Articles written by Mort Fertel

Mort Fertel|Feb 7, 2019

One day my 9-year-old was playing violin outside a small shopping plaza. She’s done this before and it’s common for people to watch for a while and then throw some money in her violin case. But this time, using her words “Daddy, a man who smelled like alcohol and didn’t look right gave me money.” On her way home my daughter learned a little more about her new patron. She looked out the car window and there he was holding a sign "Homeless. Please Help." Why would a homeless man give money to a little girl whose parents can afford violin le...