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Tree Lined by Errol Sandler
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GET YOUR HEALTHY DOSE OF AMERICAN STYLE SPLENDOR RIGHT HERE -- THE VERY FINEST.
PIC(S) INFO: Spotlight on late, great American comic book writer Harvey Pekar, posing with a copy of "American Splendor" Vol. 1 #5 (c. 1980), in his Cleveland Heights, Ohio, home, c. 1986. 📸: Unknown/undisclosed.
ROBERT CRUMB: "You turned yourself into a comic hero?"
HARVEY PEKAR: "Sorta, yeah. But no idealized shit. No phony bullshit. The real thing, y'know? Ordinary life is pretty complex stuff."
-- "American Splendor" (2003), written & directed by Shari Springer Berman & Robert Pulcini
Sources: https://tytempletonart.wordpress.com/2010/07/14/harvey-pekar-part-1 & Worcester Telegram.
#American Splendor Vol. 1 1980#Harvey Pekar#Harvey Pekar 1986#1980#1986#Comic Books#American Comic Book Writer#Comics Writer#American Splendor Comics#American Splendor#Underground Comics#American Splendor Vol. 1#Comic Book Writer#Comics#American Style#Robert Crumb#Cover Art#Alternative Comics#Independent Comics#Writer#Photography#Cleveland Heights#80s Comics#Cleveland Ohio#R. Crumb#Bob Crumb#Comix#1980s#80s
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Railroad Tracks 🛤️
#railroad#train tracks#tracks#train#cleveland#shaker heights#shaker heights Ohio#ohio#cleveland ohio#rta
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Cleveland Heights, Ohio's Aaron Ashley arrested; Operation Buyer's Remorse ends
Aaron Ashley, 32, of Cleveland Heights, Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States was one of the suspects arrested in a human trafficking crackdown on patrons of sex workers in Ohio. The Ohio Organized Crime Investigations Commission (OOCIC) of Ohio’s 51st attorney general Dave Yost, 66, led the crackdown called Operation Buyer’s Remorse. For Yost, the operation is a victory in U.S. law enforcement’s…

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Sun Room Cleveland

Large elegant dark wood floor sunroom photo with a standard ceiling
#renooavted home#brick homes#sunroom renovations#cleveland heights renovations#cleveland ohio renovators#bathroom renovations#white kitchens
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***THIS HAS BEEN UPDATED AND A NEW
POST HAS BEEN MADE*** WHERE ICE RAIDS ARE CURRENTLY TAKING PLACE JAN 27 2025
**THIS INFORMATION WAS TAKEN FROM NBC NEWS, KSBW ACTION NEWS, AND WFSB** I WILL TRY TO UPDATE THE LOCATIONS DAILY AS LATELY IT APPEARS ICE RAIDS HAVE BEEN SPOTTED IN CONNECTICUT TOWNS. THESE WERE THE TOWNS LISTED BY WFSB:
CONNECTICUT
EAST HARTFORD
WILLIMANTIC
BRIDGEPORT
OTHER SIGHTINGS POSTED BY KSBW WERE
CALIFORNIA:
SALINAS
SAN JOSE
SAN FRANCISO
SACRAMENTO
LOS ANGELES
SAN DEIGO
SANTA BARBARA
AND THROUGHOUT THE CENTRAL COAST
THE NBC POSTED SIGHTINGS IN
CHICAGO ILLINOIS
PHOENIX ARIZONA
DENVER COLORADO
MIAMI FLORIDA
ATLANTA GEORGIA
AND VARIOUS CITIES IN TEXAS
***EDIT DONE ON JAN 28, 2025***
ACCORDING TO K8 AND A COMMENT, ICE HAS BEEN SPOTTED IN ARKANSAS AS WELL
ARKANSAS
*APOLOGY FOR IT NOT BEING UNDERLINED, I’M UPDATING ON PHONE*
- LITTLE ROCK
- FAYETTEVILLE **EDIT 2** OTHER LOCATIONS ACCORDING TO COMMENTERS
CLEVELAND OHIO
CLEVELAND HEIGHTS OHIO
LAKEWOOD OHIO
ATHENS, GEORGIA
PLEASE STAY SAFE AND SPREAD THE WORD.
IF YOU SPOT ICE, TRY YOUR BEST TO DISTRACT THEM IF IT'S SAFE FOR YOU.
#ice raids#fuck trump#fuck elon musk#us politics#mexican#asian#immigration#immigrants#political activist#politics#political#trump is a threat to democracy#trump administration#donald trump#ice
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Update on Ukraine Solidarity week first port ------------- Messages about new events organized by anti-authoritarians to mark the 3rd anniversary of the full-scale invasion keep reaching us.
Street demonstrations will be held in: Vilnius Paris Tel Aviv In Halifax (Canada) and Tel Aviv , we invite you to join the solidarity concerts. And in Cleveland Heights (Ohio, USA) will be held a public presentation dedicated to anarchists fighting in Ukraine, Syria, and Myanmar.
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With Friends Like You, Who Needs Enemies
Steve Rogers x Reader, Steve Rogers x Natasha Romanoff, Bucky Barnes x Reader
Reader is a mutant with the ability to turn sound into light who was 'adopted' aka stolen as a child by Baron Von Strucker to use for experimentation. She was given a form of the Super soldier serum so in addition to her mutant abilities she also has super strength, enhanced senses and healing. When he starts experimenting on his volunteers, the Maximoff twins, she tries to convince them to escape with her but they tell the Baron that she's planning to escape so he doubles her cell security. Steve and reader met when the team recovered Loki's scepter from Strucker.
She falls in love with Steve and becomes good friends with Nat but they aren't the friends she thinks they are.
This story is canon adjacent except that Thanos never happened.
I try to keep my readers description vague but, as always, she's female and above average height.
****Previous chapter
At the compound they were still trying to find where Nat and Rainbow had disappeared to when Tony hollered "YES! I've got it. I know how to find her."*****
Chapter 10
Warnings: swearing, angst, violence
Bucky bolted to Tony's side to see what he had found and stared at him expectantly "Well?"
Tony turned to see him right in Tony's face "A little space, Barnes."
Bucky scoffed and backed up "Fine"
Tony looked at Bucky and Sam before glaring at Steve "Well, obviously I had FRIDAY searching for Y/N and Nat but no luck so far. Then it hit me, she left with her sister Yelena so I found some video from her visit and Friday is searching for her now, too." He grinned, pleased with himself.
Bucky nodded "Yeah, that's not a bad idea" he sighed heavily "I hope it works."
After a few hours Friday alerted them "Mr Stark? I found her, Yelena Belova was just sighted in a Kroger in Cleveland, Ohio."
Tony grinned "Send the Iron Legion to detain Miss Belova"
"Yes, boss"
"WAIT!" Bucky shouted.
Tony looked over at him, brows raised in question.
Bucky shook his head "The Iron Legion isn't very stealth. If Nat even thinks we're on to her she might pack Rainbow up and bolt somewhere and..." He trailed off before Sam spoke up
"And what?"
Bucky was lost in thought for a moment not realizing that all eyes were on him "She was raised in Ohio, with Yelena. Before her training in the red room, to acclimate her to the states and work on her accent."
He looked up to see everyone staring "What if they're staying at their childhood home?"
Sam stared "Do you know where in Ohio? Maybe we can narrow it down. Like set up in the general area before picking up Yelena?"
Bucky shook his head "No, maybe. Fuck I don't remember exactly, just Ohio."
Tony nodded "Alright, fair point. How about we just send Vision ahead since he can fly and be practically invisible? He can pick up Yelena and find a discrete place for us to meet them."
Everyone sounded their agreement and after a kiss from Wanda, Vision was on his way.
Tony looked at the team, pointedly passing Steve over "Suit up kids, wheels up in 10."
Steve headed towards the quinjet hangar before Bucky stopped him "Not a chance, Rogers, you're waiting here."
Steve started to protest before Tony nodded "Yeah, Barnes is right you can wait here. I think the rest of us can handle Nat and her sister if she gets involved. So go take a nap or whatever and we'll see you later."
Steve bristled "No way I'm sitting this out, you need me. Y/N needs me." The last part was almost under his breath but Bucky heard.
Bucky took a few deep breaths to keep from hurting him "Y/N needs you? Like when you spent most of your relationship with her off fucking Nat? Like when you helped Nat coordinate this bullshit and would be doing god knows what to Y/N right fucking now if Nat hadn't betrayed you?"
His eyes burned into Steve as he fought to keep control "It's your goddamn fault that she's in Natasha hands and I think I speak for the team when I say we can't trust you. You're just as likely to betray us and try to sneak away with her as you are to help in any way.'
A chorus of agreement followed Bucky's words and Steve deflated. "Fine, I'll go on my own."
Tony shook his head "I don't think so, can't have you coming in with your own agenda."
Steve laughed "You can't hold me prisoner here, I'll-" he looked at Tonys armored hand and grabbed at the sting in his neck "What the-' he almost dropped to the floor but Bucky caught him and threw him over his shoulder then carried him to Steve's room, dropping him on the bed.
Once Bucky left Steve's room Tony spoke up "I knew those tranq darts would come in handy. Friday. Please keep the Captain locked in until we return."
"Yes boss."
As they boarded the quinjet 10 minutes later they heard from Vision "Miss Belova is with me and we will be waiting for you..." and rattled off the coordinates.
Tony grinned, finally something good "You heard the, uh man? Friday take us to his coordinates, fast as you can. Everyone strap in."
They landed in an empty field and when they opened the ramp Vision walked Yelena into the jet, and the ramp closed behind them.
Yelena looked at the team with disdain "What are you assholes doing here? We left the city like you asked so now what do you want? Wasn't it enough to kick her out of your so called family?"
Bucky tried to keep his voice calm "It would have been plenty if she hadn't decided to kidnap Y/N on her way out."
Yelena scoffed "Why would she do that? We have enough to do to find the rest of the widows, after Natalia gets some rest. That's why we stopped here for a few days. I would know if there was another person with us."
Clint shook his head "Are you sure? She couldn't have Y/N hidden away somewhere on the property? Maybe somewhere that she's spending time to "recuperate"? She lied to you about the whole drama so maybe she's still hiding something."
Yelena started to object before her eyes widened "No, she wouldn't I mean she couldn't but........She's been hiding in the basement. Said she had some kind of project to help find the missing widows. She was so distraught about leaving the Avengers that I thought I should give her some space."
She shook her head
"I should have known she was up to something, girl never knew how to let anything go."
Suddenly Yelena's phone rang "it's her"
she paused for a moment before answering
"What's up sestra? Oh sorry I didn't realize how late it was getting, I've just been chatting with some of the locals. No I'm fine, I'll be home in a few."
They set up a rough plan and the team waited 30 minutes for Yelena to get home and settle in before converging around the property to ensure Nat couldn't get past them.
Bucky and Clint took the lead through the front door, being the more stealthy members of the team. Sam followed right behind. Wanda and Bruce stayed further back to make sure Nat didn't escape. Vision went through the outer basement door, while Tony stayed behind to make sure she didn't try to sneak out that way. Wanda set up a field surrounding the property. Bruce just stood back hoping there wouldn't be a code green for the woman he had once loved. His feelings for her were gone but he didn't know what the other guy would do to her.
Yelena let the first two into the house and showed them the door to the basement.
Clint went first hoping that their friendship would be enough to distract her so the others could get to Rainbow.
When the door opened the slight creaking caught Nats attention
"What are you doing Yelena? I told you not to come down here, I still haven't quite been able to work this properly"
She was standing at a work bench next to a wall of fresh drywall with a door. She jumped as an arrow hit the wall, barely missing her face, then quickly turned to face him.
"Clint? Very funny. It's about fucking time you remembered who your real friend is. Go hang out with Yelena, I'll be up in a little bit."
Clint scoffed "Friends, right. You need to let her go, she never did anything to you."
Nat looked at him in shock before quickly pulling herself together "She who? I don't know what you're talking about. I'm working on a way to find-"
Clint interrupted. "I know she's here, Natasha. Please, for the sake of our friendship, let her go before this gets out of hand."
She smirked at him "You gonna try to take me down? Maybe if I was alone but I have Yelena on my side and you don't stand a chance."
Clint shook his head "No one is on your side except maybe Rogers and he's not here. You've gone off the rails and taken someone who doesn't deserve your ire." He paused, sad that his closest friend had come to this.
"Besides, I'm not alone and I don't want to hurt you. None of us do. Well maybe Barnes but you can stop this madness and let her go."
Nat snapped "Fuck you Barton that little bitch is leaving here one little piece at a time and there's nothing you can do to stop me."
Bucky stepped out of the shadows
"How about me, Natalia? Anything I can do to stop you? I'm not Barton and don't have any reservations hurting you if that's what's needed."
Nat eyes grew wide with fear, knowing first hand what the soldier was capable of, before she quickly composed herself
"Aawww, the Soldat came to rescue his little princess but I'm not quite done with her yet."
Bucky bristled "You're done, Natalia. Done as an Avenger, as a SHIELD agent, as our family or friend, as a free woman. Let her go now before you're done living."
While Bucky and Clint kept Nat distracted, Vision found Y/N, bruised bloodied and half dead, and worked to release the binds keeping her in the chair. Once he had her freed he decided not to remove the knife still in her stomach so she didn't bleed out. When he went to carefully pick her up the chair fell over and made a loud noise.
Nat jumped at the noise and turned towards the door in the drywall "Dammit, you and your friends are ruining everything. Why do you even care so much about a stupid little girl?"
When she opened the door it slammed her into the wall, stunning her as Vision walked to the stairs and out of the house with Rainbow. Vision advised Bruce that he had her and was on his way, giving all the info he had on her condition.
Bucky was distracted for a moment when he saw the terrible shape she was in. He felt like his heart stopped as his eyes followed her up the stairs until they were out of view.
Then he turned to Nat, jaw clenched, face turning red, hands balling into fists and soft whirring from his vibranium arm. His chest ached and his breathing was heavy as he fought to keep the Winter Soldier at bay.
His voice was low and dangerous as he growled out "Give me one good reason why I shouldn't kill you right now, Natalia."
Nat stuttered "But James muy lobuv, we can be together now. For real, in the open. I had to get her out of the way, she was dangerous. A silly child who could get us all killed. Please. Ple-"
Bucky grabbed her by the throat with his vibranium hand squeezing until she couldn't speak, could barely breathe. "Yeah, that wasn't it. You know, Steve told me we should let you live, have you sent to the raft but he is just as much of a snake as you are so I know he would try to find a way to get you out. Hell even Tony said I shouldn't kill you and maybe he's right but I don't know if I can live with the knowledge that you were out there somewhere, plotting against us. Against her. Maybe if we take you into custody you'll be tried and executed anyhow or locked up somewhere you can't escape but I just" he sighed "I just don't think I can live with that. Good bye, Natalia."
He quickly snapped her neck and let her body drop to the floor without a second thought, quickly following Visions path to the quinjet.
Clint looked at the remains of his old friend sadly before wiping a tear away and hurrying to the jet, softly apologizing to Yelena on his way past her.
Once the team was all in the jet on their way home, Bruce advised them of all Rainbows injuries before he contacted Helen Cho so she could prepare for their arrival.
Bucky sat by Rainbow on the med bed for the flight home, holding her hand and speaking words of love and encouragement softly as his tears fell onto her. She died twice in the air but Bruce was able to revive her. She was barely hanging on as they landed and Helen took over, barking out orders as they rushed to the med bay.
Bucky said a prayer to any gods, to anyone that would listen, that his Rainbow would be alright.
Chapter 11
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number 15: burger king foot lettuce
the last thing you'd want in your burger king burger is someone's foot fungus, but as it turns out, that might be what you get. a 4chan-er uploaded a photo anonymously to the site showcasing his feet in a plastic bin of lettuce, with the statement "this is the lettuce you eat at burger king." admittedly, he had shoes on, but that's even worse. the post went live at 1:38 pm on july 16, and a mere 20 minutes later, the burger king in question was alerted to the rogue employee. at least, i hope he's rogue. how did it happen? well, the bk employee had it removed the [i dunno what he says here womp womp] which suggested the culprit was somewhere in mayfield heights, ohio. this was at 11:47. three minutes later, at 11:50, the burger king branch address was posted, with wishes of happy unemployment. five minutes later, the news station was contacted by another 4chan-er, and 3 minutes later, at 11:58, a link was posted; bk's tell us about us online form. the foot photo, otherwise known as exhibit a was attached. cleveland scene magazine contacted the bk in question the next day. when questioned, the breakfast shift manager said "oh, i know who that is. he's getting fired." mystery solved, by 4chan. now we can all go back to eating our fast food in peace.
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Behind the Green House by Errol Sandler
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Retirement is always on Travis Kelce’s mind.
The Kansas City Chiefs tight end, 34, got candid about his football career with WSJ. Magazine for the cover of its December/January issue, revealing that he thinks about retiring “more than anyone could ever imagine.”
Kelce “loves to talk about the old days,” according to one of his hometown pals, Patrick Bacon, from Cleveland Heights, Ohio. But when it comes to his future in the sport — and the pain it causes him now — the star athlete keeps his thoughts private.
“That’s the only thing I’ve never really been open about … the discomfort. The pain. The lingering injuries — the 10 surgeries I’ve had,” he told WSJ. Magazine, adding that he still feels “every single surgery to this day.”
... Kelce has considered staying closer to the game he loves post-retirement as a sports broadcaster, he told the outlet.
His manager has also suggested putting his tight end build to use in action movies, but — given the internet's fascination with his old tweets, his successful stint hosting Saturday Night Live and his affinity for stand-up — a career in comedy may be a better fit.
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Heyy friends, i am travis, the QB for the Kansas City Chiefs! I am originally from Cleveland Heights Ohio, and last year i got to play my brother in the super bowl. This year i get to hopefully find another victory!! I love long walks on the beach and being an annoying pest!
Lets be friends: [email protected]
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Number 15: Burger King foot lettuce.
The last thing you'd want in your Burger King Burger is someone's foot fungus. But as it turns out, that might be what you get.
A 4channer uploaded a photo anonymously to the site showcasing his feet in a plastic bin of lettuce with the statement 'This is the lettuce you eat at Burger King.'
Admittedly, he had shoes on. But that's even worse.
The post went live at 11:38 PM on July 16, and a mere 20 minutes later, the Burger King in question was alerted to the rogue employee. At least, I hope he's rogue. How did it happen? Well, the BK employee hadn't removed the Exif data from the uploaded photo,
which suggested the culprit was somewhere in Mayfield Heights,
Ohio. This was at 11:47. Three Minutes later at 11:50, Burger King
branch address was posted with wishes of happy unemployment.
Five minutes later, the news station was contacted by another
4channer. And three minutes later, at 11:58, a link was posted: BK's 'Tell Us About Us' online form. The foot photo, otherwise known
as Exhibit A, was attached. Cleveland Scene Magazine contacted
the BK in question the next day. When questioned, the breakfast
shift manager said 'Oh, I know who that is. He's getting fired.' Mystery solved, by 4chan. Now we can all go back to eating our fast food in peace.
I have a guess as to who this might be
#AND IT'S KUGER BING#IT'S NOT FUCKING FUNNY SAYING BURGER BING#IT'S NTO#THEY MISSED THE JOKE#i'm not in denial. i'm right#jay answers
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FRANCESCA “FRANKIE” WESTMACOTT (JUNO TEMPLE ) is a THIRTY year-old BANK TELLER in PARMA, OHIO. They were brought under Richard’s care when they were only TEN. They are known as THE CHARMER because they are PLAYFUL but also EMOTIONALLY REPRESSED. Let’s see what choice they make regarding the fate of Woodrow House.
BASIC INFORMATION
Full Name: Francesca Mabel Westmacott
Nickname(s): Frankie
Date of Birth: May 6, 1975
Age: 30
Occupation: Bank Teller
Current Residence: Rents a rundown apartment in Parma, Ohio, about fifteen minutes outside of Cleveland. Currently behind on rent if anyone is feeling generous.
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
Hair: A little longer than shoulder length, a crisp blonde with brown roots after adventures in box dye and haircuts and highlights from the local beauty school
Eyes: Green
Height: 5'4" (5'7" in heels!)
Notable Features: One earlobe piercing is slightly higher than the other after Frankie pierced them herself when she was 13; Hello Kitty tattoo on her right hip following a very drunk night in Thailand at age 19; crooked right big toe after she broke it in a crash while learning to bike at age 10– she pretended it didn't hurt for a week.
PERSONALITY & BEHAVIOR:
Strengths: Kind, patient, generous, funny, sociable.
Weaknesses: Impulsive, anxiously attached, fiscally irresponsible, emotionally repressed, occasionally dishonest (For the greater good! No really!)
Quirks: Relentlessly physically affectionate in conversation– brushing a shoulder, holding a hand, a comforting rub to your back, even pressed shoulder to shoulder. Sleeps with the bedroom door open. Usually missing her right pinky nail after nibbling it off.
Vices: Colorful alcoholic drinks in funky glasses (with a garnish!); celeb magazines at grocery checkout; scratchers; Altoids sours; affection.
INTEREST & HOBBIES:
Interests: America's Next Top Model; Sex and the City; gel manicures; crossword puzzles (with help); word searches (without help); other people; Titanic (has seen it ten times).
Hobbies: Darts and karaoke at the local dive bar; travel (once upon a time); clipping coupons; collecting state quarters; dancing like no one is watching; sending birthday cards.
Special Skills/Talents: Excellent, nonjudgemental listener; never forgets a face; impeccable sense of direction; decent comprehension in six language (but can't speak them).
BECOMING A WARD
There was no shattered glass or bone. No loose needles or empty bottles or stolen pills. No real reason. There was no fire or dirt, in fact most of what Frankie can remember is clean. She can taste the sterility of the place that she supposes was her first home on her tongue if she really thinks about it. Clean and cold. But not too cold, just enough to miss warmth. There was no screaming. No noise, though certainly Frankie must of cried, but then, she must have stopped at some point too. There was no love gone sour (there was no love to begin with). There was a woman who had a baby she didn’t want. Could have kept, but ultimately didn’t. That was the beginning and end of it. There was Richard, whose longtime colleague in the English Department was rumored to have had a baby several years ago, not a sabbatical. There was classic nor'easter, canceled school, and against everyone’s wishes, an impromptu bring your child to work day. There was Richard very gently saying hello to the silent, still little girl sitting in the Department’s conference space. There was a woman who was a mother only by birth asking a fateful question, one that would change everything for the better: “Oh, do you want it?” There was an it, fed and clothed but no longer left alone in a clean quiet room. Turned Francesca. Turned Frankie.
LIFE AS A WARD
Friendship bracelet maker. French braider. The first person to volunteer to kiss a paper-cut to make it better. Had Frankie's birth mother been at all interested in reading her kindergarten report card, she would known Frankie was aces when it came to sharing and playing nice with others, qualities that lent themselves to her cropping up as a organic mediator during Woodrow House disputes. Perhaps motivated by the absence of love in her early life, Frankie has always given affection freely, and under the care of fond engaged guardians, she blossomed. Increasingly playful, affectionate, and unrestrained, as an adolescent Frankie approached all her relationships with the same warmth in the hugs she gladly doled out. A social butterfly just missing her wings, growing up in Woodrow House was something of a dream for Frankie. A big old house full of interesting personalities with a new friend who might arrive at any moment? What could be better! Respectful? Yes. Well-behaved? Well, Frankie's road to fun was often paved with good intentions, it just happened to all go to hell. Equal parts persuasive and sweet, it wasn't unusual for Frankie to convince another award to be her partner in crime (the broken arm debacle of '88 or the Tequila sunrise incident of '93) and the apologies profusely to Mrs. Tristan afterward.
AESTHETIC
Juicy Couture rhinestoned sweatsuits. A pink Motorola Razr. Flouncy sheer camisoles. A slouchy over-sized, faux leather tote with lipgloss, several old receipts, a jangly keychain, and a declined credit card. A denim mini with a chunky belt. Frosted eyeshadow. A silver bracelet heavy with charms and guilt, a high school graduation gift from Richard.
EDUCATION
Frankie was a very enthusiastic, if frequently dress-coded, student at Saint Anthony of Padua Day College for Girls, sister school to Saint Anthony the Great Day College for Boys. Frankie's attendance was secured on means, not merit; she didn't have the scores necessary to test into a more competitive private school. She was happy at St. Anthony's, but then she would have been just as content at the local public school. To Frankie, school was less about class and more about the bits in-between��� rolling up your skirt in the bathroom before homeroom, gossiping with friends over lunch, pomping floats for homecoming. Her desire to do well academically was solely motivated by Richard's lofty expectations for her and all of his wards. Unfortunately, her will didn't match skill, her secondary school grades were average at best, and despite applying to a short list of colleges, there were no thick, college-branded acceptance envelopes in her name sent to Woodrow house. Instead, the latter of half Frankie's senior year featured Richard’s concerned frown and a growing shadow of prospective disappointment. A brief period of respite arrived along with Frankie's fleeting stroke of genius: she didn't fail to get into college, she was taking a gap year. A gap year! This had been the plan all along– no really! A gap year was cosmopolitan and educational and actually, sincerely interesting! What was use was wandering around undergrad without a clear sense of purpose? Traveling abroad would help Frankie find her life's trajectory. Richard bought into her pitch.
EXTRACURRICULARS
More physical than intellectual with energy Mrs. Tristan was eager to channel into an exhausting outlet, as an adolescent, Frankie dropped into a variety of purely recreational team sports at the local community center. At St. Anthony's she hit her stride with field hockey in the fall and softball in the spring.
THEIR LIFE NOW
The problem with the gap year was when it became a gap two years, then three, and so on until a gap year had suddenly grown up into a lost decade. Yet Frankie never did, and distance only strained the heart and her relationship with Richard, rather than helping it grow fonder.
It was around year four, when Frankie was no closer to purpose, no closer to possessing the qualities she was certain were necessary to become the person Richard hoped she would be, that the Big Lie (the Big White Lie) was first born. She said it first in passing as a half-truth during one of her then-regular phone calls: well, I'm looking at school abroad. And she had, the same way she had briefly contemplated blue hair and a nose piercing and Thailand over Vietnam. But the half-truth quickly ballooned to I am going to school abroad, and then to being a sophomore, to picking a major, until suddenly a small almost-lie had become a big fat fiction, the kind Richard liked to analyze in old, dusty novels. 2003. Sixty-two countries, ten years, an impending fake graduation, and several unreturned phone calls later, Frankie found two pennies from her very empty bank account to rub together and caught a flight from Amsterdam to upstate New York. The money, Richard’s money, had gone from dwindling to nonexistent. But that would change, she was sure, after spending some time with him in Bolton. She had always been more compelling in person– you couldn’t see a winning smile over the phone. Loving quality time between ward and guardian might have helped repair things if it hadn’t been for the fact that unwitting to Frankie, Richard had caught on to her farce. Frankie’s reunion with Richard was, in a word, explosive. It was the first, only, and last time Richard had shouted at her, so loudly it could still be heard over the calamity of the false life she had constructed imploding. Frankie might not have been the smartest of the wards, but she didn’t need a thesaurus or dictionary to decipher the ten different words Richard used for betrayal. It was the karmic cherry on top that after burning down one of the most valuable relationships in her life and her connection to the only home she had every known, her flight to Mallorca was rerouted, then outright canceled due to poor weather. She crashed into Cleveland, Ohio. With no degree, no financial support to pay for a ticket out of Nowheresville, and still sustaining the lie to everyone but Richard and Mrs. Tristan that she had made something of herself, Frankie was forced to settle in Parma, Ohio (Or, as she would say to any wards she was still in touch with at the time, just Parma. It wasn't quite lying if they filled in the gap themselves and assumed it was Italy.) It's temporary, she tells herself. The way she's barely getting by. The too frequent negatives in her checking account. Richard's radio silence. The heavy, gnawing feeling in her gut that keep her up at night. Frankie was a smiler, a good-time girl, a lover and certainly not a fighter. What was a person to do when they had catastrophically disappointed the person they loved? How do you ask for help when you can't even form the words to talk about your problems? So it's fine. After all, what would Francesca have to complain about, living her charmed life in Parma, Italy?
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Taylor & Travis Timeline
March 2024 - part 1
March 2 - The Eras Tour, National Stadium, Singapore
Taylor Nation hints at an announcement on Twitter, Taylorswfit.com goes down just showing a black screen, Taylor Swift goes LIVE on IG during the acoustic section, we watch her perform her piano section, she blows a kiss then disappears diving into the stage. Fans are left wondering what was going on?
Mine x Starlight (guitar)
I Don't Want to Live Forever x Dress (piano) (x)
March 3 - The Eras Tour, National Stadium, Singapore.
Taylor Swift announces 4th variant of The Tortured Poets Department with exclusive bonus song: The Black Dog (x x)
Long Story Short x The Story of Us (guitar)
Clean x Evermore (piano)
March 4 - The Eras Tour, National Stadium, Singapore.
Cute little moment - Taylor shares "My hair has returned it to its factory settings" with all the humidity sending her hair curly. (x)
Foolish One x Tell Me Why (guitar)
This Love x Call it What You Want (piano)
Travis joins his brother Jason Kelce as he tearfully announces his retirement from NFL after a 13 year career with the Philadelphia Eagles (x). Jason makes a moving speech and reflects on his relationship with Travis (21:30) Jason says
It's only too poetic. I found my career being fulfilled in the city of Brotherly Love. I knew that relationship all too well.
Travis is wearing friendship bracelets: T💛T , Travis Kelce is a... and "The Match" gold chain presumably from a golf tournament.

March 5 - Travis attends Cleveland Cavaliers Game in Cleveland, Ohio with brother Jason. Travis & Jason are presented with bobbleheads
Taylor spotted out for dinner with her backup singers in Singapore
March 6 - New Heights Ep. 80 airs. Travis and Jason Kelce discuss Travis' trip to Sydney, Australia to visit with Taylor (x 31:24)
Jason asks about how there was footage of Travis and Taylor at the Sydney Zoo? Travis answers
there were full-on helicopters just flying around. They helicoptered us, well not us, this is all because...
Taylor's the biggest and the best thing possible
Travis also talks about the Australian crowds at the Era's Tour, Sydney night 1 in February.
Australians are pretty Rowdy they like to have a good time yeah I like to have a good time gosh they were just like a little bit louder than the Argentinian crowd and I was not expecting that because Argentina was f****n loud and they were into it and and so was Sydney so Taylor's very fond of performing in Australia because of the crowds over there and how into it they get, so awesome shout out to Australia for showing up.
Personally feeling proud as an Aussie Swiftie!
Travis flies out to Singapore
March 7 - The Eras Tour, National Stadium, Singapore
Death By A Thousand Cuts x Babe (guitar)
Fifteen x You're On Your Own Kid (piano)
Travis and friends arrive in Singapore
Travis & Taylor head out to Gardens by the Bay after the show together (x)
Above image of Taylor & Travis was shared by Taylor on April 19, 2024 (x)
ET release article (x)
A source tells ET, "Taylor is super busy with her tour, but Travis and her are continuing to make things work. He is enjoying his life in the off season while trying to be as supportive as possible of Taylor. They make a great match and both see a real future together. They have talked about next steps and are on the same page."
March 8 - The Eras Tour, National Stadium, Singapore
Travis is in attendance with friends
Sparks Fly x Gold Rush (guitar) (x)
False God x Slut! (piano) (x)
“Karma is the guys on the Chiefs!” ❤️💛 (x x)
Travis cheers Taylor on until she meets him back stage for a kiss ( x x x x)
Taylor and Travis seen out for dinner at KOMA Japanese restaurant and Sushi Bar at Marina Bay Sands - Singapore with Taylor 's band and backup singers (x)
Travis pictured with fan at the concert - such kind words about Travis. Posted on IG March 10.

March 9 - The Eras Tour, National Stadium, Singapore
Travis is in attendance with friends for a second night in Singapore.
Tim McGraw x Cowboy Like Me (guitar)
Mirrorball x Epiphany (piano)
Taylor sings "Karma is the guy on the chiefs coming straight home to me" once again and has sweet interaction with Travis as she takes her bow at the end of the show, grinning, waving and blowing kisses to each other (x x x)
Taylor & Travis leave Singapore together returning to the USA.
March 10 - Taylor & Travis arrive in Los Angeles
ET article (x)
A source tells ET that [Taylor] is "happier than ever and so in love."
"She likes that Travis is so proud of her and that he isn't afraid to show his love for her publicly,"
"She is in a great place and having the best time performing, making music, and feeling free to live her life more openly," the source adds. "Travis is enjoying being on tour with Taylor and is happy to support her."
"Taylor views Travis as a true partner and someone she can have a real future with."
Academy Awards & Oscars After Parties
According to People (x)
The pair [Taylor & Travis] attended Gucci's 16th annual event known as "The Party" on Sunday night, which was held at talent manager Guy Oseary's home.
"They were on the patio and in great moods. She had a very happy, giant smile," a guest at the party tells PEOPLE. "He was protective of her and she was delightful and glowing — they seemed very happy together and loving the night."
Travis is photographed with an Oscar...
Billy Eichner reveals his interaction with Travis & Taylor at the Oscars party - posted 5 Dec. 24 (x)
March 11 - Travis is out for lunch at Cecconi's in LA with some friends

March 12 - according to ET (x) with reference to “The Party” on March 10 into the early hours of the morning March 11…
The source added the GRAMMY-winning songstress and the Kansas City Chiefs' tight end were in high spirits throughout the evening, seen smiling, dancing, and engaging in conversations with friends.
Meanwhile, an eyewitness tells ET that the couple selected "The Party" because "they knew they would have privacy there." The eyewitness added, "They had a great time and were super cool to the other attendees. They felt like they could relax and kick back because of the no cellphone and photo policy. They spent most of the night close together and by each other's sides and looked happy and in love. They also spent time talking and hanging out with Miles and Keleigh [Teller]."
Travis records New Heights Podcast in LA (x)
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