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A Rainy Day in Powderhorn

It was a beautiful sepia tone day in my neighborhood after a heavy rainfall on Saturday September 3rd.
Enjoy!

Chuck Is Broke

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Famous filmmaker and media activist Chuck Olsen talks about his struggles purchasing a carton of milk.

The Levee Broke

It is with a heavy heart that I write this post. After seeing all the destruction and witnessing the poorest of New Orleans residents try to make it out of the city.

On the news last night, I watched a father and son sitting on top of the roof of what probably was their house, which was submerged in water.

Never having been to New Orleans, I feel the loss of never seeing a city rich in history and culture. Brandon Marsalis, a New Orleans resident, says the city will rise again. With much anguish and bittersweet.

I'm going to try and get a charity link going on my page so that anyone who reads can donate. I've joined the Blog Relief Day efforts, and you can go there to make a donation as well. I'll try to get the exact address.

I'm going to post more frequently just to write about this devastating situation. I can't just stand by and do nothing.

Its the brokest of New Orleaneans who are affected by this tragedy. The ones with no means to repair their houses, buy food or water, rent a hotel, or have a car at their disposal to leave town. Will thay even have a job when they even get to return to the city. As I write, people are stuck in the most unsanitary conditions, akin to a third world country. The poorest who are looting are not criminals, just those who have nothing.

I'm Back

I just want to thank Chuck and Jamie Lee for posting comments about their levels of desperation and poverty for all to read. Chuck, your commeents about the tomato were hilarious!. In your back pocket even...

I just have a few quick words about my attempts at trying to consolodate my student loans. What a freakin nightmare! My intentions were all good and simple: save my credit rating, lower my monthly payments, and have enough coin left over to buy a beer once in a while. But, Goal financial has tied up my account. They are begging me to stay with them, "We've never sold a student loan before Allison!" Dennis has called my cell phone at work and even while at the grocery store. He left a minute long message on my phone a week ago that sounded like a long lost relative asking me to call them back. It's really creepy.
For all of you who have suffered from being broke because of your student loans please tell me about it.
ACS, Sallie Mae, Great Lakes...I hope you read this talk to everyone soon!

Welcome to Everybodys Broke

Hello Everyone,
Excuse the dust. This is a new blog, and my first attempt at that.

This blog is set up to support my new documentary endeavor: Everybody's Broke.
Its about people being, in some form or another, poor in America.
So, if you've experienced a time in your life when you barely squeeked by on pancakes, change from the couch, or if you've had thoughts of shoplifting for your dinner, I encourage you to post on this blog.
Keep in mind that I may use your story in my video. I haven't set a production date, but as soon as I do, it will be on this site.

I'll talk to you soon.

Allison