Political Troubadour of our Time
No living artist has better portrayed what has been going on with Israel’s colonial project than singer-songwriter David Rovics. He is the political troubadour of this American century.
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[Blog Post] Valentine Mine
Being single for more than 25 years gives me, I think, credentials to talk about Valentine’s Day in terms of self-love.
Continue reading →Pain in the Neck – Part 1 – 2023
The practice I have embarked on, (and it is a practice like meditation or training for a competitive sport) is a combination of gentle stretching, abdominal breathing and learning how to loosen my jaw and drop my shoulders. I am daily teaching my intense and driven self to cultivate a habit of relaxation.
Continue reading →Peace on Earth?
Biden asks restraint of (not demands from) Israel, and in spite of no response, he sends more tank shells, sidestepping the usual Congressional channels and ignoring laws that forbid the U.S. from providing weapons used to commit genocide.
Continue reading →Letter to the Editor about Israeli Occupation
Cease fire in Gaza. End the Israeli occupation. Stop using my tax money to fund ethnic cleansing and genocide of Palestinians. The definitions of these crimes against humanity are precise. “Never again” for anyone!
Continue reading →What’s in a Name?
Imagine that instead of going into the local coffee bar and ordering a soy latte, you’d have to say, “I’d like a latte with soybeans processed to resemble a dairy beverage” or “I’d like a coffee foamed with almonds (cashews)(macadamia nuts) pulverized with water to resemble the extract from a cow’s mammaries.”
Continue reading →Film Spot: Leo Grande and I’m Your Man
In the weeks from Thanksgiving to the eve of New Year’s Eve, circumstances have allowed me to watch more movies than usual. Here’s my take on two films about loneliness, fulfillment, self-acceptance and more. See what you think!
Continue reading →Covid Christmas
Not 2020 or 2021, but it was the holiday season of 2022 that my daughter dubbed “Covid Christmas.” Nothing tragic, just inconvenient. Rapid testing, postponed visits, lots of books, movies and walks.
Continue reading →What about the mid-terms?
Lucky to live in California, where the secretary of state’s office called to tell me that my mail-in ballot was on the way, I pondered what I could do to help besides voting. What first came to mind was to share the message I received from Senator Bernie Sanders – a great man who never stops working for you and me.
Continue reading →Tell Well, Tell Often, Tell True
In my August 9 post, I reviewed the latest book by Loren Niemi. The following excerpts from my 2012 memoir, Poetry, Politics & Passion, parallel portions of his book and fill in a bit more about our political history and friendship. The following paragraphs are found in PP&P’s first section, “My Life in the Peace Movement” pages 25-33. Copies still available!
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