(this is the third in a series of posts put up almost two weeks after I actually went through these days).It was a perfect starry cool night at the Grand Canyon and I slept great. The next day I awoke slightly dizzy from the altitude, N had a cold … [Read more...] about Grand Canyon 2 Hopi Nation–Road Trip Day 3–ex post facto
Vegas 2 Grand Canyon–Road Trip Day 2–ex post facto
(posted a week later) Waking up in Vegas, the city that never sleeps (and we were there on the Summer Solstice no less, so fitting to be somewhere completely electric light dependent on the longest day of the year!), we mobilize quickly for the 2 … [Read more...] about Vegas 2 Grand Canyon–Road Trip Day 2–ex post facto
Sacramento 2 Vegas–Road Trip Day 1–ex post facto
Road trip day 1, the kids and I depart Sacramento for Las Vegas, NV. Long day, leaving at 8am arriving 6pm with few stops. We stay at Circus Circus hotel on the far end of the strip--$23 a night on expedia and worth every penny (but not more). The … [Read more...] about Sacramento 2 Vegas–Road Trip Day 1–ex post facto
Watch out for the tiny man of Southside Park
For several months, my son and I have noticed a little man that walks around Southside Park in our neighborhood. Walking around the park is apparently this man's livelihood. It is virtually impossible to go to the park at any time of day or night … [Read more...] about Watch out for the tiny man of Southside Park
My Synchronicities with Jungians
The great psychologist C. G. Jung coined the term "synchronicity" to refer to those coincidences that occur to which we attach great meaning. Deepak Chopra later wrote a book on coincidence called The Spontaneous Fulfillment of Desire: harnessing … [Read more...] about My Synchronicities with Jungians
My Recommendations for Candidates–Statewide
I am a "Decline to State" voter who likes to vote on the Democratic ballot so as to influence the Democratic primary outcomes, so that's what I will be doing this time. Here are my picks for voting:Lieutenant Governor:I plan to vote for Gavin … [Read more...] about My Recommendations for Candidates–Statewide
Bill Magavern’s Personal Ballot Prop Rx
Prop 13 – YES Would remove an obstacle to seismic retrofits by exempting them from property tax reassessment. Of course, what we really need is wholesale reform of the bad old Prop 13 that has distorted property tax assessments, but that will have … [Read more...] about Bill Magavern’s Personal Ballot Prop Rx
Yes on Prop 15!
I can't imagine what has taken me so long to write this endorsement. I have been supporting and highly involved (until now) in pursuing public financing of elections in California for years. This is a no brainer. This initiative creates full … [Read more...] about Yes on Prop 15!
The Gnostic Christians
Well, you know I'm in ministerial school, so sometimes all I have in my head is what I'm reading. I'm taking a great course on the Gnostic Christians--fascinating. For those who don't know, the Gnostic Christians were an early Christian sect who … [Read more...] about The Gnostic Christians
Dave Jones for State Insurance Commissioner
The race for insurance commissioner may not capture your attention the way it does mine. Having worked as a consumer advocate on health care and other insurance issues, I pay attention to it. The position was created as an elected position by … [Read more...] about Dave Jones for State Insurance Commissioner
Ella Baker Center for Human Rights June 2010 Voter Guide
This is the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights June 2010 Voter Guide. I agree with their recommendations on the propositions. I will put something out soon with my recommendations on candidates--SaraElla Baker Center June 2010 Voter GuideEvery time … [Read more...] about Ella Baker Center for Human Rights June 2010 Voter Guide
The Rich get Savings and the Poor get Bupkis
Just returned from a weekend in Yosemite with my husband (celebrating 20 years of marriage thank you very much!) so I'm tired and will keep this brief but lately I've just been noticing how many ways you can save money if you have it, but not if you … [Read more...] about The Rich get Savings and the Poor get Bupkis