Two and a half snouts up for Love in the Time of the Cholera soon to be playing in a theater near you. Beautifully filmed and costumed, with an able performance by Javier Bordem in the lead role, nevertheless the film cannot transcend a stagnant … [Continue reading] about (:)(:)(: for Love in the Time of the Cholera
The Ring Cycle–Part III
Spiritual Lessons Learned by Losing (and Finding) my Wedding RingsYou would think, having lost one of my gorgeous antique unique diamond platinum wedding rings out at our spot on the Cosumnes River, I would have learned my lesson but no. On another … [Continue reading] about The Ring Cycle–Part III
Take the Light Rail To Folsom and Ride the American River Parkway
Monday I took my bike on Sacramento's Regional Transit light rail train to the last stop in historic Folsom and then road it all the way back home, some 30 miles along the American River bike path.If biking holds any appeal for you whatsoever, I … [Continue reading] about Take the Light Rail To Folsom and Ride the American River Parkway
Anti-Hillary Sentiment Tests Spiritual Principles
In the past few months, I have moved from generally worried that Hillary Clinton will be the nominee to full-on panicked that she will be. In this same period, I have moved from concerned that she might not win the White House if she were the … [Continue reading] about Anti-Hillary Sentiment Tests Spiritual Principles
Was Dr. Jekyll a drug addict?
My guess is that this is a trite or tired observation, but it struck me hard as it hasn't before that the story of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde could really have been Robert Louis Stevenson's way of exploring the issue of drug addiction in the 19th … [Continue reading] about Was Dr. Jekyll a drug addict?
(:)(:)(:)(:) for Jekyll and Hyde at Runaway Stage
Four snouts up for Jekyll and Hyde at Runaway Stage, now playing at Sierra 2 in Curtis Park through November 25th.I struggled with the number of snouts on this one, so here's the caveat, I am giving this four snouts out of a possible five judging it … [Continue reading] about (:)(:)(:)(:) for Jekyll and Hyde at Runaway Stage
Halloween theme overplayed in politics this year
Is it just me or did all involved overplay the halloween theme this year in political/policy circles? Every year there's at least one or two press hits at Halloween about what's "really scary." But this week I felt like it was a constant barrage of … [Continue reading] about Halloween theme overplayed in politics this year
The Ring Cycle–Part II
Readers will recall my recently launched series on spiritual lessons learned while losing my wedding rings--read Ring Cycle--Part I for background.The problem with starting the ring cycle the way I did is that all the other stories will be boring in … [Continue reading] about The Ring Cycle–Part II
Increased Violence in Children’s Lit?
Three snouts up for Seeing Redd, book two in The Looking Glass Wars trilogy by Frank Beddor.Astute readers will remember that I gave The Looking Glass Wars, book 1 in the trilogy, 5 snouts up instead of a measly three (read by post). In fairness, … [Continue reading] about Increased Violence in Children’s Lit?
(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) for The Gospel Project of Austin, TX
Five Snouts Up for The Gospel Project of Austin, Texas, a terrific rocking peace and love gospel band.Warming up for the wedding where I "discovered" them, I groaned slightly as I heard the first strains of "The House of the Rising Sun," but fell in … [Continue reading] about (:)(:)(:)(:)(:) for The Gospel Project of Austin, TX
Firestorms ask: How green is my insurance commissioner?
Although the job of (statewide elected California) Insurance Commissioner is not often associated with environmental issues, both the current and the immediate past job holders ran green. With the Southern California firestorms highlighting the … [Continue reading] about Firestorms ask: How green is my insurance commissioner?
Could Global Warming Melt the Insurance Glaciers?
Earlier this year, I had a snarky exchange with Pete at the annual Labor Day picnic in Foresta, which is a little community in Yosemite National Park in which my family has a home. Pete is an insurance agent and a Republican.Pete is also the chair … [Continue reading] about Could Global Warming Melt the Insurance Glaciers?