Many thanks to the members of the Phinney Ridge Neighbors for Peace who have been sign waving for Joe every Friday since the summer. I’m proud to be associated with such wonderful peope who stay dedicated to the cause of peace and social justice despite our government’s continually horrific actions abroad. Particular thanks to Neil Planert and Pam Shea for all of their efforts with the Joe for Council banner. Many folks have seen their greaat by the Woodlawn park Zoo.

Many thanks also to Sam Blackwell the owner of Cental Grind, a truly community minded coffee shop at MLk and Cherry near where I teach, a place where all kinds of people swap stories and cultivate connections. I also appreciate the support of Jonah Dempsey my former student who graced our primary night party with his wonderful Jazz piano and Yoshiko his girlfriend.