I've got four nights under my belt of Occupy Olympia at Heritage Park.
I am a 66 year old retired school teacher and at first I wondered if this was a good idea. (too cold, too wet, too dangerous)
Now I look upon Occupy Camping as one of the most important things I can do with my life.
It is transforming me by popping that isolated bubble of security and engaging me in real life relationships which is the crucible of real change- within and without.
I invite any who are thinking about Occupy Camping to take the plunge. You will share life changing situations and have unforgettable experiences and..... you will belong to a wonderful family.
I slept in my own bed last night
for a little r and r and to get some clean clothes...
and getting ready for another round of camp life.
I can't wait to get back to the work.
Reaching out to the senior centers, local artists, and the food banks and picking up trash, talking to camp visitors and going to meetings.
Our job now is support and outreach.
We need to keep this growing flame of real democracy alive and help it spread.
There is an old Bealtle song that keeps popping up in my head that sums up what the Occupy movement means to me.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be free
I'd like to tend this diary but I gotta get back to Occupy Olympia.
Please investigate your local occupation and give it your support.
There are so many ways each of us can give, learn,and grow in support of the 99%.