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writingandimagining · 3 years ago

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High Up In the Astronomy Tower (Part 21)

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Summary: Christmas letters.

Word Count: 1k

Rating: Teen (other parts M), 💗

A/N: This part is short, but Part 22 will be posted soon! Formatted entirely as letters and Prophet articles I hope you enjoy this quick mini-part.

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Harry Potter’s Shopping Spree with His Not-So-Secret Lover

Harry Potter was sighted this past weekend shopping in Hogsmeade with his Halloween lover, a woman now identified as (Y/N) (Y/L/N). Miss (Y/LN), pictured above in the famed Hogsmeade watering hole the Three Broomsticks, is an ambitious and accomplished young woman. The youngest Muggle Studies professor in history she also boasts an impressive record on her OWLs.

The couple was seen visiting nearly every shop before their stop at the Three Broomsticks. One has to wonder if Miss (Y/L/N) is using Harry Potter for his money and connections.

December 10th, 1998

Dear Harry,

I hope your holiday is going well.

My parents and sister have been pestering me non-stop since that horrible Skeeter article came out yesterday. They don’t seem to believe me that we are not dating, though I am not sure if they would be happier if we were anyways. They seem especially worried about some rabid fans hunting me down to get to you which might be the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard.

Hope to hear from you soon,

Y/N

December 11th, 1998

Y/N,

George and Ron are taking every opportunity to mock me for the article. I’d take your family’s interrogation over their jokes.

Rabid fans do happen. I didn’t think you’d have to worry about it, but it seems Skeeter has given us no choice. Hermione and Ginny can both attest to that.

Best,

Harry

December 21st, 1998

Dear Draco,

I hope your holiday is going better than mine.

I’ve been nearly accosted by a Potter girl on every outing since the Skeeter article. I did not think Harry would have this many nutters lusting after him, but I do not see this slowing down any time soon. Especially since Skeeter has been publishing something in her column every day since the article. Though I would not know what she is saying since my parents have taken to hiding the Prophet the second it arrives once she started making comments on my dating history and appearance. I am not sure if I want to know what she is saying or not.

My rant aside I do hope your holiday is going well and I hope to hear from you soon.

Y/N

December 22nd, 1998

Dear Y/N,

My holiday has been blessedly uneventful. Mother and I cannot leave the country, but we ventured to the coast for a relaxing weekend.

Mother has been keeping me up to date on Rita Skeeter’s column since I told her that we are friends. I want to assure you she does not believe a word of it. She is righteously indignant on your behalf. I can say that her comments are nothing you want to see. Without her “source” or any sighting of you and Harry she is grasping at nothing to keep her readers interested. It will blow over soon. Keep holding out.

Regards,

Draco Malfoy

December 25th, 1998

Harry,

I have included your gifts into this package alongside gifts for Hermione, Ron, and the Weasleys. For Hermione, there is a customized muggle planner and writing tools. For Ron, there is an American Football Almanac and a vintage Chudley Cannons poster. For the Weasleys, I have included a few chocolates and candies.

Your gift is the bracelet wrapped in velvet cloth. It has several sleeping, calming, and purifying charms on it.

Your friend,

Y/N

December 25th, 1998

Dear Draco,

This package contains a gift for you and your mother. For your mother, the silver scarf and the note attached.

For you, there is a box set of Jane Austen’s novels. I marked the page we got to in Pride and Prejudice. Before you insult the bookmark, I designed it.

Your friend,

Y/N

December 26th, 1998

Y/N,

Everyone loved the gifts. The chocolates are gone already.

I wanted to thank you for the bracelet. I had the most peaceful sleep since I can remember last night.

I hope you enjoy your present.

Harry

December 26th, 1998

Dear Y/N,

Mother loves the scarf, and she sends her deepest regrets that she does not have a gift for you. I tried to assure her that you do not need a gift from her, but she refused to listen so be on the lookout for an owl from her.

She also extended an invitation to our New Year party this year. It is a charity event, I think that is her way to guarantee guests.

Thank you so much for the books. The bookmark is exceptionally detailed. Did you draw it yourself?

My gift is not nearly as thoughtful or personalized as yours, but I hope you enjoy it nonetheless.

Regards,

Draco

December 27th, 1998

Harry,

You know I have to return your gift, right? You got me a fucking broomstick! How much did that cost you?

Y/N

PS: If you wanted to convince my parents that we aren’t together this gift certainly did the opposite.

December 27th, 1998

Draco,

I would love to attend your mother’s party.

Your gift is so lovely. I think your gift is far better than mine. My sister thinks so, she’s tried to steal the necklace several times now, claiming green is not my color. I think I’m going to have to put some anti-theft charms on it at this point.

Please let your mother know I truly appreciate the cloak, though I wish she had not spent so much.

Y/N

Malfoy Manor Open for Business

For the first time since the death of You-Know-Who, the Malfoy Manor will be hosting a holiday event. The charity ball will be held on December 31st benefiting the children of survivors of the Second Wizarding War.

Narcissa Malfoy, wife of the infamous Death Eater Lucius Malfoy, has been organizing and hosting charitable projects and events since her husband’s incarceration. She has seen a large amount of success in raising funds for the less fortunate, but it is the opinion of this reporter that no sum will be large enough to restore the Malfoy image.

With both her husband and son marked for life as Death Eaters it is a wonder that Mrs. Malfoy is accepted in wizarding society even at her severely diminished status.

Will you be in attendance to the Death Eater event of the season?

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hopelikethemoon · 4 years ago

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California Vacation (Javier x Reader) {MTMF} [smut]

Title: California Vacation Rating: Explicit Length: 4100 Warnings: Fluff and Smut (cock warming, modified doggy style) Notes: You can find everything about Maybe Today, Maybe Forever here. Set in late May 1998. Outfit inspo here. Summary: Reader and Javier take a well deserved vacation.

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This was the life.

Top down convertible, hair loose in the breeze, Javier’s hand on your thigh as he drove along the coast. It was perfect — like something out of the movies. You could take a hundred pictures and still not quite capture the way you felt.

And sure, you missed the girls, but you had both desperately needed a little time away from everything. After the way the DEA story had landed, you both needed to get the fuck out of there for awhile. Without the kids.

Connie had initially suggested Mexico — Cabo, to be specific. But how the hell could either of you sit on a resort beach and not think about the cartels just beyond the American tourists? The DEA was the last thing either of you wanted to think about.

You reached down and rested your hand over Javier’s on your thigh, slotting your fingers in between his, you ran your thumb over the side of his hand. “I can’t get over how gorgeous this place is.”

Javier tilted his head, grinning at you as he caught your eyes. “Then you fit right in with the scenery, baby.”

“Drive.” You rolled your eyes, squeezing his hand.

He chuckled, running his hand down your leg, “What?”

You bit down on your bottom lip, winding your fingers through your hair as it whipped around you in the wind. There wasn’t a bad view to be found here.

Javier looked good on vacation. Even after only one night in California — which was mostly spent dealing with jetlag at the hotel — he already seemed relaxed. And relaxation suited him.

You reached over and played with the hair at the nape of his neck. His lips drew upwards with an easy smirk as he tilted his head to look at you, “Enjoying the scenery?”

“Very much.” You grinned. Even after all these years, Javi still managed to let loose butterflies in your stomach. The way he made you feel hadn’t dissipated.

The winery the concierge at the hotel had recommended was still partially under construction — but the tasting room and vineyards were open to the public. It was insanely gorgeous, to say the least. The Castle, as it was referred to, was an ornate mansion fashioned after the French Normandy style — and there was nothing like this in Florida. In fact, it looked like something you had seen on Travels in Europe with Rick Steves.

Not that you and Javier curled on the sofa on Sunday afternoons and watched travel shows on PBS. One day, you’d manage an honest to God trip beyond the realms of North and South America.

Javier walked around the convertible to open the door for you, “Ever the gentleman.” You teased as you took his hand and stepped out of the car. You leaned over the side of the car, grabbing your purse and situating the strap across your body. “Shit, this place is insane.” You remarked as you interlaced your fingers with his.

“When they’re done with all the landscaping, this is going to be one hell of a destination.” He remarked, gesturing to the upturned soil along the pathway where they’d clearly recently put down seed.

“I think they’re set to open next summer — officially.” You explained, shielding your eyes as you took in the scenery. “I think we might have to come back.”

He shrugged a shoulder, “We could make it a yearly trip.”

“Hopefully we don’t have a reason to escape every year.”

“You don’t think a nice post-semester getaway — just the two of us — sounds like a fantastic plan, baby?” He questioned with an easy smirk as he released his hold on your hand and wrapped his arm around your waist, pulling you in so he could steal a kiss.

You pursed your lips as you pulled back, reaching up to ruffle the hair that fell against his forehead as you considered his suggestion. “I could be tempted.” You grinned at him and leaned in to kiss him again, before you escaped his grasp. “Come on, the tasting starts at noon.”

Javier pushed his sunglasses up the bridge of his nose and followed after you up the pathway. “In all my life, I don’t think I’ve ever seen a place like this.” He remarked as he took your hand again. “I’m feeling underdressed.”

You snorted, “You look fine, Javi.” Your eyes raked over him — dark denim jeans and a short sleeve linen button up suited him. “Better than fine if I were the judge.”

There were already several other couples and groups waiting in the tasting room when you both arrived. They offered tastes of their 1994 Estate Merlot, before ushering everyone onto a tour of the winery and the vineyard. You had never really made a study of winemaking practices and you actually found the whole thing rather fascinating.

“The day is still young,” You remarked as you leaned against the side of the convertible, arms folded across your chest as Javier came to lean against the car beside you. “We could go to the beach.”

Javier glanced at his watch, clicking his tongue against his teeth. “I think Bodega Bay’s probably an hour from here.” He nodded his head in agreement. “You got the map?”

“Am I not the trusty navigator?” You teased as you moved to stand in front of him. “We can eat dinner there and then head back for cocktails at the inn.” You suggested, resting your hands on his shoulders as you leaned in to kiss him.

He rested a hand at the small of your back, as the other gently cupped your cheek.

“Newlyweds?” Someone questioned, interrupting the moment.

Your brows furrowed together as you turned your attention towards the woman who had spoken, “Excuse me?”

“I have a keen eye. It’s easy to spot a pair of newlyweds.” The older woman stated, smiling between the two of you. “Are you on your honeymoon?”

Javier chuckled, raking his fingers through his hair as he gave your hip a squeeze. “Sorry to disappoint, ma’am, but we are neither married nor on our honeymoon.”

You stifled a quiet laugh, by the woman’s flummoxed expression.

“Really?” She clasped her hands together, “I could’ve sworn that was the case.”

“We’ve essentially been together for almost eleven years.” You admitted, your fingers curling around Javier’s as you took his hand. “I guess it’s nice to know we give off honeymoon vibes.”

“I’m the wedding planner for the estate,” The woman offered, extending her hand as an introduction. “Sheila Wise.”

“It’s nice to meet you,” You said politely. “The grounds are going to be beautiful when things are finalized.” You gestured back towards the mansion. “I can see the appeal of getting married here.”

“Are you local?”

Javier shook his head, “Florida.”

“Well, welcome to California. Are you staying nearby?”

“We’re staying in Sonoma at an Inn for a few nights,” You explained, leaning against Javier. “We just got in last night actually.”

“You two must be awfully jet lagged.”

Javier chuckled, scratching at his jaw, “It’s no worse than having a newborn. You got any recommendations? We’re in Sonoma until Tuesday and then heading to the coast mid-week.”

“And then San Francisco,” You added. “We fly back out next week.”

“You should drive down to Armstrong,” She suggested. “You’re less than an hour away and with the weather today, the forest is going to look beautiful.” Sheila looked between the two of you. “Oh, you two really are just a lovely couple.”

You blushed, “Thank you.”

“We were actually considering driving down to Bodega Bay,” Javier reminded you, squeezing your hand. “You wanna hit the Redwoods today?”

You shrugged, “I’m easy. We are staying at the coast later this week.”

“Alright, baby, let’s go look at trees.” He winked at you, rubbing his thumb over the back of your hand before he turned back to Sheila. “Thanks for the recommendation. We might be back next year to see the progress.”

“Do you mind taking a picture for us?” You questioned, releasing your hold on Javier’s hand and leaning into the car to grab your camera from where you’d stowed it under the seat.

“Of course!” Sheila took the camera from you, gesturing for the two of you to pose.

You cupped the side of Javier’s jaw, leaning up to press a kiss to his cheek as he grinned at the camera. You didn’t have nearly enough pictures of the two of you together. She took a second shot with you leaning against him, his arm curled around your waist.

“I hope you have a wonderful visit,” She said warmly as she passed the camera back to you.

“She is a remarkably spritely old woman,” You remarked once she was out of earshot and you were settled into the car, sorting out a route on the map that would get you to the state park.

“Hope you’re that spritely when you get old like me,” Javier quipped with a smirk, taking his sunglasses off and tucking them into the front of his shirt. He stifled a yawn as he rubbed at his eyes.

“Wanna go back to the hotel?” You questioned, leaning over to play your fingers through his hair at the nape of his neck. “We can go poke around the plaza in town. Find somewhere to eat.” You brushed your knuckles against his cheek as he turned to look at you. “This is supposed to be relaxing, not exhausting” You reminded him.

“Gotta reserve some energy for tonight, right?” He remarked, tracing his tongue over the edge of his teeth as he met your gaze.

“You mean since we fell asleep last night?” You quipped, giving his leg a pat. “We can sit on the patio and crack into the bottle we bought.” You bit down on your bottom lip as you met his eyes, “And then we can have fun.”

Javier leaned over and kissed you, “I’m looking forward to it.” He brushed his nose against yours before starting the car up.

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“Why didn’t we settle in California instead of Florida?” You questioned, setting aside your menu as you looked across the table at Javier. “It’s not as hot as hell like Miami is.” You shook your head. “This is the right way to dine al fresco.”

Javier took a sip of his wine and sank back in his seat, looking quite relaxed as he looked around the bustling downtown plaza area. “You know what the best thing is?”

“What?”

“We don’t have to worry about people recognizing us.” He rubbed at the side of his neck. “Yeah, it was national news, but everyone knows we’re in Miami.”

You sighed heavily and shrugged your shoulders, “It was a lot.” Dealing with the back and forth in the newspaper had been emotionally fatiguing. “I don’t know what I expected, honestly. I just wanted it out there. You know?”

“Yeah,” Javier nodded, rocking his jaw. “I don’t regret it. It needed to be done.”

You nudged his foot beneath the table, “I know everything coming out like it did wasn’t ideal. But it’s not like either of us have ever pretended to be someone that we’re not.”

“It was pretty fucking clear the DEA had some idea about who they thought I was.”

A faint smile cracked at the corner of your lips, “Everyone’s wrong about you, but… I think we cleared that up.”

Javier snorted, “On the front page in black and white. I still wish Vickers had given us a fucking heads-up.” He made a face, “That was the most uncomfortable class of my life.”

You laughed, reaching for your wine. “Did they think they’d break us?”

He gestured vaguely with his hands, “Probably. I mean the whole thing blew up in their faces. Painted me out to be a saint and threw a half dozen of their guys under the bus.”

“It opened up a whole new scandal,” You pointed out. “I’m kinda glad the whole thing took the pressure off us. Elena is a saint.”

“We should get her something,” Javier suggested. “Think Hallmark has a card for that?”

You tapped your finger against your lips thoughtfully, “We should write in with the suggestion.”

Javier leaned forward and took your free hand into his, “Dear Hallmark,” He began, barely keeping a straight face. “Please write a greeting card for when you need to thank a hooker you slept with nearly a decade ago for orchestrating the mass confessional of Colombia’s finest.”

Your head tilted back as you laughed, “Please put that in your autobiography. “

He clicked his tongue against his teeth, “It’ll be in there.”

The waiter came then to take your orders. Javier ordered a fancy sounding Tortellini Alfredo with prosciutto, while you opted for the Eggplant Lasagna. Despite dinner and wine being more than enough, you both managed to share a serving of tiramisu before walking back to your hotel.

“Do you miss the kids?” Javier questioned as he stepped out onto the balcony with the bottle of wine you’d purchased at the winery.

“A smidge.” You admitted to him as you pulled your robe around your shoulders, relaxing into your seat. “Monica assured me that she’d call if there was any trouble.” You scooted your glass across the table for him to fill it. “And she hasn’t called.”

“I suppose that’s reassuring,” Javier’s gaze flickered to your face as he filled your glass, pushing it back towards you. “You buy that just for the trip?”

You nodded your head with a smirk. “I figured we needed a little treat.” You smoothed your fingers over the satin ruffled sleeve of the dusty rose robe. “And I don’t actually have any robes.” You brought your glass to your lips and took a sip.

Javier chuckled, “It’s a good look on you.” He remarked, picking up his glass and taking a sip as he stepped around behind you, his eyes turning towards the horizon. “Hell of a view.”

“The mountains are gorgeous. They’re so different from the ones I grew up with.” You reached up and rested your fingers over his hand at your shoulder. “I’m guessing hiking is off the agenda?”

He gave your shoulder a squeeze as he walked around and sat down in the chair across from you, “Who do you think I am?”

You snorted, “Alright, alright.” You took another sip of wine before you rose to your feet and moved around to sit on his lap. “Better?”

“Much better,” Javier assured you, resting his hand at your hip as he sat his wine glass aside. “Did you have fun today?”

“I did,” You said with a nod as you slipped at your wine. “That winery was gorgeous. Can you imagine living in a house like that?”

“Makes our house feel like an apartment.”

“Right?” You sat your glass down on the table next to his, shifting in his lap to face him. “Did you have fun?”

“Of course I did, baby. I spent the day with you.”

“Ugh, gross.” You scrunched up your nose, but kissed him nonetheless. You nipped at his bottom lip, fingers cupping his jaw as you sank into the kiss. “Sometimes you say the corniest shit.”

“You bring that out of me. You’ve only got yourself to blame, baby.” He told you, rubbing his hand down the top of your thigh where the robe fell against your skin.

You scraped your nails gently down the back of his neck, fingers toying with the soft hair there, before you dragged them through his hair. “Oh, it’s my fault you make dad jokes?”

“Well, who made me a father?”

“Me. Twice.” You rolled your eyes. “I must be crazy or something for facilitating your descent into dad jokes.” You tugged at his hair.

Javier played with the tie of your robe, loosening it just enough for him to slide a hand inside, his fingers playing against your bare side. “You like my corny jokes. Don’t lie.”

“I never lie.” You traced your finger down his nose. “Back in Colombia, you were definitely funnier than Murphy.”

“Only way to keep sane.”

“Seriously,” You pressed a kiss to the tip of his nose. “I think Josie is going to have our brand of humor. She’s already so sassy.”

“She’s all you.” Javier tilted his head and stole a kiss. “Sofía — I’m not sure about.”

“She’s grumpy, just like her father.” You punctuated your sentence with a kiss to his lips before you moved to slide out of his lap. You snatched up both glasses of wine and moved towards the doorway back into your room.

Javier had loosened your robe enough so that it fell open completely as you stood in the threshold. Beneath the robe was a pair of satin shorts and soft bralet that matched, both edged with white lace. And given the look on his face — he was thrilled with the choice.”

“Like what you see?”

“Goddamn, baby. Sometimes I think you’re intentionally trying to give me a heart attack.” He remarked as he slid the balcony door closed behind him. He sat the half-drunk bottle of wine aside as he kicked off his shoes, “You look fucking incredible.”

Even still he managed to make your cheeks warm. You finished off your glass of wine, before setting his down on the nightstand. “I thought you might enjoy this.” You remarked as you let the robe slide off your arms and pool by your feet. “I might have another one saved for when we get to Sam Francisco.”

“You spoil me, baby.” Javier ran his tongue over his bottom lip. “Holy shit.”

You perched on the side of the bed, trailing your fingers along your collarbone as you watched him undress. He slowly worked the buttons of his linen shirt loose, before tossing it aside carelessly. “Come here, Javi.” You requested, spreading your legs as he approached you.

Javier laid you back on the bed, draping himself over you as his lips claimed your mouth. One of your legs curled around his hips, grinding against the growing bulge in his jeans. You could feel the hard line of the zipper pressing against you and you sought friction from it. The satin fabric cling slickly to your cunt, the satin darkening there as your arousal grew.

Fuck. The man knew how to kiss. Lips hungry against yours as his tongue plundered you like you wished his cock would. God — you were aching. Wine always managed to make you horny.

You tugged at his hair, desire spark through you at the groan that left his mouth from the gesture. “You like that, Javi?” You taunted. “Our lives might’ve been printed on the front page, but there are so many things only I know about you.”

Javier grinned down at you, “To the grave, baby.”

“To the grave.” You repeated as he dipped back down to kiss you again. You worked your hand in between your bodies, fingers desperately working to get his jeans off.

He took a step back, undoing his belt before he shoved his pants down his hips and kicked them off. Your eyes flickered downwards to his erection, clearly straining in his boxers. “I feel like I should invest in satin.” You teased, “You seem to really enjoy it.”

Javier rolled his eyes, “Fuck you.”

“Wish you would.” You retorted with a smirk, running a hand down your torso, before playing your fingers over the soaked crotch of the satin. You bit down on your bottom lip to suppress a sound as you circled your clit through the fabric. “Javi.

“Middle of the bed, on your stomach.” Javier told you, his eyes snapping to your face. You wanted to taunt him, to drag this out longer — but the flint of control in his eyes made your stomach flip with desire.

You complied, putting a little sway in your ass as you crawled onto the bed and laid down flat on your stomach in the center of the bed.

Javier moved to join you, the bed dipping under his weight as he moved to straddle your upper thighs. He ran his hand down the center of your back, a tender touch that came in sharp contrast with the sudden slap he delivered to your left ass cheek. You jerked, grabbing the sheets as you cried out in surprise.

“Baby, was it too much?” He questioned, rubbing the cheek he’d just injured. “Shit—“

“It’s good. Very good.” You assured him.

“You know your safe word, baby.”

“I do. And I don’t plan on using it.” You countered, wiggling beneath his weight. “Don’t tease, Jav—“

You muffled the next cry of pleasure against your pillow as he delivered a second slap to your right cheek. It was probably wrong just how much you enjoyed it. The pain that merged into pleasure.

“You’re fucking soaked, baby. Fuck, look at this perfect pussy.” He drawled out as he dragged his fingers through your slick folds. The touch was just teasing at first, gathering up your arousal and smearing it all over his fingers.

You lifted your hips towards him, desperate for more. You bit down on your bottom lip as you felt his fingers tease at your slick center — working one and then two fingers into you. The angle was perfect, making two fingers feel tight within you. A precursor to what you were desperate for.

Javier worked his fingers in and out of you, dragging them right over that sweet spot without ever giving it his full attention. You could feel the pleasure coursing through your veins, but it was never enough to push you over the edge.

You moaned into the comforter, as he kept his fingers within you and stroked them over that sweet spot. That pleasure causes you to be caught off guard as his free hand landed against your bare asscheek.

“Fuck. You clenched so tight around my fingers, baby. Think you’re ready for me cock?”

You flipped him off in response, amused by the low rumble of laughter that escaped him. Javier slid his fingers from your cunt and replaced the with his cock.

He fed it into you slowly, sinking inch after inch into you until you squirmed beneath him. The angle was incredible. You could feel every inch of his cock stretching you.

Javier palmed at your ass, gripping them tightly as he worked his cock in and out of you. Every forward thrust had him hitting that sweet spot within you, your body so ready to come for him.

He stretched out above you, his weight pressing you into the mattress as his cock stayed seated within you. Javier took your hands into his, keeping them pinned to the bed beside your hands. “That’s it, baby. Be a good girl and stay still for me.”

You drew in a shaky breath, the roughness of his voice sending a shiver down your spine. “Keep it right there.” He ordered you, releasing one hand so he could curl it loosely around your throat. He wasn’t trying to leave a mark, they’d be too hard to hide in dresses and bathing suits.

“Are you just going to stay like this?” You questioned, grinding back against him as you clenched around his length.

Javier squeezed your hand, “Is there a problem with that?” He questioned, bucking his hips forward, “Just stay still, baby.” He soothed, dragging his fingers down the column of your throat. “You feel so good like this.”

It did feel good. You could feel every inch of him buried within your cunt and the weight of him crushing you into the mattress was a relished sensation. It felt like every part of him was pressed against you.

He released your throat, brushing your hair aside as his lips hovered by your ear, “I want you to come for me, baby. Can you do that for me?”

You swallowed thickly, “Like this?” He nodded, kissing your shoulder. “Javi.” You begged, clenching around him again.

His fingers tangled in your hair, his grip tightening as he started rocking into you, a slow and steady thrust — one where he barely pulled out before he was pressed back into you.

You shifted beneath him, grinding back against his every move. “Fuck!” You gasped, feeling your body flutter around his cock. “Goddammit, Javi.” You urged.

“Do you want me to stop, baby?” He questioned, his hand moving to give your hip a reassuring squeeze. “What do you want, baby?”

“I don’t want you to stop.” You told him hastily. “I just want you to fuck me. Please.”

“Since you asked so nicely,” Javier pulled away from you, sitting back on his knees — using the angle to drive into you again and again.

This was what you had wanted. Javier pounding you into the mattress until you forgot what your name was. Javier fucking you until all you could was come around his cock as he spilled into you.

It was the best way to start vacation.

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Hulu New Releases: June 2021

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Hulu’s list of new releases for June 2021 is highlighted by a host of useful library titles and one fascinating original film.

The original film in question is the one that lends its delightful photo of Pierce Brosnan delivering a baby to this post. False Positive stars and was written by Ilana Glazer (Broad City). It sounds like a really fun, creepy time with a synopsis that reads: “After months of trying and failing to get pregnant, Lucy (Glazer) and Adrian (Justin Theroux) finally find their dream fertility doctor in the illustrious Dr. Hindle (Pierce Brosnan). But after becoming pregnant with a healthy baby girl, Lucy begins to notice something sinister through Hindle’s gleaming charm, and she sets out to uncover the unsettling truth about him, and her own “birth story.” Cool!

Hulu’s other original offerings aren’t too inspiring this month. Only Love, Victor season 2 on June 11 moves the needle much. If you count “FX on Hulu” as Hulu then June 17 sees the arrival of Dave season 2. Dave was one of TV’s best surprises last year and it’s nice to have it back.

After those two, it’s just a bunch of library titles. Thankfully, those library titles are fairly intriguing. Arachnophobia, The Dark Knight, Kick-Ass, and Slumdog Millionaire all premiere on June 1. Willy’s Wonderland, featuring Nic Cage’s battle against animatronic puppets, arrives on June 13.

Here is everything else coming to Hulu this month.

Hulu New Releases – June 2021

June 1 CHANGING THE GAME: Documentary Premiere (Hulu Original) American Ninja Warrior: Season 13 Premiere (NBC) Housebroken: Series Premiere (FOX) Small Fortune: Complete Season 1 (NBC) 50/50 (2011) A Most Wanted Man (2014) A Perfect Day (2006) A Prayer For The Dying (1987) The Adventures of Tintin (2011) Across The Universe (2007) Alive (1993) Anacondas: The Hunt For The Blood Orchid (2004) Anaconda 3: Offspring (2008) Anacondas: Trail Of Blood (2009) Arachnophobia (1990) Batman Begins (2005) The Big Chill (1983) The Birdcage (1997) Black And White (2000) The Blair Witch Project (1999) The Blair Witch Project: Book of Shadows (2000) Bloody Sunday (2002) Blue Streak (1999) The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day (2009) Bucky Larson: Born To Be A Star (2011) Charlotte’s Web (1973) The Company You Keep (2013) Conviction (2010) Convicts (1991) Convoy (1978) The Cookout (2004) The Dark Knight (2008) Desperate Measures (1998) Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo (2005) Dragonfly (2002) Driven (2001) El Dorado (1967) Face/Off (1997) The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) The Full Monty (1997) Fun in Acapulco (1963) Gamer (2009) Get Smart (2008) Hanging Up (2000) Hud (1963) The Hustler (1961) Jennifer 8 (1992) Jennifer’s Body (2009) Just Wright (2009) Kick-Ass (2010) Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2000) Last Chance Harvey (2008) The Last House on the Left (2009) Little Women (1994) The Long Goodbye (1973) The Love Letter (1999) The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) Once Upon A Crime… (1992) Ordinary People (1980) Places In The Heart (1984) Primary Colors (1998) Revolutionary Road (2008) Richie Rich (1994) Rules of Engagement (2000) Sabrina (1995) Savage State (2021) Saving Silverman (2001) Scorpio (1973) Silence (2016) Slumdog Millionaire (2008) The Soloist (2009) Some Girls (1988) Something’s Gotta Give (2003) Soul Survivors (2001) Still Waiting (2009) Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) Switchback (1997) The Time Machine (2002) To Die For (1995) The Upside (2017) Vanity Fair (2004) Waiting… (2005) Walking Tall (1973) Wayne’s World 2 (1993) Weekend at Bernie’s (1989) Wilde (1998) Wings Of Courage (1995) Witless Protection (2008) Young Adult (2011) June 2 America’s Got Talent: Season 16 Premiere (NBC) June 3 MasterChef: Season 11 Premiere (FOX) A Glitch in the Matrix (2020) Night of the Kings (2021) June 4 The New York Times Presents: New Episode (FX on Hulu) Beat Shazam: Season 4 Premiere (FOX) June 5 Emergency Call: Season 2 Premiere (ABC) Rams (2021) June 7 Celebrity Family Feud: Season 7 Premiere (ABC) The Chase: Season 2 Premiere (ABC) To Tell the Truth: Season 7 Premiere (ABC) June 8 The Bachelorette: Season 17 Premiere (ABC) Legion Of Brothers (2017) June 9 The Croods: A New Age (2020) June 10 Trolls: TrollsTopia: Complete Season 3 (Hulu Original) Card Sharks: Season 3 Premiere (ABC) Trust (2021) Two of Us (2019) June 11 Love, Victor: Season 2 Premiere (Hulu Original) Real Housewives of Potomac: Complete Season 5 (Bravo) Come True (2021) June 13 Dragonheart (1996) Dragonheart: A New Beginning (2000) Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer’S Curse (2014) Dragonheart: Battle for the Heartfire (2017) Not Fade Away (2012) Willy’s Wonderland (2021) June 14 Rūrangi: Complete Season 1 (The Yellow Affair)

June 15 Accused: Guilty or Innocent?: Complete Season 1 (A&E) Alone: Complete Season 7 (A&E) Alone: The Beast: Complete Season 1 America Our Defining Hours: Complete Season 1 (A&E) The Celebrity Dating Game: Complete Season 1 (ABC) Dance Moms: Complete Season 8 (A&E) Duck Dynasty: Complete Season 3 (A&E) Forged in Fire: Complete Season 7 (A&E) Hoarders: Complete Season 11 (A&E) Married at First Sight: Complete Season 11 (A&E) Mountain Men: Complete Season 6 (A&E) Swamp People: Complete Season 11 (A&E) The UnXplained with William Shatner: Complete Season 1B (A&E) Born to Play (2020) Gone Girl (2014) Her Deadly Sugar Daddy Her Name Is Chef (2020) Michael Smerconish: Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Talking (2020) Nasrin (2020) The Obituary of Tunde Johnson (2020) The Outside Story (2021) Secret Life of a Celebrity Surrogate (2020) (Lifetime) June 17 DAVE: Season 2 Premiere (FX on Hulu) Phobias (2021) June 18 Holey Moley 3D in 2D: Season 3 Premiere (ABC) The Hustler: Season 2 Premiere (ABC) When Nature Calls: Series Premiere (ABC) June 20 The Guilt Trip (2012) June 21 Cutthroat Kitchen: Complete Seasons 2 & 3 (Food Network) Worst Cooks In America: Complete Season 4 (Food Network) Backyard Builds: Complete Seasons 1 – 4 (Corus) Big Bucket Food List: Complete Season 1 – 2 (Corus) Family Home Overhaul: Complete Season 1 (Corus) Farmhouse Facelift: Complete Season 1 (Corus) Home to Win: Complete Seasons 1 – 3 (Corus) Home to Win for the Holidays: Complete Season 1 (Corus) Jr. Chef Showdown: Complete Seasons 1 – 2 (Corus) Save My Reno: Complete Seasons 1 – 4 (Corus) Hot Market: Complete Season 1 (Corus) Wall of Chefs: Complete Season 1 (Corus) Hostiles (2017) June 22 Monster Trucks (2017) June 23 College Bowl: Series Premiere (NBC) Motherland: Fort Salem: Season 2 Premiere (Freeform) June 24 An American Haunting (2006) June 25 FALSE POSITIVE (2021) (Hulu Original) Making It: Season 3 Premiere (NBC) June 26 The Choe Show: Series Premiere (FX) June 27 Safer at Home (2021) June 29 Bratz : The Movie (2007) Harvie & The Magic Museum (2021) June 30 Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013) Jack Reacher (2012) The Sweet Life (2016)

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Leaving Hulu – June 2021

June 4 Intrigo: Dear Agnes (2019) June 5 The Appearance (2018) June 11 Intrigo: Samaria (2019) LA 92 (2020) June 17 Identity (2003) June 30 28 Days Later (2003) 50 First Dates (2004) A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994) A Night at the Roxbury (1998) A Prayer For The Dying (1987) A Simple Plan (1998) A Storks Journey (2017) The Birdcage (1997) Blue Streak (1999) Brooklyn’s Finest (2010) Bug (2007) Bulworth (1998) Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969) Captain Kronos: Vampire Hunter (1974) Changeling (2008) Cheech & Chong’s Still Smokin’ (1983) Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (2009) Convicts (1991) Convoy (1978) The Core (2003) The Devil’s Double (2011) Did You Hear About The Morgans? (2009) Die Hard (1988) Die Hard With A Vengeance (1995) Dude, Where’s My Car? (2000) Face/Off (1997) The Foot Fist Way (2008) Frankie & Alice (2014) The Full Monty (1997) Garden State (2004) Get Smart (2008) Girl with a Pearl Earring (2003) Guess Who (2005) Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957) How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998) I Am Legend (2007) Into the Arms of Strangers: Stories of the Kindertransport (2000) Junior (1994) Knowing (2009) Little Women (1994) Live Free Or Die Hard (2007) The Long Goodbye (1973) The Man Who Could Cheat Death (1959) Monster’s Ball (2001) Mystery Science Theatre (1996) Napoleon Dynamite (2004) New in Town (2009) Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (2009) The Ninth Gate (1999) Once Upon A Crime… (1992) Pandorum (2009) Paycheck (2003) The Polar Express (2004) The Preacher’s Wife (1996) The Princess Bride (1987) Ramona and Beezus (2009) Revolutionary Road (2008) Rio (2011) Salt (2010) The Sandlot (1993) Saving Silverman (2001) Scary Movie 4 (2006) Scorpio (1973) Sex And The City (2008) Sex And The City 2 (2010) Shirley Valentine (1989) Sleeping With The Enemy (1991) Some Girls (1988) Something’s Gotta Give (2003) Soul Plane (2004) The Sum of All Fears (2002) Thirst (2009) Vantage Point (2008) Vertical Limit (2000) Walking Tall (1973) War (2007) The Wedding Planner (2001) Where the Heart Is (2000)

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Movie List

Today is the day! We had over 200 movie submissions! That’s amazing! Thank you guys so much for your submissions! There will be another post coming soon with the link to sign-up for your favorites! And now, without further ado, The List:

10 things I Hate About You

27 Dresses

50 First Dates

10,000 B.C.

A Cinderella Story

A Discovery of Witches

A Walk on the Clouds

A Walk to Remember

Affair to Remember

Aliens

Always Be My Maybe

American Outlaws

Anastasia

Ant-Man and the Wasp

Aquaman

Armageddon

Atonement

August Rush

Austenland

Australia

Baby Driver

Beauty and the Beast

Because I Said So

Bicentennial Man

Blast from the Past

Boomerang

Bounty Hunter

Bridget Jones' Diary

Brilliant

Bring it On

Burlesque

Captain Corelli's Mandolin

Carolina Moon

Cars

Center Stage

Chasing Liberty

City of Angels

Cleopatra

Clue

Daddy Daycare

Dance to the Piper

Days of Thunder

Die Hard

Dirty Dancing

Disney's Descendants

Edge of Tomorrow

Ever After

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off

Fools Rush in

Footloose

Frankenstein

French Kiss

George of the Jungle

Ghost Rider

Gifted

Grease 2

Grosse Pointe Blank

Heathers

Hellboy

He Said, She Said

High School Musical

Hitchcock

Holes

Hope Floats

How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days

Indiana Jones

Inkheart

Invisible Man

Jane Eyre

Jurassic Park

Jurassic World

Just like Heaven

Kate and Leopold

Key Largo

Killers

Kindergarten Cop

King Pin

Kingdom of Heaven

Knight & Day

Leap Year

Letters to Juliet

Life as We Know It

Little Women

Look Who's Talking

Lost in Translation

Love, Rosie

Mad Max: Fury Road

Made of Honor

Magic Mike

Maid in Manhattan

Mama Mia

Man of the House

Mannequin

Meet the Parents

Miss Congeniality

Monster-In-Law

Mouline Rouge

Mr and Mrs Smith

Ms Fisher's Murder Mysteries

Much Ado About Nothing

Must Love Dogs

My Life in Ruins

National Treasure (1 or 2)

Never Been Kissed

New in Town

No Reservations

North by Northwest

One for the Money

Overboard

Paycheck

Persuasion

Playing For Keeps

Police Academy 5

Practical Magic

Pretty in pink

Pretty Woman

Prince and Me

PS I love You

Rebecca

Risky Business

Rocky

Roman Holiday

Romancing the Stone

Runaway Bride

Sabrina

Safe Haven

Secret of Nym

Serendipity

Sex and the City

Shall We Dance

She's All That

Shooter

Simply Irresistible

Sixteen Candles

Skin Deep

Skyscraper

Sleeping With Other People

Sleeping with the Enemy

Someone Like You

Something Borrowed

Sommersby

Soul Surfer

Space Between Us

Speed

Stardust

Starstruck

Star Wars

Strange Days

Swan Lake

Sweet Home Alabama

Tarzan

Terminator

The 40-year-old Virgin

The African Queen

The Big Sleep

The Breakfast Club

The Count of Monte Cristo

The Crow

The Family Man

The Game Plan

The Golden Child

The Goonies

The Holiday

The Island

The Italian Job

The Last Honest Woman

The Legend of Tarzan (2016)

The Librarian (movies)

The Long Shot

The Longest Ride

The Lord of the Rings

The Lucky One

The Married Man

The Mask of Zorro (1998)

The Matrix

The Mexican

The Mummy

The Music Man

The Pacifier

The Perfect Date

The Philadelphia Story

The Prince of Persia

The Princess Bride

The Princess Diaries (1 or 2)

The Proposal

The Rescuers

The Saint

The Scarlet Pimpernel

The Spirit of Christmas

The Terminator

The Thomas Crown Affair

The Ugly Truth

The Vow

The Wedding Date

The Wedding Planner

The Wedding Singer

Timeline

To Catch a Thief

Troy

Under the Tuscan Sun

Van Helsing

Venom

Waitress

What A Girl Wants

When in Rome

While You Were Sleeping

Willow

Without a Trace

Working Girl

Yes, man

Your Name

You've Got Mail

Whew! That’s a list! Now pick your favorites and go sign up! We can’t wait for your twist on these movies and the shenanigans Captain Swan will get up to!

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17 Movies Every Bride & Groom Should Watch Before Their Wedding Day

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When it comes to watching movies, Romantic movies top the list. Most people prefer to watch cheesy romances on the screen. We all love to see, boy meeting girl, and then they fall in love with each other, then they go through several problems, and finally, they marry. No matter how regular the whole stuff looks like, romantic movies have a flavor of its own. And these movies look more beautiful when you are about to get married. So here is a list of the 17 best movies every bride and groom should watch before their wedding day.

Let’s have a look on the selection….

1. My Big Fat Greek Wedding

My Big Fat Greek Wedding is a 2002 independent romantic comedy film and is one of the classic movies. It is a cheerful love story, which revolves around an unconfident sheltered woman, Fotoula “Toula” Portokalos (Nia Vardalos), struggling to discover her own identity before meeting the man of her dreams, Ian Miller (John Corbett). It is a good romantic dose in case you need a little inspiration before the big day. Do watch and see how a Greek American woman falls in love with a non-Greek man and what happens next.

2. Wedding Crashers

An excellent movie for all those who are going to miss all of the fun of being single. It is a 2005 American romantic comedy film; it follows two divorce mediators (Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn) who crash weddings in an attempt to meet and seduce bridesmaids. Both Wilson and Vaughn jump from one marriage to another, to meet and have sex with women. They keep doing it until they realize that sometimes all you need is that one perfect person.

3. Bachelorette

Bachelorette is a 2012 American romantic comedy film starring Kirsten Dunst, Lizzy Caplan, and Isla Fisher. All three women are featured as the troubled women who reunite for the wedding of a friend (Rebel Wilson) who was ridiculed in high school. You will surely love this spicy and sweet romantic comedy. You may even relate yourself with any of the three characters in the movie, from party girl Lizzy Caplan to control freak Kirsten Dunst.

4. The Wedding Singer

The Wedding Singer is a 1998 American romantic comedy film starring Adam Sandler as a wedding singer in the 1980s and Drew Barrymore as a waitress with whom he falls in love. It has it all! It’s funny, it’s cute, and overall, it’s a fantastic movie every bride & groom should watch before their wedding day.

5. Meet the Parents

Meet the Parents is a 2000 American comedy. Starring Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller, the movie chronicles a series of unfortunate events that befall a good-hearted but hapless nurse while he visits his girlfriend’s parents. You will be surprised to see the sequence of events that take place in Meet the Parents. Do Watch!

6. Runaway Bride

Runaway Bride, a 1999 American romantic comedy film that stars Julia Roberts and Richard Gere. Maggie Carpenter (Julia Roberts), a spirited and attractive young woman who has had several failed relationships in the past. Maggie, nervous about being married, has left a trail of fiancés waiting for her at the altar on their wedding day. All of these were caught on tape, earning Maggie tabloid fame and the dubious nickname “The Runaway Bride.” The lead character in the movies shows that most important love in life is for their own self. No matter how many times you get a heartbreak, you undoubtedly get the right guy.

7. 27 Dresses

27 Dresses is a 2008 romantic comedy starring Katherine Heigl and James Marsden. Jane Nichols (Katherine Heigl) who has been a bridesmaid for 27 weddings meets Kevin Doyle (James Marsden), who helps her get home while attending two weddings almost simultaneously, Doyle discusses his cynical views of marriage with her and with whom she falls in love later. A great movie to have some gorgeous ideas on your bridesmaid gown selections.

8. Bride Wars

Bride Wars is a 2009 romantic comedy film starring Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway, Bryan Greenberg, Kristen Johnston, and Candice Bergen. Emma Allan (Anne Hathaway) and Olivia “Liv” Lerner (Kate Hudson) are best friends who have been planning every detail of their weddings, since the time they were little girls. They have been planning each and every aspect of their future weddings, which include choosing the same destination: New York’s famed Plaza Hotel. However, when a clerical error causes a clash in wedding dates, Kate and Liv became hostile to each other.

9. My Best Friend’s Wedding

My Best Friend’s Wedding, a 1997 romantic comedy film starring Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Rupert Everett, and Cameron Diaz. Both Julianne Potter (Julia Roberts) and Michael O’Neal (Dermot Mulroney) were childhood friends, and they had a deal to tie the knot if they were still single by age 28. Right before Julianne’s 28th birthday, she discovers that O’Neil is marrying a gorgeous 20-year-old girl named Kimberly (Cameron Diaz). Suddenly she realized that she’s in love with him, Julianne vows to stop the wedding at all costs. Just watch how things get complex after that!

10. Bridesmaids

Bridesmaids is a 2011 comedy film starring Maya Rudolph. Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Ellie Kemper, and Wendi McLendon-Covey. The film centers on Annie (Kristen Wiig), a single woman whose own life is a mess. But when her lifelong best friend, Lillian (Maya Rudolph), got engaged, Annie has no choice but to serve as the maid of honor. Lovelorn and almost penniless, Annie suffers a series of misfortunes after being asked to serve as maid of honor for her best friend, Lillian. Just watch how she winds her way through the strange and expensive rituals associated with her job as the bridesmaid.

11. Monster-in-Law

Monster-in-Law is a 2005 romantic comedy film starring Jane Fonda, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Vartan, and Wanda Sykes. The movie centers on Charlotte (Jennifer Lopez), who was smitten when she meets Dr. Kevin Fields (Michael Vartan). So when Kevin proposes her for the wedding after they start dating, Charlotte happily accepts. But soon, she realizes that Kevin’s mom, Viola (Jane Fonda), is not very happy to have her as his son’s bride. Viola, who is a newscaster, has just lost her job, and suddenly, she starts feeling attached to Kevin. She regards Charlotte as her new competition — and does anything to make her son call off the wedding.

12. The Proposal

When it comes to watching a wedding romance, then “The Proposal’ probably is the most preferred choice of most couples. The Proposal is a 2009 romantic film starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. The story revolves around a pushy boss (Sandra Bullock) forces her young assistant (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her in order to keep her visa status in the U.S. and avoid deportation to Canada. You will love to watch the crazy chemistry between the two. Don’t miss to watch this movie; it is simply magical!

13. The Wedding Planner

The Wedding Planner is a 2001 American romantic comedy film starring Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey. Mary Fiore (Jennifer Lopez), an ambitious San Francisco wedding planner starts to believe in love when she is rescued from a near-fatal collision with a runaway dumpster by handsome pediatrician Steve Edison (Matthew McConaughey) while she celebrated her newest and most lucrative account — the wedding of Internet tycoon Fran Donelly (Bridgette Wilson-Sampras). After she spent the most enchanting evening of her life with Steve Edison (Matthew McConaughey), Mary thinks she’s finally found a reason to believe in love. What happens later is the thing to watch…..

14. Sweet Home Alabama

Sweet Home Alabama is a romantic comedy film released in 2002 starring Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey, and Candice Bergen. The story revolves around New York fashion designer Melanie (Reese Witherspoon), who suddenly finds herself engaged to the city’s most eligible bachelor. But Melanie’s past holds many secrets, which include Jake (Josh Lucas), the man she married in high school, who refuses to divorce her. Bound and determined to end their relationship once and for all, Melanie sneaks back home to Alabama in order to confront her past. But, rather, they rediscovered the love that they lost.

15. License to Wed

A 2007 American romantic comedy film, License to Wed stars Robin Williams, Mandy Moore and John Krasinski. Newly engaged couple Sadie (Mandy Moore) and Ben (John Krasinski) plan a traditional wedding in St. Augustine’s Church. But, sadly, for the lovebirds, the Rev. Frank (Robin Williams) refuses to bless the union until they pass his onerous marriage-prep course. While the clergyman puts the couple through holy hell, Ben and Sadie had to believe that they are truly destined to love each other till death and that their love could withstand any test.

16. Father of the Bride

Father of the Bride is a 1991 comedy film starring Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, Kimberly Williams, Martin Short, B. D. Wong, George Newbern, and Kieran Culkin. George Banks (Steve Martin) and Nina (Diane Keaton), are the proud parents of Annie (Kimberly Williams). They love their daughter to the point of almost losing her. When Annie returns from studying abroad and announces that she is engaged. The very moment their whole world turns upside down, especially George’s, who is overprotective father. Watch how George get into troubles, from meeting the in-laws to planning the wedding with an over-the-top consultant (Martin Short) and his buoyant assistant (B.D. Wong). Throughout the movie it seems as if the troubles are never going to end.

17. Corpse Bride

Corpse Bride, famously known as Tim Burton’s Corpse Bride is a 2005 stop-motion-animated fantasy film voiced by Johny Depp, Emily Watson, Helena Bonham Carter, and Richard E. Grant. The movie is about Victor (Johnny Depp) and Victoria’s (Emily Watson). Their families arrange their marriage. They like each other, but Victor is nervous about the ceremony. He heads to the forest to practice his lines for the wedding, suddenly a tree branch becomes a hand and drags him to the land of the dead. It belongs to Emily (Helena Bonham Carter), who was murdered after she eloped with her love and wants to marry Victor. Victor must get back aboveground before his fiancé Victoria marries the villainous Barkis Bittern (Richard E. Grant). If you’re looking for something outside of the norm, then this the movie.

AND FINALLY…..

So, these are the 17 best movies every bride and groom should watch before their wedding day. If you are also set to get hitched, do watch all these movies with your partner-to-be. Have a great time!

Happy Wedding…..

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U.S. Retaliation for the Kabul Bombing Won’t Stop ISIS or End Terrorism

The central flaw in U.S. strategy is the belief that military force can eradicate extremist groups or radical ideologies.

— By Robin Wright

— August 27, 2021

ISIS-K may pay a physical price for its brazen attack at the Kabul airport, but it scored political and psychological points in the world of jihadism.Photograph by Juan Carlos / Hans Lucas / Redux

In April, 2017, the United States unleashed a twenty-two-thousand-pound bomb on a complex of caves and tunnels used by isis-k, or the Islamic State Khorasan, in eastern Afghanistan. Nicknamed “the mother of all bombs,” it was the largest non-nuclear bomb ever used in combat. It was so big that it had to be pushed out of the rear of a warplane. The bomb was so controversial that the Pentagon had to conduct a legal review to insure that it did not violate the international Law of Armed Conflict. “It is expected that the weapon will have a substantial psychological effect on those who witness its use,” the Pentagon said, in an evaluation of it in 2003.

Only it didn’t. The mother of all bombs killed fewer than a hundred of the group’s fighters, and had a negligible long-term impact on isis-k. (The “K” stands for Khorasan, the name of an ancient province that once included parts of modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran.) isis-k is now arguably the most militant group in Afghanistan. It has also carried out some of the country’s worst recent atrocities. In the first four months of this year, the jihadi extremist movement carried out seventy-seven attacks across Afghanistan, the United Nations reported. In May, a bombing at a girls’ school in Kabul killed ninety people, many of them students, and injured more than two hundred and seventy others. On Thursday, a lone isis-k bomber wearing a suicide vest walked to the perimeter of Kabul’s international airport and blew himself up. Thirteen marines and Navy personnel were killed; at least a hundred and seventy Afghans died. It was one of the deadliest attacks in more than a decade against the United States, the world’s premier military power.

Hours later, President Biden reflected the anger and agony of the nation when he vowed revenge against isis-k. “To those who carried out this attack, as well as anyone who wishes America harm, know this: we will not forgive,” he said, in a White House address. “We will not forget. We will hunt you down and make you pay.” Pressed on Biden’s comment, the White House press secretary, Jen Psaki, said, on Friday, “I think he made clear yesterday that he did not want them to live on the Earth anymore.” On Friday night, Central Command announced that it had conducted a drone strike on an isis-k planner in eastern Nangarhar Province. “Initial indications are that we killed the target,” the statement said. “We know of no civilian casualties.”

The United States may indeed manage to kill more isis-k fighters and destroy some of their modest arsenal. But the central flaw in U.S. strategy is the belief that military force can eradicate extremist groups or radical ideologies. On Friday evening, a senior Biden Administration official acknowledged that the United States “can’t physically eliminate an ideology. What you can do is deal, hopefully effectively, with any threat that it poses.” Past Administrations have tried lethal strikes. In August, 1998, President Bill Clinton ordered Operation Infinite Reach, a series of cruise-missile attacks on Al Qaeda camps in Afghanistan and on a pharmaceutical plant in Sudan that U.S. intelligence erroneously linked to Osama bin Laden. The strikes were in retaliation for the bombings of U.S. Embassies in Kenya and Tanzania that killed more than two hundred and injured more than four thousand. That U.S. operation had limited impact. Three years later, Al Qaeda operatives carried out the 9/11 attacks, killing nearly three thousand in the deadliest attack on American soil since Pearl Harbor. Despite the killing of bin Laden, a decade ago, the more skilled Al Qaeda fighters were the force multipliers in the Taliban’s sweep across Afghanistan this year.

“The bottom line is that kinetic action by itself cannot significantly counter terrorist organizations,” Seth Jones, a former adviser to U.S. Special Operations forces in Afghanistan, told me. “It is very limited in what it can do. It can disrupt operationally and take people out. But tactical and operational impact is very short-term.”

isis-k may pay a physical price for its brazen attack, but it scored political and psychological points among Sunni Muslim extremists and wannabe militants that will make it more popular in the world of jihadism. It could even come out ahead of where it was, experts warn. “Up until recently, before the U.S. withdrawal, isis-k had been relegated to the backwater of isis activity,” Jones, who is now the director of the International Security Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said.

isis-k was founded in late 2014 by disaffected members of the Taliban in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and later joined by members of the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan and other Central Asian militants. The United States has long tried to contain isis-k, as have both the (now defunct) Afghan government and the Taliban—it was the lone issue on which the three warring parties agreed. Since 2016, U.S. strikes have killed the movement’s first four emirs. In 2018, at its peak, isis-k was ranked as one of the deadliest terrorist groups in the world, and claimed to have up to four thousand fighters, Jones said. It has operated in Kabul and also in Nangarhar, Kunar, Jowzjan, Paktia, Kunduz, and Herat provinces. But, by the end of summer, 2018, it had been pushed out of much of northern Afghanistan. And in 2019, the group was “nearly eradicated” in its eastern strongholds, after a series of offensives by U.S., Afghan, and Taliban forces, the Congressional Research Service reported. At one point, the U.S. effectively provided air support for Taliban operations against isis-k. In November, 2019, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani boasted, using an alternate name for isis, “We have obliterated Daesh.”

Yet, today, Ghani has fled Afghanistan and isis-k has made a comeback. In June, the United Nations reported that isis-k remained “active and dangerous” in Afghanistan and a threat to the wider region. Shahab al-Muhajir, who became its emir last year, was positioning isis-k to be “the sole pure rejectionist group in Afghanistan, to recruit disaffected Taliban and other militants to swell its ranks.” Its core collection of fighters was estimated to be between fifteen hundred and two thousand, the U.N. report stated. On Friday, the Pentagon said that, as the Taliban swept across the country, thousands of isis-k fighters were freed from prisons, notably at Bagram Air Base, where the most hardened operatives were jailed.

With the withdrawal of the United States and all other nato forces, Afghanistan may now become a battlefield between the Taliban and isis-k, experts say. The senior Biden Administration official said that the United States would consider coöperating with the Taliban to contain isis-k. He predicted that isis-k would focus in the near term on regaining ground in Afghanistan rather than attacking U.S. targets. Both movements seek to create a single global Islamic caliphate, but they differ starkly in their tactics. The Taliban consider isis-k to be a terrorist group. Most of the isis-k attacks have been against soft targets, such as schools and mosques, or against rival religious sects, such as Hazara Shiites. It seeks to force allegiance. Its strategy is to recruit disaffected Taliban members and sow sectarian chaos. Rita Katz, of the site Intelligence Group, told me that it wants to counter the widely held notion among Islamists and jihadists “that the Taliban defeated America, instead framing the Taliban as an agent of the Americans and its takeover of Afghanistan as part of an American-made plan.” In a recent issue of Al-Naba, a newspaper released by isis, the group wrote, “What happened is nothing more than replacing a shaven tyrant with a bearded [tyrant].”

The Taliban, with at least seventy thousand fighters, far outnumber isis-k, which is not a formidable ground force, Katz said: “isis will continue to carry out attacks, but it is not a force that can threaten the Taliban in any significant way.” isis-k, in turn, wants to exploit the vulnerability of the new Taliban government—which has yet to form—to become the leading edge of isis worldwide, Jones told me. “There’s essentially anarchy in Afghanistan right now,” he said. “It creates opportunities for groups to take advantage of the political vacuum.” The key will be whether isis-k can recruit new members and transform itself from a terrorist group into an insurgent movement that can control territory and fight it out with the Taliban.

The ability of isis-k to carry out one of the most successful attacks against the American military in years will give it new credibility. The bombing at Kabul airport puts it in a different position than it was even a month ago, Jones noted: “How ironic that the withdrawal of U.S. forces has significantly increased the terrorism challenge—at the very time the U.S. said it had solved the terrorism problem.” And a few missiles or drone strikes, or even another strike by the mother of all bombs, won’t change much anytime soon.

— This article has been updated to include news developments.

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American Girl Catalogue (featuring the planner that I had in middle school and was able to repurchase for my collection and my beautiful doglette Nico <3.)

1998

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the magazines in the second picture aren't the magazines in the 1st and 3rd picture

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Weekend Planner: 20 of the Coolest Things to do in L.A.

Art: Kate Micucci, courtesy of the artist and Gallery1988

Here are 20 awesome events happening in L.A. this weekend...Want the 411 on additional events and happenings in LA? Follow @christineziemba on Twitter or Instagram.

FRIDAY, DEC. 1

KATE MICUCCI (Art)

On Friday night, from 7-9 pm artist and actor Kate Micucci returns to G1988 for another solo show. All her works are on sale, and proceeds from Micucci’s cut are going to charity. Bring an unwrapped gift (valued $10 or more) to the opening on Friday and get a discount on your purchase.

ISABEL ALLENDE (Book talk)

Book Soup presents Chilean-American novelist Isabel Allende (The House of the Spirits, City of the Beasts), off-site at the Skirball Cultural Center on Friday at 7 pm. Allende discusses her new novel In the Midst of Winter, which chronicles the lives of “very different people brought together in a mesmerizing story that journeys from present-day Brooklyn to 1970s Chile and Brazil.” She’ll be in conversation with Los Angeles Times Book Editor Carolyn Kellogg. Each ticket ($28) will include a signed copy of english edition of In the Midst of Winter.

BLITZEN TRAPPER (Music)

The Bootleg Theater presents the Portland, Oregon-based experimental pop band Blitzen Trapper on Friday night. The band’s on the road promoting its latest release, Wild & Reckless. Lilly Hiatt opens. All ages. Tickets: $20. Doors at 8:30 pm.

SLOTHRUST (Music)

Boston trio Slothrust play The Echo on Friday night. The rockers just released an EP of covers, Show Me How You Want It To Be. Covers include “Wonderful World,” “...Baby One More Time” and one of our personal favs, “Sex and Candy.” And the Kids, Slugs open the night. Tickets: $11.50, $15 day of show. Ages 18+. 8:30 pm.

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MUSEUM OF FAILURE (Art)

The Museum of Failure opens on Saturday at the A+D Architecture and Design Museum. The pop-up museum, which closes on Feb. 4, is a curated collection of “epic fails by some of the world’s best known companies.” What to expect? Items such as Apple Newton, Bic for Her, Betamax and more. The Museum of Failure is open Wednesdays to Sundays. Adult general admission tickets: $15+ fees. Children 12 and younger: Free.

SLEEPLESS: THE MUSIC CENTER AFTER HOURS (Party)

The next installment of Sleepless: The Music Center After Hours series happens from 11pm on Friday to 3 am on Saturday. This special edition of Sleepless—Cuba: Antes, Ahora / Then, Now—is being held as part of Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA. The overnight event allows guests to explore The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. The event features talented artists and performers from Cuba, film screenings, light installations, and a mercadito of Cuban artwork and merchandise. There are other events throughout the weekend related to Cuba: Antes, Ahora / Then, Now. The demand for the free tickets (+$6 fee) has been high, and unavailable online. Additional tickets may be released so follow the Music Center on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates.

TORI AMOS (Music)

Tori Amos plays three nights at The Theatre at Ace Hotel, from Friday to Sunday. Her music is as relevant now as it was when were in school. Tickets: $55-$75.

SATURDAY, DEC. 2

POCOCK BREWING COMPANY (Beer fest)

Pocock Brewing in Santa Clarita celebrates its 2nd Anniversary with a beer fest on Saturday from noon to 4 pm. Pocock invites more than 18 other breweries to help celebrate (Absolution Brewing to Wolf Creek). There will also be live bands (The Darryls, The Snare Heads) and food trucks (Swami's Sandwiches, Vern's Grill, Tomski Sausage). All net proceeds benefit the Castaic Education Foundation and the Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation. General admission: $40, VIP: $55. Designated Driver (non-drinking): $10. VIP entry is at noon and general entry is at 4 pm.

UNION STATION (Holiday festival)

Union Station celebrates the Christmas/holiday season with a festival and pop-up artisan market on Saturday from 11 am to 8 pm. The day features more than 30 vendors including jewelry from The Key Historic, screen-printed T-shirts from The Poster List, a mobile record shop from Dig It Vinyl; organic body products from Original Good Goods and more. The family-friendly event features live music from the California Feetwarmers (ragtime); Sweet Beats, DJ Kiyomi’s modern sounds from a renovated 1957 ice cream truck; and Girls Gone Vinyl, a collective of female DJs. Food trucks and local craft breweries, including Indie Brewing at the Beer Garden, will be on hand, too.

A CURRENT AFFAIR (Shopping)

A Current Affair Vintage Pop-up Marketplace returns to L.A.’s Cooper Design Space Penthouse on Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. The show brings together more than 65 vintage retailers and private dealers to showcase clothing, accessories and jewelry. There’s an open bar, courtesy of local distillery Our Vodka, hydration by Boxed Water, and complimentary draft lattes from La Colombe. General admission begins at 12 pm with tickets at $12. Preview admission on Saturday at 10 am: $20. Weekend pass: $28.

Image: Courtesy of the MAK Center

MAK ANNUAL ARCHITECTURE TOUR (Design)

MAK Annual Architecture Tour takes place on Saturday from 3-7 pm in Inglewood. The tour highlights three single-family homes designed by R.M. Schindler to “promote and redefine modern, affordable living in 1940's Los Angeles.” These homes are open to the public for the first time. Proceeds from the tour benefit the MAK Center for Art & Architecture's work and stewardship of Schindler's architecture. Tickets: $45 general, $40 members, $90 ticket + Friend level membership.

GIANT ROBOT POST-IT SHOW 13 (Art)

The 13th annual Giant Robot Post-it show returns to Giant Robot 2 - GR2 Gallery on Saturday. The show features more than 400 artists and 3,000+ works of art on Post-it notes. All works are $25 each. The show opens to previews at noon and sales start at 3 pm. The exhibition runs through December 10.

THE BECHDEL CAST LIVE PRESENTS DIE HARD (Live podcast)

The Bechdel Cast, a podcast hosted by Caitlin Durante and Jamie Loftus, examines the portrayal of women in film, one movie at a time. On Saturday, at Nerdist Showroom at 7 pm, Durante, Loftus and special guest Debra DiGiovanni stage a live show to celebrate The Bechdel Cast’s One Year Anniversary, and they’re tackling Die Hard.

THE CHRONICLES OF LA (Shopping)

The Chronicles of LA is a mysterious, experiential pop-up store and art exhibit that takes place in a secret vintage hotel on Friday and Saturday. With the theme of sex, the two-day pop-up features more than 60 artists, designers, performers and musicians from around sharing ideas and viewpoints about sex, through their works and goods. We don’t know much more than that, so to get the location and more details, RSVP.

Images: Courtesy of Night Gallery and Marisa Takal

BEYOND OY TOO SCARED TO HA-HA (Art)

Night Gallery presents Beyond Oy Too Scared to Ha-Ha, a solo art exhibition of new work by LA-based artist Marisa Takal. From the gallery: “Takal creates abstract expressionist landscapes of places, times, interiors, intestines, disillusions, and emotions. She began work on the pieces of this exhibition during the inauguration earlier this year, and many of the pieces began from a place of anxiety.” The opening reception takes place on Saturday from 7-10 pm. The exhibition runs through Jan. 13.

HOLIDAY AFLOAT (Boat parade)

The 55th Annual Los Angeles Harbor Holiday Afloat Parade takes place on Saturday at the Port of Los Angeles. With the theme of "Peace Around the World," approximately 60 boats will be parading along the LA waterfront, decked out for the holiday season. The parade starts in the East Basin near Banning’s Landing Community Center in Wilmington, and it takes about 90 minutes for the boats to travel the entire route. There are spectator viewing spots in several locations in San Pedro and Wilmington.

SUNDAY, DEC. 3

Image: Courtesy of Voyager Institute

WTF VOYAGER CHRISTMAS (Film)

The Voyager Institute collaborates with crew from the former Non Plus Ultra venue for upcoming movie nights at 2044 Rosslyn St. On Sunday, they present A WTF Voyager Xmas. The first half of the afternoon presents a “condensed” version of Jack Frost (1998). The film stars Michael Keaton as a rocker reincarnated into a sentient snowman. The effects are awesome, and it’s a film that needs to be taken in with an audience. The second half of the program features film critic Alonso Duralde (The Wrap) and a Q&A about the Christmas movie genre. Doors 6 pm, show 7 pm. The event is free with RSVP, but donations accepted.

HEAVY HEAVY LOW LOW COMEDY SHOW (Comedy)

Heavy Heavy Low Low Comedy Show takes place in the back bar ot Bar Lubitsch on Sunday at 9:30 pm. The show is free and features the comedic talents of guest host Erin Alexis with Amy Miller, Papp Johnson, Kelly McInerney, Rose Toberman Alsander, Chase Austin and Jules Posner. Ages 21+.

EMO NITE DAY (Music)

Emo Nite Day is a festival of emo acts that takes place on Sunday from 2-11 pm at the Shrine Expo Hall & Grounds. The lineup on multiple stages features The Used, Machine Gun Kelly, Tigers Jaw, Craig Owens (Chiodos), Finch, Aaron Gillespie (Underoath + The Almost), Frank Zummo (Sum 41), Mom Jeans and more. DJ sets from Preston, From First To Last and others. The all-ages event also features art installations, food trucks and other treats. Tickets: $59.50.

FRIENDSHIP BUDDIES (Comedy)

Friendship Buddies is a weekly stand-up comedy show that takes place on the patio of the Verdugo Bar in Glassell Park. Hosted by Luke Giordano, the lineup features: Amy Miller, Ryan Conner, Debra DiGiovanni, Biniam Bizuneh, Grant Lyon, Kyle Shire and Aaron Hertzog. 8 pm. Free.

—by Christine N. Ziemba

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Evaluation

Project evaluation;

My timeline; I started writing songs when I was 7/8 years old. I was in a girl band called the diamond pink lashes. It consists of 3 people and we all assigned each other different parts. I was the song writer, one girl was the choreography and the other was in charge of merchandise. We used to do shows in our communal garden for all our neighbours. Then when we moved, I started writing a lot more as my mum always corrected me on my spelling. I started writing about bullying as I was bullied in school for wearing glasses. As time went on, I got deeper into depression and anxiety. I suffered with an eating disorder when I was 13/14. I have so many note pads of unfinished lyrics still to this day, even in my planner at school. Coming up to 15, is when I first performed in front of my first audience at platform. The track was called "societies to blame" based on the issues we face today. At 16, I made my first song called "don't let go" which is about not letting depression get the better of you. 17 is when I released my first EP and now I'm doing the urban development course with Tileyard.

Musical time line 'inspired artists';

I'm 1998, My nan was always obsessed with Elvis and my mum was with madonna so I mainly heard them. I used to hear people like usher, destinys child and notorious B.I.G.

1999 is when I heard Britney Spears, TLC, JLO and Enrique Iglesias. 2000 is when I started dancing to artists such as Christina Aguilera, Pink, Santana, Nelly and N Sync.

2001 is when I first heard of Missi Elliot. She inspired me a lot still to this day. She as a lot of energy and is so lyrically gifted.

2002 is when I started listening to people like Eminem, April lavigne, sugarbabes and Sean Paul. By this time I started developing my own sense of music which was an up beat tempo style which I loved.

2003 is when the uprising of Beyoncé was thriving through the music charts, along with people like 50 cent, Black eye peas and Outkast.

2004 is when I grasped on to dancing a lot more when I heard "cha cha slide" by DJ Casper. Anastasia was My favourite at the time because our family used to do 'sing star night' on the PlayStation and I loved singing 'left outside alone'. This is when I started listening /getting inspired by Chris brown.

2005 is when pussycats evolved for me aswell as people like akon, Rihanna and mario.

2006, I loved shakira as she made more cultural music and o loved James blunt for his words to "you're beautiful".

2007, was timberland, Sean Kingston, Soulja boy and Leona Lewis.

My favourite song from 2008 would be '4 minutes' by Madonna and Justin Timberlake. I loved this song because the video was very creative and it was a mixture of old sound with new to me. Justin timberlake showed a newer sound compared to Madonna and I absolutely loved the outcome.

2009 is when I was obsessed with the boy band JLS from Xfactor. I admired them because I loved how they composed their songs together in the group and let's face it, I was a fan girl of this new creative, gorgeous boy band.

2010 is when I listened to Katy perry, Bruno mars and the song "love the way you lie" by Rihanna and Eminem. I loved how the song fitted perfectly with rap and slow type hip hop.

2011 was filled of lady gaga, Jessie j, Jason derulo and pitbull.

2012, was flo rida, Nicki minaj, and Macklemore.

2013 was passenger, one republic and miles Cyrus.

2014, pharrel Williams, Jess Glynn and fuse odg. I loved the music from fuse odg as it was so addictive to dance to.

2015, ferry wap, Justin bieber and Ellie Goulding.

2016 was an interesting one as I started hearing more of future, desigiiner, drake and g-eazy.

Now, I listen to a variety of uk artists and American artists but I like the uk rap scene such as people like j hus, mo stack, Dave, giggs, krept and Konan, chipmunk, yungen and wstrn.

I've gone through variety of genres from evanescence to reaggaeton but I would say that I'm focused on Hip/hop or uk rap scene music.

I would say all of the artists above from this point, reflect on me as I'm inspired by all of them. To me, a song has to have meaning. It must be a feeling of some sort that expresses who you are as a person, whether it's personal or relatable. The most I'm inspired by is Chris brown as he's been doing music from a young age and is still rising up with his new album containing 45 new songs. I like to think that I love black music because of the way it is done. I love the fact black people can come together, dance and call each other family. I like the idea of their peace and harmony when they dance. I'm absolutely inspired by their culture. I love any music I'm able to move my feet to because it makes me happy and more confident in my skin.

My new goals are to make a variety of tracks to different genres to show that I love diversity and a good challenge. I love the idea of different kind of music but from the same artist to show that everyone can come together and celebrate music.

The new action I would take to do so would be to make my own beats/ instrumentals to create and do research on how certain genres are made. To me, I think if you can do every genre, you'll be able to reach out to people every where around the world. I think this would be a great idea as it will show I'm not showing any injustice to any musical culture or creativity

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3 ways to invest like Warren Buffett

A cottage industry of asset managers, financial advisors and investment can give you their takes on how to be just like Warren Buffett.

You can skip the circus of wannabes and hear from the Oracle of Omaha directly in his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway a shareholder, which was published Saturday.

In his most recent letter, Buffett praised the virtues of index funds, railed against the steep fees hedge fund managers charge and said "investors who avoid high and unnecessary costs and simply sit for an extended period with a collection of large, conservatively-financed American businesses will almost certainly do well."

You don't have to be a stock-picking whiz to benefit from his success. Buffett has already detailed three ways to emulate him in your retirement portfolio.

The two-fund portfolio

Buffett outlined an investing strategy for ordinary investors in his 2013 annual shareholder letter:

My advice to the trustee could not be more simple: Put 10% of the cash in short-term government bonds and 90% in a very low-cost S&P 500 index fund. (I suggest Vanguard's.) I believe the trust's long-term results from this policy will be superior to those attained by most investors – whether pension funds, institutions or individuals – who employ high-fee managers.

You can buy U.S. Treasurys directly or invest in a low-cost government bond fund. (Vanguard's short-term government bond index fund charges 0.16 percent annually with a $3,000 minimum investment, or 0.07 percent for the exchange-traded fund version.)

Vanguard offers several S&P funds: a traditional mutual fund that charges 0.16 percent annually with a $3,000 minimum investment or one with a $10,000 minimum and a 0.05 percent annual fee.

You can also buy a Vanguard 500 ETF that has an expense ratio of 0.05 percent. If you want a rock-bottom price, iShares Core S&P 500 ETF charges 0.04 percent. With ETFs, and unlike with mutual funds, you may have to pay commissions when you trade them.

"Warren Buffett's investment strategy is a good one for investors and signals that he doesn't believe that most people, including professionals, can beat the market long-term, so just be the market and buy low-cost index funds," said Stephanie Genkin, a certified financial planner in Brooklyn.

Buffett put his money where his mouth is when it comes to indexing. He bet $1 million for charity that the Vanguard 500 Index Fund Admiral Shares would beat a basket of five hedge funds selected by Protégé Partners, a New York City asset management firm over 10 years starting in 2008.

The index fund has tripled the performance of the combined returns of five unnamed hedge funds as of the end of 2015. A likely Buffett victory will benefit Girls Inc. of Omaha while Protégé is playing for Ark, an international youth education charity based in the U.K.

Berkshire Hathaway stock

You can share in gains of one of the world's greatest capital allocators by owning stock in Berkshire Hathaway directly.

Buffett's holding company has beaten the total return of the S&P 500 over the past 10 years with an annualized return of 9.1 percent, compared to 7.3 percent for the index.

Berkshire stock has two share classes. The primary difference between the share classes is the price. Class A stock recently cost more than $255,000 per share while Class B is 1/1,500 of that sum, recently at $170 per share.

You can convert Class A stock into Baby Berkshire shares, but not the other way around. Class B shares, launched in 1996, also have slightly less voting rights.

Beyond the lower price, the big advantage of the Class B shares for investors is that they can give them to people without triggering the gift tax, which kicks in for gifts above $14,000 each year.

With any investment pool, the larger you get, the harder it is to produce outstanding results. Berkshire Hathaway is no different and Buffett addressed this issue in his shareholder letter:

As for Berkshire, our size precludes a brilliant result: Prospective returns fall as assets increase. Nonetheless, Berkshire's collection of good businesses, along with the company's impregnable financial strength and owner-oriented culture, should deliver decent results. We won't be satisfied with less.

The Warren Buffett way

For the adventurous (or foolish), you can try your hand at investing in stocks like the master of value investing himself.

You don't have to go it alone. Plenty of stock screeners, such as those from the American Association of Individual Investors, Morningstar and ValueWalk, strive to identify stocks of companies with positive free cash flows, good returns on capital and strong competitive advantages (what Buffett calls "moats" as in a castle with a moat). Automated investing service Motif lets you buy a basket of Buffett-like stocks for less than $10 per trade.

To be sure, it is extremely difficult to generate a record anything close to what Buffett has done just by stock-picking. Public companies represent only a part of Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio holdings, while the rest come from private deals ordinary investors can't access.

Where most investors lose their way in following in Buffett's legendary footsteps is consistency. Even Buffett stumbles from time to time.

"The problem that most people would have investing like Buffett is the time frame. Many of his investments can take years to pan out, and the average investor doesn't have that sort of patience," said George Gagliardi, a CFP and founder of Coromandel Wealth Management in Lexington, Massachusetts.

"Remember the derogatory comments about Buffett during the Internet stock boom years? He went from a pariah in 1998 to a genius in 2003," Gagliardi said.

The key to Buffett's stock-picking success has been his ability to buy when others are fearful.

"Many companies, of course, will fall behind, and some will fail. Winnowing of that sort is a product of market dynamism. Moreover, the years ahead will occasionally deliver major market declines – even panics – that will affect virtually all stocks. No one can tell you when these traumas will occur – not me, not Charlie [Munger], not economists, not the media," Buffett writes in his 2016 letter.

"During such scary periods, you should never forget two things: First, widespread fear is your friend as an investor, because it serves up bargain purchases. Second, personal fear is your enemy."

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Jenifer Lewis

Jenifer Jeanette Lewis (born January 25, 1957) is an American actress. She began her career appearing in Broadway musicals and worked as a back-up singer for Bette Midler, before appearing in films Beaches (1988) and Sister Act (1992).

Lewis is best known for playing roles of mothers in films What's Love Got to Do With It (1993), The Preacher's Wife (1996), The Brothers (2001), Think Like a Man and in the sequel Think Like a Man Too (2014), Baggage Claim (2013), and The Wedding Ringer (2015), as well as in The Temptations TV miniseries (1998). As such, Lewis earned the title, "Black Mother of Hollywood". She also had roles in films include Dead Presidents (1995), Cast Away (2000), and Hereafter (2010).

On television, Lewis starred as Lana Hawkins in the Lifetime medical drama, Strong Medicine from 2000 to 2006. She also had the recurring roles on sitcoms A Different World, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Girlfriends. In 2014, Lewis began starring as Ruby Johnson in the ABC comedy series, Black-ish, for which she received a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination.

Life and career

Lewis was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to a nurse's aide mother (Dorothy Lewis) and a factory worker father. She is the youngest of seven children. Lewis also sang in her church choir at age five. She attended Kinloch High School and then college at Webster University in Webster Groves, Missouri. After college she moved to New York to focus on her career in performing. She was cast in a Broadway musical called "Eubie." Soon after she was offered to work on the famous musical "Dreamgirls" but was later recast by Jennifer Holliday. After she went to work as a background singer for Bette Milder. They worked together in live performances and in the film, "Beaches." She was a Bette Midler Harlette. In 2012, she married Arnold Byrd who is a retired Marine 1st Sargent. She has a daughter named Charmaine Lewis from a previous relationship. Lewis has revealed she has Bipolar disorder. Lewis at first hid her disorder as she was ashamed of it. "But after 17 years of therapy and 10 years of being medicated for bipolar disorder, actress Jenifer Lewis decided to stop hiding her mental illness from others." Early works

Soon after, she arrived in New York City, Lewis debuted on Broadway in a small role in Eubie (1979), the musical based on the work of Eubie Blake. She next landed the role of Effie White in the workshop of the Michael Bennett-directed musical Dreamgirls, but when the show moved to Broadway, Bennett chose Jennifer Holliday for the role.

Lewis accepted a position as a Harlette, a back-up singer for Bette Midler which led to Lewis' first TV appearances on Midler's HBO specials. She also landed her first screen role as a result, appearing as one of the buxom chorines in the 'Otto Titsling' production number in the Midler vehicle Beaches (1988). At the same time, Lewis was developing her nightclub act, The Diva Is Dismissed, an autobiographical comedy and music show in New York City cabarets. She performed the show off-Broadway at the Public Theater. In 1987, Lewis was hired as the Pre-Show announcer on the Star Tours ride at Disneyland.

1990s

After Lewis relocated to Los Angeles, she began appearing on television sitcoms, include Murphy Brown, Dream On, In Living Color, Roc, Hangin' with Mr. Cooper, and Friends. From 1992 to 1993, she played Dean Davenport in the sixth and final season of NBC sitcom A Different World. She also had a recurring role as Will Smith's Aunt Helen on NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air from 1991 to 1996. As regular, Lewis starred alongside Patricia Wettig in her short-lived legal drama Courthouse in 1995, playing Judge Rosetta Reide, the first main African American lesbian character on television.

In 1992, Lewis was cast as one of the back-up singers to Whoopi Goldberg in comedy film Sister Act. The following year, Lewis played the mother of Tupac Shakur's character in drama film Poetic Justice, and as Zelma Bullock, Tina Turner’s mother in the biopic What's Love Got to Do With It starring Angela Bassett. Lewis originally auditioned to play Tina Turner. Lewis is only one year older than Bassett. For her performance, she received her first NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture nomination. In 1994, she followed with other comedic supporting roles, including Mrs. Coleman the Unemployment Office lady in Renaissance Man and as Whoopi Goldberg's sister in Corrina, Corrina. In 1995, she was cast in maternal roles to Kadeem Hardison in Panther and to Larenz Tate in Dead Presidents.

In 1996, Lewis appeared as Theresa Randle's telephone sex line boss in Spike Lee's comedy-drama, Girl 6. Later that year, she went to play Whitney Houston's character's mother in Penny Marshall's romantic comedy-drama, The Preacher's Wife. She received another NAACP Image Award nomination for her role in The Preacher's Wife. She also has had roles in The Mighty (1998), The Temptations TV miniseries (1998), Mystery Men (1999) and Blast from the Past (1999), before landing the leading role on mockumentary comedy Jackie's Back about the struggling comeback of a diva in turmoil.

2000s

In 2000, Lewis had supporting role in the adventure drama film Cast Away directed by Robert Zemeckis. Also in 2000, she began starring as Lana Hawkins on the Lifetime television medical drama Strong Medicine. The show ended in February 2006. Lewis also performed the theme song for Strong Medicine. She also had a recurring role as Veretta Childs (Toni's mother) in the UPN sitcom Girlfriends. In film, she appeared as Morris Chestnut's mother in the 2001 romantic comedy The Brothers. In 2006, she had a featured role as the wedding planner in Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion, and also appeared in Perry's 2008 comedy-drama Meet the Browns as Vera Brown. She also appeared in Juwanna Mann, The Cookout, Nora's Hair Salon, Dirty Laundry and Not Easily Broken.

On April 22, 2008, Lewis replaced Darlene Love as Motormouth Maybelle in Broadway's Hairspray. On television, she guest starred on That's So Raven and Boston Legal. Lewis also had number of voice over roles, include Walt Disney's animated musical The Princess and the Frog (2009), for which she received Annie Award for Voice Acting in a Feature Production nomination.

2010s

In June 2010, Lewis' distinctive voice was in fine form as she told The Jazz Joy and Roy syndicated radio show, "I just did a production of 'Hello Dolly' at the 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle and it had to be one of the greatest productions that I have ever done, because I got to just do a character, Dolly Levi, and it was just great."In 2012 Lewis began working with Shangela on the online reality show parody, "Jenifer Lewis and Shangela," where she acts as herself alongside Shangela, a "drag queen living in her basement." She later appeared in Shangela's music video for "Werqin Girl (Professional)."

In 2010, Clint Eastwood cast Lewis in his fantasy film Hereafter. The following year, she starred alongside Rosario Dawson and Tracee Ellis Ross in Five, for which she received another NAACP Image Award nomination. She also co-starred in the short-lived NBC series, The Playboy Club. She played Terrence J's overbearing mother in box-office hit Think Like a Man (2012), and in its sequel Think Like a Man Too (2014). In 2013, she played Paula Patton's mother Baggage Claim. In 2015, she starred in The Wedding Ringer.

In 2014, Lewis was cast as Ruby Johnson, Anthony Anderson's character's mother in the ABC comedy series, Black-ish. She was upped to regular as of second season. In 2016, she received Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series nomination for her performance. She has also been featured on various TV advertising commercials.

Bipolar Disorder

In 1990 Jenifer Lewis was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She always knew something was wrong but she embraces her mental illness happily by always loving herself. Lewis has plenty of self-love. “You have to look in the mirror … and say—before you can go or grow into anything—you have to say you love yourself,” she says.

Three years later one of Lewis close friends saw her screaming on the floor and encouraged her to seek help. Lewis also noticed she was yelling at people who were close to her.

"People who are bipolar switch from feeling an energetic, “high” and/or irritable to feeling sad and hopeless, and then back again. They often have normal moods in between. These “up” and “down” feelings are called mania and depression. If left untreated, bipolar disorder can result in damaged relationships, poor job or school performance, and even suicide."

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Jennifer Lopez at the Super Bowl? It’s the Role She Was Born to Play

Some time in 1998, riding high on critical acclaim for her performance alongside George Clooney in Steven Soderbergh’s sultry crime thriller “Out of Sight,” the rising actress Jennifer Lopez approached her manager with an unconventional idea: She wanted to make an album.

Lopez recalled his response was not encouraging in a recent “CBS Sunday Morning” interview: “Well, you know, you won’t be taken seriously as an actress now if you make a record, so how about we just stick to the acting right now?” That was not an option. The experience of playing the Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla-Pérez in a 1997 biopic had reignited a fire. “Once I did the movie ‘Selena,’ I was like, No, I’m doing it,” she said with a flash in her eyes.

On Sunday, Lopez will headline the Super Bowl halftime show with Shakira, joining the recent ranks of Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Madonna and Katy Perry. Her status as a triple-threat pop cultural polyglot by now feels so inevitable that it can be easy to forget what she risked in 1999 when she released her debut album, “On the 6.” A Los Angeles Times profile from that May — headline: “It’s Not ‘La Vida Loca’ to Her” — wondered why she would “put her red-hot film career on hold for more than a year to make an album.” (It’s hard to think of a contemporary equivalent to this surprise: Perhaps if Timothée Chalamet announced a break to focus on his rap career?) Even in the waning boom days of the recording industry, J. Lo’s music career was far from a guaranteed triumph.

But the gambit worked, of course. Her debut single, “If You Had My Love,” held No. 1 on the Billboard chart for five weeks that summer; “On the 6” went multiplatinum and was nominated for two Grammys. Her 2001 follow-up, “J.Lo,” fared even better, and its debut atop the album chart made her the first person in history to score a No. 1 album and a No. 1 movie (“The Wedding Planner”) simultaneously.

In some sense, though, that manager’s prophecy came true. “The Wedding Planner” was not exactly “Out of Sight”: The daffy, predictable rom-com that asked its audience to believe that Jennifer Lopez was Italian currently holds a 16 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. “Gigli” would soon follow — and that’s all that needs to be said about that. In pursuing a pop career, and thus a less solemn and obedient identity as a Serious Actress, Lopez telegraphed early on that she was a bit too restless to play by Hollywood’s rules. Pop music offered Lopez more flexibility anyway: Leading roles weren’t exactly flowing to Latinas, and meaningful conversations about diversity in the movie industry were more than a decade away.

Now, over 20 years after her first pivot to music, a jilted Hollywood seems once again to be thumbing its nose at Lopez. Though she was widely expected to receive her first Oscar nomination for her complex, defiantly unsentimental performance as stripper-turned-grifter Ramona Vega in the hit movie “Hustlers,” the Academy left her in the cold. (“First of all, ‘Hustlers’ is not an Oscar movie,” one 91-year-old Academy voter recently told Page Six.) The supporting actress nominees are all white.

It does not feel entirely coincidental that this rebuke happened on the heels of yet another year when Lopez worked overtime to remind the world that — far from a side-hustle or a part-time vanity project — she is still very much an active musician. In April she released a new single, “Medicine,” which features the rapper French Montana and has a surreal, Busby-Berkley-meets-haute-couture music video. Then, following a successful Las Vegas residency that ended in 2018, last summer Lopez embarked on the 38-date (and $54.7 million-grossing) It’s My Party arena tour; her performances were an entertaining and impressively athletic blend of showgirl glitz and South Bronx grit.

The tour was also evidence that Lopez is particularly well-suited for the Super Bowl halftime show — an event that calls for a glitter-encrusted ringmaster’s charisma, a catalog of hits that anyone can sing along to, and a kind of professionalized sass and sex appeal that does not quite veer into the territory of an F.C.C. violation (as Janet Jackson and M.I.A. can attest). It should be an especially fitting display of her talents: The quintessential Jennifer Lopez experience is an audiovisual one, allowing her to glide fluidly between music, movement and the theatrical star-power that can keep an audience riveted. And given both Justin Timberlake’s somnolent 2018 performance and Maroon 5 and Travis Scott’s haphazard, cringe-inducing celebration of Adam Levine’s chest tattoos, the past few halftime shows have offered plenty of room for improvement.

Lopez’s musical career has not been without its misfires, but she has remained tenaciously committed to it as a necessary creative outlet. Its duration alone, in the fickle and ageist world of pop, is staggering: The 50-year-old Lopez has stuck around long enough to ride the wave of two different “Latin booms,” from “Bailamos” to Bad Bunny. She’s moved relatively nimbly with the changing tides, from the airy confections of the “TRL” era to the harder crystalline beats that accompanied the EDM-crazed 2010s. One of the most successful singles of Lopez’s career, the driving, sing-song-y Pitbull collaboration “On the Floor” came in 2011, a full 12 years after her debut album.

But from “On the 6” to her recent Oscar snub, Lopez seems to have found, in her pop career, a sense of freedom and validation that has eluded her in Hollywood, where she continues to vibrate at a slightly different frequency. She founded her own production company and in 2016 starred in one of its creations, the network cop show “Shades of Blue,” while others were leaning toward prestige TV. The figure of the Serious Actress is still cut from a stiff, restrictive cloth. But if you know one thing about J. Lo, it’s that she has an innate desire to move.

At least in the pop-cultural consciousness, Lopez was first known as a dancer. There she is grooving in the video for Janet Jackson’s 1993 hit “That’s the Way Love Goes,” and backing New Kids on the Block in an American Music Awards performance that screams 1991. (Even before then, she’d cut her teeth in musical theater, appearing in regional productions of “Oklahoma!” and “Jesus Christ Superstar.”) In 1992, she bested 2,000 other hopefuls when she snagged a coveted spot as a Fly Girl on the sketch comedy show “In Living Color.” But Lopez didn’t want to be hemmed too tightly into that role either: She turned down an offer to be a backing dancer on Jackson’s tour because she wanted to act.

By the time she’d established herself onscreen — “Selena” was her breakthrough — and finally got around to giving pop stardom a go, Jenny had been around the proverbial block. On the Billboard charts and MTV, Lopez suddenly found herself competing with upstarts nearly half her age. Remember that 1999 marked not just the year of “On the 6,” but also the arrival of “Baby One More Time” and “Genie in a Bottle” — by 17-year-old Britney Spears and 18-year-old Christina Aguilera. Lopez turned 30 that July.

Especially for women, pop is often considered the domain of the almost criminally young. But in her most iconic music videos, Lopez’s age actually gave her something of an edge. Compared to the nymphets sharing her “TRL” airtime, Lopez projected a grown woman who was in full control of her image, at ease with her sexuality and confident in her incessantly Googled body.

On an episode of the podcast Still Processing, the New York Times writer Jenna Wortham suggested that Lopez’s music videos created a space in which she could express more of herself than she could in almost any of her movie roles — whether it was the bumbling and questionably Italian rom-com heroine, the cat-fighting rival (“Monster in Law”) or the tragic victim (“Enough”). “You see this woman who knows exactly where she is, in space and time,” Wortham said. “She’s not tripping over things, she doesn’t have to fight with anybody, she’s paying her own bills, her life is not in danger. She is exactly where she’s supposed to be, and she looks like she’s loving every minute of it.”

Perhaps because of her varied resume, Lopez isn’t always thought of as a pop superstar. But when she’s good, she is better than she gets credit for. The pulsating “Waiting for Tonight” remains a Y2K dance floor classic; her brassy 2004 single “Get Right” is an eternal fan favorite; even “Dinero,” her playfully raucous 2018 collaboration with Cardi B and DJ Khaled proves she can ham it up with a new generation of kindred spirits. She has admitted recently that she accepted the gig as a judge on “American Idol” in part to garner a little more respect in the music world. “I don’t think I had been taken seriously up until then for what I knew about music,” Lopez told Variety. (She was a judge on the show from 2010 to 2016.)

Plenty of Hollywood types told her that job might jeopardize her film career, too — but Lopez had heard that one before. “I was like, ‘The truth is, I’m not getting offered a whole bunch of movies,’” she said, “so what are they not going to offer me?”

The major cultural events of the next two weeks will once again draw attention to the duality of Lopez’s stardom. That will probably be to her advantage. The Oscars are poised to be especially bland this year, with their lack of diversity, predictable narratives and old-fashioned reverence for movies about white male rage. It would have been an honor to have been invited, sure, but that’s not J. Lo’s kind of party anyway. Maybe the greatest gift the Oscar ceremony can offer her is the opportunity to upstage it the weekend before.

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