Reader question #12: Homelessness

by Adelaide on November 6, 2009

Wynn B. from Jackson, MS

Question:

I heard that you have been sleeping in a tent in your friend’s backyard. Have you lost the ability to live in normal society?

Answer:

Yes. Thanks for bringing it up.

Actually, for the past month I have been what I call “creatively homeless.” I have been staying with friends while I waited for the lease to my apartment to begin. I started staying in the tent because I missed being outside and, as I don’t have a car, I can’t get out into the woods as much as I’d like. It’s good because by living in Amy’s backyard, I’ve gotten to live simply but still be around my friends. The downside is that, despite the fact that I am living in a tent, I can’t fully pretend that I’m on the trail because people still care what I smell like. Bummer.

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