I recently helped serve at the Saturday Evening Meal Program (SEMP) at First Lutheran Church. They serve supper to homeless and low income families and individuals. It was a surprisingly humbling experience as is all my interactions with less fortunate people. Even with their poor disposition, the majority of them would smile as I said hello to them and gave them a piece of cake. One thing that surprised was how many people had ear buds in their ears. I don't know if they were for their phones or a music player, but I don't understand how they could afford a music player or a cell phone if they can't afford food. I had some very interesting conversations with the guests including one man who didn't want a cookie because he had no teeth. He then proceeded to laugh and show me his mouth which wasn't necessary because I believed him. I'm looking forward to serving at SEMP again in the spring.