“Stand in the place where you are (now face north)
Stand in the place where you are (now face west)
Your feet are going to be on the ground (stand in the place where you are)
Your head is there to move you around, so stand”
R.E.M. wrote “Stand” in 1989. It’s about taking time to look at where you fit in the world, and your place in it. And, being engaged in your surroundings and environment, choosing to live in the moment and be present and participate — instead of not paying attention and daydreaming it all away. 37 years later maybe more important than when they wrote it. Especially now.
This is the last entry before election day tomorrow. The 20th post. The polling stations were closed today to give the workers a rest. But they open at 7am tomorrow for the final opportunity to vote in this critical Mid-Term Election. I hope you will.
I will be Standing there almost all day.
If you haven’t already decided – AND – if my platform and what you learned about me aligns – AND – you think I can be the best voice and advocate for our section of Brookland, then…
Vote: Elise Scott for ANC5b03 on the ballot