In lieu of our 2019-2020 winter holidays letter, the Nichols Magavern family is sending out a Valentine to you. See our (sometimes grainy) pictures), read about our lives and mostly, why we each love Bernie.It's a self mailer so just one page … [Read more...] about Our Family Valentine to You: A Slightly Tardy Holiday Letter
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Bernie in Burlington Says it All
I have been wondering for a while why we're hearing so much about South Bend, Indiana and so little about Burlington, Vermont, the home and political birthplace of the next President of the United States Bernard Sanders. This Los Angeles Times … [Read more...] about Bernie in Burlington Says it All
Four Snouts Up for Just Mercy in Theaters Now
(:)(:)(:)(:) for Just Mercy in theaters now (just saw it at the Regal Natomas Cinema). I had read (and blogged about) the wonderful book Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson in July of 2018, The Path Not Taken--Some Part of … [Read more...] about Four Snouts Up for Just Mercy in Theaters Now
Wake Up California, We’re Relevant!!!!
Many Californians suffer from P.I.E.D. or Previously Irrelevant Electoral Dysfunction. In previous years, the California presidential primary had been so late as to be irrelevant. We waited around for Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina … [Read more...] about Wake Up California, We’re Relevant!!!!
Tradition One for Democrats: Unity–Can We Dems Get Smart about Staying Together?
Can we get smart in the Democratic primary about our common welfare? In a spiritual path that I walk, we have traditions that set the guardrails for our behavior with each other and in all aspects of our lives. We joke that the traditions are … [Read more...] about Tradition One for Democrats: Unity–Can We Dems Get Smart about Staying Together?
Can my Body do in Physical Reality what is Can do in Mental Reality?
I am very interested in this question, as are many. I believe I have gathered a great deal of evidence that it is so. Four years ago, after a year of being unable to walk more than a block without terrible pain in my right knee, I finally … [Read more...] about Can my Body do in Physical Reality what is Can do in Mental Reality?
In Denial Around Climate Deniers
It's come to my attention this year that, in addition to driving a zero emission vehicle, one of the single biggest ways an individual can cut down on contributing to greenhouse gas emissions is to eliminate unnecessary airplane trips. I find … [Read more...] about In Denial Around Climate Deniers
The Ups & Downs of The Crown from Netflix
Six episodes into Season 3 of The Crown on Netflix I am ready to pronounce that it has bounced back and transformed itself from a mid-century pageant to a brilliantly acted and conceived experience of Queen Elizabeth II's household.Allow me to … [Read more...] about The Ups & Downs of The Crown from Netflix
Democratic Socialism is Already Super Popular in this Country–What is it really? MSNBC Tutorial
Self-proclaimed "democratic socialist"Bernie Sanders is, as The New York Times latest poll found this week leading the pack nationwide for president. Another way you can tell that he is odds on favorite to win is when cable news is … [Read more...] about Democratic Socialism is Already Super Popular in this Country–What is it really? MSNBC Tutorial
The Day I Stopped Charging and Paying Too Little
A couple of years ago in honor of my birthday, I decided to treat myself to a session in which the professional involved would tell me as much as they could about myself on the basis of certain facts about me. The cost for this service was very … [Read more...] about The Day I Stopped Charging and Paying Too Little
Some Brand Spanking New Thing That You’ve Never Heard about Gratitude
Maybe. Here are my top 10 things I'm grateful for about my gratitude practice: Because I choose to be grateful for 20 things every day, I have to look all day to find those thingsBecause I challenge myself for those things to be new and … [Read more...] about Some Brand Spanking New Thing That You’ve Never Heard about Gratitude
Adam Schiff is the Queen of England and Other Musings on the Impeachment Trial
In his day and a half in the role, Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Pasadena, CA) has been a genius lead manager of Trump's impeachment trial. He delivers his message in a tone that is calm, deliberate, reasonable, firm, angry, utterly believable, deadly dull and … [Read more...] about Adam Schiff is the Queen of England and Other Musings on the Impeachment Trial