#Elizabeth Tucker art

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Elizabeth T’Les Tucker

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Here some art I did of my multifandom au :D

+some small head cannons!

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We have three books on our radar for this week! You should check them out:

The Last Bloodcarver by Vanessa Le Roaring Brook Press

Nhika is a bloodcarver. A cold-hearted, ruthless being who can alter human biology with just a touch. In the industrial city of Theumas, she is seen not as a healer, but a monster that kills for pleasure. When Nhika is caught using her bloodcarving abilities during a sham medical appointment, she's captured by underground thugs and sold to an aristocratic family to heal the last witness of their father’s murder. But as Nhika delves deeper into their investigation amidst the glitz of Theumas’ wealthiest district, she begins to notice parallels between this job and her own dark past. And when she meets an alluring yet entitled physician's aide, Ven Kochin, she’s forced to question the true intent behind this murder. In a society that outcasts her, Kochin seems drawn to her...though he takes every chance he gets to push her out of his opulent world. When Nhika discovers that Kochin is not who he claims to be, and that there is an evil dwelling in Theumas that runs much deeper than the murder of one man, she must decide where her heart, and her allegiance, truly lie. And - if she's willing to become the dreaded bloodcarver Theumas fears to save herself and the ones she's vowed to protect.

Rules for Rule Breaking by Talia Tucker Kokila

Winter Park and Bobby Bae are Korean American high school juniors whose families have been friends since the kids were making crayon art. They, however, are repulsed by each other. Winter is MIT-bound, comfortable keeping people at arm’s length, and known by others as responsible, though she has a desire to let loose. This probably comes from her rebel grandmother, who is constantly pushing boundaries and encouraging Winter to do so as well. Winter’s best friend is moving abroad and won’t be attending college at all, and Winter’s wrestling with what it means to be left behind. Bobby is as Type-A, anxious, and risk-averse as you can get. He’s also been recently dumped, which has him feeling disoriented and untethered. That’s why, when Winter’s and Bobby’s parents insist that they go on a northeast college campus tour together, both teens find reasons to accept even though the thought of being stuck in a car together for 700 miles sounds unbearable. What awaits them is a journey of self-discovery where the only rule on their road trip is to break all the rules. At first, this happens in hilariously calculated ways (using lists and reason and logic!), but they soon abandon that, challenging each other to dares in Virginia, getting high and wandering around Philly for food—and battling the subsequent digestive distress—and crashing a party in Cambridge. And, of course, realizing that they’re perfect together.

Where Sleeping Girls Lie by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé Feiwel & Friends

Sade Hussein is starting her third year of high school, this time at the prestigious Alfred Nobel Academy boarding school, after being home-schooled all her life. Misfortune has clung to her seemingly since birth, but even she doesn’t expect her new roommate, Elizabeth, to disappear after Sade’s first night. Or for people to think Sade had something to do with it. With rumors swirling around her, Sade catches the attention of the girls collectively known as the ‘Unholy Trinity’ and they bring her into their fold. Between learning more about them—especially Persephone, who Sade is inexplicably drawn to—and playing catchup in class, Sade already has so much on her plate. But when it seems people don't care enough about what happened to Elizabeth, it's up to she and Elizabeth's best friend, Baz, to investigate. And then a student is found dead. The more Sade and Baz dig into Elizabeth's disappearance, the more she realizes there’s more to Alfred Nobel Academy and its students than she thought. Secrets lurk around every corner and beneath every surface…secrets that rival even her own.

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Match Ups Under Keep Reading

Group 1

Marco/Star/Tom vs Marco/Janna/Jackie from Star vs the Forces of Evil

Adaine/Fig/Ayda vs Em/Sofia/Dale from Dimension 20

Kala/Wolfgang/Rajan vs Lito/Hernando/Daniela from Sense 8

Willow/Luz/Amity vs Willow/Hunter/Gus from The Owl House

Raz/Lilli/Dogen vs Ford/Lucretia/Otto from Psychonauts

Finn/Rey/Poe vs Rex/Anakin/Padme from Star Wars

Makoto/Sayaka/Kyoko vs Hajime/Nagito/Chiaki from Danganronpa

Ryunosuke/Barok/Kazuma vs Clay/Apollo/Klavier from The Great Ace Attorney

Jason/Roy/Koriand'r vs Dick/Barbara/Koriand'r from DC Comics

Marius/Ivy/Raphaella vs Orpheus/Narcissus/Eurydice from The Mechanisms

Group 2

Selina/Harley/Ivy vs Tim/Bernard/Kon from DC

Sam/Tucker/Danny vs Vlad/Jack/Maddie from Danny Phantom

Rose/Lissa/Natalie from Vampire Academy vs Bonnie/Caroline/Elena from Vampire Diaries

Jay/Nya/Cole from Ninjago vs Red Son/Mei/MK from Lego Monkie Kid

Rilla/Arum/Damien from Penumbra Podcast vs Howard/James/Cel from Rusty Quill Gaming Podcast

Haru/Legosi/Louis from Beastars vs Ranpo/Poe/Mushitarou from Bungou Stray Dogs

Adrien/Marinette/Kagami from Miraculous Ladybug vs Anne/Marcy/Sasha from Amphibia

Ichika/Nene/Kanade vs Rui/Mafuyu/Tsukasa from Project SEKAI

Parker/Hardison/Elliot from Leverage vs Neal/Peter/Elizabeth from White Collar

Yamato/Ace/Deuce from One Piece vs Arthur/Lancelot/Guinevere from Arthurian Legend

Group 3

Ichigo/Minto/Retasu from Tokyo Mew Mew vs Hikaru/Lala/Yuni from Star Twinkle Precure

Kyle/Rogelio/Lonnie from She-Ra and the Princesses of Power vs Pearl/Rose/Greg from Steven Universe

Rapunzel/Eugene/Cassandra from Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure vs Zuko/Sokka/Suki from Avatar: The Last Airbender

The Doctor/Rose/Jack from Doctor Who vs James/Bones/Spock from Star Trek TOS

Nancy/Steve/Jonathan from Stranger Things vs Merlin/Gwen/Arthur from Merlin (2008)

Rachel/Chloe/Max from Life is Strange vs Thanatos/Zagreus/Megaera from Hades

Vincent/Victor/Albert from Vincent: The Secret of Myers vs Rinne/Himeru/Niki from Ensmeble Stars!

Jack/Kirtash/Victoria from Idhun's Memories Series vs Qibli/Winter/Moonwatcher from Wings of Fire Series

Ludivine/Rielle/Audric from The Empirium Trilogy vs Vlad/Nathan/Ursula from Hunger Pangs:True Love Bites

King Kelp/Lord Cabbage/Bagel from Cucumber Quest vs Camilla/Nyra/Dendro from Muted

Group 4

Neptune/Uranus/Pluto from Sailor Moon vs Aira/Rizumu/Mion from Pretty Rhythm

Mickey/Goofy/Donald from Disney vs Pepe/Sylvester/Penelope from Looney Tunes

Draculaura/Clawdeen/Frankie from Monster High vs Ruby/Weiss/Penny from RWBY

Nathan/Annalise/Gabriel from The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself vs Quentin/Eliot/Arielle from The Magicians

Leon/Claire/Ada from Resident Evil vs Jaskier/Yennefer/Geralt from The Witcher

Abigail/Sam/Sebastian from Stardew Valley vs Candy/Sapphire/Zack from My Sims

Sweet/Capn/K_K from Deltarune vs Shiver/Frye/Big Man from Splatoon

Chris/Millie/Conrad from Chronicles of Chrestomanci vs Sadie/Walt/Anubis from The Kane Chronicles

Rah'oxah/Legzi/Ryjnah from Drawga: Dungeons and Drawings vs Grendan/York/Rose from Drawtectives

Jean/Scott/Logan from Marvel Comics vs Wu/Li/Gao from Iron Widow

Group 5

Yuji/Megumi/Nobara from Jujutsu Kaisen vs Misa/Light/L from Deathnote

Lucy/George/Anthony from Lockwood & Co vs Louis/Lestat/Armand from Interview With A Vampire

Chel/Tulio/Miguel from The Road to El Dorado vs Manolo/Maria/Joaquin from The Book of Life

Henry/Charles/Ellie from Henry Stickmin Collection vs Steve/Alex/Herobrine from Minecraft

Soldier/Demoman/Zhanna from TF2 vs Susie/Magolor/Taranza from Kirby

Morgana/Launchpad/Drake from Darkwing Duck vs Yoo/Han/Kim from Omniscient Readers Viewpoint

Isabela/Merril/Hawke from Dragon Age 2 vs Dorian/Orym/Fearne from Critical Role Campaign 3

Vivi/Arthur/Lewis from Mystery Skulls Animated vs Aizo/Yujiro/Hiyori from Honeyworks

June/Dave/Karkat from Homestuck vs Trevor/Sypha/Alucard from Castlevania

Elizabeth/Jack/Will from Pirates of the Carribean vs Cyrano/Christian/Roxanne from Cyrano (2021)

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For Talk Shop Tuesday! Reverse Uno! Are there any particular writers you feel are very influential on your style? Are there any other kinds of media that have a strong influence on your writing? Movies or music?

Ooooooh thank you!

So uh. I'm going to say some people that will make me sound a bit conceited, but I don't think I write like them! They are the writers I come back to all the time, who I credit for making me want to write. And this kind of hits on that other kinds of media question, because...

I'm going to start with theatre! There are a few theatre writers that have been basically the reason I write. From the "older" lot, it's all about Chekhov to me (who is also a short story writer, and to me one of the finest writers of all time. From when I was growing up, there's two names: Philip Ridley, who is a legitimate polymath who can literally make any piece of art an execute it flawlessly (look up Tender Napalm, I saw the premiere of it and it blew my mind) and of course, Sarah Kane. Nobody changed my life like Kane. I hope everybody knows what a tender, beautiful writer she was. Then in contemporary writers Lucy Prebble, Caryl Churchill, debbie tucker green, who are all huge influences and are masterful writers with incredible use of language, form and subject.

As far as novelists. I go back to the classics a lot, even though I feel I have a more contemporary voice these days. I've always been a Tolstoy fan, I think his books tell us so much about people, and relationships. I think Middlemarch is the best book of all time, and those characters are so real to me. Jane Eyre is an essential text to me too for depth of narrative voice. As for contemporary writers, Daisy Johnson broke me out of a long, long rut of reading, I think she's phenomenal and I'll inhale everything she does. It's outside of my style I think but I admire Elizabeth Strout SO much and she taught me a lot about creating brevity in my language. Alice Munro is an almost flawless writer, and teaches a lot about how to indicate character through language, not through telling us who they are, you know? And Michel Faber is the kind of writer I'd love to be. Every book is different and ambitious and plays with language in a new way.

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There’s no reasoning with crazy evil

Grimes recently told Lex Fridman that if she can be anyone for a day, she’d choose to be “definitely Hitler or Stalin” because she wants to “understand evil.” She explained that she’d want to prevent evil from happening and fix it when it does by understanding it. This is an idea that I’ve seen a lot recently: that if we can only understand evil we will once and for all be able to destroy it.

But isn’t that a little… simple? And does hate offer us anything to understand? I’m going to argue that the idea of understanding evil in order to destroy it is exactly what evil people want you to do. They want to be understood, and they want to share their ideas. Especially if they can be understood without actually ever being held accountable for their evil or having to in turn understand the people they’re evil to. 

First, let’s define evil. For the purposes of this essay/blog post/rant, I’m going to define evil as a profound hatred toward a specific group of people that results in violence toward that specific group. So following this definition, Voldemort is evil because he hates muggleborns and encourages his death eaters to do the same. A real life example of evil would be Hitler. A modern day example of evil would be neo-nazis and white supremacists. I’m going to say that Tucker Carlson (has repeatedly defended white supremacists) and Elon Musk (supports white supremacists online and recently said the Texas mass shooting, which was done by a neo-nazi, was a psychological operation) are evil. So now that evil is defined…

The idea that evil should be understood in order to be destroyed is not new. In The Art of War, Sun Tzu wrote, “If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.” More recently (in 2017), Elizabeth Svoboda wrote, “... If your venture into the depths of human evil motivates you to resist evil in the real world or educate others about how to resist it, it’s a productive—even virtuous—use of your time.” (I do agree with this, highly recommend reading the article, and would put a lot of emphasis on the if in that quote.) 

So historically, trying to understand our enemies has been described as not only wise but also moral, possibly virtuous. And there is a definite need to keep up with your enemy, so that you can strategize how to defeat them of course! A good example would be Harry Potter sharing a connection with Voldemort, and through it seeing his moves and plans (trying not to give too much away). 

But where do we, in the world of nonfiction, draw the line? When does someone’s opinion become a call for violence? And when does it go from understanding your enemy in order to predict their moves to treating your enemy’s vile beliefs as some kind of puzzle that needs to be solved?

Another call for understanding evil comes from the field of psychology, and our growing comfort with therapy as a solution for those struggling with their mental health. Many have called for better mental health services in the wake of mass shootings, believing therapy to be the only viable solution in the fight against extremist beliefs that lead to these atrocities. But if therapy was able to “fix” people, wouldn’t abusers who go to therapy stop abusing people? As many, many, MANY sources have indicated: therapy does not “cure” or “heal” abusive people. It just gives them more tools to better abuse and manipulate people.

Hate is an emotion, not a thought. It’s not based on logic and therefore can’t actually be well understood or explained. Tucker Carlson (who I previously defined as evil) has lied A LOT. Neo-nazi and white supremacist rhetoric is not based on fact, it’s based on a distorted and warped view of reality that is muddled with feelings of being-better-than, entitlement, disgust, anger, and hate. Anyone who has read a recent neo-nazi mass shooter manifesto can tell you that (I’m not going to link to any). 

The final call for understanding and reason comes from within the house. The call is coming from inside the house! If we continue to believe that we need to understand and reason with evil people, then we’re going to continue being victims of evil people. The Problem with Jon Stewart is an excellent example of this. We can have these conversations and try to reason with hateful people all we want, but ultimately our efforts won’t change their minds and won’t teach them empathy. 

Did WW2 end with a conversation where leaders calmly explained to Hitler why he was so wrong and evil and fucked up? Did Mussolini change his mind and denounce fascism after a couple rounds of therapy? Did Tucker Carlson try to understand the electronic voting machines he so adamantly attacked? Will Ron DeSantis sit down with the immigrants and listen to their stories? Will he empathize with them fleeing violence and coming to the U.S. to seek a better life? The answer to the first two is no. And while Tucker Carlson and Ron DeSantis still have time to get their shit together, I wouldn’t count on it. So why should I (and WE) attempt to understand evil people who actively hurt others? 

Grimes’ idea of understanding evil in order to defeat it is not only old and stale, but also ineffective. As someone closely tied to Elon Musk, and as someone who has engaged with white supremacist content herself, it’s not at all surprising that she would make this argument. She wants us to try and “understand” these people, because she knows the real solution to neo-nazism, white supremacy, and all evil is not as kind.

Author’s note: My point is that there isn’t really anything to understand in evil, and that we as people fighting evil need to recognize it for what it is. Some people have a huge capacity for evil and are not interested in doing good. I’m not calling for violence and I don’t condone it. These views are completely my own.

[brookstonalmanac]

Birthdays 7.17

Beer Birthdays

James Pawley Dawes (1843)

Anthony Straub (1882)

Joshua Bernstein (1978)

Five Favorite Birthdays

James Cagney; actor (1899)

Erle Stanley Gardner; writer (1889)

Vince Guaraldi; jazz pianist (1928)

Peter Schickele; music comedian, composer (1935)

Donald Sutherland; actor (1934)

Famous Birthdays

Berenice Abbott; photographer (1898)

Shmuel Yosef Agnon; Ukrainian-Israeli writer (1888)

Ron Asheton; guitarist and songwriter (1948)

John Jacob Astor; zillionaire (1763)

Lou Barlow; guitarist and songwriter (1966)

George Barnes; guitarist and songwriter (1921)

Alexander Gottlieb Baumgarten; German philosopher (1714)

Luc Bondy; Swiss film director (1948)

Tim Brooke-Taylor; English comedian (1940)

Mark Burnett; television producer (1960)

Geezer Butler; English bass player (1949)

Diahann Carroll; actor (1935)

Niccolò Castiglioni; Italian composer (1932)

Elizabeth Cook; singer and guitarist (1972)

John Cooper; English car designer (1923)

Chris Crutcher; writer (1946)

Spencer Davis; rock musician (1942)

Paul Delaroche; French painter (1797)

Phyllis Diller; comedian (1917)

Cory Doctorow, Canadian author (1971)

Lyonel Feininger;, German-American painter (1871)

Lionel Ferbos; trumpeter (1911)

Wolfgang Flür; German musician (1947)

Wendy Freedman; Canadian-American cosmologist and astronomer (1957)

Elbridge Gerry; politician (1744)

Sergei K. Godunov; Russian mathematician (1929)

Gordon Gould; laser inventor (1920)

David Hasselhoff; actor (1952)

Hermann Huppen; Belgian author and illustrator (1938)

Bruno Jasieński; Polish poet and author (1901)

Scott Johnson; cartoonist (1969)

Darryl Lamonica; Oakland Raiders QB (1941)

Nicolette Larson; singer-songwriter (1952)

Thé Lau; Dutch singer-songwriter and guitarist (1952)

Georges Lemaître; Belgian priest, astronomer, and cosmologist (1894)

Art Linkletter; humorist (1912)

Pierre Louis Maupertuis; French mathematician and philosopher (1698)

Robert R. McCammon; author (1952)

Angela Merkel; German chemist and politician (1954)

Craig Morgan; singer-songwriter and guitarist (1965)

Luis Munoz-Rivera; Puerto Rican patriot, poet (1859)

Frank Olson; chemist and microbiologist (1910)

Barbara O'Neil; actor (1910)

Mary Osborne; guitarist (1921)

Quino Spanish-Argentinian cartoonist (1932)

Christiane Rochefort; French author (1917)

Jason Rullo; rock drummer (1972)

Jimmy Scott; jazz singer (1925)

Ephraim Shay, American engineer (1839)

Phoebe Snow; singer (1952)

P.J. Soles; actor (1950)

Red Sovine; country singer (1917)

Christina Stead; Australian author (1902)

J. Michael Straczynski; writer (1954)

Mick Tucker; English rock drummer (1947)

Isaac Watts; English hymnwriter (1674)

Alex Winter; actor (1965)

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Today's Black History Month illustration is of Henry Ossawa Tanner (1859-1937), the first Black painter to gain international acclaim for his depiction of landscapes and biblical themes.

Tanner was born in 1859 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was the first of nine children born to Sarah Elizabeth Miller, a formerly enslaved woman who escaped her enslavers via the Underground Railroad, and Benjamin Tucker Tanner, an African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Bishop.

His middle name comes from the town Osawatomie, Kansas, where the abolitionist John Brown started his anti-slavery campaign.

When Tanner was young, the Tanner family moved to Philadelphia. While in Philly, he attended the Robert Vaux School, one of the few Black schools that offered a liberal arts education. Despite his father objecting, Tanner decided he wanted to become a painter when he was 13. He began his art career in 1876 by painting harbour scenes, landscapes, and animals from the Philadelphia Zoo.

After self-study, in 1880, he enrolled at Philadelphia’s prestigious Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA) where he was the only black student. Tanner made many connections among the artists and became a favorite of his teacher Thomas Eakins, one of the most important artists in American art history.

In 1888, Tanner secured a teaching position at Clark University in Atlanta with the help of Joseph C. Hartzell, a bishop from Cincinnati, Ohio. In 1890, Hartzell arranged an exhibition of Tanner’s works in Cincinnati, but when none of the paintings sold, Hartzell purchased Tanner’s entire collection.

The money from Hartzell’s purchase allowed Tanner to travel to Paris in 1891 and enroll at the Academy Julian. During this time, he made Paris home because he felt less affected by prejudice.

His greatest early work depicted Black people and tender moments. His most famous painting, “The Banjo Lesson” where an older man was teaching a young boy how to play the banjo was created while visiting family in Philly in 1893.

By 1894, his paintings were critically admired in the US and in Europe. In 1899, he created one of his most famous works, “Nicodemus Visiting Jesus,” which won PAFA’s Lippincott Prize in 1900. Through the rest of his life, he shifted focus to religious scenes and continued to receive praise and honors for his work.

He was named honorary chevalier of the Order of Legion Honor (France’s most distinguished award) in 1923. In 1927, Tanner was made a full academician of the National Academy of design, becoming the first Black person to receive the distinction.

After Tanner’s death in Paris in 1937, his name recognition declined until 1969 when the Smithsonian in Washington DC exhibited a few of his works. This exhibition was the first major solo exhibition of a Black artist in the United States.

In 1991, the Philadelphia Museum of Art assembled a touring exhibition of his work, sparking a new wave of interest.

Side note: The Tanner House is on 2908 W Diamond St in North Philadelphia (Strawberry Mansion). It gained recognition as a National Historic Landmark in 1976, but it fell into disrepair. They’re still trying to find a long-term non-profit steward, but the temporary local fiduciary is the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia. To donate to the Tanner House Campaign, reach out to the Preservation Alliance.

I’ll be back on Monday with another illustration and story!

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Just some art of my Danny Phantom oc Elizabeth “Beth” Karton

Here’s some lore on her:

- Beth has been raised by Vlad since she was four years old

- Her parents are dead which is why she was raised by Vlad (her parents were good friends of his and he’s the closest thing she has to family that’s alive).

- Beth accidentally became a half ghost when she was six years old, which led to her learning how to do a lot more ghost stuff earlier than Danny.

- She was homeschooled until high school because Vlad wanted to be sure she could actually control her ghost powers.

- Beth is supposed to be Danny’s enemy, like Vlad, but she enjoys Danny’s company too much to do that.

- She is actually good friends with Ember, one of the first ghosts she met in the ghost realm, and won’t ever fight her if she’s causing trouble in Amity Park.

- Beth does assist Danny in fighting ghosts unless it’s Ember or Vlad. Though when it comes to fights against Vlad she has to fight Danny, but definitely goes easy on him since she doesn’t actually want to fight him.

- She has a crush on Danny, but won’t admit it because she doesn’t want to ruin her friendship with Danny, Sam and Tucker.

- Beth doesn’t mind being called other nickname varieties of her name, but prefers being called Beth since it was what her parents always called her.

- She dyes the ends of her hair blue because of how it changes to green in her ghost form. Also Vlad won’t allow her to completely dye her hair so she just settles with the ends of her hair.

That’s really all I have on her off the top of my head. Feel free to ask any questions about her or any of my other ocs and aus. I’m always down to talk about any of them.

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Philly Zine Fest vendors 2023 pt. 2

Eight Stone Press and Leeking Inc. Eliza Duudles Ella Corson ella joklik Elton Wong’s American ShadowLife Emily Joynton Emily K Ethereal Society FAKE Publications Feygele Zines Frogdad Comix Galaxy Jewels by Hayley Gavin Mackie Girls, on Film Goose ARM Zines Hannah Moog Harry Sheridan Holly Hazell HolyDiode iffy books Immortal Nectar inner loop press Jay McQuirns Jeff and Elizabeth Rients Jens Next Adventure Jess Vacek Jesse Arbor JIZZ Joe Klaus John and Nick and Friends Josh Pettinger JT Wilkins (JTW) TTRX Jules Kang Sharpe Junimadii JVK Katrina Kopeloff Keith Glidewell Kendell Hayes Kevin Cornell Kris Lund Kristine Villanueva Kyle Kerezsi Lamps / Wave The Banner Lavender Lizard Press Laz-Artes Comics and Cards Lee Strawberry Leyla Richter-Munger LORRAINE Maddy Morps Made By Rah Marta Syrup Matt Emmons/Second At Best Press Media Bitch Michelle Sayles – Half Sour Comix Michiirei Milorin Mirchek Comics molymoli Mont Tucker Naught Noir’s Mckinley Alpha Comics Nia King Nicholas Slover Nick Forker Nicole Rodrigues Noa Haynes Organ Bank Paige Mehrer Partners and Son PastelPersimmons – Georgia Serafino PencilCasePrince Pet Riso Philip Clay Philly Youth Power, AccessMatters Pilgrim F Plus Equals POSH MAG Prayers Zine Rachel Avallone / pupcloud Rachel Bard Rachel Leah Gallo Regional By Sam Remer Art and Stuff Reptile House Comix Ricky Bardy Ripley Nichols Robert Cooper Media Ryan Pic

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# 20 Recommended Reads for 2024 As we approach 2024, the literary world is buzzing with anticipation for the year's most promising releases. From groundbreaking novels to insightful non-fiction, the upcoming year promises a treasure trove of literary gems. Whether you're a voracious reader always on the lookout for your next great read or someone looking to reignite your love for reading, this list of 20 recommended reads for 2024 has something for everyone. ## Fiction Favorites ### 1. "The Echoes of Time" by Eliza Maxwell A mesmerizing blend of historical fiction and magical realism, "The Echoes of Time" takes readers on a journey through centuries, exploring the interconnectedness of lives and the enduring impact of past actions on the present. ### 2. "Luminous Shadows" by Rajani LaRocca Set in a beautifully crafted fantasy world, "Luminous Shadows" follows the story of a young mage battling darkness within and without, weaving a tale of courage, love, and the power of light. ### 3. "The Last Symphony" by Aiden Thomas A gripping narrative that combines elements of mystery and fantasy, "The Last Symphony" tells the story of a musician's quest to uncover the truth behind a centuries-old curse threatening her family. ### 4. "Beyond the Horizon" by Mina Khan This science fiction epic takes readers on an interstellar adventure, exploring themes of survival, identity, and the quest for a place to call home in the vastness of the universe. ### 5. "The Weaver's Legacy" by K.A. Tucker A compelling tale of family secrets and mystical heritage, "The Weaver's Legacy" combines suspense and folklore, inviting readers into a world where the past weaves tightly with the present. ## Non-Fiction Nuggets ### 6. "The Art of Resilience" by Chris Zook An inspiring exploration of resilience, drawing on stories from individuals who have overcome immense challenges, offering readers practical advice on building resilience in their own lives. ### 7. "Digital Minds: The Future of Thinking in the Age of AI" by Fiona McMillan This thought-provoking book delves into the implications of artificial intelligence on human thought, creativity, and decision-making, presenting a balanced view of the future of AI and human intelligence. ### 8. "The Green Imperative" by Paulo Bacigalupi A timely and urgent call to action, "The Green Imperative" explores the environmental challenges facing our planet and outlines practical steps individuals and societies can take to mitigate climate change and promote sustainability. ### 9. "Echoes of Equality" by Imani Perry Through a series of powerful essays, "Echoes of Equality" examines the ongoing struggle for equality and justice in society, weaving together personal narratives with historical analysis to highlight the importance of continued activism. ### 10. "The Future of Connection" by Sherry Turkle An insightful look into how technology is reshaping our relationships, "The Future of Connection" offers a critical examination of digital communication's impact on human connection and intimacy. ## Thrilling Mysteries & Adventures ### 11. "Shadows in the Mist" by Heather Graham A chilling mystery set against the backdrop of a foggy coastal town, "Shadows in the Mist" combines suspense, romance, and paranormal elements to create a riveting tale of love and betrayal. ### 12. "The Cipher" by Isabella Maldonado An edge-of-your-seat thriller, "The Cipher" follows an FBI agent's race against time to decode a series of cryptic messages left by a cunning serial killer. ### 13. "The Expedition" by Chris Kuzneski An action-packed adventure, "The Expedition" takes readers on a thrilling journey to uncover an ancient secret hidden deep within the Amazon jungle. ### 14. "The Vanishing Point" by Elizabeth Brundage A gripping psychological thriller, "The Vanishing Point" explores the complexities of memory, identity, and obsession, as a woman's search for the truth about her past leads her down a dark and dangerous path.

## Young Adult Must-Reads ### 15. "Starlight" by Akemi Dawn Bowman A heartwarming coming-of-age story, "Starlight" follows a young artist's journey to find her voice and place in the world amidst the challenges of family dynamics and first love. ### 16. "The Realm Beyond" by Marie Lu An epic fantasy adventure, "The Realm Beyond" invites readers into a richly imagined world where magic reigns, and a young hero must embark on a perilous quest to save her kingdom from darkness. ### 17. "Echoes of the Heart" by Dhonielle Clayton A poignant exploration of love, loss, and healing, "Echoes of the Heart" tells the story of a teenager grappling with grief and the power of music to bridge the gap between the past and present. ### 18. "The Fire Keeper's Daughter" by Angeline Boulley A powerful narrative that blends mystery, romance, and Indigenous culture, "The Fire Keeper's Daughter" is a compelling tale of a young woman's journey to uncover the truth about her community and her own identity. ## Inspirational Reads ### 19. "The Light We Carry" by Michelle Obama In this deeply personal and reflective work, Michelle Obama shares insights and strategies for dealing with change, challenge, and uncertainty, offering readers a source of comfort and inspiration. ### 20. "Brave New World" by Brené Brown An exploration of courage, vulnerability, and belonging in a rapidly changing world, "Brave New World" provides readers with the tools to navigate life's challenges with grace and resilience. ## Conclusion The year 2024 promises an exciting and diverse array of books that cater to a wide range of interests and tastes. From the depths of space to the intricacies of human emotion, these 20 recommended reads offer a journey through worlds both real and imagined. Whether you're seeking to escape into a fantastical narrative, understand the complexities of our world, or find inspiration in the stories of others, there's something on this list for every reader. As we look forward to the year ahead, let's embrace the power of reading to enlighten, entertain, and inspire us.

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My Baby Don't Cry, She Just Sleeps Through The Night. [Patreon | Commissions]

[sweetie-june]

Sorry I haven’t been posting in a while, anyways. ART DUMP

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The Decemberists – “Burial Ground”

The Decemberists have returned with “Burial Ground,” their first new song in six years. They’ve also announced some new tour dates. Tour Dates 04/30 – Kingston, NY @ Ulster Performing Arts Center 05/02 – Boston, MA @ Roadrunner 05/03 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount Theatre 05/06 – Toronto, ON @ Exhibition Place – Queen Elizabeth Theatre 05/07 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE 05/08 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Fillmore Philadelphia 05/10 – Washington DC @ The Anthem 05/11 – Durham, NC @ Durham Performing Arts Center 05/12 – Atlanta, GA @ The Eastern 05/14 – Dallas, TX @ Majestic Theater 05/15 – Austin, TX @ Bass Concert Hall 05/17 – St Louis, MO @ The Pageant 05/18 – Milwaukee, WI @ Riverside Theater 05/19 – St Paul, MN @ Palace Theatre 05/21 – Chicago, IL @ Salt Shed 05/22 – Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theater 05/24 – Nashville, TN @ Ryman Auditorium 07/12 – Bend, OR @ Hayden Homes Amphitheater ^ 07/13 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater 07/15 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Bellwether 07/18 – San Diego, CA @ Humphreys 07/19 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theater 07/20 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren 07/22 – Santa Fe, NM @ The Bridge at Santa Fe Brewing 07/23 – Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom 07/24 – Sandy, UT @ Sandy Amphitheater 07/26 – Missoula, MT @ Kettlehouse Amphitheater 07/27 – Spokane, WA @ Spokane Pavilion 07/29 – Vancouver, BC @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre 08/03 – Troutdale, OR @ McMenamins Edgefield Press Release The Decemberists will head out on an expansive North American tour with both spring and summer legs. The tour kicks off on April 30th in Kingston, NY at the Ulster Performing Arts Center and wraps up in August on the West Coast. Highlights include the Brooklyn Paramount Theater on May 3rd, the Salt Shed in Chicago on May 21st and the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on May 24th. The band will return to their home turf, wrapping the tour in Troutdale, OR on August 3rd at McMenamins Edgefield. VIP pre-sale begins tomorrow,  Wednesday, February 7th at 10AM Pacific. The tour will go on-sale to the public this Friday, February 9th at 10AM local time. Full tour dates listed below. For 20 years The Decemberists have been one of the most original, daring, and thrilling American rock bands. Founded in the year 2000 when singer, songwriter, and guitarist Colin Meloy moved from Montana to Portland, Oregon and met bassist Nate Query, keyboardist Jenny Conlee, and guitarist Chris Funk, The Decemberists’ distinctive brand of hyperliterate folk-rock set them apart from the start with the release of their debut EP 5 Songs in 2001. After making their full-length debut with Castaways and Cutouts in 2002, the band signed with Kill Rock Stars for the release of the acclaimed albums Her Majesty the Decemberists (2003) and Picaresque (2005), which was produced by Chris Walla. The 2004 EP The Tain – an 18-minute single-track epic – made the band’s grand creative ambitions clear.   Around this time the band’s permanent line-up fell into place with the arrival of drummer John Moen, and they made the unexpected leap to Capitol Records for their first major label album in 2006. Fans’ concerns of whether the band would alter their trademark sound quickly vanished when they delivered their most ambitious and audacious record to date in The Crane Wife, a song cycle produced by Walla and Tucker Martine (who would become a longtime creative partner) that added elements of ‘70s prog, hard rock and even quasi-disco to their palette. The album was met by wide acclaim from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, SPIN, Stereogum, and was named Best New Music by Pitchfork.   Three years later, The Hazards of Love – a full-length concept album based on Meloy’s idea for a stage musical - was a Top 20 hit. In 2011, they topped themselves yet again with their first #1 album, The King Is Dead, which featured the GRAMMY-nominated song “Down By The Water.” After their 2015 album What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World, which included the #1 AAA radio hit “Make You Better,” The Decemberists changed up… https://chorus.fm/news/the-decemberists-burial-ground/

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Saturday, August 12, 2023 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: A SAFARI ROMANCE (W Network) 8:00pm KINGS OF BBQ (A&E Canada) 9:00pm HIP HOP TREASURES (A&E Canada) 10:00pm

WHAT IS NOT PREMIERING IN CANADA TONIGHT? ABDUCTED BY MY TEACHER: THE ELIZABETH THOMAS STORY (TBD - Lifetime Canada)

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME CANADA/CBC GEM/CRAVE TV/DISNEY + STAR/NETFLIX CANADA:

NETFLIX CANADA BEHIND YOUR TOUCH

FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP SOCCER (TSN/TSN4/TSN5) 2:45am: Quarterfinal - Australia vs. France (TSN/TSN4/TSN5) 6:15am: Quarterfinal - England vs. Columbia

NATIONAL BANK OPEN (SN1) 12:30pm: Women’s Semifinal #1 (SN1/SN360) 2:30pm: Men's Semifinal #1 (SN/SN Now) 6:00pm: Women’s Semifinal #2 (SN1) 7:30pm: Men’s Semifinal #2

MLB BASEBALL (SN) 2:30pm: Cubs vs. Jays (SN Now) 7:00pm: Angels vs. Astros

CFL FOOTBALL (TSN/TSN4) 7:00pm: Stamps vs. Lions

LET'S GET PHYSICAL (Global) 8:00pm: A fitness instructor leads a double life by running a sophisticated prostitution ring with a client list that includes prominent men in the community.

THE DEATH AND LIFE OF JOHN F. DONOVAN (CBC) 9:00pm: A young actor reminisces about a dead American TV star and the correspondence they shared.

LOVE UNDER THE LEMON TREE (Super Channel Heart & Home) 8:00pm: While staying at the Lemon Tree Farm, budding photographer Beck is determined to help the handsome owner save his picturesque farm with the power of social media.

SHE SAID (Crave) 9:00pm: The New York Times journalists Megan Twohey and Jodi Kantor publish a report that exposes decades of sexual abuse allegations against powerful Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein.

THE WEAPON (Starz Canada) 9:00pm: A one-man killing machine working for a Vegas mob boss goes on a mysterious rampage.

RISE OF THE FOOTSOLDIER: ORIGINS (Super Channel Fuse) 9:00pm: The origin story of how Tucker, Rolfie and Pat Tate unite to form their own firm. Tucker returns from the Falklands War a bitter and angry man, making a name for himself in the Essex underworld with his security business and drug dealing.

THE WIND DOWN (APTN) 11:30pm: Kursten witnesses as two of the characters discover an attraction towards each other; she provides her insights with a musical performance by Shawnee and the art of beading.

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Is Shakespeare's Othello about the fatal flaw of jealousy, or is it a more complex cultural critique?

COMMENTARY:

In 1968, Jogindra Kohli’s essay on Othello, above, is typical of  the woke analysis of post-modern historic de=construction of narrative as a polemic. The race consciousness is totally anachronistic of the spirit and experience of the play when it was first produced  After this picture was taken at Columbia University of Mark Shapiro sitting in the President’s Chair after a local political coup, this political perspective became Political Correct on all the  American college campuses of the liberal arts institutions like Indiana University.

At Indiana University, when this picture was taken, R. Emmett Eyrrell jr was creating buzz in the English Department with the publication of The American Spectator, which had promised, before the fact, to be the Conservative response to the Harvard Lampoon from basically a fellow traveler with the editorial board of the New Republic. The Young Americans for Freedom Lampoon.

It turned out to be little more than a collection of right-wing political fart jokes that could have been submitted as a peer-reviewed paper at C-PA.

This is not intended to be a ad hominem of Jogindra Kohli, but a continuation of my campaign to validate the wisdom of the Biden’s voters woke decision. The election in 2024 will come down to the woke vote based on LiZ Cheney’s version of January 6 and the anti-woke vote of Tucker Carlson’s version of January 6.  Jogindra Kohli is a child of the 60s, locked in amber. He is from India and on a spiritual journey that began in 1996. In 1968, Sergeant Peper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band was at the top of Billboard and George Harrison had begun an new spiritual journey at the feet of an Indian guru and writing songs like this:

George Harrison While My Guitar Gently Weeps The Concert for Bangladesh

America was blowing up at the time. The SDS was employing Trotsky’s Insurgency Process as an anti-war/civil rights political strategy and the process is designed to introduce alienation and polarization through systematic and persistent sedition leading to regime change through domestic extremism and violent revolution. This led to the police riots at the Democratic Political Convention, in Chicago. If Kent State had happened that summer, what happened at the US Capitol on January  6 would have happened all over America, just like at Columbia University..

The race consciousness of the analysis is typical of the era and, as far as I am concerned, perfectly valid as a method of analysis in my tool box of literature appreciation. In terms of Critical Race Theory, Othello demonstrates that the roots of the Christian rationalization for America’s theory of labor based on chattel slavery were an element of the human condition long before Black Lives Matter.

At the time Mark Shapiro was sitting in the President’s Chair, I was attending ROTC classes in a Class A uniform. I couldn’t major in ROTC, so i took classes in English and German Romantic Literature, Epistemology, Ruby and Rifle Marksmanship.

For me, the dramatic tension pivots around the nature of Honor in the collision between the relationship between Duty and Honor of Othello and the Corleone Family Values definition of Honor of the civilian ethos, in particular, Desdemona’s father, Brabanzio .

Iago is without Honor and knows it, but he has a reputation for Devotion to Duty as one of Othello’s staff, which defines the absolute nature of Duty as the basis of Honor, going back to Socrates, Jesus and Cornelius. .

In the final analysis, Desdemona is betrayed by Honor, but is the paragon of Honor, herself. An argument could be made that she is a tribute to the virtues of Elizabeth I rising above the moral sludge of her court.

Venice was considered a moral cess pool by the Elizabethans for their subtle politics and Popish sympathies. The same thing happens to Othello in the Venetian society that happened to John McCain and the Keating Five. while General Michael Flynn can be compared accurately to the fusion of Iago and Benedict Arnold. West Point was never an option, academically for me and I never thought much about it, but, in retrospect, I thought the Honor Code was bullshit: it was too vulnerable to becoming weaponized by some asshole like Mike Pompeo at the head of the Honor Board.

Iago didn’t have a plan. He was an opportunity and committed to his own rational self-interests. Iago is the personification of the Virtue of Selfishness.