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[quote=Anonymous]I spent quite a few years as what would certainly qualify as poor, after my parents divorced in the 70s leaving my mother with no support and minimum wage (or less) jobs. We couldn't afford a car, and often ate crackers and iced tea for dinner on the last night or two before payday. Spam was a luxury in our house (in a casserole with pineapple on top). I worked jobs before (morning paper route) and after school that helped pay the bills. I had a fabulous childhood. Didn't shop at Walmart because we didn't have any such stores around. Sears catalog was where we shopped if we had money. No fast food -- I could count on one hand the number of times I ate food that didn't come from my mother's or another family member's kitchen before turning 18. Way too expensive -- even McDs -- and there were no such places nearby my tiny town. Bottom line: I had a fabulous childhood, think of myself as insanely fortunate for having it, and wouldn't trade it for the world. [/quote]
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