A milestone was reached last weekend. I attended my first political protest in earnest. Congregating en masse is not a typical yearning that I hold in my heart. However, my motivation to do so now is rooted in the need to show up and be present for those around me that are fearful, impacted and searching in this American moment of chaos and executively mandated cruelty and stupidity.
In fact there was such a sense of community and care, and cheer in seeing work colleagues and friends that just the act of gathering - and venting has much to offer.
It is a way of holding space. An ever helpful and hopeful act.
A few views of the scene at Albuquerque's Civic Plaza on April 5.
This was my fav sign of the day.
Here are Angelika and me with our signs.
My Slum Lord sign features a still from a short video I made in 2019.
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