Union Busting!
Going down to the protests are akin to what I guess folks who seek out those tent revivals in the south are doing. It's like going to church. I feel so full of hope when I'm there. I see folks who share basically my belief system. I don't agree with everything I see or hear, but generally, we all seem to be coming from the same place, working toward the same goal. My spirit is lifted. I have a renewal in faith of the human spirit. I run into friends and family members, and there is such joy in hugging, chanting, singing together.
I've never felt this spiritually in touch when in a church, but I get it here. And it's good. I feel the spirit in ways my friends/family who attend church regularly must.
So, we plan to head back down there today.
Last night, we had 3 of our favorite little friends spend the night. We take the winter sleepover, and their parents take the summer sleepover. This tradition just sort of started, what, 2 or 3 years ago? I forget how or when exactly, but it's something we all look forward to. The six kids don't see each other so much anymore now that they are school-aged (they live in a nearby town but different school district), but they all seem to enjoy each others' company. It's a nice blend of ages and genders.
Bob and I are sorting through how we are going to accomplish today. We are a bit worried about the 2 littlest, as the are little and a bit sick. There's talk about dividing and concurring -- having one of us take the 2 little ones to the children's museum while the other marches up State Street with the big kids and the throngs. I expect a bit of resistance from the kids to this plan. Although they enjoy it when they are there, I won't lie. There is some grumbling about going. I am fully prepared to bribe.
In other news (other news? what's that?), I have a job interview with my old department next week. You may remember I had a phone interview for a job a couple of weeks ago. Turns out that job offered much lower pay than what I'm currently receiving, as well as no benefits. Did I already tell you that? No thanks, I said. Now I have this interview lined up. Unfortunately, it looks like it's only for a full time job, which is not what I want. I'm hoping this will parlay somehow into a permanent gig at my current place.
Uh oh, the grumbling has started...
I would like to spend the night at the Capitol. Please see my request in the comment section of one of your posts below. Anon
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