Some days we fight for Democracy
Some days we rest
After we rest, we fight again
And so it goes.
We fight in our own ways.
We rest in our own ways.
Today I'm resting while reading, thanks to NetGalley, the upcoming novel by Pamela Terry (I love her books). ❤❤❤
Are you sitting back biting your nails, or are you making phone calls and writing letters?
Now is not the time to be apathetic about your country, your rights - your life as you have known it.
If you're waiting on the government to step in and fix things, pfffttt - you better wake up.
If you're going to summarily dismiss every idea presented while not presenting another viable option, you're just getting in the way.
Are you wondering what you, as one individual, can do?
I think a good place to start is right here - Read This Article From Newsweek -What Is the People's Union Group Behind Nationwide Economic Blackout
It's a first step. A good one.
Don't be fooled by the simplicity!
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
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One of the substack newsletters I still subscribe to is Feathers of Hope.
I like their philosophy of radical hopefulness.
If you're not familiar with them, this latest entry is as good a place as any to start. There is also a section of archives you can browse through to get an idea of what they're accomplishing.
Are you already shaking your head believing impeachment is not a possibility? Thinking "been there, done that?" Consider opening yourself up to at least reading what Feathers of Hope has to say about it.
This is a time to be more open-minded than we have ever been. Seeking solutions with our minds already made up is standing still accomplishing nothing.
“Hope for a better world.
Hope for a better tomorrow.
Hope will never be silent.”
There are still a few non-MAGA Republicans. Consider reaching out to them.
Here is contact information for three influential Republican moderates.
Don Bacon: (202) 225-4155 D.C. —— (402) 938-0300 District Office
2104 Rayburn House Office Building —Washington, DC 20515
District Office: 3906 Gold Circle, Suite 101 — Omaha, NE 68144
Brian Fitzpatrick: (202) 225-4276 D.C. —— (215) 579-8102 District Office
271 Canon House Office Building - Washington, DC 20515
District Office: 1717 Langhorne Newtown Rd. Suite 225 — Langhorne, PA 19047
David Joyce: (202) 225-5731 D.C. —— (440) 352-3939 District Office
2065 Rayburn House Office Building -- Washington, DC 20515
District Office: 8500 Station Street, Suite 390 — Mentor, OH 44060
And Don't Forget these people -
Minority Leader: Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), 202-225-5936
Minority Whip: Katherine Clark (D-MA), 202-225-2836
Caucus Chair: Pete Aguilar (D-CA), 202-225-3201
From The Garden of the Prophet
Pity the nation that wears a cloth it does not weave
and eats a bread it does not harvest.
Pity the nation that acclaims the bully as hero,
and that deems the glittering conqueror bountiful.
Pity a nation that despises a passion in its dream,
yet submits in its awakening.
Pity the nation that raises not its voice
save when it walks in a funeral,
boasts not except among its ruins,
and will rebel not save when its neck is laid
between the sword and the block.
Pity the nation whose statesman is a fox,
whose philosopher is a juggler,
and whose art is the art of patching and mimicking
Pity the nation that welcomes its new ruler with trumpeting,
and farewells him with hooting,
only to welcome another with trumpeting again.
Pity the nation whose sages are dumb with years
and whose strongmen are yet in the cradle.
Pity the nation divided into fragments,
each fragment deeming itself a nation.
~Kahlil Gibran
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PITY THE NATION
Lawrence Ferlinghetti (After Khalil Gibran) 2007
Pity the nation whose people are sheep
And whose shepherds mislead them
Pity the nation whose leaders are liars
Whose sages are silenced
And whose bigots haunt the airwaves
Pity the nation that raises not its voice
Except to praise conquerors
And acclaim the bully as hero
And aims to rule the world
By force and by torture
Pity the nation that knows
No other language but its own
And no other culture but its own
Pity the nation whose breath is money
And sleeps the sleep of the too well fed
Pity the nation oh pity the people
who allow their rights to erode
and their freedoms to be washed away
My country, tears of thee
Sweet land of liberty!
~ Lawrence Ferlinghetti
Day Four for my Tinkerbelle Amaryllis bulbs ❤
Watching them brings me joy.
My newest purchase
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Pity the nation that wears a cloth it does not weave
and eats a bread it does not harvest.
Pity the nation that acclaims the bully as hero,
and that deems the glittering conqueror bountiful.
Pity a nation that despises a passion in its dream,
yet submits in its awakening.
Pity the nation that raises not its voice
save when it walks in a funeral,
boasts not except among its ruins,
and will rebel not save when its neck is laid
between the sword and the block.
Pity the nation whose statesman is a fox,
whose philosopher is a juggler,
and whose art is the art of patching and mimicking
Pity the nation that welcomes its new ruler with trumpeting,
and farewells him with hooting,
only to welcome another with trumpeting again.
Pity the nation whose sages are dumb with years
and whose strongmen are yet in the cradle.
Pity the nation divided into fragments,
each fragment deeming itself a nation.
~Kahlil Gibran
And, finally -
Remember to . . .
A perfect day to start new pretty things growing. Today is actually Day 2.
I bought 3 Tinkerbell Amaryllis bulbs.
I'll keep you posted.
Go Chiefs!
The only thing I want to do today is enjoy a day being a complete slouch in front of the TV with a mess of snacks close at hand.
I want to see Andy Reid and his amazing team play some awesome football.
I want a win for a few guys in particular -
DeAndre Hopkins. "In the 12 years since his rookie season began, Hopkins has become one of the NFL's top wide receivers. He's been named to five Pro Bowls and led the league in receiving touchdowns back in 2017.
But before this year, he'd never played for a franchise that had ever won a Super Bowl, let alone played in one himself. He'd only been to the postseason four times before he was traded to the Chiefs in October in the middle of this season."
Xavier Worthy. First round pick rookie. 21 years old.
Kareem Hunt. A guy who has had to work unbelievably hard after more than one serious set back to get on this team and has shown himself to be a man who worked hard to prove himself worthy. That he's playing on this team, on this day, is pretty unbelievable.
JuJu Smith-Schuster, Isiah Pacheco, Carson Steele (who has a pet alligator), Samaje Perine, Creed Humphrey, Chris Jones, Karlaftis, Jawaan Taylor, Thuney, McDuffie, Bolton, Gray, Justin Reid, Hardman, Hollywood Brown, will Rice play today? it's a long list . . .
And includes, of course, Kelce and Mahomes. ❤
And heck yeah, I can't wait to see what Taylor is wearing
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| 8 ounces block | Cream Cheese (softened to room temperature) |
| ½ | Green Pepper (finely diced) |
| 8 ounces cans | Pineapple (crushed, drained well) - i added more |
| 1 tablespoon | Shallot (finely diced, or onion) - i added more |
| 1 teaspoon +/- | Worcestershire Sauce, dash of seasoned salt, dash of minced garlic, dash of paprika (roll the spread in pecans if you prefer a cheeseball) |
Yep.
That's what I said.
If you're not concerned
You're a fool
If you want to do your part, click on the following link for quick and easy access to your members of congress and short scripted messages relating to the latest concerns.
They're pretty damned big and important concerns
5 Calls is the easiest and most effective way for U.S. constituents to make a political impact.
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