I am trained in how to work reliably with spiritual principle to produce the result I want in the world. I believe that thoughts, words and beliefs create reality and that whatever I put my attention to grows and whatever I resist (which is a … [Read more...] about Do I Believe What I Think I Believe?
reviews & recommendations
4 Snouts for Between Riverside & Crazy at Capital Stage thru Sept 29
(:)(:)(:)(:) 4 snouts up out of a possible 5 snouts (click here to understand my snout-based rating system) for Between Riverside and Crazy up at Capital Stage in Sacramento midtown through Sunday September 29th. Written by Stephen … [Read more...] about 4 Snouts for Between Riverside & Crazy at Capital Stage thru Sept 29
Four Snouts up for The Roommate at Capital Stage in Sacramento now
(:)(:)(:)(:) (out of a possible 5 snouts) for The Roommate by Jen Silverman up at Capital Stage in Sacramento right now.Off to enjoy the 4th of July weekend in Yosemite so not much time but since this is one of the few other things to do in town that … [Read more...] about Four Snouts up for The Roommate at Capital Stage in Sacramento now
(:)(:)(:)(:) for The Other Place at Capital Stage in Sacramento now
4 out of a possible 5 snouts up for The Other Place by Sharr White directed by Michael Stevenson up now at Capital Stage in Sacramento through June 2, 2019. Since there's barely any arts coverage in what's left of the mainstream press … [Read more...] about (:)(:)(:)(:) for The Other Place at Capital Stage in Sacramento now
One White Woman’s (ill-advised?) Journey toward and Rave Review for Green Book
(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) Five Enthusiastic Snouts up for the movie Green Book which controversially just won best picture. It was a bit of a journey getting to Green Book, but I finally did, and, spoiler alert, I loved it. When I first heard about … [Read more...] about One White Woman’s (ill-advised?) Journey toward and Rave Review for Green Book
The Path not Taken–Some Version of me is a Fighting Death Penalty Cases Right Now
You ever have a strong sense of the road not taken in your life? Not necessarily regret, but just a sense of what might have been if. Sometimes I get this feeling that life is like a video game in which multiple versions of the same story … [Read more...] about The Path not Taken–Some Version of me is a Fighting Death Penalty Cases Right Now
Does Shame and Blame Work with Addiction?
In yesterday's post, I reviewed the book Unbroken Brain and listed the questions that it raised for me. Today I'm going to explore the first question: If addiction is a disease, and not a moral failing, why does 12-step culture … [Read more...] about Does Shame and Blame Work with Addiction?
Marjorie Prime Gets it Right in the Future
Sacramento Bee Photo and Review(:)(:)(:)(:) for Marjorie Prime playing at Capital Stage in Sacramento, CA through June 3, 2018. Understand my Snout-based rating system--5 Snouts up is the best. At the play's outset, Tess … [Read more...] about Marjorie Prime Gets it Right in the Future
5 Snouts Up for Logan Lucky in Theaters Now
(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) It's a lock that some straight woman out there is asking herself why she would want to subject herself to a heist film about a gang planning to rob the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Of course, the simple answer might just be … [Read more...] about 5 Snouts Up for Logan Lucky in Theaters Now
Four Snouts Up for Detroit in theaters now
(:)(:)(:)(:) out of a possible 5 for the movie Detroit by (white) director Kathryn Bigelow in theaters now. This is the second film in a row I've seen that I would recommend but that I did not enjoy. The first was Dunkirk. I didn't … [Read more...] about Four Snouts Up for Detroit in theaters now
Conditional (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) for Cloudsplitter by Russell Banks
Abolitionist John Brown at Harpers FerryNo one in their right mind would review a book before they've finished reading it, so I'm giving it a conditional five out of a possible five snouts up for Cloudsplitter by Russell Banks, page 436 out of … [Read more...] about Conditional (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) for Cloudsplitter by Russell Banks
4 Snouts Up for Bad Jews and Sakamoto — Great evening in Sacramento!
(:)(:)(:)(:) Four enthusiastic snouts up for Bad Jews at Capital Stage through July 23rd. This clever, provocative play is tightly constructed, fast-paced, well-acted and provides a rare of combination of roaring laughs with food for … [Read more...] about 4 Snouts Up for Bad Jews and Sakamoto — Great evening in Sacramento!