this troquoise book box with a purple triangle is in front of Little House Cafe contains mix of…read morefictions, nonfiction books. reads: "Identity: the Demand for dignity and the politics of resentment" (Frances Fukuyama) -Fukuyama traced political identity from Plato to the present day. main themes are the human desire for recognition and dignity. *short book identifying identity politics but offers no realistic solutions. themes: -identity politics = beliefs based on ethnicity, race, religion, sexuality or other parameters, not on politics of equality and brotherhood. -declared liberal democracies in the Western world would defeat communism. ("The End of History....) and is abolute top rendition of the fromer. now he's concern identity politics will derail liberal democracies. -claims identity politics are exclusive in nature and doesn't work for the common good. examples: a)"upper class form identify politics on campuses that ignores glaring inequaities of the top 1% & the remaining 99%". b)"newer groups draw attention away from older, large groups, whose 'serious problems' have been ignored" c)"focus on lived experience threatens free speech in the public sphere".. -identity political led to "politics of resentment" a)which claim mexicans are ruining the country b)and they are not permitted to talk about it. c)facilitated the emergence of Donald Trump et al. who performed as a fighter for right-wing identity against political correctness and oppossed changes to the national, ethnic and racial makeup ot the US. D.T. was also a trojan horse who gave away America's assets to the 1% in the name of freedom while further improversing the 99%. note: identity political & "politics of resentment" seem mirror images of each other. Fukayama's book is based on US history only. he opposed Trump's ascent. Trump's identity politics is similar to the nationalism trends in India, Italy, Sweden, China, and most of Eastern Europe. Fukayama's identity politics thesis doesn't address the entitlement, subjagation, & privilege issues in America that gave rise to identity politics. his preordained solutions are too simple, his analysis of identity politics is too narrow. Fukayama's book is thinly researched per his narrow focus. it's still a great book. focusing on what's happening in real time, not pre-ordained will enhance the creation of a a realistic narrative and/or solution.

This is a smaller thrift shop, but it's neat, well organized. They also have a "curated" section,…read morebut I feel like the whole shop is curated. The "curated" section is more so designer brands. You can see that the staff are sorting in the back and many of the items here are high quality. There are some decent brands in the mix. Prices are overall reasonable, and they had some discounts going on. They seem to discount by color tags, and they actually take those items out and put them in a specific section so you're not hunting for those sales like many other thrift shops. There are three fitting rooms in the back that are covered with curtains. You can sign up for their membership with your contact to earn points on purchases and get notified for their sales, as well. Staff were also very friendly. Parking lot was decently sized, but if you come later, it may be a bit more challenging to find parking (some spots are designated for a nearby business and some are 15 minute only spots).

They were promp and very kind in there response, but did not end up with them because of the size…read moreof my bookshelf. Also, they do not pick up.

Bunny and Sophia are the Curators at Saints Anthony Thrift!!!…read more Lucky for Me I saw a Small Rose wood Tansu table they had for sale!!! I had Sophia measure it and I determined that the table would work for my Purpose! So I Jumped on it and had her set it aside while I browsed the Showroom!!!! There were a lot of Gems there. I saw a Tiffany Style Lamp I liked , But it was NFS !!! Numerous Asian Art Works!!! Lots Of Estate Type Jewelry available Also !!! For All These Reasons !!!! This is a Baller On A Budget Approved Establishment!!! I keep my Pimp Hand Strong !!! Number #34 On The Yelp Most Prolific Yelp Elite List for 2025!!!!

Found this place on a thrift hop and it was great. Had a lot of found art options for…read morerefurnishing/decorating. I found a beautiful anthropology cardigan perfect for my bride to be sister. For only $30! I'd love to come and look around more. The atmosphere was very welcoming for dogs and staff is so helpful.

Valley Vista Racquet Club is a great member-run tennis club in Walnut Club. We have 6 lighted…read moretennis courts, an outstanding tennis pro in Marc Moran, USTA teams, East Bay Ladies League teams, clinics, and tennis socials. Our teams have gone to sectionals and nationals over the years. The dues are extremely affordable - the best bang for your tennis buck around! Check us out!

The Valley Vista Racquet Club operates 6 lighted tennis courts located on the grounds of the…read moreCarondelet Athletics Complex across the street from the Boundary Oaks Golf Course in Walnut Creek. It is a small, member-run club with low monthly dues and a casual, intimate atmosphere. The grounds are immaculately maintained and an online reservation system for members is easy and convenient to use. The teaching pro, Marc Moran, is exceptional.

Fun treasure hunting and reasonable prices. The toy section is especially fun for my trips with my…read moregrandson.

"Exciting news! The Assistance League in Lafayette is having their Annual Summer Clearance Sale…read more From September 2-4 enjoy 50% off merchandise, and on September 5-6 you can fill a bag for just $10! Saturday's Fill-a-Bag event runs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Don't miss this wonderful chance to shop great deals while supporting a community that gives back in so many ways.

this light brown wooden library (#0852) has an acorn-like top. it contains the usual types of…read morenonfiction & fiction books. reads: "The Negro in the Making of America" (Benjamin Quarles)1964 *.. chronicles noted Negro experience in America: -a needed involuntary work force during America's founding era. -fought in the Revolutionary Wars for whomever permitted them. -their slave labor in the South was instrumental for it's economy -free man (north & south) were craft artisans. -Civil War conclusion saw a few years when Negros were free in the South -when Northern industrialists wanted to do more business with the South, they steered the Republican Party away from supporting freed Negros legislatively in the south. -when H. Hoover ignored Negros during the great depression, they backed FDR in 1932 for president. -Negros became integrated into the military during WW2 after performing very well in some military actions. -post WW2, Negro equality was resisted in the South: *started by White Citizens' Council **aided by US Supreme Court ruling cases favorably for the South. **economic reprisals against whites & Negros who favored integration. -closing public integrated schools, opening private segregated schools supported by public funds -defunding Negro-improvement organizations (NAACP, Urban League) and prohibiting them from lending legal services in segregation cases. -violence against individual Negros and/or neighborhoods. -since the 1950's, sit-ins, freedom rides, nonviolent anti-segregation protests etc. evolved actions paving a path for equality for Negros.

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If I could write a no star for this store I would give them a no star…read moreThis shop on Wanut creek Sophia's collection I was scammed by them with three items. Everyone be very very very careful when buying things at this store. First of all I want to talk about the pair of earrings I bought from them for $1,500 dollars and now after 2 years I came back and want to sell these earrings because they have no value. but they did not accept and did not exchange or return, I agreed to sell very cheap if they bought it back but they did not agree to buy it back at any price. I have their invoice and documents very clearly, everyone can see in the photos Her husband told me it was three years ( only two year on receipt ) The jewelry store owner Sophia's husband was very rude and very violent and threw the jewelry box in my face. and kicked me out of the store, a man so rude and violent to his customers that i have never seen before in this country of america. sorry i want to add that i am vietnamese but if i was a foreigner or american maybe he wouldn't dare to treat customers like that but because i am vietnamese My English is not good enough to argue with him. I was scammed out of three pieces of jewelry for over $10,000 Please be very very very careful when buying from this place because the quality is not good and the price is very expensive and you will never have chance to get a return or a refund at any price. This was such a bad experience I feel like I was really scammed and I will never never never ever go back to sophia's store a second time and I want to sell everything I bought from her so I don't want to see those items in front of me again People who have bought things from her store try to come back and pretend to sell things to see how she treats them. The shop owner and his wife are also Asian. Sophia and i went to another jewelry store i knew to talk to the owner he said these diamond products are not good the color is really bad, and the owner of that gold shop is really nice he said he will help me to resell these products . If you don't want to lose your money, please don't come to this Sophia jewelry

Great small museum with interesting local items. You can also tour the Galindo house next door…read morefirst and third Sundays