Several days ago I sent Pat Farr – who is on the Lane County Board of commissioners – my idea of having a permanent Stand-down for Veterans near the new VA Center. On Wednesday, I took this idea before the friends of Hollis Williams. We took a table at the C Street Dinner where many homeless people dine. At our table was Shea Beck, Steve Martin, Michelle Carr, and Sandy Maricle. No sooner did I begin my presentation, then Shea is lighting up the board – and blowing my mind! She is talking about growing flowers at the H Center, as well as growing food for hungry Vets and others. We aske Reverend June if she would like to be a part of this, and she said she would.

Listen to this real miracle unfold that can be replicated across America. We could put fresh flowers in every office at the Eugene VA Healthcare Center, and…