Olympia Port Militarization (PMR) held a meeting this Sunday, March 2nd at the Olympia Free School, 610 Columbia St., Olympia. The meeting was scheduled for 4:30pm. I am going to leave any comments of mine till later and for now try to stick to the reporting part of this. During the meeting I refrained from making any comments or involving myself in the discussions.

I arrived at approximately 4:20pm. Two people were standing outside the Free School waiting for the person with the key. We were let in by a person next door to the Free School. The meeting started at 4:40pm with a facilitator talking with the participants and developing an agenda. Apparently there was no agenda prior to the meeting. Introductions were made. I introduced myself by name and stated that I was going to do an article for OlyBlog. I have always felt that if you are going to record or interview for publication, ethics require that the person(s) be told that. So everyone there knew that I was taking notes and would be reporting on this meeting. One person raised a question on whether they wanted reporting done on their meeting. This was discussed and the members decided to allow it. There were eleven members present.

A number of announcements were made for other “community” or “progressive” events. Drew Hendricks spoke of a presentation he will give concerning the INS and plans for the removal of illegal aliens, at 6:00pm on March 5th, Seminar 2 Bldg, room A1107, Evergreen College. Alison Bodine, who was recently banned from entry into Canada for two years, requested a speaker from Oly PMR for an event in Seattle. Drew Hendricks volunteered to speak at this event.

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It's not all bad work coming from our esteemed corporate daily. Reporter Christian Hill and photographer Steve Herppich spent quite some time at Camp Quixote the last few days and you can see the results. I think they did a commendable job and I thank them for their effort.

Lessons in Humanity story

Photo gallery

And now is an excellent time to remind all that the camp can always use volunteers. Drop us a line at www.campquixoteoly.googlepages.com

Blessings +

I remember talking a homeless guy back when I first came down to Oly in November of '06.  I was and still am shocked to learn how limited the options for public showers are in this town.

You will note that at Percival Landing there is a nice set of showers.  They are there for the use of boaters using the guest docks there, this is a common amenity at guest docks.  To get in you have to go up to the Olympia Center and get the pass code and give some sort of proof that you have a boat tied up there.

When I lived in Oak Harbor there were also showers downtown in the park.  They, like the rest of the park facilities were open 24/7 and available for all, boaters or RV'ers at the nearby campground.  They run on quarters and give you hot and cold running water.

I for one would like to see this done in Oly.

Oh, I am not about to entertain or tolerate any sort of classist bashing of "yachtsment" or "rich yachties"  There is absolutely nothing wrong or unusual with having these sort of facilities at guest docks, and access is usually limited to those using the docks.  However given the layout of Percival Landing and the fact that there is probably a greater need for those facilities, I think they should be opened to the greater public.

Zeitgeist the movie is having worldwide showing on March 15 -- even in Twisp and Tonasket and all the way to Denmark and Detroit. Any plans to show or hold event here in Olympia? Check out. . . . . . . http://zeitgeistmovie.com/statement.htm

George Ellsworth Boomer was a Washington State socialist who really deserves a full biography, and my little profile will not do justice to this interesting character who was far ahead of his time. Although his run for Washington State Governor was a century ago, there is much about his story that seems familiar and universal today. In reading about his zeal one is struck by the parallels with religious missionaries, an observation that would have no doubt upset Boomer. Yet even other socialists made note of this.

In IWW jargon a "Boomer" was someone who was a wanderer, who followed boomtowns and good times. George sort of fit that description in terms of seeking a place in the world where he thought opportunity was ripe for his cause.

Boomer was born in Lewiston, Maine Nov. 28, 1862. "Slight and frail," wrote Harvey O'Connor, "he was the son of cotton mill workers .. At the age of 12 he went to work in the mill, at 65 cents for a 12 1/4-hour day. As required by law, he attended school three months a year. He became a newsboy and then a printer in Providence, Rhode Island." His mill worker experience shaped his world view.

einmaleins presents,

LOUNGE JAZZ & PIE

Jeanne Anderson from Boston Harbor Pie Co. will be here with some of her amazing pies for you to sample while enjoying the the tunes of Larry Hill, who will play LIVE JAZZ from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.

Come and bring your family - this one is going to be sweet!

More info at the brand-new site:

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The Women's Guesthouse is transitional housing for women in Olympia designed to empower women while developing sustainable permanent housing plans. The Women's Guesthouse is a duplex- one side provides housing for women and children, and the other provides housing for single women.

We are trying to provide a comfortable space for the women on their journeys to self-sufficiency. The women have made a list of several items that would help them out a great deal.

*Kitchen supplies: can opener, cookie sheet, pizza tray, pizza cutter, cheese slicer, food storage containers, spatula, serving spoons, whisk, potato masher, ladle, mason jars, canisters for flour/sugar/etc, silverware

*Towels: dish towels, hand towels, wash cloths

*House supplies: night lights, flashlight, desk lamp, storage bins, shoe boxes, shower mats, shower curtain liner, door mats, curtains, batteries, house plants

*Tools/supplies: Hammer, screwdrivers, and basic tools, ceiling hooks, nails, screws, wall anchors

*Furniture: 4 dressers, bathroom shelf, bookcase, computer desk, office chair, tv stand, 5 laundry baskets

Small items such as these can make a huge difference in the atmosphere of a house. Please help us turn the Bread and Roses Women's Guesthouse from a house into a home where women can prosper and grow. Contact the Bread and Roses Advocacy Center at (360) 754-4588 during business hours, 9-4:30 M-F, visit us at 1009 4th Ave E Olympia, WA, or contact Sarah after hours at (630)336-8000.

One hamburger, one serving of beef at home.

I'm limiting meat, substituting mushrooms and it's great!

Let's see how this goes.