I'd heard my family mention Urban Roots positively a few times but never actually stored the information anywhere I could retrieve it (code for: I can't remember stuff like this until I actually go and even then its touch and go). Anyway on … [Read more...] about Delicious Food & Outdoor Dining at Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse–1322 V St., Sacramento
Archives for 2020
I loved Borat 2
Five snouts up for Borat Subsequent Moviefilm streaming on Prime video now. Oh. My. God. Somehow, even though I laughed pretty hard at the first Borat, the 15 year interval damaged my internal hard drive enough that I remembered the irreverence, … [Read more...] about I loved Borat 2
Top Things to Know about Owning & Driving a Tesla Model 3
In July my husband and I purchased a new Tesla Model 3 (the top selling new car in California in 2020 by far). This is not your Silicon Valley CEO’s $100,000 car, it’s the model that is much closer to real world prices (37K all in for the bottom of … [Read more...] about Top Things to Know about Owning & Driving a Tesla Model 3
5 Snouts Up for Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7
https://youtu.be/OAaZIfeQzT0 (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) a rare 5 snouts up for Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7 on Netflix now. With the exception of The Social Network I pretty much love everything Sorkin has created, starting with A Few … [Read more...] about 5 Snouts Up for Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7
The Transition: Biden So Far, So Good; Trump Makes it Hard
My computer is malfunctioning today so I'll keep this short. I have been, and remain vigilant about who Biden will pick (or use the Republican Senate to justify picking) for his cabinet positions. But so far, so good. The transition team is filled … [Read more...] about The Transition: Biden So Far, So Good; Trump Makes it Hard
Four Snouts up for 40-Year-Old Version
(:)(:)(:)(:) for 40-Year-Old Version directed, written by and starring Radha Blank. This is a fantastic movie: cutting edge, funny, smart, incisive. I could watch 4 seasons of Radha Blank’s Life. Strongly autobiographical but fiction, playwright … [Read more...] about Four Snouts up for 40-Year-Old Version
late but decisive; celebrate then agitate
So much has already been written about Biden's victory. I just have a few points to emphasize: Stop talking about this like it was a close election. Just because it took several days to be officially declared doesn't mean this was a squeaker: … [Read more...] about late but decisive; celebrate then agitate
election eve blessing & ritual: release the country & yourself from the prison of your mind & heart
on Sunday November 1st, 1pmPT/4pmET, Rev. Cindy Grimes of the Center for Spiritual Living Ocala, Rev. Abigail Schairer of the Center for Spiritual Living Seattle and I along with other colleagues will be holding a ritual and blessing on the eve of … [Read more...] about election eve blessing & ritual: release the country & yourself from the prison of your mind & heart
bill magavern’s 2020 california (& sacramento) ballot recommendations
Click a recommendation below to link to the rationale (or just scroll down). California State Measures Prop 14 - More borrowing for stem cell research☒ Prop 15 - Higher commercial property taxes☑ Prop 16 - A return to affirmative … [Read more...] about bill magavern’s 2020 california (& sacramento) ballot recommendations
why this still angry sanders supporter is voting biden-harris (even in california)
dear sanders supporters and green party voters and people who are thinking of not voting because there’s no difference between Trump and Biden, [first of all, if you are someone who is not angry at the leadership of the democratic party for … [Read more...] about why this still angry sanders supporter is voting biden-harris (even in california)
my favorite work from home productivity and home exercise videos
1) this is a short work from home productivity tips presentation by a team at uc berkeley that they prepared and gave to a large corporation but that I am told is the version that is authorized to distribute to anyone--I found it enormously helpful … [Read more...] about my favorite work from home productivity and home exercise videos
california governor gavin newsom burns political future by burning more gas
while the whole state’s future goes up in flames from the ravages of climate change, california governor gavin newsom looks back to governor gray davis’s recall in the 2003 instead of to the political, moral and existential necessity of a green … [Read more...] about california governor gavin newsom burns political future by burning more gas