October 31, 2008
A knockout ring from this week’s session of birdbath making. Starting at a size 7 (can go up as necessary) big and wide and glowing. The bowl is almost an inch and a half across and the colors are amazing. (sold)
And here is one of the birdbaths. I’m still working.
October 31, 2008
if you haven’t already. Call your local field office- this might be your party headquarters, or your candidate’s local group. There are so many things you can do. Lines are going to be long. People are going to be hot, cold, sunburned, frozen, hungry, tired, they are going to need placeholders while they pee, they might need a poncho or a big T-shirt to cover up the campaign shirt they foolishly wore to the polls. They might need a folding lawnchair to sit in, or a magazine to read. Buy a few boxes of granola bars, a few used umbrellas, some cases of water, and stake out a spot at the polling place with a friend or two.
Pop up a folding table and just be a non-partisan help table, for anyone who needs it. Set a good example for the haters. Volunteer your cell phone so that people who are stuck on line can call their work or their babysitter and let them know they are running late. Bring some crayons and coloring books for the kids, maybe a game or two. If you can make a safe place in full view of the line to spread out a blanket for the kids to sit down and play with each other, that would be great.
And whatever you do, when it’s your time to vote, STAY IN LINE. If they don’t want to let you vote, don’t accept a provisional ballot without making the hugest stink possible. There are voting rights advocates at every polling place. If you are trained, or you are an attorney, the polls still need volunteers. If you have a car and can drive, there are voters who need rides to the polls. Bake cookies, bring them with you to the line.
It’s time, people. Let’s give it our all.
