A Satisfying Day

Today I visited with my congressperson, in district, to advocate for more funding and support for education.  I am the co-director of our local writing project site; I went with the director who is a dear friend and colleague.  We talked with our congressperson about our Writing Project work and the state of affairs in Washington, and it was a very productive meeting.

Tonight I was invited over to a neighbor/friend’s house to write postcards to representatives in Congress.  This gathering just happened to be on the same day as my earlier personal visit. My friend served wine, provided postcards and pens, and hosted such interesting women.  We talked while we wrote and wrote while we talked, and it felt good to share community. 

It certainly was a satisfying political day.  Many of these days since the last election have been difficult and challenging, to say the least.  Our country is so divided.  The discourse is so uncivil.  I vacillate between the desire to stay vigilant and active, with the need for peace and to shut off the noise.  But today was important, and I feel recharged.