At Home in a State of Misanthropia

[justin_the_jack]

In Michigan, the winters are a good five months long, and as I settle into my second year of home-ownership, October has come to be the time of year when my instincts start sounding off the warning bells. Generally, I enjoy October very much, as do most people. I love the cooler weather and the air is easier on my allergies, and most all of the

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[justin_the_jack]

Thank you for reading. The truth is a tough chew.

[darkvolf]

why are you not writing for a magazine/newspaper/blog? seriously man.

too bad neither of us has money for supplies, ive built/poured a porch before.

[justin_the_jack]

Why? Because I don't have a college diploma, that's why. I know I'm a decent writer, and I really appreciate the thought, as I probably would write for a publication if I were given the chance. But regardless, I'm still considered sub-human so long as I don't have a degree.

No worries about the porch though, it's all under control. :-)

[scottydfoxy]

Wow, you nailed how I feel. Thanks for writing this and sharing your feelings. Good luck on you porch project *hugs*. Post some pics when your done.

Insightful reading

[anonymous]

Good stuff! I have to say, a 4 year college degree isn't worth what it used to be. And I can say personally that I understand where you are, because as you prophetically said "we are all Michigan now

Re: Insightful reading

[justin_the_jack]

Ok, you've hooked my interest about this "do-it-yourself" idea of yours. Let us get together and discuss it sometime.

Re: Insightful reading

[anonymous]

I'd like to man, but I don't know when I'll be back in Michigan. I might not be back for Christmas or Thanksgiving, because of the no time off at my new job. Yeah, its like that.