#6 is from a&w and 8 is from joanns

[starswallowingsea]

okay hyperspecific poll but its just things i've done at my various jobs

[hecateisalesbian]

OOO ask game, all questions >:)

This one is for you and @bloodied-dagger and @idontliketomatoesleavemealonebut I’m only answering this one cuz your way of asking was better (L old man)

1. coffee mugs, teacups, wine glasses, water bottles, or soda cans?

Uhhhh. Depends. I don’t really drink soda, but I do like monster so monster cans, I hate water bottles unless I put something in it that isn’t water (often), I don’t drink wine (it’s gross), and tea cups are just fancier coffee mugs. Honestly tho mainly depends on A. The drink and B. What I will do with it (coffee mugs for sickness, Tumblers for taking a drink somewhere, etc)

2. chocolate bars or lollipops?

Chocolate Bars (dark chocolate is better fight me)

3. bubblegum or cotton candy?

flavor or actually food. The bumble gum flavor is delicious but you can’t really compare two totally different foods I eat for two very different occasions/reasons

4. how did your elementary school teachers describe you?

Gifted

5. do you prefer to drink soda from soda cans, soda bottles, plastic cups or glass cups?

don’t drink soda (unless it’s monster than from the can)

6. pastel, boho, tomboy, preppy, goth, grunge, formal or sportswear?

Depends on what, but my overall style depends on my gender of the day™️

7. earbuds or headphones?

Headphones but I only have earbuds sadness

8. movies or tv shows?

tv shows

9. favorite smell in the summer?

I hate summer (the smell of it ENDING. Also like ice cream or smth idk)

10. game you were best at in p.e.?

Basketball or Soccor, but my school plays the dumb versions/their own versions so I often just don’t play lol

11. what you have for breakfast on an average day?

idk. Some protein waffles, eggs (with sausage sometimes), overnight oats, yogurt w/ whatever, toast, etc

12. name of your favorite playlist?

Across the Spiderverse Soundtrack- jk but I don’t have one so none?

13. lanyard or key ring?

wait hold on I forget the difference lemme google-

Neither carabiner (but probs lanyard)

14. favorite non-chocolate candy?

🤷🏼‍♀️ fruit? Idk. I don’t eat a lot of candy besides chocolate

15. favorite book you read as a school assignment?

Because of Winn-Dixie (go read it its SOOOO good)

16. most comfortable position to sit in?

Gay

17. most frequently worn pair of shoes?

Doc Martens, followed by my Mary Janes, converse or combats, etc

18. ideal weather?

rainy and thundery with BIG flashes and stuff that shakes ur house

19. sleeping position?

gay (but with my dog)

20. preferred place to write (i.e., in a note book, on your laptop, sketchpad, post-it notes, etc.)?

laptop cuz it’s easy but I don’t have one ✨

21. obsession from childhood?

Harry Potter :/ it’s okay/gooodish but the author (JOANNE ROWLING EVERYONE-) is a major TERF, but I try not to associate the works.

22. role model?

my sister :}

23. strange habits?

not strange but I bite my nails. Also your basic nd habits.

24. favorite crystal?

ameythsyt cuz it’s purple (I’m tired I’m not spelling correctly it’s up to the gods (autocorrect) now)

25. first song you remember hearing?

uh

happy birthday?

26. favorite activity to do in warm weather?

sit inside in the AC

27. favorite activity to do in cold weather?

skiing

28. five songs to describe you?

If this counts

29. best way to bond with you?

Talk with me over something I really like :}

30. places that you find sacred?

My BED

31. what outfit do you wear to kick ass and take names?

Doc martens and anythign that says hot hobo hippie goth emo alt gay genderfluid

32. top five favorite vines?

“He need some MILK!”

“FRE SHA VACA DO“Lebronnnn Jamesss”

“You almost made me drop my crooisaantttt :{“

“And they were roomates 😦”

“two brrooosss chillin in a hot tob, five feet apart cuz they���re ❌🏳️‍🌈”

“Road work ahead? Yeah, I sure hope it does”

“A 🥔 ✈️ around my rooommm”

idk those are just the ones I can Remeber right now, but there’s a whole bunch

33. most used phrase in your phone?

“ 💀 “ or “ sobbinggg”

34. advertisements you have stuck in your head?

I don’t have cable so I don’t get a lot but ONE TIME I got this 4 hour long ad so that was cool

35. average time you fall asleep?

anywhere from 8 pm to 8 pm as in I stayed up the past 24 hours

36. what is the first meme you remember ever seeing?

idk

37. suitcase or duffel bag?

suitcase, otherwise your laundering money

38. lemonade or tea?

tea

39. lemon cake or lemon meringue pie?

tried both, don’t care

40. weirdest thing to ever happen at your school?

Too many but to make it easy for you were known as the drug school

41. last person you texted?

My mom probs

42. jacket pockets or pants pockets?

how about both

43. hoodie, leather jacket, cardigan, jean jacket or bomber jacket?

leather but all r pretry good

44. favorite scent for soap?

c l e a n

45. which genre: sci-fi, fantasy or superhero?

fantasy

46. most comfortable outfit to sleep in?

whatever, I’m not picky

47. favorite type of cheese?

Gouda is bussin but it ties with blueberry goat cheese

48. if you were a fruit, what kind would you be?

dragonfruit for the sick name or grapes but only the green kind cuz the reds suck

49. what saying or quote do you live by?

“ur mom”

50. what made you laugh the hardest you ever have?

idk but I do know I spat water out of my nose so it must’ve been funny

51. current stresses?

life

52. favorite font?

who

who has a favorite font

53. what is the current state of your hands?

tired from all this typing

54. what did you learn from your first job?

what counts as a job

55. favorite fairy tale?

the original ones

56. favorite tradition?

halloween

57. the three biggest struggles you’ve overcome?

life

Gay/transgender awakening

discord

58. four talents you’re proud of having?

draw

act

sing

autism

59. if you were a video game character, what would your catchphrase be?

“COWABUMMER”

60. if you were a character in an anime, what kind of anime would you want it to be?

does owl house count-? Probs assassination classrooom

61. favorite line you heard from a book/movie/tv show/etc.?

“us weirdos have to stick together” 😭

“we’re supposed to be the good guys.”

62. seven characters you relate to?

Luz noceda

Anne boonchuy

Gwen stacy

Sasha waybright

amity blight

hunter noceda

Marcy Wu

Soooo many more

63. five songs that would play in your club?

Start a Band (Outro)- /j idk

64. favorite website from your childhood?

uhhhhhh. Who. Who has that?

65. any permanent scars?

lots

66. favorite flower(s)?

snapdragon maybe

67. good luck charms?

I have a lot most are in my room, l just trinkets from friends or loved ones

68. worst flavor of any food or drink you’ve ever tried?

grape medicine

69. a fun fact that you don’t know how you learned?

your nose grease can be used as chapstick

70. left or right handed?

right

71. least favorite pattern?

idk

72. worst subject?

PE lol

73. favorite weird flavor combo?

I used to love mixing Dr Pepper/Root beer in general and lemonade together. Sooooo good

74. at what pain level out of ten (1 through 10) do you have to be at before you take an advil or ibuprofen?

-10

75. when did you lose your first tooth?

like a few months old when I got in a car accident (I lost my two bottom teeth and for 7 years I had to sing all I want for Christmas are my two bottom teeth)

76. what’s your favorite potato food (i.e. tater tots, baked potatoes, fries, chips, etc.)?

chips or fries probably

77. best plant to grow on a windowsill?

idk

78. coffee from a gas station or sushi from a grocery store?

neither or coffee

79. which looks better, your school id photo or your driver’s license photo?

idk I haven’t seen either in years/ever

80. earth tones or jewel tones?

both

81. fireflies or lightning bugs?

fireflies

82. pc or console?

Depends (ow my hand hurts)

83. writing or drawing?

Both make me suffer

84. podcasts or talk radio?

podcasts

84. barbie or polly pocket?

barbie

85. fairy tales or mythology?

mythology and fairy tales often have the same story depending on which one you read

86. cookies or cupcakes?

cookies cupcakes make my stomach hurt

87. your greatest fear?

spiders

88. your greatest wish?

to be a shapeshifter

89. who would you put before everyone else?

my sister

90. luckiest mistake?

Dunno

91. boxes or bags?

for what (bags)

92. lamps, overhead lights, sunlight or fairy lights?

fairy lights

93. nicknames?

for who?

94. favorite season?

fall

95. favorite app on your phone?

ibis paint

96. desktop background?

don’t have a desktop

97. how many phone numbers do you have memorized?

like 3

98. favorite historical era?

Any really

[junjiie]

zushi  dean blunt  ( 2020 )

first impressions⠀fakemink says he’s the best artist ever and i listen.. heard a couple from him already (9 from this album, galice, rinsed) but this is my first full project! excitedddd i think i’ll like it ^^

in⠀that guitar goes stupid omg it’s so evil i love it…. and the beat at the end… this banger start heol im so excited

2⠀i like it!!!! the guitar the vocals the other beat in the back that idk the name of.. THE DOOR CREAKING? and the way it goes up/down makes it lowk unsettling/off-sounding but i love it anw… ‘in plain sight’ too like ouhh i rly like this

3⠀VOCALLSSSS THE INSTRUMENTSS😭😭😭 THE PHONE BEEPS 😭😭 i feel like this is a whole story and i am invested as helll this sounds creepy too…

4⠀That fucking transition omg. Im so sick. i am def getting narrative vibes from that phone call convo and that chilling ass beat in the back bruh.. NO GIRL DONT GO ON A DATE WITH HIM!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!

5⠀voice again 🤤 drum s 🤤 joanne robertson u are sooooo queenie i love u. For nooowwww i will take u out ⭐️ LIKE FACK!!!! u would listen to this while walking in a field w a cigarette in hand. that’s how i feel abt this whole album so far. like with the sun setting

6⠀ooooh that guitar brah. the way it sounds just a Little bit strange and weird AND HER FREAKING VOICE Im gonna scream like😭😭 those Oh’s too !!!!!!!!

7⠀YUMMMYYY very short and very sweet i feel confident in calling that a type of violin. Maybe. or some sort of string instrument idk. Gorjus 💖

8⠀another yum instrumental but it’s guitar this time!!!!! i love when it goes up…. and when it goes down…. and the way it plucks off at the end brahhh

9⠀heard this one before as i said and it’s still excellent 🙂‍↔️ those vocals.. Delicious! love the instruments tooooo IM JUST LOVING THIS SO FAR!!!!!

10⠀JOANNE YOU ARE THE GOAT😭😭😭 her voice is so crazy IM gonna go crazy. and shout out whoever’s on that guitar

11⠀that record scratch transition Wait… joanne back at it again i just. Like This ^_^ summer evening song for sure. when you’re on a rly nice quiet walk or something and it’s js rly pretty outside

zushi⠀title track if u will… so dreamy in that intro omg.. and veryyy floaty otherwordly strange for the main.. still w those little off-bits here and there.. It’s just so good😭😭 halfway point too! fitting place for a title i think :o

damaged⠀it’s…. weird??!!?? i like it anyway.. that rain(?) (fire????) in the bg too riiiighttt

14⠀TRANSITIONNNN AGAINN i love those omg. VERY woodsyTo Me… not exactly creepy but like. Folksy? Dark Folk? i rly dk how to describe it My bad😭😭😭

desert storm⠀was the bg An actual storm like😭😭 when that melody kicked in thoughh YESSS BRASS!!!!!!

16⠀WAIT A DAMN MINUTEE i think this is my favourite omg this goes crazy. No face no case indeed jonatan leandoer96 u are Also the goat 💖 love that voice love the instrumental we are swaying and wondering if something’s wrong and then swaying more

17⠀FOLKSYYYY and then. Very electronic vocals??? weird mix but i dont Hate it. that much. admittedly not a fave but i WILL be scouring for the instrumental bec it goes stupid actually. Sort of banger 😄 also the way it cuts out for a sec or two is sooo good omg

allison⠀who’s stand up set is this 😭😭😭

19⠀A$APPP i actually like this omg the bg sounds like those horror vers of like girlsgogames type stuff if ygwim.. another fave i think we cheered.. looove that slow bit at the end i think that’s kinda where fakemink gets it from

biafra⠀Dont Listen To This At 3AM 👻👻 i like it though its v bass. I like my beats fast and my bass down low rightt

bare⠀THIS PIANOOOO i swear i recognise the song????? i need to look this up. YES ITS LOVE GALORE BY SZA Bruhhhh we cheered. also could be all time low by the wanted sorta kinda 💖 

22⠀rain comeback!!!!! very nice transition into slacker

slacker⠀joanne my queen is BACKKKK second2last song Omo… love her vocals as always love that instrumental Love it all 😊😊 and the way it like slows ouhhh Heol

out⠀SHUT UPPP THAT EVIL GUITAR IS BACK IN BUSINESSSS oh i smiled so bad bruh. this is my shit truly. thank you for this MASTERPIECE!!!!!!!!! in/out r fun titles for the start&end of an album AND THAT LOOP IS CRAZYYYY

overall⠀listened to this while waiting for a graphic to export and ts is STILL not done😭😭😭 anyway i think i’d genuinely give this a 9/10 like i enjoyed this soooo much omg. faves are in, 16, and 19!

[televinita]

Reading Triage

(I love being in the middle of ten billion books.)

CURRENTLY READING

1. Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands - Heather Fawcett: 2nd time through, now in audio. I've decided this series demands to be read twice, once in each format, before you've really wrung the full feeling out of it.

2. Safekeeping - Karen Hesse: audio, because it's under 5 hrs & the theme is Walking A Lot, so I figured it would be a good choice for exercise motivation. (but now I have to at least track down an ebook too because according to reviews the real book has photographs)

3. Bound For Home - Meika Hashimoto: a modern-day Incredible Journey but this time the third member of the party is the girl the pets belong to (also the cat isn't a pet yet, but she's considering adopting the family).

4. A Hundred Pieces of Me - Lucy Dillon: rather randomly fished this out of a bag (bought at a book sale a couple of years ago) and decided I'm in the mood for it now, 8 12 yrs after last reading one of her books. To my surprise I am SUPER enjoying it! It's quite long, though; I've put in a good 3 hours of reading time and I'm still not at the halfway point.

5. Top Ten - Katie Cotugno: a recent purchase, grabbed when I needed a summery-feeling book to read outside. Right now it's back to dull and rainy so this book is off to the side, but there will be plenty of good days ahead.

UP NEXT

1. Another Good Dog: One Family and Fifty Foster Dogs - Cara Sue Achterberg: sign me up!!

2. Half Broke - Ginger Gaffney: a memoir of a woman who helped facilitate the mustang training program at a prison. Reviews are mixed, especially from people disappointed in the horse content (which is the ONLY reason I'm reading it), but perhaps I'll be surprised.

3. I Know What You Did - N.L. Hinkens: taking the new I.L.L. site out for a spin with this thriller, in which "what if baby-crazed Terri Schuester struck that baby-adopting deal w/ Quinn, but also Terri was slightly more like Emma -- aka the school guidance counselor -- and Quinn was potentially insane or at least murderous."

4. Bird Brain - Joanne Levy: I just read The Sun Will Come Out on a whim (book sale purchase), and in looking up her back catalog I see a children's book ft. a girl bird-sitting an African gray parrot. Sounds fun! Also nice & short.

5. Out of the Valley of the Horses - Wendy Orr: I've been waiting on this children's book to be published in the U.S. since last year, at last it's here!

6. Monarch Manor - Maureen Leurck: may or may not get to this one right now, but it's been on my TBR for a few years and both this and Wendy Orr's book are only in the county next door. I always try to grab at least 2 items when I make the trek over here, so: cleaning out late grandmother's dilapidated mansion for an estate sale it is! [edit: my mistake, the hoarder grandma and the dilapidated mansion are different houses. interesting]

edit 2: see, so many I forgot one!

7. Freaks, Geeks & Dawson's Creek: How Seven Teen Shows Transformed Television - Thea Glassman: waiting for the audio but I have the ebook checked out because I'm that impatient (no physical copy). I've only actually watched 3 of them, and only two while they were airing/with understanding of the chronology, but I'm still interested to hear about these shows because most of them are at least on my TBW.

[vintagelasvegas]

The pool at Minsky’s, August 1958. Photos by Allan Grant

Update: The location was identified as the residence of Harold Minsky, 5712 Kelly Lane, which is now airport property. The women are unknown.

Our original article considers the history of another neighborhood known as “Naked City.”

The legend of “Naked City” – the neighborhood west of the Stratosphere – claims the area got its nickname in the 60s because of its sunbathing showgirls at various apartments.

The phrase “Naked City” was coined by photojournalist Weegee for a book published in the late 40s. It was turned into a movie, then a TV series – it became shorthand for a lawless inner city. The earliest this term was used in print for Las Vegas was consistent with this definition, a front-page Review-Journal story in 1982: “Crime is soaring in the once-fashionable area that is called ‘Naked City’ by Metro police …” 

Originally called Meadows Addition, platted in the late 20s, and built up with apartments in the 50s, the neighborhood became geographically isolated as Las Vegas expanded in the 60s-70s. The rise in crime and “Naked City” moniker kept it on the front pages of Las Vegas newspaper through the 80s. Metro formed a gang detail to work the area of Tam Drive where 29 murders were linked to gang activity in ’82-83.

Some who lived in this area in the 60s & 70s never heard it called Naked City before. Sahara hotel dancer Gail McQuary: “It wasn’t called that. We had a beautiful apartment on Boston Ave and I used to walk to work.”

Others insist the legend is real. Former city councilman Steve Miller, who did not live there, says, “We called it Naked City when we were in our teens [in the 60s] because we’d see suntanning showgirls. I didn’t come up with the name, it’s just what people said.”

There was an effort to rebrand the neighborhood as Meadows Village in the late 80s, and Miller was quoted telling the suntanning story to a reporter in 1989, insisting the “Naked City” nickname was not negative. The neighborhood now falls within the boundaries of a larger area which has been called the Gateway District. 

K. Lauer. "Naked City an LV Battleground,” Review Journal 6/20/82; L. Werner, R. Cornett. “For blacks, Latinos: A painful legacy,” RJ 9/4/83; “LV officials close park in Naked City,” RJ 10/17/87; D. Russel. “Naked city cleans up its act,” RJ 11/1/87; S. Whaley. “Naked City sheds its negative image,” RJ 3/8/89; M. Green. “Naked City program outlined,” RJ 1/13/93; W. Clayson. Cubans in Las Vegas. Nevada Historical Society Quarterly, Vol. 38, No. 1, Spring 1995; K. Zekan. "Tower rises from mean streets,” Las Vegas Sun, 4/26/96; Gail S. McQuary Interview (1997) by Joanne L. Goodwin, UNLV Oral History; F. Robles. ‘Marielitos’ Face Long-Delayed Reckoning: Expulsion to Cuba. The New York Times, 1/14/2017.

[slovenlyrecordings]

Whoa daddy, we just received a massive haul at Slovenly USA

You ready to get punched in the face and beg for more?

The Spits is a brand new repress of the original 2009 Thrift Store Records release. NEED! A brand new 7" from GINO and the GOONS is ready to rock your record machines like a mug. It cooks. We promise. The new one from Amyl and The Sniffers is here and we be diggin' it! The Alan Vega LP and Samhain recs (and Misfits, natch) just in time for Halloween? We got'cha!

PLUS, we got the Little Richard live LP from Paris in '66 LP back in stock. If you missed it last time, don't blow it this time!

NEW ARRIVALS HERE:

THE SPITS"IV" (4) LP

GINO AND THE GOONS "Here We Go (Again) b/w I Feel Bad (I Gots Ta Boogie)" 7"

VARIOUS ARTISTS "You Didn't Think We Could Take It ! V.2 (A tribute to Subsonics) LP

VEGA, ALAN "After Dark" LP

AMYL AND THE SNIFFERS "Comfort To Me" LP (RED vinyl)

GEE TEE "Live N' Dangerous II" LP

LIPSTICK KILLERS "Strange Flash - Studio & Live '78-'81" (2xLP) (ORANGE vinyl)

SOULSUCKERS "On Parade" LP (GREEN vinyl)

VELVET UNDERGROUND "White Light / White Heat" LP (CLEAR PURPLE vinyl)

MISFITS "Beware - The Complete Singles 77 - 82" LP (CLEAR vinyl)

MISFITS "Beware - The Complete Singles 77 - 82" LP (GREEN vinyl)

VARIOUS ARTISTS "GAZ’S ROCKIN BLUES 40th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL - Stag-O-Lee DJ Set Vol. 6" (2xLP)

GUN CLUB "Fire Of Love" LP (Random Colored vinyl)

SAMHAIN "Initium" LP (Random Colored vinyl)

SAMHAIN "November Coming Fire" LP (Random colored vinyl)

UNDERTONES "First Album Plus Bonus Tracks" LP (PURPLE vinyl)

MISFITS "Walk Among Us" LP" (Random colored vinyl)

CRYPT T-SHIRT-BLACK (Large)

CRYPT T-SHIRT-BLACK (Medium)

VELVET UNDERGROUND & NICO "S/T" LP (Gatefold) (Yellow Vinyl)

VARIOUS ARTISTS "Gunsmoke Volume 4: Dark Tales Of Western Noir From A Ghost Town Jukebox" 10"

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SCREAMERS "Screamers Demo Hollywood 1977" 12"

CRAMPS "Bad Music For Bad People" (YELLOW Vinyl) LP

GG ALLIN &THE JABBERS "1980's Rock 'N' Roll" (GREY MARBLED vinyl) LP

THE NOBLEMEN/ THE OTHER HALF "Short Time/ The Girl With The Long Black Hair" 7"

LYRICS "So What!!/ They Can't Hurt Me" 7"

GRIM REEPERS "Two Souls / Joanne" 7"

ESQUIRES "Come On, Come On" 7"

LITTLE RICHARD "Paris 1966" LP

NERVOUS EATERS "Eaterville Vol. 1" (Gatefold) LP

NERVOUS EATERS "Eaterville Vol. 2" LP

VARIOUS ARTISTS "Trashcan Records Volume 2: Midnight" 10"

VARIOUS ARTISTS "Trashcan Records Volume 3: The Devil’s Pad" 10"

VARIOUS ARTISTS "Trashcan Records Volume 4: House Of Horrors" 10"

VARIOUS ARTISTS "Songs From Satan's Jukebox Vol. 1" 10"

VARIOUS ARTISTS " Songs From Satan's Jukebox Vol. 2" 10"

VARIOUS ARTISTS "Gunsmoke Vol. 1 - Dark Tales Of Western Noir From The Ghost Town Jukebox" 10"

VARIOUS ARTISTS "Gunsmoke Vol. 2 - Dark Tales Of Western Noir From The Ghost Town Jukebox" 10"

VARIOUS ARTISTS "Gunsmoke Volume 3: Dark Tales Of Western Noir From A Ghost Town Jukebox" 10"

SPOONFUL EXOTIC BLUES & RHYTHM "Volume 7: Boom-A-Lay" 10"

SPOONFUL EXOTIC BLUES & RHYTHM "Volume 8: Chug-A-Lug" 10"

VARIOUS ARTISTS "Shadrach: Exotic Rhythm & Blues Vol. 9" 10"

VARIOUS ARTISTS "Loc-A-Li" Exotic Rhythm & Blues Vol. 11" 10"

VARIOUS ARTISTS "Eeny Meeny: Exotic Rhythm & Blues Vol. 12" 10"

VARIOUS ARTISTS "Kan-Gu-Wa: Yet Mo' Blues & Rhythm, Popcorn Exotica & Tittyshakers Vol. 3" 10" (CLEAR vinyl)

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[anniekoh]

Disability Rhetoric

by Jay Timothy Dolmage (2014)

Disability Rhetoric is the first book to view rhetorical theory and history through the lens of disability studies. Traditionally, the body has been seen as, at best, a rhetorical distraction; at worst, those whose bodies do not conform to a narrow range of norms are disqualified from speaking. Yet, Dolmage argues that communication has always been obsessed with the meaning of the body and that bodily difference is always highly rhetorical. Following from this rewriting of rhetorical history, he outlines the development of a new theory, affirming the ideas that all communication is embodied, that the body plays a central role in all expression, and that greater attention to a range of bodies is therefore essential to a better understanding of rhetorical histories, theories, and possibilities.

Two books I just learned about that I’d love to read.

I learned about Jay Dolmage through a talk given by Drew Holladay at a UMBC conference on Inclusive Language.  From an interview with Dolmage about the book Disability Rhetoric, on how we might “claim new models of communication and artistry” and which writers and artists are already doing this

Lots and lots and lots of them! Eli Clare, Margaret Price, Anne Finger, Jim Ferris, Alison Kafer, Melanie Yergeau — these are just a few of the people who through the actual way that they write about/through disability create new models. But I also think of artists like Riva Lehrer, or performance groups like Sins Invalid. I really could go on and on and on. It is very strange to create a list like this, though — because people have been doing this forever — and there are many, many more people doing this now than I can list. And I really strongly think that when we begin to look for the body, and in particular when we begin to make space for non-normative bodies and minds, we start to communicate in powerfully different ways. For instance, my brother Matt used a combination of speech and sign and a synthesizer to communicate. Because he only had full use of one hand, we would often ask me to “complete” signs with him by touching hands. That taught me more about what communication really is than any book I could ever read.

Disability in Science Fiction: Representations of Technology as Cure edited by Kathryn Allan (2013)

In this groundbreaking collection, twelve international scholars – with backgrounds in disability studies, English and world literature, classics, and history – discuss the representation of dis/ability, medical "cures," technology, and the body in science fiction.

From a review in Strange Horizons

The final section? Allan has collected the most interesting—the most thought-provoking—articles of the entire volume into Cure Narratives For The (Post)Human Future. If I had to single any one of them out, it would be Canavan’s, which discusses fatal genetic disorders in light of some of Octavia Butler’s stories.

Table of Contents

PART I: THEORIZING DISABILITY IN SCIENCE FICTION

1. Tools to Help You Think: Intersections between Disability Studies and the Writings of Samuel R. Delany; Joanne Woiak and Hioni Karamanos 2. The Metamorphic Body in Science Fiction: From Prosthetic Correction to Utopian Enhancement; António Fernando Cascais 3. Freaks and Extraordinary Bodies: Disability as Generic Marker in John Varley’s “Tango Charlie and Foxtrot Romeo;” Ria Cheyne 4. The Many Voices of Charlie Gordon: On the Representation of Intellectual Disability in Daniel Keyes’s Flowers for Algernon; Howard Sklar

PART II: HUMAN BOUNDARIES AND PROSTHETIC BODIES

5. Prosthetic Bodies: The Convergence of Disability, Technology and Capital in Peter Watts’ Blindsight and Ian McDonald’s River of Gods; Netty Matar 6. The Bionic Woman: Machine or Human?; Donna Binns 7. Star Wars, Limb-loss, and What it Means to be Human; Ralph Covino 8. Animal and Alien Bodies as Prostheses: Reframing Disability in Avatar and How to Train Your Dragon; Leigha McReynolds

PART III: CURE NARRATIVES FOR THE (POST)HUMAN FUTURE

9. “Great Clumsy Dinosaurs”: The Disabled Body in the Posthuman World; Brent Walter Cline 10. Disabled Hero, Sick Society: Sophocles’ Philoctetes and Robert Silverberg’s The Man in the Maze; Robert W. Cape, Jr. 11. “Everything is always changing”: Autism, Normalcy, and Progress in Elizabeth Moon’s The Speed of Dark and Nancy Fulda’s “Movement;” Christy Tidwell 12. Life without Hope? Huntington’s Disease and Genetic Futurity; Gerry Canavan

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Another 10 day challenge, by posting my turning point works that I made last 20 years of my metalworking career. Day 1: Propagation Project; Ring of Small Petals 2014 Wax-coated, forged mild steel, H.57 W.58 D.30 cm (H.22 1/2 W.22 7/8 D.11 3/4 in) The big tsunami struck in northern parts of Japan in 2011. I watched live news in my living room in North Wales, and I felt sick with violent images on TV. I had to switched off straightway and feeling quite angry. As I live close to the sea, I went to local beach and pray for the victims and survivors. Looking at the waves with mixed emotions, it was powerful yet beautiful which can kill people. Three years on, my amazing first assistant Joanne left after working with me for four years to do her MA. The last job she did was very intricate small petals forged out painstakingly from 3mm wire. This is most time-consuming components in my palette, and she made ten litres of them. I felt bit emotional before using this, so it took few months to decide to weld them together. Shortly after, the whole10 x 5 metre roofs of my studio have been blown away by 80mph gust, it left like war site with exposed breeze blocks wall in the rainy stormy day. I had to work in a dump small shed for 6 months. Then I thought it was time to use the special components to commemorate the Tsunami event, co-existing with sad, rough, tough, yet appreciating, passionate and vital context. My aim was to create "Ring", which is a symbol of infinity in Buddhism, continuous chain of lives. It often used to create border between secret spiritual space. By using these thousands of petals, I started welding large movement of waves and then filled with floral forms. Looking back the time I was welding this piece in the dark small shed, I feel sometime the best piece comes out in the hard time, reminds me also the words by a Japanese painter who lives in Dublin; "paradise does not need art". Very ironic but in the middle of this pandemic, I am buzzing with new ideas. Adrian Sassoon, my art dealer found the most incredible home for this piece soon after I sent it to thier office; The British Museum. I cannot thank enough for everyone got involved. https://www.instagram.com/p/CKoiDgAhT5V/?igshid=7h7cci89qgmq

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Public Reaction to the Nixon Pardon

During his Vice Presidential confirmation hearings in November 1973, Gerald Ford had been asked about the possibility of a President preventing criminal prosecution of his predecessor if the former President had resigned from office. “I do not think the public would stand for it,” he answered. After pardoning Richard Nixon on September 8, 1974, he discovered how right he had been. 

Public reaction was swift, massive, and overwhelmingly negative. People of all ages and walks of life from around the country sent in their thoughts on the decision. Nearly 84,000 letters arrived in the first two weeks following the announcement. Public opinion ran approximately 78% against the pardon.

These letters represent a tiny sample of those sent to President Ford. By the end of the administration the White House had received 75,837 letters in support of the pardon and 197,494 from those against it, according to a Presidential mail analysis completed on January 6, 1977.

Images:  Telegram from Doris and Arthur Krause to President Gerald R. Ford Regarding the Pardon of Former President Richard Nixon, 9/8/1974 (National Archives Identifier 16637619)

Letter from Ann C. Gannett to President Gerald R. Ford Regarding the Pardon of Former President Richard Nixon, 9/9/1974 (National Archives Identifier 16637744)

Letter from Robert W. McNeely to President Gerald R. Ford Regarding the Pardon of Former President Richard Nixon, 9/9/1974 (National Archives Identifier 16637765)

Telegram from Joanne Woodward, Paul Newman, and Family to President Gerald R. Ford Regarding the Pardon of Former President Richard Nixon, 9/11/1974 (National Archives Identifier 16637725)

Letter to President Gerald Ford from Anthony Ferreira a Third Grader at Henry B. Milnes School, 9/11/1974 (National Archives Identifier 595452)

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Jan. 15, 2020: Obituaries

     Ellen Lankford at 16

Ellen Kay Lankford, age 57

Miss Ellen Kay Lankford, age 57 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at her home.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 18, 2020, at Arbor Grove United Methodist Church on Arbor Grove Church Road in Purlear, with Rev. Dr. Susan Pillsbury Taylor officiating. Speakers will be Mr. Ken Welborn, Mr. Larry Griffin and Mrs. Janet Lael Wood. The family will receive friends immediately following the service in the fellowship hall of the church.

Miss Lankford was born August 1, 1962, in Wilkes County to Samuel Hayden and Willa Mae McNeil Lankford. She was a laboratory scientist with Guilford County Health Department and was a member of Arbor Grove United Methodist Church.

Ellen always excelled in school. She attended Millers Creek Elementary and West Wilkes High schools. During her senior year, she transferred to Wilkes Central High  School to take advanced classes, which allowed her to enter college as a sophomore. She went to Appalachian State University in Boone where she earned her bachelors degree in biology. She continued her education at Wake Forest Baptist Medical School and Appalachian State University, going on to earn her masters degree in biology.

During high school she worked for Winn-Dixie grocery store in North Wilkesboro and later for Blue Ridge Opportunity Commission under the late Betty Baker. After completing her college education, she worked at Davie County Memorial Hospital in Mocksville. Later, she went to work for the Guilford County Health Department as a laboratory scientist. She also worked part-time at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro in the same capacity.

She lived in Greensboro during most of her working career. She retired from the Guilford County Health Department. Ellen moved back home to Wilkes in August 2015.

Ellen had no children, but rather looked at her brothers, Mike and Jerry’s, children as her own. Later, when Jerry’s grandchildren arrived, she acted as a grandmother to those children as well. In return, they all loved her dearly.

Although she had many hobbies and interests – mostly dealing with more intellectual endeavors – her main passion and love was for her family, whom she treated wonderfully.

Ellen was also an accomplished pianist and vocalist. She could also play the dulcimer.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers; Gary Steven Lankford and Michael Grayden Lankford.

Ellen is survived by a brother; Jerry Alfred Lankford of Millers Creek, five nieces; Eva May Lankford and fiancé Robert Carlton of Millers Creek, Heather Renee Greene and husband Joven of Wilkesboro, Jennifer Osborne and husband Edwin of Millers Creek, Anna Lankford and husband Josh Church of Millers Creek and Gabriella Lankford of Hamptonville and two great nephews; Sammie Osborne and Charlie Church. Ellen is also survived by her two dearest friends: Janet Lael Wood of Wilkesboro, and Lisa Church of Millers Creek.

There are also four special people Ellen claimed as family. They are Destiny, Cassidy and Samantha Toliver - whom she considered nieces - and their father, Ken Toliver, all of Wilkes. They are the children and husband of Ellen’s dear friend, the late Carmel Toliver.

Special music will be provided by Gabriella Lankford, Destiny Toliver, Larry Griffin and Rev. Dr. Susan Pillsbury Taylor.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Window World Cares St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital 118 Shaver Street North Wilkesboro NC 28659.

Online condolences may be made at www.reinssturdivant.com

Deborah Parsons, 67

Mrs. Deborah Annette Walker Parsons, age 67 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020, at Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center.

     Funeral services will be held at 2:00 Thursday, January 16, 2020, at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Casey Walker and Rev. Tyra Eugene Martin officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 Wednesday, January 15, 2020, at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home. Burial will be in Scenic Memorial Gardens.

     Mrs. Parsons was born March 6, 1952, in Surry County to Bradshaw James Walker Sr. and Rebel Augusta Mitchell Walker. She was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Taylorsville. She was employed by Tyson Foods for over 25 years. She was also employed as a CNA for several years to follow.  

     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; Robert Parsons, a grandchild; Joshua Preston Fraser and a sister Margo Adams.

     She is survived by a daughter; Deva Waugh Fraser and her husband Shiles of Winston Salem, a sister; Jettie Walker of Roaring River and a brother; Bradshaw James Walker Jr. of Alton, VA. She is survived by nieces and nephews; Tianna Adams, Brian Adams, Meanna Adams, Bradley Walker, Greta Ferguson, and Erica Harper.

     She was loved by many and always greeted people with a smile and an infectious laugh. She was passionate about her gardening and had a remarkable green thumb. She never met a stranger and showed concern for all.

     Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wilkes Senior Resources PO Box 2695 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

 Leatrice  Clonch, 44

Leatrice Ann Clonch, of Millers Creek, passed away on Saturday January 11, 2020.

     Leatrice was born on Sunday April 13, 1975 in Wayne County to Roger Lane Laws and Barbara Cecilia Clonch.

     Leatrice is preceded in death by her father; brother Daniel "Shane" Clonch and step father Roy Bare.

     Leatrice is survived by her mother, Barbara C. Clonch of Millers Creek, brother, Cecil Gordon Bare and wife, Amanda of Purlear and many nieces and nephews.

     The Family will conduct a celebration of life Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Church of God of the Union Assemble in Wilkesboro form 6-8 p.m.

     Rev. Ronnie Bumgarner and Rev. Chris Slane officiated

     Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes has the honor of serving the Clonch Family.

 Martha Shaw, 77

Mrs. Martha Jean Corley Shaw, age 77 of Wilkesboro, formally of Carrollton, Mississippi, passed at her home on Friday, January 10, 2020.

     Memorial services were January 13,  at Wilkesboro Baptist Church with Rev. Tad Craig officiating.  

     Mrs. Shaw was born December 13, 1942 in Pascagoula, Mississippi to Robert R. and Jimmie Lois Eubanks Corley. She grew up in Thebes, IL and considered her hometown as Chicago, IL. After moving to Itta Bena, Mississippi, she met and married Jimmie Bryant Shaw, Sr. while he worked as the Town Manager for her father, Robert R. Corley, the Mayor of Itta Bena. They married on March 12, 1977 and were married for 40 years prior to his death on September 10, 2016.  During her career as an Office Manager she was employed by The Greenwood Commonwealth, Scientific Telecom and Johnson Implements, all located in Greenwood Mississippi. She retired from Johnson Implements. Martha Shaw was an accomplished business woman, loving and doting wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She loved her family, loved to craft, sew and scrapbook. Her legacy is the love she gave to her husband, children and grandchildren as well as her extended family and friends.

     In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Bryant Shaw, Sr.; a son in law, Wesley W. Gregory; a sister, Bobbie Johnson; and a brother, Robert Hal Corley, who died in Vietnam.

     She is survived by three daughters, Gia Amato Gregory of Wilkesboro, Michelle Amato Livingston and husband, Matt of Greenwood, MS, Stephanie Amato Morris; a son, Dr. Francis X. Amato, III and wife Gena Amason Amato of Blowing Rock; a step daughter, Loretta Shaw Langdon and husband Dirk of Smithfield, NC; ten grandchildren, Chase Alexander Wylie, Justin Brady Morris, DJ Langdon and wife Jodee Boswell Langdon, Gray Robert Brower, Madelaine Claire Amato, Lillian Nicole Amato, Abigail Leigh Amato, Shelby Layne Browning Warren and husband Caleb Warren, Sarah Landreth "Laila" Browning and Nathan Lewis; a great grandson, Finley Shaw Langdon; three sisters, Peggy Green Palmer and husband Alex of Red Banks, MS, JoAnne Williams of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Mitzi Pittman Workman of Collierville, TN; a brother, Jack Corley and wife Doreena of Valparaiso, IN; and several nieces and nephews.

     In lieu of flowers, the family would like for memorials be made to the American Cancer Society PO Box 9 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or to Aiden's Army c/o Sharron Amason, 322 Clawson Street  Apt. 108 Boone, NC 28607 to help Aiden Amason fight a rare childhood cancer.

 Clyde Brown, Jr., 87

Mr. Clyde R. Brown, Jr, age 87 of North Wilkesboro passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 at his home.

     Funeral services were January 12,   at Lutheran Church of the Atonement with Rev. Roger Hull officiating.  Burial was in Mountlawn Memorial Park.          

     Mr. Brown was born August 1, 1932 in Rowan County to Clyde Roscoe Brown, Sr, and Mary Eliza Overman Brown.

     He was a member of Lutheran Church of the Atonement.

     He graduated from Catawba College and later served on the Board of Trustees for Catawba College.

      He was a long term member of the Elks Club, served on the Board of Social Services and Wilkes Cares.

     He also served as the Chairman of the Wilkes County March of Dimes, Vice President of the N.C. Lutheran men and served many years on the Atonement Lutheran Church's Church Council.  Mr. Brown made his career at Lowe's Companies where he retired.

     In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sisters and brothers-in-law; Madge Russell and husband Gilbert, Mildred Brown and husband Leo and brother-in-law Milton Crowther.

     He is survived by his wife; Anna Hughes Brown of the home, three sons; David Lewis Brown and wife Janice of Efland, Martin Andrew Brown and wife Leisa of Gastonia and Douglas Warren Brown and wife Melony of Lewisville, seven grandchildren; Matthew Brown and wife Jessie, Genavee Brown, Kristine Brown, Lee Brown, Marinn McKelvey and husband David, Jessica Brown and Noah Brown and one sister; Louise Crowther.

     Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wake Forest Care At-Home Hospice, 126 Executive Drive, Suite 110, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.

 Mark Anderson, 30

Mr. Mark Alan Anderson, age 30 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at his home.

     Funeral services were January 13th,   at Flint Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Kent Wood and Pastor Kevin Souther officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.  

     Mr. Anderson was born April 28, 1989 in Wilkes County to Danny Talmadge Anderson and Deborah Gail Eller Anderson. He loved video games and most of all he loved his family.

     He was preceded in death by his Father; Danny Talmadge Anderson and Grandparents; Troy and Twila Eller and Talmadge Anderson.

     He is survived by his mother; Gail Minton and step dad Roy Minton, Jr. of Hays, brother; Phillip Daniel Anderson, grandmother; Ruth Anderson of North Wilkesboro, Aunt and Uncle Frances Cleary and husband Brent of North Wilkesboro and two cousins; Matthew (Larrisa) and Martin (Patricia).

     Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Donor's Choice.

  Melissa Norman, 74

Mrs. Melissa Mae Joyner Norman, age 74 of Ronda, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Rose Glen Manor in North Wilkesboro.

     Funeral services were January 11,   at Temple Hill United Methodist Church with Pastor Matthew A. Nichols and Rev. Clyde Holeman officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.  

     Mrs. Norman was born January 23, 1945 in Davie County to Wilson Joyner and Mamie Welborn Joyner. Melissa was a graduate of Appalachian State University where she obtained a Master's Degree.  She was retired from the Iredell County School System as a School Teacher and was a member of Temple Hill United Methodist Church.

     She was preceded in death by her parents.

     Mrs. Norman is survived by her husband; Benjamin (Benny) H. Norman of the home, a sister; Magdalene Pinnix of Booneville, a sister in law; Faye Cornog of Springfield,  Il, a brother; Woodrow Joyner of Ronda, a brother in law; Paul Norman and wife; Jean of Mint Hill and several nieces and nephews.

     Flowers will be accepted.

   Charles Miller, 70

Mr. Charles Danny Miller, age 70 of Millers Creek, passed Thursday, January 9th, 2020 at his home.

     Funeral services were January 13,    at Union Baptist Church in the Wilbar community with Rev. Steve Faw and Rev. Julius Blevins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery with Military Honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1142 Honor Guard.  

     Mr. Miller was born February 13, 1949 in Wilkes County to Charlie Miller and Bernie South Miller. Mr. Miller served in the Army during the Vietnam War. He was retired from AEV and was a member and deacon of Union Baptist Church.

     In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant granddaughter; Jessica Miller.

     Mr. Miller is survived by his wife; Bobbye Griffin Miller of the home, a son; Guy Miller and wife Jamie of Millers Creek and two grandchildren; Jake Miller and Kaylee Miller.

     In lieu of flowers, the family wishes for memorials to be made to Gideons North Camp PO Box 1791 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659 or Union Baptist Church Cemetery Fund c/o Lanny South 165 Kingcross Lane Millers Creek, NC 28651.

  Helene Napoli, 69

Ms. Helene Clara Napoli, age 69 of Moravian Falls passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at her home.

     A memorial service will be held at a later date.

     Ms. Napoli was born November 16, 1950 in Nassau, NY to Louis John and Evelyn Jane Callegari Napoli.  She was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and a Licensed Practical Nurse at John J. Foley Nursing Home.  She also volunteered at BROC and Boomer Community  Center.

     She was preceded in death by her parents.

     She is survived by three daughters; Maria Coles, Patrina Brown both of Wilkesboro, Lisa Conroy of Cary, two sons; Anthony Coles and wife Bonnie of Mastic Beach, NY and Jason Coles and wife Cheryl of Moravian Falls, five  grandchildren; Tiffany Marie, Marc Anthony, Ebony Rianne, Logan Joseph, Mickenzie Lorraine and one great grandchild; Daniel Michael, two sisters; Joanne and Maria and four brothers; Louis, John, Peter and Paul and an aunt; Anne Easton of Mesa, AZ.

  Ted Nelson, 87

Ted Carlisle Nelson, age 87, of Hays, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at his home. Ted was born August 10, 1932 in Buncombe County to William Terry and Pansy Robinson Nelson. He was a member of Round Mtn. Baptist Church and a US Navy Veteran. Ted loved to garden and fish. Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 58 years, Jessie B. Nelson; and brothers, Boyd and Bill Nelson.

     Surviving are his children, Thomas Nelson and spouse Delilah of Haleyville, Alabama, Alice Childress and spouse Paul, Susan Teague and spouse William, Terry Nelson and spouse Lisa, Ronald Nelson, Ellen Teague and spouse Larry all of Hays; sisters, Dorothy Hall of Castle Rock, Washington, Elizabeth Nelson of Asheville; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren.

     Graveside service with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post 1142 was  January 12,  at Round Mtn. Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Roger Jennings, Elder Anion Cole and Rev. Larry Teague officiating. Flowers were accepted or memorials may be made to Round Mtn. Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, Airport Road, Hays, NC 28635. Miller Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements.

  Bruce Blackburn, 94

Bruce Blackburn, age 94, of Purlear, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at his home. Mr. Blackburn was born September 4, 1925 in Wilkes County to Levi Gentry and Celia Jane Holman Blackburn.

     Bruce was a veteran of WWII and was stationed in the South Pacific as a U.S. Navy Radioman. He was awarded the American Theater Medal, Asiatic Pacific Medal, Philippine Liberation Ribbon and the Victory Medal. Before retiring, Bruce worked as a full-time mechanic. He was an avid farmer, raising cattle for many years and then continued to find great joy in helping his son with cattle in his later years. He loved spending time with his grandsons. He was a member of Lewis Fork Baptist Church and also enjoyed attending church with his son and wife at Fishing Creek Arbor.

     Mr. Blackburn was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen McNeil Blackburn; brothers, Ray Blackburn, LG Blackburn, James Blackburn, Worth Blackburn; two brothers that died in infancy (David and Joseph); sisters, Arlie Blackburn Dyer, Vetra Blackburn Watson; half-brothers, George White Blackburn, Wintford Blackburn, Sherman Blackburn, Edgar Blackburn; and half-sister, Blanch Blackburn Elledge.

Surviving are his son, Benny Bruce Blackburn and spouse Anita of Purlear; daughter, Karen Blackburn of Peachland, N.C.; grandchildren, Daniel Bruce Blackburn, Esq. of Charlotte, Joshua Kirk Blackburn of Raleigh, Kristopher Ray Stanley of Asheville; and one great grandchild.

     Funeral service was January 11,  at Lewis Fork Baptist Church with Pastor Dwayne Andrews and Pastor David Wellborn officiating. Eulogy will be provided by grandsons, Daniel Bruce Blackburn, Esq. and Joshua Kirk Blackburn. Burial with military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard Post 1142 will follow in the Church Cemetery.  

     Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Lewis Fork Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 395 Lewis Fork Baptist  Church Road, Purlear, NC 28665. The family has requested no food. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.  

     Pallbearers were Daniel Bruce Blackburn, Esq., Joshua Kirk Blackburn, Kristopher Ray Stanley, John Dyer, Shelmer Blackburn, Jr. and Robert Blackburn.

   Carol Weaver, 76

Carol Rebecca Weaver, age 76, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Weaver was born October 27, 1943 in Tazwell County, Virginia to Charlie and Thena Sparks Waddell. She was a member of Northside Baptist Church. Carol was preceded in death by her parents; and brothers, Jim Waddell and Bob Waddell.

     Surviving are her husband, Sam Weaver; son, Steve Weaver of Elkin; daughter, Treva Prevette of North Wilkesboro; grandchildren, Noah Weaver of New York, Ronald Rhodes and spouse Sarah of Ronda, Harley Weaver of Elkin; great grandchildren, Haylee Rhodes, Aaron Weaver, Abigail Weaver, Emma Weaver; brother, Ted Waddell of Virginia; sisters, Joyce Crawford, Joan Alley, Mary Wood all of Virginia; several nieces and nephews.

     Funeral service was January 11,  at Miller Funeral Chapel with Brother Jason Whitley officiating. Burial was in North Wilkesboro City Cemetery.  Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Miller Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements.

 Jonathan Parish, 30

Mr. Jonathan Lee Andrew Parish, age 30 passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 unexpectedly in Raleigh.

     A Celebration of Life Service was January 11, at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Daron Brown officiating.   A private burial was be held.  

     Mr. Parish was born August 1, 1989 in Catawba County to Frank Tony Parish and Melissa Dawn Sheets Parish. He was employed by DoneRight Merchandising. He served in the United States Army National Guard Bravo 3-47 1st Platoon.

     He was preceded in death by his grandfather; Frank Parish.

     He is survived by his parents, his wife; Amanda Colene Pearson Parish, his children; Jameson LeeAndrew Parish, Trever Long, Jayceelee Diane Anderson, Isaiah Patrick and Jonah Glenn Parish, one sister; Anthea Dawn Parish, grandparents; Rick and Barbara Poteat, Barbara Parish, Tom and Shelba Sheets and Jeanie Francis-Hayes.

     Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to a trust fund for his children at any State Employees Credit Union Branch.

 Raymond Schwind, 75

Mr. Raymond Edgar Schwind, 75, of Wilkesboro, passed away Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

     Raymond was born Saturday, May 27, 1944 in Oxford, New Jersey, the son of the late Gerardt Paul Schwind and Edna Wildrick Schwind Haper.

     He had served in the United States Army Armed Forces.

     Those left to cherish his memory include: his wife, Nancyann Mary Schwind; children, Tonyalee of Pennsylvania, Nancylynn of Jew Jersey, George of North Carolina, Chad of Pennsylvania; twelve grandchildren; sister; Dorothy of New Jersey; brothers, Alfred of Pennsylvania, Paul of Arkansas, Richard of Texas, Larry and Joseph, both of New Jersey, and John of Pennsylvania.

No formal services to be held.

     Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes and cremation services is honored to be serving the Schwind Family.

  Hubert Dancy, 91

Mr. Hubert Everette Dancy, age 91 of Mocksville, passed away peacefully, Wednesday January 1st 2020 at Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston Salem.  

     Mr. Dancy was born December 28th 1928 in Wilkes County to James and Lala Dancy.  He was an avid wrestler in high school and college.  He lettered in the 9th grade and was a state champion.  He continued wrestling at Appalachian State University where he was on the Mountaineer wrestling team contributing to a national team scoring record in 1950.    He left college to serve in the Air Force during the Korean War later to return and graduate with a physical education degree. He retired after 30 years with Boeing as a production manager.  He was a member of Wilkes United Methodist Church where he enjoyed cooking with the Methodist Men during church functions. After marrying Mary Ann, he was blessed to become a father, grandfather and great grandfather.  He loved his family.  

     A skilled craftsman, Hugh spent lots of his retirement days in his workshop where he could create just about anything anyone asked for; but his passion was making knives.  His love for model trains was shared with his friends and fellow members of the Black Cat Station in North Wilkesboro. He also loved to cook, work the puzzles in the paper and watch sports especially Appalachian State Football.  He loved his kitty Ellie and Addie a small dog he kept during the day.  

He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives Rachel Anderson Dancy and Mary Ann Pennell Dancy and two brothers Harold and Willard Dancy.  

He is survived by his stepdaughter Michelle Rundle of Mocksville, step sons Michael Cooper and wife Margaret of N. Wilkesboro, and Jeffery Mark Cooper of San  Diego, California. Three step grandchildren Megan Fiedler and husband Jim of Pennsylvania, Michael Cooper Jr of Raleigh, North Carolina and Sierra Cooper of California.  Two step greatgrandchildren Mason and Madeline Fiedler of Pennsylvania.  

Memorials may be made to Wilkesboro United Methodist Church PO Box 197, Wilkesboro NC 28697 or Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home (Trellis Supportive Care Attention: Finance, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston Salem, NC 27103).  

Per his wishes, after cremation a private ceremony will be held at Scenic Memorial Gardens.  

  James Curry, 82

Mr. James "Sonny" Albert Curry passed away at Curis Nursing Home in Wilkesboro on December 27, 2019, his 82nd birthday.

Sonny was a good hearted man and devoted father who was loved and well respected by friends and family.  Sonny graduated from East Mecklenburg High School and was in the United States Army. He graduated from Ringling School of Art in Sarasota, FL.  Sonny worked for Lowe's for 28 years as a commercial artist. He liked bowling and golf and was a fan of the Carolina Panthers and Duke University Football.  

He is survived by two daughters; Emily Moran and Brooke Curry, a granddaughter; Hailee Curry, a brother; Jerry Curry and a nephew; Jonathan Curry.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Sharon Presbyterian Church, 5201  Sharon Road, Charlotte, NC 28210.

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Considering my goal this year was 50 books, not too shabby! My full list (and my ratings) is under the read more for anyone interested.

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J. K. Rowling *****

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J. K. Rowling *****

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling *****

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J. K. Rowling *****

Harry Potter and the Order of Phoenix by J. K. Rowling *****

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling *****

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling *****

Sleep Demons: An Insomniac’s Memoir by Bill Hayes ****

The Witchfinder’s Sister by Beth Underdown ***

The American Plague: The Untold Story of Yellow Fever, The Epidemic That Shaped Our History by Molly Caldwell Crosby ****

The Strange Case of the Broad Street Pump: John Snow and the Mystery of Cholera by Sandra Hempel **

Dread: How Fear and Fantasy Have Fueled Epidemics from the Black Death to Avian Flu by Philip Alcabes *****

Do No Harm: Stories of Life, Death, and Brain Surgery by Henry Marsh ***

The Matter of the Heart: a History or the Heart in Eleven Operations by Thomas Morris ***

The Chick and the Dead: Life and Death Behind Mortuary Doors by Carla Valentine ****

Pulse by Michael Harvey **

The Sleep Solution: Why Your Sleep is Broken and How to Fix It by Dr. W. Chris Winter *****

The Mourner’s Dance: What We Do When People Die by Katherine Ashenburg ***

Pantomime by Laura Lam ****

Shadowplay by Laura Lam ****

Undead Girl Gang by Lily Anderson ****

Weirdo by Cathi Unsworth ***

I’ll be Gone in the Dark: One Woman’s Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamera ****

The Poisoner’s Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York by Deborah Blum ****

Frida Kahlo, 1907-1954: Pain and Passion by Andrea Kettenmann ****

The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin **

The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert ****

Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen **

Uprooted by Naomi Novik (recommended by Genevieve Senechal) **

The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker ***

Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together In the Cafeteria?: and Other Conversations About Race by Beverly Daniel Tatum ****

The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur *****

Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl - A Woman’s Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationships by Sherry Argov  (recommended by Arielle Ridolfino) ***

The Elizas by Sara Shepard ***

Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard ***

Veronica Mars: The Thousand Dollar Tan Line by Rob Thomas *****

Veronica Mars: Mr. Kiss and Tell by Rob Thomas *****

The Monster of Florence by Douglas Preston ***

Haunting the Deep by Adriana Mather ***

The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black ****

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini ****

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs ***

The Indifferent Stars Above by Daniel James Brown ****

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black ***

The Vegetarian by Han Kang ***

Gentlemen and Players by Joanne Harris (recommended by Eileen Streeter) ****

The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz ***

Curse of the Spellmans by Lisa Lutz ***

Revenge of the Spellmans by Lisa Lutz ***

The Spellmans Strike Again by Lisa Lutz ***

Trial of the Spellmans by Lisa Lutz ***

The Last Word: A Spellman Novel by Lisa Lutz ***

The Passenger by Lisa Lutz ***

The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: A Shocking Murder and the Undoing of a Great Victorian Detective by Kate Summerscale ***

The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains by Neil Gaiman ****

The Murder Business: High Profile Crimes and the Corruption of Justice by Mark Fuhrman **

I Contain Multitudes by Ed Yong (Lauren Duguid) ****

Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham ***

Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan ***

The Trouble with Goats and Sheep by Joanna Cannon **

The Winter Sister by Megan Collins **

Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly ****

The Kite Runner by Khalid Hosseini (recommended by Joseph Guillen) ****

Hollow City by Ransom Riggs **

Talking as Fast as I Can by Lauren Graham ****

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins ***

Bossypants by Tina Fey ****

White Trash: The 400-Year Untold History of Class in American by Nancy Isenberg ****

One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus ****

The Poison Squad: One Chemist’s Single-Minded Crusade for Food Safety at the Turn of the Twentieth Century by Deborah Blum *****

Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey Cep  *****

Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston *****

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green ***

The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes ****

The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty (recommended by Rachel Dunn) *

The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America’s Shining Women by Kate Moore *****

Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus ****

The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray ****

The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson ****

The Mermaid by Christina Henry ****

Fruits Basket, Vol 1 by Natsuki Takaya *****

Fruits Basket, Vol 2 by Natsuki Takaya *****

Fruits Basket, Vol 3 by Natsuki Takaya *****

Fruits Basket, Vol 4 by Natsuki Takaya *****

Fruits Basket, Vol 5 by Natsuki Takaya *****

Fruits Basket, Vol 6 by Natsuki Takaya *****

Fruits Basket, Vol 7 by Natsuki Takaya *****

Fruits Basket, Vol 8 by Natsuki Takaya *****

Fruits Basket, Vol 9 by Natsuki Takaya *****

Fruits Basket, Vol 10 by Natsuki Takaya *****

Fruits Basket, Vol 11 by Natsuki Takaya *****

Fruits Basket, Vol 12 by Natsuki Takaya *****

Fruits Basket, Vol 13 by Natsuki Takaya *****

Fruits Basket, Vol 14 by Natsuki Takaya *****

Fruits Basket, Vol 15 by Natsuki Takaya *****

Fruits Basket, Vol 16 by Natsuki Takaya *****

Fruits Basket, Vol 17 by Natsuki Takaya *****

Fruits Basket, Vol 18 by Natsuki Takaya *****

Fruits Basket, Vol 19 by Natsuki Takaya *****

Fruits Basket, Vol 20 by Natsuki Takaya *****

The 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman (recommended by Julia Stenard) *

Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman *****

Teen Titans: Raven by Kami Garcia *****

The Infinite Noise by Lauren Shippen ****

Turtles All the Way Down by John Green **

Yes Please by Amy Poehler ***

Say Nothing: a True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe *****

The Last Lone Inventor: A Tale of Genius, Deceit, and the Birth of Television by Evan L. Schwartz ***

Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris ***

You by Caroline Kepnes ****

The Swallows by Lisa Lutz ***

The Silent Patient by Alexander Michaealides ***

Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz ****

The Word is Murder by Anthony Horowitz ***

The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet by Becky Chambers (recommended by Sarah Mullersman) *****

She Lies in Wait by Gytha Lodge ***

Call Down the Hawk by Maggie Stiefvater *****

Bright Earth: Art and the Invention of Color by Philip Ball **

The Murder of the Century: The Gilded Age Crime that Scandalized a City and Sparked the Tabloid Wars by Paul Collins **

The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton ****

The Whisper Man by Alex North *****

The Hiding Place by C. J. Tudor *****

Unsub by Meg Gardiner *****

Into the Black Nowhere by Meg Gardiner ****

Noir by Christopher Moore ***

Death Prefers Blondes by Caleb Roehrig ****

The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith/J. K. Rowling (recommended by Caitlin Markey) ***

The Hunger by Alma Katsu ***

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert (recommended by Kiersten Spence) ****

As Bright as Heaven by Susan Meissner ***

1Q84 by Haruki Murakami (recommended by Sheyla Ruiz) ****

The Pursuit of Miss Heartbreak Hotel by Moe Bonneau ***

The Weight of the Stars by K. Ancrum ****

My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite ****

The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith/J. K. Rowling ****

Career of Evil by Robert Galbraith/J. K. Rowling ***

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Outsiders Reclist

This is an Outsiders Fanfiction Reclist- This will be a constant work in progress(I’ll be adding to it whenever I find something I think is worth reading or if I get sent something from someone who wants something added) It will be organized by the main character but keep in mind the fact that just because a fic is under one character doesn’t mean it won’t have a very strong influence from another- I hope you enjoy:))

All of these are currently on Fanfiction.Net but I do plan on adding fics from here on tumblr in the future, i just have to go through and find them 

*ALSO- If I don’t specifically state that a fic is unfinished, assume that it’s done*

PONYBOY

The Origin of Asthma - “After a small incident while on a family trip to the lake, a young Ponyboy gets diagnosed with asthma.” K -  Words: 2,120 -

In the Depth - “In his school essay, Ponyboy reflects on his soul and the dark depths where it resides.”  T - Words: 1,234 -

Home For Thanksgiving - “It’s 1969. Michelle Randle has been away studying at NYU but has come home to Tulsa for a big family Thanksgiving. It’s 1969. Ponyboy Curtis has been away studying at Columbia University but has come home to Tulsa for a big family Thanksgiving. Both of them are hoping for a nice, calm, happy Thanksgiving - especially as it’s their first one together as a couple.” T - Words: 1,934 - 

Prom Nights - “Ponyboy and Angela both being dateless on prom night sets off very interesting conversations, and more” T - Words: 3,152 -

Sneaking In - “Pony takes a risk when he helps his brothers sneak back in.” T - Words: 2,631 -

The Bear and His Boy - “It is a truth universally acknowledged among children that there is no truer friend than one’s childhood doll or bear and after all even greaser’s were children once.” K - Words: 1,542 -

the clouds will drift away - “She’s barely on the edge of 14 and the world already feels like it’s ending.“ K - OC - Words: 2,649 -

Dumb Drunk - “Ponyboy comes back home drunk and the gang decides to find out what he’s been hiding from them.” K+ - Words: 2,050 - 

Snakes - “Young Pony never intended on becoming a writer” K - Words: 4,081 -

Eye of the Storm - “When Ponyboy was a baby, he was taken away and adopted by another family. Years later, he meets his brothers again. One-Shot. Ponyboy is aged down at the beginning.” K - Words: 6,365 - 

strawberry lips - “his first kiss left him with the taste of strawberry on his tongue.” K+ - Words: 473 -

Multi-chapter

Ten Years Later - “Just my take on what things might be like ten years after the setting of the book.” T  - Chapters: 19 - Words: 87,146 - 

Maybe Someday - “For Ponyboy, it was only the story of his luckless romance. But in reality, it was so much more than that. Ponyboy’s problems are far from over as he continues to grow up on the rough side of Tulsa, and life gets more complicated by the day.” T - Chapters: 30 - Words: 86,720 -

Esoterically Yours - “Ponyboy Curtis meets an acquaintance he has been trying to dodge for years”  T - Supernatural - Chapters: 21 - Words: 52,860 -

On a Long Road - “Sometimes, I wonder what my life would’ve been like if I’d never written that stupid theme. If I’d been allowed to stay with my brothers. If I hadn’t been forced to move from home to home.” T-  - Chapters: 30 - Words: 133,229 - *ABUSE* 

Out of the Blue - “After constant attempts by Mr. Syme at coaxing Ponyboy into sending his theme off to a publisher, he finally does it.”  K+ - Chapters: 8 - Words: 19,292 -

*Series*

Splintered Ties That Bind -  “One letter sent the family in different directions, each seeking the peace that comes only from being together. Time takes its toll, and love is bound by nothing” T - Chapters: 62 - Words: 118,974 -

Braided Ties - “Continuation of Splintered Ties That Bind, the brothers have found each other, and their lives move forward…Will things ever be the same?”  T - Chapters: 21 - Words: 52,860 -

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Summer Adventures - “The school year is over, and the lazy days of summer begin. Adventures -good and bad- loom on the horizon.” - T Chapters: 47 - Words: 166,736 -

Autumn Leaves - “Crisp air, falling temperatures - the summer is over. The Curtis brothers face a new set of challenges, and each will be forced to confront a pain they haven’t felt in nearly two years” - T - Chapters: 42 - Words: 127,663 -

Winter’s Soliloquy - “A new season, a new story. Ponyboy’s adventures in growing up with only his brothers and the gang to guide him continue.” T- Chapters: 23 - Words: 57,901 -

Spring’s Resurgence - ”Letting go of the past is hard enough, especially when the future is filled with uncertainties. Spring is calling; new life, new chances, new possibilities. A new adventure beckons them all.” T - Chapters: 34 - Words: 99,873 -

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Wealth Versus Class - “We were studying The Great Gatsby at the time and yeah, I got that the book was saying Jay Gatsby could never be a part of the elite no matter how rich he became- but I had been looking at my own life- at real life- at girls like Cherry Valance and guys like Randy Anderson- and thinking the only thing that made us really any different was money.” K - Words: 1,739-

The Quarter - “’“I’m sorry I bothered you,” I called after him. “Must be a real pain having the vending machine right out here. People shaking it at all hours?” He stopped and looked back at me almost curiously. “Well, I don’t mind when they’re as cute as you.” I don’t know who blushed more deeply but I’d probably bet on him.‘” K- Words: 1,581 -

The Other Version - “"This wasn’t the gentle giant that carried spiders to safety when I threw my shoes at them. This person was steady and determined; ready to hit another person in the face for the sake of a few dollars.“ After an attempted mugging, Lizzy isn’t sure she knows Ponyboy as well as she thought.”  K+ - Words: 1,999 -

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Love Me Tender, Love Me True - “Lily Smith isn’t your typical Greaser girl. She wears decent clothes and doesn’t drink or smoke. Lily has skipped a grade in school and now she is all alone. That is until she meets Ponyboy Curtis and the gang. She and him fall for each other. The road to happiness is a bumpy one, but is always worth it in the end. Part One of "Love Me Tender” series.” T- OC - Chapters: 35 - Words: 135,241 -

All My Dreams Fulfilled - “Part Two of the “Love Me Tender” series.” T - OC - Chapters: 20 - Words: 118,700 - *NOT FINISHED*

SODAPOP

Due Diligence - “Trigonometry. Already the bane of Sodapop’s existence.” K+ - Words: 1,757 -

Dividing Lines - “Now that Sodapop’s reached high school, he’s suddenly aware of Darry’s godlike status and isn’t quite sure of where he stands.” T - Words: 4,911 -

I Don’t Understand - “The one time Sodapop doesn’t get it. The one time he doesn’t understand what pain his younger brother is bearing.”  T - Words: 2,117 -

Telling Soda - “Jo Curtis has some important news to tell little Sodapop Curtis. One-Shot.” T- Words: 2,660 -

Multi-Chapter

Windward Circle - “This is the story of Dallas Winston’s little sister, Brooklyn. When Dally dies, her world falls apart. That is, until Sodapop Curtis swoops in and forces her to see that there is still good in the world.” T- Chapters: 29 - Words: 46,506 -

Lightnin’ Strikes - “‘That was Joanne. Met her at work today.’ Seems like a sensible place to start. Tie in to, and overlapping with, 'Our One Rule’ and 'Love Me Two Times’, but don’t tell Soda and Jo. As far as they’re concerned, this was always their own story…” T  - Chapters: 32 - Words: 109,002 -

STEVE

20 Reasons - “20 reasons why Steve Randle severely dislikes – or so he likes to think – Ponyboy Curtis” T - Words: 1,354 -

Lighter Fluid - “Twenty facts about Steve Randle, in no particular order.” T - Words: 2,313 -

Stay with me (Just a little longer) - “He can’t stay. He knows that. He knows the longer he stays, the more it will hurt… but then, why is it so hard to go?” T - Words: 1,689 -

Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair - “Evie wasn’t the only woman in Steve Randle’s life. It’s just that this particular one sort of haunts him.” K+ - Words: 3,073 - 

STEVE/EVIE

Apple Blossom - “You get it, he’s good looking. But he knows it, and you can’t stand that.” T - Words: 7,089 -

Bite Me - “Evie has a little explaining to do for the strange mark on her neck.” T - Words: 1,244 -

Can’t - “And for some reason I can’t keep my mind off him, and I don’t mind that at all.” T - Words: 980 -

Never Again 

Emotions - “Evie Sanders’ eyes were planted on Steve Randle, and his eyes were, unfortunately, planted on a car.” T - Words: 1,249 -

Next Contestant - “Everyone knows Buck’s can get wild and crazy, but what they don’t know is that the very people they are befriending and talking to are willing to take advantage of them at any moment.” T - Words: 1,428 -

Only One - “All the girls fell for Sodapop Curtis. All except one.” K+ - Words: 836 -

Single Girl - “She only ever had eyes for Steve.” T -  Words: 3,687 -

Turn This Engine On - “Steve is working late by himself at the DX, and Evie stops by for some extracurriculars.” T - Words: 2,224 -

Multi-chapter

Fatherhood - “Steve experinces the joys of being a dad and pounders the moments that led up to it.” T - Chapters: 2 - Words: 2,325 - *NOT FINISHED*

let’s pause this moment in time - “and I just wanted to say thanks, you’re the only reason I’ve smiled in days. :: a series of stevie drabbles.” T - Chapters: 6 - Words: 1,469 -

*Series*

The Only Kind - “'I knew that look. That look had been pulling me into trouble since kindergarten… ’ When Sandy gets Evie a date with Steve Randle, things begin to get complicated. Because Sandy and Sylvia have a hidden agenda and Evie’s getting caught up in the lies, at the same time as she’s falling for the guy she thought she disliked. Set in the months leading up to the book.” T - Chapters: 24 - Words: 73,218 -

Our Kind - “'Maybe Sylvia was right. Whatever I thought about her motives. Whatever I thought about her actual relationships. She did get the guy she wanted when she wanted him.’ Sandy’s gone, their lives are about to be turned upside down. Whose advice will Evie take and how far will she go, to get Steve back? Sequel to 'The Only Kind’.” T - Chapters: 24 - Words: 86,927 -

Our One Rule - “Evie and Steve are back together and everything is great. Until it isn’t. Because revenge is a way of life on the North Side and Evie is about to find out exactly how that works. Third story in series, following 'The Only Kind’ and 'Our Kind’.” T - Chapters: 26 -Words: 95,907 -

Love Me Two Times - “'He didn’t say it often, but when Steve Randle told me he loved me, I believed him. Of course, when he said that 'nothing in this world’ would keep us apart, I believed that too…’ Fourth story in series, following 'The Only Kind’, 'Our Kind’ and 'Our One Rule’.” T - Chapters: 30 - Words: 96,521 -

DARRY

ETOH - “Darry learns what happens to Ponyboy when left to his own vices.” T - Words: 2,854 -

He’s Wrong - “As she prepares for her senior prom, Audrey Holden is forced to face just how much people - and their opinions - can change in just a year.” K+ - Words: 2,692 -

Vivere Pro Aliis - “’You see me every day. We share a room. I spend more time with you than anyone else on the planet. And right now, I’m going to a movie with my friends, and you ain’t comin’.’” K+ - Words: 3,496 -

Slippery - “Wet floors can be a handful and rather surprising. You’ll never know where you slip. Darry/TwoBit” T  - Words: 1,667 - 

First String - “Darry knows making the football team could change his life.” T - Words: 2,985 - 

Multi-chapter

Sticky Leaves - “Darry has lost his parents. Diana has lost her boyfriend. Maybe, in the end, they’ll both find something they can hold on to.” T - Chapters: 32 - Words: 124,496 - 

DALLY

Beneath the Surface - “There’s more to their relationship than jail and cheating. No one else knows it, and half the time they don’t know it themselves. A collection of real moments in Dallas and Sylvia’s relationship.” T - Words: 3,853 -

*Series*

Arrogance and Aggression - “Arrogance and Aggression’ is a frothy Jane Austen-esque AU about love and friendship among the greasers (and their sisters). Dallas Winston is aggressive. Lucy Bennet is arrogant. Though she vows to hate him for the rest of her life, she begrudgingly realizes she may be wrong about him and about herself.” T - Chapters: 15 - Words: 63,651 -

Impatience and Impulsivity - “Lucy Bennet is impatient. Dallas Winston is impulsive. Somehow, they are still surprised when these traits eventually catch up to them and bite them in their backs.” T - Chapters: 12 - Words: 92,530 -

See My Friends - “The year 1968 was signalized by a single piece of mail, a terrible and senseless request, which undoubtedly, no one would ever forget.” T - Chapters: 8 - Words: 79,766 - *NOT FINISHED*

JOHNNY

The Date - “Johnny had just realized that Hanna Matthews is not a little child any longer” T - Words: 1,602 -

Late Hormones - “After finding a place to stay for the night, Johnny discovers an unusual change in his body which Dally helps him relieve.” M - Words: 2,564 -

Multi-Chapter

The adventures of Jonathan Cade and Dallas Winston - “What if after the murder Johnny went on the run alone, not taking Ponyboy with him. What if instead of Windrixville Dally told him to run to New York. Perfect for all you Johnny and Dally fans as well as everyone else.” K - Chapters: 11 - Words: 29,770 - 

TWO-BIT

Crescent Moons - “Or, how Two-Bit Mathews got it in his head that seeing his daughter kissing his buddy’s son in the Sunday school classroom on Easter was the worst possible thing that could happen. Also, said daughter may or may not have an obsession with whether or not she’s named after the Virgin Mary. In short, the Easter of 1989 was one of the family’s weirder ones.” T - Words: 8,774 -

The Society Pages - “The society pages the next day spoke almost exclusively of how Two-Bit Mathews had been seen gallivanting around town with the newly crowned prom queen. Everyone agreed that Miss Stevens looked dazzling in her pink formal, and could pull off a tiara. And no, we still don’t know who slashed Steve Randle’s tires.“ T - Words: 7,349 - 

TWO-BIT/KATHY

What Chicks Really Want - “Evie’s conversation with Two-Bit, regarding Kathy and what he ought to be doing.” T - Words: 1,564 -

First Date - “Two-Bit picks Kathy up for their first date … half an hour late.” T - Words: 3,572 - 

Love Fool - “Three toxic words change everything, but is it for the better or worse?“ T - Words: 3,979 -

TWO-BIT/MARCIA

Banana Clip - “I got the usual for Christmas, thanks for asking. Mostly more librarian clothes […] I swear I have enough for a week straight now without having to wear one twice. One of them’s in that pink you like, though, so maybe you won’t make too much fun of me—not that I don’t love your two-bits (I know you think I’m funny). (Or, Marcia writes Two-Bit, half a world away.)” T - Words: 6,256 -

Keeper - “A post-book oneshot about Two-Bit and Marcia.” T - Words: 1,353 -

Multi-Chapter 

Unlikely - “Two-Bit and Marcia run into each other a few months after that fateful night. What happens is, to say the least, surprising.” T - Chapters: 2 - Words: 4,258 -

GIRLS

The Girlfriend Coalition - “They weren’t really friends. They were just girls who knew each other because of who their boyfriends happened to be. Evie’s left to wonder if she’ll ever actually get to meet someone who likes her for her, who doesn’t hang around her just to keep up appearances.” T - Words: 3,110 - 

Multi-Chapter

God Help the Girls - “…But with the girls, the rivalry was played out in near silence; psychological warfare. Nasty rumors and snide remarks. Girls will be girls, just as boys will be boys. It was that way all over America, and surely Tulsa was no different. But, no. It was oh so different in Tulsa.” T - Chapters: 20 - Words: 118,775 - 

CURTIS FAMILY

The Detective - “You’re a detective and his eyes hold a mystery for you to solve.” K+ - Words: 1,591 -

The Birth - “The Curtis parents prepare for the birth of their second child.” K - Words: 1,041 - 

The cake thief - “ Mrs Curtis. Verging on, if not complete, fluff…” K+ - Words: 969 - 

A Mother’s Love - “A summer trip to visit Grandma takes an unexpected turn when someone shows up earlier than expected.” T - Words: 3,123 - 

Solemn Simplicity - “The boys cope through their first Christmas without their parents and the recent loss of their friends.” T - Words: 2,811 - 

Little Liar - “It’s Ponyboy’s first ever rumble, and the Curtis brothers try to hide it from their parents.” T - Words: 4,647 -

That’s My Boy! - “Everyone thought Darry was named in honor of his dad; they’re wrong.” T - Words: 920 - 

Multi-Chapter

The Beginning - “Ponyboy isn’t the only Curtis with a story to tell.” T - Chapters: 10 - Words: 33,863 -

TIM 

the more is my unrest - “Being the man of the house is a job with few benefits, but someone has to do it.” T -  Words: 1,582 -

Breakfast With Shepard - “…Once we even found Tim Shepard, leader of the Shepard gang and far from his own turf, reading the morning paper in the armchair… What if Tim Shepard had decided to stay for breakfast?” M - Words: 2,314 -

Multi-Chapter

Going Back Home - “Tim Shepard drove out of Tulsa and swore he’d never return, but 14 years later a phone call brings him back to face the past.” T  - Chapters: 14 - Words: 29,319 - 

CURLY

Spin - “Little did Katie Mathews know that she didn’t need the luck of a coke bottle to kiss a certain greasy hood.” T - Words: 1,962 -

Totally worth it - “Pony goes to visit Curly in the reformatory” M - Words: 1,416 -

Multi-Chapter

Wild Ride - “To Ponyboy, Curly was the love of his life. To Curly, Ponyboy was just an expendable sex toy. Will Ponyboy bring back the Curly he supposedly remembers from their childhood, or will Ponyboy be left even more heartbroken than he already is?” M - Chapters: 25 - Words: 90,809 -

Curly Shepard Has A Plan - “Pony and Curly started 'going steady’ for a month. Pony didn’t want to go further until he was sure of himself, to which, 17 year old, Curly, frustratingly respected. Can a game of Truth or Dare changes things for better? Or for worse?” M - Chapters: 15 - Words: 14,597 -

ANGELA

They Were Gold - “Angela and Ponyboy used to be gold. But then…he changed them.” T - Words: 2,790 - 

Young Girls - “When’s the last you fell in love, Angel?” T - Words: 8,746 -

Multi-Chapter 

Trust - “As the youngest in her family Angela’s got a whole lot of reputation to live up to. Usually she enjoys the challenge, but when things go badly wrong there’s only ever one person she trusts to make things right.” T - Chapters: 2 - Words: 7,618 -

OTHER/OC POV

A Work of Art - “She never expected anyone to understand her—she expected them to learn from her, for through expression and knowledge deep within the soul is what brought art to life.” T - Words: 5,454 -

Looking back on a burning ember - “It has been twenty two years since the Windrexvill fire but Barbara has never forgotten the hero who saved her from the inferno.” K+ - Words: 1,025 - 

I spent way too much time on this and i still havent added fics from tumblr yet and sbahkfdsbjfbjvbfsdfjb but pls do send any fics y’all like to me and ill add them:))

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Biblioteca MT 

1-Mentalismo

Mentalismo

-13 escalones del mentalismo

-Arte de ler mentes-Henrik Fexeus

-O mentalista

-Tricks of the mind - Derren Brown

-Absolute Magic-Derren Brown

-Pure effect-Derren Brown

-Easy mentalism

-Practical Mental magic-Theodore Annemann

Psiquiatria

-Manual de psiquiatria portugues

-Cinema e Loucura

Psicologia

-Psicologia Facil - Ana Merces Bahia Bock

PNL

-Introdução à programação neurolinguística-Joseph 0'Connor e John Seymour

-despertar do gigante interior

-PNL Programacao Neurolinguistic - Steve Andreas

-Usando Sua Mente (PNL) Richard Bandler

-PNL: A Nova Tecnologia do Sucesso

Neurociência

-Neurociências - Desvendando o sistema nervoso Bear, M. F., Connors, B. W., & Paradiso, M. A.,

-As bases biologicas do comportamento-marcus brandao

-Truques da mente-Stephen L.Macknik & Susana martinez-Conde

com Sandra Blakeslee

-Subliminar - Leonard Mlodinow

Hipnose

-Hipnoterapia Ericksoniana Passo a Passo-Sofia Bauer

-hipnose - dicas, métodos e técnicas

-o homem de fevereiro-erickson

-Manual hipnose completo-fabio puentes

-Hackeando mentes - Marcelo Maia

-A Realidade é Plástica- Anthony Jacquin

Sedução

-Como se dar bem com as Mulheres - Ron Louis e David Copeland

-A Arte Natural da Sedução - Richard La Ruina

-Manual de Artes Venusianas

-O Jogo-Neil Strauss

-O livro negro da sedução

-Biblia da sedução

Microexpressões

-linguagem das Emocoes-Paul Ekman

-O código de Ekman -A.Freitas Magalhães

-Inteligência visual-Amy E.Herman

Persuasão

-As Armas da Persuasao - Robert B. Cialdini

-Manual de Persuasão do FBI - Jack Shafer

Interpretação

-A preparação do Ator-Stanislavski

Memorização

-Mentes Geniais - Alberto Dell isola

-Mentes Brilhantes

Argumentação

-A Arte de Argumentar

-tratado de argumentação a nova retórica-Chaim Perelman

-logica juridica-chaim perelman

-Argumentação Juridica-Vitor Gabriel

-schopenhauer - como vencer um debate - dialetica eristica

-schoppenhauer - do pensar por si

-Oratória-Reinaldo Polito

-Introducao a retorica-Olivier Reboul

-How to Argue & Win Every Time- Gerry Spence

Redação

-tecnicas basicas de redacao-branca granatic

Pedagogia

-A encantadora de Bebes

Adestramento

-Adestramento Inteligente

-Como Criar o Cao Perfeito Desde - Cesar Millan

Motivação

-Magica de Pensar Grande-David J SchwartzA

Mitologia

-Mitologia Greco-Romana - René Ménard

-Os Mitos Gregos-Robert Graves

Mágica

-Ultimate secrets of card magic

-Expert card technique -Jean Hugard & Frederick Braue

2-Trading

Trade

-Apostila aprenda a investir na bolsa corretora xp

-OPERANDO NO MERCADO COM MT4

-Analise Fundamentalista

-Os supersinais da analise técnica

-Investir cada vez melhor

-Sobreviva na bolsa

-Aprenda a operar

-Manual do pequeno investidor em - Fabio Almeida

Transações imobiliarias

-apostila TTI

-como montar uma imobiliaria

-dominio da venda imobiliaria

Economia

-Freakonomics

-SuperFreakonomics O Lado Oculto do Dia a Dia - Steven D. Levitt

-Curso basico de macroeconomia

-Historia Pensamento economico

-manual de Economia da USP

-Economia nua e crua - Charles Wheelan

ADM

-Manual do CEO

-O CEO é o limite

Estratégia

-os axiomas de Zurique

-Pai rico pai pobre

-investimentos O segredo de George Soros e Warren Buffet

-O X da questão

-Investimentos inteligentes - Gustavo Cerbasi

História

-Sonho Grande

-A jogada do seculo-Michael Lewis

-Bumerangue-Michael Lewis

-Flash Boys-Michael Lewis

-O homem que roubou Portugal

-Os Genios dos Negocios-Peter-Krass

-Golpes bilionarios-kari nars

-A ascensao do dinheiro - Niall Ferguson

-A bola de neve-Alice Schroeder

-crash-uma breve histria da economia

-O Lobo de Wall Street - Jordan Belfort

-O Sequestro da America - Charles H. Ferguson

-Por que sai do Goldman Sachs - Greg Smith

3-Ciência

Medicina

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1-Anatomia

Anatomia Humana Basica Dangeloe Fattini

Atlas de Anatomia Humana  Netter

Atlas Fotográfico de Anatomia - Yokochi

Grays p. estudant.

Anatomia Moore orientada para a clínica

2-Fisiologia

Fisiologia Humana - Dee Unglaub Silverthorn

3-Patologia

Bogliolo Patologia

4-Histologia

Histologia Básica - Junqueira e Carneiro

5-Biologia celular

Biologia Celular e Molecular -Junqueira & Carneiro

6-Bioquímica

Bioquímica Médica Básica de Marks

7-Bioestatística

8-Embriologia

embriologia clinica Moore

9-Microbiologia

Microbiologia Medica - Patrick Murray

10-Imunologia

Murphy - Imunobiologia De Janeway

11-Genética

Griffiths - Introdução à Genética

12-Parasitologia

Parasitologia Humana Neves

13-Radiologia

Fundamentos de Radiologia e Diagnóstico por imagem

Tratado de Técnica Radiológica - Bontrager

14-Farmacologia

Farmacologia Básica Clínica Bertram Katzung  

Goodman - Farmacologia

15-Semiologia

Semiologia Medica - Porto

Semiologia Bates

Exame Clínico-Porto

Semiologia médica - mario lópez

Semiologia Médica - Rocco

16-Clínica Geral

Harrison - Medicina Interna

Cecil

17-Urgência e Emergência

ATLS

Manual APH

18-Pediatria

Blackbook Pediatria

Nelson Tratado de Pediatria

19-Ginecologia e Obstetrícia

Obstetricía Rezende

Obstetricia Basica

Rotinas Em Obstetricia

Ginecologia Fundamental

Rotinas em Ginecologia

20-Neurologia

A Neurologia que todo médico deve saber - Nitrini

Neurociências - Bear, M. F., Connors, B. W., & Paradiso, M. A.

Cem bilhoes de neuronios

Neuropsicologia - Roger Gil

21-Psiquiatria

Compêndio de Psiquiatria - Kaplan

Manual De Psiquiatria Portugues

22-Cirurgia geral

Cirurgia ambulatorial - Savassi

Manual de técnica cirúrgica para a graduação

Propedeutica Cirurgica

Ruy Garcia - Tecnica Operatória e Cirurgia Experimental

Sabiston - Tratado de Cirurgia

TECNICA CIRÚRGICA Goff

23-Cardiologia

Cardiologia para Clinico Geral

Serrano - Tratado de Cardiologia SOCESP

24-Exames Laboratorias

Exames Laboratoriais - Nemer, Neves e Ferreira

Medicina Laboratorial para o Clínico

Renato Failace - Hemograma - Manual De Interpretação

25-Diversos

Manual de Medicina Legal - Delton Croce Junior

Fundamentos em Toxicologia de Casarett e Doull

Williams - Tratado de Endocrinologia

Current Reumatologia

Dermatologia - Azulay & Azulay

Nefrologia - Riella

Pneumologia - Série No Consultório

Andrew Holtz - A ciência médica de House

Onde não há medico

Biologia

Quimica

Rotinas de enfermagem

Engenharia

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-Princípios de Mecatrônica-João Maurício Rosário

Física,Astronomia e Cosmologia

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-50 Ideias de Fisica Que Precisa - Joanne Baker

-Física Moderna para iniciados, interessados e aficionados

-O Universo Numa Casca de Noz-Stephen Hawking

-Breve história do tempo-Stephen Hawking

-O universo elegante - Brian Greene

-A Realidade Oculta - Brian Greene

-O Tecido do Cosmo - Brian Greene

-Fisica do futuro - Michio Kaku

-Hiperespaco - Michio Kaku

-Mundos Paralelos - Michio Kaku

-Batendo a porta do ceu - Lisa Randall

-O cerne da matéria

-Cosmos - Carl Sagan

-El grande diseno-Stephen Hawking

-E SE Respostas científicas para perguntas absurdas - Randall Munroe

Matemática

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-50 Ideias de Matematica Que Pre - Tony Crilly

-17 Equacoes Que Mudaram o Mundo - Ian Stewart

-20.000 léguas matemáticas

-As maravilhas da matemática

-Introdução a filosofia da matemática

-O diabo dos numeros

-O andar do bebado

-Em busca do infinito

-Os misterios dos numeros

-Sera que Deus joga dados

-Simetria matematica

-A Matemática nos Tribunais - Leila Schneps, Coralie Colmez

-Mathemagics How to Look Like a Genius Without Really Trying Mantesh Marked

-Mania de matemática

Biologia

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-50 Ideias Genetica - Mark Henderson

-O Maior Espetáculo da Terra As Evidências da Evolução-Richard Dawkins

-POR QUE A EVOLUÇÃO É UMA VERDADE -Jerry A. Coyne

Lógica

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-A Arte de Pensar Claramente - Rolf Dobelli

-Tratado Lógico Filosófico-Wittgeinstein

-Pinóquio no País dos Paradoxos

-Raciocínio Lógico e Matemática para Concursos CESPE/UNB

-Raciocínio Lógico Passo A Passo -Cabral,Luiz Claudio; Nunes, Mauro César

-Pense Como um Freak_ Como Pensa - Steven D. Levitt

-Guia das falácias de Stephen Downes

-Lógica jurídica-Chaim Perelman

-Modal Logic for Open Minds - Johan van Benthem

-Philosophical Perspectives on Infinity-Graham Oppy

Bibliografia do Combate

AMT

-C 23-1 - Tiro Das Armas Portáteis- 1ª Parte - Fuzil-EB

-C 23-1 - Tiro Das Armas Portáteis- 2ª Parte - Pistola-EB

-Caderno de Instrução do Fuzil de Assalto 5,56 IA2 (EB70-CI-11.405)-EB

-Catálogo de Armas-Rodrigo Pereira Larizzatti

-C 5-37 Minas e Armadilhas-EB

-IP-23-90 Morteiro 81 mm ROYAL ORDNANCE-EB

-IP 23-34 Lança-Rojão 84mm(AT-4)

-MCRP 3-01B Pistol Marksmanship - USMC

-MCRP 3-01A Rifle Marksmanship U.S. Marine Corps

Assault

-CI 7-5-2 Combate em área edificada-EB

-CI 21-75 Patrulhas-EB

-Manual de Conduta de Patrulha-PMESP

-Apostila Instrução Tática Individual -FNSP

-The Hunter's page-Rodrigo Pereira Larizzatti

-In0531 Combat in built up areas-Us Army

Sniping

-IP 21-2 Caçador-EB

-CI 21-2-1 contra caçadores-EB

-The Ultimate Sniper -Maj.John Plaster

-B-GL-392-005/FP-001 Sniping -Canada

-FM 3-22.10 FM 23 10 SNIPER TRAINING AND OPERATIONS

-MCWP 3-15-3 Sniping-USMC

-MI6-028 Tiradores de élite-Ejército de Tierra(Espanha)

-Atirador de elite-Carlos David

Artes Marciais

-C 20-50 luta-EB

-Ringue Master

-Boxing-Edwin Haislet

-Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - Thomas de Soto

-A Biblia do MMA- Anderson Silva

-Krav Maga-Kobi Lichtenstein

-FM 3-25.150 Combatives-US Army

-MCRP 3-02 Close Combat-US Marine Corps

-Wrestling for Fighting The Natural Way-Randy Couture, Erich Krauss, Glen Cordoza e Eric Hendrikx

-GET TOUGH! -W.E.FAIRBAIRN

-Ninjutsu - Arte da resistencia

-Mystic Art of the Ninja - Stephen Hayes

-Ninja Combat Method -  Stephen Hayes

-Secrets from the Ninja Grandmaster-Stephen K. Hayes & Masaaki Hatsumi

-The Way of the Ninja: Secret Techniques - Masaaki Hatsumi

TFM & Alimentação

-EB20-MC-10.350 Treinamento Físico Militar-EB

-Guia dos movimentos de musculação-Frédéric Delavier

-Musculação além do anabolismo-Waldemar Marques Guimarães Neto

-MD42-M-03 Manual de Alimentação das Forças Armadas-EB

Esgrima

-Manual de Ensino de Esgrima -Volume 1- FLORETE (EB60-ME-25.401)-EB

-Manual de Ensino de Esgrima - Volume 2 – Espada (EB60-25.502)-EB

-C 20-51-Esgrima-EB

Sobrevivência

-IP 21-80-sobrevência na selva-EB

-Fm 21 76 Survival manual- us army

-SERE-FASOTRAGRUPAC /LANT 1520-8 (REV 1-99)

APH & Medicina

-MANUAL DE ATENDIMENTO PRÉ-HOSPITALAR-CBMDF

-PROTOCOLO DE SUPORTE BÁSICO DA VIDA-CBMGO

-ATLS Advanced Trauma Life Support-Colégio Americano de Cirurgiões Comitê de Trauma

-Manual de Diagnóstico e Tratamento de Acidentes por Animais Peçonhentos-FUNASA

Rastreamento

-SIGN AND THE ART OF TRACKING-Christian Nellemann with Jack Kearney and Stig Nårstad

-SAS Tracking Handbook-Barry Davies

-The art of tracking the origin of science-Liebenberg

Manuais

-cgcfn 1003 manual basico do fuzileiro naval

-cgcfn 1004 combatente anfibio

-Manual Operacional Do Policial Civil SP

Técnicas Militares

-C 22-5 ordem unida-EB

-C-21-74 Instrução Individual-Exército Brasileiro(EB)

-EB70-MC-10.233 Defesa QBN-EB

-EB70-CI-11.002 CÃO DE GUERRA-EB

-C-6-199 Topografia-EB

-C-5-40 Camuflagem-EB

-Manual de Operações de Choque

-The Ultimate Parkour & Freerunning Book-Jan Witfeld, Ilona E. Gerling

& Alexander Pach

Apronto Operacional

-EB70-CI-11.404 Caderno de Instrução de Aprestamento e Apronto Operacional-EB

-Guia do Aluno Comanf-Marinha do Brasil

-Orientação Cioesp - EB

-Orientação Cigs - EB

-Orientação Cam(Curso Avançado de Montanhismo) - EB

-Orientação PQD - EB

Explosivos

-C 5-37 Minas e Armadilhas-EB

-FM 5-25 Explosives & Demolitions-U.S.Army

-TM 31-210 Improvised Munitions Handbook-U.S.Army

-TM 9-1910 Military Explosives-US Army

-TM 9-1300-214 Military Explosives-US Army

-The Anarchist Cookbook-William Powell

-Guerilla Arsenal- David Harber

-The Anarchist Arsenal-David Harber

-The Advanced Anarchist Arsenal-David Harber

-The Preparatory Manual of Explosives-Jared B.Ledgard

-Kitchen Improvised Fertilizer Explosives-Tim Lewis

-Homemade Semtex-Seymour Lecker

-Science of Revolutionary Warfare-Johann Most

-The Explosives Course-Abu Khabab al-Masri(Midhat Mursi)

-Ragnar's Homemade Detonators-Ragnar Benson

Mergulho

-B-GL-361-007/FP-001 Combat Diving-National Defense Canada

-MANUAL DE NATAÇÃO EsEFEx-EB

-U.S. Navy Diving Manual SS521-AG-PRO-010

-MANUAL DE OPERAÇÕES DE MERGULHO-CBMESP

-A Guide to Public Safety Diving-North Carolina PSD Standards

-Manual Operacional de Bombeiros-CBMGO

-FM 3-05.212 Special Forces Waterborne Operations-US Army

-MULTI-SERVICE TACTICS, TECHNIQUES,AND PROCEDURES FOR

MILITARY DIVING OPERATIONS-Headquarters of the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and

Coast Guard US

Paraquedismo

-CADERNO DE INSTRUÇÃO DE TREINAMENTO E TÉCNICA BÁSICA DO PARAQUEDISTA MILITAR EB70-CI-11.001 -EB

-MANUAL TÉCNICO DO MESTRE DE SALTO PARAQUEDISTA-EB

-Manual Técnico de Salto Livre (EB60-MT-34.405)-EB

Equitação

-Manual Técnico Equitação (EB60- MT-26.401)-EB

-Manual Equitação da Federação Paulista de Hipismo

Operações

-M016 Manual Tecnica Esqui-Ejército de Tierra(Espanha)

-Ci9011 Assalto Aeromóvel e Infiltração aeromóvel-EB

-Cold Region Operations ATTP 3-97.11/MCRP 3-35.1D (FM 31-70 and FM 31-71)-US Army

-MOUNTAIN OPERATIONS FM 3-97.6 (90-6)-US Army

-DESERT OPERATIONS-FM 90-3/FMFM 7-27-US Army

-Jungle Operations-FM 90-5-US Army

-MILITARY MOUNTAINEERING FM 3-97.61(TC 90-6-1)-US Army

Espionagem

-CIA-Manual Oficial truques e espionagem-H.Keith Melton

-Techiques of the professional pickpocket-Wayne B.Yeager

-Curso de Introdução à Atividade de Inteligência – CIAI-CGI

Sistemas de armas

A.Aeronaves

-Art of the kill-Pete Bonanni

-Natops Flight Manual F16

-Natops Flight Manual F18

-Natops Flight Manual F14

-FLIGHT MANUAL EuroFighter v1

-TM 1-1520-251-10 HELICOPTER, ATTACK,AH-64D LONGBOW APACHE-

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY US

B.Submarinos

-Conocimientos submarinos S-70-Armada Española

C.Barcos

-Manual de Marinero y del Soldado de infantería de Marina-Armada Española

-Manual de policiamento fluvial-PPMPA (Pará)

D.Cavalaria

-IP 17-82 - A VIATURA BLINDADA DE COMBATE - CARRO DE COMBATE LEOPARD 1 A1-EB

-Manual M113-Exército Português

E.Artilharia

-SERVIÇO DA PEÇA DO OBUSEIRO 155 mm M109 A3-EB

Rocketry

-Fundamentals of Guided Missiles-S. R. Mohan

-AFM 52-31 Guided Missile Fundamentals-Department of the Air Force

-Advances in Missile Guidance, Control, and Estimation

Gunsmithing

-Gunsmithing at Home Lock Stock & Barrel- John E.Traister

-Building Firearms-Harold Hoffman

Armas Nucleares

-U.S. Nuclear Weapons - The Secret History Hardcover-Chuck Hansen

-Swords of Armageddon - Chuck Hansen

-Dark Sun: The Making of the Hydrogen Bomb-Richard Rhodes

-The Making of the Atomic Bomb-Richard Rhodes

-Atomic Accidents: A History of Nuclear Meltdowns and Disasters- James Mahaffey

Engenharia Naval

-SNAME Ship Design & Construction

-Engineering Economics and Ship Design - Buxton

Estratégia militar

-Field Manual of Military Operations (FM 3–0)-United States Army

-Manual de Campanha C 124-1 - Estratégia-EB

-As grandes estratégias - John Lewis Gaddis

Criminalística

-Techniques of Crime Scene investigation-Barry A.J Fisher

-Procedimento operacional padrão:Perícia Criminal-Ministério da Justiça BR

-Manual de orientação de quesitos da perícia criminal-DPF

-Introduction to Criminalistics-Barry A.J Fisher,

William J.Tilstone e Catherine Woytowicz

-Fundamentals of forensic science- Max M. Houck & Jay A. Siegel

-Ciências Forenses-Alberi Espindula,Gustavo Caminoto Geiser e Jesus Antonio Velho

A.Localística

-Practical Crime Scene Processing and Investigation

B.Balística

-Hanbook of Firearms and Ballistics-Brian J.Heard

C.Hematologia Forense

-Interpretation of Bloodstain Evidence at Crime Scenes-

Stuart H.James & William G.Eckert

-Bloodstain Pattern Analysis -Tom Bevel & Ross M. Gardner

Medicina Legal

-Medicina Legal-Genival Veloso

-Manual técnico-operacional para os médicos-legistas do Estado de São Paulo

-Manual de Medicina Legal - Delton Croce Junior

-Manual de Técnicas em Necropsia médico-legal-Luiz Carlos L.Prestes Jr. &

Roger Ancillotti

Psicologia Forense

A.Perfil

-Serial Killer louco ou cruel-Ilana Casoy

-Mentes Perigosas - O Psicopata  - Ana Beatriz Barbosa Silva

B.Microexpressões

-Linguagem das Emoções-Paul Ekman

-O código de Ekman -A.Freitas Magalhães

-Inteligência visual-Amy E.Herman

C.Persuasão

-As Armas da Persuasao - Robert B. Cialdini

-Manual de Persuasão do FBI - Jack Shafer

-Oratória-Reinaldo Polito

D.Adestramento

-Adestramento Inteligente

-Como Criar o Cao Perfeito Desde - Cesar Millan

E.Motivação

-Magica de Pensar Grande-David J SchwartzA

Lógica

-Raciocínio Lógico Passo A Passo -Cabral,Luiz Claudio; Nunes, Mauro César

História

-The illustrated guide to the world's top counter-terrorist forces-Samuel M.Katz

-Bushido (o Código do Samurai)-Daidoji Yuzan

-DA GUERRA-CARL VON CLAUSEWITZ

-A Arte da guerra-Sun Tzu

-O Livro dos Cinco Anéis-Miyamoto Musashi

-Charlie Oscar Tango-Eduardo Betini e Fabiano Tomazi

-Oscar Alfa-Fabiano Tomazi

-Elite da tropa- André Batista, Rodrigo Pimentel e Luiz Eduardo Soares

-Falcão Negro em Perigo-Mark Bowden

-Não há dia fácil-Mark Owen

-Seal team six -Howard E.Wasdin & Stephen Templin

-Diário de um policial-Diógenes Lucca

-COE Comandos e Operações Especiais-por Luis Augusto Pacheco Ambar (Autor), Guto Ambar (Fotógrafo)

-Matar ou Morrer-Conte Lopes

-Rota 66-Caco Barcellos

-Thoughts of a Sniper-Vasily Zaitsev

-O diário de Guantánamo- Mohamedou Ould Slahi

Crime Organizado

-A Guerra: a ascensão do PCC e o mundo do crime no Brasil-Bruno Paes Manso e Camila Nunes Dias

-Laços de Sangue. A História Secreta do PCC-Marcio Sergio Christino & Claudio Tognolli

-Quatrocentos Contra um (uma Historia do Comando Vermelho)- William da Silva Lima

Ficção

-Shibumi-Trevanian

-Tom Clancy - A Caçada ao Outubro Vermelho

-Tom Clancy - A Soma de Todos os Medos

-Tom Clancy Morto ou Vivo

-Scarpetta - Patricia Cornwell

-Dexter - Design de um Assassino - Jeff Lindsay

-Querido e Devotado Dexter - Jeff Lindsay

-Duplo Dexter - Jeff Lindsay

Documentários

-Guerreiro Mais Mortal

-Sniper: Deadliest Missions(Sniper:Atiradores de Elite (BR))

-Generais em guerra-National Geographic

-SAS Survival Secrets

-Arma Humana (Human Weapon)-The History Channel

-Por Dentro do Mossad-Duki Dror

-Terrorismo atentados frustrados - Netflix

-Medalha de honra-Netflix

-The secrets of seal team six(Secretos de los SEALS VI(espanhol))

-COMBATES AÉREOS(Dogfights)-History Channel

-Preparados para o fim do mundo -National Geographic

-À Prova de Tudo(Man vs. Wild)-Bear Grylls

-No Pior Dos Casos-Bear Grylls

-A vida em um milhão de anos-NatGeo

Filmes

-Falcão Negro em Perigo-Ridley Scott

-Até o Limite da Honra-Ridley Scott

-13 Horas: Os Soldados Secretos de Benghazi-Michael Bay

-Sniper Americano- Clint Eastwood

-Rede de Mentiras-Ridley Scott

-Rota Comando-Elias Junior

-S.W.A.T. - Comando Especial-Clark Johnson

-Tropa de Elite-José Padilha

-A Hora Mais Escura-Kathryn Bigelow

-44 Minutos-Yves Simoneau

-Beasts of No Nation-Cary Fukunaga

-Ameaça Terrorista-Gregor Jordan

-Círculo de Fogo (Enemy at the Gates)

-Missão Impossível(Saga)

-A Identidade Bourne-Doug Liman

-Colombiana-Olivier Megaton

Séries

-Band of Brothers-Phil Alden Robinson et al

-White Collar-Jeff Eastin

-Generation Kill- Iraque 40 dias de horror-Patrick Norris et al

-Polícia 24h-Diego Guebel

-Operação de Risco- Carla Albuquerque & Eduardo Oliveira

Games

-Arma 3

-Insurgency

-Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist

-Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Vegas

-Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

-Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

-Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare

-Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X

-ACE COMBAT 7: SKIES UNKNOWN

-Microsoft Flight Simulator

-X-Plane 11

-Ship Simulator Extremes

-UBoat

-World of Warships

4-Arte

Sadismo

-120 dias de sodoma

-Justine-Marques de Sade

-O orgasmo multiplo do homem

-Sexo Tântrico - Alicia Gallotti

-Dossiê do beijo

5-Ceticismo

Ateísmo

-God The Failed Hypothesis- Victor J. Stenger

-The Miracle of Theism Arguments for and Against the Existence of God- J L Mackie

-The Non Existence of God-Nicholas-Everitt

-Arguing About Gods-Graham Oppy

-Iron Chariots Wiki

-Arguing for Atheism-Robin Le Poidevin

-O relojoeiro cego-Dawkins

-Atheism: A Philosophical Justification Michael Martin

-Logic and Theism - Jordan Sobel

-The Cambridge Companion to Atheism - Michael Martin

-Irreligion -John Allen Paulos

-A Cosmological Argument for a Self-Caused-Quentin Smith

Ceticismo

-The Skeptic's Dictionary- Robert Todd Carroll

-The Skeptic Encyclopedia of Pseudoscience - Michael Shermer

-An Encyclopedia of claims,frauds,and Hoaxes of

the Occult and Supernatural- James Randi

-O Mundo Assombrado pelos Demonios-Carl Sagan

-Cerebro e Crenca - Michael Shermer

-Por que as Pessoas Acreditam em - Michael Shermer

-Pura Picaretagem - Daniel Bezerra

6-Budismo

-A Doutrina de Buda

-contos zen budistas

-O cérebro de Buda

-O Livro de ouro do Zen -David Scott & Tony Doubleday

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DIY Crochet Handbag

Have you ever gone into a store or see something on TV/ Internet and say to yourself.. I can make that!!!  Well… Thats what happened to me one day when I went shopping at Target. I was looking for a Tote to carry the yarn I’m not packing up for our move. I glance over and see this crochet handbag… Natural instinct is to immediately check this out.. kinda like quality control.. was it machine made or handmade crochet, etc hahaha I pick it up, examine it.. Wow. it wasn’t machine made.. hmmm Then I look at the price tag and gasp. Nope.. was not going to give a Big named store that amount of money.. I can make this!!

I give you.. The DIY Crochet Handbag 🙂

The Handbag at the store was a neutral colored stiff but still on the soft side,cotton material. So off I went to find yarn similar to this handbag. I found several that were close but still not the exact texture. Then a light bulb went off in my head.. off to the hardware department I went..

Waalaa.. I found it. Cotton twine. This has the same texture and thickness of the “store” handbag and bonus .. it was 2.84 a ball. I grab a couple and off I went to create the look a like.

Half way through making this handbag, I was thinking about the texture and durability of this bag, then my mind started to wander and all of a sudden I said to myself.. Tye Dye!! Wouldn’t it be cool if you could custom dye your handbag.

After I completed the pattern I went to the craft store and picked up some t-shirt tye dye.

To be perfectly honest, I have never Tye Dyed anything before and after the initial excitement of getting the dye, I started to get a little nervous. I didn’t read the directions of the dye before I purchased and when it came time to make it.. eeekkk. This particular dye was for Large projects and required some math to calculate a smaller batch of dye. I recommend if you are going to dye your handbag to read the directions of several types of dye before you purchase.

The dye I used was 1 packet per Gallon of water.. I cut that down into 3rds and still had dye left over.

I also decided to make some swatches to test dye. So glad I did. The twine doesn’t soak up the dye as I thought it would have. It was almost like water repellent at first. I lightly sprayed water on the first area I was going to dye first… This worked out much better.

I noticed you can actually get some neat effects when spray water on the already dyed area.. it make the dye move and creep up the twine. I started with the darker dye first but you can try many different techniques with your swatches before applying to your handbag.

Cautions with the dye.. this is fabric dye and it will stain anything it gets on.. use gloves and it is best to dye outside where spills will not ruin anything. It was raining here when I went to dye so I did dye inside. I have a stainless steel sink so I used a cooling rack over my sink to dye. For drying I transferred the cooling rack to a old cookie sheet pan.

  For some extra fun.. I made 2 coaster size swatches and let my husband and daughter design their own. It also gave me other ideas on how I wanted my bag to look.

When dyeing don’t worry about areas that arent covered completely with dye..the dye will spread out while drying. Also, keep in mind the color will lighting a bit also. The picture above is when the swatches and bag where wet.

Drying… Again preferably allow them to dry outside. I was late getting this post out because I didn’t not think about dry time. They barely dried while in the house. It wasnt til a day later when I could put them outside for a few hours in the sun that they finally dried. I Do Not recommend putting them in the drier.. the dye will destroy your drier.

  These pictures are of the swatches and bag fully dried. As you can see the dye faded a bit and also the areas that did not have dye filled in with color.

I added some twine to the edges of the coasters the family made. Took a wire brush and combed out the twine and made little Rug coaster. Have some extra fun with this project. This little side project made me think back to crafts we did in school.. was a nice little break away from the everyday schedule 🙂

Crochet Handbag Pattern

This bag is done in the round. It has repetitive rows. It has 2 “special” need to know stitches.. Which are a Cluster and a DC2TOG. Below are a couple links for reference on how to do the “special” stitches.

Cluster.. Mama in a Stitch ….The Cluster for my pattern is only 3DC’s

DC2TOG… New Stitch a Day

Cluster2TOG..

What you will Need…

2 Balls of Cotton twine .. I went to Walmart Hardware Dept to get the kind I used

Handbag Handles.. You can use any you wish for your handbag.. I purchased my Bamboo handles from Joanns.  

Fabric Dye.. Remember to read instructions so you don’t have to make large batches of dye. Also to see if you need anything to add when making dye. I needed Salt.

Dye Bottles & Disposable Gloves

Cheap Aluminum Cookie Sheet.. If you do not have one you can use for drying handbag

5mm Hook

Scissors, Stitch Marker, Tapestry Needle

Abbreviations…

Ch. = Chain

SC = Single Crochet

DC = Double Crochet

HDC = Half Double Crochet

Sl St = Slip Stitch

SK = Skip Stitch

SM = Stitch Marker

Cluster = 3DC Cluster

DC2TOG = Double Crochet 2 Stitches together

* to * = Repeat stitch or stitches between *’s

Note.. Place SM in first stitch of every round so you can keep track of your rows

PATTERN

Ch.44 +1

Round 1.) 2nd Ch from hook SC, SC across – Turn work slightly and SC in between SC and Chain row,n Turn work slightly again ( now you will be working Chain row) SC across, turn slightly and put 2SC in between the 2 rows.

Round 2.) SC around

Round 3.) Sl St into SM SC, Ch.2, DC next stitch, DC around, DC into Ch.2

Round 4.) DC , DC, Cluster, *Ch.1 – SK – Cluster*, Repeat * to * 19 more times, DC,DC,DC,DC ( around corner), Cluster, * Ch.1 – Sk – Cluster, Repeat * to * 20 more times, DC the last 4 stitches.

Round 5.) Start with Cluster, * Ch.1 – Sk – Cluster*,  Repeat * to * 19 more times, DC2TOG, DC, DC, * Cluster – Ch.1 – Sk*, Repeat *to* 21 more times, DC2TOG, DC, DC

Round 6.) *Cluster – Ch.1 – SK* Repeat *to* 20 more times, Cluster in First DC, DC2TOG, * Cluster – Ch.1 – Sk*, Repeat *to* 22 more times, DC2TOG

Round 7.) *Cluster – Ch.1 – Sk*, Repeat *to* 20 more times, DC2TOG ( cluster & dc), *Ch.1 – Sk – Cluster*, repeat *to* 21 more times, DC2TOG ( cluster & last dc)

Round 8 – 9.) Cluster – Ch.1 – Sk  around

Round 10.) *Cluster – Ch.1 – Sk*  repeat *to* 21 more times, Cluster2TOG, *cluster – Ch.1- Sk* repeat *to* 19 more times, Cluster2TOG

Round 11.) *Cluster – Ch.1 – Sk* repeat *to* 19 more times, Cluster2TOG, * Cluster – Ch.1 – Sk* repeat *to* 19 more times, Cluster2TOG

Round 12 -16.) * Cluster – Ch.1 – Sk*, Repeat *to* around

Round 17.) *Cluster – Ch.1 – Sk*, repeat *to* around til you reach last Cluster, In last cluster place 2 HDC’s

Round 18.) 2HDC in each previous row cluster ( not in Ch.1 space)..

Round 19.) SC around, Sl St into first SC and Finnish off.

Attaching Handles…

Depending on the type of handle you use, there is several ways to attach your Handles. On my handbag I choice 2 different ways you could attach them.

  First photo is a single sewn, center hold. Second picture I placed additional wrapping on either side. Options are limitless on how you would like to attach yours.

Attach along the whole bottom half of handle, Partial attachment, etc.. Also… Keep in mind as to whether or not you want your handle “holder” to be dye’d or Natural. If you want it to match, make sure you dye some of your extra cord.

When attaching the handle you want to use a whole cluster.. So sew from bottom of cluster, up around handle and into top of same cluster and just keep going around and across the same row of clusters,  til your happy with the hold and look.

Get creative with your bag.. this is your creation and it needs your personal touch 🙂

I hope you have fun with this DIY Handbag and Please let me know if you have any questions. Those that would like to share your finished handbag I would love to see them… You can post them here in Comments or #wulfiesessentials on instagram 🙂

THIS PATTERN WAS MADE AND DESIGNED BY WULFIESESSENTIALS©. YOU MAY MAKE AND SELL THE ITEMS MADE FROM THIS PATTERN, BUT PLEASE LINK BACK TO MY SITE. YOU MAY NOT ALTER, REPRODUCE, SELL OR DISTRIBUTE THIS PATTERN. DO NOT USE THE PHOTOS ASSOCIATED WITH THIS PATTERN WITHOUT PERMISSION.

WulfiesEssentials© is neither paid or affiliated with any persons &/or Business mentioned in this post. Any “review” is solely my opinion based on use of the Item mentioned in this post.

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11 questions game

i was tagged by @jasonvtodd. thanks a lot em ❤

Rules: Answer the 11 questions you’ve been asked, nominate 11 other bloggers, ask your nominees 11 questions, let them know you’ve nominated them!

1. 24hrs till the end of the world… you can get to any place, to any person in an instant though.. where do you go, who do you see.. and why? phew we’re starting w a tough one i see akdfshkjsad i guess i would visit my internet friends first, esp bc i haven’t met a lot of them in person. then i’d grab my clostest friends, my sister and my cousin (w plus ones) and visit an adventure park. or a concert of our fav bands. or both. whatever makes them smile.

2. zombie apocalypse, who do you have on your team (rl buddies or fictional, your choice mates) teresa and jenny from work, my sister, my friends. between the bunch of us i think we’d come up w some pretty amazing ideas. plus, we have like 4 trained chefs in the team and someone who studied biology. (my fictional pick would be john wick and the gang from the magicians - a lot of chaos, but we’d have a solid chance)

3. five must read before you die books (or comics if you want) - runemarks by joanne harris - six of crows by leigh bardugo - the song of achilles by madaline miller - american gods by neil gaiman - the thief lord + inkheart by cornelia funke (couldn’t decide, sorry)

4. if you had the power to time travel to any point in history, where would you go and why? aaaaaah don’t ask me that, i’m historian. i’d split my body in so many pieces akjdfhskja my first instinct was to answer this question w the roman antiquity tho. i’d love to have a look around and see what the forum romanum (and other historic cities/buildings/sites etc.) used to look like. also to ancient mesopotamia bc heck yes!! 

5. one thing you’ve done this year that you’re proud of? i mean, i didn’t directly do it, but i got promoted to deputy manager of the cinema i work at. which is like!! wow my boss rlly trusts me that much, huh? (or the 8 exams i wrote at the beginning of this year. i didn’t ace all of them, but i passed all of them and that’s what counts)

6. what’s something everyone loves, but you think is very overrated? that’s tough to answer. mostly it’s v popular artists on here. but that’s probably bc the music i listen to differs that much from the one everyone on tumblr seems to love. (i’m not gonna dive into which characters are overrated em, i wanna live - if you wanna know tho hmu and i’m gonna hit you w the salt)

7. going to get real controversial here (how you answer this, will possibly end our mutual engagement…) … pineapple on pizza… should it be on there? ... people who enjoy eating pinapple on pizza eat children (kidding, but that’s what my sis and i tell her bf when he mentions pinapple on pizza). i don’t really like ham on pizza to beginn with, and the combination with pineapple makes me go :/ so it’s a no from me

8. whats an album that is your ride or die? (or artist/band) i’m gonna name 3 bc that’s how indecisive i am. so here goes: - true view by stick to your guns - this album is an experience through and through and their texts are always amazing. you’re basically discovering yourself. plus, the reach for me: forgiveness of self is the most healing song ever - billy talent iii by billy talent - this is the album that made me fall in love with them and with going on concerts. i remember rusted from the rain playing on mtv and me saying: “i like this song.” my papa was kinda shocked, bc: “you listen to that kind of music?!” (right up to this moment i only ever listened to the jonas brothers, ashley tisdale etc.) - the sufferer and the witness by rise against - while it doesn’t include the first song of theirs i ever listened to, it features ready to fall and prayer of the refugee. two songs i love so much, i don’t even have words for it. they were my first open air concert ever and the first time i came close to a mosh pit lmao

9. apple or android? why. android. i only ever had android phones. i feel like the interface is more userfriendly and android phones don’t tend to break when you look at them the wrong way. but i’m not a fan of samsung either. very happy w my huawei lmao 

10. advice you’d give to your past self at a time when you were struggling? take a deep breath and stay calm. look up to the stars at night and let them root you. the universe is listening and everything will work out the way it should. don’t try to do everything at once. small steps lead to your goal as well. (i still don’t have a solid advice for middle school when i was bullied but: you won’t be in this situation forever, you’ll meet so many great people who love you for the person you are. be yourself, even if it’s hard. you’re more than their cruel jokes. so much more.)

11. something you’re looking forward to? the impericon festival on april 19. i’m gonna see stick to your guns again, plus so many other great bands are gonna be there!! and i’m really looking forward to my trip to prague w my sister and two friends. it’s gonna be super amazing!!

nominating: @rizanmed, @vvondervvomaan, @edenforest, @austens, @feedingmyinsomnia, @zacksnyder, @benjiduun, @takingoffmyshoes, @canardroublard​, @deducitetemporacarmen and @stvrklight

MY QUESTIONS

1. if you could have any pet (exotic or not), which one would you pick and why? 2. you’ve won a trip to a country of your chosing. where do you go to and what do you want to do there? 3. which skill(s) would you love to have? 4. if you chould choose any fictional character to be your mentor, who would you pick and why? 5. you get recruited to a ragtag team of heroes (any setting - fantasy, sci fi etc.). what’s the skill that gets shown in your introduction (video)? 6. what is your favourite folktale from the country you live/were born in? 7. which fantasy creature or cryptid would you love to watch or study? 8. which song(s) would be in a movie about your life? 9. top five ways to insult someone in your native language? 10. which movie would you love to watch at the cinema (again)? 11. what is the most relaxing sound you can think of?

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21 Questions

Rules: Answer the questions then tag 21 10 people (21 ppl is hard bro)

Tagged by: @joanne-of-snark gracias bro

1. Name: Olivia

2. Zodiac Sign: sagittarius

3. Favorite Food: fried chicken and fries <3

4. Favorite Season: autumn

5. Jeans or Shorts: jorts

6. Where are you from: NC

7. Last book you read: ajsjjshdhaka it was for a project and i didn’t really finish it but it was really fuckin good, “Coming Out Under Fire: The History of Gay Men and Women in World War Two” by Alan Berube

8. Favorite Movie: fuck ever? uhhhhhh maybe The Princess Bride, Scott Pilgrim vs The World, or Pitch Perfect

9. Dream Vacation: lowkey any beach resort would be lovely

10. Eye color: blue-grey

11. Natural hair color: brown

12. Height: 5′2″

13. Introvert or Extrovert: introvert

14. Tea or coffee: neither really

15. Do you workout regularly: nah

16. Favorite beverage: dr pepper but also white grape juice is so fucking good

17. Do you have pets: not atm

18. Your ideal day off: sleep well but wake up between 8:30-9, be productive (do hw or housework) and go out (to the movies, mall, etc) but also just chilling. also i’d spend the day w my family but i’d still have some alone time lmao

19. In a relationship or single: single

20. Something unique about you: i love fucking acting jajdhsjaja it’s so fun and rewarding

21. If you so choose, post a pic: this is a new laptop so i have no pictures saved yet :(((

i tag: @golddplatedd, @little-ranting-college-boy, @je-blauge, @goblinpuddle, @hyperactivehedgehog, @apex54, @lavendercryptids, @crotchapple, @owlmylove, @kaylizle, and anyone who wants to do it!