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Oh George W., How I've Missed You!
Black Dot Diary on Thu 25 Mar 2010 at 9:41 PM
I've missed George W. Bush. I swear less now but I laugh less too. Fortunately, I also feel safer now that i don;t hear the words "evil doers" ten times a day.
Humor, politics

I'm Not Really Gone, Just Out to Lunch
Black Dot Diary on Fri 26 Feb 2010 at 8:40 PM
Hi everyone, I'm not absent…I'm just spending time over at Life As A Human but I haven't abandoned Black Dot Diary. Please check out my latest posts (and other works by some really inspiring writers)
Life As A Human, Reflections, spirit, Ashes and Snow, fast lane ...all

Love and More Love - Valentine's Day Stories
Black Dot Diary on Sun 14 Feb 2010 at 12:19 AM
Whether you are looking for love, in love or looking to get out of love, Life As A Human's Valentine's Day special issue features stories you'll love by 18 great writers. From the pain of a marriage br
Mind

How Do I Know I'm Human?
Black Dot Diary on Sun 07 Feb 2010 at 10:36 PM
Hi everyone, the following is an excerpt from my first blog post last week at Life As A Human, the exciting new website I'm editing. I hope you'll follow my link below. The story explores the question:
Mind

Life As A Human is Live!
Black Dot Diary on Mon 01 Feb 2010 at 11:45 AM
Today a new baby was born. It's name is Life As A Human. Life As A Human is an exciting new web venue that comments on and celebrates the human experience. The site features writing across a wide range
Community, Life As A Human, Mind

New Year's Eve: Low Down on a Let Down
Black Dot Diary on Fri 01 Jan 2010 at 2:40 AM
Some people just hate New Year's Eve and its forced gaiety. Kerry Slavens tries to balance the desire to drink wine alone and paint with the mysterious persistent pressure to DO SOMETHING.
media, Mind, Movies, Reflections, spirit

Avatar the Movie: A Shamanic Journey
Black Dot Diary on Tue 22 Dec 2009 at 7:56 AM
James Cameron's latest movie release, Avatar, has many of the elements of a shamanic journey. It's a Hollywood movie, yes, but the message may be more than the medium for those who want to understand.
art, climate change, Community, Environment, media ...all

Jewelry features metals used by samurais & space shuttle
Black Dot Diary on Wed 18 Nov 2009 at 1:56 AM
Victoria jewelry artist Anne M. Kelly will debut two exciting new lines featuring metals used by samurais and space shuttles at the upcoming Out of Hand Craft Fair on November 20 - 22 at The Crystal Ga
art, Body, design, Mind, poetry

Why I Wear Black: A Love Affair with Dark Fashion
Black Dot Diary on Tue 17 Nov 2009 at 6:55 AM
Johnny Cash once sang, "I wear the black for the poor and the beaten down, / Livin' in the hopeless, hungry side of town…” I love Johnny Cash but that's not why I wear black. I don't wear black bec
Mind

2012: Oh Those Mayans
Black Dot Diary on Sun 08 Nov 2009 at 9:56 PM
I have no idea what will happen on December 21, 2012 when the Mayan calendar ends. Maybe the world will end. Maybe it won't. Maybe the poles will shift? Maybe. I do know what's certain - climate change
climate change, Community, Environment, media, Mind ...all

Black Dot Thought #2
Black Dot Diary on Fri 06 Nov 2009 at 7:55 PM
Saying thank you to people comes easily for me, but sometimes I forget to say thank you to the universe. Here goes...
Mind

On Being Unpredictable, Predictably
Black Dot Diary on Fri 06 Nov 2009 at 6:30 AM
...who says I have to be the same every day? Who wants to be the McDonald's of moods?
Mind, Reflections, spirit

Full Moon Over Me - Reflections on Day of the Dead
Black Dot Diary on Wed 04 Nov 2009 at 12:47 AM
Samhain is the time of year when the veils between worlds thin and the dead are close. It's the time of pumpkins and skeletons, but some people like to live surrounded by reminders of death year round.
art, Mind, spirit

At U2, At One: Volunteering with One.org at U2360
Black Dot Diary on Fri 30 Oct 2009 at 8:00 AM
What is it like to be on stage with U2? I never dreamed I'd ever find out. But life is full of twists, turns and gifts.
art, Community, media, Mind, music ...all

Stop Cuts to BC Arts: Victoria Rally on October 20
Black Dot Diary on Tue 20 Oct 2009 at 4:38 AM
Did you know the British Columbia government is planning to cut arts funding by 50% this coming year, 90% in 2011, and 91%-94% the following year? It's time to stand up for the arts. Bring yourself, a
Mind