Category Archives: support networks

Our Plan – 21st Century Homesteaders

Posted on April 19, 2012 by boxcarkids

Disclaimer – this plan is a highly individualized solution for our family, and not, regrettably, a plan that addresses the needs of the unemployed and nearly homeless in general.  As such, if you are in our situation, it likely won’t … Continue reading →

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Time to Move On

Posted on March 15, 2012 by boxcarkids

I was listening to Talk of the Nation on NPR this afternoon as I drove over to our storage unit to continue the sorting and packing of the remnants of our material life.  As is sometimes the case, I was … Continue reading →

Posted in 2nd Career, frugal living, moving, recession, recovery, summer, support networks, Writing | Tagged , , | 8 Comments

Lean on Me

Posted on February 19, 2012 by boxcarkids

Remember that old Bill Withers song – Lean on me, when you’re not strong and I’ll be your friend, I’ll help you carry on… I’ve always liked that song.  Of course I always picture myself as the stalwart one helping … Continue reading →

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