Category Archives: Activism

Dancing in the Streets

Posted on September 8, 2011 by jenny

Yesterday I was so bummed out about Obama failing to veto the Tar Sands Bill and allowing the gutting of the Clean Air standards, that I just wanted to give up on politics.  So I called my friend Beverly, whose … Continue reading →

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Hope

Posted on August 5, 2011 by jenny

I continue to be surprised that telling the truth about how I feel and sharing it results in me feeling a lot better.   Once I wrote a letter to my brother about how depressed I was feeling and the same … Continue reading →

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Kornfield on Activism

Posted on May 4, 2011 by jenny

(Written in October 2008) Reading Jack Kornfield yesterday I came across a passage on Activism, and the need for sanctuaries where activists can rest and renew.  I found it very validating.  He writes about Quaker friends who were working as … Continue reading →

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Earth Day Dance

Posted on April 22, 2011 by jenny

(April 22 2007) Last night’s dancing was in honor of Gaia — I built a centerpiece with Gaia, animals, plants, mosses, rocks, crystals, sea shells, and artificial flowers. People commented on how rich it was. We did “Healing Waters” and … Continue reading →

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Chinese Bamboo Metaphor

Posted on April 14, 2011 by jenny

Jean Shinoda Bolen talks about the progress of her advocacy efforts to convene a fifth World Conference on Women via the UN: “The Chinese Bamboo Metaphor” Those of us who have a sense of movement in the grassroots, feel the … Continue reading →

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Speechless with Outrage

Posted on April 1, 2011 by jenny

Outrage.  That’s the word.  Normally I’m very articulate, but I’ve been finding it difficult to find words.  I’ve been stunned by the information about the budget passed by the New Hampshire House of Representatives.  I knew it was bad, but … Continue reading →

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Rally in Concord, New Hampshire

Posted on March 31, 2011 by jenny

I went to the rally in Concord today.  Something like 139 organizations participated, from police and firefighters to people pushing disabled people in wheelchairs and numerous religious groups.  What I found most moving were the number of handmade signs on … Continue reading →

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Rally to Save the American Dream

Posted on February 27, 2011 by jenny

Yesterday I met my friend Pat at Mac’s and we drove to Montpelier for the rally. It started out as a “We stand with Wisconsin” rally but along the way it turned into a “Save the American Dream” rally.  There … Continue reading →

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Planned Parenthood

Posted on February 22, 2011 by jenny

I find it hard to believe that the House of Representatives cut funding tor Planned Parenthood.  What were they thinking?  Surely the most important thing human beings do is raise the next generation.  Having more children than you can adequately … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day

Posted on May 31, 2010 by jenny

A friend told me she had seen a very young man in a soldier’s uniform outside the bank, with an older woman who was probably his mother.  It made her very sad, even though the mother might have been proud … Continue reading →

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