99 days to go or 3 months, 7 days until retirement. How to rush towards the future without abandoning the present?
Patio days are becoming more frequent as winter turns to spring in California.
I’ve made dozens of trips to little free libraries to donate decades worth of books I’ve cherished. Some, like the one below is a keeper. I want them to find their way into the hands of new readers. I am also giving books to my present students and leaving some in the classroom for whomever comes after me.
This happened.
In case you’re still confused and reeling from the latest behavior of the sexual predator and convicted gangster in the White House and his posse of emboldened white supremacists and christian nationalists; yes, he did what he did. Yes, you saw what you saw. Yes, he said what he said. Yes, this is really happening. Yes, it was expected. Yes, we will resist. No, this will not destroy us. Yes, we will still find hope in the chaos. Yes, we will speak up. No, we will not stand by. No, he is not our president. Yes, the treatment of President Zelensky, is a stain upon our nation. I’m sick about it, but am staying focused. It’s time to speak up. To say, NO, not in my name.
My agitation is eased by the natural world blooming all around me.
Clouds, rain, sun, and wind casting a spell on my troubled mind.
The other night I opened my windows and the scent of the Victorian Box drifted inside like a balm. The page below is from an old sketchbook.
Keep on keeping on middle-aged mammals. We’ve got work to do to keep our democracy afloat.
Thank you, my dear friend. I will resist. I saw it too. xo
My daughter came home recently with celebratory news of the 100th day of school. I thought of you and how you are probably counting down. Then I read this missive. Yep. Countdown begins! Love that Victorian Box. And love your words about all the other dangerous goings on about town. NO indeed!
You’ve lifted me up this morning. And PS, you will love retirement.
Thank you for posting this. We are now all aware of how dangerous he situation in the world is.
For us in Europe that always been in alliance with USA and seen the country as a role model for democracy,
Has now to rethink everything we knew as true. I guess it has been a slippery slope for a long time.
Thank you for such a firm standing from you and the way you write about it. Let’s make all we can together with you to protest in all ways. People around me are definitely stop buying from American companies, stop using the platforms (we hane to find alternatives), nobody wants a Tesla anymore etc. If we all start thinking about ways to protest, maybe it means something. I’m not sure but let’s hope that some of the republicans will wake up.
That baffoon cannot prevail. Do not obey in advance! Resist!
We are with you in spirit from Melbourne, Australia.
Yes we can’t be silent anymore.
Love the dancers soooo much!! They should be a fabric design. Xo. sv
Hear hear
Sending love & solidarity
across the ocean ✌🏼💚
Watching the US from way down here in Australia and can NOT imagine how demoralising it is. We’re always saving you a seat, should you ever need one.
Your comments and drawing today show the world that everyday Americans do not think like that person. Here in Australia I have been watching the news over the past couple of years, and was alarmed that he would be re-elected. His treatment of women and people he perceives as being enemies is frightening. I trust that many more Americans will speak up and take some form of action to enable you to following the Constitution which does not give him supreme power. Stay strong.
Right on, sister! Keep fighting the good fight.
Thank you so much for having the courage to speak up in your blog, Mary Anne. It means a lot, and it’s so important.
Well said!
I’m with you!!!Thanks for speaking up!! And happy spring flowers to you.
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It was a total set up. He is an evil evil man. Everyday it gets worst. Fox News said he should get the Noble Peace Prize. What flippin universe do these people live in . Frightening!!!!!
Posse:
On March 15th, many people will mail Donald Trump a postcard that publicly expresses our opposition to him. And we, in vast numbers, from all corners of the world, will overwhelm the man with his unpopularity and failure. We will show the media and the politicians what standing with him — and against us — means. And most importantly, we will bury the White House post office in pink slips, all informing Donnie that he’s fired.
If each of us — every protester from every march, each congress calling citizen, every boycotter, volunteer, donor, and petition signer — writes even a single postcard and we put them all in the mail on the same day, March 15th, well – you do the math.
No alternative fact or Russian translation will explain away our record-breaking, officially-verifiable, warehouse-filling flood of fury. Hank Aaron currently holds the record for fan mail, having received 900,000 pieces in a year. We’re setting a new record: over a million pieces in a day, with not a single nice thing to say.
So sharpen your wit, unsheathe your writing implements, and see if your sincerest ill-wishes can pierce Donald’s famously thin skin.
Prepare for March 15th, 2025, a day hereafter to be known as #TheIdesOfTrump
Write one postcard. Write a dozen! Spread the word! Everyone on Earth should let Donnie know how he’s doing. They can’t build a wall high enough to stop the mail.
Then, on March 15th, mail your messages to:
President (for now) Donald J. Trump
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
It might just be enough to make him crack or at least stress.
Copy and repost.
I’m in.
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