I'm very excited about the showing of the Outfoxed film tomorrow evening. They (NOW, who has organized the gathering) emailed that the number of attendees is getting up around 100, as it's open invite and free ('cept bring something to share, in terms of eating or plasticware).
I've not been actively political--ever in my life. I can't vote and when I tried, I couldn't give up being a Canadian. (My brother took what I tease him and call "the cheap way out"--he became American--and if you are American you cannot be a duel citizen. BUT when he goes to other countries, in this case Canada, his status is as a duel citizen. He was a big wuss when he went to Europe and only copped to being Canadian. Sorry, I'm rambling. )
Though I've never been actively politically involved, the debacle of the 2000 presidential election pushed me toward action. I'm on Move.org's mailing list and they keep me apprised of things (though obviously there are plenty of other places to keep up with what's happening and I utilize them, too). I've donated a small bit of $ to the Kerry campaign as it's kosher for a permanent resident (that's me) to do so. I've done other stuff prior to the campaign--written (or emailed) and/or made phone calls to my Congressional representatives, my state Senators, signed petitions on-line. The only thing I can't do is vote, but I think all the other stuff I can do has/will affect changes. The Internet really has changed the face of the political process.
But, this will be my first meeting face-to-face with individuals who will mostly probably be Democrats and undecided/on-the-fence others.
There's just a ton of stuff one can do to be involved politically and it's been made so easy. I really hope that more than half the people in this country who are eligible to vote this November, exercise that great privilege and do so.
This is supposed to be a "hang-loose" type weekend, especially for my spouse, who simply never stops. This morning, he and Chris went out and bought Chris a new bike (it's been years and Chris has totally outgrown his old one).
Besides chores, which you all know never go away, I think we'll not do much. Tonight, while it's still light, I want to drive into Chicago and then if we can find a place to park, check out the brand new-unveiled-this weekend architectural landmark, Millennium Park, right there on Lake Michigan. Hope to get some good pics and barring that, just stroll around, maybe listen to the free outdoor symphony, watch the Saturday-night fireworks from Navy Pier, and who knows what else.
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