Neighborhood Dinner and Hands Off Protest Update

Our neighborhood progressive dinner was absolutely fantastic! It was well attended, with just three out of fourteen homes unable to make it. The food was delicious, and we had a wonderful time connecting with our neighbors. The positive energy was contagious! At our final stop for dessert, we were treated to an impromptu piano recital that sent shivers down my spine in the best way — it was just that beautiful.

Today has been a well-deserved day of rest for Joe and me after a busy week. I spent much of my day reading chat posts on Substack. People from all across the country were sharing their experiences from the Hands Off protests they participated in yesterday. Getting the information firsthand really lifted my spirits. I loved reading about how towns that initially expected 50 attendees saw 500 people sign up last minute, and then 2,000 showed up! It was so inspiring to hear how the turnout exceeded everyone's expectations.

                                       Screenshot of comment from someone else at Plymouth, MN on 4/5/2025

Another screenshot of a comment I found compelling.

Wow! Since papers like the New York Times buried the Hands Off Protest , I thought I would share that 5.2 million protestors showed up at the 1300+ planned protests throughout the United States. Only two arrests have been reported - both were MAGA supporters.

Another nationwide protest is scheduled for April 19th. Stay tuned for more information.