Month: October 2012
#13 Way to Live – Humour is personal
by Eva Wynne
It’s a universal truth that some people will never get your humour. It doesn’t matter how hilarious you think you are. Don’t try to explain to this person how funny you really are. You will sound like a complete berk. And you will imply they’re an idiot for not getting the funny. Cut your loses and move on. This is part of my 101 Ways … Read More #13 Way to Live – Humour is personal
#12 Way to Live – Send Flowers
by Eva Wynne
Send Flowers. The receiver will feel fabulous. They will say what you have no words for. The effect will last longer than the flowers. This is a good thing. This is part of my 101 Ways to Live series (follow the link to read the original post). There is almost no situation that isn’t seasoned by the receipt of flowers. They can say: I’m sorry, I … Read More #12 Way to Live – Send Flowers
#11 Way to Live – Accept Compliments Graciously
by Eva Wynne
Compliments are a tricky business. For many people it’s a mine field where ‘vanity’ or ‘conceit’ could explode at any given moment. In the past I’ve fumbled responses to sincere compliments. “This old thing” or “don’t mention it, any passerby would have prevented nuclear meltdown and saved the kitten” or other negating comments are my stock in trade. Until… “That shirt is fabulous, you look amazing” My … Read More #11 Way to Live – Accept Compliments Graciously
Saawariya – Movie remakes from the sublime to ridiculous #2
by Eva Wynne
Saawariya is a Bollywood-esque adaptation of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s short novel, White Nights. And yes, you’ve read correctly – Russian tragedy gets the Bollywood treatment. I love it – it’s highly entertaining. This book-to-film receives an inspired mention in the adaptation hall of fame.
Capturing the person – by email
by Eva Wynne
Email has its limitations. It is a convenient way of keeping in touch, particularly when travelling but for most it lacks the nuance of a face-to-face, hearing someone’s voice or even a letter or postcard. Many emails are rendered flat and homogenised as we autopilot into an approximation of proper written English. With email being much easier to edit than snail-mail it’s easier to edit the liveliness … Read More Capturing the person – by email
Fragments of Eva 