in the episcopal church in which i was christianed, raised and confirmed, we weren't allowed to say hallelujah during lent. so it was a big deal to say it on easter sunday. i loved singing hallelujah at the top of my lungs to praise the risen lord … [Continue reading] about hallelujah anyway
not knowing my future on this holy in between day
this week alone multiple events i was looking forward to attending months from now got cancelled. in some cases the decisions absolutely had to be made this week due to refund deadlines or other financial considerations. in other cases, it seemed … [Continue reading] about not knowing my future on this holy in between day
the shiksa pandemic passover
tonight is the second night of the shiksa pandemic passover. to remind yourself what a shiksa is (hint: me) and why i make my attempts at these holidays, see my post: the shiksa hanukkah. if ever a time called for a re-telling of the passover story, … [Continue reading] about the shiksa pandemic passover
with sanders gone, mail-based democratic primary is now a safe referendum on our vision of america rather than who will take on trump
as sanders suspends his campaign, must we? #notmeus from now on (even as the general election campaign for Biden may ramp up) a mail-in version of the democratic primary can safely be a referendum not on who will take on trump but on our vision of … [Continue reading] about with sanders gone, mail-based democratic primary is now a safe referendum on our vision of america rather than who will take on trump
to california leaders: please keep our environment healthy while we shelter
while we all put our lives on hold to save lives, the big polluters are working overtime to use the crisis as an excuse to weaken public health by lowering air, water and climate standards. for weeks in washington, the trump administration has rolled … [Continue reading] about to california leaders: please keep our environment healthy while we shelter
ok, i’ve done my part. time to get back to life, right?
suddenly the people around me, friends, neighbors, clients, and i, are signaling that they’re basically done with sheltering in place and ready to get back to normal. the sentiment is this, "they said 2 weeks was important. i did two weeks. i didn’t … [Continue reading] about ok, i’ve done my part. time to get back to life, right?
parallel universe: the current pandemic with medicare for all in place
string theory or quantum math or something calculates a high probability that there are parallel universes in which there exists a different version of the current reality. i understand this a little from studying quantum physics which tells us that … [Continue reading] about parallel universe: the current pandemic with medicare for all in place
open thank you letter to papa bernie sanders
dear papa bernie, it’s looking less likely that you’ll be my president lately (not impossible, i’m still holding out hope) so before we turn our focus to the general election i want to thank you for all that you have done for this nation, for the … [Continue reading] about open thank you letter to papa bernie sanders
could lowering our defenses help us stay well physically and mentally?
in multiple articles, the science is clear. what often kills people infected with covid-19 is not a failure of the immune system to fight off the invading disease, it is an over-production of immune function. the atlantic’s ed yong (british science … [Continue reading] about could lowering our defenses help us stay well physically and mentally?
(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) for crip camp on netflix & feel good documentaries during the pandemic
5 snouts up for crip camp: a disability revolution streaming on netflix now. last evening i needed to be protected from myself (& my belief that mindless streaming was what was going to make me “feel better”). my husband is one of those engaged … [Continue reading] about (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) for crip camp on netflix & feel good documentaries during the pandemic
we are live on snicholsblog.com!
if you’re anything like me, you’re often called upon to celebrate with others their milestones that are meaningful to them yet somehow not to you, this is likely one of those moments. after 16 years on snicholsblog@blogspot.com and about 4 years … [Continue reading] about we are live on snicholsblog.com!
which feelings am I allowed to have in the pandemic?
if you’re anything like me, you’re alternately angry, sad or afraid during the shutdown. so is everyone, so so what? in a weekly spiritual support group that i’ve attended for years we tell each other what is going on in our lives. some days things … [Continue reading] about which feelings am I allowed to have in the pandemic?