What a cruel joke that long-overlooked Jeff Bridges had to have his night cheapened by long-overrated Sandra Bullocks. I mean, come on! They aren't even the same league. America's Sweetheart has never been mine. As far as I'm concerned, she's got … [Read more...] about Bullocks to Bridges
Archives for 2010
Buy, Buy American Pie
Speakeasies in Highschool?
Late Friday afternoon our 15-year-old announces that there is a "speakeasy" at his highschool that evening and that he'd like to attend it. Initially that troubles us since our only frame of reference is the speakeasies we frequented in the 1920's … [Read more...] about Speakeasies in Highschool?
The Joy of Chemicals
Popular shampoos contain toxic chemicals linked to nerve damage (asthma, and a host of issues--see this article among many others "How Toxic is Your Shampoo?) among them seems to be Propylene Glycol. Paint contains toxic chemicals linked to … [Read more...] about The Joy of Chemicals
Me on Spirit Talk Live 3/10
Rabbi Wayne Dosick host of Spirit Talk Live! will air an interview with me on the topic of Pursuing a Ministry in Midlife on his show Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 11:00am to 12:00 noon pacific time. Click here to listen. … [Read more...] about Me on Spirit Talk Live 3/10
5 Snouts Up for Ace in the Hole
(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) for Ace in the Hole black and white 1959 Billy Wilder film starring Kirk Douglas. I don't know how my husband does it but he finds these great old 5 star films that I've never heard of and blows me away with them. This is one of … [Read more...] about 5 Snouts Up for Ace in the Hole
Four Snouts up for Crazy Heart
(:)(:)(:)(:) for Crazy Heart starring Jeff Bridges, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Robert Duvall. I enjoyed this movie very much. Jeff Bridges' performance is extraordinary--so is Maggie Gyllenhaal's. I believe entirely that Bridges' character Bad is a … [Read more...] about Four Snouts up for Crazy Heart
See this Video about where American jobs have gone
Oregon Voters Deliver Game-Changing Victory | California Progress Report
Oregon Voters Deliver Game-Changing Victory | California Progress ReportPosted using ShareThis … [Read more...] about Oregon Voters Deliver Game-Changing Victory | California Progress Report
Day 22–Season for Nonviolence–Prayer
[From The Season for Nonviolence, 64 Ways in 64 Days pamphlet]"Feb. 21 PRAYER 'Prayer from the heart can achieve what nothing else in the world can,' said Gandhi. Begin and end the day with a prayer for peace. Let peace begin with you."This is a … [Read more...] about Day 22–Season for Nonviolence–Prayer
Day 22 — Season for Nonviolence– Mission
[From The Season for Nonviolence, 64 Ways in 64 Days pamphlet]"Feb. 20 MISSION 'My life is my message.' (Gandhi) Write down what you want to 'stand for' in your life. Note at least one way you can show through action that you stand for your beliefs. … [Read more...] about Day 22 — Season for Nonviolence– Mission
Day 21–Season for Nonviolence–Inspiration
[From The Season for Nonviolence, 64 Ways in 64 Days pamphlet]"Feb. 19 INSPIRATION Think of at least 2 people who exemplify the practice of peace. What is it you admire about them? Practice these behaviors today."My father Nick Nichols exemplified … [Read more...] about Day 21–Season for Nonviolence–Inspiration