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joannerenaud · 8 months
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Sylvia Baumgarten (aka Sylvia Halliday, Louisa Rawlings and Ena Halliday), 1933-2024
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My friend Sylvia Baumgarten died on the morning of February 1rst. Our friendship began in the 1990s, when I wrote her a fan letter about one of her early Harlequin historicals, Wicked Stranger, and she wrote back a long type-written letter about her influences and research and sent me a copy of Stranger in My Arms as well. I interviewed her for my old blog in 2011-- sadly, that interview has been lost. But we also met in 2016 for dinner, and she sent me her collection of books about the French Revolution. She was a great talent, as well as witty, opinionated and immensely generous. I will miss her very much.
She graduated from Brown University in 1955, and from 1982 to 2015 wrote for a variety of publishers, including Pocket Books, Kensington Publishing Corp., Harlequin, and Diversion Books. She was also a President of the Romance Writers of America/ New York City Chapter, and her books were nominated for multiple awards. Forever Wild was a finalist for the RWA/Golden Medallion award, Best Historical Romance (1986). Stolen Spring (which I reviewed for Dear Author) received a Romantic Times nomination as Best French Historical (1988), while Promise of Summer [archive.org link] received the Romantic Times Reviewer's Choice Award as the Best Historical Romance set in France (1989). Wicked Stranger had also been nominated for a Rita Award by the Romance Writers of America.
Baumgarten's papers are available in the Manuscripts Division of Brown University, and include press kits, book reviews, news clippings, public relations material (including photographs), interviews, correspondence about her books, and the manuscripts of Stolen Spring and Dreams So Fleeting.
She also blogged extensively about her observations and experiences selling wedding dresses at Macy's in New York.
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Thinking about the Times Person Of The Year interview where Taylor said something like “locking myself in my house for all these years, that’s time I’ll never get back. I’m more trusting now then I was six years ago.”
I can’t imagine how hard it must’ve been for her to try to heal from all that went down with Kimye while at the same time being in a relationship with someone who constantly wants to hide and doesn’t want to have a public life. Him not wanting that kind of life is his decision, but for Taylor not being in the public eye just isn’t an option anymore, that ship sailed a looong time ago, not only because she’s really just that good and that populair, but also because she loves writing songs and being on stage. Her life IS public. She makes it public by writing about it. And don’t get me wrong that does absolutely NOT give us or any photographer the right to stalk and harass her, and she deserves her privacy at for example one of her best friends wedding, and it is and always will be up to her what she does or does not want to share, but as long as she keeps writing and releasing music certain aspects of her life and how she feels or felt are gonna be public. And that means people are gonna wanna know where she is and who she’s with and see photos of that. That is the way our society is right now, no matter how unfair it is to her and in spite of her never choosing this. Him not wanting that and “hiding” with her must’ve been so freeing for her in the beginning, but it’s kinda like “I’m scared of the ocean so I’m just never going to touch water”. I don’t know Joe personally so I can’t speak for him on why he chose to be so incredibly private, but he did say in an interview once that he felt like if he let the media in, they would think his life is up for discussion, and it’s not. That sounds to me like he is, rightfully, scared. And thinking back to the whole 2016 debacle, Taylor told us multiple times she was so sad and so broken and scared and angry over everything that had happened. I can understand her not trusting the media, and it of course fits him not trusting the media. And then you run and hide together and life is good for a while but never touching water because you’re scared of the ocean isn’t gonna heal anything. That’s just avoiding the pain. Maybe leaving London and leaving Joe finally gave her the space she needed to heal from that and start trusting again.
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Fic Titles Based On Lyrics (4) Masterlist
part one, part two, part three
a little bit of california, with a little bit of london sky (ao3) - juliawrites (twelfthnlght)
Summary: on an impulsive road trip dan plans right before their high school graduation, the truth will out.
and if we’re meant to, i’ll meet you there (ao3) - manchestereye (orphan_account)
Summary: The five times Dan and Phil meet unexpectedly and the one time they don’t.
Babydoll When It Comes To A Lover - galhowell
Summary: It’s pride month, and Phil has a crazy dream.
Break And Burn And End (Begin Again) (ao3) - twoheadlights
Summary: Where Dan is a wedding photographer and Phil is the really cute best man who wants to take him out.
Click, Click, Post (ao3) - pastelsexual
Summary: drip drip dripped in gold
quick quick quick let's go
kiss me and take off your clothes
knew you were perfect after the first kiss
took a deep breath like ooh
Close Your Eyes And I’ll Kiss You (Tomorrow I’ll Miss You) (ao3) - SimplyUndead
Summary: Summertime was the best time, if you asked either Dan Howell or Phil Lester. It was sunshine, catching waves, and no worries. When their paths cross, however, that all changes, and before either of them notices, summer becomes much more.
I Make These High Heels Work (ao3) - orphan_account
Summary: Dan explores his more feminine side when he gets a day off and spends it in from of a mirror in a dress and heels.
I Remember The Day You Told Me You Were Leaving (ao3) - TheBetterLookingTwin
Summary: Phil Lester is a songwriter and singer whose boyfriend has left him. Phil has been depressed and decided to write a song about his boyfriend that he will never get back. As he sings he remembers Dan and tries to understand what went wrong.
it’s a church of burnt romances (ao3) - phanetixs
Summary: Dan backs into the car and the driver asks where he’s heading. His head swims with thoughts of Phil, and of guilt and embarrassment at how he’s subconsciously treating his friend. Whose life centres around virtues like chastity. And non-objectification goes both ways. Dan takes a few deep breaths, pressing a palm to his insistent bulge to quell his arousal. As always, it doesn’t work.
Well, he resolves, if he can’t get Phil out of his head, he’s got to get someone else into it. Or onto him, preferably.
Or, a Fleabag AU.
Retrace, Retry (ao3) - catboydan
Summary: In 2012, Dan left Manchester and Phil didn’t follow. Dan didn’t let him.
Now, it’s 2016 and Dan returns to retrace his steps and maybe, possibly, have a chance at a second try.
Since I’ve Been a Fool - darren-fucking-chriss
Summary: Only fools fall for Phil Lester, his girlfriend is the main fool.
these are the things that could make us official (ao3) - rosecolouredjosh
Summary: Dan's listening to the new Charli XCX album and one song catches his attention.
Too Long to the Weekend (ao3) - in_too_deep_geronimo
Summary: Simple, just take a break from thinking about all of the wondrous qualities of Phil Lester and what it would be like to live with him full time, alone from either of their parents and the rest of the world.
Trying to Remember How it Feels (To Have a Heartbeat) (ao3) - phantasizeit
Summary: Dan moves into a new apartment in London and, though it’s a step up from his old apartment, his landlord gives him strange warnings while he’s touring the place-- something about the last renters leaving because of ghost sightings. But, Dan doesn’t believe in the supernatural. He quickly changes his tune when he meets Phil Lester, the ghost haunting his apartment. Well, if haunting means quickly becoming the best friend he’s ever had.
vanilla softserve sort of day (ao3) - zsunsetz
Summary: dan doesn't want to go outside today, but when his best friend and crush phil lester turns up at his doorstep...well, he had to change his plans a little
Won’t You Help Me Sober Up - dxnhowell
Summary: Dan finds himself at a party that he most definitely shouldn’t be at, but he also finds himself being reuniting with an old friend.
You don’t have to say I love you (ao3) - super_phan_natural
Summary: To say I Love You.
Based off the song “for him.” by Troye Sivan, this story takes place in Manchester, England. Phil Lester is a student at Parrs Wood High School, with his head in the clouds. But when he spots the rather under-appreciated Dan Howell, he learns about the people around him, and himself. Self discovery, learning about fighting back and finding the best things in the darkest of times, this story is meant to help those who are going through a lot. TW for bullying and homophobic remarks in chapter 1 and 2, but otherwise safe.
You're Toxic I'm Slipping Under (fanfiction.net) - gracezodiac
Summary: After watching one of Phil's videos, Dan's perception of him changes completely. How will Dan deal with his sudden sexual confusion?
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pagebypagereviews · 5 days
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Ashley Elston - Biography Ashley Elston is an acclaimed author known for her captivating young adult novels, blending mystery, romance, and suspense. Her notable works include "The Lying Woods" and "10 Blind Dates." Biography Information Details Name Ashley Elston Residence North Louisiana, United States Previous Occupation Wedding and Portrait Photographer Current Occupation Author Family Lives with her husband and three sons Notable Works The Rules for Disappearing (2013) The Rules for Breaking (2014) This Is Our Story (2016) The Lying Woods (2018) First Lie Wins: Reese's Book Club Pick (2024) First Lie Wins: The Addictive Sunday Times Thriller of the Month with a Devious Twist You Won't See Coming (2024) Awards and Recognitions The Rules for Disappearing - Finalist in the Best Young Adult Novel category of the International Thriller Writers Thriller Awards First Lie Wins - Instant New York Times Bestseller, Reese's Book Club Pick Other Interests Certified landscape horticulturist Social Media YouTube X (Twitter) LinkedIn Instagram TikTok Interviews and Talks Bookreporter Talks To... Ashley Elston - YouTube Behind the Book with Ashley Elston, Pam Dorman and First ... - YouTube Hank Phillippi Ryan interviews Ashley Elston! - YouTube Official Website ashleyelston.com Early Life Ashley Elston - Early Life Ashley Elston was born and raised in Austin, Texas, United States. She later moved to North Louisiana, where she currently resides with her husband and three sons. Before embarking on her successful writing career, Ashley spent ten years working as a wedding and portrait photographer. Additionally, she holds certification as a landscape horticulturist, reflecting her love for gardening and the outdoors. Ashley's passion for storytelling led her to write six acclaimed young adult novels, and she continues to captivate readers with her work. She is an alumna of Louisiana State University in Shreveport (LSUS), where she further honed her skills and knowledge. Family Ashley Elston - Family Information table font-family: Arial, sans-serif; border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; th, td border: 1px solid #dddddd; text-align: left; padding: 8px; th background-color: #f2f2f2; Relation Name Information Father Unk Elston Details about Ashley Elston's father are not widely available. Mother Bertha M Elston Information regarding Ashley Elston's mother is limited. Sibling Unknown No specific information about Ashley Elston’s siblings is available. Ashley Elston resides in North Louisiana with her husband and three sons. She has had a diverse career, initially working as a wedding and portrait photographer for ten years before transitioning to writing full-time. Additionally, she is a certified landscape horticulturist and enjoys gardening. Height, Weight, And Other Body Measurements Ashley Elston's Body Measurements table width: 50%; margin: 20px auto; border-collapse: collapse; th, td border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 8px; th background-color: #f2f2f2; text-align: left; Attribute Details Height Information not available Weight Information not available Other Body Measurements Information not available Wife/husband / Girlfriend/boyfriend Ashley Elston's Relationship Details Ashley Elston is currently married. She lives in North Louisiana with her husband and their three sons. Husband Details Husband Name: [Husband's Name Not Publicly Disclosed] Marriage Date: [Marriage Date Not Publicly Disclosed] Additional Information: Ashley's husband supports her career as a writer. The family enjoys spending time together in Louisiana. There is no publicly available information about Ashley Elston's previous relationships. She has maintained a relatively private personal life, focusing on her family and career as a writer. Information compiled
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influencermagazineuk · 3 months
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Mark Zuckerberg's Fashion Journey: From Hoodies to Silver Chains
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Ian Kennedy from San Francisco, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is primarily recognized for his contributions to the tech industry rather than his personal fashion, but it appears the billionaire is gradually making strides toward becoming a style icon. Zuckerberg, now worth $177 billion according to Forbes, made a significant impact on the tech scene as a young prodigy behind the creation of Facebook. Even in his early 20s, he attracted attention for his relaxed wardrobe, often seen in gray t-shirts. Today, at 40 years old, a father, and the leader of a tech empire that has grown far beyond social networking, Zuckerberg's style is once again making headlines. In April, he introduced a chain necklace to his wardrobe, and the internet quickly took notice. His nearly 14 million followers on Instagram praised his new "drip," a slang term for stylishness, with memes and positive comments. Whether attending lavish weddings, celebrating his birthday in May, or watching UFC fights from ringside, Zuckerberg's Instagram posts now have a touch of influencer flair. He left Harvard University in 2005 to focus on Facebook full-time, and his style then was reminiscent of a typical college student. In the picture above, he sports a quarter-zip pullover with blue jeans — a staple in Zuckerberg's wardrobe throughout his public life. His understated attire contrasted sharply with his bold attitude during Facebook's early days. Notably, he carried business cards that proclaimed, "I'm CEO, Bitch." Over time, Zuckerberg became synonymous with his gray t-shirts and hoodies. While his jeans varied from light to dark washes, he consistently paired them with a hoodie and a comfortable pair of sneakers, such as the Brooks tennis shoes shown in the photo above. In a 2014 Q&A, Zuckerberg explained, "I really want to clear my life to make it so that I have to make as few decisions as possible about anything except how to best serve this community. I feel like I'm not doing my job if I spend any of my energy on things that are silly or frivolous about my life." The photos above were taken four years apart, yet the difference is hardly noticeable. For over a decade, Zuckerberg consistently wore the same outfits. Adam Mosseri, head of Instagram, mentioned on "The Colin and Samir Show" that Zuckerberg spent many years "not wasting any energy on deciding what to wear." Mosseri noted that Zuckerberg, like many tech executives, opted to wear "the same thing every day for a long time." In 2016, Zuckerberg humorously captioned a Facebook post showing a rack of identical gray shirts and dark gray hoodies with, "First day back after paternity leave. What should I wear?" Around 2018, Zuckerberg's style began to change, possibly to reflect his growing wealth. At that time, Forbes estimated his net worth at about $71 billion. Replacing his usual t-shirts and hoodies, the Meta CEO started opting for luxurious cashmere sweaters and better-fitting jeans. The pandemic has blurred the boundaries of what constitutes appropriate work attire. As offices reopen post-lockdown, there's a renewed discussion about dress codes, though for the boss, those guidelines are often more flexible. In 2021, Zuckerberg was photographed alongside Facebook's then-chief operating officer, Sheryl Sandberg, and former White House Office of National Drug Control Policy advisor Kevin Sabet. The trio had just attended a session at the Sun Valley Conference, where Zuckerberg notably appeared more relaxed compared to his colleagues. He traded his typical jeans for shorts and paired them with slip-on sandals. During a trip to Japan in February, Zuckerberg and Chan's vacation attire caused a stir. Months before his chain became a sensation, the shearling jacket he sported in Japan captured public attention. His Instagram followers got a glimpse of his off-duty style, which typically featured a neutral top, well-fitted jeans, and white Nike sneakers. This new jacket marked a departure from his usual hoodies, and it became iconic in a "jersey swap" photo where Zuckerberg traded jackets with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, another prominent figure in the tech industry. On certain occasions requiring more formal attire, Zuckerberg isn't hesitant to conform. For court appearances, upscale weddings, and ceremonial events, he often opts for a traditional black suit. During the March pre-wedding festivities for members of India's wealthiest family, the Ambanis, Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan donned all-black outfits adorned with gold details. Zuckerberg notably wore a dragonfly pin on his lapel. At his 40th birthday party in May, Zuckerberg solidified his evolving fashion statement. Sporting a gold chain and a black T-shirt, the latter featuring a distinctive message. Emblazoned with "Carthago delenda est," translating to "Carthage must be destroyed," the phrase holds historical significance attributed to Roman historian Cato the Elder. According to Business Insider, it was a rallying cry within Facebook during its competition with Google in 2016. Zuckerberg previously shared that these new chains are part of a personal "process," hinting at designing a long-term chain engraved with a prayer he reads to his daughters. The sentiment behind his choices resonates, garnering widespread admiration and generating viral content and positive attention online. "I absolutely love it," Mosseri expressed in June. Read the full article
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iffoundreturntosea · 4 months
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June 8, Day 159/160
Day 159 2015
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It's just a girl, her aunt, and her octopus.
#girl #aunt #octopus #niece #family #fun #love #smile #happy #thiskid #beautiful #picoftheday #project365 #day159
Day 160 2016
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My beautiful Grandma 🥰 (Elly photo bombed us)
#grandma #granddaughter #greatgranddaughter #aunt #niece #family #love #smile #shadesofyellow #june #picoftheday #project365 #day160
My Grandma loves yellow so I talked her into this photo. A lot has happened since this picture was taken and I'm so grateful to have this memory.
Day 159 2017
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Last day of the wettest place on earth! Haha
#rain #puddles #disneyworld #disney #floridaweather #epcot #family #girlstrip #water #reflections #june #picoftheday #project365 #day159
I was so grateful that mom allowed me to go on this trip with them. I don't have kids of my own so being included is always meaningful for me. Being Aunt CC is the best. Though this trip set things into motion that we weren't expecting it was a wonderful time!
Day 159 2018
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Sense(less) or cents
#gamenight #familytime #fun #playingforpennies #pennies #money #cents #takenforgranted #objects #everydayobjects #picoftheday #project365 #day159
Day 159 2019
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A week ago I photographed one of my best friend’s wedding. What a lovely evening!
#friends #bestfriends #smile #love #happyday #weddingday #nationalbestfriendsday #june #june8 #2019 #nationalday #nationaldaycalendar #picoftheday #project365 #day159
Day 160 2020
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Niece really loved her new book about baby dragons!
#zettaelliott #author #read #book #kidsbook #niece #dragons #babydragons #sheskindofanerd #goodreads #liveon #raiseup #june #june8 #2020 #picoftheday #project365 #day160
Day 159 2021
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Moo 🐮
#cow #moo #animal #nature #outdoors #baby #calf #ilikeyourface #june #june8 #2021 #picoftheday #project365 #day159
Day 159 2022
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She's my barnacle
#niece #hugs #snugs #barnacle #love #smile #june #june8 #2022 #picoftheday #project365 #day159
Leaving my support system is probably the craziest thing I've done. They love and support me so much I felt like I could do it even though I didn't want to leave them behind. I feel disconnected from them many days and definitely miss the hugs.
Day 159 2023
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What a lovely storm ⛈🌈
#rain #thunderstorm #rainbow #outside #nature #balconyviews #rainraincometostay #framed #art #create #june #june8 #2023 #picoftheday #project365 #day159
Day 160 2024
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The stakes are too high to leave it up to chance.
#dice #dailytheme #hand #dark #light #june #june8 #2024 #picoftheday #project365 #day160
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thisislizheather · 9 months
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2024 Resolutions
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It’s 2024. Why.
Before I let you know what my 2024 resolutions are, here are some other things of note that you might be interested in doing right now.
Every January I make sure to:
Mark down all important anniversaries/birthdays/holidays/weddings (also Daylight Saving Times, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving) on my calendar.
Check expiration dates for my passport/license/health card/insurance/vet vaccinations and write down any important renewal dates.
Schedule all my doctor, dentist and hair cut appointments for the entire year.
Go through my entire fridge and throw away anything expired (this should really get done every month, but I’ll tell you right now that I never remember to do that).
RESOLUTIONS
Read at least one book per season.
Take Baby Dog on an adventure at least twice a season.
Properly go on a date with Nathan at least once a month.
Try at least one new restaurant each month.
Go on a solo trip.
Style outfits with more care. (I’ll forever have that Bill Cunningham quote floating around my head, “Fashion is the armor to survive the reality of everyday life.”)
Have a final manuscript in my hands that I will continue to submit until someone wants to publish it.
See at least twenty of the movies that have been on my to-be-watched list for literal years.
Stop agreeing to things that I don’t want to do.
Continue to photograph all of the things that bring me joy.
BONUS: Reread and remember these resolutions at least once a month.
If these seem like frivolous and unserious goals, then we probably wouldn’t make great friends. I make these resolutions intentionally because they’re important to me and to my well being. And I encourage you to make your own in the same fashion. I don’t mean to sound preachy, but everything gets harder with each passing year, so I think it’s best to carve out time for the things that make you happy.
You can see how I did with my 2023 resolutions over here, if you’re interested.
And if you’re looking for more resolution ideas, here are some past ones of mine: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014.
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americanbolivian · 1 year
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Cejay and Brian — the Bolivian wife & husband wedding photographers + videographers behind Alma Photography. They're based in Chicago and often taken abroad.
www.photographybyalma.com
Instagram: @alma.photog
Recently Cejay and Brian were in Cochabamba visiting family and did a styled shoot with his cousin and his wife. See the video here:
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" Hey there! We're Cejay and Brian both from Bolivian parents. My (Cejay) parents are from Cochabamba and Brian's parents are from La Paz. We were born in the U.S. but our Bolivian customs and traditions were instilled in us since we were little.
Brian and I met through our moms in 2016. We started dating in 2018 and got married in 2022. On our first trip to Bolivia together (2019), we adopted our dog son Inca and brought him back to the U.S. with us. He's a huge part of our life like legit, we're obsessed.
I (Cejay) go to Bolivia every year to visit my grandma. I love being there, it is my home away from home. When I competed in pageants years ago, I won the title of Miss Bolivia Chicago. I remember endless nights revisiting the history of our land and polishing my Spanish so that I could represent our country with pride (my parents quizzed me every night). After I turned my crown in, I decided to buy a one-way ticket and live in Bolivia. It was the best time of my life. When I came back, I competed in Miss Illinois Latina and won that title.
From then on, I made it my mission to spread the word about the beautiful wonders in Bolivia. The landscapes, the people, the traditions, the dances. My biggest influences have been my parents. They always supported my dreams no matter how "crazy" or "farfetched" they seemed and believe me, I had plenty of wild ones.
My grandma is also a huge influence of mine. When my parents started their own business here, my grandma came from Bolivia to help raise me and my brothers. She taught us the magic of adventures which is how I have led my life till this very day. Never afraid to leap into the next best thing.
Brian's grandfather was a famous movie director based out of La Paz. Brian has many fond memories of his grandpa and watching him build his model airplanes. Brian comes from a family of creatives. He grew up playing the guitar and has performed on many stages. He is very talented and plays with his entire heart. He also taught himself how to play the bass and the drums. While he still plays shows and private events from time to time, Brian's attention pivoted the moment his mother gifted him one of his grandfather's cameras.
When we decided to pursue photography together, it quickly became a passion of ours as we both come from creative realms. We took an intro to photography class together for fun and then realized we really enjoyed the craft. We decided to focus our creativity on couples and weddings because we like sharing and witnessing other people's happy. "
-Cejay and Brian
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iifa-multimedia · 1 year
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julsdsweet · 8 years
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2016 Testimonials
Nor sa'adah's makeover Date of Event: 25 Nov 2016 via FB PM
From Nor Sa'adah Imran Rahman on 27 November 2016 at 12:19am
Alhamdulillah.. thanks Sis Juls Abdullah.. service yang diberikan is very the .. Thanks for layanin my never ending queries and helping me to match my accesories.. Sudi layan my chatterbox (actually nervous). You are very humble, punctual and sungguh the teliti.. you make me feel comfortable.. not confidence with putting on the turban but Alhamdulillah kena.. I hope i also make things easy for you while you are dolling me.. ☺ Once again thank you soo much! 
Haryani's makeover Date of Event: 12 Nov 2016 via Email
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Would like to take this opportunity to compliment on your great & warm service with 9 ratings. I will definitely recommend you to anyone who needs make up/ hairdo/ hijab do services.!!
Thank you once again Kak Julz..!!
Ramlah & Shahidallah wedding Date of Event: 11 & 13 Nov 2016 via Email
Salam Kak Juls,
Me and my hubby would like to thank you for your excellent service rendered. From the first fitting to the final fitting,
lots of advise from you via msgs. Abang Im's presence has also make us feel comfy especially my hubby, (kaki gurau).
During the solemnization, you were there to keep me calm all the way. Million thanks to you.
And of cos the most important is your magic touch on my face. Received lots of comments from people. Even my hubby could'nt recognised me.. Hehehe
Thank you once again for making me a 'princess' on my special day.
May Allah bless you and your family with wealth and happiness.
Aidawati & Masree wedding Date of Event: 17 & 18 Sep 2016 via Email
Hi Kak Juls
We would like to convey our most sincere heartfelt thank you for your impeccable service rendered. From the early start on Saturday morning of our solemnization, you never failed in making sure both of us felt calm and secure.
Your flawless make up routines were spot on and suited each outfit that we wore. We are very impressed by the high level of professional competence that was delivered. Even when we were tired during the outdoor photoshoot you kept our spirits up and never a moment looked at the time but ensured the photographer was taking the best shots.
hank you so much for making our wedding a memorable and joyous occasion. We will highly recommend your services to future brides and grooms. May your business continue to prosper always. Finally a  a very Happy Birthday to you from both of us.
Yours sincerely, Masree & Aida
Nur Hamizah & Ali Marzuki wedding Date of Event: 4 Sep 2016 via Email
Assalaamualaikum wr wb Kak Juls,
May you n your beautiful family be well insyaAllah. =)
Alhamdulillah 18 days have past yet I still remember and can feel your warmth, patience and friendliness. Even through your text reminders Hehe
Thank you for being accommodating to feedback from mum and myself during our final fitting even though that was the first time we met.
And for the 4th September event itself... MasyaAllah! I was just at ease while you dolled and dressed me up. The chit chats n jokes the three of us (you, Sis Allisyah and I) had over your extensive make up kit aka luggage and everything else under the sun were all memorable. =)
Another bonus would be the ceramah by Dr Fadzilah Kamsah that was on radio which you tuned in to while we got ready! Such an apt dua was recited and discussed - Rabbi yassir wa la tu 'assir, Rabbi tamim bikhair. O Allah make things easy for me and do not make it difficult. O Allah end my affairs with goodness.
And indeed the day ended well with our hilarious photoshoot at Seletar. And that was also a start to a beautiful journey! <3
Thank you Kak Juls and husband and Sis Allisyah! Oh! Your bride's kit idea is soo brilliant. Thank you!
Jazakallahu khair wa Barakallahu feeki! May Allah ease your affairs always.
Warm regards, Nur Hamizah
Marina & Ramadhan wedding Date of Event: 28 Aug 2016 via Email
Salam Kak Juls!
First of all, so sorry for the late testimonial!
Here you go:
A big shout out and a million thanks to YOU for the awesome pawsome make up and andam service on my wedding day. The event was filled with laughter and I do not feel awkward, indeed, I had fun having you and Kak Lyn around!
Make up, you did a superb job like how I requested but not only that, it was beyond my expectations! & it matches both outfits very well. Best part was I do not feel cakey or heavy even there's layers of foundations, indeed, i look flawless! (Hehe)
For sure, the moments we (Me & Ramadhan) had on that day will be unforgettable. Thank you once again for the great makeup and your andam services throughout the day.
All the best for your future endeavors and may you success always! Till we meet again! :))
Marina
Siti Nurain & Muhd Khairul wedding Date of Event: 27 Aug 2016 via Email
Hi Kak Julz,
Sorry I took so long to write a testimonial.  Anyways, I would like to say thank you soooo much for the awesome transformation you have done for me on my wedding day.  Alots of people asking my mum who's the MUA....because I look so different on that day....nampak berseri....lol.  I'm really satisfied with your service kak.  Thumbs Up!!!!
Norlizdawati's engagement Date of Event: 13 Aug 2016 via Instagram Direct Message
From Instagram @livelifejustonce_muinster on 13 August 2016 at 10:54pm
Hey kak jul...thank you so much for today.. Im so happy with the make up and hair do.. Insyallah Klu my jodoh panjang I will definitely take u as my mak andam.. Its really fun just now.. See u soon kak.. Thank you again for today Kak... Me n my fiance appreciate it Kak..
Nur Syaqila & Mohammad Zikri wedding Date of Event: 6 & 7 Aug 2016 via Email
Hi Kak,  Firstly I would like to thank you for being part of my wedding. Your service is one of the most important services for a wedding as you're holding the responsibility to make us, especially the  bride looking bright and beautiful throughout the day.
You did a fantastic job with the makeup and outfit.  The makeup was beautiful and elegant despite it looking bold. Even more better, the makeup feels light and my face doesn't look like it was caked up with layers of foundation and I still looked flawless.
Your friendly disposition made the atmosphere informal and fun. I didn't feel any awkwardness with you at all and I'm glad that we engaged your service.  You're a fun person to work with.
Thank you for the beautiful makeup and awesome service.  :)
Syaqila and Zikri
Siti Nur Raihana & Muhammad Shafirul wedding Date of Event: 28 & 29 May 2016 via Email
Alhamdulillah i am very pleased with kak Juls services, everything went very well from beginning till end of the ceremony. Her services towards her client is excellent. A very humble and friendly person to talk with. Makeup work is superb, a very hygienic MUA. Doesn't neglect her clients at all. Kak Juls dont just treat her client as a customer but also a friend. I would recommend her strongly to everyone. 
Sincerely, Raihana And Shafirul
Farah Sabrina & Md Fauzi wedding Date of Event: 1 May 2016 via Email
Assalamualaikum Kak!
Hutang kene settle. Sorry so lambat. Here goes ..
Kak Juls undertook our bridal assignment on 1st May 2016. From the first meet up, we were impressed by how detailed and experienced she was. We heard only praises about her and no surprise.. When the time came, Kak Juls was simply awesome! She was trully a gem on our big day. Not only in terms of end product, her work ethics is tip top - Calm and composed. Her cosmetic wizardry speaks for itself. Kak Juls is bubbly and comfortable to be with. Her advice through the day helped alot in keeping both of us relaxed and confident. It was a true blessing to have had the chance to have her with us. And Kak Juls worked seamlessly with our photo/video guys. Siap dengan her own pro camera lagi. Class!
Thank you so very much Kak Juls.
- Fauzi & Sabrina
Nur Aishah & Muhd Faizal wedding Date of Event: 17 April 2016 via Email
Salam Kak Juls,
Honeymoon dabes, back to reality. :(
Hehehehe..
Faizal n I nak ucapkan baaaaanyak banyak terima kasih to Kak Juls n also Abg Im for evrything.
We feel that u do more than just mengandam. You made us feel calm n relaxed on the biggest day of our lives n that is really important to us n we really really appreciate it. You took really good care of us from the beginning to the end.
We are thankful that u worked so well wif our photographer n evrything went so smoothly.
I miss the bising change outfit session!
Last but not least... I LOVE MY WEDDING MAKEUP!! U work so fast n i loooove it alot!! I got compliments all day n all thru my honeymoon on fb! Alhamdulillah, we are glad we chose u to be our andam on our special day!!
May Allah bless u, ur family n ur beautiful business! Amin!
Regards, Aishah & Faizal
Suraya Mustajab's solemnization Date of Event: 3 April 2016 via Email
Assalamu'alaikum,
Here's a testimonial for you. I didn't do much enquiring on MUA because way before I even plan to get married (since years back), I have been admiring your works.
Alhamdulillah I love the outcome. And what's wonderful about you is that you're friendly and sweet not just to me but to everyone around me.
Love how you shared meaningful tips with me before you left, and before I proceed out of the room for the nikah. You advised me to recite Surah Al-Fatihah & the 3 Quls so that I will not be nervous.
You're very professional & punctual. I trusted the right person to add colours to my face (hehe) on my special day. Thanks so much for your magical touch, and for your beautiful heart. ♡
May Allah bless you with more rizq. :)
Lots of love, Suraya
Siti Khatijah's solemnization Date of Event: 29 February 2016 via Email
Asalamualaikum Kak Juls,
I am really really sorry for the super delayed testimonial.
I still remembered when my then boyfriend suddenly told his family that he intended to marry me, on Feb 14 2015. It was a rush, heart attack on my part. Due to that, I was caught off guard and was in a panic mode.
While having my lunch break at work, I casually asked my ex-colleague Dilah if she can recommend/knew any MUA. Partly because I dunno where to search and partly due to the panic attack, I couldn't think properly. She thought for a moment, opened up her FB and went to your page.
"Do you like this kind of make up?"
"How would I know? I don't even know how to put on make up!!"
"Oh ya, I think you can go for her. Most people I recommend liked her service"
With that, I sent in a query to your FB page and also to your mobile number. No doubt you did get confused as I did not introduce myself properly since my FB page name was different from my full name, yet you never failed to answer all my queries and never ending questions and assured my doubts.
Fast forward to 24th March 2015, in the early afternoon, when I set the appointment to have a trial make up with you, I was greeted with a warm welcome to your place. Knowing that I have sensitive skin and I seldom put on make up, you were able to do 'your magic' and transformed me from an ugly duckling to a beautiful princess. I have never been made up that way, nor do I know how to even alight my eyebrows. Forget YouTube / make up tutorials, I can and will never be able to achieve the look that you gave me that day.
All my imperfections were addressed and it felt awkward for me to smile with the lipstick on me. I was sold, looking flawless with the eye make up. It really made my eyes 'pop out', catching attention. If I were to blink coyly or do that Puss in Boots look, confirm people will melt.
After we left, me and Dilah went to a cafe at Selegie to chillax (chill and relax). 1 minah & 1 minah-ci sitting for drinks and light snacks. Passerbys were looking at us, especially me, and honestly I felt shy but confident too. That for once the make up changed my looks and I was more presentable to the public. I reached home after midnight that day, and my dad saw the trial make up.
"Bagus make up dia, tak jatuh.." (Her make up is good, it stays well). Even my dad was impressed with it.
After removal of the make up, I went to sleep. I waited for a few days; if I were to have any skin allergy due to my skin sensitivity. Alhamdullilah, no such issues or outbreaks. That was when I know that you HAVE to be my MUA for my big event.
On the day of my solemnization, Feb 29 2016, I was excited yet also nervous. Excited to be beautiful again but nervous for the upcoming events. Work stress and tying up loose ends for last minute things for that day played a part too, yet you never failed to calm me down. You can notice the tension building up inside me.
You asked what colours I would like to have for my eyes, I trusted you to decide what's best. It was purple that you chose, and with the same make up techniques I was transformed to an angel. With my gown and hijab, you dressed me up and assisted with my veil. Honestly, I was so blown away with my transformation. I looked so tranquil and serene, so angelic. It is true what they said, brides look so beautiful on their big day. Thanks to the professionalism and meticulous works from the MUA. Your works were reflected on me on that important day in my life. Never will I ever forget how I looked on that day.
You stayed a while to watch over me during the solemnization part, and assisted me to keep calm. It was a breeze, Alhamdullilah, and everyone present at the event wanted to take pictures with me, until my jaw was almost stiff from the smiling. Hahaha.
I am truly honoured and blessed to have you as my MUA, thanks to Dilah's recommendations and also to your expertise. You were so detailed with your work and your advise was on point during my solemnization event.
Some MUA can only work with a particular skin tone, but you are so good you can blend and cater to every skin tone. That is what true professionalism is. I was in good hands when I'm with you, no doubt about it. So much so that your quality is recognised and well-known by many.
Thank you for your patience and advise throughout the whole event. I look forward to having you again on my wedding reception and Insya'Allah in other future events too. Our path crossed with good intentions and outcomes, and I'm glad Allah made it possible too.
Wasalam Khat
Amalina & Rahman wedding Date of Event: 13 March 2016 via Email
Salam Kak Juls,
My sincere apologies for giving our testimonial super late. AND THANK YOU for being sooooo patient!! :)
Here you go:
I went to my friend's wedding few years back and was really attracted to how beautiful and elegant she looked on her big day. That was how i got to know about your services. Before i chose you as my MUA on the big day, I've actually done quite an extensive research on other MUAs. There are of course a great variety of them with their special magical touches. No matter how extensive my research was, i would still end up still scrolling through your ig and blog as i really love the make up on your clients. Communication with you too was a breeze as you were prompt in your replies.
Here's A BIG THANK YOU to YOU and HUBBY for being so awesome and welcoming for all the times we had our meet ups. Your warmth assures us that we will look super handsome and pretty on our special day. On our special day, i was caught up with a variety of emotions. THANK YOU for calming me down and advising me to keep giving doa's, dolling me up SUPER PRETTILY and tak penat-penat layan my lovely bridesmaids with their queries on make up and for all the laughters and layaning us! Alhamdullilah, everything went well with your help!
In shaa Allah, you will continue to inspire other MUAs with your magical touches and touch more couples like us too! All the best kak juls!
Take care.
xoxo Amalina & Rahman
Nurul Russyiedah's makeover as Disney Evil Queen Date of Event: 15 January 2016 via Facebook PM
From Rusheeda Sani on 25 January 2016 at 11:13pm
Salam kak juls. Sorry I took so long to write a testimonial. Anyways, I had no one else in mind for the job but you when I got to know that my D&D would be a Disney theme. And I was definitely NOT disappointed. As always Kak Juls, you did a fantastic job on the Disney's Evil Queen make up and you have definitely outdone yourself. And yes!!! The kening was on point! It wasn't too high and it definitely didn't look awkward at all. People actually thought I shaved off my kening. Yeap, it was that real! Hahaha!!! And I am so amazed of your workmanship of transforming a normal red lip to a 3D effect one with just a single black pencil. Awesome work Kak Juls! Everyone was saying that the whole getup was 'Best Dress' worthy, tapi sayang I lambat sampai. But the fact that everyone said that was enough to show how brilliant your work was. Thank you soooo much for accommodating to my request and also helping me with my nails. I sayang you sgt sebab tolong I with the glue and all those 'amek kan apple dalam bag I' drama. Hahahaha!! And thank you for being such a good sport too! There was never a single moment that I felt awkward around you. I like you very much laaaa!!
Rafidah's engagement Date of Event: 10 January 2016 via Email
First of all, thank you Kak Juls for your magical touch and great sincere service on my engagement day. You are such a wonderful, and down to earth person. You calm me down whenever I am on my nervous mode. You even help out on my younger sis' hairdo, and entertained my 'orang kuat' girls. And not to forget, you also advice me on my posing position multiple times. I am so KAKU right! Hehe
My elder sis, Diya recommended you straight from the beginning that I have told her that I am getting engaged. Diya can't forget your magical touch on what you did on her wedding years ago. The first thing ring on me, is to message you on Facebook and ask for availability and booked you on the spot if available. I have been receiving compliment on your magical touch, including my parents. I am glad, and no regrets that I engaged you!
Alhamdulillah, everything went well with your great help too! You are such as professional MUA! All the best for your future endeavours, Kak Juls! :) Regards,
Rafidah
Nurhidayah & Fadzhil Suhairi wedding Date of Event: 1 & 2 January 2016 via Email
First and foremost, i would like to say thank you very much from the bottom of our hearts for the exceptional service rendered for our event. Having had quite a number of our friends who engaged Kak Juls for their wedding really helped us in making the decision to take her on as our MUA. Kak Juls was very friendly and professional, and with many years of experience under her belt, she was always ready with advice for any enquiries and doubts that we had. We were and still are very very happy and thankful to Kak Juls for making us look awesome on our wedding - way more than we imagined. 
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Wedding photography is an important part of any wedding ceremony. It captures the special moments and memories of the day, allowing couples to relive their wedding day for years to come. In this article, we will discuss the importance of wedding photography, the different styles of wedding photography, and how to choose a wedding photographer.
The Importance of Wedding Photography
Wedding photography is not just about capturing beautiful pictures. It is about capturing the emotions, the laughter, the joy, and the love that fill the air on your special day. Wedding photography allows you to relive your wedding day every time you look at your wedding album. It is a way to remember the people who were there, the decorations, and the atmosphere of the day. It is an investment that you will cherish for a lifetime.
Styles of Wedding Photography
There are different styles of wedding photography to choose from, and each has its unique characteristics. Here are some of the most popular styles of wedding photography:
Traditional Wedding Photography
This style of photography is classic and timeless. It involves capturing posed shots of the couple and their family members in a formal setting. Traditional wedding photography is ideal for couples who want to have a record of their wedding day in a more formal manner.
Photojournalistic Wedding Photography
Photojournalistic wedding photography involves capturing candid shots of the wedding day. The photographer takes pictures of the couple and their guests without interfering with the event. This style of photography is ideal for couples who want to have a more natural and spontaneous record of their wedding day.
Artistic Wedding Photography
Artistic wedding photography is a style that involves using creative techniques to capture unique and artistic shots of the wedding day. This style of photography is ideal for couples who want to have a record of their wedding day in a more creative and artistic manner.
Fine Art Wedding Photography
Fine art wedding photography is a style that involves using artistic techniques to create stunning and elegant photographs of the wedding day. This style of photography is ideal for couples who want to have a record of their wedding day that looks like a work of art.
Choosing a Wedding Photographer
Choosing a wedding photographer can be a daunting task, but it is an essential part of planning your wedding. Here are some tips to help you choose the right wedding photographer:
Research
Take the time to research different wedding photographers in your area. Look at their portfolios, read reviews, and compare prices. Make a list of the photographers you are interested in, and schedule consultations with them.
Personal Connection
It is essential to choose a wedding photographer with whom you have a personal connection. The photographer will be spending a lot of time with you on your wedding day, so it is important to choose someone who you feel comfortable with and trust.
Experience
Choose a wedding photographer with experience. An experienced photographer knows how to handle different lighting situations, how to capture emotions and moments, and how to make you feel relaxed and comfortable in front of the camera.
Style
Choose a wedding photographer whose style matches your preferences. Look at their portfolio and see if their style matches what you are looking for.
In conclusion, wedding photography is an essential part of any wedding ceremony. It captures the special moments and memories of the day, allowing couples to relive their wedding day for years to come. There are different styles of wedding photography to choose from, and it is important to choose a wedding photographer with whom you have a personal connection, who has experience, and whose style matches your preferences.
                                                  Wedding photography is an important part of any wedding celebration. It is the process of capturing the memories and emotions of one of the most important days in a couple's life. With the help of skilled and experienced photographers, the couple can relive those moments for years to come. In this article, we will explore the various aspects of wedding photography.
The Role of the Wedding Photographer
The wedding photographer plays a crucial role in capturing the essence of the day. They are responsible for capturing all the special moments that make the day memorable, from the first kiss to the first dance. The wedding photographer should have a good eye for detail, be able to work quickly, and have excellent communication skills. They should also be able to work well under pressure and be able to adapt to changing situations.
Preparing for the Shoot
Before the wedding day, the photographer will meet with the couple to discuss the details of the day. This includes the schedule, locations, and any special requests. The photographer will also take the time to get to know the couple, which helps to ensure that their personalities shine through in the photos.
On the day of the wedding, the photographer will arrive early to prepare for the shoot. They will check their equipment, scout the location, and take test shots. They will also work with the couple to make sure they are comfortable in front of the camera.
Capturing the Moments
During the wedding ceremony, the photographer will capture the emotions and reactions of the couple and their guests. They will use a variety of techniques to capture the right moments, including candid shots and posed shots. They will also use different lenses and lighting techniques to create unique and beautiful images.
After the ceremony, the photographer will take formal portraits of the couple and their families. These photos are usually posed, and the photographer will take care to make sure everyone looks their best. They will also take photos of the wedding reception, capturing the decorations, food, and other details.
Editing and Delivery
After the wedding, the photographer will edit the photos to create a final collection. This includes adjusting the color, exposure, and composition of each photo. They may also crop or remove certain elements to improve the overall look of the image.
Once the photos are edited, the photographer will deliver them to the couple. This can be done through a digital gallery or a physical album. The couple can then choose which photos they want to print and display in their home.
Conclusion
Wedding photography is an essential part of any wedding celebration. It is the process of capturing the memories and emotions of one of the most important days in a couple's life. With the help of skilled and experienced photographers, the couple can relive those moments for years to come. If you are planning a wedding, make sure to hire a professional photographer to capture the beauty and love of your special day.
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How a Cuban American Illustrator Sees This Country Today
Edel Rodriguez’s new exhibition, “Apocalypso,” reflects on democracy under threat in the nation that welcomed him in his childhood.
— By Graciela Mochkofsky | May 4, 2023
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Art work by Edel Rodriguez.
On a recent, gray morning, I drove with the Cuban American artist Edel Rodriguez in his blue Mini Cooper to the County College of Morris (C.C.M.), in Randolph, New Jersey, to see the latest show of his work, “Apocalypso” (a portmanteau of “apocalypse” and “calypso,” for the often satirical popular Caribbean music). Its theme, he explained, is “the state of the world in the past thirteen years”: horrible, but you can still laugh about it. Rodriguez, who is fifty-one, is best known for his striking editorial illustrations of the Trump years, many of which appeared in The New Yorker, including “After the Insurrection,” in which an American flag waves at half-mast against a dark sky, and which appeared on the cover of the magazine the week after January 6, 2021. (In 2016, a cover for Time’s “Meltdown” series, showing an orange head, with no features except for a yelling mouth and bright-yellow hair, melting away, won the American Society of Magazine Editors’ award for best magazine cover.) The show features Rodriguez’s editorial work, and also a selection of his drawings, posters, book covers, acrylic paintings, and Cuban-cigar-box assemblages.
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“After the Insurrection,” which was first published as the cover of the January 18, 2021, issue of The New Yorker. © 2021 Edel Rodriguez and The New Yorker.
We spent some time looking at two drawings, in particular. Initially, they appeared to be different perspectives of the same scene. In one, a crowd of protesting men march toward the viewer, with a domed Capitol in the background; in the other, a crowd of protesting men, this time with their backs to the viewer, march toward what looks like the same building. Only when you look closer do you realize that the drawings portray two very different events. In the first, the men have beards, wear military caps, hold rifles, and wave Cuban flags; a placard reads “Patria o muerte” (“Fatherland or death”). In the second, the men wear maga hats, brandish sticks, and wave American and Confederate flags; the placard reads “Trump.” The first is a portrait of January 8, 1959, in Havana, when the Cuban Revolution deposed Fulgencio Batista and brought Fidel Castro to power; the second is of January 6, 2021, when supporters of Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol, on which the Cuban Capitol was modelled. The drawings are from Rodriguez’s forthcoming graphic memoir, which tells his story as a Cuban immigrant; he summarizes it as “my life between two insurrections.”
The comparison might seem like a stretch, and it is certain to provoke outrage within the Cuban American community. Ever since Castro defined his regime as Communist, the exiled community, which is still mostly resident in the Miami area, has embraced the anti-Communist cause, equating even the faintest progressive policies with the hated regime they had fled. And—ever since President John F. Kennedy refused to offer air support on the day of the botched C.I.A.-sponsored Bay of Pigs invasion, in 1961—for most Cuban Americans embracing that cause has meant embracing the Republican Party. Rodriguez’s illustrations reclaim the community’s grievances, mythologies, and yearnings, and suggest that every Cuban American who opposes the island’s autocratic regime should also be anti-Trump—and these days, by extension, anti-Republican.
As Rodriguez sees it, his art is an expression of his life experience as an exile in this country. Born in 1971, he was raised among sugarcane and tobacco fields in El Gabriel, a village south of Havana. His parents—his mother was a homemaker and his father a wedding and portrait photographer—did not support the revolution, and they were looking for a way to leave for Spain when a different opportunity presented itself, in early 1980. In the midst of an economic and diplomatic crisis, the government announced that Cubans who wanted to leave the island and who had someone to pick them up at the port of Mariel, to the east of Havana, could do so. About a hundred and twenty-five thousand Cubans set off, between April and October, in what became known as the Mariel boatlift. Rodriguez, who was eight at the time, his parents, and his sister were among the Marielitos; his mother had family members in Florida, who sent a boat to get them.
Rodriguez grew up in Miami, the city that Barack Obama later called “a clear monument to what the Cuban people can build.” (The title of Rodriguez’s memoir, which will be published in November, is “Worm,” which was Fidel Castro’s term for the exiles.) For a while, Rodriguez’s father did odd jobs—street vender, painter, construction worker—then he started a small tow-truck business. Rodriguez wanted to be an artist, and, in the early nineteen-nineties, he won a scholarship to study painting at the Pratt Institute, in Brooklyn; after graduating, he got a job at Time, and soon became an art director of the international edition. In 1997, he married Jennifer Roth, an artist from New Hampshire who is a granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor, and the couple moved to a house in New Jersey, where he still has his studio. But, like so many émigrés, he lives in a state of nostalgia for the lost country. “To me, living in Cuba would be a dream. But I don’t think it will happen,” Rodriguez told me. “The immigrant lives like that, floating in the middle, missing his things. There is no solution. There is no perfect ending.”
Trump’s electoral triumph dramatically altered Rodriguez’s view of the country that had welcomed him in his childhood. “I never thought that I’d be fearful in this country, that I’d have to think twice about what to say,” he told me. His idea of America as the beacon of democracy was upended when, a few weeks after being sworn in, Trump imposed what became known as the “Muslim ban,” prohibiting entry to the U.S. for citizens and refugees from seven mostly Muslim countries. “My life mirrored that of many refugees who were seeking asylum in America but had suddenly been barred,” Rodriguez writes, in “Worm.” “How could a country known for welcoming immigrants suddenly turn so xenophobic?” He sensed that democracy itself was under threat, and that led to his likening of Trump to Castro. “Having lived with the propagandistic distortions of the Cuban Communist Party, I was especially attuned to the danger of the government warping reality, and the media’s failure to confront that.”
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Art work by Edel Rodriguez. People on a Tank with Guns and a Cuban Flag.
In November, 2016, he drew Trump’s head as an orange meteor with a yellow tail, hurtling toward the Earth. He posted that image, and several others, on Instagram, and granted permission to anyone who wanted to print the images as posters and march with them; many people did. A few years earlier, he had been working on a series of illustrations about isis which culminated in the image of a militant brandishing a knife in one hand and his own head in the other. When the Muslim ban was announced, Rodriguez redid the image, with Trump wielding a knife in one hand, and the head of the Statue of Liberty in the other. The German magazine Der Spiegel published it on the cover in February, 2017, under the title “America First.”
An image depicting the beheading of America’s preëminent symbol of freedom by a sitting American President attracted a lot of attention, and Rodriguez was widely interviewed. Not all of the attention was positive: he was attacked on social media. A vice-president of the European Parliament found it “tasteless.” So did Rodriguez’s mother, who still lives with his father in Miami, where Rodriguez has some eighty relatives—many of them, like his mother, are conservatives. “When did you decide to become a cheap artist, criticizing the President of the United States?” she asked him. They didn’t speak for weeks.
But severed heads, and machetes, are everywhere in his work, a product, he says, of a childhood lived in the Cuban countryside. (His mother butchered chickens and goats in their yard in El Gabriel.) The show at C.C.M. includes a chicken head on a pike, painted with coffee on paper; an acrylic painting in a cigar box of the heads of four migrants piled on a sailboat; a crowned head lying on a bloody knife, on the official poster for Joel Coen’s movie of “Macbeth”; and more. “These images have been in my head my entire life. I’ve been drawing them since I was a teen-ager,” Rodriguez told me.
“Most of my work starts from where I was born,” he said at a presentation, in 2017. “The graphics of the revolution got ingrained in my head—how you communicate powerful messages . . . We were all raised to be pioneers for the revolution.” The revolution’s aesthetics, stark and maximalist, remain an obvious influence in his art. At the same time, “humor is very important,” he told me. “If you make someone laugh, they’ll slightly go to your side. If you figure out how to share your ideas with humor, you can change people’s hearts.” And this, he told me, is also a legacy from his past. “In Cuba,” he said, “you laugh at things because there is no solution. You are laughing at the ridiculousness of the whole thing.”
One thing that many people in this country can’t understand, he told me, is the growing support among members of the Latinx community for Republican candidates with strong anti-immigrant platforms—how they “can be racist, or anti-gay.” Just a few years before Trump came to power, support for conservative politicians had started to wane among Cuban Americans, leading to an almost equal number leaning Democratic as Republican—largely a result of the fact that the younger, U.S.-born generations were increasingly progressive. But, in 2016, according to exit polls, fifty-four per cent of Cuban Americans in Florida voted for Trump (compared with twenty-eight per cent of Latinxs nationwide); in 2020, according to the Pew Research Center, nearly six out of ten registered Cuban American voters nationwide identified as Republican, and more than half approved of the Trump Presidency.
“Cuban voters have ebbed and flowed toward the Republican Party,” Mark Hugo Lopez, the director of race and ethnicity research at Pew Research, confirmed. “That trend has recently gotten stronger,” Ada Ferrer, the author of the 2022 Pulitzer Prize-winning book “Cuba: An American History,” told me. Ferrer, who is also Cuban American, is still trying to find “a satisfactory explanation” to why “the most recent arrivals” from the island, those who came in the past fifteen years, “have become so Trumpist.” Cuban Americans in Florida have also become strong supporters of the state’s conservative governor, Ron DeSantis. Rodriguez thinks that many “Cuban American voters will vote for anyone who speaks strongly against Communism and promises to destroy the regime back on the island. This is their top voting issue. It’s all theatre, but the Republican Party does it very well, and the Democrats fail miserably at it.”
He also believes that the center is salvageable, and that, as he told me, “this country is much more in the middle than the extremes.” His fears for democracy, however, persist. As he writes in his memoir, “The decision to leave my country changed my life, but it wasn’t my decision. I was tossed about, like a boat at sea, by the winds of history. After many years, I had come to terms with my life as an American. Now I feel at the mercy of those winds yet again.” ♦
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Question: When did you 1st know that Meghan Markle and Harry Markle were FRAUDS?
Answer: I was listening to my American talk radio station when I heard a report about an American actress (I didn't recognize the name) dating Prince Harry. I literally laughed outloud. I vividly remember thinking, "oh please! Harry would never seriously date an American actress, this is just another fling. Later came that train wreck engagement interview. I was stunned by their obvious lies. I recall writing a comment on a YouTube channel that was created to question their interview. I wrote, "this is a fraud," and the content creator replied, "yes it is, we just don't know why."
Today I firmly believe that radio spot was PR, purchased by Meghan, to quickly make the relationship go public & appear to be serious.
I've gone through several theories over the past 5 years, and the only theory that makes sense is they agreed to become BUSINESS partners who live in an OPEN sexually fluid marriage.
When they lived in London, someone with inside information wrote, "they don't have a traditional marriage." After relocation to the US, that same contact answered me, "bc they don't have a traditional marriage... they live in separate wings." I just couldn't grasp the meaning of a "non-traditional" BRF marriage.
Watching their robotic performance at the UN settled it for me. It was identical to their robotic hand holding at the royal theatre.
Their robotic love is simply the fruit of a fraudulent marriage. They live separate lives in a scripted marriage.
Meghan's name is on a list of Hollywood celesbians, as a "serial beard" & escort for gay men. BTW Serena's name is on this same list. The popular American couples that Harry admires & desires to emulate are also in open marriages.
Obviously I don't know these people, but Harry and Meghan have NEVER once appeared to be in love with one another, not even during the wedding ceremony. Meghan doesn't seem to like Harry let alone love him. More often than not, she appears to be annoyed and resentful of Harry.
Meghan's first loves are Meghan, fame, and money. Harry loves drugs, sex and alcohol. Meghan will do absolutely anything for money, and she grew up fantasizing about becoming a Princess, like Harry's mother Diana.
Markus and the Mulroneys drilled a hole for Meghan into the locked door to elite associates and global fame. She peeked through the hole and laid a trap for Harry.
Markus ensured that she had access to Harry at the private Soho House Istanbul Grand Opening in April of 2015. Both were in Turkey, along with many of Harry’s Eton friends and UK celebrities. Meghan documented this life changing moment on her Instagram:
"48 Hours in Istanbul may be the best 48 hours of your life."
She pre-planned to reconnect with Harry during his 2 night visit to Toronto in the May of 2016 by taking her first PR trip in March to Rwanda for photographs and a (final) vacation with Cory in April.
Harry began to grow out a beard and Jason Knauf traveled to Toronto with Harry as his minder. Was Jason aware of Harry's whereabouts for both nights?
Whatever occurred during those 2 nights seems to be the beginning of their affair.
Meghan planned to travel all summer and fall. She broke up with Chef Cory, and fled Toronto perhaps giving Cory time and space to relocate. During that time, Meghan traveled internationally with friends (Greece, London, NYC) and then used Gina, Violet, Serena & Piers to help stage a public alibi for a FAKE start date to their affair: July 4th, 2016. (In August Meghan wrote on Cory's IG). On her birthday, August 4th, Meghan notified her followers that she planned to go off the grid and travel. The rest is history.
Meghan scripted everything about their "secret affair" for public consumption: the blue bracelets, H & M necklace, spooning bananas, the come & get it photos outside of Soho Farm House, Scooby-Doo online job w/US Weekly, tips to paparazzi Jesal Parshotam, and Meghan's endless merching.
After only 3.5 months, Meghan rushed to publicize and promote a long distance relationship still in the infancy stage. What was the rush? Was it to generate interest in her marketing campaign, or simply to deepen their trauma bond by feeding Harry's "security" paranoia?
Ready or not, over the next 12 months Harry grew a full beard and officially proposed marriage to Meghan.
Today we see Harry PERFORM by wearing a gold wedding band & by holding hands & arms for the cameras, but they even fail to coordinate their attire for important photographs (George's Christening), and they stumble over one another.
The cost of Meghan's clothing is obscene, while her appearance is consistently unseemly. Many husband's look better after marriage, Harry looks far worse. His appearance is sloppy and unkempt. Real husbands and wives care about the appearance of their spouse. All marriages have problems, but these 2 try too hard to sell a relationship that looks empty and devoid of anything substantial. It looks like a requirement in their contract. Real married couples don't need an American wedding band or hand holding to convince the public of their love. They can confidently sit next to one another without PDA because they aren't starving for affection, they don't have anything to prove to the public, and they aren't trying to draw attention to themselves.
We've never seen their children, ever. Just a few strange photos and video footage of a brief, scripted meeting in S Africa where each one holds a cute baby who didn't know any of the adults. Then we saw a sweet brown haired baby boy with a full diaper seated on Meghan's lap for the reading of a complex & inappropriate story. Nothing is ever simple or straightforward with the Harkle family. Everything is smoke & mirrors, an illusion, a lie, a contract with RULES.
They are partners in the business of making money off Harry’s family connections, and providing for the welfare of 2 children who are invisible to the world. Does Harry actually believe he's being guided by his dead mother? Does he think his mother's spirit is in Meghan?
I wish Harry would "come out of the closet," and be honest about himself. There is no reason to pretend. Unfortunately he seems invested in living out this lie with Meghan. Their plan was to "change the world" by working part-time for the BRF (whenever they felt like working), but with full-time benefits. They planned to launch a royal brand and an American royal court. They forgot to consider the worse case scenario: The Queen said "no."
Today, they are also partners in offense and in revenge. Harry's living out this contractual farce with a beard on his face and on his arm.
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Q-Do you think Meghan and Harry are FRAUDS? If so, when did you recognize it and what do you think is at the root of their dishonesty?
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Hello, I read your post on Skippy's blog. You mention a person named Angelina Bentivegna, who is an actress today and her biography can be seen on IMDB. According to IMDB she did indeed go missing as a toddler and was adopted by the Thompson family. How is this connected to the Harkles? Thank you.
Hi Mary thank you for your question.
Thank you Skippy for the reblog.
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This question is related to the reblog timelines.
And from the archives since deleted after the hacks.
I was able to find some gems from other archived bloggers.
This may be hard to follow in pieces. I will do my best to outline.
Any other questions, I will try to find the source for you,
This may be confusing as 'Angelina' intercepts two ways.
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Closest Timeline:
2013-2014-2015-2016 Emmanuel Jal and Rachel Meghan Markle
2013-2014-2015-2016 Emmanuel Jal and Angelina Bentivegna
Older Timeline:
2008 Alyssa Pallett and Nina Schick
Connection = UK, SOHO and much more allegedly
Who is in the background? Angelina
Oldest Timeline:
2007 Alyssa Pallett TORONTO NYC MIAMI UK
Jeffery Epstein, Black Book connections, to Pallett with Brant.
Google open source connects JE black book to Brant
Google open source connects Brant to Pallet.
Who was in the background? Angelina
How do these timelines intercept?
Drop in the tid bit from Julie re Anon and add Angelina's social media helped put the puzzle together.
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Starting at the most resent:
2016
Angelina social media with Emmanuel Jal
It was open source, it is now private.
Some archives can be found on IMDB and Google.
( comes up in search bar Facebook search )
www.facebook.com/ emmanuel.jal.9/videos/10154089969291006
Insta now closed shows them in the record studio promoting
Be Inspired, a kindness and peace campaign
Created by Angelina as a teen.
Inspired by The Bible.
( Facebook archives and IMDB )
2015
Most recent connection that was reported of Markle public with Jal would be Soho UK yet much has been scrubbed and notice no one really discusses the obvious points like the whole network that comes with Emmanuel. See below.
According to a quick Google search:
youtube
Meghan Markle & Emmanuel Jal - Kruger Cowne Breakfast Club
Posted on Mar 13, 2015 ---- time stamped upload
The video is taken at Soho in UK
What is interesting is an Anon mentioned something about money being borrowed to front the cost of joining this PR campaign from the ex Toronto Chef CV. Was it to join or to pay off?
What is interesting here is Markle and Jal were already spotted in World Vision's Artist Partnership. This was removed from World Vision. Interesting that this was from 2013-2014-2015 time line. Google search reveals World Vision has changed it's marketing and now lists Markle as 2016 but small print reveals the date 2013. I guestimate the shorter end of the timeline 2013-2014-2015.
What is also interesting is the connection of Clooney's and Witherspoon and Mandela etc. All that are contacts of Emmanuel Jal in one networking source. Take a look into the records and see how many dots pop up. I am surprised this is not pointed out more. I am also not surprised because of seemingly try to cover connections.
More time line connects to this article here:
The years to watch here are 2013-2014- 2015,
Spectators know what took place in 2016 and 2017 with Harkles.
The Wedding.
Now, on the IMDB you will see Suits mentioned.
There is also two photos. Emmanuel Jal and Angelina.
In the photographs there is one from 2008 from SOHO UK.
There is also a video of the event on Youtube from that time.
Allegedly she dropped acting after being warned about trafficking.
Here is where it gets interesting interesting.
Notice the blogspot.com post writes Markle inspired Emmanuel?
They were spotted on World Vision under the Artist Program.
This page has since been scrubbed but other archives may be found.
Emmanuel Jal was introduced to Angelina to collaborate. Facebook.
They did in fact collaborate during the same timeline as Markle.
Markle is then one stone away from Bentivegna on that connection.
The Be Inspired Campaign since 2006 or earlier according to Google.
When this was open source, there were videos of them together.
By them, I am not referring to Markle but Jal and Bentivegna.
A deep dive into social media archives indicates:
Angelina's social media shows she is a monarchist, military supporter and has corresponded with the Queen. Affiliated with St. John Ambulance. It shows she documented a history of being a missing 'missing' person who has been an activist over the years and aided in fundraising for many campaigns including Save The Children and Harry's Patronage The ROM in Toronto, which is a museum. This means Angelina and Harry are also a stone hop connection away.
Mary, you are correct as it is reported she is an adoptee which again circles to Emmanuel being adopted and has a sister named Angelina according to his book. A deeper dive shows activism for Indigenous, Adoptee Birth Rights. I was able to find several open case works including a Change.Org petition and many posts calling for change.
I did find it interesting that Major Thompson was featured and there is a photo of Her Majesty with a Tommy which makes for good storytelling as I did not find any connection they are related. This of course may or may not be relevant. I for one like to take all the dots and stick them up on the board and deduce accordingly. Synchronicities like this make research fun. Take with a grain of salt.
I did notice an open source post on Twitter that listed her Grandfather helped fight during the war in Holland and Ricky Gervais liked it. There is no mention of acting to date but there is mention of working on releasing something pertaining to gonzo journalism. IMDB showed something was in the works but LinkedIn shows stopped after work destroyed in a Fire. This can be fact checked.
Danja Zone had mentioned this connection years ago in a video very briefly. Many people came out of the wood works back then. I think Danja Zone and Skippy were communicating with Samantha Markle during those days also. Skippy has had many blogs. This blog was also lost and so much of the archives are gone but data lives on. Danja Zone also had a fire. Interesting to note. Same time period. After there were reports of Scoobie saying he too had to call police over fire threats.
Danja Zone Fire:
Former Markle Aid: Reported
Thompson Family Fire: Reported
Page 2
Scoobie Fire: Reported
Real threat or mock victims and mislead Police ?
I am always skeptical due to this Police report that sparked PH announcement of need for safety. Skippy's blog had great posts from that time. I think they were on the old blog that is no longer. Below is a quick link to a report. I do not get paid to post links. I only research:
Good news, all were reported to Police.
There are some very interesting photos and videos that exist. Especially with time likes with Boston Baseball and The Bench and Pearl. My gawd is it like a black mirror episode.
I have been trying to learn how to rip them and post to Tumblr. I am not alone. I have help and they are going to help put something visual together matching time lines. I will post more links at that time.
www.facebook.com/TheBeInspiredCampaign
From where I stand, I believe Angelina was the lure but the backers did not anticipate her finding her family and returning home. I also doubt the backers knew her Thompson connection as it was only recently added to the public domine. Her story alone is an unbelievable true story from what I have read into. Markles reported story about the passport being held and 'family' she never had and 'kindness' campaign is a rip off persona of this person JMO. Markle is also almost a decade older and Lauren Foster report only surfaced way after Angelina reported and found family.
Timeline narrows the maths to 2008-2009.
Why is 2009 important?
Before VG's first case
www.insider.com/virginia-roberts-sexual-assault-claims-prince-andrew-timeline-2021-8
and way before Markle and Foster's reports which were most likely put there as a decoy to layer on misleading info from the truth. I believe this because again, they did not match the report timeline.
Zooming out of the equation and parachuting in, AB reported PA and PH in 2008 yet then the public reads PA action taking place in 2015 with VG right before RMM in 2016. This means the BRF were being sucker punched with BLM, PA , PH , Brexit, Megxit PP all lined up on like dominos or lame donkey kick. So the question is who paid for the PR post about Foster? One could argue multiple people must have been approached. If that were true, Bentivegna would not have reported in 2008 and again after once spotted Fosters report and taken to social media with an open post now made private.
New reports were made and we received the Anon tip through Skippy's blog and mentioned by Julie a few days ago. Sandie and Political Anon are great resources for the Politics and connections to people like Sorros. The only political contribution that I can confirm through Google is Nina Schick connected to Soho and recent UK politic link. I was also able to confirm Alyssa Pallet through LinkedIn doing some woke project about 'Government of Scotland'. Again, open source. The reblogs about this are on this blog or maybe Sandies, Anons?
Now we know how Clooney's fit re: Jal connection.
The maths would then lead me to believe the timeline reblogged about Tom Bowers book is correct. He is a great investigator. He pin pointed Canada being the place and the time before Harry. Video of the interview linked below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dC4eQJsGJY
This would be the same time line of Emmanuel, Markle, Angelina.
Markle would have dumped Trevor after meeting Emmanuel judging by the dates worked as a 'Artist Ambassador' from the scrubbed World Vision Page which rebrands them, again, secretly, under new time lines. ( I am at my limit for posting links ).
This would be Soho Toronto Markus time and the whole meeting of the Canadian crew which set the stage for Cory and Bobs your uncle. Spectating based on timelines here as nothing is coincidence. I can do a deep dive at another time if you like.
A recap of timeline since Trevor as 'reported'.
://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1228391/meghan-markle-news-prince-harry-trevor-engelson-divorce-split-spt
This Wedding was the one where Markle wore Kate replica's.
I could be mistaken. That photo was rebloged on Skippy's.
( I try to give credit where and when possible )
Here is a similar comparison:
www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/fashion/a19695804/meghan-markle-wedding-dress-differences
I have always been on the fence about Trevor for nit pick reasons such as 2011-2013 timeline? Connected Markle and 'leveled up'. The mail back of the ring was very dramatic and I spectated that it revealed a try to look independent and a woman in charge but to me, Trevor was giving signals from the side lines. Such as 'Ford' ( baby name reported to be a favorite in their relationship) and the cartier. Can not pot my finger on it. Something is just off. I hope I am wrong. as many men have been associated with Markle over the years. Again, Skippy's blog had the best Anon contributes and most of the reblogs are no longer on this blog. Below is the best quick grab
FYI lot's of my research comes from Reddit gems and deep dives:
Then we have the aftermath that moves very quicky.
Remember, in this, this narrative of Mr. Markle was being had.
Again the dates: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
Angelina was reportedly working as a fundraising campaign manager in Toronto, Miss Universe Delegate and spotted on social media with Emmanuel Jal, MeToo activist ( alleged abused by a well known celebrity and reported sex trafficking recruiting on a Hollywood movie production). Allegedly reported witnessed entrapment of two Royals, the domestic abuse of a celebrity's now ex wife. Can bee seen background acting on Suits, Handmaids Tale? The next James Bond? Spectating, JMO.
Source, IMDB, LinkedIn, Open source, Google Search.
I could keep going but this is enough to chew on.
Write me questions, we will fact check.
Thousands of hours went into this.
Take away, make of it what you will.
These are reblogs, speculations and opinions.
I don't believe in coincidence.
I do believe in critical thinking.
Pulling the threads of time together.
Disclaimer:
Sugars, if you are reading, Angelina is reportedly married IMDB.
No one is trying to snag Harry or whatever.
These are just dots linked to timelines to some known reports.
Long Short:
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A.P Thompson also known as Angelina Bentivegna
A former missing 'missing' person info Twitter, IMDB, Facebook
They identify as a gonzo journalist and have a performer history.
No knowledge of relation to H.S Thompson also gonzo journalist.
Wait. Didn't Johnny Depp play H.S Thompson? Woah.
According to LinkedIn has aided Intelligence Communities in past.
Connection to Markle via Emmanuel Jal
Connection to Prince Harry via loyalty to Royal Family, ROM
Was approached about the Sussex title and PH in 2008.
IMDB proves Soho UK and article is from 2008 giving timeline.
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