Posted by Joseph E. Rainwater (68.97.39.225) on February 23, 2005 at 15:55:22:
After High School, I did some traveling trying to gain what I called at the time "A True To Life Education." From 86 to 90 I literally lived on the streets. My volunteer work in homeless shelters and churches occasionally put a roof over my head, and food in my stomach. I traveled most of the U.S. by jumping trains, and hitching rides with strangers. I met lots of very interesting people. My journey is currently being worked into a manuscript which I hope will be interesting enough to publish.
In 1991 I planted my feet in OKC, Where I reconnected with a friend from high school, Tanya Meyer. Tanya graduated a year ahead of us. We married in 1996 and have one child.
I started to work in the Hospitality Industry from 1990 to 2002. In 2002 to 2004 I worked for Boise Office Solutions. While working at Boise I started making hand crafted jewelry and selling it on the internet. Due to my mild success in my "craft", I no longer work full time for anyone but myself. I plan to continue working on my jewelry and travel to craft and art shows in the spring, as well as work on my manuscript, and perhaps the most important thing be at home for my wife and son.
I hope The Class of 86 is as happy and at ease with life and their families,as I am with mine.
"Love Life"
Joseph E. Rainwater