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Sara S. Nichols

living in community as an example of the abundance of the universe

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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

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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

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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

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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

the truth in animation: pixar’s soul rejuvinates mine

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(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) 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

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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

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(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) 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

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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

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  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

What Won’t I Concede or Cooperate with?

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It is an axiom of spiritual work that if I spot it, I got it. And spot it I do.  I am in full scale judgment of Donald Trump not conceding or cooperating with the incoming presidential administration of Joe Biden. So in an effort to free myself … [Read more...] about What Won’t I Concede or Cooperate with?