This is Part 1 of a multi-part series examining how we use the Power of the Word in politics, particularly in the 2020 presidential race. Â Look for other pieces such where I will examine how each major candidate for President of the United States … [Read more...] about What exactly is “the Power of the Word?” and How does it Work in Politics?
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Run thru fire, swim thru barracudas to see hilarious Disaster! at Sacramento Theater Company through May 12th
(:)(:)(:)(:) unexpected snouts up for Disaster! at Sacramento Theater Company now. I went to this play because Michael Laun is the director and a group of his friends wanted to see him in action. A 70s pop song disaster … [Read more...] about Run thru fire, swim thru barracudas to see hilarious Disaster! at Sacramento Theater Company through May 12th
Is Governor McDaddy for Real?
Everybody agrees that our new Governor Gavin Newsom's adorable 2 year old Dutch stole the show on Monday when he charged the stage while daddy was giving his inaugural address. But as Mayor McHottie becomes Governor McDaddy, two things nag at … [Read more...] about Is Governor McDaddy for Real?
My Thanksgiving is Spiritual Prozac (now and in the future)
It always has been, but for over a decade Thanksgiving has been my favorite holiday for an additional reason, the spiritual Prozac of gratitude. The connection between gratitude and happiness has been talked about and studied for … [Read more...] about My Thanksgiving is Spiritual Prozac (now and in the future)
One America: Texas and California
I'm continuing to consume Ron Chernow's 1000 page bio of Ulysses S Grant while I enjoy my stay in Dallas, Texas. I'm struck by how much more California has in common with Texas then the differences between the states. And the … [Read more...] about One America: Texas and California
Feeling and Breathing the Northern California Wildfires
The saying goes, there are four seasons in California: flash floods, mudslides, wildfires and pride parade. At this point we're deep in the wildfire season. Where I sit in Sacramento we're breathing smoke and seeing haze from a huge fire … [Read more...] about Feeling and Breathing the Northern California Wildfires
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
My 3 Favorite Sacramento Chiropractors
Once in a while I like to just give a shout out to my favorite providers in Sacramento. Here are my 3 favorite Chiropractors--all for different reasons:1) Dr. Jeff Keon, Touch Chiropractic Address: 2025 Hurley Way #110, … [Read more...] about My 3 Favorite Sacramento Chiropractors
California Legislature Getting Serious about Affordable Housing?
Although they're not going to let you live in this nice big house with fancy statues on it, the legislators who work inside it finally seem to be getting somewhat serious about affordable housing in the State of California. It … [Read more...] about California Legislature Getting Serious about Affordable Housing?
The Coconut on T Street for takeout only
With its super fresh tasting ingredients, perfectly organized menu, best Thai food in Sacramento plus brown rice that is so much better than rice anywhere that people stop in just to buy rice, this has been, until recently, my favorite newer … [Read more...] about The Coconut on T Street for takeout only
Here Comes the Sun — The Sara Nichols Post Eclipse Unrehearsed Show
Just the right amount of fun today with neighbors watching the 70% eclipse in Sacramento, CA outside, laughing, enjoying. An intuitive thought told me to wear black and that turned out to provide an opportunity to see the eclipse crescents projected … [Read more...] about Here Comes the Sun — The Sara Nichols Post Eclipse Unrehearsed Show
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!