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[susandennis]

They have now published most of the route for Seattle's version of the Women's March. I hope it goes well for everyone. I have zero interest in taking part for a variety of different reasons. But for those who will be a part of it, I hope it gives them what they expect and is peaceful and calm. It looks like the marchers will go right past here on a street I can see from my living room but probably won't cause me any traffic problems. I think I can swim and then run my errands and then get safely home before they get here. I don't want to be involved and I don't want to be in their way.

Nor am I interested in watching or hearing about any of the inauguration activities. This is not at all the first time I've seen a president I did not like one single bit take office. In fact, most of the presidents I've seen take office have been men I did not vote for or approve of. Bad things happened. Good things did not. And he (alas, always a 'he') got replaced eventually. Sometimes with a marginally better version sometimes not.

I've spent a lot of time in war protests, in civil rights marches, worked hard for the Equal Rights Amendment, participated in vigils for my friends who died of Aids. I'm tired and I'm old and I'm done.

What's going on now is bad but this, too, shall pass.

Yep, if you are looking for my head, it's in the sand.

Well, actually, it's in the sewing room.

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[joyce.livejournal.com]

We were at a mixer tonight, and one of my wife's coworkers was talking about how his husband got kicked out of the Army under DADT, and another was talking about how her wife's former-husband-of-mutual convenience from when she served had ended up passing away from AIDS. And then the conversation turned to Trump, and some of us were trying to not to freak out, and first guy was like, look, it's been worse. It's going to be okay. Just breathe.

So I'm trying to. There's a lot to be worried about (grizzlies. That's all I can say, is grizzlies) but if the older queer guy who has seen a lot of shit can tell us to keep breathing and you who has seen a lot of shit can tell us to keep breathing, then I'll try.

[susandennis]

Nice, thank you. And, yes, breathe.

I remember well when No Fucking Way Would We Elect A Divorced Actor Regan was elected. We were in shock and dismay and were embarrassed by him and his wife. And, then, it got worse... 4 years later when we re-elected him.

He was horrible. It was a miserable 8 years and you can look around you today and see the rubble - not nearly enough care for mental health issues, for instance.

BUT, we recovered... and we will again.

Yes, be bummed and be movtivated but... like the old queer guy instructed... breathe. Just breathe.

And wallow in the knowledge that you are young enough to still see real change one day. To see a woman in the oval. To see so many great things to come. And they will.

[joyce.livejournal.com]

You're right. Thank you.

[goddessdi.livejournal.com]

I needed this today.

[susandennis]

It's really nice to know I helped. Thank you.

[rosegardenfae.livejournal.com]

I'm with you.

[susandennis]

:)

[kyrielle]

You have the loveliest "sand" in your sewing!!

And, I agree. Breathe. Certainly if I see something I want to speak out against, I will. Certainly I'm paying attention and will speak up when I feel moved to and have the energy.

If I hyperventilate and freak, I won't have the energy, and I'll feel cruddy. So I shan't.

I kind of wanted to march, but I didn't even try, because I do not need to have an IBS flare in the midst of a crowded march. The pictures were kind of uplifting to see tho. :)

[susandennis]

Thank you. The sewing is a great escape for sure.