Well, you know I'm in ministerial school, so sometimes all I have in my head is what I'm reading. I'm taking a great course on the Gnostic Christians--fascinating. For those who don't know, the Gnostic Christians were an early Christian sect who … [Read more...] about The Gnostic Christians
Archives for 2010
Dave Jones for State Insurance Commissioner
The race for insurance commissioner may not capture your attention the way it does mine. Having worked as a consumer advocate on health care and other insurance issues, I pay attention to it. The position was created as an elected position by … [Read more...] about Dave Jones for State Insurance Commissioner
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights June 2010 Voter Guide
This is the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights June 2010 Voter Guide. I agree with their recommendations on the propositions. I will put something out soon with my recommendations on candidates--SaraElla Baker Center June 2010 Voter GuideEvery time … [Read more...] about Ella Baker Center for Human Rights June 2010 Voter Guide
The Rich get Savings and the Poor get Bupkis
Just returned from a weekend in Yosemite with my husband (celebrating 20 years of marriage thank you very much!) so I'm tired and will keep this brief but lately I've just been noticing how many ways you can save money if you have it, but not if you … [Read more...] about The Rich get Savings and the Poor get Bupkis
Kagan and the Supremes
So it's Kagan. All in all, I'm pleased and optimistic. When I speculated on an appointment, I said that we needed someone who could surprise us; someone who hadn't already locked in her positions. That someone could be Kagan. Since she's never … [Read more...] about Kagan and the Supremes
Our “coalition” government
In explaining to our children the new "coalition government" formed in the United Kingdom by the Conservative Party with the Liberal Democrats I found myself realizing that the Democratic Party in leadership has long been a coalition government. … [Read more...] about Our “coalition” government
Roger Dickinson for Assembly
Six years ago I worked hard for Dave Jones against Roger Dickinson in the Democratic primary to fill Sacramento's assembly district. I argued that Dave was a real progressive and that despite Dickinson's length of public service, Dave would be the … [Read more...] about Roger Dickinson for Assembly
The Help revisited
Just a note to say that at least one of my readers (who shall remain anonymous for now) found The Help "dangerously paternalistic and verging on stereotyping." I have to say, I can see why she thought that. I can see the paternalism. It is … [Read more...] about The Help revisited
4 Snouts Up for The Help by Kathryn Stockett
(:)(:)(:)(:) for The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Not every 'New York Times Bestseller' is worth a read, but this one is. The book, set in Jackson, Mississippi in the mid-1960's (at the time of Medgar Evers' murder) is a fictional account of life in … [Read more...] about 4 Snouts Up for The Help by Kathryn Stockett
The Wire is Alive and Well in Sacramento
In response to the Sacramento Bee's article on the front page of today's local section, "DA challenger faces uphill fight" I wrote this letter to the Bee:Andy Furillo (the Bee's best reporter) undoubtedly gets it right: Jan Scully's challenger … [Read more...] about The Wire is Alive and Well in Sacramento
Papa and that Napalm Girl
Writing about our father yesterday, I found memories flooding back. I woke up this morning resolved to write more about my time with the man I now refer to as "Dad"--he was Papa growing up. As I joined my husband in front of the television this … [Read more...] about Papa and that Napalm Girl
Picketing Safeway for Life
Our father never met a picket line he would cross and seldom met one he wouldn't join. The right of workers to organize was sacred to him. I was brought up in his church listening to the hymns of Woodie Guthrie, the International, and Utah … [Read more...] about Picketing Safeway for Life