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overdue review of the netflix documentary: 13th

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that highlighted clause in the image is the focus of the documentary 13th.  i wish we could say we are canceling our netflix subscription to read or exercise more, but it’s really to stream on other platforms for a while.  because we are doing so, … [Read more...] about overdue review of the netflix documentary: 13th

the liquid protein diet and me

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in yesterday’s post, the end of overeating and me, referenced some of the many diets i used to diet my way up to a size 24--one of them was the liquid protein diet which actually was called “the last chance diet" here’s why i went on the diet and … [Read more...] about the liquid protein diet and me

The End of Overeating and me

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Reading  The End of Overeating: Taking Control of the Insatiable American Appetite by Dr. David Kessler changed my life.  David Kessler, best known as the former head of the Food and Drug Administration (appointed by Bush the first but serving … [Read more...] about The End of Overeating and me

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 truth in animation: pixar’s soul rejuvinates mine

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(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) Pixar's Soul streaming on Disney+ now is a rare find: a mainstream fictional movie that reveals deep spiritual truth. In this beautiful animated movie a middle school band teacher (Joe Gardner voiced by Jamie Foxx) dies on the … [Read more...] about the truth in animation: pixar’s soul rejuvinates mine

The Shiksa Hanukkah 2020: fantastic meal, menu & recipes

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Last year I acquainted my readers with the concept of the Shiksa Hanukkah, starting with answering the question, “what is a shiksa?”  So I won’t repeat myself except to refer you to that post and the Shiksa Pandemic Passover below. This year I … [Read more...] about The Shiksa Hanukkah 2020: fantastic meal, menu & recipes

HBO’s (movie length series) “Run” Instantly Wins

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(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) 5 snouts up for HBO’s short one season series Run starring Merritt Wever (Nurse Jackie), Domhnall Gleason (Harry Potter Weaver family), Archie Panjabi (The Good Wife) and Phoebe Waller-Bridge (Flea-Bag), who is also an executive … [Read more...] about HBO’s (movie length series) “Run” Instantly Wins

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

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