(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) first, an acknowledgment that when i recently re-started posting regularly i completely forgot to use my snout-based rating system. i have been doing this since our children were little (which was a pretty long time ago). i … [Read more...] about overdue review: five snouts up for caste: the origins of our discontents by isabel wilkerson
overdue review of the netflix documentary: 13th
that highlighted clause in the image is the focus of the documentary 13th. i wish we could say we are canceling our netflix subscription to read or exercise more, but it’s really to stream on other platforms for a while. because we are doing so, … [Read more...] about overdue review of the netflix documentary: 13th
living in community as an example of the abundance of the universe
whether i’m aware of it or not, i live in an abundant universe. as a spiritual being having a spiritual experience in a human body on a human plane, i am capable of experiencing that all my needs–both individually and collectively–are met. but at … [Read more...] about living in community as an example of the abundance of the universe
biden should run but so should others
the mainstream press seems to be assuming president biden won’t run, while i’m assuming he will. and the conventional wisdom of the ages is that you don’t challenge an incumbent president of your own party; you don’t force them to defend in a … [Read more...] about biden should run but so should others
the liquid protein diet and me
in yesterday’s post, the end of overeating and me, referenced some of the many diets i used to diet my way up to a size 24--one of them was the liquid protein diet which actually was called “the last chance diet" here’s why i went on the diet and … [Read more...] about the liquid protein diet and me
The End of Overeating and me
Reading The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite by Dr. David Kessler changed my life. David Kessler, best known as the former head of the Food and Drug Administration (appointed by Bush the first but serving … [Read more...] about The End of Overeating and me
Life ahead on Zoom
More thoughts and unsolicited advice about Zoom as there's no end in sight. Here's a few things you might want to know: Waiting rooms/links/pass and host codes. Last September Zoom made it mandatory to have either a waiting room or a passcode. … [Read more...] about Life ahead on Zoom
the truth in animation: pixar’s soul rejuvinates mine
(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) Pixar's Soul streaming on Disney+ now is a rare find: a mainstream fictional movie that reveals deep spiritual truth. In this beautiful animated movie a middle school band teacher (Joe Gardner voiced by Jamie Foxx) dies on the … [Read more...] about the truth in animation: pixar’s soul rejuvinates mine
The Shiksa Hanukkah 2020: fantastic meal, menu & recipes
Last year I acquainted my readers with the concept of the Shiksa Hanukkah, starting with answering the question, “what is a shiksa?” So I won’t repeat myself except to refer you to that post and the Shiksa Pandemic Passover below. This year I … [Read more...] about The Shiksa Hanukkah 2020: fantastic meal, menu & recipes
HBO’s (movie length series) “Run” Instantly Wins
(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) 5 snouts up for HBO’s short one season series Run starring Merritt Wever (Nurse Jackie), Domhnall Gleason (Harry Potter Weaver family), Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife) and Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Flea-Bag), who is also an executive … [Read more...] about HBO’s (movie length series) “Run” Instantly Wins
4 face Masks for Localis Restaurant in Sacramento—this is how to celebrate during COVID
Last Friday we celebrated our daughter’s birthday with yet another takeout meal. Except it wasn’t just another takeout meal. It was a takeout meal from Localis Restaurant (at 21st and S streets in midtown Sacramento). My husband and I had been to … [Read more...] about 4 face Masks for Localis Restaurant in Sacramento—this is how to celebrate during COVID
Dick Johnson is Dead explodes documentary genre but doesn’t hold my attention
https://youtu.be/wfTmT6C5DnM (:)(:)(:) Three snouts up for Dick Johnson is Dead streaming on Netflix. I heard the movie reviewed on NPR. Then a couple of other people recommended it. Then we looked at Rotten Tomatoes where it got like … [Read more...] about Dick Johnson is Dead explodes documentary genre but doesn’t hold my attention