Charlotte L. Blackmer wrote:
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> My world isn't a zero-sum world, where it's US vs. THEM. So, no feeling
> high-and-mighty here - there but for the grace of God go I. I have been
> given a lot, but people have helped me out over the way, so I want to keep
> paying it forward.

<applause> Here, here, well said. I put my cash recyleables (not many,
I don't consume a lot of canned/bottled drinks) next to the bin when I
have them. The regulars know my bin is not a treasure trove. Even if
it were, unless things get a helluva lot tougher than they are, I'd
still leave them for others who need 'em so much that they dumpster
dive. And they make out like MAD with the bin of the guys we "clink" of
a bottle hitting the bin about 16 times/day! (several "boys" live there....)

Having done volunteer work in homeless shelters, a lot of these folks
look frighteningly JUST like you and me. We're separated by a few hard
knocks is all.

TammyM, grateful as all get out for the grace of God