I have decided to become homeless.
By The Horse
@TheHorse (218878)
Walnut Creek, California
December 9, 2019 5:26pm CST
Civilized life is too complicated. Maintaining medical insurance is difficult. Dealing with the IRS is difficult, even if you're honest and always operate in good faith.
I got fired once because I wouldn't sleep with my boss, who reminded me of the "fat lady" in one of my favorite movies, Seven Beauties. I bet most Americans don't even know this movie.
I know how to clean headlights with a cleaner that comes from the Dollar Tree. That is how I will make my money. To heck with teaching college, working with disadvantaged children, and writing a book.
Will I continue to have internet? I don't know. I hope I can have a guitar with me.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Dec 19
Pluck your guitar, set out your hat and collect tax free cash.
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@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Dec 19
@JohnRoberts Hmm. It (my guitar playing) can be a bit rough around the edges at times.
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@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
10 Dec 19
@TheHorse Not in California! The homeless are "protected." Unless your guitar playing is that bad........
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@ptrikha_2 (46955)
• India
10 Dec 19
I can refer you to one more website to earn a few pennies more.
And how about you starting Guitar classes?
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@ptrikha_2 (46955)
• India
11 Dec 19
@TheHorse
Yes I saw some of your videos. They were good.
My wife also has a YouTube channel but we need to get many more subscribers and views.
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@marguicha (223021)
• Chile
9 Dec 19
Civilized life is more than complicated. Three days ago I had a minor accident. A bandage for my toe costed me one fourth of my monthly retirement budget.
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@ptrikha_2 (46955)
• India
10 Dec 19
@marguicha
Yes we dread the medical expenses!
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@suni51 (3429)
• India
10 Dec 19
@TheHorse Yes there are plenty of homeless in India but they are because they cant afford to own or rent a home but live on footpaths or wherever they find a place to live in. There are very few shelter homes and that too in a very few cities. There are no homeless in India that do it for the sake of being homeless. I hope you understand what I mean!
@wolfgirl569 (106298)
• Marion, Ohio
10 Dec 19
You can keep a guitar and go to the library for internet.
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@wolfgirl569 (106298)
• Marion, Ohio
10 Dec 19
@TheHorse Hide it before you go. Just dont forget your safe place 
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@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Dec 19
@wolfgirl569 Heh. I should have done that with my pocket knife when I went to the Rose Bowl. I forgot I had it, and they took it from me.
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@moffittjc (121586)
• Gainesville, Florida
10 Dec 19
Isn't homelessness in California all the rage these days? That's all we seem to hear about on the news. Either California is on fire, or everybody is becoming homeless because the cost of living is too high.
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@moffittjc (121586)
• Gainesville, Florida
16 Dec 19
@TheHorse did you? I can't recall.
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@JESSY3236 (19949)
• United States
10 Dec 19
Never heard of the movie. It sounds good though.
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@JESSY3236 (19949)
• United States
11 Dec 19
@TheHorse I tried to look for it on my ON Demand, but it wasn't on there. I'll try to look it up on youtube later.
@lovebuglena (44537)
• Staten Island, New York
10 Dec 19
You should move to Alaska and live in the wild.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
10 Dec 19
I hear ya! homeless you can apply for a ssi check and food stamps, oh and free medical care. Soup kitchens for free food, already cooked for you. OH! free internet at the library and you can get a smartphone thanks to Obama, free!
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@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
10 Dec 19
@andriaperry I've thought of that! I'd have to put insulation in for the Winter.
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@andriaperry (116936)
• Anniston, Alabama
10 Dec 19
@TheHorse You could go to Montana and be a hermit in your woods.
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@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Dec 19
We used to do that in Santa Barbara when I was a Graduate Student. Irish music brought in big bucks. German tourists (yes, @Maluse) were the best tippers. I discovered Thai food by playing Irish music with my American friends.
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@florelway (23286)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
10 Dec 19
Got no idea how will you survive without a home what about personal necessities?
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@TheHorse (218878)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 Dec 19
@florelway It would be interesting to see how long I could survive off of the McDonalds $1 meals.
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@florelway (23286)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
11 Dec 19
@TheHorse well if those are the only things you need that's your choice.
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@GardenGerty (160665)
• United States
10 Dec 19
There are days when we would all like to run away, but our troubles semm to run along side of us. Hang in there.
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@snowy22315 (180758)
• United States
10 Dec 19
Not sure being homeless is the best choice, but I am sure this is tonue and cheek, at least I hope so..
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@LeaPea2417 (37355)
• Toccoa, Georgia
10 Dec 19
It does seem like civilized life is complicated. There is always some expense from car repairs, to appliances breaking down and needing to be replaced etc.
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@LindaOHio (178701)
• United States
10 Dec 19
Don't become homeless. It's too hard. Stay with your teaching job, work with the children that need you, write your book and play your guitar...and continue to be online with us! :-)
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@Starmaiden (9311)
• Canada
10 Dec 19
Move to the Aleutian Islands and live off the Grid. You can serenade the wildlife.
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