Saturday, 18 November 2017

Boulevard Calendar



This morning I bought my 2018 calendar from one of the homeless on  the streets of the city. 

The seller, who must have a badge conspicuously displayed to show he is not a member of the so-called beggar mafia, is allowed to keep 50% of the calendar's price. The same rule applies regarding the fortnightly Augustine newspapers. 

There are many bogus beggars who mysteriously materialize at this time of goodwill. 

I like to think that a homeless person rescued the dog on the cover (or vice-versa). 


The dog in the poem in the post below might need a new home in the near future.  

It's more ethical to buy a calendar from a friendly Augustine salesperson, than from an uninterested assistant filing her nails in a brand name outlet selling cheerful seasonal products churned out in faraway sweatshops, is it not?   

Santa's elves get little reward. 


7 comments:

  1. I have never thought about an homeless persons pet dog. They suffer from homelessness too. Its good that you help them by buying the magazine.

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    1. I once read a book about a homeless person in London who took a cat everywhere with him. He sold the Big Issue on the street. Became quite famous in the end. Unfortunately the title of the book escapes me at the moment.

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    2. Street Cat Named Bob, it's also a film!

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  2. This is a great idea, I always buy charity calendars, but I've never seen homeless people here selling calendars

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    1. There must be a gap in the market. Thanks for note re Bob's name!

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  3. Best wishes to all.
    __ Here at Thanksgiving, we give our thanks... that we can give. _m

    count days
    of this years gift
    the given

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