Adventures with Dr. Lady Cutie Troublemaker

Comment by Lisa

May 1, 2006 @ 9:25 pm

I’m impressed. I heard about this on Marketplace today (NPR) – they had a reporter in Chelsea MA who said it was deserted there, too. I didn’t see any businesses closed here in Fort Lauderdale, which surprised me.

Comment by Mister Goat

May 1, 2006 @ 9:28 pm

A place near me in Dorchester was closed too–and I didn’t get to look around for more. I suspect there were a bunch!

Comment by Abby

May 1, 2006 @ 9:45 pm

Ooh! I’m logged in as you! O, the power! muah ah. just kidding. I’ll log you off now.

Comment by Abby

May 1, 2006 @ 9:50 pm

I think that was Kristin. Crazy lady!

Comment by Kristin M

May 1, 2006 @ 9:56 pm

That was me up there, as you. You forgot to log out @my house the other day, I guess.

Anyway! YEAH! As a non-immigrant, I hate to insert myself into others’ stories, but I’m as PROUD AS HELL to live in JP today! Y’know – heck – make that proud to live in the USA today — for probably the first time in years!! The day without immigrants must have been “a day without pay” and a genuine sacrifice for a lot of participants. But it was asuccessful protest. Abby and I did feel a loss when we walked up to the closed restaurant and figured out what was going on. I realized that I have taken the contributions of immigrants for granted. A very good lesson.

Comment by no

May 2, 2006 @ 8:48 am

a day without pay? im pretty sure the welfare office is still paying them.

Comment by Smoooochie

May 2, 2006 @ 10:35 am

I’m sure everyone (including no) who has used a public bathroom, ordered food at a restaurant, eaten fresh vegetables, or enjoyed the smell of fresh cut grass in a public place has benefitted from the labor of an immigrant. Our country requires people who are willing to do these jobs and like it or not they are necessary part of the infrastructure.

Si Se Puede!

Comment by Abby

May 2, 2006 @ 10:56 am

I can tell you’re really working your advanced education with those writing skills. The people in my neighborhood work HARD, and I’m proud of them.

Comment by no

May 2, 2006 @ 11:10 am

you didnt even know where your neighborhood was until you decided you wanted to displace some poor imigrant from his apartment and pay $300,000 for a condo, all because you wanted to be able to say you lived in the city. you were not even aware that the protest was scheduled for yesterday, so you really are not much of an authority on what the people in your neighborhood are doing.

Comment by kristin m

May 2, 2006 @ 11:45 am

Hi, No. Looks like you are not much of an authority, either. I grew up right here in the city. Remember when no one wanted to live here? Maybe not – I do. And I’m not rich. I own a very modest single-family house, not a condo. It was a single-family house when I bought it. My next-door neighbor (the immigrant who hung up the sign) owns his house, too. And his house is a lot bigger and nicer than my house, honey! Don’t think he’s on welfare. Geez.

Comment by Abby

May 2, 2006 @ 1:39 pm

That house is SWEET! I don’t think I’ll ever be able to afford a house that nice. (See Abby ignore the provocative troll!)