Are you superstitious? Superstitions are beliefs that one thing can cause another without any logical reason, like thinking finding a penny will bring good luck. People have studied why we believe in these things, and it turns out our brains like to find patterns and make connections, even when there aren't any. This habit comes … Continue reading Superstitions and Minds
Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? In the wild ride that is life, where every turn brings something new, I've found myself drawn to the octopus—a creature that just gets how to roll with the punches, navigating the big, blue sea with a kind of ease that's downright inspiring. This underwater escape … Continue reading Life Lessons from an Octopus
Where would you go on a shopping spree? Embarking on a shopping spree for me is an adventure that goes beyond the usual consumer hotspots; it's a quest through spaces that champion creativity, sustainability, and human expression. Independent bookstores are my starting point, where each book is a portal to diverse narratives and overlooked voices. … Continue reading Conscious Connection Spree
Write a letter to your 100-year-old self. Dear Future Me,As I pen this letter, I marvel at our journey—a tapestry woven with joy, discovery, and resilience, leading us to this centennial milestone. I wonder about the inclusivity and kindness of your world, hoping it reflects the dreams we harbored for a society that embraces and … Continue reading Centennial Reflections Unfold
What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance? As Felix Wylde, my name carries with it the simplicity of just two components: a first and a last name, without the middle name that many others might possess. This absence is not due to oversight or a lack of creativity on my parents' … Continue reading Uniquely Named Felix
What is the last thing you learned? In the quiet, shadowy recesses of my mind, where thoughts weave through the darkness like pale, silken threads, I recently stumbled upon a fascinating, albeit macabre, revelation: the art of memento mori photography. This haunting practice, born from the depths of the Victorian era, involves capturing the last … Continue reading Whispers from the Shadows
When are you most happy? I'm at my jolliest when I've got something in my hand – you know, a bit touchable that you can smooth to perfection. We've all got our own thing to smooth, be it lengthy, broad, button-like, or sleek and slender. Whatever it is, it's a delight and deserves a cheer... … Continue reading Tactility Normal
Name your top three pet peeves. I don't like stuff that punches down, unless it's unrelatable surrealism with early Tom and Jerry levels of violence. Not really a peeve, more a new level of demonic violence. The good will only punch up and even then it's rare. I'm not good, I will punch up, dance … Continue reading I don’t understand questions, sometimes
Describe a family member. Back in the 80s I had a great uncle, in his 80s. He grumbled and muttered that he "may not be Buddha, but could try to act like one".He liked the Daily Star, right lefty but liked a good laugh. He saw world war 2, had a great time too, he … Continue reading Uncle Bert
What is your favorite form of physical exercise? I quite fancy a bit of exercise that gets the ol' hips wiggling, you know, keeping 'em nice and limber, giving life a little zing.I'm a fan when it does good things for the brain chemistry, you get that wild, primal motivation to keep you going.And there's … Continue reading In the mood to dance
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