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A portmanteau. A treasure trove. A time capsule. A poetry book. A diary. A photo album. Memories. Dreams. Wishes. Hopes. An open letter to an unsuspecting public. An intimate confession to close friends. A declaration of intent. A whisper of love. A personal record. An experiment in introspection. A performance space. A political rant. A wild yawp. Why do any of us publish our words and images online? Come, dream with me.Protected:
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Little waving hands!
Those of you on the ‘maybe baby’ filter already know this, but Doug and I are pleased to announce that we’re expecting a little person, due to be born at the end of January 2009. The ‘working title’ for this project is “Harper Cloud” – the name goes for any gender…
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Political goings on
What a busy day…First of all, I read in baralier ‘s journal that the Australian government has decided our athletes shouldn’t wear human rights T‑shirts to China. As he so beautifully points out, once upon a time, we engaged in boycotts and sanctions over this…
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Inheritance
I’ve said many times before that I don’t really believe in financial inheritance systems. I think they entrench wealth in unfair ways… but personal inheritance of sentimental items is another thing altogether.I’m cataloguing my books (slowly) with LibraryThing and…
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Adventures in Gameland
Doug and I finally went to see Game On at ACMI yesterday. (If you know me at all, you know that waiting until the final weekend of an exhibition like this means we have been mildly insane recently.) It was terrific – we played Pong and Asteroids and Lemmings!!! And I…
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Fun on trains
A friend just posted this fantastic twin prank to a list I’m on. (Some of you know my mother is a twin and my sisters are twins. Unlike this lot though, they never dress alike.)It reminded me of another train prank: The London Underground Dinner Party. So of course, I…
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I’m a soppy sod
Have a look at this beautiful video. It’s rare to see something so simple that reminds you about all the good things humans can be. And once again, I’m crying because I’m happy. Check out the whole project (or watch the hi-def version). Thanks to anthonybaxter …
Perry Jacob Alexander
I’m proud to announce I have a new nephew. Perry Jacob Alexander was born to Selena and Mark at about 7.40 this morning. He is 3.7kg and 54cm long and mother, father and baby are all doing well. His older brother Leo has apparently changed his mind and would like to…
Phoenix Emberstone
passionate political poet
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I am also known as Ro Bersten, a communications specialist with more than 20 years’ experience. See my CV and professional projects.
