The winter of our discontent, week nine.
Two weeks to go in this goal. Doing things is easy. Remembering to write them down is not so easy.
SUNDAY: sent the weekly round-up of activism-related activities to our local Dems group.
MONDAY: looooong work day. My jobs count as "something active" but I'm sure I squeezed something else in, too.
TUESDAY: city council meeting - as usual, part informative, part Parks and Recreation.
WEDNESDAY: attended a meeting to brainstorm ideas on homeless solutions around the county. It was an interesting group who had lots of energy, especially around a planned city effort to clean out various camps around town. I'm frustrated with the city's reactive approach but not sure what to do about it at this point. This group can help.
THURSDAY: attended a Women in Politics panel discussion where questions ranged from "how do you start a campaign?" to "what gender issues have you faced in local office?" OK, honestly I was co-host of the event, and I was petrified that turnout would be dismal like the last event, but we had a packed house and six amazing speakers. And? I got to put a Buffy quote on the whiteboard. Can't beat that with a stick.
FRIDAY: rested up for a very busy Saturday. Self-care totally counts, people.
SATURDAY: along with a handful of others, handed out trash bags to homeless folks who were being forced to relocate so that they could move their things easily and keep them dry in the process. Also helped salvage 26 bags of clothing and sleeping bags that would otherwise be tossed into the landfill during the city cleanup the following week. Later, attended a celebration of Cesar Chavez's birthday where my 80-year old friend and mentor spoke about her time helping Chavez on the picket line. Very inspiring! Ended the day with a private screening of Iron Jawed Angels at a local theater.
I continue to be impressed with the progressive actions that take place on a daily basis here in Coos County. Can't say I expected this at all.
Onward...
