#Banger Rally Challenge

[justinspoliticalcorner]

Joan McCarter at Daily Kos:

The conservative Supreme Court has gone rogue. It has “cemented its place in history as the most radical Supreme Court ever,” in the words of historian Kevin Kruse. It handcuffed all federal regulatory agencies last week, and elevated the president to king on Monday. They’ve done so on behalf of the American oligarchs who have bankrolled the lavish lifestyle of at least two of the justices. They have also done so on behalf of twice-impeached convicted felon Donald Trump. If there is any hope of salvaging our republic out of this mess, President Joe Biden and Democrats have to fight back, immediately, in the campaign and in action. That means setting aside the trust institutionalists like Biden and Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin have in the system and in the basic decency of people like Chief Justice John Roberts. It means directly taking on the corrupt court and making the case to the American people that it has to be stopped. Biden made a start Monday evening, giving a short prime-time address to the nation to point out the “dangerous precedent” of placing “virtually no limits on what a president can do.”

“This decision,” Biden said, “has continued the court’s attack in recent years on a wide range of long-established legal principles in our nation, from gutting voting rights and civil rights to taking away a woman’s right to choose to today’s decision that undermines the rule of law of this nation.” In perhaps the most chilling words a president has uttered since the Civil War, Biden starkly defined where we’re at as a nation.  “[I]t will depend on the character of the men and women who hold that presidency that are going to define the limits of the power of the presidency,” he said, “because the law will no longer do it.” 

[...] There are plenty of good ideas for reshaping the court from expanding it to imposing term limits to create a stable of justices that rotate in and out of the court. The solutions are there—Democrats need to embrace them. And run on them. That can start with rallying around Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s impeachment resolution against the justices who perpetrated this “assault on American democracy.” No, it won’t move forward in a Republican-controlled House, but it can help unite Democrats for an immediate course of action should they regain the House.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries echoed that, saying Democrats plan to “engage in aggressive oversight and legislative activity” to determine that “extreme, far-right justices in the [Supreme Court] majority are brought into compliance with the Constitution.” The Senate has to take the lead in the coming months, and it has to come from Durbin, who failed in his first task of responding to the devastating ruling. He complained over spilled milk, that Thomas and Alito “brazenly refused to recuse themselves from this case.” He scolded Roberts for not using “his existing authority to enact an enforceable code of conduct.” It’s a lot too late for that. Durbin and his colleagues need to get on the same page as House Democrats, because they actually are in an oversight position and need to start using it. No, they can’t fix the Supreme Court now, but they can start building the case for it. 

Joan McCarter of Daily Kos has a solid banger of a piece on why Democrats must run a campaign against the ethics-challenged MAGA Majority on SCOTUS.

[mirandamckenni1]

METALITE - New Generation (2023) // Official Music Video // AFM Records Taken from the album "Expedition One ", out January 19, 2024 Pre-order the new album (digipak, ltd. colored vinyl, ltd. ltd. digipak bundle) here: https://ift.tt/UavwJKL Spotify: https://ift.tt/apgfqGQ Fanlink: https://ift.tt/QINwuqx Subscribe to AFM's Apple playlist "Melodic Mayhem": https://ift.tt/mJEge2l "We are thrilled to release this new single, a powerful anthem dedicated to our younger generation. They are the driving force behind positive change, tirelessly fighting for their rights, meaningful causes, and a cleaner environment. These inspiring individuals continue to challenge societal norms, striving to make the world a better place. Our mid-tempo banger is a tribute to their unwavering dedication. It's a rallying cry for those who believe in our future and refuse to back down from their convictions. Join us in celebrating the relentless spirit of these change-makers and their commitment to a brighter tomorrow!" Follow Metalite! Spotify: https://ift.tt/9SBWYdw Apple Music: https://ift.tt/TADwNHU Facebook: https://ift.tt/2alunIF Instagram: https://ift.tt/NqaIrzh Website: https://www.metalite.se Follow us also on these channels: Instagram: https://ift.tt/XmQVjZW Facebook: https://ift.tt/qhRFLBc Website: https://ift.tt/ej8hYUD Webshop: https://ift.tt/T28pi7s Spotify: https://ift.tt/Z3VpTB7 Apple Music: https://ift.tt/zBRalvq Music & lyrics by: Edwin Premberg, Erica Ohlsson Produced by: Edwin Premberg Mixed by: Jacob Hansen Mastered by: Jacob Hansen Video & Edit by: Ted Lindén, Bullsize Production, Bullsize.se Lyrics: We're the ones who grew up with the screens Technology have been our teens We're independent and we’re used to succeed A generation that won't back down, we’ll lead The light in the sky The chosen, they will speak for what's right We are the new generation And the future's in our hands For the world, for the sky We are the new generation Our voices will be heard We wont break or drop out We're the ones who speak out for what's right We won't accept the wrongs, we'll fight in the night Here to challenge the norm To challenge the norm The generation that's here to transform We are the new generation And the future's in our hands For the world, for the sky For the sky We are the new generation Our voices will be heard We wont break or drop out The light in the sky The chosen, they will speak for what's right We are the new generation And the future's in our hands For the world, for the sky For the sky We are the new generation Our voices will be heard We wont break or drop out We are the new generation Generation for the world And the future's in our hands Generation for the sky For the world, for the sky Generation we'll break free Generation for the rush We are the new generation Generation for the world Our voices will be heard Generation for the sky We wont break or drop out Generation, we'll break free Generation for the world via YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eqhx1e1vzh8

[dilesxpressions]

Brenda Sha

1. Name, Year, Major, and Hometown

Brenda Sha, 3rd year Cognitive Science major from San Jose  

2. What’s your roman empire?

doing my xpressions

3. What is the best compliment you have ever received?

idk  

4. If your life was a movie what genre would it be (comedy, horror, drama, etc.) and what actor would play you?

horror and josh from drake and josh

5. What is something on your college bucket list?

to graduate

6. What’s your guilty pleasure? (song, movie, food etc.)

not doing my xpressions

7. What are your bad habits?

not doing my xpressions

8. What are your favorite song lyrics?

all too well   

9. Defend your unpopular opinion/ hot take

country music is good and full of bangers

10. Describe a time where you had to step up and be a leader?

In a critical juncture for our software development team, a client project encountered unforeseen technical challenges that imperiled the project timeline. Stepping into a leadership role, I swiftly called for a team meeting to assess the situation. It became apparent that a crucial component was malfunctioning, posing a serious threat to project success.

Rather than assigning blame, I fostered open communication to understand the root causes. Collaboratively, we devised a plan to address the issues methodically. Tasks were reassigned based on individual strengths, and a clear roadmap was established to tackle the technical hurdles.

Maintaining a positive and supportive environment, I emphasized collective responsibility and the significance of our shared objectives. Regular check-ins were implemented to track progress, offer guidance, and promptly address emerging challenges. This approach aimed not only to overcome the immediate obstacles but also to strengthen team cohesion.

The team rallied together, leveraging their expertise to overcome technical hurdles. With resilience and collaborative effort, we not only salvaged the project but also exceeded client expectations. This experience showcased the effectiveness of stepping up as a leader during challenging times, fostering a sense of unity and accomplishment within the team.

[qedavathegrey]

Hey, i've checked out that album by M.I.A. you mentioned. Do you want to elaborate on why you like it? Just curious from a musical standpoint

Oh yes, yes I do.

First and foremost, I think the entire album is an exploration of sound: from the feverish, whomping drums to the wailing sirens to power tools whirring. The lyrics are frequently distorted or overpowered to the point they become nearly indecipherable (as if being "silenced") while simultaneously relying so much on phonetics that voice and language becomes only noise. Her vocal performance directly reflects this same dichotomy between low, distorted hammering and high, sharp, metallic/nasal in a way that is nothing short of masterful.

Thematically and sonically, she builds on (and I think perfects) what she was doing on both Arular and Kala, managing to finally bring together the facets of herself into something that's cohesive (if at times overwhelming). The album is feverish, it's angry, but not without moments of tenderness and realization. I think you also get a sense of how tired and how frustrated with the state of the world she is. And probably how she's been portrayed. This was 2010, after all. In this regard, the album feels extremely personal, but the journey itself is universal: while not each of us understands what it means to be a political refugee, we all know what it's like to be frustrated, to be mad, to be tired of injustice and tyranny. And to an extent, the album is a rallying cry. But it also teaches us to find and hold what peace we can in a world that is fucked. Very punk rock, I think, but the album pushes beyond genre.

I also took the liberty of breaking the album down into sections that I think touch on the message of the album as a whole.

Let's go through it:

The Introduction

THE MESSAGE

STEPPIN UP

As with any good introduction, these set the scene: THE MESSAGE reminds us that we live in a society, basically. And that we are not immune to propaganda. It introduces the... well, the message and the message is: we're going to talk about shit, so strap in. STEPPIN UP introduces the artist herself. Both are noisy, loud, abrasive, foreboding. The first time I ever heard STEPPIN UP I was taken aback, shocked, confused: I'd never heard anything like it and I was put off. I think that's the correct response, especially for a first listen. This album is meant to challenge.

Feverish Club Bangers

XXXO

TEQKILLA

"Okay, this sounds like music again. I can get into this." But something's not quite right, is it? The lights are too bright, the music is too loud. And what is that weird noise? Why do I feel like I might throw up? Am I in danger? Yes. Yes, you are. Things are not as they seem.

Your Life is Lie

LOVALOT

STORY TO BE TOLD

Sorry, were you getting comfortable in your delusion? Too bad. Let me introduce you to Western Imperialism & Other Concepts. It's time you actually think about what you've been spoon fed for years. It's time for some perspective and it's time to take some responsibility. Mad? Good. Me too.

Try Not to Get Too Caught Up, Tho lol

IT TAKES A MUSCLE

IT IZ WHAT IT IZ

The world's fucked, but there are also some good things. Small as they may be, cherish them. Shit is heavy and it's easy to get weighed down, easy to get depressed, to want to give up, give in. You could do that or you could...

Get Pissed, Get Even

BORN FREE

MEDS AND FEDS

On second thought, fuck them. "I was BOOOOOORN FREE!" And I'm tired of being lied to and getting fucked over. I'm tired of all this fake shit meant to separate and divide us. I'm tired, I'm mad, I'm fed up and ready to fuck shit up because "I just give a damn" about people. PEOPLE > NATIONS/BORDERS.

Realizations Have Been Had, I Need A Minute

TELL ME WHY

SPACE

Now you're painfully aware of things, but no one else seems to be. You understand it's because they haven't been shown, but you also have to face the fact that you can lead a horse to water, but they'd rather stay crusty. It's annoying, I know. Take a second to collect yourself.

"Not This Bitch Again"

INTERNET CONNECTION

ILLYGIRL

You won't shut up about what you've learned and you've now been formally designated A Menace™. Ignorance would have been the easier choice, but it's too late for that.

A Menace in Isolation

BELIEVER

CAPS LOCK

More bad news: turns out there are few things as isolating as knowing the truth. No one wants to hear it, everyone thinks you're too mad, you're too "political." People don't like being notified when they're being racist or xenophobic, no matter how nicely you try to say it. Change is hard and no one wants to put in the effort. Good luck, though. Bye.

I will emphasize that I don't always agree with MIA (the person), but she certainly captured the message and the journey on this one. As I said, she's telling her story, but I think it's something many can relate to: the anger, the frustration, the hope and isolation of knowledge. And the pervasiveness of injustice.

[representshinjuku]

Hypnosis Delight+

[Ichiro]

Yeah, are you ready for this?

Let’s start this showtime

[All]

You say a-one for the battle

Two for the show

Our rhyme’s a sure-kill, get down to this flow

Everybody’s raving; start the countdown

Now let’s go and Rule the Stage

[Ichiro]

Now let’s go, if you’re ready let’s get down

We’ve come this far as challengers

[Jiro] Once you get started you can’t hold back

[Saburo] We’ll work up this scene--revitalization

[Jiro] You too, [Saburo] you too

[Ichiro] Here we here we here we go

[Jiro] Always [Saburo] at your ear [Ichiro] electrically

[Jiro] These shocking [Ichiro] rhymes [Saburo] now rallying out

[Ichiro] We brothers are [Buster Bros!!!] Ikebukuro Buster Bros!!!

[Samatoki]

Yo clear the way, it’s my turn

Guys who get in my way hear their elegy

[Jyuto] The law has my back in this top-class banger

[Rio] Let me treat you to a victory toast and hamburgers

[Jyuto] Good and evil both held at my heart

[Rio] Seeing the world in black and white is simply foolish

[Samatoki] 

We run the Yokohama Underground

MAD TRIGGER CREW

[Mad Trigger Crew] As No. 1

[Ramuda]

Sorry to keep you waiting ladies, how do you do?

Let’s lift the mood with Shibuya’s combination

[Gentaro] No matter the challenge we’ll overcome it swiftly

[Dice] We’re not waitin’ for your answer

[Ramuda] Let’s go, all the way to the top

[Gentaro] And [Dice] no one [Gentaro] can [Dice] take [Gentaro] this story [Dice] from us

[Ramuda] We don’t stop-- [Gentaro & Dice] that’s present progressive tense

[Ramuda] Making Shibuya [Gentaro & Dice] bloom [Fling Posse] Fling Posse

[Jakurai] 

Within these troubled times we draw out the future

Forgetting not to honor our ancestors

[Hifumi] With sincerity I’ll escort you to this party time

[Doppo] I just want to go home on time

[Jakurai] With this mic’s therapy we seek to leave a legacy

[Hifumi] Such half-hearted [Doppo] resolve [Hifumi] won’t earn you [Doppo] anything

[Jakurai] We’ll hold the line here against a halation of despair

[Hifumi] Hope [Doppo] joined to us; [Matenrou] Shinjuku’s Matenrou

[Ichiro] Yeah we won’t pass this microphone, we go

[Samatoki] Gonna give you a real show yo

[Ramuda] No more worries now, c’mon

[Jakurai] Let us challenge a new summit

[Leaders] C’mon everybody, ride on

(Come on!)

[All]

‘Bukuro, Yokohama: All right?

Shibuya, Shinjuku: What’s up?

(Hypnosis Delight)

Are you ready for

Sparks to fly 4 on the floor

Punchlines shake the stage

Nothing but godly verses in this rhyme fight

(Hypnosis Delight)

Don’t mess with us dangerous players

One for the battle, two for the show

Who’s number one? Rock the house yo

If you wanna see then put your hands up

(Hypnosis Delight) Yeah! Yeah!

One for the battle, two for the show

Our hearts dyed in hip hop’s source

If you’re feelin’ it then clap your hands now!

(Hypnosis Delight) Yeah! Yeah!

[Jiro] Follow the leader, who’s the key man?

[Saburo] No matter how you look at it we’re number one

[Jiro] Hell yeah! Ain’t that obvious?

[Saburo] Together we’re always in perfect form

[Jyuto] The moment we meet I’ll have you in the slammer

[Rio] What you call the hard road is my standard

[Jyuto] No matter the bribe, your drugs are still illegal

[Rio] Take our heavyweight rhymes-- Bang!

[Gentaro] As you can see, we’ll perform masterfully

[Dice] I’ve got my life staked on this

[Gentaro] This moment is truly a gathering of talent

[Dice] It’s set! We’ll control this game to the very top

[Hifumi] In the race to the top only I have longevity

[Doppo] The soundtrack to my every day’s a requiem

[Hifumi] Enter this welcome dance, ladies and gentlemen

[Doppo] Every time I fight my ID card gets roughed up

[All]

(Hey) Ready go, everybody go

Division Rap Battle, everybody raise your hands

(Ho) Ready go, everybody go

Rule the Stage, now shout it bold

‘Bukuro, Yokohama: All right?

Shibuya, Shinjuku: What’s up?

(Hypnosis Delight)

Are you ready for

Sparks to fly 4 on the floor

Punchlines shake the stage

Nothing but godly verses in this rhyme fight

(Hypnosis Delight)

Don’t mess with us dangerous players

One for the battle, two for the show

Who’s number one? Rock the house yo

If you wanna see then put your hands up

(Hypnosis Delight) Yeah! Yeah!

One for the battle, two for the show

Our hearts dyed in hip hop’s source

If you’re feelin’ it then clap your hands now!

(Hypnosis Delight) Yeah! Yeah!

[Ichiro]

Yes yes y’all, you don’t stop

We’ll become unstoppable monsters

[Samatoki]

Get the hell outta my lane

You’re on a broken roller coaster

[Ramuda]

Scawy! I’ll play this nocturne

And even the ladies’ll get knocked down

[Jakurai] 

Set your goals far into the distance

And declare your lofty ideals Be strong

[Ichiro] Yeah we won’t pass this microphone, we go

[Samatoki] Gonna give you a real show yo

[Ramuda] No more worries now, c’mon

[Jakurai] Let us challenge a new summit

[Leaders] C’mon everybody, ride on

(Come on!)

[All]

‘Bukuro, Yokohama: All right?

Shibuya, Shinjuku: What’s up?

(Hypnosis Delight)

Are you ready for

Sparks to fly 4 on the floor

Punchlines shake the stage

Nothing but godly verses in this rhyme fight

(Hypnosis Delight)

Don’t mess with us dangerous players

One for the battle, two for the show

Who’s number one? Rock the house yo

If you wanna see then put your hands up

(Hypnosis Delight) Yeah! Yeah!

One for the battle, two for the show

Our hearts dyed in hip hop’s source

If you’re feelin’ it then clap your hands now!

(Hypnosis Delight) Yeah! Yeah!

[Sasara]

Osaka

[Kuko]

Yeah, Nagoya

[Sasara]

We’ve got a huge crowd gathered here today

So that’s enough of these boring rhymes

[Rosho] 

A lecturer’s place is before the blackboard

Skipping this class’ll get you expelled

[Rei]

I don’t like when the money’s not flowing

So I’ll rake in the cash with a wave of my hand

[Dotsuitare Hompo] 

Osaka Dotsuitare Hompo

[Sasara]

Today the sun’s gonna rise from the west

[Kuko]

Hey, I’ll beat this rhyme sermon into ya

Shuttin’ up the haters, get outta my way

[Jyushi]

Before we three your resistance is futile

Your cries of agony are on parade

[Hitoya]

Accelerating full throttle--not backing down

The law’s tough when it hits you amateurs 

[Bad Ass Temple]

Nagoya Bad Ass Temple

[Kuko]

Unshakable bonds, always determined

[Sasara]

Straight man, funny man, got ‘em and you’re good to go

Goin' at it slow n’ steady, pullin’ in the money yet?

[Kuko]

I won’t let you interfere with our journey

‘Cuz we’re family, no one could rival us

[All]

Nagoya, Osaka: All right?

Warriors, together: What’s up?

(Hypnosis Delight)

Are you ready for

6 Divisions on the floor

Punchlines shake the stage

Nothing but godly verses in this rhyme fight

(Hypnosis Delight)

Don’t mess with us dangerous players

One for the battle, two for the show

Who’s number one? Rock the house yo

If you wanna see then put your hands up

(Hypnosis Delight) Yeah! Yeah!

One for the battle, two for the show

Our hearts dyed in hip hop’s source

If you’re feelin’ it then clap your hands now!

(Hypnosis Delight) Yeah! Yeah!

One for the battle two for the show

Break down

One for the battle two for the show

One for the battle two for the show

Break down

One for the battle two for the show

Ready go, everybody go

Division Rap Battle everybody raise your hands

Ready go, everybody go

Rule the Stage, now shout it bold

[a3-headcannon-hell]

mankai tik tok headcannons

starting this blog off with a banger am i right folks -kazunari literally begged sakyo, matsukawa and izumi for the account. like on his knees begged. he made a whole-ass google slides about why the company should have one, and half the reason why sakyo approved it was due to the sheer amount of effort put into the slideshow. his one condition is that the account must be used professionally. -anyways no one uses the account “professionally”

-kazunari and taichi are immediately posting dance videos, and they manage to coerce other members of the dorms to dance with him. tasuku sees tsumugi hitting the woah while kazu records and he has a fucking stroke - “the official company tiktok account is for professional use only. miyoshi if you use the account to perform the act of “throwing it back” i swear to my fucking mother you will not see the light of day”

-omi has a few cooking videos, with camoes from taichi and juza! those two like to pop in from time to time, helping him chop veggies and the like. b/c of his photography skills, his videos are actually really nicely edited/composed! him and kazu’s tend to have the best composition 

-izumi is inspired by omi and makes a “cooking challenge” where she makes a different type of curry every single day. it is an unfortunate year for the rest of mankai. masumi is her official curry taste-tester, and helps her film -masumi, itaru, omi, and kazu have the best camera work/best looking tiktoks. masumi pulled several all-nighters learning how to be the best camera man for izumi’s curry videos

-itaru regularly shitposts on the account and he has to hide from sakyo after he posts one because he's "ruining the company's image" -you know that one tiktok trend where a kid tells their parent to hit them every time a song swears and the song always gets so close but doesnt do it? thats banri with sakyo and omi except sakyo actually hits him - theres actually cute videos of them goofing off backstage during show time!! its usually sakuya filming them, and the content ranges from the boys preforming out of character etudes while in costume to tik-tok dances while they’re getting mic’ed.  -there’s also quite a few videos of the cast/stage crew fornite dancing in the wings as a particularly serious scene goes on on stage - during ginji the wanderer banri was doing the orange justice on stage left while taichi filmed. sakyo, on stage, saw him out of the corner of his eyes and never has his resolve as an actor been tested so much -after showtime he made barni sweep/clean the stage all by himself -citron is the best dancer out of the boys. no cap. his cannibal is flawless -guy films all of his work -chikage has never been in any tiktok video. he fucking refuses to be apart of this. muku and taichi have tried to get him in a video without him noticing and he notices. every time. he stares into the camera until they go away  -tenma tries really hard to do the dances but he puts way too much energy in them and they come off very forced. yuki calls him a hack off camera, and citron critiques his form. his rendition of savage is wayyyyyyyyyy to aggressive.  -yuki does the occasional lookbook w/ filters, azami likes to join in from time to time and show off his makeup skills. yuki’s vids also tend to be pretty well put together  -azami does little tutorials on how he does stage makeup for shows, and does speedpaints for some of his art. -muku uses the account to talk about whatever manga he’s reading, and posts videos of his team’s track meets/pep rally days - sakisaka/hyodo tiktok dances.... banri looses his shit when he sees juza try and fail to do a dance. later that night banri comes to dinner with a black eye. geez where did he get that from -banri does allllllllll the fuckboi dances. pushes his hair back, lip-syncing, everything. its awful -juza duets banri with a video of him filming banri doing one of his titktoks, juza recording from his bed. banri slowly turns around, staring daggers, before fucking go after his roommate as juza flees the room cackling to himself as he uploads the video

-kazunari has started several mankai-themed tiktok trends -kazu also just films like random shit happening in the dorm. a very popular video series is him filming hisoka sleeping in the weirdest spots and tasuku trying to get him back down -autumn trope minus sakyo does the shirtless boys tiktok and sakyo nearly flays them alive -misumi likes to showcase all of the triangles he’s found in the triangle hunt that day and it’s so wholesome. kazu helps him film and its so good -3:42am tsuzuru in sleep-deprived mode accidently goes live while he’s writing. he intended to snap itaru to go pick him up an energy drink so now all of tiktok gets to see tsuzuru with bloodshot teary eyes as he begs itaru to go get him some fucking redbull -taichi spends seven fucking hours on a saturday once trying to hit a ping pong ball into a soda cup with a golf club. the cup in question has been perched on a sleeping hisoka’s head. -when he finally gets it he didn’t realize that his phone battery died two hours ago

-hisoka launches the cup at him when he starts crying -tsumugi has no idea what tik tok even is and at this point he’s too afraid to ask -azuma likes to show off his skincare routine, and posts little vids/adds of when upcoming mankai shows are!

-homare recites poetry. so. much. poetry. sakyo takes away his tiktok privileges for a month after all three hundred and thirty five latest posts from the account are him reciting his bs  -guy lets taichi and kazu throw on the craziest hats/accessories on him while he goes about the day, and they film the highlights. he doesn’t really understand what exactly is entertaining about it, but he lets them have their fun

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[castrateurfate]

met her twice before i was even old enough to not piss the bed so i have some vague memories of her.

but learning about her in retrospect has really motivated me and made me learn more about myself.

ahe was born into a jewish family (she is the matrilinical ancestor that makes me a jew) and would later in life join the war effort by working in MI6, designing weapons that were used against the nazis.

after the bombing of nagasaki and hiroshima, she left that line of work and become an anti-war activist.

her next major project was opening a house for boys at boarding schools who's parents were out of the country during the school holidays. there she cared for many young boys one of whom was future pink floyd drummer, nick mason. through-out nick's early life, he would routinely live at my great grandmother's home for boys when he had no other place to say.

one day, he came to my great-grandmother with a bit of a dilemma. it was the mid-sixties and the original line-up of pink floyd had been offered a record deal but he didn't know whether he should go with the band on the record deal or stick with hus current big thing, his architectural degree.

and so my great-gran just gave him a basic "do what you feel is right" response, he went with pink floyd on the record deal and then the band become one of the greatest and best-selling bands of all time. my great gran, as a thank you from nick, would receive copies of each pink floyd album, all signed, as a thank you. those records are somewhere in my uncle's loft but i'll get my hands on them someday.

in the 70s and 80s, she was a major activist in the "Ban The Bomb" nuclear disarmement movement. organising many rallies as well as other activist causes. her knowledge on the war machine helped her with the challenges.

before her death, she settled down in sommerset and wrote a book about the history of the village i currently reside in now. that same book has been incredibly useful for geneologists and royal historians as its the most comprehensive book on my village possibly ever written.

she sadly passed in her early 90s and over the years, i have heard many stories about her.

the two that stick with me were the one where she got surgery done on her leg to remove a wound that became toxic, without any pain killers.

another one is that she might've been involved in banger racing (basically what nascar was before nascar but on a lower budget) but i can't remember if it was her, her daughter (my grandmother) or both but still, interesting.

so whilst i didn't really know her when she was alive, i feel like i onow her better now with all the stories i have heard.