I participated in the
Women's March in Los Angeles yesterday. It was an incredible experience which I doubt I will ever forget. I'm proud to have been part of this historic day, and to have been among over a million people who marched worldwide.
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| From the mouths of babes...a 5 year old held up this sign |
This little girl's sign sums it up. I ask Mr. Trump to be good, and I am ready to step up and insist he be good, as will millions nationwide. It warms my heart and gives me hope.
The march was an emotional and empowering experience. It was especially rewarding to see so many of the younger (our future) generation involved. May they remember this day and its message.
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| Yes, she will! (Sorry I cut off her forehead.) |
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| Pretty in Pink - a charming mother daughter duo |
I awoke early Saturday morning, very excited for the march!
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| Leaving the house, ready to march! |
I met with a half-dozen friends at
Yuca's in Hollywood at 8 am. It's a family owned and operated restaurant of my friend, Dora. We walked to the metro station a few blocks away. Hundreds of others approached the metro with us. It was my first hint of the mob scene to come.
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| At the Metro Station |
We awaited the next train and found an isolated spot to take a photo.
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| Marian, Kathryn and Dora - 3 powerful women! |
And then it was a can of sardines environment on the metro bound for downtown!
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| No, there is not room for "just one more." |
Our nuclear group joined an estimated crowd of 500,000 when we arrived in downtown Los
Angeles on a beautiful sunny day; ideal weather to stand up for our
ideal - human rights and equality for all.
We joined the masses as we walked (inched along) the four or five blocks toward City Hall. I heard in my mind the lyrics of the song the 1971 song "Signs" by the Ottawa Canada rock group "Five Man Electrical Band."
Sign, sign, everywhere a sign
Blockin' out the scenery, breakin' my mind
Do this, don't do that, can't you read the sign?
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| Yep, it is my body and my decision |
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| I agree ! |
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| So many issues, so many signs! |
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| This guy designed his sign and his pastel suit. |
Swept up in the sea of humanity, we got as close to City Hall as possible, which was about a block away. We stood and listened to speeches from fellow activists, as well as politicians, non-profit organizations, artists, celebrities and fellow citizens. It was a peaceful, powerful show of support, strength and unity.
In the early afternoon we left the rally and walked to the iconic
Union Station to take the metro back home. We walked upon the overpass of the freeway. We looked below at the chaotic traffic jam. Drivers were honking their horns, but in the spirit of celebration not annoyance, as we waved our signs.
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| People and traffic everywhere you look. |
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| We're sharing our message to those in cars below. |
In fact, I share this message to everyone that we must never be fearful about what we doing when it is right. Marching on Saturday was simply the right thing for me to do and I am glad I did it.
I am proud I live in the greatest democracy in the world. We don't need to "make America Great." It IS Great. I marched to
KEEP America Great, and make it even greater in the future.
