tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5426650867826316082024-02-19T00:59:08.170-08:00Bare PlatypusAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.comBlogger362125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-35446127110860525742018-05-08T15:01:00.003-07:002018-05-08T15:01:53.081-07:00A Special Welcome to Aspies and Others on the Autistic SpectrumWE HAVE NOTICED an uptick in traffic related to the topics of nudity and autism this week. This happens from time to time and we especially welcome those on the autistic spectrum to the Bare Platypus. Stop in. St ay a while. Feel free to ditch your clothes and no one will judge you here!<br />
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Fact is, there are quite a few folks with Asperger's or other conditions on the autism spectrum who just know, inherently, that life feels better without clothes. We understand. We really do! Clothes can be very uncomfortable for some of us. We also know that Aspies go on to grad school, med school, and much much more. We hope you will continue to make the world a better place for nudists.<br />
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If this describes you, we appreciate you for being you. And we'll bare with you!<br />
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Feel free to check out these Platypus blog posts:<br />
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<a href="http://bareplatypus.blogspot.com/2013/04/revisiting-autism-and-nudity.html">Revisiting Nudity and Autism</a><br />
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<a href="http://bareplatypus.blogspot.com/2012/06/are-we-wearing-naked-genes.html">Are we wearing naked genes?</a><br />
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<a href="http://bareplatypus.blogspot.com/2012/03/nudity-therapy-for-autism.html">Nudity: Therapy for Autism?</a><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-61333824172817629042018-05-07T12:34:00.002-07:002018-05-07T12:38:39.464-07:00I Bare Therefore I Am (a Nudist)Last week there was an interesting juxtaposition of stories appearing in the news. First came an announcement from the Ford Motor Company that, effective beginning in 2019, it would cease building cars with the exception of just a model or two (e.g. the Mustang). That's right, you read correctly. The company that, for over 100 years brought us the Model T, the Model A, the Edsel, the Thunderbird, the Falcon, the LTD (remember Starsky and Hutch anyone?) and a host of other cars will virtually eliminate all cars from its North American lineup. Ford will still crank out trucks and sport utility vehicles, which apparently produce much greater profits for the folks in Dearborn, Michigan.<br />
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Just a few days later another story piqued The Platypus interest. Seems that after 108 years the Boy Scouts of America will allow girls to join its ranks and work towards becoming Eagle Scouts just like their brothers. The organization is changing its name to "Scouts BSA" to reflect this fact. We know, we know...maybe this was just a matter of time. There have been girls in the Explorer arm of the program for decades and women have served for decades now as Scoutmasters as well.<br />
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However one feels about these decisions, one must admit that they represent a significant change in philosophy, focus, and direction. Have these respective entities totally lost their way or simply embraced inevitable changes? It all got The Platypus to thinking about what the essence of nudism is...at least for us. The views you are about to read reflect our opinions only and not necessarily those of the readership or those who link to us. But here goes:<br />
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To us, the essence of nudism IS nudity. It's being naked, not wearing clothing because that's what nudists <i>like</i> to do. This may sound obvious but it warrants stating and repeating. To those publications and resorts that market to the nudist community we would ask you to remember that as well.<br />
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Why do we need to say it? Because often the latest amenity, service, or activity offered does not necessarily enhance the experience of being naked. Sometimes the opposite is true. Just a few examples: (1) hosting a big charity event at your nudist park that eventually becomes so big that your park asks us to wear clothes to avoid offending the new visitors; (2) adding an expensive upgrade to your facility while neglecting to install that fence or grove of trees that would eliminate the need to "cover up" when walking certain trails or areas of your park that could be accessible to nudity if this were made a priority; (3) that gym equipment that is so special that clothes are required when using it.<br />
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If you think we're off base here check out some of the advertising and websites from some of the more "sophisticated" European naturist resorts. Fine dining. Parasailing from a tow boat. Arts, crafts, science centers, discoteques. You know what you also see when all of these are featured? Lots of people wearing lots of clothes!<br />
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We're not saying anyone has to listen to us. We don't pay your mortgage (at least not directly). But if it's all the same we will gladly exchange the latest gee-whiz technology for something much more simple: building your business around people like us who like to remove our clothes when we arrive and, having done so, don't put them on until it's time to leave. This isn't about choice. Whether strictly nudist or clothing optional, you can still opt for nudity in your messaging. And scheduling. Let us know that nudity is always acceptable and welcome on your grounds. Work for a clientele that gets it. Employ people who get it too.<br />
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Here's hoping we don't get to the point of reading "swimsuits required" on the nudist pool sign.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-6488978727380113322018-05-05T17:38:00.001-07:002018-05-05T17:38:43.110-07:00Recap on World Naked Gardening DayTHE PLATYPUS CELEBRATION of World Naked Gardening Day was an enjoyable one... if a bit "punctuated" by a few off-and-on rain showers throughout the afternoon.<br />
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To begin, the Platypus made the rounds of a few home and garden stores. Bright annual flowers? Check. Enhanced potting soil? Check. Mulch to spread around the new flowers? Check. And a greeting to sales clerks for a happy naked gardening day. Check.<br />
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Once home there were some repairs to be made to backyard "non-offense" screening. Last year there were some severe wind storms that knocked down the more permanent fencing of our yard and hundreds of neighbors. So the barricades are more temporary this spring and the area to be tilled and planted much smaller too.<br />
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But there was an opportunity to put colorful fledgling plants into the ground in a completely naked state. And that's what we did.<br />
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No neighbors offended.<br />
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A few scattered showers to provide refreshment to the new flowers and our bare skin.<br />
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The mulch is not down yet so tomorrow after church may be a time for World Naked Gardening Day Part II: the sequel.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-29818912534825470232018-05-04T11:07:00.002-07:002018-05-04T11:07:37.435-07:00World Naked Gardening Day is Tomorrow and This is One You Should DoIT'S THAT TIME of year again... first Saturday in May is tomorrow... and that means...you guessed it: World Naked Gardening Day.<br />
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This one is fun. Doesn't matter what your political stripes are. Doesn't matter if you are a dues-paying nudist or even call yourself a nudist. Doesn't matter your age. Your gender. Or anything else. You, your spouse, your family can celebrate. And if the pets lend a hand with digging a hole or two, well they're already naked.<br />
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It's about doing something good for the earth while celebrating the act of gardening in the state that the first gardeners---Adam and Eve---did it: sans clothes.<br />
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Now we know that the weather may not cooperate for some of you. Or that you have nosy neighbors and not enough non-offense fencing to avoid causing an "incident." But even if you have to confine your birthday suit work to indoors you can "garden." Water your plants naked. Plant some seedlings. Read up for tips online while starkers.<br />
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Equally important, help spread some awareness. You could post a Twitter tweet. Or do what the Platypus is planning to do: visit a few garden shops making small purchases of plants (inexpensive bright annuals), soil, or plant food. Then casually mention that it is World Naked Gardening Day and what brought you to them for business.<br />
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We also plan to watch the comic strips... in the past there have been brief "homages" to "going outside to do some gardening," or talk about spring planting that seems to be an oh-so-very-very subtle nod to us that more folks recognize the occasion each year.<br />
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There's a saying, "photos or it didn't happen.We'll leave that up to your discretion on World Naked Gardening Day.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-66007225808738274762018-01-30T12:45:00.001-08:002018-01-30T12:45:07.893-08:00New York Times Ponders Nudes and Neighbors in the Big CityOver the weekend the NY Times addressed a question from a 70 year old man about nudity in one's own kitchen, and homeowner association considerations. Read about it <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/27/realestate/if-a-neighbor-can-see-you-naked-do-you-have-to-cover-up.html">NY Times, Nudity, and the Neighbors</a> .<br />
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Hope your week is off to a good start, Platypus readers.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-89140152348689598282018-01-21T11:27:00.001-08:002018-01-21T11:27:16.429-08:00Some Light Reading for a Sunday AfternoonBrr... Still cold in most parts this winter. Perhaps too chilly to venture out in your birthday suit. If you're stuck inside this weekend due to weather, here are a few nude-related stories to occupy your time:<br />
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<a href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/nsw/why-sydneys-nude-art-tours-keep-selling-out-at-the-mca/news-story/0ca2b6d1f281290753675d1c0d150af3">Why A Nude Art Tour Continues to Be Popular in Sydney</a> ;<br />
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<a href="https://www.allure.com/story/what-its-like-at-a-nudist-resort">Writer for Allure Magazine Describes 1st Visit to Nude Place</a> ;<br />
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<a href="http://www.theage.com.au/good-weekend/benjamin-law-maybe-we-should-all-be-naked-more-20171207-h015ca.html">Australian Writer Opines Why We Should All Be Naked More</a> .<br />
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Here's hoping you all have a good weekend... er... what's left of it!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-70045055592374385752018-01-19T14:00:00.003-08:002018-01-19T14:00:54.516-08:00Parallel PlatypusHey, the weekend is here and we're celebrating its arrival just a little bit early. Unfortunately, it is so cold throughout North America that the Platypus team cannot realistically think about being naked... even in our own living quarters with the heat cranked up... It's that cold!<br />
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So let's do a bit of imaginative thinking shall we? What if it was warmer. If Spring had arrived. If we could be outside in the sunshine <i>au naturale</i>. <br />
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Now let's turn to even more creative thinking. If you watched Star Trek episodes, or many other programs on a SciFi network, you know that the subject of parallel universes is a regular theme. Writers explore alternative realities where Spock and Kirk knew each other as college age friends. Where Dr. Who never did battle with the Dalek invaders. Stuff like that. It's the stuff most episodes of <i>Rick & Morty</i> are made about.<br />
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The Platypus Team saw these types of shows, of course, but figured it was all just a matter of fiction. We'll admit we went for, ahem, a path of "liberal arts" studies rather than hard sciences after high school. So we never broached anything like theoretical physics and quantum mechanics. <br />
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Turns out, many very sophisticated, educated, experts in the field believe that a theory incorporating infinite universes with infinite possibilities is the best explanation of how we exist. It makes the mathematical equations work. Professors like Max Tegmark of M.I.T., (who has publicly advocated for the many worlds interpretation) and Brian Greene, Columbia University professor and author of best-selling works about our <i>Universe </i>(who believes the issue and math are not completely settled but admits multiple, infinite universes is a distinct possibility) are among such physicists.<br />
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For our part, while we could never make sense of the complex equations and do not know what to believe, we will say that a "many worlds" theory is not necessarily anathema to our faith and belief system. <br />
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Could there be a distinct, different, parallel universe where Adam and Eve never ate forbidden fruit. Or worlds where, for whatever reason and however history turned out, that nudity is much more accepted than it is in our world right here and now:<br />
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- Maybe there are multiple universes where humans never wore clothes, never thought to wear clothes, and didn't need them - so they all go naked to this day;<br />
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- Maybe there are universes where people wear clothes day-in-day out for work and school, but always go nude on beaches and lakes, or in the park at summer (On our world Scandinavia once looked a bit like that... parts of Germany too if only for a while);<br />
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- Maybe there are worlds where all people always sleep nude, or always live nude in their own homes;<br />
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- Or maybe there are worlds where people eventually discovered the joys and benefits of nudity and maybe our own planet in our own universe will get there someday.<br />
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Ah well, here's to dreaming and imagination. Here's to hoping some of those top physicists start mentioning nude universes instead of going to that tired old example of a world where the Nazis won World War II. No one who is sane wanted that to happen. But a world full of naked? Hmmm...<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-46262268344709392032018-01-05T14:24:00.002-08:002018-01-05T14:41:47.729-08:00The Platypus Philosophy on Twitter FollowersWhen the Bare Platypus team began this blog more than five years ago, Twitter was not on our radar screen. Indeed, it took several years before Platypus tweets and retweets started appearing. As more and more activity takes place on the Twitter forum, we figured the beginning of a New Year would be as good a time as any to explain and clarify our approach to maintaining a Twitter following.<br />
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First, we'll note with some regret that there are more than one Twitter users who claim to be "nudists," yet make it fairly clear, fairly on in their posts and images that they are seeking a much more risque' audience and conversation. (We're putting this mildly for the benefit of sensitive folk who may be reading). If we had a dollar for every Twitter account that began with the disclaimer that "nudism is not about (you know what)" and then went on to present (you know what) in very graphic detail and images... well, we'd have enough dollars that we could arrange to have our Platypus fur dry cleaned, that's for sure.<br />
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The approach of many legitimate Twitter nudists is to announce, up front, that any followers with such graphic material will be blocked. While we understand the concerns associated with blurring the lines between nudism and "something else" we're not exactly sure what the term being "blocked" entails.<br />
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If, on the one hand, blocking a non-nudist tweeter who doesn't get nudism means that legitimate nudists don't want to (return) follow those accounts, we understand and observe that principle ourselves. To the best of our ability we do not sign up to receive objectionable tweets and periodically review postings to cull those who post objectionable risque material from our "who we follow" list. It would not be our practice, of course, to retweet or like objectionable material either.<br />
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On the other hand, The Platypus does not usually try to block Twitter accounts from <i>following us</i>. It's not about trying to inflate lists and numbers...it's from a genuine hope that some folks, at some time, may receive, review, and actually learn something about the difference between exploiting the human body and articles or images legitimately celebrating these creations in a way that respects persons from all walks of life, gray hair, wrinkles and all.<br />
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You get the idea.<br />
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Occasionally the Platypus Team blocks a follower who consistently demonstrates particularly disturbing trends (such as advocating violence, abuse of persons, etc.) but we try to show more latitude for followers as opposed to those we select to follow for the above-stated reasons.<br />
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If you happen to review the list of those who we "allow" to follow Bare Platypus and find some of them objectionable, please understand that allowing people to read legitimate messages about nudism does not mean that we "endorse" those who choose to read what we print.<br />
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A bit complicated to explain, but we appreciate your patience. And your alternative views in the comments to this blog.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-46451337321755496212018-01-02T14:10:00.002-08:002018-01-02T14:10:54.768-08:00Happy Nude Year in 2018 - We Really Mean It!If you follow nudist blogs or Twitter accounts you know it's fairly common for us to use the pun "Happy Nude Year!" We say, or type, it enough each January 1st that it tends to lose some of the meaning over time. But we really mean it... We hope you will make a New Year Resolution to spend more time naked over the next 365 days.<br />
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Start by climbing in between the sheets with nothing on to sleep. If it's cold where you live (where is it NOT cold right now????) just add an extra blanket or two. Keep a bath robe handy if you need to get up during the night.<br />
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Weatherproof one room in your home with extra insulation and turn the heat up so you can enjoy it <i>au naturale. </i>Plan to take a vacation week in a warm climate and visit a nudist park for at least one day while on winter holiday. <br />
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When it gets warmer be among the first of families to visit a nudist club Memorial Day weekend. Be sure to celebrate World Naked Gardening Day naked.<br />
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Have a happy NUDE year!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-3219472574740897882017-04-13T14:19:00.002-07:002017-04-13T14:19:34.102-07:00No Shame in THIS Easter Nudity (Repost from previous years)<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><em>Reposted from years past...</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><em>Platypus Note:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The members of the Bare Platypus team respect that there are people from many different faiths who live together in this world and who also enjoy nudism.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We celebrate that. At the same time, we have never made a secret of the fact that our Christian faith is very important to us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This post is primarily intended for our Christian brothers and sisters as we look toward the Easter holiday weekend.</em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";"><strong>“Nudity is shameful”</strong> we sometimes hear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Especially when someone is making a complaint to the Federal Communications Commission about a glimpse of bare breast or buttocks they saw during a Super Bowl halftime show, or TV program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: calibri;">Bare Platypuses know that their friends within the nudist community will disagree with the statement that "nudity is shameful," but we hope some within our Christian community will disagree also.</span><span style="font-family: calibri;"> </span><span style="font-family: calibri;">At least when it comes to the nudity we know and read about during Easter.</span><span style="font-family: calibri;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">See, as Christians we believe that about 2000 years ago the very Son of God, creator of mankind and the universe, chose to come to earth and live like us before experiencing a gruesome death and resurrection that set things right again after we had messed them up big time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><strong>During His last week on earth, Christ spent a lot of time naked, but there was nothing shameful about it. Oh no.</strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: calibri;">On the evening of the Last Supper (now celebrated as Maunday Thursday), we read that Jesus stripped to very little, then proceeded to wash His disciples’ feet, using what little he had on Him to wipe them dry.</span><span style="font-family: calibri;"> </span><span style="font-family: calibri;"> </span><span style="font-family: calibri;">In doing so, He personally provided one of the most powerful examples in history of what it takes to be GREAT in the kingdom of the Almighty.</span><span style="font-family: calibri;"> </span><span style="font-family: calibri;">And that’s being</span><span style="font-family: calibri;"> </span><i style="font-family: calibri;">least</i><span style="font-family: calibri;">.</span><span style="font-family: calibri;"> </span><span style="font-family: calibri;">A servant. Stripped to the bare essentials of what we need to serve others.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: calibri;">Within just a few hours of that powerful demonstration, Jesus made “nakedness” a gem of honor in his everlasting crown when he allowed himself to be stripped so that his back could be whipped in preparation of redeeming Adam and Eve’s race. And while Roman soldiers tossed dice to see who would get what</span><span style="font-family: calibri;"> </span><em style="font-family: calibri;">few</em><span style="font-family: calibri;"> </span><span style="font-family: calibri;">clothes he owned.</span><span style="font-family: calibri;"> </span><span style="font-family: calibri;">Being hung on a cross---naked or in a loincloth--- was meant to make Him suffer more and to subject Him to humiliation.</span><span style="font-family: calibri;"> </span><span style="font-family: calibri;">But Christians recognize that</span><span style="font-family: calibri;"> </span><i style="font-family: calibri;">we</i><span style="font-family: calibri;"> </span><span style="font-family: calibri;">deserve the humiliation for our sins that made it necessary for Him to be there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">At the moment of Christ’s death a fabric curtain in the Temple meant to be the barrier between God and man ripped in two from top to bottom.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No shame with the destruction of a piece of cloth that wasn’t necessary anymore because of what had just happened. Finally, when Jesus arose on Easter morning, the grave clothes were left behind and He was risen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No shame conquering those wrappings either!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-63005162717784463602017-02-07T09:27:00.000-08:002017-02-07T09:27:28.651-08:00Mainstreaming Nudity: "What's Nude" Art Show This morning the Bare Platypus read an interesting announcement about a <a href="http://www.boothbayregister.com/article/upcoming-whats-nude-exhibition-draws-43-artists/81801">"What's Nude" Art Show in New England</a> that will feature work from more than forty artists. What's more, this one is put on / sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce. The linked article notes that pieces with both the male and female form will be included in the exhibition.<br />
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Kudos for mainstreaming nudity within the arts. When human bodies are accepted as fitting for display as paintings of sunsets, seashores, or architecture (as they most certainly have been for centuries... if with sporadic "celebration" as standards change) this helps change mindsets for the better!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-82906716840638286152017-02-06T11:59:00.000-08:002017-02-06T11:59:00.448-08:00The Joys of Gardening BareBare Platypus lives South of the Mason-Dixon line. With this geography, plus an unseasonably warm winter, there have been several days warm enough to go outside without clothing and remain quite comfortable. There's a patch in the backyard which, after several years of taking enhanced non-offense measures, is sufficiently secluded to allow total nakedness. Enjoying such nakedness in FEBRUARY can only be described as sheer joy.<br />
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So while it may be premature to celebrate World Naked Gardening Day, it is certainly fitting to celebrate simply gardening bare. If it's too cold where you are to enjoy this simple pleasure at this time of year, no problem. Water your houseplants nude. Start some seedlings in your kitchen window and experience the luxury of doing that nude. You owe it to yourself. And you'll score one for God's green earth while you're at it.<br />
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Enjoy!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-36413938445810678792017-02-05T12:34:00.001-08:002017-02-05T12:34:46.542-08:00Nudity and the Superbowl - For Your ConsiderationThe <a href="https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=542665086782631608#editor/target=post;postID=2925975522182844696;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=1;src=postname">American Association for Nude Recreation ( AANR )</a> 's publication, <i>The Bulletin</i> carries stories and recipes this month commemorating the Big Game and suggesting we celebrate it by going naked if we can. Great idea!<br />
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Bare Platypus has echoed these sentiments in past blog posts. Here's a sampling:<br />
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<li><a href="http://bareplatypus.blogspot.com/2013/02/superbowl-suggestion-watch-naked.html">Superbowl Suggestion: Watch Naked!</a></li>
<li><a href="http://bareplatypus.blogspot.com/2013/02/superbowl-nudist-lesson-part-ii.html">Superbowl Lesson Part II</a></li>
<li><a href="http://bareplatypus.blogspot.com/2014/01/looking-to-super-bowl-sunday-with-sigh.html">Looking to Superbowl Sunday with a Sigh</a></li>
<li>and <a href="http://bareplatypus.blogspot.com/2013/02/nudists-can-answer-1-question-better.html">Commentary About Kia's Half Time Superbowl Add Where Nudists Know Better</a></li>
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Whichever team you route for today, the Platypus hopes you can do so in your birthday suit. And... if not... there's always the day after the Superbowl to celebrate too.</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-19392226744447211832017-01-26T16:29:00.001-08:002017-02-05T12:08:37.583-08:00Scientific Proof Nudism Boosts Body Image - Great News Opens 2017Okay... We've always known that being nudists makes us happy. But it's nice to see that now there's some added scientific proof. From articles running today in <a href="http://www.menshealth.com/guy-wisdom/being-naked-makes-you-happier">Men's Health (Being Naked Could Make You Happier)</a> to <a href="http://www.itechpost.com/articles/77869/20170126/naked-truth-scientists-discover-that-getting-naked-makes-us-happy.htm">iTech post (Getting Naked Makes Us Happier)</a> to <a href="http://www.tv3.ie/xpose/article/fitness-and-wellbeing/229318/Being-naked--better-body-satisfaction">Expose'.ie - Being Naked = Better Body Satisfaction</a> there are several sites promoting the same basic story: University researchers in Britain are reporting the results of a scientific study that found people who attended nudist functions had a demonstrably better self image and more joy following their experiences.<br />
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It's good news to open 2017!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-1605452527302061732015-11-09T15:02:00.000-08:002015-11-09T15:06:35.308-08:00When Promoting Nakedness A Snapshot Is Worth A Thousand Words<br />
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The Bare Platypus finds it somewhat ironic that he spent years and years learning how to construct sentences and paragraphs in high school, college, and grad school. And now... many of those skills are becoming obsolete. Let me explain further.<br />
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This blog allows for writing essays and lengthier articles. However, in the world of social media-- be it Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest, or Instagram, messages are served up in bite sized morsels. Usually conveying one simple thought or idea. Often juxtaposed over a photograph or illustration that emphasizes the point.<br />
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Think about how many of these eCards, memes, advertisements, or whatever you want to call them, that show up in your Facebook feed each morning. No expository writing on the level of an H.L. Mencken, a James Thurber, or an E.B. White there. Just a picture and a few quick words to get the viewer thinking. Then it's on to a hundred other posts in the news feed, on to breakfast, and the morning radio show..<br />
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Now, this blog post is not meant to be a Luddite's manifesto against the way things are going in journalism. Just a realization that the depth of information once found on a full website, or feature length article just isn't the way folks exchange information in the marketplace of ideas much anymore. That means that nudists must be prepared to convey messages in new ways. On Tumblr it's not much of an issue... Tumblr is liberal about depicting nudity..We note, somewhat wryly, that this may attract those who merely collect images of nude people rather than reaching the "outside" world.with the message of nudism.<br />
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We're interested in what it will take to get nude messaging in front of more of the mainstream viewership. We get religious, political, humorous and slice-of-life messages. We get recipes, celebrations of sporting events... even see what our former classmates had for dinner last night? Couldn't we do a better job of getting people to think about getting naked? True, many social media have policies that ban any nudity and get Draconian about enforcing those policies. But surely we can do more within the parameters we do have.<br />
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Is there room for line drawings? Is there room for diagrams, pie charts, or something else we can use???<br />
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We don't use much in the way of images on this site now. But we may have to work on generating more of these "meme shots" than we have in the past if we wish to remain relevant in the fast-paced dialogue of today.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-65498762772170621702015-11-03T10:41:00.001-08:002015-11-03T10:41:07.389-08:00Nudity and Autism: Many Visits to the Bare Platypus Pages on that Subject this Week Not sure what brought on a sudden interest in a topic that the Bare Platypus has been posting about for years, but this week our <a href="http://bareplatypus.blogspot.com/2012/03/nudity-therapy-for-autism.html">Nudity and Autism Page</a> got substantial traffic. To commemorate the increased awareness, we're posting the ecard below which we have seen elsewhere on the net.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-1060073685623332342015-10-22T12:57:00.000-07:002015-10-22T12:57:45.151-07:00UK Bans Skinny Dipping Ad - But NOT for the Reasons You ThinkHere's some interesting news. The UK advertising standards board struck down an advertisement for a hostel featuring skinny dippers because the ad depicted the college aged swimmers jumping from cliffs into water of unknown depth. In other words, it showed DANGEROUS activity. Not objectionable nudity.<br />
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See the story yourself <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/media/2015/oct/21/naked-tombstoning-advert-for-hostelworld-banned-in-uk">Naked ad banned for depicting dangerous activity</a> .<br />
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Is it just an excuse? Knowing that many persons have become disabled through such jumps, we think it's a valid point. But for what it's worth, we like the ad!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-75120521814127052452015-10-21T09:50:00.001-07:002015-10-21T09:50:20.774-07:00Sleeping Naked - Yet Another Article Advocates Bedtime in the Buff<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Once again there's an online article advising folks to <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/men/active/mens-health/11940240/The-seven-surprising-benefits-of-sleeping-naked.html">Sleep Naked for Health Benefits</a> . This is becoming regular news, but it's always fun reading new, and different, reasons for doing what we like to do. Remember, you spend about 1/3 of your life sleeping. Why not spend that time naked???Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-81284240869866363462015-10-19T13:00:00.001-07:002015-10-19T13:00:49.687-07:00Naked in the NFL – Network Shows Players’ Bare Butts<div class="MsoNormal">
It was during locker room interviews on broadcast TV. Not much of a story, but it’s something for
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Okay, summer is officially over. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t still
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For many nudists, Fall is actually a favorite time of year. Be a Bare in the woods! </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-54854053702747026612015-09-25T13:25:00.002-07:002015-09-25T13:50:27.322-07:00Why Nudists MUST Be<i>Platypus Note: The Bare Platypus appreciates visitors to this blog who come from all walks of life, from all religious faiths, and those who profess no faith at all. At the same time, the Platypus family has not been secretive about our own Christian faith, which is of the utmost importance to us. This post is primarily directed to our Christian brothers and sisters, though all readers are invited.</i><br />
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This post has been long, long overdue on the Bare Platypus. However, we have been prompted to write it after recent developments at the church we have attended for the past two and a half years. Summarized, the church leadership informed Mrs. Platypus that they did not feel comfortable with her in the role of teaching Bible study. The issue was not one of qualifications. Mrs. Platypus has a minor in religious studies from a large, well-respected university and more than thirty years of experience as a Sunday School teacher, youth group director, church secretary, and student of scripture. The issue was not one of doctrine either: she has orthodox beliefs about the authority of scripture, the divinity of Christ, and other key tenets of the faith.<br />
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No. In this case it was because some people had whispered to said leadership that Mr. and Mrs. Platypus and family are nudists and advocates for nudism. Please understand that Mrs. Platypus has never used her classes as a platform to promote nudism. Our family does not try to "recruit" among church members - we have never found that to be appropriate. At the same time, it would not be difficult to learn about this aspect of our family's life with a bit of time spent online. If asked about it, we're honest. We have never felt a need to be ashamed about enjoying time naked outdoors, in our backyards and swimming pools, at clubs, and on appropriate beaches where it is allowed.<br />
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But what would people think? And won't we tempt others to sin by what we're doing? Could we be promoting lustful thoughts in others? (Anyone who has seen our aging, sagging skins must surely know this would not be the case. But, oh well.)<br />
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So it has come time to state it for the record: There MUST be nudists in this world and they must be there for a DIVINE reason. Specifically, there MUST be people who bare witness to God's most incredible of creations: the human body. Scripture teaches that we are "fearfully and wonderfully made." It teaches us in Genesis that after God finished creating man, in his naked state, mind you, He pronounced His creation "<i>very</i> good." We were originally <i>intended</i> to live life naked. It is the most comfortable, refreshing, awesome state of being. Every toddler in their birthday suit who squeals with glee gets this. (Didn't Jesus speak of entering God's kingdom as a child??? Hmmm. Maybe there's something there.) Naked is how we were made by our Almighty Creator and how we were meant to be. <br />
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Whatever events have past and sins that have entered this world, there MUST be people to live naked and attest to how incredible it is. If only to preserve that critical remnant of God's glorious work among us.<br />
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Ask yourself, if a human artist with incredible skill such as Picasso, or Michelangelo, or Raphael (who all created nudes at one time or another by the way) painted or sculpted their ultimate masterpiece, would it be as special if it were confined to a dark closet as if it were viewed with admiration in the Louve? Genuine nudists view the human body as a beautiful, awesome testimony to God's best work. Making creations worth <i>dying</i> for.<br />
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Genuine nudists can do this without automatically resorting to lust-filled thoughts, even if some cannot. It is among our most important purposes in life: to give our Creator glory by admiring what He has done.<br />
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Don't denigrate this.<br />
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Don't codify anti-nudity laws in subheadings of statutes such as "obscenity."<br />
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See every body as beautiful in its own way.<br />
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Understand that a naked toddler's bare bottom is not automatically pornographic.<br />
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Breasts are, really, an incredible and healthy way to feed infants.<br />
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Nieman Marcus, Ralph Lauren, Saville Row, and Tiffany's cannot improve on perfection nor hope to duplicate it.<br />
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There MUST be people around to say these things. Patrons to appreciate the Artist's handiwork.<br />
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Nudists MUST Be.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-59749676299129992662015-09-23T14:09:00.002-07:002015-09-23T14:14:36.436-07:00Sleeping Naked - Four Major Benefits<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/why-you-should-sleep-naked_56006681e4b00310edf8233a">Four Benefits of Sleeping Naked</a> explains the reasons you should sleep in the buff.<br />
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Among those reasons: You'll sleep better, your partner will appreciate it, and your skin gets a chance to breathe and "air out." Kudos to them for their clever use of some animations from movies of cartoon characters from Donald Duck to the Aristocats.<br />
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Elsewhere on the Platypus we have covered this topic from time to time. For example, we carried a "beditorial" from one university student about <a href="http://bareplatypus.blogspot.com/2013/09/sleep-naked-says-dakota-u-beditorial.html">Sleeping Naked is Best</a> , that <a href="http://bareplatypus.blogspot.com/2013/09/1-in-3-brits-sleep-naked.html">One in Three Brits Sleep Naked</a> and the fact tthat <a href="http://bareplatypus.blogspot.com/2012/06/sleeping-naked-is-normal.html">Sleeping Naked is Normal</a><br />
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One new fact to report today: According to the article about <i>Four Benefits</i>, only 8 percent of folks admit to sleeping nude. That's lower than we would have predicted, and much lower than the British figures... but again, we're talking about those who admit it. Hmmm.... Just yesterday it was nearly 8 percent who sneak skinny dips in hotel pools wasn't it? You know who you are out there! And some of you read the Platypus!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-86228255150127787852015-09-22T14:53:00.002-07:002015-09-22T14:55:04.818-07:00Sneaking a Skinny Dip: Seven Percent of Hotel Guests Have Done ItThis may be yesterday's news on some nudist blogs, but a Yahoo story says that <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/travel/skinny-dipping-drugs-survey-reveals-naughty-128265186422.html">Seven Percent of Hotel Guests Admit Secret Skinny Dips</a> . The article includes some other "naughty" activity among travelers such as trying to cut in line while boarding airplanes, or standing while the fasten seat belt sign is illuminated. Interesting read and accompanying info graphic.<br />
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The Platypus wonders, "Why force guests to sneak their naked swims?" Why not just establish one clothing optional pool among the many offered on hotel property? Better yet, consider making the whole place clothes free. There may be a couple hundred nudist clubs on the continent, but we could always use more!<br />
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Just think, if you took seven percent of all travelers each year that would be a very significant number of tourists! And remember that's just the number who are <i>clandestinely</i> swimming bare. In fact, previous scientifically conducted polls have shown that about 18% of all travelers would like to incorporate some naked time into their vacations. (A few more of the guys, a few less for the gals, by the way).<br />
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Life's short! Let travelers play naked!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-58453698883093143422015-09-21T14:58:00.002-07:002015-09-21T14:58:55.736-07:00Reasons to Try a Naked Spa<div>
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Follow this link to read good reasons to try a <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/rachel-brehm/naked-spa_b_8135220.html">Naked Spa Day</a> . As far as the Platypus is concerned, any day spent naked is a Good Day!</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08793741311723521178noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-542665086782631608.post-38214595063479680022015-09-17T14:07:00.003-07:002015-09-17T14:10:01.605-07:00It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad WorldThis week the big news story is that a school kid who brought a home-made electric clock to school got arrested for it. We wonder aloud about the death of common sense. Some of us probably remember the old Radio Shack catalogs filled with electronic circuit projects for hobbyists.<br />
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