--> The only “D” I ever got was in a class called Evidence taught by Buffalo, New York’s toughest divorce lawyer, Paul Birzon. Because I got a “D,” I remember almost nothing from the class but this: Hearsay is a form of testimony whereby … [Read more...] about Admission against interest: Presidents’ Day Weekend in San Francisco is like Disneyland on a Wednesday
Archives for February 2020
What if “self-hatred” were something we couldn’t even imagine or understand? Part III: Valentine’s Weekend Series
Another story changed how I saw the importance of cultivating Self Love. I read how the Dalai Lama and a group of his monks were meeting with a group of American spiritual types (I forget who). The Dalai Lama and the monks were taking … [Read more...] about What if “self-hatred” were something we couldn’t even imagine or understand? Part III: Valentine’s Weekend Series
Madly in Love with me? Part II Valentine’s Weekend Series
--> I wrote yesterday about how I’ve been experimenting with unconditional self love. It probably wasn’t out of the blue that I was able to contemplate this action of praying for self love. A few years back, I happened to catch … [Read more...] about Madly in Love with me? Part II Valentine’s Weekend Series
Won’t I be my Valentine?
Almost a year ago, I set some next steps to move my career forward. I then proceeded to procrastinate on taking those next steps for months. I had some good excuses to procrastinate. When those cleared up, I finally started asking … [Read more...] about Won’t I be my Valentine?
Comparison of Medicare for All to Private Insurance and to Current Medicare
As someone who spent more than a decade advocating for the rights of healthcare consumers and organized labor by working for versions of Medicare for All in Congress and the California legislature and then capped off that career by helping to … [Read more...] about Comparison of Medicare for All to Private Insurance and to Current Medicare
Definitely Not in Search of Chocolate on the Grid in Sacramento, California
--> There are infinite ways to walk from J and 23rd streets to 5th and T,which is where I live.It’s a grid.The letters run east west.And the numbers run north south.Like that.There are so many ways to go,it can be difficult to know when to … [Read more...] about Definitely Not in Search of Chocolate on the Grid in Sacramento, California
Letter from Your Future Self, in 2028 President Stacey Abrams is Rocking it
February 8, 2028 Dear 2020 Self,Greetings from February 8, 2028 as President Stacey Abrams is running for election to her first full term of office. I thought it might be useful to know what it is like now. Obviously the 2020 … [Read more...] about Letter from Your Future Self, in 2028 President Stacey Abrams is Rocking it
Eve of New Hampshire Primary: Who would love vote for? Only Bernie will win in November AND govern from love, ethics and inclusion
I have a white plastic band that reminds me to “be love.” Sometimes I experience this as inspiration, sometimes as admonishment. The opposite of love is not only hate. The opposite of love can be simply lack. I recently heard … [Read more...] about Eve of New Hampshire Primary: Who would love vote for? Only Bernie will win in November AND govern from love, ethics and inclusion
4 Snouts Up for A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood movie on Prime
Even though I absolutely loved Won’t You Be my Neighbor? (link to my review), the documentary about Fred Rogers, I resisted seeing A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood because the movie poster picture of Tom Hanks brought back bad memories of … [Read more...] about 4 Snouts Up for A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood movie on Prime
Sounds great, How Are we Going to Pay for it? Universal Programs Are the Most Fiscally Prudent Option
A number of candidates for president this year have as their mantra “sounds great, how are we going to pay for it?” It’s the kind of question that seems to make a lot of sense. Whenever we add something to our personal or collective spending plan … [Read more...] about Sounds great, How Are we Going to Pay for it? Universal Programs Are the Most Fiscally Prudent Option
Feeling More Compassionate and Tender about Undecided Dems (no mention of any candidate here)
With the news of low turnout in Iowa caucuses earlier this week driven by fear of making the wrong choice, my heart has finally cracked open for the undecided. I realize now that I have been so sure and fixated on my (not to be named here) … [Read more...] about Feeling More Compassionate and Tender about Undecided Dems (no mention of any candidate here)
Thoughts on Acquittal, Mitt Romney & the Presidential Election Today
Yesterday's acquittal of Donald J Trump showed both why Nancy Pelosi didn't want to do it, and why regular Democrats did. All along, Speaker Pelosi knew it would end this way and that the whole episode could feel like a fool's errand and a … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Acquittal, Mitt Romney & the Presidential Election Today