What we’re about
Convivial & Challenging Discussions /the Wendell Berry and Ivan Illich SCHOOL FOR CONVIVIALITY
A social group for the discussion and sharing of ideas and sentiments on books, films, art, science, politics, religion, race, love and sexuality, healing, food, world travel, languages and any other topics of interest which may connect us with some passion for living. We don't shy away from difficult conversations. In our discussions, we are kind towards all -- including those not present.
• "In larger things we are convivial; what causes trouble is the trivial" ~Richard Armour
• "If time, so fleeting, must like humans die, let it be filled with good food and good talk, and then embalmed in the perfumes of conviviality." ~MFK Fisher
• "Have you learned the lessons only of those who admired you, or were tender with you, or stood aside for you? Have you not learned great lessons from those who braced themselves against you and disputed passage with you?" ~Walt Whitman
• "After you have exhausted what there is in business, politics, conviviality and so on -- have found that none of these finally satisfy, or permanently wear -- what remains? Nature remains." ~Walt Whitman
• "Healing is impossible in loneliness, it is the opposite of loneliness. Conviviality is healing. To be healed we must come with all the other creatures to the feast of Creation." ~Wendell Berry
• "What are the odds so long as the fire of the soul is kindled at the taper of conviviality and the wing of friendship never molts a feather?" ~Charles Dickens
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Sun. 1p: we discuss 2012 film "IN THE HOUSE" [in French, 1h 45m], @ our PJ'sPJ's Coffee, New Orleans, LA
Join us Sunday, May 5th, 1p to 2:15p at PJ's Coffee on Canal Blvd. (not Canal Street) by the railroad tracks and Navarre Ave. We'll be inside or outside.
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We'll discuss the 2012 film "IN THE HOUSE/DANS LA MAISON", directed by Francois Ozon, with Fabrice Luchini, Kristin Scott Thomas. 1 hour 45 minutes. Rated R. Mystery/Thriller/Drama/Comedy. In French, with subtitles.
ABOUT: A high school French teacher is drawn into a student's transgressive story.
TRAILER at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxbWP_oYLGQ
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FILM IS STREAMABLE on Kanopy.com for free (48 hours) if you have an account [which is free with a public library account but be mindful that Kanopy has a limit of about 18 films per month].
https://www.kanopy.com/en/nolalibrary/video/3882447Film can be streamed on other platforms for $4, or free with ads:
https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/in-the-house
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You must RSVP. No drop-ins. Do change your RSVP to NO if you end up not coming. You must have seen the entire film after this announcement and prior to our discussion.
For more info, contact Guy Henoumont anytime at 504-460-9049 or at guyheno@gmail.com - 12p Sat. May 11th: J M Coetzee novel "ELIZABETH COSTELLO" discussion @ our CC'sCC's Coffee House, New Orleans, LA
Join us Saturday, May 11, noon to 1:45p at CC's Coffee on Esplanade Ave. (between North Broad and City Park). We will be in their community room -- to the right, before the bathrooms, as you walk in. Come and leave anytime.
We'll discuss the 2003 novel "ELIZABETH COSTELLO" by J. M. Coetzee, Nobel laureate. 230 pages.
A celebrated aging Australian writer travels around the world and gives lectures on topics including the lives of animals and literary censorship.
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Used copies of the book at bookfinder.com for $4 after shipping.
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If you are coming, you must RSVP. No drop-ins. No bringing guests. Do change your RSVP to NO if you end up not coming. For all attendees, it is expected that you have finished the book.
For more info, contact Guy Henoumont anytime at 504-460-9049 or at guyheno@gmail.com .