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Ricardo was on the northwest corner of Lake Street and Michigan Avenue. He was kneeling on a few pieces of cardboard holding a sign and a cup. He was a soft-spoken sweet man. He's been homeless for about a month. He recently had brain surgery and because of the after-effects of that, he's been unable to work. He can't drive as a result of his surgery, so he's trying to find a job. In the meantime, he needs money to survive and hopefully to stay in a cheap men's-only hotel ($17 bucks a night). "I don't belong out here", he said repeatedly.
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Venice, Italy
Think of Venice and you immediately think of gondoliers - the first ever mention of an Italian gondola was in Venice in 1094 and, of course, as long as there's been gondolas there's been gondoliers to drive them..
Can anyone be a gondolier? The simple answer is no! Driving an Italian gondola has always been very much a ‘closed shop’. The gondolier’s licence used to be passed from father to son, or if there was no son, to another male family member. These days it's even more difficult to get a licence. Every gondolier must belong to the strictly controlled thousand-year-old Gondolier’s Guild. He must find an experienced gondola driver to act as mentor, attend four hundred hours of instruction, and later pass a rigorous examination which tests not only physical endurance but navigational skills, knowledge of other languages and, most importantly, knowledge of Venice’s culture and sights. There are 425 licensed gondoliers. Once they have passed the examination, both theory and practice, they must await acceptance, but they are sworn to secrecy about the details of the tests.
It has always been deemed a male profession but Giorgia Boscolo changed all that when she became the first women to complete the rigorous training in August 2010. She was given her licence despite reservations not only from the Gondoliers’ Guild, but from her gondolier driving father who commented that he was not sure whether it was a “suitable profession” for a woman.
Being a gondolier is very much a revered profession in Venice - before you scoff at the cost of riding in one, spare a thought that the cost of becoming a gondolier and getting a licence is probably the equivalent cost of lumbering yourself with a decent sized mortgage in the UK!
A gondolier's uniform is very strictly regulated and their clothes are all purchased from a shop next to the Rialto Bridge. In the summer, they wear a white sailor’s shirt or a striped tee shirt (red or navy - this is personal choice and nothing to do with experience!) and a straw boater with matching band. In the cold weather, a navy woollen reefer jacket of traditional style is worn. It can get frosty in Venice in winter and they combat the cold by wearing balaclavas under their straw boaters, making them look rather sinister I think but who cares if it keeps them warm!.
These two gondoliers have each added a very modern twist to their uniforms - I'm not sure how they've managed to flaunt the strict regulations ... and get away with it!
Larry was outside McDonalds on the corner of Dearborn and Randolph. He’s been homeless for about 7 1/2 years. He said he’s getting some money at the end of the year and then “I’m getting the heck outta Dodge”. He’s just trying to supplement his income at the moment. He wants people to know that he is “home”, not “homeless” and that God is good and blesses him.
We ordered a baseball cap, we received a set of pristine Austrian 78RPM records, likely pressed in Switzerland around 1940. I love randomness. FYI we love old records. Sadly we know someone is missing these gems, and plan on shipping them back, we hope these delicate disks make it it back.
Josh was walking down Lake Street toward Clark Street and he came up to me and started talking. He's been homeless for about a year and a half. His wife committed suicide, "she was trippin' (on drugs)", he said. It was upsetting to him. At that moment, he'll stay with a friend or two where he can shower, or he'll just sleep on the street. "I don't necessarily need money, I just want someone to buy me a meal", he said. Josh said sometimes it takes all day to get the money you need. Other days, the first three people give you all that you need. "(But) most people on the street walk right past me."
James has been out here for about 3 months, on the corner of Wabash and Madison. Regarding homeless folks he said “there are good seeds and bad seeds, but not all of us are bad.” James is one of the good ones. From the outset, he was positive and had a smile on his face. Pretty amazing considering he sleeps on the street every day. Everyone has a story, he said. He wants to know what it feels like to not be in need. He’s trying to make money to get by. I asked where he sleeps, and he pointed over by some stairs. He sleeps where he can. In the wintertime, he’s in the warming shelter.
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This challenge really did confuse me, so there wasn't much need for acting. I was going to set this in a big grassy field but my little man has a cold and cough, so i didn't want to drag him out... so my back garden had to suffice!
Apologies to all Irish people, no offence intended, it was the only cap in the house, given to my kids by their very Irish grandma!
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Fred and his dog Bess were seated near the corner of Wacker and Randolph. Before his mom passed away, she told him, "take care of my Bess". So, ever since, Fred's been watching out for her. He asked his mom, "Why do you call her 'Bess'?" She responded, "Because she's the Best". Fred used to be on dialysis. He waited 4 1/2 years for a kidney and finally got one. His life has completely changed as a result. His doctor told him, "you're a miracle". Once he recovers fully, he'll start looking for work again. He was working in a hospital doing maintenance. He said, "this (sitting outside asking for money) isn't fun, but I have to do what I have to do." He uses some of his money for a room to live and take care of his dog. He wants people to know that he's a good person.
[Note: This was a conversation I had months before COVID-19. I'm not connecting with anyone during this time].
Larry was outside McDonalds on the corner of Dearborn and Randolph. He’s been homeless for about 7 1/2 years. He said he’s getting some money at the end of the year and then “I’m getting the heck outta Dodge”. He’s just trying to supplement his income at the moment. He wants people to know that he is “home”, not “homeless” and that God is good and blesses him.
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Back in Lilliput Park for a crouch - here I am also wearing a baseball cap. Sadly not great weather when I got to take this and a few other photos here, but good enough to pose for a self-timer shot.
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This New Era 9Twenty Red Sox two-tone hat is my prized possession and my favorite Red Sox hat. I have worn it almost every day throughout my stroke recovery and my first four games since then. Each season, I go to Angel Stadium to see the Red Sox play in person. I really hope that I can visit Fenway Park someday. My favorite Red Sox players of all time are Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski. My favorite current players are Trevor Story and Garrett Crochet.
It was windy and Cedric was standing on the southeast corner of Randolph and Wabash. He's been homeless for about a year. Recently his mom had a stroke and Cedric was raising money to go see her in Detroit. For shelter, he'll either stay with people or ride the train.
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