As I prepare for another 40 hours of cashiering at the Good Earth, I figure I might as well share a link to my music. We (Arne, Pat and Yours Truly) recently recorded an acoustic version of a Rolling Stones tune, "Salt of the Earth" - I uploaded it to bandcamp, then tweeted Keef's official Twitter account, before I realized that he autoposts from his Instagram, and probably doesn't even do that himself, either. LOL. Good thing I can laugh at myself! We humans tend to take ourselves too seriously about insignificant things, and trivialize what truly matters. Maybe this pandemic will change that. Time will tell.
Sometimes I wonder why I bother. I guess it is because I care. I have tried to stop caring, but it's just not in my DNA. At least I have managed to stop being anxious, paralyzed and/or discouraged and can thank my survival instincts and/or my lucky stars for that. I guess that sidewalk mess was full of lessons. For some of us, that is.
People who already think they know everything usually don't learn much of anything new.
Anyway, we just keep plugging in order to stay sane. Sanity is overrated, imho. Give me good crazy, which is where the music can lead us.
Refer to the "Grace and the Grasshopper" story from a few posts back.
As promised, here is the bandcamp link.
https://marimack.bandcamp.com
Hope you enjoy it. Stream for free, unless you can afford to support the music. Until enough of you can do that, I'll see you on the checkout line. Ill be the one with a purple t-shirt wrapped around my face.
Stay home, please. Thank you for not hoarding.
Ox,
Mari
Sunday, March 22, 2020
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
3/18/2020 : More Gratitude
As I write this, I am listening to the rain outside. Grateful for this rain.
Gtateful for this moment of clarity.
Grateful for every moment of this life.
Grateful for all the lessons.
Grateful for kindness.
On a side note, a few months ago, as I was trying to convince my husband to fully embrace my attempt to run for President, I consulted the I Ching, asked if I should continue to run. I threw an 8 and a 24.
Grateful for curiosity.
Grateful for open minds and open hearts.
I wish you peace, love and enough.
Ox,
Mari
Gtateful for this moment of clarity.
Grateful for every moment of this life.
Grateful for all the lessons.
Grateful for kindness.
On a side note, a few months ago, as I was trying to convince my husband to fully embrace my attempt to run for President, I consulted the I Ching, asked if I should continue to run. I threw an 8 and a 24.
Grateful for curiosity.
Grateful for open minds and open hearts.
I wish you peace, love and enough.
Ox,
Mari
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
3/17/2020 : Gratitude
Grateful that I am able to serve a useful purpose by working at a grocery store. I will take a few monutes to write to you each day.
I had this idea that makers around the world can collaborate to 3D print ventilator parts. Aure enough, I checked, and they have started an open source project!
Since so many kids are home from school, now is a wonderful time to teach them how to plant and tend a garden. It can be as simple as a plant in a cup, or as elaborate as a victory garden.
Please be sure to include a milkweed plant for the monarchs.
Be kind to each other.
Ox,
Mari
I'm still running for President. Congress creates legislation. The President should represent the people.
Monday, March 16, 2020
Thoughts On Thr First Joe Biden / Bernie Sanders Debate
In short, I am glad I voted for Joe Biden in the California primary.
He is willing to work together. Bernie's ego seemd to be out of control.
I wish I had the time to write everything I am feeling at this moment, but I have to get ready for work as a cashier. Yes, I would like to stay home and rest, but I have rent to pay.
Ox,
Mari
He is willing to work together. Bernie's ego seemd to be out of control.
I wish I had the time to write everything I am feeling at this moment, but I have to get ready for work as a cashier. Yes, I would like to stay home and rest, but I have rent to pay.
Ox,
Mari
Sunday, March 15, 2020
Public Health Issues
Dear Friends:
As you may or may not know, I have been working at a natural grocery store since October, while running in place for POTUS. Since Senatot Warren dropped out, and both top contenders are in the high risk group during this pandemic crisis, I have decided to stay in the race. Although I am, for the most part, an unknown, i feel as if I would be abandoning my civic duty to withdraw at this time. Things can change at any moment.
We all have skills that may be helpful to the common good. The question we all have to ask ourselves is: "Where will those skills be of best use? "
That said, I will be sharimg more observations and ideas as we enter this new phase of living together on this changing planet.
Here is one:
Observations: we breathe on each other and over surfaces. If potential carriers of Covid-19 are asymptomatic, there is no way of knowing who can spread the virus in the community, so if you must be in public, we are going to have to develop new habits.
Perhaps we should require masks for everyone in the food industry. These should be the same grade as used by surgeons in the operating room.
To that point, perhaps eachnof us should be wearing a mask, scarf or bandana over our nose and mouth. It will stop is from touching our faces, and that is an improvement, isn't it?
Please feel free to share any ideas you come across that you think might help All I ask is that you link back to and/or credit the source. The answers are out there. We just need to know where to look.
The more people of different and diverse backgrounds and perspectives engaged in the process, the more creative and complete the solutions will be. It doesn't have to be perfect. Let's start where we are.
I will do my best to share what I find, and will include source links.
Try your best to be calm. It helps your immune system.
Love,
Mari
As you may or may not know, I have been working at a natural grocery store since October, while running in place for POTUS. Since Senatot Warren dropped out, and both top contenders are in the high risk group during this pandemic crisis, I have decided to stay in the race. Although I am, for the most part, an unknown, i feel as if I would be abandoning my civic duty to withdraw at this time. Things can change at any moment.
We all have skills that may be helpful to the common good. The question we all have to ask ourselves is: "Where will those skills be of best use? "
That said, I will be sharimg more observations and ideas as we enter this new phase of living together on this changing planet.
Here is one:
Observations: we breathe on each other and over surfaces. If potential carriers of Covid-19 are asymptomatic, there is no way of knowing who can spread the virus in the community, so if you must be in public, we are going to have to develop new habits.
Perhaps we should require masks for everyone in the food industry. These should be the same grade as used by surgeons in the operating room.
To that point, perhaps eachnof us should be wearing a mask, scarf or bandana over our nose and mouth. It will stop is from touching our faces, and that is an improvement, isn't it?
Please feel free to share any ideas you come across that you think might help All I ask is that you link back to and/or credit the source. The answers are out there. We just need to know where to look.
The more people of different and diverse backgrounds and perspectives engaged in the process, the more creative and complete the solutions will be. It doesn't have to be perfect. Let's start where we are.
I will do my best to share what I find, and will include source links.
Try your best to be calm. It helps your immune system.
Love,
Mari
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
One Step At A Time
Hello Again:
In case you missed it, here is Joe Biden's speech from March 10:
https://www.c-span.org/video/?470244-1/joe-biden-holds-campaign-event-philadelphia
We have to right this ship before we can get to where we need to be.
We have a long way to go.
Ox,
Mari
In case you missed it, here is Joe Biden's speech from March 10:
https://www.c-span.org/video/?470244-1/joe-biden-holds-campaign-event-philadelphia
We have to right this ship before we can get to where we need to be.
We have a long way to go.
Ox,
Mari
Saturday, February 15, 2020
Who Are We, America?
As I write this, I find myself feeling a mixture of familiarity and determination. Familiarity, because I felt this way about ten years ago, as I was preparing to release my first album, "Can't Go Back." It was 2010, and the album had taken a long time to make, for various reasons, ranging from trauma to financial restrictions. In a few short months, we would receive a letter from the Marin County DPW, announcing a meeting about a sidewalk planned for what used to be our street, a semi-rural road in Homestead Valley. It rocked me off my foundation for a bit, a foundation I had needed for a long time. Thankfully, I learned a lot from that experience, after all, that is what we are supposed to do, isn't it?
But I digress.
What has me awake, when I should be asleep?
California AB5. It is bad legislation that requires a full and immediate repeal.
Seriously, this is the biggest bunch of BS I have seen in a while. And these days, that is saying a lot.
Read more in this thoughtful article:
https://m.dailykos.com/stories/2020/1/29/1914395/-Welcome-to-Ms-Kavin-s-Neighborhood-Today-s-Lesson-The-ABCs
Yesterday, dealing with another batch of life's inevitable letdowns, I was feeling unmoored.
Today, I feel like a bird falling from a tree limb, at that point where you either fall, or take flight. Want to join me?
Ox,
Mari
But I digress.
What has me awake, when I should be asleep?
California AB5. It is bad legislation that requires a full and immediate repeal.
Seriously, this is the biggest bunch of BS I have seen in a while. And these days, that is saying a lot.
Read more in this thoughtful article:
https://m.dailykos.com/stories/2020/1/29/1914395/-Welcome-to-Ms-Kavin-s-Neighborhood-Today-s-Lesson-The-ABCs
Yesterday, dealing with another batch of life's inevitable letdowns, I was feeling unmoored.
Today, I feel like a bird falling from a tree limb, at that point where you either fall, or take flight. Want to join me?
Ox,
Mari
Sunday, January 26, 2020
ActBlue Donate Link
Update (2/15/2020)
Honestly, since the DNC eliminated the individual donor requirement, I don't see the need for an Act Blue account. I never wanted or needed your money for this campaign.
What I seek are volunteers and some true, passionate ethical journalists who want to help bring back a sense of honesty, decency to our public discourse. I don't claim to have all the answers and I don't claim to be a perfect person.
What I know I can do is represent the majority of the citizens of this country with an open heart and and open mind.
I share this thought with you and for you:
“If you have come to help me you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” This popular quote was crafted by a group of Aboriginal rights activists from Queensland, Australia in the 1970s. It is often attributed to Lila Watson, a member of the group, who insists that it was a collective endeavor.
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mari2020
Honestly, since the DNC eliminated the individual donor requirement, I don't see the need for an Act Blue account. I never wanted or needed your money for this campaign.
What I seek are volunteers and some true, passionate ethical journalists who want to help bring back a sense of honesty, decency to our public discourse. I don't claim to have all the answers and I don't claim to be a perfect person.
What I know I can do is represent the majority of the citizens of this country with an open heart and and open mind.
I share this thought with you and for you:
“If you have come to help me you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.” This popular quote was crafted by a group of Aboriginal rights activists from Queensland, Australia in the 1970s. It is often attributed to Lila Watson, a member of the group, who insists that it was a collective endeavor.
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mari2020
Friday, January 24, 2020
Freedom Jam
Someone once said, "When words fail, music speaks..." (I dare you to remember who said that without looking it up.)
Therefore, since I find myself at a loss for words lately, I'll share a song I wrote with Herman in 2011.
https://marimack.bandcamp.com/track/freedom-jam-mix-9
Sending love and light.
Ox,
Mari
Therefore, since I find myself at a loss for words lately, I'll share a song I wrote with Herman in 2011.
https://marimack.bandcamp.com/track/freedom-jam-mix-9
Sending love and light.
Ox,
Mari
Monday, January 20, 2020
MLK Jr.
In case you haven't figured this out yet, I'm not very good at self promotion. There is so much I could say about MLK, but instead choose to live my life in service, whatever form it takes.
What might Dr. King be doing if he were alive today? I imagine what he always did, working tirelessly on the side of the afflicted, poor, and marginalized. He'd most likely face more opprobrium than accolades. But his purpose was not fame. It was service, even when unpopular.— Dan Rather (@DanRather) January 19, 2020
Thursday, January 9, 2020
Thursday Thoughts for 1/9/2020
Originally posted these thoughts last week, on my original facebook profile, which was reluctantly created (if memory serves) some time in 2009. I am reluctant to go back and check, because if I do, I will probably get distracted. I know myself at least that well. But I digress.
I know I certainly don't.
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#WeCanDoThis #2020Vision #Election2020
#RocktheBoat #rockthevote
#FeeltheBeat #LoveWins #Supermajority
We are now in the 2020 election year, so it is time for me to begin my campaign for President of the United States in earnest and with purpose.
No one wins in a war, and peace begins within.
I have found peace within and would like to pay it forward...
No one wins in a war, and peace begins within.
I have found peace within and would like to pay it forward...
I am grateful.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to wish me a "Happy Birthday" and a special thank you to everyone who has donated to my birthday fundraiser (for Center for Domestic Peace.)
Just as importantly, thank you to everyone who spent yesterday helping someone or at least not hurting someone or something, unless it was in self defense. How you interpret the term "self defense" will likely depend upon your life experiences. After all, our life experiences color or clear our perspective.
My favorite birthday gifts:
- a handwritten love letter from my husband
- a video of our daughter trying to coax my grandson to wish me a happy birthday and to say "I love you"
- a casual (and yummy) dinner with friends who support my candidacy for POTUS, even if they seem a bit perplexed by it.
- a handwritten love letter from my husband
- a video of our daughter trying to coax my grandson to wish me a happy birthday and to say "I love you"
- a casual (and yummy) dinner with friends who support my candidacy for POTUS, even if they seem a bit perplexed by it.
One asked "What do you think your chances are?"
My answer:
"Pretty slim, but better than if I didn't give it a go."
Or something like that.
My answer:
"Pretty slim, but better than if I didn't give it a go."
Or something like that.
We need systemic change. Systemic change is only possible with robust civic engagement. When we have a third of the population sitting out an election, that tells me that a third of us are unable to get to the polls, we feel there is no point, or it is a "combination of the two." Or, could it be that a third of the people do not see themselves reflected in the people currently in power?
I know I certainly don't.
And, I don't see myself or most of the people I know reflected in the current Democratic candidate pool. I appreciate them all for standing up, even the old white guy billionaires with the "white knight" complex.
The people with money always see themselves reflected, because it takes a lot of money to run for office. Why does it take so much money to run for office? Because the people in power, with the money, make the rules; because our society equates money with success.
What I am here to tell you is, there is a point and this is that time.
When voices are being silenced, when citizens are being prevented from voting because of skin color, this is when people who still have a voice need to speak on their behalf.
This is that time.
When people cannot get to the polls because they have no transportation, this is when we need to carpool, or "get on the bus." When one party is actively suppressing votes of the other party, that is a time when the good people have to abandon that party and register for the other party.
This is that time.
The change we need and want is only possible with fresh perspective and participation of a larger portion of our population. We cannot sit idly by while American citizens are being denied the right to vote. It is un-American and a danger to our democracy.
When we speak truth to power and power turns a deaf ear, it is time for the people to become the power.
We, the people cannot become the power when some of our people are being denied the right to vote.
We, the people, cannot sit this one out.
This time, I have more to offer than my vote.
I know what it feels like to feel alone, abused and abandoned. I know what it feels like to be betrayed. I know what it feels like to speak and not be heard.
I also know what it feels like to get up to try again when you are tired and I know what it feels like to open your heart to love again after a betrayal. I know what forgiveness feels like.
There comes a time when we need to stand up, fight back, and win.
This is that time.
♡
♡
#RocktheBoat #rockthevote
#FeeltheBeat #LoveWins #Supermajority
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Saturday, December 28, 2019
How Deep.Is Your Love?
Placing this link at the top of my post, so it is easy to find. I have given this enough thought, time to transfer to action. My love for our country is deep as my love for the health of our planet.
Please donate at least $1.
Goal is to gather enough donations and media attention to get to the January/February Democratic debates.
Thank you in advance, and please feel free to share the link far and wide.
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mari-tamburo-1
As we approach a new decade, may we do so with courage and creativity, and the knowledge that we have survived so much, we can keep moving forward, even when we are still.
Change begins within.
Action inspires hope.
At this point, we have nowhere to go but up.
We can do this!
Ox,
Mari
Please donate at least $1.
Goal is to gather enough donations and media attention to get to the January/February Democratic debates.
Thank you in advance, and please feel free to share the link far and wide.
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/mari-tamburo-1
As we approach a new decade, may we do so with courage and creativity, and the knowledge that we have survived so much, we can keep moving forward, even when we are still.
Change begins within.
Action inspires hope.
At this point, we have nowhere to go but up.
We can do this!
Ox,
Mari
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Check Your Voter Registration Status
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| My modern interpretation of a well known Plato quote. |
As a person who is currently working more than one job to make ends meet, I understand how exhausting it is to tread water.
Please do not give up on the good.
Seek the good.
Share the good.
Be the good.
Ox,
Mari
https://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2019/12/13/us/ap-us-voter-purge-georgia.html
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Northern California Gifting a Tree Project
Dear Friends,
I found this in my facebook memory feed, and thought it worth another share.
Imagine if this type of program was duplicated all across America and the world.
We can do this.
Ox,
Mari
"PLEASE SHARE!!! We are doing the Gifting a Tree Project again this year. What does that mean? Buy a live tree at one of the participating nurseries listed here, take it home for the holidays to enjoy then return it to the same nursery by Jan 17th. We will be picking up the gifted trees and distributing them to fire survivors (from any of the local recent fires over the past 4 years) from a location in Santa Rosa, last weekend of January 2020. Anything left over will be taken to Lake County for distribution there. Thank you for your participation and happy holidays. Call or text with questions. Kathy Blair 707-972-2084
Participating Nurseries for 2019/2020:
****All nurseries participating have a
707 area code****
Urban Tree Farm, Santa Rosa 544-4446
Sunshine Living Christmas Tree Farm, Penngrove 664-9335
Star Gardens, Middletown 987-0998
Prickett’s Nursery, Santa Rosa 539-3030
Prickett’s in Healdsburg 433-8904
Harmony Farm Supply Sebastopol 823-9125
Harmony Farm Supply Penngrove 665-6345
Cloverdale Nursery 894-6654
Thank you to all the nurseries and all the tree gifters! We are truly grateful!!!!"
I found this in my facebook memory feed, and thought it worth another share.
Imagine if this type of program was duplicated all across America and the world.
We can do this.
Ox,
Mari
"PLEASE SHARE!!! We are doing the Gifting a Tree Project again this year. What does that mean? Buy a live tree at one of the participating nurseries listed here, take it home for the holidays to enjoy then return it to the same nursery by Jan 17th. We will be picking up the gifted trees and distributing them to fire survivors (from any of the local recent fires over the past 4 years) from a location in Santa Rosa, last weekend of January 2020. Anything left over will be taken to Lake County for distribution there. Thank you for your participation and happy holidays. Call or text with questions. Kathy Blair 707-972-2084
Participating Nurseries for 2019/2020:
****All nurseries participating have a
707 area code****
Urban Tree Farm, Santa Rosa 544-4446
Sunshine Living Christmas Tree Farm, Penngrove 664-9335
Star Gardens, Middletown 987-0998
Prickett’s Nursery, Santa Rosa 539-3030
Prickett’s in Healdsburg 433-8904
Harmony Farm Supply Sebastopol 823-9125
Harmony Farm Supply Penngrove 665-6345
Cloverdale Nursery 894-6654
Thank you to all the nurseries and all the tree gifters! We are truly grateful!!!!"
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Questions About Homelessness
I'm in favor of a hand up as opposed to a long term hand out, but the proposed cuts feel more like kicking someone when they are down. I cannot support that. Cutting services to people in need hurts us all.
Why are we not identifying vacant buildings in every city and every neighborhood, and pooling our resources to house our fellow citizens in need? If you own a building and it lies vacant and in disrepair, sell it to a non-profit who can put it to constructive use.
We have enough collective wealth and wisdom to solve these societal challenges. We can do better.
https://www.facebook.com/1393602744185936/posts/2462977993915067/
Why are we not identifying vacant buildings in every city and every neighborhood, and pooling our resources to house our fellow citizens in need? If you own a building and it lies vacant and in disrepair, sell it to a non-profit who can put it to constructive use.
We have enough collective wealth and wisdom to solve these societal challenges. We can do better.
https://www.facebook.com/1393602744185936/posts/2462977993915067/
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
By the People, for the People and the Planet
I believe that love is the strongest force in the universe.
I also believe that the health of our planet and the moral duty to preserve, protect and restore it for future generations should guide every decision we make as a nation.
For, as the United States of America was created
by the people, for the people, we should also be for the planet.
We must improve our ability to work together, to tap into our collective wisdom, to work with respect for and in partnership with nature to ensure we all have a functioning, hospitable place to live.
Now is not the time to take a "wait and see" attitude. Now is the time to step up our efforts.
There are no gigs on a dead planet.
Sincerely,
Mari
http://www.maritamburo.com/2019/08/act-blue-donation-link.html
I also believe that the health of our planet and the moral duty to preserve, protect and restore it for future generations should guide every decision we make as a nation.
For, as the United States of America was created
by the people, for the people, we should also be for the planet.
We must improve our ability to work together, to tap into our collective wisdom, to work with respect for and in partnership with nature to ensure we all have a functioning, hospitable place to live.
Now is not the time to take a "wait and see" attitude. Now is the time to step up our efforts.
There are no gigs on a dead planet.
Sincerely,
Mari
http://www.maritamburo.com/2019/08/act-blue-donation-link.html
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