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If a tree falls in the woods and nobody is there to hear it did it really make a sound? If i post a blog and nobody reads it was there really any point? You have entered the random thinking space of Morgan Bell . . . These are my musings . . . things about my life written off the top of my head . . . written in an informal disjointed style almost completely devoid of punctuation, this is where i flesh out writing ideas, discuss my life, and generally be self indulgent . . . it is also the bargain bin for articles which do not fit in with the film or arts themes of my other blogs . . . so have a wander around my mind, have a laugh, have a think, be nice, and humour me!

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The Mayonnaise Jar and Coffee

January 6th 2012 09:17
OK so I just wanted to see what the new "Repost" feature did on here, because I haven't had a good proper look around Orble in a long while.

I did actually enjoy reading this little story so check it out.

heart coffee





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Occupy Reality

November 16th 2011 08:25
This commentary is so good. It is funny, because it is frustration at absurd reality. I have watched it many times now, and whenever I need an example for delusional behaviour, or people with no self awareness, i find myself referring to it.

It reminds me of a little analogy come private joke that was generated from a period of share-housing, which can be summarised as "throwing your own pot in the yard".

The story is about a boy in a share-house, he is one of four people, and he owns the majority of the kitchen ware. Fed up with his three housemates never doing the dishes he grabs a cardboard box and hurls all the dirty plates and pots in. Then in a sweeping gestures storms out to the backdoor and throws the box of pots into the yard announcing "if nobody is going to take responsibility for cleaning them i am throwing them out". He threw his own pots in the yard.

It is the self defeating attitude that is common in these stories, and comical.



Video by TheAmazingAtheist.


Occupy Reality
Reality Check Ahead




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Genderbread

September 21st 2011 10:33
A cute diagram of sex, gender, orientation, and expression, and the spectrum that exists within each of them.

I find visual aids like this to be really useful when introducing noobs to queer theory and the complexity of diversity when it comes to human identity.

gender bread
gender bread



Picture found on the Tumblr of Camp Out - Austalia, a local initiative for teens (age 13-17) that are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer (LGBTIQ), Sex &/or Gender Diverse, same sex attracted, curious or questioning . . . and their allies.

If you want to donate to Camp Out CLICKHERE.

camp out
camp out




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Love Week - Asexuals Party Hardest (feat. Morgan Bell)

July 25th 2011 12:37
Last week I was interviewed for Hack on Triple J on the topic of Asexuality for Love Week.

The program aired last Tuesday 19 July 2011.

Check out the podcast here.


asexual love bugs



This is the little blurb on their website:

Sex is everywhere, if you're not having sex right now, you're probably thinking about it...

(Note: having sex while listening to Hack stories is a bit weird... but whatever floats your boat).

But could you love someone you couldn't have sex with?

Around 1% of the population identifies as asexual, they're not sexually attracted to guys or girls.

The website for the Asexual Visibility and Education Network, or AVEN, explains asexuality in terms of a stereo, "Everyone has a volume knob and a tuning knob, there are some who have their volume knob turned right down."

But many asexuals still want relationships, someone they can share everything with...except sex.

We found out how you negotiate a relationship when bumping uglies is off the table...

More info? Check out the AVEN site...

It was actually about a 45 minute interview, cut down to a couple of minutes of sound grabs, but I was happy with the result.

I did find my intro a little curious as I repeatedly said I would not discuss the specifics of my own sex life and consider it to be none of anyone's business. They also then ironically used a quote from me about how equating asexuality with a complete lack of sex is incorrect.

I wonder if I could get a copy of the full interview? I just can't get enough of my pronounced gay lisp.





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Paris would like group text

June 7th 2011 14:01
My local writing group now comes with added Facebook.

CLICKHERE to visit. By "liking" the page you will be spreading the word about the importance of local level creative writing, and grassroots arts collaboratives in regional centres.

Let's keep the arts alive and kicking for all the little people. Writing is a great pastime, outlet, or escape, for all us average joes and josephines. It's cheaper than drinking, and much more productive.

If you have a local group like this, leave a link on our wall. Its a great chance to compare the culture, history, lingo, and flavour of our local towns and cities.

Paris Hilton would click like . . . it's hot.


Paris Hilton reading a book? Sexy librarian?
Paris Hilton reading a book? Sexy librarian?




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Newcastle Writers Group

May 18th 2011 13:16
What have I been up to lately?

Well I joined a local creative writing group called Newcastle Writers Group, and I feel all the better for it


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That song from Step Brothers

March 22nd 2011 08:01
Question

What is that song from the beginning of the Step Brothers movie where Dale and Brennan first meet


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Marian Rennie - bringing figuratism back

January 25th 2011 08:25
To view more of Marian Rennie's collections visit her website.

"The controlled vibrancy of her colours give the paintings their power."

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The hippo and the tortoise

November 30th 2010 09:37
In December 2004 a baby hippopotamus named Owen formed a strong bond with a giant male century-old tortoise named Mzee (Swahili for "old man"), in an animal facility in the port city of Mombassa, Kenya.

Wildlife rangers rescued Owen after he was orphaned in the tsunami. They placed him in Haller Park wildlife sanctuary. He was in danger of dehydration if left in salt water


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The creepiest doll ever

October 24th 2010 11:45
A friend of mine recently spotted this on ebay:

Creepy whooping cough doll

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