Canning and What I Overheard in Line at the Bottle Drop
Irish and I live in a state that pays a redemption fee for cans and bottles. There are designated bottle…
It’s Expensive to Be Homeless
When you’re homeless and trying to live something even close to a normal life, the costs are surprisingly high. Staying…
The Taste of Loneliness
Summer 2022 For me, loneliness tastes like a peanut butter and honey sandwich. A few months after we left the…
Have a Nice Day…Unless You’re Homeless
Fall 2022 This was a tweet I sent to the public transportation system in the city where we live. At…
Anniversaries
Late February was the one-year anniversary of Irish, Barney, and I moving into the apartment that has become a home…
Starting a Business While Homeless: How I Survived When Traditional Jobs Weren’t an Option
Starting a business while homeless is rarely a choice — it’s often the last option left when traditional jobs are…
How Posting a Sign About My Homelessness Became an Unexpected Marketing Tool
September 2022 It was a simple note, written in ballpoint pen on a sheet of notebook paper. My hands were…
The Emotional Trauma Caused by Homelessness
Homelessness is a traumatic event. Anyone who’s gone through it knows this is true. The trauma of being homeless doesn’t…
The Transformation Story I Get to Witness
Irish and I are speaking again. We actually made up a few hours after I published my last post. It’s…
Warning: As Your Partner Gets Sober, You Might Hate Them
Irish is on Day 3 of going through nicotine withdrawals. He woke up on Sunday morning, announced it was going…