A Woman Issue

a woman issue

[Artsboretum] Update on Nonprofit and Public Service Student Loans

https://artsboretum.blogspot.com/2026/10/update-on-nonprofit-and-public-service.html

About Trees

Did you hear about the hundreds of thousands of trees that a certain tech company cut down, without permission, in Finland? Reportedly, to build yet another polluting data center. 

As I research, rethink and reconfigure my entire digital existence, I've decided to use the Ecosia search engine instead of the one responsible for the destruction. Ecosia plants trees when you search. The more you search, the more trees they plant. 

To reach Ecosia, go to this link.

To read an article about the trees that were cut down, visit this link.

Thanks again for caring about our planet. The decisions we make every day have an impact, and they add up. 

Ox, 

Mari 

Related: https://marimackmusic.blogspot.com/2026/10/stay-calm-play-music.html

West Virginia : Senate

Rachel Fetty Anderson : LINK

Truth Sermon in Texas

If you are in Texas, and haven't seen this yet, please give a listen.

First Amendment is first for a reason. 

Thank you, 

Mari 

p.s. Please pardon the fuzzy photo - it's a still capture from an Instagram reel, and I have a lot on my plate. Seeking paid work takes priority over labors of love; income makes the volunteer work possible! 

Mari Mack & Livin' Like Kings | October 10th, 4 - 8 pm in San Francisco

4:00 PM PDT The Saloon, 1232 Grant Avenue, San Francisco, CA

Join us for some soulful blues this afternoon with Mari Mack & Livin' Like Kings. Mari is a former Doorslammer who walked her former band, Cookin' School, up and down Grant Avenue in the 90's - 2000. Jamband fans may recall Mari as the founding vocalist in Zero offshoot Gregg's Eggs. The Saloon has been her consistent SF performance place, because " three sets are demanding, and it helps keep my chops in shape! Plus, we always have a fun time!" 

https://linktr.ee/mmllk 

Mari Mack & Livin' Like Kings' lineup on this date: 

Mari Tamburo : vocals and sass 

Arne Frager : bass 

David Powell : guitar 

Richard Wood: keys 

Roy Blumenfeld: drums

[Artsboretum] Marin Artists Seeking Space Survey, North Bay Zero Waste Week Events

Marin Artists Seeking Space Survey

North Bay Zero Waste Week Events 

Consider This: Public Health

When people who know absolutely nothing about women's health care write laws affecting women's health, we ALL suffer. 

Who can be held accountable? 

Please get out and vote for elected representatives who represent common sense, decency, and respect for bodily autonomy. 

Please watch this video: 

A doctor speaks out.

Attitude of Gratitude 2.0

Sometimes, when it comes to being grateful for the people placed in our path, is the example they set for us on how NOT to be. 

I mean that most sincerely. 

- M

Source: 

Link

Food for thought: 10/6/2026

https://youtu.be/zHg91DVRNj8?is=tZrpuDmAFd1JxAId

Re: Assault gun bans:  It seems to me that the lawmakers focus on what they "think" they can sell and pass, what they sense is politically feasible, as opposed to what is truly needed. Listen to Cheryl Wheeler's "If it were up to me" song. Makes sense. But how are we going to achieve this, while the pro gun people, continue to twist the meaning of the Second Amendment, ignoring the phrase "well regulated militia" and its original intent? Was it truly meant to keep slaves in check? I had been taught the Second Amendment  was authored to keep English soldiers at bay. I guess I will have to do some additional research on that. 

https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/amendments/amendment-ii/interpretations/99

Re: Prisons 

The problem with prisons is the profit. And the challenge with that is we have people willing to imprison other people for money. And we, the taxpayers, pay for that. I am of the opinion that only violent people who pose a risk to public health. Any other crimes should be able to be repaid through community service and in the case of fraud, monetary restitution. 

And that fact perpetuates resentment towards government, which makes some people more paranoid, and some of those people end up buying more guns. 

And some folks just enjoy shooting cans with guns. 

I have sometimes wondered, "What if taxpayers could have more of a say in where our money is spent?" 

"Could it be something as simple as a survey on our tax form?" 

That's all for now. Thanks for reading. 

Take care, and be love. It feels better. 

Ox, 

Mari 

Attitude of Gratitude

 The past several weeks have gifted me a few valuable lessons, the most valuable among them to "always trust your instincts" and listen to that inner voice. 

Follow your heart and it will lead you in the correct direction. 

Be grateful for the people that life places along your path. 

Ox,

Mari 

Legality vs. Morality?

https://www.instagram.com/reel/Dd7YSzeBKDJ/?stkn=eTRxbW9mNWQ0amdz