tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27448101.post3771091414268995611..comments2024-03-28T08:39:57.077-05:00Comments on One Gal's Musings: The Napoleon and Ollie ShowThe Gal Herselfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02566779726191649848noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27448101.post-40010594760264270512017-11-09T08:20:28.613-06:002017-11-09T08:20:28.613-06:00The reason I referred you to all my Napoleon posts...The reason I referred you to all my Napoleon posts is to dispute your assertion that, if I gave to street musicians instead of the homeless, I would "get something" for my money. Clearly, I have gotten a great deal by helping this homeless family. Also, why should I give to street musicians, but not the man who entertains children with puppet shows and balloon animals? Why should I give to street musicians and not the kids who dance in front of the Chase ATM? I pass many upward turned palms every time I go through my office building's revolving door. I have limited resources. I am going to continue to give to the homeless, and it will continue to fill my heart with joy. The Gal Herselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02566779726191649848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27448101.post-43825050344871748962017-11-08T16:12:10.087-06:002017-11-08T16:12:10.087-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.The Gal Herselfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02566779726191649848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27448101.post-9869092411856089832017-11-08T16:01:08.408-06:002017-11-08T16:01:08.408-06:00Thanks for sharing your story of Napoleon and I th...Thanks for sharing your story of Napoleon and I think what you and others are doing /have done for the family is beautiful My point was not to criticize, but to point out that not all musicians have homes to go home to, so discounting musicians in favor of the "homeless" may be a mistake. I have had friendly relationships with some of the perennial homeless in our area too (and worked in a homeless shelter for awhile), so I'm familiar with the variety of problems and situations. But I also have children who are musicians!Bev Sykeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16794928133704720689noreply@blogger.com