Years ago, my husband Bill started sharing his ballot recommendations with friends and family. They started sharing it with others. I did the same. At some point, people who know me started wanting the reccos whether they know (California clean air … [Read more...] about Bill Magavern’s & My Sacramento & California March Primary 2024 Ballot Recommendations
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stay the course part 3 (but pay attention)
this post will be quick. on 6/23/2023 i posted snicholsblog.com/2023/06/stay-the-course about how when i drive by this one interchange that i panic that i won’t be able to get off on my usual 10th street exit. and we all laughed about … [Read more...] about stay the course part 3 (but pay attention)
(:)(:)(:)(:) four snouts up for thanksgiving at the movies with spielberg’s the fabelmans.
does anybody besides us remember going to the movies with your family on holidays? it's been a tradition of ours for some time. in fact, we saw another spielberg film, west side story, in a theater last year (although certainly not in 2020). this … [Read more...] about (:)(:)(:)(:) four snouts up for thanksgiving at the movies with spielberg’s the fabelmans.
Gavin Newsom squandered his good name in this election
Gavin Newsom’s abuse of his good name in this election will slow the pace of climate action in California and make environmental leaders less likely to trust him. I left the country on Nov. 7, 2022, the day before the US national election. As I … [Read more...] about Gavin Newsom squandered his good name in this election
living in community as an example of the abundance of the universe
whether i’m aware of it or not, i live in an abundant universe. as a spiritual being having a spiritual experience in a human body on a human plane, i am capable of experiencing that all my needs–both individually and collectively–are met. but at … [Read more...] about living in community as an example of the abundance of the universe
Smart People at Cap Stage is Worth Seeing
I cringed when I first read about the play Smart People, playing now at Capital Stage theater in Sacramento through July 24th. First the title, coupled with the promo phrase "It is the eve of Obama’s first election. Four of Harvard University’s … [Read more...] about Smart People at Cap Stage is Worth Seeing
4 face Masks for Localis Restaurant in Sacramento—this is how to celebrate during COVID
Last Friday we celebrated our daughter’s birthday with yet another takeout meal. Except it wasn’t just another takeout meal. It was a takeout meal from Localis Restaurant (at 21st and S streets in midtown Sacramento). My husband and I had been to … [Read more...] about 4 face Masks for Localis Restaurant in Sacramento—this is how to celebrate during COVID
Delicious Food & Outdoor Dining at Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse–1322 V St., Sacramento
I'd heard my family mention Urban Roots positively a few times but never actually stored the information anywhere I could retrieve it (code for: I can't remember stuff like this until I actually go and even then its touch and go). Anyway on … [Read more...] about Delicious Food & Outdoor Dining at Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse–1322 V St., Sacramento
5 masks for a safe and efficient experience at the dmv—in a pandemic! (sacramento broadway branch)
have i got your attention? if there ever was a “man bites dog” headline, this is it—dmv efficient and safe? in a pandemic, what? during the pandemic, i had occasion to visit the largest dmv in sacramento, twice, a month apart, and i was impressed. … [Read more...] about 5 masks for a safe and efficient experience at the dmv—in a pandemic! (sacramento broadway branch)
5 masks for hamilton streaming on disney plus now: hamilton, disney, joe biden & the san francisco mime troupe
like any good democratic socialist american i spent fourth of july weekend grilling meat and watching the brand new debut of hamilton on disney plus. i’m well aware that i’m supposed to hate hamilton and disney. both my 25 year old son and ishmael … [Read more...] about 5 masks for hamilton streaming on disney plus now: hamilton, disney, joe biden & the san francisco mime troupe
four face masks for eating outside at capitol garage restaurant–what counts as good service now: less is more
this is a new series reviewing where you can go in sacramento, california safely during the covid-19 crisis. my first review is of capitol garage restaurant on the corner of 15th and k streets at the edge of midtown sacramento. we’d had … [Read more...] about four face masks for eating outside at capitol garage restaurant–what counts as good service now: less is more
sacramento’s katie valenzuela is the kind of bold politician we need in today’s times
in march of this year, maybe on the coattails of california democratic presidential primary winner bernie sanders, environmental justice advocate katie valenzuela defeated my incumbent sacramento city councilmember steven hansen in an unexpected … [Read more...] about sacramento’s katie valenzuela is the kind of bold politician we need in today’s times