“These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph. What we obtain too cheap, we esteem too lightly: it is dearness only that gives everything its value.” ~ Thomas Paine (Born on this day, 1737)

     So I didn't buy the "Yet, she persisted," tshirt after further consideration, as cute and timely as it is.  I reminded myself that I am in a "do not spend on anything unnecessary" mode right now.....my own personal anti-apartheid movement.
     FYI... February 17 is National General Strike Day in defense of our nation's constitution.  If you care at all about the constitution or our democracy,  on that day at least, don't buy ANYTHING, don't go to work or school (if you can). Small acts done by millions of people across the globe will make a difference.
http://f17strike.com/


     Important article to read if you are still on the fence splintering your butt....
http://johnpavlovitz.com/2017/01/06/because-eventually-you-have-to-get-off-the-fence/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=John+Pavlovitz