Hobo's Reminder of the Day

Just the other day I was "cursing" all the individuals in the city of Chicago who were asking for a hot summer (because it's here and it’s hot). Then one of my fellow bloggers mentioned some of her favorite activates to participate in during Chicago’s summers. This started me thinking about many of the long standing traditions of the city and wondering how have they managed to survive the “test” of time and what motivates a person or community to carry on a tradition or local activities.

I believe that sometimes it really only takes one person to be the voice that motivates and reminds a community the importance of traditions. Reminding others that traditions and local events are not just for fun, eating, and drinking (but it does not hurt). They are a way to bring a community of different races, cultures, and ages together, and it only takes one person or one voice to make it happen.

This thought led me to think about the recent story of one of Chicago’s south suburban libraries that appears destined to close due to lack of funding. Many community members have spoken out and have drawn attention to their plight. By voicing that their library is not just a resource of knowledge and technology for many community children who do not have computers at home but that it is also a source of social connections for children, parents, and the community as a whole.

Therefore, Hobo's reminder of the day is, remember that your voice does count. And with that voice consider helping a community save a very valuable and important resource.

Hobo Bag,
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