Love Drama w/o the Drama. All things Benedict Cumberbatch and his projects. Additional actors and projects as I see fit. With a sprinkle of food, scenery and animals for added colour. No room for hate here...move along.
I put off writing this for the last twelve hours, but I have no choice now, and I can't sugarcoat it. I was braced to move into my car indefinitely tomorrow, with my plan to park at various McD's, Dunkin's, and the Barnes & Noble in town, hanging out inside so I could have bathroom and electricity access, to keep my phone charged. Had a wee errand to run today, but my car wouldn't start. Long story short? I can't move my car anywhere now because the alternator died. Estimates for replacement & labor are $500-$1,000. So basically, I'm screwed.
I got two nights grace from a relative who can't really afford it, to allow me a couple nights more in a room before I'm out on the street. There's no way I can live in my non-working car in the motel parking lot. To try to walk to the nearest public restroom as needed is out of the question with my heart condition, let alone the heat. I'm nearly out of time and nearly out of hope. So here I am again, begging for the kindness of strangers--honestly, I'm so worn down by the Struggle to Survive, there are moments I just want to lay down, fall asleep, and not wake up.
Hey, but don't worry, I could never take my own life. First, because as I'm sure I've mentioned, I'm the most stubborn b*tch that you might ever meet. And more importantly, there's this quote that has stuck with me my whole life since reading it in my teens, from Samwise Gamgee in The Two Towers:
"...but where there's life, there's hope..."
Yeah, a Hobbit's wisdom. Tolkien's wisdom. Keeping me hanging on by a silver thread.
Anyway, if anyone can help, I'm setting the goal at $600, fingers crossed the job can get done, and soon, for less. Amen, Lord. AMEN. And bless anyone that answers this plea!
$0/$600
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I've been scrambling since last week to get some form of shelter beginning on May 14th. My last option was a relative who lives 2 1/2 hours north of here, and I stressed it would only be for two weeks because all of my doctors are here in Connecticut, and my Medicare is through CT as well, so I'd have to come back here soon. She said no anyway. As it stands now, I'll be spending a full week in my car, and I honestly don't know how my health is going to survive it. I wonder if it will decline enough to be admitted to the hospital; that may turn out to be my only solution.
I'm seeing my doctor tomorrow, and they have finally promised to address the paperwork I desperately need to get my sick leave, and thus my temporary disability pay, approved. But that obviously isn't going to get processed by May 14th. After my appointment, I'll call my church to see if they can help me at all (it's near midnight as I write this), but time is running out fast for me to find a solution. In the meantime, all I can do is pray.
my ko-fi remains:
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I would deeply appreciate any prayers on my behalf.
Benedict Cumberbatch read Star Trek fan letters along with Simon Pegg and J.J. Abrams. Plus two beautiful captures of the most beautiful profile in shadow. 😍
A24 Adapting Novel ‘White Smoke’ Into TV Series With Benedict Cumberbatch On Board To Star And Produce.
A24 UK has optioned rights to the upcoming novel 'White Smoke' with plans to turn it into TV series with Benedict Cumberbatch starring and p
"White Smoke", a heist novel to be published in 2027, is set among a group of duplicitous con men and thieves determined to steal the Vatican’s most remarkable treasures during a papal conclave.
Sources say that even though the book won’t hit shelves till next year, the town was buzzing for the property, with various suitors chasing for both film and TV. Since the book is the first in a series, the sellers felt the TV route made more sense, and A24 and SunnyMarch’s offer was just too good to pass up.
As of Saturday, 4-11, I will be staying & sleeping in my car indefinitely; not the best situation with my health issues, but I'm out of options. My plan is to park at a strip mall that has a grocery store, a Dunkin's, and a McD's. I can probably get a hot tea at either place, and sit inside a few hours at a time. The toughest time will be 2-6am, when everything is closed. I'm on two powerful diuretics (to stave off fluid retention) because of the issues with my heart, and not having access to a bathroom that long is going to be problematic.
I got barely any response to my last help post, so I'm just paring it down with the hope it might help get this noticed.
I'm still on medical leave for my heart conditions; I'm at 45% heart efficiency (I don't think that's the exact technical term) & on six types of meds, several of which have side effects that keep me sidelined. My Cardiologist is trying to manage my conditions via meds & lifestyle adjustments, but he truthfully feels I will need a procedure sometime down the line. I finally got to see a Primary Care Physician last week who has forwarded paperwork to Walmart's leave approval company, and hopefully--finally--I'll get approved and can apply for State medical leave coverage. That has a 2-week window, and you can't apply again once you've been declined, so the timing is everything, and the Walmart end has to be thoroughly completed before I can turn to the State. Fingers crossed, it'll be May for a start date to collect 60% of my lost pay.
I'm praying this is the last time I'll need to plead for help. I know I've probably exhausted most of the good will extended to me here, I hate doing this, and I don't want to do it anymore. I'm setting my goal at $900, but I know that is nearly impossible. Still, hope guides me as it has from the start, and the worst that can happen is a no-go. Any help that anyone can manage would be as heaven sent.
$70 / $900
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As usual, I'll be reblogging this periodically, so if you'd like to avoid seeing it repeatedly, you can block the tag #coping with homelessness. Any signal boosts of this post will be greatly appreciated!
I should've updated this sooner, but I was in terrible shape (heart racing badly for hours & hours on Sunday) and then had to move twice since then, which has been exhausting with my medical limitations. But I must share that I raised $600, which ended up allowing me a place to sleep for ten nights (through the morning of Wednesday, 4/22) and to buy some much-needed groceries. I couldn't be more grateful to everyone that made a donation, and for all the many reblogs that helped to spread the word.
Fact is, I still have a couple of penniless weeks ahead until my disability claim is approved, and even though I know those recent donations were an absolute miracle, I still have to try to make up for my lost wages, so I can keep from sleeping in my car again. My adjusted goal is now:
$600 / $1,000
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As usual, I'll be reblogging this periodically, so if you'd like to avoid seeing it repeatedly, you can block the tag #coping with homelessness. Any signal boosts of this post will be greatly appreciated!
Benedict Cumberbatch, Ian McKellen, and More Join as Guest Sheriffs For WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 4
Park Theatre announced the final wave of celebrity guest sheriffs for WHODUNNIT [UNREHEARSED] 4, including Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Free
"We never announce which celebrity is performing on which night, because the surprise is part of the fun. Book a ticket and you're guaranteed someone extraordinary — a national treasure, a comedy icon or a stage legend — stepping into the boots of the Sheriff and flying by the seat of their chaps.
Every performance is different, gloriously unpredictable, and every single one helps support Park Theatre. It's high-wire theatre with a serious purpose behind it — and that's exactly what makes it so thrilling.”
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