Here's the thing: I've been encouraged by the chaos in the Republican party lately. The environmentalist House Republicans defections in the amendment to the budget deal on drilling the Alaska Natural Wildlife Reserve was a thing of beauty.And then … [Read more...] about They’re Just Crazy Enough to Do it
Gunfighter a Brilliant Tour de Force
This just in: time and space are mere illusions. So go back in time and cross space to see Gunfighter: A Gulf War Chronicle directed by Katie Laris at the Santa Barbara City College, running October 21st through November 5th. I can attest that the … [Read more...] about Gunfighter a Brilliant Tour de Force
Nodding at the She-Mob
What a pleasure to be at the release party for She-Mob's new album, Not in My World, this past Saturday at the Starry Plough in Berkeley. Mostly, I just love the idea that I, a middle-aged mother of two, am friends with a punk-rocker: Suki … [Read more...] about Nodding at the She-Mob
Hurray for CNA!
When all is said and done, the turning point in being able to beat this special election came when Arnold made the mistake of attacking the California Nurses Association.He shoulda asked SEIU first: you just do not pick on CNA. They may seem like a … [Read more...] about Hurray for CNA!
BILL MAGAVERN’S BALLOT RECOMMENDATIONS, NOVEMBER 2005
Here are my husband's famous ballot recommendations for how to vote in the special election in California, Tuesday, November 8th--it's pretty easy this time. Please forward them to anyone who think might need them:From Bill:Yes, the very existence of … [Read more...] about BILL MAGAVERN’S BALLOT RECOMMENDATIONS, NOVEMBER 2005
E for Treasurer
Our daughter E (almost 9) is running for Treasurer of her Elementary School Student Council. It was tough for her and her brother to work out who should run. Strategically it was decided that a 4th grader had a better shot at Treasurer than a 5th … [Read more...] about E for Treasurer
The “other” Sara Nichols
The time has come to publically acknowledge the other Sara Nichols. I've never met her, but she's increasingly becoming a factor in my life by being in slightly overlapping circles, and generally more high profile than I.I am an attorney and am … [Read more...] about The “other” Sara Nichols
Good news, bad news
I'm trying to blog every single day. The result? I often will have very little to say. Some snippets. Last night I hosted an alumni function in the common house of my cohousing community. Everyone in the greater Sacramento area was invited. The RSVPs … [Read more...] about Good news, bad news
Between the Right and a Hard Place
I don't know about you, but I'm loving the Bush administration squirming to have to frantically bolster Harriet Miers anti-abortion credentials, which in turn causes Democratic centrists like Feinstein to have to distance themselves from the … [Read more...] about Between the Right and a Hard Place
On the New Supreme Court Judges
In all the focus, thought and obsession with Roberts and Mier, we may have missed an important point. That is, although there may be some wiggle room, some vague chance that these appointees are going to continue the razor thin support for some … [Read more...] about On the New Supreme Court Judges
On the Obama Piece
I have thought a bit about the piece by Barak Obama that I posted the other day, and this is what I've come to. While I agree with much of what he says regarding the importance of respect, tone and eliminating certain kinds of rhetoric for the sake … [Read more...] about On the Obama Piece
On the Obama Piece
I have thought a bit about the piece by Barak Obama that I posted the other day, and this is what I've come to. While I agree with much of what he says regarding the importance of respect, tone and eliminating certain kinds of rhetoric for the sake … [Read more...] about On the Obama Piece