Lian Renaud 21/03/2026 Lian Renaud 21/03/2026

How true are projected images? The best of times and the worst of times

Some public images are a myth, some are a mystery. Some images are totally false and fed to the public. This is very much the case with some Royals or politicians.
To many public figures, image is important.
Some hardships are well hidden from the public; sometimes, the image cracks.
I met Kate, who married Prince William, before she was famous, and she was so natural, polite and pleasant, whereas a couple of Royals were really difficult or arrogant.
We were obviously lied to by Prince Andrew and a lot was covered up.

Apparently, at Trump's latest conference, the Irish President, Catherine Connelly, told Trump the Iran war was illegal. He replied, ‘HE’ should appreciate him and what he was doing for world peace! Source BBC News.
There is, of course, character assassination, where politics, etc., are concerned.

I’ve been watching videos about Elizabeth I. Each story differs. Some say she was a man, that she was not a Tudor, as Ann Boleyn had an affair, and King Henry was not her father! Other videos say she was a man or that she killed herself with mercury poison and the sticky white makeup on her face. Who really knows?

Anyway, the recent times are not the best of times, because of conflicts and wars. The 60s and 70s were!
We are heading into difficult global situations.

In teaching and hosting exhibitions, one has to present well in front of many people. Do we become the image we present? Did you have an image to present in your work?
We had a dress code. And I always felt sorry for the ridiculous hair nets on people serving at food counters.

Putin also had an image of being tough, doing judo and riding with a bare chest on horseback to show great strength, quite different from today's image, where he is portrayed as weak to the West.

Did you have to present an image at work? Was that the real you?
Do you think some people look ridiculous at work? I’m glad I never wore a uniform.
My director never sent me home.
What were the best or worst of times in your life? Were you happy at work? I found a lot of freedom teaching, choosing materials and subjects, entertaining my classes, they were fun.
I loved wearing jeans at college, but denim was banned in our teaching dress code. I was, however, a rebel over the dress code. Some teachers were sent home. I would not have returned, I’m sure they knew that.
Post music anecdotes, chat, memes, gifs.
Most of all, enjoy!

Lian

Moccasin Creek - Porch Honky

The Beatles - Come Together

David Bowie - Space Oddity

Always changed his image,but looked ordinary in Real life

Lian Renaud 14/03/2026 Lian Renaud 14/03/2026

Squeeze From The Top Or The Bottom?

How do you squeeze your toothpaste tube? Not so easy with the plastic tubes from the bottom!

And I always buy two types of toothpaste, and have five different toothbrushes. White toothpaste is wonderful for tackling stains on clothes, with an old toothbrush. Other products for removing stains are soap or Fairy Liquid, plus salt. Blue or striped toothpaste tastes nice.

I've had some terrible dentists, too. The worst was in Kensington in London, an Australian who split my tooth in two. The other was in Italy, who diagnosed a toothache as une raffradore (a cold in the tooth).
My dentist in London laughed his head off at that explanation. The dentist in Kusedesi in Turkey was good, but I had a filling sitting in a wooden chair, no wonderful couch that went up and down with a reclining back. I was quite shocked. At least I saw a dentist.

My dentist here is a very nice guy, but he isn’t the best dentist in the world. Dentists are hard to find.

I never have an anaesthetic. I don’t feel great with them. And it’s usually over quickly without feeling groggy, much better. Pain is short, so no real problem.

Can’t say it’s a job that I would like, looking into people’s mouths. What a horror story!

A smile is an asset, especially with lovely teeth.

Remember, no religion or politics and respect all posters. play music, share memes and gifs, and chat with friends.
Relay your experiences.
Most of all, enjoy!

Lian and Kieran

Morgan Wallen - Smile

Nat King Cole - Mona Lisa

A duck with no teeth advertising toothpaste!

Max Bygraves - Pink Toothbrush

Lian Renaud 07/03/2026 Lian Renaud 07/03/2026

Something In The Mail For You

Are letters outdated? Do you write letters or send a card or email instead?

As a teen, I waited with anticipation to hear from boyfriends, and letters were fun!!!
Long-distance romance by letter led to so much more!

Selfie suffices these days for teens. Reading suffices on Amazon, according to two teens who considered that reading and writing.

Has the art of letter writing waned? These days I receive emails, and mainly bills or legalise by post.

There are many types of letters one can receive. I once corresponded with a friend who went to prison.
Letters were rationed in number to my friend in prison. Letters can be a lifeline.

The queues are still long in post offices these days, and stamps and registered mail are expensive. Letters abroad are all airmail, living on an island, and take anything up to two weeks to arrive at foreign destinations.

It’s still heart-warming to receive a nice letter. I pride myself on beautiful writing in Roman round hand.

My mother was annoyed that I spent a whole day a week writing.
She complained what sort of job could I get?
Theres always grave stones ducky, she was enraged!