I have had two periods where I was out of work for 10 and 11 months respectively. Grueling periods for me that saw my savings depleted each time. I suffered from what my PCP called situational depression. Each time, I emerged employed in a great new job for which I was...
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...uniquely suited. Perfect fits.
When I got a new job requiring me to move in 2013, I drove my ‘99 Camry from Dallas to Atlanta. It broke down on me in Louisiana. The repairs were easily triple the Blue Book value and I was set to begin my new job before the work could...
...uniquely suited. Perfect fits.
When I got a new job requiring me to move in 2013, I drove my ‘99 Camry from Dallas to Atlanta. It broke down on me in Louisiana. The repairs were easily triple the Blue Book value and I was set to begin my new job before the work could...
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...be done. So, I left it there with the keys and a verbal agreement to sell it to one of the mechanics for $300.
I went to a dealership in Georgia as soon as I arrived and arranged for a loaner. I ended up buying a Kia Sorento completely unplanned.
...be done. So, I left it there with the keys and a verbal agreement to sell it to one of the mechanics for $300.
I went to a dealership in Georgia as soon as I arrived and arranged for a loaner. I ended up buying a Kia Sorento completely unplanned.
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All these years I’d tell people I went from a Camry to a Sorento because I was living closer to family. My siblings each had spouses and little ones. If they visited me, I wanted a vehicle in which we could all fit.
I said it so many times over the years, I forgot something.
All these years I’d tell people I went from a Camry to a Sorento because I was living closer to family. My siblings each had spouses and little ones. If they visited me, I wanted a vehicle in which we could all fit.
I said it so many times over the years, I forgot something.
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Something I hadn’t thought about since 2013. Until a friend texted me a moment ago. Explaining how he just bought an SUV to carry his paintings and to go camping.
It suddenly hit me. The real reason I’d bought an SUB was because I was worried I’d lose my job again.
Something I hadn’t thought about since 2013. Until a friend texted me a moment ago. Explaining how he just bought an SUV to carry his paintings and to go camping.
It suddenly hit me. The real reason I’d bought an SUB was because I was worried I’d lose my job again.
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I had been so close to experiencing homelessness twice that I reasoned an SUV could afford me some options if worst came to worst again. I’d just moved across the country. There’s always uncertainty. An SUV gave me a backup plan.
I’d forgotten all about that. My new...
I had been so close to experiencing homelessness twice that I reasoned an SUV could afford me some options if worst came to worst again. I’d just moved across the country. There’s always uncertainty. An SUV gave me a backup plan.
I’d forgotten all about that. My new...
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...job in GA went really well and I even negotiated an even better one after several years. Pushing this SUV Plan B further back in my memory.
When it came back just moments ago, it really hit me how much has changed. How normal the idea of homelessness became for me...
...job in GA went really well and I even negotiated an even better one after several years. Pushing this SUV Plan B further back in my memory.
When it came back just moments ago, it really hit me how much has changed. How normal the idea of homelessness became for me...
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...that I had contingency plans in mind even as I was beginning a new chapter that should have been nothing but hopeful.
The memory took me back and placed me there where the dread and fear that were once regular companions visited again. I was overcome just for a bit.
...that I had contingency plans in mind even as I was beginning a new chapter that should have been nothing but hopeful.
The memory took me back and placed me there where the dread and fear that were once regular companions visited again. I was overcome just for a bit.
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Had to share it somewhere as a way to process. I’ve been so lucky. I see how close I’ve been to calamity and everywhere around us, there are so many who were not lucky enough.
It’s humbling. And it fuels me. It’s another reminder why I do what I do with #PostcardsToVoters.
Had to share it somewhere as a way to process. I’ve been so lucky. I see how close I’ve been to calamity and everywhere around us, there are so many who were not lucky enough.
It’s humbling. And it fuels me. It’s another reminder why I do what I do with #PostcardsToVoters.
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What’s keeping you going? What fuels your ongoing activism? From where do you find the strength to keep fighting?
I’m grateful to have this channel and to have so many kindred spirits working together for good. Thank you for all you’re doing to keep people from resorting...
What’s keeping you going? What fuels your ongoing activism? From where do you find the strength to keep fighting?
I’m grateful to have this channel and to have so many kindred spirits working together for good. Thank you for all you’re doing to keep people from resorting...
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...to their Plan B’s and making things better one election at a time.
We’re in the business of building hope because optimism is the best usher to the future. We encourage voting because each ballot is a hopeful act.
Write on because there is always hope.
#WriteOn
...to their Plan B’s and making things better one election at a time.
We’re in the business of building hope because optimism is the best usher to the future. We encourage voting because each ballot is a hopeful act.
Write on because there is always hope.
#WriteOn
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