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From “Bag of Rocks” to Public Advocate
A year ago, a leaked insult pushed me to start speaking at Board of Supervisors meetings. Since then, I’ve grown into a public advocate—researching, analyzing, and showing up. This post reflects that journey and encourages others to find their voice, too. Read More
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Pullet Catcher
I worked on a Live Haul crew, transporting chickens in harsh conditions. The job was stressful for both the birds and workers, with unsafe practices, mistreatment, and constant exhaustion. After witnessing inhumane conditions, I eventually left for better job opportunities, transitioning from poultry work to a career in IT. Read More
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Moved to Derby Court, Alexandria, VA
In 1998, I moved to Derby Court in Alexandria, trading chicken-catching nights for cable internet, Classic ASP, and Ultima Online. Between towed vans, bike rides into DC, and early Amazon commercials, it marked my leap into opportunity, gaming, and self-taught programming. Read More