Jan, bless you for helping those old guys. In this world, the rich get richer, build the systems that run the world, and without the opportunity and education to understand those systems, the poor get poorer.
In my little town of 350, a decent house rents for +- $2000 per month. Decent implies running water and sanitation, electricity, a heating system (most use propane @4.00 per gallon), and are not in imminent danger of collapse. For $900 p/m, a renter can move into a 1940s era log motel room with a (nasty) bathroom, and a micro”kitchen.” Other than construction jobs build Mountain McMansions for wealthy out of state immigrants, most jobs are minimum wage and a starter home is $500,000 in an area that is 70 miles from a town with Walmarts.
I see how it affects young families trying to start a family because I keep an eye on them. Two young moms I know who work in a restaurant had babies, and since I have enough stuff, I pay them “child support” to help with diapers via their employer who keeps things anonymous. I also help them keep their vehicles going because without them, they are dead in the water.
Blessed are you when you feed the hungry, visit those in prison, clothe the naked, help the old guys with their property deeds, and send minestrone to the guy next door.
Switter, I'm absolutely stunned by the rents in your area. Here, in the Wood River VAlley, it is just as bad or worse but then, it's Sun VAlley. We were just back in Idaho City and saw how many super expensive (2nd?) home were being built. I was flabergasted. Regular folk simply can't afford to live ANYWHERE these days!!
Good on you for your anonymous support of young locals. We ALL need help from time to time. Love you, old guy! xo
Keep us posted. Your story puts a lot into perspective. Thank you.
Will do, Alice. Thank you for reading!
Jan, bless you for helping those old guys. In this world, the rich get richer, build the systems that run the world, and without the opportunity and education to understand those systems, the poor get poorer.
In my little town of 350, a decent house rents for +- $2000 per month. Decent implies running water and sanitation, electricity, a heating system (most use propane @4.00 per gallon), and are not in imminent danger of collapse. For $900 p/m, a renter can move into a 1940s era log motel room with a (nasty) bathroom, and a micro”kitchen.” Other than construction jobs build Mountain McMansions for wealthy out of state immigrants, most jobs are minimum wage and a starter home is $500,000 in an area that is 70 miles from a town with Walmarts.
I see how it affects young families trying to start a family because I keep an eye on them. Two young moms I know who work in a restaurant had babies, and since I have enough stuff, I pay them “child support” to help with diapers via their employer who keeps things anonymous. I also help them keep their vehicles going because without them, they are dead in the water.
Blessed are you when you feed the hungry, visit those in prison, clothe the naked, help the old guys with their property deeds, and send minestrone to the guy next door.
Switter, I'm absolutely stunned by the rents in your area. Here, in the Wood River VAlley, it is just as bad or worse but then, it's Sun VAlley. We were just back in Idaho City and saw how many super expensive (2nd?) home were being built. I was flabergasted. Regular folk simply can't afford to live ANYWHERE these days!!
Good on you for your anonymous support of young locals. We ALL need help from time to time. Love you, old guy! xo
As Patris said, I’m just another ass with a few redeeming qualities, just like everybody else. I love that definition of humanity so much.
Thanks for all that you do Jan! A depressing, but inspiring story.