General Discussion

I don't happen to know any such family, but I truly love what you old ladies are doing.

I'm likewise an old lady, and my income, modest as it may be, is more than enough for my needs.

Back when I first learned about this money, I thought I'd move it to a savings account that's earmarked for travel. It certainly would have been a nice addition to the travel money, but really? It quickly occurred to me that Pete's Pets (the homeless shelter, which is officially the Interfaith Community Shelter, but goes by Pete's Pets because the building was originally a pet supply store) and the Food Depot (which I've also worked with) needs it a lot more than I do.

If I'd been connected as you are to a local family in need, I'd likewise give them my money.

Here's what a lot of people, meaning the media, are missing about what's going on right now: what you and I and countless others are doing with the stimulus money. How vast numbers of people are sewing face masks and donating them to hospitals or anyone who needs one. My sister is a seamstress, has made several hundred such masks in the past few weeks, and sent me six. The envelope arrived today. I'm keeping two for myself. Giving three away to three specific friends, and will have an extra in case I come across someone who needs one. My sister now carries several extra with her when she goes out, and gives them away to people who seem to need them.

There is a coming together that is completely unprecedented in our lifetimes.