It's time for Five Snouts Up: March Edition. My loyal readers may recall that I use a snout-based rating system: (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) is the best -- unlike the standard Google and Yelp ratings, I only give five snouts when I find that which I'm reviewing … [Read more...] about My favorite book, TV series and Movie of March aka Five Snouts Up: Grain Brain, Julia and Wonka
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Postcard from Charleston, South Carolina: “Divine Discomfort” in the Cradle of the Confederacy
My name is Sara Stevens Nichols, and my pronouns are she/her. My father's line of English ancestors accumulated and passed on wealth made by taking vast tracks of land from the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians in what is now Palm Springs, … [Read more...] about Postcard from Charleston, South Carolina: “Divine Discomfort” in the Cradle of the Confederacy
My favorite movie, book and tv series of February aka Five Snouts Up
It's time for Five Snouts Up: February Edition. My loyal readers may recall that I use a snout-based rating system: (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) is the best -- unlike your standard Google and Yelp ratings, I only give five snouts when I find that which I'm … [Read more...] about My favorite movie, book and tv series of February aka Five Snouts Up
Five Snouts Up: December edition
It's time for Five Snouts Up: December edition. My loyal readers may recall that I use a snout-based rating system: (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) is the best -- unlike your standard Google and Yelp ratings, I only give five snouts when I find that which I'm … [Read more...] about Five Snouts Up: December edition
Five Snouts Up November (a new snicholsblog segment)
Welcome to a new blog (and newsletter) segment I call "Five Snouts Up." My ten loyal readers may recall that I use a snout-based rating system: (:) is the worst (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) is the best -- unlike your standard Google and Yelp ratings, I … [Read more...] about Five Snouts Up November (a new snicholsblog segment)
5 snouts up for greta gerwig and jon batiste as leaders of totally new realities
last time we talked about trouble at the border. when we cross the border, we enter a new reality. what will it take for you to be the leader of a totally different reality? “we envision a world that works for everyone and for all of … [Read more...] about 5 snouts up for greta gerwig and jon batiste as leaders of totally new realities
four snouts up for la paz in baja in january (or now)
(:)(:)(:)(:) la paz, baja sur california most people have heard of “cabo” as it most commonly is known. in mexico it is known as “los cabos” and is an area bordered by two cities, cabo san lucas and san josé del cabo, at the tip of baja … [Read more...] about four snouts up for la paz in baja in january (or now)
The Wrong Michelle won and apparently Everything was the Best picture after all
a movie that everyone loved but disappointed me won best picture and the wrong michelle was best actress at the 2023 oscars. i’m reconciling myself to the best picture but not to the best actress. this would not be the first time this has … [Read more...] about The Wrong Michelle won and apparently Everything was the Best picture after all
five snouts up for poker face
https://youtu.be/4x2NzusLAqk Poker Face | Official Trailer | Peacock Original (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) for poker face the simplicity of the formula can deceive you into missing the high art of poker face, first season streaming on peacock … [Read more...] about five snouts up for poker face
5 snouts up for art for the people at the crocker art museum thru may 7
(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) art for the people: wpa-era paintings from the dijkstra collection through may 7 at the crocker art museum in sacramento. lured by the lee alexander mcqueen & ann ray fashion exhibit which a trusted friend had said was … [Read more...] about 5 snouts up for art for the people at the crocker art museum thru may 7
five snouts up for ramy – who knew god was so funny?
(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) this series, a hulu original, starts out fresh, funny and fairly light and by the end of the third season is fresh, funny, dark and deep. i lived many decades of my white middle-aged american existence without seeing any depiction of … [Read more...] about five snouts up for ramy – who knew god was so funny?
e bikes, knees and pure joy
riding my e-bike, especially living in downtown sacramento’s flat easy-to-navigate grid with increasing bike paths, combines relatively easy transportation with knee rehab, actual exercise and pure joy. i’ve had a high end e-bike for years. i … [Read more...] about e bikes, knees and pure joy