So... have you ever needed some advice? Free advice?

Come to White Rock Lake, Dallas, pull up a lawn chair and pour your heart out and the free advice guys will help you out. They have been doing it every Sunday for the past 18 years!

I had read about this before and actually went looking for him/them one day some time back but never found him.
Maybe it was a short advice day but last Sunday as I was wandering around the lake I not only found him but sat down for a most interesting afternoon as people would stop and share their troubles looking for some free advice.

Roderick MacElwain is one of the two advice guys. He has a gentle, loving spirit as he helps people along the path of life in his own special way.
When he introduced himself, he explained that he has the body of a man, the heart of a woman and the curiosity of a child. What a wonderful introduction to this unique soul.

He seems to pick up on people's vibes and explores their strengths and weaknesses giving them pause to better understand themselves in the act of seeking free advice.
I can tell you that his message seemed to come from the heart and he spoke eloquently giving pause for introspection.


And so it was on the day that I visited and he insisted on giving me this sign to take with me.
I mentioned to the fella sitting next to me that I felt so awkward taking this but he told me that this is what the "advice guy" does.
He gives in so many ways... so many unexpected ways in this crazy world we live in. I truly think this world is a better place thanks to the advice guys.

I sat under the shade of the tree for almost four hours listening to his gentle voice as he explored life with those who stopped by for some free advice.

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart for being there for so many people over the years.

And what stories he must have to tell...