Many years ago, in close succession, more than one person told me that I had a unique writer’s “voice.” Two of those people I strongly respected as writers. One was a fellow legislative worker bee who dabbled in the occasional op ed or … [Read more...] about A Voice of Irreverence
reviews & recommendations
3 Enthusiastic Snouts up for “Tammy”
(:)(:)(:) for Tammy starring Melissa McCarthy, Susan Sarandon, Kathy Bates and Mark Duplass (with small parts for Allison Janey and Dan Akroyd), Directed by Ben Falcone (Bridesmaid) and written by Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy.From the … [Read more...] about 3 Enthusiastic Snouts up for “Tammy”
Day 24: 40 Day Abundance Meditations — 4 snouts up for Lincoln
Through my consciousness of my Godself, the Christ within, as my Source, I draw into my mind and feeling nature the very substance of Spirit. This substance is my supply, thus my consciousness of the Presence of God within me is my … [Read more...] about Day 24: 40 Day Abundance Meditations — 4 snouts up for Lincoln
Day 2: 40 Day Abundance Meditations
I lift up my mind and heart to be aware, to understand, and to know that the Divine Presence, I AM is the Source and Substance of all my good.See, this abundance stuff works. By Day 2 I was able to put on make-up and (sort of) brush my hair to … [Read more...] about Day 2: 40 Day Abundance Meditations
See Enron at Capital Stage–extended thru Oct 28
Smash HitENRONExtended Through October 28 More Raves for ENRON -Marcus Crowder, The Sacramento BeeRead Full Review "This rollicking show delivers sonic zingers and stunning visuals." "...an … [Read more...] about See Enron at Capital Stage–extended thru Oct 28
My Weekend with Marilyn and The Artist
(:)(:)(:) for The Artist(:)(:)(:)(:) for My Week with Marilyn This weekend I saw The Artist and My Week With Marilyn. I was eager to see one of the films. The other I was willing to see but had zero expectations--guess which … [Read more...] about My Weekend with Marilyn and The Artist
(:)(:)(:)(:) for Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Four out of a possible five snouts up for Girl with the Dragon Tattoo in theaters everywhere now. I have to confess that I am one of the millions of people who obsessively consumed the 3 books that make up this bestselling series. I read … [Read more...] about (:)(:)(:)(:) for Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
To F or not to F the Intern? (:)(:)(:) for The Ides of March
3 surprisingly enthusiastic snouts up for The Ides of March directed by George Clooney and starring Ryan Gosling and George Clooney. I had reasonably low expectations of this movie having read several reviews and hearing how sort of predictable it … [Read more...] about To F or not to F the Intern? (:)(:)(:) for The Ides of March
Four Snouts up for Mauritius at Capital Stage
(:)(:)(:)(:) for Mauritus by Theresa Rebeck playing now at the Capital Stage in Old Sacramento. I should have known that this play was written by a woman. Even though, as the Sacramento Bee review suggests, the playwright is clearly deeply influenced … [Read more...] about Four Snouts up for Mauritius at Capital Stage
Four Snouts Up for It’s Kind of a Funny Story
(:)(:)(:)(:) for It's Kind of a Funny Story in theaters now, at least in Sacramento. The blurb review from the SF Chron that I read prior to this movie was insubstantial, something like, "3 1/2 stars, kid checks himself into a psych ward and wants … [Read more...] about Four Snouts Up for It’s Kind of a Funny Story
The Help revisited
Just a note to say that at least one of my readers (who shall remain anonymous for now) found The Help "dangerously paternalistic and verging on stereotyping." I have to say, I can see why she thought that. I can see the paternalism. It is … [Read more...] about The Help revisited
When are WE going to get over it?
Andrew M. Manis is associate professor of history at Macon State College in Georgia and purportedly wrote this for an editorial in the Macon Telegraph (although I haven't been able to find the direct link). It's thought provoking though. Even though … [Read more...] about When are WE going to get over it?