Terra knows and loves a lot of people In an early episode of “Star Trek,” Capt. Kirk and his crew meet an empath named Gem. Empaths are deeply affected by emotions. They even take on others’ wounds. Terra Johnson said she relates to Gem. She reflected on ...
22 Mar 2019 - Pat Zimmer
Bronwyn is a writer, an artist and an avid reader Bronwyn Carver is pragmatic. About three years ago, she suddenly became homeless. She calls the experience, simply, “an adjustment.” She knew some things; she learned others. “Not that I’m a tough girl or ...
8 Feb 2019 - Pat Zimmer
Sparky lost his vision as a result of diabetes. But now, he's keeping fit and sharing his story. In March 2013, Sparky Reese started going blind. “My right eye was going crazy, like those glarey mirrors at carnivals,” he said. It, perhaps, wasn’t a ...
11 Jan 2019 - Pat Zimmer
Harry recently met his 33-year-old daughter for the first time We’ve profiled vendor Harry Richards in the past, but this reflection looks at a new development in his life. A couple of months ago, Street Roots vendor Harry Richards met his 33-year-old dau ...
3 Aug 2018 - Pat Zimmer
Harry, a longtime artist, has connected with newfound family Harry Richards couldn’t believe it. Two of his sisters had met a woman they were convinced was his daughter. “Nah,” he scoffed, “I wouldn’t have any daughter that I didn’t know about.” She was ...
6 Apr 2018 - Pat Zimmer