Hi Sheila, How nice of you to mention me in your post! I’m surprised that you could watch an autopsy; it sounds perfectly grotesque. When I was a kid (yes, the Dark Ages) they used to televise operations, which wasn’t a suitable program for any youngster to be viewing. Back then, television was in black and white but it was still hideous.
Ms. Amphlett reminds me of a young Linda Ronstadt when she was singing with the Stone Poneys and dating the Governor of California, Jerry “Moonbeam” Brown. LSD muffled and confused answers, huh? Sounds like an enlightening interview!
Sheila, did you sleep well after watching that autopsy? Is this typical programming in Australia? It’s any wonder you’re a vegetarian.
On the ball as usual Miss Litzi, it had never occurred to me that she looks like Linda Rodstadt. I wonder what became of Linda, I'll have to look that up (and that politician "Moonbeam" great nickname!) I've grown accustomed to watching operations on TV because my Mum was addicted to those sorts of shows. I'm not queasy in the least, I guess watching this autopsy took it all a bit further though. I managed to have one of those sleeps that's filled with lucid dreams.
Hi Sheila, The last picture I saw of Linda Ronstadt, she was quite large. Apparently she was having trouble finding gigs. Jerry “Moonbeam” Brown continues to be a political figure in California and married his long time life-in sweetheart last year.
Wow, I admire you for being able to watch operations on the telly, but I can see why viewing an autopsy would be pushing the envelope. Do you think your Mum’s fascination with medical reality shows had any bearing on your becoming a vegetarian?
Thanks D.Prince, I think the reason you may be seeing a bit of Chrissy Amphlett is that she is being inducted into ARIA's Hall of Fame here and she is trying to tie more sales of her book.
Thankyou for filling me in on Linda and 'Moonbeam' Miss Litzi. Maybe Linda should get on one of those celebrity overhall shows?
There was a big difference watching this autopsy compared with watching an operation (during most operations they divide the rest of the body off with that blue cloth so our gaze is more localized - this autopsy was very much in your face - balls and all!)
I always wonder why I became a vegetarian, my empathy with animals is the strongest reason I can think of. Who knows, it may have something to do with watching those doco's - perhaps seeing that we are all blood and bone underneath?
Hi Sheila, I’m in total agreement with you that the strongest reason for becoming a vegetarian is the empathy to animals. Yes, we’re all blood and bone underneath the skin but that doesn’t seem to stop most of the world from deeming it correct to devour animals.
Do you ever wonder that if people had to slay the meat they so greedily crave, they’d turn to vegetables, fruit, nuts and grains rather quickly? Of course, the “butcher’s unions” would be up in arms!
I deleted the my previous comment due to annoying spelling mistakes, Sheila. You are absolutely right Miss Litzi, if people had to slaughter a lamb in order to eat chops they would forget about it. Meat, chicken and fish all look very different when they are served up and so people are removed from the journey of how the animal arrived on their plate (neglect, abuse, malnourishment, don't cross many meat eaters minds). Its glamorized in many ways on TV commercials - cute cartoon characters invite us to taste their tender legs and wings. I heard that London has the highest rate in the world for vegetarianism (30% I think) - that gives me a bit of optimism.
Linda Rondstadt turned 60 just the other day. One of my housemates is a huge fan of hers. And in a six degrees of separation incident (I know how much you love these Sheila) I was at a friend's house recently when he told me he once had an email from LR when she was in Texas
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Hi Sheila,
How nice of you to mention me in your post! I’m surprised that you could watch an autopsy; it sounds perfectly grotesque. When I was a kid (yes, the Dark Ages) they used to televise operations, which wasn’t a suitable program for any youngster to be viewing. Back then, television was in black and white but it was still hideous.
Ms. Amphlett reminds me of a young Linda Ronstadt when she was singing with the Stone Poneys and dating the Governor of California, Jerry “Moonbeam” Brown. LSD muffled and confused answers, huh? Sounds like an enlightening interview!
Sheila, did you sleep well after watching that autopsy? Is this typical programming in Australia? It’s any wonder you’re a vegetarian.
This is another terrific post!
lovely images.. thank you for showing them
On the ball as usual Miss Litzi, it had never occurred to me that she looks like Linda Rodstadt. I wonder what became of Linda, I'll have to look that up (and that politician "Moonbeam" great nickname!) I've grown accustomed to watching operations on TV because my Mum was addicted to those sorts of shows. I'm not queasy in the least, I guess watching this autopsy took it all a bit further though. I managed to have one of those sleeps that's filled with lucid dreams.
thanks Msdedi!
This is the second time in a week that I've read about Chrissy Amphlett, weird really.
I have to say I don't think I could watch an autopsy, I can read about them but not watch them.
And I agree with the lovely Miss Litzi, another terrific post.
Hi Sheila,
The last picture I saw of Linda Ronstadt, she was quite large. Apparently she was having trouble finding gigs. Jerry “Moonbeam” Brown continues to be a political figure in California and married his long time life-in sweetheart last year.
Wow, I admire you for being able to watch operations on the telly, but I can see why viewing an autopsy would be pushing the envelope. Do you think your Mum’s fascination with medical reality shows had any bearing on your becoming a vegetarian?
Thanks D.Prince, I think the reason you may be seeing a bit of Chrissy Amphlett is that she is being inducted into ARIA's Hall of Fame here and she is trying to tie more sales of her book.
Thankyou for filling me in on Linda and 'Moonbeam' Miss Litzi. Maybe Linda should get on one of those celebrity overhall shows?
There was a big difference watching this autopsy compared with watching an operation (during most operations they divide the rest of the body off with that blue cloth so our gaze is more localized - this autopsy was very much in your face - balls and all!)
I always wonder why I became a vegetarian, my empathy with animals is the strongest reason I can think of. Who knows, it may have something to do with watching those doco's - perhaps seeing that we are all blood and bone underneath?
Hi Sheila,
I’m in total agreement with you that the strongest reason for becoming a vegetarian is the empathy to animals. Yes, we’re all blood and bone underneath the skin but that doesn’t seem to stop most of the world from deeming it correct to devour animals.
Do you ever wonder that if people had to slay the meat they so greedily crave, they’d turn to vegetables, fruit, nuts and grains rather quickly? Of course, the “butcher’s unions” would be up in arms!
I deleted the my previous comment due to annoying spelling mistakes, Sheila.
You are absolutely right Miss Litzi, if people had to slaughter a lamb in order to eat chops they would forget about it. Meat, chicken and fish all look very different when they are served up and so people are removed from the journey of how the animal arrived on their plate (neglect, abuse, malnourishment, don't cross many meat eaters minds). Its glamorized in many ways on TV commercials - cute cartoon characters invite us to taste their tender legs and wings. I heard that London has the highest rate in the world for vegetarianism (30% I think) - that gives me a bit of optimism.
better late than never...
Linda Rondstadt turned 60 just the other day. One of my housemates is a huge fan of hers. And in a six degrees of separation incident (I know how much you love these Sheila) I was at a friend's house recently when he told me he once had an email from LR when she was in Texas
You always throw in something to make my day....
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