Arthur is a homeless Vietnam era veteran who lives in the woods near Ithaca, New York.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

Something as simple as making a cup of coffee in the morning takes Arthur 45 minutes. Think about that for a moment. Would you wait in line at Starbucks even 15 minutes for a Caramel Macchiato? It really hit me when I was helping Arthur work his cart down the trail. While Arthur pushed I had to lift up the front so the wheels wouldn’t dig into where the trail was soft. It was challenging to say the least, and I could not stop thinking that he makes this journey several times a day every single day!

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[delisen]

1. Thank you for posting

Homelessness is a labor and time intensive undertaking for people in this situation.

[Glorfindel]

2. There are resources available for homeless veterans.

I wonder if there is some reason that Arthur hasn't sought help through some of them. I can't even imagine being homeless and living in the woods, especially during cold weather.

[bluecollar2]

6. The resources may be available

But, if you have become mentally overwhelmed, they may not be apparent.

Trust me...I speak from experience.

[Lady Freedom Returns]

7. +1 on that!

[sheshe2]

3. Invisible People

Sad K&R.

[JDC]

4. This article although a little older, is as relevant as ever

[democrank]

5. Recommended