The Throwaway Culture of Rubbish
Our society is a throwaway culture.
When I was in Australia, you could pick up TVs, washing machines and most household appliances from the roadside. Some appliances worked, others were exchanged for a discount for something new.
I loved shopping at the SALVO—Salvation Army—it had two floors, one for clothes, then another for secondhand furniture.
I love recycling. Practically all my furniture and clothing is recycled
However, dumping rubbish destroys our planet, and there are rubbish mountains, creating methane gas. How do we dispose of all this rubbish? A problem.
People are also treated as of no value if homeless.
Some weeks ago, when the weather was cold, I went to our town square, and I gave a bag of warm clothes to a homeless lady pictured below, which were taken away…. The premise by the authorities was…if I don’t need you, you are rubbish!
Source: local press.
Apologies for spell check zi = I, days back = dates back.
She could not go to a homeless shelter because she had a dog. The council took away her warm clothes and bedding. She was so cold that she lost a finger and a toe.
I checked….to me, this is theft of possessions from the owner, and no one is allowed to sleep out, or on benches. Possessions are not returned.
What homeless person can pay €4,000? They would not be homeless.
She was sent to prison. However, people finally gathered together and offered her accommodation and a job, and to look after her dog.
She still has to attend court again concerning her recent arrest. I’m hoping the courts will be pressured by the interests of the people and the press.
California found a solution:
The fifties saw many homeless. Some glamorised the homeless culture with music, books and poetry. WH Davies for one.
Remember, respect all, no religious comments, or politics. Chat with friends, post music and stories, maybe solutions.
Enjoy, Kieran and Lian
Chuck Berry - (Get Your Kicks on) Route 66
Willie Nelson - On The Road Again
Easy Rider (1969) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Bob Dylan - Only a Hobo
I’m Always Dreaming In Technicolor
Happy Easter to you all!
Do you enjoy dreaming? Do you dream in color or black and white?
Do you hear voices, or are your conversations in thought form?
I just had a dream about a job interview for an Art course by a very charming, pretty, blond lady.?!
There were about five candidates. I was the last for the interview. I wanted to do the art course. Of course, I was a lot older than the others, but I wanted to do the art course above all else. I awakened before the conclusion, and the voices in the dream faded, and my last thought was…. I don't want to wake up, I want the art course?!
I then wanted to know how other people formulate dreams.
Do they dream of people they know or strangers? Do they talk or think silently in their dreams? Many experience flying, walking, and running.
Do you dream of the future or the past? Lucid dreaming is when you seek to control your dreams.
Do you hear music or other sounds?
As a child, I dreamed I was a Roman soldier, so I wanted to go to Italy. I also dreamed of a canal in Venice. I threw flowers into a beautiful green canal, and the flowers drifted away. In those days, travel was rare, but in my teen years, people were beginning to travel. In 2006, I dreamed of Australia. A week later, a friend sent me a ticket to Western Australia, which was prophetic.
Both opportunities arose...mainly package holidays.
I went to work in Italy, and later lived in Turkey.
We all have the odd nightmare, too. Certain foods also trigger dreams.
Do you dream of reality, or create imaginative dreams?
It's Easter weekend, so you may have an Easter theme too.
Respect all commenters, chat to friends, eat lots of chocolate, and dream of a better future.
We love music here too.
Happy Easter from Lian and Kieran
Song Of The King | Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
Johnny Burnette - Dreamin`
Miley Cyrus - Dream
Promises Promises Promises, A Broken Heart, And Broken Promises
Is your word your bond?
Do you always keep a Promise? Breaking a contract is also breaking a promise.
Sometimes, it's necessary to break a contract.
If you don't keep a promise, you will lose trust in others.
What do you think of people who break promises? Do you say anything to them?
These tactics may work…
When couples marry, they promise to Love, Honour and Obey, in sickness and in Health, in poverty and in Wealth.
How many lavish weddings do we see, and expensive divorces. Kim Kardashian has had three divorces and is not giving up on the idea of marriage.
Some people are brokenhearted over divorce or a broken romance.
Céline Dion - It's All Coming Back to Me Now
Princess Diana said there were three in our marriage.
Even dogs get married and have puppies
Would you have a wedding for your cat or dog?
You may kiss the bride…
Try to keep away from religion and politics, chat with friends, post memes, gifs, trailers, music and most of all have fun.
Lian and Kieran
*NSYNC - This I Promise You
Alison Krauss - When You Say Nothing At All
3LW - No More (Baby I'ma Do Right)
The Beatles - If I Fell
How true are projected images? The best of times and the worst of times
Putin
Some public images are a myth, some are a mystery. Some images are totally false and fed to the public. This is very much the case with some Royals or politicians.
To many public figures, image is important.
Some hardships are well hidden from the public; sometimes, the image cracks.
I met Kate, who married Prince William, before she was famous, and she was so natural, polite and pleasant, whereas a couple of Royals were really difficult or arrogant.
We were obviously lied to by Prince Andrew and a lot was covered up.
Apparently, at Trump's latest conference, the Irish President, Catherine Connelly, told Trump the Iran war was illegal. He replied, ‘HE’ should appreciate him and what he was doing for world peace! Source BBC News.
There is, of course, character assassination, where politics, etc., are concerned.
I’ve been watching videos about Elizabeth I. Each story differs. Some say she was a man, that she was not a Tudor, as Ann Boleyn had an affair, and King Henry was not her father! Other videos say she was a man or that she killed herself with mercury poison and the sticky white makeup on her face. Who really knows?
Anyway, the recent times are not the best of times, because of conflicts and wars. The 60s and 70s were!
We are heading into difficult global situations.
In teaching and hosting exhibitions, one has to present well in front of many people. Do we become the image we present? Did you have an image to present in your work?
We had a dress code. And I always felt sorry for the ridiculous hair nets on people serving at food counters.
Putin also had an image of being tough, doing judo and riding with a bare chest on horseback to show great strength, quite different from today's image, where he is portrayed as weak to the West.
Billy Connolly
Catherine Connolly
Did you have to present an image at work? Was that the real you?
Do you think some people look ridiculous at work? I’m glad I never wore a uniform.
My director never sent me home.
What were the best or worst of times in your life? Were you happy at work? I found a lot of freedom teaching, choosing materials and subjects, entertaining my classes, they were fun.
I loved wearing jeans at college, but denim was banned in our teaching dress code. I was, however, a rebel over the dress code. Some teachers were sent home. I would not have returned, I’m sure they knew that.
Post music anecdotes, chat, memes, gifs.
Most of all, enjoy!
Lian
Moccasin Creek - Porch Honky
The Beatles - Come Together
David Bowie - Space Oddity
Always changed his image, but looked ordinary in Real life