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2008: Thank God That’s Over

In 2008, I had four jobs, three phone numbers, and six addresses, not counting PO boxes. I had the two best-paying jobs I’ve ever had, and I also had to dig for change for gas and groceries. I sold or gave away almost everything I owned, twice. I went to sell plasma but never got [...]

How Things Change

As I sit here in my room in the double-wide where I live with the fire crew, maybe 15 meters from my office, studying a manual in preparation for a test to get my state pesticide applicator’s license, it occurs to me: A whole lot of people would be laughing their asses off if they [...]

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