Actually had mice to take to a reptile expo for the first time in MONTHS (between selling out immediately after listing any mice and taking my end-of-year break, I simply haven't had enough mice to make it worthwhile to bring them since last summer!), and had a blast again. It seems like every time I bring them, there's never a single second where there's not someone at my table.
It's very funny to me that I have to put out a sign that says "these are PETS not feeders" and how often someone starts to walk by, sees the sign, and comes over. I actually have a whole Display Sign that has info about my mice, why they are different, how to handle them, and like a dozen photos of some of the beautiful mice I've had, and I catch people stopping to actually read it, too. The font is pretty big, but it's juuuust small enough they have to come a little closer, close enough I can hold a mouse out to them.
I've also learned that people don't always believe me when I say the mouse won't bite or jump off their hand. I see the tension, I see the anxiety. I tell them, they've been bred for this. I have told people, I will pay you $5 if this mouse bites you, I'm that confident, because I wouldn't bring them if I thought they might. But the only thing that really gets through to some people is to just plain show them. Close my fist around them (gently, but firmly enough I can flip them upside down securely), scrub them up, smoosh my face to them, rub a finger on their cheek/jaw/mouth. Nothing happens. At worst the mouse is lightly inconvenienced for a moment. But the transformation that comes over the people who see it is complete and instant. A visual "oh." moment. They relax completely, which makes their handling experience so much better. People straight terrified to hold a mouse in the first place hold out their hands for one. Small children who said no thank you (which I always respect, I have even told parents no, it's okay if they don't want to hold one, we have to respect their no thank yous too) will often ask if actually, can they can hold one?
I had one little girl who held a mouse that was a little squirmy at first because the girl was holding just a liiiittle too tight, and she was having trouble for a few seconds, but I kept an eye on her in case I needed to intervene, and she quickly figured out to be more gentle, and the mouse quickly figured out she was fine actually, and she ended up flopping down in this girl's hand and getting her face and head rubbed while she bruxed for like twenty minutes. I was surprised she didn't go home with a mouse, but I have a feeling I may see her family again.
I also had some guy ask if I wanted to be on his reptile podcast, for the mice, because he never knew there could be a difference between feeder mice and other mice. So I guess we'll see!
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An eulogy for Bar-B Barn, you will be missed
Bar-B Barn, a revered institution, stands at the precipice of closure, signifying the end of a remarkable era. With a storied history spanning decades, this cherished eatery is poised to conclude its journey, indefinitely closing its doors. Since its establishment in 1967, when it first greeted patrons on Guy Street in downtown Montreal, Bar-B Barn has been synonymous with delectable ribs and…
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TOP10+++ des plus belles EXPO 2023
1 - VERMEER au Rijk Muséum à Amsterdam
L'expo du siècle, dans une des plus belles villes d'Europe! La lumière du maitre hollandais, mais aussi sa fragilité, sa douceur et son intensité. Un moment de grâce.
2 - Eliott Erwitt au Musée Maillol
Bouffée d'air frais et d'humour, le sens critique avec un talent fou, étonnant à tout moment, et absolument éblouissant.
3 - Françoise Pétrovitch au Musée de la vie Romantique
Une découverte qui ne laisse pas indemne, grâce et beauté, lyrisme et élégance.
4 - Rothko à la Fondation Vuitton
Une rétrospective qui permet enfin de saisir la grandeur de ce peintre mystérieux apparemment incontournable de l'Art Moderne.
5 - Réouverture du Musée Bourdelle et Philippe de Cognée
Un lieu à la fois charmant, intime et grandiose, le temple de la sculpture pour recevoir un artiste talentueux en pleine expansion.
6 - Germaine Richer au Centre Pompidou
Elève de Bourdelle, femme inspirée, résolument moderne, Beaubourg a fait honneur à cette patte originale et savoureuse.
7 - Nicolas de Staël au Musée d'Art Moderne
L'abstraction, la modernité, la couleur, l'expression, tout est beau chez de Staël.
8 - Modigliani au Musée de L'Orangerie
On en aurait voulu encore un peu plus, mais Modigliani ne ressemble à personne, at sa peinture se savoure dès la moindre dose.
9 - Peter Doig au Musée d'Orsay
Etonnant, poétique, lumineux, rafraichissant. Un moment trop bref, mais très agréable.
10 - Norman Foster au Centre Pompidou
Immersion dans le monde d'un des plus grands architectes du 20ième siècle. Impressionnant, foisonnant, monumental, ingénieux. Quand les techniques deviennent si créatives qu'elles s'érigent en art.
11 - Antony Gormely au Musée Rodin
Depuis plus de quarante ans, Antony Gormley explore les relations de l’homme à l’espace qui l’entoure à travers le corps humain.
12 - Miriam Cahn au Musée d'Art Moderne
Dénonciation, provocation, quand l'art devient douleur, ou la quand la souffrance est sublimée par son expression esthétique.
13 - Chiharu Shiota à la Galerie Templon
Des fils à retordre, de cordes pour se pendre, du sang qui coule, des liens qui se font et se défont; à la vie à la mort.
14 - Thomas Demand au Jeu de Paume
Réalité, copie, virtualité, représentation et miroirs de faux semblants
15 - Ron Mueck à La Fondation Cartier
Moins Ron Mueck que par le passé, une nouvelle phase du sculpteur Australien à découvrir.
Pour revoir les plus belles expos de 2022, cliquez ici
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En sortant de l'exposition "Ce que la Palestine apporte au monde"
au moment où Tsahal pourrait entrer dans Gaza et où la France a affirmé son soutien sans réserve à l’État hébreu...
Taysir Batniji GH0809, 2011
Hazem Harb, Military zones (série), 2019
Parkour à Gaza 2011 Shady Alassar
Gaza - Parkour, les Palestiniens volants 2013 sur Arte (43')
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"Peigne" d'Henri Dubret en or ciselé, corne, émail à jour et brillants (circa 1902), "Plaque de Cou" attribuée à Emile Saint-Yves en argent doré et émeraudes (1895), "Broche-Plaque" de René Lalique en or, émail et diamants (circa 1900), "Plaque de Cou" attibuée à Emile Saint-Yves en argent doré et opales (circa 1900) et broche "Branches de Saule" de René Lalique en or, verre moulé, émail et pierres de lune (circa 1902-04) au vernissage de l'exposition "Un Art Nouveau. Métamorphoses du Bijou, 1880-1914" à L’École des Arts Joailliers, juin 2023.
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