In a message dated 12/5/02 6:54:29 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> Dan seemed to be concerned with the outrageous fees charged for a
> mat on the floor by predatory "non-profit" organizations seeking to exploit
> unfortunate people.
Keith says; This "flop on the floor" may be, dollar for dollar, the most
egregous act of Non-Profiteering, masquerading as "Do-goodin" !! It reminds
me that poetry is often the most concentrated form of writing. Victoria H.
created this poem; she was my muse for the second stanza.
>From The List Archive, I bring back...
In a message dated 1/10/02 7:57:07 AM Central Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The proposed "shelter" in Seven Corners is for 25 able-bodied,
middle-aged, working men. At considerable cost to the taxpayers,
each man will get a mat on the floor. The most recent
calculation is $550 per month per mat.
I wrote this little poem to lighten up the debate:
Mirror, mirror, in my hand,
They say this mat costs $50 grand,
But your cost will be much clearer
If you get a full length mirror. >>
Keith adds;
Mirror; reason. Cracked and broken. The mat I rest on; but a token.
$50 grand was taxed and spent; Non Profiteer fees unmonitored went.
Whittier , Phillips; homeless havens. Cash flows to Non-Profiteer mavens.
Keith Reitman NearNorth
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