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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2017 10:33:25 GMT
Excuse what I know is a cringe-worthy thread title.
Following some distasteful threads earlier, and following the general state of the world that leads us to despair here is a thread for two things:
1. Coming to share/offload when the world and social media feels too much. We're generally a supportive bunch and I know I need that space sometimes.
2. Sharing good things and ways to help. Anything you find good news story, or links to ways people can help with any disasters or just in your community.
The theatre community has always done a lot of good supporting it's own and others in times of crisis though practical means and just being a tight knit group. So let's extend that feeling here. I'll follow this header with something to that end... |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2017 10:38:20 GMT
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Post by stefy69 on Jun 19, 2017 10:43:48 GMT
Lovely idea for a thread. I know it's not seasonal but I posted this on the old site and evertime I look at it it makes me smile.... It's the guilty look on his face ! memes.com/img/425587 |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2017 10:44:03 GMT
This morning I watched this morning and they did have stories about all the tragic events but there was one nice story that made me smile where Philip schofeilds 81 year old mother (Turing 81 today) went wing walking after she was jealous Philip did it last year and she looked like she had the time of here life. I hope I have that enegery and enthusiasm when I am her age.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2017 10:52:34 GMT
I don't know about you lot, but I've been left in a real state of exhaustion by recent events, and that's without being directly involved. I can't even begin to imagine what it's like to be on the ground, as it were, and my heart goes out to everyone who has shown courage, fortitude, community, and just general goodness in the face of this world we live in (and, indeed, those who have been affected and are no less if they haven't been able to be as gracious). For the weaker ones of us, this is the quote that's been getting me through the days, I hope it helps at least one person at least a little bit: /about/mister-rogers-56a9a1be3df78cf772a914df.jpg) |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2017 11:36:48 GMT
Every so often Cracked.com does a piece on good news that the media kind of missed. Here's a recent one. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2017 19:36:24 GMT
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Post by Tibidabo on Jul 5, 2017 19:50:36 GMT
Not sure if this counts, but it made me laugh and is sharing a way to help (sort of) so.....
Ben FogleVerified account @benfogle 4h4 hours ago
OMG my wife has just put her sisters breast milk in my eye to cure an infection.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2017 7:47:04 GMT
Oh I properly laughed at that! Funny stories DEFINATLY count!!
I'll try and find an actual story but first I was thinking last night (beware sentiment ahead)
Just how lovely this board and community has grown to be. I know we have a few 'interesting' characters. And I know we like to bicker about shows (but that's why we're here right) but you only have to look at the 'How was your day' thread to see there's a core of community here that really cares about each other- I know I talk a LOT but I also can't wait to hear what y'all have to say and to tell you things as well. You've all indulged me in my Angels in America obsessive sharing for example! I've over the years met some lovely people here, and I keep meeting more and more lovely folk as well. And having this little theatre community here and growing across other social media (do say hello on twitter if you're on there. Anyway it's all very lovely and I'm appreciative!
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Post by stefy69 on Jul 6, 2017 10:23:00 GMT
Oh I properly laughed at that! Funny stories DEFINATLY count!! I'll try and find an actual story but first I was thinking last night (beware sentiment ahead) Just how lovely this board and community has grown to be. I know we have a few 'interesting' characters. And I know we like to bicker about shows (but that's why we're here right) but you only have to look at the 'How was your day' thread to see there's a core of community here that really cares about each other- I know I talk a LOT but I also can't wait to hear what y'all have to say and to tell you things as well. You've all indulged me in my Angels in America obsessive sharing for example! I've over the years met some lovely people here, and I keep meeting more and more lovely folk as well. And having this little theatre community here and growing across other social media (do say hello on twitter if you're on there. Anyway it's all very lovely and I'm appreciative! Very well said 
I probably need to get out more ! but I really do look forward to coming on here and " hearing " what everyone is up to both theatre and non-theatre wise.
There are obviously some posters you feel a closer affinity with than others ( no names no pack drill ! ) but like life it takes all sorts.
Long may this board flourish !
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2017 18:41:29 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2017 18:45:22 GMT
Oh yes! I totally didn't sniffle at my desk earlier reading that. |
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Post by lynette on Jul 15, 2017 23:14:38 GMT
Good stuff.
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Post by stefy69 on Jul 19, 2017 7:34:02 GMT
Just been reading in my paper about the Prince and Princess of Wales accompanied by two survivors visit to one of the concentration camps in Poland, whilst I am largely ambivalent to the activities of the Royal family, doing something like that gives me hope that current and future generations will never forget the horrors of the relatively recent past.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2017 9:13:00 GMT
Just been reading in my paper about the Prince and Princess of Wales accompanied by two survivors visit to one of the concentration camps in Poland, whilst I am largely ambivalent to the activities of the Royal family, doing something like that gives me hope that current and future generations will never forget the horrors of the relatively recent past. William and Kate are the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Charles and Camilla are the Prince and Princess of Wales. I do agree with you though that William and Kate's visit and the images published are good for reminding people (or educating people) of those horrors so we don't forget. |
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Post by stefy69 on Jul 19, 2017 9:39:09 GMT
Just been reading in my paper about the Prince and Princess of Wales accompanied by two survivors visit to one of the concentration camps in Poland, whilst I am largely ambivalent to the activities of the Royal family, doing something like that gives me hope that current and future generations will never forget the horrors of the relatively recent past. William and Kate are the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Charles and Camilla are the Prince and Princess of Wales. I do agree with you though that William and Kate's visit and the images published are good for reminding people (or educating people) of those horrors so we don't forget. Oops thanks Ryan ! ( well I did say I was ambivalent didn't ! I, no excuses though ) |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2017 10:00:48 GMT
William and Kate are the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. Charles and Camilla are the Prince and Princess of Wales. I do agree with you though that William and Kate's visit and the images published are good for reminding people (or educating people) of those horrors so we don't forget. Oops thanks Ryan ! ( well I did say I was ambivalent didn't ! I, no excuses though ) Haha, I was just being pedantic. I loves me some Camilla so I like to see her recognised in the right way!  And to be fair, you're just ahead of your time. When Charles and Camilla are King and Queen, William and Kate will be Prince and Princess of Wales. |
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Post by Tibidabo on Jul 19, 2017 10:35:22 GMT
Surely Camilla is not the Princess of Wales - that was Diana. Isn't she the Duchess of Cornwall? Or have they secretly bestowed that title upon her?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2017 10:39:18 GMT
Camilla is technically the Princess of Wales, as she is wife to the Prince of Wales, but she doesn't use the title because of its strong association with Diana, hence Duchess of Cornwall. |
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Post by stefy69 on Nov 7, 2017 14:37:26 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2017 15:27:49 GMT
or Wicked Witch of Kernow. |
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