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The Idea Camp: Mark Horvath and Shannon Moriarty Discuss Homeless…
TakePart Social Action Network | October 6th 2009 by Adriana Dunn
I’ve frequently featured the remarkable video interviews with homeless people created by Mark Horvath for InvisiblePeople.tv, as well as the informative and thought provoking writing of Shannon Moriarty for Change.org. I’ve learned so m read more
Nickelsville moves from Green Lake to Wallingford
My Green Lake | October 6th 2009 by MyGreenLake
After spending a week at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, Nickelsville is moving to Wallingford. (The following post originally appeared on Wallingford’s neighborhood blog Wallyhood.) Nickelsville, the controversial homeless encampment that was recent read more
Surviving, Just Surviving
Complainary | October 6th 2009
Disclaimer: The following opinions and thoughts are my own, conceived by observation, reading and listening. I welcome any and all comments, just keep them civil and on topic. Anyone been following the news lately? I have and I don’t like what read more
An Umbrella of Love
Notes Along the Path | October 6th 2009 by Pam B
But is it enough to dismiss people with problems, people who, like you and me, are also sacred beings as children of God? I think of Mother Teresa’s work in India, where impoverished people are left to die in the gutters because this is their karma read more
Here We Go Again. More Homeless Ideas
Laguna Beat | October 6th 2009 by John Krill
The City Council will be considering more ideas on how to get the homeless out off our public parks. It's tonight. Is it can't miss entertainment? You never know with this council. Here's a story in the OC Register about tonight's council meeting and read more
Underground cities: Dark Days video
CHESSNOID random noid musings | October 6th 2009 by CHESSNOID
I blogged about the Las Vegas underground city a couple of weeks ago. That reminded me of an old video documentary I had seen a few years back by Marc Singer called Dark Days. When the economy goes to pot and more people become homeless, the inst read more
Happy Campers...Well, Maybe Not
John Linko | October 6th 2009 by John Linko
Everybody wants to change the world.Nobody wants to change themselves. read more
MAHMOUD ABBAS, MINION OF GLOBAL, PLUTOCRAT, ZIONISTS RUNNING THE…
Real Liberal Christian Church - Christian Commons | October 5th 2009 by Tom
Who the Hell is Mahmoud Abbas? He's insane if he thinks he's properly representing the Palestinian people. He's insane anyway. He was pressured hard by the U.S. under Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who, in turn, was obviously pressured hard by read more
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Formerly Homeless Journey Lead Singe…
it dawned on me | October 5th 2009 by Diane
The early 80s Journey song “Don’t Stop Believin” was sung on the Oprah show today by their amazing new lead singer (and formerly homeless person in the Phillippines) Arnel Pineda, who was discovered by one of the band members in a v read more
Texas food benefits delays prompt federal intervention
Mark's Balog | October 4th 2009 by Mark Baland
In Dallas Morning New’s story “Texas under fire over processing times for food stamp applications“, it is reported that: AUSTIN – The federal agency that oversees food stamps wants Texas to stop fingerprinting applicants as a wa read more
"It's not because of who they are....
Thankfully Chewed Up and Spat Back Out | October 4th 2009 by Eva Marie
"....it's because of who I am." Those were the words of Lois Lawton from the Juneau County Peace Committee when I approached them just a couple of weeks ago and asked that they agree to be an umbrella organization for group...an emergency fund...I wa read more
The Soloist
Franz Patrick's Film Archive | October 4th 2009 by Franz Patrick
Soloist, The (2008) ★ / ★★★★ I did not expect to dislike this movie as much as I did. “The Soloist,” starring Robert Downey Jr. and Jamie Foxx, was about a writer and a talented musician who happened to be a homeless man with read more
Tip for Marking Rows Worked in Large/Long Projects
Prayers, Crafts, and Life | October 3rd 2009 by Evelyn Mayfield
When I began making the Simple Scarf for Homeless pattern, the one thing that drove me nuts was always going back and re-counting the rows to be sure I knew how far I had gone. I wanted the scarves to be between 3 and 4 feet. The pattern is a simple read more
Homeless Doll Steals the Spotlight (among other things)
L7 World | October 3rd 2009 by Mark Putnam
It seems even dream houses get foreclosed on. Mattel’s newest doll lives in her car. Gwen Thompson is a limited edition doll from the popular American Girl collection, which come with in-depth biographical storybooks. Gwen’s book explains read more
A Cup of Cold Water
kunst-by-rob | October 3rd 2009 by Rob Carey
Saturday. October 3, 2009. Evening. My father is retired, and one of the ways he keeps busy is by helping people. Now that's nothing new for my dad. I grew up watching him care for my elderly grandmother every morning and evening. He probably has no read more
Happening Now at Green Lake: Elizabeth Gregory Home Walk to End H…
My Green Lake | October 3rd 2009 by MyGreenLake
Ooops, sorry for the late notice! A fundraising walk for Elizabeth Gregory Home began at 9 a.m. this morning at the old Aqua Theater (a.k.a. the bleachers). Elizabeth Gregory Home provides transitional housing, case management, and drop-in services read more
Hats For The Homeless
KnittingKnoobie | October 3rd 2009 by Susie
The other day Glenn and I were sitting and chatting. I was telling him that I had a bag full of odds and ends yarn that I didn't know what to do with but didn't want to throw out. I decided I was going to knit some hats and donate them. I got star read more
The Stark Reality Of Homelessness
Free Range Talk | October 3rd 2009
“If the United States is to get on the 'right side' of world events, it must declare 'eternal hostility' to poverty, racism and militarism.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. April 4, 1967 "Give the park police more ammo." ~ Newt Gingrich, in response read more
Crochet Pattern Central Accepted My Pattern For Their Directory!
Prayers, Crafts, and Life | October 2nd 2009 by Evelyn Mayfield
I am so excited I cannot even think. Crochet Pattern Central, a site whose Directory lists a dizzying selection of free patterns, accepted my Simple Scarf for the Homeless and it is now in their Directory, under Scarves.I had emailed their site, expl read more
Live The Life Of A Multi-Millionnaire
Laguna Beat | October 2nd 2009 by John Krill
Currently there are several openings available for your very own beach front condo at Camp Runamuck. The cost to you: Nothing. That's right nothing. Why pay millions for beach front property when you can live the life of Riley for nothing. Your very read more
Green Lake receives words of warning concerning Nickelsville
My Green Lake | October 2nd 2009 by MyGreenLake
A Wallyhood commenter going by the handle “learned a lesson” has the following message for Green Lake residents: learned a lesson said, Greetings- Brace yourselves folks, this group was a significant challenge in our West Seattle communit read more
Nickelsville Update: Will be in Green Lake one week; need food, m…
My Green Lake | October 2nd 2009 by MyGreenLake
Posted yesterday to www.nickelsvilleseattle.org: Oct 1st,2009 NICKELSVILLE LIVES!!! Using overwhelming force, over 80 armed officers of the Valley Civil Dispute Unit (aka the Port of Seattle Police and Partners) took back Terminal 107 Park for the P read more
3 Ways to Help Feed People this Thanksgiving
Mission Dish | October 2nd 2009 by Phoenix Rescue Mission
If you’re like me, you’re already sizing up your options on where to spend Thanksgiving. Maybe you’re planning on hosting a big feast for your family with all the traditional holiday dishes, complete with the always popular R read more
Priority Distracted Driving & Iran–Not Unemployed
Structural Economic Issues & Fictional Works | October 1st 2009 by Ray Pairan Jr
Relax, sleep peacefully in you’re dirty sleeping bag. Young lady wipe those tears from you’re eyes. All you folks given a pink slip in the morning just cheer up. Come on now give us all a hearty smile. Repeat after me: “This is a rocky recovery read more
Poliţist… homeless!
La Martzianu' | October 1st 2009 by Marian Zaharia
Abia ce am revenit. Home sweet home! Mă gândeam deja la o seară liniştită, departe de durerea şi de amărăciunea cu care mă confrunt aproape zilnic. Astăzi am fost în vizită pe la prietenii mei, oamenii străzii din oraş. Durerea lor mut read more
Free Screenings of Michael Moore’s New Film “Capitalism: A Lo…
This Black Sista's Page | October 1st 2009
It’s a good idea, and I’m sure they’ll be well attended. From Moore’s newsletter today: To kick off the national release of “Capitalism: A Love Story,” I’ve asked the studio to offer a number of screenings i read more
Surrey Used Bird Feces To Scare Away Homeless
womanistmusings | October 1st 2009 by Renee
I am a bit late to this story but it certainly deserves commentary. Once again the generosity and caring of the Canadian government must be heralded for the world to see. It seems that the city council, in conjunction with the RCMP (Ro read more
The frayed thread of the homeless and pets
PETS 911 Animal Crossroads | October 1st 2009 by Pets 911
Over at Petlvr.com there is an article about the homeless and pets. They include some links and resources for everyday people and business owners such as Pets of the Homeless. Many homeless individuals, whether temporarily or chronically homeless, ow read more
The Vistas Of Camp Runamuck
Laguna Beat | October 1st 2009 by John Krill
The Inn at Laguna Beach looks down on Camp Runamuck. For years the Inn has been complaining about the ugly buildings below their great hotel. Now the Inn has a new vista for their hotel guests, Camp Runamuck. Whine, whine, whine. It's the song of the read more
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