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👾censoredmandibiles Follow

OK time to settle something

EDIT: this post WAY ended up breaking containment. GO CLUTCH YOUR PEARLS ELSEWHERE

🦑tentacleovi Follow

YO FREE BLOCKLIST IN THE NOTES HOLY SHIT

#RIP OP's notifs #i don't go here but i suggest making popcorn before diving into those notes #some of it is puritan bs you'd expect #some of it is discourse i never even knew existed

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🕷️friendofcharlotte

I think a painting my friend got at a thrift store was painted by Mr. Italy Veneziano? Is there a way to authenticate it? Google isn't helping.

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Try here. Turns out my nan's portrait of her farmhouse was originally painted by Mr. Romano when he was living in NY during the 1920's.

🕷️friendofcharlotte

THANK YOU

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hey yo so the US rep put like 100 hours into playing that game Spiritfarer just this week... anyone want to go check on the guy??

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There are literally government workers who's literal job it is to check on him

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how tf do you know he put 100 hours into playing a game anyway????

📽️bisexuallightinggoggles Follow

We're friends on Steam. He adds like everyone who asks.

And for everyone in the notes asking what Spiritfarer is it's one of those cozy simulator games here's the trailer.

#isn't the 'deathiversary' of his friend Davie this week? #i'm definitely not the first person to think of that #okay looking at the notes was a mistake #like i'm not one of those ppl who puts #'DNI if your username makes fun of davies death' but #immortal or not #even if it happend centuries ago #you can still be sad your FUCKING FRIEND DIED

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🥾hikingawayfrommyfeelings Follow

So if I become a citizen of Ladonia can he just... visit me through my computer?

🦝trashypanda Follow

He gets mad when you summon him :(

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"summon him" Like a fucking demon?

🫒shrekbignaturals Follow

We are NOT rehashing that old discourse.

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Oh god I just revived my blog after escaping x/twitter and last time I saw that disk hoarse, my dash was just post after post of this for DAYS

🪄magictrio-dropout

#was there actual discourse about whether the nation-people were demons? #cuz the discourse i saw on my dash was #whether tales of things like demons vampires and #other immortal or 'came back to life' creatures #were born from when the nation-people resurrecting #or like #doing creepy stuff

IDK about tumblr or the first bit (I've personally never heard that at least not from anyone being serious) but the other stuff has been debated in academia for decades! One of my literature professors is ADAMANT that the vampire myth can be traced to old folklore about the reps and them reviving and possibly the blood-drinking comes from an evolution of the myth when before, old stories talked about blood soaking the earth where vampires rose. If anyone's interested, here's where you can find my professor's paper about it.

🎃warongayxmas

So like. *grabs a bat and slowly approaches a hornet's nest* Then does the Jesus story have the same roots then?

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WE 👏 ARE 👏 NOT 👏 RE 👏 HASHING 👏 THAT 👏 DISCOURSE👏

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Wtf happened to my post???

#so did OP become a Ladonian citizen or what?

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MY DAD GOT TO SEE MR ENGLAND LIVE BACK WHEN HE WAS IN A PUNK BAND

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TUMBLR WTF HOW TF DOES THIS VIOLATE GUIDELINES

🏴dinotonugget-deactivated

Finally. Proof that the site runs so shittily bc Mr. Eyebrows works for staff

🫎moosecrossing Follow

Spoke the truth and got fucking killed for it

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[abstractnaturaldisaster]

is it over now? (was it over then?)

part six

part seven: i slept all alone

Steve had been getting into the rhythm of a new set and being without Robin for the first couple of weeks of production. He wasn't as deer in the headlights as he had expected but he did feel somewhat distant from the rest of the cast who all had connections dating back years. Steve took his time getting to know everyone and by the end of the second week he felt less like a pity invite to going out in the small Italian town and more like one of the group. He still respectfully declined the invite so he wouldn't miss out on his approximately one hour of social media time he allowed himself to keep to the general spirit of the director's rules.

Steve didn't mind being generally unplugged but he did really like to keep up with what his kids were doing and he felt like he was at least a little obligated to see how Robin and Nancy were getting on without him present for cover. The kids kept their whatsapp group chat to a relatively manageable level during the week leaving a few tidbits here and there for Steve to catch up on and after Steve felt mostly caught up he'd provide a short little update of what his week was like. Usually no one got back to him super quickly as it was mid-day in the states and most of the kids were at work or busy and Robin and Nancy were usually a bit tied up in each other if they didn't have any other obligations. Steve didn't mind though because next week like clockwork he'd have several follow up questions and encouraging notes about his update before the group chat chatter turned to whatever else had happened.

Once Steve had caught up with whatsapp he started scrolling through instagram and noticed he had a few tagged posts. Some were just the usual gossip sites taking random paparazzi photos to add to a weekly roundup of where famous people were summering or similar nonsense but he saw a photo of Robin and Nancy he most certainly was not expecting to see come up on his feed.

buckley guess the cat's out of the bag. srry i'm not cool and romantic like my new partner (!!!) but it's pretty great not to have anxiety attacks that i didn't actually turn on close-friends or worry that some waiter read into nance and i's behavior too much. thnx steve-o for keeping this under wraps for way longer than you had to and for being the best scene partner / rumored lover a girl could ask for. hurry back from italy so you can third wheel us in public, dingus.

Steve double checked the time in the US and called up Robin. She had some explaining to do.

part eight

***super short update because i am sick but i wanted to keep the story moving! just wanted to show a quick glimpse of Steve seeing Robin's post. depending on how the story is going the next part might be Steve and Robin's phone call or back to Eddie trying to get his shit together***

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(if you wanna be tagged in future parts feel free to comment! happy to add people)

[eeveearoace-creative]

a speech about goncharov i made for my public speaking class!

note: this is not exactly what will be spoken for my class, as i am not reading my speech word-for-word. however, this is an outline of the speech i will be presenting, and i thought y'all might be interested in seeing it.

Introduction:

The purpose of my speech is to inform my audience of the fake movie “Goncharov” and how it has impacted me. My goal is to inform my audience of how the fake movie “Goncharov” came to be and of the value it has. 

By a quick show of hands, how many of you have seen or heard of Goncharov before? [Quick pause as I wait for no hands – or almost no hands – to go up.] Alright. So, Goncharov was a 1973 mafia movie supported by Martin Scorsese, and has been widely regarded as the greatest mafia movie of all time. It’s about the Russian mafia in Naples, Italy, and follows a variety of characters such as Goncharov himself, Katya, who is Goncharov’s wife, Audrei “The Banker” Daddano, and my personal favorite, Joseph “Ice Pick Joe” Morelli, with actors such as Robert De Niro, Cybill Shepherd, Harvey Keitel, and Lynda Carter. So, why have you never heard of this movie before? Well, everything I just told you? It’s all a lie. It’s all made up. Goncharov? Yeah. It never actually existed. 

I remember being part of the Goncharov fandom as it first blew up on Tumblr in late 2022. It was a great source of joy for me and made a significant impact on Tumblr’s culture. I am going to show my audience how Goncharov came to be, the creativity is spawned, and briefly reflect on how the website it originated on was vital for its growth. 

So, what is Goncharov, and what is going on here?

Origins:

Goncharov was a fake movie created by Tumblr in late 2022. 

Sometime prior to August 22nd, 2020, Tumblr user ZootyCoon posted a photograph of knockoff boots they had bought that advertised a non-existent movie, Goncharov, on them, claiming that Goncharov was “the greatest mafia movie of all time.” In response, on August 22nd, 2020, another Tumblr user, AbandonedAmbition, commented “This idiot hasn’t seen Goncharov”, which was then added to the post itself by Tumblr user LoserMo. 

While ZootyCoon’s original post did receive some attention, it wasn’t until November 18th, 2022 that Goncharov truly hit it off as a cultural phenomenon, thanks to Tumblr user Beelzeebub, who posted a fan-made poster for Goncharov, receiving almost 20,000 likes and over 15,000 reblogs in three days. 

Fandom:

As it turns out, you don't actually need a piece of media to be real in order for a fandom to form around it.

Countless fanworks were created for Goncharov, including fanart, fanfiction, music, scene analysis and analysis of motifs, gif sets, memes, and so much more. As mentioned in a YouTube video by YouTuber ColeyDoesThings, there was even a time where Goncharov had more fanfiction on a popular fanfiction website than James Cameran’s Avatar, the highest grossing movie of all time. 

So much lore was being created for Goncharov in such a short amount of time that efforts had to be made to record it all. Multiple individuals attempted to create a “master copy” of Goncharov’s lore, including what is now a 48-page Google doc that includes a plot summary, brief descriptions of various scenes, and links and sources to various contributors. 

But Goncharov could not be contained just to Tumblr. Various media outlets, such as The New York Times, The Guardian, Forbes, and The Washington Post all posted articles about Goncharov, an internet phenomenon. 

Tumblr:

But, why? Why this fake movie, and why on Tumblr of all places? 

As a social media site, Tumblr has an incredibly weird culture. There are no public follower counts, no verification for users, and a whole array of weird social rules. But one thing that really makes Tumblr special is the interaction between large and small blogs alike. Because anyone can and is encouraged to create their own content and add to others’ content, something like Goncharov could very quickly become a “yes, and” game among Tumblr’s users. 

Tumblr is also very much a “fandom” site. Fanart, fanfiction, and other fanworks dominate the website, and Goncharov in its heyday was no exception. Interactions between fans and fan creators is what really causes fandoms to grow and survive, so it makes sense that Goncharov thrived the way it did considering how easy it was to find fellow fans. With no pressure to reveal your “true” self, there’s a lot less pressure when you share what you’ve created. 

Conclusion:

So, what can we learn here?

The fake movie “Goncharov” was unintentionally created by a tag on a pair of off-brand boots but didn’t truly become popular until Beelzebub’s poster. Fandom quickly grew around it, creating countless fanworks, but Tumblr’s unique culture as a social media site is what truly allowed it to thrive. 

There is joy and creativity in unusual places. Whether or not you believe Goncharov to be a waste of time, the popularity of a fake movie says something about the human fascination with stories. Thank you. 

[rainbowsky]

I haven’t had any questions lately but love your blog and your insights. In a video of the group photo at Milan fashion week, GG is sitting next to the older man and they are talking. I figure in some videos when GG is talking to others he has translators but it does not look like anyone from his staff is around and I was wondering if they were speaking in English or what other languages he might speak. Love to hear your insights and hope you are doing well.

Hi coyote! Thanks so much, I'm glad you're enjoying my blog! 😊

The man he's seen talking with a lot is Diego Della Valle, the CEO of Tod's. GG has a fantastic relationship with him, and he even referred to him as yeye (grandpa) in his Vogue interview from the show.

Last time GG was in Milan Della Valle took GG on a tour of some beautiful sites around Italy - including the Colloseum in Rome -and some sites significant to the brand (the workshop, the flagship store, etc.). GG got to spend a lot of time with him, so they had plenty of opportunity to build a strong relationship.

You can tell just by his entire demeanour around GG that Della Valle adores GG. Which makes absolute sense given how cute, gracious and charming GG is. When GG arrived at the Tod's show this year Della Valle lit up like a Christmas tree.

They sat together last year at the Tod's show as well (those who missed out on last year's trip can check out my 'gg milan fashion week 2023' tag).

Anyway, you weren't asking about Della Valle, you were asking about how GG is able to communicate with him. The simple answer is that GG does have some English!

Many students in China learn English in school, although they sometimes don't get as much opportunity to speak it, so it's probably kind of like my French - I understand quite well to hear, read and write it, but my accent and pronunciation are a bit rough around the edges (that's putting it mildly 😅).

With the international travel he's done and all the elbow-rubbing he's had to do with foreign celebrities and brand stakeholders I think GG has had a lot more opportunity than the average person to exercise his language skills, so I've no doubt he's improving all the time.

He's also a huge music lover and has many times been seen singing English songs from Avril Lavigne, Ellie Goulding, Sam Smith and many more. A couple of English performances he's done in the past:

Starts at 3:22 (I'll never get over hockey player GG 🥲).

It also seems clear that GG has a general interest in languages. He knows a fair bit of Korean and he and DD are seen in The Untamed BTS speaking various languages and dialects, including English. This is also a common feature of LRLG rumors.

There are many clips to be found online of GG speaking English for ads, occasionally a few lines for drama roles, throwing in English phrases into interviews, etc. Just based those alone I think one can tell that he's got pretty good English. His pronunciation is quite good.

If you watch some of the vlogs he's posted from the international events, and some of the clips shared by brands and magazines, you can catch moments of GG having English interactions with many people at those events. One of my absolute favorites is when he's replying to a bodyguard in a vlog when he was in Florence last year (starts at 4:08).

The bodyguard is trying to teach him how to roll his r to pronounce Florence in Italian ('Firenze') and GG says, "I can't do it." The way he says it is so damn cute, I almost died when I heard it.

Anyway, so to answer your question, GG speaks in English with Della Valle and others at those events!

[thenameswinterfics]

Just an introduction post.

I just realized I haven't made an introduction post yet. How silly I am...

Well... Greetings, beautiful people!

Few things to know about me: I'm Winter, I'm 25 years old and I'm from Italy. I'm studying Graphic, Visual and Multimedia Communication at the univeristy and I'm currently in my final year. I'm an INFP, my zodiac sign is Pisces and I'm bisexual.

For a long time I was always on the silent side of fandom, in constant lurking mode. If you see a silent shadow watching over your work, that's basically me.

This is a short list of the fandom I'm in (most actively): The Last Kingdom, Vikings, Vikings: Valhalla, The Wheel of Time, Game of Thrones (with A Song of Ice and Fire content), House of the Dragon, The Witcher, Shadow and Bone, Spartacus, ATLA (the cartoon) Legend of Korra, Merlin, Dragon Age and Baldur's Gate.

In my spare time I also play a role-playing game called "Dungeons and Dragons". I'm mostly a player, although I'm thinking about planning my first campaign as a Dungeon Master. My favourite thing is writing backgrounds for my OC's, maybe I can share them with you in the future.

Just for your personal information, this is exclusively a writing blog. If you want to see my ramblings about fandoms, you can find me on my main blog here (I know, it's quite messy but... hey! That's me, a messy girl!)

A special thanks to my beloved @zaldritzosrose for the icon, banner, mini banners, personal dividers and headers and dividers for my current and future fics! 💜

FIC SECTION

I'm currently writing for Sihtric Kjartansson, a character from the Netflix and BBC show The Last Kingdom. It cannot be ruled out that in the future there may arrive fics from the other characters from the show, as well as from other characters from different fandoms.

I will cross publish my fics on AO3, you can find the links below.

Due to university and personal commitments, and the fact that I'm a terribly slow writer, I haven't planned a regular posting schedule.

If you want to be tagged in my taglist, just send me a DM or leave a comment!

English is not my first language. You may find some grammar and vocabulary mistakes. I'm sorry for this, I swear I'm practicing!

It will happen that some of my fics will contain NSFW contents. So, if you are a minor under the age of 18, please DNI.

I never, NEVER give the permission for my works to be translated (I can translate on my own in my native language whenever I feel the need to) or to be reposted in sites outside Tumblr or used in AI chatbots sites.

SIHTRIC KJARTANSSON X READER

THE BLUE BUTTERFLY || Words: 4K || Warnings: Fluff, missing scenes, mention of word "whore" || AO3 LINK

After returning from Datchet, Sihtric spends some free time with you, and a group of blue butterflies catch your attention.

VISIONS OF HELHEIM || Words: 6,1K || Warnings: Fluff, angst, missing scenes, mention of past abuse, mention on non-consensual relationship (not described in detail), mention of character death, mention of graphic violence (not described in detail). || AO3 LINK

Sihtric has never forgotten his mother, whose presence continues to haunt his dreams. And as the Battle of Dunholm draws to a close, you help Sihtric mourn her.

HEARTS OF STEEL, LOVE OF SILK || Words: 3,9K || Warnings: Fluff, domestic fluff, smut, bad smut, very very bad smut, p in v sex, fingering, oral (f receiving), breeding kink, Daddy Sihtric is a warning itself. || AO3 LINK || 18 + ; MINORS DNI

While you and your children enjoy a peaceful, domestic life in Rumcofa, Sihtric comes up with a pleasant surprise for you.

BOUND TO YOU || Words: 4,6K || Warnings: SMUT, mention of death, monsterfucking, oral (m receiving), fingering, p in v sex. || AO3 LINK || 18 + ; MINORS DNI

Since becoming the new lord of Dunholm, Sihtric has ruled alone, with no woman at his side to call "wife". Things begin to change when you begin to appear in his dreams, a human so perfect that he believes he has finally found the one, a blessing from the gods. Little does he know that behind your appearance lies a devil in disguise.

SIHTRIC KJARTANSSON X OC

Coming soon...

SIHTRIC KJARTANSSON CROSSOVERS

Coming soon...

MISCELLANEOUS

Characters

SCIAMACHY || Pairing: Cregan Stark x DragonDreamer!Reader || Words: 4,4 K || Warnings: Angst, mention of death, mention of grief, mention of character(s) death(s), mention of child loss, mention of sibling loss, major spoilers from the book "Fire and Blood" || AO3 LINK || 18 + ; MINORS DNI

As the second child of King Viserys Targaryen and Queen Aemma Arryn, your father arranged your marriage to the young Lord of Winterfell, Cregan Stark, in the guise of an arranged marriage that would strengthen the bond between your Houses. But you are haunted by visions of a bloody war shaking the Seven Kingdoms, and the seeds of your doubt are sown when your sister's claim to the throne is challenged.

AGAPE || Pairing: Osferth x Reader || Words: 2,9 K || Warnings: Fluff, mild smut, mention of religious guilt, mention of male mansturbation || AO3 LINK || 18 + ; MINORS DNI

Torn between the desire to feel you and the sacredness of his vows, Osferth gives you flowers as a token of his love and devotion, the meaning of his love hidden behind the flower's language. But a scouting expedition beyond Rumcofa's borders forces him to confront the devil who tempts him.

COLLABS

THE LIVES OF FRIENDS || w/ @foxyanon, @legitalicat and @zaldritzosrose || Social Media AU || Warnings: Language, sexually charged conversations, mentions of weed usage, occasional alcohol usage, chaotic family dynamics. || 18 + ; MINORS DNI

Rhaenerys Targaryen has perfectly crafted her life to be everything she's ever wanted, becoming a doctor of history at 26. Her husband, Sihtric, is the most supportive man for her and the pride he has cannot be overstated. Through him, she became friends with his adopted family. Lyanna Stark became a model at 18, and loves fun, her family, and Aemond Targaryen. Then you have Cregan Stark, the "eldest" Stark sibling who runs the family animal sanctuary in Winterfell and has found himself falling for Daenyra Velaryon, Rhaenerys' cousin who dreams of becoming a renowned artist who at times feels her Targaryen heritage more than her Velaryon. And then, there's Alisanne Stark, Cregan's twin, who owns and operates her own bakery and is known for being a workaholic until Aegon Targaryen comes and breaks and changes everything she knows to be true. And these are their lives.

Character used: Daenyra Velaryon (OC)

[harveyguilleniconodelamoda]

GalaxyCon Raleigh

Last weekend I was lucky enough to attend days 2-4 of GalaxyCon Raleigh, and meet Harvey in person! I'll write more about that on my personal blog, but here I want to write up Harvey's outfits for the weekend, for three reasons:

I love his con style and how he's always wearing clothes that seem comfy but are also stylish.

I finally found the source for one of his fabulous shirts and I'm excited!

I may have contributed an accessory to his outfit on Saturday (I'm fine I'm totally normal about this).

Without further ado, let's start with Saturday!

Saturday

Harvey arrived at the autograph tables on Saturday sporting a red stadium jersey, much like this one from EPTM USA.

This boxy-fit jersey is a heavyweight polyester mesh and has loose, short sleeves and a crew neck. It comes in sizes up to 2XL (60-inch chest measurement) and is regularly priced at $40 (currently on sale for $30).

He styled this with a black tank-top underneath the jersey, his black overalls, black sneakers, an LA Dodgers cap worn backwards, and a silver aluminum tab choker necklace with a heart pendant. Harvey explained that the necklace was made of recycled materials, and was a handmade gift from a friend.

The Dodgers cap appears to be part of the New Era 59Fifty fitted field series. The 59Fifty website describes the brand as "the originator of the true fitted New Era's flagship style and an icon in sport and street culture. It is worn on the field of play by athletes worldwide." You can find similar caps on the 59Fifty site, in prices ranging from $41 to $99, or this specific cap is available from several sellers on eBay.

The sneakers really intrigue me, because they're another example of the specificity of Harvey's accessories. The sneakers are black lace-up high tops with an oversized tongue, black soles, and a side snap buckled strap at the ankle. I have been able to find sneakers with three or four of those traits. I have yet to find an exact match to all of them, but I plan to keep looking! I may do a separate post on Harvey's casual footwear, actually.

Lastly, if you saw Harvey early at autographs, you might have noticed a new addition to his outfit later in the day: a stack of iridescent blue-black beaded bracelets with silver letters. These are friendship bracelets I made and brought to the autograph table, and I was extremely touched that Harvey not only put them on immediately there at the table, but wore them for the rest of the day and even posted them on his Instagram stories a couple of days later.

The silver letters on each bracelet spell out one of the names of Harvey's character from Blue Beetle: José Francisco Morales Rivera De La Cruz. The name on each bracelet is bracketed by cylindrical mood beads which change color with body temperature. Harvey revealed in his Instagram story that he added the De La Cruz onto the end of the scene, and director Angel Manuel Soto chose to keep it in. Harvey shares many fans' headcanon that Guillermo and the Doctor are related!

Sunday

On Sunday Harvey arrived to photo ops wearing a brightly-colored floral shirt that, if you follow his social media, you may have seen a few times before!

This Camicia comoda con stampa a fiori vivace (Comfortable Shirt with lively flower print) is a lightweight 100% viscose button-up from ASOS DESIGN Italy. It comes in sizes up to 4XL (54-56-inch chest), and is currently on sale for 21.24€ (originally retailed for 24.99€).

Harvey styled this with black shorts, black platform lace-up ankle boots, and his Heart of the Ocean replica necklace (a Titanic reference that might set your head spinning if you've ordered the @wwcitszine Volume 4--and if you haven't, you should!). He was also sporting another colorful stack of friendship bracelets, though I unfortunately don't know the details on those!

Heart of the Ocean replicas can be found many places online. I'm partial to these Etsy offerings, all under $50:

Titanic Necklace from BruarCards, $26.79

Heart of the Ocean Prop Replica from ReelArtTreasures, $39.99

I've talked shorts before, but I'm partial to these Old Navy Slim Built-In Flex Rotation Chino Shorts in color Black Jack. They have an 8-inch inseam and are available in up to size 54W. Currently on sale for $13.49!

I'm still looking for the boots. Look for that footwear post coming (hopefully) soon!

[gremlins-hotel]

I know on your old blog you posted some Romerica headcanons: could we perchance have some more 👀

abso-fucking-lutely! you made me realize i hadn't ever reblogged the old post, which had been on my agenda. huzzah. once again crediting @temtamtom with so many of these. we are both insane when the blorbos exist. these are in no distinct order of importance or chronology.

When they're together, if they catch each other doing basically anything, they start to hear "Whatta Man" - or some period equivalent - playing in their heads.

Despite having met Sebastiano (Seborga) later than Ludwig, Alfred quickly became the favorite boyfriend after proving to a young Seb that he could, in fact, lift a rather large vehicle with his bare hands. Sebastiano was gobsmacked at learning such a rumor was true. On the other hand, Romano was ready to go nuts at learning they did this in public while Alfred was walking Sebastiano to school (during a visit to Italy in the mid-1970s).

While Romano no longer works for Alfred, he occasionally still calls him "capo" (boss) as a joke or term of endearment.

Alfred, as the Spotify owner, has snuck several tracks from their favorite westerns into their playlist. If listening to it while in one of their respective homes, they will find each other in the nearest room or hallway and have a finger gun showdown.

Their relationship started out professional and fairly closed, but as Romano grew more comfortable around his housemates in the US, they learned that he has quite a sense of humor. The first time Alfred and Tolys got to hear Romano truly laugh, Alfred wanted to hear it again. And boy, did he try, with decent success as the years went on. At that moment, Tolys was unwillingly signed up to be the therapist for both Romano and Alfred as they continuously dropped the ball on their fledgling crushes.

While not a professional pickpocket, Romano has great sleight of hand. It's his game with Alfred. He will swipe items from Alfred's person and see how long it takes for him to notice. His phone, wallet, a pen, sometimes his watch, anything small or loose. Romano's the Kitty Softpaws to Alfred's Puss in Boots. ((Or Antonio's, for those that enjoy SpaMano.))

Romano is the caution and wisdom through experience. Alfred is the ideas and impulse. Both may be smart, but if they were a criminal couple like Bonnie and Clyde, Alfred is the smash and Romano is the grab.

Romano's expertly crafted verbal thrashings and "he asked for no pickles" to Alfred's picking him up and carrying him away, "come on, let's go".

They have bonded over archaeology (Alfred) and volcanology (Romano), especially in sites such as Herculaneum, Pozzuoli, and Mount St. Helens. Also the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in March 1944; there are some really interesting images from the Liberation of Italy in WWII from this event. ((This headcanon was sponsored by the documentary Fire of Love.))

[archipelago-of-the-lustrous]

Gems in Progress. Chapter 1: the main idea

Hello! Finally the first real post of this blog!

I think it would be nice to not hide the ideas and the way i'm creating this new gem society, and show my work flow and progress in this blog. It will be tagged as #gems in progress, and all the posts will be numbered.

All the explanations will be under the cut.

The inspo

First, I need an inspiration behind the whole aesthetic and new culture these gems people will have.

i already had the idea of setting this Gem Society in a complete opposite to the canon one: on the mountains. So, i opted for the main geographical inspiration to be the Alps.

In my previous iterations of this "gem archipelago" i already had some ideas: an archaic society, roughly similiar to European late Bronze Age- early Iron Age.

From the public library of my town i borrowed this amazing (albeit a bit old- but if you know me, you also know i LOVE old stuff!) and giant book called "Peoples and civilizations of ancient Italy", a super important and informative book series about the pre-Roman societies of Italy.

This in particular is Volume 4, specialising on the ancient civilization of Northern Italy: in particular two of my interest, localized on and near the Italian Alps, the Golasecca culture and the Atestine culture.

This is a rough map of the more or less territories I will use as a base for the setting of my Mountain Archipelago. Deep magenta is he ones i'll use more intensely as a base for my setting, as landscapes and archaeological findings, while lighter magenta will just be referenced, and less archeological sites will be used as a references from that provinces. (original pic from Wikipedia)

Using the SOIUSA (International Standardized Mountain Subdivision of the Alps) partition of the Alps system, the zones i'll mostly use as a base are in the Eastern Alps (coloured in light magenta); precisely I'll mostly use:

28, Southern Rhaetian Alps 29, Bergamasque Alps and Prealps 30, Brescia and Garda Prealps 31, Dolomites 32, Venetian Prealps

And in just few bits and pieces:

11, Lugano Prealps 15, Western Rhaetian Alps (only the southernmost parts) 16, Eastern Rhaetian Alps (only southern parts) 17, Western Tauern Alps (only western parts)

Very important for the civilization of my gems will be the complex system of glacial lakes and rivers that exist in the Lombard Prealps and i will translate to my new Island of the Lustrous. The Gems dont need water to survive, but the Lakes that will characterize the place where they live will bring a special climate for their other needs (sun, textile industry, woodcutting, etc)

Then, later, using my dear Mindat (BEST site for geologists), i'll figure out which mines and minerals come from these specific places IRL, and use exclusively them for the cast of OCs that will live in this Archipelago. (Here, as an example, all the mines and mineral findings in the Orobie Alps in the Lombard Prealps)

Unfortunately, I'll have to say goodbye to some of my (too many) old HNK OCs... :( but i'll gain new. However, now its not time to think about the characters. Firts, I need to figure out where and how they will live, then I'll be able to shape a cast of characters.

In the next chapter of GIP (Gems in Progress):

making a map of the region, and figure out the climate. Then after that we can pass to the society... slowly and steady...

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This day in history

#10yrsago Charlie Stross: Bitcoin should die in a fire http://www.antipope.org/charlie/blog-static/2013/12/why-i-want-bitcoin-to-die-in-a.html

#10yrsago Chihuahua skeleton made from typewriter parts https://web.archive.org/web/20140112055610/http://jemayer.tumblr.com/post/70427309469

#10yrsago New York: stop putting 16-year-olds in adult prison and trying 13-year-olds as adults! https://vimeo.com/80939323

#10yrsago Italy passes Internet censorship laws: regulator can censor sites on 12 days’ notice without judicial review https://www.zdnet.com/article/italys-site-blocking-law-comes-into-effect-a-threat-to-pirate-bay-or-a-curse-on-online-freedom/

#5yrsago Before Tumblr switched off access to NSFW blogs, it blocked archivists who were trying to preserve them https://www.vice.com/en/article/d3bekm/archivists-say-tumblr-ip-banned-them-for-trying-to-preserve-adult-content

#5yrsago Molly Crabapple’s illustrated report from the immigration detention Gulags of Texas https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/immigration-border-crisis-molly-crabapple-713991/

#5yrsago Even after you turn off Facebook location tracking, Facebook tracks your location https://gizmodo.com/turning-off-facebook-location-tracking-doesnt-stop-it-f-1831149148

#1yrago Better failure for social media: The right of exit, freedom of reach, and technological self-determination https://pluralistic.net/2022/12/19/better-failure/#let-my-tweeters-go

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Flower Symbolisms: Victorian, Japanese (Hanakotoba), Chinese, and Vietnamese Floriography

Flower Symbolisms: XanLena and KuroEne (WIP)

Selena

Xanxus

Kuroha

Ene

Selena's Name Etymology

You can refer back to this post if you want to see Selena's Name Etymology and general info! Selena is my beloved wifey wife wife, my KHR OC ^v^

KuroEne's Gemstones and Flower Symbolism: Kuroha and Higanbana (Red Magic Lily)

Refer to this post of mine if you haven't seen it!

If it tells you you need a password cuz this blog is priv:

PW: meowmeowcollection

Intro Rambles

Idk what time I'll post it but you'll see a Flower Symbolisms post for my ships later (either today or sometime this week)

It's still a huge WIP though cuz I want to fact check the meanings against each other

Cuz often with flower symbolisms, there are lots of blog posts on Florist sites, but they don't list actual sources

But I was checking the Hanakotoba meanings in English, and the Hanakotoba (official JP site that's mainly in Japanese)

It mainly focuses on Hanakotoba florography, but it also includes general florography (Victorian, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese)

I was looking into Hanakotoba (Language of flowers) meanings earlier today, so I got the chance to write some ideas down for XanLena and KuroEne.

I have a few ideas for LimGuda too, and I still need to come up with ones for JuAli.

I'll be adding to it overtime!

Intro Rambles: Continued

Featuring my discussion with my friend Cinna 👍

For Xanxus, since Selena is a gardener/flower enjoyer, I also included flowers that Selena would give to him

I still need to add sources for the rest and check them against each other And I'll eventually add more flowers 🙏

Ok I think I'll be posting the more updated version of my ships assigned to flowers in the next 1 - 2 hours

Whenever I finish writing the post and my rambles

So far it's just XanLena and KuroEne but I'm planning to add LimGuda, IdaTatsu, JuAli, eventually 🙏

It takes time cuz I have to fact check my interpretations (some flowers’ symbolisms are not listed on the Hanakotoba official web site so I have to go off of florist blogs)

I'll be posting a ships assigned to flowers (Flower symbolisms) post within the next 1 - 2 hours or so, so look forward to it! And when I do, I'll copy paste these rambles over

So far it's only XanLena and KuroEne. But I'm planning to add ones for IdaTatsu, LimGuda, and JuAli eventually!

Like I have to read it in JP, interpret it, and then fact check if my interpretations are correct, since some flowers don't have meanings/symbolisms listed on the official Hanakotoba (JP) website. Cuz it takes time to fact check my sources.

It's mainly based on Japanese Floriography (Hanakotoba, "Language of Flowers") but there's bits of Victorian, Chinese, and Vietnamese Floriography too

Selena and the Lotus Flower

In KHR, the Vongola family is the most powerful mafia family in Italy (associated with the protagonist, Tsuna, and his group)

And the Varia is an elite independent assassination squad under the Vongola family, led by Xanxus. And Xanxus, who was the major antagonist of the Varia arc, but later becomes a chaotic side ally in subsequent arcs, fucking hates Tsuna’s guts (LMAO). Keep hating, king 👑

In my KHR AU, Selena joins the Varia as one of their assassins, and eventually becomes Xanxus’ S/O. Like that’s really all you need to know about my KHR AU. You can follow along with my rambles just fine with just that info, cuz I tend to explain the context.

Selena’s Viet name is Liên, the Sino-Vietnamese word for lotus in Vietnamese, which is often used for femme names. Vietnam’s national flower is also the lotus flower 🪷

That’s where my username “Sen” comes from (Hoa Sen), the modern word for lotus.

I chose the name “Sen” myself cuz I feel distanced from my IRL name. Like, I wanted a name so that I’d feel more connected to my wife, who is deeply important and personal to me…

I literally first created Selena when I was 9, so she feels like a part of me and my heart. Like… A chara you've loved for so long they're apart of you and your heart. This is a good way to explain it :3

C: Oooh I see Nice :>

Me: Also I know one of the meanings of the lotus flower is “Far from the one he loves.” But I wasn't thinking of that for Selena

I was thinking of the other meanings associated with the lotus flower for Selena. The lotus flower in Buddhism is seen as “The one who rises/emerges from muddy/murky waters (hardships, challenges in life), and stays pure/reaches enlightenment. The flower that bloomed and stayed pure”

In the KHR: Vongola 77 guidebook (the first KHR info book with the chara's info charts and relationship charts, etc.)

Apparently, Bel (Belphegor)'s line towards Xanxus in his Relationships chart in the Vongola 77 guidebook is, “If I'm the prince, then Boss is the king”

The Vongola 77 guidebook has outdated info (Xanxus' height, weight, and bloodtype get updated in the more recent two info books), but I trust the relationship charts since Vongola 77 uses KHR's info right up the Varia arc (Iirc it came out sometime after the Varia arc)

Bel, who is a member of the Varia, comes from royal lineage (he’s a prince). Which I find to be so neat, considering Bel’s arrogance? Even though the Varia members are chaotic co-workers (basically an assassin kindergarten brawl) who have no respect for each other (except for their skills), and would sell each other for a corn chip (LMAO), they all deeply respect and are extremely loyal to their Boss/leader, Xanxus.

Though I do imagine the Varia members really do warm up to Selena since she is their fellow co-worker (especially when she later becomes Xanxus’ gf/wife) and feel a little protective over her

And that's why, I imagined that Selena would give Xanxus bouquets of flowers that she associates with him, and also ones that represent her love for him, such as peonies, carnations, roses, etc.

The tree peony is known as the “King of Flowers” in the Hanakotoba. Selena considers Xanxus, “the King of the Mafia” and “the King of the Varia,” therefore, it's only right that she gifts him the King of Flowers as a sign of her love, admiration, and respect for him.

The lotus flower has deep ties to Buddhism. Also, the lotus is Vietnam's national flower. And it's Selena's name sake.

Lotus vs. Water Lilies

C: Oooh yeah Like Ren from Shaman King...

Me: Also Lotus (Hasu/Renge) and Water Lilies/Sleeping Lotuses (Suiren) are both different flowers but they just look REALLY similar to each other

And yeah I have a lot of lotus themed faves!

C: Oh I see

Me: Also Iirc lotuses often rise above the water

C: Oh yeah! Makes sense Irl lilies and lotus look a good bit different

Me: Yeahh like I see differences in the petals. Water lily petals look more pointed and lotuses have more rounded petals

C: Iirc lilies are smaller too

KuroEne

Me: Feila’s flower choices for KuroEne (Black Magic Petunia and Himalayan Blue Poppy) are so perfect AHHHH

The Hanakotoba meanings are making me go (!!!)

God, and the one for the Black Rose…

Black Rose: “You are only mine”

Kuroha → Ene

“Forget me not” flower → Ene’s love for Haruka/Konoha

THEY MAKE ME SO ILL /POS

How the Himalayan Blue Poppy is also called the “Fairy of the heavens…”

YEAH ENE, YOU ARE MY PRINCESS!!! 💙

If you wanna see why I assigned Kuroha the Higanbana (Red Magic Lily) flower as well, just check my reblogs on my side blog Tumblr (@/meowmeowjestie)

For Kuroha, I find it so interesting how the Kagerou Daze: LN 7 -from the darkness- art has dark spirals surrounding him that coincidentally look like the Higanbana (Red Magic Lily)’s spindles??? Like it’s probably just a cool aesthetic dark aura but it has such a similar shape… Especially fitting for Kuroha since Higanbana is considered to be the Flower of Death, the Corpse Flower and Hell Flower. Also I love the composition in this art, with the dark spirals and the darkness seeping through his hands… It’s so good AHHH

And the symbolism with how the deceased have to cross Higan, the far side of the Sanzu River, the realm of the dead. The path that they must take is dependent on the weight of one’s sins (a bridge, a ford, and snake-infested waters). And Kuroha/Saeru is an Eye Ability Snake that “gouges out Eyes” in Outer Science… “Eyes” → Mekakushi Dan (who are represented by their Eye Abilities)

LimGuda (Douman/Ritsuka) and Wisteria

And now we'll come back to Douman/Ritsuka AKA Limbo/Guda

It's one of my personal headcanons that Douman compares Ritsuka to wisteria flowers because their name, Fujimaru Ritsuka (藤丸 立香) contains the character for wisteria flowers (藤, fuji) and also because the colour purple indicated that someone was of the highest status/rank back in Heian society, so it's like him seeing them as royalty…

Purple was seen as the colour of royalty in ancient EA and SEA societies. And Ashiya Douman (at least the original human) is a historical figure that originally came from the era of Heian-era Japan. Also you see LimGuda being associated with wisteria a lot as popular fanon cuz many fans (both EN and EA fandoms) picked up on this.

Because I'd imagine that it's his way of saying that they're the person that's most important to him, that he regards as higher than anyone else. That's so romantic, I'm gonna pass out /pos

I imagine in Douman's eyes, his Lord is physically above everyone else to show the supremacy of their "power" (beauty, strength of heart and mind, and kindness), and that the love he secretly harbours for them is forever eternal.

Ritsuka's name is Fujimaru Ritsuka (藤丸 立香).

Ritsuka's name uses the kanji for wisteria (藤, fuji). God. Ummm my huge ass brain??? Even before I found this out last year, I always associated the LimGuda pair with the wisteria flowers…

Wisteria only has several official meanings listed on the Hanakotoba, so people assign their own special meanings to the flower (including to fit their characters/ships). I'm gonna call it the flower of longevity and eternal love despite time.

Yeah looking into the meanings that people associate with wisteria… Duality of love, devotion, endurance in the face of hardships…

Also, I find it fascinating that Limbo's ship fanarts (LimGuda, SeiDou) often have him associating his s/o to wisteria - the flower of longetivity (colour of nobility) that also symbolizes eternal love… He's so fucking romantic.

Wisteria in EA and SEA cultures

Purple was considered the colour of the nobility/high-status in EA/SEA society, including in the Heian period (that the historical figure Ashiya Douman was born in), because purple fabrics were more expensive to make.

Looking into the Hanakotoba meaning of wisteria with one of the meanings being the duality of love, devotion, and endurance and resiliency in the face of hardships…

In China, the symbolic meaning of "wisteria" is both beautiful and heartbreaking - "live for love and die for love".

I HC that Douman likens his s/o to the "wisteria in the lakes" because he desires to be loved and craves affection so he lets his guard down around them (and lets them see him at his most vulnerable) to allow himself to enjoy being bathed in love.

In Vietnam, Chinese wisteria is called "Hoa Tử Đằng." I would associate it the meaning of "eternal love [despite time]". The Vietnamese name for Wisteria literally means "Flower behind death". This… really suits them.

Wisteria is called Hoa tử đằng (lit. "Flower behind death"), and Cây đậu tía ("Purple bean tree") and Hoa fuji ("Fuji/Wisteria flowers") when referred to by the JPN name.

I read this article: Hoa Tử đằng là biểu tượng của tình yêu vĩnh cửu ("Wisteria flowers are a symbol of eternal love") it seems, in Vietnam too? Hmmmm, inchresting!

That's also why I assigned wisteria to Selena (whose main theme colour is purple) and the LimGuda ship (Douman wears a purple bellflower shaped collar and Ritsuka's name has Fuji - Japanese wisteria in their name). It's a purple flower with a beautiful, deadly romantic meaning!

Misc Rambles

Me: Me when some Japanese web sites completely disable copying text: 🧍 Well I figured out a jank method to copy majority of text from a page, but it's highkey annoying that the Hanakotoba official website (JP) doesn't allow you to copy or select text. I usually have a browser extension on the side for word look up

C: Agh right Some Android systems have a solution for this but only more modern ones

Me: For the Hanakotoba, it lists basic meanings of flowers in EN but the more detailed pages are obviously in JP Ahhh I see

C: Yeah makes sense

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Blog 6: A Journey Through History

As I wandered through the ancient streets of Rome, Italy, I was struck by the palpable sense of history that enveloped me. Each cobblestone pathway seemed to whisper tales of past eras, inviting me to delve deeper into the rich tapestry of human experience. In Edward Hyams' profound reflection, "There is no peculiar merit in ancient things," he prompts us to reconsider the value we attribute to the relics of the past (Hyams). Drawing from my immersive experience in Rome and insights from scholarly sources, this blog post seeks to unpack Hyams' quote and explore the enduring significance of history, using my journey through Rome as a lens.

Hyams contends that integrity, not age, is what truly matters, challenging the idea that merit can only be attained by antiquity. This struck a deep chord with my memories of my time spent in Rome, where the enduring buildings and relics served as witnesses to centuries of human history. A framework for comprehending the interdependence of the past and present was offered by Beck, Cable, and Knudson's debate on the function of interpretation in fostering personal identities through historical narratives (Beck, Cable, & Knudson, 2018). As I marvelled at the Colosseum's magnificence, I understood that its significance came from the stories it told and the cultural identity it represented, not only from its antiquity.

Coherence and unity in historical interpretation are crucial, as Hyams emphasizes honesty as the foundation of merit. This idea is supported by Fleischner's definition of natural history, which emphasizes the importance of maintaining the integrity of environmental narratives by deliberate attention to the world outside humans (Beck, Cable, & Knudson, 2018; Fleischner, 2002). As I thought back on my interactions with local naturalists and citizen scientists in Rome's parks, I realized how important their work is in preserving the integrity of natural ecosystems and encouraging a closer relationship with the natural world.

Hyams emphasizes the need to comprehend and conserve historical narratives when he states that integrity requires knowledge of and remembrance of the past. Upon visiting Rome's museums and archaeological sites, I was astounded by the care with which ancient items and the stories they told had been preserved. This concept was echoed by Miller-Rushing et al.'s consideration of citizen scientists' contributions to natural history documentation, emphasizing the value of collective memory in historical interpretation (Beck, Cable, & Knudson, 2018; Miller-Rushing et al., 2012).

Hyams's moving illustration of a train station serves as a timely reminder of the mistake of ignoring the past. History transcends time to influence our present and future, just like a train station survives after it passes by. This comparison struck a chord with my travels to Rome, where the streets were alive with the echoes of long-gone civilizations, serving as a constant reminder of the influence of the past on modern culture.

Edward Hyams' quote challenges us to reevaluate our perception of history and its significance. Through my journey in Rome and insights from scholarly sources, I have come to appreciate the timeless wisdom embedded in historical narratives. True merit lies not in antiquity alone but in the integrity, coherence, and enduring impact of historical interpretation. As interpreters of history and environmental narratives, we bear the responsibility of preserving and sharing these stories, ensuring that the lessons of the past continue to resonate with future generations.

References:

Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018). Interpreting Cultural and Natural Heritage for a Better World (1st ed.). Sagamore Publishing. Fleischner, T. L. (2002). Quoted in Interpreting Cultural and Natural Heritage for a Better World (1st ed.). Sagamore Publishing. Hyams, E. (n.d.). "The Gifts of Interpretation." Retrieved from [insert link here]. Miller-Rushing, A. J., Primack, R., & Bonney, R. (2012). Quoted in Interpreting Cultural and Natural Heritage for a Better World (1st ed.). Sagamore Publishing.

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Wanted to finally put a pinned post on my blog about my original fiction. I've written novels, novellas, and short story collections that I've self-published through Lulu and they're available in both paperback and eBook formats on Lulu, Amazon, and other book sites. Most are romances but some are family dramas and soon will have my first fantasy/paranormal short story collection too. All the real world stories are interconnected too by various cameos. Will update when I have new books out.

If Not For You - A YA romance novel about two almost life-long friends and neighbors Lilly and Ben and how their feelings change for each other their senior year of high school.

Double Play - A romance novel about two twin brothers, Paul, a singer/guitarist in an up and coming indie rock band, and George, a up and coming pitcher in MLB; who end up falling in love with a pair of sisters Bexley, Paul's eccentric bandmate, and Anna, a shy bookseller who catches George's eye. Follows the couples through various dramatic events.

On the Outside - A romance novella about college student Lizzy who always felt different from her "perfect" family and is happy to escape them through school. While there she meets and falls for the mysterious "bad boy" Rob who accepts her for just being her.

Rennaissance - A romance novella set in Italy where popular British author Charlie goes for new inspiration and as a reset after his pending divorce. Tara, a young American, has also gone to Italy on vacation with her friends as an escape. Both meet by chance and sparks fly as they realize they can reinvent themselves together.

Angel Eyes - A mystery/thriller romance novel about Angie who goes back to her family's home in Boston after her mother dies. While there she reunites with her childhood friend and crush Vinnie, both realizing they have a second chance of exploring what they could be. However, family secrets and lies start getting exposed and lives end up in danger.

Playing with Fire - A romance novel set in Nashville's country music scene. When a popular country duo forms a supergroup trio with a famous solo artist sparks fly. Both Ian and Audrey are afraid to explore what's between them as bandmates dating usually always end in disaster. But their friendship deepens even through other relationships and they can't deny the connection they have.

Fire & Ice - Two romantic short stories set during the Olympics. One is about Veronika, a US gymnast, falling for US swimmer Nathan during the summer Olympics. The other is set during the winter Olympics about a reporter Melanie, who while overcoming a tragic past is tasked to follow a famous US ice dancing pair and ends up falling for one of them Sam.

Let Love In - An interconnected novel of stories about various members of the Ferrell family in New York City and love in their lives. For some it's new love, some it's starting over, some it's finding self-love, and others true love. Through it all the family bands together and impacts each other in different ways.

Bright Sparks - A YA romance novella about Olivia and Tyler, two opposites who are drawn to each other. She's a cheerful, optimistic girl with a bright future ahead, and he's a dark, guarded boy overcoming a tragic past.

Out Now: Songs on the Radio, Vol. 1 - A short story collection with the concept of each story being based off of one song. Will contain various genres and 14 stories in total.

Coming Soon: Enchanted Tales, Vol. 1 - A fantasy/paranormal romance short story collection.

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Hey you say that other news sources have name dropped him and that articles were written about him. Can you share some? Because when i google his name and click on news i see stuff from like “we got this covered” or the mary sue or other gossip sites speaking about allegations. So i wonder if anyone else sees the same?

also, you say his team is working but you mean is PR team. Like his agent and stuff? Because honestly he is not that rich, his family is not as rich as people make them out to be. So how can he afford a good PR team?

Sorry for the question, i legit have no idea how it works!

so, any actor with the number of jobs Percy has had should have a team that has an agent, a manager, a PR person (or hired company) and an entertainment lawyer. And although there have been conflicting news on his net worth, Percy should have more than enough money to hire a good team! (If not, Percy, I do not overcharge and would LOVE to work with celebrity PR as my day job)

Here is a post with a few articles + Hollywood Magazine + GQ Italy

They are all under #percy hynes white news on my blog!

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Travelin’ Thru Again

I’ve been absent this blogging site for six years. I began it because our life, at the time, was a a bit…nomadic. Elizabeth, the boys, and I had moved from Atlanta to Boston in 2009; moved to Chicago in 2011; and moved to St Andrews in 2012, where we have been ever since. So in the summer of 2012, I began writing as a way to keep distant family and friends updated on where we were and what we were doing.

So here I am again to write about a new move for us. This coming summer, we will move to Waco, Texas, where Elizabeth will be the new Professor of Christian Scriptures at Truett Seminary at Baylor University (see https://www.baylor.edu/truett/news.php?action=story&story=231851). There is much to say about how her time at the University of St Andrews has formed and pushed her in the best possible ways, too much to express here. The time seems right, though, to transition back to the US, and the promise of helping to form women and men for ministry has been a career-long ambition for her. The boys, both at the University of Edinburgh, will stay put to finish university here. After that, we have only one hope for them, which is that they don’t follow in their parents’ vapour trail and remain a continent or two away from us. I will pursue my lifelong dream of becoming a Real Househusband of Waco.

I re-read my last blog post, which was not long after the summer of 2016 when all four of us first visited the US after having moved to the UK. It is notable to me for two reasons. The first reason is that I think that summer represented the end of those very difficult years that began in 2009. Seven years of moving, transition, hope, disappointment, recovery, relearning. The years after 2016 haven’t been devoid of struggle, to be sure, but the relentless interior and exterior chaos both had diminished.

The second reason that my last blog post is notable is for its reflection on who Elizabeth and I are as a couple. I mused a bit about following her around the world, and how, for us, it is right and good and obedient. So here we go again, six years hence.

The photo of us is a selfie that we took on our trip to Sorrento, Italy last October when we celebrated our twenty-fifth anniversary.