Ubiquity

Signs of the times. When I'm out running errands, I often see the same homeless guy. I assume he's homeless because he fits the description. Usually he's pulling one of those suitcases with a handle and wheels, but more recently he's acquired an old bicycle, which he rides around with his belongings secured in bundles tied to the frame and handlebars.

Today I dropped by my favorite bookstore. As I parked, I saw the homeless guy squatting near the entrance to the store, with the bike parked next to him. He seemed to be intently studying something he held in his hands. As I reached the doorway, I looked down to see what had captured his attention, and realized he was fooling around with a cell phone.

United States of America, 21st century. Even the homeless guys have cell phones.