Croix Parler

[Croix]

I'd like to use this pace for miscellaneous matters that don't fit elsewhere or you think I might help

Thanks

Croix

[Croix]

Dear Speak Your Truth et al.~

Thank you for joining us here, I think you have correctly divined the purpose of this thread -to step aside from the pressing demands of illness and simply talk, wonder, relate in a relaxed and unhurried manner.

Yes I can see the wonder in the words you quote, which seem to relate to mankind as a whole and it's accomplishments. I guess things that come to mind are Jacob Bronowski's Ascent of Man, which is a celebration of man's development and Civilisation: A Personal View by Kenneth Clark which does much the same for Art.

I can't pretend to such insight, my wonder is limited to smaller trifles -a horse that knows better than his master how to go, the development of a cat from fearful to confident. Little things.

While I enjoy the music of The Legend of 1900 I'm not sure I'll watch it, the plot sounds sad, something I avoid nowadays due to limitations from the past.

Can you say your favorite medium - books, film, music paint ... ?

Croix

[Speak Your Truth]

Thanks for your reply Croix. When I said The Legend of 1900 was a great movie I was subconsciously just thinking remembering I enjoyed it at the time I guess. Maybe I wouldn’t think that way now, I saw it a long time ago.

I like lots of things - books, film, music, getting inspired by little things.

I’m feeling sad, tired and a bit sick in the stomach today so I’m a bit short on being chatty. It would be so nice if someone like you were sitting here with a coffee and to chat. Bye till next time

[Croix]

Dear Speak Your Truth et al.~

Somebody here called Dottie once offered me a virtual box of tissues - which was much appreciated at the time, so I guess maybe I can offer you a virtual cuppa to natter by.

As time and experiences mount up my tastes have changed. Before when first invalided out of my occupation I could not watch anything to do with police, not even stupid comedies like "Car 54 Where Are You" or "Barney Miller".

Things are a lot better now and provided it is not too realistic I'm OK. Happy endings are however mandatory, a complete change from before, which is why I doubt I'll watch "The Legend of 1900" as the main character does not survive.

I'm sorry you are somewhat down today. When you get the chance I'd be interested to know your tastes and what you think is good or well produced.

Croix (who hopes Moon is bowling them over:)

[PamelaR]

Hi all.

Welcome Speak Your truth. Would love to hear more from you and your preferences for books, music, art, etc. (Not taking over Croix 🙂 )

Croix, you are a wonder. I know what you mean about not watching specific programs. I'm exactly the same. There can be so many triggers and consequently so many sleepless nights. I pick and choose now. Love comedy, but too much laughter sets off the adrenaline too. Can't win, but hey, ultimately it's my choice what i watch 🙂

[Speak Your Truth]

Thanks Croix for your reply and the virtual cuppa. I’ll take a virtual box of tissues too if you have one.

thank you PamelaR - your post arrived while I’ve been writing this.

I think my favourite kind of books are biographies/autobiographies but also like mysteries, historical and family sagas based on fact. It’s been a while since I’ve read anything though. I find it very hard to settle down and relax enough to read without being distracted way too easily. Unfortunately I think tv makes it too easy, although there’s been very little worthwhile of that anyway lately. Call The Midwife is wonderful, like Australian Story, Landline, sometimes Insight, and currently enjoying Unforgotten and Safe Harbour. I like dramas, thrillers and comedies (absolutely no horror, sci-fi, animation etc.). I like programs that are well acted with good scripts. With music I like lots of different kinds - depends on the mood I’m in. My favourite would have to be classical - Vivaldi, Puccini, Mozart etc and light classical/modern like Andre Rieu. But I also like folk, ethnic, jazz.

I saw a movie recently that I loved, although it might be a step too far for you. It’s rated as a comedy/drama with 5/5 or 6.9/10 star ratings - it has mixed reviews but I loved it. It does have family dysfunction scenes and death of an elderly man, but it does have a happy ending. The children in it are absolutely delightful. Does that sound like your sort of thing ?

so tired now. It’s been good “to chat”, bye 👋

[PamelaR]

Hiya Speak Your Truth -

Love Vivaldi, Mozart, Beethoven etc. Also an avid listener of folk, ethnic and jazz. How good is that. Generally listen to ABC classics and our local classical community station. However, I have loads of CDs of folk artists.

Comedies, dramas, thrillers, whodunnits are all the genres I love to watch. Must confess to not liking period/historic material (e.g. Poldark). So in reality I love those things that set off my emotions LOL. I live with it. Keeps me alive and sane.

I particularly love - Death in Paradise, Pie in the Sky, The Tunnel (also The Bridge - love Saga), the list goes on. Can also do 'Spicks 'n Specks', 'River Monsters'....

Nice to hae you here. Come back when you feel like chatting some more.

Kind regards

PamelaR

[Croix]

Dear PamelaR and Speak Your Truth et al.~

PamelaR: you are not taking over, you say as much here as you like, all good. Do you like Tom Waite?

Speak Your Truth: Vivaldi is a favorite for me too. When I met my second partner we were both of middle years so I gave her a copy of the Autumn concerto from The Four Seasons. Call the Midwife is a little too realistic at times, my partner likes it but I tend to steer clear. That being said I like the ABC, not only Classic FM but lots of podcasts, Robyn Williams has been a favorite for over 40 years.

I think the film you mentioned sounds OK, I enjoyed Last Orders and Big Fish, both of which have a death, so that give you an idea. So which one are you referring to?

Happy endings include Amélie and another work by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Micmacs, plus of course his more recent film The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet.

I used to find it almost impossible to settle down to read after the PSTD bit me, but eased my way back in reading very simple books. One that was packed full of puns to enhance the plot got me going again.

Do talk again when you are able.

Croix (who dispenses copious amounts of virtual coffee and tissues at vast virtual expense)

[PamelaR]

Love Tom Waites! Haven't listened to any of his recently. Though might just do a search on google and play some.

Also loved Amelie. It was good, though it was awhile ago that I watched it.

Coffee tomorrow morning would be great. Too late for me now.

PamelaR

[Moonstruck]

I haven't met Speak Your Truth before.....but just wanted to agree with Call The Midwife, a fantastic production she mentioned....I absolutely love it and bought a few series on DVD...plan on getting the others one day so I will have the full collection!

Had to check in to tell you Croix, despite being so stressed and thrown in the deep end with this unexpected place on the team becoming vacant..it has done me a lot of good, mentally and emotionally. I can't explain why and doubt my counsellor or GP could either!!

Think of the very last thing you would expect someone with severe anxiety to do.....add to that mix the additional stress of no time to prepare for it....and you'll know what I have been up to........xox

[Croix]

Dear Moon~

Well I'm very pleased you are in your element, that's realy great, mind you I was puzzled for a moment when you said

Think of the very last thing you would expect someone with severe anxiety to do

Then I realized you must be the new PR person for a current US political leader

Croix