Borders Books Bankruptcy

I wrote this in July 2011, but apparently never published it:

Just when I thought things were getting better, Borders Books announces the closing of 399 stores nationwide. Lots of new people are going to be unemployed.

Another Year Bites the Dust

I can't believe it has been over a year since I posted anything here.  Not that things have gotten much better, economically-wise.  I've had a few paid contracts, which has kept us from eviction.  I'm heading back to school in August, with no idea how to pay for it.  I've got a year and half of mediation training and experience under my belt.  And soon, I will be trained to mediate foreclosure abatements between lenders and homeowners.  The irony of this amazes me. 

While I will most likely be conducting these mediations as a volunteer, there is a slight possibility of actually getting paid.  Once the details of this state mandate have been worked out, all will be revealed.  Meanwhile, Karen and I continue to drive/share a $500 junker that could shut down anytime.  We're almost current on our bills--we only get threatened every couple of months for making late payments.