Homeless Davidson County man shares story of living in a tent
The Dispatch Roy Bean sees the stares as he walks along the streets of Lexington with his dog, Baby Girl. He knows people are often trying to size him up, wondering if he is going to ask for money, wondering if he is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or if he could be violent. He knows some people are frightened. Others filled with dread at the sight of him. Some are indifferent. What he wants those who stare to know is that he is not a threat and he's not drunk. He's human, and as a natural-born conversationalist, he would love to chat. Just say "Hello." Even if you don't talk ...