Our daughter E (almost 9) is running for Treasurer of her Elementary School Student Council. It was tough for her and her brother to work out who should run. Strategically it was decided that a 4th grader had a better shot at Treasurer than a 5th … [Continue reading] about E for Treasurer
The “other” Sara Nichols
The time has come to publically acknowledge the other Sara Nichols. I've never met her, but she's increasingly becoming a factor in my life by being in slightly overlapping circles, and generally more high profile than I.I am an attorney and am … [Continue reading] about The “other” Sara Nichols
Good news, bad news
I'm trying to blog every single day. The result? I often will have very little to say. Some snippets. Last night I hosted an alumni function in the common house of my cohousing community. Everyone in the greater Sacramento area was invited. The RSVPs … [Continue reading] about Good news, bad news
Between the Right and a Hard Place
I don't know about you, but I'm loving the Bush administration squirming to have to frantically bolster Harriet Miers anti-abortion credentials, which in turn causes Democratic centrists like Feinstein to have to distance themselves from the … [Continue reading] about Between the Right and a Hard Place
On the New Supreme Court Judges
In all the focus, thought and obsession with Roberts and Mier, we may have missed an important point. That is, although there may be some wiggle room, some vague chance that these appointees are going to continue the razor thin support for some … [Continue reading] about On the New Supreme Court Judges
On the Obama Piece
I have thought a bit about the piece by Barak Obama that I posted the other day, and this is what I've come to. While I agree with much of what he says regarding the importance of respect, tone and eliminating certain kinds of rhetoric for the sake … [Continue reading] about On the Obama Piece
On the Obama Piece
I have thought a bit about the piece by Barak Obama that I posted the other day, and this is what I've come to. While I agree with much of what he says regarding the importance of respect, tone and eliminating certain kinds of rhetoric for the sake … [Continue reading] about On the Obama Piece
Read this Posting By Barak Obama
My friend Vince Marchand called to my attention this fascinating post on The Daily Kos by Senator Barak Obama regarding the need for progressives to be more thoughtful and respectful. It's worth reading. I think I agree with much of it, even though … [Continue reading] about Read this Posting By Barak Obama
Read my column in Rudolf’s Diner
George Bush is to be forgiven Katrina. Not only in the long run by his Savior Jesus Christ and his other largest contributors but now, by us--for what we did to cause it, for our share of the blame...Are you terrified? Read more, or less, by going to … [Continue reading] about Read my column in Rudolf’s Diner
Why I haven’t been posting
Hi. Many of you have inquired as to why I haven't posted for many months. The answer is that I have been, and still am, in significant pain in my right shoulder and arm such that using a mouse consistently has been hard. Of course, I've also been … [Continue reading] about Why I haven’t been posting
Two Snouts Up for War of The Worlds
(:)(:) out of a possible 5 snouts (I've changed my rating system) for War of the Worlds directed by Steven Spielberg, in theaters now. Bill tells me that there are people who liked this movie. I find it hard to believe. I mean, I guess it held my … [Continue reading] about Two Snouts Up for War of The Worlds
Four Snouts up for March of the Penguins
(:)(:)(:)(:) belated snouts up for March of the Penguins the documentary about the huge and delightful Emperor penguins in antarctica--we went with my mother and our 8 year old and we all loved it. … [Continue reading] about Four Snouts up for March of the Penguins