Catherine RussellMany, many years ago my father wrote a little #book of maxims. Some are obvious, some I disagree with, some are pompous, and some are rather good. There are 8 chapters.
#actors spend a lot of time #unemployed!
CONDUCT. Page 1.
CONDUCT Page 4.
He had a real 🐝 in his 👒 about theft. Not entirely sure where that came from.
He had a real 🐝 in his 👒 about theft. Not entirely sure where that came from.
Sorry, rather dropped the ball with this thread. Back on it now. The last of CONDUCT. I like 24.
MANNERS. I strongly disagree with number 2. After all, isn’t #acting a #game entered into for fun? And what has it to do with manners? However, I strongly agree with number 6, though I might add confident. And the first sentence of number 7 is a sad truth. I wonder what my Dad would have made of #Twitter?!
MISTAKES. 1 and 4 seem to me to be the same. And I would add that mistakes are essential in any artistic endeavour, the #mistakes are where the #magic is.
Tracy T Wilson@CatherineRussell2 I love the built-in demonstration! 😂
Sue Vickers-Thompson@CatherineRussell2 @tracytwilson Making mistakes is the only way that we learn! Preferably not the same one more than a couple of times. Not sure about no 4 - there's a maxim in business that says that doing nothing - preserving the status quo - can sometimes be the best way. No 2 applies to ignorance/not knowing something too - again, how to learn & grow. Wish I'd met your father - would have loved debating with him!
Sarah E Brook@CatherineRussell2 I love this.it's just so fascinating. I know I've said this before, but it is
@CatherineRussell2
It's been lovely getting a different kind of insight into your Dad and his philosophies of life
It's been lovely getting a different kind of insight into your Dad and his philosophies of life
Kayryn@CatherineRussell2 Regarding number 1, the option of doing nothing at all would be a mistake.
I just think that, in general, we should be kinder to ourselves and others for making mistakes. That’s how we learn.
@CatherineRussell2 I love this. It's just so fascinating, I love number 4
Claire Hayward@CatherineRussell2 I like and strongly agree with what your Dad wrote for number 5. There are far too many people who are too quick to berate those for something they aren't able to do. I do like number 7 too, but oh if it were as easy to do in reality. 😕 XxX
@CatherineRussell2 I love 5 and 6. Unfortunately 7 is also true. Weird how our brains work.
@CatherineRussell2 Number 2 actually makes me think of some folks in fandom who think ppl should give up fandom things/being interested in shows when they turn 20/25/30. Like you’re supposed to give up your fun and interests and just pay taxes when you turn a certain age. Nope.
@CatherineRussell2 Yes, disagree over no 2 - what was he like with card or board "games"?! 7 is so apposite in today's world of social media but has always applied - how often do we all lie awake analysing a chance remark taken out of all proportion? And 4 - listening is important & not the same as not contributing - without listening, we can't move a discussion on further or learn. An interesting set of comments!
Viola@CatherineRussell2 #1 is so true, my friends that had Spanish names had teachers give them American names, such as Raul (Roy), Theresa(Terry), so they hated to be called their America name.
@CatherineRussell2 7 is very special
Joanna ⚫⚪@CatherineRussell2 number one I agree with, getting called Jo is my pet hate, especially if it's from people I don't know that well.
Joni Wheeler@CatherineRussell2 yes number 7 has been an issue for me most of my life. Only in the last few years have I stood up for myself and refused to allow people around me who tend to be abusive.
@CatherineRussell2 I agree entirely with your comments but I also rather like 5 too.
@CatherineRussell2 Ah, well, acting without passion would be horribly dull. I read #2 to mean that I shouldn’t throw the board over when I lose, or as my mom used to say, “pick up my marbles and go home” in a huff.
@CatherineRussell2 I bet your dad would have enjoyed Twitter.
@tracytwilson Yes, I think so too. In his younger years anyway. Trying to get him to use a computer of any sort was literally impossible. And infuriating.
@CatherineRussell2 Yes, that’s right—you mentioned that at the time. Hee! Maybe if it had come along sooner. He certainly had an aptitude for it, as you’ve been demonstrating!
NuddaOz Steph🇭🇲@CatherineRussell2 Ditto to all. I wonder what your father would think of this period in time. So much hate and anger out there not only on twitter.
Allaboutcatherinerussell@CatherineRussell2 Number 7 and Number 5 are so true. Your Dad was a very wise man.
Lou Bookmarks and Stages@CatherineRussell2 I wholeheartedly disagree with 2 as well. How dull life would be without doing something for fun, make a game of etc.
It has nothing to do with manners at all. Maybe it was written by someone who strictly doesn't do fun 💁♀️
It has nothing to do with manners at all. Maybe it was written by someone who strictly doesn't do fun 💁♀️
@LouBookmarksandStages Please take a look at the whole thread. Written by my Dad.
Barbara Kratz@CatherineRussell2
no 4 add: a democracy is only as strong as it protects the rights of its minorities.
no 4 add: a democracy is only as strong as it protects the rights of its minorities.
@CatherineRussell2 fascinating, I like number 4
Jennifer@CatherineRussell2 I see 5 coming into play with the need for photo id and those that can't afford it.
@CatherineRussell2 Number 6 is so true. If you don't vote then you can't moan. I always vote women fought so we could have a vote.
LuckyLadyinStepney@CatherineRussell2
10 is so relevant right now to the US as teachers are starting to be denied their well archived, long termed, hard worked libraries in their own classrooms. If you don't trust the teacher let her go or let her alone when it comes to her expertise, her history in her own class.
10 is so relevant right now to the US as teachers are starting to be denied their well archived, long termed, hard worked libraries in their own classrooms. If you don't trust the teacher let her go or let her alone when it comes to her expertise, her history in her own class.
@CatherineRussell2 5 and 10 are so relevant to now and the past. History is to learn from.
@CatherineRussell2 like them all but #8 is powerful. In my opinion.
@CatherineRussell2 it is hard to say that one is more important than another.
@CatherineRussell2 in respects of number 2 I wonder if the lot we’ve got at the moment have any of the answers, let alone some/all of them!
@CatherineRussell2 fascinating and very true.
@CatherineRussell2 Number 1 is sooooo relevant right now. Wow.
@CatherineRussell2 oh my goodness he really had foresight. What a genius.
Darryl Brooks@CatherineRussell2
When I was working, it was a pleasure to be around both types. But too often, I encountered the third. People who create emergencies where there are none, so they could be seen 'handling' it.
When I was working, it was a pleasure to be around both types. But too often, I encountered the third. People who create emergencies where there are none, so they could be seen 'handling' it.
@CatherineRussell2 Interesting take. I don’t think I’ve ever divided work like that, but it’s true. I’ve thought of it as physical/not physical and creative/analytical but this gets at what kind of energy you have. Excellent insight.
@CatherineRussell2 I like that. Well stated.
@CatherineRussell2 I didn't give it much thought about what type I was. All I knew was that I was one half of a whole. Yes a twin. I have never questioned what people did for a living. I had know idea what I wanted to do. It worked out that I was good at researching and educational administration and having kids.
@CatherineRussell2 I would agree. Children deserve to be treated with respect as much as an adult. If not more. They’re still learning and they’ll learn from those around them.
@CatherineRussell2 very true. I have learned a lot from my 2 nephews they are way smarter than me.
@CatherineRussell2 very true.
@CatherineRussell2 love it!
@CatherineRussell2 I agree wholeheartedly with these.
Blithedale@CatherineRussell2 extremely short and sweet
Mozza@CatherineRussell2 wise words 🙂
@CatherineRussell2 Wonderful. Such a good dad. I’ll just say, few people seem to embrace rule 2, but I think it’s important—though terribly difficult.
@gertrudesknee@CatherineRussell2
So beautiful.
Good points to adhere to in teaching (although number 2 can be broken when asked by a child if you have just been to the toilet with their radio aid still switched on).
So beautiful.
Good points to adhere to in teaching (although number 2 can be broken when asked by a child if you have just been to the toilet with their radio aid still switched on).
@KirstenD @CatherineRussell2 What about Father Christmas/tooth fairy etc? And the worlds of fairies & fantasy? Is there a dividing line where other worlds can be acknowledged in "white" lies for a time? It's a problem that every parent/carer faces!
@suevickersthompson @KirstenD I think when directly asked, “Is Father Christmas (or any other magical being) real?” That’s when a straight answer is required.
@CatherineRussell2 @suevickersthompson
Yes, agree, with your own children, however, at school, I side step those questions and go along. It's not for me to have those conversations and there is a joy to this when young.
Yes, agree, with your own children, however, at school, I side step those questions and go along. It's not for me to have those conversations and there is a joy to this when young.
@CatherineRussell2 @KirstenD Yes, & the cue for (depending on age) some very difficult discussions! I got away with "If you think they're real, then they are for you" for a while but truth is important. Apparently my Spanish grandkids (nearly 14) still believe that Father C brings their stockings - I think they're humouring their parents, personally! - so we had to get them to their hotel without the kids knowing this year! Always sad though, when they stop believing in magic - if they ever do..
@suevickersthompson @CatherineRussell2 @KirstenD I remember when I found out that Santa wasn't real. And from that time on the magic disappeared. I was 13 yrs old. I became quite depressed if I may say so. I never discussed it with my kids. To be honest, I don't know how they found out.