Residents would see Holt around town in threadbare clothes — riding his lawn mower, headed to the convenience store, parked along the main road reading a newspaper, or watching cars pass.
He did odd jobs for others, but rarely left town. Despite having taught driver’s ed to high schoolers, Holt had given up driving a car. He opted for a bicycle instead and finally the mower. His mobile home in the park was mostly empty of furniture -- no TV and no computer, either. The legs of the bed went through the floor.
“He seemed to have what he wanted, but he didn’t want much,” said Edwin “Smokey” Smith, Holt’s best friend and former employer.
Now there is a person who could teach a course in building up a community from the ground up. No government help required, just simple measures from citizens that help the community.
ReplyDeleteI only hope that the persons responsible for spending it are as careful with how it is spent.
He is the kind of man we need for the President of this country!
ReplyDeleteA town of 4,200 people and someone thinks they need a new ballot counting machine. This is the f*ckin' reason our country is in shambles. lazy fools.
ReplyDeleteWho ever suggested the voting machine should be ran out of town.
DeleteMy very first thoughts as well. He always voted, yes but he actually wanted his vote to count
DeleteThe richest man is the one who's needs are least.
ReplyDeleteCompare and contrast. This gentleman and Sleepy Joe.
ReplyDeleteWho was/is happiest?
Who will be remembered as a benefactor of humanity?
No prizes.