My name is Sara Stevens Nichols, and my pronouns are she/her. My father's line of English ancestors accumulated and passed on wealth made by taking vast tracks of land from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians in what is now Palm Springs, … [Read more...] about Postcard from Charleston, South Carolina: “Divine Discomfort” in the Cradle of the Confederacy
Archives for February 2024
Bill Magavern’s & My Sacramento & California March Primary 2024 Ballot Recommendations
Years ago, my husband Bill started sharing his ballot recommendations with friends and family. They started sharing it with others. I did the same. At some point, people who know me started wanting the reccos whether they know (California clean air … [Read more...] about Bill Magavern’s & My Sacramento & California March Primary 2024 Ballot Recommendations
On Valentine Expectations…
Several years ago, I told a trusted friend how sad and disappointed I was that a friend hadn't acknowledged my birthday or done anything special for me. That friend asked gently, "Are there any other people that didn't acknowledge your … [Read more...] about On Valentine Expectations…
My favorite movie, book and tv series of February aka Five Snouts Up
It's time for Five Snouts Up: February Edition. My loyal readers may recall that I use a snout-based rating system: (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) is the best -- unlike your standard Google and Yelp ratings, I only give five snouts when I find that which I'm … [Read more...] about My favorite movie, book and tv series of February aka Five Snouts Up