Dear window man,

for those searching for answers, kind words, or stories of small victories...

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who am i

hey anon:)

you tell me!

-windowman

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Hey Window Man, it's really cool, you know, what your doing, but, Why are you doing it? And I thought your take on Jimi's song was pretty enlightening. I too feel he was trying to say "Hey were young and not like you, GET OVER IT!" The same thing young people still say to this very day.

hey anon:) thanks for the encouragement! I came across the opportunity to be the next windowman by chance. I heard his story, was inspired, and am trying my best to show as much unconditional love to people as he did. 

And i completely agree. That concept is a definite constant that flows through each and every new generation. I'm sure we'll see it in the next one as well. 

Thanks again for your question:)

-windowman

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Where can someone with a sight disabilty get free job training?

Hey there anon:)

There is an organization called Society for the Blind, located here in Sacramento. It is a non-profit agency dedicated to empowering individuals who are blind or have low vision to live productively and independently by building confidence through training, tools and mentorship.

They employ over 45 individuals who support and provide multiple services, including instruction in independent travel, computers and adaptive technology, Braille, and daily living skills such as cooking and home repair. The Society also administers a low vision clinic, a retail store, an access news telephone service, and senior, youth and career development programs. 

here's a link to their site:) http://www.societyfortheblind.org/jobs.html

Phone Number: 916-452-8271

email: [email protected]

Located @ 1238 S St. and  open Monday-Friday from  8a-5p

-Window Man:)

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Are you related to the Original Window Man?

Now i am not related via blood to the original window man. However, I am continuing his legacy and vision of kindness, love, and respect. 

Thanks for asking anon!

-Window Man

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What will happen when the Mayan calender runs out?

Hey anon:) Now, Window Man is no predictor of the future. And I can't say i know exactly what will happen when the calendar runs out. The world may very well end, or it may continue. It may end tomorrow, the day after, or any day after that. 

Despite the hype around the "end of the world," it does remind me of a very important thing: To live every day as though it were my last and to love and help those around me.  

Every single day matters. That is one lesson the original window man has taught a great number of people. Till his very last day, he helped others with love and kindness. Help carry on his legacy by doing the same!

-Thanks:) Window Man

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Jimi Hendrix wrote a song called "If six and two were nine" what do you think he was trying to comunicate?

Hendrix wrote that song during the 60s. A time when there was a definite separation between individualists and white collar conservatives. I think he was trying to communicate the voice of the youth, at the time. "I'm the one thats gonna die...So let me live my life the way I want to." It's about living a counter-culture lifestyle. If 6 was 9 means that if everything we based our culture on falls through, it doesn't matter. Jimi would still be Jimi.  It's a call for the celebration of one's self. It pretty inspiring, really. 

Let me know some of your thoughts on the song:)

-Window Man

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Window man on: Serving inspiration

Plates Cafe' located on 14 Business Park Way in Sacramento, is an expert at Serving Inspiration. 

Plates has been employing women from the St. John's mission, Sacramento's only shelter focused exclusively on homeless women with children. They do so in hopes of helping these families to come from a point of struggle to a point of self sufficiency. 

Plates trains women for careers in the food service, catering, retail and hospitality industries.

The St. John's graduates who participate in this six-twelve month learning program will, by definition, have successfully completed St. John's highly structured and regimented program. They will have completed St. John's On-the-Job (OJT) training program during their time at the Shelter. They will be in stable housing and will be progressing regularly towards the goals they developed at the Shelter. They are women who have been homeless, but they have demonstrated that they are far from helpless. 

Child Care is provided at both the Depot Park's Child Care Center, next door to the Café, and through independent providers. Transportation is provided using one of two 20-passenger shuttles which were donated to the Shelter by Thunder Valley Casino.

Read stories of these women, here: http://www.eatatplates.com/our-program-participants.html

if any of you are women with children, in need of shelter, or know of any. Please refer to this website: http://stjohnsshelter.org/. Or call this number to reach the shelter. [phone]. There is always hope. And there is always help.

Sincerely, 

Window Man

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Who is window man?

There was once a man who lived on the corner of J and 15th St. He offered kind words, stories, and advice to whoever asked him. He passed judgment on no one, and showed unconditional kindness. 

This site is created in memory of that man. To carry on a legacy of kind words, positive affirmations, and love for everyone.

Ask anything. Anything at all. Just click the ask link above. You can ask anonymously, or with your name.

 Hopefully, window man can help:)