#camping and sports ball is much better than the beauty products

[floridaboiler]

What a Young Man Should Know, 1933. A checklist for becoming a proper man.

This was published in the March 1933 issue of Harper’s Magazine.

The writer, Robert Littell, details the abilities, skills, accomplishments, and extra-curricular proficiencies that every man should have if they are to become a self-sufficient and well-rounded human being, ready for life, and eventually, marriage and raising their own children. The learning starts from a very young age.

Here is the (short) list:

1. He should know how to swim at least a mile, dive creditably, and not feel panicky under water. He should be able also to revive those less skilful than himself by rolling them on a barrel and pumping their helpless arms.

2. He should be able to drive an automobile well. And he should not be altogether helpless when a car breaks down. He must know how to change a tire and offer some sort of diagnosis when the engine sputters and dies.

3. He ought to know how to clean, load, and shoot a revolver or a rifle.

4. As for self-defense, a man should certainly be able to take care of himself in a scrap. He need not learn jujitsu — old-fashioned boxing will be enough.

5. He ought to know the rudiments of camping, how to build a fire, how to chop wood, how to take a cinder out of his eye, how to deal with a severed artery, how to doctor himself for ordinary ailments.

6. He should also be able to take care of other people in emergencies, to apply first aid, set a broken bone, revive a drunk or a victim of gas, deal with a fainting fit, administer the right emetic or antidote for a case of poisoning.

7. And he should be able to feed himself, to cook, not only because some day he may need to, but because cooking is one of the fine arts, and a source of infinite pleasure. He should be able to scramble eggs, brew coffee, broil a steak, dress a salad, carve a chicken, and produce, on occasion, one first-class dish, such as onion soup. The more he can do, in these days of the delicatessen store and the kitchenette, the better. It is not effeminate, it is not beyond him, and the best chefs are all men.

8. He should know how to use paint brushes, a saw, a hammer, and other common tools.

9. He should also have a beautiful and distinguished handwriting. But the bulk of his writing, particularly if he is a professional man who has much of it to do, should be done on a typewriter, capable of turning out three thousand words an hour.

10. He should play one outdoor game well, and have a workable smattering of several more. An American who cannot throw and catch a ball seems pathetic and grotesque.

11. The bicycle has gone, yet every young man should know how to ride one.

12. He should also be able to skate, sail a boat, and handle a canoe passably.

13. Fishing is a specialty, like chess.

14. Walking is a noble but neglected sport. Americans “hike” once in a long while but seldom walk.

15. He should know a great deal about animals and how to take care of them.

16. He should know how to ride a horse.

17. He should learn how to stay in a saddle with pleasure to himself and a minimum of annoyance to his mount.

18. He should learn how to dance.

19. He should know to play at least one card game.

20. He must have knowledge of how to tip naturally, justly, without fear and without reproach.

21. On the matter of alcohol, he should learn his capacity and stick within its limits; he should know something about the different kinds of drink, and which drinks produce chaos within him when mixed.

22. Where s:x is concerned, nature clearly intended us to make many mistakes in her hope that some of them would be productive.

23. He should know the rudiments of gambling. But gambling might be placed on the same plane as drink — the less use one has for it the better.

24. Higher than almost any other accomplishment on the list is knowing music. There is no reason why any young man who is not absolutely tone-deaf should not learn how to play one musical instrument well enough for it to be a self-resource and a tolerable pleasure to others.

25. A civilized man should know how to read. The ability to read, or rather the habit of reading, is very rare even among intelligent people, and has to be taught and kept up if it is not to become rusty.

26. He should have knowledge of at least one foreign language. French or German preferably both. German children learn an amazingly good brand of English without ever crossing their borders. Why can’t we? For one thing, we don’t really want to. Yet we should. An American who knows only English is blind in one eye.

27. He should know to travel well, efficiently, without fuss or complaint.

28. A young man should be able to express himself clearly before a crowd of strangers, without shyness, muddle, or a pathetic resort to “so much has been said and well said” or “I did not expect to be called on.”

29. The British adult can get to his feet, propose a toast, introduce a stranger, voice a civic protest, heckle a windbag politician, and give utterance to an unembarrassed thought.

30. A a man should command the elementary tool of written language, and be able to put simple things on paper in clear words.

31. He should have a good workable understanding of the structure of business, investments, and banks.

32. Let every educated man, as a necessary part of his education, be thrown into the muddy stream of American industry and see what it is like to swim alone on daily wages.

33. He should before reaching twenty-two have done something because he wanted to, whether other people wanted him to do it or not.

34. He should not acquire property unless he needs it. Insensitiveness to his personal property, unless of course it is extraordinarily beautiful, is a desirable skill for any man to have; It must be learned and worked at.

35. Unusual though this young man may be, he should not seem so. Is not a parent’s basic ambition for his child that he be very different from other people, yet manage to seem almost exactly like them?

[porterdavis]

Well, I'm not much at dancing...

What a Young Man Should Know, 1933. A checklist for becoming a proper man.

This was published in the March 1933 issue of Harper’s Magazine.

The writer, Robert Littell, details the abilities, skills, accomplishments, and extra-curricular proficiencies that every man should have if they are to become a self-sufficient and well-rounded human being, ready for life, and eventually, marriage and raising their own children. The learning starts from a very young age.

Here is the (short) list:

1. He should know how to swim at least a mile, dive creditably, and not feel panicky under water. He should be able also to revive those less skilful than himself by rolling them on a barrel and pumping their helpless arms.

2. He should be able to drive an automobile well. And he should not be altogether helpless when a car breaks down. He must know how to change a tire and offer some sort of diagnosis when the engine sputters and dies.

3. He ought to know how to clean, load, and shoot a revolver or a rifle.

4. As for self-defense, a man should certainly be able to take care of himself in a scrap. He need not learn jujitsu — old-fashioned boxing will be enough.

5. He ought to know the rudiments of camping, how to build a fire, how to chop wood, how to take a cinder out of his eye, how to deal with a severed artery, how to doctor himself for ordinary ailments.

6. He should also be able to take care of other people in emergencies, to apply first aid, set a broken bone, revive a drunk or a victim of gas, deal with a fainting fit, administer the right emetic or antidote for a case of poisoning.

7. And he should be able to feed himself, to cook, not only because some day he may need to, but because cooking is one of the fine arts, and a source of infinite pleasure. He should be able to scramble eggs, brew coffee, broil a steak, dress a salad, carve a chicken, and produce, on occasion, one first-class dish, such as onion soup. The more he can do, in these days of the delicatessen store and the kitchenette, the better. It is not effeminate, it is not beyond him, and the best chefs are all men.

8. He should know how to use paint brushes, a saw, a hammer, and other common tools.

9. He should also have a beautiful and distinguished handwriting. But the bulk of his writing, particularly if he is a professional man who has much of it to do, should be done on a typewriter, capable of turning out three thousand words an hour.

10. He should play one outdoor game well, and have a workable smattering of several more. An American who cannot throw and catch a ball seems pathetic and grotesque.

11. The bicycle has gone, yet every young man should know how to ride one.

12. He should also be able to skate, sail a boat, and handle a canoe passably.

13. Fishing is a specialty, like chess.

14. Walking is a noble but neglected sport. Americans “hike” once in a long while but seldom walk.

15. He should know a great deal about animals and how to take care of them.

16. He should know how to ride a horse.

17. He should learn how to stay in a saddle with pleasure to himself and a minimum of annoyance to his mount.

18. He should learn how to dance.

19. He should know to play at least one card game.

20. He must have knowledge of how to tip naturally, justly, without fear and without reproach.

21. On the matter of alcohol, he should learn his capacity and stick within its limits; he should know something about the different kinds of drink, and which drinks produce chaos within him when mixed.

22. Where s:x is concerned, nature clearly intended us to make many mistakes in her hope that some of them would be productive.

23. He should know the rudiments of gambling. But gambling might be placed on the same plane as drink — the less use one has for it the better.

24. Higher than almost any other accomplishment on the list is knowing music. There is no reason why any young man who is not absolutely tone-deaf should not learn how to play one musical instrument well enough for it to be a self-resource and a tolerable pleasure to others.

25. A civilized man should know how to read. The ability to read, or rather the habit of reading, is very rare even among intelligent people, and has to be taught and kept up if it is not to become rusty.

26. He should have knowledge of at least one foreign language. French or German preferably both. German children learn an amazingly good brand of English without ever crossing their borders. Why can’t we? For one thing, we don’t really want to. Yet we should. An American who knows only English is blind in one eye.

27. He should know to travel well, efficiently, without fuss or complaint.

28. A young man should be able to express himself clearly before a crowd of strangers, without shyness, muddle, or a pathetic resort to “so much has been said and well said” or “I did not expect to be called on.”

29. The American adult can get to his feet, propose a toast, introduce a stranger, voice a civic protest, heckle a windbag politician, and give utterance to an unembarrassed thought.

30. A a man should command the elementary tool of written language, and be able to put simple things on paper in clear words.

31. He should have a good workable understanding of the structure of business, investments, and banks.

32. Let every educated man, as a necessary part of his education, be thrown into the muddy stream of American industry and see what it is like to swim alone on daily wages.

33. He should before reaching twenty-two have done something because he wanted to, whether other people wanted him to do it or not.

34. He should not acquire property unless he needs it. Insensitiveness to his personal property, unless of course it is extraordinarily beautiful, is a desirable skill for any man to have; It must be learned and worked at.

35. Unusual though this young man may be, he should not seem so. Is not a parent’s basic ambition for his child that he be very different from other people, yet manage to seem almost exactly like them?

[oskarlevant]

What The Young Man Should Know, 1933. A checklist for becoming a proper man.

What A Young Man Should Know, 1933. A checklist for becoming a proper man.

This was published in the March 1933 issue of Harper’s Magazine.

The writer, Robert Littell, details the abilities, skills, accomplishments, and extra-curricular proficiencies that every man should have if they are to become a self-sufficient and well-rounded human being, ready for life, and eventually, marriage and raising their own children. The learning starts from a very young age.

Here is the (short) list:

1. He should know how to swim at least a mile, dive creditably, and not feel panicky under water. He should be able also to revive those less skilful than himself by rolling them on a barrel and pumping their helpless arms.

2. He should be able to drive an automobile well. And he should not be altogether helpless when a car breaks down. He must know how to change a tire and offer some sort of diagnosis when the engine sputters and dies.

3. He ought to know how to clean, load, and shoot a revolver or a rifle.

4. As for self-defense, a man should certainly be able to take care of himself in a scrap. He need not learn jujitsu — old-fashioned boxing will be enough.

5. He ought to know the rudiments of camping, how to build a fire, how to chop wood, how to take a cinder out of his eye, how to deal with a severed artery, how to doctor himself for ordinary ailments.

6. He should also be able to take care of other people in emergencies, to apply first aid, set a broken bone, revive a drunk or a victim of gas, deal with a fainting fit, administer the right emetic or antidote for a case of poisoning.

7. And he should be able to feed himself, to cook, not only because some day he may need to, but because cooking is one of the fine arts, and a source of infinite pleasure. He should be able to scramble eggs, brew coffee, broil a steak, dress a salad, carve a chicken, and produce, on occasion, one first-class dish, such as onion soup. The more he can do, in these days of the delicatessen store and the kitchenette, the better. It is not effeminate, it is not beyond him, and the best chefs are all men.

8. He should know how to use paint brushes, a saw, a hammer, and other common tools.

9. He should also have a beautiful and distinguished handwriting. But the bulk of his writing, particularly if he is a professional man who has much of it to do, should be done on a typewriter, capable of turning out three thousand words an hour.

10. He should play one outdoor game well, and have a workable smattering of several more. An American who cannot throw and catch a ball seems pathetic and grotesque.

11. The bicycle has gone, yet every young man should know how to ride one.

12. He should also be able to skate, sail a boat, and handle a canoe passably.

13. Fishing is a specialty, like chess.

14. Walking is a noble but neglected sport. Americans “hike” once in a long while but seldom walk.

15. He should know a great deal about animals and how to take care of them.

16. He should know how to ride a horse.

17. He should learn how to stay in a saddle with pleasure to himself and a minimum of annoyance to his mount.

18. He should learn how to dance.

19. He should know to play at least one card game.

20. He must have knowledge of how to tip naturally, justly, without fear and without reproach.

21. On the matter of alcohol, he should learn his capacity and stick within its limits; he should know something about the different kinds of drink, and which drinks produce chaos within him when mixed.

22. Where s:x is concerned, nature clearly intended us to make many mistakes in her hope that some of them would be productive.

23. He should know the rudiments of gambling. But gambling might be placed on the same plane as drink — the less use one has for it the better.

24. Higher than almost any other accomplishment on the list is knowing music. There is no reason why any young man who is not absolutely tone-deaf should not learn how to play one musical instrument well enough for it to be a self-resource and a tolerable pleasure to others.

25. A civilized man should know how to read. The ability to read, or rather the habit of reading, is very rare even among intelligent people, and has to be taught and kept up if it is not to become rusty.

26. He should have knowledge of at least one foreign language. French or German preferably both. German children learn an amazingly good brand of English without ever crossing their borders. Why can’t we? For one thing, we don’t really want to. Yet we should. An American who knows only English is blind in one eye.

27. He should know to travel well, efficiently, without fuss or complaint.

28. A young man should be able to express himself clearly before a crowd of strangers, without shyness, muddle, or a pathetic resort to “so much has been said and well said” or “I did not expect to be called on.”

29. The British adult can get to his feet, propose a toast, introduce a stranger, voice a civic protest, heckle a windbag politician, and give utterance to an unembarrassed thought.

30. A a man should command the elementary tool of written language, and be able to put simple things on paper in clear words.

31. He should have a good workable understanding of the structure of business, investments, and banks.

32. Let every educated man, as a necessary part of his education, be thrown into the muddy stream of American industry and see what it is like to swim alone on daily wages.

33. He should before reaching twenty-two have done something because he wanted to, whether other people wanted him to do it or not.

34. He should not acquire property unless he needs it. Insensitiveness to his personal property, unless of course it is extraordinarily beautiful, is a desirable skill for any man to have; It must be learned and worked at.

35. Unusual though this young man may be, he should not seem so. Is not a parent’s basic ambition for his child that he be very different from other people, yet manage to seem almost exactly like them?

—

[alfamuzcina411]

What a Young Man Should Know, 1933. A checklist for becoming a proper man.

This was published in the March 1933 issue of Harper’s Magazine.

The writer, Robert Littell, details the abilities, skills, accomplishments, and extra-curricular proficiencies that every man should have if they are to become a self-sufficient and well-rounded human being, ready for life, and eventually, marriage and raising their own children. The learning starts from a very young age.

Here is the (short) list:

1. He should know how to swim at least a mile, dive creditably, and not feel panicky under water. He should be able also to revive those less skilful than himself by rolling them on a barrel and pumping their helpless arms.

2. He should be able to drive an automobile well. And he should not be altogether helpless when a car breaks down. He must know how to change a tire and offer some sort of diagnosis when the engine sputters and dies.

3. He ought to know how to clean, load, and shoot a revolver or a rifle.

4. As for self-defense, a man should certainly be able to take care of himself in a scrap. He need not learn jujitsu — old-fashioned boxing will be enough.

5. He ought to know the rudiments of camping, how to build a fire, how to chop wood, how to take a cinder out of his eye, how to deal with a severed artery, how to doctor himself for ordinary ailments.

6. He should also be able to take care of other people in emergencies, to apply first aid, set a broken bone, revive a drunk or a victim of gas, deal with a fainting fit, administer the right emetic or antidote for a case of poisoning.

7. And he should be able to feed himself, to cook, not only because some day he may need to, but because cooking is one of the fine arts, and a source of infinite pleasure. He should be able to scramble eggs, brew coffee, broil a steak, dress a salad, carve a chicken, and produce, on occasion, one first-class dish, such as onion soup. The more he can do, in these days of the delicatessen store and the kitchenette, the better. It is not effeminate, it is not beyond him, and the best chefs are all men.

8. He should know how to use paint brushes, a saw, a hammer, and other common tools.

9. He should also have a beautiful and distinguished handwriting. But the bulk of his writing, particularly if he is a professional man who has much of it to do, should be done on a typewriter, capable of turning out three thousand words an hour.

10. He should play one outdoor game well, and have a workable smattering of several more. An American who cannot throw and catch a ball seems pathetic and grotesque.

11. The bicycle has gone, yet every young man should know how to ride one.

12. He should also be able to skate, sail a boat, and handle a canoe passably.

13. Fishing is a specialty, like chess.

14. Walking is a noble but neglected sport. Americans “hike” once in a long while but seldom walk.

15. He should know a great deal about animals and how to take care of them.

16. He should know how to ride a horse.

17. He should learn how to stay in a saddle with pleasure to himself and a minimum of annoyance to his mount.

18. He should learn how to dance.

19. He should know to play at least one card game.

20. He must have knowledge of how to tip naturally, justly, without fear and without reproach.

21. On the matter of alcohol, he should learn his capacity and stick within its limits; he should know something about the different kinds of drink, and which drinks produce chaos within him when mixed.

22. Where s:x is concerned, nature clearly intended us to make many mistakes in her hope that some of them would be productive.

23. He should know the rudiments of gambling. But gambling might be placed on the same plane as drink — the less use one has for it the better.

24. Higher than almost any other accomplishment on the list is knowing music. There is no reason why any young man who is not absolutely tone-deaf should not learn how to play one musical instrument well enough for it to be a self-resource and a tolerable pleasure to others.

25. A civilized man should know how to read. The ability to read, or rather the habit of reading, is very rare even among intelligent people, and has to be taught and kept up if it is not to become rusty.

26. He should have knowledge of at least one foreign language. French or German preferably both. German children learn an amazingly good brand of English without ever crossing their borders. Why can’t we? For one thing, we don’t really want to. Yet we should. An American who knows only English is blind in one eye.

27. He should know to travel well, efficiently, without fuss or complaint.

28. A young man should be able to express himself clearly before a crowd of strangers, without shyness, muddle, or a pathetic resort to “so much has been said and well said” or “I did not expect to be called on.”

29. The American adult can get to his feet, propose a toast, introduce a stranger, voice a civic protest, heckle a windbag politician, and give utterance to an unembarrassed thought.

30. A a man should command the elementary tool of written language, and be able to put simple things on paper in clear words.

31. He should have a good workable understanding of the structure of business, investments, and banks.

32. Let every educated man, as a necessary part of his education, be thrown into the muddy stream of American industry and see what it is like to swim alone on daily wages.

33. He should before reaching twenty-two have done something because he wanted to, whether other people wanted him to do it or not.

34. He should not acquire property unless he needs it. Insensitiveness to his personal property, unless of course it is extraordinarily beautiful, is a desirable skill for any man to have; It must be learned and worked at.

35. Unusual though this young man may be, he should not seem so. Is not a parent’s basic ambition for his child that he be very different from other people, yet manage to seem almost exactly like them?

What do you think? Doable or unreasonable? And now that you know what is expected of women in the 1930s, is it fair?

#1930s #1930sstyle #vintagehistory #historylovers #historyfacts #vintageaesthetic #didyouknowfacts #howtobeaman

[theharellan]

Solas Fan Banter

Here’s a compilation of the fan banter I’ve written over the years between Solas and other canon Dragon Age characters, posted for Dragon Age Day 2020. There are references to a canon divergent Solas/nb!Lavellan companion romance. I’ve regretfully not written any Iron Bull banter that I’m proud enough of to feature here, but if anyone has any suggestions for topics I’d be glad to hear them.

Featured characters: Solas, Cassandra, Varric, Sera, Blackwall, Vivienne, Dorian, Cole, Morrigan, Cullen, Leliana, Valta, Renn, and Arcane Advisor Merrill!

Solas & Cassandra

(after receiving the quest Agrarian Apostate)

Cassandra: And he was not even a mage. Shameful. Solas: Would have it been justified if he was? Cassandra: The Templars have sanction to punish apostates. It would not have been beyond their authority. Solas: I would not call that justified, merely legal. Cassandra: The Templars should be better. Solas: The Chantry armed them and gave them an enemy. That might fuel an army, but will only serve to poison their minds against innocent people, apostates or no.

Solas & Varric

(after killing the Templars during the quest Agrarian Apostate)

Varric: I thought at least away from Kirkwall I could get away from crazy Templars. Solas: You believe they were mad? The men I saw were no different from those who confronted us in Val Royeaux.

(after delivering the ring)

Solas: She seems to be holding up well, considering. Varric: Yeah, but I know a front when I see one. Solas: You believe she was suffering more than she let on? Varric: Oh, I know it, Chuckles. That ring might comfort her when the country gets too quiet, but it won’t dry her tears or– shit, do much else, really. Solas: Some wounds only time heal. Varric: And they always seem to leave ugly scars.

(after beginning Here Lies the Abyss)

Solas: You found Hawke after all. Varric: Oh, you know. All those heroics jogged my memory. Solas: Naturally. Varric: What, you going to lay into me, too? Solas: No, no. I understand why you hesitated. (if Hawke is a mage) Solas: To involve her in a Chantry organisation would not have been wise, at least before it had a chance to prove itself. (otherwise) Solas: Given her involvement in this war, I can only imagine there are those on both sides who would blame her for their present predicament. Varric: You mind telling all that to Cassandra? Solas: I would prefer not to.

(after Here Lies the Abyss, if Hawke is left behind)

Solas: I have read your book, you know. The Tale of the Champion. Varric: I don’t know if now’s the best time. Solas: I understand. I only wanted to say that in reading it, I felt your affection for Hawke in every word. I am... sorry, for what happened. Varric: Thanks, Chuckles. Solas: Of course.

(after Here Lies the Abyss, if Hawke survives)

Solas: You said your farewells to Hawke? Varric: Sure did. Sent letters home, debated sending letters to Weisshaupt. The Wardens will need to know the storm coming their way. Solas: You believe Hawke will pose a problem? Varric: Well, maybe not on purpose.

(in the Hissing Wastes, while exploring dwarven ruins)

Varric: I’m surprised you’re not hounding me about how all this makes me feel, Chuckles. Solas: I had thought we established your disinterest. Varric: Yeah, well. I’m thinking about it, anyway. Solas: If you insist. How does this make you feel, Varric? Varric: There’s a tiny part of me that’s really satisfied, you know? Seeing a Paragon of all people living on the Surface, then the rest of me just doesn’t give a shit. Solas: Tradition is a difficult thing to shake, to be conflicted is expected. Do you think our discovery here ought to be shared with Orzammar? Varric: I don’t know about Orzammar, but I can think of a few Surface dwarves who’d be interested in this.

Solas & Sera

Solas: I could not help but notice what you were drawing at breakfast. Sera: What? I wasn’t drawing anything.

(if Sera is romanced)

Solas: You captured our Inquisitor’s likeness well. Sera: Better than you could.

(otherwise)

Solas: There was no mistaking Dagna’s likeness. What were you carrying? Sera: A bowblade. It’s not a thing yet, but if anyone can make one, Widdle can.

Solas: Have you ever given thought to collaborating together on a piece? Sera: Collaber-what? Piece of what? Solas: A painting, or a drawing if you prefer, what medium you decide upon makes little difference to me. Sera: You really think the two of us could work together on anything? Solas: I was under the impression we had been. Sera: That’s different. The Inquisition’s not an ‘us’ thing, or it is, but not us us.

Sera: Say if I wanted to make something with you, what’d we even make? Solas: You ask the question as if there are limitations. Sera: A dragon, then! No, wait, a butt! (beat) Sera: Nothing? Not even a nose wrinkle? Solas: I am not unopposed to the idea. Sera: Ugh, how can you even make butts boring?

Sera: (handing him a drawing) Here, made you something. Solas: What is this? Are those—shoes? Sera: That’s right. One for each toe. You’re welcome.

(After Solas initiates a relationship with Ian)

Sera: So, you and Freckles, huh? Interesting. Solas: Your interest is not my concern. Sera: I always figured you’d wind with someone who’d make the bumping bits matter. Y’know, drop ‘em and rebuild the empire. Solas: It is not the physical product of our love that matters so much as how he makes me feel when I’m with him. Sera: Eugh.

(If Ian is in the party)

Ian: (laughingly) Vhenan, I would choose your words more carefully next time. Solas: Oh. (slightly embarrassed) I did not mean it like that. Sera: Ha! I’ve made him blush. Solas: This is why I didn’t wish to discuss it.

Solas & Blackwall

(While near Ferb’s old fishing pier in the Exalted Plains)

Blackwall: Wonder if the fishing’s good. If we had an hour or two… Solas: Do you consider yourself an angler, Blackwall? Blackwall: I wouldn’t go that far, but I do enjoy the sport of it. Solas: I’ve never considered it a sport. Blackwall: Probably because you’ve never gone fishing just for the fun of it. Next time we make camp, I’ll show you.

Inquisitor: So, how’d your fishing expedition go? Blackwall: You should’ve seen the size of the gar I wrangled. Solas: It was not half as impressive as he believes. Blackwall: He only says that because all’s he caught were minnows. Solas: (scoffs) Inquisitor: So... where is it? Blackwall: We threw it back, of course. Wasn’t like we were going to eat it. Solas: A convenient excuse.

(Along the Storm Coast)

Blackwall: Ever heard of the pale ship that appears on the mists? The Windy Marcher – I think that’s what they called it. Solas: I cannot say I have. Blackwall: An old story, no idea where it started. Must’ve heard it a dozen times in the Free Marches, always a different ending. Solas: As is often the case with legends, the content and moral changes with the teller. Blackwall: One man claimed he’d seen it himself, said the ship was captained by beautiful spirits who’d called him to the sea. Solas: A case of wishful thinking, I assume. Blackwall: He was a bit of a lonely bastard.

(After Revelations)

Solas: You and Cole seem more friendly, of late. Thom: He took some getting used to, but his heart’s in the right place. There’s enough darkness in the world without pushing away the good. Solas: I imagine it was chilling, knowing he could break your cover on a whim. Thom: That did keep me up some nights, yes. Sometimes I wonder why he didn’t say anything. Solas: Perhaps he saw in you what the Inquisitor sees. Thom: Well, I’m grateful. On both counts.

Solas & Vivienne

(After the events of Bring Me the Heart of Snow White)

Solas: I heard the news of Duke De Ghislain’s death. As I understand it, the two of you were close. My condolences for your loss. (if the Inquisitor gave Vivienne a regular wyvern’s heart) Vivienne: (coldly) There was a chance at saving him, but he is beyond saving, now. At least, by mortal hands. Solas: Then I am all the sorrier. (otherwise) Vivienne: He was at peace, and we had the chance to meet at least one last chance before he passed. Solas: Be thankful for that closure, it will bring you comfort in the days to come. Vivienne: It already has.

Solas: How do you feel about the moniker ‘Madame de Fer?’ Vivienne: Oh, I think it’s darling. Why do you ask? Solas: Iron is cold, unyielding without the proper tools, some may use it as an insult rather than a mark of respect. Vivienne: Of that I’ve no doubt, but let them. I embraced it wholeheartedly, and from then on no one could ever truly use it against me. Solas: True enough, such a tactic has worked for others before.

Vivienne: You will be wearing shoes to the ball, won’t you? Solas: My comfort is not worth jeopardizing the Inquisition’s image, so yes. Vivienne: Many elven servants in Orlais go barefoot, it would hardly be a scandal. Still, it would be beneficial. We must all present as a unit when the time comes, not a single hair out of place. Solas: That will hardly pose a problem for the two of us. Vivienne: (makes a sound almost like a laugh) Right you are.

Solas: There are rumours that your name be put forward as the next Divine. Vivienne: I wonder who might have started those. Solas: After all that has happened these past few months, you believe it possible they will accept a mage into their fold? (if the Inquisitor completed In Hushed Whispers / is a mage) Vivienne: Whyever not? Magic is what solved the problem, after all. Solas: Magic has solved countless problems over the centuries, and yet it is still reviled. Vivienne: I am not any ordinary mage. If any mage can achieve status of Divine, I am she. Solas: On that, we agree. (if the Inquisitor completed Champions of the Just and is a non-mage) Vivienne: With the Inquisitor’s support there is nothing I cannot accomplish, my dear.

Vivienne: The Inquisitor gave you that hood not half a day ago and it already has a hole in it. Solas: Two, in fact. Vivienne: Are you afraid we’ll forget you’re an elf if we go five minutes without seeing your ears? Solas: My estimation of your abilities is not that low, Enchanter, and I would be careful were I you. Two holes cut in a hood is not nearly as desperate as donning a pair of horns every morning.

(After Ian is made Tranquil during his personal quest)

Vivienne: I hope you know what you are doing, my dear. The Rite of Tranquility is not something easily undone. Solas: As I understand it, the Seekers did it quite regularly. Vivienne: And through a far gentler process. What they did to Ian was barbaric, but undoing it is not necessarily a kindness. One might even call it selfish. Solas: I never made any claim to selflessness. Vivienne: Go through with it, and he will relive what happened to him every morning and night for the rest of his life. Solas: (with restrained anger) Do not pretend as though you suddenly care for his well-being now, you showed little regard for him before. Vivienne: It is a warning, nothing more. Solas: Your warning is heeded, but it changes nothing. I am under no illusion this will be simple, but to give up on him now— I would be no better than the Circle that once wanted this same fate for him.

Solas & Dorian

Dorian: That book you have on your desk, Solas… Solas: There are many. Which are you referring to? Dorian: There’s one that looked to be in Ancient Tevene. Do you speak it, or are you just keeping it around to look clever? Solas: I would not go so far as to say I speak it, but I understand it well enough. Dorian: How did you go about learning it? Solas: Memories of Tevinter’s empire litter the land, there is hardly a place in Thedas where the world does not remember it, and with memories come language. Dorian: So you learned through the Fade? Solas: I did, though my pronunciation leaves something to be desired. An unfortunate consequence of learning any language alone. Dorian: I might be able to help, but only if you give me the satisfaction of hearing you muddle through it out loud beforehand. Also, I’ll be next in line when you’ve finished reading that book of yours. Solas: (snorts) Very well.

Solas & Cole

Cole: So they’re nobody, but somebody. Empty shells, filled with someone else’s memory. Solas: For the most part, it seems. Cole: If they’re heartless, why are they so angry? Solas: Perhaps it was not so much the absence of feeling, but the lack of recognition of said feelings. Cole: Belief makes them real, even if they’ll always be different.

Cole: It remembered. Delight in discovery, always pushing further into the unknown— someone like that does not simply disappear, and yet... it cannot remember his name. Solas: Names are not so as important as the spirit of the person they belong to. Cole: It remembered the person. Sadder, but stronger. If I ever return to the Fade, I would like to meet it. Solas: Nothing would delight it more. Cole: Oh, I know. I think we’d be friends.

(After the banter where Solas helps prevent a panic attack)

Cole: You breathe in— one, two, three, four— then out— one, two, three, four— feel the grass beneath your feet, magic between your fingers, remember what is and what was. How long did it take you to learn? Solas: More time than is ideal. Cole: I’m sorry. Solas: There is some comfort in knowing I’ve learned enough to help others with such struggles. Cole: I’ll count with you, if you need. Solas: Thank you, Cole.

Solas: I’m curious how your efforts are coming along since we last spoke. Cole: Josephine misses how saffron tastes, but she hasn’t asked the chef to purchase any. I wrote it on a list when no one was watching. Cullen doesn’t like my letters. He says they don’t make sense. Solas: I cannot imagine he devoted much time to understanding them. Cole: No. Listening is... difficult, when you’ve been taught not to.

Cole: Eyes fall shut, but they do not drift away. Their feet are tethered, tied to the ground. Solas: Even dwarves who lived and died on the Surface never dreamed. Cole: But they are still remembered. The song drowns out their thoughts, but it does not smother them. If I listen, I can hear. Solas: I have seen fewer glimpses of dwarven history than I would like, but there are always memories preserved by particular attentive spirits. 

(When passing through the kitchen, or lingering nearby. Solas stands over the stove and Cole sits on a nearby counter, hitting his leg against the wood.)

Solas: Would you like to try it, Cole? Cole: Would it not be a waste? I don’t need to eat. Solas: To overindulge, perhaps. A taste will do you nor the world any harm, a good meal is about more than survival. Cole: Then I’d like to try it, please.

Cole: You don’t have to eat, Solas. Solas: Strictly speaking, no. Cole: Sometimes you do anyway. Solas: When the urge takes me, or if refusing would be seen as ill-mannered.

Solas: If I could ask for your opinion, Cole. Cole: It remembers the garden. The sun bakes it red, colour working through it like a blush upon a maiden’s cheeks. Solas: Excellent. And this? Cole: It was lost in weeds for weeks, neglected and forgotten. It tastes like oversteeped tea. Solas: I see. Then we will find another.

Cole: And it remembers the ocean? Solas: It knows the mountain streams and rocky coasts as well as any well-seasoned traveller, though the paths it takes are laid with smoother stones. Cole: Rough edges wicked away by river waters. Soft enough to stand on without any shoes. Solas: Though one must still take care not to fall. (optional) Inquisitor: Speaking from personal experience, Solas? Solas: I suppose one might say that. Cole: Feet forget the ground, flying out from beneath him, but the rest of him doesn’t follow. Solas: (tinged with embarrassment) As I said. Inquisitor: (chuckles) (otherwise) Cole: But you always get up again.

Solas & Cullen

Cullen: I’m curious how you’ve avoided Templars all these years. Solas: I would prefer not to say. Cullen: I’m no longer a Templar, you know. Solas: Then why do you still wear their heraldry? Or am I mistaken? Cullen: I… Solas: Templar or no, your support for its cause endures. I would not endanger fellow apostates by revealing our methods.

Solas: Master Tethras tells me you served in Kirkwall. Cullen: Varric has no shortage of stories, that one just so happens to be true. Why do you bring it up? Solas: My travels have taken me there, on occasion. Cullen: I admit, I’m curious what your impression was. Solas: All the world is steeped in tragedy, but in Kirkwall the Fade overflows with it. Spells flow from the fingertips with such ease you may forget the Veil altogether. Cullen: That doesn’t surprise me, the amount of abominations I saw during my years there… Solas: They were but a symptom. Kirkwall’s sickness ran deeper than what any one spirit could cure.

Solas & Leliana

Solas: I have heard the Inquisition call you many titles. Sister, Nightingale, Spymaster. Leliana: I have worn many masks, some I’ve liked more than others. Why do you mention it? Solas: Which do I refer to you by? Leliana: (laughs) Whichever you prefer. You may use Leliana, if you wish. Solas: Then I shall see which suits you best.

Solas & Josephine

Josephine: It took several tries, but we managed to remove the wine stain from your sweater. I apologise again for Lady Vérène’s indiscretion. Solas: The fault is hardly yours. It is a pity she is not more open to an apostate’s perspective, but the loss is hers. Extend my sincere gratitude to whoever expunged the mark. I have only a few shirts to my name. Josephine: You know, Solas, now that the Inquisition finds itself in more favourable circumstances, we can afford to purchase you a new wardrobe. Solas: With respect, Ambassador, I value comfort over style. I’m uncertain the Summer Bazaar will be able to accommodate me. Josephine: It would be a most... unusual request, but I believe I know the tailor for the job.

Josephine: Have you found the library to your liking? Solas: I have. I cannot imagine any other circumstance where someone like me could have such unmitigated access to the written word. Most human libraries are not so liberal with their guests. Josephine: I confess, I have never been without books. Ever since I was a child they were always within reach. Solas: Then you must have recommendations. Josephine: One or two come to mind. If I can secure faithful translations, you will have them.

Solas & Morrigan

Solas: You seem well-versed in courtly manners for a woman raised in the wilderness. Morrigan: What are you implying? Solas: That you have a talent for winding nobles around your finger, or that the infamous ‘game’ is not so deadly as they like to believe. Vivienne: Or that more talented souls paved the wave for her. Solas: Another possibility. Morrigan: ‘Tis true that Orlesians overestimate the challenge of this ‘Game’ of theirs. Empress Celene had her desires, and ‘twas a simple matter to keep her satisfied. Vivienne: Which is why you’re with us. Morrigan: With you at my side, I could not help but notice. Vivienne: Believe me, dear. Court enchanter is a trifle compared to where my sights have set.

Solas: I found your son atop the rotunda’s scaffolding today. Morrigan: He has long been fond of climbing, and Skyhold’s trees are too new to bear his weight. Solas: It was no harm. My only regret is I did not have an answer to every question he asked. He is a curious boy. Morrigan: (laughs) That he is.

(During What Pride Had Wrought, upon finding the mosaic of June)

Morrigan: Ah, clever June. The most elusive of the elven gods, insofar as legends are concerned. Solas: Their silence is deafening. Morrigan: I take it you have insight? Solas: Merely that he does not deserve what little credit he is given. Time has forgotten the name of whosoever built the first aravel.

Solas: Rumour spread that Kieran went missing. I trust your presence here means you have found him? Morrigan: I… yes. Solas: He is unharmed? Morrigan: Yes. Solas: Then I am glad. And… you? Morrigan: I have much to think upon, but my son is safe. Everything else can come after.

Solas & Renn

Solas: Tell me, Lieutenant, why did you remain with the Legion? Renn: Having trouble seeing why it’s your business. Why d’you ask? Solas: Escaping would be a simple matter of finding the right battle to slip away from. Freedom would only be a few day’s journey from where we stand. Renn: I couldn’t abandon my men... or my city. Solas: You show great loyalty to Orzammar, considering you will never see it again. Renn: Yeah, well. You never forget your home. Solas: No. I suppose you don’t.

Solas & Valta

Solas: “But the truth is the truth— no matter how political it may be.” Valta: Do you disagree? Solas: Just the opposite. The truth does not change with our ability to stomach it. I am glad a historian such as yourself agrees. Valta: A shame the rest of the Shaperate doesn’t agree with us. Solas: True, but if they had you would not be here, on the brink of uncovering secrets buried centuries ago. In their attempt to keep you out of the way, they unknowingly set you upon the path to even greater knowledge. Valta: Orzammar will know the truth. If I don’t make it, then the Inquisitor— Solas: You are not yet dead, Shaper Valta. Do not count yourself apart from the living so soon.

Solas & Merrill

Merrill: You snort when you laugh. Solas: I’m well-aware. If you are about to ask me to stop, I’m afraid I’ve tried before. Merrill: Oh, it’s not a bad thing. It might be the most charming thing about you. Solas: Damned by faint praise. Merrill: It is a very charming laugh.

Solas: Why did you leave your clan? I read Varric’s Tale of the Champion, but I suspect most of it was a lie. (if present) Varric: Hey! I’m right here. Solas: You did well to lie. To name her as a Dalish mage would be to paint a target upon her back. (otherwise) Merill: I left… I— it wasn’t exactly my choice. There was a mirror, tainted by the Blight. I thought we should fix it, even if it meant turning to blood magic. My Keeper disagreed. Solas: You cleansed the Blight from an eluvian? That is remarkable. Merrill: I used to wonder if it was worth it. I sacrificed so much to get it working, years of my life, my— I’m just glad we’re getting use out of it, now.

Merrill: You’re wrong about my people, Solas. The Dalish aren’t as lost as you think. Solas: They cast you to the streets of Kirkwall, exiled you for the crime of pursuing the duty they tasked you with. Merrill: Some of them said such awful things, they looked at me like I was already a demon, but… that doesn’t mean there isn’t good, too. Sometimes I wonder, had my Keeper not been so against me, if things might have been different. Merrill: I don’t know what they said to you, but I know what their scorn feels like. It hurts, but… there’s so much to admire. Solas: You still feel for them. Merrill: They’re my people, they always will be. No matter how much they might hate me, I’ll always love them. Solas: Put like that, I suppose I understand the sentiment. Merrill: It’s a lonely feeling, isn’t it? Solas: It never ebbs, no. Merrill: Then just— remember them, when you think unkind thoughts about the Dalish. The people you miss, the people you don’t, and what you’d sacrifice for them both.

(in the Exalted Plains, outside the boundaries of Hawen’s camp)

Merrill: (giggles) Datishan was asking about you before we left. Solas: Datishan… Hawen’s little hunter? Merrill: Who else? She wanted to know when you’d be back. Solas: What did you tell her? Merrill: I told her you needed time, that good stories don’t grow on trees. You will go back, won’t you? Solas: It seems I shall have to, or else suffer the wrath of her arrows. Merrill: You joke, but she almost poked out my eye last night. Solas: (chuckles)

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OL Reign’s Bethany Balcer unexpectedly burst onto the scene last season as she won the 2019 NWSL Rookie of the Year. When you add her backstory and personality to her skill on the pitch, she is truly a rising star in the league.

Instead of attending a big college after starring for Unity Christian High School, Balcer stayed in Michigan to play for Spring Arbor, an NAIA school. During her four years as a Cougar, she put up massive numbers, never scoring fewer than 30 goals in a season. Bethany ended her career with 129 goals and 45 assists. She went on to try out for Reign FC and became the first NAIA alum to ink a deal in the NWSL. In her first professional season, she scored six goals and added two assists.

Did she benefit from having so much success at a smaller school more than a player having less production at a bigger school? “If we’re talking about benefitting me going pro, it didn’t help at all. It actually made it harder,” Bethany told BGN. “But in terms of growing my soccer ability, I think it provided many benefits. I was able to develop a confidence on the ball that has made me more comfortable in games. Having time and space to dribble made me a more fearless player. I had more opportunities to develop a scoring mentality and that played out in all four of my years.”

“Soccer never felt like a burden or a job, and I have many friends at D1 schools who have felt that way. Going to an NAIA school really allowed me to relax and continue to enjoy the game.”

Bethany wasn’t the only one in her house growing up that enjoyed soccer, as her four siblings all played the sport. “I’m super grateful to come from a soccer family. Some of my best memories are being dragged to my older siblings’ tournaments and playing with them,” Bethany said.

“We’re all incredibly competitive which made for many arguments, but I wouldn’t change it for anything. We love all sports, and often would play things other than soccer, like make-up games like roller blade football soccer (exactly how it sounds),” she added with a laugh.

As the second-youngest of the Balcer kids, Bethany does hold a competitive edge over her younger brother, Grant, who was a goalkeeper at Unity Christian. She recalled, “Last year when I was home, I took three PKs on him and made all 3. So I’m 100% against him and probably won’t take anymore!”

Grant wrapped up his high school athletic career and will be heading to Seattle University to join the Redhawks soccer team. “He’s one of my favorite people on this earth so I’m excited for him to continue his dream of playing a sport collegiately,” the proud big sister said.

Including for her funny back-and-forth exchanges with Grant, Bethany is a must-follow across social media. She said, “I’ve tamed my TikTok addiction, but they are so fun to make and I love being goofy with my teammates!”

While she has fun doing dances with teammates like Sofia Huerta and Taylor Smith, Balcer also understands the opposite side of social media. She’s been outspoken on Twitter about the social justice issues that are affecting the United States. “I think it’s incredibly important for everyone to recognize the platform they’ve been given and use it to speak out about social justice issues. I’ve learned so much from teammates in the past month or so, and I don’t want to stop learning,” she explained. “I think the most dangerous thing to be in these situations is ignorant. I always felt in the past that I was never qualified to speak out on such issues, but now I’ve recognized that my silence has hurt so many people.

“The more we speak out and address issues within our nation, the better off we’ll be, and I’m so glad this movement has gained traction after all these years.” She added that she wants to continue to grow and learn from people of color about the injustice they face.

On the pitch, she’s been able to pick up knowledge from a great group of veterans like Jess Fishlock, Allie Long, and Megan Rapinoe. “They’ve all really helped me technically. That was an area of my game that grew a lot last year, as it needed to,” Balcer said. “They helped me settle in and just gave great advice for many different situations on the field. To know the specifics of your position as well as the formation and movement as a whole is crucial at this level and they gave me great knowledge regarding that.”

“I love all the vets. They’ve truly made this team culture special, and they are incredible people off the field and I’m so grateful to call them friends.”

After learning from Rapinoe and Long as a rookie, she was able to follow in their footsteps as she was called up to the USWNT camp in December by her former Reign coach Vlatko Andonovski.

Now, Bethany will get to follow up on her sensational rookie campaign in the 2020 NWSL Challenge Cup. “To say I’m excited is an understatement. As a lover of the game, my favorite thing to do is simply play. I think lots of us are like that,” she explained. “We obviously love to train and get better, but suiting up for a game is different and special. To represent OL Reign is an honor. We’ve all worked incredibly hard collectively, and I can’t wait for us to put out a great product on the field.” Balcer and OL Reign kick off their tournament run on June 30th when they take on Sky Blue FC at 7 PM PT.

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Running with Lions

Running with Lions is a YA contemporary written by Julian Winters. It follows Sebastian, a senior in high school, and the Bloomington High School Star Goalie, during his last summer at camp. Sebastian is determined to make this his best year, before the team drifts apart to college and an uncertain future, but when his estranged childhood friend Emir Shah shows up to camp, things get complicated. Two things before we start. Nb. 1: I love football. It’s my favorite sport, You Will Never Walk Alone. Nb. 2: It’s football, not soccer. If you disagree... I don't think we can be friends. I picked this book up, completely at random; I saw that it’s queer, and revolves around football, and after Real’s disaster game last night (wow this review is either going to be immediately dated, or hilariously relevant) I needed something fun to pick me up. And boy, this book delivered. It’s exactly what you think it will be; a fun, summer romance between two boys at football camp, with all the corniness and cheese that come from these books. For the most part, I think this book was executed well; there were some flaws, and I think we should start with those, because I want to recommend it, so let me get the negative out of the way first. This is Winters’ debut novel, and it definitely reads like one. The biggest problem is the writing; the first two chapters especially, were a pretty bad start. It’s never good when a book opens with a mother fussing about her child who’s off to something, whether it be college or camp; the opening here reminded me of the opening of Afterby Anna Todd, and that’s never a good start. To make matters worse, the book is written in present tense: Sebastian grins at his mom from the bottom step, so it makes all the flaws in the writing that much more apparent, like they way the characters talk (”Are you certain you packed everything?”) or the way things are described (Sebastian rolls his pale brown eyes; Sebastian groans, unable to hide how mortified he is). I’m confident with time, Winters’ writing will improve dramatically; it even does so by the very end of the book. The sentences become a lot less clunky, and it seems to more time he spent with his characters, the better his grip on the way they speak got, so I had no problem distinguishing their personalities through the dialogue alone, by the end. I know the start of the novel is a bit clunky, but I found it worth to push through to get to the story which was very good. To start off with, I enjoyed all the practice related nonsense. It’s clear to me that the author either played football or did his research, because the way practice was conducted and described, felt pretty genuine to me. There’s not too much about the team actually practicing strategies, and the bulk of the novel takes place off the pitch, but it was still fun to read about practice, and watch Sebastian teach Emir how to dribble, how to pass, how to block, etc. I liked a lot of the arguments about what players are better, what teams are better, the discussion about the different positions on the team, and my absolute favorite activity: making fun of the strikers. It’s ok, their egos deserve it. The other thing I really liked about this book were the discussions of queerness, masculinity and body image. Our lead, Sebastian was fat when he was a child, but lost a lot of weight due to puberty and starting to play football. He still carries a lot of the shame and insecurities for his body however, which is normal, but rarely presented in media, especially media that centers men. I know boys struggle with body image too, and it was really nice to see a main character who went through a drastic body change and still feels insecure. One of my favorite scenes was the scene where Emir catches Sebastian looking at himself in the mirror and they have a really positive discussion (well it’s mostly Emir talking at Sebastian) about bodies, and men being beautiful. That line men can be beautiful, girls can be handsome is echoed throughout the book; it’s a look at being a teenage boy, and some of the pressures teenage boys deal with. The book discusses who you want to be, who your role models are, what are acceptable and healthy ways to express emotions, all the things that broadly fall under toxic masculinity. It’s a very positive message, and I really appreciated that it was delivered like this, where I can plausibly see teenage boys reading it and feeling not like someone is preaching, but rather talking to them about these things. Queerness is a big part of the book too; characters identify as anything from questioning, to bi to gay, and the environment of the camp is very accepting. There’s talk about acceptance in the industry, in other schools, and even between teammates. As Sebastian is bi, he struggles a lot with feeling accepted and comfortable sharing his love life with his friends, even though he’s already out. I related a lot to that; being out isn’t always the same as being visible, and as I feel a lot of bi people will agree, pursuing a relationship with someone of the same gender can feel a lot like coming out a second time. As for the romance itself, I found it at times frustrating at times sickeningly cute. It’s messy and complicated, as romance tends to be between confused, horny teenagers, and as such there were a lot of scenes, especially at the start of the book where I wanted to jump out of my skin due to secondhand embarrassment. It doesn’t help that at the start, Sebastian and Emir are in really bad relations with each other, as Emir is even needlessly hostile and defensive around everyone, but especially Sebastian. The explanations why are all very understandable, but I liked too that Sebastian at several point in the book points out that sometimes you have to give people a chance to show you they can be better. It’s a tough line to walk; as Emir is English, brown and Muslim, there’s a lot of really horrific bullying involved, especially concerning his religion and skin color, and I’m always weary of messages that aim to tell marginalized folks to give people a chance, if those same people were involved in or perpetuated the bullying. But I think the book did a great job of showing that most of the boys are not against Emir because of any racial or religious issues, and that a lot of their prejudice comes from ignorance, rather than malice. Let’s quickly go over some of the characters. Grey is the one girl in the group, the coach’s step-daughter. She’s a great player herself, but for reasons that are never explained in the book, she doesn’t want to play on the girl’s team. I liked her a lot, and I found her presence refreshing in the sea of testosterone, though I must say she doesn’t really escape the “not like other girls trope” which kind of irked me, especially because her presence isn’t too relevant for the plot. Hunter is one of the other players, who I liked but I found a bit bland. He gets a good scene with Sebastian towards the end of the book, but for the most part he didn’t stand out much, other than being nice. Mason is the striker on the team, and I liked him and hated him in equal measure. He can be a real asshole, and I liked that the book didn’t shy away from showing that to the readers. His subplot about being more or less bullied into liking Grey was funny, but mostly it’s there for one scene where he realizes what his behavior could lead into. Will is Sebastian’s other friend, and I actually wish he was in the book more. He’s the friendly guy, the one who’s on good terms with everyone, and everyone likes. There’s some unrequited feelings with him, but what I found most interesting was that, in spite of being a great defensive player that could go pro, because of a knee injury his dreams are essentially shot. On the one hand I liked that he took this rather well, but on the other I wish we had gotten more time to really explore what something like that would do to him as person. Emir was an interesting and complex love interest. I ended up relating to him a lot more than I did Sebastian, mostly because I tend to gravitate more towards characters that mask their shyness and anxiety with anger, like he does. I liked that he was a Muslim character who is openly gay, while also still practicing his religion. The one thing that bothered me about him, was more a product of the writing; I found it hard to believe that he and Sebastian being inseparable for years would require him to explain basic things like what prayer mats are, what Abbu or Inshallah mean. Sebastian as a lead was again, sometimes infuriating, sometimes endearing. He is a ball of anxieties, insecurities and hormones. He has this really annoying tendency to think about sex and Emir’s body in really inopportune moments, which is annoying in female led YA, and is annoying here. He’s also a bit of the stereotypical good guy, who is always breaking up fights, playing peacemaker and everyone’s dad. I liked that he got to relax and do some selfish things, and his confession at the end bordered on the ridiculously implausible, but for the most part, he was a good lead. Also, who doesn’t like a goalie (Well me, with Neuer, but that’s a story for another day). If you are looking for a cute queer romance, and football, then this is the book for you. It’s short, it’s sweet and it packs a surprising punch; I highly recommend.

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Zodiac Signs and Presents

Winter holidays are nearly upon us, and a lot of those holidays include giving presents. If have someone who’s hard to shop for, here’s a handy list of presents for each sign and house. 

*Note: To get them the ideal gift, combine more than one placement into a gift*

Use their...

Sun sign/house to find a gift that will make them feel happy. 

Mars sign/house to find a gift that will excite them.

Venus sign/house to find a gift they will appreciate.

Moon sign/house to find a gift they will remember. 

Aries/1st House is going to like gifts that EXCITE their sense of ADVENTURE. Some ideas include:

Fast-paced video games

Hiking/sporting equipment, more specifically solo sports equipment like good running shoes or a punching bag. 

Weapons, pocket knives and hatchets especially since they can be used while camping.

Tickets to a sporting event (some concerts like heavy metal function similarly)

Board games or other competitive toys. 

...But whatever you give them, make sure it’s something THEY want. An Aries will not use or appreciate anything they haven’t already decided they like. 

Taurus/2nd House is going to like gifts that PLEASE their SENSES.  Some ideas include:

Stones/jewelry

Posters/wall art  

High-quality sweets, bought or home made.

Crafting materials such as legos or a hot glue gun.

A musical instrument  

Scented items like candles or cologne

... But whatever you give them, make sure it reflects how much you think they’re worth. It doesn’t have to be expensive, but nothing will upset a Taurus like a cheap gift. 

Gemini/3rd House is going to like gifts that help them EXPLORE their CURIOSITY.  Some ideas include:

Books

Music (CD’s, gift cards)

Tickets to a social event

Heart felt notes (words mean a lot to them)

Car related items 

A bike/skateboard 

... But whatever you give them, make sure it has more than one use or focus, or even take your present budget and split it to get them more than one thing. While Gemini appreciates quality gifts, they enjoy having things to jump between (such as a series of books or a present with a heartfelt note attached). 

Cancer/4th House is going to like gifts that REMIND them of GOOD TIMES.  Some ideas include:

Anything that brings up a memory for them

A camera or scrapbook

Home decorations (scented candles and photos especially)

Dolls and stuff animals, particularly cute ones that can be used decoratively. 

Cook ware

Something you make for them

... But whatever you give them, make sure the word “sweet” applies. Cancer cares MUCH more about the thought behind a gift than the gift itself. 

   Leo/5th House is going to like gifts that SHOW OFF their STYLE.  Some ideas include:

Movies/movie tickets

A video camera and/or microphone. 

Graphic t-shirts or other outfits that show their interests/style. 

Hair care products or makeup, particularly in fun styles and colors. 

Sunglasses 

...But whatever you give them, make sure it makes them feel special. Never give Leo the same gift as somebody else. 

Virgo/6th House is going to like gifts that are PRACTICAL and WELL MADE.  Some ideas include:

A really nice version of something they have a not so nice version of (get them a nicer mop if they have a not so nice one). 

Tools to help them organize and clean their space such as a craft box or good duster. 

High quality, skilled-artisan artwork that they can appreciate the detail in.

Grooming supplies like strong hair gel or makeup that are inexpensive and work well. 

Comfortable but professional clothes.  

... But whatever you get them, make sure it is a good one. Get Virgo something they can reasonably use, nothing unreasonably expensive but nothing too cheap it’s not worth having. Think of the gift as a thank you for everything they probably do for you and make sure it reflects how much you think that’s worth. 

Libra/7th House is going to like gifts that are BEAUTIFUL and FAIR.  Some ideas include:

Grooming supplies like hair products or makeup, but only the high quality stuff. 

Dressy clothes, especially shoes. 

Fair trade and other locally sourced products. 

Tickets to something they can dress up at. 

Wall art and other beautiful decorations. Frames are a great choice. 

... But whatever you get them, make sure it’s exactly what they’d want or be prepared to return it. Don’t get Libra something unless they’ve expressly said they like that kind or variety. 

Scorpio/8th House is going to like gifts that are both SECRET and OCCULT.  Some ideas include:

A tarot card deck

Essential Oils

Crafts made of bones such as a skull lamp. 

Something they’re not supposed/allowed to have.

A dressy black outfit. 

A mask or other costume

... But whatever you get them, make sure it’s something they’ve either been told they can’t have or shouldn’t have because it’ll make someone uncomfortable. Scorpio loves the idea of keeping a gift a secret just between you and them or having something that makes other people a little scared. 

Sagittarius/9th House is going to like gifts that are ADVENTUROUS and NEW.  Some ideas include:

A surprise, particularly if it’s something they don’t think is possible or real. 

Tickets or a gift certificate to an event or restaurant from another culture. 

Amusement park tickets

A gag gift or inside joke

Silly toys that they can do tricks with/on such as a unicycle or balls for juggling. 

... But whatever it is, make sure it’s something they’ll either say “wow!” or “haha!” to. Sagittarius doesn’t care much for material items, they’re more about experiences. 

Capricorn/10th House is going to like gifts that help them ACHIEVE their AMBITIONS. Some ideas include:

A tool to help them do what they’ve gotten good at even better. 

A “trophy” commemorating an achievement they didn’t receive an award for, but should have. 

Toys that take a lot of practice to get good at or use. Make sure it’s something that with practice they can become better at than their peers. 

An investment in their future, whether it be classes for a skill they’d like to acquire or savings bond. 

... But whatever it is, make sure you make them they feel like they’ve earned it. To Capricorn, a gift is an extension of your respect for them. 

Aquarius/11th House is going to like gifts that are QUIRKY and NEW. Some ideas include:

New technology, particularly electronics

Electronic versions of things they already have

Unusual machines to help them do one very specific job, such as specialized dog poop scooper or bread machine. 

Indulging in them something you see as useless that they’re really into.

A device/information to help them solve a problem they have. 

... But whatever it is, make sure it’s not something they’re expecting. Ideally, help Aquarius solve a problem they didn’t even know they had. 

Pisces/12th House is going to like gifts that are UNEXPECTED and UNUSUAL. Some ideas include:

Things they like to eat when relaxing

Pop culture fiction media like books, posters, music, and movies. Or, if they already have a collection of media, a good media player like good headphones, a meditation blindfold, speakers, or a high definition screen are also very appreciated. 

Items for self discovery such as spiritual readings or self-help books. 

Tea and incense 

Art of just about any kind and supplies for them to make art. 

... But whatever it is, make sure it’s something that helps them feel calm. Pisces likes to space out, and gifts that help them do that are their favorite. 

Hopefully this list helps you come up with something special for your gift recipient! Have a good Solstice season, everyone ^_^ 

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Notre Dame new beginnings as NCAA football recruiting dead period ends

Drayk Bowen, for one, was appreciative that Notre Dame skipped the gimmickry of a football recruiting midnight madness earlier this week and drenched the start of potentially the most pivotal — and frazzled — recruiting month of the Brian Kelly Era in normalcy.

After a pandemic-induced, 15-month NCAA recruiting dead period of no (hosted) in-person campus visits and an overdose of Zooms, the largely universal knee-jerk template put in place at many college football programs across the country for Tuesday’s reopening was a mixture of pomp and chaos.

Notre Dame chose instead to be calculating and evolutionary.

Bowen, an elite linebacker prospect from St. John, Ind., and Chandavian Bradley, an ascending defensive end prospect from Missouri, along with their parents were the only invitees on Day 1. Bowen tagged along with new Irish defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Marcus Freeman, while Bradley got one-on-one time with defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator Mike Elston.

The structure of the visits themselves was right out of the pre-pandemic playbook. Who was taking those visits is what was different and significant.

Both visitors are 2023 recruits, players who will be high school juniors in the fall. Bradley, unranked in the Rivals top 100 and No. 90 nationally in 247Sports’ early playoff rankings, has the traits. productivity and the frame (6-5) to grow into a five-star prospect, even if he’s only 205 pounds at the moment.

Bowen, No. 16 in the Rivals Top 100, is already on that five-star trajectory, with a work ethic that will make that difficult to dislodge.

Before getting in the car with his parents to come to South Bend Tuesday, the 6-2, 215-pound Bowen performed his daily 5:30 a.m. ritual or speed work and lifting before making the 30-minute drive to Andrean High School in Merrillville, to take final exams.

“Drive is something I saw in my parents,” Bowen said. “My dad built a business pretty much from scratch and built it into a multi-million dollar business. My mom worked a couple of different jobs to provide for us. So I got it from them.

“Obviously, I want to be the best — the best player I can be, the best teammate, the best person, so wanting to be the best kind of drives me a lot too.”

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Twelfth-year Irish head coach Brian Kelly, meanwhile, is driven by the incessant questions pushed at him of how he’ll close the gap with College Football Playoff bullies Alabama, Ohio State and Clemson, as well as his own self-imposed directive of Notre Dame starting to produce top five national recruiting classes on a regular basis.

June thus becomes an important and overt benchmark toward turning rhetoric into results, though the momentum has been building behind the scenes for months since Alabama’s 31-14 dismissal of the Irish in a Jan. 1 playoff semifinal.

The Irish currently stand fourth nationally in both the Rivals and 247Sports team recruiting rankings after finishing ninth in both in the 2021 cycle.

“There have been two major changes with Notre Dame recruiting that are paying big dividends,” CBS Sports recruiting analyst Tom Lemming said. “They’re swinging for the fences in terms of who they’re going after.

“Marcus Freeman came in, and he’s not afraid of anybody or anything. That’s rubbed off on the rest of the staff. And Mike Elston, as recruiting coordinator, enhances that approach with impressive organization and creativity.

“Also key is Notre Dame is now evaluating and offering kids earlier than ever before. In the past, they were always about a year behind Alabama, Ohio State, Clemson, Georgia and LSU — and they couldn’t catch up. Those schools had already established strong relationships before ND ever got involved.

“Now they’re on top of the 2023 kids and getting them on campus. They’ve even offered some 2024 kids the past few weeks. When was the last time Notre Dame offered a freshman? Never. Kelly lit a fire under these guys. And you’re going to see that pay off with the 2022 class.

“But you know what — 2023’s going to be even better.”

That would be an indication, if it came to pass, that Kelly coaxed a sustainable recruiting shift and not a one-cycle bump from its playoff appearance.

What that will look like this month is a blend of camps, official visits, unofficial visits, rolling out Notre Dame’s name-image-likeness potential in the imminent new amateur sports model, and blending the transfer portal into all of that.

Two potential 2021 starters — Tulsa cornerback Akayleb Evans and Marshall All-America offensive guard Cain Madden — visited this week as grad transfers.

Madden became the first verbal commitment of June on Friday when he selected the Irish over ND’s season-opening opponent, Florida State.

On Sunday ND resurrects its Irish Invasion Camp, a key evaluative and exposure tool that will draw 90-100 prospects from the 2023 and ‘24 classes. There’s quality to go with that quantity, though many of the campers are prospects that are ascending or underexposed to this point.

Still between the Irish Invasion and regular visits, like the ones Bowen and Bradley took, 16 Rivals top 100 prospects and counting from that class will get a taste of Notre Dame in June.

“That’s a Notre Dame trump card, to be able to be holding these visits in June,” Lemming said, “when the campus is as beautiful as any in the country.”

The Irish recruiting staff opted to wait until the weekend of June 11-13, when its players returned to campus for summer school and workouts, to introduce the 2022 prospects into the equation.

‘Last piece of the puzzle’

The NCAA didn’t alter the existing recruiting calendar when it truncated the dead period, meaning schools had just four weekends before the fall to shoehorn in all their official visitors. The Irish will do it in three, along with some midweek visits.

“The competition to get 2022 kids on your campus was fierce, given the limited number of weekends,” Lemming said. “Notre Dame was pretty much able to get every kid on their wish list to commit to an official visit, which is huge.”

That includes 13 players ranked in the top 100 of Rivals, 247Sports or both. Notre Dame begins the month with 13 players already committed in a class that’s likely to number 26 or 27 when the December signing period rolls around.

“I think you’re going to see a lot of these 2022s commit quickly,” Lemming said. “They’re antsy. They’re tired of talking to the coaches on Zoom. The visit is the last piece of the puzzle. Even some of the sophomores may be quick to commit.”

Bowen won’t likely be one of them. He’s got a full summer of travel baseball and unofficial football visits to take. He followed up his ND visit with a tour of Michigan on Wednesday. Clemson, which offered the morning Bowen visited ND, will get a visit next week as will Tennessee, Ole Miss and perhaps Ohio State.

Then after more baseball commitments, he’ll take an Alabama-Auburn-LSU swing at the end of June.

“The way I was looking at it, I wanted to visit colleges, get to meet people, see the campuses,” Bowen said. “Probably start narrowing down after that. So that was kind of my timeline.

“Then maybe mid-junior year — the end of football and the beginning of baseball — is kind of when I wanted to almost be done with it, be able to be done and just enjoy senior year.”

To land Bowen, Notre Dame will have to theoretically beat out at least five of the six schools that comprised 247Sports’ top six classes last season.

An unexpected bounce in favor of the Irish is the surge of the Notre Dame baseball team under second-year coach Link Jarrett. Notre Dame is the overall No. 10 seed in the NCAA Tournament, and hosting a regional this weekend for the first time in 17 years.

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Bowen is familiar with the careers or two-sports Notre Dame stars Jeff Samardzija and Cole Kmet, and the shortstop/third baseman wants to try it himself.

“It wouldn’t be a deal breaker, but I do want to do both,” he said after touring the Irish baseball facilities and meeting its staff during his football visit Tuesday.

Whether he sticks to that notion, those who have studied Bowen’s game believe his best football is ahead of him.

“He’s going to be a Butkus Award favorite in 2022, and he plays like one now,” Lemming said.  

“I think when you watch him, it becomes very obvious that he’s just relentless on defense,” Andrean coach Chris Skinner added. “On any given play, he’s going to find his way to the ball regardless of what side it goes to, where he’s at.

“You take obviously a high-end physical skill set and match it up with this relentless enthusiasm for the game. And then you talk to him and you find out that he’s a straight-A student and works harder than the average high school student (4.17 on a 4.0 scale). 

“He really does study the game of kind of understanding the pass concepts of the opposing team and what windows do they want to be in? When you throw it all together, it’s pretty cool to think about.”

The same might be said of Notre Dame recruiting by month’s end.

“There’s a lot coming at the coaching staff and the recruiting support staff this month,” Lemming said. “But it seems they have a plan for everything, including how to personalize visits when the sheer number of kids visiting would seem to make that impossible.

“Notre Dame was never going to be great in recruiting unless they changed their ways, and now they did. I’m excited about the way they’re going about it now. I’m excited about what that can turn into down the road for them.”

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We are also planning to begin an adventure to develop some classic knitwear for the upcoming winter. https://moteefe.com/store/beautiful-ho-ho-hodor-toothless-merry-christmas-shirts https://moteefe.com/store/animaniacs-shirtsss https://moteefe.com/store/ackerdemiker-bachelor-of-harte-arbeit-shirtsssss https://moteefe.com/store/2020-up-yours-shirts https://moteefe.com/store/i-am-proud-to-say-jesus-is-my-savior-shirt https://moteefe.com/store/if-you-dont-sin-jesus-died-for-nothing-shirts https://moteefe.com/store/pops-know-everything-if-he-doesnt-know-he-makes-stuff-up-really-fast-vintage-retro-shirts https://moteefe.com/store/stop-trying-to-be-liked-by-everybody-shirtsssss https://moteefe.com/store/she-said-its-me-or-the-karate-shirtss https://moteefe.com/store/beautiful-ho-ho-hodor-toothless-merry-christmas-shirtss https://moteefe.com/store/ackerdemiker-bachelor-of-harte-arbeit-tshirts According to research by Greenpeace, each German has an average of 95 items of clothing. How many pieces do you think should be in your closet? How many garments do you own? Ha! I actually asked myself the same question not too long ago! and The Samples Of T-shirts Suitable For All Ages. I certainly own too much, even so, I constantly try to detox my closet. However, I have come to the conclusion that there may be no definite number, but I would bet that the average German can live with half of the garments without any compromises. The reality is that we all own too much: talking about me I wear only a fraction of what I own. I heaven counted my clothes, but I certainly owned too many T-shirts; But consider that I can try most of Sanvt’s validation forms, which are work-related. I also have a soft spot for sneakers so here I have too many ways

 The Samples Of T-shirts Suitable For All Ages, Hoodie, And Sweater

Benjamin, there are already some sustainable brands in the market. Why do you feel the need to create another brand? And what is the difference between Sanvt and a brand like Armedangels? Personally, I believe that there should be no brands today that at least are not geared towards more sustainability. At Sant, however, we feel…

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​Innerview: Nathan Reusch​ / The Record Machine​​

October 2008

Art: DJG Design

Note: ​Interview ​for a series called "​Where Are They Now?​"​

Over the years we have gotten to work with really great creative people. After doing this for five years we want to give you guys some more insight on who has helped be a part of this label and make it what it is today. First off we have an interview with Danny Gibson of DJG Design. Danny has always been behind the scenes at TRM. He has helped create almost all of our logos and helped us with a lot of art direction and design since the begining. He also designed our very first release for Jame Dean Trio. ​0​1) Introduction I was at the historic first official meeting of The Record Machine held at McCoy’s in West Port of Kansas City, MO over half a decade ago. My say didn’t amount to much. I think my mouth was full as I was mostly positioned to eat free cheeseburgers. ​0​2) How have you been spending your days? My days are spent. Creeping on the Crow’s Feet I find that time is more easily measured in flap jack format than ever before. Something big has always been beaming and beating and I find myself blind peeping to see how far back the dogs with prickly sticks in their mouths yip, kick and nip for my heels. I do beat the crickets up at 5 am Monday thru Saturday in order to pinch a bit back. Evenings and weekends find me down slide sliver squeezes as well. I engage in making things and find some peace through all the pieces with my maker in the act of doing so. The handful of women I share space with enlightenment my walk as well…kitties and wife. Walks are good too and Fall time is the best for comfortable living in Kansas City. ​0​3) Where have you been spending your days or evenings? A bounty of selections from my basement is always on the menu. I’m easily entertained hunched over at my good ol’ door desk. In the mean time I appreciate the company of my wife, kitty hair on my clothes, celebrating all movies, well-tailored music that sometimes requires a third ear and high rise stacks of books and comics. For nourishment I scrape every pan and pot my wife cooks in. And I am the dishwasher. In the twilight occasion, a one scoop waffle cone of peanut butter ice cream at Miami Ice just down the street does me correctly. If I’m in need to see the stars or get away, the family farm isn’t too far off. ​0​4) What has been in your ears? I love big chunks of ear wax. While rockin’ to the thunder that Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band brought at Sprint Center here in KC, I had a big chunk of ear gunk fall out and it was heavenly. I’m really tickled by the musical foundations a fellow basement dweller named Micah Buzan of Blue Springs, MO is cranking out. He is only 18 and one to watch. Other Kansas City area highlights include The Tambourine Club and The ACBs, who both not only crank out some great and fresh music, but are genuinely lovely lads and don’t boast at the art of playing “rock star”. Far out of this area…I’m excited to hear more from Empire of the Sun as the single “Walking on a Dream” is some of the best dance pop I’ve heard since Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” album. Which, I’ve been rattling the rafters with that ’80s gold as well whenever I tire of the Samey So-So’s of most things current. Though, there are a few great new ones and “Evil Urges” by My Morning Jackets is my favorite album so far in 2008. And I can never get enough Bruce Springsteen in my diet. Every day and sometimes every minute of the day calls for a different selection from The Boss’s healthy catalogue. I’m also into the music of Suicide lately. Oh, and I’m quite convinced that Harry Nilsson is one of our finest song craftsmen as a handful of his albums have really been making sense to me and his range is all over the map. ​0​5) What has been inspiring or refreshing to you lately? The work ethic, ideas, passion and output of singer-songwriters Harry Nilsson and Bruce Springsteen gets me going. I finished reading Cormac McCarthy’s “The Road” for the second and one half times and it is gold. I like Michael Chabon’s writing and work ethic a lot too and am spending my second Fall in his books…the same with Flannery O’Connor. In terms of arts and crafts, Saul Steinberg, Henryk Tomaszewski, Eric Carle and Bill Traylor continue to get me to smiling. Oh, and I must hand out an exclamation to fellow maker Ben Chlapek of Neversleeping.com as he is involved with a lot of lovely creations. ​0​6) Earliest Influences that you can think of? Farm Life / Giant Watermelon Patches / Giant Pumpkins / Grandaddy Long Legs / Dead Animals Under Bed / Homemade Stuffed Animals / Taxidermy / Seed Corn Packaging and Farm Implement Logos / Small Town Gas Stations / Uncle Ed’s Horse Drawing Skills / The Seasons / Fireworks / Animals Big and Little / Hunting / Dead Animal Backpack / Grandma Gibson’s Handmade Aesthetics, Checker skills, Sugar Cookies and Salmon Patties / Grandpa Gibson’s Burnt Pancakes and Old Western-Love Story Reading / The Sand Box / Tree Houses and Forts / Popping Asphalt Bubbles in Summertime / Snow Days / Hard Rains / Holidays / Fishing / Camping / Guns and War / Drawing WWII Battles with Dad / Raccoon Wall Paper / Puppets / Anything Jim Henson / Mad Magazine / Mad Balls / Garbage Pail Kids / Dr. Demento / Taping Music Off the Radio / “Live & Let Die” by Paul McCartney & Wings / Mom’s Record Pile / The Beatles / Oldies Music / ‘70s T.V. Theme Tunes / ‘80s Pop Music (Michael Jackson for sure) / Weird Al Yankovic / Ren & Stimpy / Pee-Wee’s Playhouse / Saturday Morning Cartoons / “Gummi Bears” / Comic Books / Tractor Pulls / Big Foot (Creature and Monster Truck) / “Star Wars” / “The Swiss Family Robinson” / “James Bond” / “Indiana Jones” / “Rambo” / “Commando” / “Batman” (Tim Burton) / Going to the Movies / Pizza and Tacos / Soda Pop / Flavored Frozen Pops / Kick Ball / Grandma Dayton’s Spaghetti / Racking Leaves and Riding to the Dump with Grandpa Dayton / Sports (Michael Jordan for sure) / Sports Team Mascots / Sports Stadiums / Collecting Sports Trading Cards / Skyscrapers / Cake and Ice Cream / Late Nights at Best Friend Ean’s Funeral Home House / “…red and yellow, black and white they are precious in his sight, Jesus loves the little children of the world.” / Being Alone / Cutting and Pasting / Falling Off a Slide, Hitting My Head and Blacking Out in Kindergarten ​0​7) Best thing you have seen on a little or big screen in a while? P.T. Anderson’s “Punch-Drunk Love” is my favorite movie and I just took my 8th dip with it. My favorite 2008 movie and the best rockumentary ever so far is “Young @ Heart” and close behind for top of this year is “Be Kind Rewind” and “Son of Rambow”. This Fall and Winter look to boast one of the finest crops of films…I’m highly anticipating “The Road”, “The Wrestler”, “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”, “Synecdoche, NY”, “The Changeling” and many others. Other great watches of late (old and new) include “The Tin Drum”, “Hoop Dreams”, “It’s A Wonderful Life”, “The Wicker Man” (1973), “Sorry, Haters”, “The Seven Year Itch”, “The Cars That Ate Paris”, “Don’t Look Now”, “Dark Days”, “Rat Catcher”, “The King of Kong”, “Alice”, “Dear Wendy” and “The Band’s Visit”. On the small screen, “Planet Earth” is mind-blowing worship that demands for me to invest in a projector for the future. In T.V. Land this summer I discovered and fell in love with “Beauty & The Geek”. I’m excited for the cool new sci-fi show with cool typography called “Fringe” and another season with the excellent “How I Met Your Mother”. Currently I’m backtracking through the entire series of “Sex & The City” and am absolutely loving it and can’t wait to get the movie! Oh, and the live Broadway production of “The Drowsy Chaperone” is gold genius and made me cry. ​0​8) Last best show you have been to? Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band in Kansas City on August 24, 2008. It is the best show I’ve ever seen, even better than two previous Boss concerts. Sprint Center is now officially called Spring Center. I can’t wait for the Super Bowl half-time… ​0​9) Any links to things you want to pass along? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYwhvD2-fYw 10) The Final Word? (one word only please) GRILLEDCHEESETOMATOSOUP -djg

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101 hobbies for the start in 2019 – Listed by hobby types

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101 hobbies for the start in 2019 – listed by hobby

As much as we love our work, our work has become a problem lately. Travel blogging is not a big gap between work and life, and we admit that we are both workaholics.

We were swept away by the hustle and bustle of NYC and it was only recently that we realized how much we had begun to value work more than anything else. One day, we set ourselves the goal of releasing the evening, and when we realized that we did not know how to fill our time, we immediately went back to work.

That may sound easy, but it was not so easy for us. We also need something we like to do for ourselves, not so we can post something that, strangely, is a predominant part of the present human experience.

The benefits of hobbies

A few reasons why I want to find some new hobbies next year:

To play and relax – We have to find hobbies that bring us zero money and that may bore everyone. Haha

To sharpen my mind – I have such a terrible memory now and may be on the way to Alzheimer's early on duty (it's in the family and it's killing me).

For personal growth, enrichment and emotional health – something I have to work on all the time.

For better physical health – we are already climbing, but I think we need some cardiovascular activity.

Further advantages are:

Learn a useful skill

Make contacts and make new friends

Make extra money

Title of the subsection

With our blog, you may already know that we are all exploring our homes and backyards. We firmly believe that the adventure begins in you by cultivating an adventure spirit. Many of them can be done at home. How many more locals can you get?

"Find three hobbies that you love: one to earn money, one to stay in shape, and one to be creative with." And if there was a fourth, we would add one to the world to make a better place. Which one do you want to do next year?

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Outdoor Hobbies

Sports hobbies

Hobbies travel

Art & Creative Hobbies

Crafting hobbies

Food & Cooking hobbies

games

Collect hobbies

Enrichment & Others

Outdoor Hobbies

hike

Some of our friends are top collectors. This is a form of gathering where you will compile a list of peaks of your choice (for example, the 14's in Colorado). Take a look at our 25 best hikes in the world.

rock climbing

It's a great way to work out without feeling like you're training. The frequent use of the local climbing gym was also one of the best ways to make friends as we move from city to city. Here are a few tips for beginners.

canyoneering

Start with a guided canyoning tour. This is also a good guide to getting started.

slacklining

Many climbers also slackline to work on their balance, but there are also people who only have slackline. We want to set up this kit at home when we leave our little NYC apartment.

Rockclimbing

Mountaineering takes hiking to the next level by adding more technical aspects. They can pick up equipment at REI and they can always show you the best equipment. You also have the best return policy.

Mountain biking

Explore nature on two wheels. Here you will find mountain bike fans.

camping

Camping can be as relaxing or extreme as you like. As an example, we have this cheaper tent for camping and this for long backpacking.

Glamping

If you want to experience nature but still need comfort, glamping is the way to go. This is one of our most popular glamping trips.

Kayaking, canoeing or SUP

Kayaking, canoeing and / or SUP are great on the go as it allows you to explore areas most people are not capable of. This was one of our first kayaking trips.

rafting

Try this out by going on rafting tours with guides. You can then take some gear with you when you are ready to take it seriously.

Skiing or snowboarding

We met some people who are moving out of pure ski or snowboard love to a new city. If you're worried about the cold, make sure you have solid winter clothes, and you're done.

Scuba diving

We have always been interested in diving and eventually took classes in San Diego and admitted. We are now whiskey divers.

Fishing, crabs or lobsters

Here's a great beginner fishing set to get your feet wet. We also wrote this guide on how to get crabs on the Oregon coast.

More: 25 best walks in the world you can put on your list

Sports hobbies

archery

A good start is teaching at a local archery club.

bowling

Regardless of how serious bowling you are, if you go more than a few times a year you should take your own shoes to save money (for men and women).

To go biking

Cycling is available in many different forms and is a great way to explore and challenge yourself. Here's your cycling gear.

golfing

Golfing is a great hobby and something you can do while traveling around the world. Read this book about what all golfers should know.

Ride horses

Whether you want to become a full rider or just ride when you're on the go, there are many different ways to do it.

Ice skating

Lutz Jump, Twizzle and Salchow jump around the ice. Or if you're like us, just try skating backwards. If you are in NYC, here are the best skating rinks to visit.

Martial arts or kickboxing

I switched kickboxing on and off with my friend for a few years. I would borrow gloves, but I always had my own hand wraps.

Parkour / ninja warrior

Ever since Ninja Warrior became popular, gyms are appearing everywhere to run free and train NW. You can even start building a home-made course.

Paintball

Some of our friends were semi-professional paintballers. There are arenas around the world, and you can even pick up your own paintball gun to practice at home.

To run

Jacob ran 10 km each year with his father and completed a half marathon. None of us really like it anymore, but we have many friends who do that. We love these shoes (men + women) because they are great for traveling and running.

Go skateboarding

We bought one of these penny boards to learn something this year, but were intimidated by car and pedestrian traffic in NYC.

surfing

We surfed a few times and even took surf lessons while living in San Diego. We would like to come back when we are closer to the sea.

swim

Swimming is one of the best forms of exercise as you get older as you do not use your joints so much.

Join a sports league

Join the local league, whether it's basketball, tennis, the ultimate Frisbee or Jacob's latest obsession – Pickleball.

yoga

We have never started yoga, but our Yogi friends swear by these yoga mats.

More: 9 wonderful ice skating venues in NYC

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Hobbies travel

cruise

Cruises are a great way to get an impression of many different countries and cities. Best part? You do not have to worry about the transport. Take a look at our ultimate cruise calendar.

Learn to fly an airplane

Check out the local airport for lessons.

travel

Street trips are a great way to explore the surroundings of your city and appreciate your larger garden. To help you get started, read our day and weekend tour guides.

RVing

We loved our 3 months in an Airstream and recommend it for a season or even a week. Even if you're not a full-time employee, traveling 3-4 months a year is great.

sailing

We never had the idea of ​​sailing full time since getting seasick, but we hope to visit some of our sailing friends. We will see if they change our mind.

More: The ultimate motorhome checklist – Everything you need for your first motorhome

Arts and creative hobbies

beatboxing

This is a great hobby that you can practice anywhere without additional equipment. Watch a few videos to get started with beatboxing.

to blog

We started our blog as a hobby before becoming our full time gig. If you want to create a blog, you can create a blog in five easy steps. If you want to take it to the next level, read our branding course.

calligraphy

You can attend courses online or in person, or pick up tour guides to help you get started.

coloring

Dyeing can be fun and therapeutic. We made it for a date and looked through some nice travel books.

Dance

We started attending hip-hop classes last year, but after a few hours our teacher had to leave the city. Now we need a new teacher! Maybe next we will try salsa, ballroom, belly dance or even pole dance.

drawing

Whether you're just drawing doodles, drawing anime characters or drawing comics, you can learn how to draw. This book is so good for people who do not believe that they can draw.

engraving

There are many different media for engraving, and it can be very advanced, but it is easy to buy a kit for beginners.

Graffiti Art

It's amazing to see how popular graffiti is and there are beautiful pieces all over the world. With its growing popularity, you can also sign up for the start.

graphic design

GIMP and Inkscape are free and ideal for beginners. If you're serious, you want the Adobe Creative Cloud to step up your game.

impersonation

I always wish I could make some basic imitations. Look at our friend, who is great at identity changes!

Improv class

Whether you want to perform or not, it's a great way to overcome the fear of what people think about you.

Juggle

Our neighbor has a set of juggling balls on his coffee table so everyone can pick them up to pick them up. With a little practice, you can do some impressive things.

Latte Art

Release your inner barista by picking on Latte-Art. Even if you do not succeed, you can enjoy your messy creation. Here is a great book for inspiration.

Magic

Lately, we've been looking at Magic for Humans, which has sparked our interest in magic. Start with a nice card game to practice your handgrip.

musical instrument

We both grew up playing the piano, but lost much of what we learned. We still bring our books with the intention of practicing again.

painting

I always wanted to learn how to paint. When I was younger, I attended art class and Jacob bought an easel a few years ago so I can start again.

photography

No matter which camera you have, you can always learn to take better photos. If you are looking for a DSLR camera for beginners, have a look at them.

Podcasting

We met a lot of different people who have their own podcast. Some make it a hobby and others make it a living. This set is everything you need to get started.

ceramics

This toolset has the highest ratings.

puppet show

Did you know that Jacob and his brother created a puppet show for children? The original plan was to learn puppetry as well, but they quickly learned how complex the puppetry is. If you want to participate in puppetry and practice, buy some dolls or make your own if you feel smart.

Videography / Filmmaking

Learn how to capture and edit videos to create beautiful memories of your own travels. You can even take pictures with just your phone by photographing with a gimbal.

singing lessons

If you want to take your singing to the next level, you should take language lessons to improve yourself. The exercises help so much.

Write

Writing can come in many different forms. Join a writing group or attend NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) in November, where you write a novel in a month to motivate you.

to compose music

Try to write your own music. If you feel comfortable, you can even do it with local microphones.

More: How to start a blog in 5 easy steps

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Crafting hobbies

Twist balloon

I did not know that this was one thing until one of our friends got down to business before his kid's birthday party. All it took was a basic kit and a few YouTube videos.

candle Making

Learn how to make candles with a DIY kit, enjoy your creations at home, or give them away as a gift.

Cross-stitch / embroidery

This is another great hobby that has a lot of resources and kits so you can do it alone.

Flower arrangement

Have you ever tried to arrange your own flowers? It's a lot harder than it looks. If you like fresh flowers at home, this is a great hobby. You can start with this book.

jewelery

I have some basic tools and learned from friends who make and sell jewelry.

Knitting / crocheting

I did some basic knitting that can be relaxing. You can also make beautiful handmade gifts for your friends.

Leathercraft

This is a great starter kit for the leather industry.

origami

Start your love of origami with a basic kit or make a joker with Jacob by making these crazy Star Wars models.

Scrapbooking

Scrapbooking is a great way to work on something you always value. With so many ready-made accessories, you can easily make it your own.

sew

This is a great practical skill that can save you money. Since I'm small, I always have to hem my pants, which can add up. To get started, just take a basic sewing machine.

soap making

I always think of the Fight Club when someone does soap making, but you can always do some crafting.

woodwork

Would you like to make friends with Nick Offerman? Familiarize yourself with woodworking so you can talk about one of your favorite hobbies. Here is a book for getting started.

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Food & Cooking hobbies

to bake

Bread, brownies, biscuits, scones … oh man, my mouth only water from the thought of it. Start with the backbible.

Brew your own beer

If you love artisan beers, try it for yourself. Here's a starter kit.

Preserve / pickle / Jam make

Learn to cucumber and jam some of your favorite foods. This has over 350 recipes.

Coffee roasting

This is another big hobby to turn one love into another. If you already like coffee, try to roast your own beans.

Cook

We simply learn simple recipes, because none of us likes to cook (see here). We will probably try some InstaPot recipes next year.

Food styling

I always wanted to learn the food styling, especially since we take so many food photos. Get a book or participate in local courses.

gardening

I tried Urban Gardening, but I have a black thumb. I'm always jealous of people who let anything grow. Having plants in your house can reduce stress and improve productivity.

mixology

If you like partying, this is a great hobby. At the moment we can only do old fashion. However, if you want to get started, read more than 1000 cocktails in this guide.

wine tasting

If you have always wanted to know wine, take a wine tasting course. You can also get this book to learn more about wines.

games

board Games

There are endless board games out there. Our last favorites are Guesstures and Pit.

chess

If I played, I would get this chessboard.

cosplaying

If you like dressing, try the cosplay.

Gaming

Lately, we love to overcooked with friends.

poker

Do a weekly poker night or play other card games. If you are serious, you can even take part in tournaments.

mystery

Riddles can be so therapeutic. Find some puzzles of your favorite places.

Trivia night

If only I had a team of professors … I loved going to Trivia Night. Even if you do not win, you'll learn at least some random and useless facts.

Collect hobbies

astronomy

Find the next dark sky for amazing stargazing or join a star party. We will post a review of the upcoming upcoming events, which we will be attending shortly.

bird watching

On our travels we have met so many birdwatchers. Even if you are interested in wildlife photography, these flashcards can help you with birds.

forage

Foraging is a great hobby, even if you like to cook. This book helps you identify, harvest and prepare edible plants.

Get a new pet

I would not say that we collect them, but we love our cats and really like spending time with them. We also met a lot of people who love fish farming recently.

More: 15 incredible weekend getaways from Las Vegas

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Enrichment & Others

Book a club

This is a great way to do something social and help you reach your reading goals.

Genologie

Start with a DNA test and see how much of your genealogy you can track.

Home improvement

If you spend a lot of time at home, this is a great hobby to make your own space better.

Keep a Bullet Journal

Bullet journaling is a great way to record your everyday life without typing. The Field Notes Expedition is ideal for those who travel a lot.

Learning a new language

Learn a new language with Rosetta Stone. I have tried Italian and would now like to learn Spanish. What about you?

Learn how to write code

Learn how to create code or web design so you can create your own web sites or help others.

Learn sign language

If you know someone who uses sign language, also try to learn the sign language. These youtube videos will help you get started.

Learn to write with a non-dominant hand

I always wanted to be ambidextrous. Practice writing or any other daily work with your non-dominant hand.

meditation

I started using a meditation app to help me sleep. It has become a habit that I will continue next year.

Minimalism / Declutter

After we moved each year, we started dismantling regularly. It was incredibly liberating. This is a great documentary to find out if you are interested in minimalism.

Public speaking

We have spoken about joining Toastmasters to overcome my fear of public speaking.

voluntary work

Choose something that is important to you and find a way to get involved in a local organization.

Favorite quotes on hobbies

If you need a few words of motivation next year to join a hobby, here are some more quotes I like.

"I can never read all the books I want. I can never be all the people I want and live all my life. I can never train in all the skills I want. And why do I want? I want to live and feel all the nuances, sounds and variations of the mental and physical experience that are possible in my life. And I'm terribly limited "(Sylvia Plath)

"Legendary innovators like Franklin, Snow and Darwin all have some common intellectual traits – a certain speed, unlimited curiosity – but they also share another defining trait. They have many hobbies. "- Steven Johnson

Always find time for things that make you happy to be alive. – unknown

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Is Camping Free?

Camping trips can be fun. They bring you close to nature, giving you the opportunity to take in the beauty around you. They open up a door of opportunity for you to enjoy the fellowship of your family and friends. They can be expensive, though. If you don’t budget for it and plan in advance, you could be left with many pleasant memories but also with less money for household expenses such as rent, groceries, and utilities after the trip is over. Let’s have fun while saving money!

Make a Plan

There’s an old saying that points out that if you fail to plan, you plan to fail. The same holds true for camping trips. Indeed, good planning starts out with making a list. With pen and paper in hand, begin to write a list of items you need for your trip. Decide what absolutely needs to be bought, and what can be borrowed from friends. In planning her trip, for example, I have seen my wife purchase lots of things she would need, but I also noticed that she borrowed a lot of items from friends as well, such as a backpack. Backpacks can be quite expensive. Yet saving money is not merely about spending less money, but also about seeking areas in which not to spend at all. For instance, if that old swimming suit your mother wore back in 1968 that she handed down to you fits, pack that instead of buying a new one. As the USA Today website points out, buying a swimsuit when you have one at that is just your size can be a colossal waste of money.

Planning is also essential for meals and drinks. Everyone must eat in order to live. So it’s best to budget how many meals you need according to the number of days you plan to spend camping. Buy foods that you can put in the cooler; take bread and condiments with which you can make sandwiches. Hot dogs and hamburgers are a good bet too because many campgrounds have grills that they offer as amenities. Why go to the convenience store on the campgrounds where everything will be more expensive when you can go to your local grocery store prior to the trip and make your own meals based on what you’ve already bought?

In addition, when buying toothpaste, toothbrushes, hair care products, and other personal items–buy as many of them as possible at your local dollar store. Many dollar stores sell travel-sized items. A word of caution is in order, however: Before you buy, observe the prices of the merchandise they sell–all dollar stores that claim that they are have items there that sell for more than a dollar.

There are some things, however, that are not best bought at the dollar store. For instance, you’ll probably need batteries for flashlights. Buy them at a place that does not charge a lot of money for batteries, but are reputable for selling high-quality batteries. That way, you’ll save money in the long run. If your batteries die while you are camping, it may send you to the convenience store on the site, where you will be forced to buy batteries that are overpriced, with no guarantee that they will even last.

Location, Location, Location!

Location is very important. As the MyDollarPlan website advises, choose a site that’s closer to home. For instance, if you live in Chicago, it’s best not to choose campgrounds in Carbondale–it’s too far south, and you are likely to waste money in gas and car maintenance. And depending on the state of fuel prices at the time of your trip, that alone can place a serious dent in your wallet.

Speaking of vehicle-related expenses, choose a site that has amenities such as bike trails. Traveling by bicycle, as opposed to by motorcycle–is a less expensive way to go. Also, it will afford you a chance to enjoy nature while exercising. Leave your boats at home as well, for parks love to charge mooring fees, as well as boat launch/trail fees. These can start to add up.

Another way fees can accumulate is in choosing a site for your camping trip. Among the many money-sucking mistakes many campers make is choosing a resort, or hotel, instead of booking at a national, state, or local park. Hotels may advertise free Internet, a complimentary hot breakfast, or swimming pool, but these amenities come at a price. Since the idea of camping is staying outdoors, you should plan your trip at a park.

Five Tips on Free Things to Do While Camping

Have you ever camped and wanted to ride a pony or canoe across the lake? While these activities may be fun and yield many precious memories for years to come, they can be quite costly. Fret not! There are things you can do that will not cost you a dime. For example, if you bring your own bike, and you find a trail on which you can ride that is complimentary and included in the cost of your overall camping experience, then that is an excellent idea.

Another fun way to spend a camping trip that doesn’t involve money is to sing campfire songs. If you play the guitar as I do, you can bring your own guitar and a songbook and have hours of fun singing campfire songs that everyone will enjoy. The best thing about this is that the only money you will have to spend is the price of a lighter and lighter fluid–and, of course, the marshmallows.

Yet another free way to enjoy your camping trip is to go hiking. For this, I would suggest you borrow a good pair of hiking boots from a friend, or if you have older ones in good shape, bring those. Hiking boots can be quite expensive if bought from a sporting goods store.

Aside from that, hiking is an excellent free way to enjoy your camping trip. It gives you excellent exercise. It also affords you the chance to enjoy the natural beauty that’s all around you.

Or if you don’t feel like going on a hiking trip, pop out your disposable camera and begin taking pictures of flowers, grass, or mountains that are around you. Have your significant other and/or children pose for you close to a tree or a lake. Or if you’re camping alone, take pictures of birds and other wonders of the great outdoors.

If you’re on a group trip, another activity you can participate in that’s free are games. The Beforeitsnews website suggests playing games such as hackeysack, volleyball, soccer and frisbee. These games make for great fellowship times, and provide exercise for you. Again, frisbees can be bought prior to your trip at a local dollar store, or, better yet–borrowed from a relative or friend. Your local neighborhood school may be gracious enough to lend you their soccer ball if you ask.

These are just a few ideas about camping without spending much money. Camping is meant to make good memories. With these tips on camping, you can make memories that you can treasure forever without the unpleasant memories of wasted money that could have gone to rent, utilities, or other unexpected expenses that came up after your trip.

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JASPER

OLYMPIANS AESTHETIC MEME

 APHRODITE: laughter-loving. sweet smiles. dressed in silk and satin. flower in their hair. sees the world as a runway. unapologetically sexual. the sea washing their ankles. in love with love.   stirrer of passion. cunning concealed by painted lips. secret daggers. doves. revolution in their kiss. delighting in the waves. flirtatious winks. strolling along the beach. staring wistfully from a balcony. this is how to be a heartbreaker. wants to be adored. gets turned on by danger.

 APOLLO: glitz and glamour. art galleries. turning the volume up. being made of gold. neatly-organized music sheets. notebooks filled with poetry. bathing in the sunlight. the powerful urge to create. collecting vinyl records. beautiful cover of wonder wall. playing multiple instruments. tasting like sunshine. healing touch. speaking in prophecies. smile mingled with wrath. shunning lies. sporting shades. hanging out at music festivals with their friends.     sleeps naked. arrow to the heart. paint brushes. probably has a tinder account.

 ARES: armed for battle. wants to raise a dog with their significant other. soft spot for children.     gives piggyback rides. scarred body. blood on their hands and face. willing to fight the world for the ones they love. fights against injustice. warm hugs. well-worn combat boots. boxing gloves. bandages wrapped around bruised knuckles. fist raised in protest. ignites revolutions.   fear is a prison. more sensitive than what their tough shell would have you think. exhausted. damaged goods. force to be reckoned with. red roses. curses under their breath.

 ARTEMIS: keen sense of a hunter. freckles like constellations on their skin. piercing eyes. disheveled braid. moonlight peeking through the shadows. the calm of the forest at night. lying on the grass and staring at the stars. mother doe and her fawn. protecting their kin. the moon shimmering on a still lake. quiver full of arrows resting against the bark of a tree. running with wolves. bonding while circled around a campfire. not being much of a people person. arrow hitting a target. popping egos. patience on 3%. touches heaven and returns howling.

 ATHENA: discerning gaze. unreadable face. quiet museums. owl perched on their finger. armor that intimidates. eye for architecture. plays the sims for the sole purpose of building   houses. studied the blade while everyone else was busy getting laid. huge fan of logic. loves brain teasers, ancient buildings. sweaters in neutrals and cool colors. hair done up.   can kill you with their brain. heads to the library often to research. sharpened pencils. abs that can cut steel. stoic statues. pottery classes.

 DEMETER: soil-covered hands. smile that can bloom flowers. skin loved by the sun. being the mom-friend. can lift you and your friends. flowers kept in the pockets of overalls. takes pride in their beautiful garden. speaks to their plants. leaves rustling in the wind. stalks of wheat. picking fruit. greenhouses. heart as strong as a mountain. values simplicity. daisies dotted across a collarbone. curls crowned with flowers. folded pile of sweaters in warm hues. pulling out fresh-baked bread out of the oven and the smell wafting through the air.

 DIONYSUS: drunk shitposter. on their sixth glass of wine before you’ve even finished your second. seductive smirks. untamed curls. rich fabrics on dark skin. sleek-furred panthers. theater masks. stage productions. receiving a standing ovation. rose caught between their teeth. being the baby of the bunch. wild parties that last from sundown to sunup. creeping vines. inspiring loyalty. grand opera houses. masquerade balls. rolls of film. shattered chandeliers with broken glass scattered across the wine-spilled floor. pouring champagne into flutes. lives for the applause.

 HEPHAESTUS: the calloused hands of someone who knows labor. sweaty brow. flame burning in their eyes. inventive mind. broad shoulders. steampunk goggles. nuts and bolts stored away in little boxes. ashes. striking a match. blueprints for future projects. fixing up a busted-up car and giving it cool upgrades. wrestles with bitterness. work boots have seen better years. wrinkled plaid shirts. iron melted in blazing fire. huge jackets. crafting masterpieces. greased-stained overalls. fascination with robotics. pain is fuel. stack of weaponry. even their muscles have muscles.

 HERA: resting bitch face. dressed to the nines. cows grazing on a pasture. cool rain. loving and hating fiercely. hand clutching a string of pearls. large chandelier with glittering crystals. plays the sims for the sole purpose of killing off their sims. romance to realism. pictures of the sky while flying on a plane. files that under fuck it. downs glasses of wine as they relax with a scented bubble bath and netflix. like their selfie or you’re grounded. knows 57 convenient ways to murder a man. dark eyes that penetrate your soul. marble and gold.

 HERMES: devil-may-care smile. always up-to-date on the latest technology. will steal your french fries. does it for the vine. shitposter. puts googly eyes on everything. meme hoarder. long drives on the highway. ma and pop diners. spontaneous road trips. folded maps. fingers dancing across the keyboard of a laptop. shooting hoops on the basketball court. chatting up strangers as you all journey to your own destinations. goes jogging in the morning. mixes red bull with coffee. menace on april fool’s. hoodies and sneakers.

 POSEIDON: storm with skin. colorful coral reefs. waves crashing against the shore. stroking the soft fur of a cat. their heart pounding as their horse’s gentle trot speeds into a gallop. tousled locks. clothes smeared with paint. owns several sketchbooks yet always yearns to own more. leather jackets. fondness for diy projects. handwriting that flows across the page. nimble fingers playing the strings of a violin. velvety singing voice that haunts your dreams. mood as ever-changing as the sea. the roar of a motorcycle. compass with a spinning arrow.

 ZEUS: thunder in their heart. running on coffee. flash of lightning. natural charisma. eloquence. badass in a nice suit. aficionado of history. force of nature. lenny face. nightmare-filled nights. proud arm around their lover’s waist. high-rise buildings. planes soaring through a cloudless sky. technician on the piano. maintains order. strong handshake. juggling multiple events on their busy schedule with ease. expensive watch.

 Muse/OC Aesthetic  

Rules: bold any which apply to your OC/Muse; remember to repost; feel free to add to the list.

 [COLORS]

 red. brown. orange. yellow. green. blue. purple. pink. black. white. teal. silver. gold. grey. lilac. metallic. matte. royal blue. strawberry red. charcoal grey. forest green. apple red. navy blue. crimson. cream. mint green. cobalt blue. lime green. beige.

 [ELEMENTS]

 fire. ice. water. air. earth. rain. snow. wind. moon. stars. sun. heat. cold. steam. frost. lightning. sunlight. moonlight. dawn. dusk. twilight. midnight. sunrise. sunset. dewdrops. magic.

 [BODY]

 claws. long fingers. fangs. teeth. wings. tails. lips. bare feet. freckles. bruises. canine. scars. scratches. wounds. burns. spikes. feathers. webs. eyes. hands. sweat. tears. feline. chubby. curvy. short. tall. normal height. muscular. lean. piercing. tattoos. lithe. moles. dimples.

 [WEAPONS]

 fists. sword. dagger. spear. arrow. hammer. shield. poison. guns. axes. throwing axes. whips. knives. throwing knives. pepper sprays. tasers. machine guns. slingshots. katanas. maces. staffs. wands. powers. magical items. magic. rocks. mud balls. pyre. teeth. rifles. words.

 [MATERIALS]

 gold. silver. platinum. titanium. diamonds. pearls. rubies. sapphires. emeralds. amber. amethyst. metal. iron. rust. steel. glass. wood. porcelain. paper. wool. fur. lace. leather. silk. velvet. denim. linen. cotton. charcoal. clay. stone. asphalt. brick. marble. dust. glitter. blood. dirt. mud. smoke. ash. shadow. carbonate. rubber. synthetics. jade.

 [NATURE]

 grass. leaves. trees. bark. roses. daisies. tulips. lavender. petals. thorns. seeds. hay. sand. rocks. crystals. roots. flowers. ocean. river. meadow. forest. desert. tundra. savanna. rainforest. caves. underwater. coral reef. beach. waves. space. clouds. mountains. poppies. galaxies. stardust. sky.

 [ANIMALS]

 lions. wolves. eagles. owls. falcons. hawks. swans. snakes. turtles. ducks. bugs. spiders. crickets. bees. birds. whales. dolphins. fish. sharks. horses. cats. dogs. rabbits. praying mantises. crows. ravens. mice. lizards. werewolves. unicorns. pegasus. dragons. rats. livestock. foxes. bluebirds. deer. halla.

 [FOODS/DRINKS]

 sugar. salt. bitter. candy. bubblegum. wine. champagne. hard liquor. beer. coffee. tea. spices. herbs. apple. orange. lemon. cherry. strawberry. watermelon. vegetables. fruits. meat. fish. pies. desserts. chocolate. cream. caramel. berries. nuts. cinnamon. burgers. burritos. pizza. french fries. ambrosia. honey.

 [HOBBIES]

 music. art. watercolors. gardening. smithing. sculpting. wood carving. painting. sketching. fighting. writing. composing. cooking. sewing. training. dancing. acting. singing. martial arts. self-defense. electronics. technology. cameras. video cameras. video games. computer. phone. movies. theater. history. libraries. books. comic books. magazines. cds. records. vinyls. cassettes. piano. violin. guitar. electric guitar. bass guitar. harmonica. harp. woodwinds. brass. bells. playing cards. poker chips. chess. dice. motorcycle riding. eating. flight. climbing. camping. running. freerunning. exploring. partying. yoga.

 [STYLE]

 lingerie. armor. cape. dress. tunic. vest. shirt. sweater. boots. heels. leggings. trousers. jeans. skirt. jewelry. earrings. necklace. bracelet. ring. pendant. hat. flower crown. crown. circlet. helmet. scarf. brocade. cloaks. corsets. doublet. chest plate. gorget. bracers. belt. sash. coat. jacket. duster. trenchcoat. hood. gloves. socks. masks. cowls. braces. watches. glasses. sunglasses. visor. eye contacts. makeup. ties. uniform. fancy shoes. leather jacket. sport underwear.

 [MISC]

 balloons. bubbles. cityscape. light. dark. candles. war. peace. money. power. percussion. clocks. photos. mirrors. pets. kisses. diary. fairy lights. madness. sanity. sadness. bittersweet. happiness. luck. optimism. pessimism. loneliness. family. friends. assistants. co-workers. enemies. loyalty. smoking. drugs. kindness. love. hugs. revenge. lust. regrets. passion. spontaneity. potty mouth. recklessness. practicality. hope.

 BOLD ANY FEARS WHICH APPLY TO YOUR MUSE.

 ITALICIZE WHAT MAKES THEM UNCOMFORTABLE.

 the dark. fire. open water. deep water. being alone. crowded spaces. confined spaces. change. failure. war. loss of control. powerlessness. prison. blood. drowning. suffocation. public speaking. natural animals. the supernatural. heights. death. dying. intimacy. rejection. abandonment. loss. the unknown. the future. not being good enough. scary stories. speaking to new people. poverty. loud noises. being touched.

 Unnecessary Detailed Dislikes

 Muse name: Jasper Graves

Least favorite nickname: Jazzie

Least favorite color: Pink

Least favorite season: Fall

Least favorite weather: Storming

Least favorite — hot or cold: hot

Least favorite food: Green things

Least favorite flavor: artificial orange

Least favorite scent: jasmine

Least favorite sound: grinding wheel

Least favorite book: anything by dr. seuss

Least favorite movie: Charlie and the chocolate factory

Least favorite fictional character: Willy Wonka

Least favorite trait in others: forcefulness

Least favorite place: outside

Least favorite thing about themselves: how shy he is

Least favorite daily chore: school

Least favorite activity: running

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Favorite 17 of 2017

2017 brought its ups and downs. The first part of the year brought a loss of photography work due to some changes. The latter part of the year brought more opportunity to shoot for The Kansas City Star, including shooting a Sporting Kansas City game, and the NCAA volleyball national championship. As I’ve done the past two years, I’ve compiled a list of my favorite photos of the year. In honor of 2017, here are my 17 favorite images I made this year in no particular order.

“A Time for Everything”

I’m a fan of all four seasons, but for photography, fall brings a certain excitement. Leaf hunting is fun.

“Stretch”

Getting up close and personal gets good shots. And this kid is all about getting that ball!

“Frog Camouflage”

When Sydney and I went to Iowa to camp, it rained for the first day. But then the rain cleared out and we hit the trail. Then wandered off trail. I about stepped on a snake. This guys was safe from being stepped on. At least until Sydney waded in the pond!

“The Call”

Emotion brings out the best shots in sports. They’re usually my favorite while shooting sports. It’s easy to tell what’s on the line in this one.

“Tour Begins”

I arrived early for the start of the Tour de Lakes, covering the ride for the Lee’s Summit Journal. I had several shots already pre-planned in my mind. This was not one of them. A pleasant surprise. I love the shadow of the rider. More about this photo and event in a previous post.

“Aspen Dew”

I’m not a morning person, but mornings are much easier in the mountains. Especially when there’s awesome things to photography, like dew-covered aspen leaves. I probably spent 45 minutes taking pictures 50 yards from camp with morning light dancing through the trees.

“Easter”

God does amazing things at Abundant Life. Not because people are better, or try harder or anything like that. God works through those that put their faith in Him. Something I’m trying to do more and more, though a lot of times I fail. I know a lot of people have a hard time with big churches because of the perception of it being about the church itself or the people on stage. It may seem like more of a production than worship. But the staff and worship leaders I know seem very kind, caring, sincere and down to earth. They want God to have the glory, not themselves. That’s also what I want for my photography. Even if I’m not shooting something for my church. God created the heavens and the earth. Everything is so intricate and beautiful. He gets the glory for that.

“Windswept”

Our Colorado trip started with someplace new. I had driven by this place within a couple of miles over a dozen times without ever knowing it was there before Sydney discovered it on an app. I was excited to get some images of Colorado that not many have. We drove all night to get Paint Mines State  Park for sunrise, but nature gave us all clouds with no break, so I had to make the most of it. I knew the flat light with the shapes, lines and tones would bode well for black and white.

“At the Waterfall”

It was also the first camping trip for my two step-daughters. Watching them play in the woods, find joy in nature and share my love for the outdoors and one of my favorite places with them made any negative of traveling with two pre-schoolers totally worth it. They struggled up a hike to Dollar Lake, especially a rugged part near the end, but when we got to the lake, they both agreed it was worth it. They’re so cute.

“Dejection”

The first ever football game for St. Michael the Archangel did not go well for them. It started with a safety against them, and if it wasn’t for a late safety by their defense, the Guardians wouldn’t have gotten on the board in a blowout. This image sums it all up all the disappointment and frustration.

“Headless Receiver”

Hustle plays are fun to photograph. It’s all about getting the decisive moment.

“No, It’s Iowa”

There’s a famous line in the movie Field of Dreams:

“Is this heaven?” “No, it’s Iowa.”

Well, our camping trip to Iowa wasn’t exactly heavenly, nor did it involve baseball. But it did have some pretty flowers.

“Rubio, Rubio, Ru-bi-ooooooo”

Sydney and I were finally going to get a date night. We were going to a Sporting KC game. Then I got a call to shoot the game for the Star. I knew there would be a chance she wouldn’t like not getting to enjoy the evening together. No hesitation. She had pure excitement for me to get to shoot this level, even if it meant giving something up. I’m a real lucky guy.

“First Timers”

Lost Lake outside Crested Butte is one of my favorite places. I’ll never get tired of the views. I could live there.

“Rough Around the Edges”

Light and shadows dance a beautiful number. More on this photo in a previous post.

“Dive”

I hadn’t shot a volleyball in several years, so I was a little nervous going into the NCAA championship game between Florida and Nebraska. While the teams warmed up, so did I, and I was happy with what I came away with.

“Perfection”

The Central Missouri women gave up five goals all year. FIVE. But they were 30 seconds away from losing their perfect record in the NCAA DII championship game. They earned a penalty to send it to overtime, and the game went to a shootout, where UCM clinched a national title and cemented a perfect record.