I promised myself this time would be different, I would not follow the same timeline, yet once again, here I am.....
Tuesday, 16 April 2013
Friday, 12 April 2013
Suspended Coffee
I like most of us, can't function properly until I've had my morning coffee. It is something that I do every morning without fail, it is routine, and like most things that are routine, you wind up taking it for granted. There are however many people in the UK and other developed countries that don't have such luxuries or have simply fallen on hard times. There is a however a small gesture that we can all do to help share the wealth;
The 'Suspended Coffee' scheme.
It works as follows;
This story will warm you better than a coffee in a cold winter day:
"We enter a little coffeehouse with a friend of mine and give our order. While we're approaching our table two people come in and they go to the counter -
'Five coffees, please. Two of them for us and three suspended'
They pay for their order, take the two and leave. I ask my friend:
'What are those 'suspended' coffees ?'
'Wait for it and you will see'
Some more people enter. Two girls ask for one coffee each, pay and go. The next order was for seven coffees and it was made by three lawyers - three for them and four 'suspended'. While I still wonder what's the deal with those 'suspended' coffees I enjoy the sunny weather and the beautiful view towards the square in front of the café. Suddenly a man dressed in shabby clothes who looks like a beggar comes in through the door and kindly asks
'Do you have a suspended coffee ?'
It's simple - people pay in advance for a coffee meant for someone who can not afford a warm beverage. The tradition with the suspended coffees started in Naples, but it has spread all over the world and in some places you can order not only a suspended coffee, but also a sandwich or a whole meal.
It is easy to get involved, just like the Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/SuspendedCoffeess
On the Facebook page is details of coffee shops that are involved, and you can also tag your local coffee shop in, asking them to get involved!
The 'Suspended Coffee' scheme.
It works as follows;
This story will warm you better than a coffee in a cold winter day:
"We enter a little coffeehouse with a friend of mine and give our order. While we're approaching our table two people come in and they go to the counter -
'Five coffees, please. Two of them for us and three suspended'
They pay for their order, take the two and leave. I ask my friend:
'What are those 'suspended' coffees ?'
'Wait for it and you will see'
Some more people enter. Two girls ask for one coffee each, pay and go. The next order was for seven coffees and it was made by three lawyers - three for them and four 'suspended'. While I still wonder what's the deal with those 'suspended' coffees I enjoy the sunny weather and the beautiful view towards the square in front of the café. Suddenly a man dressed in shabby clothes who looks like a beggar comes in through the door and kindly asks
'Do you have a suspended coffee ?'
It's simple - people pay in advance for a coffee meant for someone who can not afford a warm beverage. The tradition with the suspended coffees started in Naples, but it has spread all over the world and in some places you can order not only a suspended coffee, but also a sandwich or a whole meal.
It is easy to get involved, just like the Facebook page; https://www.facebook.com/SuspendedCoffeess
On the Facebook page is details of coffee shops that are involved, and you can also tag your local coffee shop in, asking them to get involved!
'You have two hands, one for helping yourself and one for helping others' - Audrey Hepburn.
Thursday, 11 April 2013
The Light show, Hayward Gallery.
I know a lot of you have probably already been to the Light show at the Hayward Gallery (London) but just in case you haven't, its not too late.....The exhibition is on until the 28th April 2013, with all the details available on the link below;
http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/venues/hayward-gallery/exhibitions
I want to share a few photos I managed to sneakily take whilst at the exhibition which should be enough to entice you through their doors, it is definitely a show not to be missed, but if you don't want to take my word for it, have a quick look.
If you have already been then let these images be a reminder of the spectacle, and the diversity and capability of light. Truly inspirational as artist, designer and lighting enthusiast.
http://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/venues/hayward-gallery/exhibitions
I want to share a few photos I managed to sneakily take whilst at the exhibition which should be enough to entice you through their doors, it is definitely a show not to be missed, but if you don't want to take my word for it, have a quick look.
If you have already been then let these images be a reminder of the spectacle, and the diversity and capability of light. Truly inspirational as artist, designer and lighting enthusiast.
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Ivan Navarro - ' Reality Box' (Silver), 2010 - To infinity.....and Beyond.... This piece is fantastic, a personal experience with entry to a booth one at a time, expect a small queue but well worth the wait.
Olafur Eliasson - 'Model for a timeless Garden' 2011 Eliasson knows how to conquer the elements and never disappoint us, another great piece from him.
Conrad Shawcross - 'Slow arc inside a cube IV' 2009.
Anthony McCall - It is hard to pin point one favorite piece from this show, but I think this might just be my highlight.
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I pledge...
So.... I have been pretty terrible at actually getting anything written and published onto this page. It has suffered some brutal negligence; for which I am sorry. I have written many drafts (good ones, which of course you will just to take my word on) unfortunately they never quite got finished and then seemed to loose relevance but this is to change from NOW.....
I promise to make sure I am writing AND blogging something at least once a month!
In addition I will also try and add some smaller post more frequently, such as images and links to websites and companies that I have been lucky enough to come across. If there is anybody (besides myself) reading this blog, then you can also follow some of my inspirations and interests via my pinterest; http://pinterest.com/josieslater7/
I'll be in touch soon!
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