, Gators!

The Fall Must Be Here, Already...

2007-08-27T11:29:00.001-05:00

Excuse me, but what happened to Summer in Chicagoland? It seemed to come and go so quickly! That is one of the reasons that I want to move to Southern California one day. I am so tired of the cold winters here.
It's especially hard on the homeless. During the warm seasons, even when it's chilly, there is always somewhere to crash; the park, doorway of a public place that's closed, the abandoned buildings that cover the area in this soft real estate market.
But in the winter, after one is pushed out into the cold by the shelters and missions, there are precious few places to rest and be warm and not pressured to leave by the managers, bosses, and owners.
Don't misunderstand me. I understand and sadly acknowledge their positions on the subject, I just wish there were more walk-in places on the South Side of Chicago. Places where one is welcome, with warmth and food.
In the immediate area I live, on a daily basis, there is only one place that does that.
Matthew Place, on Indiana and 37th streets, is seriously overcrowed on the truly cold days, but it remains the only space dedicated to helping the homeless in this capacity.
Literally a lifesaver!
It is run by a strong Black Female Minister who took over the managment of the place from her late husband. God Bless Her!
But let's get to business. I have been working to increase interest in this blog and have recently decided to try another approach. In the meantime, go to my business link and see if you like what you see, okay? Pray for me as I pray for you. Later!

Welcome Back To School!!

2007-08-22T14:18:00.000-05:00

Well, it 's that time again.
School is in and the students (especially the kids) are going back to school. My daytime spot, the I.I.T. library on the South side, is actually crowded with students who need to register. So much for the quiet domain.
On the other hand, there will be fewer kids on the streets after September 4th.
Finally!! It is Joy!
This means fewer rocks and bottles being thrown at us older bums (homeless guys, nowadays). That's just the nice ones!!
Now is the time to look for the Winter housing if one expects to survive the cold. I had this fantasy of living in a tent earlier this year, but with the revelation of arthritis in my knee, I think I might hide away in a nursing home or such.
The nurse said that I have a "touch" of arthritis. A touch, she said. This touch hurt like hell!! I thought my knee had a fracture, for real!!
My poor arthritic knee might feel better if you were to visit my business site, Cognigen. Try it. Buy something for my aching knee. Then call me on your new cell phone, alright?
See you later, Gator!

Bag Upgrade...

2007-08-20T15:09:00.000-05:00

I have finally bought something on wheels to lug this 70 or 80lbs of stuff I own. Oh boy, what a relief it is!!
My poor knee was suffering something fierce for weeks now. I also got a new pair of shoes just in case the problem was a falling arch or such.
Oh sure, it still hurts. But I can sense that the worst is over, and the best is yet to come! Sometimes we accept pain so easily that we integrate it into our daily lives without much thought on the subject. That pain and limp was wearing me out.
I feel truly liberated!
Enough of an old man's joy, let's talk about your reason for clicking on the Cognigen link here. Not only will you save a great deal of money on your phone needs, but you get the good feeling of helping an old homeless guy get a little funds. Two for the price of one! Where else can you say that, eh? Go ahead, don't be shy. It won't cost you a thing to see for yourself. Write me and tell me what you think, okay! Until then, Bye-Bye!

There Is Always a Way Out for Those Who Seek it...

2007-08-18T11:33:00.000-05:00

I'm somewhat jazzed by the admission of a certain young man who has finally chosen to fight his addiction.
I am joyful because I have seen him seriously drunk many times, and it was nothing nice. He admitted to me that he has hurt others, but now it is time to give it up.
Good for Him! May God Bless him!
He plans to go to the Salvation Army out somewhere in the suburbs stay for 6 months and finally clean himself out. Don't have any form of addiction, but I truly felt it was good to attend the AA meetings and show my support. At first, I wasn't too happy being forced to go while I was at the Salvation Army, but after a few meetings I began to understand so much more than I ever expected to about drug addiction.
I can only hope I can maintain my sobriety, for temptation is everywhere.
As for the Business part of this blog, I am seriously considering going to a meeting about making money on Ebay. From what I hear, it might be the way to go!
No, I not giving up on Cognigen by a long shot! No Sir! I still have a great deal of faith in their product and as soon as I can get a better grasp on this marketing program, I will finally make some money on it. That's all for now. Bye, Bye!

So Many Places To Eat..

2007-08-15T16:31:00.000-05:00

I must admit I'm surprised about the number of places to eat in Chicago. I've been out here a long while and I keep learning of places that feed the unfortunate.
It's seems like they just keep on growing and growing. I can't help but feel that this might not be such a blessing as it seems, sometimes. Granted, we do need food, but some of us are just lazy and cheap. Drugs have a large number of the homeless by the throat, and eating free food seems to just "feed" the problem.
As usual, I worry about the outcome of such a combination as this.
Don't misunderstand me. I would have starved many a day if there wasn't a place to go to eat. $113.00-a-month doesn't go very far sometimes, even with the best budgeting efforts. Im very grateful for the kind-hearted folks who do feed us.
I just wonder if there might be someway of exposing those who abuse such kindness so flagrantly.
Hey!
I hope you are at least thinking about clicking onto the Cognigen link here. You really, truly can save some serious money on your cell bill. What have you got to lose, eh? Bye, Bye for Now!

Where To Eat...

2007-08-14T12:13:00.000-05:00

It just occurred to me that it is hard to get some food if you don't have money in this country of America. The Link CArd is the method for doing just that in Chicago.
But I must admit I am getting tired of Chicago.
The people here are getting colder by the year, and there appears to be little around here. I try hard to be upbeat, but it's like swimming upstream.
The cool thing in the hood is leaning dangerous toward the dark side of human expression. The end result might be self-destruction of whole races.
I worry a lot about the path our children have taken, where violence and trouble of all sorts is considered "fun".
Maybe, if it is the Will of the Almighty, there might be a change in this sad development.
Until then, it appears that all forms of contention will prevail. Tall asgainst the short, young against the old, white against the black, educated against the uneducated. more later...

Life is So Strange, Sometimes..

2007-08-13T15:44:00.000-05:00

While there is no doubt that it is hard, life can sometimes show you different aspects of it you might not be expecting.
Take for instance the odd occurrence that recently happened to me. As I was sitting out at my spot on the lovely "plains" at Federal and 53rd streets I was approached by a kindly lady and her little daughter.
She explained that she happened to see me when she walked the dog, and wondered if there was anything she could do for me.
Now, it's not often that I get such an offer. Most people are in a hurry to get away from me, not then, but 5 minutes ago! I did need a sheet to cover me when it was too hot for the sleeping bag and to protect against the insects at night, so I told her so.
Later in the month she returned. But I haven't seen her since. I must admit to missing her and her almost-grown 6 year-old (I guess). I often wonder what happened. Did she suddenly come to her senses and realize she was trying to help a bum? At least she did try and communicate.
Speaking of communicate, click on the link and check out this cell phone company for me, huh? I could really use the help. Thanks. See you later down the line, God Willing...

This Poor Body Has Limits..

2007-08-11T09:04:00.000-05:00

I carry a lot of stuff to support my walk on this homeless path. There is no doubt that my poor, old body can't take the constant abuse much longer. I try to make it here to the Library (Hall Branch, a really great place to be) everyday, but sometimes I find it a little difficult to make it.
The other day (about Thursday or so) I woke up and found myself hurting. My whole left side ached like nobody's business. What I initially thought was a kink in my spine ended up being present day and night for 3 days!
I reaquainted myself with pray at that time (for real)!
I am of the mind to forget for a little while my need to be free and in solitude and go to a nursing home where they can take care of me for a short time.
50 to 75lbs of possessions have slowed me down to a crawl. I have found it exceedingly difficult to find a hidding spot for my bags.
Oh, well. Enough of the sad and homeless for a while.
Make it a point today to join the Cognigen Co. as an affiliate. Go make some money, okay? Bye-Bye!

When It Rains,It Rains!

2007-08-08T11:36:00.000-05:00

I've been having trouble lately with the wet weather we've been having. Had to go to the policestation over on 51st street. Wasn't too bad. Got kicked out at 5am this morning,though.
I had to change my shoes 'cause my knee is in serious pain and I assumed that problem is in the shoes, themselves. So I changed them. I must have looked a little worst for wear, hobbling around like I was, because the bus driver of the CTA bus stopped and gave me a free ride!
Thank God! I was really hurting today.
Lately I have been turning over in my head the consideration of getting and holding a job (winter is coming after all). I can only hope that the market hasn't changed too much, because then I might stand a chance.
Need to charge up my cell phone just a little. Cognigen is known for it's great deals in this area, so give it a try! If enough of you guys do that, I might not have to carry my old butt to Labor World! Bye-Bye..

These Bugs Are Buggin'!

2007-08-06T11:35:00.000-05:00

I really am pissed about the bugs at night over at my spot on the "plains". Mosquitoes nibbled on my poor skin at least 5 times despite my best efforts to ward off the tiny vampires. I was thinking I would get some netting, but then it might be better if I bought the tent instead, since it will soon get cold, and I'll need it anyway.
Besides, it (tent) will also serve as shelter against the increasing number of rain storms we've been having, lately.
I tried using painter's drop cloth (plastic). It covered me well but the problem was the condensation inside would get me wet anyway. Well, when I get my little funds soon, I'll definitely get a good tent.
Speaking of good ones, you might want to try this
cell phone link and save some really good money on these cells and other such electronics. Think of it as a helping hand and not a handout! See ya later...

This Old Body..

2007-08-04T09:13:00.000-05:00

I never truly appreciated how hard this life is on one's poor body. I routinely carry 50-70lbs of "stuff" with me everywhere I go. These things represent everything I own in the world. When you see the weary carrying their goods on their backs, stop short of pointing fingers and laughing.
Pray for them instead.
This poorly maintained physical form breaks down over a period of time, anyway. Those who live on the street have very serious health issues as a rule. Every new sickness that hits the country starts first in the homeless community.
I remember when I was diagnosed as having prostate cancer. I had no idea that the things I was going through (inability to hold urine, sleepiness and endless fatigue)wheren't just old age, but really symtoms of cancer.
This is the way it is for the majority of homeless people in varying degrees.
But enough of the sad things in life, lets consider your cell phone bills and how to lessen them. Be sure to click on the link and get some great deals on cell phones and other electronic must-have items. Do it! Until next time...

Got a New Neighbor..

2007-08-03T10:19:00.000-05:00

For a while I thought I was gonna be the only one who truly appreciates the "plains", but it turns out there is another of the many homeless around who understands why I sleep there than indoors at the shelters.
Quiet guy, doesn't say much. Just comes around at night with his sleeping bag slung across his shoulders, plops down a few feet away, and that's that.
Cool.
Another homeless guy who walks by as he heads toward the popular day walk-in location named Matthew House, asked me if I was ever lonely. I immediately said no because I have always felt there was the Almighty One there with me, so loneliness isn't the problem.
Frankly I would have liked to have a family, but it was never to happen, for one reason or another.
But that doesn't need to stop you from talking all you like with Cognigen, this way cool electronics (mostly phones and access) company that sells phones and related services for way cheaper than the storefront businesses that are scattered throughout the area.
Try it for yourself, try it for me, but just try it!
See ya next time, okay?

Boiling Days, Insect Nights.

2007-08-02T10:03:00.000-05:00

I have had it with these hot days, and insect-filled nights. I've been blessed to be able to make it to the air-conditioned library, or I might not make it. Along with the heat comes the insects at night. I think I should buy a mosquito net or tent quick! My primary effort must be to repair my poor anorexic bike. Those super thin tires get flat so easily. The tent will be needed anyway when the fall comes. With all the bags I'm carrying, I better find a good place to pitch the tent, like a 'bando. I hope by then that I get a better grasp on how to build a primitive magnetic motor to create electricity. They have some interesting info on that and more at Youtube.
Speaking of interesting info, have you tried Cognigen? Has some great deals on electronics, you should at least look at the site. Click on the link and save some money.
Later Gator..

Would It Hurt So Much To Smile,Chicago?

2007-08-01T11:46:00.000-05:00

I have lived in Chicago most of my adult life and I still can't get over how cold people are here. While I understand the racist nature of the city's past,I keep trying to speak to people as I walk by on the street. It seems to me to be a sign of civilization; the greeting of strangers as you walk down the street.
Not today though. They look at you like you're crazy for even speaking to them. So very sad.
I remember a time when everyone spoke to the other. Good Morning! How are you doing?Beautiful day out, huh? What is the harm in that,for God's Sake?
Some of the poor people look at you as if they are staring at tv; a long haunted glare.
I long for the day that people will actually take the time to know one another. However, there is still the usual method of communication; phones. Click on the link to visit Cognigen, and save big money on your greeting efforts! See Ya...

The Police Really Deserve Some Credit.

2007-07-31T09:05:00.001-05:00

I think Chicago's Finest don't get their deserved props. They take care of a lot of things for the homeless that only those of us out here can recognize and thank them for.
When I first set up my location at the Plains on 53rd and Federal, the only time I was ever approached by the police was to see if my covered body still had life. I am just around the corner from the 51st street police station and I see a lot of cars, both plain and undercover, glide by. The presence, alone, is a serious deterrent to any would-be crime on this old man's battered frame.
I really appreciate it.
Even the people at Digbys Security have grown to recognize me. One lady even waves. Makes me feel good.
Speak intelligently and act civil and there should never be a problem with the authorities, wherever you live in this great land.
For those of you contemplating living outside, remember to get yourself a good bed sheet, even with a sleeping bag. There are nights that the sleeping bag will be too hot, but you might need cover from the biting insects.
On to the other subject; home and cell phone services. Click on this LINK to get some serious deals on this and other electronics. Try it, you'll like it. (and so will I!) Thanks, Bye Bye!

A New Sleeping Bag Makes All The Difference!

2007-07-30T12:02:00.000-05:00

I have finally bought myself a sleeping bag. Beats the hell out of sheets. No more shivering in the cold, moist mornings anymore. Praise God! this encourages me to consider trying to pitch a tent when it gets colder.
The only thing is I got a bag that is rated down to 0 degrees! Hot, sometimes, but as the night wears on it becomes comfortable. Now if only I could do something about these damn biting-ass bugs!
I just don't have the kind of money to spend on Deet every night. Besides, that stuff is made for occasional nights out, not everyday.
I hope you guys don't forget me on the business end of this post. Click on this Special Link and get some great deals on cells phones and the like. You won't regret it. Until next time..

Keep Your Head, America!

2007-07-27T15:46:00.000-05:00

While there is no doubt there are a lot of scary things in the world, one should never give in to personal fears. I remember when I first tried sleeping outdoors, I was freaked by every shadow, every noise at night. It's true that some forms of fear are good for you, oftentimes saving your life, but others manange to limit your existence, too.
Fear is not a logical thought, it is a vague unreasoning feeling, and should not always dominate your thinking.The strangest fear I have ever come across recently is the fear of people. Especially people in your own neighborhood.
I counter such a univerally held fear by speaking to the stoney-faced individuals as I walk past, whether I know them or not. And smile! Don't forget to smile. Afraid they will talk about you? Hell yeah, they will!
But you will have done your part to make this a better place and that in the long run is all that counts. Don't give in to the darkness!
Also, don't forget to click on this special link for some great deals on cellphones and related items, okay? Do it for yourself, do it for the old homeless guy, but just do it! See you....

The Jewels of a Homeless Life..

2007-07-25T10:42:00.000-05:00

There is no doubt that although I don't want to homeless, I nonetheless manage to make things easier for myself. They are just little things, but they are important. Consider this.
At night, sometimes the mosquitoes seem to be getting the best of me. I cover up well, but they attack the one area of my body I have a rough time hiding from view. My hands!
I solved the problem like this: I've got plenty of the plastic bags I carry around, and so I decided to use them to cover my hands.
Joy! No more bites. I still have limited use of my hand without exposing them to the blood-sucking bugs. Hands do tend to get sweaty, but it's well worth it.
Now I know my readers are probably saying to themselves, "What about some Deet, stupido?"
Answer. One word. Money.
Whci brings me to the "business" part of this blog.
Keep in mind that I really need everyone who visits this site to at least check out this company called Cognigen. Most of the major cell phone companies are on the site and you may save yourself a lot of cash! Besides, as I will keep reminding you, this will go a long way toward getting me off the streets! Thanks and I'll see you later..

The Holidays are coming...

2007-06-30T10:26:00.001-05:00

Hey Friends!
I haven't been able to sleep outside for a couple of days since it was so cold. Went to the shelter, instead. I might have to consider staying in for the holidays, at least until all the shooting and other fireworks is over. The end of the month also signals the government checks have come and there are going to be a lot party freaks on the street at night, followed closely by the human predators. Be careful and alert while you're out there.
As you can see, I'm working on this site almost daily, and it might take some time to master, but I will never give up, and don't you give up either. That said, I leave this little thought with you.
"In This day and time, there is no security, only opportunity" Andrew Carnegie.
Later....

Windy City Weather

2007-06-22T12:35:00.000-05:00

This is weird weather here; even for Chicago. One day hot, next day cool. I was driven in last night from the "plains". Besides, the city's hard workers have cut down the tall wheat grass and my cover is gone.
When I sleep outside, (which is preferrable to sleeping in the shelters, believe me!) I like a little cover from a great many eyes. I am able to sleep with some security, then.
Oh well!
As for my business, I am planning to spend next month's hundred dollar income on advertising of some sort. I have another 4 weeks to think it out. Remember, visit my site on Cognigen, Okay? You'll feel better about yourself for helping me.

It Was A Rough One Last Night...

2007-06-19T10:38:00.000-05:00

Man oh man! Last night I was at my favorite spot, a place I call the "plains", near 53rd St. where the last of the sad Projects have been torn down, to finally get some shut-eye, when the skys opened and the world was wet and cold. This forced me to go in at the Police Station, for the joy of sleeping on a hard, cool floor around stinky, snoring homeless men. Whoo, Whoo!
But something good came of it, since I used the Police ATM machine to get my monthly benefits (About a Hundred bucks).
Costs absolutely nothing! I may be wet, but I got money!
I hope some of you got to see the Cognigen site. Great, isn't it! I have put some of the Affiliate Marketing Banners below, just to give you an idea. Don't be afraid to click and get some info, now! The old guy (me)will appreciate it, dearly. Bye, bye for now! (Okay; let's see, some plastic for those rainy days, a CTA 7-day pass, batteries for my homeless entertainment system aka cd player....)

Step One: Do Everything That's Free First!

2007-06-18T13:55:00.000-05:00

Believe it or not, the majority of stuff one needs to do is free. Set the email account, of course (note: no, I'm not insulting your intelligence, I'm just assuming that everyone is as stressed and slow as I am, okay? Remember, I sleep in noisy shelters and mostly outdoors.)
You could do like I have and use a blogger to express yourself while offering useful items.
Speaking of useful items, I came across a great affiliate site that some of you probably know already; Cognigen. Sort of a large storehouse of electronics, in particular, regular and cell phones and related services.
Check them out! This place is the best! I'm not just saying that to get sales either! Clicking on the links will give you the huge satisfaction of helping a homeless man. The use of the sight is totally free ( provided you don't try and change anything) and the range of items and powerful communications companies that support them will impress you.
I'm still reading the wealth of information that they have. I feel like they really want you to succeed! Pay special attention to the residual income section. Hmmmm...Later....

Can You Say Af-fil-i-ates?

2007-06-17T12:42:00.000-05:00

Are you aware of just how many companies there are that are looking for affiliates to help sell their products?
Thousands.
Just so we're thinking correctly, lets get the definition of "affiliates" right. In business,an affiliate is an associate who is self-contracted sell a company's products or goods. Don't confuse this with a salesman, who is hired by a company to do the same.
These amazing opportunities may well represent the only chance left for those who didn't finish school or study a serious trade. Believe me when I say that this is a good thing about to get better.
As soon as I have more info on this,I'll let you know.
Later...

So It Begins!

2007-06-16T09:11:00.000-05:00

You might be wondering just what this crazy person is talking about. I can't blame you, so I'll get right to the subject.
Can a person without any money start a web-based business ? I believe it can be done.
Have I done it? Not yet. This is my attempt right here.
From now on, you, the reading public, will be privy to my efforts in this process. By the way, anything you can tell me that might help, I'm all ears.
I have been homeless for 5 years now, and I have discovered just how hard it is on the South side of Chicago to get a good job if you have no skills to speak of. At 56, entry-level labor jobs take the wind out of me.
So it is time to use my brain instead of my brawn.
I will be posting different services that I am affiliated with and although I am struggling at the moment, the businesses I post are legitimate. Feel free to click on the links,provided, since it will truly help me off of the streets. More Later...