|
Post by doctork on Apr 24, 2021 18:20:07 GMT -5
In my town homelessness is a major issue and it is even worse in Seattle, and probably most cities on the west coast, since the climate is fairly mild year-round.
We have a couple of "official" tent camps that move around every few months. No one wants the tent camp in their own back yard, so the compromise is that the site is moved around regularly. There seems to be a contingent who do not want permanent housing, especially if they have drug/alcohol issues; only a very few shelters/alternatives will accept those who continue to drink/use drugs. The few shelters that do accept such guests do insist that they behave, no disruptive behavior allowed.
Homelessness has also become equivalent to the Tiny House movement in many minds. Personally I like the smaller foot print of a Tiny House, plus of course the fact that it can be moved to a new location when I need a new environment, or if I am doing a locums where I take the higher salary instead of the covering of housing costs.
But for the homeless who do want housing, it seems to me that tiny houses would ultimately be less expensive than the endless disputes and disruptions that happen now.
|
|
|
Post by doctork on Apr 24, 2021 18:21:20 GMT -5
And what happened to all the people before we had formal recognition of homelessness. I suppose there were always a few "homeless bums" but not whole families like we see now.
|
|
|
Post by jspnrvr on Apr 24, 2021 18:33:59 GMT -5
Well, the mental health facilities took care of a good many, but those would have been single individuals. I guess families got more help from the community, or the parent who was home would need to find a job. Help from churches. And there are just plain more people these days. I remember the 1960 census told the USA we'd made it to 100 million. We're way past 300 million now.
|
|
|
Post by dwarnold on Apr 24, 2021 18:34:00 GMT -5
And what happened to all the people before we had formal recognition of homelessness. I suppose there were always a few "homeless bums" but not whole families like we see now. Tallahassee is similar in that those with drug problems are not kept in housing if they "fall off the wagon". Families are provided for in a different facility than singles, and that seems to be a more successful program of getting folks into housing and out of a shelter. We have one tiny home community that serves those who have come out of a homeless life, but the cost is high and not many can afford it. A person that is disabled, and has no other resources cannot afford the average rent plus housing expense in a college town.
|
|
|
Post by dwarnold on Apr 24, 2021 18:37:49 GMT -5
¡Cubanismo! exploded onto the Latin music scene in 1995, under the direction of trumpeter and bandleader Jesús Alemañy. A virtuoso group of musicians, ¡Cubanismo! is loyal to traditional Cuban rhythms, but avoids nostalgia. They take their name from the expression that designates a word or phrase that is specifically Cuban, something unique to that island. Their first album, ¡Cubanismo!, was released in 1996, and was followed by Malembe, in 1997 (both on Hannibal Records). Like their previous CDs, their latest release, Reencarnación, was recorded in Havana. Members of ¡Cubanismo! performing with Alemañy tonight are: Rolando Martinez (vocals), Rafael Duany (vocals), Ignacio Herrera (piano), Carlos Del Puerto (bass), Luis Alemañy (2nd trumpet), Emilio Del Monte (timbales), Carlos Alvares (trombone), Javier Zalba (saxophone & flute), Carlos Godines (percussion), Tomás Ramos (congas), Leonardo Castellini (saxophone), Alberto Hernandez (bongos), and Efrain Rios (tres).
|
|
|
Post by jspnrvr on Apr 24, 2021 18:42:06 GMT -5
And doc, I saw a notice posted by our Elko friend Tracie Morrison. There is an event called Treefort Music Fest in Boise, come September, the weekend after Merlefest. Like MerleFest, postponed from Spring. Around 400 acts. I checked and I knew two of them, one of which was Tracie. The other is Larkin Poe. So I don't think I'll be headed for Boise in September.
|
|
|
Post by jspnrvr on Apr 24, 2021 18:47:41 GMT -5
Thanks for the Cubanismo info, dw. Are they still active? A lot of turn-over in over 20 years, I should imagine.
|
|
|
Post by doctork on Apr 24, 2021 18:48:52 GMT -5
Though the cost of providing tiny houses to the homeless may be high (a local newspaper report cited a cost of $5,000 per tiny home when bought/manufactured in bulk), the local paper also reported spending $23 million dealing with the homeless in its last fiscal year. They get sick a lot, they commit and/or are crime victims at a high rate, they shuttle back and forth between jail (for loitering, remaining overnight in city parks, etc), clinics and hospitals for medical treatment, temporary shelters.
It's complicated.
|
|
|
Post by doctork on Apr 24, 2021 18:52:36 GMT -5
All these people who tell stories about labors that last 24, 36, or 48 hours of labor make me wonder. I have never seen any woman labor longer than 24 hours, and even then, the definition of "labor" was stretched. And then there are all the claims that doctors go right to a C-section if the labor is taking "too long" (implied - interfere with tee time, dinner schedule, office hours, etc).
|
|
|
Post by jspnrvr on Apr 24, 2021 18:53:29 GMT -5
I think I'll check out a little early. "Sergeant York" tonight, and I want to be all settled and situated. Everyone have a great week!
|
|
|
Post by dwarnold on Apr 24, 2021 18:54:17 GMT -5
Though the cost of providing tiny houses to the homeless may be high (a local newspaper report cited a cost of $5,000 per tiny home when bought/manufactured in bulk), the local paper also reported spending $23 million dealing with the homeless in its last fiscal year. They get sick a lot, they commit and/or are crime victims at a high rate, they shuttle back and forth between jail (for loitering, remaining overnight in city parks, etc), clinics and hospitals for medical treatment, temporary shelters. It's complicated. So true. And just within the last 12 months, two women I was helping have passed away. One they contributed to Covid, the other was a combination of underlying health problems. When you try to help those who are struggling, there is a certain amount of emotions that come to play.. wanting so much for people to make better choices . but appreciating that addictions are tough to beat.. and the medical care that homeless get is very chaotic.
|
|
|
Post by dwarnold on Apr 24, 2021 18:56:25 GMT -5
Next week's show will be from the Ryman Auditorium
|
|
|
Post by dwarnold on Apr 24, 2021 19:02:03 GMT -5
Good luck with the home sorting Doc!
|
|
|
Post by doctork on Apr 24, 2021 19:02:45 GMT -5
At the clinic where I was working we saw quite a few homeless people, and you are correct - providing their care is very difficult, so it often defaults to chaotic. The may or may not have a cellphone, and if they do, they may be out of minutes; they usually do not have reliable mailing addresses. How can you get them specialty appointments, convey lab results, on and on. Some live in their cars so if they have gas money at least they have transportation...
A challenge.
Keep up the good work DW, it is much needed.
Now I too shall check out "Sergeant York" - TMC doesn't always follow the schedule exactly to the minute. That's OK, still my favorite channel. Ben & crew, and their loyal classic film supporters are such good people.
Y'all have a great week.
|
|