have i got your attention? if there ever was a “man bites dog” headline, this is it—dmv efficient and safe? in a pandemic, what? during the pandemic, i had occasion to visit the largest dmv in sacramento, twice, a month apart, and i was impressed. … [Read more...] about 5 masks for a safe and efficient experience at the dmv—in a pandemic! (sacramento broadway branch)
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covid road trip: 5 masks up for pandemic labor day weekend in san francisco
living 70 miles from my daughter in san francisco, i have given much thought, throughout the quarantine to what it is like there. i have been grateful that i do not live in a highly dense major city like that. my one quick trip into the city for a … [Read more...] about covid road trip: 5 masks up for pandemic labor day weekend in san francisco
why should i care that mass us senator ed markey defeated a challenge by rep. joe kennedy?
here’s why: ed markey’s victory is a victory for ordinary people. it is a victory for the power of love, the power of vision and the power of justice. for the first time in history, a kennedy has lost in massachusetts. let me be clear that there is … [Read more...] about why should i care that mass us senator ed markey defeated a challenge by rep. joe kennedy?
weekly healing drop-in experience for the body and the body politic
starting august 31, 2020, i am offering a weekly healing drop-in experience on mondays at 5pmpt (convert to your time zone here)—on zoom -- just enter the room number from the image and come in. to begin with, i’m suggesting a donation of $15 for … [Read more...] about weekly healing drop-in experience for the body and the body politic
one democratic socialist boomer struggles to find to peace, clarity & transparency with working in coalition to win this election
at some point in the very near future i need to come to grips with the fact that in order to defeat the supremely dangerous authoritarian anti-rule of law current regime we need to be willing to form a coalition government between sanders and … [Read more...] about one democratic socialist boomer struggles to find to peace, clarity & transparency with working in coalition to win this election
the democratic party’s weeklong infomercial is having its way with me
the democratic party’s weeklong infomercial is worming its way into my heart. like many fervent bernie sanders supporters, i’m having a lot of trouble working up enthusiasm for the democratic ticket. yes, we need to defeat donald trump. no, i’m not … [Read more...] about the democratic party’s weeklong infomercial is having its way with me
kamala harris: a “san francisco sellout” we should all get behind
by popular demand i am finally answering this question. faithful readers know that during the presidential primary i groused about kamala harris numerous times. my opinions were strongly covered by my experience working with harris when she was … [Read more...] about kamala harris: a “san francisco sellout” we should all get behind
covid road trip series: five masks for primitive camping on the south yuba river; three masks for the mayor of illinois crossing
my brother and i had a slightly more ambitious backpacking trip in mind—at a minimum we had our eye on lake margaret near kirkwood, california at 8,000 feet of elevation 2.5 miles hike in. or we looked at horseshoe lake near lake juniper in lassen … [Read more...] about covid road trip series: five masks for primitive camping on the south yuba river; three masks for the mayor of illinois crossing
how and why to enter your sacred heart
what if you knew that there was place you could go where all human problems disappeared and you were filled with most exquisite feeling of love and connection possible? would you want to go there? i do. it exists in each of us and its called “the … [Read more...] about how and why to enter your sacred heart
covid road trip series: why is 4 nights the perfect number for a mini driving vacation?
5 masks up for four night mini vacations. this is related to a recent four night trip we took which I had so much to say about that it spun a multi-part series answering various questions about the trip including this one. click here to see the … [Read more...] about covid road trip series: why is 4 nights the perfect number for a mini driving vacation?
covid road trip series: why might i want to visit lake almanor in northern california?
5 masks up for lake almanor in northern california . i have so much to say about this trip that i am rolling out a multi-part series answering various questions about the area including. click here to see the other posts. today’s question … [Read more...] about covid road trip series: why might i want to visit lake almanor in northern california?
covid road trip series: why might i want to go to lassen national park in northern california?
4 masks up for lassen national park in northern california . i have so much to say about this trip that i am rolling out a multi-part series answering various questions about the area including. click here to see the other posts. today’s question … [Read more...] about covid road trip series: why might i want to go to lassen national park in northern california?