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Does chaos rule creativity? Podcast Episode · Hesitant Dreams · March 6 · 28m

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Does chaos rule creativity?

Are you a messy creative or a disciplined genius? I explore the role of mayhem in creativity for the second ever episode of Hesitant Dreams.

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Want to donate blood after Bondi attacks? Here’s what you need to know Tens of thousands of people have already volunteered to donate blood. But donations will also be needed in the coming weeks. Here’s what to know.

Just devastating. If you're in Aus and can donate blood, here's some information that might be helpful. The need is ongoing but some donation wait times are long. Priority is for type O-negative.

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Morning walk plus some photography practice ✩

Hesitant Dreams Society & Culture Podcast · Updated Weekly · Hesitant Dreams is a podcast about creating meaningful connections in a complicated world.

Surprise! I've started a podcast

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we all lived just fine without social media twenty years ago, but now some people want us to believe we have to let self-interested companies do whatever they want, regardless of the social harm, because stopping them would mean robbing us of “free speech” and our rights. give me a fucking break.

What to Know about Renting in Paris Paris has a bad reputation when it comes to finding a place to live. Advice can also vary widely. It’s important to stay informed and get the facts straight.

For some reason the old link went dead on this explainer. I've popped it onto my website for anyone in the midst of apartment hunting.

#Paris #housing #logement #france #renting

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Recent scrap journal spread: trip to Brittany & some summer bits and pieces so far.

#art #craft #journal #brittany #bretagne #film

No, I don't want to find a niche We're told to make our work marketable online but this doesn't have to be the norm.

This one's for anyone who hates the idea of boxing themselves in online for the sake of building a "personal brand".

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Paris mobilising for Palestine following the detainment of crew on Freedom Flotilla ship, the Madleen.

#palestine #paris #freedomflotilla

Breaking free of my anxiety After moving to Paris, my stress levels skyrocketed. Now I've found a medication that works and it's making a world of difference.

I've been on hiatus for a while but I'm starting to write again. It's been a struggle getting on top of my anxiety but things are going well. open.substack.com/pub/elizalou...

Introducing Hesitant Dreams Writing about creativity and connection.

I made a Substack called Hesitant Dreams! A place where I can express my insecurities as a creator in the digital age. open.substack.com/pub/elizalou...

A photo of people gathered under a large statue of Marianne, who symbolises the ideas and values of the French Republic. The statue is cast in purple light and smoke from a flare.

Silhouettes of people's heads against the light and smoke of two red flares.

A person holds a Palestinian flag above the crowd while standing on the statue. There is strong red light from a flare.

Le Pen was a prominent fascist politician who co-founded the political party National Front (now National Rally). He was convicted several times for discrimination, inciting racial violence, and antisemitism. (2/2)

A photo of people gathered under a large statue of Marianne, who symbolises the ideas and values of the French Republic. The statue is cast in red, blue and purple from lights and a red flare.

📸 Some snaps of the revelry tonight in Paris. There are several coinciding events across France in reaction to the death of Jean-Marie Le Pen. (1/2)

#france #paris #photography #politics

Shouts of "il est mort!" ("he is dead!") alongside anti-fascist chants, confetti, and flares.

Celebrations are kicking off at Place de la République in #paris following the death of far-right politician Jean-Marie Le Pen

Friendly reminder: Veganuary starts tomorrow!

Vegans, drop your tips, meal ideas, favourite dishes, food pics, go-to accounts, documentaries, studies, or personal stories for anyone wanting to give it a try but doesn’t know where to begin.

In case anyone is curious, I clipped this from the BBC documentary Folk America (2009) available on YT. Ronnie was an activist and a member of the folk quartet The Weavers.

Absolutely taking a leaf out of Ronnie Gilbert's book and bringing this energy into 2025.

Thanks bestie ☺️

A girl sits on a hill overlooking a coal plant. There are two hills leading down to the plant where there are four active cooling towers. Water vapour clouds come out of the top and fill the top third of the artwork. In the right hand side there are power lines in front of mountains.

Finally finished up this piece! Was listening to a lot of 70s prog rock while drawing it lol

#art #landscape #artist #artsky

Well, they did say cutthroat ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I had no clue Better Man was even a thing until this week. Then finding out it's CGI chimp Robbie Williams getting good reviews. No question now that I have to watch it

Such a good quote

Picked up this gem at Walden Books in London. It covers Bergman's films up to 1975 when it was published. Also includes Bergman's own essay "Every Film Is My Last".

#FilmSky #movies

Walked past a fox yesterday in the cemetery. Not sure what kind of omen this portends...

How did I miss that pun ahah

Some wholesome notes and tributes, including a pack of la tiao and someone manifesting good marks on their exams.

Paid homage to Karl Marx at Highgate Cemetery today. Nice stopping to chat with others who were also making the pilgrimage.