September 2010
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Dixie Downturn: New Nashville Blog For Broke...
There’s a new Nashville blog in town by and for broke 20-somethings called Dixie Downturn. The broke 20-somethings are Lance Conzett and Michelle Korn.
I’m excited to have more eyes on the side streets of Nashville. So far, they’ve been urban art crawling to local graffiti spots and sharing the art of drinking free beer.
If you’re a devote reader of my blog, you may...
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Painting Over The Vandal's Graffiti
I recently saw WKRN’s story, “Local painter works hard to beat graffiti vandals,” and I felt compelled to respond.
Let me start by saying I respect this man. He’s found a creative way to use his skills to help out. When he removes graffiti from places like store fronts, our community becomes more beautiful.
And as news this is solid, especially for a less than two...
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The Responding To Panhandlers Manifesto
1. I will give money to a panhandler if I am convicted it is the right thing to do.
If I can imagine a situation in which I would legitimately ask money from a stranger, I will not adopt a policy of never giving money to a stranger.
2. If I’m not sure it’s right, I will not give money to a panhandler unless I learn about the person’s true needs.
Money is not always the best...