we just passed four glorious nights in an airbnb right on lake almanor close to lassen national park which demands a whole set of posts. i have so much to say about this trip that it will be a multi-part series answering various questions about the … [Read more...] about covid road trip series (lake almanor, lassen national park and juniper lake): since you can’t fly anywhere safely, why not explore your region more?
4 masks up for tre pazzi in auburn
i’m lucky to have a husband with the presence of mind to suggest 3 days in advance that we make a reservation at a restaurant in auburn with a outdoor seating. this way when we emerge from our day hike, hot, dusty and thirsty(see 5 masks for quarry … [Read more...] about 4 masks up for tre pazzi in auburn
five masks up—my takeaways from wapo’s how fauci & other covid specialists stay safe at home
i love this piece in the washington post how fauci and 5 other health specialists deal with covid 19 risks in their everyday lives detailing how anthony fauci and other health specialists stay safe at home. read the article for the details and … [Read more...] about five masks up—my takeaways from wapo’s how fauci & other covid specialists stay safe at home
5 masks for hamilton streaming on disney plus now: hamilton, disney, joe biden & the san francisco mime troupe
like any good democratic socialist american i spent fourth of july weekend grilling meat and watching the brand new debut of hamilton on disney plus. i’m well aware that i’m supposed to hate hamilton and disney. both my 25 year old son and ishmael … [Read more...] about 5 masks for hamilton streaming on disney plus now: hamilton, disney, joe biden & the san francisco mime troupe
5 masks for quarry trail in the auburn state recreation area
yesterday, friday, july 3rd-- a federal holiday--my husband and i drove up to hike the quarry trail in auburn. as we descended by car along the north fork of the american river, we began to worry. never had we seen so many cars parked along the side … [Read more...] about 5 masks for quarry trail in the auburn state recreation area
five masks for gadsby & maron’s (dramatic) comedy monologues streaming on netflix now
you may be one of these people that likes to spend your pandemic watching high stress thrillers about pandemics, if so, have at it. don’t get me wrong, i love a good thriller but i prefer an element of escape. if i want to watch a high stress … [Read more...] about five masks for gadsby & maron’s (dramatic) comedy monologues streaming on netflix now
three face-masks for covid-19 testing at cal expo in sacramento, ca
appointment system a little tricky, very safe set up, swabs not long yesterday i finally got a covid-19 nasal swab at cal-expo in sacramento, ca. by the time i had this appointment, the process was fairly smooth. my appointment was at 9:45am. i … [Read more...] about three face-masks for covid-19 testing at cal expo in sacramento, ca
inside my brain: phase 3 of re-opening
ok, i have my mask and gloves in my purse, i should be fine in this store i am putting my mask on because i care about you the mask doesn’t protect me it protects you so this shows i care i’m wearing a mask, why aren’t you … [Read more...] about inside my brain: phase 3 of re-opening
great thanks to my children’s father on father’s day
last father’s day i believe i remembered my own father. today i’ll talk about my children’s father, my husband, bill. i got very lucky to create and raise children with bill magavern. from the time we first became parents, bill has had a demanding … [Read more...] about great thanks to my children’s father on father’s day
thoughts on juneteenth & the president’s unconscious legacy
today white people are falling all over ourselves to wish each other a happy juneteenth and i’m one of them. it occurs to me that part of the story of juneteenth seems to be that word of freedom from bondage took a long time to arrive. it took months … [Read more...] about thoughts on juneteenth & the president’s unconscious legacy
has the world hired america to heal racism?
lately, i have found myself reflecting on how america looks to the world right now and wondering whether i should be ashamed or proud of the united states. the answer, i believe, is yes. from its conception, the united states of america has been the … [Read more...] about has the world hired america to heal racism?
four face masks for eating outside at capitol garage restaurant–what counts as good service now: less is more
this is a new series reviewing where you can go in sacramento, california safely during the covid-19 crisis. my first review is of capitol garage restaurant on the corner of 15th and k streets at the edge of midtown sacramento. we’d had … [Read more...] about four face masks for eating outside at capitol garage restaurant–what counts as good service now: less is more