Just came across The Wandering Scribe — that homeless chick in London who parlayed her blog into a book deal…
…And I read some skepticism from critics who wonder whether her gig is for real, or some kind of Pity Ploy to sell her story for money.
I read her few most recent entries, and found them genuine — but what do I know? Her critics point out that she couldn’t possibly be both homeless and in possession of a cell phone & law degree. It’s possible. I am homeless, and in possession of a cell phone. I have no degree, but do have a recommendation from my former o-chem teacher, who is currently Dean of Pacific University, for a free ride studying chemistry. My mom pays for the cell phone (she’s nowhere near Well Off — a Methodist pastor — but helps where she can). And, for a variety of good reasons, I haven’t been able to take responsibility for the scholarship — yet. I don’t know the Wandering Scribe’s whole story, but comments like…
The poor blighter is so out of touch with friends and family that she’s holed up in a car – so what’s the cell phone for? Apparently not potential employers…
…Sound like pompous bullshit to me.
As if a homeless person would have no need for a telephone, except to Get A Job!
Anyway, the Wandering Scribe had the bright idea to solicit pay-pal contributions to cover the cost of moving into an apartment. I thought to myself, ‘Well hot damn — why don’t I do that?’ But quickly realized that if I did, I would be a Fraud. Not because my homeless story lacks authenticity. But because I would de-fraud my contributors, by spending the money on things other than rent.
However: if my readers wish to Pay-Pal donations to cover my gambling & drug habits, well golly — fuckin Go nuts!
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