Hi all! If you want to meet people in your geographic area, what has worked for other people is to post their town and then a little reason of what they are looking for. In the past people have had success circulated a google form to collect interest!
"A man tried to murder the governor of Pennsylvania by setting fire to his home, and it’s barely broken through into the news cycle. And that’s very bad news for a nation already teetering on the brink."
Yep, had not heard about this at all! How horrific, and surely a hate crime given the occasion??
I'm in a suburb just south of Chicago. I'm beyond blessed not to have any MAGA folks in my family or friend group, but no one I know is paying attention either. I feel isolated and like I'm the crazy one. I'd love to connect with others who are civically-engaged locally.
This week I was speaking to a customer in CA, and was surprised that when I mentioned I lived in PA, her first response was, "Your governors house was just attacked." So yes, it should get more attention, and some do still seem to be finding out.
The bit on rest. I’ve started really sensing my face washing in the morning. Taking time for the experience of this simple task. It is indeed one of my first moments of rest after waking. Love you, Emily. This work is so good. Thank you for compiling and writing.
I saw pictures of the Portland, OR meetup on Instagram a few weeks ago. Is this a group that is meeting regularly? I am in the Portland Metro area, and would love to find other people around here!
Hi! I coordinate a group in the PDX, OR area. We’re planning a May Democracy in Retrograde book club and do quarterly dinner/brunch parties to discuss civic engagement, etc.
Hi all! If you want to meet people in your geographic area, what has worked for other people is to post their town and then a little reason of what they are looking for. In the past people have had success circulated a google form to collect interest!
"A man tried to murder the governor of Pennsylvania by setting fire to his home, and it’s barely broken through into the news cycle. And that’s very bad news for a nation already teetering on the brink."
Yep, had not heard about this at all! How horrific, and surely a hate crime given the occasion??
Enjoy! And I’m in Thousand Oaks, CA (LA metro area). I would love to make some blue friends in the little red cluster of SoCal. 🩷
Hi! I’m in North Orange County near Disneyland.
I'm in a suburb just south of Chicago. I'm beyond blessed not to have any MAGA folks in my family or friend group, but no one I know is paying attention either. I feel isolated and like I'm the crazy one. I'd love to connect with others who are civically-engaged locally.
Greensboro NC - would love to meet like minded people!
In Greensboro too (this must be the Caroline I'm already friends with
This week I was speaking to a customer in CA, and was surprised that when I mentioned I lived in PA, her first response was, "Your governors house was just attacked." So yes, it should get more attention, and some do still seem to be finding out.
JOY, because too many books is not a thing.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Minneapolis as well!!
I’m in Minneapolis! There is a group of us that have already gotten together once i can send you info if you want :)
Great!
The bit on rest. I’ve started really sensing my face washing in the morning. Taking time for the experience of this simple task. It is indeed one of my first moments of rest after waking. Love you, Emily. This work is so good. Thank you for compiling and writing.
SAINT LOUIS, MO
My mom is there and desperately looking for friends!
ATLANTA, GA!
Hi! I'm in Decatur, just a few blocks from Atlanta.
Hi, I’m also in Decatur 😊
So close to you! In Morningside
In Morningside close to you!
Hi, I’m in Morningside super close!
yay! I’ll dm each of you my email & then loop us together. If y’all are interested maybe we can do a meetup or find each other at an upcoming event!
DALLAS
I in the DFW area!
Me too! Carrollton!
Yay! Me too! Garland.
I saw pictures of the Portland, OR meetup on Instagram a few weeks ago. Is this a group that is meeting regularly? I am in the Portland Metro area, and would love to find other people around here!
Agree! I'm in Hillsboro and would love to meet up.
Hi! I coordinate a group in the PDX, OR area. We’re planning a May Democracy in Retrograde book club and do quarterly dinner/brunch parties to discuss civic engagement, etc.
If you’re interested in joining, please fill out this Google form: https://forms.gle/oBgErVbaV2N47ASh7
Great! Just signed up!
Enjoy
Enjoy! Your substacks are always on point and so helpful. Thank you for all of your work.
I'm in the Portland, Oregon area.
You're the book winner. Email me jo.piazza@gmail.com your address and we will get it out to you.
ST. PETE (TAMPA), FL
Enjoy!
Madeline! I'm just north of Tampa in Wesley chapel! Happy to coordinate a meet up!
NYC
Book clubs, walks, museums, art/craft nights…open to all sorts of community building activities!