I am 62 years old, I have been married to a man I love for almost 42 years. We have two grown adult daughters, and two grandchildren. On January 21, 2017 I will march in the Women’s March on Washington, D.C. I am riding with approximately 300 others on  buses from the Unitarian Congregation I joined almost two years ago. I have read several other reasons why others are marching. For me, I am marching to be seen and heard for several reasons. I recently heard some say they wish the United States was more like it was in the 50’s, 60’s. One of the reasons I am marching is to let the new administration know that the 50’s and 60’s are gone. Change is constant and real. I was 18 when the voting age changed from 21 to 18. I have voted ever since. Progress has been made regarding “Liberty and Justice for all.”…I believe everyone on this soil deserves dignity.

I am marching for continued progress in social justice that is inclusive. Race, color, religion, gender, marriage choice, relationship choice.

I am marching to help end gun violence.

I am marching to say with others that we are vigilant and we will not settle.

I am marching because I am tired of being quiet and going about my daily life setting aside my true feelings about social justice for all.

I am standing on the side of love.

Be calm, be well.

Nurturing Nonni