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[kaywavy]

mega oenis

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Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God) by Kate Bush

An obvious classic that's worth studying. Kate Bush has such a unique and distinct voice as a writer.

Originality & specificity: 10/10

Storytelling & imagery: 9/10

Flow & phrasing: 9/10

Emotional impact: 10/10

Cohesiveness & song structure: 10/10

Grade: A (96%)

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[texasthrillbilly]

You're what the film industry refers to as a "general audience", ain't ya, bud?

[quill-pen]

Yeah, Bess has and does definitely utilize those bed curtains to make a "glory hole" situation for Ebenezer.

[limecello]

Team TBR Challenge Review: It's Better to be the Empress Dowager (宫斗不如当太后) by by September Flowing Fire (Jiu Yue Liu Huo, 九月流火)

It’s Better to be the Empress Dowager (宫斗不如当太后) by by September Flowing Fire (Jiu Yue Liu Huo, 九月流火) Historical romance published in 2021 Tang ShiShi was the number one beauty. She was arrogant, domineering and aggressive. She accidentally acquired a book and learned that she was just a vicious female second lead in a palace struggle. Later, she would fight for favor with the female lead, and…

[kafiguas]

we had ONE JOB

[someonesrealityshifting]

Small thing that breaks my heart:

When I was in third grade, I told this boy that it would be my birthday in four days, and he said, “okay, then I’ll buy you flowers.” Four days later he comes up to me and says, “my mom wouldn’t let me get flowers but I found you this violet in the grass.” That in and of itself was iconic and so so sweet, but it gets better.

A month later, I had to move, and because it was third grade, the teacher made everyone write me letters to say goodbye. His said, “I hope you have so much fun in your new house that you forget about me. I hope that you’re always happy and you never miss us. I’m sorry I never gave you flowers, but I can give you some now.” And he fucking. Drew me flowers.

No, Joey, I never forgot you. You are the reason I have standards in this life, and I’m so grateful to have known you. I hope you’re happy, wherever you are, and I hope that the rest of your days are filled with as much joy as you gave to me. I spilled water on the card about five years ago, and half of it is a a jumbled mess now, but I still have it. It’s the only card I still have.

The funny thing is this dude and I hardly ever interacted. I knew he played football because he was on the town’s kids’ team and my brother was on the middle school team, and I knew he was one of, like, three Joeys in our year. I had a crush on him but obviously never communicated that because it was fucking third grade, but somehow those three interactions imprinted on who I am as a person. I am forever changed by Joey from third grade.

[brightlotusmoon]

[newlevant]

Preview of Sam Long’s story, drawn by the amazing Cynthia Yuan Cheng! (@cynthiaycheng, cynthiaycheng.com)

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[marcosiasisif]

Anime Review: Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (Cour 1 and 2)

Hello once again, peeps!  After a long time trying to finish this series, I’ve finally done it!  Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is a brilliantly-designed series, and I would like to review it here as best I can. As always, my rating system for Anime is a little weird, but all of the notes for my style of judgement is on a separate page on the blog. A short synopsis:  Frieren is an elf mage who,…

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Jolene by Dolly Parton

An all-time classic. Dolly's lyrics are so kind to Jolene - she describes in sharp detail how beautiful this woman is. And it's unclear from the song if Jolene even wants this man, just he is attracted to her and it makes Dolly feel inferior. Great storytelling, great descriptiveness, excellent songwriting.

Originality & specificity: 9/10

Storytelling & imagery: 10/10

Flow & phrasing: 10/10

Emotional impact: 10/10

Cohesiveness & song structure: 10/10

Grade: A (98%)

The lyrics My grading system

[naomistares]

a jinx i drew while ignoring uni... arcane is more important

[moosenaround2448]

I'd fucking retire dude are you kidding me

[limecello]

OH DAMN Y'ALL! Team TBR Challenge Review: Miss Mystery

“Blurb”: 18 years ago a young and innocent Xue Tong witnessed her family being brutally murdered. Since then she has hidden herself quietly and patiently, waiting for the day she could put her revenge plan into action. Well that day has come, and Xue Tong has finally returned to her hometown as Miss Lin Bao Er, the daughter of a wealthy Nanyang businessman. Now an adult, Lin Bao Er is clever,…