Category Archives: Despair

Lost Momentum

Posted on October 3, 2012 by boxcarkids

It’s not surprising, I suppose, that what I hoped would be a brilliant trajectory (up, up and away) from our old living on the edge situation, into a new life full of opportunity, has pretty much fizzled. I suspected it … Continue reading →

Posted in Despair, economy, Family, Future, job search, moving, poverty | 11 Comments

The Ills of Poverty

Posted on February 9, 2012 by boxcarkids

Living in poverty is hard – perhaps that’s why there are so many words related to hard that can be applied to a life of poverty – hard time, hardship, hardscrabble, hard luck, hard pressed, hard row to hoe, hard-hearted…it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in children in need, Despair, Family, foreclosure, frugal living, health, hopelessness, Hunger, poverty, recession, unemployment, uninsured | 2 Comments

My Favorite Music

Posted on October 11, 2011 by boxcarkids

for the sad times in my life – songs by Emmylou Harris.  She strikes the right balance between melancholy and a pragmatic view of the situation.  Lately these songs have gotten a lot of play: Two More Bottles of Wine; … Continue reading →

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