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 … [Read more...] about Donald Trump and the Power of the Word (which other candidates know how to use it?)
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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 … [Read more...] 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 … [Read more...] 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 … [Read more...] 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 … [Read more...] 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 … [Read more...] about If the Presidential Primary were held today…
If a lesbian “bloke” from Australia can get angry in front of men, then why can’t I?
Five snouts up for Netflix's "Nanette" comedy special with Hannah Gadsby. When my husband said, "do you want to see a Netflix special with a female comic that's supposed to be pretty good?" I quickly agreed. The first hour of the … [Read more...] about If a lesbian “bloke” from Australia can get angry in front of men, then why can’t I?
One White Woman’s (ill-advised?) Journey toward and Rave Review for Green Book
(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) Five Enthusiastic Snouts up for the movie Green Book which controversially just won best picture. It was a bit of a journey getting to Green Book, but I finally did, and, spoiler alert, I loved it. When I first heard about … [Read more...] about One White Woman’s (ill-advised?) Journey toward and Rave Review for Green Book
And the winner is…Chaos! Will Vice (Cheney) or Trump win the award for most destruction to our democracy?
With the movie Vice up for several Academy Awards and a trumped up "state of emergency," it is time to compare the Trump and Cheney/Bush presidencies. What comes to mind is chaos vs. control. No, not KAOS vs. … [Read more...] about And the winner is…Chaos! Will Vice (Cheney) or Trump win the award for most destruction to our democracy?
Is Governor McDaddy for Real?
Everybody agrees that our new Governor Gavin Newsom's adorable 2 year old Dutch stole the show on Monday when he charged the stage while daddy was giving his inaugural address. But as Mayor McHottie becomes Governor McDaddy, two things nag at … [Read more...] about Is Governor McDaddy for Real?
My life with Jerry Brown
I am surprised to find that I am grieving a little as today Jerry Brown leaves office and the new governor Gavin Newsom is inaugurated. Here are some highlights of my life with Jerry Brown:1965--I am four years old at the opening of the Palm Springs … [Read more...] about My life with Jerry Brown
My Trip to Auschwitz Death Camp in 1974 Part II
In 1948, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill famously paraphrased George Santayana, "those who fail to learn from history are condemned to repeat it." Recently we learned that something like 30% of young people in Europe do not know that … [Read more...] about My Trip to Auschwitz Death Camp in 1974 Part II