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What’s a piece of media (book, movie, song) that changed how you see the world?

I saw the film before I read the book and I would have watched it in a cinema probably in Paisley or Glasgow.

Forget the glamour of a power broker in Hollywood or a not so glamorous movie star with a penchant for great story telling and the pedigree of a key player in “Easy Rider.”

Enter Jack Nicholson as “Randle McMurphy” a swaggering ,blustering candidate for  a “No Irish or Blacks” refusal at a hostel for vagrant workers.

Instead he has had a run in with the Law and chooses a “mental health facility” over prison. On my first viewing of the film I don’t think I realised how much was going on. How the film railed against the unfairness of the World.It was an Anti-War movie without a War.

I have since read Kinsey’s book and also watched the film a number of times.I even saw a play version  at the Edinburgh Festival with my sister and we both jumped out of our seats at the end because there was a sort of explosion as Chief Bromden makes his  escape from the hospital.This ranks with taking  my sister  to see full frontal nudity in Jimmy Boyle’s “The Hard Man”, my sister sort of yelped when the actor tore his towel away.

Anyway, One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest has stayed with me a long time.I’ve met quite a few Nurse Ratchett’s .

I have watched as our Institutions in Social Services,Healthcare ,Prisons have committed the same mistakes again and again.Why,because they lack humanity,not because they don’t have the resources.

Our Politicians have washed their hands and look to the Private Sector to deal with difficult situations.Passing the buck and just not caring.

At least with Randle McMurphy’s story I can see what they are doing and fight against it when I can.Yes they “the billionaires ,the populists the warmongers,the AI will solve everything believers,and dare I say it a very selfish “I’m alright Jack population”.

Yes, “One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest stayed with me and had a very real impact.Thank you to all the inspirational people involved in making it.

Namaste and Thank You for Reading.🙏

If you could change the ending of any book, which one would it be?

Victor Hugo was right with the ending of “The Toilers of the Sea”.He probably was referring to something much deeper than I will ever know and in truth I would not change it.

However, being a happy ending kind of gal I would have liked Gilliatt to have been rescued by three schoolgirls,one of whom was an extremely strong swimmer .

They  spot him unconscious floating  in the water and  man handle him to shore. Interestingly enough, girl handle would not sound quite right ,but I suppose the girls show the strength of men and this seems appropriate

The families of the girls nurse Gilliatt back to health and he becomes part of their close knit community.Eventually marrying the girl whose skill and strength as a swimmer saved him,and they raise children and are well respected on the Island.

Déruchette’s fate would not be so healthy as she would die in childbirth as so many women did in those days and her husband would marry again quite quickly, as he wanted to be a missionary and would need a wife to help him.

Namaste and Thank You for Reading.🙏

Which languages do you speak and how did that impact your life?

I love languages but have a quiet voice,

People rarely listen which is their choice,

Sometimes it’s probably just as well ,

As my present and past tenses go to hell ,

“Will you be well yesterday”

Is not really what I meant to say,

Still you get my gist and know what I mean

It’s best to be honest and come clean

Muy Bien and Molto Bene,

Smile and ask “Haven’t you any?”

Zanhorias , fresas o pomadoras?

The reply is  La tienda de frutas is next doras!

Languages are really fun

They tell a lot about someone,

That you make an effort is really good,

One day you’ll find you’re understood.

It’s like a moment they call eureka,

When the listener acknowledges the speaker,

It takes time and perseverance,

There’s a truth in language that overcomes

malfeasance,

Say it differently the meaning is clear

Not to learn will cost us dear.

So don’t be embarrassed about your speech

Languages are the answer to learn and teach.

Namaste and Thank You for Reading🙏

What’s the best advice you’d give to someone younger than you?

Just look around,

Voices surround,

Putting themselves on a plinth

To tell you “you’re not worth an inch”

“Let me tell you how to live ,

And I’ll show you how to give “

“Your dole money”

“Will be fine honey”

“Believe in me and you’ll be fine”

“While I  fine dine you have my permission to

whine”

I could go on and on but it’s not my style

Let’s forget all about  this cynical bile,

I’ll tell you the truth about what is best,

To gaze  at Nature and get plenty of rest.

Namaste and Thank You for Reading.🙏

Who are you most inspired by?

Inspiration is all about,

Not just from those with clout ,

Some walk through life,

Dealing with strife,

Helping others when there’s trouble,

Standing up amongst the rubble

Finding time to give a hand

And when needs be; to  make a stand,

Their  names for many  are unknown

But from them the seeds of hope have grown….

What’s your top tip to be successful in life?

Success is such a pleasurable word,

Sounds a bit French, a Bon Accord,

But like a wasp it has a nasty bite,

And has given many a terrible fright,

A secret password to get by the guards,

Turns into  dreams broken into shards

In  a dungeon far from home,

Penniless unloved and all alone

You wonder where it all went wrong ,

You won Eurovision with a tuneless song.

You were the life and soul of every party

You smiled and pretended to be very hearty,

All the time  you worried about the end

Till eventually it drove you around the bend.

Is there a lesson, I’m afraid not…..

Perhaps no one is ever happy with what they’ve

got.

What’s a book, movie, or TV show that you wish you could experience again for the first time?

It’s a fictional film about dedication.In modern life dedication can be so easily taken for granted or indeed dismissed.

However. the. movie proves to be a force for good as the protagonist and their target learn that neither of them can be categorized as stalkers even though their friends and family express concerns .

Their roles reverse regularly and for those watching it turns out to be a reflection on attention and attention seeking.Which neither of the main characters want.

The end is not sad and in truth it’s nice to watch from the beginning again,knowing the puzzle is resolved successfully.

The final comment is the clincher ,it’s amazing what an emoji can convey.

Namaste and Thank You for Reading.🙏

What’s a common misconception people have about happiness?

Who are these people we are talking about and if they have misconceptions ,why?

Do they live in a bubble, and cannot see the result of their actions on others or themselves.

Well in a cartoon, evil glance with a large shiny pin, I would burst it.

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Namaste and Thank You for Reading🙏