Since I've been back working in and around the state Capitol, I'm experiencing the Rip van Winkle effect. Remember the Washington Irving story of Rip van Winkle? He falls asleep and wakes up some 70 years later after the American … [Read more...] about The Rip van Winkle Effect
Can I take MLK’s legacy seriously?
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. day--the day every year when millions of American do laundry and take down Christmas cards. Seriously, why isn't this day more important to me? Every year I resolve to organize something around it and … [Read more...] about Can I take MLK’s legacy seriously?
Daddy Squeeze Live in Downtown Sacto January 20th
This Friday, January 20th, Southside Park Cohousing is hosting a "house concert" with Dan "Daddy Squeeze" Newton, a master of the accordion. Here's a link to his website http://www.daddysqueeze.com The concert will be in … [Read more...] about Daddy Squeeze Live in Downtown Sacto January 20th
(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) for Of Gods and Men (Des Hommes et Des Deux)
5 snouts up for Of Gods and Men on DVD now (a 2010 film in French with English subtitles). I had read about this movie and I had wanted to see it when it was in theaters, but couldn't convince my kids that it would be fun to see a movie … [Read more...] about (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) for Of Gods and Men (Des Hommes et Des Deux)
Pew poll: Class warfare visible for many
This is a reprint from Politico--I just think this is so exciting. SaraBy MACKENZIE WEINGER | 1/11/12 2:48 PM ESTAlthough the Occupy Wall Street movement has receded from the headlines, a majority of Americans said in a new poll that … [Read more...] about Pew poll: Class warfare visible for many
Meditation Lesson 2: the truth is in the breach
The Buddhists call it "Monkey Mind," the propensity of the mind to swing and chatter from thought to thought, worry to doubt to fear. From Maria Nemeth (author of Mastering Life's Energies) I learned that in many ways this is not just our brain … [Read more...] about Meditation Lesson 2: the truth is in the breach
The secret to walking more and getting out of your car
That's me above by the way, I've turned into a 30 something model walking to work (where, is that Guggenheim behind her? or a space station?) in high heels.Anyway, this secret I'm about to tell you reminds me of a secret a friend of mine with a … [Read more...] about The secret to walking more and getting out of your car
5 Snouts up for “The Thick of It” British television series
(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) An almost unheard of 5 snouts up for The Thick of It a hilarious British television series that satires government and press. It features Peter Capaldi as Malcolm Tucker the Prime Minister's foul-mouthed … [Read more...] about 5 Snouts up for “The Thick of It” British television series
Rock ‘n’ Roll sitting down with Matthew Sweet at Yoshi’s
(:)(:)(:)(:) Four enthusiastic snouts up for Matthew Sweet at Yoshi's San Francisco Jazz Club in the Fillmore district. I don't even know this Athens, Ga- launched rocker, but I was blown away by his power pop music last night. Apparently … [Read more...] about Rock ‘n’ Roll sitting down with Matthew Sweet at Yoshi’s
(:)(:)(:)(:) for the Descendants
Four enthusiastic snouts up for The Descendants in theaters everywhere. I even toyed with awarding 5 snouts here, but the kids reminded me that as I reserve 5 snouts for movies where I come out saying, "that was the best movie I've ever seen" … [Read more...] about (:)(:)(:)(:) for the Descendants
(:)(:)(:) for the Adventures of Tintin in 3D
3 snouts up out of a possible 5 snouts for Tintin in 3D.At 9:50pm Christmas night, after a rich meal and a rousing Oh Hell card game speed race, my children and niece and nephew prevailed upon me and my brother to take them to the 10:10 showing of … [Read more...] about (:)(:)(:) for the Adventures of Tintin in 3D
(:)(:)(:)(:) for Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Four out of a possible five snouts up for Girl with the Dragon Tattoo in theaters everywhere now. I have to confess that I am one of the millions of people who obsessively consumed the 3 books that make up this bestselling series. I read … [Read more...] about (:)(:)(:)(:) for Girl with the Dragon Tattoo