PFD

Did you know that Alaska residents get paid to live here?  It's called the Permanent Fund Dividend, and each Alaskan gets it every year.  It's the way they share the oil revenue the state receives.

Today each person got just shy of $1200 deposited in their bank accounts.  This is quite a windfall for large families as each child is eligible, as well as adults.

I'm told that the rest of the month here is a challenge.  With a sudden influx of  spendable income, there is a flurry of visits to Bethel for shopping and/or the enjoyment of adult beverages.  So, our attendance may fluctuate wildly, and some who do show up are quite out of sorts, having been left in the care of older siblings or relatives, or even left to fend for themselves.

School can provide some structure and stability for these kids, I'm hoping to, at least!