Furthermore: September 2007

September 26, 2007

Burma March in Cambridge on Thursday 27th

via WheeliebinLand:

Hello

You have probably heard that Burma is at a pivotal point: thousands of Burmese monks are marching peacefully for democratic reform, and the military junta have started clamping down with violence, with several people killed already.

I would like to show support for the monks by having a silent march through town to the Guildhall, with press coverage. Time is critical, so it will happen tomorrow, Thursday lunchtime.

We will gather at the Cambridge Buddhist Centre, 38 Newmarket Road, CB5 8DT, at 12.45, to leave promptly at 1pm. We will walk in a silent, dignified column through town to the Guildhall, where we will probably arrive at about 1.30. People can remain if they want for a while to meditate in the market square, hand out leaflets, and have petitions to sign.

If you would like to meditate, you might want to bring something to sit on. It may also help to show some visual cohesion if there’s a dominant colour clothing: so wear blue if you have it. I will leave it to you if you want to carry a banner. My main request is that the Junta does not use force to squash the Burmese demonstrations. But of course there’s 101 things on the wish list for the Burmese people. Please respect the peaceful, respectful nature of the march, both in action and any slogans on banners.

While this is being organised by Buddhists, anyone is welcome to show their support for the peaceful demonstrations by Burmese monks. Foreign pressure is probably the only thing that has any chance of stopping the military junta from cracking down with extreme brutality. I hope you feel able and enthusiastic to show your support in this way.

Best wishes

Vajrapriya

PS Please forward this email to anyone you know in the area if you feel inclined.

September 2, 2007

Catch Up

H and I drove up to Dunstable on Saturday for one of H’s aunt’s Ruby Wedding Anniversary. Bit of nightmare drive unfortunately, but it was nice to go out as a couple during the day. H’s parents came up to stay with us rather than drive straight back to London. The girls were thrilled to see them - especially as they brought presents with them.

Kitchen is going well - lintels are in, the loo is plastered - hopefully this week most of the heavy work will be finished, and then the fitting can begin.

Haven’t been running during the week - I’ve had a cold and haven’t felt up to it. I did go running on Saturday as I’m feeling somewhat better - although I’m still very blocked up (parental aside - I blew my nose last night and E said “can I see your snot, daddy?”). I’m in the Metafilter running challenge on Runnerplus - I’m crocomancer on there.