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Intersections, home or no home?

I truly believe that everything is related to everything. Specialists tend to make the big bucks with their hyper-focus; but, those who see patterns and understand the bigger scope of existence will make the bigger impact on whether this human world remains livable for us and other species. Our education and political systems need to consider that.

To Beholden in "Being Schooled"  "To me everything is related. Take woodcarving or woodworking. A tree has made a sacrifice. But what if it's endangered? Would a biologist know? And would a gardener approach it with a certain understanding and gratitude. Would a Jain or a Buddhist, an animist (or Taoist) or a Native American? Some would; others would not. And a cultural anthropologist could explain. Most Americans would only see board-feet or that it's a troublesome burl. And artist would see much more. And a home-economist could explain the uses of wooden versus stainless steel bowls. In a thousand years an archaeologist will want to know its providence and why it's buried on the moon... of Saturn.

Most things are hard to understand from the Outside. I've lived in 4 countries. I traveled 45 countries; but, I'm no expert on Paris just because I was there for 4 days (charmed I was). It's why I'd like to visit Kentucky.

I am living here in Udon Thani. The daily experience is enlightening, and humbling and disconcerting (do I move here... then die here...). What will I learn? Whatever I must!

To Lilli for QotD "What is something you didn't understand until it happened to you?"

"Homelessness. It's the lack of privacy, of respect, of options. Many can't find a way out without help. I couldn't.

Or the freezing to death (Michelle), death by overdose (Jason), death by drowning (Susie), death by brain cancer (Byron) or being hit by a train (Jeannie). I wrote poems for most if not all. They were SOMEONE. A harsh lesson to learn in a very harsh way.

And Death is the worst of it? Not by far.

Very hard to not have a place to stay. It's a major reason why folks don't flee abusers, leave home or the hometown they grew up in. The unknown is fraught with danger. I've taken in folks, been taken in. I have experienced both sides. A bottom line? Be generous. Be grateful. Be kind.

To WakeUpAndLive (Petra) in "The perfect house..."  {c/magenta}"I dread having to move into old-folks housing. There's a long list and how does one anticipate aging! WTF. The price of renting has soared in the USA due to people hoarding property. And AirBnBs that turn liveable neighborhoods into tourist ghost towns out-of-season.

Living in Thailand? Other issues; but, it's affordable now and that's not likely to change, outside of tourist destinations, unless the Chinese, Singaporeans, Russians, etc. are allowed to buy up everything. Greed comes in all sizes, shapes and colors.

Yesterday was grey and cool and so was this morning. Rainy Season can be a blessing here.

and "Fingers crossed!"  "OMG... a spare bedroom to put all your WdC friends!

Good news about your step-mom.

Subsidized housing comes with lots of strings in the USA and some landowners refuse people for any reason.

Almost everything I need is within walking distance both here in Thailand and in Montana. It makes a huge difference. So, kudos on that. "

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