Most people, if you live in a big city, see some form of schizophrenia every day,
and it’s always in the form of someone homeless.
‘Look at that guy, he’s crazy. He looks dangerous.’
Well he’s on the street because of mental illness.
He probably had a job and a home. –Eric McCormack
“We’re having our two year anniversary.
It’s a biathlon.
You need to lap the block on your bike and shoot stuffed animals with nurf guns.”
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“I work in the basement. Every day at lunch, I stand here and read. I’m almost iconic.”
Left Behind, Seen In Pioneer Square
Seen In Pioneer Square
This is what people think of when they think of city grit.
It’s the sand chafing our society.
And, they would just go away the city would be great.
Well, they can’t. Not without a hand up.
Grit also polishes.
Seen In Pioneer Square
“Well, more people bum cigarettes from me here than anywhere else.
I hope my mom doesn’t see this”
(Don’t worry, she won’t.)
“Someone bought one of my Mr. McGoo paintings for $100.”
Kerry works on the stoop every night after 6pm or
when the doors officially close to the office building and it’s not raining.
He lives and works in one of the local galleries.
The owner hires him to clean his supplies and do evening security.
How great that one artist is helping another.
“I came out from Boston, so I like the history in this part of the city.
From SoDo-up, it’s just cool and distinct.”
“Well, Uber is here (we work there). There is a nice .com vibe with a lot of interesting companies.
This part of town is going to be so cool in 10 years.”
Wouldn’t it be great if we all didn’t wait so long to help folks…
People of Pioneer Square 