Ever wondered what a powerlifting meet was like? Here’s a summary of my experience at the 2008 USA Powerlifting Nationals.

Addiction, family breakup, rootlessness, and a variety of other factors bring men, and some women to live on the pavement. Some die of exposure, some die of criminality, in their souls at least. Some die of a broken heart. All suffer from a loss of love and being ignored by those who may join them tomorrow.