I saw a news package on Channel 4 two nights ago about a former DC school principal, 43 years old, who's homeless. Here's someone living the American dream. She gets into a car accident, lost her health insurance, lost her job, lost her home. As I said, it could happen to any one. I'm sure she had savings, credit cards etc. But an educated educator becomes homeless. http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/From_Well-Paid_Principal_to_Sleeping_on_Park_Benches_Washington_DC-117706798.html
Anyone..........
Fortunately, a follow-up story yesterday showed that individuals still have hearts for the poor and the needy. Job offers poured in. http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/DC-Offers-of-Help-Pour-in-for-Homeless-Principal_Washington_DC-117766933.html
This is such a poignant story. It could be anyone. She was making 78,000 a year.
About Me
- MPEvans
- Washington, DC, United States
- I'm a naturalized Caribbean immigrant in the grand old U.S.A. I live in the Hillcrest neighborhood of Ward 7 and I'm a forever-journalist. I started my first career as a magazine editor and I haven't been able to give it up. When I started this blog, I was knee-deep into my fourth career as a government public relations specialist. However, I have been heading up my editorial staffing company, Invisible Colours LLC out of my Ward 7 neighborhood. I'm expanding my company's brand by offering video production and other social media technologies for clients. This blog follows my journey as a 40-something-year old in Washington, D.C. Married for several years, I have three kids--a boy and two girls. I am blessed, and I'm loving all that God has given me. I have a master's in journalism from Columbia University and a bachelor's of arts from the University of the West Indies. I hope I can offer a little insight into my life and my experiences. Writing serves as a catharsis for me. It is what I do best. It is what I love. It is who I am.
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