Get up, stand up....

...stand up for your rights....


Yesterday, we attended the Women's March at the Oklahoma state capitol.

There was an estimated 12 to 14 thousand people there.  No police (other than to block off the streets), no arrests, no violence.  Just peaceful demonstration.

Thousands of voters, of every color, level of "ability," gender expression, sexual orientation, and religion, gathered together to speak out for the preservation of our rights as citizens of this country.

To make our voices heard by the new congress and administration.

Millions across the entire world, mostly women, stood up, in peaceful unity, for democracy. It was very satisfying to be a part of history.

It was a very chilly morning, and it drizzled on us a bit.  We completed the opening rally and the march itself.  However, at that point, my feet were numb (I need new walking shoes),  I was chilled to the bone, and I had to pee, so we headed out.

(they had only predicted 6000 to show up, so the number of port-a-potties was far too small for the crowd, and the lines were hundreds deep after the march)

We missed the post-march rally and the speakers that were scheduled for after the march.  Many others left when we did, too.

Of course, that was when the media showed up.  Our numbers were far underrepresented by the news reports, so many of us are posting pictures and videos to social media to prove that we DID show up in force.

I marched because I fear for the loss of health care benefits.  I will die without insurance, because, without insurance, I can't afford cancer treatment.

There are millions like me for whom the Affordable Care Act was a beacon of hope. Of life.

I marched for all of my loved ones who are being marginalized because of race, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

I marched for all of us who are awake to the various threats to our civil rights that we've been hearing about.

Then, in the afternoon, we took Dave's car out to Mustang so his son's buddy could install new stereo speakers in it.

By the time we got home, it was already 6 pm, and I had planned pot roast for dinner.  We didn't eat until 9!

Today, after we go get Dave's car, I will come home and do my cleaning, and Dave will go down and get Pop's groceries.

Today will be much more relaxing!

And, on that note, I am off to get this day started!