Asking Eric: We don’t get to choose how other people make use of our gifts
- Posted on February 25, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Asking Eric: We don’t get to choose how other people make use of our gifts

Dear Eric: During our morning walks, my husband and I became acquainted with “Ron”, a homeless man who always sits on the same bench and always has a cheery hello. During the holiday season, we dec…