October 22, 2011

Comrades: I committed.  And you know what that means in a consumer-based economy . . . I bought stuff.  I bought a tent, a new sleeping bag, a really cool rechargeable LED light workshop light, and an inflatable airbed—cuz, really I am not all that into the whole sleeping on the ground thing. This afternoon I am moving into Burnside Park to join the Occupy movement. Q: How long are you gonna be there?
A: Don’t know.
Q: Do you need anything?
A: A sketchbook would be awesome—nothing fancy. Q: What are you gonna do?
A: Homework, play guitar. Basically what I do at home, except without the TV and computer. Q: How can we get in TOUCH with you . . . what, NO COMPUTER?
A: Phone number below.
Q: How much room is in your tent? Are visitors welcome?
A: I got a great deal on an 8-person tent, so there is room for others—overnight or otherwise. Q: Are you going to get arrested? A: Not if I can help it. Q: Are you really going to NEVER leave the park for the time being?
A: Of course I’m going to leave on occasion—I have classes to go to, classes to teach, showers to take, therapy to go to, meals to eat/make/collect. 

Mary