Homelessly Walking

I guess twice makes it a tradition. For the second consecutive November, I spent a Saturday morning walking for the DC homeless. The event was sponsored by Fannie Mae and had a tremendous turn out. I don't mind the walking, and I was happy that nearly 40 of my classmates woke up early to join the cause, most fashionably, Alan and DVK in their lovely snuggies.

The event offers a good chance for the different programs and cohorts and years to mix in a non-alcohol induced setting.

When participating in such events, I am always drawn to certain questions. One, for all the dogs participating, do they feel the same level of appreciation for the cause? Second, and more seriously, why must these three hours of my life be commemorated with a t-shirt? I have to believe that the effort to aid the homeless would have been further empowering if the production of thousands of t-shirts that won't see the light of day was forgone. Think of the energy, labor and capital resources that were involved in this production, delivery and distribution.

With that, I know folks like to have a tangible reminder of the day. To that, I offer, just bring a snuggie and your camera.