Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior
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A Bottle of Water and a Sandwich: What a Stranger Taught Me About Grace
It happened quite a few years ago, but the memory still sits with me—quietly, insistently ... like a stone in my pocket. I was traveling through New Mexico in the thick of summer, the kind of heat that makes the air shimmer and the pavement feel like it’s radiating anger. I was on my way to visit family, driving through long stretches of desert highway, grateful for the hum of the car and the promise of air conditioning.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior2 months ago in Humans
Retailers and SNAP Discounts: Understanding USDA’s Equal Treatment Rule and Its Implications
In recent years, especially during times of economic hardship and government shutdowns, many businesses have stepped up to support low-income families who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). While restaurants and nonprofits have offered discounts and donations with impunity, grocery retailers have faced a surprising barrier: a USDA regulation that prohibits them from offering exclusive discounts to SNAP recipients. This article explores the origins, enforcement, and implications of this rule, clarifies who it applies to, and examines the broader ethical and policy debates surrounding it.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior2 months ago in Humans
John and Cynthia: Not Meant to Last
John and Cynthia Lennon's astrological synastry reveals a relationship marked by deep incompatibilities, emotional imbalance, and karmic tension—far from a soulmate bond. Their union, hastened by social pressures and pregnancy, was astrologically predisposed to conflict and eventual dissolution.
By Julie O'Hara - Author, Poet and Spiritual Warrior2 months ago in Humans
