So this is the new year... again...

We had a lovely ringing in of the new year over at the boys with lots of really great company. The boys, Kelly and I, jy's sister, Kelly's cousin, Heather and Brain T.G., Jed and Hannah H.D., Patience and John and then Aaron, Ben, and Kristin.

We danced a lot... drank a lot... laughed a lot... danced some more... had a cheers to the new year, new us.

The girls and I have put a list of new years resolutions on the fridge... things like try more recipes, make dill rice, plant basil/ garlic, love people better, fuck body image concerns, drink more water, laugh more. Those kind of resolutions are fun... and attainable.

If you are looking to take a stand against the violence in Gaza here is how...


January 2-5, 2009

Protests against attacks on Gaza

Friday, January 2, 2009, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM, Protest Israel's Massacre of Gazans. Ohio Statehouse (Broad St. & High St., Downtown Columbus). For more information contact : Wendy Ake @ 614-595-8650 or wendy.ake@gmail.com. Parking available at meters on streets surrounding Statehouse and parking garage underneath Statehouse Building. Statehouse Parking garage can be accessed from 3rd Street or State Street.
>br? January 2, 2009, 2:30 PM. Cleveland Ohio Protest. Contact Khaled Alabaddi for more info 216-374-7625.

Friday, January 2, 2009, 6:00 PM. Women in Black Vigil. End the vicious cycle of violence!! Bridge on Lane Ave. (West of High St.) Silent vigil (no speakers). Please bring candles and wear some black in mourning for victims of violence. Everyone welcome. For carpooling or more information, contact Connie – 614-531-4146.

Sunday, January 4, 2009, 5:00 PM. End Military Occupations Sunday Night Action. Location: 15th and N. High Street.

Monday, January 5, 2009, 4:30 PM. State of Ohio Public Action at Statehouse. begin gathering infront of it by 4:30pm by 5pm everyone should be there. This Public Action is for the entire state of Ohio and will be HUGE, so spread the word!!! For more information, contact cjp.at.osu@gmail.com6:00-7:00 PM. This vigil is dedicated to protesting the recent escalation of violent attacks on the Gaza Strip that have left nearly 300 people dead in a massacre carried out using U.S. taxpayer-funded weapons. More than 700 people, including women and children, have been injured in the attacks. Everyone is welcome – please wear some black. Bring a sign promoting the power of non-violence (or we will provide one) or expressing solidarity with the people of Gaza.

"promoting the power of non violence and expressing solidarity with the people of Gaza"

Doesn't get much better than that...