MAY 19, 2023 ON MY CORNER MEET YOUR VENDOR Recovery happens! My name is Beverly B. I am 44 Markona Love, vendor No. 590 In one sentence, who are you? A beautiful light about to be a Super Nova. Where do you usually sell Groundcover News? I am a fixture at Argus Farm Stop (coffee shop) at 1200 Packard, Ann Arbor. When and why did you start selling Groundcover ? To promote GCN and my writing. Started Feb or Mar? What words do you live by? Einstein: (paraphrased) “You can’t change the problems of today with the same way of thinking that got us here.” What's the best way to start the day? Birds singing. What do you wish you knew more about? EVERYTHING. What motivates you to work hard selling Groundcover News? Giving the disparaged and the disenfranchised a voice. What was your first job? 9 yrs old. Construction plumber’s assistant. What is your superpower? Empathy and resilience. If you had a warning label, what would it be? If you don’t want the Markona Show, don’t turn me on. If you could do anything for a day, what would it be? Produce and write lyrics for a band (music). What's the best thing about selling Groundcover News? Meeting people, having thought-provoking conversations and spreading the awareness through the paper. What would be the first thing you do if you won the lottery? Buy property, and start a multi economic Eco Village. 10% OFF LUNCH JOIN US FOR 122 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor • oldtownaa.com • (734) 662-9291 Dine in only, offer good Mon - Sat 11:30 am - 4:00 pm, excludes alcohol. Expires 7/1/23 years old. I’m homeless because of my drinking. I lost everything — my home, my dignity and my job. I am living at a shelter as a woman, and made it to the 4th floor after two years living on the street. I am grateful for the shelter; there are not a lot of programs for women and children. The shelter is understaffed and what staff is there seems tired. I think they need more protection. And better food — by the time it gets there it is three days old. Like I said, I am very grateful to have a roof over my head. I started working at Groundcover less than a year ago. It has the best programs. I BEVERLY BOSS Groundcover vendor No. 583 have a safe place to eat, get coffee and food; there’s lots of learning, movie nights with popcorn, and Lindsay and Glenn are the best. I don’t know what I would do if Groundcover and the shelter weren’t here. I am working on getting a home. I can make money and get support through Groundcover to pay court fines and fees and the cost of food. The shelter is working with Groundcover and working on getting my voucher for a house. There is no hotel that I make enough money for. My self-esteem went up because I am making money, not relying on a man to help. The community is awesome and my life is getting better everyday. I am in rehab working on myself everyday. The staff has been awesome. I can’t wait to go back to Groundcover. Recovery happens! Love, Beverly. GROUNDCOVER NEWS 3 Home spa There are many different ways to treat and pamper yourself. Treating and pampering yourself does not have to cost you money. You can treat and pamper yourself at home and enjoy yourself at home. Home is the easiest and most relaxing place to treat and pamper yourself. A home spa can be in the living room or the kitchen. I like to use my living room because it is the biggest room in my house. My living room has comfortable chairs and I like to turn on a bright light. When you get tired at home you can just rest and put on some soft relaxing music or whatever music you like. I like to put on classical or folk music on low volume. You can read a book at home and relax. You can also warm water using a bowl for my hands and a pan for my feet. I don’t like to paint my nails because the polish can chip so I just clean and clip my nails. I like to use cocoa butter lotion on my body. I love the chocolate-y smell. Another way you can enjoy DENISE SHEARER Groundcover vendor No. 485 listen to a book at home and relax. You can fix your hair the way you want. You can wash and condition your hair. I like to braid my hair after I brush it. I use regular scrunches to make up my hair. You can also give yourself a manicure and a pedicure. I like to soak my hands and feet in yourself at home is lounging around in your favorite pajamas or clothing. You can watch your favorite TV shows or listen to them. When I myself at home, I know I am doing something special treat and pamper for myself. This is my self-care. Everybody should love and care for themselves because you are able to love and care for others if you love and care for yourself.
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