My brother, Lonnie, had a unique perspective on life, shaped by his life on the street, the people he met, the kindness (and unkindness) he encountered, and a Norman Rockwell childhood in the 1950s and 60s. Here are 10 thoughts from Lonnie Johnson, found in my book, Postcards from Lonnie: How I Rediscovered My Brother on the Street Corner He Called Home.
1. I disappear frequently. When I come back, the people or situations have taken care of themselves and I get treated with a lot more respect and affection.
2. I cry with happiness, I cry with sorrow. I love the sunset, but there’s still tomorrow.
3. With whoever remains, I will be a grump that people have fun with, I pray.
4. When you are young, it seems like the whole world belongs to you.
5. If you want someone to love you, you have to give the love first.
6. You ever watch two dogs in a puddle? They’re having fun, they play, get wet, and then shake it off on their masters!
7. The most important thing I carry that no one can take from me is my memory.
8. My most happy times are with my 50 or so pigeons who eat out of my hand and light on me without leaving droppings. They have peaceful and reassuring voices. Far out!
9. I never have bad dreams. They are always both beautiful and informative.
10. I own nothing but what I wear. Excuse me. I have and own faith.
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