Abolitionist John Brown at Harpers FerryNo one in their right mind would review a book before they've finished reading it, so I'm giving it a conditional five out of a possible five snouts up for Cloudsplitter by Russell Banks, page 436 out of … [Read more...] about Conditional (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) for Cloudsplitter by Russell Banks
The Best Adaptation of a Play You’ve Never Heard Of — (:)(:)(:)(:) For An Octoroon at the Woolly Mammoth Theater in DC
It was not without trepidation that I bought tickets for the Woolly Mammoth Theater. Almost 20 years after moving across the country, we only recently successfully extricated ourselves from their mailing list. But we always loved their … [Read more...] about The Best Adaptation of a Play You’ve Never Heard Of — (:)(:)(:)(:) For An Octoroon at the Woolly Mammoth Theater in DC
Legacy & Donations: The Real Affirmative Action in College Admissions
The New York Times reports that the civil rights division of the Trump Justice Department has a quiet plan to redirect its resources "toward investigating and suing universities over affirmative action admissions policies deemed to discriminate … [Read more...] about Legacy & Donations: The Real Affirmative Action in College Admissions
I guess I’m “one of those people”
There’s a reason that pride is considered a sin and that it “goeth before a fall” – every single thing that I overtly or invertly (coinage alert) brag about inevitably kicks me in the ass. Here’s my latest sense of that:I have always prided … [Read more...] about I guess I’m “one of those people”
4 Snouts Up for Bad Jews and Sakamoto — Great evening in Sacramento!
(:)(:)(:)(:) Four enthusiastic snouts up for Bad Jews at Capital Stage through July 23rd. This clever, provocative play is tightly constructed, fast-paced, well-acted and provides a rare of combination of roaring laughs with food for … [Read more...] about 4 Snouts Up for Bad Jews and Sakamoto — Great evening in Sacramento!
Coyote Trickster Redeemer Caroline Casey Provides A Fresh Language for the Spiritual Politics of the Current Era
"Visionary political astrologer" Caroline Casey has been finding new ways to talk about old things for a long time--people have called her a stand-up philosopher. She gives us tidbits like, the etymology of "protest" means to grab your balls in … [Read more...] about Coyote Trickster Redeemer Caroline Casey Provides A Fresh Language for the Spiritual Politics of the Current Era
What Else Is Possible?
I think this clip represents the best approach that I have for moving forward right now.Katie Rubin reminds us here that judgment is what blocks us from receiving, growing and creating the planet we want. Judgments are hard and stuck. Questions … [Read more...] about What Else Is Possible?
Trump & Clinton “Live” on Sunday Mornings with me through Nov. 8
So guess who dropped by Sunday service recently, wanting some major love? That's how it is. We come into a church broken down by the troubles of the world, wondering if there is anyway to find peace and love in spite of what is … [Read more...] about Trump & Clinton “Live” on Sunday Mornings with me through Nov. 8
This is how they get you–Dems Rub Aloe Hillary on my Bern
After 4 days of watching some or all of the Democrat's highly choreographed infomercial for Hillary Clinton, I admit my Bern is fading. And if my Bern is fading, I know yours is.Like many older Americans, my distrust and dislike of Hillary … [Read more...] about This is how they get you–Dems Rub Aloe Hillary on my Bern
An end to pragmatism: the Impossible Candidacy of Bernie Sanders
In a functional, normal, give and take Democracy, it might make sense to elect a pragmatist, someone who "knows how to get things done" like Hillary Clinton. But if Obama's presidency (and Boehner's resignation as Speaker of the House) has … [Read more...] about An end to pragmatism: the Impossible Candidacy of Bernie Sanders
I’m Dreaming of a Write Christmas
My brothers and I have decided to give each other only writing for Christmas, our own that is: stories, jokes, poetry, liner notes, whatever. So today, I spent about two hours writing a story. The time just sped by. I didn't even notice … [Read more...] about I’m Dreaming of a Write Christmas
Judge not, lest ye end up having the best meal of your trip in McDonald’s
Except for a brief interval where I took my toddlers to the ball pit at the McD's on Capitol Hill every day, I have spent a lifetime scorning and avoiding McDonald's. I once barely spoke to a friend again who insisted on eating McDonald's on … [Read more...] about Judge not, lest ye end up having the best meal of your trip in McDonald’s