#Allen Hamilton

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Temple Burn :: burning man :: Rand Larson

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This invisible support is “The” reality, after all, that we depend upon. The love and help that comes our way is always right on time and so appreciated.

“No one accomplishes anything in this life on his or her own. Even when we stare in awe at what might appear to be a solitary feat - like climbing to the top of a mountain alone - there is invisible support. There are loved ones at home who cherish the adventure. A mentor to teach. A colleague with whom the experience can be shared. And unseen magic too.”

― Allan Hamilton, The Scalpel and the Soul: Encounters with Sugery, the Supernatural, and the Power of Hope

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Masterlist

Max Verstappen

Friends don't sleep together

Bar menu: 1, 2

When love is left unspoken, pt. 2, pt. 3

Your funeral, pt. 2

I see you, pt. 2

Lando Norris

Only one bed???

Right Place, Right Time (series)

Fake Relationship

Bar menu: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Noisy Neighbor pt. 2

Fake Love Triangle (Franco x reader)

Coffee?

Done waiting

Expensive Fight

Concerned, pt. 2

Andrei Iosivas

Post game movies

Drunk words are sober thoughts

Happy birthday

Bar menu: 1, 2, 3

Eyes up here, babe

Knight in shining armor

Carlos Sainz

Moment of weakness

Forbidden Territory series

Bar menu: 1, 2

Josh Allen

Big win

Post Game Celebration

Bar Menu: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

bar nights and unexpected sparks

Oscar Piastri

Secret identity

Bar menu: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

miscommunication

orange is my favorite color

Lewis Hamilton

Just a bet?

Bar Menu: 1, 2, 3

Please don't leave

Act my age

I can’t come with you

Lance Stroll

Cocky

Joe Burrow

Bar menu: 1

He isn't you

Let me in

Coach's daughter

orange is my favorite color

Charles Leclerc

Bar menu: 1, 2, 3

Oblivious

Luke Hughes

Devils Bachelor

Quinn Hughes

Bruised Egos, Hidden Feelings

Community Relations

Jack Hughes

wouldn’t have it any other way

[toffoliravioli]

nj devils x devils youth foundation night

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aftg x f1 au twitter profiles!!

had to scratch the itch in my brain somehow so this is hugely self-indulgent (sorry <3)

i honestly have no idea how i’m going to make this into an actual au but we’ll see i guess

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hockey team thickness - New Jersey Devils 2024 VERSION (roster as of 27.07.2024)

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The Many Boyfriends of Daniel Ricciardo

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Chapter 1: The Third Constant in F1

After well over a decade in the sport, Sebastian Vettel is sure of three things in Formula One. Three things that never change and will always remain a constant in the circus that they all loved so much. 

One: Cash is King. Everything they did, everywhere they raced, every track they raced on, it was decided based on how much money people were willing to spend. 

Two: People will always hate the dominating driver. They had hated him, they hated Lewis, and now they hate Max. It’s just how the world of Formula One works, or rather the way of sports in general. People will always hate the winners because their guy is losing. 

Three: Daniel Ricciardo will have at least two men fighting for his attention at any given moment. And more than likely, Daniel will be completely unaware that they can’t stand one another. 

In the early days of Daniel’s career it had been Lewis and Jenson. The teammates loved the adoration Daniel gave them. Two world champions, young and talented at a team that could win them races but not more championships, had found a sort of solace in the adoration given to them by a driver so early in his career. It didn’t hurt that Daniel was so willing to go along with whatever they wanted, so happy to be positioned any which way, to be shared and used and ruined if they so wished.

Then it was Lewis and Nico. The teammates playing tug of war with their favorite Aussie on podiums. Both wanting Daniel and not wanting the other to have a moment alone with him. Daniel hadn’t minded being stuck between the two Mercedes teammates due to his love for their attention. A heady feeling for the Australian who was trying to make his mark on the sport and prove that he deserved his Red Bull seat over all the others. 

Towards the end of the Lewis and Nico teammates era, Max had entered the picture. Young, rash, and so clearly in love with Daniel. So it had become Lewis and Max chasing after Daniel’s affections. A driver cemented in the sport and in his efforts for Daniel versus a driver desperate to clutch on tightly to everything that he received. 

Lewis always remained, never pushing for more than Daniel was willing to give but never settling for anything less than what he wanted. A complicated position for a complicated man. Max, on the other hand, wanted to take and take, never settling for sharing Daniel. At least not in his early years when his only true competition had been Lewis and Max had been on the same team as Daniel. 

As time progressed and more competition for Daniel arrived, there was little Max could do about his selfishness when it came to Daniel. They were no longer on the same team and the others outnumbered him. 

In 2018, Charles and Scotty James had staked their claims on Daniel. Unlike the rest of them, Scotty was Australian and close to Daniel in ways the others never could be. Charles, so pretty and perfect, had been just like Max in the sense he took what he wanted and without any hesitation. And when it had been Daniel, he hadn’t hesitated in securing a place at Daniel’s side during the Monaco celebrations. His own awful home race hadn’t prevented him from celebrating Daniel’s win and claiming Daniel as his prize. 

Then came George, a fan who wanted to know Daniel intimately, in every sense of the word. And Lando who laughed like he was dying at Daniel’s jokes about pubes and mustaches. But unlike George who didn’t hesitate to befriend Daniel and call him Danny Ric and wear clothes that Daniel designed just to have his attention, Lando was shyer, took more time. He’s more sensitive, Daniels had once said with a look of pure adoration for the young Brit.

Sebastian had gotten used to dealing with drivers that fell for Daniel’s charms. He knew what to say to them, how to give them a shovel talk and threaten them if needed, he knew how to protect Daniel from getting hurt. Hell, he even knew how to deal with Scotty. 

One would think that by the seventh time it happened, Sebastian would have no qualms with threatening someone and being intimidating for Daniel’s sake. One would think that until they saw the most recent victim to Daniel’s charms. 

Daniel had gone and gotten an American football player to be completely enthralled by him. Twice his size (and Sebastian’s), Josh Allen towered over all the rest and easily manhandled Daniel. 

Sebastian would need to get creative in his threats, but he would do so if it meant preventing Daniel from getting hurt by some American athlete. 

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before

April 30, 2024

Luca pulled into the parking lot of the US hockey rink and Gemma leaned over pressing a soft kiss to her big brother’s cheek, “Thank you Lu.” Gemma softly spoke to him before she hopped out the car and grabbing her hockey bag from the back of the car before waving bye to Luca as she walked up to the US hockey rink.

She had only just recently gotten into Michigan after her season ended and she spent a few days at Adam’s with him recovering still from his injury and now she will spend a few days with Luca before she leaves in two days to go to Prauge for Worlds.

It was the first day of practices for Worlds and the team are all meeting in Michigan and practicing here until they all head together to prague.

Gemma was able to hand her hockey bag to an equipment worker as she walked in and not have to carry it with her throughout the entire rink which she was very grateful for.

She knew today the practice was mostly gonna be a lot of talking and reviewing tapes and ending up with a workout in the gym but nothing on the ice today.

Gemma walked into the theater room and saw a few players in there already and saw a certain tall boy with a head of curls.

Luke turned around and saw his favorite Fantilli, “Emmie!” Luke beamed and walked over pulling her into a tight hug and spun her around.

Gemma giggled and happily hugged him back, “Hi Lukey.”

Gemma had met the Michigan when she was thirteen and she clicked with Luke the quickest and there is no one else she is closer to from Michigan.

Luke is the only person to call her Emmie.

Luke set her back down and looked at her looking at the differences about her as he hadn’t seen her for a few months.

It is odd to Luke how he remembered meeting her so many years ago and how young she was and now every time he sees her she has grown so much. Luke couldn’t believe she was getting drafted in a few months and now they are playing together at Worlds.

Luke has played with both of the other Fantilli’s and he can not wait to be able to play with the last one but his favorite.

“Emmie, this is Trevor, Cole, Matt and Brady.” Luke threw an arm over her shoulder as he introduced her to the boys he was walking to do before she came in.

“And this is Gemma.” Luke proudly introduced her.

Cole smiled softly thinking she was adorable and she was actually shorter than him which is not common ever.

Matt smiled as he knew exactly who Gemma is, as he still follows Boston college and you couldn’t watch one game the past season and not know who Gemma is.

Brady nodded at her and Trevor grinned excited to meet new people as he always is.

Luke guided Gemma away and over to one of the seats, “That is Matt Boldy!” Gemma whispered having stars in her eyes as she told Luke.

Luke laughed throwing his head back knocking exactly why she is star stuck because Matt played at BC.

Luke was one of the very few people who were not surprised they Gemma choose to attend Boston College instead of the University of Michigan. He knew because he saw all the times she would be watching BC Hockey games on her phone and she always spoke about how cool Boston is, he knew she would end up at BC.

Gemma and Luke sat down next to each other and started catching up with each other even though they do stay in contact pretty well but they haven’t talked in a bit and as they waited for the rest of the players to show up and for the meeting to start.

Gabe, Will and Ryan walked in minutes before the meeting and Gemma saw Will and Gabe’s annoyed faces meaning Ryan made them run late.

Gabe and Will perked up when they saw Gemma and immediately walked over to her leaving Ryan behind but not for long as he saw Gemma too and walked over quickly.

“Gem!” Gabe beamed and leaned down hugging one of his favorite teammates, even if he did just see her two weeks ago after their terribly sad end of a season.

“Hi Gabe-O.” Gemma softly spoke back smiling as she leaned into hug.

While Gabe was distracted hugging Gemma, Will plopped down onto the seat next to Gemma and sent a mischievous smile at Gabe when he turned his way.

Will leaned over and hugged her tightly. Gemma hugged him back softly as Gabe sat down next to Will.

“Best for lasts.” Ryan grined smugly at WIll and Gabe getting identical fond eye rolls.

“Hey G.” Ryan hugged her quickly and ruffled her hair in the way he knows she hates.

“Leo.” Gemma softly groaned and tried to fix her hair as Ryan sat down next to Gabe, “What have we talked about touching my hair.” Gemma gave her a stern glance, where was Eamon when you need him to have Ryan knock it off. Gemma shook off that thought not wanting to get sad thinking about her captain.

“Not too.” Ryan cheekily grinned shrugging nonchalantly and grunted at the smack on the arm from Will, who gave Ryan a knock it off look not liking to much teasing towards Gemma.

Gemma just gave a long look to Luke, basically telling him what she dealt with throughout the season and he chuckled.

Gemma leaned against Luke’s arm as they waited for the meeting to start and she had a feeling she was really going to enjoy playing in Worlds but also being able to play with Luke for the first time ever and Worlds is probably the only way she will ever be able to play with Will, Gabe or Ryan and they might be the last chance she plays with all three of them at the same time.

[salmonthecat]

[starrynightsxo]

ICEBREAKER BOOK REVIEW 1.75 ⭐️

DISCLAIMER: this may be a controversial review but it is my opinion, please don't come at me for it I just don't like certain things. also, if you don't agree with me feel free to not read or scroll past but I would rather have no hate or arguments regarding this as it's just my view <3 anyone who did like the book, I wish I was you 😭

MY GOODREADS REVIEW because it won't let me copy and paste it for some reason? I would not recommend it, it may be the most BookTok book I've read and as a person who doesn't mind some BookTok books, this was NOT IT for me.

SPOILERS BELOW

⭐️.75 is the lowest rating for a book from me this year and here's why... (sorry I'm a little brutal 😭)

ALSO, just forgot to say on there, at one point near the end idk why but the author feels to be cringe and says in Anastasia's POV "Nathan is a man written by a woman" which is a bit like ok cringe but has to highlight the grey sweatpants like JUST STOP IM SORRY. we all get that grey sweatpants are a thing you dont have to highlight the "written by a woman" like this is literally a book and the author is literally a woman like how- I cant with this book. 😭😭

[goose-theduck]

I'm so sorry

[willowsnook]

CLOSED Bar Menu requests

please spark my creativity lol. also there are two random people on there and that’s bc i remain loyal to them 🫡

Bar Menu

Liquor (prompt)

vodka: “it’s always been you”

Gin: “watch your fucking mouth”

Whiskey: “you’re mine, end of discussion”

Tequila: “let me take care of you”

Rum: “me and him? That’s funny”

Scotch: “just shut up and come here”

Brandy: “do you enjoy pissing me off?”

Mixer

Lime: Lando Norris

Lemonade: Carlos Sainz

Red Bull: Max Verstappen

Water: Lewis Hamilton

Coke: Oscar Piastri

Italian soda: Charles Leclerc

Orange Gatorade: Joe burrow

Hawaiian Punch: Andre (yoshi)

Sprite: Josh allen

Ginger beer: Bucky Barnes

Cranberry juice: Derek hale

Glass (relationship)

Martini glass: Strangers

Tall: Best friends

Short: Coworkers

Copper mug: Enemies

Wine glass: Friends sister

Flute: dating

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The Silk Express (1933) Ray Enright

October 13th 2024

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"If the Devils are going to do one thing, it’s pin all their hopes on a little (Swiss-)German(-Canadian) boy named Nico."

Enjoying tonight's game? Read our #NJDevils recap here.

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'Captain Future In Love' Book Review By Ron Fortier

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'Captain Future In Love' Book Review By Ron Fortier

CAPTAIN FUTURE IN LOVE (The Return of Ul Quorn, Book 1) By Allen Steele Amazing Stories 108 pgs

Once again we find ourselves playing catch up with a new pulp series. Last year we found “Captain Future – The Guns of Pluto.” Seeing that it was a new adventure based on Edmond Hamilton’s classic pulp hero, we eagerly snatched up a copy and loved it. At which point we learned it was the third entry in the series by veteran writer Allen Steele. The first chapter had been released by another publisher with the title “Avengers of the Moon.” We found it, read and give it major thumbs up.

Sadly things went awry and that publisher chose not to continue the series. Steele then partnered with the good folks at Amazing Stories and wrote two more action packed entries. In “Captain Future in Love,” he picks up the story of orphaned Curt Newton who was raised by an android, cyborg and robot in a hidden cave on the moon. Newton’s obsession is to find the corrupt millionaire politician who murdered his parents.  

But first Captain Future must deal with possible terrorists  on attack Venus installations. This triggers flashback memories wherein we learn of his first visit to that planet as a teenager and his encounter with a lovely young thief who steals his heart. It’s a fun tale and told with the proper emotional sensitivity. As with his other Captain Future stories, Steele combines elements of both hard science fiction with the more romantic elements of pulp space operas. What are two radically different styles merge seamlessly in his storytelling. Having read both the first and third, we’re delighted to have filled in the missing chapter of this truly enjoyable saga. Ed Hamilton would have loved these.

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📽️ The Notebook (2004)

I was very surprised at myself for never having posted a review of this movie before. Like pretty much all other romcom lovers, I’ve watched this movie many times, but I wouldn’t say that I absolutely love it. I know it famously makes people cry at the end, but I have to admit it’s never made me cry at THAT part. I always cry, though, when they take her away after their dance. Anyway, without giving any spoilers, their love is something that everyone wants, and I love that they stay together until the end. However, I think they’re both annoying and toxic when they’re young. They’re also very cringey. The beach scene causes me second-hand embarrassment every time I watch it. Over all, though, I have no problems watching this movie any time someone turns it on.

Sex/nudity: 4/10 (a lot of making out, groping, several sex scenes, no overt nudity)

Language: 3/10 (more than a little cussing but mostly mild words)

Violence: 3/10 (slapping, hitting, shoving, death on a battlefield, injured soldiers)

Overall rating: 7/10