Ms. Gizmo in Verdi Square was wonderful as usual - An NYPD cop came over to apologetically say "my boss wants to know how long you're planning to be here." I responded and then told him what we're doing as I held 20 pennies. He was very interested and walked over to the table and … Continue reading Ms. Gizmo Meets Mr. Fancy Pants
Ms. Gizmo at the East Harlem Teen Fair
Ms. Gizmo returned today to a favorite place – the East Harlem Teen Fair, organized each August by City Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito with other sponsors. Teen Service agencies set up information tables along East 104th Street and every year the turnout grows. (Click on the photos for larger images.) In this family setting, teenagers … Continue reading Ms. Gizmo at the East Harlem Teen Fair
Commemorating the US bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
On August 6, 2012, against a backdrop of the Times Square Recruiting Center’s neon American flag, approximately 30 grannies and friends assembled to commemorate the only time the atomic bomb has been used against a country: the US bombing of the civilian population of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and three days later, the bombing … Continue reading Commemorating the US bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Ms. Gizmo in Verdi Square
We were in the shade in Verdi Square, but barely a leaf was moving. In spite of the temperature and the sultry day, folks stopped to register their opinions and discuss the needs of we the people. (Click on the photos for larger images.) Big sister telling little sister (hidden by the tubes), with grandmother … Continue reading Ms. Gizmo in Verdi Square
How Would We Spend Our Tax Dollars?
(Click on the photos for larger images.) The weather forecast predicted rain, wind and a possible tornado on Thursday, July 26th but the sky cleared long enough for the latest visit by Mz Gizmo to City Hall Park. In this election year when domestic issues are forefront in most people's minds, Mz Gizmo was the … Continue reading How Would We Spend Our Tax Dollars?
How I learned about Iran through NoRuz
About 4 years ago, I was found in Union Square Park by the Granny Peace Brigade. This changed my life. Its members have tons of energy and passion for Peace, and accomplish so much. They are fun to be with and I love them. First, I took part in their Phone-a-thons, then got involved with … Continue reading How I learned about Iran through NoRuz
Back to Union Square in the Sunshine!
We were happy that the wind did not blow over Ms. Gizmo, our device for gathering opinions on tax preferences of passersby. Some voters took a lot of time because it is a serious matter. (Click for larger images.) Everyone gets 20 pennies to distribute among the eight categories. When we tally the pennies we … Continue reading Back to Union Square in the Sunshine!
Parent Teacher Conference Night at NYC High Schools – March 29, 2012
The Dept. of Defense has begun its $5 million summer advertising campaign to entice youth to enlist. Social media, YouTube, Facebook, and video games will carry promotions for enlistment. To counter the military recruitment message, volunteers were at 12 high schools in 4 boroughs armed with flyers and a commitment to promote an alternative message. … Continue reading Parent Teacher Conference Night at NYC High Schools – March 29, 2012
Best Use of Tax Dollars – Education? War?
A week of grim news. The terrible carnage wrought by a U.S. soldier in Afghanistan. Syria in shambles. And here at home, conservative wing-nuts are waging war on us women. How do we combat this onslaught of negativity? Maybe getting ourselves out in the public arena will help, and what better location than Union Square. … Continue reading Best Use of Tax Dollars – Education? War?
Letter to the OWS Peace Committee
Hi Geoff, Although we haven't been to an Anti-War meeting since the first one, we feel the need to weigh in on the Iran issue. We have been somewhat involved with OWS since the beginning, and support every aspect of its mission. So it is distressing to read the emails regarding the stance that OWS … Continue reading Letter to the OWS Peace Committee
Granny Peace Brigade 