Poverty

I just had a trippy, eye-opening day yesterday. My friend owns/manages duplexes and fourplexes all over Oakland and I tagged along with him. 

• I got cussed out by a 3 year old and a 5 year old. 
• I witnessed two octogenarians load/unload gas dryers from a pickup truck. Their compensation-- selling the old gas dryer for scrap. 
• Mexican immigrants picking on Guatemalan immigrants. They paid Guatemalan ladies $60 a day for housekeeping work. They work 12 hour days. 
• Six people living in a small one-bedroom unit. A washer and dryer were offered by the landlord but turned down because there was not enough room inside the apartment. 
• A park was closed (with fences) because there was so much violence and drug activity. 

You and I are incredibly fortunate. Don't take anything for granted.