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[radarsteddybear]

Hey, you!

Yeah, you!

Have you ever wondered what actors were in both Hogan's Heroes and M*A*S*H?

Wonder no more!

I made a list:

Sivi Aberg

William Christopher

Peter Eastman

Bernard Fox

Roy Goldman

James Gregory

Johnny Haymer

Chuck Hicks

Robert Hogan

Bonnie Jones

Sandy Kenyon

Bruce Kirby

Curt Lowens

Frank Marth

Lynnette Mettey

John Orchard

Jack Riley

Dennis Robertson

James Sikking

Walter Smith

Dennis Troy

Buck Young

More people who worked on both series:

Writers:

Arthur Julian

Laurence Marks

Richard Powell

Directors:

Bruce Bilson

Bass player:

Carol Kaye

Writer/Producer/Co-Creator on M*A*S*H, Director on both:

Gene Reynolds

[abellinthecupboard]

Here is a google docs folder with over 75 scanned books in pdf form, almost entirely poetry collections. Featured poets include Mary Oliver, Louise Glück, Myung Mi Kim, Natalie Diaz, Ocean Vuong, Billy Collins, Jericho Brown, Jane Kenyon, Ellen Bryant Voigt, Ruth Stone, Naomi Shihab Nye, Robert Bly, Carol Ann Duffy, Juliana Spahr, and more. New books are added occasionally so try checking the folder every few months for new additions. Here is the poetry folder if the first link isn't working.

[bboyplankton]

2022 Playlist

1. Ab-Soul – Church on the Move

2. Action Bronson – Ninety One

3. Adekunle Gold feat. Stefflon Don – FYE

4. Adekunle Gold – Win

5. Adria Kain feat. Leila Day – Classic

6. Adria Kain – Lost One

7. Adria Kain – Melt Into You

8. Alexis Ffrench – Colours

9. Alex Isley & Jack Dine feat. Bas – On & On

10. Alex Vaughn – So Be It

11. Ali Gatie – Thinkin Bout You

12. Amber Mark – Bubbles

13. Ambré – Superstitious

14. Ant Clemons – In Between

15. Apollo Brown & Philmore Greene – Keep Goin’

16. Ari Lennox – Tatted

17. Arin Ray feat. D Smoke – The Mood

18. Armani Caesar – Queen City

19. August 08 feat. Jhené Aiko – Water Sign

20. Avril Lavigne feat. Mark Hoppus – All I Wanted

21. Bad Bunny feat. Jhay Cortez – Tarot

22. Banks – Holding Back

23. Benjiflow feat. Niji Adeleye – The Chill

24. Beyoncé – Plastic off the Sofa

25. BiC Fizzle – Turnt Shit

26. Big K.R.I.T. – Would It Matter

27. BigWalkDog – Pray

28. Black Eyed Peas feat. J. Rey Soul – Double D’z

29. Boldy James & Cuns – Earned Not Given

30. Boldy James & Cuns – Foot Prints

31. Brandy Haze – Look What You Made Me Do

32. Brent Faiyaz feat. Tre’ Amani – Addictions

33. Burna Boy feat. Blxst & Kehlani – Solid

34. Calvin Harris feat. Normani, Tinashe, & Offset – New To You

35. Cautious Clay – Butterflies in August

36. Che Ecru – 4 This Moment

37. Chris Brown – Harder

38. Christina Aguilera feat. Nathy Peluso – Pa Mis Muchachas

39. Col3trane – Lights Out

40. The Cool Kids feat. Larry June – All or Nothing

41. The Cool Kids – Home Improvement

42. The Cool Kids feat. 6lack & JID – Lightwerk

43. The Cool Kids feat. Pell & A-Trak – Too Bad

44. Cordae – Super

45. Curren$y & The Alchemist feat. Styles P – Whale Watching

46. CyHi – Help Me God

47. Daddy Yankee feat. El Alfa & Lil Jon – Bombón

48. Dave East, Buda & Grandz, & DJ Drama – Prison Yard

49. Dayglow – Deep End

50. Dayglow – Then It All Goes Away

51. Denzel Curry feat. 454 – Sanjuro

52. Destin Conrad – It’s Yours

53. Devvon Terrell – Hating Interlude

54. Dizzy Wright & DJ Hoppa feat. Chris Webby – Outlaws

55. Doe Boy feat. Rowdy Rebel & 42 Dugg – Ain’t My Fault

56. Drake & 21 Savage – Spin Bout You

57. Dram – Wham

58. Dreezy – 21 Questions

59. Duke Deuce feat. Glorilla – Just Say That

60. Duke Deuce feat. Lil Thad, Dubba G, & Glockianna – Respect

61. DVSN – Bring It

62. DVSN – Take It Slow

63. Dylan Synclair – Open

64. Earl Sweatshirt – 2010

65. Eli Darby – Up

66. Ella Mai – Leave You Alone

67. Emotional Oranges – Make Me Wanna

68. Emotional Oranges – She Gotta Man

69. Fana Hues – Breakfast

70. FKA Twigs feat. Jorja Smith & Unknown – Darjeeling

71. FKA Twigs – Oh My Love

72. Freddie Gibbs feat. DJ Paul – PYS

73. Future – Back to the Basics

74. Future – Puffin on Zootiez

75. IDK – Breathe

76. IDK feat. Denzel Curry – Dog Food

77. Jack Harlow – Lil Secret

78. Jada Kingdom – Next Time

79. Jalen Santoy feat. Cyanca, Erick Lottary, Well$, Reuben Vincent – Dismissal

80. Jalen Santoy – White Rice

81. Jesse Reyez feat. 6lack – Forever

82. JID – Crack Sandwich

83. John Legend feat. JID – Dope

84. John Legend feat. Jazmine Sullivan – Love

85. John Legend feat. Jhené Aiko & Ty Dolla $ign – Splash

86. Jor’dan Armstrong – Emotions

87. Juicy J, Lex Luger, & Trap-A-Holics – Hit the Smoke

88. Justin Garner – Cry On Me

89. Justin Garner – These Fires

90. Kenyon Dixon feat. Susan Carol – Here

91. Kranium – Early in the Morning

92. K. Roosevelt – Golden Hour

93. Landon Thomas – Feelings

94. Larry June – Organic Adjustments

95. Larry June feat. 2 Chainz – Still Boomin

96. Lucky Daye – Feels Like

97. Lucky Daye – Over

98. Lupe Fiasco feat. Nayirah – Autobots

99. Lupe Fiasco – Naomi

100. Marc E. Bassy – Having Fun

101. Marc E. Bassy – How Dare I

102. Marques Houston – Right One

103. Maverick Sabre – Can’t Be Wrong

104. Maverick Sabre – Get Down

105. Megan Thee Stallion – Red Wine

106. Method Man – Guillotine

107. Metro Boomin feat. A$AP Rocky & Takeoff – Feel the Fiyaaaah

108. Mickey Factz feat. Ayo Shamir – Regrets

109. Mikhala Jené – Black Love

110. Mikhala Jené – The Switch

111. Miraa May feat. Raye – Go Girl

112. Miraa May – Akeem’s Outro

113. Naomi Lareine – Just Met

114. Naomi Lareine – Paris

115. Nas – Reminisce

116. Nez feat ScHoolboy Q – Let’s Get It

117. Nia Sultana feat. Che Ecru - Cristal

118. Nick Grant – Spellcheck

119. Nnamdï – Benched

120. Nnamdï – I Don’t Wanna Be Famous

121. Ogi – I Got It

122. ØHenry – Belong With Me

123. Omar Apollo – Tamagotchi

124. Orion Sun – Pressure

125. Paul Wall & Termanology feat. KXNG Crooked & Wais P – Clubber Lang

126. Paul Wall & Termanology – Recognize My Car

127. Pharrell Williams feat. 21 Savage & Tyler, the Creator – Cash In, Cash Out

128. Pink Sweat$ feat. Kirby – Better

129. Pink Sweat$ feat. Sabrina Claudio – Waiting On You

130. PJ Morton feat. Wale – So Lonely

131. Pusha T – Brambleton

132. Pusha T feat. Kanye West – Dreamin of the Past

133. Quavo & Takeoff – Bars Into Captions

134. Raheem DeVaughn feat. Arrishun – Catching Feelings

135. Raheem DeVaughn – Retrograde

136. Ransom feat. Simone Pash – Can’t Complain

137. Ravyn Lenae feat. Steve Lacy – Skin Tight

138. Rayana Jay – Unfair

139. Royce Da 5’9” – Dead President Heads

140. Saba feat. Krayzie Bone – Come My Way

141. Saba – Stop That

142. SAFE – Yonge Street

143. Samm Henshaw – Enough

144. Samm Henshaw feat. Tobi Nwigwe – Take Time

145. Siergio – Clothes On

146. Siergio – Take You Out

147. Smino – No L’s

148. Smino feat. Lil Uzi Vert – Pudgy

149. Smoke Dza feat. Steven Young – Right Now

150. Snoop Dogg – Crip Ya Enthusiasm

151. Steve Lacy – Give You the World

152. Sy Ari Da Kid – Vantage Point

153. Syd feat. Kehlani – Out Loud

154. Symba feat. Pusha T – Never End Up Broke Pt. 2

155. SZA – T-Shirt

156. Tank feat. J Valentine – Slow

157. Tank & the Bangas – Jellyfish

158. Tiana Major9 – On God!

159. Tim Lyre – Real

160. Tim Lyre – Spanish Lime

161. Tink – Goofy

162. Tobe Nwigwe & Fat Nwigwe – They Want It, But No

163. Tobi Lou feat. T-Pain – 2hrs+

164. Tobi Lou – Busy

165. Tyler, the Creator & Nigo – Come On, Let’s Go

166. UMI – Too Late

167. Vedo & OG Parker feat. Baby Tate – Come First

168. Vedo & OG Parker – Face Down

169. Vince Staples – Player Ways

170. The Weeknd – Is There Someone Else

171. The Weeknd – Out of Time

172. Westside Boogie feat. Storm Ford – Killa Mode

173. Westside Gunn feat. Busta Rhymes & Raekwon – Science Class

174. Wiz Khalifa, Big K.R.I.T., & Girl Talk – Put You On

175. Wizkid – Everyday

176. Xavier Omär – Feelings 4 You

177. YG feat. Mozzy & D3szn – How To Rob of A Rapper

178. YG feat. J. Cole & Moneybagg Yo – Scared Money

179. Yuna – Don’t Wanna Know

180. Yung Bleu feat. Kelly Rowland – Freak Freak

[ulkaralakbarova]

Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted. Credits: TheMovieDb. Film Cast: Liberace: Michael Douglas Scott Thorson: Matt Damon Seymour Heller: Dan Aykroyd Bob Black: Scott Bakula Dr. Jack Startz: Rob Lowe Ray Arnett: Tom Papa Mr. Felder: Paul Reiser Carlucci: Bruce Ramsay Mr. Y: Nicky Katt Billy Leatherwood: Cheyenne Jackson Tracy Schnelker: Mike O’Malley Adoption Attorney: David Koechner Cary James: Boyd Holbrook Frances: Debbie Reynolds Lou: Eric Zuckerman Assistant Director: Eddie Jemison Director: Randy Lowell Stunt Actor: Tom Roach Camera Assistant: Shamus Cooley Sound Mixer: John Smutny Rose Carracappa: Jane Morris Joe Carracappa: Garrett M. Brown George Liberace: Pat Asanti Dora Liberace: Casey Kramer Assistant Stage Manager: James Kulick Make-up Artist: Paul Witten Gladys: Deborah Lacey Sue: Susan Caroll Todd Backstage Flirt: Austin Stowell Backstage Flirt: Francisco San Martin Stagehand: Anthony Crivello Scott’s Half-Brother, Wayne: Kiff VandenHeuvel Dorothy: Nikea Gamby-Turner June: Charlotte Crossley Liberace’s Attorney: Josh Meyers Joel Strote: Harvey J. Alperin Dr. Ronald Daniels: Jerry Clarke Anchorwoman: Lisa Frantz Health Department Spokesman: Shaun T. Benjamin Priest at Funeral: John Philip Kavcak Young American Dancer (uncredited): Kelly Allen Funeral Mourner (uncredited): Gregg Atwill Patron (uncredited): Greg Baine Guy Outside Casino (uncredited): Brian Blu Party Guest (uncredited): Paul Borst Angie Liberace (uncredited): Barbara Brownell Sex Club Patron (uncredited): Lee Christian Kazarian (uncredited): Kass Connors Showgirl (uncredited): Jacquelyn Dowsett Concert Fan (uncredited): Timothy Skyler Dunigan Deposition Reporter (uncredited): Fielding Edlow French Guy #2 (uncredited): Corey Eid Impossible Dream Dancer (uncredited): Krystal Ellsworth Young American Dancer (uncredited): Kelli Erdmann Hair Stylist (uncredited): Amber Lee Ettinger Young American (uncredited): Derek Ferguson Adult Bookstore Patron (uncredited): Joe Filippone Adult Bookstore Worker (uncredited): Aussie Guevara Dancer (uncredited): Brandon Henschel Young American Dancer (uncredited): Kara Hess Stage Manager (uncredited): Lenny Jacobson Mourner (uncredited): Richard Allan Jones Valet (uncredited): Adam J. Kassel Impossible Dream Dancer (uncredited): Dominique Kelley Cameraman (uncredited): David Dustin Kenyon Theatre Stage Hand (uncredited): Kirk Krogstad Billy (uncredited): Kristin Lindquist Showgirl (uncredited): Rachael Markarian Patron (uncredited): Hugo Pierre Martin Sex Club Worker (uncredited): Paul McDade Young American Dancer (uncredited): KC Monnie Bar Patron (uncredited): Max Napolitano Tailor (uncredited): Gregory Niebel Show Boy (uncredited): Cassidy Noblett Dancer (uncredited): Ryan Novak Young American (uncredited): Meredith Ostrowsky Sex Couple #1 (uncredited): Lance Patrick Liberace Showgirl (uncredited): Brittany Perry-Russell Dancer (uncredited): Ferly Prado On-Air News Reporter (uncredited): Mike Jerome Putnam Maitre d’ (uncredited): Thure Riefenstein Second Anchorwoman (uncredited): Stephanie Maura Sanchez News Reporter (uncredited): Jimmy Scanlon French Guy #1 (uncredited): Roby Schinasi Reporter (uncredited): Nellie Sciutto Bookstore Patron (uncredited): Franklin J. Sterns Startz Surgeon (uncredited): C.J. Stussi Showgirl (uncredited): Becca Sweitzer Stagehand (uncredited): Trace Taylor Stagehand (uncredited): Anna Wendt Print Reporter (uncredited): Ryken Zane Nightclub Patron (uncredited): Judy Bruno Bennett Bookstore Guy (uncredited): Cal Rein Reporter (uncredited): Brian Neil Hoff Young American Dancer (uncredited): Nick Lanzisera Mourner (uncredited): Charles Moniz Showgirl (uncredited): Ayesha Orange Young American Dancer (uncredited): Jason Williams Self (archive footage) (uncredited): Johnny Carson Self (archive footage) (uncredited): Peggy King Film Crew: Editor: Steven Soderbergh Screenplay: Richard LaGravenese Book: Scott Thorson Book: Alex Thorleifson Producer: Susan Ekins Fir...

[absoluteroses]

LUCY CORAL BARKER.

general.

name.     lucy coral barker (nee averley). nicknames/known as.     after her reaping, the coral is dropped from her name. age and date of birth.     seventeen+. may 23. gender and pronouns.     cisfemale (she/her). sexuality.     demisexual. status.     married.

background.

family.     patrick burgandy averley (father; deceased), virtue indigo averley (mother; deceased), dorothy silver kenyon (sister; older by eleven months), mary jade coldgate (sister; younger sister by three years), virtue tawny smith (sister; younger sister by five years). johanna canary barker (daughter; alive). significant other.     benjamin barker (husband). place of birth.     district four. education.     homeschooled. occupation.     while she grew up in covey tradition, lucy carol's family has also integrated with district four. she helps on her father's boat. covey at heart, fisher by trade. religion.     n/a.

appearance.

hair.     yellow, has a slight wave to it since she lives near the sea. eye color.     green. skin tone.     pale. height.     5'4"  weight.     125lbs. faceclaim.     tba.

personality.

traits.     kind, friendly, outgoing, out-spoken at times, easy-going, silly, dramatic. mbti.     tba. enneagram.     tba. moral alignment.     tba. mental.     tba.

history.

before her birth, lucy coral's parents were some of the covey that were rounded up by the government of panem. they went along with the government peacefully which lead them to getting settled in district four. her mother was a singer who tended to perform for capitol events, parties and other such cases. her father took to fishing well.

her parents made certain to include many covey traditions in their daughter's bringing ups. they were taught traditional covey song and dance and given classic covey names.

while on her father's boat one day, lucy carol noticed a small child fall off his boat. she dove in the rescue him at the same time a boy her age did. they were able to return the boy to safety and they go to talking afterwards. she learned his name was benjamin barker. he asked her to go sailing with him later that week. she accepted happily.

district four is known for being a prosperous district, but not everyone was as successful as everyone else. benjamin and lucy coral were part of the "lower-class" of this district, but they never minded their station.

like some do in poorer districts, lucy coral and benjamin married young. they were sixteen during the wedding and found out they were expecting not long after. johanna canary was born in feburary.

to earn some extra, lucy coral would accompany her mother on her singing trips. singing was considered a black-market trade by this point, but they weren't worried since they were preforming for capitol officials that wanted to hear them more than they wanted to arrest them. at one of these concerts, lucy coral was introduced to phillip turpin, a gamemaker on special assignment in four. it was obvious he had an interest in her and she made it obvious that there was a ring on her finger.

as much as he attempted to woo her, lucy coral was true to her husband. he grew desperate to the point of nearly assaulting her before she got away.

as revenge for rejecting him, turpin made certain that lucy coral was reaped in the next hunger games, which happened to be the 50th quarter quell. he promised the career academy that they could send one of their female tributes and he wouldn't have them shut down as long as no one volunteered as tribute for lucy coral. they agreed.

on reaping day, lucy coral wasn't really worried. she was still eighteen, but the hunger games felt long after for her. she was a wife and mother now. however, her name was pulled for one of the female tributes.

no one volunteered.

lucy coral spent her few minutes speaking in whispers with her husband, hugging her family goodbye and whispering lullabies to her daughter.

it became clear from the start that she was being stripped of her identity. she was no longer covey, her name was changed to just lucy barker, she was loosing herself.

she gained most of her sponsors by playing to the fact that she had a family. she was popular among all of the tributes, but that couldn't keep her alive in the arena.

her throat was slit by a male tribute from four.

but lucy did not die.

once they realized they had made a mistake, they decided not to let her die. they kept lucy in the capitol, experimenting on her and torturing her.

lucy was not dead, but in her madness, she wishes she was.

[hardjazz7]

Download + Stream: HJ7 Blends #95 - Orion Anakaris (17/12/23)

HJ7 Blends #95 features the latest Soulful R&B and Hip Hop beats curated by Orion. Artists featured on the latest show include: Jessica Jolia, Cisco Swank, LUCIIA, Saba, Susan Carol, Octavio N. Santos, James Fauntleroy, JON VINYL, Tokyo Ave, CJ Fly + many more!

Stream

Tracklist:

Mike & Keys - Live from Death Row LUCIIA - SAME THING NEW MAN (Prod. Maleík & MARL) Kenyon Dixon - Wait K-Riz - Something About U (feat. Sauvé, Octavio N. Santos & Deppisch) Tokyo Ave - no limit '94. CJ Fly & Stoic - ALL DAY ERYDAY Cruch Calhoun & Dave East - All I Need (Prod. Mike & Keys and Brian Anthony Morgan) Domani - Darkness KAMEO - BACK4MO (BIG WILLIE STYLE) [prod. spvcedd] Marsha Ambrosius - The Greatest BRX - Body (Prod. Yaahn Hunter Jr.) EarthGang - Imagine Cisco Swank & Luke Titus - Nothing's Changed (feat. Saba) Jessica Jolia - Ooh La La (Prod. Yaahn Hunter Jr.) Cisco Swank - Over Now Jurdan Bryant - DUST ON THE MONEY JON VINYL - C'est La Vie Phabo - scorpio moon. [Tokyo Ave remix] Afroham, C Y G N - Hnstly JayDottCee - mad at fire w_ Forestxfire & chrme.shwty Gareth Donkin - This Winter Cisco Swank & Luke Titus - Reprise James Fauntleroy & Terrace Martin - Online Shopping See Dee - You deserve (Susan Carol) LUCIIA - WORTH SPENT Victoria Monét - Stop (Askin' Me 4Shyt)

[booksandwords]

Return to Sanctuary (Anthology)

Read time: 2 Days Rating: 5/5

Edited by Carol Shaughnessy Contains contributions by: Sherrilyn Kenyon/ McQueen, Nicki Nance, Lina Acevedo, Sabrina Diaz, Sheri-Lynn Marean, Cole Jackson, Hunter J Skye, Leigh Bulls, Alice Sable, Cynthia Agutun, Trinity Blaslo, Dawn Chartier, Eva Nela, Sarah Compton and C Stripes.

To me this is not as strong as Sanctuary. It at least doesn't feel as well organised, Love's Absolution is a strange way to start, too tightly tied to the previous book. Second Chance for a Forever Mate is a strange way to end at least to me, utilising arcadian wolves it rightfully uses their base forms in the mating process something that I've never been a fan of (not an uncommon opinion). I can see the choice to use Stripes' inclusion last could leave a bad taste in readers mouths. It could however have been a decent first entry with Nance's last.

What is improved in Return to Santuary is the variety of supernaturals used in the stories. I found Santuary focused heavily on Werehunters this one is more diverse most importantly including more Dark Hunters as ocs. There is an origin story for one of the more enigmatic couples in the Hunterverse, some surprising pantheon appearances and a story written in entirely in what I shall refer to as the Simi speak. It is clearly one for the fans for through. There will be a story for everyone and probably a story that will leaving them going "Ahhh... no not for me". To me at least this is what an anthology should be, diverse.

Love's Absolution by Nicki Nance

“I’m not a doctor, but I think it’s your species.” Dev sat down against the wall and put his elbows on his knees in anticipation of a long talk. Shem glared down at him. “What?” Dev pointed at him. “You, my friend, are human. Mistakes come with the territory. Hence the term ‘human error.’” — Dev Peltier and Shem

Love's Absolution is a continuation of Mourning Shadows Nicki Nance's story from Sanctuary. It's a firm addition to that world, though something tells me you may be able to pick it up and read it without knowing Mourning Shadows. It builds on the world that Nance created in that story. It feels like an alternative reality, our timeline but not. What we do find out that I appreciated is the inclusion of Shem's family, particularly his maternal line. Shem comes from a long line of very strong women... the Devereaux women. It is a story of family and forgiveness. There is an on-point Ash conversation that cannot be ignored.

Music and Storm by Lina Acevedo

The sensation of her body next to his when they escaped to dance in the rain, the smell of the rain, their feet buried in mud, the sound of thunder, their laughter and their hearts racing like a song. A kiss that she had wanted and had never happened. — Eliša

This is the story of Egyptian Dark Hunter Eliša and squire Basilius Nizar. And huh... I honestly did not see that ending coming. I'm not going to think too hard about the interplay of pantheons here. If one of the big six can be hiding out in a different pantheon we may as well use it. The ending kinda feels off to me. Are squires tied to a single hunter? If not why isn't Nizar made Eliša's squire? I know Queen of All Shadows plays with a squire Dark Hunter relationship (Brynna and Xander). Either way, it is a choice interpretation. Leaves them happy. Answers the whys of their history. And Eliša is a truly interesting Dark Hunter with her mix of power and perhaps damaged mind.

Follow the Thread by Sabrina Diaz

He was the most beautiful man she had ever seen. His blue eyes were even more intense in the light. His blond hair was cropped short in a way that suited his face. She noticed that he had burn scars on his face and arms. But that only made him more attractive to her. The scars proved he was a survivor. — Nyssa

This is different. It blends multiple well-known Greek myths but centres them around Sanctuary as a base and point of safety. Exactly as it is intended to be, as was I suspected the brief of the entries as well. Nyssa is a strong heroine well matched to the traumatised Ladon. I like the shades, the way Nyssa sees supernatural beings, showing, their most common presentations. It is so good to see Eris or a Devereaux woman in any piece. The Devereaux's are just a matriarchial tour de force and Eris is well Eris.

We All Got Beasts by Sheri-Lynn Marean

“You really think they guard treasure?” “It is, and maybe. At least I hope so,” Genna said. “A girl can’t have enough sparklies.” “Exactly,” —

Okay, let's be honest this is so hard to read. It's reading a whole story of Simi speak essentially, props to the author for that alone. Is just a cute little adventure kinda story. Genna is an acquired taste but her relationship with Thaniel is cute. Trying to make the gnomes come to life just to protect what is most precious is so sweet. like Nicki Nance's story, this is a pair to her piece in Sanctuary, though stands alone with more ease.

Saved by Stone by Cole Jackson

She was young enough to get carded for a drink and old enough to be served it. A girl her age would rarely come out alone at night and those that did would know to keep an eye over their shoulder. He watched her a moment more and realized that she wasn’t from around here. — Garin

There is a fantastic cyclic feeling to the ending. The hero, Garin has such a good voice. He's a gargoyle everything about him screams Victorian, his prestenation but more importantly his manner of speaking. The choice to give him that older voice is one of the best, it's like keeping the manner of speaking for a Dark Hunter after they made their deal with Artemis. I like that someone wrote a story using a protagonist who comes from a place of conflict with the Peltiers and the Sanctuary staff. Not everyone is on their good side, and bears have long memories. Aimee does her brilliant insightful female thing here too when it comes to Garin and Frankie's relationship.

Wendigo Weekend by Hunter J Skye

I hadn’t meant to select such an upscale hotel, but they’d had a cancellation and I was a lunatic with a credit card. — Ari

This is a very different take on self-discovery set before Bad Moon Rising. Wendigo protagonist Ari feels almost voiceless though. It almost seems like Hunter J Skye decided to use the Hunterverse and Return to Sanctuary as a way to introduce readers to a new mythological creature. One with a dark side. Also, it comes from Native American myth, not something we see a lot of in the Hunterverse. This is a story that does brilliant work with Lo. It shows a caring side of her we need to see more.

Bayou Honeymoon by Leigh Bulls

Jamison had come back from New York. She’d said she loved him, and her life wouldn’t be complete without him. He remembered their wedding day. When asked, she’d said, “We do” instead of the normal “I do.” It was her way of telling everyone she carried his child. — Rafe

This one is all mystery all the time. Leigh Bulls tells the story of a late honeymoon for werewolf, Rafe and Jamison his pregnant human wife. It features frequent appearances by Menyara freaking out the tourists, telling them their unborn child so is highly important. But you never get any real answers as to why Jamison's son is so important. You know, I like it as a piece of storytelling it is effective. If there is a third vol it will be curious to know if this one continues on.

Enter the Sanctuary by Alice Sable

“What the hell are you?” Acheron snorted. “I’m your best friend and your worst nightmare all wrapped up in tight leather pants.” “Mmm, sexy,” Tory whispered. Acheron grinned and kissed Tory’s forehead. “Later, baby.” — Logan, Acheron and Tory

I'm not sure that to make of this. Great use of the one demon army that is Simi. Tory being the big boss she is, one theme of the series all the men are cowed by their women. Fang being allergic to subtlety. I like the concept of the elementals but not so much how they were played out. The lore governing the elementals is effective, blood is an earth element. Alice sable does introduce an interesting play on the infamous sign "You entered the Sanctuary in peace, now go in peace.” (Acheron). Side not which book did we meet Psyche and Eros in? I remember it happening but not when.

In Another Place by Cynthia Agutun

There was darkness in him, but also light. He had a heart filled with love, fighting to keep the darkness at bay. My intuition told me that at some point he would meet someone who would tip the balance and add more light to his life. I gave him a smile. “Keep fighting. Never let the darkness overtake your heart. The light will come.” — Cassie

Cynthis Agutun uses a smartly heroine in her story. Commonly, especially in the Chronicles of Nick, we are introduced to characters that are born of dual and conflicting natures. This is exactly what Cassie is, the daughter of a demon and a guardian angel. She runs into the most iconic dual nature character in the entire Hunterverse... Nick Gautier. Agutun is the only person to use the canonical Nick, post the breakdown of the relationship with Ash. Cassie's quote was directed at him. The whole story is just clever

Sanctuary's Sheltered Heart by Trinity Blaslo

She is the tornado that flies by but notices everything not touching a thing Her heart is that of gold, yet no one dares goes digging to find it. Only a true one will be her king. — 🎼 Sanctuary 🎙

Look this is just weird. Not sure if that is good weird or bad weird. It more makes an unexpected twist that doesn't sit well with me. I did like Simi's absolute loyalty though and Sanctuary repaying it. But Lore's "his woman" language got old fast. That sort of pocessive linguistics without her knowledge or mutual agreement puts me on edge. Particularly given the background for this couple.

Awakwnwd by the Dark Hunter by Dawn Chartier

“I’d rather believe you’re a vigilante.” A deep laugh escaped him. Something he hadn’t done in a long time. He wasn’t sure what possessed him, but he reached up and cupped her chin. “I’m no dark hero, Alyssa Brooks.” — Alyssa and Cole

I quite like this. Cole is perfectly charming. Alyssa is sassy and nearly realistic given the pull that does exist. Also, she's a librarian. 😇 Dawn Chartier was aware of the word count limits and it made the right choices with their characters and the plot. It feels like the compressed early parts of a novel. You get just enough of a feel for what is going on, where they come from, what their hang-ups are but it is about them, their now and not their pasts. It's seemingly one of the few in this collection that goes explicit and it does that well.

How a Demon Made a Friend by Eva Nela

"You shouldn't be walking alone if you can't defend yourself properly." He growled aggressively. “But… Well, that also gave me a chance to meet you.” He smirked, flashing his sharp teeth. “I'm Xedrix.” — Xedrix

OMG 🤩 it was only when I looked up Xedricks that I realised what this is. This is the first meeting between Simi's older brother and owner of Club Charonte, Xedrix and his partner, Dimme demon Kerryna. I barely remember these two but I remember meeting them in Bad Moon Rising (how is it that book is a point of confluence for so much?). That said it did leave me so confused. Kerryna comes across as a moralistic demon. But what did surprise me was the main Peltier in play, Kyle. It's so nice to see a different cub. Eva Nela also honours Nicolette in the best possible way.

Plague of Pantheons by Sarah Compton

“Gwendolen is a grown woman. She should have the right to decide for herself what must be done. She doesn’t seem like the type to stand in the background.” — Aimee Peltier

This is a well thought out pairing. Gwain, Knight of the Round Table now a Dark Hunter and immortal Gwendolen. Though immortal Gwendolen is only 23, she is the daughter of Celtic goddess Cerridwen and Roman god Saturn. I call it well thought out because there is serious compatibility there culturally and personality-wise. This one certainly leaves the reader feeling like there is more to come. Gwendolen is not as strong as I would have liked but maybe it is more Saturn is super protective and she is wholly trapped. Not too many people could break that shield.

After I finished reading this I looked up what Cerridwen and Saturn functions were. Saturn was the God of time, wealth, agriculture, and liberation, Cerridwen is slightly more difficult but modern interpretation has her as the goddess of rebirth, transformation, and inspiration. There are other interpretations that have her as the Crone in the female cycle and as Underworld Goddess. They wouldn't necessarily be incompatible. But their daughter could be very interesting when she comes into her powers. Am I overthinking this? Yes but don't mix pantheons and expect me to not think about contexts.

Second Chance for a Forever Mate by C Stripes

“You should come to the bar. Show everyone you’re still alive.” “That’s the crux of the matter, isn’t it?” Beau locked gazes with Serre. “Am I still alive?” — Serre Peltier and Beau

Gosh when was the last time I saw Serre? I adore seeing thing the Peltier cubs. Katagarian wolf Beau's story is built from a sad base, the loss of a mate days after they claimed each other, so before they tied their life forces. The loss of his Cassie has as you would expect destroyed him to a degree and made him very reckless, yet he is still the pack alpha. For me, it is more about him and his growth than his relationship with Madigan St. Jules. he knows something about her is different. Nothing wrong with it and it is so good to have a second chance. I always struggle with Katagaria and the animal base forms. What that means for consummation. Really that is not my thing. Regardless of how much I like a plot.

[welidot]

Josh Radnor

This Biography is about one of the best Hollywood Director & Actor of the world Josh Radnor including his Height, weight, Age & Other Detail… Express info Real Name Joshua Thomas "Josh" Radnor Nickname Josh Profession Actor, Director, Producer, , Screenwriter Famous Roles         Ted Mosby (How I Met Your Mother) Age (as in 2023) 48 Years old Physical Stats & More Info Height 183 cm 1.83 m 6 feet 0 inches (6' 0") Weight 75 kg 165 lbs Eye Color Brown Hair Color Brown Personal Life of Josh Radnor Date of Birth 29th July, 1974 Birth Place Columbus, Ohio, United States Nationality American Hometown Ohio School Columbus Torah Academy, Ohio (Orthodox Jewish K-12 school) Bexley High School, Ohio College Kenyon College, Ohio Josh Radnor Educational Qualifications B.A (Drama) Debut Film Debut: Not Another Teen Movie (2001) TV Debut: Welcome to New York (2000) Family Father: Alan Radnor (a medical malpractice lawyer) Mother: Carol Radnor (a high school guidance counselor) Sister: Melanie Radnor, Joanna Radnor Vilensky Religion Judaism Ethnicity White Fan Mail Address Josh Radnor United Talent Agency 9336 Civic Center Drive Beverly Hills, CA 90210-3604 USA Hobbies Music Girls , Affairs and More Of Josh Radnor Marital Status Unmarried Affairs Lindsay Price (actress, singer), Julia Jones (actress), Marisa Tomei (actress) Earning Money of Josh Radnor Salary $225,000 per episode (for HIMYM) Net Worth $16 Million This Biography written by www.welidot.com Read the full article

[mitjalovse]

I have to discuss a really important fact about the 90's career of Mr. Elton John despite me heavily ignoring that very same fact, i.e. he achieved a lot then thanks to a soundtrack for a Disney blockbuster and his tribute song to Diana. The latter remains one of the biggest selling singles, though I don't intend to discuss the piece, I'm more interested in the flipside of the record. Yes, the tune is from The Big Picture, which I already mentioned as one of his 90's LPs that continued with his development during the time. However, I fear the disc got lost in the shuffle thanks to the whole Diana business and I still don't think you hear the platter that much in the retrospectives of his work. Sadly, I might add, since the collection of tunes might be one of his more consistent ones.

[mychameleondays]

Simple Minds: Real Life

Virgin V 2660/211 393

Released: April 8, 1991

[rainingmusic]

Jon & Vangelis - State of Independence

[aloneandforsakenbyfateandbyman]

Carol Kenyon in the music video for Temptation by Heaven 17 (1983)

[terrainofheartfelt]

Dair + prose & poetry 5/?

Pablo Neruda, "Juegas todos los días con la luz del universo" / 5.18 "Con-Heir" / Sandra Cisneros, "Dulzura" / Pat Parker, “Sublimation” / Jane Kenyon, "September Garden Party" / Cisneros, “En Route to My Lover I Am Detained by Too Many Cities and Human Frailty” / Carol Ann Duffy, "If I Was Dead" / Ashe Vernon, "Profane" / Mary Oliver, "How Do I Love You?"

[mariacallous]

A vivid, brilliant, darkly humorous and horrifying history of some of the strangest dictators that Europe has ever seen. The only country in Eastern Europe to speak a Latin language, Romania has always felt itself different, and its unique fate has been to experience some of the most disastrous leaderships of the last century. In the First World War her German king remained neutral until 1916. The interwar rulers form a gallery of bizarre characters and movements: the corrupt King Carol; the antisemitic Iron Guard led by Corneliu Codreanu; the vain general Ion Antonescu who seized power in 1940 and led the country into alliance with Nazi Germany. After 1945 power was handed over to Romania's tiny communist party, under whom it experienced severe repression, purges, and collectivization.

Then in 1964, Nicolae Ceaușescu came to power. And thus began the strangest dictatorship in recent European history.

Children of the Night is also a personal discovery of this extraordinary country, bringing together Paul Kenyon's eye for the private vices and kleptocratic tendencies of despots with a heartfelt exploration of the fate of one Romanian family in particular.

[antigonick]

What are the best books to read in winter?

I think I’ve had this exact ask a few years ago (please please check the two masterposts before you send in requests!), but I have more ideas to add, so here we go.

Winter needs cosy and comforters-nestling books, so I usually come back to children literature, fantasy and warm, interior stories in December; with a dash of darker slavic influences, because they smell like snow (my thought process is very cliché, yes.)

some CHILDREN LIT / FANTASY Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott Northern Lights, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass, by Philip Pullman A Wizard of Earthsea, by Ursula Le Guin Ella Enchanted, by  Gail Carson Levine The Little Lord Fauntleroy, by Frances Hodgson Burnett A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens The Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Grahame Harry Potter was my go-to, but it feels too bitter to come back to this year.

some RUSSIAN AND ADJACENT Crime and Punishment, by Fyodor Dostoyevsky The Brothers Karamazov, by Fyodor Dostoyevsky Anna Karenina, by Lev Tolstoy ↳ all of them have been translated by Larissa Volokhonsky and Richard Pevear, and they’re beautiful The Captain’s Daughter, by Aleksander Pushkin First Love, by Ivan Turgenev Twenty Poems of Anna Akhmatova, trans. by Jane Kenyon Deaf Republic, by Ilya Kaminsky Deathless, by Catherynne M. Valente Vasilisa the Beautiful, collected by Alexander Afanasyev, as well as other Russian folk tales you can find here in translation.

something EASY AND COSY (murder can be cosy) A Christmas Pudding, by Agatha Christie Hercule Poirot’s Christmas, by Agatha Christie The Last Seance, by Agatha Christie Poems and Prose, by Christina Rossetti—she has the most wonderful, intimate winter poems. A Christmas Party, by Georgette Heyer—though she’s more well known for her romance work, this one is a detective story, and it’s really neat. Speaking of romance, I’ve also enjoyed the (historical and very sappy) romance A Christmas Promise, by Mary Balogh. 

I’m in the mood for winter sweetness and small villages being snowed in, plus my brain is not capable of complex reading these days, so I'll keep you posted on that last part.