Womens Day
I rode my bike down to Sparks and Elgin for noon. As you suspected,Jo, no other Grannies were there. But a fine gang of PSAC women and some men were there, handing out banners, noise-makers and “pink slips” We walked up to the PMs office, now protected by police in protective gear, and a new barricade. Irene Mathyssen,NDP MP spoke (but the loudspeaker did not work!) She emphasised that women had not yet gained equality in Canada. Others spoke – we could mail the pink slip to the PM-for free of course! I got some great shots, to be published ASAP We gave Stephen the Pink Slip.
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Tune: Daisy, Daisy Daisy,Daisy, why don’t we take the bus? Air’s so hazy, smoggy and danderous. What used to be photographic Is now just fullof traffic. We cough and sneeze with every breeze That hits our oesophagus. Gas combustion makes all the engines tick. Air pollution makes everybody sick, Cause we were not meant to breathe it Or live our lives beneath it. We cough and sneeze with every breeze Surviving is quite a trick. 3) Let’s all root for buses and bikes and trains, They’re the best way for anyone with brains. When going to city spaces or Trips to far...
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