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Random Acts of Charity or Planned Release of Goods
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#charity #altruism #alms #almsdeeds #tzedakah #messianicjews #christianjews #2019
***DESIRED ALMSDEED to gladly receive: 1-WAY TRIP TO ISRAEL***
***ARE THERE ANY JEWS (Messianic-Christian) left IN THE WORLD?***
***ATTENTION: EXILE ALL CHRISTIANS TO "Biblical Cosmology-oriented" ISRAEL (away from Heliocentric America) NOW!***
***DEMAND the declaration that ISRAEL IS THE OFFICIAL PLACE OF REFUGE FOR CHRISTIANITY, JUDAISM, AND THE ORDER OF MELCHISEDEC!***
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*AUGUST*
In August, the locals of Everett, and Chelsea offered me food, liquid refreshment, monies, snack samples, trash bags, Religious book(s), Religious leaflet(s), lodging, temporary shelter, help, lodging information/suggestions, Shelter information/suggestions, camping suggestion(s), job offer(s), job suggestion(s), Religious/Spiritual advice, and encouragement. *End result: food, another pair of shoes (boots), more facial tissue, more shoe insoles, another purse, another replacement luggage cart, another pair of scissors, more tape, more laundry detergent, and [fabric softener] dryer sheets
-EVERETT, MA-
*Outside of Common Ground Coffee Roasters [Coffeehouse Chain] adjacent to [a certain Sandwich Chain]: 1 Customer, encountered many times before, offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...I was approached just as I put on my hiking backpack to leave the Coffeehouse; 1 (who is a Christian) [in a vehicle] offered water/beverage (in the future), monies, and encouragement (to know that as long as I continue [to follow Jesus Christ], I'll get a large return in heaven), also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I sat (on a sidewalk curb) alongside the Coffeehouse; 1 ReadyRefresh [Bottled Water & Beverage Supplier] Delivery Driver [in a work uniform] (who pushed a cart of bottled water) [w/ a delivery truck] offered bottled water, after asking, "Do you want a cup of water?"; 1 Local Worker [who wore a work shirt] (???who works for a Restaurant Catering/Service Company???) [w/ a Co-worker in a work van] offered monies, and 'to pay for food & beverage' (from [a certain Sandwich Chain]); 1 [w/ a group in a vehicle] offered monies...after I sat down w/ "food and beverage" (that the aforementioned Local Worker offered 'to pay for'); 1 Customer [on another day] offered a fruit (banana)...while I sipped a cup of coffee (purchased earlier); 1 "1-800-GOT-JUNK?" Truck Driver [in a work uniform] (who would soon start working w/ a Prison ministry) (w/ a Co-worker) [w/ a junk truck that displayed a "1-800-GOT-JUNK?" (International Junk Removal Services Chain) decal] offered monies (including the change from the transaction), 'to pay for food/beverage' (from [a certain Sandwich Chain] next door), and encouragement (w/ prayer), before asking about my "Cross of Christ" armband, also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...after I hopped up to move away from the edge of the sidewalk as the Truck Driver moved the junk truck (to park it) closer to the sidewalk; 1 Customer [in work attire] (???who works for AutoZone [Auto Parts Retailer]???) [on another day] offered monies, after asking, "Did you eat? Are you OK? Here's $$$ bucks!"...just as I started to eat a snack (matzah and cheese) (on a sidewalk curb) alongside the Coffeehouse; 1 Local Worker [in a work uniform] (who is an Auto Mechanic from Valvoline Instant Oil Change, is married, and has a Child), encountered before, offered 'to pay for beverages'...while I ate a snack; 1 Local Worker [in work attire] (???who works for a local Truck Repair Shop???) offered 'to pay for a sandwich' (from [a certain Sandwich Chain] next door), after asking if I wanted to eat a sandwich...soon after I put on my hiking backpack to leave the Coffeehouse; 1 Local Worker [in a work uniform] (who is an Auto Mechanic from Valvoline Instant Oil Change, is married, and has a Child), encountered many times before, [on another day] offered 'to pay for water/beverage,' after "asking if I wanted something to drink," and "mentioning that they've seen me many times before around the area"...soon after I placed down my hiking gear (on a sidewalk curb) alongside the Coffeehouse; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food & beverage' (including a smoothie), and encouragement (e.g., "that God put it on their heart to buy something for me," and "to be blessed by God"), after asking if I wanted a smoothie, also asked about my travel situation...while I sat (on a sidewalk curb); 1 Customer [in a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies, after saying, "I haven't seen you around here in a long time! [Here's some money] so you can get yourself something to drink."; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies; 1 Customer offered monies (to pay for food), after asking, "Did you get something to eat? Are you alright?"; 1 Customer [w /a vehicle], encountered before, offered 'to pay for a smoothie,' also asked about my travel situation...while I stood (w/ a bag of cheese bread)
*Outside of Dunkin' Donuts [Doughnut Company and Coffeehouse Chain] adjacent to Popeyes [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies (to pay for an iced coffee), also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet (on a ledge) alongside the building; 1 Local offered monies, and encouragement (e.g., "that God directed them to tell me that I'm not forgotten," "to know that God loves me," and "to keep the faith"), after mentioning that they've seen me around before; 1 Customer (who owns a Window Washing/Carpet Cleaning Company, used to serve in the U.S. Military at Guantanamo Bay, is divorced [from a marriage], and used to be homeless) [w/ a vehicle], encountered many times before, offered 'to pay for food & beverage' (from the Popeyes next door), lodging (in their home, where I could take a shower), Shelter suggestions, and a job suggestion (to work as a Chaplain for the U.S. Military), before saying, "I feel sorry for you. [Because life is really hard while homeless.] I used to be homeless, so I know that it can get hard." also inquired about my 'travel situation & story.' [NOTE: Umm, MYSTERY MEAT AT POPEYES! I don't eat meat, so my "victual sense" recently detected the existence of meat in a side of rice from Popeyes. Apparently, the "Red Beans & Rice" and "Cajun Rice" menu items at Popeyes now include "mystery meat." I even asked a Worker about the shocking "ground beef style particles" OFFENSIVE MEAT CATCH OF THE YEAR in my side of "Cajun Rice." The Worker confirmed the suspicions, and admitted that the "Cajun Rice" contained meat, yet couldn't tell me which kind of meat...they mysteriously couldn't tell me which kind of meat magically materializes in a side of rice at Popeyes, but started to mention which meats they did obviously offer (such as chicken, etc.). :o So...I'll continue to "steer-clear" of FLESH-MEAT, and keep in mind the Biblical passage "1 Corinthians 8:13" (w/ the understanding that meat could make other siblings in Christ to offend, so I shall never eat flesh-meat again).]; 1 Local (who recently traveled to Israel [on a Middle East tour that included a stop in Dubai]) [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage,' Shelter information/suggestions, and encouragement, also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I sat (on a ledge); 1 [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies...while I sat (and monitored through the windows my tablet PC that was recharging w/ a power outlet [on a window sill] inside the Dining Room); 1 Local (who is also from Michigan) offered 'to pay for food & beverage' (from Dunkin' Donuts and Popeyes), before requesting my GoFundMe.com page link, also inquired about "my travel situation & story"; 1 Local Worker (???"Drive-Thru" Customer???) [in a work van that displayed an Accutemp Engineering (Air Conditioning Contractor) decal] [on another day] offered money...after I finished off a box of matzah (w/ dip) (on a ledge) alongside the building (near the "Drive-Thru" lane); 1 Popeyes Customer [w/ a ???pickup truck???] offered food (i.e., the remaining chicken boneless wings [in a box] from Popeyes)...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet; 2 [in a vehicle] offered monies...while I stood (and monitored through the windows my tablet PC that was recharging w/ a power outlet on a Dining Room table); 1 "Drive-Thru" Customer [on another day] offered monies...while I ate a snack (on a ledge) alongside the building (near the "Drive-Thru" lane); 1 [on another day] offered 'to pay for a coffee,' before requesting my Facebook page link, also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet; 1 ???Popeyes Customer??? (???who is a Seventh-day Adventist???) [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered a Religious book (from the Seventh-day Adventists)...while I finished off "food and beverage" (purchased earlier) (on a ledge) alongside the building; 1 [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, by saying, "I just want to give you some money."...while I sat (and monitored through the windows my tablet PC that was recharging w/ a power outlet [on a window sill] inside the Dining Room); 1 Popeyes Customer (w/ a Teenage Child) [in a vehicle] offered 'to pay for food' (from the Popeyes next door)...soon after I hopped up to move away from the edge of a parking space as the Popeyes Customer moved their vehicle (to park it) closer to the building; 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food & beverage'...while I sat (on a ledge) alongside the building; 1 Popeyes Customer (w/ a companion) offered 'to pay for food & beverage' (from Popeyes), after inquiring about "my travel situation & story"...while I stood (w/ "food and beverage"); 1 ???Popeyes Customer??? [w/ a vehicle] offered monies...after I finished off some food (from Popeyes) (on a ledge) alongside the building
*Outside of Sunoco/APlus [Gas Station/Convenience Store] across from Stop & Shop [Supermarket Chain]: 1 Local Worker [in work attire] [w/ a work van that displayed a WV Services - General Repair decal] offered monies, and 'to pay for food & water/beverage'...while I finished off a snack (next to the Icebox) alongside the building; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle that displayed a New Jersey license plate] offered food (i.e., a bag of large pita bread [product of Quebec]), and 'to pay for beverages'...while I used my tablet PC; 1 Customer (who is a self-proclaimed "Boston Girl," and works for Stop & Shop) [w/ a van], encountered many times before, offered Shelter information/suggestions, additional help (if needed), and encouragement, also asked about "my travel situation & story"; 1 Customer (w/ a companion) [on another day] offered monies...while I sat (next to the Icebox); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered money...while I stood (w/ groceries [purchased earlier]); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered help (if needed)... while I walked alongside the building; 2 Customers [in a vehicle w/ Children] offered monies, after 1 of the 2 Customers said, "[We] just want to give you something. God bless!"...while I sat (next to the Icebox); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies, after asking if I could take the money, and encouragement (???to have a good evening???)...while I ate a snack (matzah and cheese); 1 Customer [in a vehicle] offered monies...while I sat (next to the Icebox) (after I finished off a cup of coffee [w/ my Starbucks Reusable Cup]); 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies (to pay for a drink), before saying, "It's just too hot today!"...while I sat (next to the Icebox); 1 Customer [on another day] offered bottled water...while I prepared to finish off a bowl of oatmeal; 1 Customer (who used to be homeless) offered money, also inquired about my travel situation; 1 Customer offered money...while I stood (next to the Icebox); 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered bottled water...while I sat (next to the Icebox); 1 Customer offered money, by saying, "Here's a one dollar for you!"; 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered monies, after saying, "Good afternoon, right!"...while I sipped a cup of tea (w/ my Starbucks Reusable Cup); 1 ???Local??? (w/ a Customer) [w/ a vehicle] offered food (in a bag), after saying, "I have so much bakery [food]. [Do] you want it (this bag of food)?"; 1 Customer (the aforementioned [in parentheses] w/ the ???Local???) offered monies, and encouragement (to be blessed by God), after asking about my travel situation; 1 Customer offered money, before saying, "God bless you!"; 1 Customer (who owns a Window Washing/Carpet Cleaning Company, used to serve in the U.S. Military at Guantanamo Bay, is divorced [from a marriage], and used to be homeless) [w/ a vehicle], encountered many times before, [on another day] offered job offer (to work as a babysitter)...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a pickup truck] offered bottled water, and Religious/Spiritual advice (???that us Gentiles don't have to go elsewhere, because we are saved via faith and grace???)...while I finished off some food (next to the Icebox) just outside of the building; 1 Customer (who recently started working for Uber [Taxicab-style Transportation Service]) [w/ a van that displayed an Uber decal] offered coins ('spare change'), after mentioning that they've seen me--many times--before outside of the Gas Station, before asking why I sat outside of the Gas Station, also asked about my travel situation...while I sat (w/ a cup of coffee [in my Starbucks Reusable Cup]) (next to the Icebox) alongside the building; 1 Customer offered money, after mentioning that they've seen me before outside of the Gas Station, before asking why I sat outside of the Gas Station, also asked about my travel situation; 1 Customer [w/ a Child in a stroller] [on another day] offered monies...while I prayed over my food (oatmeal); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered money; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered a Shelter suggestion (to visit a Shelter for Women in Boston), after asking if I was homeless...while I sat (next to the Icebox); 1 Customer (who is Catholic, yet grew up attending Pentecostal, Baptist and Evangelical Churches, and plans to put together a Multi-Faith Ministry) [w/ a vehicle], encountered before, offered 'to pay for food & water/beverage,' and encouragement (e.g., "that they pray that I find a nice warm place to stay, since I'm a woman," "that I should find a way to prepare warm home-cooked meals," "to know that God will help me find peace ???at my destination [Israel]???"), after asking if I remembered them from a past encounter (when they offered me charity), and saying, "Shalom!" (a few times), also asked about "my travel situation & story"; 1 ???Missionary??? offered a Religious leaflet (from a Christian Ministry)...while I sat on one side of the building; 1 Motorcyclist [who wore a "Sons of Somerville, Massachusetts" shirt] (w/ another Motorcyclist) [w/ a motorcycle] [on another day] offered monies, after asking, "What do you need?... You're an educated woman, [so] why are you here outside with this stuff? (Then, they gestured towards my hiking gear.)... No! What you want to do is settle down[, and have an easier time at this point in your life]." also asked about "my travel situation & story"...while I stood (next to the Icebox) alongside the building; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, by saying, "For you my love! If I had more, then I would give you more [money]."...while I enjoyed a snack (vanilla wafers w/ a cup of tea); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies (i.e., a "2 dollar bill"), after asking, "Are you just eating lunch? What are you doing here [at the Gas Station]? Can I hand you $$$ dollars?"; 1 Ice Cream Truck Driver [w/ an ice cream truck] offered a FREE ice cream cone...while I sat (next to the Icebox); 1 [in a vehicle w/ a companion] offered a hot dog (if wanted); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, by saying, "I wanted to give you this (money). It's for something to eat, OK!"; 1 Customer (who ???is a Believer in the Faith [Christianity], but not Religious???, and lives in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, yet is also from Michigan) [in a vehicle that displayed a New Hampshire license plate] [on another day] offered lodging (in their ???condo???, during the Winter [if needed]), help (if needed), a job suggestion (to work a job in Portsmouth), and encouragement, after asking if I was going far (to any destination, ???in case I needed a ride???), before "requesting my GoFundMe.com page link" and "handing me their contact information (written on a napkin)," also inquired about "my travel situation & story"...just as I started to walk away from the building; 1 Customer offered 'to pay for food & water' (including a large jug of water)...while I stood (next to the Icebox) just outside of the building; 2 Customers [in a vehicle] offered monies, after 1 of the 2 Customers asked, "Do you need anything to eat or drink?"...while I stood (next to the Icebox); 1 Customer [in a vehicle] offered monies, after asking, "Hey, do you want to buy something?"...while I sat (next to the Icebox) alongside the building; 1 Customer (who owns a storage unit [in a local Self-Storage Facility]) [w/ a van] offered monies, 'to pay for food & beverage,' and encouragement (to stay safe), after mentioning that they've seen me walking around the area, also inquired about "my travel situation & story"; 1 Customer [w/ a work van] offered bottled water, after asking, "Are you alright? Do you need anything?"...while I stood alongside the building; 1 Customer [who wore a uniform w/ an airline-style logo] [w/ groceries in hand] offered a beverage (bottle of Dr. Pepper [which sadly contained HIGH-FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP])...while I sat (next to the Icebox); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies (to pay for food and beverage at [a certain Sandwich Chain]), after asking if I wanted something to drink (such as water)...while I ate a snack (chips); 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, by saying, "Here you go! Take it easy!"...while I sat (next to the Icebox) (after finishing off a bowl of oatmeal); 1 Customer (who grew up Catholic, and is from Cape Verde, West Africa) offered monies, before "mentioning that they've seen me before outside of the building" and "requesting my GoFundMe.com page link," also inquired about "my travel situation & story"; 1 Customer [on another day] offered a beverage (large bottle of orange juice)...while I finished off a snack (next to the Icebox) just outside of the building; 1 Mason [in a work uniform] (???who works for A. Scolaro & Sons Masonry [Masonry Contractor]???) [w/ a Co-worker in a pickup truck (that displayed a Sorco Corp. Tyngsboro, MA decal) (w/ an attached trailer)], encountered earlier, offered bottled water, by saying, "I haven't seen you drink anything yet today!"...while I sat (next to the Icebox). [NOTE: Earlier that afternoon, the Mason commented about the weather towards me, while repairing a corner of the sidewalk alongside the building.]; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, and 'to pay for water/beverage'; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies, before saying, "Have a good evening! Have a good day!"; 1 Local offered 'food & water' (i.e., a slice of pie [in a clear plastic container], and bottled water)...while I stood on one side of the building; 1 Customer (who is a self-proclaimed "Boston Girl," and works for Stop & Shop) [w/ a van], encountered many times before, offered monies (to pay for food at the KFC [Fast-Food Chain] nearby), and encouragement (to be careful, [because] it's a jungle out here)...while I sat (and dozed off) (next to the Icebox) alongside the building; 1 Customer (who grew up Catholic, and is from Cape Verde, West Africa), encountered before, offered monies, and encouragement (to take care of myself), after inquiring about my travel situation...just as I started to walk away from the building; 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] [on another day] offered money...while I looked over my hiking gear (next to the Icebox) alongside the building; 2 Motorcyclists (each) [w/ motorcycles] water/beverage (i.e., bottled water [from the 2nd Motorcyclist], and bottles of tea [from the 1st Motorcyclist]), after the 1st Motorcyclist asked about my travel situation...while I ate a bowl of oatmeal; 1 Customer (who grew up Catholic, and is from Cape Verde, West Africa), encountered many times before, offered monies (to pay for food), after asking if I had any food to eat, before saying, "Have a good weekend!" also inquired about my travel situation; 1 Customer offered 'food & water' (including bottled water); 1 Customer offered money; 1 Customer [in a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies, after asking, "Are you [alright]? Do you need anything? Can I give you $$$ dollars?... Yeah, because I know [that] I see you out here. I saw you out here last week."...while I played a game of Sudoku; 1 McDelivery Driver [w/ a vehicle] offered a FREE meal (i.e., a delivery order of food w/ beverage from [an international Fast-Food Chain])...while I stood on one side of the building; 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] [on another day] offered money...while I sat (next to the Icebox) alongside the building; 2 Customers [in a vehicle] [on another day] offered monies...just as I stood up to leave the Property; 1 Customer [on another day] offered 'food & water' (including bottled water [in a bag])...while I enjoyed a snack (vanilla wafers w/ a cup of tea) (on a sidewalk curb) on one side of the building; 1 Customer [w/ a large group in a BuzzBus (Party Bus)] offered monies, after asking, "Are you alright? Can you take $$$ dollars?"...while I sat (on a sidewalk curb); 1 Customer (who is a self-proclaimed "Boston Girl," used to work for Stop & Shop, and recently broke their hand) [w/ a van], encountered many times before, offered monies, and encouragement (to stay safe), after asking about my well-being
*Stop & Shop [Supermarket Chain]: 1 [ANONYMOUS] offered monies...then I found the money tucked behind the rear handle of my hiking backpack, after I used a stall in the Ladies restroom; 1 ???Worker???, encountered before, offered monies...while I used a sink in the Ladies restroom; 1 Worker (w/ a few Deli Workers), encountered many times before, [on another day] offered monies (to pay for a beverage), 'to pay for food' (from the Deli), trash bags (since they didn't have any more boxes), and more "Time & Space" (temporary shelter) inside the Supermarket, after asking if I ate any food (that day)...after I requested boxes at the Deli counter; 1 Deli Worker (1 of the aforementioned Deli Workers [in parentheses]) offered monies
*Outside of Richdale Convenience Store: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered a beverage (bottle of Gatorade)...after I exited the Store (w/ a purchased item)
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*Dunkin' Donuts that shares a Strip Mall Property with Richdale Convenience Store: 1 Manager, encountered before, [on more than 1 occasion] demanded me to leave the Ladies restroom (???in response to complaints from Workers about my lengthy restroom usage???), after loudly complaining and knocking on the Ladies restroom door...while I used the Ladies restroom
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*Outside of Zapatos [Shoe Store] (a closed location): 1 Property Owner requested me to leave the Property...while I sat inside my pitched tent just outside of the closed Store (after camping overnight). [NOTE: A few weeks ago, that same Property Owner requested me to "take down the tent and leave," because they said that they were clearing out the parking lot to start construction. But, later that morning, the Tenant of the Property, who was posting no parking signs on the windows, explained that construction on the Property would start in a few weeks, and that it was OK for me to take my time (???and just be mindful that construction would start in a few weeks???).]
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*Outside of Sunoco/APlus [Gas Station/Convenience Store] next to Popeyes adjacent to Dunkin' Donuts: 1 Local (who works for the Dunkin' Donuts next door), encountered before, offered bottled water...while I sat (on a ledge) on one side of the building; 1 Local (who is a Christian) offered 'to pay for food & beverage' (from Dunkin' Donuts), and additional help (w/ a business card, if needed), after mentioning that they've seen me walking along the street before, also inquired about "my travel situation & story"; 1 Customer [on another day] offered monies (inside the grocery bag [w/ the "food and beverage"]), and 'to pay for food & beverage'...while I packed away dishes that I used w/ a bowl of oatmeal just outside of the building; 1 Local [who wore a backpack], encountered many times before, offered money, by asking, "Do you want a dollar?"...while I packed away "food and beverage" (that the aforementioned Customer offered 'to pay for'); 1 Local (who is a Bible Believer, and Musician) [w/ a vehicle], encountered before, [on another day] offered food (from a ???Caribbean Restaurant??? [later that evening]), monies, 'to pay for food & beverage,' "Time & Space" at a local Laundromat (where they work at a certain time), and encouragement (e.g., to take care of myself), after asking if I remembered them from a previous encounter (when they offered me charity), before "saying a prayer (over the food)," "giving me their Instagram and YouTube page links" and "giving me a hug" (later that evening), also inquired about "my travel situation & story" (later that evening)...while I used FREE WiFi w/ my tablet (next to the Amazon Locker) alongside the building; 1 Customer [w/ Children in a vehicle] offered help (such as charity, to pick up on the following day), after mentioning that they saw me before, before saying, "Ciao!" also inquired about "my travel situation & story"; 1 Customer [w/ a pickup truck that displayed a Maine license plate] [on another day] offered monies; 1 Encore Boston Harbor [Luxury Resort & Casino] Bus Driver [in a shuttle bus] [on another day] offered monies...while I played a game of Sudoku (on a ledge) alongside the building (to get overhead awning protection from the rainy weather); 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] offered monies...while I played a crossword puzzle
*Sunoco/APlus [Gas Station/Convenience Store] next to Popeyes: 1 Worker, encountered many times before, offered a FREE coffee (w/ my Starbucks Reusable Cup)
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*Outside of Sunoco/APlus [Gas Station/Convenience Store] next to Popeyes: 1 Manager stated that I could no longer hang out outside of the building...just as I started to walk away from the area
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*Best Buy [Consumer Electronics Chain]: 1 Store Associate, encountered many times before, offered a fruit (orange/apple), and monies (to pay for food), after stating that they wanted me to use the money to go get something that I really wanted to eat, before they gave me a hug...while I used a sink in the Ladies restroom; 1 Store Associate (the aforementioned), encountered many times before, [on another day] offered a fruit (orange), and monies, before they gave me a hug...while I used a washcloth at a sink in the Ladies restroom
*Target [Large Retail Department Store Chain]: 1 Store Associate offered FREE snack samples (e.g., granola bars, fruit snacks, and coupons)...after I picked up a replacement luggage cart (by returning a month old luggage cart that was badly damaged at the tires) at the Guest Service desk. [NOTE: Wow! I thought Utah was the "Leading Rock Riddled State of America," but Massachusetts is older and rockier at the sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and "middle of the roads."]
*Outside of a Vacant Store (a former location of 7-Eleven [Convenience Store]): 1 City of Everett Administration Worker [w/ a Co-worker in a pickup truck that displayed a City of Everett Administration decal] offered monies, and a camping suggestion (to camp in less obvious/more inconspicuous areas), after requesting me to "take down the tent and leave the area," before saying, "Thank you for your cooperation! Here's $$$ dollars. God bless your soul."...while I prepared to pack out of my pitched tent on one side of the vacant Store (after camping overnight)
*Parking Lot of Sunoco/APlus [Gas Station/Convenience Store] across from Stop & Shop [Supermarket Chain]: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered monies, by saying, "This is for you!"...while I walked across the parking lot
*Outside of Stop & Shop [Supermarket Chain]: 1 Shopper offered money...while I used the FREE WiFi w/ my tablet (plugged into an outdoor power outlet) alongside the Supermarket; 1 Worker offered bottled water
*Dunkin' Donuts adjacent to Popeyes: 1, encountered before, offered 'to pay for food/beverage,' and encouragement (to be blessed by God)...soon after I placed an order; 1 Worker, encountered many times before, [on another day] offered FREE 'food & beverage' (i.e., my desired food item, and a hot beverage [w/ a "Sip. Peel. Win." coupon on the order counter])
*Revere Beach Parkway near Valvoline Instant Oil Change ["Oil Change & Automotive Services" Chain]: 1 (who is Catholic, yet grew up attending Pentecostal, Baptist and Evangelical Churches, and plans to put together a Multi-Faith Ministry) [in a vehicle], encountered many times before, offered help (to get food/ride[s], if needed), after asking if I had anything to eat...while I walked towards Vale St
*Sidewalk of Gateway Center [Shopping Center] near Old Navy [Clothing & Accessories Retailer Chain]: 1 Local [in running clothes] (who works for Best Buy), encountered many times before, offered monies, and encouragement (to have a good Sunday), after mentioning that they saw me walking, before asking about my day...soon after I crossed a crosswalk
*Outside of Dunkin' Donuts that shares a Strip Mall Property with Richdale Convenience Store: 1 Customer [w/ a vehicle] offered coins ('spare change')...while I stood (w/ a cup of coffee [purchased earlier]) alongside the building (near the "Drive-Thru" lane)
*Common Ground Coffee Roasters [Coffeehouse Chain]: 1 Customer, encountered many times before, offered 'to pay for my food' (cheese bread); 1 Customer, encountered earlier, offered monies, before asking if I had a business card, also asked about "my travel situation & story"...while I picked up a beverage at the order counter
*Outside of Popeyes adjacent to Dunkin' Donuts: 1 Customer (w/ a companion) offered monies...while I stood (and looked through a window towards the order line, where the Customer [w/ the Teenage Child] who offered 'to pay for food' was standing) (on a ledge) alongside the Restaurant
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*Dunkin' Donuts: 1 Local (who is a Christian) (w/ a Child), encountered many times before, offered monies, after mentioning that God put it on their heart to give me some money the next time they saw me...while I enjoyed a cup of hot chocolate (topped off w/ whipped cream) (purchased earlier) at a Dining Room table; 2 Workers (each) [on another day] offered 'to pay for food & beverage' (from the 2nd Worker), and help (to get new shoes, in the future) (from the 1st Worker), after the 1st Worker requested my shoe size (because they noticed the damaged--lopsided--heels of my last pair of shoes, during a previous visit)
*Outside of Burger King [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Customer [w/ a Child in a vehicle] offered monies, after asking, "Sister, can I give you a few dollars? God bless!"...while I finished off some food (purchased earlier) (on a sidewalk curb) just outside of the Restaurant; 1 Getaround Driver (w/ a Customer [???Rider???]) [w/ a vehicle that displayed a Getaround (Taxicab-style Transportation & Car Rental Service) decal] offered monies, lodging information/suggestions (to check out a couch surfing website/service, where guests can request a couch in someone else's house/dwelling), and encouragement (to be blessed by God), after asking if I needed a ride, also briefly asked about my travel situation...while I sat (on a sidewalk curb); 2 Customers [in a vehicle] offered food (box of fries), after 1 of the 2 Customers asked if I was hungry; 1 Customer offered monies, after asking, "Can I give you some money?"; 1 Customer [w/ a companion in a vehicle] [on another day] offered food (fries/burgers [if wanted])...while I sat alongside the Restaurant; 1 Customer (w/ a group) [on another day] offered monies (to pay for a drink), also asked about my travel situation, before warning that I might want to leave that town because it was not safe...after I placed down my hiking gear alongside the Restaurant; 1 Customer [on another day] offered a beverage...while I ate some food (purchased earlier); 1 (???a companion of the aforementioned Customer???) [w/ a ???van???] offered monies, by saying, "I know it's not a lot, but I hope it can help."; 1 Customer offered a beverage, and help (w/ getting more shoes and pants, in the future), after requesting my shoe and pants sizes, before mentioning that they've seen me before walking around town
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*Outside of Burger King [Fast-Food Chain]: 1 Worker requested me to leave the Property, by saying, "You might not want to stay here [because] it look so bad! [You might want to go elsewhere.]"...while I sat (w/ a "bag of food and beverage" [purchased earlier])
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*Behind a Strip Mall in Mystic Mall [Shopping Center]: 1 Local Police Officer (w/ backup) relayed a request to "take down the tent and leave" (in response to a complaint from a ???Tenant???) (because it was a Private Property)...while I prepared to leave my pitched tent behind a Strip Mall (after camping overnight)
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*HomeGoods [Home Goods Retail Store Chain]: 1 ???Manager??? requested me to leave the Ladies restroom, after explaining that I couldn't use the Ladies restroom to clean up...while I used a sink in the Ladies restroom
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*Outside of Dunkin' Donuts: 1 Customer offered monies, before saying, "Have a good day!"...while I ate a bagel (purchased earlier) alongside the building
*Sidewalk (UNDER CONSTRUCTION) of Vale Street near Skanska [Construction Company]: 2 Construction Workers [in work uniforms] (each) offered 'food & water/beverage' (i.e., "assorted chopped fruit [in a plastic container], and bottled water [from the 1st Construction Worker]," and "a cup of coffee [from the 2nd Construction Worker]"), and ???monies (from the 1st Construction Worker)???, after requesting me to "take down the tent," because "they were using equipment in that area" and "it was not safe for me to camp in that area"...while I prepared to pack out of my pitched tent on a section of the sidewalk that was barricaded/fenced (UNDER CONSTRUCTION) (after camping overnight)
*Parking Lot of Lightning Lube ["Oil Change & Automotive Services" Shop] across from Chelsea High School: 1 Auto Mechanic offered help (w/ getting food, if needed), after "asking if I was homeless" and "mentioning that they've seen me walking around the area before," before mentioning that their ???Owner/Manager??? is a Christian (who posted a "Cross of Christ" on their storefront business sign)...while I walked through the parking lot near the street (that was riddled w/ rocks and potholes towards an UNDER CONSTRUCTION newly developed apartment complex [strangely located across the street from the High School])
*Carter Street near Skanska [Construction Company]: 1 [in a vehicle (that displayed a New Hampshire license plate) w/ another Adult, and a Child], encountered before, offered 'food & water' (i.e., "a home-cooked dinner, in the future," and "bottled water [that the Child--in parentheses--passed to me]"), and money, after asking if my Mission (to Israel) was going well...while I walked along the street (on a marked detour path, to avoid STREET CONSTRUCTION nearby)
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*Residence Inn Boston Logan Airport/Chelsea by Marriott [Hotel] (RECENTLY RENOVATED) (a future location of Residence Inn/Fairfield Inn [Dual-Brand Hotel] - UNDER CONSTRUCTION): Over 3 Hotel Staff Members (including Custodial Staff) demanded my departure from the Hotel, and warned that they would call the Police if I'd return, after asking if I was a Hotel Guest, before escorting me out of the Ladies restroom...while I used a stall in the Ladies restroom
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*Dunkin' Donuts: 1 Local Police Officer (w/ backup, including a Crew from the Fire Department [w/ a Fire Truck parked outside]) said that I was not allowed to use the Ladies restroom for long periods of time (in response to a complaint from the ???Manager??? [who called the Police, Fire Department, and EMS]), before the Police Officer explained that they thought that I was doing drugs (because they now get many calls about people, who overdose [OD] on drugs in the restrooms)...while I attempted to place an order at the order counter (after I exited the Ladies restroom)
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-REVERE, MA-
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*Big Lots [Discount Retail Store Chain]: 1 Local Police Officer requested me to leave the Ladies restroom (in response to complaints from Workers and Customers, who thought that I was doing drugs, because of my lengthy restroom usage), before escorting me out of the Store, also asked about my travel situation...just as I put on my hiking backpack to leave the Ladies restroom (after I used my washcloths at a sink)
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