My 68-year-old mother, Dora Simpson, got up on a ladder and painted one of these rooms. She and my sons - Issac, Terry, Nakia and Tony - helped with the cleanup and painting. I'm grateful to all the people who've helped us get started, especially Ray Parrish,
I've done everything out of my own pocket. Nobody gave me any money, but I wanted it so bad, I couldn't wait for grants or anything.
Some owners might not have been able to get to DMV to pay the fines or fees.
I much prefer to hold real live conversations with family, friends, neighbors and colleagues. If I want to comment, I'll either call or write a letter to the editor.
That's usually a big chunk of the sightseeing itinerary,
