tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426749039913631460.post4158088205659152587..comments2024-01-06T02:01:57.136-07:00Comments on blogging is my only vice: young, single females need not applybecomingkatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01233315426856228689noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426749039913631460.post-82131714147973145302009-07-16T11:50:44.957-06:002009-07-16T11:50:44.957-06:00ST - One of the reasons I took Jamie was for that ...ST - One of the reasons I took Jamie was for that learning, but you have to know the whole story. Thousands in tats, Blackberry, name brand clothes & shoes, hundreds spent on gel tips and streaks for her hair...you shouldn't be able to live like a Rock Star one day and collect benefits the next. Can you say fraud?<br /><br />Hi Lou - yes, thank you! I was taking a break and trying to make money on a buy & sell site. Thanks for asking. *hugs*becomingkatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01233315426856228689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426749039913631460.post-10049610979251903752009-07-15T09:45:48.492-06:002009-07-15T09:45:48.492-06:00That is one of the sad facts about this country. T...That is one of the sad facts about this country. The way it is set up, huge groups of people are just left outside the door with zero help---as far as I'm concerned, those people are just as worthy and justified in the help----but left out to fend for themselves. Wishing you a solution, soon rather then later!Rebecca Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14774947689324675399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426749039913631460.post-91165133827043148702009-07-13T08:25:01.443-06:002009-07-13T08:25:01.443-06:00I have no idea why you think tattoos or race shoul...I have no idea why you think tattoos or race should disqualify someone from receiving benefits they've paid into (having tats myself, being a very hard-working individual who always moved about the world with extremely high ethics). <br /><br />Meanwhile, one of my elder sisters works for the "system" you describe and she also regularly complains about unfairness -- how immigrants (who are not Americanized) from all skin colors consume so many of our tax dollars as recipients of welfare, etc.<br /><br />That gal with the tattoos you described my have been happily married to a Seventh-day Adventist preacher who molested her siblings (as happened to me) so she suddenly finds herself as a single parent trying to make ends meet on a job that barely pays more than minimum wage. {{You just never know someone's story}}.<br /><br />Be thankful for the lessons your Jamie is learning from all of this. Life has certainly taught me that if I don't plan for myself -- take care to pull myself up by my own bootstraps -- nobody else is going to be able to do it. It's a powerful lesson: the necessity of independence.SunTigerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06598114139320753890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426749039913631460.post-46425586931198040162009-07-13T04:28:58.022-06:002009-07-13T04:28:58.022-06:00Hey Kate, everything OK? Not so many posts from yo...Hey Kate, everything OK? Not so many posts from you lately.Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14519427492100090401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426749039913631460.post-12031457214623124522009-07-13T04:28:13.368-06:002009-07-13T04:28:13.368-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14519427492100090401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426749039913631460.post-64045796593908727672009-07-11T16:36:35.395-06:002009-07-11T16:36:35.395-06:00I was in the car today getting off of the freeway ...I was in the car today getting off of the freeway with the kids. We were at the stoplight and I looked off to the side. There on the corner holding a cardboard sign was a cute woman in her mid to late 20's dressed in a little black velour running suit, and well put together. Her sign read "Single mother having a hard time. Please help me out if you are able. Thank you and God Bless." I was so choked up I could hardly drive. Here was someone who looked exactly like me. She could have easily been at the party I'm going to tonight. And there she was on the corner asking for help while I was driving by. I have no idea why fate hands us the cards it does I just hope that there are enough people out there that are like you and I that are honest and really try. Hopefully when we're in need someone is able to help us out in turn.Aurihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02251434036351404098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426749039913631460.post-35776339556555170142009-07-09T17:13:12.364-06:002009-07-09T17:13:12.364-06:00im sorry kate, i hope you and jamie have better lu...im sorry kate, i hope you and jamie have better luck appealling....times are tough!! hugs!stacycakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10010252095858749784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426749039913631460.post-47038525527702906922009-07-08T21:09:41.712-06:002009-07-08T21:09:41.712-06:00I am sad to read you are having to deal with this....I am sad to read you are having to deal with this. You are in my thoughts and I am hoping that you will find what is needed immediately. I see people struggle with this and I am grateful no not be in that positition today. It can happen to anyone of us<br />Hugs<br />LindaLinda S. Sochahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03281672541959206302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426749039913631460.post-68029501651703017292009-07-08T20:33:20.501-06:002009-07-08T20:33:20.501-06:00That's tough for all of you. My husband was o...That's tough for all of you. My husband was out of work for 2 years. It felt like an eternity. Experience and great work ethic don't seem to mean anything to employers anymore. Good luck to all of you. Hugs :)septembermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426749039913631460.post-64846585058945228252009-07-08T20:21:39.039-06:002009-07-08T20:21:39.039-06:00So sorry to hear what you guys are going through. ...So sorry to hear what you guys are going through. Unfortunately, those people who know how to work the system ruin it for those that really need the help. I'll be sending positive thoughts your way!springbabyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16047439663978088581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426749039913631460.post-87786781327387590652009-07-08T17:36:54.693-06:002009-07-08T17:36:54.693-06:00It is the same over here Kate - and very frustrati...It is the same over here Kate - and very frustratingLERMONTOVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14995215599478471912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426749039913631460.post-39930189426562477712009-07-08T17:15:49.234-06:002009-07-08T17:15:49.234-06:00Is there any volunteer-ish work there? Chris worke...Is there any volunteer-ish work there? Chris worked at a food bank and picked up used needles in parks when he first got to Vancouver. It didn't pay much and it was only a couple of days a week but it kept him in food and smokes :-)Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09519879143568413067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426749039913631460.post-34146255655910844992009-07-08T17:12:25.326-06:002009-07-08T17:12:25.326-06:00I am SO sorry! Just a thought but the Hilton Rese...I am SO sorry! Just a thought but the Hilton Reservations Center is setting up reservation centers in homes... meaning if that is a possibility where you live they would interview you, if successfull they would train and install the necessary equipment in your home... Just an idea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426749039913631460.post-26793874641773638812009-07-08T17:08:38.356-06:002009-07-08T17:08:38.356-06:00It's a hard spot to be in. My dad is an immig...It's a hard spot to be in. My dad is an immigrant who came here many years ago and has been a citizen of the US since the early '80s. He never once asked for any handouts, but worked his ass off to provide for himself and his family. He's still working his ass off to care for us!<br /><br />It's difficult to see the system working for everyone but yourself. Especially when we've paid taxes for so many years and worked so hard for so long. You can sure as hell bet no one would be helping your daughter out if she moved to another country, the way we do here. It's one thing to help those in need, and another to give free handouts to those who certainly don't deserve them!Ms. Saltihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15789358108866680673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426749039913631460.post-87530768661715534682009-07-08T16:02:50.766-06:002009-07-08T16:02:50.766-06:00Oh dear I hate reading these things - and yes its ...Oh dear I hate reading these things - and yes its so sad but true. Do these people even realize there is an employment problem?? Here's hoping something good comes along for all of you very very soon.Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17563699438451685394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1426749039913631460.post-18495068728409270632009-07-08T16:01:20.849-06:002009-07-08T16:01:20.849-06:00I do hope things get better for all three of you. ...I do hope things get better for all three of you. I know it is a worry. <br />RozRozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13276365360989551317noreply@blogger.com