Yesterday was a day of respite. It's not wise to go on indefinitely in a state of anger and outrage. I'm doing what I can to fight back at the current crisis, and I needed a break.
The library was showing a Downton Abbey movie, the one about the royal visit.
Just a lovely afternoon, the only person there, in solitary splendor, I adjusted the controls to suit myself! Everyone at Downton gets their heart's desire, a great escape from the crushing news.
Then, back home, found this treat in the mail
A surprise from she knows who she is, thank you. A picture book of projects and ideas, the kind of thing you pore over with a cup of tea, just perfect timing.
You do have to take care of yourself in order to take care of others. If you need a rest from activism, I hope you take it. And if you haven't done anything practical yet to fight back, I hope you will, starting now.
Donate to the causes in the fight, ACLU, local activists, Dame magazine, woman run reporting without corporate donors, MoveOn, Common Cause, Planned Parenthood, plenty of people and organizations can use your help.
If you're a marcher, plenty of opportunities there right now. Support candidates in the midterms who are on the right side of history. Register people to vote. And vote!
Yes, I am doing almost all of these things, in case you wondered. Have been for years.
We fight on, then take a rest, then fight on. But let's remember that we can find a bit of joy in even the darkest time. Peace, everyone.
