Open Invitation

This is an open invitation to tonight's community networking event, see The Invitation here.   We would love to see all of you.  Come share your stories and join us supporting homeowners in their fight to keep their homes.

My Interview with Al Jazeera English on Fort Lauderale: Economy

A few weeks ago I was asked to participate in a "conversation with my neighbors" styled interview with AlJazeera English.  The interview took place in a hot, vacant warehouse in Davie, Florida.  It's good but is speaks of nothing that we don't already know.

Don't Be Ashame

From left to right: James, Denise, Scott and Pattie

At Occupy Fort Lauderdale's First Anniversary party which was held yesterday at Stranahan Park, downtown Fort Lauderdale we launched our latest flyer which was designed by James.  Thank you James.    See flyer here...Don't Be Ashame.

It is said that when God closes a door, he opens a window.  Two years ago, my ten year service with a Fort Lauderdale attorney came to an abrupt end, when after twelve days of medical leave (and not twelve consecutive days either) I was told that my services were no longer required.  It was the closing door I did not expect, nor saw coming.  Yep, the window opened and I flew into an OCCUPATION!

The Whistleblower

Although we did not have as many people at our Anniversary party yesterday, as we did one year ago (we did get the rain though), it was wonderful being together and reminiscing.  It has been an exciting year.  A year of meeting new and beautiful people, wonderful achievements, great disappointments and constant learning.  We have attended foreclosure and labor seminars across the State and met many of the foreclosure defense advocates including the tireless, Lisa Epstein.

Our Neighbors of Pompano Beach, Andy, Amos, Joseph and of course Scott and Joanne, thank you all for opening your homes and hearts to us.
Jarek, I see many more great discussions in our future and I thank you for those we have had in the year gone bye.

Scott and Joanne Eskew, Dave Lee 99%

Our homeless brothers and sisters at Stranahan Park

Dave your quiet support, insightful commentary and your readiness to help is truly appreciated and I thank you for being there for me.

Our homeless families and homeless veterans, especially Anthony, who were and are willing to share their stories with us, we thank you and together with the Coalition for the Homeless and Food Not Bombs we will stand with you. 

The Unitarian Universalist Church, Rev. Gail and its members we thank you too for your continuing support of us by allowing us to hold our meetings under your roof.  

Amy, your support has been unwavering and I do miss you.

Susan and Occupy the Roads RV

Remember the good people of Occupy the Roads...

and our marches though the streets of Fort Lauderdale and especially those on Las Olas Blvd., to all those marchers and the members of Drumline we say thank you and would love to see every one of you at our next event.

Members of Drumline

 

To Bob and Pattie Bender a special thanks to you and the singers for all the great music that you so generously provide for us.

If I have forgetten to thank anyone, I do apologise but know that we are grateful for all your support and we, I, thank you.

WE ARE THE 99%

  

Happy First Anniversary Occupy Fort Lauderdale

Occupy Fort Lauderdale's First Anniversary! Join us as we celebrate our 1st Anniversary with Global Noise and Food Not Bombs.  Here is Our Invitation to you, and you, and you...  or go to Occupy Fort Lauderdale for  details: http://www.facebook.com/occupyfortlauderdale

Hope to see you all there.