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Years ago, my husband Bill started sharing his ballot recommendations with friends and family. They started sharing it with others. I did the same. At some point, people who know me started wanting the reccos whether they know (California clean air … [Continue reading] about Bill Magavern’s & My Sacramento & California March Primary 2024 Ballot Recommendations
Several years ago, I told a trusted friend how sad and disappointed I was that a friend hadn't acknowledged my birthday or done anything special for me. That friend asked gently, "Are there any other people that didn't acknowledge your … [Continue reading] about On Valentine Expectations…
It's time for Five Snouts Up: February Edition. My loyal readers may recall that I use a snout-based rating system: (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) is the best -- unlike your standard Google and Yelp ratings, I only give five snouts when I find that which I'm … [Continue reading] about My favorite movie, book and tv series of February aka Five Snouts Up
https://youtu.be/MHGEt6oAjSs?si=cDVKlZtAis2fBvQ8&t=354 You can see what you think, but I may have come a tiny bit unhinged yesterday when I proclaimed "praise Donald Trump" several times. Let me connect the dots a bit more than I did in the … [Continue reading] about The many spiritual gifts of the presidential candidates
Many of us, myself included, tend to slip into worry, doubt, and fear. Why that happens is a subject for another post (spoiler alert: I heard yesterday that many people only really create when we have a problem to solve, so, methinks, maybe we … [Continue reading] about Want to stay out of worry, doubt and fear?
I don't know about you, but I am historically decent at "getting through" challenging periods. The day after, however, can be a different thing. This may not be how it shows up for you, but it's how the winter holidays often have worked for me. … [Continue reading] about The day after can be the hardest
If you live in the United States like I do, believing that the entire world must revolve around Christmas is tempting. I have to confess I do succumb to it. "Everything" this week must be about presents and food and family preparation, and then the … [Continue reading] about Another name for Christmas is Monday
It's time for Five Snouts Up: December edition. My loyal readers may recall that I use a snout-based rating system: (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) is the best -- unlike your standard Google and Yelp ratings, I only give five snouts when I find that which I'm … [Continue reading] about Five Snouts Up: December edition
In some circles I frequent, “Do what you love, and the money will follow” is commonly uttered. But is it true? In my lifetime, I’ve gathered some evidence that it works and some evidence that it doesn’t. Indeed, more and more, I wonder whether “the … [Continue reading] about “Do what you love and the money will follow” — is that true?
As a progressive public policy advocate turned new thought minister who focuses more on prayer than picket signs as a way to change the world these days, you might not be surprised that I’m interested in Marianne Williamson’s candidacy for president. … [Continue reading] about I Went to Reno to Challenge Marianne Williamson this Week
Welcome to a new blog (and newsletter) segment I call "Five Snouts Up." My ten loyal readers may recall that I use a snout-based rating system: (:) is the worst (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) is the best -- unlike your standard Google and Yelp ratings, I … [Continue reading] about Five Snouts Up November (a new snicholsblog segment)
in spiritual circles (and in general american life), there is a tendency to push against the messy stuff, the hard stuff, and the bad stuff and to focus instead or affirm what is tidy, easy, or good. i’ve experienced many meditations where we … [Continue reading] about what if we use the messy bad stuff (instead of pushing it away)?