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September 01, 2005
white howse pets part 2
Today I was perusing Yahoo news, trying to locate a photo I saw on someone's blog (forgot whose and can't find it again- or the photo) of Bush playing guitar before addressing more *ahem* probably pressing issues. Then I came across this~ (and oh I am loathe to pollute the Knit-A-Log with this image but it relates to yesterday's dream, cinch up your gorge and proceed with caution)
So you see I am terribly conflicted! Cute doggy! Ugly man! Its not Barney's fault he is owned by an clueless insensitive inept brain-dead war-mongering liar. And on television all he can offer is that clean-up from Katrina will take years, with that smirking sad-chimp look of feigned concern. Oh, my potatoes have long since boiled over. What is there to say?
That I was up a good part of the night dissecting the news I'd seen of poor people left stranded in a disaster, sick people, (including a man I saw who said he had diabetes, was running low on medication, and had been surviving on potato chips. Contemplation of that situation hits very close to home, the idea of sitting for days with no access to food, water, or medication nearly induces panic in me, just to think about it! And who knows how many thousands of diabetics were similarly stranded. This is my worst nightmare.) elderly people, disabled people, children, babies, poor people. Of course poor people.
Other people have said it better than I can, here is one place I like to get news from~ http://www.democracynow.org
Also, Rob has some good links on his blog.
You see, I am only ranting now.
Sometimes you have to rant, you know?
Ugh.
Well. In the extended entry, read about an upcoming art and freak bikery event in Chicago, which also happens to benefit the American Diabetes Association. This knitting, cycling, diabetic plans to be involved!And is looking for a possible posse! Spread the word!
p.s. this just in! We've received permission to post a photo from last Friday's Critical Mass, from the photographer whose very nice portrait-style image gallery can be seen at the above link!
Without further ado, the basket-riding mop-dawg with the regal demeanor~
Oh my! Finely coiffed, as well!
(p.s. Thanks, Don!)
1st annual Wicker Park Pedal Pushers Brigade Parade
presented by AAA Studios
On Saturday September 10th, AAA Studios presents the 1st Annual
Wicker Park Pedal Pushers Brigade Parade. This event allows anyone to
partake in a "RIDE ANYTHING THAT IS RIDABLE" parade, with the one
exception being no motorized vehicles. Trick out your unicycle, tricycle,bike, big wheel, or create your own contraption.
Come in costume, paint, drag, plain clothes, or your favorite ensemble. If creativity isn't your forte, no worries, pull into our tented garage and get overhauled by local artists, body painters and bike mechanics.
This event is an opportunity to raise funds for research,
information programs, and advocacy efforts that support people with diabetes in our community. Unlike most fundraising events here in Chicago, we are providing a platform and a unique opportunity for artists, performers, musicians and the like to fully express their creative talents, network, promote environmentally conscious transportation, and to get a little bit weird for
a good cause!
Our efforts will directly benefit over 700,000 thousand
diabetics in Illinois, with nearly 400,000 of them in Chicago alone. We are asking for a donation of only $10 to participate, with all proceeds going to the nonprofit American Diabetes Association.
Registration begins at 5:00pm
in Wicker Park (Damen & Schiller, just south of North/Milwaukee/Damen
intersection). The procession will begin in the park with ringmaster Anthony Mosley (Collaboraction) and two performance art groups, Environmental Encroachment and Mucca Pazza, leading the helm through the streets of Wicker Park. We'll take to the streets at approximately 7:00pm with the parade ending at a post
parade block party at the AAA Space (Milwaukee & Wabansia, 2 blocks north of 6 corners on Milwaukee).
If you can't participate in the parade head directly over to AAA
Studios, where over 20 artists, performers, and musicians will participate in the Around the Coyote Arts Festival. Feel free to check out the Mud Queens, an all female charity fund raising/mud wrestling team. The Mud Queens will
wrestle to raise funds for the Young Women's Improvement Project. The
"mudness" begins at 7:00pm in the AAA parking lot, so throw down a $10
donation and watch these ladies go at it!
AAA Space will continue the festivities with drinks and live music by Bible of the Devil, Imperial Battlesnake, and Venue. Show your parade bracelet and get in for FREE, or a suggested $10 donation. Beverages provided by GooseIsland. So grab your "ride", gear up and come on out for this fundraising
fiesta!
Posted by at September 1, 2005 11:05 AM
Comments
I can't bear to look at that man's face anymore. That tight little squinched up mug of his with nothing behind it. Nobody home there. The evil he is responsible for would kill most human beings. I've never believed he feels the empathy he should be feeling, never ever. The parade sounds a very good thing. When events are making us feel helpless, we need ways to do something about them.
Posted by: elizabeth at September 2, 2005 09:40 AM