In a letter to the Coeur d'Alene Press editor this morning, Scott Stephens, of Coeur d'Alene, writes: "My wife and I have lived on the east side of town for more than 20 years, and have always enjoyed the close in location that it has offered. What has taken place over the last couple of years is somewhat disturbing; the influx of transients and or possibly the homeless has changed the complexion of East Sherman. Supposedly, Spokane doesn’t allow transients or the homeless, and suggest that they visit Coeur d’Alene. I don’t know if this is fact or fiction. I have always donated to Fresh Start and St. Vinny’s knowing that with a few bad decisions one could find himself in a similar position. Having said that, if not daily, at least weekly, new faces show up for the free stuff that East Sherman has to offer. Not unlike my bird feeders, if I have free bird food I’ve always got new birds dropping in for a meal. More here.

DFO: Mrs. O & her mother dined at Moon Time Thursday. At one point, my mother-in-law stepped outside for a moment, only to have a drunk staggering on the sidewalk grab her shoulder to steady himself. Nearby, two men were lying on the sidewalk, either passed out or asleep.

Question: What's happening on East Sherman?