Making good trouble

Sporting my Pride Flag, here I am after my walk. Waving that beautiful (if I say so myself) flag aloft always feels SO HEALING!

Joining hundreds of others locally (and perhaps up to a million Americans nationwide), I marched along the recently opened Humboldt Bay Trail South late yesterday afternoon. The breeze was pleasant, scattered sunshine a plus, but best of all were those who gathered in the spirit of Congressman John Lewis to protest the inhumane administration leading our nation.

Westernish view from the pedestrian bridge.

It's important to denote these rallies because they are happening! It's vital to denounce a corrupt government and lame-ass congress who won't do their jobs. It's meaningful to continue making noise, stirring good trouble. My right knee wasn't thrilled, a slow pace due to a dodgy meniscus, but every step felt liberating, honorable, and correct. 

A few of us were getting an early start.

I wasn't certain if I would make it out there, but after giving the chickens an hour in their run, I too required moments away from my usual element. And I hope for more marches along the Bay Trail both for its beauty and exposure to Highway 101 coming in and out of Eureka.

Another shot of the natural beauty; we only have one planet and can't waste a moment doing our part to save it AND DEMOCRACY for future generations.

These efforts MATTER! When wrong is allowed to proliferate, silence becomes complicity. I wasn't going to post about this, but a friend sent me a reminder about how important our peaceful endeavors are to publicize. So here I am, yakking about freedom, a Bay Trail, and the need for making good trouble. If you feel compelled today, make some of your own!