From August until two weeks ago, I was unemployed. It was, by far, the longest stretch of unemployment I’ve ever had since I got a job at 15. I’m 52. It was stressful, financially. I did all the things that long term unemployed people do: drained all my savings, dipped into retirement income, took on… Continue reading Being a Bad Buddhist
Month: February 2024
Dropping Out
I saw a meme this morning that said “the two worst feelings are having a job and not having a job”. It was serendipitous because due to some snags, I won’t be starting the new job tomorrow. I’m now going to start on Monday, but there was a period this afternoon where if or when… Continue reading Dropping Out
Mardi Gras Life Lesson
This is my second year living on St. Charles during Mardi Gras Season. I may have one more year of it before I either move to a different apartment or leave the city. Living on the uptown parade route during Mardi Gras season provides one with a good metaphor about how to approach life. There… Continue reading Mardi Gras Life Lesson