Two Updates and a MIC CHECK

By Gabrielle Price

With spring fast approaching and a lot of plans to be made, much of what I've been doing here over the winter has been to forge connections with my fellow occupiers-in-arms, the folks on the street, the citizen media and other writers and activists who have made this movement such a joy to witness...even when there is sadness and setback...they are there to help keep discussion alive and well and focused. 

That is what community is about. And that's what democracy looks like...in case anyone has forgotten.

I'm still working on the documentary film from the December Occupy Fear and Loathing Media Tour, which has been an interesting leap into the unknown territory of editing, not to mention a lot of writing to go along with it.  The news feeds are fast and furious and sometimes draining and breaks must be taken to recharge the soul.

One great recharge was a recent re-release of the online report that started the amazing occupy journey, and which coined the meme, the 99%, has been made available in book form with added information since Sept. 17th to now.  I was honored to be asked to contribute to this book as a commentator, along with many others who have long been admired by this writer/activist and mother.

Mama is just getting warmed up...

Yesterday, I was interviewed by a wonderful woman who works on a news show specifically for Occupy, which airs in many countries [not much here in the US, since we're only supposed to hear the spin] but this show reaches millions of viewers who watch with great anticipation what the occupy movement will accomplish here.  The world is looking to us to be that bright light.  Not our government - but the people!  You'll be hearing more about this show going into March.


Our new logo is being made now, too -- I can't wait for you to see it.

So much of American culture is loved by many [not particularly our current culture - oh no, that bar is too low] but the gritty westerns, the soulful music and the rock 'n roll, the incredible artistry of telling stories of determination, humor, creative genius, honorable journalism and hard truth delivered with care.

Do you remember?  It's the America I know and love, too -- and miss like hell.  I visit it a lot online because it doesn't exist on the television or the radio anymore.  And it's exactly why I do what I do and why my blog reflects a different time...full of ingenuity.  The current corporate culture bores me silly because it kills creativity - so I want to be part of helping to create a new one.

There are people not unlike you or me in other countries who love our country's creative spirit, too.  Many are struggling far more than we are -- but not for long unless we DO SOMETHING CREATIVE.  The people of the world want Democracy because they have never tasted it.  Here we are the supposed beacon of it, so we better shine -- we damn well better flame -- if we don't want to lose that precious thing that the world needs.

NOT what our government is selling.  

It is time to dust our cowboy boots, get up off the couch and let's rock some Democracy like an encore.  Intermission is over and we may not have another shot at this.

In order to embrace opportunities and continue to manifest more of them, I need your help to sustain The Refreshment Center.  

I have had numerous offers of assistance, talent and suggestions, as well as space provided to me -- only to see work waylaid by personal [or political] agendas, negativity and short-sightedness.  As much as we all complain about our government, we are still relatively free to speak, write, create and push back.  Maybe you feel you can't because of your family, employer, spouse or even your church -- but I CAN.  

I want to do that for you because I am in a unique position to do so. 

I do not work for a party, a candidate, the status quo or the 9-to-5 matrix -- I am giving this my last, best shot.  Sponsor a strong voice and keep it steady moving forward.

Opportunity is knocking and so let's all swing that door wide open together.  I'm not ready to close the blinds, are you?  I've got boots for hire and they are ready to kick some ass for democracy and freedom.

This Chip-In is open-ended as far as an amount.  I'm not going to put a cap on my worth or your generosity.  Give what you can until the deadline.  [May 1st - I found it appropriate since it is globally recognized as 'International Worker's Day' - which IS the 99%]. 

Spring is on it's way...let's make it one the world will never forget.

Rockin' for a free world ~ Gabrielle

UPDATE:
Unfortunately, Chip-In has been giving us raspberries with unsecure site certificates,
SO - we'll no longer be using their services, as to protect your privacy.
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You may also mail a donation to The Refreshment Center:

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