The shirt that got me thrown out of Trump’s Iowa rally yesterday. So much for the First Amendment.

Inspired by President Trump…

Things that excite me: compost pile registering 140° on January 10.

Baked sweet potatoes, turnip puff, and grilled okra. The Earth is good. birdsbeesurbanfarm.org

Chopin Set 1 Nocturnes YouTube video by Ed Fallon

Chopin Nocturnes 1 & 2, with an improv thrown in because I believe in freedom. Dedicated to my awesome wife, Kathy, with some fun B-roll included. youtu.be/O0DG21SKz_M?...

Thousands of people at this morning‘s turkey trot. Glad to see so many other walkers.

Our hens are big fans of collard greens.

Estimated 10,000 in DSM to defend democracy.

Long march yesterday, ran out of food, hungry. From a distance, I was hopeful that this was an apple tree. Walked over for a closer look, darn, hedge apple.

Save America March update: Nearly 150 miles, and today’s gravel roads in Union County are some of the most scenic yet.

Great meeting this morning with local Democrats in Creston.  I have hoped to meet with local Republicans too, but none of them were available. The Save America March is all about coming together across the political spectrum to save our democracy. 

My walking pals today, Al and Cesar.

With Pat Bertroche in Waukee. Pat ran for Congress years ago on the Republican ticket. I appreciated his hospitality and had a nice visit with him and his friends last night.

It’s Mahatma Gandhi‘s birthday! 30 years ago, this bag was gifted to me by his granddaughter, Sumitra Kulkarni, when I stayed with her in India. It has served me well, and this month carries all the possessions I need during the 300-mile Save America March.

Seeing lots of political yard signs on the Save America March. Especially like the color combo of @sarahforiowa.bsky.social. Matches my biz card.

Because of the circuitous route of the Save America March, I’ve walked 25 miles in 3 days but am only a mile from home. That means lunch with my sweetie.

Full interview with @kcrg.com.

Of the 300 miles I plan to walk on the Save America March, this stretch of SE 14th might be the roughest.

Talking with a reporter about saving our democracy by recognizing and celebrating our common ground, regardless of our heritage or other differences.

Good message as I begin a 300-mile march to converse with my fellow Iowans about saving our democracy.

TV interview as the Save America March kicks off.

Next week, I begin the 300-mile Save America March through Iowa to dialogue with people across the political spectrum about our slide into authoritarianism, and how we can come together to address common concerns, especially the climate crisis.

I've got a big announcement coming up on Tuesday regarding an action that will last all of October. Working out the details, so stay tuned.