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How I live, Conclussion.
Mar. 28th, 2009 06:53 amI've been trying to come up with an ending to this series. The feedback I've gotten has surprised me at times, the shock and outrage expressed here and on my Flickr stream. But it's not all bad, it really isn't. Besides the incredible scenery, sometimes the kindness and consideration of the guests touches me deeply.
So here, for the final point, is an email I just had the pleasure of writing.
So here, for the final point, is an email I just had the pleasure of writing.
Dear Staff and Facilty of Dana Middle School, San Pedro, CA
Recently a group of Dana Middle School students spent some time in Yosemite National Park as part of the Yosemite Institute. I was their housekeeper on the day they left.
It's not an easy job being a housekeeper at Curry Village in winter; It's a long walk in the cold from where we receive our assignments, and usually a long wait while the students pack up their stuff. We have to fill a large cart with our linens, and push it over uneven ground, often covered in snow and ice. Sometimes in the rain. Uphill, both ways, in snow!
Imagine my surprise and delight when I wheeled my laden cart up to the first room on my list and saw a young lady sweeping the floor in her tent cabin. The linens had been stripped and piled on the floor. And then, to my utter shock, a chaperon stepped up to me and said "We're trying to teach the kids about social responsibility, there should be a $1 tip in each room".
Flummoxed. Gobsmacked. Utterly stunned. Your students impressed me deeply. And the thoughtfulness of the chaperons truly humbled me.
I'm a photographer who works as a housekeeper in order to live in Yosemite. I will be sending an 8x10 print of one of my photographs to your school in thanks for the work you do educating our future.
On behalf of service workers, thank you. It is truly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Edie Howe
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