March 16, 2003
I took these photos at a candlelight peace vigil in which I participated tonight. It took place at the busiest intersection in the Albany area, less than 3 miles from where I live, and it was too close for me to be comfortable if I didn’t go over there. I sent the four photos I took that came out OK to moveon.org. The vigil make the 6 pm news on the local NBC tv station. I don't think I was in any of it; I think I look too ordinary. I'll watch the 11 pm news and find out.
I stood between an elderly Quaker woman whose spiritual beliefs bring her to every peace rally in the area and a woman about my age who is a member of the Women For Peace effort. Next to her stood a distinguished sexagenarian in his old military uniform waving a large flag with the image of planet Earth from space. We lined up along the raised curb -- toddlers, students, dedicated activists, people like me who talk the talk and reached that point of discomfort where we felt we had to do more.
We were all handed a flyer:
War looms too close for comfort.
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Richard on 17 Mar 2003
Welcome back, Elaine. Sarah and myself attended a vigil last night too. Glad to know were in good company.