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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.

Oy vey

I can soo imagine having this conversation:http://www.overheardinnewyork.com/archives/019126.htmlSmall boy: So abortion isn't like killing, it's like stopping?Small boy's mother: Yes, honey...it's all very complicated, but, some people think that a baby can't be...

Prejudice, advertising and degree

For those who haven't seen this segment on the Gruen Transfer, go and watch it first. Be warned, it's offensive and designed to be. (For overseas readers, the Gruen Transfer is a TV show analysing advertising with competitors creating ads for outrageous briefs.)The...

Life update

Not a lot of time to sit and write and yet tons of time sitting.I feel like we are getting on top of this crazy journey... although change is a constant, so it's more that I am learning to flow with the changes.The money from the video competition prize came through...

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.