I imagine most Americans have been upset seeing the scenes from Los Angeles. But we may be upset for different reasons. For those who only watch Fox News, I believe it is confirmation that the liberal cities are full of criminals defying the laws and who need to a strong President to put an end … More Don’t Be Fooled: What Is Happening in LA Is Part of Trump’s Shock and Awe Campaign
I was talking to a young adult earlier today who said he was depressed because he thought everything in US politics today was “rancid.” I get it. As I write this on Sunday evening, federalized National Guard officers are throwing tear gas canisters at peaceful protesters in Los Angeles. But I told him (just as … More Motivational Music Monday: No Kings Day Edition
Wow, here we are in June already. June is a month based in love (especially weddings) and accomplishments (high school graduations, sports competitions, musical and dance recitals, etc.). But since 1999, it has also been the official Gay Pride Month (expanding into LGBTQ+ population). While I identify as a female cisgender, I am an ally … More Motivational Music Monday: Pride Edition
This song is different that most of this songs I post for Motivational Music Monday. It is not lively and upbeat. Instead, the music is dirge-like and the lyrics make me cry. But I do think it is important to remember that his holiday WAS NOT created to celebrate the opening of swimming pools for … More Movitational Music Monday: Memorial Day Edition
Yesterday at our Spiritual Center, we had the always delightful Rev. Amy Steinberg as a guest speaker. Amy is always full of energy and enthusiasm and combines her skill as a musician, visual artist, and writer with her deep spiritual insight as a New Thought “mini-star.” It was a wonderful service. I encourage you to … More Motivational Music Monday
YouTube won’t let me embed it here so watch it at: https://youtu.be/u5WiqJFq2-o?si=TvPMBQ-vR_XX1ypx
For several weeks, I’ve been covering the court cases over the election of Allison Briggs to the Supreme Court of North Carolina. Her Republican opponent has been contesting the election, using the Donald Trump approach of throwing anything against the wall and seeing what sticks. What he has mostly settled on is contesting overseas votes … More Democracy Won in North Carolina!
How was your May Day? Mine was busy but powerful. Here are a few highlights of the day… I did the meditation from yesterday’s post so I would be centered in May Day or Beltane energy (click here for that post). I had a business call at 1:00 that I took outside, basking in the … More May Day 2025: Meditation, Manifestation, and Miracle
Mayday has a long tradition in Western, particularly English/Celtic, culture. Midway between the Spring Equinox and the Summer Solstice, it is a time to celebrate fertility and being alive. Spring Equinox is great, when we start to see the Earth revive and begin planting our seeds and intentions for the season. But it’s still pretty … More It’s MayDay! A Day to Celebrate Being Alive
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