Hope and Fear: Burning Man 2006

Burning Man 2006 was an epic journey in the Blue Oasis, the white playa dust, the glittery light-bright glow stick nights, the illuminated Waffle, and the champagne pop of engagement. I couldn't help bring the pink spirit to the playa, and hope to return with a pink women's tent one day.

CODEPINK Activist Retreat

This August CODEPINK held our first-ever national activist retreat in Austin, Texas. About 150 women from all over the country came together for arts, movement, and training at the beautiful Crossings center. To read about the retreat and see photos, visit:

http://www.codepinkalert.org/article.php?list=type&type=164

CODEPINK cofounder Jodie Evans was the visionary behind the retreat and it was a magical several days. Here's a photo of Jodie with Rha Goddess, who led a RantFest and a session on finding our voices and connecting with our creative energy through writing:

I drove out to the retreat in Texas from San Francisco in a convertible bug. It was an incredible journey--driving over highway 152 with the top down and soaking in the majesty of the golden, rolling hills of California, and visiting friends along the way. The desert was stunning, and I stopped for a dip in the pools in Balmorhea. At night, driving under the majesty of stars was incredible. Visiting family and reaching the Crossings at the end of the journey was a wonderful gift.