Having spent a lot of my life with the belief that public transit is inconvenient and messy, or a great sacrifice over car travel, I wonder sometimes if people understand what a net affirmative joy it is to get around by bus, train or foot.I grew up … [Read more...] about Do you actually know the thrill of using public transit?
Archives for February 2020
A Progressive President Can Make a Huge Difference, With or Without Congress
FDR's Labor Secretary Frances Perkins Meets with striking workersBernie Sanders is the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination. I’ve made no secret of my support for him or my belief that he is by far the best candidate to beat the incumbent … [Read more...] about A Progressive President Can Make a Huge Difference, With or Without Congress
Sacramento is so Lucky to Have Cap Stage
On Sunday, February 16thwe saw the play Gloria by Brandon Jacobs-Jenkins at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. Five days later we saw Alabaster by Audrey Cefaly at Capital Stage in Sacramento. Alabaster was better, both … [Read more...] about Sacramento is so Lucky to Have Cap Stage
President Bernie Sanders will be presidential
Even though I’m super high on Bernie, I was wondering for a while how presidentialhe seems and what it will be like to have him as president. Prior to Trump most Americans saw little connection between who is president and their day to day … [Read more...] about President Bernie Sanders will be presidential
The Long Slow Death of the Sacramento Bee (and local newspapers generally)
Photo by SJ ChildsThis past Saturday marked the first time in decades that the Sacramento Bee did not publish a print edition. We were warned of it for months but still it felt sad not to open the door, look for the paper and have to call up to … [Read more...] about The Long Slow Death of the Sacramento Bee (and local newspapers generally)
How I voted in downtown Sacramento, CA today
I live in downtown Sacramento. Here’s how I voted today on the whole ballotI’ll start with ballot initiatives and move “up” to city races (Katie Valenzuela for City Council over Steven Hansen), Democratic Central Committee members and then … [Read more...] about How I voted in downtown Sacramento, CA today
Let’s talk about Medicare for All in Office Hours this week
--> My darlings,Do you fear losing your healthcare coverage? Let’s talk about Medicare for All, Universal Public College and day care, anything that you’re fearing right now (especially from a Bernie Sanders … [Read more...] about Let’s talk about Medicare for All in Office Hours this week
Nevada Results Explode Myths about Sander’s candidacy
Sanders not only won the Nevada Caucuses today, he won big. However that’s not what interested and encouraged me the most about them. What is most interesting is that the Nevada results bust more than one myth about the Bernie … [Read more...] about Nevada Results Explode Myths about Sander’s candidacy
When Christ’s Love Shows up as an Angry Jewish Man
Contrary to what you might have heard, the Christ means “anointed one” and it was not Jesus’s last name. It is a consciousness that is available through all of us. Most of all it is Unconditional Love. A Love that is almost … [Read more...] about When Christ’s Love Shows up as an Angry Jewish Man
ANNOUNCING New Live Video Conference “Office Hours with Rev. Sara” — Join Me Live to Get through this Election Season and the News
WHAT: Office Hours with Rev. Sara WHERE: I’ll be live across platforms through Zoom videoconference. This way you can actually be in the room with me (it’s what it makes it “Office Hours”) and can ask me questions. … [Read more...] about ANNOUNCING New Live Video Conference “Office Hours with Rev. Sara” — Join Me Live to Get through this Election Season and the News
Evidence of a Divine Conspiracy to Elect Bernie President
Free will astrologer Rob Brezsny coined the word Pronoia, the opposite of paranoia, which means a belief that the universe is conspiring to shower you with blessings. One friend calls it a “prospiracy.” Whatever you call it, looking … [Read more...] about Evidence of a Divine Conspiracy to Elect Bernie President
Living, Loving (and maybe not Liking) in Community
For over 22 years, my husband and I have lived in Southside Park Cohousing Community in some other cohousing community almost as beautiful as minedowntown Sacramento. We moved in when our children were one and two. They’re now all grown … [Read more...] about Living, Loving (and maybe not Liking) in Community