Bill Magavern’s CA Ballot RxThese opinions are my husband, Bill Magavern's, "Please feel free to forward them, or to send [him] comments of a civil nature (no rants). STATEWIDE PROPOSITIONS – all of these were put on the ballot by the … [Read more...] about BILL MAGAVERN’S BALLOT MEASURE RECOMMENDATIONS, 2018 CALIFORNIA PRIMARY
Marjorie Prime Gets it Right in the Future
Sacramento Bee Photo and Review(:)(:)(:)(:) for Marjorie Prime playing at Capital Stage in Sacramento, CA through June 3, 2018. Understand my Snout-based rating system--5 Snouts up is the best. At the play's outset, Tess … [Read more...] about Marjorie Prime Gets it Right in the Future
Change Everything Without Changing Anything–Four Snouts Up — I Feel Pretty (therefore I am Pretty) in Theaters now
(:)(:)(:)(:) Despite general critical distain, I loved this movie and found it important for a couple of reasons: 1) it makes us identify, laugh and cry about (American) women's obsession and distortion with our looks and bodies; … [Read more...] about Change Everything Without Changing Anything–Four Snouts Up — I Feel Pretty (therefore I am Pretty) in Theaters now
Why not build trust in your intuition by playing a game like Sudoku?
Recently I accidentally stumbled across a fun and easy way to build my belief in my own intuition and spiritual guidance: SudokuI’ve been playing Sudoku on an iphone app on my phone for years. Not very much, I hasten to say (lest you judge me … [Read more...] about Why not build trust in your intuition by playing a game like Sudoku?
Four Snouts Up for The Death of Stalin in theaters now
(:)(:)(:)(:) out of a possible 5 for The Death of Stalin directed and written by Armando Iannucci. I thought this film was marvelous and would love to see it again. However, this deep brutal satire of the period … [Read more...] about Four Snouts Up for The Death of Stalin in theaters now
Cosby Victory Gives me Hope that My Story Won’t be Repeated
Warning: This blog post will seem trivial compared to any other thing a woman can face in this societyDon't expect me to tell a story of when I was assaulted. I wasn't, so I won't. While horrified, saddened and sickened by all the … [Read more...] about Cosby Victory Gives me Hope that My Story Won’t be Repeated
5 Snouts Up for Logan Lucky in Theaters Now
(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) It's a lock that some straight woman out there is asking herself why she would want to subject herself to a heist film about a gang planning to rob the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Of course, the simple answer might just be … [Read more...] about 5 Snouts Up for Logan Lucky in Theaters Now
My 3 Favorite Sacramento Chiropractors
Once in a while I like to just give a shout out to my favorite providers in Sacramento. Here are my 3 favorite Chiropractors--all for different reasons:1) Dr. Jeff Keon, Touch Chiropractic Address: 2025 Hurley Way #110, … [Read more...] about My 3 Favorite Sacramento Chiropractors
California Legislature Getting Serious about Affordable Housing?
Although they're not going to let you live in this nice big house with fancy statues on it, the legislators who work inside it finally seem to be getting somewhat serious about affordable housing in the State of California. It … [Read more...] about California Legislature Getting Serious about Affordable Housing?
Help Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones Creatively Take On Oil, Gas and Coal Industries
Looks like twelve Oil, Gas and Coal state Attorneys General are threatening to sue California State Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones if he does not stop asking the insurance companies he regulates about their investments in oil, gas and coal.Dave … [Read more...] about Help Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones Creatively Take On Oil, Gas and Coal Industries
5 Snouts Up for An Inconvenient Sequel with Houston on my mind
(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) for An Inconvenient Sequel watched tonight with Houston on my mind. Although I wanted to see this film, I had low expectations. After all, you can only take so much Al Gore (I tried to write a clever quip about not avoiding … [Read more...] about 5 Snouts Up for An Inconvenient Sequel with Houston on my mind
Let’s Stop Guessing What Voters Want and Need–Progressives Should Challenge Centrist Democrats even in “Tight” districts
It is not only the Republican Party that is out of touch with reality. Democratic leaders are too. If they weren't, a Democrat would be in the White House today. End of story. Party due to Bernie Sanders' leadership, younger … [Read more...] about Let’s Stop Guessing What Voters Want and Need–Progressives Should Challenge Centrist Democrats even in “Tight” districts