F.U.C.&K.: Debunking Democracy. Year after year, I wind up here, hitting the same nails with different hammers. Variation of themes? (I have created a new playlist on "End of March Musings". This is the third in a row for the F.U.C.&K. series!) Examining the greater context through the lens of my experience... Treading through a minefield... in the name of unconditional love... I just tell the tale. I don't say I like it. 🙃🙏 Unless otherwise identified, All video, images, sounds and thoughts are my own captures and manifestations of CREATION. Intro/Outro from my song "Remember When" (1985) Plus a sneak peek at my parody in progress "Propaganda". Audio mastered with Cyberlink AudioDirector 365 on a Dell XPS 15. Audio recorded and video produced on a Samsung Note 9 using PowerDirector (I am somewhat attached to all of the formatting in the mobile app. Some of which does not appear to be available in the desktop version. :( ). Many thanks to all who have helped to make this possible, including: MY SISTERS Workman Arts Michelle Savage and all of my Buy Me A Coffee supporters You can be one too! "Buy Me A Breath" at buymeacoffee.com/dolarts Other ways to help support my work: Check out my channel youtube.com/@WTMI Hit Like and Subscribe Started up on Rumble too: (upload sync is lagging) rumble.com/dolarts Check out my RedBubble shop www.redbubble.com/people/bystresscookie/shop Interested in more? Follow me on Instagram @bystresscookie and, on X(Twitter)@stresscookie Find links to all I do; upcoming events; and, more on my self-constructed website-in-progress dolarts.com Thank you for your audience. ❤🙏

A little closer to "Stepping Out Of The Garden" with intention. *Note: I have been experimenting with improving audio as well. Feedback, generally is welcome The WORD has been defined wrong. This, I believe, really needs to be understood. And, i didn't want this to contribute to the backlog. So much needs to be said. I have Good Intentions... Examining the greater context through the lens of my experience... Treading through a minefield... in the name of unconditional love... I just tell the tale. I don't say I like it. 🙃🙏 Unless otherwise identified, All video, images, sounds and thoughts are my own captures and manifestations of CREATION. Thumbnail/Opening artwork: a "neurodoodle" entitled "Diversity of Thoughts"; painted as a reprieve between a few tasks and projects; including wrestling with my video app. It can be displayed in any orientation.🙃 Sound: distress tolerance by my baoding balls and i. Outro: The end of my song "Good Intentions" (2016?); Audio recorded on a Dell XPS 15; mastered with Cyberlink AudioDirector 365. Video produced on a Samsung Note 9 using PowerDirector (I am somewhat attached to all of the formatting in the mobile app. Some of which does not appear to be available in the desktop version. :( ). Many thanks to all who have helped to make this possible, including: MY SISTERS Workman Arts Michelle Savage and all of my supporters If you would like to help support my work: Check out my channel youtube.com/@WTMI Hit Like and Subscribe Started up on Rumble too: (upload sync is lagging) rumble.com/dolarts Check out my RedBubble shop www.redbubble.com/people/bystresscookie/shop Or, you can "Buy Me A Breath" at buymeacoffee.com/dolarts Interested in more? Follow me on Instagram @bystresscookie and, on X(Twitter)@stresscookie Find links to all I do; upcoming events; and, more on my self-constructed website-in-progress dolarts.com Thank you for your audience. ❤🙏

Auditioning to be a TTC Subway Busker. A medley of Blackbird - The Beatles; Easy - Lionel Richie; and, Groovin' - The Young Rascals. Hit like to show your support for my bid. Many thanks to all who have supported me, including: MY SISTERS Workman Arts Michelle Savage If you would like to help support my work: Check out my channel youtube.com/@WTMI Hit Like and Subscribe Started up on Rumble too: (upload sync is lagging) rumble.com/dolarts Check out my RedBubble shop www.redbubble.com/people/bystresscookie/shop Or, you can "Buy Me A Breath" at buymeacoffee.com/dolarts Interested in more? Follow me on Instagram @bystresscookie and, on Twitter @stresscookie Find links to all I do; upcoming events; and, more on my self-constructed website-in-progress dolarts.com Thank you for your audience. ❤🙏

A little closer to "Stepping Out Of The Garden" with intention. The WORD has been defined wrong. This, I believe, really needs to be understood. And, i didn't want this to contribute to the backlog. So much needs to be said. I have Good Intentions... Examining the greater context through the lens of my experience... Treading through a minefield... in the name of unconditional love... I just tell the tale. I don't say I like it. 🙃🙏 Unless otherwise identified, All video, images, sounds and thoughts are my own captures and manifestations of CREATION. Thumbnail/Opening artwork: a "neurodoodle" entitled "Diversity of Thoughts"; painted as a reprieve between a few tasks and projects; including wrestling with my video app. It can be displayed in any orientation.🙃 Sound: distress tolerance by my baoding balls and i. Outro: The end of my song "Good Intentions" (2016?); Recorded and produced on a Samsung Note 9 using PowerDirector Many thanks to all who have helped to make this possible, including: MY SISTERS Workman Arts Michelle Savage and all of my supporters If you would like to help support my work: Check out my channel youtube.com/@WTMI Hit Like and Subscribe Started up on Rumble too: (upload sync is lagging) rumble.com/dolarts Check out my RedBubble shop www.redbubble.com/people/bystresscookie/shop Or, you can "Buy Me A Breath" at buymeacoffee.com/dolarts Interested in more? Follow me on Instagram @bystresscookie and, on X/Twitter @stresscookie Find links to all I do; upcoming events; and, more on my self-constructed website-in-progress dolarts.com Thank you for your audience. ❤🙏

Originally performed "live" at the Workman Arts Open House Zoom event on June 26, 2020, this "Official Film", long overdue, was crafted to premier at the 2023 Rendezvous With Madness Festival in Toronto. A trifecta of firsts for this creator (dramatic monologue written; theatrical production, staged and filmed; and, public dramatic performance, live or filmed), The Reluctant Messenger is one part personal exposition, one part social commentary; and, one part plea to the audience for acceptance and compassion as WE are ALL called to engage in some sober reflection on our "way of life". Having written, staged, performed, recorded, edited and produced the entire film alone; without even an ear for feedback, the production is hardly perfect. This version includes embedded subtilties created for the festival as I, unfortunately, lost the project files before producing the version without them. As reluctant as this messenger may be to post the work, the Message itself relentlessly begs to be heard. Video was recorded using a Panasonic Lumix FZ300. Audio was recorded using a Sure SM 58 and an Alvoxcom UHF Wireless mic fed through a Focusrite Solo into Audacity on a Dell XPS 15 (2018). The film was crafted using PowerDirector 365. "Bravo! Brilliant social critique, Dorothy! I love how you weave it in with your own story. And dig the mirror work...!! :)" ~ Comment from the live streamed performance by Andrea Thompson. Spoken Word Artist, Writer, Editor, Educator, MFA. Many thanks to all who have helped to make this possible, including: MY SISTERS Workman Arts Michelle Savage and all of my supporters If you would like to help support my work: Check out my channel youtube.com/@WTMI Hit Like and Subscribe Started up on Rumble too: (upload sync is lagging) rumble.com/dolarts Check out my RedBubble shop www.redbubble.com/people/bystresscookie/shop Or, you can "Buy Me A Breath" at buymeacoffee.com/dolarts Interested in more? Follow me on Instagram @bystresscookie and, on X/Twitter @stresscookie Find links to all I do; upcoming events; and, more on my self-constructed website-in-progress dolarts.com Correspondence and/or e-transfer donations are also welcome to bystresscookie@gmail.com Many thanks for your audience. ❤🙏

There is a lot in this one, again: several topics deserving of individual consideration; many "meaningful" pauses (and/or, mild bouts of apoplexy), allowing for reflection. This new coming year, I resolve to be more disciplined in crafting expositions that explore each dot that I connect to create the "Big Picture" I see. I don't want to convince anyone of anything. My goal is to stimulate and encourage examination of uncomfortable perspectives and stimulate independent thought. Yes, i swear. F*@k is a wonderful phonetic stress reliever. Experiment with it and you will see. Teehee I have Good Intentions... Examining the greater context through the lens of my experience... Treading through a minefield... in the name of unconditional love... I just tell the tale. I don't say I like it. 🙃🙏 Unless otherwise identified, All video, images, sounds and thoughts are my own captures and manifestations of CREATION. Thumbnail/Opening artwork: a "neurodoodle" entitled "Diversity of Thoughts"; painted as a reprieve between a few tasks and projects; including wrestling with my video app. It can be displayed in any orientation.🙃 Sound: distress tolerance by my baoding balls and i. Outro: The end of my song "Good Intentions" (2016?); Recorded and produced on a Samsung Note 9 using PowerDirector Many thanks to all who have helped to make this possible, including: MY SISTERS Workman Arts Michelle Savage and all of my supporters If you would like to help support my work: Check out my channel youtube.com/@WTMI Hit Like and Subscribe Started up on Rumble too: (upload sync is lagging) rumble.com/dolarts Check out my RedBubble shop www.redbubble.com/people/bystresscookie/shop Or, you can "Buy Me A Breath" at buymeacoffee.com/dolarts Interested in more? Follow me on Instagram @bystresscookie and, on X/Twitter @stresscookie Find links to all I do; upcoming events; and, more on my self-constructed website-in-progress dolarts.com Correspondence and/or e-transfer donations are also welcome to bystresscookie@gmail.com Thank you for your audience. ❤🙏

Having ended my debating over whether or not to post this, I am beginning to work through the backlog. I have done some "Stepping Out Of The Garden" since recording this as well. And, I have a short film to post. So much needs to be said. I have Good Intentions... Examining the greater context through the lens of my experience... Treading through a minefield... in the name of unconditional love... I just tell the tale. I don't say I like it. 🙃🙏 Unless otherwise identified, All video, images, sounds and thoughts are my own captures and manifestations of CREATION. Thumbnail/Opening artwork: a recent "neurodoodle" entitled "Diversity of Thoughts"; painted as a reprieve between a few tasks and projects; including wrestling with my video app. It can be displayed in any orientation.🙃 Sound: distress tolerance by my baoding balls and i. Outro: The end of my song "Good Intentions" (2016?); Recorded and produced on a Samsung Note 9 using PowerDirector Many thanks to all who have helped to make this possible, including: MY SISTERS Workman Arts Michelle Savage and all of my supporters If you would like to help support my work: Check out my channel youtube.com/@WTMI Hit Like and Subscribe Started up on Rumble too: (upload sync is lagging) rumble.com/dolarts Check out my RedBubble shop www.redbubble.com/people/bystresscookie/shop Or, you can "Buy Me A Breath" at buymeacoffee.com/dolarts Interested in more? Follow me on Instagram @bystresscookie and, on X/Twitter @stresscookie Find links to all I do; upcoming events; and, more on my self-constructed website-in-progress dolarts.com Thank you for your audience. ❤🙏

With a month to the screening of my short film "The Reluctant Messenger" (details below), I found myself in that state of transmission for the first time in a month. And, this is what GOD had me say. I have Good Intentions... Examining the greater context through the lens of my experience... Treading through a minefield... in the name of unconditional love... I just tell the tale. I don't say I like it. 🙃🙏 If you are interested in attending the screening of The Reluctant Messenger" as part of the "Born To Be An Artist" shorts series in the 2023 Rendezvous With Madness Festival in Toronto ON, on November 5th; or, to to watch online through the festival website from November 6th to 12th, go to: https://workmanarts.com/rwm-events/born-to-be-an-artist/ The film will be uploaded to my channel on November 13th and linked in this video thereafter. Unless otherwise identified, All video, images, sounds and thoughts are my own captures and manifestations of CREATION. Thumbnail/Opening artwork: a recent "neurodoodle" entitled "Diversity of Thoughts"; painted as a reprieve between a few tasks and projects; including wrestling with my video app. It can be displayed in any orientation.🙃 Sound: distress tolerance by my baoding balls and i. Outro: The end of my song "Good Intentions" (2016?); Recorded and produced on a Samsung Note 9 using PowerDirector Many thanks to all who have helped to make this possible, including: MY SISTERS Workman Arts Michelle Savage and all of my supporters If you would like to help support my work: Check out my channel youtube.com/@WTMI Hit Like and Subscribe Started up on Rumble too: (upload sync is lagging) rumble.com/dolarts Check out my RedBubble shop www.redbubble.com/people/bystresscookie/shop Or, you can "Buy Me A Breath" at buymeacoffee.com/dolarts Interested in more? Follow me on Instagram @bystresscookie and, on X/Twitter @stresscookie Find links to all I do; upcoming events; and, more on my self-constructed website-in-progress dolarts.com Thank you for your audience. ❤🙏