by Pat Hartman | May 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
Critics enjoy suggesting that the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program offer courses teaching people how to prepare healthful food from scratch, and maybe they wouldn’t buy so much junky processed stuff. Courses are available here and there, not necessarily under...
by Pat Hartman | May 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Recently, actor Gwyneth Paltrow made news by taking part in a publicity stunt designed to raise awareness and empathy by challenging celebrities and others to live on the $29-per-week food allowance given by SNAP (aka food stamps). Her choices included one lime for...
by Pat Hartman | May 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
A recent House the Homeless post outlined the poor management of the construction of a new hospital that has brought the Veterans Administration into the news. This affects all veterans, including those experiencing homelessness, and health care is especially...
by Pat Hartman | May 5, 2015 | Uncategorized
Francis “Pat” Fitzpatrick, photographed by Jenny O’Donnell Last year, Gene Estess died at the age of 78. His story was an unusual one. After a privileged upbringing and a college education, he spent 20 years working on Wall Street. His family had everything they...
