Pamela KoefoedMar 14, 20142 minCatastrophic Parenting: Daddy Shopping & Auntie Mame’s HouseJoy was a charismatic, free-spirited, single parent whose unconventional parenting created drama and chaos. She pursued two dreams,...
Pamela KoefoedFeb 3, 20142 minI Panhandled in SacramentoPanhandling wasn’t something I ever imagined for myself. I was nine-years-old, almost fearless, and absolutely lacking in begging skills....
Pamela KoefoedAug 26, 20132 minDerelicts, Bums, Scum of the Earth…NoA couple of weeks ago, a man who lives on the streets made eye contact with me as I strolled by him on my way to a clothing store. “Can...
Pamela KoefoedJun 11, 20132 min I was so Hungry that I PanhandledMy stomach ached with hunger. Mother left my eleven-year-old sister Robin and me home alone for several days without food. The cupboards...
Pamela KoefoedJun 3, 20132 minThe Great Dentist HoaxI went with Gina, her golden blond ringlets springing against the base of her neck with every step. “So, I guess you’re having your teeth...
Pamela KoefoedMar 10, 20132 minFire! Help Fire! Call the Fire Trucks!White and grey smoke seeped from cracks surrounding the upper cabinet doors to my nine year old sister, Robin’s closet. I was seven....