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weirdthoughtsandideas · 1 year ago

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What are your DCLA oneshots?

Since I constantly update it, it's hard to write lists since it would be outdated quickly. But sure.

I won't include the collections where there's several oneshots, like the events or my sleepover oneshot collection, only the ones posted as one oneshot.

Bia oneshots:

What I'm trying to say is... Celeste comes out, basically

Fist fighting lesbians in a mall Well... self-explanatory lol

Soy Luna oneshots:

My boyfriend named Jim A rewrite of 1x73, where Jim has decided to have a different solution to her boy problem

What's that got to do with us? Monica thinks Nina and Luna are dating for some reason

Nuevo año, que divertido The gang celebrates New Years Eve. There's some crossovers going on

The Red Shorts So I have this really funny headcanon about Luna that... well...

You can talk first What if Luna spoke first in 3x10?

It's always been my best friend I had been joking so much about Lunina and I still very jokingly ship them, but I decided I probably needed to write something about it

I don't know where, but I don't think you know either Jim and Yam buy christmas presents for each other

Feliz Navidad, prospero año y felicidad Christmas celebrations!

The Lumbar skate "date" That scene in canon we never got

No one's really straight Well basically Ámbar learns no one is straight. It's a bit outdated because I have changed headcanons of some characters and I did rewrite it in my pride collection. But I'm still keeping this up.

Party is spooky (or whatever) Halloween at Jam and Roller!

A rodar mi amor My first SL fic ever. created it after just having seen S1 and noticing there was no Jim/Yam fics at the time. I was like "ok this needs fixing!" so I fixed it

Violetta oneshots:

If you don't make it, then try it again Ludmila and Naty are having a child, but Ludmila has some doubts about it. Meanwhile, Violetta has to choose between Leon and Francesca. Lots of stuff happen.

Prospero f-ing año New Years party! Includes some crossovers

All you here is the thunder crashing in the sky An alternate universe where Violetta never got taken away for 12 years, meaning she got a normal childhood and Angie was always around. So here's random scenes from how her life turned out because of that.

All that's left to do is just for me to pop the question Franletta proposal!!! <3

A day out with tía Violetta is 2 years old and gets babysat by Angie for the day

I ain't afraid of no rides Camila and Naty are at an amusement park together

That must be her hand Francesca and Violetta troll their fans

Navidad, Navidad, hoy es navidad The gang has a christmas party!

Spooky party (or something) Halloween fun

We can do this together (I bet you feel better when you're dancing) Francesca teaches Violetta to dance

Angie's babysitting adventures Another Angie babysitting oneshot, this time she has her friends with her and Violetta can't even walk

The kissing scene Camila and Naty's off screen practice in 3x77

Behind the rock Ok I had a dream about Violetta characters doing stuff, so I wrote it down to a fic

You said no boys? Germán forbids Violetta to date boys, so she dates girls

Show me how to fly I made one (1) Leonetta oneshot and it was this one

#violetta #soy luna #disney bia

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tabloidtoc · 4 years ago

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OK, January 4

You can buy a copy of this issue for your very own at my eBay store: https://www.ebay.com/str/bradentonbooks

Cover: Ashton Kutcher haunted by his mistakes

Page 2: Contents

Page 4: Jennifer Garner ready for romance -- Jennifer has proven she’s fine on her own but she’s eager for her happy ending and has even set her sights on some of Hollywood’s most eligible hunks like Chris Evans but seems happily single; she binge-watched Outlander and was totally taken with Sam Heughan and she also finds Martin Henderson very sexy but heard he has a girlfriend

Page 6: After a tumultuous few years Hayden Panettiere’s 2021 is looking bright and she’s been working on herself since her split from toxic ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson -- she’s taken control of her life and is making good choices -- she’s been able to rebuild her life and her relationship with her daughter Kaya who lives in Ukraine with her dad and next on her agenda is reviving her once-hot career

Page 7: Justin Bieber who’s been a devoted member of the controversial celeb-favored Hillsong Church for years is studying to become a minister -- Justin has long credited Hillsong and especially charismatic and recently fired pastor Carl Lentz for saving him from his dark period of drugs, public meltdowns and arrests -- Justin doesn’t plan to give up his music career but he feels there’s a bigger calling out there for him

* Jessica Simpson has signed deals for both a docuseries and a fictionalized series based on her life but not everyone is so pumped about her tell-all tendencies and least of all is her ex-husband Nick Lachey -- for Nick it’s just dredging up a past that’s better left alone and Nick hopes that Jessica goes easy on him in the scripted series but deep down knows there’s precious little chance of that

* Madonna is majorly inserting herself in her daughter Lourdes Leon’s love life and she’s constantly on the phone asking how things are going between Lourdes and her socialite beau of three years Jonathan Puglia and she wants to know when they’re making things official -- Madonna even pushes for double dates so she can bring her 26-year-old boyfriend Ahlamalik Williams -- Lourdes appreciates how much her mom cares but she’s finding all the micromanaging too much to handle

Page 8: Jason Aldean who boasts an $80 million fortune loves splashing his cash around especially when it comes to his children -- the singer who shares son Memphis and daughter Navy with wife Brittany and girls Kendyl and Keeley with his ex likes being seen as the moneybags and leaves tough love to the kids’ moms and he’s always pulling out $100 bills for his teens and buying his little ones new clothes, toys and high-tech gadgets even though they’re so young -- he’s definitely spoiling the kids but nobody complains about it so he just keeps on buying them stuff because nothing makes him happier

* The milestone 6-0 is still months away but George Clooney is planning to do some serious partying for his birthday and he’s sparing no expense -- he’s looking at celebrations across the States and Europe plus a boys-only getaway to Mexico

* Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence are having a blast filming their first movie together so much so that tongues are wagging about the pair’s fiery chemistry on the set -- even though Leo and Jen behave like total pros when the cameras aren’t rolling there’s a running joke among the cast and crew that Jen’s marriage to Cooke Maroney could be in trouble -- of course the reality is that Jen is crazy about her husband and Leo who is dating model Camila Morrone has a strict rule never to get involved with costars but still there’s an attraction that can’t be denied

Page 10: Red Hot on the Red Carpet -- stars get glamorous in glitzy looks -- Alexa Chung, Tiffany Haddish

Page 11: Maya Hawke, Sarah Hyland

Page 12: Who Wore It Better? Yara Shahidi vs. Cindy Bruna, Becky G vs. Sofia Carson

Page 13: Celine Dion vs. Shailene Woodley

Page 14: News in Photos -- Jessie James Decker in a pink bikini in Nashville

Page 15: Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt and their son Gunner doing a Christmas card shoot in L.A., Jessica Alba spent the day handing out Honest goodies at the Baby2Baby Holiday Drive-Thru Distribution in L.A.

Page 16: Gwen Stefani rocked a cat-themed holiday jumpsuit while on the way to the recording studio in Santa Monica, Leighton Meester surfing in Malibu

Page 17: Maria Sharapova brought back the 1970s during a photoshoot in L.A., Pink kept it casual during a coffee run to Starbucks in L.A., Tia Mowry returned home with a full trunk of gifts and goodies in L.A.

Page 18: Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas exploring London

Page 20: Let’s Get Physical -- Robin Wright took her bicycle out for a spin in L.A., Chris Hemsworth shows off his ripped body while lifting a tire, Winnie Harlow in L.A.

Page 22: Deck the Halls -- newly-engaged Jonathan Bennett gushed of spending his first Christmas with fiance Jaymes Vaughan, Jonathan and Drew Scott dressed as elves

Page 23: Jon Bon Jovi and his dog, Selena Gomez with her dog Winnie in front of the Christmas tree, Brooke Burke kicked off the season by signing ornaments that will be auctioned off by Operation Smile

Page 24: Malin Akerman arranged the sheets and blankets and pillows at a Hotel Style Collection from Walmart event in NYC, Jeremy Renner filmed a scene for Hawkeye in NYC, Chrishell Stause stepped out for a morning walk with her rescue pooch Gracie in L.A.

Page 26: Inside My Home -- Marc Anthony’s elegant estate in Coral Gables, Florida

Page 28: Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart are planning to renew their vows on Valentine’s Day which is 12 years to the day after Harrison proposed to Calista on their sprawling Jackson Hole, Wyoming ranch -- Calista is incredibly touched that Harrison is organizing this and he’s thoughtfully arranging to have her favorite flowers to be flown in and has already booked a local band and a caterer and baker

Page 29: Emily Blunt and John Krasinski might be ready for baby No. 3 but friends are encouraging them to get their marriage on track first -- the two have had a tough couple of years and John can be hard to deal with and cranky when he’s working -- while the duo tend to put a super-positive spin on their marriage in public not everyone is convinced things are so rosy at home but Emily wants another child and so does John so they’re willing to take the risk

* Meghan Markle and Prince Harry plan to kick off 2021 with a much-needed tropical vacation -- after an emotionally turbulent year Meghan and Harry are ready for this break -- following a quiet Christmas at home the couple is looking forward to relaxing on a warm beach somewhere, sleeping in, soaking up nature’s beauty and reconnecting as a couple -- they’re considering a private island in Hawaii or off the coast of Fiji

Page 30: Taylor Swift who’s been collecting bridal magazines and wedding ideas since she was a teen will have to adjust to the idea of a small sequestered affair when her boyfriend Joe Alwyn officially pops the question -- the once-outgoing singer has turned into a hermit since hooking up with the British actor who insists on total privacy and loathes attention and now Tay’s inner circle is said to be worried that in Joe’s continued efforts to fly under the radar he’ll ultimately nix the lavish nuptials Taylor’s long envisioned

* Justin Timberlake and Olivia Wilde have a past -- dating briefly in 2011 and costarring in two films but they won’t have a future if Justin’s wife Jessica Biel has any say -- Justin is eager to work with newly single Olivia again but the collab between the old pals is a total no-no as far as Jess is concerned because she’s always seen Olivia as a threat and particularly now that she’s split from Jason Sudeikis

* Love Bites -- Bachelor Nation’s Emily Ferguson and hockey player William Karlsson are engaged, Christina Milian and Matt Pokora have another baby on the way, Gleb Savchenko and Cassie Scerbo dating

Page 32: Cover Story -- Ashton Kutcher haunted by his past -- the actor is wrestling with major demons and regrets -- the grisly murder of his then-girlfriend Ashley Ellerin has stayed with him -- Ashton and wife Mila Kunis have weathered some storms but they’re in a good place now

Page 36: Celebrity Dads and Their Darling Daughters -- Michael and Carys Douglas, John and Ella Bleu Travolta, Lionel and Sofia Richie

Page 37: Don and Dakota Johnson, Phil and Lily Collins

Page 38: Ryan and Ava Phillippe, Mark and Lola Consuelos, Johnny and Lily-Rose Depp

Page 39: Lenny and Zoe Kravitz, Clint and Francesca Eastwood, Alec and Ireland Baldwin, Rod and Ruby Stewart

Page 40: Interview -- Charlize Theron does it all -- the actress, mom and producer talks about taking on projects that are close to her heart

Page 42: New Year, New You -- kick-start a healthy 2021 with these celeb-approved wellness resolutions

Page 46: Style Week -- Good American cofounded by Khloe Kardashian recently launched its first-ever footwear collection

Page 54: Entertainment

Page 55: Q&A with Brian Austin Green

Page 58: Buzz -- Prince George and Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis joined their parents Prince William and Duchess Kate on the red carpet for the very first time and held hands on their way to London’s Palladium to watch the National Lottery’s Pantoland

Page 60: Sound Bites -- Gwyneth Paltrow on getting starstruck, Kurt Russell on wife Goldie Hawn’s penchant for sleeping in total darkness, Jimmy Fallon on which SNL costar he’d want to be stuck on a desert island with (Tina Fey), Chrissy Teigen on being embarrassed

Page 61: Megan Thee Stallion on the guidance she gets from Jay-Z and Beyonce, Frances McDormand on hooking up with husband Joel Coen, Chad Michael Murray on seeing pics from his heartthrob days, Rachel Brosnahan on what the Marvelous Mrs. Maisel fans can look forward to

Page 62: Horoscope -- Capricorn John Legend turned 42 on December 28

Page 64: By the Numbers -- Larry David

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dreadhaus-literature · 6 years ago

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{January Collection} #27

Stained Glass on My Window

Inspiration ♥

Seeing the world through rose-tinted glass is sometimes the only way to make it through the day.

Some people think churches have the monopoly on stained glass, but that isn’t true. Intriguing rumors persist about others outside the religious institutions, who weave stained glass for healing purposes.

Being known as the world’s greatest reporter is not just a title for Lois Lane; it’s a fact, and something she proves time and time again. It allowed the highly celebrated wife and mother to hold her shoulders square and her head up, posture that follows her even into her home; after all, she’d earned it! Pushing the garage door closed with one hand, Lois was careful with the brown wrapped parcel underneath her other arm, mindful even of her purse brushing against it.

“Hello? I’m home!”

“Welcome home, sweetheart.” Seated at the kitchen island, Clark Kent looked up with a loving smile aimed at his wife, standing as she came in to give her a kiss. “Any luck?”

“I found it!” Lois drew back, holding up the parcel with a triumphant smile. “I found her and I swear, Clark, it was like she was expecting me.”

Clark’s smile deepened, giving Lois’s arm a rub. “You were right about this.”

“I’m right about everything, but it’s nice of you to acknowledge this particular time.” Lois draped her purse over the back of the bar stool with a wry smirk aimed at her husband.

“I...” Clark rubbed the back of his head with one large hand. “I’m pretty sure I always acknowledge it.”

“No you don’t.” Lois opened a nearby drawer, scooping up a pair of scissors before bumping the drawer closed. “And you know the craziest thing about all this? She didn’t even charge me.”

That gave Clark a start, and he moved around to stand behind Lois, curious about the work of art she was unwrapping. “Really? That normally implies something shady...”

“Right? But this was honestly the nicest woman I’ve ever met, and I have met your mother.” Lois teased, but there was a wealth of love in her voice for her mother-in-law.

This package was something special, and the care that Lois was handling it with was well-deserved; they’d been trying to locate this shop for weeks with no luck, even with Clark’s super abilities and Lois’s field experience they’d come up empty-handed every single time--but the tides had turned, today, as if some invisible force that was keeping them from finding what they were looking for was lifted. Lois couldn’t believe how easy the shop had been to find, today, especially after searching for it for so long. That couldn’t just be coincidence, but she had no other explanation for it--she wasn’t looking for one, either. All that mattered to her at the end of the day was that they got what they’d been searching for.

Clark whistled lowly as the parcel paper was carefully cut and then pushed aside, revealing an intricate, absolutely breath-taking piece of art. It was a stained glass window pane, cut to size so that it could hang over an existing window and use the natural lighting to filter through the intricately woven glass. With Clark’s abilities he could feel a certain energy pulsating from the glass, but rather than feeling threatened by it, he felt calmed, soothed, and when he reached out to touch the glass it was warm to the touch. The panes themselves were a mixture of sapphires and fiery pinks, all blending together to create a floral rose pattern at the dead center of the hanging glass.

“When I went into her shop, she asked me what Monica’s favorite fairy tale was, and I told her Beauty and the Beast.” Lois explained, her voice hushed as if she was afraid of disrupting the soothing aura the glass had settled over the kitchen. “I don’t...know if that’s exactly right, but I know that’s her favorite Disney movie? And Francesca seemed to agree it was the right choice, said she’d had a feeling and this was the piece she’d created to suit Monica’s needs.”

“Francesca?” Clark mused, turning the name over as if trying to see if he recognized it.

“Yes, Francesca Del Ponce. She said she was from France, but her accent sounded more mixed than that and when I’d asked she did mention she and her husband Gabriel had originally come from the Carpathian Mountains in Europe.” Lois looked up at her husband. “Can you believe that? I mean, it explains the artistry of this piece, it’s absolutely breath-taking. All the rumors about her work were true. This woman’s a true artist, I mean just look at this.”

Clark couldn’t deny it, and initially he’d been a touch skeptical about the renowned claims of others about a “healer” who could soothe and cure with glass. That just didn’t seem like a normal claim, but the more he and Lois had looked into these claims, the more they couldn’t find a single person dissatisfied with Francesca Del Ponce’s stained glass work. It was a fortunate thing, Clark thought, to be wrong. He’d wanted just as badly as his wife had, to find this miracle healer and request a piece for their little girl. Monica had been struggling lately, and waking up seemed to be the hardest time of the day for her; what had started as an internet search for ways to help battle depression in the morning turned into looking up different ways people dealt with depression, until one night while reading through a forum Lois had come across several people who said they’d gotten special stained glass charms or even full windows installed in their house from a healer named Francesca Del Ponce, and that it had drastically improved the start of each day. Lois and Clark were willing to do anything they could to help Monica get better; she was the heart of their little family and it broke their hearts, day in and day out, that she struggled so much. She didn’t deserve to. Anything they could do to help, they would.

That had begun the search to find the elusive Miss Del Ponce, and Lois had refused to give up once she started. If there was even a slight chance that this glass could help Monica, Lois was going to find this healer and she was going to request a special piece done--but when the shop had suddenly turned up on the same street as Lois and Clark’s skyscraper workplace, it had seemed almost like magic. Lois walked past the same store fronts every single day, how had she possibly missed this? She’d entered Francesca’s store almost in a trance, as if she was afraid to blink or step too heavily and shatter the illusion. As the door had shut behind her, the entire world dropped away; she couldn’t hear the busy traffic or the people passing by on the sidewalk. There wasn’t anyone else in the store, and behind the counter sat a stunning, elegant looking woman with long, dark hair and eyes that seemed too dark to be kind, but were motherly and affectionate as they met Lois’s over the glass top.

“Um, hello, my name is Lois and I’m interested in one of your pieces.”

Francesca had extended her hand, giving Lois’s a gentle shake that was almost more a show of holding hands, and Lois was surprised at how soft and warm her touch was--it was soothing, and she felt her nerves dissipating until they were gone. Once she felt at ease, Francesca let her hand go, and asked, “Tell me, Lois, what does your loved one need most?”

Lois couldn’t be sure, even now, why she felt this way but she was pretty convinced Francesca already knew who she was and why she was there. She’d allowed Lois to talk about Monica and though Lois hadn’t intended on divulging much about Monica’s struggles to a total stranger...Lois wanted so desperately for Francesca’s work to be able to help. In the end, she told Francesca that the thing Monica needed most was hope.

“I’d say love, everyone needs love and to feel taken care of but she’s got love and support in me, my husband, our son--what she needs is hope. A reason to get out of bed every morning. No matter what we do, I’m afraid we can’t give her that.” Lois had blinked back tears, clearing her throat and lifting her chin. “Can you really do this, Francesca? Do the things people say you can? My little girl, she needs help.”

Francesca’s smile put Lois at ease. “I can, and I have. If it’s hope she needs, it’s hope she’ll have.”

Lois had thought initially that Francesca would need time to prepare a piece specifically for Monica, but this next moment was what led Lois to believe Francesca...wasn’t exactly human, or was at least a psychic of some sort. She’d gone into the back and come out a few minutes later with that same breath-taking piece of art that was on she and Clark’s kitchen counter.

“All of my pieces are originals, intended only for the person I make them for. I promise, this piece is for Monica alone.” Francesca had run her long, elegant fingers over the glass and Lois had felt the responding vibrations. It was soothing, like a mother’s humming. “You told me her favorite fairy tale was Beauty and the Beast and so I chose a rose, to represent the hope that all flowers have, for sunshine and rain each day. It will remind her that even during the rainstorm, because of the rainstorm, flowers bloom, and that every day, the sun will rise. It will remind her that she is the rose at the center of your family’s garden, necessary and needed. It will give her hope to bloom each passing day, as no matter how the wind howls or the skies darken, flowers do what they must do. They bloom.”

Lois didn’t know how Francesca did what she did, she didn’t know how Francesca had this custom piece when she’d only just learned Monica’s favorites minutes before, but Lois hadn’t felt compelled to ask. Staring down at the handcrafted piece, all she knew was that she believed Francesca.

What neither Lois nor Clark had any way of knowing was that yes, Francesca did know who Monica was, had known for longer even than they’d begun searching her out for a piece of her healing art. Francesca and Gabriel had been drawn to Metropolis to present this piece to an ailing girl, wanting to ease her suffering because she deserved it. She deserved to be happy and the pair of lifemates were compelled to do all they could for her...as if she were another piece of their very souls...

In the end, Francesca would not accept payment from Lois, only asked that Lois take her business card and keep her updated regularly on Monica’s progress. It was something Lois didn’t mind doing, and was truthfully touched that someone else was watching out for Monica. Now that she was home, Lois was eager to hang the piece in the bedroom the three of them shared.

“Where is she?” Lois asked, moving to pick up the pane of colored glass. Clark, however, was faster.

“She’s in bed,” he answered, a little grimly. “Today wasn’t a good day.”

Lois’s smile was motherly and determined as she started toward the stairrs. “Well, it will be.”

The master bedroom door opening drew the attention of the occupants lying in bed; Monica lifted her gaze over the top of Jonathan Kent’s little head, the 10 year old turning without relinquishing his hold around his Mom. Their little family was a never-ending cycle of love and affection, with Monica at the very center, and both Lois and Clark couldn’t help their smile at the sight of their son in bed with Monica, trying his best to give her some of his sunshine.

“Mom! Dad! I got her to smile!” Jon beamed, causing Monica to laugh, and Clark and Lois joined in immediately.

“Way to go, champ.” Clark flashed Jon a thumbs up, careful to keep the gift hidden behind Lois.

“Monica, sweetheart, we have a surprise for you.”

Monica pushed herself to a sitting position, laughing lightly as Jon helped her sit up; she could never get used to his strength in such a string-bean body. As she came to rest against the headboard, Jon wrapped his arms back around her waist, resting his head on her chest; he got clingy when she wasn’t feeling well and it was something she appreciated. He may not understand what she was feeling but he never stopped trying to make her smile and if she really couldn’t, then he’d nod and say, “Then, I’ll hug you until you can, Momma!” And this little ray of sunshine did just that. He stayed by her side, loyally, because he loved her more than anything in the world.

“Y-You guys didn’t have to do anything,” Monica shook her head, settling her arms back around Jon as Lois and Clark came to stand by the bed.

As Lois sat on the edge of the bed, Monica’s eyes were drawn to the beautiful piece of hanging stained glass in Clark’s hands and she audibly gasped. It was beautiful. The moment she laid eyes on it, she felt not one, but two pairs of arms wrap around her, surrounding her in a warmth that made her heart stammer. In her head was a gentle chant, a soft murmuring of one male and one female voice, speaking as if to her very heart and soul, and involuntarily tears sprang to her eyes. For the first time in a long time she felt...okay. She couldn’t understand the words in her head, she had no idea where they were coming from or who was speaking to her, but she didn’t question what she was feeling because it was just nice to feel the weight of sadness, of numbing pain, lift off her petite shoulders for a little while.

“What do you think, sweetheart?” Clark asked, giving her that handsome smile of his. “Lois had it made special for you.”

“It’s from all of us,” Lois gave her husband a pointed look before she turned to her wife, her little girl. Their little girl. Lois reached out, taking hold of Monica’s hand. “It’s special, made just for you by a new friend of the family. She’s a healer, and it’s supposed to help you feel better.” Lois searched Monica’s face with a smile. “Is...Is it working?”

Monica gripped Lois’s hand, turning her face to bury in Jon’s unruly dark hair as she nodded, unable to speak around the ball of emotion in her throat.

Lois tightened her hold on Monica’s fingers, feeling proud and extremely grateful to hear that. Clark had to stop himself from letting out a cheer, his broad shoulders visibly relaxing to see Monica responding positively to this. He strode over to the window nearest their shared bed, immediately hanging up the stained glass and as it caught the setting Metropolis sun, the entire room took on the feel of a sanctuary, somewhere safe and warm. There was magic in that glass, in that moment Clark himself became convinced. Lois slipped further up onto the bed, cradling Jon between herself and Monica as she wrapped her arm around Monica’s little waist. She pressed a kiss to the top of Monica’s head.

“We love you, honey. You know that? We’d do anything for you, anything at all.”

Clark took the offered spot to spoon Monica’s much smaller frame, immediately wrapping his heavily muscled arms around her so that she could rest back against his chest, be dwarfed by him so she could feel safe and very much loved. He rested his head against hers.

“It’s okay if every single day is a tough day,” Clark murmured reassuring words to mirror Lois’s, wanting to comfort his little girl, his wife. “You aren’t going through it alone.”

Jon burrowed closer to Monica’s chest, holding her tightest of all! “You’ve got Superboy and Supermom and Superman to help save your day!”

"And what is it we say, sweetheart?” Clark nosed a kiss to Monica’s temple. “What do we Supers say?”

Monica sniffled but laughed all the same. “Up, up, and away.”

Every single day. One day at a time.

#{theme} : for monica #{collection} : january 2019 #{character} : clark kent #{character} : lois lane #{character} : jonathan kent #{character} : francesca del ponce #{character} : gabriel daratrazonoff

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ncllzdicrs-blog · 7 years ago

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THE F A M I L Y WAY. [ 6 ]

.BACKGROUND.

Chanel Dior, was born in Los Angeles to high school sweethearts to Francesca Merchand and Carmelo Wilkins. There relationship is somewhat cliche, the story of the good girl from a Christian background falling for the gangster of the neighborhood. Though they’re lov was forbidden it was still very strong. Fran and Melo had a hood love and it was deemed perfect until the reality of a gangster life caught up with the both of them. In attempts to kill her Francesca to get to Carmelo, Francesca’s mother was killed instead. Just a few days later, she ended up finding out she was pregnant with Chanel. Going through a pregnancy through grief because of who her significant other was, caused a lot of issues between Chanel’s parents. So, growing up in her early childhood, Chanel witnessed the very explosive and violent relationship that was her mother and father. Her parents were marries, divorced, together again, re-engaged, and separated all before Chanel was 15.

.LIVING.

After retiring the street life as promised he’d do for his family, Chanel’s father began an investment into a family owned Jeweler company. Today, he’s the CEO of Pristine Jewelers which is a franchise of jeweler shops throughout the country. Chanel’s mother is the co-CEO as well as spokesperson for the company. The family’s income comes from the company and allows the family to live they lavish and luxurious life they do as chaotic it can be behind closed doors.

.RELATIONSHIP.

Chanel’s relationship with her parents is divided. By heart, she is a daddy’s girl but her relationship with her father has driven apart because of the things she knows he has put her mother through. Her relationship with her mother however is extremely spotty because of her mother’s explosive and sometimes bi-polar like personality. Chanel has a younger sister and brother who are twins and a half older brother from her father’s side. Her parents have at some point tried to control her wild behavior but after a while have taken the back burner and just seemingly neglected to care about anything she did.

.ACADEMIC.

Chanel was born in Baldwin Hills, Los Angeles but by the time she was in the fourth grade she moved to Santa Monica. Between the issues within her parent’s relationship, them running the family business, and taking care of their youngest children; Chanel’s parents enrolled her into boarding school because they had the money and didn’t have the time for their growing teenage daughter. It was never the case of Chanel becoming too out of hand, or the relationships between her parents. It was more so Chanel wanting space away from her parents and there toxic personalities and them not wanting her to deal with it anymore than she already had.

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formfeeding-blog · 5 years ago

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Pearson and Booktrust Announce 2012 Booktime Titles for Annual Free Books Programme

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(3BL Media) May 3, 2012 – Booktrust and Pearson today announce the new titles for Booktime, which will give two free books to every child starting school in England and Wales in the 2012-13 school year. This year’s books for children in England are The Tale of a Naughty Little Rabbit, published by Frederick Warne &Co., an imprint of Penguin Children’s, and Tim’s Din, from the Phonics Bug series by Pearson UK, part of Pearson’s education business. 4-5 year olds in Wales will receive The Tale of a Naughty Little Rabbit as well as a Welsh language title, to be announced this summer.

725,000 children aged 4-5 will receive a free book pack in their first year of primary school, each pack containing two books to keep. In total 1.45 million books will be given to reception-aged children through Booktime, which aims to inspire a lifelong love of reading by encouraging families to have fun reading together. Each free book pack is a timely reminder of the continuing importance of sharing stories with children even when they have started school.

This will be the first time the free books programme has delivered books to every 4-5 year old in Wales, after a successful Booktime pilot in Bridgend and Wrexham. Thanks to a partnership between Pearson, Booktrust and the Welsh Government, 35,000 children in Wales’ Foundation Phase will receive a free Booktime book bag in the 2012-13 school year.

The Tale of a Naughty Little Rabbit is a playful and funny retelling of Beatrix Potter’s original story The Tale of Peter Rabbit. It is a special anniversary edition to mark 110 years since Frederick Warne first published the original tale. Through Booktime, this lovely picture book will introduce a new generation of readers to the escapades of Britain’s most famous rabbit. Families all over England and Wales will be joining in with Peter Rabbit’s 110th birthday celebrations by sharing this very special story.

In England, Booktime packs will also contain a book for children to support them on their reading journey, from Pearson UK. Tim’s Din, written by Monica Hughes and illustrated by Bill Ledger,is a lively and entertaining story about the mischief that little monkeys can get up to when they’re bored. With simple rhyming text and expressive illustrations, Tim’s Din gives children the chance to try telling a fun and simple story themselves.

Peter Hughes, head of corporate responsibility at Pearson, said:

‘One of the greatest gifts that we can give the next generation is a passion for reading. Books open doors to new worlds as well as help explain the world in which we live. Good reading skills are the basic building block that is essential for all of us to learn and to progress through our lives. It is also never too early to inspire a passion for reading. We and Booktrust hope that the gift of the Booktime books will provide another way for families, teachers, librarians across England and now Wales as well as the Pearson Booktime volunteers to help hook the next generation of kids on reading.’

Viv Bird, Chief Executive of Booktrust, said:

‘Booktime is bringing two exciting books to over 700,000 homes this year, thanks to the partnership between Booktrust and Pearson. This year’s book pack for England combines the timeless appeal of Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit with the modern, computer generated artwork of Tim’s Din – and we await the selection of the Welsh language title with great anticipation.We know that all families will find something to love in their two free books, and that they will enjoy lots of laughter and surprises as they share the stories over and over again.’

The inclusion of The Tale of a Naughty Little Rabbit in this year’s Booktime pack is a highlight of a year-long celebration of Peter Rabbit’s 110th anniversary. Other elements of the year include the September publication of the brand new 24th tale: The Further Tale of Peter Rabbit by Oscar-winning actress and screen writer Emma Thompson, the launch of an exciting new Peter Rabbit website and special anniversary publishing including the release of all 23 Original Tales in coloured editions. In addition, ‘Happy Birthday Peter Rabbit’ events will be taking place throughout the year including Peter Rabbit appearances at Hay, Edinburgh, Bath and Cheltenham Literature Festivals. A brand new Peter Rabbit animation is also scheduled for 2012/2013.

Francesca Dow, Managing Director, Penguin Children’s said:

‘Encouraging a lifelong love of reading is a fundamental part of what we do at Penguin Children’s and it is so exciting that through Booktime, we are able to reach so many children and enable them and their families to share in the joy of reading. Beatrix Potter was a wonderful storyteller – so good that 110 years later, her naughty little rabbit is still with us, and The Tale of Peter Rabbit can be enjoyed by a new generation of readers through this very special retelling. I hope these books will inspire many hours of mischievous fun and laughter for children across England and Wales.’

Booktime will be supported by a range of downloads and games on the website: www.booktime.org.uk

** For further information on the Booktime programme and to request interviews please contact Will White on [email protected] or 020 8875 4583 OR Alice Ingall on [email protected] or 020 8875 4827 Notes to Editors About Booktime

Booktime is run by Booktrust, the independent charity, and Pearson, the world’s leading learning company. The programme was launched in 2006 by Pearson in partnership with Booktrust. Booktime aims to inspire a lifelong love of reading by encouraging families to have fun reading together. The programme supports, encourages and enables reading for pleasure in the home at an important transition stage in a child’s learning and development. Book packs have included titles from a long list of much-loved children’s writers and illustrators: Lynley Dodd, Janet and Allan Ahlberg, Ian Whybrow, Adrian Reynolds, June Crebbin, Ed Vere, Geraldine Taylor, Amy Schimler, Eric Carle, Monica Hughes and Claudia Lloyd. About Pearson

Pearson is the world’s leading learning company. Our major businesses are: Pearson, the world’s biggest education business, providing print and digital learning materials and services used by more than 100 million students of all ages every year; The Financial Times Group, which has an international network of business and financial newspapers and online services that are read by millions of business executives and investors every day; and Penguin Group, which is one of the pre-eminent names in consumer publishing, with an unrivalled range of fiction and non-fiction, bestsellers, and classic titles. Through our books, newspapers and online products and services, Pearson helps people of all ages to live and learn. See www.pearson.com

Since the Booktime programme began, Pearson’s UK staff have been giving their time to read with children in local primary schools through its Booktime Volunteer Reading Scheme. For the academic year 2010-2011, 210 volunteers spent 3,375 hours (the equivalent of 482 working days) reading with children. About Booktrust

Booktrust is an independent reading and writing charity that makes a nationwide impact on individuals, families and communities, and culture in the UK. Booktrust makes a significant positive contribution to the educational outcomes of children from the earliest age. We work to empower people of all ages and abilities by giving them confidence and choices about reading. And we want individuals of all backgrounds to benefit from the wellbeing that a rich and positive engagement in reading and writing can bring.

Booktrust is responsible for a number of successful national reading promotions, sponsored book prizes and creative reading projects aimed at encouraging readers to discover and enjoy books. These include the Roald Dahl Funny Prize, the Children’s Laureate, and Bookstart, the national programme that works through locally based organisations to give a free pack of books to babies and toddlers, with guidance materials for parents and carers. See www.booktrust.org.uk About Peter Rabbit

The Tale of Peter Rabbit, written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter, was published by Frederick Warne in 1902. It went on to become one of the best-selling children’s classics of all time. The World of Beatrix Potter™, initiated by Potter herself, is now one of the world’s longest running and largest international literature-based licensing programmes with more than 350 licensees worldwide.

Over 150 million Peter Rabbit™ books have been sold worldwide in more than 35 languages The Tale of Peter Rabbit has never been out of print since it was first published www.peterrabbit.com attracts more 50,000 unique visitors per month Likes: 2 Viewed:

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raybansandcoffee · 6 years ago

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Adventure of a Lifetime: Character Bios

The time is finally here! Character bios!

For clarification purposes, this set at the beginning of summer 2018.

Charlotte Marie DeLuca

Charlotte Marie DeLuca is a 36-year-old Beverly Hills, California native. She graduated with a BM and MM from USC’s Thornton School of Music and works as a film composer, mostly in small indie films. She is a single mother of two children; Ellery Marie (5) and Axel Christopher (1). She currently lives in the Lake Tahoe area with her children and their live-in nanny, Savannah. Charlotte is our narrator.

Nicknames: Charlie, Chuck, Chucky, Chuckles

Jeremy Lee Renner

Jeremy Lee Renner is a 47-year-old Modesto, California native. He is an Oscar-nominated actor, one of the stars of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and a musician. He is a single dad to his daughter Ava Berlin (6).

Nicknames: Jer, J, JR

Anthony James DeLuca

Anthony James DeLuca is a 22-year-old Beverly Hills, California native and recent graduate of Standford University where he double-majored in Communications and Public Policy. He currently lives in Santa Monica, California with his parents as he determines the next phase of his life, which if you ask his parents is Law School to become a First Amendment Attorney. He is Charlotte’s half-brother.

Nicknames: Tony, Ant, Anth, AJ

Francesca Ann and Ryan John Kennedy

Francesca Ann and Ryan John Kennedy reside in Venice Beach, California. Francesca is a Beverly Hills, California native who met her Boston born and raised husband in college. Francesca works in the non-profit industry while Ryan is a partner at the law firm owned by Francesa’s father. Together they share three children Aria Marie, Harlow Ann, and Ryan Carter. Francesca is the older sister of Charlotte and older half-sister of Anthony.

Nicknames (Francesca): Frankie, Frank

Nicknames (Ryan): Ry, RJ, Kennedy

Savannah Joy Barrett

Savannah Joy Barrett is a 19-year-old college student and live-in nanny for Charlotte and her two children. She is originally from California but is living in the Lake Tahoe area with the family. She is the first-born child of one of Charlotte’s best friends.

Nicknames: Savy, Sav, S

Alexandra Catherine Barrett-Gladstone and Maxwell Adrian Gladstone

Alexandra Catherine Barrett-Gladstone and Maxwell Adrian Gladstone are married and living in Los Angeles, California. Both are university professors teaching in the English Department at USC. Together they share twin boys. Alexandra has one child, Savannah Joy, from a prior relationship. Alexandra has been one of Charlotte’s best friends since Freshman Orientation at USC.

Nicknames (Alexandra): Alex, Al, AC Slater

Nicknames (Maxwell): Max, Maxy

Samantha Jo Madigan-Fitzpatrick and Michael Christopher Fitzpatrick

Samantha Jo Madigan-Fitzpatrick and Michael Christopher Fitzpatrick reside in Los Angeles, California. Samantha is Charlotte’s best friend and writing partner. Michael is a film producer and director.

Nicknames (Samantha): Sam, Sammalam, Sammy, Sammy Jo

Nicknames (Michael): Mike, Mikey, Fitz

I will *hopefully* be publishing the first part of this later this evening. Yes, there are several face claims that are from the MCU. Suspension of disbelief is required that no one notices that Charlotte and her siblings all look like Avengers. ;) I am struggling with the face claims for Charlotte’s parents so those will come later.

#fanfiction #fan fic #fan fiction #fanfic #Jeremy Renner #jeremy renner fanfic #jeremy renner fan fic #jeremy renner fanfiction #jeremy renner fan fiction #lizzy olsen #adventure of a lifetime #adventure of a lifetime fanfic #adventure of a lifetime fan fic #adventure of a lifetime fanfiction #adventure of a lifetime fan fiction #adventure of a lifetime fic #fanfic writer

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ask-the-dynamic-family-blog · 8 years ago

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Francesca

“Suck Dick Fuck Bitches”

Appearance

Francesca has tanned olive toned skin with thick dark brown hair and baby blue eyes decorated with thick dark eyelashes. She’s about 5′2 inches of toned muscles and model esk legs. Her eyes are very striking and basically burn into the back of your eyelids everytime you see them.

Backstory

Francesca was born in Teresina, Brazil and lived there for about five years before moving to the U.S. of A.. Francesca’s father was the captain of a cargo ship, drowning and dying in a ship wreck, leaving Francesca with only a mother to raise her. After moving to the U.S. with her mother, Francesca ended up in Santa Monica, California. She graduated from highschool, earning her diploma and took a break from school for about one year before being accepted into a college.

Character Relations

-Francesca met Fernando through elementary school, where she helped him learn to speak and understand english. This caused them to become Childhood friends which is also probably why Fernando has a huge crush on her

-Pippa is Francesca’s college roommate. They live together in a nice apartment and have nice calm conversations, and barely ever have an argument.

-Quenby is a kiddo she babysits alot for Tobias & Bruce, who are Quenby’s parents.

-Amy is basically Francesca’s apprentice. Francesca takes Amy shopping any chance she can and helps her out with fashion tips.

-Frisko and Francesca smoke weed together with Lacy. They good good smoking ring (: Francesca and Frisko also dated for a good few hours. however, they only went out because they were high and did a ‘fuck it’

Personality Overview

Francesca is very calm and collected. She can be very secretive and kept to herself a lot, but she’s also very comfortable and happy with herself. She’s very confident in herself as well as her body, which is why she wears a lot of revealing or shameless clothing. She’s a no fucks given type of girl, but Francesca is also kind of a hoe. This doesn’t mean she fucks around with everyone though. Style wise, she has a very Rihanna esk fashion sense.

#ocs #my oc stuff #my ocs are my babies #my ocs #music oc #dynamicfamily #Fortississimo

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servants-hall · 1 year ago

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The Call the Midwife Christmas special has become a staple of the seasonal TV schedule – and it looks like this year's episode is going to be another exciting but emotional one for fans of the beloved BBC One drama.

Stephen McGann has already teased that "dangerous snow" will lead to "high drama" in the special, and now Sister Julienne star Jenny Agutter has revealed that the episode will also explore some fears held by Judy Parfitt's popular character Sister Monica Joan.

"One should recognise there are a lot of people in the population who are older and just feel that they’re never going to make it through [the winter]," she explained of the episode.

"And this to an extreme extent [means she] feels she's not going to make it through, so it's a matter of everybody pulling together and getting around that."

McGann added that these fears lead to a "rather lovely community spirit" developing – something which he believes is especially important to portray during the festive period.

"It is hard in winter," he said. "My mum is elderly now - 88, 89 - and we were talking about Christmas. And she’s up in Liverpool and she can't get around so much anymore.

"And at that age, you can be up and down. You can look at your life. And it's one of those times of the year when, although she has a wonderful community there and one of my brothers lives up there, it's still one of those times where she reflects and it's hard."

He added: "It's a difficult time of year. And so when we have a character like brilliant Judy Parfitt, you have the unique opportunity to express Christmas also through elders and through reflections of [how] life has been for people.

"And all these ordinary families who will be watching at Christmas look at a community that in some way resembles their own hopes and fears."

Fans were given an emotional first look at the special when the BBC released a preview clip at the end of November, which showed Sister Julienne comforting a tearful Shelagh Turner (Laura Main).

In the clip, Shelagh reveals she has received a package from Hong Kong from her adopted daughter Mae's biological mother and hasn't even told her husband, Dr Patrick Turner (Stephen McGann), about it – with the ever reliable Julienne then providing her with some wise advice.

The official synopsis for the episode reads: "Call the Midwife’s Christmas Special begins two weeks before Christmas, with Apollo 8 poised to circle the moon.

"Sister Monica Joan (Judy Parfitt) is convinced this could be her last yuletide, and decides she’ll not live to see man walk on the moon.

"The Nonnatus Family, including Trixie (Helen George)’s brother Geoffrey (Christopher Harper), decide something must be done to try and lighten her state of mind.

"Nancy (Megan Cusack) has recommitted to staying at Nonnatus House and Sister Julienne (Jenny Agutter) has offered her and Colette (Francesca Fullilove) a room for the foreseeable future.

"Trixie and Matthew (Olly Rix), fresh from their honeymoon, are preparing for their first Christmas together as husband and wife when Geoffrey pays them an unexpected visit days before Christmas."

It continues: "Cyril (Zephryn Taitte) gently intervenes when he discovers a lost soul living alone in a dilapidated basement flat. For this man, Christmas is a reminder of all he’s lost and all he’s never had.

"Nurse Crane (Linda Bassett), away on her refresher course, makes it home in time for Christmas festivities despite a treacherously heavy snowfall."

#call the midwife #ctm spoilers #ctm interviews #ctm 2023 cs #sister monica joan #judy parfitt #stephen mcgann

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How do you think the parents of all the kids in Violetta and SL would react if they came out as gay?

Interesting question!

Ok, i'll do every other Violetta character and every other SL character.

Violetta - Germán would be surprised but also kind of relieved because she wouldn't date boys. For some reason he likes the thought of his daughter kissing girls more than boys.

Luna - Considering Monica wondered if Luna and Nina dated that one episode (they can't deny it, she legit went "You two were so secretive in your room, Luna, if something important happens in your life I would like to know"), she and Miguel probably wouldn't be surprised at all. Luna never tells them when she's dating someone, which makes them end up just having suspicions. So if she said she was gay they would probably be like "yeah, that makes sense"

Francesca - Her parents would legit be like "Ok, tell us when you get a girlfriend so we can cook a special meal for her when she comes over"

Nina - Her mom would be like "Oh it's genetic :D You should have told me sooner, hija <3" and her dad would be like "Aah, I knew there was something about you ;)"

Camila - Bold of you to assume Camila ever had to come out, her parents knew from her birth

Ámbar - I think she would try to hide it from Sharon all of her life, because she doesn't think Sharon would approve. Sharon would however know she was hiding something, because she always knows that. No matter how many excuses or lies Ámbar had, Sharon could always tell. It went so far as Sharon trying to send Rey to spy on Ámbar. However, he couldn't find out anything. It became a whole thing, and while Sharon could tell her she wasn't interested in hearing about Ámbar's life, she was super invested in finding out whatever Ámbar was hiding. She started getting suspicions when Ámbar talked to a girl and had this... special smile on her face (which girl is up for you to decide) and eventually she started to put two and two together. She literally went inside Ámbar's room one evening, and was like "I have noticed you have a close relationship with girls and I want to know how close you are" and Ámbar tried to come up with an excuse, but eventually had to admit. Sharon just said "very well" and left the room. They never discussed it again.

Ludmila - Priscila suspected it from an early age and tried to convince Ludmila to "not behave like that". Ludmila never exactly came out, but her mom knew, and didn't like it :c

Jim - Honestly I feel like her parents know her very close friendship with Yam and wouldn't say much about it.

Naty - Her parents are very supportive, though she was very nervous coming out.

Yam - Her parents are even chiller than Jim's, heck they were like "We were wondering when you would say something."

Leon - Leon's parents seem super chill so that wouldn't be a problem. Also his mom is very happy to invite every boy to his room that comes over <3

Simón - I feel like he has a very supportive and loving family, so they would attack him with hugs and kisses if he came out.

Diego - His mom? Very supportive. She loves her son no matter what. Gregorio? Would be like "Ooooohhh........." and realize his son may have gotten more traits from him than he thought.

Matteo - His mom would be ok, but I feel like his dad would be a little more awkward about it. Though, both would support him.

Maxi - I feel like his parents wouldn't react much.

Ramiro - Honestly, to come out, he would rap about it, and thus his parents would react more to his rap than the fact that he came out

Andres - I feel like his entire family is a little like him, so they would be like "Okay :D What does that mean exactly? :D"

Jazmin - She would just casually mention it to her parents and they would be like "wait, what did you say?" and she'll say it again and just leave. Her parents would just shrug and chuckle about her way of coming out

I can't come up with anyone more, so that's it for now!

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theheartofrovan · 4 years ago

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In their youth, before they were King and Queen and when only there were Matteo, Stefania and Umberto to entertain often times they would picnic together. Those were lighter times for them. They never had it without duties and responsibilities but there were a few less boundaries. After they were crowned King and Queen the next picnics when arranged with the children were often done with guards or even in the moonlight near to the gates of the palace. Isidoro, Monica, Rachele, Dante and Francesca were more familiar with those days as children. Their freedom was never what their older siblings had as children, though now that they were older they were making other arrangements for their freedom...in leading their own cities, in accepting their new responsibilities and now that the borders were open...travelling.

It was the sincere hope of Stefano and Valentina that their children would always remain close and happy.

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newyorktheater · 6 years ago

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In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are Broadway plays about love dating back to 1750, photographs of stage kisses dating back to 1887, and recaps of some of my love and kisses posts dating back to 2012.

Stage Kisses: When a Kiss is Not A Kiss

The same-sex kiss in The Prom is just the latest dramatic moment on stage involving the artful locking of lips. Much theater has revolved around a kiss, certainly in the title: Kiss Me Kate (a Broadway revival of which begins previews today!), Kiss of the Spider Woman, Kiss and Tell, The Kiss Burglar — 26 titles on Broadway alone. Stage Kiss, Sarah Ruhl’s 2014 Off-Broadway play, begins with the actress about to begin rehearsal; turning to her co-star, she asks whether he would mind if they would actually kiss: “You look young, I don’t want to traumatize you.”

Stage kisses are different enough from off-stage kisses as to require guidance, judging by How To Stage Kiss (Set ground rules, pay attention to hygiene, make sure you know your lines) and Tell and Kiss: A Manual for Actors (Boundaries—to tongue or not to tongue: For me, this is an easy one: open mouth, no tongue…. Make sure your makeup won’t rub off on your partner. ..Use good sense. Be respectful. Speak up for yourself.”)

Click on any photograph to see it enlarged and learn who is kissing whom and in what, e.g. Elizabeth Taylor kisses John Culllum in Private Lives in 1983, and Tallulah Bankhead kisses Donald Cook in Private Lives in 1948. Sydney Chaplin kisses Barbra Streisand in Funny Girl, 1964. Faith Prince kisses Nathan Lane in Guys and Dolls in 1992. Caitlin Kinnunen kisses Isabelle McCalla in The Prom in 2018.

Annie Scott as Rosemary Pillkington kisses Robert Morse as J. Pierrepont Finch, as Rudy Vallee as the boss looks on shocked in How to Succeed in Business without really Trying 1961

The re-enactment of the same-sex kiss from The Prom at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2018 mock-shocked Christopher Sieber (left.)

Ben Whishaw and Hugh Dancy kiss in The Pride, 2010

Ivan Hernandez and Bobby Steggert in Yank, 2010.

Adina Verson and Katrina Lenk In “Indecent,” 2017. Paula Vogel’s play tells the story of the hundred-year-old Yiddish play that featured the first Lesbian kiss on Broadway. The actors playing the troupe keep on referring to the kiss as “the rain scene.” When we finally see the rain scene, it’s not so much the kiss as the rain that overwhelms us.

Jessica Hecht and Dominic Fumusa in Stage Kiss, 2014

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Trixie Friganza as Mrs. Waxtapper and George Beban as Pierre Souchet in The American Idea 1908

Francesca da Rimini. Act V, Scene I, 1887

Louis Gossett as Willie Nurse and Cicely Tyson as Myrna Jessup in Carry Me Back to Morningside Heights 1968

Stubby Kaye as Pooch Kearney, Alice Faye as Professor Kenyon, and John Payne as Bill Johnson in Good News 1974

Donald Cook and Tallulah Bankhead in Private Lives 1948

Has there ever before been such a touching love scene between poultry? In The Year of the Rooster, by Eric Dufault, a young rooster named Odysseus Rex, played by Bobby Moreno like an angry punk with a knife, is introduced to Lucky Lady (Megan Tusing), a hen genetically engineered by McDonald’s to be twice her normal weight, and so virtually unable to stand. At first they don’t get along. He’s all…well…cocky. She behaves in a way that explains where the phrase “hen-pecked” comes from. But swiftly she is able to reach inside his chest and remove the anger he says is there, shaped like an anvil. They kiss, like the French (like birds!), cheek to cheek, and snuggle.

Elizabeth Taylor and John Cullum, Private Lives 1983

Actors Richard Burton & Elizabeth Taylor in a publicity shot for the Broadway production of the play “Private Lives.”

A 21st century musician kisses a 20th century explorer in Ernest Shackleton Loves Me, 2017

Most Romantic Theatrical Experience

When asked for their most romantic experience, many theatergoers picked “Phantom of the Opera, but Lourdes Pagan picked Pippin and, after hearing her story, it was hard to disagree. She went to the original Broadway production with a co-worker. He reached for her hand, “and held it for the whole show. “That was just the beginning,” she recalled in 2013. “It was a little like Romeo and Juliet. My father didn’t like him; his mom didn’t like me. “We have been married for 35 years. We had two sons and are now grandparents And our parents said it wouldn’t last.”

Love Lessons from the Stage

Can theater teach us anything about love? Yes, answered theatergoers, theater artists, and theater critics in 2012, with some intriguing choices. Monica Bauer said she learned about love from “Death of A Salesman.” “It taught me that love survives even after respect is gone: Biff will always love Willy, as Willy loved Biff.”

Theater as Love Song

Can any theater define love the way so many songs do?

The musical “Aida” did for Starleisha Gingrich. “As an African American woman dating a man who is half Irish and half Eastern European, I connected with the love story between Radames and Aida right away,” she says. “To imagine a love so strong that you’re willing to sacrifice your life to be with that person for all eternity….that gets me.” Gingrich was one of several in 2014 who answered the question, “What play has most defined love for you,”

Some Love Songs in Musical Theater

One Hand, One Heart from West Side Story

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It Only Takes A Moment from Hello Dolly

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Bess You Is My Woman Now from Porgy and Bess

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Falling Slowly from Once

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Never Ever Getting Rid of Me from Waitress

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Always True To You In My Fashion from Kiss Me Kate

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Seasons of Love from Rent

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Do You Love Me from Fiddler on the Roof

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Somewhere from West Side Story

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“Love” on Broadway

A list of Broadway shows, alphabetically, that have “love” in the title, more than 200 in all. The earliest is “Love for Love” by William Congreve in 1750, a play that popularized the line “you must not kiss and tell,” and that has been revived on Broadway six times, most recently in 1974. Title in 2015, when this was put together, included Living on Love and Fool for Love. Best titles: “Love in a Coffee Cup,” “Love and Libel,” “Love Laughs,” “Love Kills.”…The longest-running show on Broadway with “love” in the title was: “I Love My Wife,” the Cy Coleman musical from the 1970s, which ran for 857 performances. Five were performed only once. “Love” doesn’t always last, but it never ends.

Valentines Day and Theater: Love and Kisses on Stage Through the Years In honor of Valentine's Day, here are Broadway plays about love dating back to 1750, photographs of stage kisses dating back to 1887, and recaps of some of my love and kisses posts dating back to 2012.

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