The day after

... Is also the day before the big event tomorrow. There were already lots of people in various silent protests all over the country today. Tomorrow feels lile a big barnum of a thing, with presidents and PMs from all over Europe and even the world. Some fear it won't be about the people needing to be together. I don't. It will be about whatever each and everyone of us wishes it to be. The presence of political leaders doesn't mean we will merely be following them (which, physically speaking, is exactly what we'll be doing). We'll be making our own path. Together, and with hope. At least I know I will.

Don't let J's smile fool you - she's even more distraught than I am. Hopefully our dinner with friends tonight will offer some respite.