We all have something to give.
Ox,
Mari
Human who still cares.
Sunday, November 15, 2020
Sunday, November 8, 2020
The Work Continues
Experience is the best teacher.
Let us begin anew.
Teamwork makes the dreamwork!
Ox,
Mari
Monday, November 2, 2020
Recent Blog Posts Local Election Suggestions
Hello!
If you don't have time to click the first link, here are a few local candidates I ask that you consider:
Gregg Knell : San Rafael
Joe McGarry : Fairfax
Vicki Nichols : Sausalito
Civic engagement starts at home.
Be kind, stay safe.
Thank You,
Mari
Related :
Friday, October 23, 2020
The Final Debate : Observations
I took a personal day to start the lengthy and emotionally charged task of going through and clearing out a large storage space. I notice how my things are now mixed in a box with my husband's, as if either of us has ever been not part of the other, as if any of us can be separated in this world. After all, we are all connected. Pardon me as I repeat myself.
After a day of many hand washings, I cross paths with his latest musical project. Name not revealed to protect the creative process and to prevent the vaporware syndrome. Best to just let it happen, you will find out about it when it is finished.
As for this election, I already voted. We voted together.
Yesterday, I found myself commenting on a thread of a distant cousin by marriage, after said cousin revealed she is Trump supporter. I was surprised, but not too surprised. It provided clarity on one thing and confusion on another. Her mom also commented. These are otherwise talented and pleasant people. Anyway, here is my comment:
"I understand that we are a country and a world made up of many opinions and perspectives, and that more of us are turned off to "politics" for many reasons. I want to protect Medicare, Social Security, the USPS, our fellow citizens' voting rights and a woman's autonomy over her own health. I see Republican officials doing everything they can to take these things away. Plus, I don't think anyone with a gold toilet should be running for public office, let alone be POTUS. As far as labels are concerned, I find them limiting.
See you on the other side of this mess. May peace with you, and God Bless America."
If you are interested, here are my thoughts on the debate:
According to the online Oxford Dictionary the word politician has two definitions. I was only able to copy and paste one. However, I was able to screenshot both:
a person who is professionally involved in politics, especially as a holder of or a candidate for an elected office.
"a local politician"
Friday, October 2, 2020
AP Fact Check
It didn’t take long for misinformation about President Trump’s coronavirus diagnosis to flood the internet. Here’s a look at what sorts of falsehoods are making the rounds, and what to expect next. https://t.co/wh2v7vPcyJ
— AP Fact Check (@APFactCheck) October 2, 2020
Monday, September 21, 2020
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Whistleblower : Women Are Being Sterilized Without Informed Consent
When we see people doing wrong, we need to speak up.
Too often, wrongdoing is disguised as being "for your own good."
Missed Opportunity: SB 145
Why, oh why, do we make things so difficult?
I find myself puzzled by this law that Governor Newsom just signed into law: SB 145.
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=201920200SB145
If the intent of the law is to address cases where two people are close in age, then why not make that clear, and address the 10 year age gap?
How is a 14 year old of any gender or sexual orientation supposed to give consent to someone that is 10 years their senior? And we, as a society, absolve them of accountability?
We need to fix this "oversight."
Suffice it to say, civic engagement is necessary for laws that reflect the will of the people.
Contact your elected representatives, and let them know how you feel about this. I certainly will.
Enough of this absurdity.
Sincerely,
Mari
Image Source: LA Times article:
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2020-09-11/sb145-sex-crimes-law-gavin-newsom-lgbtq-rights
Friday, August 14, 2020
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
It's About US
Synergy.
Teamwork.
Combination of the two, plus me and you.
Come on, folks, we can do this!
I hope you are feeling what I am feeling:
Energetic, not apathetic.
Cautiously optimistic.
Grateful for Kamala Harris' supportive parents and family. This is a moment in time to be celebrated, but now is when we get to work.
Thank you to everyone who donated to my campaign. I am planning to check the rules before I do anything with the funds. Current plan is to donate to the Biden/Harris effort and/or down ticket Democrats.
Ox,
Mari
Saturday, August 1, 2020
Thank Goodness for Music
Everything is temporary,
there is a process.
and when we look toward the light,
our shadows fall behind us.
Ox,
Mari
Tuesday, July 28, 2020
Don't Worry -- Vote
Ok, kids, we know what we have to do, now all we need to do is do it.
Oh, and don't worry -- it (worry, that is) lowers your immune system. We need you to stay healthy, so you can to help us make some "good trouble."
Ox,
Mari
Oh, and don't worry -- it (worry, that is) lowers your immune system. We need you to stay healthy, so you can to help us make some "good trouble."
Ox,
Mari
Thursday, July 23, 2020
Universal Truths, Labors of Love
Hey Everybody!
Hope this note finds you well. Thank you to everyone choosing to reduce the viral load in the air by covering your nose and mouth.
Take a break from the stress and let's work together to bring more kindness and beauty into this world, through music. Now, more than ever, we need music.
Thanks for listening.
Ox,
Mari
https://www.littlekidsrock.org/benefit/
Hope this note finds you well. Thank you to everyone choosing to reduce the viral load in the air by covering your nose and mouth.
Take a break from the stress and let's work together to bring more kindness and beauty into this world, through music. Now, more than ever, we need music.
Thanks for listening.
Ox,
Mari
https://www.littlekidsrock.org/benefit/
Update: Did you miss it?
It will be streamed for free, on
Thursday, July 30th, 2020 !
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
Please Pay Attention - Do Not Look Away From Truth
What is happening in Portland violates our First Amendment rights
Navy vet asks a question, gets his hand broken
Navy vet asks a question, gets his hand broken
Sunday, July 19, 2020
Recent (And Not So Recent) Blog Posts
Updated the blog roll. A few posts down on the "Beat," is a screenshot of its stats from several years ago. Depending on how closely you follow world politics, you may find it of interest.
Keep shining your light, wherever you may be.
Eventually, the truth we'll show for all to see.
Ox,
Mari
Keep shining your light, wherever you may be.
Eventually, the truth we'll show for all to see.
Ox,
Mari
Saturday, July 18, 2020
Rest
Rest. It is not always relaxation.
Sometimes it comes after a hard day's work, sometimes it comes after a life well lived. A life, well lived is usually not thought about while doing the living, it is considered after the living is done.
When a man such as John Lewis takes his final rest, perhaps that means it is tine for the rest of us to get to work.
We all have to start somewhere.
Let's start where we are, and go from here.
Ox,
Mari
Sometimes it comes after a hard day's work, sometimes it comes after a life well lived. A life, well lived is usually not thought about while doing the living, it is considered after the living is done.
When a man such as John Lewis takes his final rest, perhaps that means it is tine for the rest of us to get to work.
We all have to start somewhere.
Let's start where we are, and go from here.
Ox,
Mari
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