Rather sad: Recent trip to Melbourne (Australia). This was the scene in a dead-end alley off a larger alley. About eight people seemed to have set up residence here: homeless...

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Mar 10, 2024 22:54:30 #

PaulG Loc: Western Australia

Recent trip to Melbourne (Australia). This was the scene in a dead-end alley off a larger alley. About eight people seemed to have set up residence here: homeless, obviously. When we walked back this way, about an hour later, several police cars and ambulances were in attendance with a couple of bodies covered in a white sheet on a stretcher. Goodness knows what had happened, but it made me very grateful to be heading back to a nice comfy hotel with my wife later that afternoon, though I did feel a little guilty sipping on a glass of Sauvignon Blanc and nibbling on cheese and crackers gazing out at the world twenty-seven floors below.

Mar 11, 2024 00:00:25 #

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

I'm not sure why you would feel guilty about working and earning a living wage that allows you to enjoy life. I'm long retired and after working hard for a lifetime and saving and investing, I live a comfortable retired life. Never a guilty thought about my life! I hope you enjoyed the wine!
I was in that same alley or maybe an adjoining one in Melbourne a few years ago. We were doing some laundry and a kid from Peru (student) in the laundro-mat recommended it as an art attraction in the city. Very colorful like your photo. But no "homeless" people there, then!

Mar 11, 2024 01:08:42 #

PaulG Loc: Western Australia

Retired CPO wrote:

I'm not sure why you would feel guilty about worki... (show quote)

The "guilty" comment was more a metaphorical comparison of where I had been (alley) and to where I arrived an hour later (my hotel). Stinky alley, clean room etc. The wine was wonderful, by the way. And yes, the alley is very colourful and does offer great photo opportunities. Thanks for viewing; much appreciated.

Mar 11, 2024 01:25:37 #

Wallen Loc: Middle Earth

Retired CPO wrote:

I'm not sure why you would feel guilty about worki... (show quote)

Likewise, no guilt from me for things that I rightfully earned.
There is sadness, frustration and disappointment though.
To the system and to them that made a lot of wrong choices, especially when they blame others for their mistakes.

As for comparison for the sake of feeling blessed, nah. Life is never fair. There will always be those with more than I have, and also those with much less. Comparisons for the sake of upping one over the someone less never lead to a good outcome.

Mar 11, 2024 01:42:28 #

Wallen Loc: Middle Earth

PaulG wrote:

Recent trip to Melbourne (Australia). This was the... (show quote)

I worked with glass once upon a time. I'm amazed on how they made the break a perfect rectangle.

Mar 11, 2024 01:42:53 #

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

Wallen wrote:

Likewise, no guilt from me for things that I rightfully earned.
There is sadness, frustration and disappointment though.
To the system and to them that made a lot of wrong choices, especially when they blame others for their mistakes.

Comparison? Nah, there will always be those with more than I have, and also those with much less. Life is never fair. Comparisons for the sake of upping one over the someone less never will lead to a good outcome.

Trying not to take away from the OP, but yes. There is always that "if not for... this or that...go I" thought. There is always chance or luck, or fortune, whatever you want to call it. But with good physical and mental health, it's mostly up to the individual's actions and choices, IMHO.

Mar 11, 2024 02:17:00 #

PaulG Loc: Western Australia

Wallen wrote:

I worked with glass once upon a time. I'm amazed on how they made the break a perfect rectangle.

I actually stripped the glass in afterwards