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the queen and i: re-embracing the goddess within

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I found myself more drawn to the news about Queen Elizabeth’s death than I expected to be.  I have never been especially anglophilic.  And I was not at all in sync with Princess Diana or her death.  I knew a lot of people, mostly women, whom it … [Read more...] about the queen and i: re-embracing the goddess within

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

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

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

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

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?

5 Snouts Up for Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7

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  https://youtu.be/OAaZIfeQzT0 (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) a rare 5 snouts up for Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7 on Netflix now.  With the exception of The Social Network I pretty much love everything Sorkin has created, starting with A Few … [Read more...] about 5 Snouts Up for Aaron Sorkin’s The Trial of the Chicago 7

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