"Dads are most ordinary men turned by love into heroes, adventurers, story-tellers, and singers of song. " ~Pam BrownPrescott "Nick" Nichols 1931-1987My father Prescott "Nick" Nichols was a socialist cowboy and he was my … [Read more...] about Meet my Socialist Cowboy Father Nick Nichols–Happy Father’s Day–he would have been 88
spirit & personal
Comparison of Top Presidential Candidates on Use of Their Power of Word for a World that Works for Everyone
Snicholsblog spiritually scientific rankings copyright 2019 This is Part 6 of a multi-part series examining how we use the Power of the Word in politics, particularly in the 2020 presidential race.  Rev. Sara S. Nichols is senior minister at … [Read more...] about Comparison of Top Presidential Candidates on Use of Their Power of Word for a World that Works for Everyone
Mayor Pete Buttigieg and the Power of the Word
This is Part 5 of a multi-part series examining how we use the Power of the Word in politics, particularly in the 2020 presidential race. Rev. Sara S. Nichols is senior minister at the Center for Spiritual Living, Davis and the Spiritual … [Read more...] about Mayor Pete Buttigieg and the Power of the Word
Releasing Grief from the 2016 Election Brings Compassion for Myself and Others
Yesterday I figured out that I need to take a look at the cocktail of feelings arising out of the 2016 United States Presidential election still driving my thoughts opinions and conclusions today (05-20-2019 Do I need to Take a look at my 2016 … [Read more...] about Releasing Grief from the 2016 Election Brings Compassion for Myself and Others
Do I need to take a look at my 2016 Resentments?
Many people still carry a lot of blame, theories and toxic feelings coming out of the 2016 election about whose fault it was that "we lost" and what has to happen this time. As social media does its thing and people retweet, like and reheat … [Read more...] about Do I need to take a look at my 2016 Resentments?
Is “changing the conversation” a good reason to run for President?
When I first heard that Marianne Williamson was running for president to change the conversation, I applauded. That made sense to me. In sharp contrast to even the most engaging new voices, as a new thought leader and writer Marianne … [Read more...] about Is “changing the conversation” a good reason to run for President?
Marianne Williamson and the Power of the Word in her Candidacy for President
This is Part 4 of a multi-part series examining how we use the Power of the Word in politics, particularly in the 2020 presidential race. Â Rev. Sara S. Nichols is senior minister at the Center for Spiritual Living, Davis and the Spiritual Director of … [Read more...] about Marianne Williamson and the Power of the Word in her Candidacy for President
Bernie Sanders and the Power of the Word
This is Part 3 of a multi-part series examining how we use the Power of the Word in politics, particularly in the 2020 presidential race. Â Rev. Sara S. Nichols is senior minister at the Center for Spiritual Living, Davis and the Spiritual Director of … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders and the Power of the Word
Donald Trump and the Power of the Word (which other candidates know how to use it?)
This is Part 2 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 Donald Trump and the Power of the Word (which other candidates know how to use it?)
What exactly is “the Power of the Word?” and How does it Work in Politics?
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?
It’s OUR Economy, (and we’re not) Stupid!
Today NPR barraged me with its coverage of "record growth in the economy" bookended with a story on whether Jim Carville's famous campaign message, "it's the economy, stupid" still applies. How we talk about this matters. I am in the … [Read more...] about It’s OUR Economy, (and we’re not) Stupid!
If the Presidential Primary were held today…
Warning: this post is going to be, like many of my posts, rife with inaccuracies, vagueness and exaggeration. So just relax and know that. Part of why I'm putting it out there is to attract more information.But whereas, it has come to my … [Read more...] about If the Presidential Primary were held today…