Foreword: predator control is a complex issue on Monomoy- how are we the ones to decide what birds live or die on this island? Continue reading “A gull dies on Monomoy”
Day Against Denial
Checking in from recently cold Philadelphia! I was able to attend monday’s Day Against Denial march in downtown Philadelphia as part of 350.org’s concenrted nationwide efforts to draw attention to the inadequacy of many of Trump’s appointees for cabinet positions.
A little subversion at TD’s expense.
Had a little fun with divestment today, and hopefully made a little bit of a difference in the world.
Turns out, TD Bank (and a few other Canadian banks) have been helping to fund the Dakota Access Pipeline. You’ve probably heard about it recently in the news, because it’s being constructed directly through the Standing Rock Siouxs’ home without regard for health and safety or cultural heritage. So in the interest of trying to stand up for indigenous folks, foil another attempt to keep petroleum at the center of the American economy, and just to feel like I’ve done something good, I’ve made it impossible for TD Bank to use my savings accounts to fund their projects. Continue reading “A little subversion at TD’s expense. “
Days 15 and 16: Adventure without End, Part II
After a fantastic and scenic stay with Pat in Buena Vista, I headed out with high hopes to make it to Blacksburg in spite of the cloudy outlook.
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Days 14, 15, and 16: Adventure without End, Part I
Starting out from Charlottesville, I was quickly led astray (or perhaps not?) by following TransAnerica route markers…which led to some very non-bikey roads.
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Day 13: Virginia
The luckiest day of the trip began gray, became drizzly, and soon resolved itself into a rainy grind towards some nebulous “next stop,” which turned out to be Charlottesville.
Monomorning
Just a little bit of Monomoy to brighten up you day.
Day 12: Virginia, or, Surely, It is a Sign!
I am very, VERY, relieved to say that one of my greatest fears about this trip, getting hopelessly lost on country back roads, appears to have been nullified, at least in part, at least in Virginia.
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Day 10 & 11: Washington and Virginia
On the second day I spent in Washington, I was able to take a bit more time to explore the city, primarily by checking out the Smithsonian. Continue reading “Day 10 & 11: Washington and Virginia”
Day 9: Washington, DC
I had a blast in Washington today! Beautiful sunny weather and lots of adventures meeting people at anti-fracking protests, senators and representatives offices, and senate gallery coatrooms!
Notes from Monomoy 