Photo credit: Brooks Craft July 2012
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Tuesday, August 7, 2018
Saturday, July 21, 2018
Recommended Read: Yes! With Kennedy's Vacancy, Only Voting Can Check One Party Rule
If we learned anything from the 2016 Presidential election, we learned that every vote counts. If you don't vote, you don't have a say.
Recommended read and feel free to share:
http://www.yesmagazine.org/people-power/with-kennedys-vacancy-only-voting-can-check-one-party-rule-20180627
Recommended read and feel free to share:
http://www.yesmagazine.org/people-power/with-kennedys-vacancy-only-voting-can-check-one-party-rule-20180627
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Shows this week.and next...
Please join me and my musically gifted and socially conscious friends at the Impact Hub Oakland, this Saturday for a show that creates jobs in the music industry while raising funds to aid in the fight against breast cancer!
Hey Hey Mama : A Led Zeppelin tribute.
http://www.marimackmusic.com/2018/07/shows-this-week-and-next.html?m=1
Monday, July 9, 2018
Tuesday, July 3, 2018
Thursday, June 28, 2018
Life is Precious
Not sure if the two are connected, but the way I see it, both are tragic. Life is precious. It is about time we all started treating it as such. Not sure what it is going to take to make a change for the better.
https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2018/06/27/milo-wants-vigilantes-start-killing-journalists-and-hes-not-being-ironic
http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/annapolis/bs-md-gazette-shooting-20180628-story.html
https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2018/06/27/milo-wants-vigilantes-start-killing-journalists-and-hes-not-being-ironic
http://www.capitalgazette.com/news/annapolis/bs-md-gazette-shooting-20180628-story.html
Tuesday, June 19, 2018
Border Family Separation Actions, Protests
Local : Wed, June 20, 2018
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM PDT
Marin County Civic Center - Post Office In protest of the Trump Administration's cruel and inhumane policy of separating children from their parents at the border, the Marin community will gather for a vigil on World Refugee Day.
Please join us as we come together in protest and song. We will hear from public officials, community leaders, and affected residents, and learn about opportunities for action. We will send you an email with the exact location as soon as possible.
Please bring signs as desired.
Flameless candles will be provided to all participants. We are coming together to demonstrate our opposition to this horrific new policy.
Bring your families and tell your friends.
Together we can bring an end to this practice that violates American values.
The vigil has been organized by local groups concerned about the administration’s immigration policies, including Indivisible Marin, Indivisible Sausalito, Marin County People Power, Novato Stands United, REsisters and SURJ Marin.
Activist and faith-based groups across Marin have joined in support of this effort.
National:
June 30th
https://act.moveon.org/survey/June_30_Pledge/
Donate:
http://firrp.org/
https://supportkind.org/
https://www.texastribune.org/2018/06/18/heres-list-organizations-are-mobilizing-help-separated-immigrant-child/
Marin County Civic Center - Post Office In protest of the Trump Administration's cruel and inhumane policy of separating children from their parents at the border, the Marin community will gather for a vigil on World Refugee Day.
Please join us as we come together in protest and song. We will hear from public officials, community leaders, and affected residents, and learn about opportunities for action. We will send you an email with the exact location as soon as possible.
Please bring signs as desired.
Flameless candles will be provided to all participants. We are coming together to demonstrate our opposition to this horrific new policy.
Bring your families and tell your friends.
Together we can bring an end to this practice that violates American values.
The vigil has been organized by local groups concerned about the administration’s immigration policies, including Indivisible Marin, Indivisible Sausalito, Marin County People Power, Novato Stands United, REsisters and SURJ Marin.
Activist and faith-based groups across Marin have joined in support of this effort.
National:
June 30th
https://act.moveon.org/survey/June_30_Pledge/
Donate:
http://firrp.org/
https://supportkind.org/
https://www.texastribune.org/2018/06/18/heres-list-organizations-are-mobilizing-help-separated-immigrant-child/
Food for Thought : Depression
Lots of depression triggers circling. Here are a few resources:
SPIRITUALITY AND DEPRESSION webinar next Sunday, June 24 and Wednesday, June 27.
Marianne Williamson
https://marianne.com/spirituality-depression-free-webinar/
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
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Can We Talk About Anthony Bourdain and Alcoholism?
http://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/article213372539.html
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published on Cafe Tamburo
SPIRITUALITY AND DEPRESSION webinar next Sunday, June 24 and Wednesday, June 27.
Marianne Williamson
https://marianne.com/spirituality-depression-free-webinar/
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
_______
Can We Talk About Anthony Bourdain and Alcoholism?
http://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/article213372539.html
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published on Cafe Tamburo
Friday, June 15, 2018
Stephen Colbert on Cruelty as an Immigration Deterrent, "Ricochet" : Film About the Politicalization of a Tragic Death
I gasped in horror while watching yesterday's press conference. Thankfully, Stephen Colbert is using his platform to raise awareness. Hopefully, some more people will "get it."
https://twitter.com/colbertlateshow/status/1007434644084568065
"Jeff Adachi is raising funds for his newest feature film about the tragic death of Kate Steinle and the trial of the immigrant accused of her murder. The film examines how then candidate Donald Trump's used the case to fuel his anti-immigration policies, and ultimately attempt to pass a law increasing penalties for immigrants facing deportation."
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ricochet-film-fund-security-family#/
https://twitter.com/colbertlateshow/status/1007434644084568065
"Jeff Adachi is raising funds for his newest feature film about the tragic death of Kate Steinle and the trial of the immigrant accused of her murder. The film examines how then candidate Donald Trump's used the case to fuel his anti-immigration policies, and ultimately attempt to pass a law increasing penalties for immigrants facing deportation."
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ricochet-film-fund-security-family#/
Mill Valley Music 10th Anniversary : "Blood on the Tracks"
In case you missed it, I posted this on my main music blog yesterday:
http://www.marimackmusic.com/2018/06/reminder-mill-valley-music-10th.html
If you are near Mill Valley and want to buy tickets, here is the link:
https://throckmortontheatre.org/event/mill-valley-music-10th-anniversary/
http://www.marimackmusic.com/2018/06/reminder-mill-valley-music-10th.html
If you are near Mill Valley and want to buy tickets, here is the link:
https://throckmortontheatre.org/event/mill-valley-music-10th-anniversary/
Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Election Day Information
My grandparents were immigrants to this country, from Italy. They never missed an opportunity to vote. Please exercise your right to vote, if you have that right, for those who cannot.This image is from a facebook post shared around this time in 2016. I voted for Bernie in that primary, and although I was greatly disappointed in how the DNC mishandled it, I voted for Hillary while having a sinking feeling in my stomach that she would not have enough electoral votes to win the general election. Of course, we all know how that turned out.
Related:
http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/polling-place/
https://www.usa.gov/election-day
Saturday, May 26, 2018
Let's Give It Another Try! Artsboretum Go Fund Me
https://www.gofundme.com/
I started another GoFundMe.
I started another GoFundMe.
This GoFundMe exists to find kindred spirits, with the hope of creating a more organic, sustainable and equitable music industry.
What inspired this project:
When I was a kid, living in the projects in NJ, I used to listen to great music over a little radio that sat on a shelf above the washing machine. Amazing music used to flow out of that radio: Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin, The Rascals, Marvin Gaye, Dusty Springfield, Petula Clark, many more. The music soothed and inspired me.
When we were able to upgrade to a stereo, the music ranged from big band jazz to album oriented rock. One thing all this music had in common:
Music was played by talented musicians and singers and the magic was captured by skilled audio engineers.
FAQ :
Q: How did The Artsboretum project get started?
A: The seeds for this non-profit project took root many years ago, when Arne Frager convinced KFOG to resurrect “Live from The Plant” to raise money for Bay Area Food Banks. Additional organizations served by “The Plant Studios” include: Little Kids Rock, KSRH, the Girl Scouts, Youth In Arts, Blue Bear School of Music, Bread and Roses, Missing Children’s Foundation and more.
Essentially, our first non-profit project, A Vehicle for Change, was a way to expand upon the Plant Studios' service to the local music and non-profit communities (as in "music is a vehicle for change.)
As the music and recording industry took a downturn, it became more difficult to be philanthropic. I started researching feasibility and community need in 2006, finding inspiration from the Sundance Institute.
However, in March of 2008, when The Plant Studios ceased operating in Sausalito, we lost our home base.
We secured a fiscal sponsor, International Humanities Center, which closed abruptly in 2012 and took the money in our account.
Needless to say, that was discouraging, but it doesn't matter how many times we fall in life. What matters is how many times we get back up.
This fundraiser is to regain our lost funding and start back up again.
To do all we want to do would take about $7 or 8 million, but we have to start somewhere!
If you love organic music and believe in the power of music to change lives and heal the world, please join this effort.
Thank you for your consideration!
Sincerely,
Mari
https://www.gofundme.com/
What inspired this project:
When I was a kid, living in the projects in NJ, I used to listen to great music over a little radio that sat on a shelf above the washing machine. Amazing music used to flow out of that radio: Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin, The Rascals, Marvin Gaye, Dusty Springfield, Petula Clark, many more. The music soothed and inspired me.
When we were able to upgrade to a stereo, the music ranged from big band jazz to album oriented rock. One thing all this music had in common:
Music was played by talented musicians and singers and the magic was captured by skilled audio engineers.
FAQ :
Q: How did The Artsboretum project get started?
A: The seeds for this non-profit project took root many years ago, when Arne Frager convinced KFOG to resurrect “Live from The Plant” to raise money for Bay Area Food Banks. Additional organizations served by “The Plant Studios” include: Little Kids Rock, KSRH, the Girl Scouts, Youth In Arts, Blue Bear School of Music, Bread and Roses, Missing Children’s Foundation and more.
Essentially, our first non-profit project, A Vehicle for Change, was a way to expand upon the Plant Studios' service to the local music and non-profit communities (as in "music is a vehicle for change.)
As the music and recording industry took a downturn, it became more difficult to be philanthropic. I started researching feasibility and community need in 2006, finding inspiration from the Sundance Institute.
However, in March of 2008, when The Plant Studios ceased operating in Sausalito, we lost our home base.
We secured a fiscal sponsor, International Humanities Center, which closed abruptly in 2012 and took the money in our account.
Needless to say, that was discouraging, but it doesn't matter how many times we fall in life. What matters is how many times we get back up.
This fundraiser is to regain our lost funding and start back up again.
To do all we want to do would take about $7 or 8 million, but we have to start somewhere!
If you love organic music and believe in the power of music to change lives and heal the world, please join this effort.
Thank you for your consideration!
Sincerely,
Mari
https://www.gofundme.com/
Thursday, May 24, 2018
Solar Wherever Possible Is a Positive Thing, But We Should Have a Choice of Solar or Green Roof
I support using renewable energy whenever possible, but we should have an option of solar or green roof. Otherwise, people will be forced to cut down more trees, which will have a negative effect on our environment.
https://www.npr.org/2018/05/17/612082781/california-to-require-all-new-homes-to-have-solar-panels-starting-in-2020
Originally posted on https://www.facebook.com/maritamburo/
https://www.npr.org/2018/05/17/612082781/california-to-require-all-new-homes-to-have-solar-panels-starting-in-2020
Originally posted on https://www.facebook.com/maritamburo/
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