Boy, this morning was a lot tougher than yesterday. Yesterday, after a little coffee, I could get on the computer before heading out got moving. Today I couldn’t sit in front of the computer for… Read More »Formosa Plastics Hunger Strike: Day 16
Day 3 fasting for me. Woke up today feeling a little low energy, so had to take it slow this morning. The weather was nice today though, the sun was out which was energizing. Ol’… Read More »Formosa Plastics Hunger Strike: Day 15
Second day in Maine. Temperature dipping into the 40’s and it hit me like someone opened the freezer. I’ve had a couple speaking events and have had to get out of the car. I’m a real… Read More »Hunger Strike goes to Maine: Day 15
I forgot to mention yesterday what it’s like to ride in Diane’s old trusted red truck. The steering wheel feels fluid and loose, the driver’s seat is forever reclined, and the speed limit might say… Read More »Formosa Plastics Hunger Strike: Day 14
Today marks the 14th day of Ms. Diane’s hunger strike. Previously arranged with Defend Our Health and Colby University, Ms. Diane had to travel to Portland, Maine in order to give a presentation. In order… Read More »Hunger Strike goes to Maine: Day 14
Less road traffic today, and also less wind, but lots of rain. Without the road and wind noise, you can hear the steady hum of the plant, steady as today’s rain. It’s supposed to rain… Read More »Hunger Strike Day 13: Tag Team
Days don’t care if you’re tired. Here I was dragging a bit and it’s raining cats and dogs and the red truck won’t start. Lordy. I mess with the battery cables and it’s not that.… Read More »Formosa Plastics Hunger Strike: Day 13
Saturday at Formosa is a quiet affair. Skeleton crew and a dozen white trucks. I’m sitting in front of Gate 3 that is the entrance to the new administration building where the bosses work their… Read More »Formosa Plastics Hunger Strike: Day 12
It’s raining and cold and my internet hot spot won’t work. I’m misspelling words. Every once in a while, I realize I’m focusing internally and out externally. I know this feeling because I have done hunger… Read More »Formosa Plastics Hunger Strike: Day 11
I am sitting in my truck in Formosa Plastic’s ditch and watching a Texas Norther barrel down on top of me. This front looks like rain, so I’m squeezed in my truck with an undone… Read More »Formosa Plastics Hunger Strike: Day 10