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
Human who still cares. "Music is a vehicle for change."
Friday, October 2, 2020
AP Fact Check
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
Friday, July 17, 2020
We Need More Than Symbols; We Need Courage
I was having an online conversation with an old friend who played on my first "solo" CD a while back. We were talking about politics, because he posted some meme about voting by mail. It saddens me when I see people posting misinformation, regardless of which "side" it originates.
Anyway, we started bantering back and forth, and pretty soon, I found myself sharing beyond the subject, and sharing how I feel about politics and music, so I figured I would give it a little edit and share here:
"...the myth about this whole "left wing vs. right wing" BS is just that, BS, meant to divide us and keep a certain class in power. DT got elected because he talked about the so called "elites" and played on that fear and division. How is he not an elite? He has gold toilets. That is what I don't get about how he became the "savior" of the everyman. My impression is many of the people who voted for DT are not big Trump fans, just as many of the folks who voted for Obama were not fans of the man (though he certainly possesses many admirable qualities) - many were voting for change, and realized the symbolism of having our first black President.
Many of us are sick of getting the shaft by the "machine" -- and the media controls the narrative, which explains the negative feelings many of us have about the media. However, there is a difference between media driven by profit -- and journalism, which is driven by a desire to find the truth. It is very similar to a musical or artistic endeavor driven by profit or one that is driven by the need to express oneself. Again, this is how I see it. Your perceptions may vary.
When all is said and done, it boils down to what we value. Who we elect to the highest office in this land is a mirror to our "collective soul."
Anyway, we started bantering back and forth, and pretty soon, I found myself sharing beyond the subject, and sharing how I feel about politics and music, so I figured I would give it a little edit and share here:
"...the myth about this whole "left wing vs. right wing" BS is just that, BS, meant to divide us and keep a certain class in power. DT got elected because he talked about the so called "elites" and played on that fear and division. How is he not an elite? He has gold toilets. That is what I don't get about how he became the "savior" of the everyman. My impression is many of the people who voted for DT are not big Trump fans, just as many of the folks who voted for Obama were not fans of the man (though he certainly possesses many admirable qualities) - many were voting for change, and realized the symbolism of having our first black President.
Many of us are sick of getting the shaft by the "machine" -- and the media controls the narrative, which explains the negative feelings many of us have about the media. However, there is a difference between media driven by profit -- and journalism, which is driven by a desire to find the truth. It is very similar to a musical or artistic endeavor driven by profit or one that is driven by the need to express oneself. Again, this is how I see it. Your perceptions may vary.
When all is said and done, it boils down to what we value. Who we elect to the highest office in this land is a mirror to our "collective soul."
Thanks for reading.
ox,
Mari
Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Tuesday, July 7, 2020
Saturday, July 4, 2020
Sunday, June 28, 2020
Confederate Monuments
One of these days I will get back to writing. For now, I will be amplifying voices that need to be heard.
It is high time we stopped honoring abusers.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/opinion/confederate-monuments-racism.html
It is high time we stopped honoring abusers.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/opinion/confederate-monuments-racism.html
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