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[pleasedonttellmymom]

dude i can’t remember the last time i ever was excited to have another rehearsal 😳 like wow i actually like being here? who knew pit orchestra would be my bread and butter? truly a miracle folks. hell yeah im doing more shows after this. im actually thriving for the first time this school year asdfghjkl

[educationalporpoises]

Five Summers

Eugene Roe/Joe Liebgott, 1.1k, T

For @searchingfortheuniverse I had a great time writing this summer exchange, I hope you enjoy it!

I.

“We didn’t get storms like this out West,” Joe said, in a rare acknowledgment of his life before the war, before he’d followed Eugene South. He curled into Eugene’s collarbone, reminding Eugene of a kitten, tiny and bristling, nipping with milk teeth. 

Eugene kissed his forehead, his shoulder, held him tight. The thunder crashed overhead, rain shattering on the roof. “It will be okay, my love,” Eugene said. Joe didn’t say anything. 

The thunderstorms scared him, though Joe would never admit it. He assented to tenderness only in the quiet dark of their bedroom, as though every kind thing Eugene did for him laid Joe flat on his back, his pale underbelly showing. 

Eugene had always loved the smell of a summer storm. Copper in the air, the wet earth coming up to meet the sky. Warm rain. As a child he would dance when the sky opened up, and now he collected Joe to his chest, and they would dance together to the rhythm of the thunder and the rain, Joe tense until he finally relaxed, and listened to the storm.

II.

Eugene had never learned how to drive, even in the war, so it was Joe’s sole responsibility to take them West. It was a trip years in the making, empty promises coming true. He pointed the old station wagon towards the sunset, following the dripping sun like a beacon. 

“I’ll show you the Golden Gate Bridge,” He’d expound as they navigated the freeway, “Take you out in the Castro. You can have my mama’s cooking.” 

Eugene looked over. Joe glowed, grinning at his invisible city as they passed hours of cornfields and bluegrass. 

Joe had seen more of the country than Eugene in his journey from California to Toccoa. He had taken a train, then, seven rattling days and nights to get to Georgia. They took a different route, now, along one of the new scenic highways, through Colorado and Wyoming, then back down to California. 

When they reached San Francisco Joe insisted on stopping, pulling the car over to one of the bluffs overlooking the bay. He crowded Eugene up against a railing, kissing him with the Golden Gate in the background. 

Eugene never did get to try Joe’s Mama’s cooking, but while Joe was with his family he explored the hills of the city, rising out of the fog and into the clouds. Joe eventually made it back to their hotel, with wonder on his face, telling Eugene they were fully right in the eyes of the Liebgotts, no sins against them. 

They left the sunset behind them, and went back home, eventually, but with postcards and well wishes, and promises to Joe’s family they would come back again next summer. 

III.

Eugene had always lived a life on the edges, first as a Cajun, then as a gay man. But Joe was committed to dragging him into the light, together. 

“Community. That’s how you survive,” He said, “That’s why we all lived on the same block. You gotta have community.” 

Eugene didn’t ask where Joe went on Friday nights, what corner of the city he found other Jewish folks in. But Joe always seemed lighter when he got back, his soul filled. And Joe never commented on Eugene’s Sunday church mornings, his hair slicked back and his rosary dangling from his fingertips. These were differences they were willing to forgive each other. 

Eugene softened at anything to make Joe feel more at home, “Alright. We can check it out. But I’m not going to any bar where there’s no Cajuns.” 

Joe nodded, “Les Americans,” He muttered. 

The bar they found themselves in was seedy as it came. Dark, no electricity, but lantern light spilling out onto the street. There was no name above the bar, no indicator it was anything, except the raucous laughter that came from within. 

Joe reached out. He took Eugene’s hand, and they stepped in together. 

IV.

The heat cloistered in Louisiana, settling into skin like a thick layer of cream over milk. Joe sweat through his shirts like a stuck fucking pig, sticky and damp from the humidity. Eugene had bought him a nice linen suit last summer, and two shirts to go with it, and he suffered them for the work week, but on the weekends Joe would strip his upper half entirely and lie on the porch, soaking up the sunlight in the long afternoons. Eugene would find him there, skin slick, and would pull off his own shirt and curl up next to him. The air was too hot to sleep together, but they could stand to nap like this, skin against skin, until the sun faded. 

V.

Joe stepped off the train, and saw a dark-haired man waiting for him, in a faded blue shirt and slacks. Not a uniform. He waved, and manhandled his suitcases over to meet Roe (Eugene, Joe reminded himself). It had steadily gotten warmer once the train hit Texas, and he was boiling in his suit. 

“Hey, stranger,” Joe said. 

Roe hummed, and took one of the suitcases, “Hope you like walking,” He called behind him, starting down a narrow street. Joe hurried after him, and they eventually came to an apartment block, similar to the one Joe had left back in San Francisco. They hauled the suitcases up the steps, and Eugene took out two keys. “I got one cut for you.” Joe took it, and thought about this– the train ride, leaving his family, the decision to come back to Eugene. He stepped forward, and pushed the key into the lock. 

“Welcome home,” Eugene said behind him. Joe turned, and saw him silhouetted by the sunlight– it was a profile he’d recognize anywhere, Roe’s outline amongst the trees, running from foxhole to foxhole. 

“Hotter here than in Bastogne,” Joe said, finally pulling off his felt hat. He ran a hand across his forehead, then through his curls. 

Eugene snorted, “Hell frozen over is hotter than that place, Joe. Take off that suit jacket, will you? You’re boiling me half to death.” 

Joe did, and undid his necktie for good measure. Eugene came up next to him, and Joe put a tentative arm around him. He looked around at the little apartment. A cool breeze ran through it, the front windows propped open. The kitchen, with a shiny new icebox next to the door to the bathroom (Eugene had told him on the phone that the apartment had in-unit bathrooms, a luxury to both of them). They were standing in the living room, with a threadbare rag rug and a couch, and behind Eugene was the doors to the bedrooms. 

It was small, but tidy, and on the wall by the kitchen was Eugene’s copy of the company’s picture at Toccoa, all of them lined up together before the jump. 

“Home,” Joe said, and wrapped him arm more firmly, pulling Eugene into him for a peck on the cheek. 

[theoriginalnikegirl]

I'm finally to a point where im happy with ALL of my animorphs playlists so im making a new pinned post with all of them:

They are all (except one) in the vicinity of an hours length bc i made these to share and i feel like you should be able to listen to any of these in a single sitting, two tops. I feel like you'll be able to tell who's who but I'll provide brief (ish) explanations under the cut just in case you care

While there are six playlists above there is not one for Ax. This is because while Ax appreciates many things about human culture he canonically dislikes music and also I can't even begin to fathom what he would listen to if he did

Meanwhile, Rachel has two playlists. This is because she is my favorite character and I think about her most often. One of her playlists "the original nike girl" breaks my "in the vicinity of an hour" promise but it's also more vibes based than any of the other playlists and the only one that's meant to be listened to on shuffle.

Her other playlist "Dirty Work" is based around my understanding of Rachel's character arc: her death was pointed to in the opening pages of the series and the entire length of the series was an exercise in a whole hecking lot of people (crayak/Drode, Jake, David, Cassie & Marco to an extent, etc) gaslighting her about what kind of person she was so that we could all sit here and say "Oh bUt shE wOUldN't bE aBLe To fUNcTioN WitHOuT tHe wAr" which to be clear is *not more true of her than any of the rest of them*. Yes I will die mad about this.

In Marco's playlist "RUTHLESS" my idea was really to challenge the idea that he coped with the end of the war better than the rest of them. Like, just because his coping mechanisms are higher-functioning than Jake's or Tobias' does not mean he's doing well. The entire series Marco acts like he's fine with the stress of the war and the *whole thing* with his mom but he is pretty clearly never for a single second fine, and personally I don't think that would be any different after the war. And I think I really managed to convey that with the frenetic tempo of this playlist so im really stinking proud of it

Cassie's playlist "to save some lives" has Americana/bluegrass/gospel/folksy vibes and I managed to incorporate a lyrical motif across several songs of going to a body of water and drawing from it until it was dry which convinced me of an interpretation of Cassie's character and role on the team being (what the other animorphs see as) a bottomless resource of justification for their actions which we see when Jake demands she justify creating the auxiliarymorphs in 50 and she finally has to say "okay. Then it's wrong. But we're going to do it anyway" and how that energy might carry her as the only survivor of the war

Jake's playlist "Brother Against Brother" is part of my ongoing campaign to rewrite the beaver book bc CIVIL WAR IMAGERY IS PARTICULARLY SALIENT TO JAKE FOR A FREAKING REASON. Ahem. But I am fixated on how personal and immediate the stakes of the war are for Jake specifically because he literally shares a roof with the enemy.

And finally we come to Tobias' playlist "A Kind of Freedom" which gestures at my understanding of Tobias as someone who wants to be happy at the same time he as he wants to wallow. he wants to sit in his sadness. and he does. And I am not judging him here because I was the exact same way when I was his age (which makes his books very hard to reread now) because he, unlike me, was not afforded the chance to grow up and learn what it felt like not sit in his sadness. Anyways yada yada yada there's a reason he didn't answer when the Ellimist asked him if he was happy.

Anyway, if anyone's read all this, I hope you enjoy these playlists as well!

[the-inkwell-variable]

Trick or treat!!

AHA A TREAT FOR THEE AND ALSO A CUTE PUMPKIN

TODAY'S TREAT IS A SNIPPET FROM ENDLESS, MY ZOMBIE SHORT STORY COLLECTION THAT I'VE BEEN PUTTING OFF

Under the cut, as it is violent and gory and definitely not to everyone's taste. Enjoy!

“Are y’all ready for some music from the good old days?!”

The screams from the crowd drilled their way into Darcy’s skull. She wanted to screw her face into a mask of pain, but she forced it to remain as blank and impassive as the weird mannequin backstage. She’d worked enough crowds to know that concert-goers were sharks in the water - a single sign of weakness, and it was all over. She’d be dragged under and drowned in the mosh pit. No, she’d have to hide her migraine with a firm glare and crossed arms. She’d done it a thousand times before, she could do it again. There was a reason these washed-up music stars kept hiring her as personal security. She was damned good at her job.

But that didn’t mean she had to like it. It was getting harder and harder to get out of bed on days that she worked. It was an easy gig, sure - she just had to stand in the wings and watch the crowd to make sure nobody tried to hop the stage, and if they did, shove them back into the pit where they belonged. It rarely happened nowadays. People didn’t have the balls they used to. Every show for the past three years had been the same, to the point that she couldn’t tell them apart if you paid her to.

It wasn’t too late to change her career path. Her mom reminded her of that every single time they talked on the phone. She was only thirty-five. There were people in their fifties that went back to college. She had enough money in savings that she could live for a few years without a job - not comfortably, mind you, but she’d have a roof over her head and food on the table, and what more could she really ask for? The real question was, what career path would she study for?

Her train of thought was interrupted before it could truly begin as the movement before her rustled a little too aggressively for her liking. Darcy tore her thoughts from their meandering train and focused on the crowd. A mosh pit was forming - weird, for a classic country concert, but she’d seen weirder. No, this was no ordinary mosh pit. Moshes involved dancing. This looked more like shoving, kicking, punching. So far, nobody was trying to climb onto the stage, so it wasn’t technically her problem… but she still had a job to do, and not reporting this could end up with her getting a bad review. Definitely something to avoid.

She tapped the button on the walkie at her hip. “Heads up,” she muttered into the microphone dangling from her ear. “Mosh pit forming. Looks pretty aggressive.”

“Nah, it’s fine.” A shrill feedback whine accompanied the dismissal, and she cringed in spite of her insistence to remain impassive. “We’ve got eyes on it. People dance harder when they’re drunk. It’s no problem.”

Darcy didn’t respond. No point, really. She wasn’t going to argue the point. This was her first time guarding someone in Bluegrass - maybe they just did concerts differently here in the sticks. Whatever, not her problem. As long as nobody got on the stage, she was happy to let them party however the hell they wanted.

Besides, it seemed venue security did have everything under control. Her eyes trailed to the back of the crowd, where two men in black uniforms wrestled a man out the side door. Maybe she’d just seen a few too many concerts gone wrong - maybe she should start trusting the security detail more. It wasn’t her circus, and these weren’t her monkeys. It would be a lot better for her building migraine if she just stood here and kept her eyes on her client, the one and only thing she was paid to do.

But she couldn’t shake that deep gut feeling that shit was about to go sideways.

Dwayne Davis stepped off the stage to shrill cheers and screams, wiping the sweat from his brow with his flannel sleeve. “What a crowd!” he crows, leaning closer to yell directly into her ear. “I could do this all night! Isn’t it positively electrifying, Darlene?”

“Darcy,” she corrected, an automatic reaction. Her eyes weren’t on him however. She couldn’t take her eyes off of two particularly aggressive men right up against the stage wall. They were dressed identically in plaid flannel and blue jeans - if it wasn’t for their differing hair colors, she’d swear they were twins. One shoved the other, the other surged back. An argument, perhaps? Or a fight in the making? Either way, it made her incredibly uncomfortable. “Mr. Davis, you should end the concert here. Fight’s brewing.”

“Are you mad?” Dwayne Davis didn’t even look at her, too busy cleaning his guitar with a dingy handkerchief. “Do you hear those screams? They love me! They need me! What kind of musician would I be if I ignored their cries for more? I just need a drink of water, then I’m going back out.”

It would be easy to stop him. Dwayne Davis was a scrawny little man, the kind that usually played the comic relief in those old western shows. Darcy was built like a brick house. It would be easy to grab his arm and drag him back out the rear exit, end this concert right now. Still, despite the almost primal urge inside her to grab her client and get out while the getting was good, she watched him toss back half a bottle of water and step back out on stage. The screams grew louder, almost unbearable against the pounding in her temples, but she couldn’t take her eyes off him. There was something about those screams that raised the hairs on the back of her neck. She’d heard plenty of encore demands in her time, but never any like this. It almost sounded like pain and fear, rather than exultation and demand.

Blood sprayed across the floor of the stage - Plaid One dug his fingers into Plaid Two’s shoulders and his teeth into his throat. Darcy was already halfway across sthe stage when Dwayne Davis let out a shrill scream as crimson splattered his imitation alligator boots. “What the - security! Help! Someone help!”

Darcy grabbed his arm. “We’re leaving.”

Dwayne Davis didn’t protest. He allowed her to drag him off the stage, his guitar bouncing off his hip. The stage trembled beneath their feet as people clambered onto it, though whether they were running from the violence or seeking to cause more wasn’t something Darcy was entirely willing to check at the moment. Their screams only spurred her faster. These were not people fleeing from the violence - these were the people causing it, and they were itching to make more. She shoved past backdrops and costume racks, barreling directly toward the back door. She had to get him out. Her paycheck depended on it.

A security guard charged toward them, screaming so loudly that it rasped against a torn throat. Blood sprayed from split lips. Darcy gritted her teeth and squared her shoulders, ready to body slam the man out of her way. Something shoved her square in the back, forcing her off-balance. She stumbled into the security guard’s arms, but he wasn’t there to help her. Dwayne Davis sprinted past, shrieking an apology that disappeared in the cacophony of agony.

I’m going to kill that motherfucker was Darcy’s last thought as the guard tore out her throat.

[stenka-razin]

Grammy Live Performances Reviewed

Dua Lipa: it was fine, but I don't remember much of it. Didn't help that I don't think I know these songs at all.

Luke Combs & Tracy Chapman doing Fast Car: Dunno why this was second, eyes were pissing tears immediately. This is one of better ideas for a Grammy Performances. You have all these artists under one roof, make 'em work together! Anyway, it was good.

SZA: SZA was good and the choreography was solid. I don't know much SZA though, but it sounded nice enough.

Billie Eilish: (sharp inhale into the mic) why (sharp inhale into the mic) did (sharp inhale into the mic) billie (sharp inhale into the mic) eilish (sharp inhale into the mic) sing (sharp inhale into the mic) like (sharp inhale into the mic) this? Seriously sounded like she ran a 5k before singing. Also I didn't like the song.

Miley Cyrus: Miley did Flowers, a song I think is whatever, but her performance was fine enough. Except she kept making incredibly cringe adlibs. Like when she admonished the crowd "don't act like y'all don't know this song." That became a running gag for us. Not great but I laughed a lot.

Olivia Rodrigo: If you buy the Olivia Rodrigo/Taylor Swift feud rumors, you'd half to imagine that she was quietly seething all night. She performed Vampire, a song allegedly about Taylor Swift, right before Taylor won an award they were both nominated for and announced a new album. Olivia proceeded not to win anything. Anyhow, her performance was fine, but the song is not my thing. She didn't overunder sing it like Billie or do stupid crowd engagement like Miley at least.

U2: U2 did a new U2 song. I don't super care, but always good to see them still remaining defiantly in their own lane. But really this was less about the music and more a glorified ad for Las Vegas' Sphere. I think I would throw up if I saw a show in that thing. Maybe that's the point. Dead & Co have a residency in there and I'm wondering how that'll be. It seems like a venue built for artist with sick ass laser light shows. Not meandering psyched tinge bluegrass jams. I just don't get Vegas I guess. Last time I was there for a layover that took forever and some dude attempted to shoot his family in the parking lot of the airport. Bad vibes man. Oh I was talking about U2?

Stevie Wonder, Annie Lennox, Wendy & Lisa, Jon Batiste, Ann Nesby, Cory Henry, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, and Fantasy: Woo! Yeah this was the immemorial segment, and really it was a series of consecutive performances. Notably, Stevie Wonder dueted with Tony Bennett's ghost. Annie Lennox did Nothing Compares 2 U and called for a ceasefire, and it climaxed in Fantasia's big Proud Mary romp. Also for some reason in the middle we got a 20 second clip of Jimmy Buffet. No other deceased performer got a standalone sound bite so it was weird. All in all it was pretty good, though ran sacharine as you can expect these in memorium segments to.

Joni Mitchell, Brandi Carlisle, others: Joni's still got it! She did Both Sides Now, backed by a band consisting of wiki tells me are accomplished musicians int heir own right.

Travis Scott & Playboi Carti: This SUCKED! First off, both these dudes music is entirely production driven. That's fine (I mean, more so for Scott since he actually does a lot of his own beats) but it absolutely does not translate to compelling live shows. Travis Scott is so fucking corny, he's out here in his fake muscles trying to hulk out, when he looks like a withered pillhead. Also I have no idea why you'd book a performer where every other line needs to be muted out of the livestream. Anyway, he can't rap for shit and this was god awful.

Burna Boy, 21 Savage, Brandy: This was great! I didn't know much Burna Boy but this was a fun performance and everyone was very good. Brandy is still great?

Billy Joel: It's no surprise Billy Joel can still perform. For all the to do about him not putting out new music for decades, it overlooks that he's still on the road constantly. But yeah, the new Billy Joel song sounds like an old Billy Joel song, so that's probably for the best. Then he did You Might Be Right, one of those consummately uncool songs that I enjoy anyway.

[nashvillehq]

Welcome to the 52nd annual Street Fair! The first Music City Street Fair started as a simple craft fair and parade down Broadway. Nearly half a century later, it's the largest street fair in Tennessee. Although impossible to track, it's noted to attract 50,000 people a day.

For three full days, Broadway will be shut down and the street will be lined with activities fun for all ages. Stroll the streets, browse vendors from all over the country, eat food from every region, taste local craft brews, wines, and liqour, all while enjoying live music and entertainment.

Activities & What to expect:

Over 300 vendors selling handmade/handcrafted items, art, and other imported products for all your shopping needs

Music and Entertainment: three separate stages will be spaced out along the street featuring upcoming acts throughout the day and some known names at night. Everything from bluegrass to rock n roll

BBQ & Chili competitions with several categories

Hottest chicken competition, it's a staple in Nashville so it gets it's own category

Brews, Spirits, and Wines served by all your local favorite bars and brewers

Pride events sponsored by the Tin Roof and other local businesses, this includes: daily drag shows, merchants, information booths, and music by queer artists.

Flash tattoos available from Destination Ink

Tons of food from every region of Tennessee

Family activities: petting zoo, small carnival, face painting, etc.

Other activities include: mechanical bulls, picking competitions, street performers, and dances.

OOC Info.

Welcome everyone! I'm so excited to kick off the group with our very first event! In game the street fair takes place over three days (July 7th-9th) and threads can take place on any of those days. This event will start at 7PM on THURSDAY, JULY 6TH and go until 11PM on SUNDAY, JULY 23RD MST. After that, please do not start any new event threads. Feel free to continue ongoing event threads until they are finished. All starters for this event should be tagged with ' NAHQ.EVENT001 ' - I highly encourage you to wrap up any loose ends or threads you have currently (or change them to the event) but you can continue them as the event goes on. If you have any questions feel free to ask them in the #questions channel in discord.

[tilbageidanmark]

Movies I watched this Week #113 (Year 3/Week 9):

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2 with both Anthony Hopkins And Vanessa Kirby:

🍿 The son, my second by French playwright Florian Zeller (after ’The Father’). A very slow and atmospheric family drama about not-intuitive father Hugh Jackman who can’t realize that his estranged 17 year old son is being crippled by an overwhelming cloud of depression. I liked the Hans Zimmer score. 5/10.

🍿 “... Good evening, Pussy...”

The Dresser by Richard Eyre is based on a British play and movie from the early 80′s. It tells of an aging Shakespearean actor who is playing ‘King Lear’ during the Blitz. Hopkins is the grand old master, and Ian McKellen is his loyal assistant. Grand acting all around in the old theatrical tradition, where each movement is busy and even small physical gestures are extended and emphasized. Majestic and mesmerizing - 9/10.

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3 more with Bill Nighy:

🍿 Notes on a scandal (2006), another English film directed by Richard Eyre. Cate Blanchett is a pretty teacher who starts an affair with a 15-year-old pupil of her, and Judi Dench is an older school colleague who’s infatuated with her. It also features Bill Nighy, cute teenager Juno Temple, and Joanna Scanlon (From ‘After Love’). 6/10.

🍿 I recently saw Kurosawa’s classic ‘Ikiru’ again, in anticipation of the new British adaptation, Living. So now I can say, it was a serviceable retelling, but why was it necessary? 6/10.

🍿 Another mandatory re-watch of Hot Fuzz, the perfect buddy-cop comedy-action homage to everything from ‘A fistful of Dollars’ and ‘Chinatown’ to ‘Goodfellas’ and ‘The shining’.

The dialogue is one quotable line after another: ‘What's the matter, Danny? Never taken a shortcut before?’, ‘Feel free to spool through!’, ‘Ever fired your gun in the air and yelled, 'Aaaaaaah?', ‘No luck catching them killers then?’, ‘If we don't come down hard on these clowns, we are gonna be up to our balls in jugglers’, ‘Everybody and their mums are packing ’round here.’ The whole brilliant script is exquisite. 10/10.

Bonus: A reel of Bloopers and gags. Yarp.

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Life among the ruins: my first by ‘least-known’ black filmmaker Charles Burnett, Killer of Sheep. A masterpiece of Italian Neo-realism in Watts, CA of the early 70′s, and the most blatant example of how industry snubbed and crushed Black film throughout the 20th Century.

This was Burnett’s no-budget student film thesis at the UCLA School of Film, and was practically ignored and unseen until recently. A profound slice of life poem of a poor community struggling to survive. Especially sad are the children playing in the street, jumping on roof tops.

The allegory of the ‘Sheep to the slaughterhouse’ (The main character, Sam, works at a meat factory) was a bit thick, but the tender dancing scene played on the background of Dinah Washington's ‘This Bitter Earth’ and the rest of the film was devastating. 8/10 poetry. I plan on watching Elvis Mitchell’s new film essay ‘Is That Black Enough for You?’ about The History of Black Cinema in the 1970′s next.

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2 new Belgians dramas about little girls:

🍿 The remarkable Playground, an extremely simple but brilliant story of schoolyard bullying. A shy 7-year-old girl witnesses her brother being abused as she is drawn into it with tragic results. Quiet, powerless and nearly mute, she has to go through small traumas that are too real and overwhelming. Told exclusively from a child’s (literal) point of view. Oscar-submitted debut feature from a young female director. And Again, the little girl was tremendous. 9/10. 

🍿 The Broken Circle Breakdown, a 2012 drama about a Belgian couple of Bluegrass musicians who can’t cope with the death of their 6-year-old daughter. The exact first half as they fall in love and their daughter is born and then gets sick is hard to watch. The second non-linear half is more of a melodrama.

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Late Spring, my 4th by Yasujirō Ozu, and my 2nd of the “Noriko trilogy”, about the life of single women in postwar Japan, in this case a woman who lives with her widowed father, and who doesn’t want to marry so as not to abandoned him. An understated poem, like a sound of a flute.

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Revisiting Roy Andersson:

🍿 Being a human being (2019) is a loving portrait of Roy Andersson, my favorite Swedish director, in the three long years as he was shooting his final movie. A slow and wistful journey of a unique iconoclast crafting meticulous Trompe-l'œils in his Stockholm studio. Vulnerability, insecurity and mortality are mixed with his alcoholism, his relationship to Goya, the perfection of his craft.

I’ve seen all his work, (except of Giliap!). It’s a pity he will probably not do more. The trailer. My favorite film of the week.

🍿 So I had to watch again his moving About Endlessness, the subject of the documentary above. A sad, absurd masterpiece composed of 31 small visual poems, a flawless gem of art. Every word I wrote about it last year still stands.

🍿 I also learnt about his 1987 “educational” short about AIDS Something Happened (Någonting har hänt), which caused controversy because it already featured the signature style that he used in his last 4 films. I can’t find a full copy of this 24 minutes film: Only clips: The Sex-ed class applying condoms, the Volunteers in prison and the Congress of Physicians.

Bonus, his Studio 24 YouTube Channel offers some of the many commercials he directed during his Wilderness Years.

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First watch: Richard Linklater hilarious classic School of Rock, which retained its freshness due exclusively to Jack Black’s irreplaceable commitment. Few comedies from that period stayed wholesome. Sarah Silverman plays the bitchy girlfriend. 7/10.

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2 more with Samantha Morton:

🍿 The Whale, my 2nd by Darren Aronofsky. Brendan Fraser will surely win this year’s Oscar for his portrayal of the morbidly-obese father who tries to connect with his estranged daughter before he expires. And he will 100% deserve it. The whole movie takes place in one living room, and there are only 5 characters, 4 of which are good. 9/10.

🍿 Sweet and lowdown, Woody Allen’s Django Reinhardt’s mockumentary with Sean Penn playing the fictional jazz guitarist Emmet Ray. The ‘Genius Artist’ as a misbehaving louse, who’s always excused because he produces such sublime ‘Artworks’ - the usual Woody Allen dilemma. And Samantha Morton was nominated for an Oscar, in spite of the fact that she does not utter a single word of dialogue in the film, as she plays a mute laundress. 3/10 for the story - 9/10 for the soundtrack.

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I decided to take a bite of the list of films with 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which I haven’t seen yet. The earliest one (1920) is the classic The Golem: How He Came into the World. A silent German expressionistic-style monster classic with distinctly medieval Jewish flair. Some interesting special effects and an ending with ‘a little girl meets the monster’ that was later copied in ‘Frankenstein’. (Photo Above).

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God’s angry man, Werner Herzog’s 1981 documentary about Gene Scott, the earliest of the televangelist grifters. What an amazing phenomena, how the religious scammers, charlatans and con-men took over the world! 7/10.

At the heart of the Herzog’s touch is him finding an outrageous topic and simply sticking a running camera in front of it.

Bonus: Robin Williams as Gene Scott.

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First re-watch in many years: Peter Weir’s thriller Witness. Well-executed, unhurried direction in a rare story set up among the Amish. The sub-plot of pretty widow Kelly McGillis looking for love with TWO males right after her husband was dead and buried seems out-dated. With a cameo by Viggo Mortensen in his first film role. 5/10.  

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Chelsea Handler: Revolution, her latest stand-up special with screeds about Covid, choosing to be childless, sex and pot. 3/10.

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Grand Canons, by Alain Biet. A Visual Symphony of Thousands of Everyday Objects, from flyswatters to light bulbs.

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(My complete movie list is here)

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Live Music and Entertainment Hotspots in Charleston Shop Local Charleston, SC Businesses [ad_1] Welcome to Charleston, South Carolina - a city known for its rich history, beautiful architecture, and vibrant music scene. From laid-back beach bars to upscale jazz clubs, Charleston has something for every music lover. In this article, we will explore some of the best live music and entertainment hotspots in Charleston, where you can experience the city's dynamic music culture. The Music Farm Located in downtown Charleston, The Music Farm is a popular live music venue that hosts a variety of concerts and events throughout the year. With its intimate atmosphere and state-of-the-art sound system, The Music Farm is the perfect place to catch both up-and-coming artists and established acts. Whether you're into rock, hip-hop, or electronic music, you're sure to find something you love at The Music Farm. The Pour House If you're looking for a more laid-back vibe, head over to The Pour House on James Island. This beloved music venue features a spacious outdoor patio, cozy indoor stage, and a diverse lineup of live music acts. From bluegrass to funk to reggae, The Pour House offers something for everyone. Grab a cold beer, relax under the stars, and enjoy the sounds of local and touring musicians at The Pour House. Prohibition For a taste of old-school glamour, check out Prohibition in downtown Charleston. This upscale jazz club offers live music every night of the week, featuring talented local musicians playing everything from traditional jazz to soulful blues. With its intimate setting and top-notch cocktails, Prohibition is the perfect spot for a sophisticated night out on the town. Tin Roof If you're in the mood for a lively atmosphere and great drinks, look no further than Tin Roof in West Ashley. This popular music venue features live music every night of the week, showcasing a mix of local bands and touring acts. With its laid-back vibe and friendly staff, Tin Roof is a favorite spot for both locals and tourists looking to let loose and dance the night away. The Royal American Nestled in the heart of downtown Charleston, The Royal American is a hidden gem for music lovers. This eclectic music venue hosts live music on its outdoor stage, serving up a mix of rock, indie, and Americana music. With its funky decor, delicious food, and craft cocktails, The Royal American is a must-visit spot for those looking to experience the best of Charleston's music scene. Conclusion Charleston may be known for its historic charm and picturesque scenery, but the city's music scene is equally impressive. From intimate jazz clubs to lively beach bars, Charleston offers a diverse array of live music and entertainment options for every taste. Whether you're looking to dance the night away or unwind with a cocktail and some smooth jazz, Charleston has something for everyone. So next time you're in town, be sure to check out some of these top live music and entertainment hotspots to experience the city's vibrant music culture firsthand. [ad_2] EXPLORE MORE: Nightlife in Charleston SC Best: Places to eat in Charleston SC FIND: Things to do in Charleston SC CHARLESTON BUSINESS OWNERS: Get a Free Business Profile FIND BUSINESSES: Charleston Business Directory BE SEEN: Advertise Your Business Here #NIGHTLIFE

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Live Music and Entertainment Hotspots in Charleston Shop Local Charleston, SC Businesses [ad_1] Welcome to Charleston, South Carolina - a city known for its rich history, beautiful architecture, and vibrant music scene. From laid-back beach bars to upscale jazz clubs, Charleston has something for every music lover. In this article, we will explore some of the best live music and entertainment hotspots in Charleston, where you can experience the city's dynamic music culture. The Music Farm Located in downtown Charleston, The Music Farm is a popular live music venue that hosts a variety of concerts and events throughout the year. With its intimate atmosphere and state-of-the-art sound system, The Music Farm is the perfect place to catch both up-and-coming artists and established acts. Whether you're into rock, hip-hop, or electronic music, you're sure to find something you love at The Music Farm. The Pour House If you're looking for a more laid-back vibe, head over to The Pour House on James Island. This beloved music venue features a spacious outdoor patio, cozy indoor stage, and a diverse lineup of live music acts. From bluegrass to funk to reggae, The Pour House offers something for everyone. Grab a cold beer, relax under the stars, and enjoy the sounds of local and touring musicians at The Pour House. Prohibition For a taste of old-school glamour, check out Prohibition in downtown Charleston. This upscale jazz club offers live music every night of the week, featuring talented local musicians playing everything from traditional jazz to soulful blues. With its intimate setting and top-notch cocktails, Prohibition is the perfect spot for a sophisticated night out on the town. Tin Roof If you're in the mood for a lively atmosphere and great drinks, look no further than Tin Roof in West Ashley. This popular music venue features live music every night of the week, showcasing a mix of local bands and touring acts. With its laid-back vibe and friendly staff, Tin Roof is a favorite spot for both locals and tourists looking to let loose and dance the night away. The Royal American Nestled in the heart of downtown Charleston, The Royal American is a hidden gem for music lovers. This eclectic music venue hosts live music on its outdoor stage, serving up a mix of rock, indie, and Americana music. With its funky decor, delicious food, and craft cocktails, The Royal American is a must-visit spot for those looking to experience the best of Charleston's music scene. Conclusion Charleston may be known for its historic charm and picturesque scenery, but the city's music scene is equally impressive. From intimate jazz clubs to lively beach bars, Charleston offers a diverse array of live music and entertainment options for every taste. Whether you're looking to dance the night away or unwind with a cocktail and some smooth jazz, Charleston has something for everyone. So next time you're in town, be sure to check out some of these top live music and entertainment hotspots to experience the city's vibrant music culture firsthand. [ad_2] EXPLORE MORE: Nightlife in Charleston SC Best: Places to eat in Charleston SC FIND: Things to do in Charleston SC CHARLESTON BUSINESS OWNERS: Get a Free Business Profile FIND BUSINESSES: Charleston Business Directory BE SEEN: Advertise Your Business Here #NIGHTLIFE

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Kentucky Families Struggling After Being Hit For A Second Time By A Tornado In The Same Locations – Louisville Kentucky reporting

Devin Johnson’s life was uprooted for a second time when a tornado flattened his home over the Memorial Day weekend — on the same lot in Kentucky where another storm left him homeless in 2021.

Johnson, 21, watched Tuesday as workers used chain saws to cut into the wreckage of the trailer he called home with his grandparents and girlfriend. It was an all-too-familiar scene for his family.

Their previous home in the tiny western Kentucky community of Barnsley was destroyed during another terrifying tornado outbreak in December 2021 that killed 81 people in the Bluegrass State.

“We never thought that it would happen again,” Johnson said. “All we know for sure is we’re not going back here,” Johnson said. “It’s going to have so many memories of us losing everything.”

Barnsley was hit on Sunday by a powerful tornado that packed winds up to 165 mph (266 kph) and tore a destructive path across nearly 36 miles (58 kilometers) of Kentucky, the National Weather Service said.

In Barnsley, the tornado tore through a section of the storm-weary community and flung Johnson’s mangled trailer into a yard next to where Mark Minton’s family lived. The Minton family had roof damage and one end of their trailer was pushed off its foundation. The 2021 storm destroyed their home.

“I’m pretty good at statistics and odds and those numbers don’t add up,” Minton said Tuesday about his family’s home being hit twice.

He doesn’t know yet if it’s a total loss this time. His family stayed put after the 2021 storm, but he’s not sure what they’ll do after the latest twister, which struck the day after his daughter’s marriage. He has a lawn-care business and his youngest son will be a high school senior next school year — two factors tugging at him to stay put.

“I’ve seen my fair share of storms,” Minton said. “But to see the same area — almost pinpoint accuracy — get hit twice in two years, it’s hard to stay in the area.”

His family fled to safety both times before each storm hit. While his family stays with relatives, he said he’s spending nights at home to guard against any potential looting.

Johnson’s family also fled before the tornado hit Sunday, taking refuge with a relative in nearby Madisonville. Watching weather alerts as the storm barreled toward Barnsley, they had a sinking feeling.

“We just all had that feeling that we just lost everything again,” he said.

Later as he drove back home, emergency vehicles rushed past him. When he turned the corner into his neighborhood, “there was just nothing” as he approached his family’s lot.

In 2021, Johnson’s family rode out the storm in their trailer. With no basement, Johnson hunkered down in the kitchen, desperately clinging to a table with his grandparents, his sister and her boyfriend. His uncle and aunt put a mattress over themselves in the hallway.

“You start hearing a roar and then the entire house started shaking,” he recalled. “The power started flickering and the windows just shattered. And then all of sudden you just feel the wind and pressure and this roar just ripping through the house and it starts tugging on you and trying to drag you out.”

They all emerged unhurt, but the trailer was destroyed. From the wreckage they salvaged some belongings — including a beloved statue of Jesus and Mary that his grandmother had for decades, Johnson said. They recovered some family mementos, including photos.

Johnson’s family furnished their new trailer in stages once they scraped together enough money, he said. But after the latest twister, the family’s home and belongings were strewn across the neighborhood.

“This time, everything that we have is gone,” he said.

Later in the day, they found an engagement ring that had belonged to his girlfriend’s grandmother. “It’s very meaningful to her because it’s the last memory she has of her grandma,” he said.

His family was insured both times when tragedy struck. But their situation is just as dire as the first time. “Right now we have no money,” Johnson said. “So we’re just trying to figure out how to go next.”

He’s staying at a motel in Madisonville, with relatives helping with the expenses.

The plan is to move to Madisonville. He and his girlfriend have put away money since the 2021 storm in hopes of getting their own place, but for now they’ll likely live with his grandparents, he said. Johnson has a warehouse job in Madisonville and his girlfriend works at a factory.

“It’s just been so tight since then with all the bills we had to go through,” he said.

Having seen the immense force of tornadoes, he’s longing for a home with a basement.

“We know the power that they’re capable of and how easily they can just take your life,” he said.

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Southern Peak Roofing: Your Trusted Roofer in Lexington, KY

Hey there, fellow Kentuckians! Are you in the market for a reliable roofer Lexington KY? Well, you've landed in the right spot! Today, I'm thrilled to shine a spotlight on Southern Peak Roofing, the go-to experts for all your roofing needs in the Bluegrass State.

When it comes to protecting your home, a sturdy, well-maintained roof is essential. Whether it's the scorching sun of summer or the relentless rains of spring, your roof stands as the first line of defense against Mother Nature's whims. So, when it's time for repairs, replacements, or even just a routine check-up, you want a roofer Lexington KY you can trust. That's where Southern Peak Roofing comes into play.

Picture this: you wake up to the telltale drip-drip-drip of a leaky roof on a rainy Kentucky morning. Panic sets in as you envision water damage creeping into your home. But fear not! Southern Peak Roofing is just a call away, ready to swoop in and save the day.

So, what sets Southern Peak Roofing apart from the rest? Let's break it down:

Local Expertise: As proud Lexingtonians themselves, the team at Southern Peak Roofing knows the lay of the land like the back of their hands. They understand the unique challenges posed by Kentucky's climate and terrain, ensuring that your roof is equipped to handle whatever nature throws its way.

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Their roofers are not only highly skilled and experienced but also passionate about what they do. They take pride in their workmanship, treating each roof as if it were their own. And with Southern hospitality as their guiding principle, they go above and beyond to ensure that every customer feels valued and appreciated.

But don't just take my word for it—Southern Peak Roofing has a long list of satisfied customers who can attest to their exceptional service and quality work. Just take a look at their glowing reviews and testimonials, and you'll see why they're the top choice for roofing in Lexington, KY.

So, whether you're dealing with a minor repair or a major renovation, why settle for anything less than the best? Choose Southern Peak Roofing for all your roofing needs, and experience the difference that quality, expertise, and Southern hospitality can make.

In conclusion, when it comes to finding a roofer in Lexington, KY, Southern Peak Roofing is the name you can trust. With their local expertise, quality craftsmanship, exceptional service, and comprehensive range of services, they're the go-to choice for homeowners across the Bluegrass State. So, why wait? Give them a call today and see why they're the best in the business!

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Police Dog Hogan, Bush Hall, London 26/04/24

Chandeliers dimmed for a Hogan hoedown

London’s Police Dog Hogan could be any regular band playing at the back of a bar in the southern states of America. Visually they’re seven snake oil peddlers of the Wild West. The trilbys, waistcoats, western shirts, banjo, fiddle are all in place. The stage’s crimson, vaudeville backcloth only binds the illusion. There is the air of a good time wedding band about them. But what does distinguish the group is a skill for inveigling scenes of workaday British life into country, bluegrass and Irish folk imitations. To borrow from Amy Winehouse, they’re a ‘safe bet’ and five albums in, trail a loyal, middle aged fan base filling Bush Hall’s grand, yet intimate, Edwardian interior.

They begin with Dylanesque stomps, one of which has more than a passing nod to Blood On The Track’s Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts. Then there’s a change in tone with the melodic, melancholic, Beatles-like ditty, Funfair On Shepherds Bush Green, which prompts the night’s first witticism from vocalist, James Studholme; as he pokes fun at the VIPs listening behind ‘soundproof glass’.

He’s on a roll now aiming an affectionate dig at sidekick Tim Dowling limbering up. What he really missed during Covid wasn’t the ‘sound of a motorway or the sight of vapour trails, but banjo tuning’. Dowling, The Guardian columnist-cum-banjo player asked AI to create the first new joke for the instrument in eighty years and served us the result. Spoiler alert, it takes four banjo players to change a light bulb.There isn’t even any logic on display from the chatbot with that one. The band are currently penning a song every three weeks and the new material is strong.

The latter part of the set moves away from standard folk and bluegrass to incorporate East European folk tradition in the rollicking Old Mary, and some burlesque and standard rock. It’s refreshed by the addition of a jaunty brass section. Raising the roof are staple crowd pleasers Shitty White Wine, short haul canticle, Barcelona, and the Cornwall surfing special, Crackington. Unremarkable they may be, but PDH are decent craic, to be sure.

Full photo gallery here.

Words: Adrian Cross; Photos: Richard Gray

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Holidays 12.24

Holidays

Adam and Eve Day (Hungary)

Barahimizong (Sikkim, India)

Calendas (Mexico)

Chil���a (Elder Scrolls)

Christmas Eve (a.k.a. ... 

Aðfangadagskvöld (Iceland)

Apollo 8 Dark Side of the Moon Day

Bonfires on the Levee (Louisiana)

Declaration of Christmas Peace (Turku, Finland)

Drunken Synod's annual beer bash feast

Feast of the Seven Fishes (Italy)

Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols (Cambridge, England)

Fishmas [Also 1st Day of Trout Season]

Julaften (Norway)

Julafton (Sweden)

Juleaften (Denmark)

Last-Minute Shopper’s Day

Mistletoe Time

Nittel Nacht (Judaism)

Noche Buena (Spain, Latin America)

Quviasukvik (Inuit New Year; Alaska, Canada, Greenland, Russia)

Remember to Read the Instructions First Night

Silent Night Holy Night (Austria)

Tolling the Devil’s Knell (West Yorkshire, England)

T’owd ‘oss (North Yorkshire, England)

Weihnachten (Austria)

Wigilia (Poland)

Zerowork Season begins

Day of Military Honour — Siege of Ismail (Russia)

Die Hard Day

Dr. Anthony S. Fauci Day (DC)

Earthrise Day

Heiligabend (Germany)

Helvetica Day

Jólabókaflóðið (Christmas Book Flood; Iceland)

Mōdraniht (Night of the Mothers; Anglo-Saxon Paganism)

Modresnach (German, Scandinavian)

National Consumers Right Day (India)

National Roof-Over-Your-Head Day

Phonograph Patent Day

Sakewa (Sikkim, India)

Santuranticuy (Peru)

Sulphur Day (French Republic)

Utter Day

Yap Constitution Day (Micronesia)

Yuletide Lad #13 arrives (a.k.a. Kertasníkir or Candle-Stealer; Iceland)

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Chocolate Day

National Egg Nog Day

4th Sunday in December

Bluegrass Brunch [4th Sunday]

4th Sunday in Advent [1st Sunday before Xmas] (a.k.a. ... 

Advent Sunday

Peace Sunday

Pyrmera (Southern Solstice; Aretéanism) [4th Sunday] (Fire)

Stories for Invisible Friends [4th Sunday]

Independence Days

Libya (from Italy, 1951)

Ohio Republic (Declared; 2017) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Adam and Eve (Christian; Saint)

Adela and Irmina (Christian; Saint)

Ad Reinhardt (Artology)

Badnja Vece (ceremony where oak branches are blessed with barley)

Dauntless Dragon (Muppetism)

Egg Nog Day (Pastafarian)

Harvey (Positivist; Saint)

Joseph Cornell (Artology)

Kolada begins (Asatru/Pagan/Slavic)

Krishna Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Larentalia (Pagan)

Mōdraniht (Anglo-Saxon Pagan)

Orgies for World Peace Day (Pastafarian)

Paola Elisabetta Cerioli (Christian; Saint)

Gregory of Spoleto (Christian; Saint)

Sol Invictus (Birth of the Unconquered Sun)

Thrasilla (a.k.a. Trasilla) & Emiliana (Christian; Virgins)

Twelvetide Eve (a.k.a. the Twelve Days of Christmas or Christmastide) [Begins at Sundown]

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Butsumetsu (仏滅 Japan) [Unlucky all day.]

Lucky Day (Philippines) [70 of 71]

Premieres

Against All Flags (Film; 1952)

Aida, by Giuseppe Verdi (Opera; 1871)

The Aristocats (Animated Disney Film; 1970)

The Brain Drainers or Malice in Wonderland (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S5, Ep. 242; 1963)

Dawn of the Cross (Animated TV Series; 2015)

Don’t Look Up (Film; 2021)

Goof Gas Attack, Part 1 (Rocky & Bullwinkle Cartoon, S5, Ep. 241; 1963)

The Interview (Film; 2014)

I Think We’re Alone Now, recorded by Tommy James & the Shondells (Song; 1966)

Kiss Me Goodbye (Film; 1982)

Lonesome Ghosts (Disney Cartoon; 1937)

The Love Bug (Film; 1968)

Mystery in White, by J. Jefferson Farjeon (Novel; 1937)

Philadelphia (Film; 1993)

Silent Night, by Franz Xaver Gruber and Joseph Mohr (Xmas Song; 1818)

The Silent Sea (TV Series; 2021)

The Story of the Trapp Family Singers, by Maria Augusta von Trapp (Memoir; 1949)

Summer Wars (Anime Film; 2010)

Tea for Two Hundred (Disney Cartoon; 1948)

The Truth About Father Christmas (UK Radio Play; 1922)

Tombstone (Film; 1993)

Today’s Name Days

Adam, Eva (Austria)

Evgeni, Evgeniya (Bulgaria)

Adam, Delfina, Eva, Irmina (Croatia)

Adam, Eva (Czech Republic)

Adam, Alexandrine (Denmark)

Aadam, Eeva, Eevi, Eva, Eve, Eveli, Evelin, Evi, Iivi, Ivi, Ivika, Tammo, Tamur (Estonia)

Aatami, Eeva, Eevi, Eveliina (Finland)

Adèle (France)

Abend, Adam, Eva (Germany)

Ahmet, Evgenia (Greece)

Ádám, Éva (Hungary)

Adele (Italy)

Ādams, Ieva (Latvia)

Adomas, Girstautas, Ieva, Minvydė (Lithuania)

Adam, Eva (Norway)

Ada, Adam, Adamina, Adela, Ewa, Ewelin, Ewelina, Godzisława, Grzegorz, Grzymisława, Hermina, Herminia, Irma, Irmina, Zenobiusz (Poland)

Eugenia (Romania)

Adam, Eva (Slovakia)

Delfín (Spain)

Eva (Sweden)

Eugenia (Ukraine)

Adan, Adana, Adam, Adamina, Addison, Ava, Eva, Eve, Evelyn (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 358 of 2024; 7 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 7 of week 51 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Ruis (Elder) [Day 27 of 28]

Chinese: Month 12 (Jia-Zi), Day 12 (Bing-Chen)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 12 Teveth 5784

Islamic: 11 Jumada II 1445

J Cal: 28 Zima; Sevenday [28 of 30]

Julian: 11 December 2023

Moon: 94%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 22 Bichat (13th Month) [Harvey]

Runic Half Month: Jara (Year) [Day 14 of 15]

Season: Winter (Day 4 of 89)

Zodiac: Capricorn (Day 3 of 31)