On September 12, 2009, Dave and I stood up and were counted as we traveled to our nation's Capitol and marched to let the politicians; liberal, conservative, and socialists, know, that "
We the People" are in charge. The trek was amazing and totally exhilarating. We met and visited with people from all over the country who had sacrificed time and means to let their voices be heard. Patriots from as far away as Sacramento, San Francisco, Michigan, Arkansas, Tennessee, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and others. They spoke to us about how they had been encouraged by those they had met along their journey, that were like minded and very concerned about their freedoms and liberties being robbed from them by a corrupt group of politicians. The very same representatives who were elected by the people but who are pushing through their own agenda against the wishes of "
We the People."
The rally, organized by ordinary citizens was a huge success. We heard that the estimated number of attendees was from 1.5 to 2
million. The sight was amazing and we were so proud to be a part. The speakers were not the ordinary well known politicians and orators, but American citizens who were leaders within their communities, and organizers of the Tea Party movement. This movement was a spin off from the 912 Project introduced by Glenn Beck in February of this year. Their speeches were moving and from the heart. They rallied the crowd to a feverish pitch of enthusiasm and pride.
The issues addressed by the speakers, and the crowd echoed, were many and varied. But though matters of concern to all of us were mentioned, the over-arching theme of this, and the 200 similar events held yesterday throughout the country, was that the governments in this nation, federal, state, and local, are not listening to the people who elected them and whom they are supposed to be serving. We are not their servants. They work for us, and many of them seem to have forgotten that.
As one speaker said, "This is not a Republican thing. This is not a Democrat thing. This is not a Black thing. This is not a White thing. This is an American thing!" He happened to be Black.
If you feel like we do, you might want to check out the 912 Project
http://www.the912project.com/ or
The related Freedom Works site article on the march is at: http://www.freedomworks.org/follow-the-march-on-dc-from-home?_kk=912project.com&_kt=48bd8bf6-97ba-4e14-abf7-a9ba3ca307ac&gclid=CMLw_N7y7pwCFQRM5QodFzhutQ.
We The People must be heard again!
This was sitting behind the Capitol after we got off the train.
Jan with Jody and Steve Kruman. Friends we went with.
At Freedom Park. Gathering for the march to the Capitol up Pennsylvania Avenue.
More of the crowd.
Freedom Fighters. More gathering. The streets leading into this park were packed with people as far as the eye could see.
Jan in front of the Ronald Reagan International Trade Center.
Patriots on the move.
Dave took this picture standing on a wall looking up Pennsylvania Avenue.
Looking at the crowd behind us in the march.
Approaching the Capitol near the end of the march.
After driving from Pennsylvania, we met Eric and Carston at the Sturbridge Village for a great day. We had lunch at the restaurant that is part of the village....
The kids couldn't wait to run on to see all of the cool things. The house in the foreground was being built the last time that I was there. They were splitting logs into siding by hand with a wedge and a sledge.
Carson, Emma,. and Jason outside of the the Meeting House. 
This village is a working colonial village with people who work and keep the village going. They dress in period costume and are wonderful to talk to and observe.
This is the Community Church for the village. It is a beautiful building.
More young people who work in the village.
Outside of the Church and next to the graveyard.
Grandpa and kids trying to play with the barrel rings. They all had a great time....
This is the school house.
Outside the school is a play yard with different items for the kids to try that were really used.
The beehive structure shown in the kiln that is used to fire ceramics that is used in the village.
This is the structure that houses the ceramic factory.
Click this picture to enlarge so you can read the text.
This gentleman was throwing clay. Very interesting.
Glazed ceramics
Tool used to grind glaze for pots and cups...
Look at all of those pieces.
This tool is used to work the clay to soften and make smooth. They are doing a great job, don't you think?
A very scenic look at the pastures and entrance to the farm.
Garden at the farm.
Two calves that were born 2 week earlier. They are out for some exercise and training to lead.
Back from a trip to the orchard.
The barn.
Carston was such a good guide for Emma and Jason. He has spent may days and hours at this village for years.
Geese enjoying the shade. It was really hot on this day.
Churning butter. It must be done....
At the blacksmith. They were making horseshoes and tools.
This is the grismill. They were grinding corn this day.
Grismill
Wow! I wonder if we could get into that water. Grandma was about to melt.... In the foreground is a great covered bridge.
There is the cornmeal.
Tool shed
The kids are inside the bridge. Click on to enlarge to see....
At the armory. 
