Thank You

https://marimackmusic.blogspot.com/2026/02/thank-you.html

Remembering Jesse Jackson

https://www.jessejacksonlegacy.com/

Servant leader

Reclaiming Democracy

In short, the SAVE act, the way I see it, is an attempt to take away a woman's right to vote. Reject this notion, and take action by getting a passport. 

Suspension of Judgement

I don't know who else needs to see this, but am sharing here. 

It's what we need to do more often. 

I hope you have the best possible day. 

Ox, 

Mari 

love > hate

Oops, Shouldn't Have Done That!

This guy FAFO'd. Veterans put up an ice sculpture, some guy knocked it down. He got arrested and called out. 

Why do some people think it's cool (no pun intended) to destroy things? It's so disrespectful and unkind. Blech. 

Can we stop calling some of these folks "influencers" and start calling them what they are - "misguiders" or something to that effect? 

https://www.fox9.com/news/far-right-influencer-jake-lang-arrested-damaging-prosecute-ice-sculpture-feb-5

So many questions. Thank goodness for music! 

I'm looking forward to our next gig at The Saloon - 2.14.26, 4 - 8 pm.  We are going to party like it's Mardi Gras and share the love, because it's Valentine's Day, and because that is how we rock and roll. "Kindness is King" in our world. 

Ox, 

Mari 

P.s. Happy Bandcamp Friday! If you can't afford to buy my music, feel free to stream for free! 

And if you find something you like, please share it with some friends on your social media channels! Thanks so much! 

Https://marimack.bandcamp.com 

Bandcamp Friday : February 6th

Hey Everybody! 

Bandcamp Friday returns February 6th! 

So, if you haven't done so already, please visit my bandcamp page, and consider "digging deeply,  not cheaply" and buying some of my musical endeavors! 

You may just find an anthem to march to, or a song to tale your mind off current events! 

Or, if you are feeling generous, consider the following...

 

Your action might: 

-  Give me some incentive to make more music for someone other than myself! 

 - Help place me back on that path to philanthropy I so want to travel upon! 

In the meantime, I will keep looking for additional forms of income, because bills must be paid. 

Here is the link: 

Https://marimack.bandcamp.com

Thank you so much for reading, listening and for your consideration. 

Hang in there! We'll get to where we are meant to be, eventually. 

Ox, 

Mari 

For more info about Bandcamp Friday, visit this link: 

https://daily.bandcamp.com/features/bandcamp-fridays

Monday Morning Musings 2.2.26

Hey Everybody! 

Hope this note finds you well. 

Watched some of the pre show and the Grammys. 

I'll make this short, because I just leaned the wrong way and unintentionally erased most of what I had already written. I kid you not. 

Standouts for me Bad Bunny's first speech, which basically echoed MLK jr., and is so relevant for these times. 

The groundhog saw his shadow, so hunker down for a bit longer. Spring will be here soon, and the sun rises every day. 

Ox, 

Mari 

Source : https://marimackmusic.blogspot.com/2026/02/monday-morning-musings-1226.html

Hard to Find The Words

I have watched the videos and can't seem to find the right words for this moment, other than to express my hope that the people who have so strongly supported the Second Amendment for so many years will gather their networks and use their powers to demand an investigation into the murder of Alex Pretti. 

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/24/alex-pretti-killing-witness-testimony

I love my country. It feels as she has been kidnapped. 

Please call your elected representatives and urge them to go across the aisle and aak the Republicans to help defend our Constitution. No one is perfect. We all make mistakes. 

Ox, 

Mari 

originally published on 1.25.26 

updated 2.4.26

Back in the Bay

Hello Again! 

I'm back in the Bay Area, and that nasty bug is back, trying to get me and bunch of my friends. 

By all accounts, there were beautiful celebrations of Bob Weir's life while I was away. And what a life and a legacy. 

Feeling grateful for music, and doing my best to bring truth and good to light when I find it.  If you are feeling down, I encourage you to do the same. 

Truth is, some people have seized power, claiming to uphold the law, but they are not enforcing the law, they are breaking it. 

More of us need to stand with true law enforcement and what is good in these United States. The majority of us are united, when we understand the truth.

Speaking of which, have you seen the clip from Philly? 

Give it a look, and feel free to share. 

https://youtu.be/SMiRLgU7hmA?si=e8T1N47I8tmp75bL

That's all I have time to share for now. 

Ox, 

Mari 

Memphis!

I'm in Memphis this week, working on getting back to the basics of my being. 

A reminder that in the midst of all the turmoil, there is music, and all the kindness and grace that humans are capable of. 

There is more good than bad in this world. It's just that the bad guys get most of the press. 

Keep standing up for the good. 

Ox, 

Mari 

[ Artsboretum] New Year, Fresh Starts and the SOS

 https://artsboretum.blogspot.com/2026/01/new-year-fresh-starts-and-sos.html

Direct Link to Alan's Go Fund Me