Field surveyors see the world in its underpants. Like flies on a wall, we quietly go about making measurements and recording observations while watching the world around us. For the safety of ourselves, our crew and our equipment, we subconsciously tune in to the natural world, construction site, roadway or neighborhood we are working in. But it's not just safety, it's also curiosity. We are naturally curious beings which makes us well-suited for the work we do. Making critic

How do we help them get stronger? Homeless people I mean. A land surveyor buddy of mine has a son who lives on the streets near me. It's a long, complicated story but it boils down to one pretty simple issue: it's very hard for his son and other chronically homeless people to find the strength needed to confront the inner demons that keep them on the street. Mental illness, substance abuse and unwillingness to address them lead to alienated families that withdraw support. I