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dear sanders supporters and green party voters and people who are thinking of not voting because there’s no difference between Trump and Biden, [first of all, if you are someone who is not angry at the leadership of the democratic party for … [Continue reading] about why this still angry sanders supporter is voting biden-harris (even in california)
1) this is a short work from home productivity tips presentation by a team at uc berkeley that they prepared and gave to a large corporation but that I am told is the version that is authorized to distribute to anyone--I found it enormously helpful … [Continue reading] about my favorite work from home productivity and home exercise videos
while the whole state’s future goes up in flames from the ravages of climate change, california governor gavin newsom looks back to governor gray davis’s recall in the 2003 instead of to the political, moral and existential necessity of a green … [Continue reading] about california governor gavin newsom burns political future by burning more gas
have i got your attention? if there ever was a “man bites dog” headline, this is it—dmv efficient and safe? in a pandemic, what? during the pandemic, i had occasion to visit the largest dmv in sacramento, twice, a month apart, and i was impressed. … [Continue reading] about 5 masks for a safe and efficient experience at the dmv—in a pandemic! (sacramento broadway branch)
living 70 miles from my daughter in san francisco, i have given much thought, throughout the quarantine to what it is like there. i have been grateful that i do not live in a highly dense major city like that. my one quick trip into the city for a … [Continue reading] about covid road trip: 5 masks up for pandemic labor day weekend in san francisco
here’s why: ed markey’s victory is a victory for ordinary people. it is a victory for the power of love, the power of vision and the power of justice. for the first time in history, a kennedy has lost in massachusetts. let me be clear that there is … [Continue reading] about why should i care that mass us senator ed markey defeated a challenge by rep. joe kennedy?
starting august 31, 2020, i am offering a weekly healing drop-in experience on mondays at 5pmpt (convert to your time zone here)—on zoom -- just enter the room number from the image and come in. to begin with, i’m suggesting a donation of $15 for … [Continue reading] about weekly healing drop-in experience for the body and the body politic
at some point in the very near future i need to come to grips with the fact that in order to defeat the supremely dangerous authoritarian anti-rule of law current regime we need to be willing to form a coalition government between sanders and … [Continue reading] about one democratic socialist boomer struggles to find to peace, clarity & transparency with working in coalition to win this election
the democratic party’s weeklong infomercial is worming its way into my heart. like many fervent bernie sanders supporters, i’m having a lot of trouble working up enthusiasm for the democratic ticket. yes, we need to defeat donald trump. no, i’m not … [Continue reading] about the democratic party’s weeklong infomercial is having its way with me
by popular demand i am finally answering this question. faithful readers know that during the presidential primary i groused about kamala harris numerous times. my opinions were strongly covered by my experience working with harris when she was … [Continue reading] about kamala harris: a “san francisco sellout” we should all get behind
my brother and i had a slightly more ambitious backpacking trip in mind—at a minimum we had our eye on lake margaret near kirkwood, california at 8,000 feet of elevation 2.5 miles hike in. or we looked at horseshoe lake near lake juniper in lassen … [Continue reading] about covid road trip series: five masks for primitive camping on the south yuba river; three masks for the mayor of illinois crossing
what if you knew that there was place you could go where all human problems disappeared and you were filled with most exquisite feeling of love and connection possible? would you want to go there? i do. it exists in each of us and its called “the … [Continue reading] about how and why to enter your sacred heart