congratulations to Bob...we need councilmen like him. I'm in the second ward, and I LOVE my "republican" councilman...and I'm a registered democrat. I too LOVE the non-partisanship in the running of Glens Falls...I hope we keep it this way. If I lived in the 5th Ward, he's have my vote!
Will, I'm going to weigh in on this one. NEVER, at any moment was our City government NOT working on a solution to this issue! It's not a snap decision issue, and what disappoints me is the "gotta have it yesterday" attitude that created all the hoopla. We can thank the mukraking Chronicle and opportunistic members of the Council for all this. Glens Falls cannot just decide to do something and do it without lawyers and making sure we're not breaking any state laws. Our Mayor took care of his mother in the last years of her Alzheimers and knows the devastation of this disease, as you do, first hand. It's his passion and determination that ultimately pushed the resolution through. So, please be kind when you address this issue...as you well know, it's a tough one.
Sounds like a day! When my father in law had Alzheimers his doctor took him off all of his statins and BP meds, and that was hard for us, and din't affect his time here, but he sometimes forgot that he had taken them and took then again. The doctor also said he so no reason for medication at late stage Alzheimers.
Feeling powerless within the chaos? Here's an initiative that's in the works:
“The 24 hour Economic Blackout"
As our initial act, we turn it off. For one day we show them who really holds the power.
WHEN:
Friday February 28th from
12:00 A.M. to 11:59 P.M.
WHAT NOT TO DO:
Do not make any purchases
Do not shop online, or in-store
No Amazon, No Walmart, No Best Buy
Nowhere!
Do not spend money on Food & Gas
Do not use Credit or Debit Cards
Do not hire anyone to do work around your house, etc.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Only buy essentials if absolutely necessary
(Food, Medicine, Emergency Supplies)
If you must spend, ONLY support small, local businesses.
SPREAD THE MESSAGE
Talk about it, post about it, and document your actions that day!
WHY THIS MATTERS?
#BunkerBoy and his minions only care about their pocketbooks. Corporations, banks only care about their bottom line. Financial markets rely on consumers to spend.
If we disrupt the economy for just ONE DAY, it sends a powerful message.
If they don't listen (they won’t) we make the next blackout longer (We will)
I've seen this and think it's a smart action I plan to join. It's a small inconvenience to make a nationwide (hopefully!) protest statement. Wake up, North Country Trump voters! This president cares nothing for you and is now taking away the safety net you do have. This week my grocery prices went up. How about yours? And keep an eye on your Medicaid as Elon and Don take that too. Why? Big tax cuts for the very, very , very rich!
Here is another boycott for tomorrow until Wednesday. It is organized by INDIVISIBLE, the group Ken talked about this week. Even if you don't sign up, just stop shopping as many days as you can. Thanks!
Consider if Amazon sales went down dramatically even for one day. That might send a message. Might be a bigger message with people stopped using Facebook for one week.
This is powerful stuff. Life on life's terms and with an enduring love. In sickness and in health.........I've said this before and I'll say it again. The story of your care giving is a testament to your love of Bella and the commitment made all those years ago. In grief and loss, acceptance is a stage we ultimately come to, but, yes, it is sad.
Thanks, Will. Always a thoughtful read over morning coffee. Ending with the bunny/dog video catapults you into legacy media tactics, and I fell for it with a smile.
...beautifully written / --beautiful, but tragic; (which, of course: makes it hard to read) / "I have measured out my life with coffee spoons..." T.S. Eliot / [as many of us come to know --Homo sapien and otherwise-- another way to measure out our lives: is with prescription tablets]...
I read this and think that so far at 79 I am lucky and that my wife is also healthy… and then I realize we’re all on thin ice because it can happen to us. So live every day fully. Thank you, Ken for sharing part of your story.
Ken, thank you for sharing your daily routine with Bella. Your description is your daily schedule is a testament to true love. God bless you and keep Bella safe .
Dear Will, thank you for your (simple and good and kind) words, even when you write about what is so difficult, I feel moved by your caring and love....And so this morning I loved your description of your morning rituals with Bella and Ringo, the beautiful poem by Carella and your beautiful photograph, and the photo of Ringo and Beans and their growing relationship, and the good honest work of Curtis who simply wants (as all our elected folk should want) to serve his community--although I do feel that all Republicans, and I think especially of our local state senators, should also speak out loud about the grave danger of Trump and Elon, should not be silent about their party and what is so harmful to our democracy, that silence is dangerous). so thank you for u;lifting me with your loving kindness of Bella and Ringo and Beans, and your ability to capture the beauty of nature outside your window on this snowy morning.
Thanks for sharing Will....this is truly what love is.
Your description of your daily routine with Bella and Ringo is a perfect description of what love looks like. Bless you all. 💕
congratulations to Bob...we need councilmen like him. I'm in the second ward, and I LOVE my "republican" councilman...and I'm a registered democrat. I too LOVE the non-partisanship in the running of Glens Falls...I hope we keep it this way. If I lived in the 5th Ward, he's have my vote!
"where do I sit" ....where do I sit? To me expresses the question for both of us. Poignant.
(Year 4 caring for my mother)
Hang in there
Will, I'm going to weigh in on this one. NEVER, at any moment was our City government NOT working on a solution to this issue! It's not a snap decision issue, and what disappoints me is the "gotta have it yesterday" attitude that created all the hoopla. We can thank the mukraking Chronicle and opportunistic members of the Council for all this. Glens Falls cannot just decide to do something and do it without lawyers and making sure we're not breaking any state laws. Our Mayor took care of his mother in the last years of her Alzheimers and knows the devastation of this disease, as you do, first hand. It's his passion and determination that ultimately pushed the resolution through. So, please be kind when you address this issue...as you well know, it's a tough one.
Sounds like a day! When my father in law had Alzheimers his doctor took him off all of his statins and BP meds, and that was hard for us, and din't affect his time here, but he sometimes forgot that he had taken them and took then again. The doctor also said he so no reason for medication at late stage Alzheimers.
Lovely, Will.
Feeling powerless within the chaos? Here's an initiative that's in the works:
“The 24 hour Economic Blackout"
As our initial act, we turn it off. For one day we show them who really holds the power.
WHEN:
Friday February 28th from
12:00 A.M. to 11:59 P.M.
WHAT NOT TO DO:
Do not make any purchases
Do not shop online, or in-store
No Amazon, No Walmart, No Best Buy
Nowhere!
Do not spend money on Food & Gas
Do not use Credit or Debit Cards
Do not hire anyone to do work around your house, etc.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
Only buy essentials if absolutely necessary
(Food, Medicine, Emergency Supplies)
If you must spend, ONLY support small, local businesses.
SPREAD THE MESSAGE
Talk about it, post about it, and document your actions that day!
WHY THIS MATTERS?
#BunkerBoy and his minions only care about their pocketbooks. Corporations, banks only care about their bottom line. Financial markets rely on consumers to spend.
If we disrupt the economy for just ONE DAY, it sends a powerful message.
If they don't listen (they won’t) we make the next blackout longer (We will)
This is our first action.
February 28th
The 24 Hour Economic Black Out Begins.
PLEASE PASS IT ON
I saw this link on another blog - seems like a good idea to me! Worth doing!
Excellent. This is starting to feel like the 2017 Women's March to me. Getting a great response nationwide. Pass it ob!
I've seen this and think it's a smart action I plan to join. It's a small inconvenience to make a nationwide (hopefully!) protest statement. Wake up, North Country Trump voters! This president cares nothing for you and is now taking away the safety net you do have. This week my grocery prices went up. How about yours? And keep an eye on your Medicaid as Elon and Don take that too. Why? Big tax cuts for the very, very , very rich!
I always if a well organized boycot off Fox News sponsors would have an impact on them covering ALL the news and not lying so much.
I agree, Ken.
Here is another boycott for tomorrow until Wednesday. It is organized by INDIVISIBLE, the group Ken talked about this week. Even if you don't sign up, just stop shopping as many days as you can. Thanks!
https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/754531/?referring_vol=10158893&rname=Ethel&share_context=schedule-event-chaining-modal&share_medium=copy_link×lot=5193312
Ethel just out of curiosity what will a “stop shopping” boycott accomplish?
What would happen if the sellers of the items you want people to stop buying just decide to stop selling items in the US?
Consider if Amazon sales went down dramatically even for one day. That might send a message. Might be a bigger message with people stopped using Facebook for one week.
Ken I am a bit confused. First, what is the message? Secondly, who do you want to send it to?
Excellent. This is starting to feel like the 2017 Women's March to me. Getting a great response nationwide. Pass it on!
After reading about the fate of Sam Nordquist, your story of love is so appreciated.
This is powerful stuff. Life on life's terms and with an enduring love. In sickness and in health.........I've said this before and I'll say it again. The story of your care giving is a testament to your love of Bella and the commitment made all those years ago. In grief and loss, acceptance is a stage we ultimately come to, but, yes, it is sad.
Thanks, Will. Always a thoughtful read over morning coffee. Ending with the bunny/dog video catapults you into legacy media tactics, and I fell for it with a smile.
...beautifully written / --beautiful, but tragic; (which, of course: makes it hard to read) / "I have measured out my life with coffee spoons..." T.S. Eliot / [as many of us come to know --Homo sapien and otherwise-- another way to measure out our lives: is with prescription tablets]...
I read this and think that so far at 79 I am lucky and that my wife is also healthy… and then I realize we’re all on thin ice because it can happen to us. So live every day fully. Thank you, Ken for sharing part of your story.
Just reminder Bob, that this was Will's column today.
Ken, thank you for sharing your daily routine with Bella. Your description is your daily schedule is a testament to true love. God bless you and keep Bella safe .
Just another reminder, this is Will's column on Sunday.
Will-your kindness, patience and love for Bella is truly an inspiration to all of us in these stressful times.
You bring us back to the things that really matter. I wish you and Bella a peaceful weekend.
Dear Will, thank you for your (simple and good and kind) words, even when you write about what is so difficult, I feel moved by your caring and love....And so this morning I loved your description of your morning rituals with Bella and Ringo, the beautiful poem by Carella and your beautiful photograph, and the photo of Ringo and Beans and their growing relationship, and the good honest work of Curtis who simply wants (as all our elected folk should want) to serve his community--although I do feel that all Republicans, and I think especially of our local state senators, should also speak out loud about the grave danger of Trump and Elon, should not be silent about their party and what is so harmful to our democracy, that silence is dangerous). so thank you for u;lifting me with your loving kindness of Bella and Ringo and Beans, and your ability to capture the beauty of nature outside your window on this snowy morning.