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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

election eve blessing & ritual: release the country & yourself from the prison of your mind & heart

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on Sunday November 1st, 1pmPT/4pmET, Rev. Cindy Grimes of the Center for Spiritual Living Ocala, Rev. Abigail Schairer of the Center for Spiritual Living Seattle and I along with other colleagues will be holding a ritual and blessing on the eve of … [Read more...] about election eve blessing & ritual: release the country & yourself from the prison of your mind & heart

bill magavern’s 2020 california (& sacramento) ballot recommendations

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Click a recommendation below to link to the rationale (or just scroll down). California State Measures Prop 14 - More borrowing for stem cell research☒ Prop 15 - Higher commercial property taxes☑ Prop 16 - A return to affirmative … [Read more...] about bill magavern’s 2020 california (& sacramento) ballot recommendations

why this still angry sanders supporter is voting biden-harris (even in california)

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dear sanders supporters and green party voters and people who are thinking of not voting because there’s no difference between Trump and Biden, [first of all, if you are someone who is not angry at the leadership of the democratic party for … [Read more...] about why this still angry sanders supporter is voting biden-harris (even in california)

california governor gavin newsom burns political future by burning more gas

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while the whole state’s future goes up in flames from the ravages of climate change, california governor gavin newsom looks back to governor gray davis’s recall in the 2003 instead of to the political, moral and existential necessity of a green … [Read more...] about california governor gavin newsom burns political future by burning more gas

5 masks for a safe and efficient experience at the dmv—in a pandemic! (sacramento broadway branch)

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have i got your attention? if there ever was a “man bites dog” headline, this is it—dmv efficient and safe? in a pandemic, what? during the pandemic, i had occasion to visit the largest dmv in sacramento, twice, a month apart, and i was impressed. … [Read more...] about 5 masks for a safe and efficient experience at the dmv—in a pandemic! (sacramento broadway branch)