Note: This happened recently when I traveled to downtown Cincinnati, OH for work.

“Hey! Do you have money for food?! Someone give me money! I need some food, I’m f#$^@*& starving here!”

I heard his frustrated voice barreling down the corridor of upscale restaurants towards me, aggressively going from person to person with an echoing demand for food. Although I was facing the other direction, I could tell by the closing proximity of his voice that I was his next target. I said a quick prayer and mentally braced myself. (more…)