“Being Poor Is….” The Voices of America 16

This is a list of “life occurrences” people have actually been through which almost always applies only to those who are living in poverty. Where these originally came from, I do not know, but these came from another WordPress site called “Whatever” by John Scalzi.  After Whatever‘s list, there are hundreds of comments of people sharing their own experiences, so I have to wonder if this is not unlike a “chain-list.” A list that started with just a few items, then grew and is continually passed on just as I am doing now. Each and every passing alters and changes it somewhat by removing a few and adding in some from the comments. Every voice deserves to be heard. And please, if you have some to share, please do so in the comments.

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Bacon-Lovers, meet “Squeez Bacon”! Seriously… squeezable bacon from a tube. 15

Have you noticed that references to bacon have mushroomed in popularity on the internet? (yes, pun intended. A bad pun, but it was intentional) I frequently see jokes and other items about bacon such as a picture of a woman wearing a bacon bra, a man wearing a bacon condom (well, not sure what else to call it), and so on. I mean, whassup with bacon these days???

I am a bacon-lover, too. Although in limited quantities since I stopped salting my food years ago and can only eat just a few slices of bacon due to the salt content. I almost immediately have to follow it up with something sweet. Although bacon on food, like a burger, is different. Anyway, back to the point… I love bacon, but somehow, ehhhh… I’m not quite sold on this one. I’d have to try it first. I mean, it is only eight bucks before shipping….

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Homeless man with one eye

Faces of the homeless “Bone Disease” Reply

I met this kindly gentleman while walking around Seattle taking some footage of the night life at Pike Place Market one evening while in town on business.  We struck up a wonderful, intriguing conversation which I thoroughly enjoyed.  Initially he approached me asking for a cigarette – which I happily surrendered – than simply began talking.  During his approach, I noticed his gait was one of pain as he was obviously dependent upon the cane he used.

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