From Meg's Kitchen
OK, so this isn't really a blog with one of my favorite recipes, this blog is more of one of advice from some of my past experience. The Women's March on Washington set for this coming Saturday seems to have expanded to a nation-wide women's march. Unfortunately I have an important meeting to attend on Saturday (state committee for Oregon Battle Of Books for which I serve as secretary) so I will not be able to attend the 4 marches in different cities to which I have been invited to attend with friends. I am with you all in spirit.
Considering how I can be involved in some supportive way, here are my suggestions of what to take with you on your march (and future rallies and/or protests and even hikes). Getting to and from these gatherings can take a lot longer than you expect so it is good to plan ahead.
Water - a totally necessity. If you bring bottled water consider carrying smaller size bottles. You may find someone who did not plan as well as you did and want to share some water. Sandwiches are awkward when you are marching, instead bring cheese sticks as a good source of protein as are salami sticks (try to find ones that are low sodium). Carrot sticks have a nice, energizing crunch and are good for you (to save money purchase a few bulk carrots and peel and cut them into pieces instead of buying a bag of tiny carrots). Seedless grapes are refreshing and easy to eat and carry. A thermos of your favorite hot drink will help warm you up. Finally, a zip-lock bag of your favorite gorp mix (nuts, dried fruit and, sometimes, chocolate pieces) can be a quick pick-you-up snack for on the go but remember the calories.
Also, take a small notepad and pen (pencil tips break) to record memorable quotes and inspirations. A smart phone for photos and emergencies is another good idea as well as your identification card and the number of an emergency contact (hopefully only nice but not necessary)
Dress in layers! And no sneakers - they get wet too easily and you may be on your feet longer than you expected.
Even if you don't attend any marches or rallies or protests, my above suggestions also are applicable when you head out on a hike. Last summer, the hubs and I headed off with our dog for what we expected to be an hour-long hike. We got lost and finally back-tracked to our car which took 3+ hours. We had no phones, no water or food for us or the dog. It was a valuable lesson for planning for the unexpected.
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