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Traditionally, Palestinian men start the day with a tiny cup of very strong coffee (usually flavoured with cardamom) and a small glass of local olive oil. Both are bitter and, if imbibed mindfully, create a descending wave of astringency settling in the lower belly. A natural abode for the quiet mind.
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When asked by the BBC to offer advice to young composers, Thea Musgrave replied, Don't do it, unless you have to. And if you do, enjoy every minute of it.
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My father decided to replace the old washing machine he bought in the '80s. He went to the store and told the assistant what he wanted: a new machine to replace the old one. The assistant asked if the old one was still working. My father told him it was working fine – just old. The assistant told him to keep on with it: "In those days they made things to last. Nowadays they're made to last about five years."
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A friend suggested I try out his AI app so I asked it to explain Deleuze & Guattari's concept of 'desire'. This is what it told me:
Deleuze & Guattari have a unique take on desire. They see it not as a lack, as traditional psychoanalysis might, but as a positive, productive force. They view desire as something that creates & connects, constantly generating new realities & possibilities, rather than just filling a void. It’s a fascinating concept!I always suspected it was their word for 'spirit'. Now I know.