Lately I am appreciating the spiritual wisdom of "well that happened." Way back in 2009 when it entered the lexicon, it had a snarky dismissive feel, often used to cut off conversation. And some people probably still use it that … [Read more...] about The Spiritual Wisdom of “well that happened…” both personally and politically
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My Training Regimen to Care for Mom
I remember a few years ago a couple of friends of mine infuriated me with stories of the loving and wonderful time they were having caring for their aging parent. They were far along in the process and I was just beginning it. Why should … [Read more...] about My Training Regimen to Care for Mom
American Alcoholic Family System Called Marianne Williamson to Run for President
In today's New York Times Magazine, "The Gospel According to Marianne Williamson: do spirituality and self-help have a political constituency?" Great piece. In it, she says that what called her to run for president was the realization … [Read more...] about American Alcoholic Family System Called Marianne Williamson to Run for President
Why and How I Believe in the Power of Prayer Despite Everything
I grew up in a household led by an Episcopal altar cowboy turned socialist agnostic professor and a Methodist southern belle turned "I'd like to go to church someday, if only I could get out of the house on Sundays." My father's mother believed … [Read more...] about Why and How I Believe in the Power of Prayer Despite Everything
I Don’t Believe in Arthritis — Part 1
First of all, hi, I didn't post once in August. I am crawling out from a compressed summer of tons of short and longer fun fun fun travel punctuated by moving our 85 year old mother from her home of 53 years in San Diego to a little home she … [Read more...] about I Don’t Believe in Arthritis — Part 1
Standing for Human Decency at our Borders
Dear Centers for Spiritual Living Leaders, Practitioners, and advocates of a world that works for everyone, During many moments in history, faith leaders have been responsible for causing significant and beneficial change towards those … [Read more...] about Standing for Human Decency at our Borders
Apologies for Buttigieg post
If you got an email of a post about Pete Buttigieg from yesterday, I apologize. That was a draft I was thinking about and a note to myself. It was not intended to be sent out. I was wanting to think it through first. If I … [Read more...] about Apologies for Buttigieg post
Four Snouts up for The Roommate at Capital Stage in Sacramento now
(:)(:)(:)(:) (out of a possible 5 snouts) for The Roommate by Jen Silverman up at Capital Stage in Sacramento right now.Off to enjoy the 4th of July weekend in Yosemite so not much time but since this is one of the few other things to do in town that … [Read more...] about Four Snouts up for The Roommate at Capital Stage in Sacramento now
Kamala Harris and the Power of the Word
Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) has moved up dramatically in my rating of her ability to use the power of the word to win the nomination and the White House but nothing has budged by estimation that she will govern based on a world that works for Kamala … [Read more...] about Kamala Harris and the Power of the Word
Top 10 Truths Cable News (and Most Presidential Candidates) Won’t Tell you about Medicare for All
Full disclosure: A long time ago I campaigned for Medicare for All single payer health care representing Public Citizen's Congress Watch, Physicians for a National Health Program, Neighbor to Neighbor and the California Nurses Association first as a … [Read more...] about Top 10 Truths Cable News (and Most Presidential Candidates) Won’t Tell you about Medicare for All
Attn Fellow Sanders Supporters and Other Loving Beings: Please Simmer Down & Stop it with the Warren Bashing
Senator Elizabeth WarrenSimmer down, please. Remember, folks, the presidential primary is next year. Nobody knows anything yet. At this point in 2007, Barack Obama was considered someone who didn't have a chance to be … [Read more...] about Attn Fellow Sanders Supporters and Other Loving Beings: Please Simmer Down & Stop it with the Warren Bashing
Top 5 Reasons Democratic Socialism may be a Winning Message in the 2020 Presidential Campaign
[Note--I drafted the bulk of this piece on June 6, 2019 but didn't publish it. On June 12th, 2019 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders made virtually every point in here in his groundbreaking beautiful speech at George Washington … [Read more...] about Top 5 Reasons Democratic Socialism may be a Winning Message in the 2020 Presidential Campaign