#such a sweet story

[peaceloveelvis]

Superfan Sandi Pichon wrote in Elvis Unlimited magazine in 2011 about how she started her Elvis journey, back in 1956.

ON A WARM May afternoon in 1956, the course of my life changed. I was an 11-year-old girl living in Memphis, Tennessee As most pre-teen girls, I was bored. I had heard the kids at school talk about going over to Elvis Presley's new home at 1034 Audubon Driver and not wanting to be left out, I wanted to go to! They said he was really nice, but I wanted to see for myself. I had heard his music on the radio and it really was cool! So my friend, Billie Frances Hall and I asked my mother if we could go over to Elvis' house.

"Why?' my mother asked. "I just want to see him", was my reply, My wonderful mother said, "Get in the car, I hope you know where he lives." And with that, off we went. It wasn't really that far — less than two miles As we approached the house, I asked my mother to pull over a couple of houses down.. .after all, I didn't want Elvis to see MY MOTHER driving me over — that would look like I was a child... (as if he would be looking out the window!) But humoring me, my mother let us out before we got to his house and I boldly walked up to the back door and knocked. (In the South, the front door is for company and I wanted to appear to be right at home!) There was no fence, no gate, no security.

The maid, Alberta, answered the door and I asked, "Is Elvis home?" She replied that he was sleeping — I couldn't understand why he would be sleeping at that time of the afternoon! I told her we would wait. I straddled the red Harley under the carport and Billie Frances perched on the fender of the yellow Cadillac convertible. In a few minutes, Mr. and Mrs. Presley drove up in the pink Cadillac, having been to the grocery store.

They didn't appear to be surprised by two strange girls sitting on their carport and were very nice. Mrs. Presley offered us some lemonade, and Mr. Presley brought it back out when he came to get the rest of the groceries.

We were watching the activity in the back yard — a swimming pool was being dug and a pool house built (although later Elvis would use it to keep motorcycles in). I asked Billie Frances if she thought he would come out, but she didn't say anything. I heard the back door open, but I thought it was Mr. Presley coming to get more groceries. Then I felt the back of the bike go down and these two arms come around me. Leaning into my left ear,

Elvis Presley said, "Wanna go for a ride?" I promptly spilled what was left of my lemonade and started to shake. Elvis laughed, knowing he had me "All Shook Up". He kind of dipped his head, with his tongue between his teeth, such a little boy gesture, and said, "What can I do for you girls today?" I could barely look at him, and when I did those blue eyes reached right in to my heart. I was smitten... for life. Billie Frances told him we wanted an autograph and I finally set my glass on the carport and got off

the bike and dug out my autograph book. "What's your name, honey?" Elvis asked me. I suddenly became tongue-tied and couldn't speak. He kind of chuckled and repeated the question. "San-n-d-d-r-a" I stammered. He wrote, "To Sandra, Love, Elvis Presley" I beamed at him. Finally I was able to look at him — he had on that long sleeved green shirt that laced up, with the laces hanging loose. He wore that a lot in 1956. He also had on a motorcycle cap with a white bill — which now has its home at the Graceland Randers museum!

His hair was brown and had a lot of grease in it, and he had acne, but he was still the cutest thing I'd ever seen. I couldn't stop staring at him! He got tickled because he knew what I was feeling — confusion at my emotions. After all I was only 11! Then he said, "Girls, I have to go somewhere today, but you are welcome to come back any time."

Then he got on the Harley I had been sitting on and roared off. Wow! Later, at home, I couldn't stop thinking about Elvis and how sweet he had been to us, even though we had just dropped in unannounced. I played Heartbreak Hotel, and I was the One over and over, remembering that smile and those blue eyes.

On June 1, Billie Frances and I attended a Rockabilly event at the Overton Park Shell. The entertainers were Warren Smith (Rock & Roll Ruby), Eddie Bond (Rockin' Daddy) Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins. Elvis was not scheduled to appear, but if there was music in Memphis, Elvis was there. Suddenly we all went Crazy as Elvis walked out onto the stage, introduced as a local boy with some new records out. I yelled out his name, just as a photographer from the Commercial Appeal shot a photo of the crowd. The next morning there was my picture on the front page the second section, mouth wide Open, screaming for Elvis!

I continued to visit Elvis’ home whether he was there or not, getting to know his parents a little better. His mother was a true Southerner — hospitable, loving and gracious. She baked chocolate chip and peanut butter cookies and I was often lucky enough to sample a hot One. Her worry for her son was evident. She didn’t understand why the girls wanted to tear his clothes off or grab a piece of his hair… and honestly I didn't either. I just was so happy to be in his presence and drink in his extraordinary good looks. He was funny with corny jokes and he was comfortable with us — most of us were 8-10 years younger than he was. As trite as it sounds, he was the "boy next door" and we adored him.

The more I saw him, the more I wanted to see him... he was all I could think of. I rushed through homework when school was in session just so I could go to Audubon Dr. I just felt good when I was there and I was made to feel welcome. Many times when his buddies were around, we didn't get a lot Of attention, but we weren't asked to leave either. Often Elvis wasn't at home because he was on the road building his career, He was constantly making changes to their home. He closed in the carport, added a fence and gates. If the gates were open and the garage door was open, it was a sure sign Elvis was out of town. If the gates were closed we had to wait to see if we would be admitted. We were called "Gate Girls" but I was there before there were gates!

Story found on Facebook page "Elvis: The Man Known as the Legend"

[happyheidi]

𝗌𝗈𝗅𝗂𝗍𝗎𝖽𝖾: 𝖺𝗇 𝗂𝗆𝗉𝗈𝗋𝗍𝖺𝗇𝗍 𝗍𝖺𝗅𝖾

[causalityparadoxes]

The fact Rogue didn't push the button while kissing the Doctor. It would have been so easy. In character for what the Doctor might expect even. He's the Rogue after all, the classic morally dubious role.

I think with that quiet 'no' the Doctor was expecting him, maybe even asking him, to take the decision out of their hands. To press it for them. Then they'd both have the fresh pain of losing someone and could go on to travel together.

But the Rogue isn't into cosplay, he isn't playing a character. So instead he puts the Doctor's happiness with Ruby above his own life, and above a life with the Doctor. He pushes Ruby out of the way, taking the controller with him so the Doctor still doesn't have to choose. That sad, cheeky, rogue-ish grin as he does it. Its just so unbearably sweet

[batbabydamian]

A Quick Guide to Damian’s Furry/Feathered/Scaled Companions

LEFT: R:SOB #1 Cover RIGHT: R:SOB #6

GOLIATH THE BAT DRAGON

Introduced in: ROBIN: SON OF BATMAN (2015) #1

DAMIAN'S BABY AND BEASTY BESTIE!! On a mission during the Year of Blood, Damian kills the family of bat dragons guarding his objective. Goliath, despite being the youngest and last of his kind, forgives Damian. Goliath goes on to become one of Damian's most loyal companions, even featuring beside him in Batman Beyond (2016) #10, #11, #43-#47!

LEFT: B&R #13 RIGHT: B&R #4

TITUS THE DOG

Introduced in: BATMAN AND ROBIN (2011) #2

A Great Dane gifted to Damian from Bruce as an effort in fatherhood. Funny enough, Damian finds him a nuisance at first and briefly refers to him as "Dog". Titus is a good boy that follows Damian's every step, even joining Bruce on his mission to resurrect Damian!

LEFT: Batman Inc #1 RIGHT: Batman Inc #7

BAT-COW THE COW

Introduced in: BATMAN INCORPORATED (2012) #1

Bat-Cow, branded with a star signifying which cattle were contaminated, was saved from a slaughterhouse to run some tests (which they do find of a mind control variety). Damian declares himself a vegetarian, and calls her Bat-Cow! She also sorta has a running gag of literally standing in the face of danger to save the day.

LEFT: Batman Inc #6 RIGHT: Batman Inc #7

ALFRED THE CAT

Introduced in: BATMAN INCORPORATED (2012) #6

Considered a "hopeless case" by the animal shelter, Alfred gifts him to Damian. The cat is a bold lil guy, which Damian takes an immediate liking to, and names him Alfred (likely because tuxedo cat = butler lol). After hours of chicken, playtime, and scratches, Damian and Alfred become friends! He makes his first appearance alongside Damian’s first appearance as Batman in BATMAN (1940) #666

LEFT: Batman: Li'l Gotham #2/#1 RIGHT: Batman: Li'l Gotham #23/#12

*JERRY THE TURKEY

Introduced in: BATMAN LI'L GOTHAM (2012) #2 (Digital) #1 (Printed)

The Penguin unleashes an army of turkeys at the Gotham Thanksgiving parade which Damian turns into his own li'l turkey march by playing the trumpet. He ends up bringing one of them back for Thanksgiving dinner (as a friend), and Jerry becomes a fairly regular appearance in the world of Li'l Gotham!

*WIGGLES THE DRAGON

Introduced in: NIGHTWING (2016) #42

A sort of filler issue where Damian has been kidnapped for his blood by the "Crimson Kabuki" in Tokyo, and Dick goes through a series of boss battles to save him. The dragon's blood has been the group's main source of power, so it ends up teaming with the duo, and returns home with them.

Wiggles was originally named by a fan, "Shanootnoot" on Twitter!

*Goliath, Titus, Bat-Cow, and Alfred the cat have been Damian's main canon cast of furry companions, but SUPER-PETS SPECIAL: BITEDENTITY CRISIS (2024) may have just added Jerry and Wiggles!!

[savanir]

DP x DC prompt [7]

After biting Danny, vampire king Dick gleefully tells him that he now belongs to him, seeing as his bite made him his thrall.

However, beings of the Infinite Realms operate on a lot of Fae rules, and Danny Uno-Reverse’s Dick by telling him that he must now serve him because he ate from him without his permission.

Neither are willing to give up so they are going to have to find some occult lawyer to figure this out.

[keferon]

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAH

[egophiliac]

i love your riddle design so much, he's so pointy and british. so gracious. do you think he would enjoy a brazilian goiabada

thank you! ❤️🖤❤️ it's just. important to me on a level I can't explain that Riddle have an extremely pointy nose that he can stick into everyone else's business.

also goiabada is sweet and fruity and red, I think he would like it very much indeed!

not me stealth-editing because I forgot his antenna whoops

[majosullivan]

Girls supporting girls

[cloverthirteen]

creatives at pixar will be tasked with developing a straight couple and be like yes sir one girlboss and malewife coming right up

[asmodeusamaryllis]

[poorly-drawn-mdzs]

Alas, this beautiful dream could not last.

[oleoleolw]

I love how in tumblr nobody judges you and everything is a normal topic. I can't say anything to my friends, but here I can openly admit I want to be fucked nonsense by a monster with a huge cock, buried deep inside me, impregnate me with his cum and then cuddle afterwards. Yeah, like it's a normal conversation.

[kitmarlowe]

[gleafer]

I do spicy and silly, but every now and then…

I really enjoy saccharine. (It rhymes! Eeee!)

No story behind it, just feeling the feels of my first born turning 15 and me missing little feet with sweet, squeaky voices.

[yrsonpurpose]

Imminent status as a revolutionary gay icon.

[shorthaltsjester]

watching the sdcc panel and i am just very :) about how sweet their answers to “what are some of the micro moments from the game that have stuck with you the most over the years?” are. taliesin saying what the fuck is up with that which was the first like The Party Gets To Know Each Other moments of c3. travis saying asking his wife if he could kiss her in campaign. marisha going way back to the cannonball competition in campaign one. ashley choosing the beauyasha date but also just the silly goat noise matt made. liam adding onto that to compliment matt roleplaying grass so well and then saying his favourite moment was writing a story for laura and reading it to her as caleb for jester. and then matt saying that was his answer, and that his favourite moments of the game are when they find ways to give gifts to each other whether tangible or not. and sam saying his favourite moments have less to do with the story and is more so when he can just. see his friends across the table from him. when marisha perches and when laura and ashley are (badly) drawing dicks and liam saying he loves when sam sneezes and ashley tells him to stop it and just. yeah. they Are an extremely popular online powerhouse, but i’m so happy that they’re also friends building a world together out of gifts to and love for one another.

like i Am so enamoured with the characters and the world of exandria but the moments when you can feel the love that those people have for each other reach out from behind the stained glass of their performances (to steal a metaphor from brennan lee mulligan) are so extremely special and i am endlessly grateful that they decided to share their silly little home game with the world.