[Mari Mack Music] Until Further Notice: Second Saturdays at The Saloon

https://marimackmusic.blogspot.com/2026/09/until-further-notice-second-saturdays.html

In case you missed it...

National/Global: 

Farm Aid this weekend Dave Matthews expressed his gratitude for farmers who take care of the land, versus those who abuse it for profit. Willie Nelson and family take it home along "Whiskey River."

Local: 

Sunday. 9/27/26 is the Final Day to Register for Marin County Bar's SCOTUS Update luncheon, which takes place on Tuesday, 9/29/26 at The Club in San Rafael's McGinnis Park. Featured speaker: Professor Rory Little. This session is in person only, and will not be recorded. 

Recommended Read: Curmudgucation

He may be a bit grumpy, but he knows a lot about education: 

https://curmudgucation.substack.com/p/icymi-autumn-arrives-edition-927

A Reminder: More Good

So, here's a little coverage of more good in this world: 

Music: 

Saturday, 9/26/26: Mill Valley's Concerts on the Plaza, downtown, from about 11 am - 7:30 pm. Plan your travel accordingly! 

Sunday, 9/26/26, also downtown Mill Valley Larry the Hat's block party, a tribute to Bob Weir, fundraiser for the Muir Beach Firehouse, currently under construction. More info at this link

Truth:

Sunday, 9/27/26: Last Call to Register for the Marin Bar Association's General Membership Meeting/Luncheon, which is also open to members of the public. 1.0 MCLE credit for eligible members of the State Bar.  I mention this event, because these times require a more engaged citizenry. 

Speaker: Professor Rory Little - Luncheon is on Tuesday, 9/29/26 at 11:30 to 1:30. 

For more information and to register, visit this link.

The good in sharing truth is the courage you inspire in yourself and others. 

Ox, 

Mari  

Stay True

These are challenging times. 

Do not be discouraged. Stay true to what you know in your heart is good. 

Use your voice. 

Check your voter registration. 

Do not follow fools. 

Recommended Read

https://www.propublica.org/article/debunking-susan-collins-fbi-navatek-investigation-claims

When is enough truly going to be enough? Is this who we want to be? 

Tuesday Toughts (not a typo)

Humility. It is a rare trait to find  in people who pursue positions of power. 

For this reason, humility may appear unfamiliar to the masses accustomed to bluster and braggaadocio, and can be mistaken for weakness. 

Think about it. 

- M

(Btw, the title of this post is not a typo.)

Memories

 https://www.legacy.com/legacy/memorial/angel-pena

I can still see, in my mind's eye, my mother dancing with Angel at my Aunt's wedding. 

I remember getting the call from one of the "kids" - she was attending Chico State at the time. The sense of panic, not knowing the whereabouts of the other "kid," who lived in Manhattan at the time. He was out of the state, if memory serves, visiting his mother. 

Sending love and a wish for healing to all. 

Ox, 

Mari 

Source: Mari Mack Music

The Monthly Saloon Soiree!

It's that time again, for our monthly Saloon soiree! 9/12/26, 4 - 8 pm, in the heart of North Beach, we give you a royal dose of the blues, so you can put on your dancing shoes! 

1232 Grant Avenue, 

San Francisco, 

No cover, so go ahead and park in the garage! 

21+, one drink minimum

Building Bridges Instead of Removing Trees

Sidewalk buckling near a mature tree? 

You might consider asking the city to build a bridge over the tree roots, or do it yourself. This practice is more commonly used on trails and in gardens, but is gaining traction in some areas, and could work well in many situations. 

This idea might prompt a few laughs from people lacking an imagination, but when considering the long term benefits that mature trees provide to our neighborhoods, plus the cost savings in the short term (to build a bridge as opposed to removing a tree,) it's worth the ask. 

 

https://youtu.be/ukro-MIhROI?is=EqUx__7ipXJgFk4h

https://www.ehow.com/how_8719886_lay-walkway-over-tree-root.html

Recommended Watch

"Famous Last Words" on Netflix - Gloria Steinem episode.

If you watch the patterns of how people are described in the media and in conversation, you will start to understand that the portrayals change according to who is controlling the narrative. 

Gloria

Far too often, we expect too much from too few people. There are situations that require a large number of people to create a movement. 

Think about it. 

Mari Mack Music: August Ends, September Begins

https://marimackmusic.blogspot.com/2026/08/august-ends-september-begins.html

Daisy Chain!

I love this. 

https://www.daisychainfields.com/non-profit

Ox, 

Mari