the Painting Activist

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14″ x 17″ oil on canvas
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Much to Al Gore’s relief, climate change is becoming a political hot topic comparable in prominence to national security and health care. Many who have jumped on the bandwagon blame all environmental ills on our contribution to the demise of our planet with unwavering assertion. Folks in the middle full-heartedly welcome the issue to the discussion table with open ears, and a sincere willingness to act once shown the sound, unequivocal evidence. And like any heavy issue, in the other corner are those who think the entire claim is a scam founded on ultra liberal interests in finding something to save, fix, and advocate for.

Personally, I’m attentive and listening, but not yet willing to stop flying or ask my landlord if I can plant more trees on his property. In spite of my moderate stance, the freakish storm I drove through on Wednesday had me second guessing my POV. I flinched from pounding hail and blinding rain, intermittently exchanging with glaring sunshine on this unusually cold day in April. I got in my car while the sun was out, experienced the entire mess within a 10 mile drive, and somehow got out of my traumatized, weather-beaten Nissan without any need for an umbrella. Although the skies were relatively clear by the time I arrived at my destination (surprisingly in one piece), I was then worried I might be struck my lighting on my way to the door.

Just in time to sway any doubt in my mind, I turned on NPR to hear that tomorrow is the National Day of Climate Action. Once upon a time, only those on the far left acted to change mounting evidence that our planet was becoming a sticky, hot garbage bag we play in. Now, everyday people are giving the evil eye to folks fueling up their Escalade.

I know my death defying story of survival with my sharp driving skills in the face of chaos from the sky above has compelled you to take action. Great! So go here, and find out what’s going on in your community tomorrow for National Day of Climate Change. 1367 events are planned in 50 states.  So don’t fret, there’s something for everyone!