That’s the front door of my house. We are having major work done on our house due to mold. During July–that three week stretch of heat and humidity–the air conditioning condenser sweated and created tons of water. The small”catch bin” had a drain on the left side. But underneath that was the large catch bin. … More No, that’s not a Halloween decoration
After college, I got a job in my field for $5 an hour. Yes, that’s a 5, not a 15. Although I did live at home, my father had already passed away, and my mom was working part-time. I was responsible for my own food, car insurance, gas, clothing. Oh, and my cigarettes. Yes, I … More I was terrified the first time I asked for a raise #AskForARaise #working
A few weeks ago, while being up late flipping through the channels, I came across a documentary on this tragic fire. A little background first: In New York City, the early 1900’s, it was common for women and teenage girls to work long hours — 12 hours a day or more — in factories. They … More The 1911 Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire
My father was a very difficult man to please. He owned a garage and did bodywork and mechanical work on cars. he kept his tools obsessively clean and in order. All the wrenches were organized by size, smallest to largest. I worked in my father’s garage for $1.00 an hour, even though the minimum wage … More The Car Compliment
SueAnn Porter 