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Respect, and love…
Thinking of exceptional relationships, I remember Hazel & Frank Lowe. They were both writers, and lovers of the noble art of conversation, discussion. He wrote many thought-provoking pieces about people and ideas that mattered – like the death penalty. She … Continue reading
Posted in communication, Feelings
Tagged communication, conversation, Hazel + Frank Lowe, hindsight, love, relationship, Respect, sex
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Notes from the blogosphere #1
The process of blogging has been such a rich learning experience. It reminds me of wandering through a forest. At first, it is strange; we notice more over time, like the leaves turning when rain is coming. Ever so subtly … Continue reading
Posted in baby boomers, blogging, change, communication, experiment, Internet, social change, urban planning, values
Tagged blogging, communication, internet, urban planning, world peace
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Embracing the ‘opposition’
A conference I’m attending in May* that revolves around the increasing urbanization of the world and related issues, asks the question “How can citizens most effectively be involved in this massive re-shaping of the urban environment?” As it happens, this … Continue reading
Posted in change, communication, community, NIMBY, urban planning, urbanism
Tagged communication, community, NIMBY, social change, urban planning
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How do I recognize a friend?
Well first, I love his company. I look forward To seeing him anon. I am enriched By spending time with him. And when confused, I wonder what he’d say. When happy, With him I share my joy. When he’s in … Continue reading
Posted in communication, friendship, open, Poetry, reflections, relationships, values
Tagged feelings, friends, friendship, relationships, sharing, values
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A Small Complaint about Video
(Subtitle: Issues that don’t exist?) Lately more online media are using video – and some audio – as their method of presenting information. I have two problems with this, apart from the possible assumptions around peoples’ reading skills. One is … Continue reading
Posted in communication, criticism, deafness, disabilities, Inclusion, information, reflections, writing
Tagged audio, choices, complaint, hearing, inclusion, video
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How much I would miss her…
It’s been a sad few months, more so in the past few weeks, watching a mysterious cancer rage through my friend’s body. I have kept expecting her to get better – she’s always seemed so strong and tough. So much … Continue reading
Posted in communication, friendship, Reflection, reflections, relationships, treasures
Tagged appreciating friendship, closeness, friendship, honesty, love, relationships
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A little democracy….
One of the things I love about Alternative Grounds (the café where I spend most mornings), is the egalitarian, democratic attitude of the patrons. I just enjoyed a discussion with one of the city’s maintenance workers about Iceland and how … Continue reading
Friendship is blind…
Sometimes I look back in wonder and appreciation for the people who’ve contributed to who I am today. I owe so much to individuals who’ve come into my life and shared their thoughts and feelings, their experiences and insights. One … Continue reading
Posted in awareness, blindness, communication, compassion, education, fear, friendship, ignorance, imperfection, personal growth, Reflection, reflections, values
Tagged blindness, consciousness, inclusion, reflections, relationships
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There but for luck…#2
I’ll call him Mr. Suburbia because he had to move a long way out of the city to find an affordable room. At some point he developed brain damage – he believes caused by Paxil, though the frontal part of … Continue reading
Thinking and Dreaming 
Conversations in the blogosphere…
I often talk about blogging as a new form of worldwide conversation that most people haven’t yet recognized as such – and of course most of humanity are still not even able to access. As one of my favourite fellow-bloggers … Continue reading →