sending the word out, reminding people just how very important this is
—
‘the vote is precious.
it is the most powerful non-violent tool we have in a democratic society,
and we must use it.’
-john lewis
Sep20
Tag Archives: election
Aug7
today, we rest.
not me, but a cat supermodel, also choosing a day of rest
wonderful new experiences
being on the other side
at the polls yesterday
good people to work with
city support and check-ins
lots of young people, people who came in the rain, motivated, informed
asking to vote
trouble shooting
problems resolved without issue
good dress rehearsal
for the big show in november
i learned so very much
from 6am to 10pm.
today, we rest.
—
“in retirement, i look for days off from my days off.”
– mason coole
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image credit: google images
Aug6
primary reason.
today i’ll be working at the polls for our primary
please make sure to vote
with your heart and your mind
if you haven’t already
it can make all the difference
primaries matter.
—
‘nobody will ever deprive the american people of the right to vote except the american people themselves
and the only way they could do that is by not voting.’
-franklin d. roosevelt
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art credit: shepard fairey
Jun29
polling.
recently went through my training
to work at the polls
in the upcoming elections
primary election – august 6
general election – november 5
with a diverse group of community members
of all political leanings
wanting to help to support the system
a lot of work, training, time, planning, set up, security measures
go into the process
i saw firsthand how much integrity
figures into the equation
and is top of mind
trying to make is as accurate, easy, and accessible to all people
absentee voting, early voting, drop boxes, in person, and mail-in voting options
i feel good about it
hoping people will
read, listen, talk, watch, question
learn all they can
exercise their right to choose
i’ll be ready for you
and will see you there.
—
‘every election is determined by the people who show up.’
-*larry sabato
*Dr. Larry J. Sabato is the founder, director, and professor at theUniversity of Virginia Center for Politics. He has had visiting appointments at Oxford University and Cambridge University in Great Britain. A Rhodes Scholar, he received his doctorate from Oxford, and he is the author or editor of two dozen books on American politics.
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image credit: shepard fairey
Jan25
never surrender.
received my early primary ballot
checked one box
and done.
feels good
heading off to the clerk’s office .
—
“not voting is not a protest, it’s a surrender.”
-keith ellison, attorney general, state of minnesota, usa
Nov8
vote for them.
“children don’t vote but adults who do must stand up and vote for them.”
-marian wright edelman
American activist for civil rights and children’s rights,
Founder and President Emerita of the Children’s Defense Fund.
VOTE
Apr25
board meeting vs. bored meeting.
after someone moved
i was asked
to be an ‘at-large’ member
of my condo association board
filling in for a few months
but i soon
found myself elected to a two-year term.
i’m not really a fan of boards, meetings, or committees
nothing against them
just not my favorite pastime
so not exactly what i was hoping for
but i do want to say a big thank you
to all who voted for me
even if it possibly had something to do with
me being the only one willing to join
but that is neither here nor there now
you are all invited to at least one of my inaugural balls
i’ll get the invites out as soon as things calm down
i’m very busy
working on lining up the entertainment
and trying on gowns.
—
“never schedule a board meeting on wednesday, because it kills two weekends.”
-kurt vonnegut
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image credit: napoleon dynamite, 2004, fox searchlight pictures, paramount pictures, mtv films
Nov2
today’s the day.
my spirit animal
Last year, five animal candidates vied for the much sought-after title of Mayor of Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo. This important election decided the Zoo’s first Mayor, the highest-ranking animal official who showcased the important role of animal ambassadors. One of the five candidates, (and my favorite), who made it past the primary rounds to the general election was:
Peaches the Nigerian dwarf goat. Peaches is the mother of two sets of triplets and a set of twins. She has raised all the kids on her own, demonstrating her can-do spirit. She’s quiet and friendly unless she needs to assert herself and is rarely in a baaaaad mood.
P.S. Wiggles the Chinchilla got the most votes and won by a hair.
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credit: lisa clair, hamlet hub
Jan7
the 6th of january. and then, the 7th.
It was
a horrible day in washington that i’ll never forget.
a wonderful day in georgia that i’ll never forget.
and now
at last
in the light and the dark
of the very early morning
of the very next day
our new president and vice president
have finally been confirmed
and I’ll never forget how light won over dark.
Nov17
cards.
full deck of cards found on election day
did the player win, lose, or draw?
—
“life is not a matter of holding good cards, but of playing a poor hand well.”
robert louis stevenson
I didn't have my glasses on.... 