No Kings

Since the last time I attended a protest (MLK weekend) when I ended up in the hospital, Mr Merry decided to accompany me on Saturday. 

Why does he always look handsome and I look homeless?  My head is not made for stocking caps. You would think I would learn.

We actually went down the road 12 miles to the town where my husband graduated high school. They are very red and there were lots of nasty comments on facebook leading up to Saturday. We wanted to be supportive. 

Our friends Rodney (a Viet Nam vet) and Linda. Mr Merry and Rodney both retired from the railroad. And several other railroad retirees joined the line so it was old home week for them! 

This is a great photo of Rodney's flag with our feet underneath and my speaker in the back. We stand at the end because I play 1960's protest songs and don't want to blast people. My speaker plays at the legal level for speakers.  

This is the truck that parked across the street from us and put an air horn on automatic out their window, aimed at us.  This is illegal. We had notified the police department and gotten our permit. The officer was parked around the corner covertly watching us behave. Note, always check your surroundings! 

Someone had taken a photo of us earlier in the afternoon. We had an unofficial headcount of 47 people with 3 counter protesters wearing ironic shirts that said Freedom Protector.  We had lots of support from passing motorists and passersby and the counter protestors were disappointed that they were perceived as part of our group.  Our group was the smallest turnout in all the villages in our county, but hopefully others in the community now know it is safe to join us next time. 

As a reward, we drove another 12 miles to a drive-in for a late lunch. 

And for late supper we drove the other direction for ice cream. The owner was training two new fifteen year old employees and it was interesting and cute. I will say the owner has more patience than I ever imagined.

They did a pretty good job. I am positive this is the first banana split that my employee ever made. I know my cardiologist is thrilled with my diet day.

I ordered new sunglasses for Mr Merry online.  Always chancy, these glasses are perfect with progressive lenses. 

This pair is not his prescription and are not bifocals.  I am attempting an online return. Wish me luck. 

I am having my second, right eye cataract surgery on Tuesday.  I am really looking forward to having matching vision.  My family and especially Mr Merry are not adjusting to Miss Merry without glasses.  I ordered a pair with clear lens and Mr Merry thinks those look funny, too. That is the pair in the top photo.  I have decided maybe I just look funny?

All of our school-aged grandchildren are having spring break during different weeks.  If I get a minute I will share some adventures but I am not sure that is going to happen!  Busy, busy.  I also have a church charity story I want to share.