Monthly Archives: May 2009

Angels and Demons, Salsa And Chips

Posted on May 31, 2009 by Marion

Angels and Demons Starring: Tom Hanks, Ewan MacGregor Directed by: Rom Howard, 2009 (Warning; May contain spoilers) Oh, no! A [a) terrorist; b) disgruntled ex-employee; c) fanatic] has stolen a [a:) nuclear warhead; b) deadly neurotoxin; c:)canister of anti-matter] from … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Week

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Marion

I’ve been gathering some interesting Supreme Court Nominee quotes. Then I wanted to post a discussion of the movie Angels and Demons, but things happened and I haven’t gotten it done yet. Then, today, I came across this, and it … Continue reading →

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Cute, Squared

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Marion

Go to themudflats.net and scroll down to 5/27/09 for the pictures of the twin baby moose. (Mooses?) It’s worth it!

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Lone Star

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Marion

Huffington Post had a story today about the mayor of a Texas town who, after wining 89% of the vote in his last re-election, resigned this week, announcing that he was in love with a man who was not in … Continue reading →

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The Heart of a New Machine

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Marion

“He is no more than the chief officer of the people, appointed by the laws, and circumscribed with definite powers, to assist in working the great machine of government erected for their use, and consequently subject to their superintendence.” Thomas … Continue reading →

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The Phantom Gallery

Posted on May 17, 2009 by Marion

I took the overtimers at the Mendocino Avenue office pizza for lunch on Saturday. Right across the street, at the corner of Mendocino and 7th, a vacant storefront hosts one of Santa Rosa’s phantom galleries. Phantom galleries, what a cool … Continue reading →

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Free-Range Venus

Posted on May 16, 2009 by Marion

Before we saw the Indigo Girls, Terry and I had dinner at Venus. It’s at 2327 Shattuck, a narrow red-brick-walled space with about fifteen tables and a big window overlooking the street. Out front, the name is spelled out in … Continue reading →

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Shades of Indigo

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Marion

Indigo Girls played Zellerbach Hall on the Berkeley Campus last night. I’ll share the comments of a few concert-goers, from the end of the concert: “Whoooooooooo—hoooooooooooo!” “We love you! We love you!” The Girls; you might say they’re popular.                                                            … Continue reading →

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. . .Where We’ve All Gone Before

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Marion

Star Trek Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana Directed by: J J Abrahms 2009 (May contain spoilers. Probably not, but don’t say you weren’t warned.) Saw Star Trek. Wow! Like a long roller-coaster ride with lots of light and … Continue reading →

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A Measure of Comfort

Posted on May 9, 2009 by Marion

“Well, Tosca isn’t for everyone.” One opera-goer to another Quantum of Solace Quantum of Solace Daniel Craig, Judi Dench Directed by Marc Forster Bond is back! First we had the “franchise reboot” movie, Casino Royale, and now we have Quantum … Continue reading →

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