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Jan 20, 2026

The Don, Making an American Mafioso

It is quite surprising that, for nearly 10 years, millions of people continue to spell MAGA incorrectly. Please let me explain that the correct spelling of MAGA is M-A-F-I-A. The leader of this mafia is unequivocally “The Don.” Throughout these years, The Don has relied essentially on the same strategy. He,...

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Jan 13, 2026

Mindfulness Won’t Pick One Up from Marin Hospital

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Jan 6, 2026

Occupy Caracas, Regime Change in Venezuela

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Dec 30, 2025

Guest List: One Never Knows Who They’ll Meet...

The longer The Don sits in that White House office, the greater the destruction to life and the planet.

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Dec 22, 2025

’Twas a Wine Country Christmas, With our Most Sincere Apologies to Clement Clarke Moore

’Twas a Wine Country Christmas and all through the cellar Were stowed bottles of vino and this lucky feller. Since I...

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Dec 16, 2025

Ouch, the Wisdom of Pain

Can I turn pain into wisdom? I suppose that’s what I’m trying to do right now, as I sit...

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The longer The Don sits in that White House office, the greater the destruction to life and the planet.

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Dec 2, 2025

Trump Peace Plan Scam: A Study in Diplomatic Malfeasance

The official U.S. line on how the peace plan to end the Ukraine war emerged has Steve Witkoff, Donald...

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The longer The Don sits in that White House office, the greater the destruction to life and the planet.

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Nov 24, 2025

Friendsgiving: A Love letter to Chosen Family

Over the past decade, “Friendsgiving” has gone from a quirky portmanteau to a cultural ritual. Originally a Thanksgiving‑themed feast...

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The longer The Don sits in that White House office, the greater the destruction to life and the planet.

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Nov 18, 2025

Uncommon Sense Woes: The Cost of Anti-Intellectualism

As a kid, my favorite part of grocery shopping wasn’t the snacks or the cereal aisle; it was the...

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The longer The Don sits in that White House office, the greater the destruction to life and the planet.

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Nov 11, 2025

Now We Count—Watch Out, Washington

California voters just approved new congressional boundaries under Proposition 50, tilting the playing field blue and giving Democrats a...

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The longer The Don sits in that White House office, the greater the destruction to life and the planet.

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Nov 4, 2025

Stop Talking About ‘Protests’

I am tired of hearing about “protests” and “protesters.” Those terms sound whiney and powerless to me. “Protest” means...

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Pacific Sun E-edition

Pacific Sun E-edition

FACES OF THE NORTH BAY

The Face of Real Estate in West Sonoma County

The Face of Real Estate in West Sonoma County

The Face of Cosmetic Dentistry

The Face of Cosmetic Dentistry

The Face of Trusted Home Services

The Face of Trusted Home Services

The Face of Clean Energy Independence

The Face of Clean Energy Independence

The Face of Cannabis Retail

The Face of Cannabis Retail

The Face of Electrical Contracting

The Face of Electrical Contracting

The Face of Hot Yoga

The Face of Hot Yoga

The Face of Elevated Asian Hospitality

The Face of Elevated Asian Hospitality

The Face of Inclusive, Justice-Centered Montessori Education

The Face of Inclusive, Justice-Centered Montessori Education

The Face of Local Gifts

The Face of Local Gifts

The Face of Transformational Healing Through Expressive Arts

The Face of Transformational Healing Through Expressive Arts

The Face of Aesthetics and Wellness

The Face of Aesthetics and Wellness

The Face of Outdoor Dining in Kenwood

The Face of Outdoor Dining in Kenwood

The Face of Family-Owned Home Improvement

The Face of Family-Owned Home Improvement

The Face of Healthy Aging

The Face of Healthy Aging

The Face of Hot Yoga & Pilates

The Face of Hot Yoga & Pilates

The Face of Reliable, High-Quality Cannabis in Marin

The Face of Reliable, High-Quality Cannabis in Marin

The Face of Organic Chocolate and Tea

The Face of Organic Chocolate and Tea

The Face of Sonoma County Lavender

The Face of Sonoma County Lavender

The Face of Financial Empowerment

The Face of Financial Empowerment