From Crane Operator to Artist: How a Homeless Man Is Transforming His Life

As my mailbox becomes inundated with flyers advertising extravagant Labor Day sales, I can't help but think about all of the people who became unemployed in the recession. How have their lives transformed over the last six years? Where are they now? Meet Scott Benner. He has a striking resemblance to Santa. His curly white beard and level of jolliness are impressive. His wide eyes, filled with spirit and a zest for conversation, are particularly notable given his situation. Scott had worked for ...