SADHVI
These days I am increasingly aware of how much information I take in while not reading newspapers nor having any TV to watch. It’s all from the internet.
So, with this post, I want to share a personal sigh of relief:
President Obama has delayed the Keystone XL Pipeline! Say thanks, and ask him to reject it once and for all.
And to bring awareness to another MAJOR issue that is going to affect a whole lot of people. People who happen to be my family. My friends. Maybe yours too?
It’s about a decision to start drilling in land that will affect the Delaware River basin after a long moratorium. Not just one drill, but a LOT of drilling. Just the idea that lots and lots of fracking is about to occur, and that the Delaware River basin is going to be affected by all the chemicals that will flow into it makes me nauseous.
I could pretend that it’s all awesome and that it won’t be that bad, but instead, I choose to bring awareness to it. And for those of you who are afraid of awareness, don’t be. Because in times like this, it’s OK to to notice and say that the Emperor is not exactly fully clothed.
You might not be able to physically participate, but you can call to say something.
Call the Governors from the member states and President Obama Monday – Friday from 8-6pm.
Just tell them,
“Hello, I am calling you to express my serious concerns about hydrofracking. Please Don’t Drill the Delaware!”
Governor Christie’s office:609-292-6000
Governor Cuomo’s office: 518-474-8390
Gov Corbett’s office: 717-787-2500
Gov Markell’s Wilmington Office: 302-577-3210
And the White House comment line: 202-456-1111
In case you don’t really feel like it, you might after you watch Josh Fox‘s video of what is at stake.
SAVE THE DELAWARE from JFOX on Vimeo.
And lastly, I was listening to some NPR on the radio in my car the other night, and a singer came on and spoke, and then sang and played. She is not a newbie to the music scene, but she is new to me.
Abigail Washburn. I really liked what I heard. I felt comforted.
And these days, it is about finding the balance between being aware of how fragile it all is, and moments of comfort and joy.
Wishing you Well,
Sadhvi
