A little help from my friends and Ram Dass (again)
The end doesn’t make the experience any less valuable.
Read MoreCategory: 1980s
lessons from a street waif – the cracks of our social structure are wider than ever
image: photo from 1992, CBGBs photo booth – 21 years old and full of hope © holly troy 1992
The benefactor:
Sometimes people know that you are homeless. If you are young, and perhaps very pretty or have some kind of odd feature that is attractive, a more affluent potential protector may make it known that he wants to save you. (Again, sometimes a protector may be a she, but a he is more common). He may have a wife and even a daughter your very own age. He has all the best intentions for you – clean clothes, a warm bed, a shower, food. He might even take you shopping and out to a fancy restaurant . . .
Writing Prompt 182 – Is it really true?
After deep analysis . . . (?)
Read MoreWriting Prompt 179 – Do I have to ask?
It’s assumptions that tend to get me into trouble.
Read MoreMusic Monday – (more terry hall) Fun Boy Three
The Lunatics Have Taken Over the Asylum is one for the repertoire – it never gets old / is the same old story / elephant in the room . . .
Read MoreMusic Monday – The Specials
Image of the Specials from BBC – Terry Hall: Tributes to The Specials singer who was ‘one of the greats’
Read MoreMusic Monday – Songs Eternal
All the music you need for deep summer vibes.
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holly troy ~ sacred folly 