lately mom’s been calling one of my brothers phil “i’ve done this drive before with phil,” she says “phil is very nice.” “can we go over to phil’s house?” since we passed sad a long time ago it’s mostly been sweet that … [Read more...] about where ya been, bro?
Archives for 2020
if the cosmic democracy didn’t vote for covid-19 then why are there sea lions on my river?
this morning at least four sea lions are languishing and barking on the pier under the tower bridge in old sacramento on the sacramento river, an inland waterway 86 miles by car (google maps doesn’t have a “travel by boat” option for directions) from … [Read more...] about if the cosmic democracy didn’t vote for covid-19 then why are there sea lions on my river?
affirmations and the pandemic: what’s the line between creating your health and fooling oneself?
for years i have healed myself by focusing on how i want to feel, not how i’m afraid i might feel. i believe deepak chopra when he tells me that scientific evidence shows that the physical cells of my body are eavesdropping on my thoughts. but where … [Read more...] about affirmations and the pandemic: what’s the line between creating your health and fooling oneself?
good thing the biden ham sandwich is in hiding
two new york times articles over the weekend caught my eye, nervous republicans see trump sinking, and taking senate with him, and a candidate in isolation: inside joe biden’s cloistered campaign, but it took me a minute to realize how closely linked … [Read more...] about good thing the biden ham sandwich is in hiding
would you literally rather die than tell others what you need to feel safe?
i have to stop lying if i’m going to stay safe in the pandemic. in fact, i have to stop lying if i’m going to stay safe period. the problem is my brain tells me the opposite. at some point in my childhood i came to believe that it was not my … [Read more...] about would you literally rather die than tell others what you need to feel safe?
forgiveness in the pandemic, part 1: i’m sorry, please forgive me, thank you, i love you—ho’oponopono
This piece is part 1 of a series called forgiveness in the pandemic where i’ll share with you my favorite forgiveness practices and thoughts about forgiveness. as dr. georgia prescott of the center for spiritual awareness in west sacramento says … [Read more...] about forgiveness in the pandemic, part 1: i’m sorry, please forgive me, thank you, i love you—ho’oponopono
my approval soars for governor newsom in this unpresidented crisis
over the course of the shutdown, i have moved from mild approval mixed with irk to super proud of and grateful for our california governor gavin newsom. while donald trump’s approval rating has fallen several points since the beginning of march, … [Read more...] about my approval soars for governor newsom in this unpresidented crisis
joe biden needs to stop pandering and start acting (barring that, sit down & shut up)
today the washington post energy 202 reported that vice president and putative democratic nominee for president joe biden is “open to expanding his climate plan to win over young voters.” that pretty much tells you everything you need to know about … [Read more...] about joe biden needs to stop pandering and start acting (barring that, sit down & shut up)
endless fortnight: “these will be the biggest two weeks”
for over a month i have been telling myself, “i only have to get through these two weeks. these are the most important weeks of the pandemic.” it’s always two weeks. no one ever talks about three weeks or a month. in the english language, there used … [Read more...] about endless fortnight: “these will be the biggest two weeks”
pearl of the pandemic: grateful to walk in a beautiful city where people don’t walk
i have a weird kinda luck in this pandemic. we live in a walkable and inviting neighborhood in a city and state culture that is all about driving. so i get to walk everywhere with very little social threat. in my sub culture, highly educated green … [Read more...] about pearl of the pandemic: grateful to walk in a beautiful city where people don’t walk
truth, who does this belong to? am i energetically taking on other people’s feelings and symptoms in the pandemic?
i generally feel healthy, strong and vital as long as i don’t eat certain foods that i have found deplete me. yet, since the beginning of the shutdown, even though i’ve miraculously kept from using food to manage my feelings, i have been experiencing … [Read more...] about truth, who does this belong to? am i energetically taking on other people’s feelings and symptoms in the pandemic?
hallelujah anyway
in the episcopal church in which i was christianed, raised and confirmed, we weren't allowed to say hallelujah during lent. so it was a big deal to say it on easter sunday. i loved singing hallelujah at the top of my lungs to praise the risen lord … [Read more...] about hallelujah anyway