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 … [Continue reading] 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 … [Continue reading] 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 … [Continue reading] about Is “changing the conversation” a good reason to run for President?
(:)(:)(:)(:) for The Other Place at Capital Stage in Sacramento now
4 out of a possible 5 snouts up for The Other Place by Sharr White directed by Michael Stevenson up now at Capital Stage in Sacramento through June 2, 2019. Since there's barely any arts coverage in what's left of the mainstream press … [Continue reading] about (:)(:)(:)(:) for The Other Place at Capital Stage in Sacramento now
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 … [Continue reading] 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 … [Continue reading] 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 … [Continue reading] 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 … [Continue reading] about What exactly is “the Power of the Word?” and How does it Work in Politics?
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 … [Continue reading] about Run thru fire, swim thru barracudas to see hilarious Disaster! at Sacramento Theater Company through May 12th
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 … [Continue reading] about It’s OUR Economy, (and we’re not) Stupid!
Watch Bernie Sanders in Fox News Town Hall in Pennsylvania
Unlike every other candidate for the Democratic nomination for President, Bernie Sanders had the guts to host a Town Hall meeting on Fox News right in the middle of post industrial Pennsylvania. I am half way through watching it. He has … [Continue reading] about Watch Bernie Sanders in Fox News Town Hall in Pennsylvania
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 … [Continue reading] about If the Presidential Primary were held today…