#julia elizabeth randall

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Julia Elizabeth Randall

This portrait of her was taken in 1957

I wanna take the time and introduce you guys to one of my OCs!

Julia Randall was born on April 29, 1924 in her home during a storm in Dodge City, Kansas. She was the 3rd child of Arthur Randall and Constance (neé Bennett). She was the younger sister of Edward and Wallace and the older sister of Margaret. Julia grew up in Dodge City on a farm with her family while her father was a part of the military and fought in war. The farm they grew up in had crop fields and raised cows, horses, chickens, pigs and a rooster. Her mother was a teacher at a nearby school for all white primary school aged students and they had people take care of the farm while the family worked and did school. Julia would always help around the house by cleaning, taking care of the farm animals, help her mother cook and bake, gardening and other chores.

During The Great Depression, the farm went through a crisis with a lack of crops. They also struggled during the dust bowl storms and other issues. Julia started taking interest in music and singing at a young age between 6 and 7 years old and her mother took her to lessons like playing the piano for instance. She did very well in her school years and was an intelligent student. She took her studies seriously. At some point during her educational years, she took interest in drama and choreography and also took lessons.

At the age of 17 in the year 1941, her father passed away during WWII from being severely injured and wounded. After graduation, Randall went to California to study drama and did a modeling job.

A Hollywood director named Frank Haynes saw her modeling work and took interest in her and asked if she would be a part of a movie which would be her first film. Julia agreed and starred in her first film: “The Lady in the Lingerie”, a 1946 film. During the making of the film, she was forced to sleep with Haynes because he thought she was super attractive and was madly in love and obsessed with her. He also made her wear a push-up bra to expose her cleavage more to make her even more seductive. He gave her nicknames on the set such as “Babydoll”, “Tootsie” and “Sweet Thing”. Julia later revealed the truth in an interview and said she was “traumatized and manipulated” by him. She never liked him. Frank was 28 years older than her.

She did several other films including her most famous “Hephaestus” (1953) and “Miss Montgomery” (1957). Julia also had albums for her songs. Her most top hit was “Red Lips, Curvy Hips” which released in 1956. She also started appearing in television shows during the 1960s-90s. Julia also got married to an actor named Harold Donahue in 1948 and had 4 children named Cheryl (1951), Linda (1953), Carl (1956) and Deborah (1959) who were all born during the 50s.

When Julia decided to quit acting at some point during the early 90s, she took a job for teaching drama and choreography classes and taught for only 9 years. During that time, she would get calls for coming to late night shows and daytime shows for interviews and did that until the early 2000s. In 2004 (4 years before her death), she wrote a book about her life “My Life as Julia Randall and an American Actress” and sold over a million copies. She was 80 years old then.

Julia ended up developing breast cancer in 2007 and became very ill in late 2008. On the morning of December 13, 2008 in San Diego, California, Julia passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 84. Her funeral was held in January of 2009 and was buried in a cemetery in the same city she passed away in. Julia was known to be one of the greatest American actresses, singers and dancers during the 20th century and was also known to be a “sex symbol” and was known as “Tall, Wise and Seductive”. She worked with several other famous celebrities during her career.

That’s all I’m gonna put for now. I’ll do facts about her another time and will be posting more of her. Hope you guys like her! 🩷🥰 Julia belongs to me!

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Discharge Petition for H.R. 7152, the Civil Rights Act of 1964

Record Group 233: Records of the U.S. House of RepresentativesSeries: General Records

This item, H.R. 7152, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, faced strong opposition in the House Rules Committee. Howard Smith, Chairman of the committee, refused to schedule hearings for the bill. Emanuel Celler, Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, attempted to use this discharge petition to move the bill out of committee without holding hearings. The petition failed to gain the required majority of Congress (218 signatures), but forced Chairman Smith to schedule hearings.

88th CONGRESS. House of Representatives No. 5 Motion to Discharge a Committee from the Consideration of a RESOLUTION (State whether bill, joint resolution, or resolution) December 9, 1963 To the Clerk of the House of Representatives: Pursuant to Clause 4 of Rule XXVII (see rule on page 7), I EMANUEL CELLER (Name of Member), move to discharge to the Commitee on RULES (Committee) from the consideration of the RESOLUTION; H. Res. 574 entitled, a RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE CONSIDERATION OF THE BILL (H. R. 7152) which was referred to said committee November 27, 1963 in support of which motion the undersigned Members of the House of Representatives affix their signatures, to wit: 1. Emanuel Celler 2. John J. Rooney 3. Seymour Halpern 4. James G Fulton 5. Thomas W Pelly 6. Robt N. C. Nix 7. Jeffery Cohelan 8. W A Barrett 9. William S. Mailiard 10. 11. Augustus F. Hawkins 12. Otis G. Pike 13. Benjamin S Rosenthal 14. Spark M Matsunaga 15. Frank M. Clark 16. William L Dawson 17. Melvin Price 18. John C. Kluczynski 19. Barratt O'Hara 20. George E. Shipley 21. Dan Rostenkowski 22. Ralph J. Rivers[page] 2 23. Everett G. Burkhalter 24. Robert L. Leggett 25. William L St Onge 26. Edward P. Boland 27. Winfield K. Denton 28. David J. Flood 29. 30. Lucian N. Nedzi 31. James Roosevelt 32. Henry C Reuss 33. Charles S. Joelson 34. Samuel N. Friedel 35. George M. Rhodes 36. William F. Ryan 37. Clarence D. Long 38. Charles C. Diggs Jr 39. Morris K. Udall 40. Wm J. Randall 41. 42. Donald M. Fraser 43. Joseph G. Minish 44. Edith Green 45. Neil Staebler 46. 47. Ralph R. Harding 48. Frank M. Karsten 49. 50. John H. Dent 51. John Brademas 52. John E. Moss 53. Jacob H. Gilbert 54. Leonor K. Sullivan 55. John F. Shelley 56. 57. Lionel Van Deerlin 58. Carlton R. Sickles 59. 60. Edward R. Finnegan 61. Julia Butler Hansen 62. Richard Bolling 63. Ken Heckler 64. Herman Toll 65. Ray J Madden 66. J Edward Roush 67. James A. Burke 68. Frank C. Osmers Jr 69. Adam Powell 70. 71. Fred Schwengel 72. Philip J. Philiben 73. Byron G. Rogers 74. John F. Baldwin 75. Joseph Karth 76. 77. Roland V. Libonati 78. John V. Lindsay 79. Stanley R. Tupper 80. Joseph M. McDade 81. Wm Broomfield 82. 83. 84. Robert J Corbett 85. 86. Craig Hosmer87. Robert N. Giaimo 88. Claude Pepper 89. William T Murphy 90. George H. Fallon 91. Hugh L. Carey 92. Robert T. Secrest 93. Harley O. Staggers 94. Thor C. Tollefson 95. Edward J. Patten 96. 97. Al Ullman 98. Bernard F. Grabowski 99. John A. Blatnik 100. 101. Florence P. Dwyer 102. Thomas L. ? 103. 104. Peter W. Rodino 105. Milton W. Glenn 106. Harlan Hagen 107. James A. Byrne 108. John M. Murphy 109. Henry B. Gonzalez 110. Arnold Olson 111. Harold D Donahue 112. Kenneth J. Gray 113. James C. Healey 114. Michael A Feighan 115. Thomas R. O'Neill 116. Alphonzo Bell 117. George M. Wallhauser 118. Richard S. Schweiker 119. 120. Albert Thomas 121. 122. Graham Purcell 123. Homer Thornberry 124. 125. Leo W. O'Brien 126. Thomas E. Morgan 127. Joseph M. Montoya 128. Leonard Farbstein 129. John S. Monagan 130. Brad Morse 131. Neil Smith 132. Harry R. Sheppard 133. Don Edwards 134. James G. O'Hara 135. 136. Fred B. Rooney 137. George E. Brown Jr. 138. 139. Edward R. Roybal 140. Harris. B McDowell jr. 141. Torbert H. McDonall 142. Edward A. Garmatz 143. Richard E. Lankford 144. Richard Fulton 145. Elizabeth Kee 146. James J. Delaney 147. Frank Thompson Jr 148. 149. Lester R. Johnson 150. Charles A. Buckley4 151. Richard T. Hanna 152. James Corman 153. Paul A Fino 154. Harold M. Ryan 155. Martha W. Griffiths 156. Adam E. Konski 157. Chas W. Wilson 158. Michael J. Kewan 160. Alex Brooks 161. Clark W. Thompson 162. John D. Gringell [?] 163. Thomas P. Gill 164. Edna F. Kelly 165. Eugene J. Keogh 166 John. B. Duncan 167. Elmer J. Dolland 168. Joe Caul 169. Arnold Olsen 170. Monte B. Fascell [?] 171. [not deciphered] 172. J. Dulek 173. Joe W. [undeciphered] 174. J. J. Pickle [Numbers 175 through 214 are blank]

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Alec - Cameron Bright #2,300

Alice  - Ashley Greene #9,900

Alistair - Joe Anderson #700

Amun - Omar Metwally #373

Angela - Christian Serratos #3,200

Aro - Michael Sheen #8,400

Bella - Kristen Stewart #126,000

Ben - Rami Malek #1,000

Billy - Gil Birmingham #2,600

Bree - Jodelle Ferland #561

Caius - Jamie Campbell Bower #2,600

Carlisle- Peter Facinelli #11,800

Carmen - Mia Maestro #1,000

Charlie - Billy Burke #14,000

Charlotte - Valorie Curry #230

Demetri - Charlie Bewley #3,000

Edward - Robert Pattinson #60.000

Eleazar - Christian Camargo #1,300

Embry - Kiowa Gordon #1,000

Emily - Tinsel Korey #489

Emmett - Kellan Lutz #4,700

Eric - Justin Chon #1,900

Esme - Elizabeth Reeser #5,00

Felix - Daniel Cudmore #2,000

Garrett - Lee Pace #1,400

Huilen- Marisa Quintanilla #357

Irina - Maggie Grace #1,600

J. Jenks - Wendell Pierce #567

Jacob - Taylor Lautner #35,000

James - Cam Gigandet #357

Jane - Dakota Fanning #3,700

Jared  - Bronson Pelletier #987

Jasper - Jackson Rathbone #6,500

Jessica - Anna Kendrick #5,000

Kate - Casey laBow #3,000

Kebi - Andrea Gabriel #1,000

Laurent - Edi Gathegi #989

Leah - Julia Jones #1,253

Liam - Patrick Brennan #223

Maggie - Marlane Barnes #182

Marcus - Christopher Heyerdahl #3,562

Mary - Toni Trucks #222

Mike - Michael Welch #3,500

Moline - Jose Zuniga

Nahuel - JD Pardo #398

Paul - Alex Meraz #411

Peter - Erik Odom #230

Quil - Tyson Houseman #609

Randall - Bill Tangradi #280

Renee - Sarah Clarke #2,000

Renesmee - Mackenzie Foy #3,700

Riley - Xavier Samuel #2,000

Rosalie - Nikki Reed #4,500

Sam - Chaske Spencer #1,100

Senna - Tracy Heggins #228

Seth - Booboo Stewart #1,300

Stefan - Guri Weinberg #1,000

Sue - Alex Rice #598

Tanya - MyAnna Buring #1,800

Tyler - Gregory Tyree Boyce #830

Victoria - Rachelle Lefevre #668

Victoria 2 - Bryce Dallas Howard #897

Vladimir - Noel Fisher #823

Zafrina - Judith Shekoni #454

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Top Historical Romance Novels That Will Sweep You Off Your Feet Historical romance novels have a unique charm that transcends time, offering readers a delightful escape into eras of opulent balls, chivalrous courtships, and passionate, forbidden love. These novels not only provide entertainment but also educate readers about the customs, fashion, and social dynamics of the past. This article delves into some of the most enchanting historical romance novels that have captured the hearts of readers around the world. From the regency era to Victorian times, these stories of love, intrigue, and adventure will surely sweep you off your feet. The Timeless Appeal of Historical Romance Before diving into the list of top historical romance novels, it's essential to understand the genre's timeless appeal. Historical romance offers a perfect blend of history and romance, allowing readers to immerse themselves in a different time period while experiencing the universal emotions of love and desire. These novels often feature strong, relatable heroines and dashing heroes, set against the backdrop of accurately depicted historical settings. The appeal lies in the tension between societal expectations and the pursuit of true love, providing a captivating escape with every turn of the page. Top Historical Romance Novels Compiling a list of the top historical romance novels is no small feat, given the genre's rich history and the sheer volume of outstanding works. However, some novels have left an indelible mark on the genre, enchanting readers across generations. Here are some of the most beloved historical romance novels that stand the test of time: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen - No list of historical romance novels would be complete without mentioning Jane Austen's masterpiece. Set in the early 19th century, this novel explores themes of love, marriage, and social class through the tumultuous relationship between Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë - This classic novel combines elements of gothic mystery and romance, telling the story of the eponymous heroine's journey to find love and independence in Victorian England. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - A unique blend of historical fiction, romance, and time travel, Outlander tells the story of Claire Randall, a nurse from 1945 who is mysteriously transported back in time to 18th century Scotland, where she meets the dashing Jamie Fraser. The Duke and I by Julia Quinn - The first novel in the Bridgerton series, this book introduces readers to the enchanting world of Regency London, where the Bridgerton family navigates the trials and tribulations of love and society. Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë - A tale of passionate and destructive love, Wuthering Heights explores the complex relationship between Catherine Earnshaw and Heathcliff, set against the moody backdrop of the Yorkshire moors. Why These Novels Stand Out The novels listed above have transcended time for various reasons. They not only provide captivating narratives but also offer insights into the historical periods they depict. The authors of these works have meticulously researched their settings, ensuring that every detail, from the language to the social etiquette, is authentic. Moreover, these novels feature complex characters who defy the conventions of their times, making them relatable to modern readers. The enduring popularity of these books is a testament to their timeless appeal and the universal nature of love and desire. Impact on the Genre These historical romance novels have significantly impacted the genre, setting the standard for future works and inspiring countless authors. For instance, Jane Austen's novels have spawned a plethora of adaptations and retellings, highlighting her lasting influence on the romance genre. Similarly, the success of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series has led to a renewed interest in time-travel romances, demonstrating the genre's capacity for innovation and evolution.

These novels have not only entertained readers but have also contributed to the cultural discourse on love, marriage, and societal norms. Conclusion The top historical romance novels offer a captivating blend of history, romance, and adventure, providing readers with an escape into worlds of bygone eras. These stories have stood the test of time, captivating readers with their rich historical detail, complex characters, and timeless themes of love and desire. Whether you're a long-time fan of the genre or new to historical romance, these novels are sure to provide endless hours of enjoyment and inspiration. As we continue to navigate the complexities of modern life, the timeless appeal of historical romance reminds us of the enduring power of love to overcome obstacles, both in fiction and reality. In conclusion, historical romance novels not only entertain but also educate and inspire. They offer a window into the past, allowing readers to experience the customs, fashion, and social dynamics of different eras. Through the trials and triumphs of their characters, these novels explore the timeless nature of love and the human condition, making them an essential part of any reader's library.

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Commons Vote

On: Finance (No. 2) Bill: Third Reading

Ayes: 215 (98.6% Con, 0.9% Ind, 0.5% DUP) Noes: 19 (94.7% SNP, 5.3% PC) Absent: ~416

Likely Referenced Bill: Finance (No. 2) Act 2010

Description: A Bill to grant certain duties, to alter other duties, and to amend the law relating to the National Debt and the Public Revenue, and to make further provision in connection with finance.

Originating house: Commons Current house: Unassigned Bill Stage: Royal Assent

Individual Votes:

Ayes

Conservative (211 votes)

Aaron Bell Alan Mak Alberto Costa Alec Shelbrooke Alex Burghart Alex Chalk Alicia Kearns Alok Sharma Amanda Milling Andrew Griffith Andrew Jones Andrew Lewer Andrew Murrison Andrew Percy Andrew Selous Andy Carter Angela Richardson Anna Firth Anne Marie Morris Anne-Marie Trevelyan Anthony Browne Antony Higginbotham Ben Everitt Ben Spencer Ben Wallace Bernard Jenkin Bill Wiggin Bim Afolami Bob Blackman Bob Seely Brandon Lewis Caroline Ansell Caroline Nokes Charles Walker Cherilyn Mackrory Chris Clarkson Chris Grayling Chris Green Chris Philp Conor Burns Craig Tracey Craig Williams Damian Hinds Daniel Kawczynski Danny Kruger David Davis David Duguid David Jones David Rutley David Simmonds Dean Russell Dehenna Davison Derek Thomas Desmond Swayne Duncan Baker Edward Argar Edward Leigh Elizabeth Truss Elliot Colburn Esther McVey Felicity Buchan Fiona Bruce Gagan Mohindra Gareth Bacon Gareth Davies Gareth Johnson Gary Sambrook Gavin Williamson Geoffrey Clifton-Brown Gillian Keegan Graham Brady Graham Stuart Greg Hands Greg Smith Guy Opperman Harriett Baldwin Heather Wheeler Helen Whately Holly Mumby-Croft Huw Merriman Iain Duncan Smith Iain Stewart Jack Brereton Jack Lopresti Jackie Doyle-Price Jacob Rees-Mogg Jacob Young James Cartlidge James Cleverly James Davies James Duddridge James Sunderland James Wild Jane Hunt Jane Stevenson Jeremy Quin Jerome Mayhew Jo Churchill John Glen John Howell John Lamont Jonathan Djanogly Jonathan Gullis Julia Lopez Julian Lewis Julian Smith Julian Sturdy Justin Tomlinson Katherine Fletcher Kelly Tolhurst Kemi Badenoch Kevin Hollinrake Kieran Mullan Kit Malthouse Laura Farris Laura Trott Lee Rowley Leo Docherty Lia Nici Liam Fox Lisa Cameron Louie French Lucy Frazer Luke Hall Marcus Jones Mark Fletcher Mark Francois Mark Garnier Mark Logan Martin Vickers Matt Hancock Matt Warman Matthew Offord Mel Stride Michael Ellis Michael Fabricant Michael Gove Michael Tomlinson Mike Freer Mike Wood Mims Davies Neil O'Brien Nick Fletcher Nick Gibb Nicola Richards Nigel Huddleston Paul Beresford Paul Holmes Paul Howell Pauline Latham Penny Mordaunt Peter Aldous Peter Bottomley Philip Dunne Philip Hollobone Priti Patel Ranil Jayawardena Rebecca Harris Rebecca Pow Rehman Chishti Richard Bacon Richard Drax Richard Fuller Rob Butler Robbie Moore Robert Buckland Robert Courts Robert Goodwill Robert Halfon Robert Largan Robert Syms Robin Millar Robin Walker Royston Smith Sajid Javid Sally-Ann Hart Saqib Bhatti Sara Britcliffe Sarah Dines Scott Mann Selaine Saxby Shailesh Vara Sheryll Murray Simon Baynes Simon Clarke Simon Fell Simon Hart Simon Hoare Simon Jupp Stephen Metcalfe Steve Baker Steve Brine Steve Tuckwell Stuart Andrew Suzanne Webb Theo Clarke Theresa May Theresa Villiers Thérèse Coffey Tobias Ellwood Tom Hunt Tom Pursglove Tom Randall Tom Tugendhat Tracey Crouch Vicky Ford Victoria Atkins Victoria Prentis Wendy Morton Will Quince William Cash

Independent (2 votes)

Mark Menzies William Wragg

Democratic Unionist Party (1 vote)

Jim Shannon

Noes

Scottish National Party (18 votes)

Allan Dorans Amy Callaghan Angela Crawley Anne McLaughlin Brendan O'Hara Chris Law Chris Stephens David Linden Deidre Brock Joanna Cherry John Nicolson Kirsty Blackman Marion Fellows Owen Thompson Peter Grant Philippa Whitford Richard Thomson Stewart Malcolm McDonald

Plaid Cymru (1 vote)

Hywel Williams

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The Strength of a High and Noble Hill (Outlander Story) Timeline - Fraser Descendants

A/N: Is this needed? Maybe, maybe not but I find this kind of thing satisfying to look at.

Spoilers!!!!

Masterlist

Up to 1770

Brian Robert David Fraser (b. 1691 - d. October 1740) m. Ellen Catriona Sileas Mackenzie (b. 1695 - d. 1729) on 1716

Their children:

William Simon Murtagh Mackenzie Fraser (b. 1716 - d. 1727)

Janet (Jenny) Flora Arabella Mackenzie Fraser (b. 1719 - ) m. Ian Alastair Robert MacLeod Murray (b. May 1720 - ) on 1740

(1) James (Young Jamie) Alexander Gordon Fraser Murray (b. 1741 - ) m. Joan

Henry Murray (b. before 1766 - )

Matthew Murray (b. before 1766 - )

Caroline Murray (b. before 1766 - )

Benjamin Murray (b. 1766 - )

(2) Margaret (Maggie) Ellen Fraser Murray (b. November 1743 - ) m. Paul Lyle

Angus Walter Edwin Murray Lyle (b. before 1766 - )

Unnamed child (b. before 1766 - )

Anthony Brian Montgomery Lyle (b. between 1767 to 1770 - )

(3) Katherine (Kitty) Mary Fraser Murray (b. February 1745 - )  m. George (Geordie) Silvers

Josephine Silvers (b. before 1766 - )

Abigail Silvers (b. before 1766 - )

(4) Michael Fraser Murray (b. 1748 - ) m. Lilliane (Lillie)

Unborn child (1766/67)

(5) Janet Fraser Murray (b. 1748 - )

(6) Caitlin Fraser Murray (b&d. December 1749)

(7) Ian (Young Ian) James Fitzgibbons Fraser Murray (b. 15 November 1752 - )

James (Jamie) Alexander Malcolm Mackenzie Fraser (b. 1 May 1721 - ) m1. Claire Elizabeth Beauchamp (b. 20 October 1918 - ) on November 1743; m2. Laoghaire MacKenzie MacKimmie (b. 1726 - ) on 1765 to ann. 1766

(1) Fergus Claudel Fraser (b. 1735 - ) m. Marsali Jane MacKimmie (b. 1751 - ) on Spring 1767

Germain Alexander Claudel Mackenzie Fraser (b. December 1767 - )

Joan Laoghaire Claire Fraser (b. September 1770 - )

(2) Brian Ian Randall Fraser (b. 12 May 1744 / 1946  - )

(3) Ellen Julia Randall Fraser (b. 23 November 1948 / 1746 - ) m. Roger Jeremiah Wakefield MacKenzie (b. 1941 - ) on October 1770

Jeremiah (Jem or Jemmy) Alexander Ian Fraser MacKenzie (b. May 1770 - )

(4) William (Willie) Clarence Henry George Ransom (illegitimate son by Geneva Dunsany Ransom (b. 1739 - d. 9 January 1758)); (b. 9 January 1758 - )

Robert Brian Gordon Mackenzie Fraser (b&d. 1729)

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Marvel Pitstop: A Look Back at the MCU’s Phase Four - Television

A continued look at the MCU Phase Four.  Unlike previous phases, this latest phase has television series included.  There seems to be an over-saturation of content with these television series popping up between the feature film releases.  I think that part of the reason for talk of middling quality of releases in the discourse is probably because of the sheer amount of content in a short amount of time to varying success as far as storytelling and quality.

Here’s a look at the television offerings.

TELEVISION

It is a bit of a mixed ride with the television series Marvel featured on Disney+.  The highs were certainly very high, while the valleys were at least entertaining but left a bit wanting.

WandaVision - Released January-March 2021 the Meat Life Rating - 8/10

Very interesting concept.  Much of the episodes in the series a small New Jersey town are trapped in sitcom life, going through the different sitcom decades set forth by Wanda’s powers but ultimately influenced by Agatha Harkness.  The series deals with Wanda’s struggle with losing her love Vision in the events of Avengers: Infinity War.  The series felt was strong.  Upon initial watch, I thought the finale was weak compared to the rest of the series.  On the rewatch, though, I felt like the finale held up pretty well.

Best Performance - Kathryn Hahn as Agatha Harkness This was a tough call because I always enjoy Randall Park in anything, it was cool to see Kat Dennings back in the MCU, we see Teyonah Parris as a grown up Monica Rambeau, and we see strong performances from the leads Elizabeth Olsen and Paul Bettany.  Also the surprise appearance of Evan Peters as the sitcom version of Pietro was also good.  But in most scenes she’s in Hahn steals the show.

Best Episode - “Previously On” Throughout the episode Agatha forces Wanda through her past to find out how she was able to harness her powers.  We see the history of trauma and loss that Wanda goes through over the years and how her family would watch old sitcoms in their house in Sokovia.

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier - Released March-April 2021 the Meat Life Rating - 8/10

This is probably my favorite MCU series so far and is a more conventional approach to television series and the Marvel storytelling.  The series is the journey Sam Wilson takes as he grapples with whether or not to take on the mantle of Captain America, dealing with race and what it is to be a Black man in America.  While Sam grapples with this, a soldier named John Walker takes on the mantle, given the shield by the US government...and to disastrous results.  We also see Bucky dealing with his Winter Soldier past.  Both of these occurring while the duo learns to work as a team together to topple the Flag Smashers, an anti-national group looking break up international efforts to reestablish pre-Blip conditions.  The Flag Smasher storyline might have been very different, with rumors of a virus or bioweapon storyline edited out due to COVID-19.  You can see remnants of this when the Flag Smashers are stealing vaccines and the Smashers leader Karli Morgenthau mourns the death of her mentor due to “an illness,” later identified as tuberculosis.

Best Performance - Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley Daniel Bruhl’s Zemo was great and even had meme-able moments, Danny Ramirez’s Torres had moments, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus’s surprise cameo was great.  Some of the other guest stars were good and the leads Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan’s chemistry was palpable.  But Carl Lumbly as Isaiah Bradley was the best performance.  You could really feel the pain in his voice and the performance really added depth to the Falcon storyline as he grappled with whether to take the Captain America mantle.

Best Episode - “The Whole World Is Watching” In my opinion, the first five episodes are all really close, particularly 2-Star Spangled Man, 3-Power Broker, and 5-Truth.  But the fourth episode The Whole World Is Watching is the best.  The episode has the best buildup, a look at John Walker’s struggle to live up to the Captain America mantle, the charm of Zemo, the teamwork of Sam and Bucky, and the badass Dora Milaje fight in the apartment.  And it has a clear juxtaposition with the redeeming un-brainwashing of Bucky in a flashback at the beginning of the episode and then the shocking killing of a Flag Smasher by Cap Walker with the Captain America shield after a fight with the Flag Smashers leads to the death of Walker’s partner Lemar Hoskins.

Loki - Released June-July 2021 the Meat Life Rating - 8.5/10

In much the same vein as the approach taken with WandaVision, Loki is different.  Different in a great way.  Falcon may be my favorite show, but Loki as far as quality is probably the best MCU Disney+ series.  Following the events of Avengers: Endgame where 2012 Loki steals the Tesseract and disappears, we follow Loki after he is captured by the Time Variance Authority.  The TVA is responsible for keeping the Sacred Timeline in tact and eliminate time variants that disrupt it.  TVA agent Mobius recruits Loki to hunt down a dangerous variant - a female Loki variant named Sylvie.  Loki, in tandem with Spider-Man: No Way Home, serve as MCU primer for multiversal storytelling.

Best Performance - Jonathan Majors as He Who Remains The chemistry between Owen Wilson’s Mobius and Tom Hiddleston’s Loki is great and is rivaled only by the chemistry between Hiddleston and Sophia Di Martino’s Sylvie.  Gugu Mbatha-Raw as Ravonna Renslayer and Wunmi Mosaku as B-15 are strong performances as well.  But in the season finale (Loki announced it was renewed for a second season at the end of the first season), Majors stole the show.  He Who Remains is a variant of Kang the Conquerer who we will see in the next Ant-Man/Wasp movie.  Even with only screen time in the finale, Majors’ performance and execution drive not just the series into another direction, but possibly change the course of the entire MCU.

Best Episode - “For All Time. Always.” All the episodes are solid and of similar quality, so this was a hard decision.  But I think the season finale “For All Time. Always.” changes the direction of the MCU on the level Captain America: The Winter Soldier did.  It opens up the concept of the multiverse when Sylvie decides to kill He Who Remains, wrecking the end of the Sacred Timeline and stopping the control over time variants.  We have yet to truly see how this may impact the rest of the MCU.  There were other things that disrupt things and open up the multiverse, so we may see the culmination of all these things in one of the upcoming releases.

What If...? - Released August-October 2021 the Meat Life Rating - 6.5/10

A cool concept: what if your favorite Marvel hero’s journey was different?  What would that look like?  While there were several episodes that were spectacular, a lot of the episodes, while entertaining, just felt like something was missing.  I’m not too into animation, I didn’t really get into the Star Wars Clone Wars or Star Wars Rebels animated series, so maybe that’s why I wasn’t too into this (although nowadays with all the CGI in things, the “live action” films are also heavily animated).  It also felt incomplete, for example with a Thanos-like Gamora featured on the promo art but only appearing in the finale (her episode was scrapped because of production issues due to COVID).

Best Performance - Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa Man, what a loss the entertainment world endured with the untimely passing of Chadwick Boseman in the summer of 2020.  Boseman’s voice acting in What If was the last project he worked on before his death and was featured through out the series - four out of the nine episodes, in fact.  He even had his own episode - “What If...T’Challa Became a Star Lord,” which was tons of fun.

Best Episode - “What If...Doctor Strange Lost His Heart Instead of His Hands?” Although I felt this show was the weakest of the Marvel Disney+ releases, there were a few strong episodes.  “What If...T’Challa Became a Star Lord?,” “What If...Zombies!,” and “What If...Thor Were an Only Child?” were all wildly fun.  But the strongest episode was the darkest.  In the Doctor Strange episode, the death of Dr Christine Palmer leads Strange down a dark path to gain more power in an attempt to go back in time to save her life.

Hawkeye - Released November-December 2021 the Meat Life Rating - 7/10

Based heavily on the Matt Fraction comic run, Hawkeye is a fun, holiday-themed look at the aftermath of Clint Barton’s reign as Ronin in the post-Endgame world as well as mentoring a new Hawkeye in Kate Bishop.  We get Echo and the Tracksuit Mafia run by Kingpin as the main villains as well as a look at Yelena Belova looking to avenge Natasha Romanov’s death as she believes Barton responsible.  There are some serious moments in Barton dealing with the Ronin spree as well as Bishop looking at her development and at her mother Eleanor Bishop’s possible involvement in criminal activity.  There are some weak areas (the Larpers were a bit of an odd addition) but this is largely a good.

Best Performance - Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova/Black Widow There are many strong performances.  Jeremy Renner is good, Hailee Steinfeld is great.  The surprise appearance of Vincent D’Onofrio’s Kingpin was great as well.  But Pugh steals the show with her charm and line execution.  Her banter with Steinfeld as well as her fight with Renner in the finale were excellent performances.  She kept grabbing up the screen with her performance.

Best Episode - “Echoes” We see the origin story of Echo and the relationship she has with Kazi, the head of the Tracksuits.  There is a great break out fight scene in the toy store headquarters of the Tracksuits as well as the subsequent car chase scene.  The continuous shot during the car chase from inside the car is top-notch.  And the episode ends on a cliffhanger inside the Bishop apartment as Kate tries to break into her mother’s company’s system.

Moon Knight - Released March-May 2022 the Meat Life Rating - 6/10

The 2022 Disney+ show releases are a bit of a letdown.  Moon Knight had some very high highs, but I think this show and many of the Marvel shows suffer from is a rushed plot.  I feel like this could have benefitted greatly from another few episodes to flesh things out, maybe 10 episodes rather than six.  Moon Knight the show follows a man Marc Spector as he reckons with other personalities/alter egos within himself.  Marc’s biggest conflict within himself is with personality Steven Grant.  Marc also embodies Moon Knight to do the bidding of Khonshu the Egyptian god of Moon and the night sky and battles Egyptian goddess Ammit.  It was a revealing look at a character with DID or Dissociative Identity Disorder and what those people may deal with.  It was also nice to see representation of Egyptian characters by Egyptian actors and directors.  But those storylines seem to fall apart or appear rushed.  Also, some of the action sequences were plagued by CGI issues (many times you can tell the difference between a person in costume and a CGI rendering of a person in a costume) and subpar fight choreography (not on the same level as some other Marvel projects).

Best Performance - Oscar Isaac as Marc Spector, Steven Grant, Moon Knight, and Jake Lockley For all the issues with the series, Oscar Isaac was acting his ass off.  Isaac jumping back and forth from Marc and Steven was spectacular.  Ethan Hawke was a decent villain as Arthur Harrow, a David Koresh-like cult leader who professes the wishes of Ammit.  May Calamawy was also solid as Layla El-Faouly, Marc Spector’s ex who helps Marc/Steven navigate to fight against Harrow/Ammit.  But Isaac kills it.  The British accent may be off a bit (they even joke about it in the series) but outside of that, some great work from Oscar.

Best Episode - “Asylum” In the tradition of the other Marvel Disney+ series, the fifth episode is the strongest.  Asylum is kind of the Christmas Carol type episode, in the same vein of WandaVision episode Previously On.  We see Marc after Marc/Steven dies and has to resolve the issues in their life before they can cross over to the after life.  We get Marc as a child and the origins of how the Steven personality came about.  A rough but touching episode that stretches Oscar Isaac’s acting muscles.  A great episode of television in general from a very middling series.

Ms Marvel - Released June-July 2022 the Meat Life Rating - 6/10

Ms Marvel follows Pakistani-American teen and Captain Marvel superfan Kamala Khan as she discovers hidden superpowers and her family history.  While discovering this, she has to stop the Clandestines, a people exiled on Earth trying to get back to the Noor dimension which may lead to the end of Earth. This is another series that would have benefited from a few more episodes, or perhaps separating the story out into another season.  I think, as with a lot of minority stories told in American entertainment, they were afraid this would be their only shot to get all of this done (the creators behind this - writers, producers, directors, are all of South Asian decent and were probably afraid this was their only chance to tell the story).  This feels like two different seasons smashed into one - the first part a teen comedy, the second an immigrant family backstory.  A lot of the plot feels rushed or compressed for time and could have benefited from letting the story breathe and stretch out.  The series suffers from too much going on all at once and doesn’t hit in the way say Everything Everywhere All At Once does.

Best Performance - Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan/Ms Marvel There are some strong performances from the supporting cast, particularly Matt Lintz as Kamala’s BFF Bruno, Yasmeen Fletcher as overachiever close friend of Kamala in Nakia, Zenobia Shroff and Mohan Kapur as Kamala’s parents, and Saagar Shaikh as Kamala’s brother Aamir.  But Vellani is so charming in her performance as Kamala Khan.  The naive teen discovering herself through her family’s history and her powers was really relatable and the best part of the series.

Best Episode - “Generation Why” The first episode is the strongest.  You see Kamala’s life as a regular teen in Jersey.  You also see her strong family life and her Pakistani/Muslim background.  Kamala’s strong artistic imagination is on display.  And the main conflict is the relationships she has with her friends and the contrast with the views of her family, the push and pull between American culture and Pakistani tradition.  It really encompasses the child of immigrants story very well, it is the biggest part of the story of Ms Marvel I relate to.

She-Hulk: Attorney at Law - Released August-October 2022 the Meat Life Rating - 5.5/10

I want to preface this by saying that there were some moments that were really enjoyable.  But, I have to say by MCU standards, this has very diminished returns.  I know that the teams working the CGI industry-wide are shortstaffed and overworked from all the projects out, but the CGI of the She Hulk is rough.  The She Hulk effects in action scenes are decent, but the She Hulk scenes in regular interaction with actual people is very stiff and fake looking.  It’s hard going from the Endgame Hulk and the quality of that to the low quality of the She Hulk.  And that takes you out of it.  The show takes a more conventional trial-per-epidose approach and is very Ally McBeal in its vibe.  They took some swings and I’m glad they approached this show differently from the other MCU content (like the sex jokes were a welcomed change), but for the most part this series struck out for me.

Best Performance - Tim Roth as Emil Blonsky/Abomination Tatiana Maslany as Jennifer Walters/She Hulk actually isn’t bad.  Benedict Wong is cooking in Phase Four altogether and is pretty solid straight man in this.  Mark Ruffalo is always great as Bruce Banner/Hulk.  It was nice to see Charlie Cox return as the MCU version of Matt Murdock/Daredevil, although I don’t know how I feel about that version yet.  But Tim Roth is hilarious in this.  Great performance and steals scenes.  I almost wish he was in this more.

Best Episode - Ribbit and Rip It Outside of the pilot episode A Normal Amount of Rage, I think Ribbit and Rip It is probably the most complete episode.  This is the episode She Hulk teams up with Daredevil to track down LeapFrog, who is fraudulently suing superhero suit designer Luke Jacobson.  Great chemistry between Maslany and Cox.

Originally I was going to go over the upcoming Marvel slate.  But the last couple years has seen that slate and timeline change multiple times.  So I’ll just conclude by saying that all these film and television projects might have benefited from some time between project releases.  It feels the MCU oversaturated and that the quality of the content has been down.  But if you kind of compare Phase Four with Phase One, they are very similar in how they are trying to feel out what works, what doesn’t, and where to go from there.  I will say that the movies were much stronger overall than the TV shows, particularly in 2022.

Let’s see what the MCU in 2023 and beyond will bring us.

[that-butch-archivist]

I didn't think ahead and realize that some of y'all would reference this as a reading list! Below the cut, I wrote up a list of every book pictured here and grouped them in order by photo #.

Feel free to shoot me an ask about any of the books if you want a better description of what each book is about, what the table of contents looks like, etc. In the meantime, I will be slowly archiving away lol.

In Photo #1:

Glamour Girls: Femme/Femme Erotica, edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel

Femme: Feminists, Lesbians, & Bad Girls, edited by Laura Harris & Elizabeth Crocker

Femininity Played Straight: The Significance of Being Lesbian, written by Biddy Martin

The Femme's Guide to the Universe, written by Shar Rodnour

Barbie's Queer Accessories, written by Erica Rand

In Photo #2:

Lesbians, Levis, and Lipstick: /the Meaning of Beauty in Our Lives, edited by Jeanine C. Cogan & Joanie M. Erickson

Looking Like What You Are: Sexual Style, Race, and Lesbian Identity, written by Lisa Walker

She's Just Not That Into You: The Fab Femme's Guide to Queer Love & Dating, written by Aryka Randall

Brazen Femme: Queering Femininity, edited by Chloe Brushwood Rose & Anna Camilleri

Diary of a Dyke: Femme Dyke zine, issue #2, edited by Stella Hobart

The Femme Mystique, edited by Leslea Newman

In Photo #3:

Trash, written by Dorothy Allison

Bastard Out of Carolina, written by Dorothy Allison

Rebellion: Essays, 1980-1991, written by Minnie Bruce Pratt

Her Tongue on My Theory: Images, Essays, and Fantasies, written by Kiss & Tell (Persimmon Blackbridge, Lizard Jones, and Susan Stewart)

Red Light: Superheroes, Saints, and Sluts, edited by Anna Camilleri

S/He, written by Minnie Bruce Pratt

Crime Against Nature, written by Minnie Bruce Pratt

In Photo #4:

The Well of Loneliness, written by Radclyffe Hall

Women on Women, edited by Joan Nestle and Naomi Holoch

The New Lesbian Studies: Into the Twenty-first Century, edited by Bonnie Zimmerman & Toni A. H. McNaron

That's Ms. Bulldyke to you, Charlie!, illustrated by Jane Caminos

The Dyke Detector, written by Shelly Roberts and illustrated by Yani Batteau

The Lesbian Postmodern, edited by Laura Doan

Lesbian Erotics, edited by Karla Jay

Unbroken Ties: Lesbian Ex-Lovers, written by Carol S. Becker, PhD

In Photo #5:

Girls' Night Out, photographed by Chloe Atkins

Between Us: A Legacy of Lesbian Love Letters, edited by Kay Turner

Butch/Femme, edited by M. G. Soares & photographed by Pamela Camhe, Joyce Culver, Morgan Gwenwald, Trista Sordillo, & Eva Weiss

The Lesbian Avenger Handbook: A Handy Guide to Homemade Revolution, edited by Kelly Cogswell

Finding the Lesbians: Personal Accounts From Around The World, edited by Julia Penelope & Sarah Valentine

Dykewords: An Anthology of Lesbian Writing, edited by The Lesbian Writing and Publishing Collective

Lesbian Lists, written by Dell Richards

Lesbian Passion: Loving Ourselves And Each Other, written by JoAnn Loulan

Pleasure and Danger: Exploring Female Sexuality, edited by Carmela S. Vance

In Photo #6:

Can't Keep A Straight Face, written by Ellen Orleans & illustrated by Noreen Stevens

The Lesbian Sex Haiku Book (with Cats!), written by Anna Pulley & illustrated by Kelsey Beyer

Lesbian Marriage: A Sex Survival Kit, written by Kim Chernin & Renate Stendhal

Another Mother Tongue: Gay Words, Gay Worlds, written by Judy Grahn

Cass and the Stone Butch, written by Antoinette Azolakov

Diamonds Are A Dyke's Best Friend, written by Yvonne Zipter

Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers: A History of Lesbian Life in Twentieth-Century America, written by Lillian Faderman

Tasting Life Twice: Literary Lesbian Fiction by New American Writers, edited by E. J. Levy

The Practice of Love: Lesbian Sexuality and Perverse Desire, written by Teresa de Lauretis

In Photo #7

Sapphistry: The Book of Lesbian Sexuality, written by Pat(rick) Califia & illustrated by Tee Corinne

Tomboy Survival Guide, written by Ivan E. Coyote

Girl Mans Up, written by M-E Girard

The Second Coming: A Leatherdyke Reader, edited by Pat(rick) Califia & Robin Sweeney

Dreams of the Woman Who Loved Sex: A Collection, written by Tee Corinne

Skin: Talking About Sex, Class, & Literature, written by Dorothy Allison

The Advocate Advisor, written by Pat(rick) Califia

The Nearest Exit May Be Behind You, written by S. Bear Bergman

Stone Butch Blues, written by Leslie Feinberg

In Photo #8:

The Art of Meeting Women: A Guide for Gay Women, written by Rhona Sacks

Lavender Culture, edited by Karla Jay & Allen Young

The Shared Heart: Portraits and Stories Celebrating Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Young People, photographed by Adam Mastoon

The Persistent Desire: A Femme-Butch Reader, edited by Joan Nestle

Lesbian Sex, written by JoAnn Loulan

Women In Leather: Shaping Our Own Identity, written by Toni Solenne

Persistence: All Ways Butch and Femme, edited by Zena Sharman & Ivan E. Coyote

Susie Sexpert's Lesbian Sex World (2nd edition), written by Susie Bright

Public Sex: The Culture of Radical Sex, written by Pat(rick) Califia

In Photo #9:

Go The Way Your Blood Beats: An Anthology of Lesbian and Gay Fiction by African-American Writers, edited by Shawn Stewart Ruff

The Whole Lesbian Sex Book: A Passionate Guide For All of Us, written by Felice Newman

Girl Sex 101, written by Allison Moon & K.D. Diamond

[Fucking Trans Women will be recorded in Photo #10]

On Our Backs Guide to Lesbian Sex, edited by Diana Cage

The Lesbian Sex Book, written by Wendy Caster, revised by Rachel Kramer Bussel, illustrations by Julie May, & photographs by Marcelina Martin

In Photo #10:

Dagger: On Butch Women, edited by Lily Burana & Roxxie Linnea Due

The Color Purple, written by Alice Walker

Growing Up Gay/Growing Up Lesbian: A Literary Anthology, edited by Bennett L. Singer

[Pictured again: Go The Way Your Blood Beats]

Desiring China: Experiments in Neoliberalism, Sexuality, and Public Culture, written by Lisa Rofel

Genderqueer: Voices from Beyond the Sexual Binary, edited by Joan Nestle, Clare Howell, and Riki Wilchins

Fucking Trans Women: A Zine About the Sex Lives of Trans Women, written by Mira Bellwether

In Photo #11:

BUTCH, photographed by Meg Allen

Lesbian Sacred Sexuality, written by Diana Mariechild & photographed by Marcelina Martin

Women Together: Portraits of Love, Commitment, and Life, essays by Mona Holmlund & photographs by Cyndy Warwick

The L Life: Extraordinary Lesbians Making A Difference, written by Erin McHugh & photographed by Jennifer May

Damn Fine Art by New Lesbian Artists, edited by Cherry Smyth

In Photo #12:

Women In Love: Portraits of Lesbian Mothers & Their Families, photographs & interviews by Barbara Seyda & Diana Herrera

Nothing But The Girl: The Blatant Lesbian Image, edited by Susie Bright & Jill Posener

Making Out: The Book of Lesbian Sex and Sexuality, photographed by Laurence Jaugey-Paget & written by Zoe Schramm-Evans

Dyke Strippers: Lesbian Cartoonists from A to Z, edited by Roz Warren

Eye to Eye: Portraits of Lesbians, photographs by JEB (Joan E. Biren)

In Photo #13:

Love Makes a Family: Portraits of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Parents and Their Families, photographed by Gigi Kaeser & edited by Peggy Gillespie

Powers of Desire: The Politics of Sexuality, edited by Ann Snitnow, Christine Stansell, & Sharon Thompson

The Wild Good: Lesbian Photographs & Writings on Love, edited by Beatrix Gates

The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For, written and illustrated by Allison Bechdel

Tipping the Velvet, written by Sarah Waters

Queer Love in Color, photographed by Jamal Jordan

Coming Out of Shame: Transforming Gay and Lesbian Lives, written by Gershen Kaufman, PhD, & Lev Raphael, PhD

My Lesbian Experience with Loneliness, written and illustrated by Nagata Kabi

Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic, written and illustrated by Alison Bechdel

The Secret to Superhuman Strength, written and illustrated by Alison Bechdel

In Photo #14:

Sometimes She Lets Me: Best Butch/Femme Erotica, edited by Tristan Taormino

Leather Women II, edited by Laura Antoniou

Leather Women III, edited by Laura Antoniou

Baby Remember My Name: An Anthology of New Queer Girl Writing, edited by Michelle Tea

Dark Angels: Lesbian Vampire Stories, edited by Pam Keesey

Back to Basics: A Butch/Femme Anthology, edited by Therese Szymanski

On Our Backs: The Best Erotic Fiction, edited by Lindsay McClune

Melting Point, written by Pat(rick) Califia

The Mammoth Book of Lesbian Erotica, edited by Barbara Cardy

Best Lesbian Erotica 1997, edited by Tristan Tormino

Best Lesbian Erotica 2001, edited by Tristan Taormino

In Photo #15:

The Gender Frontier, photographed by Mariette Pathy Allen

Edges of the Rainbow: LGBTQ Japan, photographed by Michel Delsol & Haruku Shinozaki

Bordered Lives: Transgender Portraits from Mexico, photographed by Kike Arnal

Self Evident Truths: 10,000 Portraits of Queer America, photographed by iO Tillett Wright

Lives in Transition: LGBTQ Serbia, photographed by Slobodan Randjelovic

This Is How The Heart Beats: LGBTQ East Africa, photographed by Jake Naughton & Jacob Kushner

In Photo #16:

The Night of Your Life: Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras, produced by Gerry North

Transcuba, photographed by Mariette Pathy Allen

Out in America: A Portrait of Gay and Lesbian Life, edited by Michael Goff and the staff of Out magazine

Transformations: Crossdressers and Those Who Love Them, photographed by Mariette Pathy Allen

In Photo #17:

Calamus: Male Homosexuality in Twentieth Century Literature, edited by David Galloway & Christian Sabisch

Boys Like Us: Gay Writers Tell Their Coming Out Stories, edited by Patrick Merla

Queer Studies: A Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Anthology, edited by Brett Beemyn & Mickey Eliason

The Columbia Anthology of Gay Literature: Reading from Western Antiquity to the Present Day, edited by Byrne R. S. Fone

Coming Out Under Fire: The History of Gay Men and Women in World War Two, written by Allan Berube

The Twin Cities GLBT Oral History Project: Queer Twin Cities, edited by Michael David Franklin, Larry Knopp, Kevin P. Murphy, Ryan Patrick Murphy, Jennifer L. Pierce, Jason Ruiz, & Alex T. Urquhart

In Photo #18:

Bisexuality: The Psychology and Politics of an Invisible Minority, edited by Beth A. Firestein

Men on Men 3: Best New Gay Fiction, edited by George Stambolian

The Faggots & Their Friends Between Revolutions, written by Larry Mitchell & illustrated by Ned Asta

My Gender Workbook, written by Kate Bornstein

The Tragedy of Heterosexuality, written by Jane Ward

Beyond Blood: Writings on the Lesbian and Gay Family, edited by Louise Wakeling & Margaret Bradstock

Some of My Best Friends: Essays in Gay History and Biography, written by A. Nolder Gay

A Passion To Preserve: Gay Men as Keepers of Culture, written by Will Fellows

Covering: The Hidden Assault on Our Civil Rights, written by Kenji Yoshino

The Evening Crowd at Kirmser's: A Gay Life in the 1940s, written by Ricardo J. Brown & edited by William Reichard

Homoeroticism in Classical Arabic Literature, written by J. W. Wright Jr. & Everett K. Rowson

Gay New York: Gender, Urban Culture, and the Making of the Gay Male World, 1890-1940, written by George Chauncey

In Photo #19:

Best Gay Erotica 1998, edited by Richard Labonte

Best Gay Erotica 2010, edited by Richard Labonte

Best Gay Erotica 2000, edited by Richard Labonte

The Politics of Reality: Essays in Feminist Theory, written by Marilyn Frye

Demystifying Homosexuality: A Teaching Guide About Lesbians and Gay Men, written by The Human Rights Foundation, Inc.

The Ins and Outs of Gay Sex: A Medical Handbook for Men, written by Stephen Goldstone, MD

The Homo Handbook: Getting in Touch with Your Inner Homo, written by Judy Carter

Leather Folk: Radical Sex, People, Politics, and Practice, edited by Mark Thompson

Bisexuality in the Ancient World, written by Eva Cantarella

Sensuous Magic: A Guide for Adventurous Couples, written by Pat(rick) Califia

Life, Leather, and the Pursuit of Happiness, written by Steve Lenius

Sex Changes: The Politics of Transgenderism, written by Pat(rick) Califia

Closer To Home: Bisexuality & Feminism, edited by Elizabeth Reba Weise

Did the math last night and realized that on the topic of femme lesbians specifically, I am only 18 books away from having every non-fiction book on the subject. Unless of course I am wrong, at which point I will have to keep digging. This is fine specifically because Diary of a (Femme) Dyke Vol. 2 arrived today and I am pleased as punch.

[glitter-troublewind]

aries sun aries moon: leighton meester, randall park, anya taylor-joy , jenny slate

aries sun taurus moon: diana ross, quentin tarantino, robert downey jr. , keira knightley, saoirse ronan , elton john

aries sun gemini moon: bette davis, jackie chan , sterling k brown

aries sun cancer moon: chaka khan, emma thompson, natasha lyonne, aretha franklin

aries sun leo moon: gloria steinem , rani mukerji

aries sun virgo moon: leona lewis ,elle fanning , perez hilton , james franco

aries sun libra moon: maya angelou , steven tyler, kristen stewart, claire danes , ilana glazer

aries sun scorpio moon: eddie murphy, lady gaga, hayden christensen

aries sun sagittarius moon: robin wright, cynthia nixon, america ferrera

aries sun capricorn moon: billie holiday, sarah jessica parker, julia stiles, eric andre , reese witherspoon , david tennant

aries sun aquarius moon: christopher walken , ashley judd, lake bell , keegan michael key , steve mcqueen

aries sun pisces moon: ali wong , rob mcelhenney

taurus sun aries moon: malcom x , janet jackson, cate blanchette , dev patel taurus sun taurus moon: iggy pop , katherine hepburn, kelly clarkson taurus sun gemini moon: ella fitzgerald , amber tamblyn taurus sun cancer moon: penelope cruz, robert pattinson , lena dunham , jemima kirk taurus sun leo moon: queen elizabeth II , barbara streisand , renee zellweger , megan fox taurus sun virgo moon: channing tatum, michelle phieffer , laurence olivier taurus sun libra moon: grace jones ,tina fey, rosario dawson , amber heard taurus sun scorpio moon: wes anderson , mark zuckerberg , bono taurus sun sagittarius moon: al pacino, adele taurus sun capricorn moon: taurus sun aquarius moon: jessica lange , james mcavoy , dianna agron taurus sun pisces moon: jerry seinfield, audrey hepburn , kehlani

gemini sun aries moon: tupac, angelina jolie , russel brand

gemini sun taurus moon: bob dylan, amy schumer, michael j fox

gemini sun gemini moon: brooke shields, leelee sobieski

gemini sun cancer moon: nancy sinatra, patti labelle

gemini sun leo moon: helena bonhom carter, clint eastwood , gotye

gemini sun virgo moon: jfk , natalie portman, courtney cox

gemini sun libra moon: annette benning, adriana lima

gemini sun scorpio moon: alanis morisette , john wayne , miles davis

gemini sun sagittarius moon: nicole kidman, naomi campbell, tom holland

gemini sun capricorn moon: stevie nicks, johnny depp, awkwafina

gemini sun aquarius moon: marilyn monroe, octavia spencer

gemini sun pisces moon: juliette lewis, kanye west

cancer sun aries moon: milo ventimiglio, michelle branch , nick offerman

cancer sun taurus moon: meryl streep, lindsay lohan

cancer sun gemini moon: frida kahlo , 50 cent, aubrey plaza

cancer sun cancer moon: george orwell, courtney love, jack white, ed westwick

cancer sun leo moon: lana del rey , kris kristofferson

cancer sun virgo moon: hope sandoval , suzanne vega , elon musk

cancer sun libra moon: nikola tesla , michelle rodriguez , topher grace , sylvester stallone

cancer sun scorpio moon: john cusack, lizzy kaplan, kali uchis

cancer sun sagittarius moon: kevin hart , judy greer

cancer sun capricorn moon: carly simon , liv tyler

cancer sun aquarius moon: princess diana , toby maguire

cancer sun pisces moon: diane kruger , robin williams

[seraphimdove]

THIS TOOK FOREVER I HOPE YOU'RE HAPPY WITH THE LIST.

Stories

The Magnificent Hacker NS

Nightshade/Noah Storm

Not

Isabella (Did I Give Her A Last Name)?

Camo/Perce (Can't Remember Last Name)

Ire (Can't Remember Last Name)

Lift (Name Not Given Yet)

Massacre Murderer (Name Not Given Yet)

Mod

Cerulean (Name Not Given Yet)

Tricky/Blue (Real Name Not Given)

Unnamed Runaway Kid Of A Gang Member

Apocalypse Of The Fallen

Mr. Nickleson

Mrs. Nickleson

Jinney Nickleson

Riley Garder

Aunt Jane

Aunt Liz

Well, Stranger Things Have Happened

Sol 'Akie' Mavol

King Mavol

Queen Aria Mavol

Obishike Jaka

Erin Jaka

Tory (Noname)

Wasp Crest

Charlie Loen

Mae 'Sol's Maid' Auburn

Unnamed Parasite Cult Members

Tale Of A Trio (Old, Not A Lot Of Thought)

"I Love The Smell Of The Sea"

"People Think Being A Prince Would Be Fun"

"You Never Realise How Lucky You Are"

Mazes

Jen Pari

Dimitri Gin

Callie Farland

Matthew Coli

Ali Shan

Joseph Vack

Fiji Leav

Den Henny

Tic Layley

Ami (Noname)

Grunge (Noname)

The Announcer

The Few Of Us

Ian Raider

Currently Unnamed 'Friend' Of Ian

Findings Of The Supernatural

Milo Dust

Various Supernatural Creatures

Death, On Stage!

Issac _____

Nathan _____

Reed _____

Mary Silo

James _____

Elizabeth Smith

Issac, Nathan, and Reed's Parents

Sight

Noname Main Character

Right and Wrong

Jessie Breyner

Justice

Vengeance

Create 10 Loveable Characters, Kill 9

Alanna Crewett

Lukas Pardin

Carter Linchin

9yr Girl

12yr Demiboy

12yr Enby

14yr Demigirl

16yr Girl

17yr Trans Girl

21yr Agender

Purple Blade

Old Adventurer/Healer Mother

Lord Father

High Family Enby

Mysterious Woman

That Kids Show

12 Year Old MC

Mother

Shitty Stepfather

Shapeshifter

Video Game

Quinn Wither

[REDACTED] Wither

Nora Walker

Blake Mutters

Pine (Noname)

Oli Rands

Eclipse Covett

Clerical Mixup

Gear

Riley Bin

Riley's Shitty Parents

Random Teachers

Backround Students

Bullies

The First Day Of School (very old)

Unnamed Main Character

Rich Bitch

Quiet Kid

School Jock

Theater Kid

Gamer

Raging Enby

Jock's Best Friend

Scary Quiet Kid

Delinquent

Beaten Up Kid

Typical Female Bully

Two Idiots

Umcoming Karen

Whatever Teachers I Think Of

I Love You, Darling

Evan

Alex

Alex's Mother

Alex's Little Sister

Runaways

Leah Jive

Lee Jive

Jeremy Brandywine

Ted Brandywine

Found Family

Overall Asshole But Good Dad Energy

A Loveable Idiot/Smart But No Common Sense

A Not Entirely Human Traumatised Child

Bad Influence Older Sibling Vibes

Supernatural Creature Sticks Around As Pet

Chaotic Twins Who Summond Said Creature

Camera On/Shapeshifter

Amaya

Elaxie

Callie

Stones

Henry Smith-Oliver

Henry's Bad Parents

Henry's 5 Younger Siblings

Ryder Bennet

Ryder's Mother

James Rocker

Seperate Characters

Nora Jaylight/Nathan Randal

Witch CGI x Vampire Mistress- Rosalind Martius/Maria 'Mimi' Ze/Julia 'Jules' Suffolk, Rayne Cross/Rose Randal

The League Of Beastly Dreadfuls- Goat Shifter

Pokemon- Spencer, Team Rocket Jokester

Ship- Soft Runaway Painter x Graffitti Artist

Music- RätxKillerxLemon Boy

Death Wish- Iree Rivea, Ranna

Buried Alive- Ruckus, Voltage, Corrupt Hero Society

Comfort OC- Kiwi Ellison

BNHA- Bai Lumos, Kailee/Kale Venzie

Aren't You A Little Young- Aero, Vermillion

Stealing- Trail, Cross, Rain

It'd Be Faster- Boe, Hir/Jamie, Jaz

Gaurdian Of The Backdoor- The Gaurdian

Best Version- Noah Vin

Marioverse- Sorta Self Insert (Unwilling?) Villain

Dieties- Death, Romance, Curiosity, Earth, Weather

Dating Sim- Demon, Cyanide

Character- Shapeshifter 'Yinn'

Dungeons and Dragons- Zeria

OH MY STARS YOU DID IT /POS.

[poetrywithbrian]

POETRY LIST FROM BRIAN P: This list is made up of English language “lyric” poems by poets from what would become or is now the United States of America. They are in a random arrangement, not alphabetical or chronological. Allow them to play off each other in a variety of ways. Each poet is represented by only one poem.

May Swenson, The Centaur

Archibald MacLeish, Ars Poetica

Oliver Wendell Holmes, The Chambered Nautilus

Lucille Clifton, The Lost Baby Poem

Hart Crane, Voyages

H.D. Elegy and Choros

Wallace Stevens, Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird

Amy Lowell, The Garden by Moonlight

N. Scott Momaday, The Delight Song of Tsoai-talee

Francis Scott Key, Defense of Fort M’Henry

Langston Hughes, The Negro Speaks of Rivers

Adrienne Rich, Diving into the Wreck

Robert Hayden, Letter from Phyllis Wheatley

Bob Dylan, The Times They Are A-Changin’

James Dickey, Cherrylog Road

Chen Chen, I Invite My Parents to a Dinner Party

Joy Harjo, She Had Some Horses

Bonnie Larson Staiger, Grassland

Robert Frost, Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening

e.e. cummings, “anyone lived in a pretty how town”

Carl Sandburg, Chicago

James Russell Lowell, The Present Crisis

Ralph Waldo Emerson, The Snowstorm

Robert Lowell, For the Union Dead

Tommy Pico, I See the Fire that Burns Inside You

Emily Dickinson, “I started early – took my dog””

T.S. Eliot, The Hollow Men

Louise Gluck, The Wild Iris

Anonymous, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

Gary Snyder, The Bath

Gwendolyn Brooks, We Real Cool

James Whitcomb Riley, L’il Orphant Annie

James Merrill, The Victor Dog

James Welch, Harlem, Montana: Just Off the Reservation

Frank O’Hara, Why I Am Not a Painter

John Ashbery, Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror

William Carlos Williams, XXII, from Spring and All, The Red Wheelbarrow

Tupac Shakur, Changes

George Oppen, Five Poems about Poetry

Robert Bly, Driving to Town Late to Mail a Letter

Edwin Arlington Robinson, Mr. Flood’s Party

Richard Wright, Between the World and Me

John Greenleaf Whittier, Snowbound: A Winter’s Idyl

Phyllis Wheatley, His Excellency General Washington

Walt Whitman, When lilacs last by the dooryard bloom’d

Patricia Smith, The Stuff of Astounding: A Poem for Juneteenth

Edgar Allen Poe, The Raven

R.W. Wilson, Poemable

Marianne Moore, The Mind Is an Enchanting Thing

Julia Ward Howe, Battle Hymn of the Republic

Sylvia Plath, Tulips

Patricia Smith, The Stuff of Astounding: A Poem for Juneteenth

Thomas McGrath, A Coal Fire in Winter

Growing Concern Poetry Collective, Come to Me Open

Denise Lajimodiere, Dragonfly Dance

Edward Taylor, Housewifery

Jay Wright, Benjamin Banneker Sends His “Almanac” to Thomas Jefferson

Allen Ginsberg, Howl

David Solheim, In Moonlight

William Stafford, At the Bomb Testing Site

Ronald Johnson, Letters to Walt Whitman

Marge Piercy, To Be of Use

Mary Oliver, The Wild Geese

Wendell Berry, The Peace of Wild Things

W.H. Auden, Epitaph on a Tyrant

Richard Blanco, On Today

Timothy Murphy, Mortal Stakes

Lauryn Hill, Lost One

Don J. Lee/Haki Madhubuti, A Poem to Complement Other Poems

Louise Erdrich, The Strange People

Jericho Brown, Psalm 150

John Berryman, 11 Addresses to the Lord

Thomas Merton, Love Winter When the Plant Says Nothing

Anne Bradstreet, Before the Birth of One of Her Children

Frances E. W. Harper, Learning to Read

Randall Jarrell, Mail Call, and the children’s book “The Bat Poet”

Herman Melville, The Maldive Shark

Gertrude Stein, How She Bowed to Her Brother

Anne Sexton, In Celebration of My Uterus

Theodore Roethke, In a Dark Time

Edna St. Vincent Millay, “What lips my lips have kissed, and where and why”

Stephen Crane, A Man Saw a Ball of Gold

Robert Penn Warren, The Moonlight’s Dream

Paul Laurence Dunbar, The Colored Band

Henry David Thoreau, “The moon now rises to her absolute rule”

Emma Lazarus. The New Colossus

Sugar Hill Gang, Rapper’s Delight

Allen Tate, Ode to the Confederate Dead

Muriel Rukeyser, Ballad of Orange and Grape

Elizabeth Bishop, Sestina, “September rain falls on the house”

Judy Grahn, The Common Woman Poems (complete)

Lawrence Ferlinghetti, I Am Waiting

May Sarton, The Gift of Thyme

George Moses Horton, On Liberty and Slavery

Ezra Pound, The River-Merchant’s Wife: A Letter

Robinson Jeffers, Hurt Hawks

James Weldon Johnson, The Creation

Sherman Alexie, Sonnet, with Pride

Kenneth Koch, In Love With You

Jupiter Hammon, An Address to Miss Phillis Wheatley

A.R. Ammons, The Brook Has Worked Out the Prominence of a Bend

Anonymous, Go Down, Moses

Yusef Komunyakaa. Facing It

W.S. Merwin, After the Alphabets

Richard Wilbur, A Baroque Wall-Fountain in the Villa Sciarra

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, The Day Is Done

Natalie Diaz, My Brother at 3 AM

Maya Angelou, On the Pulse of Morning

Raymond Roseliep, The Morning Glory

Rita Dove, Dawn Revisted

[magnoliasinbloom]

Lie To Me - 13

AO3 :: Previously

TW: Violence

They enjoy each other one more time in the shower the next morning, Jamie taking her carefully from behind; he breathes, “I feel like God himself when I’m inside ye,” into her ear, while Claire laughs and gasps in equal measure as her hands scrabble helplessly against the slick tile wall.

Blissfully sated, they lounge about in hotel robes, devouring room service fare which Jamie charges to his own room. They talk of everything and nothing: movies, art, books, hobbies, happy memories from their childhood, favorite foods, anything but the upcoming investigation. Jamie and Claire crave normalcy, taking advantage of their idyllic London respite—pretending, Claire thinks; lying to himself, Jamie feels.

Real life comes roaring back when Jamie’s phone rings with an unknown London number.

“Hello?”

“Fraser, it’s John Grey from SCD.”

Something lurches in Jamie’s chest. Although he knows Murtagh has been in communication with Grey, the man has never contacted him directly, all parties involved deeming it too risky, should Jamie’s phone be intervened.

“How did ye—”

“Your uncle, of course. This is a secure line, don’t worry. I’m calling about Randall.”

Claire can barely hear the other voice on the phone, but Frank’s surname comes through clear as day. Jamie gestures for her to come closer, and says, “John, I’m putting ye on speaker.”

“Who else is there?” Grey immediately asks. “I don’t think—”

“It’s Randall’s ex-wife. She’s the one who set up the meeting.”

“Chief Grey, this is Claire Beauchamp.” There is a pause on either side. “What did Frank say?

“Well.” Grey gathers himself to continue. “He does move fast. We’ve been contacted by specialists tracking possible offshore accounts. We’re quite overworked at the department as it is, and Randall is proving a powerful ally.”

Jamie is relieved to hear this. It seems as though an end to all this fucked up situation is within sight. He doesn’t want to get his hopes up, but it’s hard not to do so, especially with Claire at his side.

John Grey prattles on about dates and documents, and urges them to maintain as low a profile as possible, particularly Jamie. Claire climbs off the bed, and while Jamie continues to listen to John, she begins to get dressed and pack her bag. Apparently, their carefree time together is up.

The return train trip goes by faster than she would have liked. Back in Glasgow, Jamie heads off to the Leoch building and Claire returns to her flat—as if they’d never spent time together, or declared their love for each other. It saddens her, but knows it’s necessary, at least for a while. While she sorts out next week’s hospital schedule, Geillis pesters her for details about the trip.

“So, did ye sleep together?”

“G, come on.” Claire waves her away, waiting for Mrs. Baird to check the logs.

“Ye’re not fooling me, ye ken, wi’ yer separate rooms nonsense. I can tell from a mile off that ye certainly had yer fun in London.”

“If you know, why are you even asking then?” Claire says exasperatedly. “We met with Frank, too. He agreed to help. Now we wait.”

“Och, Jesus,” Geillis says soberly. “I hope things work out for ye two, ye ken that, love.”

“I know.” Claire hugs her with one arm. “Even if you’re a nosy witch.”

X-x-X

“Jamie, the Mackenzie want to see you upstairs.” Louise pokes her head into his office, her faint French accent breaking into his reverie. His mind registers the request from his uncles and something in his wame sinks and rises with dread.

Jamie walks slowly to the elevator bank and swipes his ID card; he’s one of the few authorized for the meteoric rise to the penthouse office in the building. The doors open directly into a lavish sitting room; the first thing he notices is the spectacular view of the Glasgow sunset, clear of clouds and mist. The second is his uncles, Dougal standing by a massive desk and Colum, sitting in a comfortable-looking chair. His legs are hidden beneath a plaid blanket.

“Nephew. A dram?” Dougal’s deep brogue rumbles through the room. He gestures to a corner of the room and Jamie sees Angus Mohr, the MacKenzie strongman and mercenary, poised by the liquor cabinet. Jamie’s unease grows exponentially.

“No, Uncle, thank ye.”

“Ye might change yer mind, lad.” Dougal nods and Angus brings over a cut-crystal tumbler of darkly aged whisky. Colum remains impassive as Jamie sips the drink slowly.

“Why am I here?” Jamie asks finally, unable to bear the suspense. Dougal raises both bushy eyebrows, but defers to his brother.

“Your London trip. We ken all about her,” Colum states, and Jamie’s stomach flips. He thinks he might vomit as Colum goes on. “Claire Elizabeth Beauchamp, doctor, daughter to Henry and Julia Beauchamp, now deceased. Studied at Oxford. Need I go on?”

“No.” Jamie’s voice is strangled. Do they also know what they were doing in London? He doesn’t speak another word and his uncles glare at him.

“We gather yer inconvenient… condition… is no more?” Dougal asks, in a tone that indicates an affirmation, not a question.

“Uncle, ‘tis only—”

“A lie. O’ course. Ye forfeit yer duty to family to pursue a woman, this hoor—”

“Ye willna speak of her that way!” Jamie explodes, unable to contain himself any longer and terrified for Claire. He is torn between defending her and distancing himself from her to protect her.

“Nor will ye be seeing more of her, Jamie.” Colum nods in Angus’s direction and the burly man steps forward. He is holding a ball-peen hammer, thumbing lightly at the bright silver head.

“We will, of course, be speaking wi’ Laoghaire. Ye ken yer duty, and so does she. This will be a reminder to fulfill it, and for ye to think twice before betraying family.” Dougal marches towards Jamie and pulls him from the chair by the back of his shirt.

His natural instincts are to resist, but to no avail. Between the two of them, they drag Jamie over to the enormous stone fireplace. There is no fire in the grate, so they step quite close. His left hand is yanked onto the edge of the mantel, and held there fast in Dougal’s iron grip. Jamie’s head swims with thoughts of her, his brown-haired lass, as Angus swings the hammer down mercilessly and he screams.  

Jamie cradles his hand to his chest, bleeding all over himself. In the thrall of the excruciating pain of his mangled pinky and ring fingers, he does not notice anything at all: not the elevator ride down to the parking garage, nor being shoved into a black car. Only until he is tossed out on the curb does he realize it’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

[thelallybrochlibrary]

Below we have listed a group of fics that can fit into the category of “Outlander, and...”

Crossovers show up in many shapes and forms, whether that be characters from different worlds existing in the same one, or simply the concept of one story applied to the characters and world of another. The list below is in alphabetical order, with the crossover listed underneath the title. We hope you find something that catches your interest!

*We have put this category list under a “Read More” for length reasons*

Ah Dhia, I married a witch by LowlandSassanach

Outlander / Harry Potter

10 years after the battle of Hogwarts, and the 26th anniversary of their parent's deaths, Harry Potter's twin sister Daisy is sent to look after the henge at Craig Na Dun, the ancient magic. What happens when Jamie's ghost causes her to fall into the tallest stone and into the past.

The Anniversary by @mistresspandorawritesthings

Outlander / Supernatural

It has been ten years since Jamie's beloved wife Claire was killed by literal monsters. Ten years since he started down this path, ridding the world of vile darkness, once abomination at time. Ten years since, and Jamie's raid of a vampire nest gets interrupted by two brothers, hunters themselves.

The Archaeologist's Daughter by Cait1in

Outlander / The Believer’s Daughter

Claire Elizabeth Beauchamp did some things her senior year of high school she never dreamed of doing 1. Run away to New York City 2. Tattoo a unicorn on a pop star 3. Fall in love with a Scottish graffiti artist

Beauchamp, Plain and Tall by @thatsoccercoach

Outlander / Sarah, Plain and Tall

When Da writes a letter asking for help at home, Claire comes. Will she become a part of their family? Will she stay?

Blanche et Rouge by catrinwrites

Outlander / Moulin Rouge

When a young Scottish writer arrives in Paris in 1899, he finds himself thoroughly entrenched in the Bohemian lifestyle; a chance encounter with performer and courtesan La Dame Blanche at the Moulin Rouge changes his life forever.

Librarian’s Note: You will need to be logged into an AO3 account in order to read this fic.

The Bone Crush by @writtenthroughtime

Outlander / Harry Potter

Hogwarts!AU for the #OLPromptExchange on Tumblr.

"...above all, he could have wasted his afternoon staring at a stone wall, instead of gaping blankly at Claire Beauchamp as she strolled into the room. Yes, as far as days went, this certainly wasn’t bad."

Claire of Broch Mordha by @mo-nighean-rouge

Outlander / Anne of Green Gables

Three vignettes into the life of orphan Claire Beauchamp as she grows up.

Clans of Anarchy by JeSuisPrest

Outlander / Sons of Anarchy

Jamie Fraser was born into a crime dynasty, but is that what his father really wanted for him? Claire Beauchamp, his long lost love, escaped her fate once, but now that she's back, will she be sucked back into his dangerous world?

Crossing the veil by fardareismai

Outlander / Doctor Who

From a Tumblr prompt "Rose Tyler meets Claire Randall-Fraser and they bond over their time-travel experiences" but it's not much like that at all.

Covert Operations by @sablelab​

Outlander / La Femme Nikita

James Fraser and Claire Beauchamp are operatives that work for a covert secret organisation called Section One. Their terrorist target is Sun Yee Lok, the hard to pin down leader of the Rising Dragons’ Triad that is responsible for several deaths and other atrocities in Hong Kong. In their attempt to capture him and eliminate the triad for good, they come across other triad members and pursue these people in the hope that they will lead them to their leader.

dear darling by Sabaxoxoxo

Outlander / My Sister’s Keeper

A completely self-indulgent Jamie/Claire 1950's college AU oneshot.

I've always liked Campbell and Julia's back story in My Sister's Keeper and so I've mashed that together with all my '50s dreams for Jamie and Claire and called it a oneshot.

Dirt In The Skits by @notameeksassenach

Outlander / League of Their Own

What happens when Claire Beauchamp-Randall joins the All American Girls' Professional Baseball League.

Double Agent by erinmangerer

Outlander / Alias

Claire Beauchamp's life is full of secrets. When one decision crumbles her world around her, she must lean on old relationships and new allies to find justice and reclaim her life.

Dr. B, Medicine Woman by @crossinginstyle

Outlander / Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman

Claire Beauchamp is trying to make her way as a woman doctor in the 19th century. After the death of her uncle and only supporter, she decides to risk everything to travel to a small frontier town in Colorado in need of a doctor. There, she meets Mac, a mysterious, quiet man who lives among the Cheyenne, and becomes a sudden mother to three orphaned children.

Friendship of Stone by trashofalltrades

Outlander / Captain America / Agent Carter

While stationed at a French hospital in WWII, Claire runs into Captain America who in turn introduces her to Peggy Carter. A lasting friendship ensues that spans not only decades, but centuries.

Helpless by SapphireSassenach

Outlander / Hamilton

An AU where after Jamie gets flogged at 19, he flees to Revolutionary America and meets a daughter of a wealthy man (Claire) and falls in love.

The Highlander and the Sassanach Agent by LowlandSassanach

Outlander / Criminal Minds

Set after the third season of Outlander and the tenth season of Criminal minds. When Claire goes back to 18th century Scotland and finds Jamie he decides he wants them to go back to the 20th century to meet his daughter. But they overshoot it by about 40 years and end up in the 21st century in Virginia, why did the stones send them there? And why does Jamie feel drawn to SSA Jareau in a totally platonic way. Two people; Black Jack Randall, and Tivon Askari.

The Highlander and the Witch by  kitcat12

Outlander / Harry Potter

A blind witch from the Lakota Sioux tribe lands in 1743 Scotland on her way back from a Standing Rock Lakota pipe line protest. She meets Rupert, Angus, and the rest of the gang. Will she survive the Highlands, or will she want to go home? Adventure awaits as she navigates the Highland culture, while trying to keep her Lakota traditions alive.

I always need you by @bonniebird17

Outlander / Suits

Jamie Fraser and Claire Beachamp working together at the law firm, Cameron Randall Mackenzie. The lawyer and secretary. Twelve years and their relationship has been a blurry line of you are the most important person in my life with we don’t speak about what how we really feel.

Librarian’s Note: You will need to be logged into an AO3 account in order to read this fic.

If I never went to Scotland, how different would things be? by  LowlandSassanach

Outlander / Criminal Minds

Maisie Hotchner, on a summer vacation from Virgina Tech, comes upon the standing stones at Craig Na Dun and is excited (her major being ancient civilisations). But she's caught up in the time travelling side of the stones. She then tells everyone she meets she needs to get to America, the only place that feels familiar, she arrives in Wilmington on the Gloriana (same ship as Roger) and eventually is caught up in the Fraser's drama.

I’ll Be There For You by @abreathofsnowandwaffles

Outlander / New Girl

I knew I was in trouble when he moved in. I had known somewhere deep inside, that sharing an apartment with Jamie Fraser was going to be a problem. But, I had needed the help to pay the rent and he was the only suitable person who met my obscene standards.

He was clean, respectful, and didn’t mind my coming and going at odd hours.  He was a hard worker, Adso loved him, and all the references on his application had stellar reviews about him.  He was also extremely charming and good-looking. I had started to fall for him the moment he came over for a tour of the apartment, though, I hadn’t wanted to admit it to anyone- let alone myself.

The problem was, I was with Frank, and he had a girlfriend—But Jamie Fraser was my best friend, and that was all.

I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) by @ladyviolethummingbird

Outlander / Groundhog Day

Jamie Fraser is a successful news anchor in London and is none-too-pleased at being sent on assignment to his home town in Scotland. Having not been back in over a decade Jamie can’t wait to leave, a plan delayed when he is forced to relive the same day over and over and over...

In a Pub, Briefly by gelasticjew

Outlander / Captain America

Claire Beauchamp and Peggy Carter crossed paths while training to serve in World War II, and now they're catching up on leave.

Invisible string tying you to me by Cait1in

Outlander / Treadwell Academy

Claire and Jamie keep having chance meetings but they are love struck idiots, and will they ever act on their feelings? Claire is new to the city and has secrets... Jamie is a tattoo artist that’s too romantic for his own good... what happens when they meet, and meet again, and again?

Let's Remake the World by gjwandkids

Outlander / Harry Potter

The Harry Potter/Outlander crossover that wouldn't leave me alone until I wrote it down. Weaving the two stories together while keeping the main plot of both.

May We Meet Again by @sassenachpetals

Outlander / Star Trek

Claire Beauchamp was thrust into the position of Chief Medical Officer years ago after an away mission gone wrong. Six years later, her life is set to take a turn that will make her question everything she thought she knew about that fateful day.

Outlander / Sound of Music AU by @anoutlandishfanfic

Outlander / The Sound of Music

The plot of Sound of Music with Claire as Maria and Jamie as the Captain von Trapp... and a few more outlandish changes woven in.

Outlander Forever by Kazroo

Outlander / New Amsterdam / Forever

While not a cross-over in the strict sense of the meaning, I have appropriated several plot devices from both the current show about immortals, Forever, and another earlier show about an immortal, New Amsterdam (which starred Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) that I actually preferred the back-story for, and pulled them into a purely Outlander character-scape. The Outlander references are a mix of the books and the TV series, so don't jump down my throat on date differences! Simply put, Jamie Fraser is immortal, and his path is about to cross once again with Claire, and Brianna, the daughter he has never had the chance to meet. Picking up where Dragonfly in Amber left off, what happens if Claire can't go back, but Jamie never dies?

Outlander Who? by geckogirl7

Outlander / Doctor Who

The TARDIS unexpectedly lands in the 18th century Scottish highlands. The Twelfth Doctor runs into a cave to hide from the redcoats and meets an odd couple hiding out there. The three have a lot more in common than they realize. AKA I just really want the Doctor to travel to Scotland and hang out with Jamie and Claire.

The Painted Woman by  BL4CKB377Y

Outlander / Star Trek

Zahra is a badass soldier/warrior/femme fatale from the 23rd century who has a dark past and scars of her own. What happens when she suddenly finds herself in the midst of an era and a people who oppress her from all sides, and only one man who seems able to accept her for what and who she is?

Rewrite the Stars by @thefraserwitch

Outlander / One Tree Hill

Jamie & Claire spend some time at Jamie's grandfather's cabin discussing the stars and what they mean to one another.

Simply Irresistible by @ladyviolethummingbird

Outlander / Dirty Dancing

In the summer of 1987 Jamie was 19 and spending two weeks with his family at Dunsany’s - a holiday resort in the Lake District. He didn’t expect the trip to be very eventful; that was until he met a beautiful curly-haired dancer named Claire.

SIRUN ‘AJNABIUN// THE FOREIGNER’S SECRET by @kkruml

Outlander / The Mummy

1920s- Claire and Uncle Lamb are on an archeological dig in Egypt alongside a competing camp- led by a mysterious red-headed Scot- in hopes of uncovering a long hidden secret treasure.

Soul on Fire by inpurifyingflame

Outlander / Harry Potter

Claire Beauchamp is entering her seventh year as a Ravenclaw at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry when she is sucked into a beginning rivalry between sixth year Gryffindor Jamie Fraser and Head Boy and ex-boyfriend Frank Randall. Balancing school work, a future career, friendships and potential romance, Claire has to decide what it is - or who - she wants.

Spellbound by @clairefraserloves

Outlander / Harry Potter

Jamie Fraser is looking for peace at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. He finds so much more.

The Time Traveler's Family by @abbydebeaupreposts

Outlander / The Time Traveler’s Wife

Strange the things you remember, the people, the places, the moments in time burned into the heart forever. Jamie Fraser has lived a life different from other men, for most men don’t have wives and children with temporal displacement disorder.

Women of Balnain by @suhailauniverse

Outlander / X-Files

Special Agent Claire Beauchamp finds herself working a case of a missing young woman and unexpectedly partnered with a highly unorthodox Detective who challenges her in ways she never thought possible. Little did she know, this was the beginning of a journey that would change her life forever.

You Are The Music In Me by @thetranquilteal​

Outlander / High School Musical

Whilst on vacation, 17-year-old Claire Beauchamp finds herself onstage singing karaoke with none other than North High School’s all-star athlete Jamie Fraser. After a night filled with fun and laughter, the two make plans to meet at their shared school when the holidays are over. But fate intervenes and Jamie is left standing alone on the steps wondering what happened. 15 years later, Claire finally returns to North High School and discovers that some things never change - including her connection to Jamie Fraser.

The Arrow by @nealnathanielyote

A comic book/modern/dystopian AU 

Doctor Claire Beauchamp knew life wouldn't be easy in a crime-ridden Inverness. She is a doctor, though, and wants to help however she can. She just didn't think it'd involve some dude in green leather shooting arrows at corrupt people. Who the heck still uses a bow and arrow as primary weapons anyway?

*Please let us know if there are any fics that fit this category that we’ve missed!*

[underthewingsofthblackeagle]

“Berliner Fernsehturm” * Foto: BernardoUPloud

After her marriage with Frank Randall has failed and Claire Beauchamp flees from her violent husband, she finds refuge in the house of the Fraser/Murray family in Berlin-Wilhelmshorst. But then tensions arise between Britain (which has since left the EU) and some EU member states. All holders of an English passport are required to leave EU territory within six weeks … and suddenly Claire’s fate looks more uncertain than ever.

This story was written for the #14DaysofOutlander event, hosted by @scotsmanandsassenach​

Chapter 9: 14 Men (5)

      After she sat down and Jamie poured everyone a glass of water, Ferdinand Groide began:

        "Mrs. Beauchamp, Jamie, Mr. Fraser, told me that your husband is Dr. Frank Randall. Is that correct?"

(...)

        "As you may also know, I have left my husband. Our marriage had been on paper only for several years. I intend to ask for a divorce, if that's possible from here. But I still have to care about this man's life. I'm a doctor, I took an oath. If I reveal the secrets I have learned... what will you do to him?"

        "What do you mean? What are we going to do with him?"

        "Will you hurt him? I mean, will you let someone hurt him?"

        Ferdinand Groide and Jamie looked at each other in amazement.

        "Mrs. Beauchamp, we're not the Mafia. We don't hire hit men."

        "But you're in Intelligence, Mr. Groide."

        Claire said that sentence with the same calm and objectivity as if she was saying to Jenny:

        "If you put one more egg in the batter, it gets better."

        "And intelligence agencies do these things," she added to her statement with the same objectivity.

        "Well, maybe the CIA or the KGB. Let me answer you this way: In my opinion, a living Frank Randall is far more interesting and valuable to a secret service than a dead Frank Randall."

        "In other words, you guarantee me that the information I give you will not endanger his life."

        Groide and Jamie looked at each other again.

        "Promise me."

        It wasn't a question, it wasn't a request, it was a demand, and the words Claire used to make that demand left none of the men unaware that there was no alternative to this bargain for them.

        Groide struck the hand Claire held out to him.

        "You have my word, Mrs. Beauchamp. You don't know me yet and you probably mistrust me. That's only natural. But Jamie, Mr. Fraser, can assure you that I'm a man of my word."

        Claire looked over at Jamie. He nodded.

        "Done."

        She reached for the glass of water that Jamie had put in her hand and emptied it in one gulp.

        Then she began to talk.

"Microphone" by Florian-Media

        "It was in the year 2015, in late November 2015 to be exact."

        "Excuse me, Mrs. Beauchamp," Groide objected, "but we ought to do this properly."

        He removed from his briefcase a device whose rectangular clunkness was reminiscent of an early mobile phone. After placing it in the center of the table, he inserted two small, round microphones attached to longer cables, one pointing at Claire and one pointing at himself. Groide pressed the record button, then he gave the date, time, place, names of those present and, as the reason for the recording, ‘Statement by Dr. Claire Elisabeth Beauchamp’.

        Jamie had to smile. Ferdinand was a friendly person, but he was also a German bureaucrat. Everything had to follow the specific order and everything had to be done 'by the book'. Those Germans. They had rules for everything. They couldn't just have a conversation like that, it had to be a 'statement' and of course it had to be 'recorded'. In this country everything was recorded, either on paper or on tape. And then everything was filed, paginated, numbered and archived. Nothing was lost. They were so damn meticulous, these Germans, but also so damn effective.

        "Please begin with your personal life, Mrs. Beauchamp. Name, birthday, place of birth, family, etc."

        "My name is Claire Elizabeth Beauchamp. I was born in London on October 20, 1993, the only child of Julia, née Moriston, and Henry Montmorency Beauchamp. My mother was a primary school teacher, my father worked as a statistician for an insurance company. In the winter of 1998 my parents were killed in a car accident. My uncle, Lambert Quentin Beauchamp, was appointed by the authorities as my foster father and guardian. He was my only living relative, my father's only brother. Due to the activities of my uncle, who was an egyptologist and archaeologist, I grew up in England for only a short time, the rest of the time we spend abroad. When I was 16 years old, my uncle returned to England permanently and accepted a professorship at Oxford University. Shortly afterwards I began training as a nurse. Also in Oxford. At the age of 19, I had just completed my education, I met my future husband Franklin Wolverton Randall through my uncle. He also worked in the history department and specialised in Scottish history. At times he worked as an assistant to a professor. We married the following year. My uncle died only a few months later. His health had unfortunately not been the best at the end of his life. When my husband was called to Harvard University's history department, we moved to Boston.

"Oxford" by MarlonRondal        

         Groide nodded. Jamie was sure that nothing Claire had told him so far was new to his friend. Guaranteed, they had checked Claire from the day he requested the visa for her passport. And they had certainly not been idle since then. At "In Vino Veritas" there was a small but very effective group of staff who had certainly dug up everything they could find about the young woman in the past few days.

         "When and how did you learn of your husband's secret activities?"        

         "It was in the year 2015, in late November of that year to be exact. Does the name Jonathan Pollard mean anything to you?"        

         Jamie listened with new interest. Groide just nodded.        

         "Then you know that this man has served thirty years in the United States for espionage. In 2015 he was released on parole and in the American media there was a lot of coverage and discussion for days. I had never heard this man's name before and, to be honest, I didn't care about the whole thing. However, I listened up when my husband spoke about it. It was a Sunday, two days after Pollard was released. I remember the whole thing so well because that day was the day of the terrible accident in that jademine in Myanmar, where 90 people were killed and over 100 people were missing. We had had dinner and then Frank turned on the TV. There was a talk show where the case was discussed. My husband had already started drinking in the afternoon. While Frank was watching the talk show, I thought, ‘My goodness, they're talking about an age-old espionage case and people are dying elsewhere without the media even paying attention.’"        

         Claire reached for her glass, which Jamie had refilled in the meantime, and took a big sip.        

         "I didn't pay much attention to the discussion on TV. But then suddenly Frank started mumbling loudly:       

          'Spy! Spy! Spy! Nonsense! The man was an amateur! What real spy leaves secret documents openly on his desk in the office and his wife was stupid enough to leave a suitcase with secret documents with a neighbour who was in the military himself!’”

        Claire reached for her glass again and drank.        

         "What he said made me furious, so I said to him: 'Oh yes, but you know how a real spy behaves!’ I thought his reaction was terribly arrogant. To my surprise, he then turned down the TV. He came over and sat down with me on the sofa. He looked me in the eyes and grinned. Then he said, ‘Yes, my darling, I know that. The MI5 recruited and trained me while I was still studying at Oxford. Right after they heard I was going to specialise in Scottish history. With my family background and the good connections we had in the military and police through my cousin Jonathan, there were no obstacles.’”

"Books" by MichaelGaida        

         "How did you react to that?"        

         "Well, at first I was stumped. I thought he was just showing-off again. So I replied, ‘Why would the MI5 need an expert in Scottish history?’ He replied, ‘Well, of course you can't imagine, you little fool. Good God, Claire! The Scots want independence and just because last year's referendum went so well, they will not give up. It's their history they're drawing strength from! What do you think will happen if they really gain their independence? It could set off a chain reaction. You know that Prime Minister Cameron announced two years ago that he would hold a referendum on Britain's withdrawal from the EU if he was re-elected in 2015? So? He has been re-elected! Now there must be a referendum. And what if Britain's withdrawal from the EU is carried out but Scotland becomes independent and is then admitted to the EU as a member? Did you ever think about that? This is going to get us in big trouble! Then the EU will continue to stand with two legs on our island! We can't let that happen.’”

         Claire paused for a moment, then she went on:                  "I must have looked at him in wonder and disbelief, because suddenly he stormed out of the living room. I heard him looking for something in his study. When he came back he had a newspaper article in his hand which he held in front of my face. ‘Read it,’ he said to me. ‘Our government takes this danger seriously... and so should you!‘          I took the article and read. It was an article in the International Business Times in July 2015. It reported that the Prime Minister had met with the CEOs of a media company. The purpose of the meeting was allegedly to prevent the broadcast of a TV series about the Scottish Rebellion of 1746 before the referendum on Scottish independence. It seems that a request has been made to postpone the broadcast. I later found on his desk a copy of an article from ‘The Scotsman’, which also covered the subject in detail.”                  Groide and Jamie looked at each other and smiled. Both men nodded, but said nothing.        

         "Frankly," Claire continued, "I hadn't given the matter any thought at all. In the five years before, I had been mainly busy finishing my medical studies and gaining experience as a doctor. You don't have much time to worry about other things. Besides, due to my, well, somewhat non-conformist upbringing, I was never so much confined to one country alone ..."        

         "How is it that despite medical school, your husband still refers to you as..." Groide is looking for words, "intellectually... weaker...?”          "Frank believes that medical school would consist largely of memorizing the contents of textbooks. He thought that people's bodies were somehow all the same and that if you had learned the appropriate forms of treatment, then you could treat them. He never understood the diversity and complexity of the human body and how medical science reacts to it."                   "Did your husband explain his duties for the MI5 to you?"          "When I told him that Scotland's history, and Scotland's ambitions for independence, were well known, he told me not to think so superficially. He said that historians are not only concerned with the past. They can also make predictions about the future to a certain extent, based on their knowledge. I should think about what the clan system had meant and still means to the Scots. Why did the English central government everything to destroy it after the Jacobite uprising of 1746? England should not allow a united counter-power to be formed again in the north of the country. He was probably particularly concerned about this lobby group, One Banner for all Scots, which had formed the year before."

"Scottish Independence" by Emphyrio         Claire was focused on Ferdinand Groide and the recording equipment in front of her. She didn't see Jamie's face become more and more thoughtful.        

         "Mrs. Beauchamp, all this is interesting, but... not very specific."          "At first, I too got to know only general things. It only became more specific later when I did... well, my own... research.                  "You did your own research?"                  Groide suddenly seemed interested again. Jamie tried not to smile. What seemed like a minor revelation to his friend only confirmed what he had been thinking all along. Claire was an intelligent, strong woman. Her strength might have been broken for a time by what her husband had done to her. But Jamie was sure that she would find her way back to that strength. And he vowed to himself that he would do everything he could to help her.          "I thought Frank was a braggart for a long time, but... I can't describe it exactly. Something had caught my interest. Then a colleague asked me if I would trade a weekly shift with her. She would have had a night shift, but her babysitter was unavailable. I agreed and that same afternoon I went to the university library and borrowed books on Scottish history and the independence movement. The department where I was on night duty was not very labour-intensive. I had a lot of time to read and think during the nights of that week."          She paused for a moment.          "After that week, I became aware of the urgency of the issue."          Groide didn't say anything, but his gaze urged her to continue.          "National self-determination. Well, there's no need to explain that further. Scotland's oil. 64% of Europe's oil reserves are on Scottish territory. They're said to be worth 4 trillion pounds. Then there is the issue of renewable energy. I mean Scotland has 25 % of Europe's wind energy potential, 25 % of Europe's tidal energy potential and 10 % of Europe's wave energy potential. I do not have to tell you that these are also enormous financial potentials."          A fine smile appeared on Groide's face.          "And then, of course, there is the question of nuclear disarmament: with control of defence and foreign policy, an independent Scotland could tackle the elimination of Trident nuclear weapons, an issue long associated with the campaign for an independent Scotland. Trident class submarines carrying missiles with 120 nuclear warheads are based at the Clyde naval base near Glasgow. In the event of Scottish independence, England would have to withdraw these weapons and revise its defence strategy. I imagine that would be a thorn in the side of the American allies as well. There will certainly be a lot of diplomatic pressure behind the scenes."          Claire took a deep breath.          "Now you're going to tell me that this is all public information and I would agree with you. But I wasn't aware of it before. These informations woke me up. It took a while but when I had the opportunity to take on another week of night shifts I immediately agreed. In this time I developed a kind of plan. I was eager to find out if Frank's statement was true. At first I tried to track when he was going to conferences or work meetings. Not all of them, but several of them took him to England and Scotland. I can't prove it, but I had the impression that his travels became more frequent at times when 'the Scottish theme' was boiling up. Later, after 2015, and particularly after the brexite, his travels intensified.”          To Jamie's surprise, Claire reached into her handbag, which she had hung on the back of her chair, and pulled out a piece of paper she handed over to Ferdinand Groide.

"Tea" by Pexels          "This is a list of all the trips my husband has taken since 2013. supposedly for reasons of his work as a historian."          Groide skimmed the list, then put it aside.          "Thank you very much. We will try to verify the data."          "In the weeks that followed, I voluntarily took several weeks of night duty. Because there was another advantage to this. I was at home while my husband was at university and could look through his records almost undisturbed."        

         "Will you share the knowledge you have gained from this?"          "Yes. But perhaps we could have some tea?" Claire replied as she looked at Jamie.          "Certainly."          He got up and left the room. Ferdinand Groide pressed the 'stop' button on the recorder. Then he got up and stretched a bit. Claire did the same.

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Us, December 7

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

Cover: The Private Life of JFK Jr. 

Page 2: Red Carpet -- polka dot print -- Jaimie Alexander, Scarlett Johansson, Lucy Hale, Kat Graham, Olivia Holt 

Page 3: Lana Condor, Zoe Kravitz, Kelly Ripa, January Jones, Molly Sims 

Page 4: Who Wore It Best? Janelle Monae vs. Jourdan Dunn in Vivienne Westwood 

Page 6: Loose Talk -- George Clooney on starting a family, Demi Lovato poking fun at her split from ex-fiance Max Ehrich during lockdown, Kurt Russell on how Goldie Hawn inspires him to stay fit, Kelly Clarkson on how her 6-year-old daughter River pretends her computer screen freezes during Zoom school to avoid doing what’s asked, Barack Obama joking about his wife’s response if he worked at the White House again 

Page 8: Contents 

Page 10: Hot Pics -- Brad Pitt spent his entire day handing out groceries to low-income families in a housing project in L.A. 

Page 11: Tom Cruise carried out his own stunt on the back of a motorcycle for Mission: Impossible 7 in Tivoli in Italy, Hilary Duff and Sutton Foster on the Younger set in NYC, Maggie Q modeled for a photoshoot in West Hollywood 

Page 12: Pete Wentz playing tennis in L.A., Sarah Jessica Parker personally attended to customers at her SJP shoe brand store in NYC, Dua Lipa partners with Puma for their new campaign in London 

Page 14: Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip received a hand-made card from great-grandchildren Prince George and Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis ahead of their 73rd anniversary in Windsor, Vanessa Hudgens matched her Ferrari for a ride around town in L.A., Mossimo Giannulli looked unrecognizable with a new buzz cut just three days before reporting to prison in Beverly Hills 

Page 16: Bachelor alum Corinne Olympios wasn’t shy about packing on the PDA with boyfriend Vincent Fratantoni during a seaside vacation in Tulum in Mexico, Julia Garner filmed a scene for her upcoming series Inventing Anna in NYC, Nicole Scherzinger goes for a run in L.A. 

Page 18: Kelly Osbourne having to sport an eye patch in L.A., Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-Lee Furness bundled up for a walk with their dogs Dali and Allegra in NYC, Issa Rae at one of her favorite boutiques Queen in L.A. 

Page 19: Michael Madsen cemented his star status at the TCL Chinese Theatre in L.A., Andrew Garfield put his acting face on during a scene for Lin Manuel Miranda’s Tick, Tick...Boom in NYC 

Page 20: Royals They’re Just Like Us -- Duchess Kate snacks on treats, Queen Elizabeth wears a mask, Duchess Camilla avoids getting wet, Prince William loves a pint 

Page 23: Stars They’re Just Like Us -- Katie Holmes reads, Brian Austin Green grocery shops, Jay-Z exercises 

Page 24: Friends Furever -- Jennifer Lahmers brought pup Sophie along on a coffee date with new boyfriend Jarod Keller, Shakira and her new furry addition Max the bunny 

Page 26: A Star Is Born -- Sarah Hyland is 30, flirty and thriving 

Page 28: Love Lives -- due to the pandemic Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves are having trouble finding alone time 

Page 29: Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones celebrated their 20th anniversary, despite being in the public eye Taylor Swift admits she tries to find bits of normalcy in her ultra-private romance with Joe Alwyn 

Page 30: Hollywood Moms -- Nikki Bella and Brie Bella on their sons 

Page 31: Lala Kent may be new to pregnancy but the Vanderpump Rules star has had her fair share of parenting practice with fiance Randall Emmett’s two daughters, Tori Spelling’s five children didn’t recognize her while recently watching throwback Beverly Hills 90210 episodes, Jordin Sparks and husband Dana Isaiah are all set with their family of three 

Page 34: Hot Hollywood -- Just four months after welcoming daughter Willa, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner are already trying to have another baby 

Page 35: Four months after Naya Rivera accidentally drowned in a lake her ex-husband Ryan Dorsey has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against California’s Ventura County and the county’s Parks Management and United Water Conservation District on behalf of their son Josey

* For someone who didn’t enjoy being a part of the royal family Meghan Markle sure seems interested in them -- she has started watching The Crown and she isn’t watching it behind Prince Harry’s back but Harry hasn’t been joining Meghan at the TV because he’s not interested in seeing it 

* A perk of being one of George Clooney’s best friends is you’re gifted with cash just because

Page 36: A Day in the Life -- Brooke Burke 

Page 37: For the cast and crew of Grey’s Anatomy having Patrick Dempsey back on set for a recent episode was a McDream -- everyone enjoyed their time with him -- when Dempsey’s character was killed off the series in 2015 there were reports at the time that his exit was ugly but he put rumors to rest with his unexpected return 

Page 38: Cover Story -- The John F. Kennedy Jr. nobody knew -- in honor of what would have been his 60th birthday those closest to the late JFK Jr. reflect on his humor and wit and big heart 

Page 42: Inside Sandra Bullock’s private world -- the actress has taken a step back from the spotlight to focus on life at home with her two kids 

Page 46: Gift Guide 

Page 52: Entertainment 

Page 53: Take Five with Jack Lowden of Kindred 

Page 58: Fashion Police -- Keyshia Cole, Susan Sarandon 

Page 59: Kylie Jenner, Lauren Ash 

Page 60: 25 Things You Don’t Know About Me -- Lea Salonga 

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Commons Vote

On: High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill: Instruction (No. 3)

Ayes: 323 (69.6% Con, 27.0% Lab, 1.6% Ind, 0.9% DUP, 0.3% WPB, 0.3% RUK, 0.3% LD) Noes: 7 (62.5% Con, 37.5% LD) Absent: ~320

Likely Referenced Bill: High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill

Description: A Bill to make provision for a railway between a junction with Phase 2a of High Speed 2 south of Crewe in Cheshire and Manchester Piccadilly Station; for a railway between Hoo Green in Cheshire and a junction with the West Coast Main Line at Bamfurlong, south of Wigan; and for connected purposes.

Originating house: Commons Current house: Commons Bill Stage: 2nd reading

Individual Votes:

Ayes

Conservative (222 votes)

Aaron Bell Adam Afriyie Alan Mak Alberto Costa Alec Shelbrooke Alex Burghart Alexander Stafford Alicia Kearns Alok Sharma Alun Cairns Amanda Milling Amanda Solloway Andrea Leadsom Andrew Bowie Andrew Griffith Andrew Jones Andrew Lewer Andrew Murrison Andrew Rosindell Andrew Selous Andy Carter Angela Richardson Anne Marie Morris Anthony Browne Antony Higginbotham Ben Bradley Ben Spencer Bill Wiggin Bim Afolami Bob Blackman Bob Seely Brandon Lewis Brendan Clarke-Smith Caroline Ansell Caroline Dinenage Caroline Johnson Charles Walker Cherilyn Mackrory Chloe Smith Chris Clarkson Chris Green Chris Philp Claire Coutinho Damian Collins Damian Green Damian Hinds Danny Kruger David Duguid David Johnston David Jones David Rutley David Simmonds Dean Russell Derek Thomas Desmond Swayne Duncan Baker Eddie Hughes Edward Argar Edward Timpson Elizabeth Truss Fay Jones Felicity Buchan Fiona Bruce Flick Drummond Gagan Mohindra Gareth Bacon Gareth Davies Gareth Johnson Gary Streeter George Eustice Gillian Keegan Gordon Henderson Graham Stuart Grant Shapps Greg Knight Guy Opperman Harriett Baldwin Heather Wheeler Helen Grant Henry Smith Holly Mumby-Croft Huw Merriman Iain Duncan Smith Iain Stewart Jack Lopresti Jacob Young Jake Berry James Davies James Gray James Grundy James Heappey James Morris James Sunderland James Wild Jane Hunt Jane Stevenson Jerome Mayhew Jesse Norman Jo Churchill Jo Gideon John Glen John Hayes John Howell John Lamont John Penrose John Stevenson John Whittingdale Johnny Mercer Jonathan Djanogly Julia Lopez Julian Lewis Julian Sturdy Julie Marson Justin Tomlinson Karen Bradley Karl McCartney Kate Kniveton Kelly Tolhurst Kevin Foster Kevin Hollinrake Kit Malthouse Laura Farris Lia Nici Liam Fox Lisa Cameron Louie French Lucy Frazer Luke Hall Marco Longhi Marcus Jones Maria Caulfield Maria Miller Mark Fletcher Mark Garnier Mark Harper Mark Logan Mark Pawsey Mark Spencer Martin Vickers Matt Vickers Matt Warman Michael Ellis Michael Tomlinson Mike Freer Mike Penning Mike Wood Mims Davies Miriam Cates Nadhim Zahawi Neil Hudson Neil O'Brien Nick Fletcher Nick Gibb Nickie Aiken Nicola Richards Nigel Huddleston Nigel Mills Paul Beresford Paul Bristow Paul Holmes Paul Howell Paul Maynard Paul Scully Pauline Latham Penny Mordaunt Peter Aldous Peter Bottomley Priti Patel Rachel Maclean Ranil Jayawardena Rebecca Harris Rebecca Pow Richard Bacon Richard Fuller Richard Graham Richard Holden Robbie Moore Robert Buckland Robert Courts Robert Goodwill Robert Halfon Robert Neill Robert Syms Robin Millar Robin Walker Ruth Edwards Sally-Ann Hart Saqib Bhatti Sara Britcliffe Sarah Dines Scott Mann Selaine Saxby Shailesh Vara Shaun Bailey Sheryll Murray Simon Baynes Simon Fell Simon Hart Simon Hoare Simon Jupp Stephen Crabb Stephen Hammond Stephen McPartland Stephen Metcalfe Steve Barclay Steve Tuckwell Stuart Anderson Stuart Andrew Suzanne Webb Thérèse Coffey Tobias Ellwood Tom Hunt Tom Pursglove Tom Randall Tracey Crouch Trudy Harrison Vicky Ford Victoria Atkins Victoria Prentis Virginia Crosbie Wendy Morton Will Quince

Labour (86 votes)

Abena Oppong-Asare Afzal Khan Alan Campbell Alex Davies-Jones Alex Norris Alison McGovern Alistair Strathern Andrew Western Andy Slaughter Angela Eagle Anneliese Dodds Bambos Charalambous Barry Gardiner Bell Ribeiro-Addy Ben Bradshaw Cat Smith Catherine McKinnell Chris Elmore Chris Evans Chris Webb Damien Egan Dan Jarvis Dawn Butler Emma Lewell-Buck Fabian Hamilton Gareth Thomas Gen Kitchen George Howarth Gill Furniss Grahame Morris Harriet Harman Helen Hayes Hilary Benn Holly Lynch James Murray Jeff Smith Jim McMahon Jo Stevens John Cryer John McDonnell Judith Cummins Julie Elliott Karl Turner Kate Hollern Kevan Jones Kevin Brennan Kim Leadbeater Liz Twist Lloyd Russell-Moyle Luke Pollard Margaret Beckett Marie Rimmer Mark Hendrick Mark Tami Mary Glindon Matt Western Matthew Pennycook Mick Whitley Natalie Elphicke Naz Shah Neil Coyle Pat McFadden Paul Blomfield Paula Barker Preet Kaur Gill Rachael Maskell Rachel Hopkins Rebecca Long Bailey Rosena Allin-Khan Ruth Cadbury Ruth Jones Sam Tarry Samantha Dixon Seema Malhotra Sharon Hodgson Simon Lightwood Stephen Doughty Stephen Kinnock Stephen Morgan Stephen Timms Steve McCabe Taiwo Owatemi Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi Thangam Debbonaire Vicky Foxcroft Wes Streeting

Independent (5 votes)

Bob Stewart Claudia Webbe Conor McGinn Diane Abbott Nicholas Brown

Democratic Unionist Party (3 votes)

Gavin Robinson Gregory Campbell Jim Shannon

Workers Party of Britain (1 vote)

George Galloway

Reform UK (1 vote)

Lee Anderson

Liberal Democrat (1 vote)

Helen Morgan

Noes

Conservative (5 votes)

Adam Holloway Gavin Williamson Jack Brereton Philip Davies William Cash

Liberal Democrat (3 votes)

Helen Morgan Richard Foord Wera Hobhouse