Marching....

Through History.....

I do not usually bring Politics into this blog, Dear Readers, as I believe firmly that we all have a right to our own point of view. But sometimes there are occasions when it is important to speak out, and I believe this is one of them. Today is the Women's March on Washington. Thousands of women and men are traveling to Washington to march in protest of the declared policies of the newly inaugurated President of our country. I will not delve into the reasons for this march as I am sure you have read the News. But I will say that I can remember a time when Women had far fewer rights than we currently do.

My Grandmother, Helen Foster, (pictured above) was born in 1890 and was a Suffragette in her 20's. She marched in favor of Women being allowed to vote, which was not granted in this country until 1920. She was thirty years old! Would we have the vote if some had not "spoken up" and Marched and been thrown in prison and participated in hunger strikes? History has no answer for that, but I suspect not. It often takes Great Determination to make changes in the established system. Hence Marches and Protests. I could not go to the March in Washington, but I am enormously proud that I work for a School that sent two busloads of students and teachers to join in the March today!

And while it may seem insignificant to some,

 I hosted a March of my own....

In Solidarity with those Sisters and Brothers and Mothers and Daughters ......

Who traveled far to Stand up for the Rights of All.....

Almost everybody wanted to participate...

Young and Old alike....

 

It was quite a memorable Gathering!

 I hope the youngsters will never forget.

Thank you, Grandma Helen,

For leading the way....

Marching through History.