A little intense...

Last night, we attended a Code Pink fundraising event.
For those you who don't know who "Code Pink" is...let me explain.

From the Code Pink Web site:
"CODEPINK is a women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end the war in Iraq, stop new wars, and redirect our resources into healthcare, education and other life-affirming activities. We reject the Bush administration's fear-based politics that justify violence, and instead calls for policies based on compassion, kindness and a commitment to international law. With an emphasis on joy and humor, CODEPINK women and men seek to activate, amplify and inspire a community of peacemakers through creative campaigns and a commitment to non-violence."

The picture above is one of the Code Pink members confronting Condoleeza Rice:



Last night, I was in a Code Pink "I Miss America" pageant. I did OK. After a 40-hour bus ride, I wasn't my usual perky self, but I held my own. I wore a pink afro...did some dancing...it was a good time.

All and all, I believe these women showed us that a group of people most definitely can make a difference. These women reminded me of that Laurel Thatcher Ulrich quote:
"Well-behaved women rarely make history."

I don't have a lot of time to reflect on Code Pink because we're about to leave, but I will most definitely expand at a later date.

More later. :-)

- Jaclyn