Orgasmic Bliss

April 16, 2021

With thanks to the Random Dialogues crew for your ongoing contributions to this weekly newsletter.

"World Art Day is celebrated every year, to promote the development, diffusion, and enjoyment of art. The day was adopted by the International Association of Art, a partner of UNESCO, to create awareness of creative activity worldwide." UNESCO

Bud Clark shares the story behind the famous 'flashing' poster

Former Portland Mayor Bud Clark says he was wearing a shirt intended to spread awareness for venereal disease, that's when the famous "expose yourself to art" photo was taken.

Have you exposed yourself to art? Or did you miss it too.....

Bene Gesserit Litany Against Fear

I find this, from the book Dune by Frank Herbert, to be powerful in the face of fear... It's The Bene Gesserit Litany Against Fear wrote Phil Shepherd after my talk about kid's courage in last week's creative nudge

I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me. And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will be nothing. Only I will remain.

"In French, little death refers to post-orgasmic bliss..." responded Nick The Teacher over on Instagram.

Random Dialogues

The Wild Side

The "Plastic writes a letter to Humankind" - series. In this video, the Plastic meets Humankind. Pictures meet words. Listen to what the Plastic wants to tell us. Befriend with the Plastic. Discover the beauty and fall in love with the ugly truth in our self-made illusion of life.

Biochar’s soil building talents may change the way you clean your woodstove. In addition to gathering ashes (and keeping them in a dry metal can until you’re ready to use them as a phosphorus-rich soil amendment, applied in light dustings), make a habit of gathering the charred remains of logs.

Stuff You've Sent Me Over Or I've Discovered

Philomena knows absolutely nothing about Shakespeare but that won't stop her presenting a groundbreaking documentary about him. My mate Jackie sent this to me and also insists I watch Tropic Thunder.

This week I completed a Mental Health First Aid Training course and this was shared.

said the 6-year-old boy.

Ella Doherty and I caught up. We got both got excited about returning to London and wandering around the National Portrait gallery.

This Week's Adventures With Manny Kay

Even capeesh

Homophones With Nick

Nick is an English teacher living and working in east London.

Book Reviews In 3 Sentences

Nope

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Any

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Anyone?

Yes To Mess With Cath

Events

​Please note, this is not the Random Dialogues monthly speaking event, it's a random get together. ​Whether you are intending to participate in the next Random Dialogues speaking event, would like to connect, or are curious to know more.

Last week Jesus joined us in the studio.

We're up to Show 24. We don't like to talk about number 20 or words we can't pronounce properly like jewellery.

Creative nudges to bolster resilience for kids, teens and parents. All now pay as you "feel"

QUICKLY CREATE visually engaging posts. Learn some fresh, fun, and creative digital design skills at these monthly Canva Clinics

Some-things Weird & Lovely

When established photographer Sandro Miller decided to do a project to honor the photographers who had inspired him and shaped his career, he called on his longtime friend and frequent collaborator John Malkovich to help him.

Thought For The Week

'To handle yourself, use your head. To handle others, use your heart.' via Hamsini over in the Random Dialogues group.

And Finally

If you crack an egg into a jug of just boiled water with a dash of vinegar, and then microwave it for 1 minute it makes a perfect poached egg.

What do you know?

I added too much vinegar.

And A Bit More Finally

A good lesson from Seth Godin via Ian

You made it.

Until next Friday at 6am

Jane

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