Behind the world is a world shaping & animating what we see & do. Behind that shaping & animating world, silence mysteriously guides it all.

I'm exhibiting as part of Artists in Our Midst "art walk" on the westside for the second time this year.

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.

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We got our rain barrels set up yesterday. Had to clean out the gutters which was one of my least favorite jobs on my little farm so far but I find myself looking forward to the rain for the first time ever so that's cool. We were going to make them ourselves but the ones the city is selling were only $75 each and come with everything you need so we decided to go with those ones. They're made out of recycled plastic and look less ghetto than whatever we would have come up with on our own which… Continue

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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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…

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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.... and lots more I've already forgotten about.



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

I've p 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

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 |…

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By Kathie Wallace

Entrance to Davie Street garden

There is a growing movement in Vancouver that is re-defining what “community” means. Community…

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Hello Everyone,



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.



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By Kathie Wallace

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…

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“There is a Secret One inside us; the planets in all the galaxies pass through [her] hands like beads.” Kabir

Photo of Circle Dance Waterloo, Ontario

by Kathie Wallace

No More Middle…

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