The Burrow

The podium was in the sunshine.  The rest of us had our choice.  I love living in the desert; large group meetings held outdoors, where the comings and goings take place over grass beneath the bright blue sky.  The temps were in the 60's when we started, and hit the low 70's when I left.  Spring in the desert makes lobbying feel like a vacation. ***** Rep. Daniel Hernandez, sporting bright orange socks, exhorted us to  contact everyone .  He received 300 emails in one day from the other side.  It's important to continue to make our voices heard. ***** Sen. Steve Farley represents my District.  He's also running for Governor.   He told us that the gun lobby is scaring people . Once again, making our voices heard was the theme. ***** Sen. Kate Brophy McGee thinks that the legislature may be close to passing gun safety legislation.  The Democrats hate parts of it.   The Republicans hate parts of it. ...

I joined Moms Demand Action in the Rose Garden outside the State Capitol in Phoenix today. I parked without knowing exactly where they'd be gathering, and I walked through the lot and around the building before I found them. There were enough chairs and benches and tables for everyone, some in the shade and some in the sun, but I wandered around, crossing the grass, greeting old friends and making new ones. I stepped over and around the boxes under the tent.  I walked back and forth in the State Museum Building looking for the cafeteria (it closed 6 months ago).  I stood for the group photo and moved with enthusiasm for the boomerang (which is something on social media I didn't quite understand). I walked to offices and meetings.  Hours passed. And then, I had a moment. My hip was not in the way. I stood in the sunshine.  I walked on the grass.  I wandered.  I congregated.  I gyrated. I'm still not perfect, but today came pretty close.