Recently, the press has presented the pros and cons of leaving middle seats empty for virus protection. I’m not thinking about traveling soon, but I am reminded of the last time I was in a middle seat. It’s never a desirable seat, but on that flight, it was cause for anxiety, then hope. The flightContinue reading “Middle Seat on an Airplane”
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Do You Believe in Magic?
August 1994, that’s when this story is centered, though it didn’t begin or end then. It actually begins right now in February, with my watching the Netflix series, Merlin. I have always been fascinated with magic or its possibility. Maybe miracles, too. But, is there any difference? People can believe in either or neither orContinue reading “Do You Believe in Magic?”
The Other Person’s Perspective
Two weeks ago, I was arrested. What?! Let me begin with some of the basic facts of the event – the action, as we protesters refer to it. I’ve been a part of the climate disobedience team for several months. For that role, multiple sessions have included non-violence training, attorneys, and experienced protesters. I wasContinue reading “The Other Person’s Perspective”
Announcing Changes!
This announcement is for the benefit of those who are ‘following’ my blog. I’m sticking with my original intention of releasing one article per week, generally on Wednesday. However, I am adding several pictures to existing articles and fear that you will get an announcement with each change. Rest assured that I will be completingContinue reading “Announcing Changes!”
Three Canals and the Moon
Among the major news items this week was the Ever Given, the enormous ship causing havoc in the Suez Canal by obstructing boat traffic by getting stuck in the shore at an angle that prevented the passing of any other vessel. After five days of eleven tugboats tugging at the vessel, while other equipment andContinue reading “Three Canals and the Moon”
Introducing Me
How do I introduce myself to people I have never met? Who do I want to be to these people I will be writing with or for? Who am I, actually? Am I who I am when I have been at my best or my worst or something in the middle? Averaging it out seemsContinue reading “Introducing Me”
Three Days in the life of an Activist
Fall 2019 [The pictures are from other activist events, that are not otherwise described here.] This has been quite a week and it’s only Wednesday. On Monday, I was arraigned in the Concord, NH court for criminal trespassing at a climate protest in September. The process went well, as expected. We, ten defendants, all pleadedContinue reading “Three Days in the life of an Activist”
Fear, Part 2
Unexpected Outcomes When we make a choice to take an action out of the ordinary, many unexpected outcomes can result. For example, when I asked my manager for a leave of absence during January 2001, before she responded, she said that I had a lot of courage. “What?”, I said, because it certainly didn’t feelContinue reading “Fear, Part 2”
Fear
It’s the spring of 2001, before the world changed. I’ve just checked into a hotel in Bangkok, after planning for two months and flying for about 13 hours. I needed a break from work, so, at my husband’s suggestion, instead of quitting my job, I took a leave of absence and made reservations for aContinue reading “Fear”
Why do I write?
Why am I starting a blog? It’s not because I have any particular interest in writing, but because some things are bursting from me, asking to be written. These are among the topics that speak from within me: 1. In my early 20’s, I heard about an Indian guru who talked about meditation and peace.Continue reading “Why do I write?”
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