Author Archives: Mark Spieglan

Martin Luther King Day of Service

By | January 22, 2023

From President Biden’s Proclamation:   Living up to his legacy, and what Dr. King believed our Nation could become requires more than just reflection — it requires action.  We must protect the hard-fought gains he helped achieve and continue his unfinished struggle.  That is why the Congress must pass Federal legislation to protect the right to… Read More »

2021 Holiday Party!

By | December 21, 2021

When LTDO throws a Holiday Party, it does not fool around! The festivities at Meson Sabika featured an elegant setting, great food, and lots of quality schmoozing. Thanks to our Events Chair Urzula Urzua for conceiving and planning this (and coping with late responses and no-shows)! Heads up — next year, the Holiday Party will… Read More »

Chili Cookoff Fundraiser

By | December 21, 2021

The Chili Cookoff Fundraiser is returning!  We hope to hold the event sometime this Spring, but we don’t know yet when it will be safe to do so. Admission will be $30 per individual, $60 per family, and $5 off if you bring a dish. We’ll hold four competitions: 1. Chili – any kind   … Read More »

Green Gift Ideas

By | January 22, 2023

The best gift of all is the gift of your time in meaningful presence with others. These personal actions will combine toward making a restored, healthy planet. Supporting local businesses is better for the earth and the economy. Consider buying locally produced goods to help our small local businesses. Toys: In a recent study at the… Read More »

Media: Last Week Tonight

By | November 28, 2021

John Oliver is a national treasure. His Last Week Tonight is genuinely informative as well as hilarious (although if you absolutely can’t abide f-bombs, it’s not for you). And although the show is officially behind an HBO paywall, the “main story” each week is made available free on YouTube. What I like best about the… Read More »