Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Think Globally, Act Locally


With all that is going on in the world right now, things can feel overwhelming. 
It's important to focus on what it is that each of us can do to make things better, in our immediate vicinity.  
Whatever that is, do it. 

Action breeds hope.

A few suggestions: 
Speak truth to power. 
Make a sign for a local protest. Refuse to buy things in plastic (easier said than done, but worth the effort!) 
Repair instead of replace. 
Some of us have been harping on these things for decades and while it seems that we often take one step forward and two steps back, take heart in knowing, you are not alone. We have each other.   
Use your powers for good. 

Stay hopeful. Stay strong. 

Ox, 
Mari 

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Global Citizen Festival Contest/ Fundraiser

Dear Friends and Readers: 

I entered this contest/ fundraiser, so if you believe as I do that we truly are a global society, I would be grateful for your support. 
You may vote for free once per day, or choose to make a donation. 
Thank you for your consideration. 
Ox, 
Mari 

Friday, June 6, 2025

People in St Louis Need Help

Please show this to whomever you know in St. Louis. The folks there need power and water. 


Thank you. 

-- M

Friday, May 30, 2025

Grant Writing Boot Camp

Happy to share that I recently finished a grant writing boot camp from Joan Garry's  Nonprofit Leadership Lab

It was a six week intensive, and not only did I receive validation for knowledge I did not realize I had, I picked up some wonderful organization tools. I'm ready to put my writing skills to use for the public good, and take on some new projects. 

Here's my certificate of completion: 





Tuesday, May 13, 2025

New Post on Substack

I promised a recipe every once in a while on my Cafe Tamburo substack, so here you go: 

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Recent Writings 5.6.2025

Please bear with me regrading the Cafe Tamburo Substack blog. I'm having some issues with the interface  but should be up to speed soon. 

Monday, April 21, 2025

Pope Francis 1936-2025

"We need to let ourselves be evangelized by the poor. They have much to teach us." 
Pope Francis

Tuesday, April 8, 2025

BlueSky

 As more deleterious content floods my formerly favorite social media outlets, I am seeking alternatives. 

Are you on BlueSky? If so, let's connect there. Follow me and I will follow you: 

https://blueskydirectory.com/profiles/maritamburo.bsky.social

Best,

Mari 


Tuesday, April 1, 2025

From the Senate Floor.

Cory Booker started last night, and as of this morning, was/is still going: 

https://www.youtube.com/live/rCUK2VbdLS4?si=G4pVsvvp_6xfyAHw

Thank you to everyone who is raising your voice in these challenging times. 

-- M

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Waste, Fraud and Tax Loopholes

Are you concerned or confused about what is happening in Washington DC?

Please click this link for an explanation according to Robert Reich, former Labor Secretary under Bill Clinton.

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

Blues All Over the Place

 "Blues All Over the Place" by Mari Mack & Livin' Like Kings is now available on your favorite streaming service, as well as on my bandcamp page: https://marimack.bandcamp.com/album/blues-all-over-the-place