I opened my door to go on an errand and found another homeless person blocking my egress. I was able to go around this one. I said hello, but he seemed to be talking on his telephone. I cut my errands short and got back in time to see him departing.

I regret the homeless situation. I have become accustomed to chatting with them when I go for a walk, and encountering them in shops. I expect to see them camped along the river and in vacant lots at night. I understand that many prefer to sleep on the steps of shops after the shop closes because those alcoves provide a bit of protection. However, I have not previously encountered so many taking up residence within an apartment block.

I sympathize. However, I still need to be able to get in and out of my apartment. And I grow tired of cleaning up the trash they leave behind.