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deirdreI haven't really talked about my trip to LA because it's so damn emotional, so here's a mini trip report.
THURSDAY:
Drive to LA. Pen show. Work remotely. Awesome. Dinner with my friend Ricky, also awesome.
FRIDAY:
Went to the Human Trafficking in Scientology Press Conference held by Mark Bunker and arranged by several people I know from a couple of forums. It was awesome, and when some of the people spoke, there wasn't a dry eye in the house.
This happened in the US.
In all cases, it also happened in California.
It's happening to people I have known and have worked with or have babysat.
It doesn't have to happen to other people's kids.
Here is the full conference, broken up by person. In general, the womens' tales are more emotional.
I brought caek, and they took it on to a protest later in the day. Gave Will Fry (one of the speakers) a hug. Part of his story is having gamed the NY Times bestseller list.
Later in the day: work, pen show, and an awesome pen show party. Yay!
SATURDAY:
Lunch with old coworkers from Scientology, first I've seen in 20 years. They are doing well and very relaxed. One was a retired music teacher.
Later, pen show, a bit more work, and hanging with pen show people.
SUNDAY:
Some pen show in the morning, it was a mad and crazy day. I spent a lot of time talking to people. Around 2 p.m., I started for home, so I got home early enough to see Rick.
THURSDAY:
Drive to LA. Pen show. Work remotely. Awesome. Dinner with my friend Ricky, also awesome.
FRIDAY:
Went to the Human Trafficking in Scientology Press Conference held by Mark Bunker and arranged by several people I know from a couple of forums. It was awesome, and when some of the people spoke, there wasn't a dry eye in the house.
This happened in the US.
In all cases, it also happened in California.
It's happening to people I have known and have worked with or have babysat.
It doesn't have to happen to other people's kids.
Here is the full conference, broken up by person. In general, the womens' tales are more emotional.
I brought caek, and they took it on to a protest later in the day. Gave Will Fry (one of the speakers) a hug. Part of his story is having gamed the NY Times bestseller list.
Later in the day: work, pen show, and an awesome pen show party. Yay!
SATURDAY:
Lunch with old coworkers from Scientology, first I've seen in 20 years. They are doing well and very relaxed. One was a retired music teacher.
Later, pen show, a bit more work, and hanging with pen show people.
SUNDAY:
Some pen show in the morning, it was a mad and crazy day. I spent a lot of time talking to people. Around 2 p.m., I started for home, so I got home early enough to see Rick.