In the past few months, I have moved from generally worried that Hillary Clinton will be the nominee to full-on panicked that she will be. In this same period, I have moved from concerned that she might not win the White House if she were the … [Read more...] about Anti-Hillary Sentiment Tests Spiritual Principles
Was Dr. Jekyll a drug addict?
My guess is that this is a trite or tired observation, but it struck me hard as it hasn't before that the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde could really have been Robert Louis Stevenson's way of exploring the issue of drug addiction in the 19th … [Read more...] about Was Dr. Jekyll a drug addict?
(:)(:)(:)(:) for Jekyll and Hyde at Runaway Stage
Four snouts up for Jekyll and Hyde at Runaway Stage, now playing at Sierra 2 in Curtis Park through November 25th.I struggled with the number of snouts on this one, so here's the caveat, I am giving this four snouts out of a possible five judging it … [Read more...] about (:)(:)(:)(:) for Jekyll and Hyde at Runaway Stage
Halloween theme overplayed in politics this year
Is it just me or did all involved overplay the halloween theme this year in political/policy circles? Every year there's at least one or two press hits at Halloween about what's "really scary." But this week I felt like it was a constant barrage of … [Read more...] about Halloween theme overplayed in politics this year
The Ring Cycle–Part II
Readers will recall my recently launched series on spiritual lessons learned while losing my wedding rings--read Ring Cycle--Part I for background.The problem with starting the ring cycle the way I did is that all the other stories will be boring in … [Read more...] about The Ring Cycle–Part II
Increased Violence in Children’s Lit?
Three snouts up for Seeing Redd, book two in The Looking Glass Wars trilogy by Frank Beddor.Astute readers will remember that I gave The Looking Glass Wars, book 1 in the trilogy, 5 snouts up instead of a measly three (read by post). In fairness, … [Read more...] about Increased Violence in Children’s Lit?
(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) for The Gospel Project of Austin, TX
Five Snouts Up for The Gospel Project of Austin, Texas, a terrific rocking peace and love gospel band.Warming up for the wedding where I "discovered" them, I groaned slightly as I heard the first strains of "The House of the Rising Sun," but fell in … [Read more...] about (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) for The Gospel Project of Austin, TX
Firestorms ask: How green is my insurance commissioner?
Although the job of (statewide elected California) Insurance Commissioner is not often associated with environmental issues, both the current and the immediate past job holders ran green. With the Southern California firestorms highlighting the … [Read more...] about Firestorms ask: How green is my insurance commissioner?
Could Global Warming Melt the Insurance Glaciers?
Earlier this year, I had a snarky exchange with Pete at the annual Labor Day picnic in Foresta, which is a little community in Yosemite National Park in which my family has a home. Pete is an insurance agent and a Republican.Pete is also the chair … [Read more...] about Could Global Warming Melt the Insurance Glaciers?
Sitting alone in a room
For 3 weeks now, I have meditated alone in a beautiful room in the state capitol and it's been okay. The reader naturally will have two questions, the first is necessary for understanding, the second is the subject of this piece: 1) why are you alone … [Read more...] about Sitting alone in a room
Pick your dream: fascism, terrorism or love?
In the spiritual tradition(s) that I follow, we take responsibility for attracting/creating the conditions of our lives. Sometimes the appropriate responsibility is collective, not individual.From a scientific perspective, there is no evidence that … [Read more...] about Pick your dream: fascism, terrorism or love?
The Ring Cycle–Part I
Spiritual Lessons Learned from Losing Wedding RingsUnlike most women, I have 3 wedding rings, one that my husband of 16 years (living together 20) put on my finger, which was two kinds of gold and we chose together, and a platinum and diamond set … [Read more...] about The Ring Cycle–Part I