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    Reflections on Occupy Wall Street, with photos, fun, and good wishes for the future. eBook, Occupy Wall Street: What Just Happened? (Only $.99 !) In the eBook, the Occupy movement is explored through original reporting, photographs, cartoons, poetry, essays, and reviews.The collection of essays and blog posts records the unfolding of Occupy into the culture from September 2011 to the present.  Authors Kimberly Wilder and Ian Wilder were early supporters of Occupy, using their internet platforms to communicate the changes being created by the American Autumn.

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The Folk-Groovin’ Café 9/22/12

Posted on September 5, 2012 by iwilder

Add a little GROOVE to your coffee! Come hear the folk sounds of Frazzitta, Ryan & Wells   Saturday, September 22, 2012 8:00pm at St. Lawrence of Canterbury Church 655 Old Country Road, Dix Hills, New York 11746 OPEN MIC—All performers welcome. Sign up at 7:45pm. Admission- $10 (includes light refreshments and FREE CD raffle) Hotline: 631-368-1920 […]

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Poet Walt Whitman’s Birthday is May 31st: Celebrate in Silence

Posted on May 30, 2012 by kwilder

Walt Whitman is one of my favorite poets. I like to remember his birthday, which is on May 31st, and falls on a  [Thursday for 2012 and Friday for 2013] this year. There are some events and celebrations around this time at the Walt Whitman Birthplace in Long Island. And, my idea for a holiday […]

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A Long Island HS senior becomes one of our youngest, elected officials in NY State

Posted on May 16, 2012 by kwilder

Website of Josh Lafazan, NY’s youngest, elected official: joshlafazan.org Story with video at NBC News: here. “An 18-year-old high school senior has won a seat on his Long Island school board, becoming the youngest elected official in New York state…” [Correction: Another HS senior, younger than Joshua Lafazan, was also elected in NY State yesterday.] […]

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May 5th: Artist Reception for Gary Ivan at “ripe art gallery”

Posted on May 2, 2012 by kwilder

Long Island artist Gary Ivan will have a showing of his paintings at ripe art gallery from May 5th to May 31st. Opening Reception of the show, “New Work” by Gary Ivan is Saturday, May 5, 2012 from 6pm to 9pm. A note about Gary Ivan’s art: While, overall, he is considered an Expressionist*, Gary […]

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Occupy Long Island: updates and media coverage

Posted on May 2, 2012 by kwilder

Long Island May Day and/or Occupy participation which onthewilderside heard about: Mt. Sinai/Brookhaven – Occupy May Day Tearwater Tea (Ian and Kimberly attended this one) Went well. Stories read to children. Held banners on side of road. Literature table with issues like Move To Amend. Big banner read “Celebrate Peace And Justice” “99%”. There are […]

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LI Peace, Justice, and Occupy event: Photos and Videos from 3/24/2012

Posted on March 25, 2012 by kwilder

– – This is a full view of the rally after the march:

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A sample of peace and justice events for Long Island

Posted on February 19, 2012 by kwilder

For more details, contact the sponsoring organizations or onthewilderside. We will also try to post more details asap. 2012 LI Calendar Items Lots of Occupy and Peace/Justice Events in February and March Thursday, February 23rd – Know Your Rights with the Police and ICE 6pm – 8:30 at 1090 Suffolk Ave in Brentwood Sunday, February […]

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Politics, Poetry, Music: Events this week to heal the world, invigorate the soul, and/or challenge power

Posted on February 1, 2012 by kwilder

There’s so much to do  in the world, I can hardly keep up with sharing the news… So, here are some (somewhat vague) mentions of things happening in the LI/NYC area over the next week that might heal the world and shift the Ch’i:

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12/30/2011 – Police kill man in Nassau today (And, update on police killing in Suffolk)

Posted on December 30, 2011 by kwilder

Kimberly Wilder writes: I hope that the public stays watchful of incidents where police kill citizens. It is so important to all of our rights and safety, that our government strives to exact justice through the courts, not on the streets. Of course, we should not immediately blame police, as they have difficult jobs. And, […]

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Long Islanders Occupy Black Friday: November 25, 2011 at Smith Haven Mall

Posted on November 23, 2011 by kwilder

Thanksgiving 2012 Update: Black Friday Nov 23, 2012 Long Island peace, justice, and occupy groups demonstrate in front of Walmart on Middle Country Road in Centereach (near Smith Haven Mall) More info: here. _______________________ Update:Photos from Occupy Black Friday 2011 on Long Island at Flickr: here. _________________________ Occupy Black Friday Friday, November 25, 2011 12:00 […]

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Photos from Healthy Planet’s Turkey-Free Thanksgiving (vegan feast)

Posted on November 21, 2011 by kwilder

Set of Flickr photos: here. A vegan feast. Turkey Free Thanksgiving 2011. Event hosted by Healthy Planet, and attended by Kimberly and Ian of Peace Couple.

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Veteran’s Day message from a veteran for peace

Posted on November 11, 2011 by kwilder

Statement by Camillo Mac Bica, Ph.D., Coordinator of Veterans For Peace Long Island: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M94Jlmsg7IA&w=480&h=360]

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2011 by kwilder

Happy Halloween! Hope you enjoy this day to visit the neighbors, and see all the children having fun! Below is a photo from our fall celebration: A trip out east to see the farm stands and water scenes of Long Island.

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Bay Shore, LI, NY: News about tap water

Posted on October 28, 2011 by kwilder

Happened to stumble upon this bit of info today. Thought some people might be wondering: Suffolk County Water Authority reports a watermain break in the Bay Shore area. It is in the area that covers Pine Acres, North Clinton, Ackerson, South of Sunrise.

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