#lawrence indiana

[thatwritererinoriordan]

Fort Ben public library, Lawrence, Indiana

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Harrison Ford biking on the back lot of Warner Bros. Studios where "Shrinking" Season 2 is currently in production - 2/28/29 - @allysonfanger (IG)

- WDD

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That scene in raiders of the lost ark where Marion asks Indy where he's not hurting and he just randomly points at his elbow and she kisses it... if I say Lawrence and Benitez.....

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So my buddy @oshawolt and I have watched the first two episodes of The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles, and by far the funniest part about the show is that its complete inability to give teenaged Indy anything like a concrete logical reason to enlist in WWI results in it reading like Indy is willing to go against his friends, his family, his loved ones, all logic, and a significant number of his moral codes, solely because his bestie T. E. Lawrence signed up for the war, and he apparently values that above literally all other aspects of his life.

Like. Listen. In the first episode, Indy joins Pancho Villa and the Mexican Revolution because he wants to help people, but when a poor villager tells him how even the most just of wars inflict untold suffering on the innocents the soldiers claim to be fighting for, Indy becomes disillusioned with the war effort... only to read a letter + photograph he keeps with him from Lawrence, who says he's joining the war effort in Arabia because he believes it is a cause worth fighting for. And Indy proceeds to immediately forget literally everything he just heard that Mexican villager say and go "fuck it, we ball. and by ball I mean go to the trenches." Indy has decided that the Mexican Revolution "isn't his war", but he's American - WWI in 1916 isn't his war any more than the Mexican Revolution is. So that obviously can't be his justification??

Now, ostensibly he goes because his friend Remy, a Belgian guy he met in Mexico who was fighting for the revolution after his family was killed, decides to go back to Belgium and fight in his own homeland's war instead of the Mexican one. In fact, in the upcoming episodes, he and Remy are together quite a lot. But during the first episode set in Mexico, we are never given to believe that he and Indy are particularly close - they seem like acquaintances at best. Not much time is shown of them together, and we hoped that in the second episode, when the two of them disembark in London and enlist in the Belgian Army, we'd get some of that good old intergenerational friendship energy and really see why Indy, despite not necessarily believing in this war, might want to go to support his friend in Belgium, and his more distant friend in the Middle East.

Nah. Remy ditches Indy for a hot widow almost immediately, and for the entire rest of the episode his ass is GONE. He literally doesn't show up again except to give Indy the papers saying it's time to go to the army, and to be like "oh by the way I'm married now!" at the train station. Bro apparently does not hang out with Indy or tell him anything. Which would be understandable if they were acquaintances, but like??? Aren't they meant to be so close as friends that Indy would up and fight a war with this guy???

Meanwhile, Indy follows a cute girl to a suffragette meeting, they become best friends on the virtue of "speaking an unbelievably unrealistic number of languages" and "having literally identical backstories" (to the point where we found ourselves wishing she'd been Indiana Jones in this show instead, given that she's apparently just his cooler genderbent version played by someone who can act better), meet and get along with his tutor since childhood (who apparently is close enough with Indy now not to want him to enlist in the Army and endanger himself, despite the fact that she disliked Indy so much as a child and allowed him in so many absurdly dangerous situations that we became convinced she was deliberately trying to get him killed in a way that looked like an accident), and eventually fall in love. All through this, Indy helps with the women's suffrage movement, lends money to a poor woman and her children, watches his friend/girlfriend throw a dessert at Winston Churchill (who is in this episode for five minutes because Why The Hell Not I Guess), meets multiple people whose loved ones have been killed in the war, and is told by an older suffragette that one day of the good work he's put in today is worth one year of time in the trenches. At one point, while visiting the girl's family, he is asked why he joined the war effort, and gives an unbelievably vague and evasive answer that all but proves he doesn't even know why. And in the end, he wants to ask the girl to marry him, but she says no - partially because of the implication that she doesn't know him quite well enough to be willing to sign her rights away, and partially because she doesn't know if after the war they'll be two different people.

So let's look at the facts. Here in London, he has friends, family, someone he loves who he could spend a life with and eventually marry after they've established themselves, and a purpose he enjoys with clear, positive results. Sure, he's already signed up for the Belgian Army, but he enlisted under a half-assed fake name that couldn't possibly be traced. He scarcely ever sees Remy - he seems to owe him nothing, and owe his country no allegiance. Why not just... not go when his number is up? What reason on Earth could he have to do anything but stay?

So naturally, he just. He just fucking goes! For no conceivable reason - no conceivable reason other than that Lawrence is also in the war!

Indy's been friends with Lawrence since they met when Lawrence was 20 and Indy was a nine-year-old kid who couldn't act very well - Lawrence asked him to call him "Ned", and he still does (which, for the record, Indy's tutor, who has literally known Lawrence longer than Indy has and is on good terms with him, does not. Apparently she didn't get the nicknaming permission. Rip). Still does, because the only time Indy is able to give a concrete answer about anything in the war is when said tutor angrily asks him why he's enlisted, and he says that "Ned" is in the war! He knows this because apparently Lawrence actually kept his promise to write to him, and they've been writing letters and sending stuff to each other since Indy was a child! And - judging by every other thing in his life suggesting otherwise - Indy values the actions of his pen pal more than anyone else's opinions, his friends and love life, and his own safety and happiness! That doesn't seem like a normal way to react to the actions of a guy you only knew in-person for a few days as a child!

Unless...

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...In conclusion, world-famous fictional film character Indiana Jones would not have become the person he is if it hadn't been for his gay little crush on real human man T. E. Lawrence.

[nerds-yearbook]

In 1936, archeological Professor Henry “Indiana” Jones Jr was recruited by the government to find and retrieve the biblical Ark of the Covenant before the Nazi’s could during Hitler’s drive to find religious artifacts to aid him in winning World War II. (Raiders of the Lost Ark, Flm)

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[gingerwerk]

So you’re gonna look me in the eye and tell me that the fact that will Byers goes missing AND Mary Winchester gets killed by the yellow eyed demon in November of 1983 have Nothing to do with each other

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Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark

Story by George Lucas and Philip Kaufman

Screenplay by Lawrence Kasdan

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Harrison Ford in Shrinking

[Harrison Ford as Paul Rhoades in “Shrinking” - AppleTV - credit: tedslasso]

— WDD

[roguekaiju]

I forget how intense hyperfixations get for me everything I touch I look at with conclave goggles. Stardew Valley, what if Lawrence and Vincent were both allowed to resign and both moved to a small farming town, to run the church there... Indiana Jones, what if a group of baddies snatched Lawrence to use him to try and find a secret Vatican treasure... Skyrim, Vincent as a priest of Mara and Lawrence as a priest of Stendarr... Conclave itself but where Vincent is brought in as a teacher in residence while Lawrence is still teaching canon law (which im pretty sure is part of his backstory in the novel)... the possibilities are endless and they won't leave me alone!!!!!!

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Source: Biker Mice From Mars [1994]

[adamwatchesmovies]

Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

When you put the finishing touches on a film, you always hope it will be a hit but few must know for sure how the public will react to their hard work. When Steven Spielberg wrapped production on Raiders of the Lost Ark you wonder if he knew. Packed with wall-to-wall excitement, unforgettable characters, one memorable scene after another, deliciously evil villains, a romance that draws you in and a protagonist so cool it’ll make you want to become an archeologist so you can imitate him, this is the kind of movie that reminds you why you love movies.

In 1936, American archaeologist Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is sent to investigate a dig funded by the Nazis. Rumor is Indy’s old mentor discovered the location of the Ark of the Covenant, that whoever possesses it will be granted invincibility and that the last clue to its location is in the headpiece of a staff Abner Ravenwood left to his daughter, Marion (Karen Allen).

You can simply sit back and enjoy the show but if you’ve got an eye for filmmaking, Raiders of the Lost Ark takes you through a masterclass. The opening scene is a dazzler. The way it sets up Indiana Jones, it’s like they designed the character to be recognizable from his silhouette alone - guaranteeing his iconic status. As our hero, Harrison Ford practically embodies the definition of manliness. He’s crafty and methodical. He’s always got a snappy remark to ensure his opponents are dumfounded even before he throws a first punch. When he encounters an opponent stronger than he is, his well-oiled brains make up the difference. The chemistry between our favorite archeologist and the beautiful Marion (who winds up kidnapped and captured more than a couple of times but is otherwise tough and resourceful) is unmissable. You want them to get together almost as much as you want them to find that mysterious Ark.

When you look at the whole picture, there’s nothing grandiose about the characters and their relationships. The sadistic Major Arnold Toht (the wonderfully slimy Ronald Lacey) is evil through-and-through. He has no redeeming qualities whatsoever except that he excels at making you intimidated. The film has a tiny bit of something to say about the value of archaeological finds in that Indy’s rival, Dr. René Belloq (Paul Freeman) sees every ancient trinket as an object that randomly happens to be valuable, whereas our hero sees the non-monetary value they will earn from future generations. What makes it so special, then? It's the emotions the story stirs within you. Even if you've never sat through the Saturday morning serials Philip Kaufman, George Lucas, Lawrence Kasdan and Steven Spielberg saw as children, you immediately understand what made them special because this is essentially one of those blown up and made by fine artists. Every cliffhanger has you on edge, wondering what’s next. As soon as our heroes make it out of one jam, you get a bit of a breather to laugh… but then you’re thrown right back into the thick of it with another spike pit or goon looking to cause trouble. Every frame of Raiders of the Lost Ark fulfills the kind of childhood desire that guarantees you leave satisfied.

You could watch Raiders of the Lost Ark 100 times and always find something new in it. From the characters to the action and the romance, there's too much to drink in for just one sitting. It's no wonder we're still talking about it today. (On Blu-ray, April 10, 2020)

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Was recently faced with the revelation that Indiana Jones has a fucking RPG in the 1930s in Raiders Of The Lost Ark.

Man went to the future and decided to do nothing about having the power of time travel except bring back a relatively simple weapon to kill Nazis with lmfaoooo

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To urge myself to write more, I’ve decided to try out oneshot fanfic commissions :D

If you are interested or want to suggest something, please refer to my ask box or DMs. Once the fic is written, if you'd like it public, it will be posted to ao3 with the link posted on my blog

(read my intro if you’re new to my blog before you decide to interact though. Everyone's welcome except for antis/fan cops and other internet bullies who often invade fandom spaces) 

But first, here is a list of fandoms I can write for, and my personal boundaries when it comes to fictional writing

Fandoms:

Peter Pan & related media 

The Stanley Parable (TSP)

The Promised Neverland (TPN)

Back to the Future trilogy (BTTF)

Les Miserables (book not musical)

Bendy and the Ink Machine (BATIM)

Bendy and the Dark Revival (BATDR)

Indiana Jones trilogy

Heathers 

Newsies 

A Series Of Unfortunate Events (ASOUE)

The Outsiders

West Side Story

Grease

And I'm sure there’s others I'm forgetting but if you have any suggestions, ask and I might approve.

 Now on to my writing boundaries

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Stuff  I will write:

Physical whump (Of any intensity)

Erotica (As long as the character’s age lands somewhere between 15 & 55)

Age gap relationships (Again, as long as the age range is 15 - 55)

Death & tragedy

Romance 

Family bonding fluff

Confessions

Slash

Fights/Arguments

Kissing/first kiss

Fix-its

Crack 

Hurt/comfort & angst

Stuff I will write, but I’d prefer not to

Femslash (I just don’t enjoy it as much as straight or mxm dynamics so the oneshot wouldn’t be as good)

Heavy Fetish stuff (it depends on the fandom & what the specific kink is)

Tooth-rotting fluff (I enjoy writing relationships with dark qualities so when everything’s all glitter and rainbows, it's not really my thing)

Modern AU of fantasy/historical characters (I will maybe write modern au, it just depends on what fandom you’re asking for)

Fandom crossovers (crack crossovers are fine, I just find serious fandom crossovers a bit tedious to write because my brain works so directly)

Your own OC/self insert (I will give it a go, but because I don't know the character, I might accidentally make them act quite OOC so the fic might not be up to standard)

Y/N fics (I just can’t because i don’t know what the ladies/gents want from a character lol)

Stuff I will NOT write 

Erotica of characters who are really really young (I have nothing against people who create writing/art of extremely young characters because it's just works of fiction & i know there's no malicious intent behind it, but for me personally, writing stuff like that just feels a bit icky. So please pick a ship with characters in the previous mentioned age range. Thanks.)

FTM transgender headcanons (I use writing as an escape from my own dysphoria, if you’ve read my introduction, you’ll know i'm ftm trans, and being forced to conceive a story where a canonically cisgender character’s sudden transness is the center focus is so unbelievably triggering for me. Again, nothing against people who indulge in these types of headcannons, but please don’t ask me to make one of these)

Fetishes like scat and omorashi (I stand by Y.K.I.N.M.K.A.T.O. so do whatever you want, but personally I just can’t bring myself to write these types of things, it's just so out of my league)

I might update this later cause I know I've forgotten so many things. But contact me via ask box/DMs if you want something written :)

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Memorial Day

Memorial Day on May 29 conjures images of hamburgers, hot dogs, swimming pools, and summertime for  many Americans. But the last Monday in May serves, most importantly, as  a time to honor those who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces.  It’s a holiday steeped in somber American history and tradition. The  day actually began as “Decoration Day,” following the Civil War, when  mourners placed flowers on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers.  Yes, Memorial Day has also come to signify the “unofficial” start of  summer, but let’s remember the heroes who made it all possible.

When is Memorial Day 2023?

Men and women who’ve served and sacrificed their lives in the U.S. Armed Forces are honored on Memorial Day on May 29.

History of Memorial Day

The  Civil War ended in the spring of 1865 when Robert E. Lee surrendered  the last major Confederate army to Ulysses S. Grant at the Appomattox  Court House on April 9. Over 620,000 soldiers died in the four-year  conflict. General John A. Logan of the Grand Army of the Republic (an  organization of Union veterans) would eventually select May 30, 1868, as  a day to pay tribute to the fallen:

“The 30th of May, 1868, is  designated for the purpose of strewing with flowers, or otherwise  decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country  during the late rebellion, and whose bodies now lie in almost every  city, village, and hamlet churchyard in the land…”

Logan  apparently chose May 30 because flowers would be in bloom all over the  country. By the end of the 19th century, Memorial Day ceremonies were  being held on May 30 throughout the nation. States passed proclamations,  and the Army and Navy adopted rules for proper observance at their  facilities.

The crowd attending the first Memorial Day ceremony at  Arlington National Cemetery was approximately the same size as those  that attend today’s observance — about 5,000 people. Small American  flags were placed on each grave — a tradition still followed at many national cemeteries today. In recent years, the custom has grown in many  families to decorate the graves of all departed loved ones.

By  1890, each Northern state had made Decoration Day an official holiday.  But this was not the case in the South, where states continued to honor  their dead on separate days until after the First World War.

The May 30 date held for decades. But, in 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May in order to create a three-day weekend for federal employees. The change took place in 1971. The same law also declared Memorial Day a  federal holiday.

Memorial Day timeline

1864 Beginning of a Tradition

Women from Pennsylvania place flowers on the graves of fallen soldiers after the Battle of Gettysburg.

May 5, 1866 Birthplace of Memorial Day

Waterloo, New York, begins hosting an annual community service in remembrance of soldiers whose lives were lost.

May 5, 1868 It’s Official

Major General John A. Logan issues General Order No.11, making the day official.

2020 Virtual Solidarity

The organization American Veterans (AMVETS) holds a virtual motorcycle rally in honor of Memorial Day.

Traditions of the Day

Many  Americans observe Memorial Day by visiting cemeteries or memorials,  holding family gatherings, and participating in parades. It’s the  three-day weekend that kicks off the summer season and the time for  hanging out at the beach and lakes, and barbecuing with friends and  family. But Memorial Day is also the most solemn American holiday — a  day to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice while defending  their nation.

Towns and  cities across the country host grand Memorial Day parades every year,  often featuring senior veterans and military personnel. Some of the biggest parades take place in New York, Chicago, and Washington, D.C. Cemeteries and memorials are also visited by Americans, with some  citizens wearing or holding red poppies to symbolize those who have  fallen in war. This tradition has been around since World War I. Weekend  trips and parties are also arranged to balance out the somberness of  the day and welcome the summer.

By the Numbers

620,000 – the number of soldiers who died on both sides of the Civil War.

1868 – the year when President James Garfield delivered a very long speech on Memorial Day.

2500 – the number of motorcyclists who participated in the first Rolling Thunder rally.

$1.5 billion – the number of dollars typically spent on meat and seafood in preparation for Memorial Day weekend.

60% – the percentage of American households who attend or host a barbecue on this day.

1.5 million – the number of people who watch the National Memorial Day Parade.

900,000 – the number of people who gathered for the Rolling Thunder Memorial Day motorcycle rally in 2019.

260,000 – the number of graves at Arlington National Cemetery adorned with flags in 2019.

45 million – the number of men and women who have served in a time of war for the U.S.

3 P.M. – the time of day when a moment of silence is observed by Americans throughout the country on this day.

How to Observe Memorial Day

Pay your respects

Participate in the National Moment of Remembrance

Fly the flag

Lay  flowers on the grave of a family member or friend who died while  serving. If you don't personally know any fallen soldiers, visit a local  cemetery anyway. After all, they made the ultimate sacrifice for you.

By  doing so, you'll be joining millions of Americans in national unity to  honor Memorial Day for what it truly is — a day to remember those who  laid down their lives in service of their country and its citizens.

If  you have an American flag at home, be sure to fly it at half-mast until  noon, then raise it to full mast for the rest of the day. The practice  of lowering and then raising the flag has been observed for over 100  years to symbolize America's persistence in the face of loss.

5 CREATIVE WAYS TO DECORATE FOR MEMORIAL DAY

Unfurl those flags

Line your walkway with mini flags

Red, white, and blue layered cake

Stars and Stripes windsocks

Symbolic flowers

Often people store their American flags and raise them only during patriotic holidays. This is definitely one of those days.

Nothing honors our deceased veterans like dozens (or even hundreds) of flags in your front lawn and entryway.

It’s a decoration you can eat.

It’s festive, fun, and patriotic. Need we say more?

Even  if you haven’t lost a loved one who served in the military, you can  still honor the fallen with flowers at home. Red, navy, and blue dahlias  combined with white rose silk flowers can make a stunning visual  combination.

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