By Tess Marshall

Since the downturn of our economy, I have noticed a lot more street and homeless people either begging for money or selling their wares on street corners. I don’t ignore them. I’d rather help them out than remain cynical, judge, or wonder what they're really up to.

Because it’s so hot in Arizona, I usually carry cold bottled water with me. It’s easy to share, and it’s always appreciated. Other times I give money. Sometimes it is change and sometimes it’s more.

I have witnessed Hubs drop a $10 bill in a guitar case.

A couple of weeks ago we were headed downtown when I noticed a tired and sweaty, elderly man selling rosaries... More...