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Sara Stevens Nichols

Smart People at Cap Stage is Worth Seeing

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I cringed when I first read about the play Smart People, playing now at Capital Stage theater in Sacramento through July 24th.  First the title, coupled with the promo phrase "It is the eve of Obama’s first election. Four of Harvard University’s … [Read more...] about Smart People at Cap Stage is Worth Seeing

the new silent majority needs to get loud get busy get organized

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former president richard nixon coined the term "the silent majority" to refer to white americans who were upset at the changes taking place in the 1960s and 1970s, like ending segregation and pro women's rights.  over time, that majority became a … [Read more...] about the new silent majority needs to get loud get busy get organized

no peace, no pussy–Chi-Raq entertains as it explains

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3 and a 1/2 snouts up (:)(:)(:)(: for Chi-Raq (2015) directed and produced by Spike Lee, written by Kevin Willmott and Spike Lee and starring Teyonah Parris, Nick Cannon, Wesley Snipes, Jennifer Hudson and Samuel L. Jackson.  We finally got around to … [Read more...] about no peace, no pussy–Chi-Raq entertains as it explains

homelessness is one of many problems that is solvable (podcast)

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(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) Five Snouts Up for Solvable podcast by Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Weisberg. with many new progressive officials starting work at the local level around the country in the next few weeks, maybe it's a good time to reboot and … [Read more...] about homelessness is one of many problems that is solvable (podcast)

five more months on zoom new features & tips–today’s focus: breakout rooms

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In May of this year I wrote tips from my five years on Zoom for those of you who were just entering its world. Since May I've learned another five years' worth of things about Zoom.   I'm going to roll them out over the next few days, with or without … [Read more...] about five more months on zoom new features & tips–today’s focus: breakout rooms

On the Rocks streaming on Apple TV now

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  https://youtu.be/Xn3sK4WiviA (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) Five snouts up for On the Rocks written and directed by Sofia Coppola and starring Bill Murray, Rashida Jones and Marlon Wayans streaming on Apple TV now. This movie is operating as a sort of … [Read more...] about On the Rocks streaming on Apple TV now

how to feel loved: suit up, show up give service (which is time)

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There's a prevalent mythology in American culture that what creates the best friendships or relationships is having things in common--by that we mean opinions, preferences and background. However, my life evidence tells me that what really builds … [Read more...] about how to feel loved: suit up, show up give service (which is time)

the best live news show now is spiritual

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Five Snouts Up for the best news show ever: A Call for Global Prayer every Friday 10amPT click here to convert to your timezone -- attend it live on zoom here https://csl.zoom.us/j/556416891. While Stephen Colbert and Trevor Noah use the news as a … [Read more...] about the best live news show now is spiritual

Delicious Food & Outdoor Dining at Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse–1322 V St., Sacramento

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I'd heard my family mention Urban Roots positively a few times but never actually stored the information anywhere I could retrieve it (code for: I can't remember stuff like this until I actually go and even then its touch and go).  Anyway on … [Read more...] about Delicious Food & Outdoor Dining at Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse–1322 V St., Sacramento

The Transition: Biden So Far, So Good; Trump Makes it Hard

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My computer is malfunctioning today so I'll keep this short.  I have been, and remain vigilant about who Biden will pick (or use the Republican Senate to justify picking) for his cabinet positions.  But so far, so good.  The transition team is filled … [Read more...] about The Transition: Biden So Far, So Good; Trump Makes it Hard

late but decisive; celebrate then agitate

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So much has already been written about Biden's victory.  I just have a few points to emphasize: Stop talking about this like it was a close election. Just because it took several days to be officially declared doesn't mean this was a squeaker: … [Read more...] about late but decisive; celebrate then agitate