request new password link does not work if not logged in When anonymous user comes to the site, the login block offers a link to "Request new password".  This returns the user to the home page with no action happening.  If a user is logged in, using the same link brings one to the reset password by email link.

What I want is a form taking username and returning email address with a link to the one time password change.
Drupal 7's core handling of password reset can seem a bit cumbersome, since it uses a one-time link to a one-time login reset page which can be confusing to users. I recommend using the Simple Password Reset module which streamlines the process and makes it very easy for users. It works great right out of the box.