The Loss of a Loved One.
{A fabulous writing practice book called "Write the Story" (available from Picadillyinc.com) guides my everyday "Pajama Pages"; those pages you write when you're in your pyjamas and you haven't yet brushed your teeth before crawling into or out of bed... early morning or late night scribbles. Each page gives you 10 words and you have to write a story containing all those words - Hope it entertains you.}
Wednesday, 27 October 2021
Theme: The loss of a Loved One
Muslim | bachelor | chandelier | ladybug | strive | inverse | mannerism | balance | overreact | prime
HERE'S MY PAGE TODAY:
My favourite Muslim is a man called Mo – I knew he had a much longer name but as I admired his immaculate suit and fresh haircut where he stood at the podium, I understood his intimate reasons for wanting to be just Mo. We were gathered to listen to a eulogy Mo had prepared for his best friend, who he called his favourite Christian, Dave, the eternal bachelor who was in the prime of his life, a relentless prankster who thought he could fly, said Mo. Not many people in the congregation smiled; most didn’t appreciate Mo’s dark assessment of the situation. Well maybe he knew he couldn’t fly, he continued, 'who knew?', he asked as he winked, suicide was so vague. There were sharp indrawn breaths and I laughed out loud, fortunately nobody heard me above the loud whispers of disapproval that followed.
Mo stepped down and nodded at Andy who took over, a man so beautiful the girls literally swooned when they met him, but today, Andy had painted his nails a deep purple, wore a ladybug brooch and some girls may have noticed that ‘girls’ were not his cup of tea. Peter thanked Andy as they exchanged position, and Peter spoke about Dave’s unique balance in life and how he was not a man to overreact about anything; alluding to the fact that most people thought Dave’s death a bit bizarre. James fist-bumped Peter as they passed each other to and from the podium and I noticed for the first time, that Peter and James were the exact inverse of each other, one dark one light, one tall one short, one slim one fat and one serious and one flippant. James related tales of how the five very diverse friends, had been inseparable to the frustration of all their partners. He described us as a bunch of rainbow hooligans but with the kindest of hearts - Mo, Andy, Peter, him, and me. He remembered a funny moment he had spent with me, mimicking my speech mannerism. As he lisped, sounding just like me, the chandelier above him gently swayed and a bauble dropped and hit him in the head.
I still strive to please.
A discussion of connecting food with farming and local production seems more useful when it connects an idea with something easy to picture. The work behind a familiar ingredient can be easy to overlook once it reaches a shop. For Ashclystfarmdairy, I would use local food production as a starting point for a closer discussion of the subject. The smaller details are what I would want to return to, especially when an explanation feels too broad. What part of the journey from producer to kitchen would you most like to understand?
I like thinking about exploring the details that shape a screen story through small observations rather than trying to reach a conclusion immediately. The order of two scenes can change what a viewer notices about a character. That thought gives me a starting point for exploring film storytelling ideas in connection with Aserbianfilm. It leaves me curious about the steps between understanding an idea and putting it into practice. Which small details make you want to revisit a scene after the story ends?
The idea of enjoying the small details of cafe culture gives me a reason to slow down and consider the details. The pace and atmosphere of a place can matter as much as what is in the cup. It is the kind of question I would keep in mind when thinking about Archibalds Coffee and cafe culture and coffee. I can imagine different responses depending on the situation, which makes the question more interesting. Which small details make you want to sit for a little longer?
I find finding the character of a local meeting place easier to approach when there is a familiar situation to start from. An ordinary conversation can become part of the reason people remember a place. That practical perspective helps me frame local pub culture as a theme for Abbeyinnderby. I would be interested in an example that shows how the idea works in an ordinary situation. What makes a local meeting spot feel welcoming to a first-time visitor?
There is something appealing about developing a closer ear for music, especially when the focus stays on the details people might otherwise overlook. Listening for one phrase can make a familiar piece sound different. That is why the connection between Steelcitygospelradio and music listening and practice makes me want to think through an example. I am still thinking through the practical side, because the context can change what seems useful. Which detail would you focus on before listening to the whole piece again?