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HALLOWEEN
Halloween is the only great day in the ghetto. I had about 80 kids. This year was a little different than the others. Even adults were dressed up asking for candy. I donated gladly to every open bag. There was a spirit of joy and community in our ghetto valley. My neighbor is an......Read More

Posted on: 2008-11-01 19:52:35 | Rating:

| Views: 52 | Comments: 2 | Tags: HALLOWEEN NITE GHETTO LIFE

BRING OUT YOUR DEAD
We had the usual rustling of rumors. They clamored like dried up leaves on an old tree. Terminations. There was to be a 4th quarter cut of management. No one knew how many. No one knew where. No one knew who. We just knew it was coming. Before the winds of change died down we found ourselves......Read More

Posted on: 2008-11-07 17:59:16 | Rating:

| Views: 49 | Comments: 2 | Tags: WORK

A Silver Lining
I bought this house when I was 22. At that time, I lived in The Valley of The Shadow of Death. Let me explain. The entire neighborhood was composed of elderly people. I was the only person on the block in my 20’s. And one of only 4 people under 65. As the Widows died out- the trash......Read More

Posted on: 2008-11-08 17:32:24 | Rating:

| Views: 31 | Comments: 0 | Tags: Ghetto Life

Swatting Flies with a Toothpick
Have you ever had one of those days where despite your Herculean efforts- everything totally falls apart? I went in early today only to find that one of my contractors jobs had gone all to hell. It happens. Not often, but it happens. The thing is this is THE contractor. This is the guy that......Read More

Posted on: 2008-11-13 18:27:05 | Rating:

| Views: 32 | Comments: 0 | Tags: work. life

Foreclosure
He had the look of quiet desperation about him. He came to the door early on a Saturday morning wearing pajama pants and a beat up T-shirt. I could hear small children laughing with glee at their Saturday morning cartoons. He didn’t look surprised to see us standing at his door. He looked......Read More

Posted on: 2008-11-16 14:32:43 | Rating:

| Views: 26 | Comments: 0 | Tags: Home Shopping

The Ringing of the Bells
At the start of the holiday season I always look forward to seeing them. The Salvation Army workers that stand in front of the grocery store. Bright red lock box bucket dangling from a chain. Shiny golden bell ringing. It makes me think of Christmas. I contribute willingly- smiling at the bell......Read More

Posted on: 2008-11-21 19:36:26 | Rating:

| Views: 27 | Comments: 0 | Tags: Life

The Tumbleweeds
It was Easter Sunday. My kid brother was in on leave from the Navy. He sat beside me in church and we talked and laughed. We were having so much fun- until he looked up into the choir. “Who’s the blonde?” Sam had been attending our church for awhile. She dressed like a......Read More

Posted on: 2008-11-21 19:52:32 | Rating:

| Views: 26 | Comments: 0 | Tags: FAMILY

Best Behavior
I would suppose that all families are about the same. The first day you spend with the company from out of state is always wonderful. Everyone is on their best behavior. Everyone is TRYING not to make anyone around them mad. There are lots of things to get caught up on. We sit and talk and......Read More

Posted on: 2008-11-23 09:36:25 | Rating:

| Views: 26 | Comments: 0 | Tags: Family

Thanksgiving Leftovers
My mother goes to my Step-dad’s family for Thanksgiving. My brother goes to his wife’s family’s house. Wham Bam I am out of family. I am a Thanksgiving leftover. It is this way on every holiday. You name it- I am left out. I have gotten used to spending holidays alone. To be......Read More

Posted on: 2008-11-26 19:19:13 | Rating:

| Views: 37 | Comments: 1 | Tags: Joey Love Family Life

THINGS I AM THANKFUL FOR
Things I am thankful for 1.My God. My God preserves me. My God keeps me safe. 2. My country. I have freedom. I can be who I am without fear of oppression. 3. My Job- Okay, the job kind of bites, but it could be worse. And it pays really well…and in this ultra pissy......Read More