The Snoring Bulldog: Recent Episodes
JSD Johnston
Observations on the adventure of life on Gaia in Dimension Q (... where you are if you're reading this)
Whether bulldog or kraken, we have no snorers for this podcast
We do however have news and updates!
It's been quite a while, friends. This is my first podcast from my new digs. There've been some changes.
It was 2 years ago the Ocademy's grand launch was waylaid by the world health crisis. Here's where we've been and where were' going
Our Whimsicalitea Board is finally on board!
And we've got some fun tricks up our sleeve for 2022
2022 finally gets underway as we start the new year with a new show title, a new producer, and a new slew of events
Our 6-years dormant magazine has been resurrected, our new Maecenas patron site is up and running, next week we'll open up reservations to our Spirits of San Diego weekend, we're jockeying to be the test group for a Somewhere in Time tour at the Hotel Del ... Yep 2021 looks to be going out on a high note!
la Vie Sirene online magazine version: https://www.laviesirene.com/
Maecenas patron site: https://maecenas.omniocademy.com/
Tea Travellers Societea Festiviteas page: https://www.teatravellerssocietea.com/p/festiviteas.html
We're pulling up stakes and making a mass migration, though probably not in the way you think
https://maecenas.omniocademy.com/
It's a quickie in which we discuss upcoming events and potential reschedules for postponed get-togethers.
So fun getting to see folks in their Steampunk finery at yesterday's first full-capacity event of 2021!
Lotsa fun stuff to come, and I'm looking forward to it all
I don't know about you, but I'm making up for lost time with all manner of fun diversions planned through the remainder of the year. Here's to healthy days and magical nights!
Omni? ... Whimsicalidocious? ... Tea Travellers? ... Patreon? ... HUH?
Find out how it all fits together in today's fairly brief podcast
Today's podcast is laden with raw emotions after a seemingly mundane experience I had that affected me greatly. I was choked up most of the time and had to cut out lots of redundant gushing. I share it for the sole purpose of bringing a virtuoso artist to the notice of some who may not know of him otherwise.
On May 28 I hung out in a small group Zoom sesh led by a friendly funloving guy who just might be the greatest musician alive. Down the road I may cite the experience as one of the most profound moments of my life.
Marcin's official Kashmir video: https://youtu.be/fA3jFMDBiu4
Marcin's Moonlight Sonata: https://youtu.be/6gQ7m0c4ReI
Marcin's Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/marcinguitar
Marcin's website: https://marcinofficial.com
Events gone wild
The entire Tea Cozy Mysteries series - FREE for patrons
A new 1880 book series with attendant partea & travel oppurtiniteas
Reader Expeditions for pretty darn valuable prizes
Illusions of the Past ooooooooooooh
May Day OmniQuest game ~ The Search for the Faerie Queene (free): https://faeriequeene.omniquest.omniosophical.com/2020/04/a-fae-lullaby.html
August 13 Mermaid crafternoon tea with Linde Clark: https://www.teatravellerssocietea.com/2011/08/crowning-glory-crafternoon-tea.html
Houdini Unchained: https://www.teatravellerssocietea.com/2011/06/join-us-for-magical-evening.html
Bridgerton fan reading: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg4YrOlAkds A send-off to someone special: RIP, Mr. P xo
We're deep into event mode, with lots going on including the celebration of some nostalgic favorites
Today's Snoring Bulldog podcast is a quicky, with heaping portions of thanks to The Four Seasons Tea Room and classical guitarist Sharan Sacks for making our Chocolat-themed evening so enchanting.
The following was part of an email I sent this morning to those who attended last night's Chocolat event. I'm including it here on the off chance it's useful.
Our umbrella organization that runs everything I do is the far-fetched & fictional Academy of Omniosophical Arts & Sciences. The Tea Travellers Societea is not an actual business. It's just a social group that exists to support tearooms because I want to be able to go to afternoon tea and I need tearooms to stay in business so I can get my fix! Btw, if you're just in it for the tea events, you can get updates on the FestiviTeas page of the travellers site. The travellers have both a "fan" page and group on Facebook, but these days few folks are seeing the posts.The Ocademy has far more followers, but (sadly) even less interaction.
Our "genteel arts" nonprofit of sub-atomic proportions (whence monies are gifted to artists in need) is called Whimsicalidocious. (Whimsicalitea underwent an unofficial name change when I got bombarded with emails by tea wholesalers). There are Meetup groups for all 3 entities (Ocademy, Tea, Arts) and events may be posted in more than one group should the theme/interests overlap.
I talk a lot about Patreon. Because of the lack of "reach" and activity on Facebook, I've moved our base of online operations over to the Patreon creatives-patronage platform. There, we post the stuff of greatest note with early access and discounts only afforded through those posts that go directly to your email. Membership starts at $1/month and offers a slew of perqs at the various levels. I'm sometimes asked where one can find audio versions of my whimsical fantasy series. (Mind you, I'm not asked often since no one yet knows about the series since the big Ocademy kick-off didn't get to happen last year ... We'll get there ...) The answer is Patreon! Only there can you get the audio versions. And only through there can you get advance reservations, discounts, and some of the little extras I give out at events.
For those unable to join Patreon, take heart. I've gotten off the dime and have begun sending out a monthly Gnusletter
Finally, for those who prefer to listen to the drivel I spew instead of read it, my personal Snoring Bulldog podcast usually talks about what's going on before it's in print ... like today's episode
Playing catch-up, looking ahead, and enjoying the moment
Gnusletter comes out later today. Click here if you'd like to take our Spring Event Survey
Event updates for December 2020
Pieces are moving around the board. Some things are being put on hold due to health restrictions.
And a new & oh so thrilling event has been added!
Progress is being made!
Rescheduled teas are being held, new events added, and the 1st half of 2021 is already filling up!
See the Tea Travellers Festiviteas page for pencil-in dates: https://www.teatravellerssocietea.com/p/festiviteas.html
Our gnusletter has been streamlined to provide a better experience for the few who read it. How's that for a glowing endorsement? I think I may have promised to include a link to the Miss Fisher tea on Nov 8, for which a few spots are still available. Hoping to see you there! https://www.teatravellerssocietea.com/2010/08/phinally-phryne.html
Events are brewing, including a candlelight holiday high tea!
Literatea packages are in the works
as is a "lumpy" parcel
It's the witching hour at Bobbiez Bakery, with 2 witchy rhyming books now available, as well as a full LiteraTea gift set including both books, tea (naturellement), sweets, witchy, stuff, and even original multimedia art!
Mentioned in this vid:
Fresh from the Coven: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1698593112
The Thanksgiving Feast - a matter of a pinion: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JTD52JT
Sanndi Art: https://www.sanndiart.com/p/home.html
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniosophical
As promised, the link to the Gooder Sense & Guidance tips playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkYtTyy2IM1QLL7l0TGbj8r9OcwIDmbs2
Don't miss an evening of Victorian paranormal entertainment and enlightenment at Messages from Beyond, an oh so special event hosted by historian and "ghost-tour-guide" Charles Spratley https://www.thedeadspk.com/p/events.html
More juggling of events as SoCal fires rage on
Plus a much-needed dose of logic and empathy via Heather Brims of Coaching for Connection: https://www.coachingforconnection.org/
Fabled Creature & Endangered Monster Rescue: https://beasties.omniosophical.com/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/omniosophical
My blog: https://chronicler.omniosophical.com/
Our elements tea & biz launch planned for March 21 finally took place yesterday. Thanks to ALL who came for making it a fun day! You guys are great
New Patreon perqs including benefits for small businesses!
The latest action item in our Save the Tearooms campaign: send us news from your favorite tearoom and we'll include it in the weekly podcast, post it on the Tea Travellers blog, and share it on social media. Let's keep the tearoom love pouring out so we can keep these beloved eateries open!
Shout-outs to Jacki & Robert Clemens, Christine Craycroft, Cindy Freeman, and Cheryl Turner for their extra help &/or virtual participation in yesterday's wacky Christmas in July outside event
Shout-outs to:
The Four Seasons Tea Room
Cheryl Turner & Paris In A Cup
yarn artists Cianna and Sulynn Means
Click here for video version
Tearoom Treasure Hunt (July 13-Sept 7 - win a Royal Albert teacup!) - https://www.teatravellerssocietea.com/2014/07/tearoom-treasure-hunt-july-13-september.html
Omni Tales & Tea tour begins July 31 at McKenna’s Tea Cottage and you can win a spot! https://www.omniocademy.com/2010/07/tales-tea-tour-stop-1.html
We’re bringing libraries and tearooms together in our LiteraTea program this fall For those who can’t attend upcoming teas in person, we’ll have a VirtualiTea option via Facebook Rooms
Thanks to Paris In A Cup for a Parisian Cafe experience that was parfait 🇫🇷
Figuring out how to do July 2020 . New Omnicasters & Patrons . Contests . Book & Tea Tour
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Reschedules are beginning. New events are finding their way onto the books. Stuff's happening!
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Today's updates, such as they are.
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It's summer and the world is reopening -- whatever that means.
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MOTHER LOVE
Nothing in this world compares
to mother's love that wipes all cares
and woes away, assuring us "You'll be okay."
The job is often thankless, hard
Demands don't stop. And pressures bombard
both fool and wise, as life wrings tears from sleepless eyes.
Yet no pursuit is near so sweet.
So meaningful, so rich, complete
as loving others, come what may. To all who love, Happy Mother's Day!
The Snoring Bulldog podcast - episode 008
For free chapters (both text & audio) of Peyton Drake's Omni Tale, visit my blog: https://chronicler.omniosophical.com/
Today's Snoring Bulldog podcast is a longwinded one (nearly half an hour!) packed with updates and ideas to make life just a bit better in Dim Q
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A quickish update of sorts, and thoughts on "processing"
For free chapters (both text & audio) of Peyton Drake's Omni Tale, visit my blog: https://chronicler.omniosophical.com/
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Trying to find April's groove.
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Getting into the groove of our temporary norm
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Well friends, it's no longer business as usual, and I'm doing my best to try to bring a little sunshine into the online lives of those in my realm. Some say the XQ rebels are to blame for our current situation. Who am I to dispute them?
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For free chapters of Peyton Drakes Omni Tale, visit the Ocademy site
And if you're bored and in the mood for some fluffy reading, head on over to my 33rd Time's a Charm blog.
Cheriste som!
Not the way I envisioned kicking off this podcast, but flexibility is key at the moment.
Really looking forward to interacting with you all.
Virtual hugs,
Joy
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