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April 2010 Blog Posts (13)
The Unfolding Silence
Behind the world is a world shaping & animating what we see & do. Behind that shaping & animating world, silence mysteriously guides it all.
Added by Kathie Wallace on April 30, 2010 at 8:27am — No Comments
Artists in Our Midst - getting ready
Last year, I coordinated 3 other artists and had our work in the common room of my co-op. This year I decided to just do it in my apartment. I'm told that I'll get fewer people - people like to go to the group shows and also you have to go in the apartment and up a flight of stairs, which will deter some folks - mobility issues, energy or just feels too private.
I'm not nearly ready… Continue
Added by Mary Bennett on April 28, 2010 at 8:13am — No Comments
Bring on the Rain!
Added by Julia Smith on April 26, 2010 at 4:45pm — No Comments
Our many dimensions
I wrote an article recently about Howler, a young man in Vancouver who chose to suicide last summer by
drowning.... To read more, please click here on The Vancouver Observer…
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Added by Kathie Wallace on April 25, 2010 at 5:51pm — No Comments
First United Church offers a real solution to homelessness
In a recent news release, the BC Ministry of Housing and Social Development indicated the government will continue funding the three Vancouver Heat Shelters, including funding 200 spaces at First United Church
in the Downtown Eastside at 320 East Hastings…
Added by Kathie Wallace on April 25, 2010 at 5:30pm — No Comments
My boyfriend had an unexpected day off yesterday so we had a very productive day in the yard. We got lots more seeds started... more lettuce & green onions, more beans, tomatoes, herbs, cucumbers....…
I won the battle against the morning glory that had completely taken over the raised bed I wanted to use as a herb garden but it was no easy task. Was left with some beautiful soil but I noticed that it had no worms in it so I mixed in a… Continue
Added by Julia Smith on April 23, 2010 at 10:28am — 1 Comment
Less Physics, More Farming!
retty much been on house arrest for the past couple of weeks but I wrote my physics exam today and don't have another exam until the 29th so I finally have a little bit of breathing room. Really looking forward to getting out in the yard without feeling guilty because I should be studying! Hopefully the weather will cooperate but I'll get out even if its raining. In spite of exams, we did manage to get some stuff done around here in the past couple weeks. We have a… Continue
Added by Julia Smith on April 20, 2010 at 9:07pm — 1 Comment
Last Week’s Activism in Pictures
Ola mi amiogs y amigas,
Some cool pics are below from two events that happened in the last week. Stay posted for more updates, insight and follow up.
Better BC Rally | Last Saturday April 10th marked a convergence of those who believe that we can build a Better BC at the Vancouver Art Gallery | http://www.betterbc.ca/
Civil G8/G20 Dialogue |…
ContinueAdded by Scott Andrews on April 19, 2010 at 7:30am — No Comments
Gardens, Gardens …at Davie and Burrard in Vancouver
Entrance to Davie Street garden
There is a growing movement in Vancouver that is re-defining what “community” means. Community…
ContinueAdded by Kathie Wallace on April 18, 2010 at 8:29pm — No Comments
Sunflower Seedling Sale
I'd like to invite you to Turn to the Sun's annual Sunflower Seedling Sale. This year we are having a sale right in Kitsilano. It will be behind Banyen book, 3608 W4th Ave, on Saturday May 8 for 10-3. Proceeds are going to The Stephen Lewis Foundation to support grassroots projects in Africa for women and children affected by the HIV pandemic.
There will be 28 varieties available at the Banyen Sale.
Here is the web site:… Continue
Added by Shelley Klotz on April 15, 2010 at 3:31pm — No Comments
Social media and “the great turning” conclusion
May this article rock your world, my Village Vancouver friends! Please spread widely!
Prayer for Peace at Earthdance Vancouver2009
I was shown Paul Potts' first…
ContinueAdded by Kathie Wallace on April 13, 2010 at 3:29pm — No Comments
“There is a Secret One inside us...
“There is a Secret One inside us; the planets in all the galaxies pass through [her] hands like beads.” Kabir…
Added by Kathie Wallace on April 6, 2010 at 9:08am — No Comments
Social media and “The Great Turning” Part VIII: no more middle man on a level playing field
Added by Kathie Wallace on April 5, 2010 at 5:03am — No Comments
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