#sleeping giant of del mar

[mortallyclearwonderland]

The most underrated antagonist/villain in Puss in Boots the Last Wish is . . .

Everybody is praising Death/The Wolf as they should. He's in no way undrrated!

Big Jack Horner has his own fans. People love how evil he is and others love him for . . . other reasons. So much so that he got himself a page on the sexypedia. Before you ask, yes, Death has his own too.

Goldilocks and three bears are relatively popular. Most of people love Goldilocks' look and their family dynamic.

Baker's Dozen are lumped together with Jack Horner as they are his underlings. The most memorable thing about them being their deaths. Which death was your ''favorite''? I liked the lady that cried over her friend being eaten by a flower and later screamed ''You shot me!''

The Serpent Sisters are in the one scene but get a lot done. They get the plot going by bringing the map, the blond one fangirling over Jack Horner (I think some people can relate to her. I'm looking at you Jack Horner simps!) exposes his backstory in a fun and believable way and later dies by being turned into gold. The other one gets one joke, asking if she can go. 

Giant of Del Mar !!!!

Everybody is gushing over the action scene he's in but that's it! Look at him! His design is so simple yet so great! He looks like he's made out of the earth itself! His antlers!

His glowing mouth as if there is something shining inside of him, his life force? His gloving blue eye! The eye patch! His satchel made out of a tree! His teeth are stalagmites and stalactites! Look how cute he is in that picture!

I hope he's alive and just knocked out. When he wakes up feed him and you will have a great protector!

[anonsally]

Day 2 in Chile: Birding along the central coast

After a decent night's sleep, we got up early this morning for our birding tour. The guide and a driver picked us up at 8am and we had an epic day of birding! It was cold but mostly sunny, so not as cold as yesterday except when it was very windy. The guide told us that this is one of the best times of year to visit Chile, bird-wise, because a lot of birds that breed further south migrate here in the winter... as do a lot of birds who breed further north!

We did spend a lot of the day in the car in between birding, but that was fine actually as it gave Wife (who is an introvert) a break from interacting and it also meant less time in the sun and wind. And we saw lots of birds, nearly all of which were new for me.

The guide hasn't shared the eBird list with me yet so I'm sure I won't remember everything, but here's what I remember (not chronologically, and I've tried to put my favorites near the top, but not really in order and they were all exciting in one way or another):

Humboldt penguins! We were pretty lucky; I think there were about 30 of them hanging out on a small island preserve very close to the beach.

Inca terns. These were very beautiful and unusual-looking terns, dark grey with long white whiskers and red beaks, with a yellow spot at the base, and red feet.

Grey gulls starting to get their breeding plumage. I thought these were very cute, elegant gulls.

A giant hummingbird. Which... is not an exaggeration. It was enormous. Too big to hover. But clearly hummingbird shaped. Totally incongruous!

Tufted tit-tyrant. (The Tufted Tit-Tyrants is my new band.) Probably one of the cutest birds I've ever seen.

Peruvian boobies

Peruvian pelicans--not too different from the brown pelicans we see at home, but larger.

Three kinds of cormorant: Most were neotropic cormorants, but we also saw a couple of guanay cormorants, and several of the very beautiful red-legged cormorant.

Southern lapwings. Kind of a patchwork pattern of coloration.

Two rufous-chested dotterels, one of which was getting its breeding plumage.

Three kinds of cinclodes: gray-flanked (which breed in the Andes but winter on rocky beaches), seaside (larger), and (I think?) buff-winged.

Two kinds of oystercatchers: blackish and American (I don't think I'd seen the American kind before; the ones in California are black oystercatchers).

Yellow-billed pintails

Yellow-billed teals

Diuca finches

Lake duck (similar to a ruddy duck)

Rufous-collared sparrows (apparently more common than house sparrows in Chile, and infinitely cuter!)

Coscoroba swans, which looked less mean and more friendly than our usual swans

red-gartered coots

Great shrike-tyrants

Long-tailed meadowlark. Startlingly red face and front.

Chimango caracaras, which were the raptors I'd seen on the way from the airport. Apparently there are no corvids here, but these fill that ecological niche. We saw two of them eating a dead meadowlark.

Dusky tapaculo. The guide made limited use of playback in the one foresty stop. This bird is very shy but we did manage to get a decent view of it.

Variable hawk.

Harris's hawk

Great grebes

White-tufted grebes

Brown-hooded gulls

Chilean mockingbirds

Two kinds of swallows: blue-and-white and Chilean

Chiloe wigeons

black vultures

a rufous-tailed plantcutter

Austral thrushes

Austral blackbirds

We also saw sea lions and a couple of otters!

We had them drop us off at a restaurant in Viña Del Mar, which saved them some driving and meant we could try a restaurant we were interested in. We drank Pisco sours (a great cocktail!) and--as usual--ordered too much food. Then we managed to get a bus back to Valparaíso and had a steep walk back up to the hotel, as the funiculars don't run late.

[onlineproblems]

Let's just save everyone some time and annoyance. Instead of posting my entire Spotify library one track a time, cluttering up your dash, here's my top 200 songs (minus the X-Files soundtrack...) so that those who care can look.

Top - Live

Carry on Phenomenon - Kishi Bashi

Gillian Anderson - DeRita Sisters

T.B.D. - Live

Philosophize In It! Chemicalize In It! - Kishi Bashi

The Sandman - PJ Harvey

All Over You - Live

Fall - Davido

Crystal Ship - The Doors

Everyday - Weyes Blood

Shit Towne - Live

Sylvia - The Antlers

Theme for Scanty and Knee Socks - TeddyLoid

Fighting With the Melody - Jimmy Urine

Prometeme - Monsiuer Perine

Doctor Blind - Emily Haines and the Soft Skeleton

Selling the Drama - Live

Bad Girls - Donna Summer

Paralyzer - Finger Eleven

Get It Up - MSI

Stage - Live

Hollywood Baby - 100 Gecs

Fourth of July - Sufjan Stevens

Jesusland - Ben Folds

Broken - UNKLE

Like a G6 - Far East Movement

Sober - Fidlar

A&W - Lana Del Rey

Twilight Time - The Platters

Witch - the bird and the bee

The Perfect Drug - NIN

Mulder and Scully - Catatonia

Concerning the UFO sighting - Sufjan Stevens

Freezing - Mozella

Epilogue - The Antlers

I Alone - Live

Never Wanted to Dance - MSI

A Lot's Gonna Change - Weyes Blood

Iris - Live

Obstacle 1 - Interpol

Jinja - Olamide

The Heaviest Matter of the Universe - Gojira

The Less I Know the Better - Tame Impala

Waitress - Live

Starman - David Bowie

Death is a Girl - Mini Mansions

My Gun - Tove Lo

TAIL - SUNMI

Sheisty - Trinidad James

Come on Eileen - Dexys Midnight Runners

Close to You - Carpenters

Eventually - Tame Impala

Never Let Me Down Again - Depeche Mode

The Dam at Otter Creek - Live

Intro/Pathos, Pathos - Kishi Bashi

Mulder, It's Me - Roach Coach

Take What's Mine - Baumer

Patty Hearst - Jimmy Urine

Oblivion - Grimes

Wonderboy - Tenacious D

Andromeda - Weyes Blood

MY GOD! - Tessa Violet

Enjoy the Silence - Depeche Mode

Here Comes the Hotstepper - Ini Kamoze, Salaam Remi

Volverte a Ver - Monsieur Perine

Get Over It - OK Go

money machine - 100 Gecs

Knife Prty - Purity Ring

Loser - Beck

I-E-A-I-A-I-O - System of a Down

Gasolina - Daddy Yankee

Scroll Patrol - Rinse and Repeat

Sleep - Conjure One, Rhys Fulber

Every Third Thought - David Duchovny

Somebody's Watching Me - Rockwell

Attack - System of a Down

Seether - Veruca Salt

Fucking Boyfriend - the bird and the bee

Something Good Can Work - Two Door Cinema Club

Funkin' Around - Outkast

867-5309 - Tommy Tutone

Attitude - Buggin

Son of Sam - Elliot Smith

Goatmeal - LustSickPuppy

RIDE IT - LustSickPuppy

Space Oddity - David Bowie

All I Really Want - Alanis Morissette

She Blinded Me With Science - Thomas Dolby

The Government Knows - Knower

Don't Worry About the Government - Talking Heads

Somewhere Only We Know - Keane

Crystal Ball - Keane

Life on Mars? - David Bowie

Road to Nowhere - Talking Heads

She's An Angel - They Might Be Giants

Sci-Fi Wasabi - Cibo Matto

Yours Truly, 2095 - ELO

How to Disappear Completely - Radiohead

In the Backseat - Arcade Fire

Oh Comely - Neutral Milk Hotel

La Mer - NIN

Burn the Witch - Radiohead

Galaxies - Laura Veirs

Scientist - The Dandy Warhols

Stella was a diver and she was always down - Interpol

Hurt - NIN

Female of the Species - Space

Lithium - Nirvana

Black - Pearl Jam

Karma Police - Radiohead

Hungry Like the Wolf - Duran Duran

Who Can it Be Now - Men At Work

Gila Monster - King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard

The Boy with the Thorn in His Side - The Smiths

Live Fast, Diarrhea - The Vandals

Screaming Infidelities - Dashboard Confessionals

OG! - JPEGMAFIA

MakeDamnSure - Taking Back Sunday

Freak Mode - Dorian Electra

Welcome to Earth (Pollywog) - Sturgill Simpson

Origin of Love - MIKA

The Curse of Curves - Cute is What We Aim For

love nwantiti - CKAY

Adore You - Miley Cyrus

On & On - Longpigs

Dumb - KOPPS

Anubis - Septicflesh

Girls on Film - Duran Duran

Friday I'm in Love - The Cure

Andrew in Drag - The Magnetic Fields

Water of the Gods - The Changes

La Gozadera - Gente De Zona

Violent Pornography - System of a Down

You Sexy Thing - Zella Day

Heart Burn - SUNMI

Party Time - The Northern Boys

Dani California - Red Hot Chili Peppers

Island in the Sun - Weezer

Babooshka - Kate Bush

Californication - Red Hot Chili Peppers

What Kind of Name is Love – Big Kid

Hacker – Death Grips

Space Age Love Song – A Flock of Seagulls

The Way We Talk – The Maine

Walking on a Dream – Empire of the Sunday

Neighbour – Mother Mother

Slow Dancing – Aly & AJ

To the Hellfire – Lorna Shore

Los Ageless – St. Vincent

So Hot You’re Hurting My Feelings – Caroline Polachek

Me and Bobby McGee – Janis Joplin

The Message – Grandmaster Flash

Maria – HWASA

Mothercreep – FKA Twigs

Locket – Crumb

When You Die – MGMT

I Want You – Mitski

Ghost Town – The Specials

joke! - SE SO NEON

You Oughta Know – Alanis Morissette

Propagation – Com Truise

No Rest for the Wicked – Lykke Li

Genghis Khan – Miike Snow

Kettering – The Antlers

Just Say Yes – Snow Patrol

Take a Walk – Passion Pit

Major Tim – Shiny Toy Guns

Neighborhood #2 (Laika) – Arcade Fire

Genius Next Door – Regina Spektor

More Than Words – Extreme

Creature Comfort – Arcade Fire

Dark Red – Steve Lacy

Let It Happen – Tame Impala

Crimewave – Crystal Castle

Church – Aly & AJ

Better Things – Passion Pit

Tulsa Jesus Freak – Lana Del Rey

cellophane – FKA Twings

Insane in the Brain – Cypress Hill

Me and My Husband – Mitski

Duality – Slipknot

Send Me an Angel – Infected Mushroom

Lady – Regina Spektor

Girl Loves Me – David Bowie

I’m Yer Dad – GRLwood

Hollywood Junkyard – The Bobby Lees

Disco Heaven – Lady Gaga

Helplessness Blues – Fleet Foxes

Such Great Heights – The Postal Service

In Cauda Venenum – The Dear Hunter

The Other Side – Pendulum

Bruma – MOL

Alrighty Aphrodite – Peach Put

Prince Johnny – St. Vincent

Shake It – Metro Station

You Are the Right One – Sports

Now We Can See – The Thermals

Body – Mother Mother

Kids – MGMT

I Will Possess Your Heart – Death Cab For Cutie

[qin-ling]

for @lookforanewangle.

The world flashes past in an indistinct blur, all dark clouds and black trees. Forested hills slope to and fro between the gaps, taller and rockier than the sun-tanned bluffs of San Diego; the cliffs to the left rise in steep, vertical lines, hard edges and stretched shadows marked by intermittent signs warning of landslides. Out here, there’s nothing but the headlights of their little red Buick to illuminate the way ahead.

Ice doesn’t say a word. Maverick doesn’t need him to. He rests his temple against the passenger window, tracking their climb. On the ground, it’s a slow ascent. In the air, it goes by so fast Maverick barely notices.

There’s a certain altitude that sparks awareness, he thinks. The awareness of being high, high up, higher than a human being's ever meant to be. The cloud cover woven beneath you triggers little else than a yes, I’m in the sky—but then you descend, through wisps and mist and white smoke, and the hills come into view, and then the trees, and then buildings, streets, traffic lights, cars, growing larger and larger by the second, Lego miniatures made full-sized, and that’s when the adrenaline arcs through your blood, fires like a live wire between your ears—holy shit, I’m in the sky.

It never gets old. There’s a childish wonder that comes with it, that never goes away no matter how many sorties Maverick performs, no matter how many day-to-day exercises he has to cycle through, no matter how quickly his brain flashes to Goose and the fading memory of Goose’s laughter in the backseat.

San Diego is hours behind them. At the end of the day, Ice had taken one look at his face and told him to pack a bag.

“I thought I was the impulsive one,” Maverick had said, but he’d done as he was told.

(“I don’t know why I came back,” says Maverick, three hours ago when they’re packed on I-5 between golden headlights and scarlet tail lights like a can of sardines, the acrid odor of engine exhaust permeating every breath. “I shouldn’t have come back.”

“You followed your gut,” says Ice, cheek rested against the back of his hand, fingers tapping the wheel. 

“I did.” Maverick closes his eyes. The door had been open, and he’d stuck his foot inside before it had closed. No thought, no finesse. He hadn’t wanted to fly without Goose. He hadn’t wanted to serve without Goose.

But Goose lives at TOPGUN, too. He haunts every classroom, every hallway. He haunts the hangar, the taxiway, the cockpit, the very sky itself. Every inch of Miramar. Every inch of Mission Beach, La Jolla, Del Mar.

So Ice drives him north.)

The roadside treeline breaks off, draws back like a curtain to reveal a sprawl of forest beneath them. Mountains loom in the distance, like sleeping giants. There’s an overlook sign stuck in the dirt a couple hundred feet ahead.

“Pull over,” says Maverick.

They do so. Once Ice kills the engine, Maverick opens the door and steps out. He hears Ice do the same, but doesn’t turn around. Instead, he stuffs his hands into the pockets of his jacket, and steps up to the rocky outcrop beyond the lot.

This far away from the cities, the sky is filled with stars.

“They say that out here, you’ll see a falling star every five minutes.”

Maverick tosses a grin over his shoulder, then. “Wow, so romantic.”

Ice scoffs from where he’s leaning against the hood. In this lowest of lights, it’s hard to make out his expression. Maverick goes back to him.

After graduation, after the Layton, Ice followed him to San Diego. Became an instructor. Backed him up, day after day—and talked him down, when their methods sparked and ground against each other in furious tumult. Joked with him, studied with him, listened to him, and then, at night, within the private darkness of closed doors and shuttered windows, pulled Maverick into his arms, kissed his temples and breathed into his hair. Saw Maverick reeling after a long day, a long week, as the days marched on and summer gave way to autumn, to his first holiday season without—

Saw Maverick’s face cracking under the weight, and took him away.

Maverick slides his arms around Ice’s waist. It’s almost immediately reciprocated, a strong arm around Maverick’s shoulders. Ice smells like soap, and sweat, and faintly of the upholstery of a new car, five hours spent running away. He turns them just enough to press Maverick against the hood, still warm from sun and engine both. 

It silhouettes him against the night sky. Maverick’s heart skips a beat.

Ice pulls away just enough to touch his jaw, to search his face. His eyes are intent and direct, like they always are. Like he can look through Maverick’s skin, through muscle and flesh and bone, right down to his very soul.

Maverick doesn’t mind it so much, anymore. 

“Well?” he says. His mouth tugs into another smile, slighter. Kinder. “Chop, chop. We’re not getting any younger.”

Ice shakes his head, huffs a laugh. Then he leans in the rest of the way.

Like this, it feels like everything will be okay.

found this in my files and impulsively decided to finish it...

[wellhalesbells]

✨✨ TOP FIVES FOR 2020 ✨✨

2020 was, i think we can all agree, a massively chaotic year but i have never consumed as much media before in my life, so i thought others might benefit from my slothery uh, connoisseur.... ship?  yes, that.  below are the books, comics, shows, and movies that got me through!

B O O K S .

the starless sea, by erin morgenstern - i loooove this book because it loves me back.  it says: ‘oh, you’re a reader, well i have just the thing for you.’  it luxuriates in language and story and riddles and fairy tales and it feels like an entire library in a single tome.

they never learn, by layne fargo - oh fuuuuuck, this was satisfying.  i thought it might feel a little exploitative as it is very aware of the zeitgeist and likely would not exist without the #metoo movement but it never ever did.  this was a fucking ROMP, period.  reading about a woman getting away with murdering skeezy guy after rapey guy after shitty human just made me happier and happier.

moonflower murders, by anthony horowitz - this is the second in the susan ryeland series (and the first was hardcore good fun too) and really feels very classic mystery with the artful twist of catering to the literary community.  mainly because: susan isn’t a detective, she’s an editor and she gets drafted in this time because the clue to what happened to a missing woman is in a book she edited, if she can find it.  both of the books in this series have such an excellent coming together moment that is rare af to find.

the invisible life of addie larue, by v.e. schwab - the writing in this is just so good.  it has that feel to me where i just want to drop the book and open up my own page and let my fingers fly.  it’s that inspiring kind of writing that reminds you of all the things language can do.

crown of feathers/heart of flames, by nicki pau preto - aaahhh, this series is SO FREAKING GOOD!  why is there not more of a fandom for it, why???? it is so many of my favorite tropes all resting perfectly together to the point where you almost forget they’re tropes because they just so naturally evolved there.  ugh, it’s just.... it’s so heart-bursty good.

.... number 5, part 2?  raybearer, by jordan ifueko - this was just so original and i was invested af.  like, what a brilliant idea though and an even better execution??  i loved every character and am so looking forward to the next in the series so i can get to know them even better!!

honorable mentions (sh*t i still liked a whole heckuva lot): you/hidden bodies, by caroline kepnes // writers & lovers, by lily king // i’ll be gone in the dark, by michelle mcnamara // the faceless old woman who secretly lives in your home, by joseph fink & jeffrey cranor // girl, serpent, thorn, by melissa bashardoust // a little life, by hanya yanagihara // the guinevere deception, by kiersten white // obsidio (and the entire illuminae series), by amie kaufman & jay kristoff // the bone houses, by emily lloyd-jones // house of salt and sorrows, by erin a. craig // we hunt the flame, by hafsah faizal // savage legion, by matt wallace // blacktop wasteland, by s.a. cosby // crier’s war, by nina varela // the empress of salt and fortune/when the tiger came down the mountain, by nghi vo // upright women wanted, by sarah gailey // the monster of elendhaven, by jennifer giesbrecht // a deadly education, by naomi novik // you let me in, by camilla bruce // when you ask me where i’m going, by jasmin kaur // the lights go out in lychford/last stand in lychford (and the entire lychford series), by paul cornell // the devil and the dark water, by stuart turton // serpent & dove, by shelby mahurin // one by one, by ruth ware // ruthless gods (this was SUCH an upshot from the first book - it’s worth sticking with if you’re on the fence), by emily a. duncan // cemetery boys, by aiden thomas // the inheritance games, by jennifer lynn barnes // the fortunate ones (2021 release), by ed tarkington

C O M I C S .

cosmoknights, by hannah templer - the art was gorgeous, the gayness was glorious, and just.... hot HOOOOOOOOT lady knights in space?!  a princess winning her own hand?  find something not to love in there, i dare you.

don’t go without me, by rosemary valero-o’connell - wow. wow wow wow wow wow.  the writing was stunning, so lyrical and atmospheric and deep, and rosemary has to be one of my favorite artists but even that managed to come as a beautiful surprise because it was just so freaking bold.

through the woods, by emily carroll - i loooove emily carroll, the convergence of spine-tingling horror and art that feeds into it, that is both visually and aesthetically pleasing, is hard to beat!  p.s. i also read beneath the dead oak tree from her this year and it was also a BANGER.

the impending blindness of billie scott, by zoe thorogood - zoe is someone that i just want to follow.  she’s just starting and i want to be there for every single step.  i love her art style and her ability to tell a story with it.

above the clouds, by melissa pagluica - this was so unique, and such a baller concept, as nearly half the entire book is conveyed only through the art and yet you’re never once lost, never once confused as to what any character is thinking or feeling.  it’s a story within a story and only one of those gets words though they both are chock full of emotion!

um.... number 5, part 2? crowded, by christopher sebela - everything about this series is fun af.  crowd-funded assassination and a hirable bodyguard who’s rated like an uber driver???  and the chemistry between the two mains is so great and gay!!

honorable mentions: monster and the beast, by renji // long exposure, by kam ‘mars’ heyward // fence, by c.s. pacat // invisible kingdom, by g. willow wilson // ms. marvel, by g. willow wilson // heathen, by natasha alterici // not drunk enough, by tess stone // giant days, by john allison // die, by kieron gillen // be prepared, by vera brosgol // ascender (sequel to descender, which is also great), by jeff lemire // the unbeatable squirrel girl, by ryan north // bang! bang! boom!, by melanie schoen // gideon falls, by jeff lemire // life of melody, by mari costa // cry wolf girl, by ariel slamet ries // the tea dragon society, by katie o’neill // ptsd, by guillaume singelin // heartstopper, by alice oseman // solutions and other problems, by allie brosh // finding home, by hari conner // the magic fish, by trung le nguyen // something is killing the children, by james tynion iv // the weight of them, by noelle stevenson // spill zone, by scott westerfeld // skyward, by joe henderson // miles morales, by saladin ahmed

F I L M S.

parasite, dir. bong joon ho - oh it was satisfying, oh it was suspenseful, oh i had to watch some of it through my fingers but i loooooooved it.  such a good story and so well made.

knives out, dir. rian johnson - okay, everything about this movie was amazing.  every single character was fun as hell and i could’ve watched an entire movie about each of them.  what a great fucking mystery!

blindspotting, dir. carlos lopez estrada -  this made my heart hurt so damn much.  what glorious writing, acting, and story!

portrait of a lady on fire, dir. celine sciamma - gooooorgeous cinematography, amazing chemistry, and such a soft, atmospheric film.

the farewell, dir. lulu wang - i cried and my heart felt so full and i love it so so much.

um.... number 5, part 2? someone great, dir. jennifer kaytin robinson - no part of me expected to love a netflix movie this much but it’s a love story that doesn’t get told that often??  the end of a relationship and the true love of friendship and i love these girls and i love jenny and nate’s broken relationship.

honorable mentions: eighth grade, dir. bo burnham // booksmart, dir. olivia wilde // midsommar, dir. ari aster // the curse of la llorona, dir. michael chaves // the secret life of pets 2, dirs. chris renaud & jonathan del val // jojo rabbit, dir. taika waititi // the invisible man, dir. leigh whannell // the favourite, dir. yorgos lanthimos // can you ever forgive me?, dir. marielle heller // troop zero, dirs. bert & bertie // ready or not, dirs. matt bettinelli-olpin & tyler gillett // brave, dirs. mark andrews & brenda chapman & steve purcell // the half of it, dir. alice wu // palm springs, dir. max barbakow // doctor sleep, dir. mike flanaghan // uncut gems, dirs. benny sadfie & josh sadfie // birds of prey, dir. cathy van // bloodshot, dir. dave wilson // the old guard, dir. gina prince-bythewood // enola holmes, dir. harry bradbeer // hocus pocus, dir. kenny ortega // always be my maybe, dir. nahnatchka khan // finding dory, dirs. andrew stanton & angus maclane // die hard, dir. john mctiernan

S H O W S .

black sails (2014) - this show, this shooooooooow.  i cannot, it just makes me want to cry with how good it is.  the characters, the EMOTIONS, the story, the plaaaaaan.  like, the creators clearly had a plan for every single step of this show and it was a gOOD, GOOD PLAN.

the untamed (2019) - truly, cheesy good fun with one of the best gay romances ever.  i love these characters and their relationships to each other and the way it glories in its own ridiculousness.

the righteous gemstones (2019) - one of the things that bothered me about my next choice (the ratio of female to male nudity) was so much more realistic in this one (i mean, we’ve all gotten five thousand dick pics and i know like three people?  so the fact that there is so rarely male nudity in shows when there are tits everywhere..... no, how does that even make a tiny bit of sense?).  this show was such great, wonderful, awful fun.  they’re not great people and the show is under no delusion about that and it’s GLORIOUS!

the witcher (2019) - this was just hella fun, i loved the characters and the fantasy elements.  i’m excited for the next season, it’s just entertaining swashbuckling through and through!

fargo (2014) - all of this was really very enjoyable with the through line being somebody fucks shit up and gets involved in something they really shouldn’t be involved in that’s going to swallow them whole.  season one and season three were my stand-out favorites but they were all so violent, clever, and vicious!

um.... number 5, part 2? central park (2020) - um..... so many of the hamilton actors in a muscial cartoon drawn and written by the bob’s burgers team? WHAT ABOUT THAT DOESN’T SOUND AMAZING?!  it was such a joy to hear daveed diggs and leslie odom jr.’s voices again!!

honorable mentions: schitt’s creek // the mandalorian // mr. robot // broadchurch // mindhunter // jack ryan // the good place // the end of the f***ing world // big little lies // elite // kidding // servant // letterkenny // curb your enthusiasm // i am not okay with this // ozark // buzzfeed unsolved: true crime/supernatural // you // runaways // dear white people // dickinson // brooklyn nine-nine // will & grace // 9-1-1 // dead to me // solar opposites // never have i ever // killing eve // what we do in the shadows // grace and frankie // avenue 5 // roswell, new mexico // the bold type // evil // tuca & bertie // impulse // the umbrella academy // watchmen // infinity train // corporate // search party // on becoming a god in central florida // a.p. bio // criminal: uk // the morning show // mythic quest // last week tonight // prodigal son // the great

[365days365movies]

February 14, 2021: Brokeback Mountain (2005) (Part 1)

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Or Palentine’s, Galentine’s, Single Persons Appreciation Day, what have you!

Anyway, on this day where we (and the greeting card companies) celebrate love in all of its forms, I think it’s about time to diversify my movie choices a little bit. SO, for the next few days at least, we’re going to change it up, starting with a film that shook the 2005 public’s perceptions of love: Brokeback Mountain.

And who brings this movie to us? Same guy who gave us this:

And this:

And would give us this:

Ang Lee wasn’t originally meant to be the director of the film, as Gus van Sant was signed on to do it. You know, Good Will Hunting, Drugstore Cowboy, that one movie where Una Thurman plays the greatest hitchhiker in the world with giant thumbs, and eventually finds herself meeting multiple people, including Keanu Reeves, Pat Morita (Mr. Miyagi from The Karate Kid), and a group of radicalesbians who like in the Great Plains, coexisting with a group of critically endangered whooping cranes to whom they;’ve fed peyote, while also opposing the intentions of an evil feminine hygiene product company that seeks to take over the land for their factories? YOU KNOW, THAT MOVIE?

It’s called Even Cowgirls Get the Blues, and I wasn’t even slightly exaggerating with that summary, I SWEAR.

Anyway, he couldn’t do it, and Joel Schumacher also passed on it eventually, so they asked Ang Lee if he’d do it. After CTHD and Hulk, dude was on his way to retire, but after he cried at the end of the script, he accepted the job. AND HISTORY WAS MADE

Before I get into it, I should probably frank about something. I’m a cissexual, heterosexual man in a straight relationship with my girlfriend. She says hi, by the way. Here she is, a massive Jake Gyllenhaal fan, getting ready to watch this movie for the first time with me:

Isn’t she lovely? Anyway, just thought I’d be totally transparent about that. Incidentally, I remember when this film came out, as well as the fervor around it. This was JUST as the gay marriage debate was EXPLODING into the public scene, so this was obviously quite the talking point at the time.

 Anyway, shall we find out who’s not going to quit whom? SPOILERS AHEAD!!!

Recap

Cowboys Ennis del Mar (Heath Ledger) and Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal) are waiting outside of a trailer, with Ennis having just arrived  on a truck that reminded me of Optimus Prime, and I’m sorry. They’ve been hired by Joe Aguirre (Randy Quaid) to look after a group of sheep and guide them over Brokeback Mountain, a fictional mountain in Wyoming.

The two finally introduce each other, with Ennis seeming considerably closed off as compared to the open Jack Twist. They head to a bar, where the two get to know each other a but better Jack���s an occasional shepherd, but highly involved in rodeos throughout the year. Ennis, meanwhile, is a regular ranchhand at his family’s farm.

Time for sheep-herding, as the two guide their flock of sheep on horseback, with soft country guitars playing in the background over all of it. And I gotta say, the music combined with the visuals is giving me this real sleepy ambience vibe that I 100% would watch specifically to fall asleep to. Which is not an insult by any means, by the way; it’s just super relaxing.

The two make camp with the sheep in a mountain valley, and now I want to go camping. I realize that it’s February, and I live in a place VERY non-conducive to camping, but GODDAMN this movie makes me want to go camping. In the wilderness, surrounded by bird calls and crisp mountain air, LET’S GO.

We find out that Ennis is engaged to be wed to a woman named Alma, while Jack is yearning to break free of needing to take jobs like this. And all the while, they’re eating beans, scaring away coyotes, and fending of REALLY REALLY FAT American black bears, who you could really easily scare away without too much difficulty. You ever stared at a bear while both of you were in the woods? I HAVE. And we BOTH took off from each other in opposite directions. They’re not the bravest of animals, black bears. Grizzlies, however, you don’t wanna fuck with.

Anyway, after they face off against that bear and lose their newly bought supplies, they go hunting the next day and take down an elk. Which is a LOT of venison, I tell you what! Oh, and I’m not a hunter, just to be clear, but elk are fuggin’ HUGE. Seriously, XL deer they are.

Anyway, time goes on after that, and they continue to make their way through the mountains. And they get to know each other more, sharing their rodeo experiences and family backgrounds. Ennis also opens up pretty considerably, a fact not missed by Jack. The two become friends.

My girlfriend asks an interesting question: if I had never heard of this movie in any capacity...would I have known the extent of the relationship of Ennis and Jack? And honestly...I’m legitimately not sure at this point. I think I would’ve just assumed that they’d stay close friends, but no further than that. Call that being raised in a society with heterosexual bias towards relationships, or call that me not being a natural shipper. Both are probably accurate, to be honest.

Anyway, it’s getting cold out, and Jack’s sleeping in the tent one night while Ennis is freezing his balls off outside. With Jack’s insistence, he goes inside the tent to sleep next to Jack. And then...

Oh. Well, OK. Again, though, still not sure that at this point I’d...oh wait...OH...OH.

OK. Think I’d be able to tell at this point what the movie’s about.

So, yeah, they have sex. It’s spontaneous, it’s wild, it’s heat of the moment passion...and it’s REAL awkward the next day, I tell you what. That next evening, Ennis and Jack both insist that they “ain’t queer,” and that this is “a one-shot thing they got goin’.”

Uh, boys? There’s some important evidence to the contrary that we should consider here. But, OK, it’s a different culture, this is super new to you both, I get it. I’m not one to talk on the coming out or discovery experience (again, straight cis dude over here), but I understand that there’s some inherent denial. But still, they continue their relationship as is, for the time being.

Which is not as private as they thought, as Joe Aguirre observes them chasing each other naked on the mountain from afar. Whoops. Well, it doesn’t matter as much, as they still have a job to do until summer ends. And that job continues. They encounter another herd of sheep that gets tangled up with theirs, snow falls on the mountain and they have to deal with that, etc.

Then one day, the two need to head out. Jack goes to fetch Ennis, who’s moping on a hillside about something. He does this play lasso thing, which seems cute...

...until it turns into a full on brawl right there on the hillside. OK. Well. Some heavy denial going on here, I think, especially on Ennis’ part. Which is somewhat understandable, given the culture, and the fact that Ennis is engaged. Oh, by the way, hello infidelity. GodDAMN IT. Escaped you for TWO MOVIES IN A ROW, and you’re back rearing your ugly head.

Anyway, the job is done soon, and Aguirre’s not exactly happy with them, as they’ve apparently lost some sheep and picked up some from the other herd’s flock accidentally. With a light rebuke from Aguirre, the two part ways with not much else said. Jack asks if Ennis will come back the next summer, and Ennis reminds him that he’s getting married that fall. But as Ennis leaves...

Huh. Interesting reaction, that. Well, in the next scene, Ennis gets married to Alma Beers (Michelle Williams), and they seem to have a very happy relationship. They have two daughters together in a pretty small amount of time. The next summer, Jack tries to get a job with Joe Aguirre once again, but is refused on account of his relationship with Ennis on the mountain...kind of.

See, here’s the thing. Joe rebukes Jack for having their relationship on the mountain, leaving the dogs to babysit the sheep, rather than do the job they were hired for. And, uh...he’s not wrong, honestly. Yeah, OK, there’s definitely some homophobia laced in there, obviously, but they were hired to watch the sheep, and we only really saw them do that once or twice. So, yeah, sorry to say, but Joe’s not entirely unjustified in not rehiring Jack.

At a Fourth of July festival, Ennis brings his wife and daughters to see the fireworks, when a couple of bikers antagonize the crowd as a whole. This results in Ennis telling them to stop, and a fight takes place, with Ennis IMMEDIATELY taking out the two bikers, with little effort. Anger issues there, Ennis? 

Jack returns to the rodeo, with new other options for money. He’s clearly also coming to terms with his own sexuality, as seen when he not so subtly hits on a cowboy at the bar. However, he also meets a young woman, a barrel racer named Lureen Newsome (Anne Hathaway), whom he seems to get along with fairly quickly at a rodeo. They dance together at the bar that night, and, uh...park.

And that, of course, leads to their eventual marriage and parentage as well. Looks like Lureen’s parents arent the biggest fans of Jack, though. Sure that’s going to lead to a healthy relationship down the road.

Been about 4 years since Brokeback Mountain, and this is punctuated by Jack paying a visit to Ennis’ place, which Ennis is told about by Alma. He seems...very anious, waiting nervously for a day to see him. But he finally arrives, and the two embrace happily. And then...

Oh, and Alma sees? Sure, sure, oh, and they go to a motel IMMEDIATELY? Oh, OK, OK, infidelity? Yuuuuuuupyupyupyupyupyup, halfway point? Yeah, sure, see you in Part 2. Geez.

[henrikvanderswoon]

I was tagged by @defectivenancydrew like... a while ago, for this on my other blog (I'm sorry I'm only just now getting to it) but I'm excited to do so! Thank you for the tag, Caitlin!

Name: Lauren

Nickname: I usually go by Lauren, but I have some friends who call me Lo, my mom calls me Lamb, my girlfriend and roommate both call me Lawn, my girlfriend also calls me Beeb, and my best friend and I call each other Bro (it started ironically, I swear).

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

Height: 4'11

Nationality: American

Languages Spoken: English, some Spanish, and American Sign Language

What Time is It? 2:20am bxjzjzjs

Celebrity Crushes: Mmm... is it weird that I don't have any?? Like I have celebrities I love but I don't crush on any of them 🤔

Favorite Fictional Character: Nancy Drew and Joe Hardy, naturally. Um... outside of the Drewniverse I love a lot of characters. My own, for starters (I have three book series I'm working on oh god) Annabeth Chase, Wadsworth the butler from Clue (here's to you, @naancypants) and uhhhh Armin Arlert (don't look at me).

Favorite Musician: Lindsey Stirling

Favorite Sports Team: Obviously the Paseo Del Mar Manatees (what are sports?)

Favorite Season: both winter and fall!

Favorite Flower: Lavender

Favorite Scent: Also lavender (guess my lavender tattoo make sense...)

Favorite Color: Periwinkle

Favorite Animal: Cats, but of wild animals I love wolves, foxes, and owls

Favorite Food: I have a weakness for sushi, but give me any kind of food and I'm happy

Dream Car: one that's reliable?? I dont really have a dream car. I have a Corolla right now and I love him (his name is Felix).

Dream Trip: Iceland! I want to see the black sand beaches, but also the Northern Lights!

Instruments: I'm a beginner at piano and violin... but I sing!

Coffee, Tea or Hot Chocolate: ALL OF THEMMMM

Dog or Cat Person: I love dogs, but I am a CAT person.

Following: From this blog? 188

Followers: 67

Other Blogs: @the-down-lo is my personal blog

Blog Established: Like three days ago (four?) 👀

Do you have a tumblr crush? A what now?

Do you get asks? I've gotten one on this blog so far, but I do occasionally on my other one

What's your lucky number? 18 and 4

What are you wearing right now? Honestly? A giant t-shirt and no pants because I hate wearing pants in bed (its 2am)

Drink of Choice: water or leaf water tea

Number of blankets you sleep with: Two - a big soft one (I keep it cold in the room) and my childhood blanket (I have sheets and a comforter but they're usually folded at the foot of the bed when it's not made lol

Average # of sleep hours: I wish I could say 8. Probably and average of like 5 or 6 right now... maybe

Random Fact: I have 5 siblings and we're all twins (so...my parents had three sets of twins). I'm a member of the oldest set.

Thank you again for tagging me Caitlin! I feel like everyone's done this, but I'll tag @ghostdogsofwaverly and @hurricanesonny and anyone else who would like to do this!

[hrsun111]

INTOWN REPORT for 12/5/19 – 12/11/19

THURSDAY, 12/5

5 Star Bar – Telekinetic Yeti, Darvaza, + Hexicon

1720 – Lousi Futon

Alex's – Five Guys...One Cover Band, Glitter Wizard, + Crimewave

The Belasco – Daughters, Protomartyr, + Show Me The Body

Bluespade 75 Studios (E.L.A.) - The Virus, Cinderblock, The Venomous Pinks, + HeadNoise

Bootleg – Lisa Prank, Rose Melberg, + Worriers

Doll Hut – Slaughterhousers, The Pawns, + The Tragic Radicals

Dynasty Typewriter – Michelle Buteau

Echo – Magic Sword, + Go Dark

Echoplex – Saint JHN

Fonda – Sasha Sloan, + Winnetka Bowling League

The Hi Hat – Bonavega, Brasko, + Mood Killer

Harvard & Stone – Baby A, + The Emerald

House of Blues - Gryffin

House of Machines – Love Nothing EP release, Deep Fields, New Balance, + Lindsay B

Largo at the Coronet – Anthony Jeselnik

Little Joy – No Exits, Programmed For Pleasure, + Del Lucrii

Malone's - Big Rig Dollhouse, Ascent, + Tragic Radicals

Maui Sugar Mill – Midnight Cloud, John Thompson, High Grass,+Carry On Band

Moroccan – Moon Hooch, + Coco Columbia

Observatory – The Hu, + Crown Lands; From Indian Lakes, Queen of Jeans, + Yummm (Constellation Room)

The Palace – Vagabon, + Angel Olsen (also Friday)

Petie's Place - The Kitty Litter Disco Show Band, Review Killer Lords (Tribute to The Lords of the New Church) + The Flutterbyes, free entry with a toy donation for Children's Hospital LA

Redwood Bar – The Tearaways (feat.Clem Burke), The Reflectors, + Mogg

Satellite – Salute to Lou Reed with Angie Bowie, LoveyDove, The Dick & Jane Family Orchestra, + Mary Woronov

The Smell – Banny Grove, Pregnant, + Brendan Eder Ensemble Theater at Ace Hotel – The Revolution (Prince's former band) Troubadour – Alex Cameron, + Holiday Sidewinder (also Friday) Wiltern – Snoop Dogg, + more

Zebulon – The Make-Up, + Seth Bogart

FRIDAY, 12/6

5 Star Bar – Endless Struggle, Destruction Made Simple, Dead77, Gob Patrol, + Dcon

1720 - Graves Bootleg Theater – Madison Cunningham, Johanna Samuels, + Pet Dress

Doll Hut – Reagan Youth, Functional Lunatics, The Lewd, Damaged, Justified Anger, Ciphors of Transcendence, Krovak, The Order of Nine Angels, The Outskirts, Pig City, 6pm

El Rey – Dreamers, Arrested Youth, + American Teeth Garden Amp – The Adolescents, The Zeros, The Crowd, + more! Glass House – The Hu, + Crown Lands The Hi Hat – Sonny & the Sunsets, + The Gonks Hollywood Forever Cemetery – Drab Majesty, + Body of Light House of Blues - Thrice House of Machines – The Dickies, Cheap Tissue, + DM Tina & The Bumps The Lash – Body of Light, + DJ Drab Majesty Lodge Room – Surfbot, Dumb F**ks, + Nice Maui Sugar Mill – Dr. Savage &The Shrunken Heads, Super Villian, + Caroshi Moroccan – Kills Birds, Daisy, + The Living Roomers Observatory – The Wrecks Pappy & Harriet's – Ryley Walker, + Black Mountain Petie's Place – Dickwad (also Sat.)

Redwood Bar – Drug Front, Dante HH, + Graveyard Bandits Regent – The Slackers, Viernes 13, Soul Ska, + Gabriela Penka Teragram – Marco Benevento, + The Mattson 2 Zebulon – Judge, Regional Justice Center, Section HB, + Down to Nothing

SATURDAY, 12/7

5 Star Bar – A Darker Bright

1720 – Minty Boi, Twin Tribes, + She Past Away

Alex's – Boyo, Dustin Lovelis, Nik Freitas, Tino Drima, + Emily Edrosa

Alpine Village - 7th Annual Krampus Ball with Rosemary's Billygoat, Hammerstein Band, Totendanse, + Krammpstein

American Legion Post 206 (Highland Park) – Master Cylander, Sapphic Musk, Somos Mysteriosos, Ley Valentine, + Stars at Night

Bootleg – Mike Krol, Night Shop, + Jess Cornelius

Catch One – Reagan Youth, The Voids, The Skeptix, The Virus, Defiance, Cheap Sex, Thulsa Doom, + more! 2:00pm

Doll Hut – Punxmas Toy Drive with Ravens Moreland, Big Mess, The Whining Pussies, The Pawns, Shubees, SLOKA, Mr. Firley, Dirty Hammer, + Time Kats (entry with 1 unwrapped toy)

EB's at The Farmer's Market – The Stardust Ramblers The Echo - Glades El Cid – Eyedress, + Natia & The Renaissance Family El Rey – Greyson Chance

The Factory- Daisy Chain, Lunch Lady, Silky & the Scopers, + Dummy Glass House – Aly & AJ, + Armors The Hi Hat – Fitness, + Somme Hollywood Forever Cemetery – Mount Eerie, + Julie Doiron

LEM HQ (835 N La Brea Ave.LA) – Crisis Actor, Safeword, Le Face,+DJsTerminal A Lexington – Drop Top Jesus, Wagemaker, Mountains of Delusion,+Living Darkness Lodge Room – Louis Cole Maui Sugar Mill – Punk Rock Karaoke, + Shiner's Club

Meltdown (1644 S La Cienega, Unit 4, LA) – Justus Profitt, Poll Tax Riot,+Noah Salem Moroccan – From Indian Lakes, Queen of Jeans, + Yummm Observatory – Me First & the Gimme Gimmes, Glitter Wizard, + Masked Intruder Pappy & Harriet's – KOLARS, + Soft White Sixties

The Paramount – Very Be Careful

Permenant Records Roadhouse (former location of Cafe Nela) – DJ Frankie & the Witch Fingers

Redwood Bar – Tramp For the Lord, + Jason Heath & The Greedy Souls Regent – High On Fire, Power Trip, Devil Master, + Creeping Death (sold out) Roxy – Black Flag, + The Linecutters Silverlake Lounge – Dangerously Sleazy, Fox Medicine, + Cosmic Kitten Teragram – Defeater, + Modern Life is War Troubadour – Lindsay Eli Wiltern – Snoh Aalegra Zebulon – Frankie & the Witch Fingers, Kevin, + Perfection

SUNDAY, 12/8

Alex's Bar – Headless Palms, The Sleeping Sea Kings, + Boom Years

All Star Lanes – Boy In the Water, Margeaux Sippell, Jack Rabbit,+Arch Stanton

Bootleg Theater – Tow'rs, + B.R. Lively

C.I.A. - Angela Bowie, Cat Museum, + The Chelsea Club

The Echo – Myles Parrish

Echoplex – Nothing, Launder, No Swoon, + Sprain

Fonda - Me First & the Gimme Gimmes, Glitter Wizard, + Masked Intruder

The Hi Hat – Tribute to Jim Morrison by The Burning Doors, + John Lennon Memorial Celebration

Lodge Room – Jason Lytle Moroccan – Spindrift, Federale, Roselit Bone, Sir Woman, + Dylan Meek Observatory – High on Fire, Power Trip, Devil Master, + Creeping Death The Pike (L.B.) - Hamapple

Redwood Bar – Blood Wisdom, Beatnik Party, + Calico Sky Roxy – With Confidence, Seaway, Between You & Me, + Doll Skin Teragram – Ours, Chris Shinn, + Black Angel The Wiltern – CHVRCHES, + Dominic Fike

MONDAY, 12/9

4th Street Vine – The Cure & Friends Aratani Theatre at JACCC – An evening with Flea Bootleg – Henry Hall, Polyplastic, + Corvax Echo – Courtship Echoplex – Trap Girl, Agenda, Strangers, La Pregunta, Skirt Cocaine,+DJ Bat Slave The El Rey – The Pineapple Thief Fonda – Fabio Frizzi Moroccan Lounge – Halfnoise, Blackpaw, + And That Zebulon – Shannon Lay, + Earth Girl Helen Brown

TUESDAY, 12/10

5 Star Bar – We Were Giants, + Next Door to Heaven 1720 – Unearth, + Darkest Hour

Bootleg – Erin Anne, Potty Mouth, + Cartalk Echo – Say Sue Me, + The Pantones Echoplex – Madame Gandhi El Rey - Zhavia

Fonda – The Hu, + Crown Lands The Hi Hat – Georgi Kay, Esbie Fonte, + Psychic Twin

Lodge Room – Rob Bell

Moroccan – Channel Tres, + The Briggs

Novo – Cindi Lauper, Belinda Carlisle, Bily Porter, Brandi Carlile, Carol Leifer, Charlie Musselwhite, Emily Estefan, Henry Rollins, Perry Farrell, Marilyn Manson Lily Tomlin, Margaret Cho, + more! (Home for the Holidays benefit)

Redwood – Thee Idylls, Dylan Champion, Kid Bandit,+The Path of Most Resistance Resident – Stalley Roxy – Divinio Nino, Bardo Martinez, + DJ Venus

Zebulon – William Tyler, + Xylouris White

WEDNESDAY, 12/11

4th Street Vine – Downtown, Sleeperz, + Calm Kill Alex's – Las Chicas Tristas, White Woods, Slice, Sea Moya,+DJ Caliate Y Escucho Bootleg – The Monolators, Soft Sailors, + Saint Heartbreak The Echo – Khemmis, UN, + Future Usses El Rey – Berhana, + Pomo Fonda – Conan Gray, + Denee Highland Park Bowl – Emmitt James, JeremyJones, + Shaelle The Hi Hat – Mothica, Cannons, HUX, + Velvey Starlings House of Blues – Falling In Reverse Lodge Room – Rob Bell Moroccan – Channel Tres Observatory – Allah-Las, Mapache, + Tim Hill Redwood Bar – Here Lies Man, Sissy Brown, + Mars Rodriguez Roxy – Role Models, + Jackie Hayes Teragram – Fruit Bats, + Kacey Johansing Troubadour – Beouine Zebulon – Xylouris White

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12/11 – Otniel y Los Condors 

12/18 – Dangerously Sleazy

12/20 – Livation fills in for Demolisten with special guest Bruce Duff, 6-8pm

12/25 – Lucky Otis

12/27 – Livation fills in for Demolisten with Clifton AKA DJ Soft Touch 

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1/8 – Crisis Actor

1/15 – PR Shake

1/22 - Jason Paul & The Knowitalls

2/12 – Ley Valentine

2/19 - Cheap Tissue

2/26 - JesuCrisis

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Hulu New Releases: July 2021

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It’s summer, everyone! And with its relatively sparse list of new releases for July 2021, Hulu seems to be subtlety imploring its subscribers to go outside.

Don’t get us wrong: Hulu’s library offerings get a big upgrade this month. July 1 sees the arrival of great films like Galaxy Quest, Fargo, and Caddyshack. Bill and Ted Face the Music premieres on July 2 and its followed by Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar on July 9. Not bad stuff! It’s just that, outside of the library titles, there isn’t much to go off of.

Hulu’s only major original release this month is the FX on Hulu production American Horror Stories on July 15. As its name implies, the show is a spinoff of American Horror Story and will feature self-contained horror episodes rather than a season-long arc. If you’ll allow this geriatric millennial to deploy one truly ancient meme: “Yo dawg, we heard you like anthologies so we put an anthology in your anthology so you can anthologize while you anthologize.”

The day after American Horror Stories premieres is the release date for McCartney 3,2,1 – a docuseries about Paul McCartney. Peter Jackson’s epic The Beatles: Get Out docuseries is coming to Disney+ in November so hopefully this will be a nice amuse-bouche.

Here is everything else coming to Hulu this month.

Hulu New Releases – July 2021

July 1 The Mighty Ones: Complete Season 2 (Hulu Original) RuPaul’s Drag Race: Complete Season 7 (MTV) 127 Hours (2010) 28 Days Later (2003) 28 Weeks Later (2007) 68 Kill (2017) 78/52: Hitchcock’s Shower Scene (2017) A Ciambra (2018) The Adventures of Hercules (1985) Almost Human (2014) Alpha & Omega: Legend Of The Saw Toothed (2014) American Gun (2005) An Acceptable Loss (2019) Australia (2008) Bad Teacher (2011) Band Aid (2017) Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels Of A Tribe Called Quest (2011) Beetlejuice (1988) The Best Man (1999) Better Living Through Chemistry (2014) Big Fish (2003) Bitter Harvest (2017) Blue Sky (1994) Bohemian Rhapsody (2018) Breakdown (1997) Bruno (2009) Caddyshack (1980) Caddyshack II (1988) Candyman 3: Day of the Dead (1999) Carnage Park (2016) Caveman (1981) Chaplin (1992) Chuck (2017) The Chumscrubber (2005) Citizen Jane: Battle for the City (2017) Cliffhanger (1993) The Condemned (2007) Confessions Of A Shopaholic (2009) The Conversation (1974) Coyote Ugly (2000) The Cured (2018) Dangerous Minds (1995) Dealin’ With Idiots (2013) Dealt (2017) Dear White People (2014) Donnybrook (2019) Dumb & Dumber (1994) Dumb And Dumberer: When Harry Met Lloyd (2003) Elaine Stritch: Shoot Me (2014) Eliminators (2016) Enemy at the Gates (2001) The Face of Love (2014) Factotum (2006) Fargo (1996) The Feels (2017) Fired Up! (2009) Foxfire (1996) Frank Serpico (2017) Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell (1974) Free To Run (2016) From Paris with Love (2010) Galaxy Quest (1999) The Gift (2000) Gimme the Loot (2013) The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo (2011) Gorp (1980) Graduation (2017) Grandma (2015) Hellions (2015) Hideaway (1995) House of the Dead (2003) House of the Dead 2 (2006) The House That Jack Built (2018) Housesitter (1992) I Daniel Blake (2017) I Do…Until I Don’t (2017) I Remember You (2017) Ice Age (2002) In The Cut (2003) Indignation (2016) Intermission (2004) Intolerable Cruelty (2003) Johnny English (2003) Knowing (2009) The Ladies Man (2000) Last Days Here (2012) Let’s be Evil (2016) Manic (2013) The Mask (1994) Maximum Risk (1996) Mercury Rising (1998) Morning Glory (2010) Mystic Pizza (1988) The Natural (1984) Ode to Joy (2019) Open Range (2003) Open Water (2004) Open Water 2: Adrift (2006) Passage to Mars (2017) Personal Shopper (2017) The Polar Express (2004) Rabid Dogs (2016) Rebel in the Rye (2017) Reno 911!: Miami : The Movie (2007) Revolutionary Road (2008) Robocop (1987) Robocop 2 (1990) Robocop 3 (1993) Rookie of the Year (1993) Seabiscuit (2003) Shelley (2016) Sightseers (2013) Sleeping With The Enemy (1991) Sleepwalkers (1992) Soldier Boyz (1995) Something’s Gotta Give (2003) Somewhere (2010) Sorority Row (2009) Space Jam (1996) Stand by Me (1986) Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) Star Trek: First Contact (1996) Stephen King’s Graveyard Shift (1990) The Stepfather (2009) Stonewall (2015) Stray (2020) Sunshine (2005) Super Troopers (2002) Sweet Virginia (2017) Taffin (1988) Take Every Wave (2017) Take Shelter (2011) Taken (2009) The Terminator (1984) They Came Together (2014) Thunderheart (1992) Timeline (2003) Tooth Fairy (2008) Twisted (2004) Underworld (2003) Underworld Awakening (2012) Underworld Evolution (2006) Underworld: Rise Of The Lycans (2009) Universal Soldier (1992) The Unknown Girl (2017) Walking Tall (1973) Whip It (2009) White Nights (1985) William Shakespeare’s Romeo + Juliet (1996) Wolves (2017)

July 2 Summer of Soul (2021) (Hulu Original) Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020)

July 3 Flower of Evil: Complete Season 1 (Subbed) (Viki) I’ll Go To You When The Weather Is Fine: Complete Season 1 (Subbed) (Viki) More Than Friends: Complete Season 1 (Subbed) (Viki) Dreamcatcher (2021)

July 4 Leave no Trace (2018)

July 8       My Wife and Kids: Complete Series (ABC) Murdoch Mysteries: Complete Season 13 (Acorn) Papillon (2017)

July 9       This Way Up: Complete Season 2 (Hulu Original) Grown-ish: Season 4 Premiere (Freeform) Barb and Star go to Vista Del Mar (2021) In a World… (2013) Moffie (2021)

July 10       47 Meters Down (2017)

July 12       Love Island UK: Season 7 Premiere (iTV)

July 14       Cleopatra in Space: Complete Season 1 (Peacock) Cleopatra en el Espacio: Complete Season 1 (Peacock) My All-American (2015)

July 15       American Horror Stories: Two-Episode Limited Series Premiere (FX on Hulu) 20,000 Days on Earth (2014) A Field In England (2013) The Act of Killing (2012) Amira & Sam (2014) Borgman (2013) Bullhead (2011) Cheap Thrills (2013) The Complex: Lockdown (2020) The Congress (2013) The Connection (2014) Enforcement (2021) Exit Plan (2021) The Final Member (2014) The FP (2011) I Declare War (2012) The Keeping Room (2014) Men & Chicken (2015) Mood Indigo (2013) Pieta (2012) R100 (2013) Raiders! The Story of the Greatest Fan Film Ever Made (2015) Wrong (2012)

July 16       McCartney 3,2,1: Documentary Series Premiere (Hulu Original)

July 17       Horimiya: Complete Season 1 (Dubbed) (Funimation)

July 22 Olympic Dreams featuring Jonas Brothers: Special (NBC)

July 26 The Artist (2011)

July 29 The Resort (2021)

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Leaving Hulu – July 2021

July 4 Warrior (2011)

July 9 Desierto (2015)

July 20 The Last Full Measure (2019)

July 21 Bolt (2008)

July 24 All The Wild Horses (2017) B.B. King: On The Road (2018) The Beatles: Made on Merseyside (2018) Bees Make Honey (2017) Closing Gambit (2018) Gloves Off (2017) I, Dolours (2018) In Extremis (2017) Into the Night: Portraits of Life and Death (2017) The Last Animals (2017) Lost in Vagueness (2017) Painkillers (2018)

July 27 For A Good Time, Call… (2012)

July 30 The Good, the Bad, the Weird (2008) Like Someone in Love (2012) Mad Detective (2007)

July 31 (500) Days of Summer (2009) 28 Days Later (2003) 28 Weeks Later (2007) A Perfect Gateway (2009) The Adventures of Hercules (1985) Alive (1993) Batman Begins (2005) Before We Go (2015) Blue Sky (1994) Breach (2007) Broken Flowers (2005) Captain Corelli’S Mandolin (2001) Caveman (1981) The Crazies (2010) Cyrus (2009) The Dark Knight (2008) Dinosaur 13 (2014) El Dorado (1967) Evening (2007) Fargo (1996) Footloose (1984) For Richer Or Poorer (1997) Friends With Benefits (2011) Gamer (2009) Goodnight Mommy (2015) Gorp (1980) Grace Of Monaco (2015) Hannibal Rising (2007) Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay (2008) Harold & Kumar Go To White Castle (2004) The Haunting in Connecticut (2009) Haunting In Connecticut 2: Ghosts Of Georgia (2013) Hyde Park On Hudson (2012) I Feel Pretty (2018) I Saw The Devil (2010) In The Mix (2005) Internal Affairs (1990) The Iron Giant (1999) The Jackal (1997) Jiro Dreams of Sushi (2011) The Ladies Man (2000) L!Fe Happens (2012) Lucky Number Slevin (2006) Machete (2010) McLintock! (Producer’s Cut) (1963) Morning Glory (2010) Mystic Pizza (1988) The Nanny Diaries (2007) National Lampoon’s Van Wilder (2002) The Natural (1984) Ong-Bak (2003) Ong-Bak 2 (2008) Ong-Bak 3 (2010) The Pawnbroker (1964) Predator (1987) Predator 2 (1990) Race for Your Life, Charlie Brown (1977) Red Cliff (2008) The Relic (1997) Robocop (1987) Robocop 2 (1990) Robocop 3 (1993) Seabiscuit (2003) The Skeleton Key (2005) Sliver (1993) Slumdog Millionaire (2008) Soldier Boyz (1995) Something’s Gotta Give (2003) Soul Food (1997) The Spy Next Door (2010) Stand by Me (1986) Star Kid (1998) Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984) Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) Star Trek V: The Final Frontier (1989) Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (1991) Star Trek: First Contact (1996) Star Trek: Generations (1994) Star Trek: Insurrection (1998) Star Trek: The Motion Picture (1979) Step Up 2 The Streets (2008) Step Up 3D (2010) Step Up Revolution (2012) Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) Taffin (1988) The Terminator (1984) Triangle (2009) Turbulence (1997) Unstoppable (2010) Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps (2009) What’s Love Got To Do With It (1993) Zack And Miri Make A Porno (2008)

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[lockzinhas]

heyy tell me the name of the songs in your playlist? 🤗🤗

Blackbear - Do Re mi

Stargate - Waterfall ft. P!nk, Sia

Clean Bandit - Symphony feat. Zara Larsson

Cashmere Cat - Quit ft. Ariana Grande

Already Gone - Sleeping At Last

Kygo - It Ain’t Me (with Selena Gomez)

EXO - Hurt

Supergrass - Alright

London Grammar - Nightcall

KREAM - Taped Up Heart ft. Clara Mae

Cloves - Don’t Forget About Me

BANKS - Fuck With Myself

Gabrielle Shonk - Habit

Charlie Puth - Attention

Kehlani - Distraction

EXO - Call Me Baby

Paramore - Hard Times

Lana Del Rey - Lust For Life ft. The Weeknd

Neiked - Sexual

Sleeping At Last - As Long as You Love Me

Linn Brikell - Get Lucky

The Weeknd - D.D

Little Mix  -  Word Up!

The Weeknd - Reminder

Jacquees - B.E.D

Zella Day - 1965

Ta-ku ft. Wafia - American Girl

Ta-ku & Wafia - Love Somebody

Clean Bandit - Tears ft. Louisa Johnson

Little Mix - No More Sad Songs

6LACK - Ex Calling

Marc E. Bassy - You & Me ft. G-Eazy

The 1975 - The Sound

Dillon - Thirteen Thirtyfive

Troye Sivan - TOO GOOD

Wafia - Heartburn

Mothica - No One (Kayge Calypso & DUNN Remix)

Xavier Omär fka SPZRKT - Blind Man

Hayden James - Just A Lover

Margaret - Cool Me Down

Medasin - Daydream (feat. Joba)

BANKS - And I Drove You Crazy

Sabrina Carpenter - Thumbs

Years & Years - Ready For You

Zayn - Wrong (feat. Kehlani)

Niykee Heaton - NBK

Full Crate x Mar - Nobody Else

Stanaj- Goddess

Young The Giant - Silvertongue

Aminé - Caroline

Imagine Dragons - Thunder

Tove Styrke - Say My Name

Skizzy Mars - I’m Ready ft. Olivver the Kid

Kings Of Leon - Crawl

Flume - What You Need

Bea Miller - Burning Bridges

The 7th Sense - NCT U

Elle King - Where The Devil Don’t Go

Vampire Weekend - M79

The Strumbellas - Spirits

Roy Woods - Dangerous

Snakehips - All My Friends ft. Tinashe, Chance The Rapper

Gin Wigmore – Written In The Water

ZAYN - Still Got Time ft. PARTYNEXTDOOR

Lorde -  Liability

Lana Del Rey - God knows I tried

Sam Smith - Leave Your Lover

Russ - Look

The Neighbourhood - #icanteven ft. French Montana

Childish Gambino - Sober

Charlotte Cardin - Like It Doesn’t Hurt (Feat. Husser)

Trevor Moran - Let’s Roll

6LACK - Worst Luck

Blackpink - Boombayah

Blackpink - whistle

Nct Dream  My First and Last

Halsey - Alone

Halsey - Strangers ft. Lauren Jauregui

Halsey - Don’t Play

Halsey - Walls Could Talk

Halsey - Bad At Love

Camel Power Club - Altaïr

Katy Perry - Power

Bea Miller - like that

Rita Ora - Your Song

Camila Cabello - I Have Questions

Andrew Belle - Black Bear

The Black Keys - Tighten Up

Thomston - To and Fro

VÉRITÉ - Rest

angus maude - i’m happy you exist

Clinton Washington - Black & Blue

Sophia Black - k i s s i n g

Sody - Sorry

Eyes for You - EZA

Charlotte Cardin - Dirty Dirty

SYML - hurt for me

EZA - Shape of You

Hamilton + Rostam - A 1000 Times

Ruel - Don’t Tell Me

Charlotte Cardin - Big Boy

IZA - I Put a Spell On You

Arcade Fire - Chemistry

MØ - XXX 88 ft. Diplo

VÉRITÉ - Somebody Else

Andy Kong - City Lights

Andy Kong - All We Are

SYML - Where’s My Love

Cage The Elephant - Trouble

Cage The Elephant - Cold Cold Cold

Cage The Elephant - Too Late To Say Goodbye

Jasmine Thompson - I Will Follow You Into The Dark

The Weeknd - Twenty Eight

{spotify}

[shadows-taller]

Shield Farms

Okay so here’s a little something I dug up just recently and thought I’d share with you all. Beats me if I’ll ever finish it but I figured it was pretty good and you all might want to see it. It’s a Stucky AU (what else lmao) about horses and the desert, both of which are things I have personal experience in.

Let me know what you think! Also if you have any ideas for where this should go lol I need all the help I can get.

Steve wakes up in a cold sweat on top of his duvet, again, and resolutely can not go back to sleep. A glance at the clock tells him it’s 2:45 in the morning, a good two hours before anyone else is going to be conscious. He huffs, resigned to a fate of laying in bed until the sun’s light peeks over the desert horizon out his window.

The nightmare had been no different than it was every other night. Bright pinpricks of light flashed behind his eyelids, the heavy roar of gunfire and screaming echoing in his ears. Monty, Morita, Jones, Falsworth, and Dum-Dum. His team, his unit, his brothers-in-arms. Their faces, twisted up in agony, each shot somewhere bad, each losing blood faster than Steve can stop it. He rushes to dress their wounds, along with a field nurse in her own fatigues, and they even get the men out of the enemy's’ line of fire. But the grenade flies in and Steve sees it too late, too late to do anything but turn his back and cover his head with his elbows. That’s always where the dream ends, either with his screaming or silent, terrified shaking.

He usually lies there a while simply to regain control over his emotions.

It’s an hour later when he begins to think about his day ahead. Tony said he’d go check out the new trailer company today, a higher-end service recommended to Steve after their previous driver was pulled over for driving drunk on his way back from Kentucky. The whole mess had been horrible, a PR shitshow if they’d ever seen one. Tony also said he’d check up on Revenant, the stallion Shield Farms was going to breed with Macy’s Day, their best mare. Revenant is a behemoth from a farm across the county, a black thoroughbred with a mean streak in him but the sire of some of the fastest horses in Del Mar. If Steve can land this collaboration with Asgard it’ll be a win on both sides, as more owners will line up to mix genes with both Macy’s and Revenant.

There’s also the whole water situation. Due to the fact that the drought and forest fires have baked the land and soaked up all the water, the State of California has begun regulating how much water places like Shield Farms can use. There can’t be any more dripping hoses, unattended spigots, or dumping of perfectly good washing water. Nat’s handling that one, emailing the State to get special permits during race season when water is needed most. But the government is being very strict about the water usage, which means more headaches for Steve because he’ll have to keep reminding everyone not to waste any water whatsoever, thank you very much. He’ll have to put laminated signs up. He hates laminating things, makes him feel like a third-grade teacher.

Steve’s not too focused on the upcoming dressage show in Escondido, as he knows Wanda and Sharon are working their asses off as always. They’ve won regional titles the last five years, and Wanda even made it to second in Nationals a few years back. They’re aiming even higher this summer, for not only Nationals but International competitions as well.

Steve runs through his list of things to do. Balance accounts, pay bills, check up on the boarders’ payments, hire new trainer…

Hire new trainer. Fuck, that’s right, Hodge walked out last week. Steve was almost glad when that happened, even as dramatic as it had seemed. The guy was a bully to horses and people. It’d been Tony’s idea in the first place to hire him. He’d had a resume a mile long, ranging from working as a mustang wrangler to training at farms like Calumet and Gainesway in Kentucky. But just last week he’d had a tantrum about the construction of the arena (as if there was any way in high heaven to change that), and Steve had very bluntly told him to either suck it up or leave. Gilmore Hodge had chosen the latter.

But now they need a new trainer. A specialty trainer, to boot. Someone willing to work with the worst of the worst.

Thoroughbreds are notoriously moody. They’re bred to be fast, to race, which comes along with it high energy and a larger chance for genetics to go wrong. Breed a gentle mare with a hot-headed sire, you could get one disposition or the other, and vice versa. There’s always foals who grow up to be too excitable and/or dangerous to be used in a prestigious setting, but Steve’s never believed in giving up on anything. Hence the reason why he’s always got a trainer on hand to deal with the reject pile, make them into something someone could potentially buy as a project horse. Or, when Shield periodically invests in a mustang, someone to smooth out the first few weeks before a trainer more suited to the horse’s intended purpose would come in. Get the horse friendly and halter trained, as well as make note of the tics and buttons one shouldn’t push.

In other words, they need a very specific skill set. And nerves of steel.

Natasha probably knows someone, he thinks. She brought in Sam, Clint, America, and Wanda, some of their best people. Steve would still be in some studio apartment in Carlsbad, making just enough on commissions to scrape by, if it weren’t for her. If she hadn’t pulled him up by the bootstraps and forced him to see his own true potential, and that he didn’t have to refuse what was his out of spite. That it was fucking idiotic to refuse what was lawfully his out of spite. He owes Natasha his entire life, and trusts her to know where to go.

Steve looks over at the clock again. It reads 4:00 A.M. and he can just see the beginnings of color in the sky. He sits up and stretches, fully awake now.

His clothing of choice this morning is Adidas soccer pants (a gift from Nat on his birthday last year), a gray tank that fits tightly over his chest, and his running shoes. A morning run is essential to his routine, it gets him going and ready to face the day. Besides, how else will he stay in shape if all he ever does is sit cooped up in his office doing bills? Steve decides to see if Tony knows anyone that could help out with bookkeeping. That could be very useful.

His breakfast consists of granola and strawberries in plain yogurt with some orange juice. No one else seems to be up as he moves around the kitchen, which isn’t surprising. Tony usually gets up next after Steve, around five. Steve’ll already be on his run by then.

His route goes along the entire circumference of the farm, doubling back behind the stables and winding off into the orange and lemon grove. It follows a trail along the irrigation system, then out of the trees and up into the foothills. Steve usually follows the dirt trails back to the main road and arrives back at Shield in time to help out with morning feeding and water-checks.

He sets off from the main house as soon as he’s done rinsing out his breakfast dishes, and jogs down the front steps with his earbuds in and phone strapped safely to his bicep. The peaceful tenor of Jim Croce’s voice sets the mood of the morning; surrounded by glowing mountains and the sharp aroma of sage, Steve is all alone in his thoughts.

Ever since he was a kid, Steve has always loved the desert he grew up in. Southern California isn’t exactly a forgiving place, what with the temperatures that soar above 110 in summer and wildfires that rage for days on end. But Steve finds comfort in the heat, a constant force surrounding him, reminding him like the mountains do of his potential. Pushing him to do more than he thinks he can. Growing up poor meant no pool, no air conditioning, and little more than ice cubes and a box fan to keep cool. Stark claims Steve’s more comfortable in the sweltering midday sun than he is in a cool office for this reason, and he’s not incorrect. Steve prefers manual labor to desk work, and sports an impressive tan across his whole body because of it. He’s always believed in doing things himself and knows it’s the best way to get things done.

He comes to the spot where the trail curves off into the trees, and makes the turn as the song changes to something Hozier.

Steve breathes in the scent of lemon and orange. This grove is, along with the boarding stables and bets from races, one of Shield’s primary sources of income. They sell the fruit to local businesses, from bars to restaurants and cafes, as well as at various farmers’ markets. Banner runs the whole operation, as the guy’s got a thumb greener than the Green Giant’s and is scared shitless of horses. If he weren’t Steve’d offer the guy a position in the general offices, but that involves actually seeing the animals, which Bruce avoids at all costs. He’s in charge of paying the workers they hire to keep up the trees and fruit, as well as coordinating who they sell to. It gives Steve peace of mind, knowing he can go on his run through here and not worry about who’s working on what and whether or not things are going smoothly.

The grove comes right up to the base of some hills, not quite big enough to be called mountains, but still a challenge when it comes to running or biking on them. Steve likes to wind his way through, finding meandering paths that only fit one vehicle or a pair of horseback riders in the rare off-chance that someone comes up this way.

His head is full of music, his favorite Beatles song just beginning, as he rounds a curve and slows down at the sight in front of him.

A rusted blue pickup sits idle off on the shoulder, a faint trail of smoke leading from the engine just barely visible in the early morning sunlight.

Doesn’t have a point of view

Knows not where he’s going to

Isn’t he a bit like you and me?

Steve tugs the earbuds out of his ears and lets them hang over the collar of his shirt as he approaches the truck. Just barely he can hear someone moving around on the gravel, still out of his line of sight but footsteps eerily loud in the otherwise silent area. It’s almost unnerving, this unfamiliar truck on such an unused road at this time of day. Steve braces himself, tensing, ready to fight off some guy with a cleaver or similar.

He comes around the side of the truck to see something he wasn’t expecting.

A man, not much older than him, is muttering to himself something intelligible and running a hand through his long, black-brown hair. He’s pacing, cold eyes fixed on the engine which by now Steve can see is steadily releasing smoke. The guy seems utterly distraught, scared, even, so much so that he hasn’t noticed Steve yet.

Steve clears his throat. “Need any help, there?”

The man stops dead in his tracks and his head whips up, hand retreating lightning-fast from his brown locks. He looks like a deer caught in headlights, blue eyes almost glowing.

Steve nods to the engine. “That doesn’t look too good. I know a mechanic, I can get ‘ya a discount too. Just gotta throw ‘er in neutral and push a couple miles.”

The man swallows audibly, arms hanging awkwardly at his sides. Steve can see defined muscle under his white t-shirt, from his abdomen to his chest to his arms and shoulders. He’s wearing blue jeans as well, work-worn Levis by the looks of it. Steve raises an eyebrow expectantly.

“Uh, yes. That would - that would be nice, thank you.” A Russian accent rolls off the man’s tongue, thick and silky and deep. Steve nods, hoping the dim morning light hides the heat on his face at the sound of the man’s voice. The man closes the hood, then climbs into the cab to shift the truck into neutral. He hops out with catlike grace, more agile than anyone has any right to be at five thirty in the morning. Together they move to the rear bumper, one on either side of the trailer hitch. Before they begin pushing, Steve holds out his hand to the stranger.

“I’m Steve, good to meet you.”

The man takes his hand and shakes, even if it is tentative. “Likewise. You can call me Bucky.”

Bucky. An undeniably American name, for someone so obviously foreign. Steve wonders if it’s a nickname, or if it’s even his name at all; maybe it’s just the first thing that popped into his head.

He doesn’t miss the uncertain gleam in Bucky’s eyes, or the way he’s the first one to let go of the handshake.

-

The truck is heavy, as trucks usually are, so by the time they’ve made it to Peggy’s shop both men are glistening with sweat. Bucky’s breath is labored next to him, and Steve imagines his own is much the same.

“To what do I owe the pleasure of two fine men this early in the morning?” Peggy’s British accent floated through the garage, and Steve huffed a grin. Trust Peggy to be bright-eyed and bushy-tailed no matter the time of day. He’d known her ever since he got home from Afghanistan, from the moment he’d walked in looking for a repairman for his convertible. He’d been in town with Nat, looking at the old Rogers place (a run-down farmhouse and barn at the time, within eleven months it had become Shield Farms), when his beloved VW had sputtered to a halt right outside Peggy’s door. The rest was, as they say, history.

“We’ve got a pickup problem, Pegs. Was on my morning run and came across Bucky here, who was looking pretty worse for wear. Decided to help ‘im out and bring his truck here. It was smoking like this -” he jerks his thumb over his shoulder, at the engine in question “- when I got there.”

Peggy hums, emerging from behind a tractor with a crease between her brows. She’s got grease on her hands and coveralls, but somehow her face and makeup are as flawless as always. Steve’ll never understand how she manages it.

Bucky’s been silent the whole time. He stands slightly off to the side, arms crossed over his chest.

Peggy looks at him. “What exactly happened, and when?”

Bucky shrugs. “I was driving along the road Steve found me on, and the engine started sp - spewing this white smoke. The engine overheating symbol came on, too. I pulled over immediately and opened the hood. All I could see was the smoke and some liquid leaking, but I’m not experienced enough to know from where.”

Steve noticed Peggy’s brows bounce up at hearing Bucky’s accent. He wants to hear it forever, wants to record Bucky singing Hey Jude or Carolina In My Mind and listen to it for hours on end. It reminds him of fancy hotels in LA, all bright lights and red wine and jazz music. He could drown in Bucky’s voice, lose himself in it. Steve pictures sitting in his living room at home and listening to Bucky read anything, fuck, he could read the dictionary and Steve would listen with rapt attention. He wonders what it’d sound like in the morning, or late at night, or in the middle of -

Steve is pulled from his imaginings by the sound of Peggy’s voice. “- be two or three days before I can get the correct parts, and another after that to get your truck fixed. Is that alright?”

He sees Bucky nod once. Peggy must have diagnosed the problem and gotten Bucky to agree to a price, because they separate, Bucky to the front desk and Peggy to the truck. Steve trails after Bucky.

He’s sitting in a cushioned chair, filling out a form on his thigh. Steve drops down across from him. Bucky doesn’t look up, just keeps scribbling away. Steve wonders, not for the first time, where exactly Bucky is from, and where he’s going that he can afford to stop for four days before arriving. His truck has a New York license plate, but somehow Steve gets a feeling that’s not where Bucky comes from. Maybe his intuition is wrong. It rarely is, though, and this fact is what got him promoted to Captain within his first four years in the Army.

He decides to take a risk, just because he can.

“Hey, Bucky, so, uh, I was wondering if you’ve got a place to stay? The motels around here are nice, as far as motels go, but I’ve got an extra room at my place if you want.”

Bucky looks up from his writing, ice blue eyes narrowed ever so slightly, as if questioning Steve’s intent. He takes a few long moments to reply.

“How much must I pay you?”

Steve immediately shakes his head. “No, no, pal. No need to pay me. This isn’t charity, just thought you might like a place nicer than a motel.”

Bucky contemplates that, obviously weighing his options in his mind. “You are sure?”

Steve nods, crossing his arms. “Of course. You can stay as long as you need.”

At that, Bucky gives him a look, something direct and it makes Steve shift nervously. Does Bucky think he’s taking advantage of him? Steve really hopes not, because not only does he know how dirty motels around here are, but because this could be an opportunity to get to know someone new. A friend.

Just then, Bucky nods sharply. “Alright. I’ll stay with you until Miss Carter has fixed my truck.”

Peggy walks in, almost as if on cue. “You nearly finished, Bucky?”

He goes back to the papers, signing here and there, and Steve watches with a small smile on his face.

[piacemia]

June: Favorite days of the year coming in with gray skies, finishing up at WC and saying goodbye to my first class, my first school, my first year. Cleaning out the room and putting it all in my car with the strangest sense of closure. Going to a surprise happy hour with the WEIRDEST people and then running home with Taco Stand. Seattle. Two interviews. Julia’s graduation! Complete with 9 people sleeping in the house which was the greatest joy, and me cooking for all of those bodies. Also eating killer italian at Cucina Urbana where they gave us Prosecco for Julia, and dessert afterward. Maybe burned myself making breakfast french toast casserole as well. Going to La Jolla, getting a call that I get to teach another year in front of the car. Del Mar fair with the superstar treatment of parking on the track and then off to the Midwest for The National, Chicken Tikka, Athens, and Love Island among the other things. 

July: Flying home in time to drive up to the bay for the 4th with all the lounging and going to Half Moon Bay. Back down to SD with Pia and Issy to give college tours and taco tours. Putting together the classroom for days upon days, meeting coworkers, and all of a sudden starting. With intermittent beach days in between. 

August: Pageant of the arts, being in Fullerton every weekend. Figuring out how to go to the beach every week, meal prep on sundays, and also teach. Ava’s 6th birthday, highly anticipated and highly volatile in memories. Also discovering Mona Lisa sandwiches. 

September: Denver. Weddings in La Jolla. Blue Apron boxes. A padres game to signify two weeks, and then end of Q1/conferences. Home for HAMILTON and video games and a day trip to prune with dad.

October: Vampire weekend @ SDSU. Cars deciding not to work. Babysitting, cooking, getting into our traditional pho friday/brunch saturday lifestyle. Sudden death socializing with not one but TWO halloween outings. Two hours of tearing apart the house in search of a costume for alexis to turn me into a scarecrow. meeting ONLY engineers and teachers, playing new games. the next week: going out out, meeting 20 people all in matching outfits, figuring out this giant web we’ve found ourselves in. 

November: Firsts. First date. First soccer game. The month of concerts: whitney, matt & kim, twin peaks/post animal, black keys, bloc party. Push pop party night. Friendsgiving. Goodbyes. Julia’s birthday full of baking cakes and going to buona forchetta finally. baking 4 pies in total (2 apple, 2 pot pies). work thanksgiving. drinks with audrey. a 9 hour drive home with dust storms and a surprise granny hitchhiker. all the best things. here’s to one more month

[coffinboard]

↣ musical artist meme

Put 💕 by artists you like Put ✔️ by artists you dont mind Put ❌ by artists you don’t like Put ❓ by artists you’ve never listened to

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避開夏日人潮・五大更適合秋天旅行的海島

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暑假終於結束，不但家長鬆了一口氣，想前往海島度假的遊客，內心大概也發出了歡呼！夏日人滿為患的沙灘再也不必人擠人、更不用和大家一起在海中「下水餃」，更棒的是，天氣變得比較涼爽，陽光也沒有那麼毒辣，還有什麼時候比秋天更適合來趟海島之旅呢？沈浸在峇里島獨特的印度教文化和Spa中，展開一趟心靈療癒旅程；喜歡古文明氛圍的人，可以到克里特島左擁地中海美景、右抱古希臘遺跡；如果熱愛自然原始風情，夏威夷的火山地貌值得你探訪；決定一路狂歡到天亮的人，當然不能錯過伊比薩島的「暗黑」魅力；要不到更「陌生」的地方，在斐濟展開一場跳島旅行吧！

1. 「神祇之島」・巴里島

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原本就是國人熱門旅遊目的的巴里島（Bali），年平均氣溫約24℃，雖然11～3月進入雨季，但一年四季基本上都適合旅遊。

不同於印尼人多信奉伊斯蘭教，這座與爪哇島隔海相望的離島，深受印度教的洗禮，居民也��多屬於印度教徒，因此可以看見許多裝飾大量雕刻、以及彷彿寶塔般疊起層層屋簷的神廟。

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在這些神廟中，又以位於中部的海神廟（Pura Tanah Lot）最為知名，名稱由「廟、地、海」三個字組成，說明了它與眾不同的地理位置，特別是坐落於一塊離岸大岩石上，漲潮時被淹沒了通道，頓時化身成為一座孤島。除了���具特色的神廟建築外，海神廟最吸睛的地方是它的日落美景，以無垠的印度洋為背景，襯著海面上閃閃發光的餘暉，海神廟散發出無比的仙氣～～

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在神廟的前方，你一定會看到一座「天堂門」，是一對彷彿被從中劈開般左右對稱的大門，作用類似我們的屏風，坐鎮上方的神祇嚴密把關，將壞東西隔絕在外，同樣的建築元素也出現在皇宮。

巴里島各地皇宮中，最受遊客青睞的是烏布皇宮（Puri Saren Agung），雖然當地皇室早在百年前被荷蘭人廢除，不過這群貴族在當地卻依舊舉足輕重，從今日保留下來的建築，不難看出昔日尊榮的姿態。

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來到烏布皇宮，就不能錯過結合宗教的傳統舞蹈，打扮華麗的舞者和嚴肅的態度，說明了這曾是人與神溝通的方式。這些舞蹈中最具代表性的是「巴龍舞」（Barong），善（巴龍）惡（巫婆）是一場永無止盡的對抗，被施咒的舞者將短刃刺向自己的，出現「起乩」般的場面⋯

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宗教洗滌外，巴里島另一迷人之處就是Spa！當地發展完善的觀光業，讓人吃喝玩樂都能獲得全方位的滿足，特別是多如繁星的度假飯店和villa，絕對可以讓你度過一段極其舒適的時光。泡個花瓣浴、挑選喜歡的精油，來場傳統巴里島式按摩吧！

2. 米諾斯文明・克里特島

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在地中海星羅棋布的島嶼中，希臘第一大島——克里特島（Crete），除了美麗的沙灘和可愛的山城外，這座貨真價實的「寶島」，還是歐洲最古老文化「米諾斯文明」（Minoan civilization）的發源地，因此別只是待在一碧如洗的天空和湛藍無邊的海岸發呆，施展一下瞬間穿越的超能力，走進數千年前的古希臘世界⋯

(《Knossos Bull-Leaping Fresco》, Archaeological Museum of Heraklion, Wikimedia Commons提供)

米諾斯文明出現在西元前3650年，這支以海上貿易維生的民族，以宙斯和歐羅巴的兒子米諾斯（Minos）為王。傳說，當初米諾斯為了取得王位，曾向海神波賽頓要了一隻公牛，沒想到米諾斯看到漂亮的公牛後捨不得按照原先承諾獻祭，因而惹怒海神，於是對皇后施咒，讓她愛上公牛並生下牛頭人身的米諾陶（Minotaur）。於是米諾斯只好興建一座迷宮，將米諾陶關在裡面，並且每年獻祭七對少男少女供牠食用。

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1900年時，英國考古學家阿瑟・埃文斯（Arthur Evans）在克里特島發現了一座王宮遺跡——克諾索斯皇宮（Knossos），佔地廣達22,000平方公尺，皇宮規模龐大且錯綜複雜，雖然不能和神話中的米諾陶迷宮劃上等號，但這位害怕刺客來襲的國王，確實將它打造成一座超大型立體迷宮：建築以放射狀向外延伸，上千間廳房以一扇扇厚重大門阻絕，曲折的院落穿插多級階梯和迂迴廊道⋯一旦入內就很難辨識出口方向！

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克諾索斯皇宮位於克里特島的首府伊拉克里翁（Heraklion）的近郊，這座城市在米諾斯文明時期就已經扮演重要的角色。歷經拜占庭帝國和鄂圖曼土耳其等外族統治，伊拉克里翁融合多種建築風格，像是舊港，可以看見威尼斯共和國時期修築的碉堡。當地最大的亮點，是收藏克諾索斯皇宮的出土文物的考古博物館（Archeological Museum），無論是公牛頭酒器（Bull’s Head Rhyton）、黃金蜜蜂垂飾或持蛇女神像（Sanke Goddess）等，都是不能錯過的鎮館之寶。

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四周環繞著海洋，克里特島幾乎隨處可見沙灘，不過其中最知名是位於哈尼亞（Chania）西北方約56公里的巴洛斯潟湖（Lagoon Balos），當地土耳其藍的海水、異常潔白的沙灘和美麗的自然生態，讓遊客趨之若騖。另外位於雷色農（Rethymnon）以南約25公里的阿穆迪（Ammoudi），附近散落無數海灣，這些隱藏於巨大岩石中的沙灘，有著遮陽傘和躺椅，還有濱海咖啡廳提供的清涼飲料。

3. 自然火山地貌・夏威夷

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距離美國本土3,700公里、可說是這個邦聯國最遠在天邊的州，夏威夷（Hawaii）由夏威夷島（Hawaii，或稱「大島」）、歐胡島（Oahu）、茂宜島（Maui）和可愛島（Kauai）等19座主要島嶼和珊瑚礁組成。這些島嶼全誕生自火山活動，歷經數十萬年的時光，如今只剩下大島可以親眼目睹活火山的威力。

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成立於1916年的夏威夷火山國家公園（Hawaii Volcanoes National Park），有著全世界最大的活火山之一：冒納羅亞火山（Mauna Loa），以及全世界其中一座最活躍的火山——基拉韋厄火山（Kīlauea）。境內一半區域為野生地區，遊客除了可以在國家公園內遠足或露營，體力好的人還可以沿著步道展開一趟健行之旅，到火山口附近欣賞熔岩湧現的奇特景觀。

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除了熱得冒泡的活火山之外，因火山噴發而成形的獨特地貌也非常值得得一看，像是歐胡島的一大地標：鑽石山頭（Diamond Head），從高空俯瞰彷彿被一顆無比巨大的隕石，擊出了一大個宇宙無敵大窟窿！不過事實上，它是因為火山噴發而「禿」了頭。一條長約1公里的步道通往山頂，從這裡可以將威基基海灘（Waikiki）和檀香山（Honolulu）市容盡收眼底，黃昏時則展現出另一種浪漫。

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盛行於1980年代的美國知名影集《檀島警騎》（Hawaii Five-0），正是以歐胡島的首府檀香山為背景，不但前幾年重拍了2.0版，昔日耳熟能詳的主題曲旋律，還被再度採用，襯著片頭中出現的衝浪畫面，更成為一大經典。全世界知名度最高的威基基海灘，就是一處衝浪天堂，長約1.7公里的海岸，以宜人的氣候和美麗的風光讓遊客留連，據說每日來訪人數足足有25,000人之多！

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因為盛產檀香木，而成為中國人口中的檀香山，這座位於歐胡島東南方的濱海城市，擁有許多山谷和山脊，於是密密麻麻的建築沿著短淺的沿岸平原，一路往山上興建，行程非常獨特的城市面貌。

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市內除了鑽石山頭和威基基海灘外，還有1941年時遭日軍轟炸的珍珠港、夏威夷國王興建的歐式皇宮——伊奧拉尼宮（Iolani Palace），以及可以欣賞到南島語系原住民多樣風情的玻里尼西亞文化村（Polynesian Cultural Center）等景點。 

4. 派對動物天堂・伊比薩島

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雖然大部分人度假，都是為了尋求一處靜謐的地方，不過並非每個人的放鬆方式都一樣，有些人或許需要多一點外在刺激，來紓解平日生活中的壓力和緊張情緒。你是這種族群嗎？放假時動的比工作還多、甚至睡得更晚？那就和世界各地的遊客，一起到伊比薩島（Ibiza）放聲喧嘩吧！

位於地中海西面、屬於巴利亞利群島（Islas Baleares）的伊比薩，同名首府由迦太基人創立於西元前645年，雖然它的港口獲選為世界遺產，不過真正讓它聲名大噪的是當地的夜生活。

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這裡的生活不適合早起的鳥兒，你可以睡到高興再起床，然後逛逛舊城、到海邊晃晃。隨著天色漸暗，重頭戲才要登場，不過必須切記在太陽下山前趕到「濱海咖啡館」（Café del Mar），緊鄰沙灘的它擁有正對日落的完美視野，再加上播放讓人非常舒緩的弛放音樂（chill out），晚來可是一位難求的喔～～

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暖過身後，準備迎戰一整晚的配對（握拳）。伊比薩島上有許多夜店，島上的兩大重鎮，分別是南岸的伊比薩鎮和西邊的聖安東尼（Sant Antoni），至於夜店中的兩大龍頭，則是「Space」和「Pacha」。各種噱頭的盛大派對，加上知名DJ進駐，是這兩間俱樂部不敗的兩大元素，就連名人都趨之若鶩，幸運的話還可能和他們擦身而過呢。不過，有些夜店的DJ可能要到凌晨3、4點才上「工」，我只能說：希望你前一天真的有睡飽！ 

5. 南太平洋交會點・斐濟

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從香港轉機，還要飛上10小時的斐濟（Fiji），對國人來說算是相當遙遠且陌生的旅遊目的地，許多人對它的印象，可能還停留在郭天王熱愛的礦泉水品牌名稱。

1970年才脫離英國掌控、獨立，斐濟擁有330座島嶼，其中大部分為環繞珊瑚礁的火山島，不過將近一半無人居住，全國大約80%的人口，集中在維提島（Viti Levu）和瓦努阿島（Vanua Levu）兩大島上。

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位於維提島東南方的蘇瓦（Suva），是斐濟的第一大城兼首都，然而當地最大的機場，卻是坐落在西部的楠迪（Nadi），它也是海外遊客的主要出入境港。

以旅遊業和製糖業為主，楠迪擁有當地最出色的飯店，遊客在頂級度假村中，享受充滿異國風情的悠閒假期。這座印度人和斐濟人共居的城市，附近景點包括南半球最大的印度教廟宇——濕婆神廟（Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple），第一批斐濟人的登島處、同時也是今日國王昔日擔任酋長的村落：維塞塞總統村（Viseisei Village），以及種植斐濟最多蘭花品種和本地植物的沉睡巨人花園（Garden of the Sleeping Giants）等。

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當然，來到這裡也不能錯過拜訪原始斐濟村落的機會，特別是卡瓦迎賓儀式（Kava Ceremony）。「卡瓦」是當地的一種胡椒樹根，在當地的市場都能買到，客人會把它當成見面禮，送給前往拜訪的村落。所有人席地而坐，村民磨碎胡椒樹根後，將它放進過濾的紗布袋中，接著在中央的大木碗中用力揉搓，直到流出混濁的白色液體。一旦共享過這份飲料，就表示你已經成為村中的一份子。

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既然斐濟有這麼多小島，只待在維提島實在是太可惜了！不過也不需要把跳島之旅想得太複雜，在楠迪南方的魯賓遜克魯索島（Robinson Crusoe Island），只需要搭乘45分鐘的船就能抵達。

歷史回溯到3,500年前，這座小島原本是斐濟原住民舉行傳統儀式的地點，現在成為一座度假村，除了潔白的沙灘、綠色的椰子樹和繽紛的花朵外，還提供各種水上活動以及斐濟文化體驗（甚至還可以教你如何攀爬椰子樹！）⋯

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不過既然都已經大老遠來到斐濟了，你可以考慮跳得更遠！在楠迪北方的外海，有一座覆蓋著濃密熱帶乾旱林的島嶼那維提島（Naviti），這座面積不到35 平方公里的小島，擁有天然潔白的沙灘，以及保持神祕氣息的村落，讓人很有探險的fu！更棒的是，島上的住宿設施從露營帳篷、小木屋到精品別飯店一應俱全，就看你想怎麼玩囉～～ 

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San Diego is one of the best places in the world to be in the summer season whether you live here or are on a San Diego vacation. During the summer of 2019, things to do in San Diego with kids include some new events in addition to our usual, seasonal ones.

It’s by no means a complete list so if you have ideas, please leave them in the comments.

1. Watch an Outdoor Movie (Parks, Beach, or USS Midway)

This summer, make it a plan to watch one of our outdoor movies. The Summer Movies in the Park initiative began several years ago to draw attention to local parks. It’s been such a huge success that venues like the USS Midway are participating. What a unique opportunity to watch a movie from the deck of a famous aircraft carrier!

Other opportunities to watch a movie al fresco include a series shown on the Botanical Lawn by the San Diego Museum of Art that highlights themes incorporated into recent gallery installations.  

Watch a movie at the beach, hosted by Hotel Del Coronado. Sit on the sand or arrive early to secure a Del Beach chair rental. VIP Movie packages include s’mores, two Del Beach chairs and a Del Beach day bed (reserve in advance, $300).

2. Grab Tickets for the San Diego Symphony’s Bayside Summer Nights

Bayside Summer Nights is the San Diego Symphony’s outdoor summer concert series (Summer Pops) at the Embarcadero Marina Park South. I can’t tell you enough how much I recommend this experience for the entire family as it’s one of our favorite summer activities in San Diego. You’ll see a beautiful sunset over the San Diego Bay during the concert while sipping wine or noshing on gourmet fare.

Concerts this year feature the likes of the B-52s, Chaka Khan, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and more. Grab your friends with kids and go for some fun family time (Or, go for date night). Tip: Bring glow sticks for the kids and check out their new ticket packages.

3. Explore the San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park

La Jolla is home to a unique underwater park that is full of marine life. The San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park is outlined by seven sea caves, including Sunny Jim, the only sea cave in the West that is accessible by land (via the Cave Store on Coast Blvd.). Their history is an interesting one as some were used to smuggle booze during prohibition.

Take a guided snorkeling tour or rent a kayak at one of the vendors in La Jolla Shores.

4. See the La Jolla Leopard Sharks

La Jolla is home to the largest aggregation of leopard sharks in the world and it’s possible to enjoy them in even knee-deep water. Females come to incubate in warm waters near The Marine Room restaurant on La Jolla Shores beach.

Yes, they’re safe to be around. Numbers peak in July and August so plan to paddle out on SUP or kayak for a look. You can also snorkel and swim among them (minimize kicking to avoid scaring them away).

In honor of annual leopard shark season, Birch Aquarium offers multiple opportunities to snorkel with a Birch Aquarium naturalist.

5. Go Grunion Running

Yes! The grunion are running on various days all summer long. Grunion runs occur late at night so the activity suits tweens and teens best. Check the calendar and note when its open or closed season. Closed season means that there is no fishing allowed. Open season means you can actually catch them with a valid fishing license. Tip: It’s more fun with a headlamp to see the fish versus risking your phone over water or sand.

6. Sleep at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, USS Midway Museum, or Maritime Museum

Looking for a cool overnight thing to do in San Diego with kids this summer? Did you know that you can glamp with the animals at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park?

Themed overnights provide an opportunity to sleep (safely) near animals, enjoy educational programming, and participate in special close-up encounters. Don’t stress about having camping gear as it can be provided. The Roar and Snore Safari offers several tent options (including deluxe cabins with beds). 

Sleepover at the USS Midway Museum during youth, family, and movie night Overnight Adventures. You’ll dine like crew in the galley, sleep on sailor bunks, and participate in unique behind-the-scenes activities.

Join the Maritime Museum of San Diego’s Family Overnight on the Star of India on June 22.  

7. Ride Water Slides at Aquatica San Diego

San Diego’s seasonal water park is open on select dates from May 24–October 6. All ages have something to do at Aquatica San Diego between high-speed thrill rides and a special area for kids no taller than 48″. Reserve a private cabana or lounger, eat funnel cakes and California-inspired food (craft beer and frozen margaritas for 21+), and lounge in the lazy river. There are several ways to buy discount Aquatica San Diego tickets.

Shortcut to the Most Popular Ticket

Discounted Single Day Aquatica Tickets.

Save and go straight to the gate.

8. Look for Special Theme Park/Museum Experiences

So, maybe you already have an annual San Diego Zoo membership or a Balboa Park Explorer pass. Scour their websites to find additional programming to take advantage of as these attractions offer many, many edutainment opportunities led by experts in their fields.

Fleet Science Center has Saturday Science Club for kids on the second Saturday of each month.

Join Birch Aquarium for their long list of summer camps.

San Diego Museum of Natural History offers hikes, toddler story time and more. Check their family event calendar.

The list goes on.

9. Visit Balboa Park on Friday Nights

Be sure to check the Balboa Park event calendar for a Food Truck Fridays between May 31–September 27 where several museums stay open late, food trucks line Plaza de Panama, and musical performers entertain.   

10. Explore a New-to-You San Diego Museum

Why not visit a museum that you haven’t been to before? Many San Diego museums also offer extended summer hours. Visit the San Diego Museum Council’s list of museums and pick one that is new-to-you.

Don’t forget about Residents Free Tuesdays where San Diego residents receive free admission to a rotating list of Balboa Park museums on Tuesdays. And, if you expect to visit two or more museums or attractions within 30 days, consider the Build-Your-Own Go San Diego Card.

11. Hike Torrey Pines

The trails of Torrey Pines State Park are fantastic for those who want a bit of outdoor exercise but they are easily explored at a leisurely pace with kids. The views of the Pacific are fantastic and between the flora and fauna, there’s quite a bit of fun stuff to look at.

Food isn’t allowed but you could picnic on the beach or grab a sandwich at the Torrey Pines Gliderport afterward.

12. Ride a Surrey

Have you ever seen those multiple passenger bikes cruising down San Diego boardwalks? These surreys are available for the public to rent by the hour in front of the Hilton San Diego Resort (Mission Bay), Hotel Del Coronado, Loews Coronado Bay, and other resorts mostly via Action Sport Rentals. It’s another fantastic and fun way to explore.

13. Ride an Aquacycle on Mission Bay

Speaking of fun rentals, wouldn’t the kids get a kick out of riding an aquacycle with you on top of the water. They basically look like a giant floating tricycle. We haven’t done it, so it’s on our list for something to do in San Diego with kids this summer.

The same venues that offer water sports rentals also usually offer stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, Jet Skis and other fun things to do in the water. You may also try jetpacking. Carlsbad Lagoon rentals on Agua Hedionda lagoon also has aquacycles.

14. Fly a Kite

Kite flying is not a lost art and it’s a great free thing to do in San Diego with kids this summer. Find green space (there is plenty) around Mission Bay, South Carlsbad State Beach, Dog Beach (when not crowded), or a park near you to fly a kite.

REI has kites but you could always head to a kite store like Kite Flite in Seaport Village. Make sure that the kite is kid-friendly and that you are careful not to fly it over roads, over people or near power lines.

15. Go on a Picnic

Enjoy the great outdoors by going on a picnic with family and friends. Pack a lunch (or, heck, grab some awesome sandwiches for takeout) and head to a local park with picnic facilities, the beach, Balboa Park, or wherever you like to eat outside.  

Bundle this activity with kite flying and other outdoor fun to knock several to-do’s off your summer bucket list at once. My picnic to-do includes nabbing one of the green huts along Ellen Browning Scripps Park in La Jolla in time for the sunset.

16. Attend an Outdoor Concert

A number of cities throughout San Diego County (Del Mar, Carlsbad, Coronado, Santee, El Cajon, Mission Hills and more) offer summer outdoor concerts that are free to attend. There is usually plenty of space for the kids to run around, food for sale, raffle prizes and more.

Check the list here, which also includes some fun ticketed options.

17. Attend Raptor School (La Jolla, Ramona, and Alpine)

This is one of the more unique things to do in San Diego with kids this summer though it’s available year-round. Total Raptor eXperience offers owl encounters and falconry classes for all ages at the Torrey Pines Gliderport in La Jolla and their main facilities in Ramona.

We’ve taken a basic falconry class with Sky Falconry. They offer hawk walks, falconry classes, and more at their ranch in Alpine. These classes not only provide unique interactions with raptors but also teach you about how our actions impact amazing animals like these.

18. Support San Diego’s Only Rollerskating Rink

It’s been in business for over four decades and the historic building is threatened by closure. So, get out there and roller skate with the family at Skateworld. It’s great exercise, gets kids off their electronics and its super fun. They’re offering rollerskating camps, too.

19. Take an Electric Bike Tour

This idea will suit the teens in your life (typically ages 16 and older) but an electric bike tour is an excellent way to see San Diego. This summer, I’d like to take the SoCal Riviera Tour of La Jolla and Mount Soledad with San Diego Fly Rides. I see these riders cruising my neighborhood on occasion and it looks like so much fun. Plus, there is way less pedaling (if you want) on an electric bike.

20. Visit a California Mission

This tip is especially relevant when kids are studying missions in 4th grade. But, it’s just as easy to pop a baby in a carrier for a nice walk around a new place.

San Diego County is home to the largest of the 21 California missions, Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside. It is open daily for self-guided tours of the onsite museum and grounds, but do check their calendar for a list of events including behind-the-scenes tours, retreats, cooking classes, and workshops.

Mission San Diego de Alcala, which overlooks Old Town San Diego, was California’s first mission. Visitors can explore the grounds, attend mass or sit for quiet reflection in the gardens. An audio tour is available.

Or, it is incredibly easy to take an Amtrak train to San Juan Capistrano. The mission there is within a very short walk of the station and such a cool day trip.

21. Tour the Stuart Collection

Take kids on somewhat of a scavenger hunt to find the various sculptures and art installations in the Stuart Collection, a public art display that is sprinkled throughout UC San Diego. Stop into one of the casual campus restaurants that are open during summer for lunch or a snack. Read more about the Stuart Collection.

22. Have Afternoon Tea

If the kids are feeling fidgety in the late afternoon and you’re not feeling like an outdoor activity, how about a proper afternoon tea with scones, tea sandwiches, and sweets? Choices include:

Shakespeares Corner Shoppe

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

The Westgate Hotel

23. Attend a Luau

The Catamaran is hosting its annual summer luaus on the beach on Tuesdays and Fridays. The buffet menu includes a long list of Hawaiian favorites such as Kalua Roast Pig. Enjoy live music, lei making, and more without the long flight.

24. Take a Surfing Lesson

San Diego is home to some truly awesome summer surf camps that you can sign up for on a weekly basis or book for a half-day. They’re great for kids ages 5 and above (sometimes, even a bit younger) and adults can join in the fun, too. This is something I always encourage families who are visiting San Diego to look into. Try Surf Diva Surf School in La Jolla or San Diego Surfing School in Pacific Beach.

25. Tour the San Diego Bay

Get out on the water with the family with one of these suggestions:

Take a Seal Tour in the amphibious bus-boat that goes from land to water in a snap

Drive your own mini speedboat on a tour with Speedboat Adventures

How about Flagship Cruises harbor cruise?

Take the Coronado ferry between downtown and Coronado

Zoom around the bay in the high-speed Patriot Jet Boat

26. Pick a Pier

When was the last time you took a walk on one of our piers? Whether it’s Crystal Pier in Pacific Beach, Ocean Beach Pier, or Oceanside Pier, they’re fabulous places for ocean views and sunsets. Did you know that Oceanside Pier is the longest wooden pier on the West Coast?

27. Plan a San Diego Staycation

I’m a huge fan of being a tourist at home. Visit a part of San Diego that you’ve never actually explored before. Popular staycation hotels include:

Fairmont Grand Del Mar

Omni La Costa Resort and Spa

Hotel Del Coronado

Rancho Valencia

Cape Rey Carlsbad

Pier South

28. Go to the Beach

While this is an obvious thing to do in San Diego with kids this summer, it has to be mentioned. Top beach picks include Coronado Municipal Beach, Law Street beach, La Jolla Shores beach, Del Mar beach, and Moonlight beach for family-friendly amenities.

Go luxe at the beach by renting a cabana at Del Beach in front of the Hotel Del Coronado. You’ll love the margaritas while the kids will love the shade and food. You don’t have to be a hotel guest to book one either.

29. Join a Beach Cleanup

Check the calendars for I Love a Clean San Diego and San Diego Surfrider Foundation for opportunities to join an organized beach cleanup. Summer equals more people on our beaches, and inevitably more trash.

30. Do Volunteer Work at Home and Elsewhere

San Diego is full of opportunities for kids to get involved in community service. 

San Diego Humane Society needs kids (and adults) to make various DIY projects like no-sew blankets for dogs, pom-poms for cats and more at home.

The San Diego Food Bank offers a myriad of ways for small groups and individuals to volunteer.

Feeding San Diego offers opportunities for ages 6 and older to fill backpacks for kids in need, sort food and more.

That’s the list of my things to do in San Diego with kids this summer. Make your plans now, fall will be here before you know it!

See also: 

11 Unique and Extreme San Diego Sightseeing Tours (ranging from hot air balloon rides to tours by biplane or Ferrari)

How to Save Money on San Diego Attractions

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Put 💕 by artists you like Put ✔️ by artists you dont mind Put ➖ by artists you think are 'meh' Put ❌ by artists you don't like Put ❓by artists you've never listened to Tyga - ✔️ Tupac- ✔️ Tyler, the creator- ❓ Chance the Rapper - 💕 Aminé- ❓ G-Eazy - ❓ Kanye West - ➖ XXXtentacion - ❓ Wifisfuneral - ❓ $uicideboy$ - ❓ Odd Future - ❓ Kehlani - ✔️ 6LACK - ✔️ Logic - ❓ Kodak Black - ❓ Yo Gotti - ❓ Wiz Khalifa - ❌ Future - ❓ Gucci Mane - ❓ Denzel Curry - ❓ Drake - ✔️ Eminem - 💕 The Weeknd - ➖ 50 Cent - ❌ Lil Yachty - ❓ 21 Savage - ❓ Chief Keef - ❓ Kendrick Lamar - ✔️ Rae Sremmurd- ➖ Migos - ❓ Big Sean - ✔️ A$AP Rocky - ❓ Schoolboy Q - ✔️ Kodie Shane- ❓ Miley Cyrus- ➖ Travi$ Scott - ❓ Kid Cudi - ✔️ Young Thug - ❓ Justin Bieber - ✔️ Dej loaf -❓ J. Cole - 💕 Jay-Z - ➖ Lil B - ❓ Meek Mill - ❓ Snoop Dogg -✔️ Nicki Minaj - 💕 Lil Wayne - ✔️ Lupe Fiasco - ➖ 2 Chainz - ❌ Outkast - ✔️ Macklemore - ➖ Ghostface Killah -❓ Lil Uzi Vert - ❓ Childish Gambino -➖ The Chainsmokers - ✔ KYLE - ❓ Quavo - ❓ Soulja Boy - ➖ Chris Brown - 💕 Rihanna - 💕 Beyonce - 💕 Fetty Wap -❌ Lorde - ➖ One Direction - ✔️ 5 Seconds Of Summer - ✔️ Melanie Martinez - 💕 Ariana Grande - 💕 Iggy Azalea - ✔️ Taylor Swift - ➖ Bebe Rexha - ➖ Twenty One Pilots - ✔️ Lady Gaga -❌ Desiigner - ❓ Ace Hood - ❓ ReyCooper - ❓ Nas - ➖ Whitney Houston - ✔️ Birdman - ❓ Ice JJ fish -❓ Shatta Wale - ❓ Eazy-E - ❓ Blackbear - 💕 Imagine Dragons - 💕 Jason Derulo - ✔️ Snakehips - 💕 Galantis - ❓ Pitbull - ❌ Kygo - ❓ Skrillex - ❌ Major Lazer - ✔️ Flume - ✔️ Troye Sivan - ➖ The 1975 - 💕 The Neighbourhood - 💕 Marshmello - ❓ EDEN - 💕 Bryson Tiller - 💕 Ty Dolla $ign - 💕 Khalid - 💕 Post Malone - ➖ Dreezy - ✔️ Jeremih - 💕 D.R.A.M. - ❓ A$AP Mob - ❓ Justin Timberlake - ➖ Skepta - ❓ Dr. Dre - ➖ Pouya - ❓ Coldplay - 💕 Ed Sheeran - 💕 gnash - ✔️ Glass Animals - ❓ David Guetta- ➖ Avicii - ➖ BØRNS - ✔️ Panic! At The Disco - 💕 Frank Ocean - ✔️ Calvin Harris - ➖ DJ Snake - ➖ Oh Wonder - ❓ OneRepublic - ✔️ Alessia Cara - ➖ Meghan Trainor - ➖ Flo Rida - ❌ Arctic Monkeys - ✔️ Sia - ✔️ Lana Del Rey - ➖ Little Mix - ✔️ Passenger - ✔ will.i.am - ✔️ Halsey - ✔ MØ - ➖ Hozier - ✔️ Maroon 5 - ✔️ Mac Miller - ➖ Earl Sweatshirt - ❓ Adele - ✔️ Bruno Mars - ✔ The Notorious B.I.G - ➖ The Game - ➖ A$AP Ferg - ❓ System of a down - ❓ Metallica - ❌ The Strokes - ❓ Megadeth - ❓ Nirvana - ➖ The unicorns - ❓ Linda Ronstad - ❓ David Bowie - ❓ Pink Floyd - ❓ Disney songs - ➖ Queen - ➖ The Scorpions - ❓ Rammstein - ❓ Jet - ❓ Paramore - ✔️ Billy Talent - ❓ Shawn Mendes - ➖ Selena Gomez - ❌ Gorillaz - ✔️ DNCE -➖ Demi Lovato - ➖ M.A.G.S. - ❓ T.A.T.U. - ❓ The Veronicas - ❌ Oasis - ➖ Modest Mouse - ❓ Martin Garrix - ➖ NerdOut - ❓ Lifehouse - ✔️ Thirty Seconds To Mars - ❓ Three Doors Down - ✔️ Allstar Weekend - ➖ Royal Deluxe - ❓ Johnny Cash - ❌ Train -➖ Us The Duo - ❓ In Love With A Ghost - ❓ Lindsey Sterling - ❓ David Garrett - ❓ Vanessa Mae - ❓ AJR - ❓ MAX - ➖ Dwayne Johnson - ❓ Dan Bull - ❓ Jon Bellion - 💕 Hollywood Undead - ❓ Erutan - ❓ Eurielle - ❓ Secondhand Serenade - ✔️ Simple Plan - ➖ Boys Like Girls - ✔️ Razihel - ❓ Rootkit - ❓ Stonebank - ❓ Pegboard Nerds - ❓ Taku Matsushiba - ❓ Breaking Benjamin - ❓ Aero Chord - ❓ Jhameel - ❓ Adam Lambert - ❌ Skillet - ❌ Oliver Boyd And The Remembrals - ❓ Thousand Foot Krutch - ❓ Within Temptation - ❓ Three Days Grace - ➖ The Script - 💕 My Chemical Romance - ➖ Issues - ❓ Starset -❓ Parachute - ✔️ Five Finger Death Punch - ❓ Two Steps To Hell - ❓ Audiomachine - ❓ The Living Tombstone - ❓ Nate Wants To Battle - ❓ Corrine Bailey Rae - ✔️ Jason Mraz - ✔️ Fall Out Boy - ✔️ Red Hot Chili Peppers - ➖ Green Day - ✔️ Blink-182 - ✔️ 311 -❓ Audioslave -❓ Incubus -✔️ Marilyn Manson - ❓ The Smashing Pumpkins -❓ Halestorm -❓ Bring Me The Horizon - ❓ All Time Low - ✔️ Pierce The Veil -❌ Sleeping With Sirens -❌ The Killers -✔️ Goo Goo Dolls -❓ Judas Priest -❓ Kansas -❓ Def Leppard -❓ Fit for Rivals - ❓ Falling in Reverse - ❓ Escape the Fate -❓ Motionless in White -❓ Neck Deep -❓ I Prevail -❓ Waterparks -❓ Black Veil Brides -❌ Slayer - ❓ The Clash - ❓ Ghost Town - ❓ Area 11 - ❓ Iamjakehill -❓ Bastille - ✔️ Front Porch Step -❓ Son Little -❓ The Fray -✔ Amber Run -❓ Days N Daze -❓ Lund -❓ Never Shout Never -✔️ Dashboard Confessional - ❓ Sam Smith -✔ Hotel Books -❓ mansionz - ❓ The Wombats -💕 Asking Alexandria - ❓ The All-American Rejects -✔️ The Front Bottoms - ❓ Fitz & The Tantrums -❓ Florence + The Machine - ✔️ dad. the band -❓ Birdy - ➖ alt-J - ❓ Alex Clare -➖ AWOLNATION - ✔️ Bishop Briggs -✔️ Daughter - ➖ FIDLAR -❓ Marina and The Diamonds - ➖ McCafferty - ❓ Neon Trees -✔️ Banks - ❓ Bad Suns - ❓ RHODES - ❓ Cruel Youth - ❓ Robb Bank$ -❓ Bones - ❓ Beamon - ❓ Black Sabbath -❓ Bexey - ❓ Lil peep - ❓ Ramirez - ❓ Wu-Tang Clan - ✔️ Bone Thugs n Harmony -❓ Frank Sinatra - ✔️ Tomppabeats - ❓ Saib. - ❓ Limes -❓ Muse - ✔️ Daniel Caeser - ❓ Gallant -💕 Tom Misch - ❓ Sabrina Claudio - ❓ Brasstracks -❓ Summer Salt -❓ The Walters -❓ Snails House - ❓ Jeff Bernat -❓ Max Frost -❓ Daft Punk - ➖ Osamuraisan- ❓ Mother Mother -❓ Chris Cornell - ❓ Young the Giant - ❓ Summer Heart -❓ Honne -❓ William Wild - ❓ The Antlers -❓ Cigarettes after sex - ❓ The History of Apple Pie - ❓ Alina Baraz & Galimatias -✔️ Zedd -✔ Mystery Skulls - ❓ Michl - ❓ Khai -❓ Little Joy -❓ Phoenix - ❓ Mac Demarco - ❓ Sloan -❓ Jason Reeves -✔️ 2am Club -❓ We Hold Hands And We Jump - ❓ Against Me - ❓ Beastie Boys - ❓ The Cure - ❓ Ke$ha - ❌ Stromae - ❓ Weezer - ✔ Vampire Weekend - ❓ Studio Killers - ❓ Foo Fighters - ➖ Queens Of The Stone Age - ❓ Rage Against The Machine -❓ The Hives - ❓ The Offspring - ❓ Linkin Park - ✔️ Zomboy - ❓ Highly Suspect - ❓ Keane - ✔️ Royal Blood - ✔️ In This Moment - ❓ Chevelle - ❓ Ghost - ❓ The Beatles - ➖ Depeche Mode - ❓ Duran Duran - ➖ Franz Ferdinand - ❓ R.E.M. - ✔️ U2 - ➖ If this list missed out your favourite artist, add them! Add as many as you can think of if you want to find more people who have the same tastes as you. Who knows, right? most of these question mark ones are ones I know I've heard but cant remember any of their songs right off hand