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[slowmo-yo-yo]

THANK U SM SNAILL💋 the tweaked knee idea came from you ofc I’m like obsessed with the idea that chuckie has a lousey knee after a construction accident but will keep him with his balance when they’re standing together. It’s like an unspoken thing because of course Will knows more about chuckie then chuckie does and he’s always the first one to act before chuckie even realizes what’s going on. Also really need to flesh out some kind of post knee surgery / post accident comfort fic for that because I’m OBSESSED with the idea of older Will doting on chuckie and making sure he’s fed and his knee is well taken care of and that he’s not over exerting himself etc. Imagining chuckie in the hospital right after the accident and wills shitting bricks about whether he’s gonna be ok. He tries to read up on as much as he can about the knee and the surgery and he tries to mansplain it to the doctors and they straight up just tell him to pipe down and let them do their jobs and it’s really humbling. And during recovery chuckie couldn’t work so instead he’d just tag along with Will to work and sit in during his lectures. Asking questions that Will had written in advance and pretending to participate to get other students involved in the class. Helping pass out worksheets and messing around with some of the students he already knows while Will tells them to settle down, like he’s in highschool again. STUPID THINGS LIKE THAT. I have such a soft spot for older them it’s kind of crazy.

Chuckwill slowdancing in their kitchen in their house in their 50s. Chuckies stumbling a lil bit cause his knees fucked up but Will supports his weight. Wills got a new pair of glasses that he’s showing off tonight and Chuckie can’t stop complimenting them even if they are just glasses but they’re on Will so they look amazing. Wills mostly grey now, his hair thinning out on the sides and chuckie thinks it’s the hottest thing he’s ever seen. He’s heard of silver foxes but never really got the appeal. Greasy old men with grey hair and a fashion sense so what, why should he care, just a reminder that he’s getting older. But when he sees Will with his silver hair, new black frames, his blue eyes replaced with a soft grey, with a little pudge around his middle and he has the audacity to flash that gorgeous smile at Chuckie, he just melts. Feels almost unfair that he gets to keep this; that he gets to keep all of Will. Call him greedy, sue him even. They have some soft music playing in the background on their portable Bluetooth speaker, what a concept. They just finished eating and Chuckies cleaning their plates in the sink while Will dozes off in his chair, same old same old. He’d clean a million plates if Will told him too, it doesn’t bother him. Wills soft snoring beside him is all the reward he needs. He hears him rise from his chair sometime after scraping off the last of the ziti from Wills plate (his mom’s recipe of course). He hears the speaker turn on behind him and he comes over to wrap his arms around Chuckies waist for the thousandth time. Chuckie understands instantly, dropping the plate hes currently holding to turn around in his arms, meeting Wills face and immediately getting the breath knocked out of him. If someone had told Chuckie 30 years ago that’d he’d be married to the love of his life and after all that time he’d still be madly in love, hed say fuck off. If someone had told him that person would be Will Hunting, he’d probably believe them. They hold eachother for awhile, shuffling slowly around their kitchen, in the home that they built together. Will rests his head in the crook of Chuckies neck, brushing up against his old man stuble. “Thank you” Will whispers and he can feel him start to smile into his neck. He’s saying thank you for a lot of things. Chuckie thinks he’s the luckiest guy in the world.

[ellatheneonlight]

Hello Ella.😊

I just wanna know, if you´re feeling better today? (I really hope you do💗)

Also, here are two cute cat gifs for you:

🌺I hope you have a wonderful day.🌺

Hi there Goldie!

I'm feeling much better than yesterday and I think I can go to school tommrow (which I really wish I wouldn't but i'm still excited to see Mikael)

But I was still quite pissed in the morning since I woke up so late xD

And I have nosebleed again which was thankfully really really light this time, I don't even poke my nose and I still get these nosebleeds lol!

But thank you! I really appriciate the text and the cute cats! <33

Hope that one kitty cat didn't eat up the snail! :OO

Thank you and have a great day! :)

[boyswanna-be-her]

I have a crush on you but also LEAK THE SKIN CARE ROUTINE

I really hope you were serious, because this is something I’ve thought a lot about and I am absolutely going to use this ask as an excuse to go into a skin care deep dive.

Here’s a big-ol high-res picture of my mug for you to inspect.

I pay less than $15 for products that must last at least 3-4 months because I just… don’t have more money than that to throw at this hobby. I’ll link to everything I use and show you the price under the cut.

I only use four of these things below every day–but when I have time, I use as many of them as my skin calls for. I just wanted to show you the whole of my skincare arsenal so as not to be coy about it taking up space and time in my life and routine. It does, and I do work on it.

I’m 33, white with combination skin, lots of prior scarring from picking, lots of sun exposure (Florida!), and several minor autoimmune issues that impact my skin when my health is poor or stress is high. I am prone to whiteheads and inflamed pimples the week of my period. 

You cannot buy, wash, treat, or hide your way to “perfect” skin. Airbrushed, poreless, whitewashed, glowing, moist, unwrinkled skin is a lie sold to us by makeup and skincare companies. There is no perfect skin–there is only skin. 

But if you personally are unhappy with some aspect of your skin, you can develop habits that make you more comfortable with/proud of/happy with your skin, and that’s what I want to focus on here.

Though good health =/= clear and smooth skin in all cases, I am lucky to report that my skin looks clearer, smoother, and younger now that I’m not just generally near death all the time. The story would be very different if I struggled with, say, lifelong acne, or if I had a chronic health problem that I was not able to manage. 

Skincare is a luxury of time, money, physical storage space, and mental space.

“Good” skin is a myth. Everyone’s skin is good skin. I started doing all of this stuff to my skin because I was dissatisfied with how much it HURT all of the time, and how flaky it was. Acne, scars, “discoloration,” different coloration, birthmarks, big pores, “craters,” uneven textures, dark hairs, thick hairs, skin tags, milia, blackheads, wrinkles, keratosis pilaris, freckles, and moles are all NORMAL skin types/features and don’t need to be “solved” if the possessor is unbothered by them. YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO LOOK HOWEVER YOU WANT. 

I do this stuff because I like it, it helps my mental health to take care of myself with a routine, and it improves my physical quality of life. It helps me with some insecurities, but if that was the only thing it did for me, I don’t think I’d mess with it this much. When I’m not healthy, my skin is prone to deep cracking and flaking. I have always been self-conscious about redness in my T-zone and yellowness around my eyes (dear god, my poor, poor liver).

My skin has objectively cleared and smoothed and plumped up a lot because I smoke less, drink less, stay in mostly humid environments (because, again, Florida!), and have been managing my stress and autoimmune issues. These are all changes made in the last six months. 

On top of those changes, on an average day when I’m actually taking care of myself, I use the following four steps in the order listed, once a day in the morning. I’m realistic that I’ll only do this once a day in the morning and anything more than that is just a boring time suck for me as a person.

1. COSRX Low pH Good Morning Gel Cleanser - 5 oz for $10.70 - one tube lasts me about 6 months. I use this in the morning and just thoroughly wash my face. It’s very mild and has a fresh citrus scent that doesn’t linger.

2. Kikumasamune Skincare Lotion - 17 oz $12.10 - one bottle lasts me 8-10 months. This is a fermented, watery product unlike anything I’d used before. It smells faintly like sake, bananas, and bubblegum (seriously). I decant it out of the big pump bottle into a little travel bottle. I shake a little in my hand and rub it gently over my whole face and eye area. Probably not supposed to do that, but I’m a rebel. It leaves my skin a little tacky.

3. Hada Labo Rohto Hadalabo Gokujun Hyaluronic Lotion Moist - 5.7 oz for $12.99 bottle, then 6.4 oz for $10.90 refill packages - 5 oz lasts me 3-4 months. I’ve honestly forgotten what this even does but it’s a nice, thick liquid, colorless and scentless, and I put it all over my face. Leaves my skin a little less tacky but still not slick/neutral.

4. Ladykin Fresh Strawberry Icing Gel Bar - 6.7 oz for $7.99 - one bottle lasts me about 5-6 months. Someone literally bought this for me as a gag gift because they knew I liked skincare and the bottle is… weirdly obscene. But it turns out that it makes a great moisturizer for me and it’s cheap as hell and smells like fresh strawberries so what’s the down side? 

When I have time or when my skin really needs it, I also use the following products:

SHEETMASKS - Stop buying overpriced sheetmasks one at a time!!!! Leave that aisle at Target alone!!! I know they’re at the dollar store too–leave them alone!!! Those are cool if you’re treating yourself for special occasions, but I try to think of sheet masks as a normal part of my week. That means I’m not going to shell out $3-4 PER MASK if I’m using one or two every week! 

The thing with sheetmasks is, in my totally nonscientific opinion, it doesn’t really matter what kind you use. The value is in plopping a bunch of moisture on your face along with cloth that simply forces that product into your skin. It’s the skin force-feeding concept that works more than the product itself. I think. I have no proof. I have made really moronic assumptions before.

That said, you’ll find ones that you prefer over others. Snail mucin ones don’t absorb nicely for me. Exotic animal-sourced ingredients (bee pollen, royal jelly, donkey milk, goat milk, snake venom, bee venom….) sometimes irritate my skin. Other people LOVE them. 

I get sheetmasks in packages online, at TJ Maxx, and at Marshalls. I try to pay under 75 cents per mask, but lean more towards the 50 cent mark. TJ Maxx and Marshalls are great places to try out new masks–just look at the prices and the mask count and do a little mental math to make sure you’re not getting gouged.

A good place to start if you want to try sheetmasking is with the Dermal brand of sheetmasks (16 masks for $11 (68c/per), 24 masks for $14 (58c/per), 39 masks for $21 (54c/per). They’re basic and generally non-irritating with no scent and a thin formula that feels nice and leaves skin smooth and untacky. This is what I generally keep on hand. 

I have a weird sense-memory thing with ginseng, so I also look out for Esfolio Pure Skin Red Ginseng Essence Mask Sheets. I don’t recommend buying from Amazon, as I am able to find these 10-pack boxes cheaper in person.

If I’m going to use a sheetmask, I put it on after I brush my teeth, wash my face, and put in contact lenses (doing them with glasses isn’t impossible–just messier). Then I make tea and just… do stuff with the dumb sheet mask on until it’s pretty dry (20-30 minutes). Then I take it off and rub the leftover mask on my arms and legs and chest like a weirdo, because it’s still full of product, and then I squeeze the leftover product out of the package and apply it to my face. Because I have the luxury of time but not money, I do NOT waste product.

AQUAPHOR - ~$14 for 14 oz - one tub lasts me through 18 months of travel, winters, and tattoos. Apparently everyone who lives somewhere cold already knows that you need to smother your face in petrolatum when it starts acting up or the weather is cold and dry, but this was shocking news to someone like me who was raised in Southern mall culture skincare routines. When my skin is cracked and bad, Aquaphor legit helps more than my prescription steroid creams. I put as much of it on my face as I can tolerate (it doesn’t smell like anything, but it does make you damned greasy) and then go to bed. Waking up with post-Aquaphor skin is like a miracle sometimes.

MISSHA M Perfect Cover BB Cream SPF 42 - $7.20 for 0.2 oz -  This is a new purchase for me, as my favorite sheer, tinted one-tone-fits-all BB cream has been discontinued. This only comes in six colors, and most of those look like they flatter white and yellow skin–so this option won’t be perfect for everyone. I’m still in search of the perfect replacement BB, but this one works for now. In the picture at the top of this post, I’ve just done my normal 4-step thing and applied about a pump and a half of this BB cream all over my face.

***If you have actively flakey skin, I don’t recommend the MISSHA product as it does emphasize flakes and dry patches. Try COVERGIRL Smoothers Lightweight BB Cream (1.35 oz for $6.19) It won’t discolor and emphasize your flakes, if you get dried out during the day.*** 

I fell into the Korean beauty rabbit hole several years ago with @shrimoishere​ –who has been more consistent about these things and as a result has AMAZING SKIN. If you want to learn more about why this stuff works, and how it could work for your specific skin type, I highly recommend poking around r/AsianBeauty. I spent a ton of time researching products and about two years trying different things to figure out what would work for me. This has been a passive, slow journey, so I don’t think anyone who can afford it and would like to pursue it should feel intimidated by the perceived time suck. It’s just something cool to do in the background.

[redlikeroses16]

Since I was also forced to do all!!! U do all the numbers too!!

1. Who was the last person you held hands with?No one tbh2. Are you outgoing or shy?Both3. Who are you looking forward to seeing?My dad 4. Are you easy to get along with?Yes 5. If you were drunk would the person you like take care of you?Yeah6. What kind of people are you attracted to? Honestly, they just need to be nice and I have to be very comfortable with them.7. Do you think you’ll be in a relationship two months from now?Nope 8. Who from the opposite gender is on your mind?Akira Fudo lol (Besides fictional character, it's my brother tbh)9. Does talking about sex make you uncomfortable?Not really 10. Who was the last person you had a deep conversation with?You! :)11. What does the most recent text that you sent say?"Thank you! I'm going to answer them in mobile though."12. What are your 5 favorite songs right now?Devilman no Uta, Konya Dake- Takkyuu to Tavito (Devilman Crybaby), ZHU Nero- Dreams, PETIT BISCUIT- Sunset Lover, and Snail's House- Hot Milk13. Do you like it when people play with your hair?Yes tbh but I need to need to trust them before they can play my hair 14. Do you believe in luck and miracles?Kinda 15. What good thing happened this summer?It's not really summer yet though 16. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?No17. Do you think there is life on other planets?Yes18. Do you still talk to your first crush?Nope19. Do you like bubble baths?YES! 20. Do you like your neighbors?Yeah. They seem nice21. What are you bad habits?Biting nails and lips22. Where would you like to travel?Japan 23. Do you have trust issues?Yeah. Sometimes 24. Favorite part of your daily routine?Laying in my bed and watch something in my laptop.25. What part of your body are you most uncomfortable with?I don't like my body tbh but I guess my face26. What do you do when you wake up?Use my phone lmao27. Do you wish your skin was lighter or darker?Nope. I'm fine with my skin color 28. Who are you most comfortable around?My friends 29. Have any of your ex’s told you they regret breaking up?I never date anyone.... so no30. Do you ever want to get married?Yes31. If your hair long enough for a pony tail?Yes32. Which celebrities would you have a threesome with?!!! It's embarrassing to say this but.... um Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth...33. Spell your name with your chin.Dghsgjdhjsh34. Do you play sports? What sports?Nope35. Would you rather live without TV or music?TV. MUSIC IS MY LIFE!! I just love listening to music36. Have you ever like someone and never told them?Yeah....37. What do you say during awkward silences?Um...yeah..so.. or I just say nothing 38. Describe your dream girl/guy?Nice, respectful, funny, not a liar, doesn't cheat me, and doesn't judge me.39. What are your favorite stores to shop in?Hot Topic and Books-A-Million 40. What do you want to do after high school?Go to college 41. Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance?Hmm. It's really depends on what they have done BUT not cheating though 42. If your being extremely quiet what does it mean?Probably I'm sad, scared or angry 43. Do you smile at strangers?Sometimes 44. Trip to outer space or bottom of the ocean?Outer space!45. What makes you get out of bed in the morning?Breakfast 46. What are you paranoid about?Being alone and no one believe me47. Have you ever been high?No48. Have you ever been drunk?Nope49. Have you done anything recently that you hope nobody finds out about?Not really 50. What was the colour of the last hoodie you wore?Black51. Ever wished you were someone else?Maybe 52. One thing you wish you could change about yourself?My shyness or being complicated.... (That's what my mother always say to me every day... :/)53. Favourite makeup brand?I don't really have a favorite makeup brand.54. Favourite store?Hot Topic 55. Favourite blog?I prefer not answer this question. Have too many favorite blogs lol56. Favourite colour?Purple!57. Favourite food? Chicken Tamales 58. Last thing you ate?Rice59. First thing you ate this morning?Scrambled eggs! I love it btw 60. Ever won a competition? For what?Nope 61. Been suspended/expelled? For what?Never 62. Been arrested? For what?No63. Ever been in love? Not really 64. Tell us the story of your first kiss?Um. I prefer to tell you in message than here65. Are you hungry right now?No. Eating gummi worms now 66. Do you like your tumblr friends more than your real friends?I don't want to compare my real life friends to tumblr friends. They're so nice to me and I do appreciate it very much. Even my tumblr friends. Wish I can meet them tbh. I'm so glad to have great friends last year and this year!67. Facebook or Twitter?Twitter 68. Twitter or Tumblr?Tumblr 69. Are you watching tv right now?No70. Names of your bestfriends? Jocelynne, Maria, Emily, and Amy71. Craving something? What?Chocolate 72. What colour are your towels?Purple 72. How many pillows do you sleep with?Two pillows 73. Do you sleep with stuffed animals?No74. How many stuffed animals do you think you have?I don't have any stuffed animals tbh75. Favourite animal?Cat76. What colour is your underwear?Purple (You can tell purple is my favorite color lol)77. Chocolate or Vanilla?Vanilla 78. Favourite ice cream flavour?Cookies n Cream 79. What colour shirt are you wearing?Black 80. What colour pants?I'm not wearing pants right now81. Favourite tv show?Modern Family82- Favourite movieGintama: The Movie: The Final Chapter: Be Forever Yorozuya (I LOVE THAT MOVIE!! I need to watch it again though)83. Mean Girls or Mean Girls 2?Mean Girls 84. Mean Girls or 21 Jump Street?21 Jump Street 85. Favourite character from Mean Girls?Janis or Damian 86. Favourite character from Finding Nemo?Dory87. First person you talked to today?My step mom 88. Last person you talked to today?My sister 89. Name a person you hate?I don't want to include their name in here...so yeah 90. Name a person you love?I don't love anyone right now.91. Is there anyone you want to punch in the face right now?Nope 92. In a fight with someone?No93. How many sweatpants do you have?Three94. How many sweaters/hoodies do you have?Three 95. Last movie you watched?I don't remember what movie I watch... Sorry! But I will watch Deadpool with my dad though 96. Favourite actress?Scarlett Johansson 97. Favourite actor?Chris Pratt98. Do you tan a lot?Nope 99. Have any pets?Sadly, I don't have any pets ; - ;100. How are you feeling?Good!101. Do you type fast?Yeah102. Do you regret anything from your past?Yes...103. Can you spell well?Yes, I can spell well!104. Do you miss anyone from your past?Yeah... 105. Ever been to a bonfire party?Nope 106. Ever broken someone's heart?Nope. Again, I have never date anyone 107. Have you ever been on a horse?No108. What should you be doing?Cleaning the house and my homework 109. Is something irritating you right now?Not really. I'm fine. 110. Have you ever liked someone so much it hurts?No111. Do you have trust issues?Yeah, I do tbh. 112. Who was the last person you cried in front of? One of my best friends.  She's a sister to me. It's rare for me to cried in front of anyone tbh113. What was your childhood nickname?Didn't had a childhood nickname. Just my real name. 114. Have you ever been out of your province/state?Nope 115. Do you play the Wii?No, I used to play the Wii though 116. Are you listening to music right now?Yes. Always. 117. Do you like chicken noodle soup?Yes118. Do you like Chinese food?Yes119. Favourite book?The Giver120. Are you afraid of the dark?No. If I am alone and going somewhere in the dark, then yes. 121. Are you mean?Not really. I'm actually really nice! I can be playfully mean to my friends. Only to the people who are annoying me and don't like them. 122. Is cheating ever okay?NO! Cheating is NOT okay. Don't like people like that.123. Can you keep white shoes clean?No lol124. Do you believe in love at first sight?Nope 125. Do you believe in true love?Yeah126. Are you currently bored? Yes. I'm going to continue watching Samurai Champloo after I post this!127. What makes you happy?My friends and my family 128. Would you change your name?Yes! 129. What your zodiac sign?Capricorn 130. Do you like subway?Hmm. Never tried subway before tbh 131. Your best friend of opposite sex likes you, what do you do?Honestly, I would not know what to say or do. I just see him as a friend. It's going to be awkward for us. 132. Who's the late person you had a deep conversation with?One of my best friends 133. Favourite lyrics right now?"A new brotherhood: This Time"134. Can you count to one million?Maybe 135. Dumbest lie you ever told?I can't remember what's my dumbest lie right now 136. Do you sleep with your doors open or closed?Closed137. How tall are you? I'm 5'2! 138. Curly or straight?Both139. Brunette or Blonde?Brunette 140. Summer or Winter?Summer 141. Night or Day?Night142. Favourite month?June 143. Are you a vegetarian?Nope 144. Dark, milk, or white chocolate?Milk chocolate 145. Tea or coffee?Coffee 146. Was today a good day?It's an okay day for me tbh147. Mars or Snickers?Snickers 148. What's your favourite quote?"So that's what I choose to do. To keep moving forward."149. Do you believe in ghosts? Yes150. Get the closest book next to you, open it to page 42, what's the first line on that page? I don't have any book with me right now!@mamezuke I hope you can see this!

[owenteaguer]

1-150 love u hot ma

omg baby you’re too good to me..... you shouldn’t have.......... but I’m gonna do it because I’m bored as shit ;)

but I’ll be kind to everyone and make it a “see more” type of thing lol

1. Who was the last person you held hands with?

My dog, he’s my best friend

2. Are you outgoing or shy?

Both! Probably more shy, but I can be outgoing. I am an introvert 

3. Who are you looking forward to seeing?

My cousins! Though who knows when I’ll see them. They’re major flakes. I always look forward to seeing my niece, as well. I am also looking forward to seeing the love of my life, but who knows when that’ll be!

4. Are you easy to get along with?

I think so, yes. I try to relate to others and make jokes involving them, so people usually chat with me. But I can be stubborn and annoying so :P

5. If you were drunk would the person you like take care of you?

Owen Teague? Babe? Want to come take care of me? Just kidding. But I don’t know who I like right now, and if I did like them I don’t think they would unless I was with them? I don’t know, it is doubtful. 

6. What kind of people are you attracted to?

Oh god, edgy boys hahaha. Adam Driver and Owen Teague are excellent examples. But I like fun people who like to joke around and don’t take life too seriously.... but also know what their goals are and stuff

7. Do you think you’ll be in a relationship two months from now?

I fucking hope so, but I doubt it. I don’t get out much, and I need to work on myself more. But I really would like a relationship because I’m needy and lonely.

8. Who from the opposite gender is on your mind?

Owen, Adam 

9. Does talking about sex make you uncomfortable?

Depends who with. My mom and her boyfriend? Yes, most definitely. With my best friend? Nope. We talk about it all the time lmao

10. Who was the last person you had a deep conversation with? 

Hm, probably my best friend/cousin

11. What does the most recent text that you sent say?

“it wouldn’t take long but it’s just a matter of me doing it” and “I mean... yes. I was just adding what I thought was a funny point”

12. What are your 5 favorite songs right now?

be calm - fun. (back into fun. currently lol)

bae - the front bottoms

the beers - the front bottoms

all my heroes - bleachers

take your time (coming home) - fun.

13. Do you like it when people play with your hair?

yes! it feels great

14. Do you believe in luck and miracles?

yes, unfortunately. but with a grain of salt, I guess

15. What good thing happened this summer?

I went to Germany! 

16. Would you kiss the last person you kissed again?

Never been kissed :,(

17. Do you think there is life on other planets?

Answered this previously - but yes

18. Do you still talk to your first crush?

No lmao that was kindergarten or preschool

19. Do you like bubble baths?

I like the idea of them, I don’t like that I 1. don’t have bubble bath stuff and 2. the soap just stays on your body unless you shower after

20. Do you like your neighbors?

No, and I wish I did. But they’re douchey and nosey and annoying 

21. What are you bad habits?

cracking knuckles!

22. Where would you like to travel?

Europe! Scotland specifically

23. Do you have trust issues?

Yes but I also just tell people randomly really deep things about myself and it is a Problem

24. Favorite part of your daily routine?

The moment when you find the perfect place on the pillow and you’re perfectly comfortable and ready to go to sleep. And the last few moments of being awake. Love the feeling of absolute exhaustion 

25. What part of your body are you most uncomfortable with?

My stomach Lol but I imagine if I was happy with it I’d just be uncomfortable with something else. Also really hating my skin right now... I’ve been taking great care of it and it has gone to SHIT. But I also think I figured out why

26. What do you do when you wake up?

Well recently I’ve been messing around on my phone then falling back asleep for another hour+. but usually brush my teeth after checking my phone

27. Do you wish your skin was lighter or darker?

I am content with my extremely pale ass skin, but I wish it was clearer Lol

28. Who are you most comfortable around?

My best friend/cousin, I guess, but still not completely comfortable with her

29. Have any of your ex’s told you they regret breaking up?

Don’t have any ex’s because I’ve never dated anyone !

30. Do you ever want to get married?

Very badly and it hurts me. I just want to love someone, y’know?

31. If your hair long enough for a pony tail?

Yes, but like 1/4-1/2 of it falls out. It is a Look

32. Which celebrities would you have a threesome with?

Owen Teague and Adam Driver :-D

33. Spell your name with your chin.

0-pasioge

34. Do you play sports? What sports?

Not since middle school, but I played soccer

35. Would you rather live without TV or music?

No TV, I think. I’d be content with books. Especially if TV meant cable because I never ever watch cable but I do watch netflix

36. Have you ever liked someone and never told them?

fuck yes

37. What do you say during awkward silences?

some embarrassing ass shit

38. Describe your dream girl/guy?

not to be ~that person~ but owen teague is my ideal man. He plays instruments, loves to read, is in a band, is a photography, is an artist, and a successful actor, with his life pretty much made. And he is so attractive, like, my type of attractive. and is a Sagittarius! but generally I look for someone who is kind and funny, smart, likes to read and gets invested into stories/shows/movies, has interests deeper than day-to-day stuff, and has some sort of plan or course of action for their future. But being in a band is a huge bonus

39. What are your favorite stores to shop in?

Costco, Target, michael’s, walmart because there is weird shit there for cheap

40. What do you want to do after high school?

well I’m out of high school, and I’m doing nothing.... so nothing? :P

41. Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance?

Depends on the person, so I guess I don’t believe that. But I believe in second chances

42. If your being extremely quiet what does it mean?

I’m upset in some way but I don’t want to confront it myself because I hate confrontation. or I’m tired

43. Do you smile at strangers?

yes

44. Trip to outer space or bottom of the ocean?

answered this in more depth in the last post, but ocean

45. What makes you get out of bed in the morning?

coffee! and day plans. things I’m invested in, like puzzles or seeing people

46. What are you paranoid about?

life plans, a career path, if i’ll be successful, what my friends and others think of me, me being a failure, etc

47. Have you ever been high?

yep! for the first time this year a few weeks ago

48. Have you ever been drunk?

yep! in mexico a few years ago and in Germany over summer

49. Have you done anything recently that you hope nobody finds out about?

well I hope my mom doesn’t find out about me smoking weed until I move out Lol

50. What was the colour of the last hoodie you wore?

blue! I’m wearing it now

51. Ever wished you were someone else?

all the time!

52. One thing you wish you could change about yourself?

size

53. Favourite makeup brand?

don’t really wear makeup, but i like elf and nyx

54. Favourite store?

costco! and target

55. Favourite blog?

i’m not sure, i don’t know that many

56. Favourite colour?

navy blue/indigo

57. Favourite food?

hamburgers  

58. Last thing you ate?

mac and cheese

59. First thing you ate this morning?

coffee because i’m an animal

60. Ever won a competition? For what?

yes, for a stuff bear at the fair. his name is bearemy

61. Been suspended/expelled? For what?

nope

62. Been arrested? For what?

nope

63. Ever been in love? 

i use the phrase “love of my life” but no

64. Tell us the story of your first kiss?

hasn’t happened ;(

65. Are you hungry right now?

nada

66. Do you like your tumblr friends more than your real friends?

i only have so many, but they’re currently talking to me so yes

67. Facebook or Twitter?

twitter

68. Twitter or Tumblr?

right now tumblr, but i’ve used twitter more

69. Are you watching tv right now?

no

70. Names of your bestfriends? 

hayley

71. Craving something? What?

chocolate milk

72. What colour are your towels?

navy blue, blue, and white

72. How many pillows do you sleep with?

6 :P

73. Do you sleep with stuffed animals?

yes

74. How many stuffed animals do you think you have?

a lot. like three on my bed.... probably 10 ish total?

75. Favourite animal?

snails and otters

76. What colour is your underwear?

pink

77. Chocolate or Vanilla?

chocolate

78. Favourite ice cream flavour?

rocky road or chocolate chip cookie dough

79. What colour shirt are you wearing?

black with white ringers 

80. What colour pants?

light purple with dark purple dots (theyre pjs)

81. Favourite tv show?

atypical, game of thrones, idk

82. Favourite movie?

hercules and labyrinth 

83. Mean Girls or Mean Girls 2?

never seen them

84. Mean Girls or 21 Jump Street?

never seen either

85. Favourite character from Mean Girls?

do not know

86. Favourite character from Finding Nemo?

i like the whale shark from finding dory. but i guess the “you just made me ink!” octopus is cute

87. First person you talked to today?

my mama

88. Last person you talked to today?

my friend mik

89. Name a person you hate?

peyton >:(

90. Name a person you love?

my niece, nova

91. Is there anyone you want to punch in the face right now?

not particularly

92. In a fight with someone?

not that i know of? but everyone i know is ignoring me lmao

93. How many sweatpants do you have?

one, but many other comfy pants

94. How many sweaters/hoodies do you have?

sooooooo fucking many

95. Last movie you watched?

some shit christmas kids movie

96. Favourite actress?

hm, don’t think i have one

97. Favourite actor?

owen teague, adam driver, are you shocked?

98. Do you tan a lot?

no the sun hurts you

99. Have any pets?

yes i have one dog, bo, and my mom has a bunch of pets

100. How are you feeling?

entertained

101. Do you type fast?

yes i was forced into a class on typing. but even if i wasn’t i would be a fast typer i imagine

102. Do you regret anything from your past?

i regret not making out with my old coworker even though it wouldve been weird lmao

103. Can you spell well?

yes i can

104. Do you miss anyone from your past?

i miss my aunt julie and uncle schad, but i never knew them. and my grandpa

105. Ever been to a bonfire party?

yep, but not any fun ones. mostly from being stuck with my dad

106. Ever broken someone’s heart?

not that i know of

107. Have you ever been on a horse?

yes and i have a strong dislike towards them

108. What should you be doing?

helping my mom clean for christmas, cleaning my room, sleeping, working on christmas gifts

109. Is something irritating you right now?

my friend seems to be angry with me for no reason. and my best friend is not talkign to me at all for some reason ??

110. Have you ever liked someone so much it hurt?

@ owen 

111. Do you have trust issues?

i think i answered this maybe? but yes i just impulsively tell people things lol

112. Who was the last person you cried in front of?

my best friend probably

113. What was your childhood nickname?

my dad called/calls me mooncricket. my sister called me paigey wedgie

114. Have you ever been out of your province/state?

yep! many times

115. Do you play the Wii?

yessss, animal crossing city folk changed my life. been using the wiiu nowadays though

116. Are you listening to music right now?

yep, the front bottoms - don’t fill up on chips

117. Do you like chicken noodle soup?

yes but mostly when its homemade

118. Do you like Chinese food?

FUCK YES!!

119. Favourite book?

i don’t particularly have one, idk

120. Are you afraid of the dark?

yes

121. Are you mean?

i can be, unfortunately. but i have been making it a point to be nice and not judgmental (but still workin on it)

122. Is cheating ever okay?

nope

123. Can you keep white shoes clean?

not with my goddamn doof of a dog

124. Do you believe in love at first sight?

maybe with food. or with owen teague lmao

125. Do you believe in true love?

yes i am a huge cheesy romantic

126. Are you currently bored?

not so much anymore

127. What makes you happy?

my dog, owen and adam, jack antonoff, my favorite people, the cute tumblr peeps i talk to

128. Would you change your name?

no i dont think so. paige is kind of a basic name but i havent met many paige’s

129. What your zodiac sign?

aries!

130. Do you like subway?

yes. oven roasted chicken breast is good shit

131. Your bestfriend of the opposite sex likes you, what do you do?

we’re fuckin

132. Who’s the last person you had a deep conversation with?

this q was literally number 10 on this list

133. Favourite lyrics right now?

hm.....

-if youre lonely, lonely, lonely wake me

-so come on, motherfucker, you survived you gotta give yourself a break

-there’s no love like apathy

134. Can you count to one million?

i have never tried and i don’t think i want to

135. Dumbest lie you ever told?

i don’t think i can remember any lie. maybe just a small lie??

136. Do you sleep with your doors open or closed?

closed, otherwise my dogs would break in

137. How tall are you?

5′7

138. Curly or Straight hair?

i have wavy, but i don’t mind either way

139. Brunette or Blonde?

i’m brunette, and i like brunettes

140. Summer or Winter?

winter!

141. Night or Day?

night

142. Favourite month?

april because i’m basic and it’s my bday month

143. Are you a vegetarian?

nada

144. Dark, milk or white chocolate?

milk. but white chocolate mochas? 10/10

145. Tea or Coffee?

both! but i drink coffee more

146. Was today a good day?

yes, pretty basic, but good

147. Mars or Snickers?

snickers, though i don’t particularly like either to any extreme

148. What’s your favourite quote?

oof.... the first one i can think of is “i don’t know where i’m going from here but i can promise it won’t be boring” -bowie, but idk if its a fav

149. Do you believe in ghosts?

i answered this more in depth before, but yes

150. Get the closest book next to you, open it to page 42, what’s the first line on that page? 

“moaning, strangled sound and I have to be quick to awaken her and hold her...”

wow i made it

[listing-to-port]

Happy birthday to this

Listing to port is ONE today. So I made a list. This is all the posts on listing to port, sorted by vague type and date, and with links to said posts. There seems to be a limit on the number of links per post, so this is part one (topics A-M). Part two (topics N-Z) is here.

Art, architecture and music: six proposals for a transient architecture; five mazes and labyrinths; musical instruments from the future; four lost towers; nine perfumes on the death of cities; instructions for those who wish to take the path through the city; some architectural elements for a gingerbread castle; three suspiciously pellucid cities; four stupid walls.

Categories: 1 (mysteries); 2 (stones); 3 (trains); 4 (round things); 5 (lost things); 6 (the common cold); 7 (geometry of food); 8 (people); 9 (trees); 10 (delightful objects); 11 (bears); (no number 12); 13 (things beneath the surface of the earth); 14 (systems of government); 15 (maps); 16 (forbidden spaces); 17 (songs); 18 (sleep); 18 (second instance; this time, hugs); (no number 19); 20 (holidays); 20 (second instance; this time, calming things); 21 (dreams); 22 (overlords); 23 (tools); 24 (cities); 25 (fish); 26 (roads); 27 (ends); 28 (mustelids); 29 (categorization systems); 30 (ghosts); 31 (quests); 32 (memories); 33 (dogs); 34 (Yorks); 35 (mythical beasts); 36 (minutes); 37 (practitioners of magic); 38 (musical instruments); 39 (clothes); 40 (ruins); 41 (stuff in space); 42 (worms).

Clothing, fashion and light entertainment: hats; 2016 fashion tips; seven socks; four reality TV shows; five record-breaking balls; shades of purple; five notable beds; fifty shades of grey; names for racing snails; blue things; six alternatives to flat-pack furniture; things that are small, round and red; four legendary jewels; a clothing manifesto; six lesser-known ball games; things that glitter when seen from a distance; seven umbrellas; seven reasons why you should just buy that thing already; happy and inspirational phrases; fifty shades of yellow; six quick hairstyles; five amazing rides; nine pillows; capes; five unusual garments; seven reasons to stop wearing jeans; oranges; five surprising origins of fashion trends.

Festivals, celebrations and general events: six tiny festivals; seven guests not to invite to your party; five great parties that you were not invited to; twelve excuses for being late; an employment history; five insect fiestas; six lesser-known olympic sports; eight occasions for celebratory jelly; ten fun ideas for your next costume party; ten toasts for uncertain times; five reasons to be thankful; six low cost festive gift ideas; the seven types of santa belly; ten christmas cracker jokes; six new year's resolutions.

Food and drink: six light meals; four regrettable cakes; three restaurants of the near future; five courses for a banquet in the Spring of austerity; seven imaginary feasts; eight ocelot-based icecream flavours; four more restaurants of the near future; six unusual desserts; six chicken dinners; three great weight loss recipes; five surprising suppers; ingredients; alternative chocolates; seven pies; eggs; how to make a cup of tea; five large vegetables; six kitchen disasters; four coffees.

Interpersonal relations and miscellania: four things that are bothersome; things; five incomplete autobiographies; assembly instructions; instructions; four lawsuits from anthropomorphic-animal worlds; nine objects for collection in the lost property lobby; ten modern items to wipe the arse with; potential locations for that thing that is missing; fifteen reassurances; fifteen oaths of fealty; eleven things to do with bad news; obscure euphemisms; five things that you have been doing wrong your whole life; six times of day; twelve terrible ends for British people; ten reasons why I am digging; international certificate in multitasking; five surprising origins of everyday objects; those who are fabulous; twelve curses on parents; things that one finds in attics; thirteen reasons it could not be; seven awkward situations; lovers; four personality scales; things that are a little bit bristly; ten small disappointments; six ways to find shit; eight ways to send secret messages; seven amazing things to find on your doorstep in the morning; things that give you confidence; twelve unfortunately comforting lies; eight ways to reveal the culprit; things that will pass; ten oaths of vengeance; things that are often not noticed; eight houses to be sorted into; unexpected things; seven messages in the language of flowers; small things that remain great no matter what; interesting times; beginnings; five noir problems; things which are difficult to find; six masters of disguise; things that promote a vague sensation of hope; how to gender in the twenty-first century; dubious relatives; top ten regrets of the dying; warm things.

Medical: six parasites; common afflictions of the twenty-third century; four things to do before you die; seven stages of dying; five notifications from anxiety; seven funeral traditions of the future; seven comforting and relaxing places to sleep; five amazing facts about the human body; human bones.

[hotguysstories]

Me, Uncle Tim & My Dad

I was so excited when Dad said that Uncle Tim was coming to stay. He had visited many times during my childhood and I had loved him like an older brother. He was a late addition to his family being a full 12 years younger than my Dad. So at 33 he was in between what was my Parents generation and my own. I was 19 that summer and was enjoying the holidays before my second year at University.

He arrived with the usual fanfare, my Parents were so happy to see him. He hugged my Dad hard as even though they were separated by age they had a bond that was heart warming to witness. He was in town to primarily convert our garage into an extra bedroom. He was a carpenter by trade and as such had a great muscular physique, strong arms and chest and was always tanned and rugged looking.

When he arrived it was decide he would share my room as it had its own bathroom at the back of the house. I was excited as it was the first time I could get to know him as an adult to adult. He apologized at first but I got the idea he was kind of excited too.

He got to work on the garage soon after arriving and measuring and cutting timber for the walls and door and window to replace the garage door. He had plenty of gear which he had brought with him. His arms rippled as he carried the timber from his van to the back. He was so fucking sexy I couldn’t believe it.

That first night we chatted for hours. I had hoped to see him showering but somehow I was out when he finished work and was all fresh when I got back. We had dinner as a family and then went to bed. We chatted about all sorts of things that night, what he’d done after school, how he admired and loved my Dad, moving away and how he missed the family. In the morning I woke and looked over at him sleeping, the covers half off his ripped torso, exposing the fine hair on his tanned chest, nipples and line of hair down to his navel. I got a boner just looking at him. He woke and stretched revealing more nakedness as I glimpsed his pubes. He saw me looking and just smiled and we chatted some more. Then he said he’d hit the shower first and got out of bed. I politely looked away, but looked back to see his round ass cheeks walking into the bathroom, a mighty fine site in the morning. He showered and returned with a towel lazily wrapped around him, the bulge and outline of his flaccid cut cock visible. The snail trail of hair from navel down to his pubes were mesmerizing.

I helped out with the building where I could and we joked around a bit but it was mostly business. At the end of the day we stripped of and jumped in the pool in our underwear. It was great to see his underwear cling to his cock, going semi see through. The material hugging tightly to his muscly toned thighs. It was like he was taunting me with it. He was very touchy with me and I could sometimes feel his cock against my leg if we had a water wrestle. We had a family BBQ that night and again chatted in bed in darkness as I played with my rigid cock under the covers as I imagined him in the pool.

The next day was a weekend and Dad helped out too, so I had 2 hunky guys to look at although I had never quite looked at my Dad that way before. It was only seeing him with Uncle Tim that made him seem more open and gentle. He was very touchy with Tim, often patting him on the shoulder and leaving his hand there. In the afternoon my Parents were going out so we worked on a little and finished up with a plan to go out and get pizza. We again jumped in the pool and were messing about when Tim asked if he minded if he went nude. I couldn’t believe my luck, then he started insisting that I should too, that it was so exhilarating to feel that free and easy in the water. I removed my underwear and had to agree, it felt great, but it was also great to be frolicking with my Uncle Tim. After a bit Tim go out and just stood there dripping in front of me, I could see every rivulet and drip of water run down his beautiful body, I was scared I would get a hard-on. He stood above me and his shapely calf muscles on his legs were just above me as I gazed upwards allowing my eyes to view his gorgeous cock and bush. “Anyway” he said, “better have shower and go and get that pizza”. I got out and walked back inside with him, watching his rounded ass checks in front of me.

Then inside it happened. Something I could never have wished for. Something even to this day that makes my cock jump when I think about it. He asked if I wanted to shower with him. He seemed so casual, this gorgeous naked man with his cock just hanging there, while my heart pounded. I was sure my cock twitched and showed my delight. “Sure” I smiled nervously and then I could see a glint in his eyes and a perceptible twitch in his cock also. He stood there smiling at me, watching my cock expand and stepped forward to gently hold my swelling manhood in his hand. He put his other hand on my head and ran his fingers through my wet hair, sending electrical tingles all around my body. I couldn’t take my eyes off his expanding cock. His body was perfect and his cock was even better. He was fully erect just from rubbing my hair and holding my now stiff dick. I had yet to touch him.

He then slid his hand from my cock to my waist and cupped the back of my head and pulled me into kiss him. That first soft tentative kiss and taste of his mouth was sublime. The roughness of his whiskers around his mouth amplifying the stimulation as our mouths locked and lips were sucked in and out of each of our mouths. He gently licked my lips, and inserted his tongue as he opened his mouth and plundered mine. Our bodies were tightly embraced now and my hands had somehow embraced him and we were wrapped around his gorgeous back. My hard cock was pressing up against his, as we were grinding against each other to maximize the friction and pleasure as our cocks played swords. After what seemed like an eternity of kissing, Tim kissed his way down my neck, gently rubbing his finger in my ear which sent me wild. I could feel wetness at my cock as I realized that precum was starting to flow. His hand grabbed me almost at the same time and his palm gently circled around in the sweet slimy nectar at the head of my twitching cock as his fingers gently tickled my shaft and balls. The feelings of tingling all over my body were intoxicating, electricity was in overdrive and the sensation of pleasure was all consuming.

He worked his way down my chest with its fine mist of hair that had appeared in the previous year. He paid attention to my nipples, sucking and gently biting one while he rubbed the other, while still playing with my cock with his other hand. He knew what he was doing, he was a master. The pleasure was paralyzing and I felt I might collapse. I regained my senses partially and my hand grabbed his huge meaty cock, at least I could return some of the pleasure. He moaned as I gently pulled my hand back and forth, his mouth and lips sliding southwards to my pleasure centers. As he squatted my hands had to let go of his prized beautiful cock, and give way to the paralysis of pleasure as his mouth and tongue licked and sucked their way past my cock and sown the side of my balls as he licked and sucked that region of the inner thighs at the top of the leg between your balls. His stubbly chin grazed my balls sending pleasure waves around my body. My hands tousled his hair on his head as I yearned for his mouth to engulf my cock. He was taking his time like an expert and pleasuring everything but the prize, going from one inner thigh to the other, then sucking my balls and taking each testicle into his mouth, moaning with delight and shaking his head sideways stretching them gently. His hands slid up my legs and firmed around my buttocks at the same time that his mouth was sucking and licking the base of my shaft. By this time precum was oozing down the length of my cock ready to provide a trail of sweet nectar leading to the prize. The sensation of him taking my cock into his mouth was one of extreme pleasure and ecstasy all in one. His soft velvety mouth and lips gave the most sublimely intense feeling of being owned, that my cock had finally docked and found home, I was on a pleasure d**g. I gently thrust back and forth into his mouth, urged by his moaning. Back and forth, back and forth I rocked my body pushing my hard cock deep into this glorious man’s mouth and throat. His moaning was like music, his hands were like they were playing an instrument and the instrument was me. His hands probed into my butt cheeks, gently rubbing my hole, sending flashes of electricity around my tingling body and pleasure that I didn’t think was possible. I could feel intense pleasure and warmth building at the base of my cock, tingling and warmth radiating outwards. “ I can feel it coming” I whimpered as his fingers probed me and his expectant mouth went harder around me. My pelvic thrusting was involuntary now as I face fucked this gorgeous man who was probing me with his hands and devouring my cock, his velvety lips sliding back and forth. Then I erupted, the jolt was intense and out of control as pleasure radiated outward from my cock as my contractions squirted multiple pulses of cum into his mouth, he moaned with delight and held me as my body quivered to the point of excoriation. His lips still sliding on my cock, my hands clawing through his hair as the sensations were almost unbearable. “Mmm, wow that was nice” he said as he came away from my cock, milking it gently with his hand before sucking the last few drops of cum from the tip, resting his tongue there as he gazed up into my eyes.

Then he stood up and said what about that shower. His cock was still hard and brushed against my leg. I gently held it again and stared into his eyes. “That was amazing”. “You were amazing and you have a delicious cock” he said. His cock was moist and precum was coating the head and shaft and provided some nice lubrication for my hands. He leant in again for a kiss, deep and passionate with the faint taste of my own cum in his mouth. I could feel my own cock hardening again. I knew I wanted to taste his cock and knelt down and took him into my mouth. As a beginner I went straight for the prize, I was thinking of my own needs not his. Later he would teach me the teasing techniques to maximize the pleasure, but now was about that first taste. I wanted it and wanted it now. I slid my mouth over his cock and got it down about half way before gagging. “Gently” he said, “don’t go all the way but use your hand around the base and move it in unison, it feels the same. I did as instructed and sucked his gorgeous cock and tasted his sweet and tasty nectar. I pleasured him and followed his guidance as he talked me through each part. Run your tongue around the tip, cup my balls with your hand, slide your hand up my crack, press your thumb on the part between balls and ass, reach up to my nipples, pinch them softly, gently touch my ass hole and probe inside as I get close. I followed every instruction and used his moaning as my guide, finally he erupted and shot his creamy load into my mouth, the first pulse I swallowed by reflex the subsequent ones I held in my mouth as his cock slid back and forth in my mouth. When he was done, I swallowed it, a rich silky mouthful. I stood up and we kissed, his tongue probing my mouth as my hard cock wanted more.

We had a shower together and then admired each others bodies as we dried. The freedom to look at each other and be at ease was so wonderful. No more pretending.

That night we slept in each others arms, my cock was aching in the morning from nearly being hard all night. When we woke we kissed and quickly went into a 69 and fed on each others morning glory. The sense of being engulfed while also sucking on a tasty big cock was almost as good as the night before. We sucked and slurped in unison, each thing Uncle Tim did I followed in return, if he sucked my balls I sucked his, if he stroked my cock I stroked his, when he inserted his finger inside me as he sucked I did the same. Before we knew it we both blew our loads into each others mouths and it never tasted so good. The hot cream pulsing into my mouth as my own body jolted and spasmed its own creamy juices into dear Uncle Tim’s mouth.

I was going to enjoy these holidays.

We pulled apart and immediately Tim’s body stiffened. I looked around to see my Dad holding 2 mugs of tea. He was still in his night boxer shorts. He just stared at us, I didn’t know how long he had been there and then I saw his cock bulging in his shorts already stained with a wet spot. He had been watching for a while.

“bro, close the door” Tim said. “Its fine, its no different to what we used to do”

Tim walked up to him, completely naked and took the 2 mugs of tea out of his hands.

“Don’t worry Justin, your father and I have done this too”. And with that Tim pulled Dad’s boxers down and started feasting on my Dad’s cock. Dad was paralyzed with pleasure like I had been just 12 hours before. I was hard in seconds just seeing my Dad’s huge erect hard meat sliding in and out of Tim’s mouth. I honestly thought I was dreaming.

Tim stood up and kissed Dad on the mouth, long and hard. I wasn’t jealous just astounded and aroused like all hell. Dad started kissing Tim’s neck and made eye contact with me when he saw my hard cock in my hands. My Dad reached down and fingered Tim’s ass while Tim moaned and said “you know you want it”. Tim turned to face me and bent over exposing his ass to Dad. He spat on his fingers and slid them between Tim’s cheeks, while Tim squirmed with delight. He motioned me forward, as Dad slid his cock into Tim’s ass, I slid mine into Tim’s mouth. It was like I was in heaven, Tim the most gorgeous uncle with sculpted body being spit roasted as my Dad fucked him and he sucked my cock for the second time that morning. My Dad and I locked eyes as we enjoyed the moment, him sliding in and out of Tim, Tim’s mouth sliding on and off my cock with every thrust from my Dad. It was wasn’t long before Dad blew his load as he thrust hard into Tim’s rear end. Tim was moaning with delight as he sucked and continued rocking back and forth on my pole, sliding along its length. Dad withdrew his semi hard cock and slid it up and down Tim’s ass crack, watching me watch him. The sight was titillating and he knew it. He reached his hand out to me and put his finger in my mouth, which I sucked like it was his cock, all the while as I face fucked Uncle Tim. My Dad’s smile was enough to push me over the edge, I wanted his cock in my mouth but his finger would have to do as I pulsed and quivered in pleasure and I shot another 3 loads into Tim’s mouth. My Dad slid his finger out of his mouth and rubbed it around my lips before pulling his hand back and sucking the same finger that I had just sucked and fantasized over.

These holidays were not going to be great, they were going to be life changing and fucking UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!

[carolcooks2]

Good morning everyone and Pete… time for another post which is this crazy idea from one of my fellow scribes…but food fun…E is a doozy…

Did you know?

There are 95069 words that end with E…of course, not all food-related but there are quite a few so I have not gone for the obvious many of your favourites will not be here …Brownie being one but never fear chocolate is still featured…

Abalone…

Image by 덕효 홍 from Pixabay

Or sea snails…I have never tasted these I have seen them on cookery shows and posh menus…it is also illegal to take abalone from the ocean. Numbers of abalone are now at critically low levels because of over-exploitation. Poaching is the biggest threat to abalone. People in local communities are either paid money or given drugs by large syndicates to illegally remove abalone from the ocean.

95% ​of abalone comes from aquaculture, eating non-farmed abalone is truly a rarity…

Agrafe…

Image by congerdesign from Pixabay

A winemaking term for the metal clip used to secure the cork in a bottle of champagne or sparkling wine…That was a new one for me…I didn’t know that …

Aubergine…

Is actually a colour — aubergine — that resembles the purple of the aubergine or as it is also known as the eggplant. … Apparently, way back in the 1700s, early European versions of eggplant were smaller and yellow or white. They looked a bit like goose or hen’s eggs, which led to the name “eggplant.”

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Small purpleThai eggplants

The daddy…

Tiny pea eggplants used in Thai Curries

It looks to me like the earlier European versions have had a revival or never went away as we get lots of small..tiny eggplants here and in all colours…yellow included…

Buckle…

The history of this is fascinating and shows how one dessert has many names depending on where you come from… this one has some great names…such as cobbler, pandowdy, grunt, slump, buckles, crisp, croustade, bird’s nest pudding or crow’s nest pudding.  They are all based on seasonal fruits and berries, in other words, whatever fresh ingredients are readily at hand.  They are all homemade, simple to make and rely more on taste than fancy pastry preparation.

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Deconstructed crumble

Buckle topping

Early settlers of America were very good at improvising.  When they first arrived, they bought their favourite recipes with them, such as English steamed puddings.  Not finding their favourite ingredients, they used whatever was available. That is how all these traditional American dishes came about with such unusual names.

The early colonist was so fond of these juicy dishes that they often served them as the main course, for breakfast, or even as a first course. It was not until the late 19th century that they became primarily desserts.

Calzone…

A folded pizza…I’m sure someone will tell me it is not just a pizza…half-moon shaped and stuffed with cheese, meat and or vegetables, fried or baked and often served with a marina sauce.

Cerviche…

This is more to my taste …raw fish cured in lime or lemon juice spiced up with chilli peppers, onions, coriander, tomatoes…like a fish salsa…

Deglaze…

Just a posh word for adding cold liquid to a hot pan and releasing all the lovely stuck on bits of meat and juices is how you make the best gravy for your Sunday Roast…

Did you know? Those brown bits are called Fond which is the French word for bottom…

Ganache…

Dieters beware this glaze or icing is made from chocolate and cream…it can be used to glaze pastries or fill pastries…

Lattice…

Lattice is the pretty topping for pies…very easy to do and just adds that little extra…

My individual latticed apple pies…

Pottage…

Is a term for a thick stew of vegetables, grains and or meat/fish this dish goes back to medieval peasants who grew what they could and cooked it slow to produce a thick stew or soup, which they ate with dark rye bread…It filled the tummy on a cold day…

Poutine…

A dish of french fries, gravy and cheese curds… originating from the Canadian province of Quebec

Not something I have eaten but it looks delicious…

Sardine…

A small oily fish which is part of the herring family…hubby loves sardines on toast as do the grandkids…according to the FDA sardines contain less mercury than other fish they are also as high in Omega 3 fatty acids as pink salmon…

Shitake…

An edible mushroom native to East Asia…it is also considered to be a medicinal mushroom in some forms of traditional medicine. They grow naturally on decaying hardwood trees…you can purchase them both fresh or dried… it is said that dried they provide a deeper more balanced medicinal effect…Here they can be sauteed and served as a side dish, they are often sliced and added to miso soup, added to stir-fries and used to make a stock base for Kombu broth, a delicious, balanced, health-promoting broth.

They are also quite a meaty mushroom although I love mushrooms and do eat these they are not among my favourites …

Treacle…

A treacle tart is…sigh…Treacle is an uncrystallised syrup made during the refining of sugar. The most common forms of treacle are golden syrup, a pale variety, and a darker variety known as black treacle. Black treacle I use in my Christmas cakes and puds and also gingerbread…

The golden syrup I use sometimes in a steamed pudding or make a tart with breadcrumbs and served with vanilla custard…sigh…not good for the waistline but a delicious treat…

That’s all for this week see you in two weeks for the letter F (aperitiF)…Yes, please!

Please stay safe as it seems in some places lockdowns are being introduced again…not good xx

About Carol Taylor:

Enjoying life in The Land Of Smiles I am having so much fun researching, finding new, authentic recipes both Thai and International to share with you. New recipes gleaned from those who I have met on my travels or are just passing through and stopped for a while. I hope you enjoy them.

I love shopping at the local markets, finding fresh, natural ingredients, new strange fruits and vegetable ones I have never seen or cooked with. I am generally the only European person and attract much attention and I love to try what I am offered and when I smile and say Aroy or Saab as it is here in the north I am met with much smiling.

Some of my recipes may not be in line with traditional ingredients and methods of cooking but are recipes I know and have become to love and maybe if you dare to try you will too. You will always get more than just a recipe from me as I love to research and find out what other properties the ingredients I use contain to improve our health and well being.

The environment is also something I am passionate about and there will be more on this on my blog this year

Exciting for me hence the title of my blog, Retired No One Told Me! I am having a wonderful ride and don’t want to get off, so if you wish to follow me on my adventures, then welcome! I hope you enjoy the ride also and if it encourages you to take a step into the unknown or untried, you know you want to…Then, I will be happy!

Please stay safe and well and follow your governments safety guidelines remember we are all in this together xxx

The Culinary Alphabet with a twist…The letter E (agrafE)

Good morning everyone and Pete… time for another post which is this crazy idea from one of my fellow scribes…but food fun…E is a doozy…

The Culinary Alphabet with a twist…The letter E (agrafE) Good morning everyone and Pete... time for another post which is this crazy idea from one of my fellow scribes...but food fun...E is a doozy...

[dailychapel]

Lord, my heart is broken but You are near. My spirit is crushed, but You are my rescuer. Your Word is my hope. It revives me and comforts me in especially now. My soul faints, but you are the breath of life within me. You are my help, the One who sustains me. I am weak but You are strong. You bless those who mourn, and I trust You to bless me and my family with all that we need. You will rescue me from this dark cloud of despair because You delight in me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen

[Psa 58:1-11 NLT] 1 For the choir director: A psalm of David, to be sung to the tune "Do Not Destroy!" Justice--do you rulers know the meaning of the word? Do you judge the people fairly? 2 No! You plot injustice in your hearts. You spread violence throughout the land. 3 These wicked people are born sinners; even from birth they have lied and gone their own way. 4 They spit venom like deadly snakes; they are like cobras that refuse to listen, 5 ignoring the tunes of the snake charmers, no matter how skillfully they play. 6 Break off their fangs, O God! Smash the jaws of these lions, O LORD! 7 May they disappear like water into thirsty ground. Make their weapons useless in their hands. 8 May they be like snails that dissolve into slime, like a stillborn child who will never see the sun. 9 God will sweep them away, both young and old, faster than a pot heats over burning thorns. 10 The godly will rejoice when they see injustice avenged. They will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked. 11 Then at last everyone will say, "There truly is a reward for those who live for God; surely there is a God who judges justly here on earth."

[Num 14:26-45 NLT] 26 Then the LORD said to Moses and Aaron, 27 "How long must I put up with this wicked community and its complaints about me? Yes, I have heard the complaints the Israelites are making against me. 28 Now tell them this: 'As surely as I live, declares the LORD, I will do to you the very things I heard you say. 29 You will all drop dead in this wilderness! Because you complained against me, every one of you who is twenty years old or older and was included in the registration will die. 30 You will not enter and occupy the land I swore to give you. The only exceptions will be Caleb son of Jephunneh and Joshua son of Nun. 31 "'You said your children would be carried off as plunder. Well, I will bring them safely into the land, and they will enjoy what you have despised. 32 But as for you, you will drop dead in this wilderness. 33 And your children will be like shepherds, wandering in the wilderness for forty years. In this way, they will pay for your faithlessness, until the last of you lies dead in the wilderness. 34 "'Because your men explored the land for forty days, you must wander in the wilderness for forty years--a year for each day, suffering the consequences of your sins. Then you will discover what it is like to have me for an enemy.' 35 I, the LORD, have spoken! I will certainly do these things to every member of the community who has conspired against me. They will be destroyed here in this wilderness, and here they will die!" 36 The ten men Moses had sent to explore the land--the ones who incited rebellion against the LORD with their bad report-- 37 were struck dead with a plague before the LORD. 38 Of the twelve who had explored the land, only Joshua and Caleb remained alive. 39 When Moses reported the LORD's words to all the Israelites, the people were filled with grief. 40 Then they got up early the next morning and went to the top of the range of hills. "Let's go," they said. "We realize that we have sinned, but now we are ready to enter the land the LORD has promised us." 41 But Moses said, "Why are you now disobeying the LORD's orders to return to the wilderness? It won't work. 42 Do not go up into the land now. You will only be crushed by your enemies because the LORD is not with you. 43 When you face the Amalekites and Canaanites in battle, you will be slaughtered. The LORD will abandon you because you have abandoned the LORD." 44 But the people defiantly pushed ahead toward the hill country, even though neither Moses nor the Ark of the LORD's Covenant left the camp. 45 Then the Amalekites and the Canaanites who lived in those hills came down and attacked them and chased them back as far as Hormah.

[Luk 6:12-26 NLT] 12 One day soon afterward Jesus went up on a mountain to pray, and he prayed to God all night. 13 At daybreak he called together all of his disciples and chose twelve of them to be apostles. Here are their names: 14 Simon (whom he named Peter), Andrew (Peter's brother), James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, 15 Matthew, Thomas, James (son of Alphaeus), Simon (who was called the zealot), 16 Judas (son of James), Judas Iscariot (who later betrayed him). 17 When they came down from the mountain, the disciples stood with Jesus on a large, level area, surrounded by many of his followers and by the crowds. There were people from all over Judea and from Jerusalem and from as far north as the seacoasts of Tyre and Sidon. 18 They had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; and those troubled by evil spirits were healed. 19 Everyone tried to touch him, because healing power went out from him, and he healed everyone. 20 Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said, "God blesses you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours. 21 God blesses you who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied. God blesses you who weep now, for in due time you will laugh. 22 What blessings await you when people hate you and exclude you and mock you and curse you as evil because you follow the Son of Man. 23 When that happens, be happy! Yes, leap for joy! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, their ancestors treated the ancient prophets that same way. 24 "What sorrow awaits you who are rich, for you have your only happiness now. 25 What sorrow awaits you who are fat and prosperous now, for a time of awful hunger awaits you. What sorrow awaits you who laugh now, for your laughing will turn to mourning and sorrow. 26 What sorrow awaits you who are praised by the crowds, for their ancestors also praised false prophets.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.

Lord Jesus Christ, send us out with confidence in your word, to tell the world of your saving acts, and bring glory to your name. Amen.

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Week 1 on the Camino

Day 1: So today started out at 7am. At least the walking. I started by myself but quickly had someone on my heels. He stayed there till I sat to switch shoes. A German guy who asked if everything was ok. I started out in hiking shoes today and about 1 hour in, realized I needed to switch to runners. I skipped breakfast where I was staying because it was bread and jam. My attempt to be “healthy”. So I stopped at the first store and grabbed and apple, cheese, and corn-nuts. The last two items I never did eat. Yet. As I came out of the store, another pilgrim was approaching but I stopped to wash my apple and fill my water bottle. He stopped to have a chat and we ended up walking for miles and miles together. I learned about Ian. A guy in his 60’s (this is important later) who was from Scotland but lived in New Zealand for 26 years. His wife was a professor so we had a bit to chat about. A lot actually. We talked and the time went by so fast. Ian almost missed the signs a few times but luckily he had me to correct him. First clue. Anyway, we got to a village called Valcarlos which could have been a stopping point almost half way but it was only 10 and we felt so good. We didn’t even stop for a drink. Wrong choice. Ian didn’t bring water and I had my bottle so I shared with him over the next few miles. We chatted and everything was great. Till the 4.8km left mark. It started to get muddy and I was in my runners. Ian decided my caution of slipping was too slow for his taste. Which honestly I couldn’t blame him. So he went on ahead. Yes, I got left in the dust by someone twice my age. He was killing it. I decided to switch back into my hiking shoes but with no where to sit, I plopped myself on a cold wet stone. It was plenty of snow and mud at this point and I feared my runners just weren’t good for the job. I passed through the mud. Quickly to learn that was the easy part. All while thinking how crazy the amount of mud there was and how my shoes were so heavy. Little niave to what was ahead. When the sign said 4.8km I was expecting just over 1 hour and I would be to my resting spot by noon. Perfect for lunch. Boy was I wrong. Snow is the culprit. As I climbed, the deeper the snow got. At some points as high as my knees. I made pace with a Korean family where they would pass me and me them but eventually they would leave me behind. My lower back was on fire. Surely it was the 2lbs extra I decided to pack last minute. Not to mention I was walking through ankle high snow and eventually I couldn’t walk 25 yards. I ended up being passed 2 more times. At one point 3 American ladies hollered at me from the road asking if I wanted to join them. My stubbornness prevented me from doing the better thing. I kept going through the snow and slowed to a snail’s pace. I was born to do the Camino though. Never can I take the high road. My feet soaked and pissed at myself I thought about what if I just sit in the snow? Would someone walk past and help carry my bag? At this point it was no longer a walk but a march, lifting my knees high trying to step where previous pilgrims had gone. I eventually made it to a point that turned left to stay on the route or right to go to the road. So in all of this what did I learn? Stubbornness took me left. Again!!! I got 100 yards and realized I would soon be hip deep in snow. So I turned back around and took the road the last 15 minutes to the town where I would be staying. First stop, a beer. Before finding my final rest place I needed calories and water. Beer was perfect. Once here the lady tried to overcharge me by 2 euro for dinner but got that worked out. The place is nice and my bunk-mate is American. You don’t get to pick your bed, it is all how your arrive. I thought for sure I was near the back of the pack but more like the middle. I did my chores which is shower and hand washing my clothes. I then decided to go for wine and invited my new friend Ian and 2 other guys he was chatting with. We went for a bottle and dinner. I lasted through the meal but left abruptly because all I really wanted after wine and food was a bed. It was a day that I am not sure how I did it. Also not sure why because today was insane. However the hard part they say is over. Yet today was great weather and tomorrow the prediction is rain. I don’t have blisters. I swore I would because my feet got so wet. I climbed a mountain today!!! So all is good with a good night rest, I hope. Walked- 17.7 miles (over the mountain) Total time walking: 8 hours Spent- 28.50euro

  Day 2: Woke up at 3am but around 4 I fell back asleep. My sleeping is horrible. I left at 7am again today. With a blister unfortunately. I was quick to judge last night because I woke up with a blister this morning. A beautiful sunrise as you will see in the photos. I walked and walked with no breakfast. I did watch a lady fall on the ice behind me as I changed shoes. The first 3 miles was so much snow and ice. Another morning of marching, if you can call it that. If you have ever walked in sand, this is that times 1000x. So much ice too. So the first bit was no fun. Ian went for breakfast and caught up to me. At his pace we caught up to another group. That was of course after watching a fox in the snow. I ended up at the back of the group with a Brazilian. Ramon (pronounced with an H not R) is his name and he is an environmental engineer. Our group walked together to the “midway” point. I say that because we ended up having to walk our happy asses onward later. When we got to our stopping point for the day, we found the alburgue (pilgrim hostel) was closed. Fortunately my little Camino family, because that is what we are to this point and have gathered for dinner each night, also decided to move forward. It was Ramon and I and he was so patient. I ended up with a crazy blister so I limped. Changing shoes from my runners to my hikers. Always at the wrong point. After we got to what we thought would be our stopping, we walked on another 4 miles almost. It was so worth it. We met the most amazing shop owner. The kind of place you get a cup of wine as soon as you enter. Then food after being there for 2 minutes. You can see the festive moments in the pics. So we celebrated in good fashion. After returning to where we would stay for the night, I somehow talked the guys into stretching. They were good sports. Out of the 14 people staying here I am 1 of 2 girls. The pilgrim meal was good. First time for vegetables in a minestrone soup. I am not eating bread or pasta nor sweets. Beer and wine are the bad things I am not giving up. We get wine with all of our meals so a plus for sure. One of the guys played music and sang after dinner. Minus the brutal morning and the blister, today was great. Off to Pamplona tomorrow…. Probably taking a rest day the following day. Not sure how I can walk tomorrow. Total distance: 21.4 miles Total spent: 33:50  euro Time walking: 7 hours Gentle reminder: Fight all the hatred in the world with love.

  Day 3: Today I didn’t wake up till close to 7. Ramon and I agreed to walk at 7:30. Perfect. I don’t have an alarm and as pilgrims we know if we don’t make it, that is ok. But made it. Today Ramon and I got joined by Martin (Austrian) and Eric (Netherlands). It was an easy walk. On a scale, day 1 is 5 of 5, day 2 is 3 of 5 and today was 1 of 5. However, I ended up with my second blister. Martin and Eric were on mission for breakfast and coffee. Eventually they gave in and ate what I had bought the previous day. Banana, raisins, yogurt, cornnuts (from day 1), and cheese (also day 1). Eventually we did find coffee but it was sclose to 11. It was a short and easy day but the blisters are a real thing. A force I struggle with. See, out here you walk with people for so many hours, you form a bond. They call it the Camino family. I am scared that tomorrow I can not walk because of my feet but my family goes on… So, I have a choice to make in the AM. We will save that for tomorrow. Tonight we are staying in a German albergue. Upon arrival I learned that there is an American here who is hurt. I guess the snow put some people down. An Italian guy also arrived and is hurt. They have tendonitis which thankfully I am not dealing with. Yet. So of course I ended up at dinner with a Texan, Italian, 2 Germans and me. I again have only seen 1 other girl staying here. One interesting observation I have made is 90% of the people walking, have significant others. Some with children back home. Today was my first time seeing a couple team which is the only female I have seen here today. The injuries are setting back some people for days. Makes me sad to think the people I have shared dinner or time with, no matter how brief, might be gone tomorrow if I stay behind. As you will see in the pics, we help each other. The German (Dominic) offered to walk with me and carry me if needed because he is well…”German” and he said that is what Germans do. They get the job done. Pretty sure he is my favorite German to this point. He speaks very little English but he always listens and I think he knows more than he leads on. Plus he said f@&k Germany after 2 glasses of wine and not because I was complaining about them (which I have been know to do). I equate them to east coast, cold and rude at times. Not always but most of the time. Give them alcohol and they party. They are the best at that! Anyway, I am broken now due to good sized blisters one on each foot. The weather is in my favor as I walked through little rain today. The people are the best. My kind of people. I belong here. I have told my story a few times in hopes to inspire and people have so many questions. Some hard to answer. Today Martin asked about siblings and how many I have and if I am close to them. That broke out my background and it the first time I had someone try to dig deep. We also learned over lunch he is a type A. So tomorrow I want to keep walking but for now I sleep. Tonight we got in trouble thanks to the time changing because there is a 10pm curfew. The time shouldn’t change technically change till midnight but I am at a German albergue and we know how Germans are… hehe…. Go KSU!!!! Total distance: 14.5 Money spent: 22 euro Time walking: 5 hours or so…

  Day 4: Good News… I walked today. Last night my fear was I would not be able to move forward today. However, when I woke up I felt good enough so I left Pamplona. Today we set off about 7:30am. Yesterday there was 4 of us but we grew by 1 as one of the Germans decided to join us Philip. Plip was the German that asked me on day one if I was ok while I changed my shoes. Today was a big climb and going down was tough on my blisters. Great weather though! Little rain and just some mud so we are out of the snow. As you will see from my coffee shop picture on breaks, we tend to our feet. It is normal here and even had to help Martin (Austrian) to put on his blister cover. If you hate feet, this is not the place for you. People flash them everywhere and obsessively talk about them. They are the key to survival. I have no more blisters today. Thankfully!! The nice thing about the group is the rotation. You will walk with 1 person for a bit, then someone else, then maybe alone, then a group. It was constantly changing and makes for interesting conversation and the time goes by quick. Today while I walked alone I listened to the book “The Subtle Art of Not Giving a f#&k”. I highly recommend it and I am only 4 chapters in. We reached a famous spot today that shows the pilgrims walking. If you have ever seen the movie “The Way” you will know the spot. If not, check the pics I will post. The views from the top were worth the climb. It feels nice to have a tribe where we look after each other. Share stories, share Band-Aids, muscle cream, water, food, and the sorts. When we got to the place we are staying, then 5 of us take up a room of 8 people. The other 3 are individuals and 2 are girls! Finally more girls. My guys are pretty cool. We started together and ended the day together. Although my body hates me, my heart is full.  My stomach, not so much. We went to restaurant and was served frozen meals. We watched the lady carry the food frozen and watched her pop it into the oven/microwave. Such a disappointment but now a running joke between us.  To top it off, a friend back in Italy sent me pics of Bansko playing with her dogs. First update we have had on him in 6+ months. So glad to see the pup we rescued happy and that we have good friends to share the update with us of tons of pics. Total time: 8 hours Total distance: 17 miles Money spent: $30

  Day 5: We got up pretty late today and didn’t hit the road till around 8am. Man down!!! We had to leave Martin behind. Due to injury of blisters and knee hurting, he opted for a rest day. We started out walking in some rain but the weather got better as we went on. It is now the 4 of us, Ramon (Brazilian), Eric (Netherlands), Philip (German) and Me. Funny thing, Philip is the first guy I met on the first day that asked me if I was ok while changing my shoes. At the time, I didn’t know how to respond or what so I didn’t even try to talk to him. We walked through what I would call rolling hills, not really mountains like day 1. My blisters are ok but my feet feel like they are on fire at times, at least on the ball where the blister is located) I had to stop at the pharmacy and get some supplies. My objective is to try to walk normal so that I don’t hurt myself more. So I take plenty of ibuprofen. Every day I have been playing the 500 mile song. It has become a tradition and even got the guys singing along. I ran into the American girl I had met on night 1 with like 10 blisters. She was still making it along. For lunch we stopped and had some soup and met a girl from Sweden who recommended a alburgue that offered yoga and massages. The guys were sold! I was sold too because it was closer and my blisters are killer. However, day by day they are getting better and better. When I first start walking I want to scream so loud! The whole stop go thing isn’t so great for my feet. I keep truckin’ though and having a great time. We met an Australian family (mom, dad, daughter) and told them about the alburgue. They showed up at the place where we are staying also. I had to get some work done so I hid away in the room for the afternoon. Philip shared with us an amazing story about why he was doing the trip. His best friend passed away 10 years ago and his friend really wanted to walk the Camino, so he is doing this in memory of him. Such a special story. The dinner was amazing.  Paella and chorizo was so amazing. Best meal we have had to this point.

Total time: 6 1/2 hours Total distance: 12 miles Money spent: 54 euro (pharmacy supplies were 25) 

  Day 6: We hit the road at 7:30am. Again it was the four of us. Ramon calls us the wolf pack. A few miles in, we stopped at a store and grabbed stuff for a picnic. We knew that today was the day of the wine fountain so we wanted to come prepared. Yes, you read that right. A wine fountain and the best part?! It was free. To be honest though, it wasn’t that great. However, we had our picnic with a bottle of wine that we brought from the night before that we didn’t finish. So we made a small breakfast spread of wine, cheese, and chorizo. Nothing like getting a party started at 10am. Today I put in my earbuds and was set to just walk alone. That I did. One of the parts of the Camino is a reflection. I listened to my book and some music. However, I spent my day walking in reflection. The rest of the group seemed to do the same. Philip walked ahead most of the day and then we would find him waiting for us. On our stops we would interact but the walking part was done mostly alone today. Matty received some information from his job pressuring him to sign a new contract so I could tell he was struggling. So during one of our breaks, I called him to encourage him. Shortly after, I received news that our apartment would no longer be available past our May contract. So we will be moving apartments again soon. We stopped at a bar food truck area made for pilgrims and had the best orange juice of my life! Upon arrival to the place we are staying, I took off my compeed from my blisters. It was the first time I have uncovered them since getting them. The guys were blown away that I walked. You will see in the pics of why. Philip said that they aren’t even blisters, they deserve a category of their own. Ramon said anytime something happens, like losing a finger, he will remember me and carry on and that I impress him more and more every day. Eric called me iron woman and they all agreed to carry my bag tomorrow. Of course my stubbornness won’t let that happen. They are clean and no infection so that is a huge plus. Every day we meet people who can’t carry on or they are recovering so they can, so I am so thankful.

Total time: 7 hours Total distance: 16 miles Money spent: 39 euro

  Day 7: We reached the one week mark today! Left at 7:30 with beautiful weather and a great forecast. Today we were much more interactive. Met up with the Australians multiple times who have earned the name boomerang for the reason you can imagine. Claire (daughter) ended up having to take a bus forward. We walked far today. The road felt like it keep going forever. My bag felt like someone was pushing down on it once we got closer to the end. We have the same distance tomorrow. In fact, I was so into the process today, I didn’t take but 1 picture before getting to the city. I can finally walk without feeling so much physical pain that it is all I can focus on. So today I enjoyed the walk. I walked with Philip mostly today and we had wonderful conversations about life. Everyone is here on the Camino for their reasons and sometimes it is nice to just have a real conversation about it all. Eric is full of great advice too. He overheard some and put in his bits of wisdom. To put a cherry on top of our day, it was amazing food. Matty asked the other day why I don’t talk about food. I haven’t had much of a reason till now. As you will see from the photos, we are all considering skipping the rest and staying here to get fat. I only kid. Somewhat… It was a great day for food and friends. And some walking. Only for the distance I am not look forward to tomorrow.

Time walking: 8 1/2 hours Total distance: 19.23 Total spent: 48 euro (but I owe 10 more to the group)

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[dailyofficereadings]

Daily Office Readings July 27, 2020

Psalm 56-58

Psalm 56

Trust in God under Persecution

To the leader: according to The Dove on Far-off Terebinths. Of David. A Miktam, when the Philistines seized him in Gath.

1 Be gracious to me, O God, for people trample on me; all day long foes oppress me; 2 my enemies trample on me all day long, for many fight against me. O Most High, 3 when I am afraid, I put my trust in you. 4 In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I am not afraid; what can flesh do to me?

5 All day long they seek to injure my cause; all their thoughts are against me for evil. 6 They stir up strife, they lurk, they watch my steps. As they hoped to have my life, 7 so repay[a] them for their crime; in wrath cast down the peoples, O God!

8 You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your record? 9 Then my enemies will retreat in the day when I call. This I know, that[b] God is for me. 10 In God, whose word I praise, in the Lord, whose word I praise, 11 in God I trust; I am not afraid. What can a mere mortal do to me?

12 My vows to you I must perform, O God; I will render thank offerings to you. 13 For you have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from falling, so that I may walk before God in the light of life.

Psalm 57

Praise and Assurance under Persecution

To the leader: Do Not Destroy. Of David. A Miktam, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.

1 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, until the destroying storms pass by. 2 I cry to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. 3 He will send from heaven and save me, he will put to shame those who trample on me.Selah God will send forth his steadfast love and his faithfulness.

4 I lie down among lions that greedily devour[c] human prey; their teeth are spears and arrows, their tongues sharp swords.

5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.

6 They set a net for my steps; my soul was bowed down. They dug a pit in my path, but they have fallen into it themselves.Selah 7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make melody. 8 Awake, my soul! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn. 9 I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations. 10 For your steadfast love is as high as the heavens; your faithfulness extends to the clouds.

11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.

Psalm 58

Prayer for Vengeance

To the leader: Do Not Destroy. Of David. A Miktam.

1 Do you indeed decree what is right, you gods?[d] Do you judge people fairly? 2 No, in your hearts you devise wrongs; your hands deal out violence on earth.

3 The wicked go astray from the womb; they err from their birth, speaking lies. 4 They have venom like the venom of a serpent, like the deaf adder that stops its ear, 5 so that it does not hear the voice of charmers or of the cunning enchanter.

6 O God, break the teeth in their mouths; tear out the fangs of the young lions, O Lord! 7 Let them vanish like water that runs away; like grass let them be trodden down[e] and wither. 8 Let them be like the snail that dissolves into slime; like the untimely birth that never sees the sun. 9 Sooner than your pots can feel the heat of thorns, whether green or ablaze, may he sweep them away!

10 The righteous will rejoice when they see vengeance done; they will bathe their feet in the blood of the wicked. 11 People will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous; surely there is a God who judges on earth.”

Footnotes:

Psalm 56:7 Cn: Heb rescue

Psalm 56:9 Or because

Psalm 57:4 Cn: Heb are aflame for

Psalm 58:1 Or mighty lords

Psalm 58:7 Cn: Meaning of Heb uncertain

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Psalm 64-65

Psalm 64

Prayer for Protection from Enemies

To the leader. A Psalm of David.

1 Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; preserve my life from the dread enemy. 2 Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, from the scheming of evildoers, 3 who whet their tongues like swords, who aim bitter words like arrows, 4 shooting from ambush at the blameless; they shoot suddenly and without fear. 5 They hold fast to their evil purpose; they talk of laying snares secretly, thinking, “Who can see us?[a] 6 Who can search out our crimes?[b] We have thought out a cunningly conceived plot.” For the human heart and mind are deep.

7 But God will shoot his arrow at them; they will be wounded suddenly. 8 Because of their tongue he will bring them to ruin;[c] all who see them will shake with horror. 9 Then everyone will fear; they will tell what God has brought about, and ponder what he has done.

10 Let the righteous rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him. Let all the upright in heart glory.

Psalm 65

Thanksgiving for Earth’s Bounty

To the leader. A Psalm of David. A Song.

1 Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion; and to you shall vows be performed, 2 O you who answer prayer! To you all flesh shall come. 3 When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us, you forgive our transgressions. 4 Happy are those whom you choose and bring near to live in your courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, your holy temple.

5 By awesome deeds you answer us with deliverance, O God of our salvation; you are the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas. 6 By your[d] strength you established the mountains; you are girded with might. 7 You silence the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, the tumult of the peoples. 8 Those who live at earth’s farthest bounds are awed by your signs; you make the gateways of the morning and the evening shout for joy.

9 You visit the earth and water it, you greatly enrich it; the river of God is full of water; you provide the people with grain, for so you have prepared it. 10 You water its furrows abundantly, settling its ridges, softening it with showers, and blessing its growth. 11 You crown the year with your bounty; your wagon tracks overflow with richness. 12 The pastures of the wilderness overflow, the hills gird themselves with joy, 13 the meadows clothe themselves with flocks, the valleys deck themselves with grain, they shout and sing together for joy.

Footnotes:

Psalm 64:5 Syr: Heb them

Psalm 64:6 Cn: Heb They search out crimes

Psalm 64:8 Cn: Heb They will bring him to ruin, their tongue being against them

Psalm 65:6 Gk Jerome: Heb his

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Joshua 24:16-33

16 Then the people answered, “Far be it from us that we should forsake the Lord to serve other gods; 17 for it is the Lord our God who brought us and our ancestors up from the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery, and who did those great signs in our sight. He protected us along all the way that we went, and among all the peoples through whom we passed; 18 and the Lord drove out before us all the peoples, the Amorites who lived in the land. Therefore we also will serve the Lord, for he is our God.”

19 But Joshua said to the people, “You cannot serve the Lord, for he is a holy God. He is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions or your sins. 20 If you forsake the Lord and serve foreign gods, then he will turn and do you harm, and consume you, after having done you good.” 21 And the people said to Joshua, “No, we will serve the Lord!” 22 Then Joshua said to the people, “You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen the Lord, to serve him.” And they said, “We are witnesses.” 23 He said, “Then put away the foreign gods that are among you, and incline your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel.” 24 The people said to Joshua, “The Lord our God we will serve, and him we will obey.” 25 So Joshua made a covenant with the people that day, and made statutes and ordinances for them at Shechem. 26 Joshua wrote these words in the book of the law of God; and he took a large stone, and set it up there under the oak in the sanctuary of the Lord. 27 Joshua said to all the people, “See, this stone shall be a witness against us; for it has heard all the words of the Lord that he spoke to us; therefore it shall be a witness against you, if you deal falsely with your God.” 28 So Joshua sent the people away to their inheritances.

Death of Joshua and Eleazar

29 After these things Joshua son of Nun, the servant of the Lord, died, being one hundred ten years old. 30 They buried him in his own inheritance at Timnath-serah, which is in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash.

31 Israel served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua and had known all the work that the Lord did for Israel.

32 The bones of Joseph, which the Israelites had brought up from Egypt, were buried at Shechem, in the portion of ground that Jacob had bought from the children of Hamor, the father of Shechem, for one hundred pieces of money;[a] it became an inheritance of the descendants of Joseph.

33 Eleazar son of Aaron died; and they buried him at Gibeah, the town of his son Phinehas, which had been given him in the hill country of Ephraim.

Footnotes:

Joshua 24:32 Heb one hundred qesitah

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Romans 16:1-16

Personal Greetings

16 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon[a] of the church at Cenchreae, 2 so that you may welcome her in the Lord as is fitting for the saints, and help her in whatever she may require from you, for she has been a benefactor of many and of myself as well.

3 Greet Prisca and Aquila, who work with me in Christ Jesus, 4 and who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. 5 Greet also the church in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert[b] in Asia for Christ. 6 Greet Mary, who has worked very hard among you. 7 Greet Andronicus and Junia,[c] my relatives[d] who were in prison with me; they are prominent among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was. 8 Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord. 9 Greet Urbanus, our co-worker in Christ, and my beloved Stachys. 10 Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the family of Aristobulus. 11 Greet my relative[e] Herodion. Greet those in the Lord who belong to the family of Narcissus. 12 Greet those workers in the Lord, Tryphaena and Tryphosa. Greet the beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord. 13 Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also. 14 Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers and sisters[f] who are with them. 15 Greet Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. 16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.

Footnotes:

Romans 16:1 Or minister

Romans 16:5 Gk first fruits

Romans 16:7 Or Junias; other ancient authorities read Julia

Romans 16:7 Or compatriots

Romans 16:11 Or compatriot

Romans 16:14 Gk brothers

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Matthew 27:24-31

Pilate Hands Jesus over to Be Crucified

24 So when Pilate saw that he could do nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took some water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood;[a] see to it yourselves.” 25 Then the people as a whole answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!” 26 So he released Barabbas for them; and after flogging Jesus, he handed him over to be crucified.

The Soldiers Mock Jesus

27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the governor’s headquarters,[b] and they gathered the whole cohort around him. 28 They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, 29 and after twisting some thorns into a crown, they put it on his head. They put a reed in his right hand and knelt before him and mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” 30 They spat on him, and took the reed and struck him on the head. 31 After mocking him, they stripped him of the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him.

Footnotes:

Matthew 27:24 Other ancient authorities read this righteous blood, or this righteous man’s blood

Matthew 27:27 Gk the praetorium

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Daily Office Readings November 04, 2018 at 11:00PM

Psalm 56-58

Psalm 56

Trust in God under Persecution

To the leader: according to The Dove on Far-off Terebinths. Of David. A Miktam, when the Philistines seized him in Gath.

1 Be gracious to me, O God, for people trample on me; all day long foes oppress me; 2 my enemies trample on me all day long, for many fight against me. O Most High, 3 when I am afraid, I put my trust in you. 4 In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I am not afraid; what can flesh do to me?

5 All day long they seek to injure my cause; all their thoughts are against me for evil. 6 They stir up strife, they lurk, they watch my steps. As they hoped to have my life, 7 so repay[a] them for their crime; in wrath cast down the peoples, O God!

8 You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your record? 9 Then my enemies will retreat in the day when I call. This I know, that[b] God is for me. 10 In God, whose word I praise, in the Lord, whose word I praise, 11 in God I trust; I am not afraid. What can a mere mortal do to me?

12 My vows to you I must perform, O God; I will render thank offerings to you. 13 For you have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from falling, so that I may walk before God in the light of life.

Psalm 57

Praise and Assurance under Persecution

To the leader: Do Not Destroy. Of David. A Miktam, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.

1 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, until the destroying storms pass by. 2 I cry to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. 3 He will send from heaven and save me, he will put to shame those who trample on me.Selah God will send forth his steadfast love and his faithfulness.

4 I lie down among lions that greedily devour[c] human prey; their teeth are spears and arrows, their tongues sharp swords.

5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.

6 They set a net for my steps; my soul was bowed down. They dug a pit in my path, but they have fallen into it themselves.Selah 7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make melody. 8 Awake, my soul! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn. 9 I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations. 10 For your steadfast love is as high as the heavens; your faithfulness extends to the clouds.

11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.

Psalm 58

Prayer for Vengeance

To the leader: Do Not Destroy. Of David. A Miktam.

1 Do you indeed decree what is right, you gods?[d] Do you judge people fairly? 2 No, in your hearts you devise wrongs; your hands deal out violence on earth.

3 The wicked go astray from the womb; they err from their birth, speaking lies. 4 They have venom like the venom of a serpent, like the deaf adder that stops its ear, 5 so that it does not hear the voice of charmers or of the cunning enchanter.

6 O God, break the teeth in their mouths; tear out the fangs of the young lions, O Lord! 7 Let them vanish like water that runs away; like grass let them be trodden down[e] and wither. 8 Let them be like the snail that dissolves into slime; like the untimely birth that never sees the sun. 9 Sooner than your pots can feel the heat of thorns, whether green or ablaze, may he sweep them away!

10 The righteous will rejoice when they see vengeance done; they will bathe their feet in the blood of the wicked. 11 People will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous; surely there is a God who judges on earth.”

Footnotes:

Psalm 56:7 Cn: Heb rescue

Psalm 56:9 Or because

Psalm 57:4 Cn: Heb are aflame for

Psalm 58:1 Or mighty lords

Psalm 58:7 Cn: Meaning of Heb uncertain

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Psalm 64-65

Psalm 64

Prayer for Protection from Enemies

To the leader. A Psalm of David.

1 Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; preserve my life from the dread enemy. 2 Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, from the scheming of evildoers, 3 who whet their tongues like swords, who aim bitter words like arrows, 4 shooting from ambush at the blameless; they shoot suddenly and without fear. 5 They hold fast to their evil purpose; they talk of laying snares secretly, thinking, “Who can see us?[a] 6 Who can search out our crimes?[b] We have thought out a cunningly conceived plot.” For the human heart and mind are deep.

7 But God will shoot his arrow at them; they will be wounded suddenly. 8 Because of their tongue he will bring them to ruin;[c] all who see them will shake with horror. 9 Then everyone will fear; they will tell what God has brought about, and ponder what he has done.

10 Let the righteous rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him. Let all the upright in heart glory.

Psalm 65

Thanksgiving for Earth’s Bounty

To the leader. A Psalm of David. A Song.

1 Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion; and to you shall vows be performed, 2 O you who answer prayer! To you all flesh shall come. 3 When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us, you forgive our transgressions. 4 Happy are those whom you choose and bring near to live in your courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, your holy temple.

5 By awesome deeds you answer us with deliverance, O God of our salvation; you are the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas. 6 By your[d] strength you established the mountains; you are girded with might. 7 You silence the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, the tumult of the peoples. 8 Those who live at earth’s farthest bounds are awed by your signs; you make the gateways of the morning and the evening shout for joy.

9 You visit the earth and water it, you greatly enrich it; the river of God is full of water; you provide the people with grain, for so you have prepared it. 10 You water its furrows abundantly, settling its ridges, softening it with showers, and blessing its growth. 11 You crown the year with your bounty; your wagon tracks overflow with richness. 12 The pastures of the wilderness overflow, the hills gird themselves with joy, 13 the meadows clothe themselves with flocks, the valleys deck themselves with grain, they shout and sing together for joy.

Footnotes:

Psalm 64:5 Syr: Heb them

Psalm 64:6 Cn: Heb They search out crimes

Psalm 64:8 Cn: Heb They will bring him to ruin, their tongue being against them

Psalm 65:6 Gk Jerome: Heb his

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Sirach 38:24-34

Trades and Crafts

24 The wisdom of the scribe depends on the opportunity of leisure; only the one who has little business can become wise. 25 How can one become wise who handles the plow, and who glories in the shaft of a goad, who drives oxen and is occupied with their work, and whose talk is about bulls? 26 He sets his heart on plowing furrows, and he is careful about fodder for the heifers. 27 So it is with every artisan and master artisan who labors by night as well as by day; those who cut the signets of seals, each is diligent in making a great variety; they set their heart on painting a lifelike image, and they are careful to finish their work. 28 So it is with the smith, sitting by the anvil, intent on his iron-work; the breath of the fire melts his flesh, and he struggles with the heat of the furnace; the sound of the hammer deafens his ears,[a] and his eyes are on the pattern of the object. He sets his heart on finishing his handiwork, and he is careful to complete its decoration. 29 So it is with the potter sitting at his work and turning the wheel with his feet; he is always deeply concerned over his products, and he produces them in quantity. 30 He molds the clay with his arm and makes it pliable with his feet; he sets his heart to finish the glazing, and he takes care in firing[b] the kiln.

31 All these rely on their hands, and all are skillful in their own work. 32 Without them no city can be inhabited, and wherever they live, they will not go hungry.[c] Yet they are not sought out for the council of the people,[d] 33 nor do they attain eminence in the public assembly. They do not sit in the judge’s seat, nor do they understand the decisions of the courts; they cannot expound discipline or judgment, and they are not found among the rulers.[e] 34 But they maintain the fabric of the world, and their concern is for[f] the exercise of their trade.

The Activity of the Scribe

How different the one who devotes himself to the study of the law of the Most High!

Footnotes:

Sirach 38:28 Cn: Gk renews his ear

Sirach 38:30 Cn: Gk cleaning

Sirach 38:32 Syr: Gk and people can neither live nor walk there

Sirach 38:32 Most ancient authorities lack this line

Sirach 38:33 Cn: Gk among parables

Sirach 38:34 Syr: Gk prayer is in

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Revelation 14:1-13

The Lamb and the 144,000

14 Then I looked, and there was the Lamb, standing on Mount Zion! And with him were one hundred forty-four thousand who had his name and his Father’s name written on their foreheads. 2 And I heard a voice from heaven like the sound of many waters and like the sound of loud thunder; the voice I heard was like the sound of harpists playing on their harps, 3 and they sing a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and before the elders. No one could learn that song except the one hundred forty-four thousand who have been redeemed from the earth. 4 It is these who have not defiled themselves with women, for they are virgins; these follow the Lamb wherever he goes. They have been redeemed from humankind as first fruits for God and the Lamb, 5 and in their mouth no lie was found; they are blameless.

The Messages of the Three Angels

6 Then I saw another angel flying in midheaven, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live[a] on the earth—to every nation and tribe and language and people. 7 He said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, for the hour of his judgment has come; and worship him who made heaven and earth, the sea and the springs of water.”

8 Then another angel, a second, followed, saying, “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication.”

9 Then another angel, a third, followed them, crying with a loud voice, “Those who worship the beast and its image, and receive a mark on their foreheads or on their hands, 10 they will also drink the wine of God’s wrath, poured unmixed into the cup of his anger, and they will be tormented with fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and in the presence of the Lamb. 11 And the smoke of their torment goes up forever and ever. There is no rest day or night for those who worship the beast and its image and for anyone who receives the mark of its name.”

12 Here is a call for the endurance of the saints, those who keep the commandments of God and hold fast to the faith of[b] Jesus.

13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who from now on die in the Lord.” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “they will rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them.”

Footnotes:

Revelation 14:6 Gk sit

Revelation 14:12 Or to their faith in

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Luke 12:49-59

Jesus the Cause of Division

49 “I came to bring fire to the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50 I have a baptism with which to be baptized, and what stress I am under until it is completed! 51 Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division! 52 From now on five in one household will be divided, three against two and two against three; 53 they will be divided:

father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against her daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law.”

Interpreting the Time

54 He also said to the crowds, “When you see a cloud rising in the west, you immediately say, ‘It is going to rain’; and so it happens. 55 And when you see the south wind blowing, you say, ‘There will be scorching heat’; and it happens. 56 You hypocrites! You know how to interpret the appearance of earth and sky, but why do you not know how to interpret the present time?

Settling with Your Opponent

57 “And why do you not judge for yourselves what is right? 58 Thus, when you go with your accuser before a magistrate, on the way make an effort to settle the case,[a] or you may be dragged before the judge, and the judge hand you over to the officer, and the officer throw you in prison. 59 I tell you, you will never get out until you have paid the very last penny.”

Footnotes:

Luke 12:58 Gk settle with him

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Daily Office Readings July 30, 2018

Psalm 56-58

Psalm 56

Trust in God under Persecution

To the leader: according to The Dove on Far-off Terebinths. Of David. A Miktam, when the Philistines seized him in Gath.

1 Be gracious to me, O God, for people trample on me; all day long foes oppress me; 2 my enemies trample on me all day long, for many fight against me. O Most High, 3 when I am afraid, I put my trust in you. 4 In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I am not afraid; what can flesh do to me?

5 All day long they seek to injure my cause; all their thoughts are against me for evil. 6 They stir up strife, they lurk, they watch my steps. As they hoped to have my life, 7 so repay[a] them for their crime; in wrath cast down the peoples, O God!

8 You have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. Are they not in your record? 9 Then my enemies will retreat in the day when I call. This I know, that[b] God is for me. 10 In God, whose word I praise, in the Lord, whose word I praise, 11 in God I trust; I am not afraid. What can a mere mortal do to me?

12 My vows to you I must perform, O God; I will render thank offerings to you. 13 For you have delivered my soul from death, and my feet from falling, so that I may walk before God in the light of life.

Psalm 57

Praise and Assurance under Persecution

To the leader: Do Not Destroy. Of David. A Miktam, when he fled from Saul, in the cave.

1 Be merciful to me, O God, be merciful to me, for in you my soul takes refuge; in the shadow of your wings I will take refuge, until the destroying storms pass by. 2 I cry to God Most High, to God who fulfills his purpose for me. 3 He will send from heaven and save me, he will put to shame those who trample on me.Selah God will send forth his steadfast love and his faithfulness.

4 I lie down among lions that greedily devour[c] human prey; their teeth are spears and arrows, their tongues sharp swords.

5 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.

6 They set a net for my steps; my soul was bowed down. They dug a pit in my path, but they have fallen into it themselves.Selah 7 My heart is steadfast, O God, my heart is steadfast. I will sing and make melody. 8 Awake, my soul! Awake, O harp and lyre! I will awake the dawn. 9 I will give thanks to you, O Lord, among the peoples; I will sing praises to you among the nations. 10 For your steadfast love is as high as the heavens; your faithfulness extends to the clouds.

11 Be exalted, O God, above the heavens. Let your glory be over all the earth.

Psalm 58

Prayer for Vengeance

To the leader: Do Not Destroy. Of David. A Miktam.

1 Do you indeed decree what is right, you gods?[d] Do you judge people fairly? 2 No, in your hearts you devise wrongs; your hands deal out violence on earth.

3 The wicked go astray from the womb; they err from their birth, speaking lies. 4 They have venom like the venom of a serpent, like the deaf adder that stops its ear, 5 so that it does not hear the voice of charmers or of the cunning enchanter.

6 O God, break the teeth in their mouths; tear out the fangs of the young lions, O Lord! 7 Let them vanish like water that runs away; like grass let them be trodden down[e] and wither. 8 Let them be like the snail that dissolves into slime; like the untimely birth that never sees the sun. 9 Sooner than your pots can feel the heat of thorns, whether green or ablaze, may he sweep them away!

10 The righteous will rejoice when they see vengeance done; they will bathe their feet in the blood of the wicked. 11 People will say, “Surely there is a reward for the righteous; surely there is a God who judges on earth.”

Footnotes:

Psalm 56:7 Cn: Heb rescue

Psalm 56:9 Or because

Psalm 57:4 Cn: Heb are aflame for

Psalm 58:1 Or mighty lords

Psalm 58:7 Cn: Meaning of Heb uncertain

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Psalm 64-65

Psalm 64

Prayer for Protection from Enemies

To the leader. A Psalm of David.

1 Hear my voice, O God, in my complaint; preserve my life from the dread enemy. 2 Hide me from the secret plots of the wicked, from the scheming of evildoers, 3 who whet their tongues like swords, who aim bitter words like arrows, 4 shooting from ambush at the blameless; they shoot suddenly and without fear. 5 They hold fast to their evil purpose; they talk of laying snares secretly, thinking, “Who can see us?[a] 6 Who can search out our crimes?[b] We have thought out a cunningly conceived plot.” For the human heart and mind are deep.

7 But God will shoot his arrow at them; they will be wounded suddenly. 8 Because of their tongue he will bring them to ruin;[c] all who see them will shake with horror. 9 Then everyone will fear; they will tell what God has brought about, and ponder what he has done.

10 Let the righteous rejoice in the Lord and take refuge in him. Let all the upright in heart glory.

Psalm 65

Thanksgiving for Earth’s Bounty

To the leader. A Psalm of David. A Song.

1 Praise is due to you, O God, in Zion; and to you shall vows be performed, 2 O you who answer prayer! To you all flesh shall come. 3 When deeds of iniquity overwhelm us, you forgive our transgressions. 4 Happy are those whom you choose and bring near to live in your courts. We shall be satisfied with the goodness of your house, your holy temple.

5 By awesome deeds you answer us with deliverance, O God of our salvation; you are the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas. 6 By your[d] strength you established the mountains; you are girded with might. 7 You silence the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, the tumult of the peoples. 8 Those who live at earth’s farthest bounds are awed by your signs; you make the gateways of the morning and the evening shout for joy.

9 You visit the earth and water it, you greatly enrich it; the river of God is full of water; you provide the people with grain, for so you have prepared it. 10 You water its furrows abundantly, settling its ridges, softening it with showers, and blessing its growth. 11 You crown the year with your bounty; your wagon tracks overflow with richness. 12 The pastures of the wilderness overflow, the hills gird themselves with joy, 13 the meadows clothe themselves with flocks, the valleys deck themselves with grain, they shout and sing together for joy.

Footnotes:

Psalm 64:5 Syr: Heb them

Psalm 64:6 Cn: Heb They search out crimes

Psalm 64:8 Cn: Heb They will bring him to ruin, their tongue being against them

Psalm 65:6 Gk Jerome: Heb his

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Joshua 24:16-33

16 Then the people answered, “Far be it from us that we should forsake the Lord to serve other gods; 17 for it is the Lord our God who brought us and our ancestors up from the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery, and who did those great signs in our sight. He protected us along all the way that we went, and among all the peoples through whom we passed; 18 and the Lord drove out before us all the peoples, the Amorites who lived in the land. Therefore we also will serve the Lord, for he is our God.”

19 But Joshua said to the people, “You cannot serve the Lord, for he is a holy God. He is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions or your sins. 20 If you forsake the Lord and serve foreign gods, then he will turn and do you harm, and consume you, after having done you good.” 21 And the people said to Joshua, “No, we will serve the Lord!” 22 Then Joshua said to the people, “You are witnesses against yourselves that you have chosen the Lord, to serve him.” And they said, “We are witnesses.” 23 He said, “Then put away the foreign gods that are among you, and incline your hearts to the Lord, the God of Israel.” 24 The people said to Joshua, “The Lord our God we will serve, and him we will obey.” 25 So Joshua made a covenant with the people that day, and made statutes and ordinances for them at Shechem. 26 Joshua wrote these words in the book of the law of God; and he took a large stone, and set it up there under the oak in the sanctuary of the Lord. 27 Joshua said to all the people, “See, this stone shall be a witness against us; for it has heard all the words of the Lord that he spoke to us; therefore it shall be a witness against you, if you deal falsely with your God.” 28 So Joshua sent the people away to their inheritances.

Death of Joshua and Eleazar

29 After these things Joshua son of Nun, the servant of the Lord, died, being one hundred ten years old. 30 They buried him in his own inheritance at Timnath-serah, which is in the hill country of Ephraim, north of Mount Gaash.

31 Israel served the Lord all the days of Joshua, and all the days of the elders who outlived Joshua and had known all the work that the Lord did for Israel.

32 The bones of Joseph, which the Israelites had brought up from Egypt, were buried at Shechem, in the portion of ground that Jacob had bought from the children of Hamor, the father of Shechem, for one hundred pieces of money;[a] it became an inheritance of the descendants of Joseph.

33 Eleazar son of Aaron died; and they buried him at Gibeah, the town of his son Phinehas, which had been given him in the hill country of Ephraim.

Footnotes:

Joshua 24:32 Heb one hundred qesitah

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Romans 16:1-16

Personal Greetings

16 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon[a] of the church at Cenchreae, 2 so that you may welcome her in the Lord as is fitting for the saints, and help her in whatever she may require from you, for she has been a benefactor of many and of myself as well.

3 Greet Prisca and Aquila, who work with me in Christ Jesus, 4 and who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles. 5 Greet also the church in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert[b] in Asia for Christ. 6 Greet Mary, who has worked very hard among you. 7 Greet Andronicus and Junia,[c] my relatives[d] who were in prison with me; they are prominent among the apostles, and they were in Christ before I was. 8 Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the Lord. 9 Greet Urbanus, our co-worker in Christ, and my beloved Stachys. 10 Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the family of Aristobulus. 11 Greet my relative[e] Herodion. Greet those in the Lord who belong to the family of Narcissus. 12 Greet those workers in the Lord, Tryphaena and Tryphosa. Greet the beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the Lord. 13 Greet Rufus, chosen in the Lord; and greet his mother—a mother to me also. 14 Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers and sisters[f] who are with them. 15 Greet Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. 16 Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you.

Footnotes:

Romans 16:1 Or minister

Romans 16:5 Gk first fruits

Romans 16:7 Or Junias; other ancient authorities read Julia

Romans 16:7 Or compatriots

Romans 16:11 Or compatriot

Romans 16:14 Gk brothers

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Matthew 27:24-31

Pilate Hands Jesus over to Be Crucified

24 So when Pilate saw that he could do nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took some water and washed his hands before the crowd, saying, “I am innocent of this man’s blood;[a] see to it yourselves.” 25 Then the people as a whole answered, “His blood be on us and on our children!” 26 So he released Barabbas for them; and after flogging Jesus, he handed him over to be crucified.

The Soldiers Mock Jesus

27 Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the governor’s headquarters,[b] and they gathered the whole cohort around him. 28 They stripped him and put a scarlet robe on him, 29 and after twisting some thorns into a crown, they put it on his head. They put a reed in his right hand and knelt before him and mocked him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!” 30 They spat on him, and took the reed and struck him on the head. 31 After mocking him, they stripped him of the robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him away to crucify him.

Footnotes:

Matthew 27:24 Other ancient authorities read this righteous blood, or this righteous man’s blood

Matthew 27:27 Gk the praetorium

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