Thursday Evening at the Camp for Justice

A week had passed, so Thursday evening it was time to check in once again on the good folks protesting ICE at the Camp for Justice, at the John Moss Federal Building in downtown Sacramento. 

A week ago, Sac PD took the tipi that had been erected at the John Moss Building. A tent (that some called a yurt) was quickly erected in its place. Then sometime in the last week, the yurt too was removed, leaving open space for a variety of memorials. 

Evenings at the Camp for Justice are a real demonstration of community. People have been bringing food to share. There is fine conversation and occasional bits of music. Very peaceful, when ICE is quiet.

   

Music of the spheres, on Thursday evening, February 12, 2026.

 

The tipi at the John Moss Building on the evening of February 3, 2026, The Sac PD took the tipi on Thursday morning, February 5, 2026.

The yurt, the replacement for the tipi, on February 5, 2026. The yurt didn't last very long.

Stay cute.

Chalk drawings!

RIP, Nancy Shappell

RIP, Nancy Shappell, Bruce Warren's sister, who spent many years in North Dakota as a USDA scientist, but passed away in Virginia. Obituary.

The Testament of Ann Lee

Almost forgot to mention, I saw this film (around January 17, 2026). Kind of a peculiarity of a movie; dark and textured. Still, I'm reminded of my history professor from UNM days, Ferenc Szasz, who was a specialist on Protestant sects in 19th-Century America. This movie was meant for him! 

An interesting thing is that the credits list mostly Hungarians. Some of the scenes were filmed in Scandinavia (Sweden, I think). I didn't realize American religious sects were of such interest to Europeans!

   

The music and choreography are quite remarkable!