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July 1, 2005 (by Eric in Montreal)

I must admit that every time I go to a computer and check in with CNN.com, I hold my breath for a moment half expecting to be met by something really strange. But the world is strange enough, though what's truly odd is how so many people perceive things, which is essentially as unrelated to them. But there are exceptions, and there is a spirit of ferment brewing gradually -- though I'm not sure how long it will take to pop the cork.

Today, I clicked on the http://Live8Live.com web site and read some excellent spin on how to keep the pressure on the G8 leaders to do something about poverty and African debt relief. They were accepting donations -- of photos, for a kind of massive petition of human faces. I submitted one of those neat new headshots that a guy named Cristos took of me when I was in Greece.

Check out the "submit photo" link at the Live8 site. It's a fun idea for political activism.

Sir Bob Geldof has put together another excellent, well, I'm reluctant to call it a protest. It's not really a protest at all, it's more of a pro-existence or pro-reality celebration, not a test of anything. I'm curious to hear your impressions of the Live 8 event even if you're just watching on television.

Speaking of faces, thanks to Aimee for modeling in the photo above at today's Canada Day parade. I'll catch you Sunday or Monday.

Be well & be free -- you deserve it, and you can.

On the move,

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