Hunger

Based on the retail results from this year’s Black Friday, I don’t think I was missed. Besides, I usually like to shop in private. The many years I spent in the fashion industry in my college days have paid off when it comes to shopping. I know exactly where to go, what to look for and when to buy it. I understand mark-down cycles and strategies and retail real estate. Black Friday is just a way to get the shopping mojo going- everyone is hungry for a shopping experience.

Today, I was hungry for a different type of experience as I spent half-day at St Anthony’s  serving up breakfast and lunch to San Francisco’s hungry and homeless. A group of volunteers gathered today to serve about 1500 meals to people who sat in line for hours on this cold November day. 

There is a language I was reminded of today, it is one of dignity and respect. It honors each person and treats them with the kindness and generosity and acceptance they deserve. I much rather be here today than on some crowded Nordstrom escalator.