It is not only the Republican Party that is out of touch with reality. Democratic leaders are too. If they weren't, a Democrat would be in the White House today. End of story. Party due to Bernie Sanders' leadership, younger … [Continue reading] about Let’s Stop Guessing What Voters Want and Need–Progressives Should Challenge Centrist Democrats even in “Tight” districts
Day 26 of Consecutive Daily Blogging
So after years of blogging sporadically (which is really misleading because it much more publishing than actually happened. The truth is I blogged 4 times in 2016; I blogged once--ONCE--in 2015; I blogged 17 times in 2014. The last time I … [Continue reading] about Day 26 of Consecutive Daily Blogging
Goodnight Moon. Goodnight Partially Eclipsed Sun. Goodnight Partially Learned Lessons…
Before we all forget that the moon nearly blocked out all of the sun this past Monday (at least in my part of California), I'd like to report some spiritual lessons learned from it (you can tell I haven't preached all month, I'm starting to need … [Continue reading] about Goodnight Moon. Goodnight Partially Eclipsed Sun. Goodnight Partially Learned Lessons…
We Are All Great Grandchildren of the Confederacy and the Slavocracy and our Heritage belongs in Museums not Public Squares
With the monuments to Confederate "heroes" tumbling down this past week (after years of protests) and great grandchildren of key figures either applauding it or being okay with it (despite our president's condemnation of those long overdue removals), … [Continue reading] about We Are All Great Grandchildren of the Confederacy and the Slavocracy and our Heritage belongs in Museums not Public Squares
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 … [Continue reading] about The Coconut on T Street for takeout only
ALERT: Ideas have a shelf life and a mind of their own–act on them or they move on
Another mid-read book report from me. Finally reading Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert (author of Eat, Pray, Love). It's a delightful read about how ideas really work. Here's some of the things I've … [Continue reading] about ALERT: Ideas have a shelf life and a mind of their own–act on them or they move on
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 … [Continue reading] about Here Comes the Sun — The Sara Nichols Post Eclipse Unrehearsed Show
How to Play The Name Game, or Celebrity Advanced Edition
One of the my favorite parlor games just got more fun. In the version I learned years ago, you write names of famous people on scraps of paper and throw them in a hat. You break into teams. 1 person from each team gets 90 seconds to … [Continue reading] about How to Play The Name Game, or Celebrity Advanced Edition
Ever Wonder How Actual “Curators” Feel about Everyone else’s Curations?
Starbucks is "curating" snacks for you. Really? Has it come to this? Let's look at this word a bit (see below). First definition: a member of the clergy engaged as an assistant to a vicar (hmmm, actually I need to get me one … [Continue reading] about Ever Wonder How Actual “Curators” Feel about Everyone else’s Curations?
10 People Across Spectrum Speak Out with Love and Leadership
Our president continues continues to be a fascinating gift from Spirit who inspires Americans across the political spectrum to a greatness we didn't know we had. Yesterday the Daily 202 -- a wonderful news collection of The Washington … [Continue reading] about 10 People Across Spectrum Speak Out with Love and Leadership
America’s Dysfunctional Family Reality TV Show: Father Knows Worst
With the events in Charlottesville and the responses to it, I have been pondering, meditating, on the question of how to be in this America. As a human, I am so sad and scared at the violence and the anger these events have engendered. As … [Continue reading] about America’s Dysfunctional Family Reality TV Show: Father Knows Worst
The Myth of a Litigious Society Hurts Us So Much
Full disclosure, I haven't read this book. I am using it as a prompt for a rant at the same time as giving publicity to the writer, David Engel, a well-regarded academic who happens to be a cousin of my husband and is a wonderful person. I … [Continue reading] about The Myth of a Litigious Society Hurts Us So Much