This is the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights June 2010 Voter Guide. I agree with their recommendations on the propositions. I will put something out soon with my recommendations on candidates--SaraElla Baker Center June 2010 Voter GuideEvery time … [Read more...] about Ella Baker Center for Human Rights June 2010 Voter Guide
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Our “coalition” government
In explaining to our children the new "coalition government" formed in the United Kingdom by the Conservative Party with the Liberal Democrats I found myself realizing that the Democratic Party in leadership has long been a coalition government. … [Read more...] about Our “coalition” government
The Help revisited
Just a note to say that at least one of my readers (who shall remain anonymous for now) found The Help "dangerously paternalistic and verging on stereotyping." I have to say, I can see why she thought that. I can see the paternalism. It is … [Read more...] about The Help revisited
The Wire is Alive and Well in Sacramento
In response to the Sacramento Bee's article on the front page of today's local section, "DA challenger faces uphill fight" I wrote this letter to the Bee:Andy Furillo (the Bee's best reporter) undoubtedly gets it right: Jan Scully's challenger … [Read more...] about The Wire is Alive and Well in Sacramento
Day 4–San Francisco
Got up at dawn to move my car that took me freakin' 45 minutes to park and had to park 7 blocks away at a meter, legal, but oh so moveable. Drove to Safeway to buy provisions for my Good Friday party.Later walked with daughter to Mission Dolores. … [Read more...] about Day 4–San Francisco
Day 3–San Francisco
Well, this is much later but we took Alcatraz Cruise to Alcatraz and then to Angel Island. Expensive ($50 each) but worth it unless you have a cheaper way to Alcatraz. Highly recommend the audio tour of the prison--like a 3 dimensional Ken Burns … [Read more...] about Day 3–San Francisco
Day 2 — San Francisco
Summary(:)(:)(:) Academy of Art and Sciences(:)(:)(:)(:) Ghostwriter at the Balboa(:)(:)(:)(:)(:) Shanghai Dumpling King on Balboa in Upper Richmond, SFDay spent at the recently refurbished Academy of Arts and Sciences. People are right. The … [Read more...] about Day 2 — San Francisco
Day 1 — San Francisco
Staying in a great apartment on Oak Street in Hayes Valley. Day 1, my daughter and I walk down to Union Square to shop -- she needs basically everything. It's cold but the day cooperates mostly, with only a sprinkle. On the way, passing lots of … [Read more...] about Day 1 — San Francisco
When are WE going to get over it?
Andrew M. Manis is associate professor of history at Macon State College in Georgia and purportedly wrote this for an editorial in the Macon Telegraph (although I haven't been able to find the direct link). It's thought provoking though. Even though … [Read more...] about When are WE going to get over it?
Postcard from Buffalo
A rare trip to Buffalo, New York in the spring (occasioned by an insurance company flying me out to depose me in a personal injury case in which I am the defendant). It's all Al Gore's fault really. In July of 2006 I took my mother to the venerable … [Read more...] about Postcard from Buffalo
Today at 11am–me on Spirt Talk Live
Rabbi Wayne Dosick host of Spirit Talk Live! will air an interview with me on the topic of Pursuing a Ministry in Midlife on his show today, Wednesday, March 10, 2010 from 11:00am to 12:00 noon pacific time. Click here to listen. … [Read more...] about Today at 11am–me on Spirt Talk Live
Bullocks to Bridges
What a cruel joke that long-overlooked Jeff Bridges had to have his night cheapened by long-overrated Sandra Bullocks. I mean, come on! They aren't even the same league. America's Sweetheart has never been mine. As far as I'm concerned, she's got … [Read more...] about Bullocks to Bridges