Here is a note regarding our experiences. When I was young (we lived in the Parsonage as our father was a minister) it seems all of those down on their luck came to our house as opposed to all the others on the block. I don't like calling them bum's etc as that's not true in most cases. In those days some were called "hobo's"
One days my sister asked why they always came to our house. The person that was being fed took her out in front of our house and showed her the "chalk X" on the curb in front of the house. He said this marking indicated to those who were hungry that the lady of the house would always give them a meal and a great piece of pie. Too bad we
don't have the same attitudes for those that are weak and hungry. All should be treated with respect.
