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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.

Hysterically funny…

journey2master  is on the phone to goldfish42 , who just shared this with us -- warning NOT SAFE FOR WORK:When you're done, watch the out-takes. Brilliant.

Journalism in troubled times

Every week, a journalist somewhere is killed or assaulted for simply doing their job.This extraordinary editorial by the murdered editor of the Sri Lankan Sunday Leader was apparently written just a few days before his death.May these brave souls continue their work....

Phoenix Emberstone

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.