Comments on: The person who’s provided housing for everyone else for 25 years is homeless

By: Steven

Steven — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 16:10:58 +0000

Mr. Maison:

Thank you so much for all you have done for others over the years. I’m so saddened to learn of the fire in your home, but relieved that you are safe and sound. God bless!

By: Don Maison

Don Maison — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:10 +0000

Eric,

You are right on. My crisis is temporary, and I’m already in apartment that has been furnished, even with most of the household things I’ll need for the next few months. I can’t tell you how fortunate I feel to be so lucky. My neighbors awakened me by knocking on my windows. I’m grateful for them. And they took me into their home and gave me canela to keep me warm. (They don’t speak English.) And when I get settled, I intend to write a letter to Mary Suhm and the Fire Chief. My “art” consists of mostly inexpensive but beautiful memorabilia from my travels. The fire fighters covered my piano and possession with tarps! I was truly impressed.

I’m not homeless, and I’m very fortunate. Just a big inconvenience, but as they say, “shit happens”.

By: Eric Shellhorn

Eric Shellhorn — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:19:56 +0000

I want to believe this is merely a badly titled article. Truly, it is unfortunate that this happened to someone who has given so much. But I find it more unfortunate that the article describes a resourceful man (with a piano, insurance and coveted art work- not to mention a place to live) as “homeless.” Clearly, he is not without a place to live. Equating this scenario with “homelessness” makes a mockery of true homelessness. The homeless in our city live in a world of hunger, increased violence, lack of caring support, and unchecked mental illness- not to mention substance abuse and disease. I hope Mr. Maison soon finds solutions to his (very temporary) crisis. We all have much for which to be grateful.