Renee Bodie

From “Parable of the Talents” by Octavia Butler

A simple sign calls us to dig deep and see who we really are. Although many of us have not been touched by harm, we are at that point where we can save our future or allow it to be another era of suffrage. Ask yourselves the hard question? Will you step outside of your comfort zone?

I like that the an acronym has “MAD” - fits! You should sell these!

So true! I saw the movie and then went and re-listened to his recordings and spent hours watching videos of old Newport Folk Festival performances. When you hear him and see him perform, it is powerful and magical. I will join the chorus to encourage everyone to listen again to Dylan, often.

I am devastated to hear the news of Zakir Hussain's passing. He was a true legend, an icon of Indian Classical music who transcended borders. Far beyond that, he was an incredible, deeply spiritual and humble man who always made known that he saw the divine in you. May you rest in peace, sir.

I remember a time when presidents didn’t get to confess to sexually assaulting dozens of women, and be found liable for raping one, and get convicted of lying about paying another, and attempting a coup.

BREAKING: President Biden has officially pardoned his son, Hunter Biden. His full statement is below. I fully agree with this decision!

Quote of the Day

“This is precisely the time when artists go to work. There is no time for despair, no place for self-pity, no need for silence, no room for fear. We speak, we write, we do language. That is how civilizations heal.”

— Toni Morrison

Wow! Hope everyone is okay.

Nevermind.. I see it was debunked as a fake.

Is this true? Mooosk and his buddies are trying to shut down BlueSky by buying it?

Woody Guthrie~ All You Fascists Bound To Lose YouTube video by UnAmericanBandstand

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A season of change! I joined arts Organization leaders for a Media Event at Segerstrom to welcome Alexander Shelley, named Pacific Symphony’s third music Director, beginning in the 2026-27 season. Shelly will succeed Maestro Carl St. Clair, who has led for more than three decades.

Beautiful beach day!