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[odeon]

 

Not sure I wanted to have that in my head.

['andersom']

The things one can do with goat droppings.

Dali created a “cologne” of his very own… although the ingredients he used were boiled water, fish glue, goat manure and aspic oil.  This concoction had to gelatinate before he would rub it all over his whole body.  When asked why he created soul a foul scent, Dali said that he wanted to create a cologne that smelled like a ram that walked by his house every morning.

[Jack]

The things one can do with goat droppings.

Dali created a “cologne” of his very own… although the ingredients he used were boiled water, fish glue, goat manure and aspic oil.  This concoction had to gelatinate before he would rub it all over his whole body.  When asked why he created soul a foul scent, Dali said that he wanted to create a cologne that smelled like a ram that walked by his house every morning.

Visited the Dali museum last weekend, and that sounds about right.

[Queen Victoria]

Dali, Picasso, modern art - I don't get it.

[Jack]

Dali, Picasso, modern art - I don't get it.

It's probably not possible in any true sense; still makes for a nice afternoon of staring at the walls.

[Queen Victoria]

My sister majored in Art and claimed that "If you want a picture then take a photo.  Artists paint emotions, feelings, etc."  BARF.  She ended up working as a graphic artist.  Karma.

['andersom']

Dali, Picasso, modern art - I don't get it.

It's probably not possible in any true sense; still makes for a nice afternoon of staring at the walls.

Saw a documentary (Salvador Dali, génie tragi-comique) on him, last Sunday, with my 16 yo. Was time well spent. But getting it, no no way. Very intriguing though.

And funny. Goat droppings will never have the same connotations as before.

[Jack]

My sister majored in Art and claimed that "If you want a picture then take a photo.  Artists paint emotions, feelings, etc."  BARF.  She ended up working as a graphic artist.  Karma.

She must not have considered photographers as artists. Art is so subjective, tend to appreciate and respect it all. Though am the same way about live performances of any type. It doesn't even have to be something I consider good. Jack is the captivated audience.

[Jack]

And funny. Goat droppings will never have the same connotations as before.

They will probably remind me of him too.

[lutra]

Visited the Dali museum last weekend, and that sounds about right.

Thé Dali museum? In Figueres? I've been there too.. almost 30 years ago, that is.

Ah, I see (now).. there's another museum, honouring him, in Florida.

Do think the man was a genius painter.. nuts² but quite brilliant, imo.

Oh, and not really getting it either (though).

[Queen Victoria]

My sister majored in Art and claimed that "If you want a picture then take a photo.  Artists paint emotions, feelings, etc."  BARF.  She ended up working as a graphic artist.  Karma.

She must not have considered photographers as artists. Art is so subjective, tend to appreciate and respect it all. Though am the same way about live performances of any type. It doesn't even have to be something I consider good. Jack is the captivated audience.

In some small defense of my sister, she was in college when she said that.  And yes, my sister and I are basically passing acquaintances.  I have 2 dear friends I consider my sisters.

[Jack]

My sister majored in Art and claimed that "If you want a picture then take a photo.  Artists paint emotions, feelings, etc."  BARF.  She ended up working as a graphic artist.  Karma.

She must not have considered photographers as artists. Art is so subjective, tend to appreciate and respect it all. Though am the same way about live performances of any type. It doesn't even have to be something I consider good. Jack is the captivated audience.

In some small defense of my sister, she was in college when she said that.  And yes, my sister and I are basically passing acquaintances.  I have 2 dear friends I consider my sisters.

Jack is a friendless only child.

[Queen Victoria]

It's damn hard to do a proper apology. 

It's not "I'm sorry, but (here's why I did it)."  That turns the attention to you and nullifies the apology. 

And yes, I fight the compulsion to justify myself.

Example proper apologies:
"I'm sorry.  I shouldn't have done that."
"I'm sorry.  It won't happen again."
"I'm sorry.  What can I do to make things right?"

If the other person doesn't accept a proper apology, then that's their choice.  But it shows a certain lack of class.

[odeon]

You're absolutely right. I produce lousy apologies myself.

[odeon]

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