Listen & Be Heard Weekly Archives

I’m not sure why the current writers strike doesn’t make it closer to front page news as it drags on. With the Academy Awards coming up, the average American may pay closer attention. Not-for-profits planning fundraisers around the event have already taken note, because if the celebrities don’t show up in Hollywood, party goers around [...]

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Thanks to Richard Freedman’s article in the Times Herald (http://www.timesheraldonline.com/sundayoutlook/ci_8027366) we’ve had some phone calls from people learning about our existence for the first time. That’s Richard sitting on our couch early last Thursday morning, when he showed up with his tape recorder for the interview. Don’t worry, we gave him a cup of the [...]

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?ÄúI ain?Äôt no cowboy/I just look like one.?Äù ?Äì Robbie Robertson, ?ÄúBetween Trains?Äù Dear Britney, I have been thinking about you a lot lately. I can?Äôt help it. Every time I go to the store I see your face on the front cover of tabloids and celebrity worship magazines accompanied by a headline that describes [...]

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Welcome to another week of self discovery and universal understanding. Your week?Äôs forecast will begin Wednesday when Mercury, the planet of communications, at 21¬∫ Aquarius will conjunct Neptune, the planet of spiritual love. The energy expressed from this conjunction of Mercury with Neptune will stimulate your intuition and sensitivity. This morning the spiritual voice of [...]

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In bringing “Mad Money” to the screen, director Callie Khouri introduces us to a script based on a true story. Knowing that this landmark heist happened, and that it was pulled off by three women in working-class jobs, armed only with their wits, is a delight to savor. Diane Keaton plays a suburban matron accustomed [...]

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January 25 is the BENICIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 61st Installation Dinner and Business of the Year Awards. This wonderful event will be at THE CLOCKTOWER. Businesses often reserve tables as they wait to see who will be named Business of the Year. Cocktails start at 6:30 and dinner is at 7:30. Tickets are $57.50 per [...]

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I walk in a poem late at night that sings no sober song, no lyrics for the living, toss in a few lines for the dead. It fetters my anger with hostility and sticky jam between my toes and worn out shoes. I find myself walking 2300 Western Avenue in Chicago at 3 A.M. like [...]

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(Dedicated to Lisa Pastor, Poet & Friend) Tongue of an angel, with a beautiful smile, spoke revelations with a fiery brand, as she fought against ills of society. She carried her words proudly like a gun in battle, cocked and ready, uplifting minds and rescuing souls. Sadly, her life was taken, but her spirit remains [...]

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Imagine Cinderella without guardian angel Pity those who lack mentors Flickering candles lighting shadowy passageway Through darkness halo aural afterglow Adviser to young Telemachus in Homer’s Odyssey wise guise dispelling Superstitions based on being afraid Wisdom begins by conquering fears Paying homage to revered teachers Who have touched sensitive nerves Knowledgeable trustees inspiring trainer coaches [...]

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Blood shoot American medical eyes, lies. The blood shoot in my eyes creates sling shot of a corrupt medical culture. Private medical is a sinful devil that eats riches and leaves those in need behind, 54 million left behind, far from the mission of Christ, or the oath they based their medical degree upon. Blood [...]

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Last night peace filled the room. You know that mellow groove and tune that we all like to enjoy. The sounds of a Political Movement just calmed my presence. Heroic leaders walked the land by the thousands. Real men and women stemmed hand in hand. Children congregated on stages in suits rather then jeans that [...]

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