Many friends were going to be there and I saw RS, AH, SD, etc. I went with L and CD; L drove. But the thing ran long, and I got a bit antsy about spending a second hour indoors in an outrage echo-chamber... so I walked home. Still debating if that was an ok thing to do. But I have deadlines! I had to make dinner! I was missing weekend time with the fam!
I heard of a lovely rally in Detroit where Michiganders--and and across the river Canadians--protested the awfulness that's overtaking us.
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Probably walking home--as long as you were safe--was a great thing to do. It likely felt good, and being outdoors and moving is always so recentering.
I think the Empty Chair Town Halls are inspired. I want news media all over this. At least...while we still have some independent news media.
Take care.
You showed up, Maya! Leaving early is an okay thing to do - you have other things on the go too, and those things are important.
It's all good! You did what you needed to do (and kudos for showing up to the meeting i the first place.) That Detroit rally sounds awesome.
I was there and looked for you! It was energizing. You did see or hear that Barrett was at Breslin during the meeting. His FB page blew up after with people NOT happy.
You would gently remind a reader that they were doing the best they could. So I will remind you of the same!
Also, in many things some is better than none. Activism included! :)
❤️, Steph
I think that was the perfect balance of doing your civic duty and protecting your own peace.
I leave protests early (or arrive late) all the time. You can't do it all.
Thinking back, I was probably on the verge of a panic attack, and leaving was absolutely the right thing to do. I was touched by your thought of safety, Nance--it was on the MSU campus and in the afternoon--so it was quite safe.
I don't want to dwell on the "while we still have some independent news media."
Thank you, Gillian.
Thanks, Nicole--that helps. I wish I weren't so impatient/overcommitted.
Jenny--I loved hearing about the Detroit rally, too, because it made me feel united with our Canadian friends!
Jeanie--Sorry I missed you! I was WAY in the back with Lynn and co. I wish I'd asked if you were going... since it was indoors, I thought you might avoid it...
That does help, Steph; thank you. I feel like it was a day I could have marched for hours--sitting still was somehow anxiety-inducing.
Thanks, Allison. It certainly felt dutiful rather than passionate, and therein lies the rub. (And now I feel like a romance writer lol)
That definitely applies to you as you attend so many, Steph. Thank you for doing that!
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