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"If you were out of a job in 19th century England and seeking new
employment, there was a chance you might find a peculiar advertisement
in the newspaper that read something like: “WANTED! Ornamental garden
hermit“. The profession would essentially require you to become a human
ornamental folly on the grounds of a wealthy family estate, whilst
living in a cave (or cottage, turret, hole, etc.), contemplating the
human condition and enchanting the occasional passer-by with your
presence at the behest of the landowner. Fallen on hard times and
looking a little too unkempt to work for fancy aristocrats? Fear not,
the more witchy and druid-like your appearance, the better!"
Via Esther Schindler.
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://www.xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
http://www.glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
http://www.sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
