TRAVELLIN WOMEN (AND ONE MAN!)

After the LYRIC screening, Beat Back Bush reconvened for Thai noodles in Berkeley, surrounded by the loving support of our Bay Area friends. We said sad goodbyes to Shanna and Nina, because the next day, Kira, Miyo and Julia were southern bound, with the new addition of Kahlil.

On Friday we (well, mostly Kahlil) drove all day down the coast, through changing landscapes of deserts and coastline, to the city of Angels, Los Angeles. Put four radical folks, two fluent in Spanish, in a car driving through endless cities and towns with anglicized Spanish names (“LAS ahn-jell-ehs”) and we have entertainment for hours.

By the time we reached Jo’s house in West Hollywood, we were exhausted and hungry. After many hugs and kisses and showers, we shared a delicious vegetarian meal and met Jo’s LA friends. We screened Beat Back Bush in her living room, and held an impromptu question and answer afterwards, telling every one about the very exciting events coming up throughout the weekend . . .