Monthly Archives: August 2012

Getting Government Assistance is a Full-Time Job

Posted on August 30, 2012 by grandawn

For those who say the government makes it easy for poor people to get and stay on government benefits, I say “Pshaw!”. Actually, I don’t say what I’m thinking because that would be inappropriate. Here’s the scenario outlining time and … Continue reading →

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Maybe I Could Make How-To Videos

Posted on August 22, 2012 by grandawn

Since I’m still looking for a job, I’m trying to think of jobs that I could make up for myself. Maybe I could make How-To Videos. Here’s one that’s on youtube.com. What do you think? Poor Ima!  🙂

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Accidental Water Portrait

Posted on August 21, 2012 by grandawn

Portraits appear in many different types of artistic media. But have you ever seen a portrait done in water on concrete? I didn’t think so. Here’s an accidental portrait that appeared when water was splashed on the sidewalk. This guy … Continue reading →

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It’s Time for Food Stamps

Posted on August 17, 2012 by grandawn

Today, I did something I never thought I would ever have to do. I applied for food stamps at the Department of Human Services. Sigh. . . I know, in my head, that the purpose of DHS services is to … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Wrong

Posted on August 16, 2012 by grandawn

This is definitely wrong – water shooting up in the middle of the road that runs by my house. Workers have been in the process of replacing the road for several days (it sometimes seems like years). I’m not sure … Continue reading →

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