See my latest post on the Sacramento Bee's Street Talk (my posts have been run twice in the Bee's Sunday opinion section). I'm the World's Worst Mom. … [Read more...] about In time for Mother’s Day: I’m America’s Worst Mom
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4 snouts up for Everlasting Moments
(:)(:)(:)(:) snouts up for Everlasting Moments now playing at the Tower Theater in Sacramento.We really only went to this film tonight because it was the only non Hollywood hell film with decent review playing at a normal time. (10:15pm for the only … [Read more...] about 4 snouts up for Everlasting Moments
Snicholsblog takes to the Street!
It's been a long dry spell for Snicholblog. What with our son still recovering from his long term illness and me entering ministerial school in January, I haven't had a lot of extra time. But the Sacramento Bee's editor and columnist Dan Weintraub … [Read more...] about Snicholsblog takes to the Street!
If you want Sacramento to look like Phoenix, vote for Kevin Johnson
Please vote for Heather Fargo over Kevin Johnson for Mayor of Sacramento, here's why:Heather Fargo is an experienced, competent mayor (which in our weak mayor city means chair of the city council) who is pro-environment, pro strong neighborhoods and … [Read more...] about If you want Sacramento to look like Phoenix, vote for Kevin Johnson
Islamophobes, Democracy Now, and Me
Democracy Now with Amy Goodman carried a terrifying segment last Friday on how 25 million copies of a DVD called Obsession: Radical Islam’s War Against the West have been distributed in key battleground states in the last couple of months (at a cost … [Read more...] about Islamophobes, Democracy Now, and Me
See Sam Shepard’s Fool for Love at Capital Stage
(:)(:)(:)(:) for a very solid production of Sam Shepard's play "Fool for Love" now playing at the Capital Stage in Old Sacramento through April 27, 2008.I've lost track of how many times I've seen this play produced. This is certainly the first time … [Read more...] about See Sam Shepard’s Fool for Love at Capital Stage
“Nostalgia” for the Clinton Administration; Yes on 93 and other Unsolicited Advice on the California Primary Tomorrow
1. The Democratic presidential primary. I loved the L.A. Times Editorial for Obama on Saturday (link above and here). I can't possibly improve upon how they said it. This is a historic choice and the right choice is Obama.I can't resist, however, … [Read more...] about “Nostalgia” for the Clinton Administration; Yes on 93 and other Unsolicited Advice on the California Primary Tomorrow
Bill Magavern’s 2008 California Ballot Rx
Well, they're here! The long-awaited Bill Magavern ballot recommendations. With so many people absentee voting, we get requests for these LONG before the election. Hold your horses, people!!! Unless you are leaving for Europe or a tour of duty, … [Read more...] about Bill Magavern’s 2008 California Ballot Rx
What My Family is Doing to Eliminate Fascism
While I was emailing a friend threatening to risk a Giuliani presidency rather than vote for Hillary Clinton, my husband was working a little harder to identify and contain fascism. Here's his excellent letter published in today's Sacramento Bee.Top … [Read more...] about What My Family is Doing to Eliminate Fascism
(:)(:)(:)(:) for The Golden Compass
Four snouts up for The Golden Compass opening today in Sacramento, California. I struggled with the number of snouts for this one. It is a beautiful film, with a compelling plot, well-conceived, well-acted, well-written.It held my attention … [Read more...] about (:)(:)(:)(:) for The Golden Compass
Could Hillary’s Attacks on Obama Help Edwards?
In what is seriously a 3-way dead heat in Iowa, Edwards may be the beneficiary of the animosity between the two presumed front-runner camps.Thanks to Vince Marchand of Sacramento (I say that like I have readers all over the country and as if Vince … [Read more...] about Could Hillary’s Attacks on Obama Help Edwards?
Take the Light Rail To Folsom and Ride the American River Parkway
Monday I took my bike on Sacramento's Regional Transit light rail train to the last stop in historic Folsom and then road it all the way back home, some 30 miles along the American River bike path.If biking holds any appeal for you whatsoever, I … [Read more...] about Take the Light Rail To Folsom and Ride the American River Parkway