I was walking downtown when I saw this “bum” and this sign…

I walked up to him and said, “hey I’ll give you a dollar if you let me take ur picture.” He said sure and then revealed that he wasnt really a bum, just a “traveler” who was trying to collect money to go to another city. He flipped his sign over which on the other side said, “please give me some money I’m trying to leave Chicago”. He said he uses the “beer” sign because he gets more money that way.

Great story and another good reason to talk to strangers.  read more »