tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-110900992011-07-28T20:40:41.534-07:00"If you think you are going to bring about social change by clicking a (computer) mouse or signing an online petition or going to a black tie dinner, you are wrong. If you really want change you've got to work — build committees, build allies, build coalitions." - Cleve JonesKathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.comBlogger3971100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-21021050567755323402010-02-08T19:30:00.000-08:002010-02-08T19:30:00.114-08:00

My dear dear Colleen and me at her birthday party.

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-34752028364271194922009-12-15T20:00:00.000-08:002009-12-15T20:04:46.836-08:00

I really needed to use up all the persimmons that people have been donating to our household. So I made persimmon-apple sauce, and I canned it even using directions from the Ball Blue Book of canning.ProofThen I made Persimmon-Apple Sauce Cookies.Persimmon-Apple Sauce Cookies ½ cup vegetable oil 1 cup persimmon-apple sauce ½ cup dark brown sugar (up to 1 cup if you prefer sweeter cookies)

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-4750836137145833772009-11-01T17:18:00.001-08:002009-11-01T17:22:57.839-08:00

Ed, John, and I ran the Healdsburg Wine county Half Marathon for Halloween. All things considered (blisters, muscle pain, chafing, etc.), it was a blast. I highly recommend and am scheming for next year.

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-41593354042818969462009-08-01T09:30:00.000-07:002009-08-01T09:31:00.040-07:00

We came home from vacation to a nice showing from the garden. The tomato vines are out of control, and I've had to bind them up and cut back a bit. They're not the prettiest vines anymore, so from now on I'll just post photos of their output. I love the cherry tomatoes the best, and I've cashed them out for the week I'm afraid.

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-83865156980856722702009-07-30T19:20:00.000-07:002009-07-30T19:20:00.978-07:00

I'm not sure if it does any good for me, but I try to buy organic if I can or think it's worth it. There are two good links to consider in the decision making process.One -- A list foods and pesticide loads.Two -- Recent LA Times article about the recent study showing no difference in nutrition.

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We're back from our tour of the Pacific. We spent a week in Hawaii and another week and a half in Washington.I have lots of photos to organize, post on Facebook, and print. For now:Sea Turtle -- Elias's favorite animal after Omar and Pac'a. We didn't get any photos of the dolphins we hung out with due to my fear of losing a camera to the ocean as we kayaked through Kealakekua Bay.Me in a state

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Michael Jackson died today, and I just can't believe it. Among other things, I'm thinking about mortality, the moonwalk, and the Chris Rock's joke about how we forgave MJ after the first kid but took pause after the second. , I'm thinking about some great songs that are fun to sing and dance to.

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Ed and/or John reminded me of the lyrics to the very fun Wonder Woman tv show theme song. So awesome!Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman.All the world's waiting for you,and the power you possess.In your satin tights,Fighting for your rightsAnd the old Red, White and Blue.Wonder Woman, Wonder Woman.Now the world is ready for you,and the wonders you can do.Make a hawk a dove,Stop a war with love,Make a

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-78014732453394614092009-05-19T09:40:00.000-07:002009-05-19T11:51:42.633-07:00

It's election day, but you'd hardly know it. I'm off to Get Out The Vote (of the members of the union I work for).The League of Women Voters of California has a usable guide on the ballot initiatives, and I happen to agree with the endorsements made. Let it guide you if you need it.

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-23225060016216459562009-04-27T08:30:00.000-07:002009-04-27T08:30:00.323-07:00

I'm researching places to camp this summer, and came across a description I really liked. Spicer Reservoir Campground is, according to The Best Tent Camping -- Northern California, "like an ugly dog you've got to love because he hunts so well. The whole place looks like it was made by a drunk on a bulldozer run amok."Gotta keep looking... .

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People getting fired is on my mind, so I posted this comment on Phil's and DDS's recent employment posting on the Very Serious site:Did you all hear about the Whole Foods worker in NY who got fired for TRYING (as in attempted!) to eat a sandwich that was supposed to go in the trash?Not being in a union or living in another country, the worker did not have a right to his job. Absent of race/gender

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-77999517217851850272009-04-25T08:15:00.000-07:002009-04-25T08:20:09.887-07:00

In case you missed, it there's a terribly pathetic ad out that's anti-gay and anti-gay marriage:[found here on youtube since I can't let something so lame mess with my style.]Luckily, for my psyche and my stomach, there's an excellent parody:

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I've just returned from two days in the way far north of California. I had to attend to work at Humboldt State University. I smelled burning marijuana only once in the entire 2-day trip. It was 7:30 in the morning, and I was running around the streets surrounding the downtown plaza. Only once is on the low side of what I had expected. I think things are changing in the the north north of

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-87521985530394703352009-04-11T20:55:00.000-07:002009-04-11T20:57:27.225-07:00

Lent is almost over, and I'm reflecting on the last 46 days of blogging. For the most part, it was easy to come up with something every day. I'm bummed that Elias refused to be my sub on days I wasn't feeling up to it because I think people really missed out on his wit and charm. Even as I type, he's thinking of some really great things.I hope some of the advice I've dispensed lately helps to

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-26946793411845623662009-04-10T07:35:00.000-07:002009-04-10T07:35:00.677-07:00

One of my favorite cuss word phrases is Jesus F------ Christ (JFC!!!). Sorry. I can't help it, but I love it.There are so so many reasons for me to feel justified. For example, all f------ coverage of Michelle Obama's fashion choices makes me feel ok about it. JFC, stop it already.On a side note, the White House rhubarb won't be usable until the second year after planting.

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-72608232061535079332009-04-09T18:30:00.000-07:002009-04-09T18:30:00.263-07:00

I think it's dubbed into English on my t.v., but it requires no dialogue to understand.

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-31668953619831096832009-04-08T20:00:00.000-07:002009-04-08T23:26:05.726-07:00

We just wrapped up another visit from family members. Elias's dad, James, and step mother, Cindy, visited, and we had a lovely time.Elias and his dad went into scholar mode to work on James's article about the church and homosexuality. James has the faith, Christian community, and good heart to know that "the Church" is messed up, and Elias has the ability to read old texts like the earliest

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-53947855340559972242009-04-07T19:05:00.000-07:002009-04-07T19:05:00.948-07:00

The Burger King ads with the creepy King dude are funny. Check this one out!There are other ads that perhaps should not be so funny. For example, I got a comment on my last post about a single and looking ad (profile in on-line dating site to be precise). She says that her most wry description, "Self-Loathing Intellectual Seeks Sparring Partner," resulted in a match that ultimately did not

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-3141270706090340762009-04-06T21:35:00.000-07:002009-04-06T21:35:00.409-07:00

I took a homemaking quiz on the Martha Stewart web site. Unlike the facebook quizzes, I know this one is scientific and accurate. I scored 6 out 10 on questions testing my cleaning knowledge. See (as in see me, where I live, the lack of real clean) -- accurate. I was advised to go to Martha's homemaking page to learn more. There are some good things on the MS site. For example, you'll find

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-65378064693801657322009-04-05T22:40:00.000-07:002009-04-05T22:40:08.735-07:00

I received the following message from a dear friend:Hi Kathy, So, my friend forwarded me the following craigslist personal ad [omitted due to objectionable language, however fancy, about particular sex acts*], which riffs off the opening of Pride and Prejudice. After reading it, I thought maybe you could give advice about how to write a successful personal ad on craigslist. Yours,DI'm afraid

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-55796002667900354872009-04-04T22:05:00.000-07:002009-04-04T22:05:00.255-07:00

Finally, there's a Oaxacan restaurant in the bay area. Even though I don't like to travel into SF much, I'm scheming to get over there pronto. I love tlayudas and Oaxacan moles, so I'm psyched to put them back into my diet.I'm curious if anyone's tried it yet. Let me know.

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-6117980338816291452009-04-04T08:10:00.000-07:002009-04-04T08:10:46.169-07:00

I didn't get the 4/3/2009 post out by the date promised, and for that I apologize. I'm still out of town for work, have sketchy internet, and had to do serious cockblocking last night. That's all I can say, but I'm willing to follow up with anyone who's interested. Off line and off the record of course.To make up for all of this, I plan to think of something really good to post about later.

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-13881390824314821902009-04-02T23:30:00.000-07:002009-04-02T23:32:17.125-07:00

Did anyone catch the Neil Gaiman appearance on Colbert? I totally missed it, but here it is. I don't care for him in a suit, as I prefer his usual rock star outfits of all black. But no one asked me.The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30cNeil Gaimancomedycentral.comColbert Report Full EpisodesPolitical HumorNASA Name Contest(I may replace the embed with a link if it looks like other

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-65181703547459713512009-04-01T20:00:00.000-07:002009-04-01T20:00:00.716-07:00

I have to sit through a lot of meetings in my professional and personal life. I'm always trying to figure out ways to deal with my extreme discomfort and embarrassment when some people talk (and talk and talk and talk) without conveying anything that interests me. Lately, I've taken to scribbling what's really on my mind in the margins of my notes. I use super-short hand so no one knows that "

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-23036749259236733122009-03-31T19:40:00.000-07:002009-03-31T19:40:00.859-07:00

Since the election, I've really tuned out of presidential news and much of national politics. I'm ever so glad Obama won, and now I feel like it's my time to focus on other things.Still, here and there, I've had a thought or two. The AIG bonuses seem outrageous when auto workers have to renegotiate their contracts. Obama fired the GM CEO, and that might be a start. Again, I wonder why he's

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-9212966883247733582009-03-30T20:30:00.000-07:002009-03-30T20:30:01.118-07:00

The quizzes on Facebook are lame, and I keep getting matched to ridiculous people and ideas. According to these silly 6-8 question examinations (favorite color, animal, ontological stance, etc.), I am like Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, Philosopher Martin Heidegger, and Greek Goddess Athena. Rubish!Coming Soon! More advice. I've been asked to write about communication within intimate

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-25107277092885668372009-03-29T21:00:00.000-07:002009-03-29T21:00:00.933-07:00

I am very much looking forward to Easter (the end of lent!) and the beginning of eating bread and other baked goods once again. I miss chocolate chip cookies, spice cake, and most Acme Bread Co. products. Most of all, I miss baking. I came across this passover recipe that looks delicious.

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-78711083308270051522009-03-28T17:15:00.000-07:002009-03-28T17:15:00.226-07:00

Once my new mac arrives, I'll post photos.Anyway -- so far, I've planted Early Bird tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, yellow pear tomatoes, strawberries, potatoes, beans, lettuce, chard, bok choy, and various flowers. Some seed, some plants. We'll see!

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-60099022294556195262009-03-27T18:00:00.000-07:002009-03-27T18:00:00.221-07:00

Me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me me... .Blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah blah ... .

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-61646406647863467772009-03-26T18:00:00.000-07:002009-03-26T18:00:00.366-07:00

My mac died, and I have to replace it. How did this happen? How am I supposed to conduct my affairs now? How long until my new one comes when it shipped "standard?" So many questions.

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-5733329165055731972009-03-25T08:00:00.000-07:002009-03-25T08:00:00.924-07:00

My Aunt Mary sent me a photo of two love birds (Canada Geese) who met at the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.Gilbert and GeorgiaMy aunt proposes that since the park is a good place for birds to hook up, it might serve similarly for humans.

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-31527025164455470412009-03-24T20:45:00.000-07:002009-03-24T20:46:36.751-07:00

This evening, my mom and I reminisced about the time we put my 16 year old brother on a Green Tortoise bus to go visit our dad. Recently I saw one of these green buses here in Oakland and I snapped up a photo just for John.

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-25758924497828353212009-03-23T20:10:00.000-07:002009-03-23T21:43:52.155-07:00

I took my mom to the new cathedral in Oakland. It's quite a sight with all its glass, metal, wood, concrete, and light.From the streetUp closeThe Omega presents this image of Jesus that comes about because of light coming through aluminum panels pierced with 94,000 holesThe ceiling presents one of many fishy shapes repeated throughout the cathedral. You can see the wood built up the slanted

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-16889960009517021492009-03-22T14:55:00.000-07:002009-03-22T15:49:34.070-07:00

I know from comments on my last post and general buzz in the air, that people need advice on love and love related topics. At the outset, I can tell you that my advice won't land you a special someone. Still, I know a few things. My companions this sunny Sunday, Elias and my mom, do too.I'm impressed by the love matches on the tv commercials for EHarmony. Other people think those couples are

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-36742747372669216152009-03-21T09:30:00.000-07:002009-03-21T09:30:00.818-07:00

For lent, I committed to blogging every day. If you've ever tried it, you know that it's hard coming up with ideas every day. My latest idea is advice. From time to time, I could give advice to questions from my friends, family, Sheff's Special readers, etc. This would be a variation on my usual routine of telling people what they should do or think in that it would be for free and not

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-72969731495399964232009-03-20T21:15:00.000-07:002009-03-20T21:15:00.091-07:00

My mom is visiting us, and supposedly it's spring. I think the only logical thing to do is to put in the garden tomorrow. With my mom's advice and the whole day, I think we can do it.Elias doesn't know that we're sure to need his muscles.

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-73877039957879039772009-03-19T18:00:00.000-07:002009-03-19T18:00:00.367-07:00

When I moved to Oakland three years ago, I discovered the Parkway Theater and became a big fan. In a February 2006 post, I wrote:Over the weekend, we discovered a movie theater in Oakland that is sure to turn us into to avid watchers of current cinema. The Parkway Theater reminds of us the State Theater in Olympia, Washington (where we used to go to college without ever knowing each other). Only

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-56010384894977366422009-03-18T19:15:00.000-07:002009-03-18T19:20:03.557-07:00

I asked for special cake for my birthday, and my dear friend Carissa made it. It was delicious and the highlight of my break from the bread-fast.* as far as I can tell... .

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-9279962010432181012009-03-17T21:15:00.000-07:002009-03-17T21:15:49.492-07:00

I had the best birthday, and I can't imagine how people are going to do me when I turn 40. Big things are needed to top this year. It was so good, I'm reliving it every day.My favorite cards include, but are not limited to, the following (in no particular order):1.) the musical one with a song from High School Musical (you open the card and are blasted with a teeny bopper song) that came with

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-27980599151160350592009-03-16T17:40:00.000-07:002009-03-16T17:44:37.881-07:00

We had ourselves a little dance party on Saturday night, and our good friend Tom decided to let Omar in on the fun. To be honest, I was both afraid for Omar's safety and amused to the point of tears. You can see Anna, Beth, and Chuy in the background laughing their asses off.At 9:13 exactly, I let people know that if felt like 2 in the morning used to feel to me. An hour later, I couldn't

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-63948278416087066962009-03-15T18:55:00.000-07:002009-03-15T18:55:00.242-07:00

While on this wino weekend, I spent a certain amount of time hiding out and getting my trash reading in. I highly recommend the pirate story offered in the latest Vanity Fair. It raises important questions about the way modern pirate stories are told and the way countries like France (or the U.S., Canada, etc) go all out for commercial ventures that go out of their way to avoid taxes, labor

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-72150608000531357992009-03-14T18:10:00.000-07:002009-03-14T18:10:01.183-07:00

We drove to Monte Rio yesterday by way of HWY 1 and saw gorgeous ocean scenery along the way.When we got here, Chuy commented that the town we're staying in has a lot of hippies. It has a lot of bikers and redwood trees too.

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-3442060873851777102009-03-13T09:40:00.000-07:002009-03-14T08:40:09.561-07:00

We're headed out the door for our wino weekend. I prefer wino derived terms to "tasting" which is, for some weird reason, a word that makes me squeamish. Maybe it sounds a little nasty or something. I'm just not comfortable "tasting" in groups of close and casual friends. But I'm totally down for "wining" or "wino-ing" it up.

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-88195655619371055372009-03-12T23:40:00.000-07:002009-03-12T23:40:27.937-07:00

Elias was a swell and lovely gentleman today. He brought me coffee in bed this morning, washed tons of dishes, and took me out to a birthday dinner where we were joined by a group a friends.working up to focusfake sad

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-37642048898227096182009-03-11T19:00:00.000-07:002009-03-11T19:00:00.954-07:00

Due to a heavy arbitration schedule, contract bargaining, and on a account of of brief that was due today (done, out the door, drinking wine now, and whew!!!), I have not yet seen Watchmen.Who knows if it's even any good, but tonight we're going. I'm psyched.

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-68808601497533724132009-03-10T21:00:00.000-07:002009-03-10T21:00:00.943-07:00

This blogging every day thing is going to expose me more than I expected. More than anyone expected, I expect. Every random thought or idea is going to end up here.Speaking of random, my latest irritation is all the Octo-Mom coverage. I can't tell you how disturbed I've been feeling about all the criticism of the woman who had eight babies. So what!?! Maybe she and her doctor went overboard

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-59528175415419031272009-03-09T21:30:00.000-07:002009-03-09T21:30:00.460-07:00

I can't eat them, but I'm very aware of Girl Scout Cookie Season. I even bought some from my darling scouting niece Delaney. But instead of receiving the goods (and eating them), I consented to a donation of my cookie money to a good cause. I'm mentioning this in case you're tempted to turn down cute little girls like my niece just because you don't want to or can't eat the cookies.Buy them,

Kathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14849009978337988261noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11090099.post-25481081247332882202009-03-08T13:20:00.000-07:002009-03-08T13:30:29.196-07:00

My dear friend Greg recently blogged about those weird super-pasteurized creamers that are doled out in offices and unfancy diners everywhere. This morning I came across something fun to do with the little cups of questionable milk product -- make ice cream. You use ice water glasses, ice, and table salt as an ice cream maker.While I'm on the topic of gross edibles, Lucy recently hipped me to a

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I took this photo with my phone, so it's not the clearest image. Still, I think you can see that Pac'a's face is covered in mud thanks to a slide she took in nearby puddle. What a mess! Even though Omar was a little more careful, both dogs got baths when we got home.

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My birthday is next week, and I'm trying to control its impact. I'm getting old and it's starting to show. I have all sorts of plans to get things done so the day and my weekend away go smoothly.Once again, my driver's license is expiring. Rather than wait until my birthday like I did the last time around, ensuring many birthday hours spent at a Southern California DMV, I renewed yesterday.

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Elias and I watched a good deal of the 90s movie Only the Strong on our new cable option of Starz! It's a capoeira movie, showcasing the Brazilian marital art, and it tells of a corny gang story set in Miami. It's also the source of the zoom zoom zoom song that Mazda now owns.The most marvelous thing about it is that the leading man/fighter dude has moved on from acting and martial arts to his

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It's been raining for days. I know we need it, but it kind of bums me out when it's so gray for so long. The dogs are bored and sick of it too. Today, I did something about it. I made hot chocolate for me and Elias. I made up my own recipe and succeeded if you ask me.3 TBSP unsweetened cocoa power2.5 TBSP sugardash of ground cinnamonorange zest in the amount that results from a couple of

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We went to Fort Bragg a couple of weeks ago. Mostly, there was rain and little opportunity for outdoor activities. The park where I took these photos had flooded out parking lots and roads that limited our access.Seals lazing about. We saw no movement from these guys.Elias and the dogs. Isn't Omar cute in his jacket? It was kind ofchilly out, and we hate to see him shiver and suffer.Pretty

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When I was a kid, my mom used to make non-meat meals on Lenten Fridays. I think she liked the opportunity to experiment. I think I'm going to enjoy my own exploration in the coming days. Last Friday, I ate out at a Vietnamese restaurant and tried fake meat for the first time in years. (Once I was a vegetarian... .) The fake chicken was fried, textured well, and in a spicy stir fry dish that

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I really want to see this movie again in 3D, but now it's mostly being shown in regular film dimensions. It is really good. The story is a typical Neil Gaiman tale with a secret other world, tempting and troubling choices, and creepy characters. The animation is gorgeous and clever. If you haven't already done so, go see it!

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Mostly, I work out of my home, and I love it. I wake up, go from bed to desk with a cup of coffee and skip dressing up, driving, parking, and engaging in personal and face-to-face interactions. As much as I've enjoyed some office scenes in the past, I can't imagine going back to it.There is a price to pay for the "luxury" of working in sweats and socks however. I have to travel up and down

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I drink diet coke for the caffeine in it, but tastes horrible compared to some of the other sugar free things out there.My number one love is the pricy Boylan Bottle Works Diet Cream Soda.In the very affordable range, and cheapest when purchased at Trader Joe's, is Hanson's Diet Root Beer.My third favorite tasty treat is the hard candy, sugar free version of Werther's Original. They're available

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Are you observing Lent this year? A good friend is giving up alcohol. I plan to do him one (or two) better. I'm giving up baked goods. That means no cookies, cakes, bread, pizza, or any of the other foods that make up the bulk of my diet (and cause for my bulk). I plan for one dispensation for my birthday weekend because I need to eat my cake. Failing to do so would be bad luck, right? In

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I want to own Facebook content of others so that I can be sure that what you're about to read will not result in my being sued for copyright infringement. OK, here goes.But first a little introduction. I have a few contacts/friends on Facebook that I totally don't know and have never met. I don't know why I accepted their requests except that they asked and we have mutual friends, or I should

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"Scrubs and Order" is what Elias calls my couch surfing/veg out mode.

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I'm reposting a list from Facebook (I almost typed MyFace). Now that I'm facebooking all the time, I hardly post here. Sorry Mom, but you should get on Facebook. Then you wouldn't even need to call me as you'd get periodic updates about my every mood and move.25 Random Things About Me1. Even though I was tagged a long time ago, and even though I love to talk about myself, it's been hard for

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Bush's reign of error ends in 2 days. Woo-hoo. I'm thinking about changes and adjustments. I'll have to change the banner on this site.My favorite Bushism that still cracks me up every time I read it or think of it: "Too many good docs are getting out of the business. Too many OB/GYNs aren't able to practice their love with women across the nation."There's more.

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After a glorious 2-week break, I have to go back to work tomorrow. That's not so good, but it's good to have a job in these times.I don't have any predictions for the new year like I usually do. You know, where I says what's in and what's out for the new year. Also, I'm refraining from any specific resolutions other than to kick it up a notch in 2009.

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Ed and I, along with our running club composed of Anna plus a bunch of Ukiah girls, ran a 5k in the rain today.

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Update: I love Prop 8 The Musical, but the embed sucked. You'll have to click to view.

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Elias and I hosted this year.Pork prep -- I made a pibil style pork dish with a complicated marinade and banana leaf wrapping.John John took lots of photos when he wasn't busy playing Kung Fu Panda.Brother Tommy surprised us by coming out from Atlanta. Here he is setting the table with Delaney and Elias.The finished pork. Not photographed was a 1/2 turkey breast that I made in a similar

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It will be soooo weird to like my president. I hope it will last.On Prop 8, Anna pointed out to me that the Mormons might have been acting out of bitterness in their efforts to pass Prop 8. Given the rejection of their preferred marriages of yore, they felt the need to lash out. Also, as I commented in my last post, there are perverts out there who bought the idea that Prop 8 was not about

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I know it looks like Omar in this photo. It's not. But it's good enough. Omar is thrilled! So am I . So is Elias and so is Pac'a.

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We're almost done with this! I'm so excited and plan to GOTV tomorrow. I have to refrain from wearing eye make-up because win or lose (yeah, right), I'll be in tears for sure.You've seen my list. Now here's a message from Brother Ed:Friends, Of course tomorrow will be the biggest election in modern history. For this reason, I have put together a sample ballot "Cheat-Sheet" that you can

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This is the second video I've seen with these characters:

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Aside from Barack Obama (and Barbara Lee in Oakland), there are a few more things we have to vote for.From the State's Labor Federation [with Sheff comments in brackets]Working Families Voter Guide – November 2008 Ballot MeasuresMore info at www.calaborfed.org Yes on 1A Safe, Reliable High-Speed Passenger Train Bond Act for the 21st Century. Thousands of union construction & operation jobs.

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This video of Sarah Palin cracks me upSo does this Daily Kos post in which you'll find the following quote:"Well, I don't know much about this terrorist group Barack used to be in with that Weather guy but I'm sick of paying for health insurance at work and that's why I'm supporting Barack."

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Ok. But how exciting is this?

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I must credit Elias with hipping me to this one:Richard Trumka, AFL-CIO, on racism and Obama

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From Elias:Any woman who works in a field traditionally dominated by men knows how much higher the standards are for her performance than they are for her male colleagues. The same lapses in discipline and professionalism that often have no discernible effect on the reputations of men can easily stall the careers of women. Although our explicit aim as a society is to create an environment in

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When Elias told me that Tina Fey used Sarah Palin's exact words, I didn't believe him. I stand corrected.

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I've been busy with work (representing grievants and panicking over the delayed California budget) and keeping up with the 24 hour media cycle on the upcoming elections. It all cuts into the time I usually like to spend telling people what I think and what I'm up to.I can hardly wait until the McCain bounce is over. A member of the union I work for directed my attention to this blog posting

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There's a meme at Serious Eats I'd like to pass on. It's a list of 100 foods omnivores should try in their life times. Bold, italic text means I've tried it. Asterisk (*) means I won't. Some of this stuff I've never heard of.1. Venison2. Nettle tea3. Huevos rancheros *4. Steak tartare5. Crocodile6. Black pudding *7. Cheese fondue8. Carp9. Borscht10. Baba ghanoush11. Calamari12. Pho13. PB&J

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If you don't mind a couple of commercials, you can once again see Dr. Horrible for free on the internets!

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I'm slow on the go with posting these!Part II of my vacation photos*One of the dozens of totem poles in the Sitka National Park totem walk.A female bald eagle with a bad talon. It's so bad, she has to live out her life at the Raptor Center.Here I am playing around at the Raptor Center. Elias says my wingspan is ideal for basketball.Mount Saint Elias as seen from the ship. It's one of the

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Paris Hilton chimes in on the election.

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I discovered this new art scene going on. The Visceral Realists are a group of quasi-anarchists. They don't believe in reform or utopia; they prefer institutional rupture. They've abducted curators and taken over major art institution board meetings.

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Do you love musicals? Comic books? Neil Patrick Harris?If so, get your butt to this site now. It's still running for free until midnight tonight. It's worth some money if you miss the deadline.

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Finally, I'm sharing some photos of our Alaska cruise.Part ILeaving Seattle. Isn't the ship ginormous?Elias looking out at birds or whales or something. We saw humpbacks, porpoises, orcas, and more bald eagles than I've ever seen before.While at sea, we chilled out a lot in lounges on the boat.Here's a shot of the ship anchored outside Sitka. When we came to Sitka, we took smaller boats to

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We're back from the Alaska cruise. It was awesome, and I'll post photos soon enough. For now, check out Elias's triumph! A few days before we sailed, Elias went out with his dad in Birch Bay and caught three sole type fish.Wearing his Sonics (formerly of Seattle) jersey, Elias poses with the largest of his catch.All three, ready for cleaning.The finished product, breaded with almonds and baked.

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We got one of these (GPS device in case you're not familiar). It's cool, and I'm not sure if I'll ever get around without it.I'm on vacation! Elias and I just spent a long weekend in LA. Lots of fun. Highlights included new eats for me -- food (tofu tostadas) from Tribal Cafe and super yummy baked goods from Delilah Bakery (where we shopped at least 3 times in 4 days!). Also, my dear friend

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I hope.I was thinking about my dad today who passed almost three years ago. He, along with his father and oldest son were named George Washington Sheffield in the tradition of slave naming. In the future, we might have a Barack Obama Sheffield or Smith or Jones... . About time, heh?

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Last weekend, we went on a hike with the dogs and my niece and nephew.The hike:And the nap after:

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Month One:Month Two:And Now:The tomato plants are crazy big, but still no fruit. Nonetheless, chicken manure is good manure.

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In California, we have another pre-November Election. The last day to register to vote in the June 3 statewide election is next Monday, May 19th! If you are not registered to vote please register by going to the state's voter reg website.Also, vote NO on 98!P.S. I just learned that Obama has a habit of calling people sweetie. I used to abuse the word too, calling all sorts of people "

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Elias is still watching the playoffs.I'm still sick of election coverage, but I keep tuning in. On Sunday, I heard Edwards comment on Clinton's comments about her way with the whites. (He said she didn't choose her words well). I already heard and read the quote several times in the preceding two days. On Monday, I heard and read reaction to Edwards' reaction. None of it was newsworthy if

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It's NBA Playoffs, and Elias is very very very occupied watching every game he can.Me, I'm planning our summer vacation which will include an Alaska Cruise. That's right, we're going to sail the high seas! You have no idea how psyched I am. I've always wanted to go to Alaska and to get there via the inside passage.like this but not so tropical

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I have a ton of photos on my camera from the last month including shots from my birthday brunch, a weekend trip to Carmel, and shots from my garden.First things first... . Lucy asked about dog-guarding. It's not pretty, but it's working.Mid-march, I planted a bunch of stuff and it looked like this:There are lots of pots, cages, and sticks keeping the dogs out.A month later, the beds look like

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I'm withholding commentary on the race for democratic nomination. California has voted, and my work is done for now.That said, I felt I had to share this John McCain story with my friends. His wife is a plagiarist, and now he's going down!

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For the gazillionth time this year, I'm off to LA for round the clock work for the union. My union (made up of the staffers for the union employer) is taking a night out in Santa Monica for one of our nights on the job. One of my colleagues sent this video to entice every one.

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It's been 40 years since MLK's assassination."I've been to the Mountaintop" is an amazing and important speech. The YouTube copy in 2 parts.Part 1Part 2

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