I finally got to say ‘hi’ to Pam Spaulding, tireless blogmistress of Pam’s House Blend. Also heard Jessica Valenti speak and show her film, ‘The Purity Myth’. I saw Autumn Sandeen, who writes for the Blend.

Bill McKibben, author of Eaarth gave a rousing call to action on cutting carbon emissions, making a point echoed by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse– that we have passed a point in atmospheric carbon that will change future climate.

Occupy Providence set up with banners on the sidewalk across the street, a strong reminder to keep it real. We are accountable to one another, and there is a lot of work to do.