Tag: capitol

March for Our Lives in Tallahassee

On Saturday I joined more than 2,500 people marching for common sense gun control in Tallahassee, FL. We gathered in front of Ruby Diamond Concert Hall and marched to the steps of the historic state Capitol building where more supporters awaited.

Young and old, we chanted for the entire length of the route. When one lead voice failed, another took up the chant. I cried more than once.

My back has been out of sorts lately, and I came close to staying home. In the end I said, “Screw it; I’m doing this.” Sometimes I make really great decisions. This was one of those times.

Peace, people.

Resolutions, I Reckon

I resolve, she said, to abstain from running naked down the boulevard.

That’s no decent resolution, said he, since not doing that won’t be too hard.

Ha! she said, You’ve no idea of the urge I have to disrobe every night,

And jog joyfully down Monroe street clothed in nothing but moonlight.

In that case, he smiled sincerely, I hope this resolution breaks,

And I’ll wait for you on the capitol steps no matter how long it takes.