#Eason Collection

[kcrust]

Thanks @alabasterfury for tagging me. 🥰

(Go check out her Takemura x V fics Trust Exercise on AO3 — absolutely insane!) And thanks again — your writing inspired me to photographing this.(My work:On your knees)

I really like this tag game haha. Sorry for the late reply — I just got back from vacation.

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Favorite color:  Orange — it feels warm and energetic, like sunrise and sunset.🌄🌅

Last song:  El Muchacho de Los Ojos Tristes by Soap. The prelude totally pulled me in.

Currently watching:  Black Mirror Season 7 — just got to Episode 4.

Currently craving:  Just wanna get off work early (or retiring tbh)... just to go home and work again — this time as corpo V in Cyberpunk 2077 (I worked too hard today, sending this from my desk while faking productivity. Sorry not sorry, boss)

Coffee or tea: Coffee!! I especially love checking out local cafés whenever I travel to a new city — trying their signature blends and collecting their custom coffee cards. Whenever I look at those cards back home, it feels like I’m right back on that trip again.

Last song I sang out loud: 《十面埋伏》by Eason Chan — a Cantonese song I only know the chorus to, but I belt it out anyway.

Favorite chip flavor:  Lay’s cucumber flavor! 🥒 Might sound weird if you’ve never tried it, but it's surprisingly fresh and tasty. Is it China-exclusive?

Last book I opened:  The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment' by Eckhart Tolle. Eckhart Tolle is definetly my spiritual mentor, his word dragged me from anxiety or any negative emotions every single time. Highly recommended.

Earbuds vs. headphones vs. nothing:  AirPods, all day. Noise Cancellation mode ON.

Last place I went to other than home:  The pool. Currently practicing freestyle swimming and loving it. 🏊‍♀️

A color that looks good on me: Black. Feels cool 😎. Also… black + red looks so good on redheads. (Now I know why I love Goro’s suit so much…)

Last trailer I saw: Zootopia 2. SUPER CUTE.

My username origin:“K” is from the pinyin of my Chinese name. I’ve always liked the sound of “crust” — and bread crust is tasty. So… here we are.

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Tagging people.

first time doing this! Not sure who to tag, so no pressure at all if you’re not into it

@crispyrice42 @mystelia167 😚 感觉像在抠抠空间玩接龙，好玩爱玩，文艺复兴了属于是，哈哈哈不想玩的话不用管我捏 🐧

@sillyliterature @fereldanwench @severemiraclefest Curious to see your answers and always excited to see more of your works! 🥰🥰

[pentsandlilies]

magoria's book list

would recommend

Magic for the Resistance: Rituals and Spells for Change by Michael M. Hughes — I loved hearing about political magic from the perspective of someone who was successful in that field. There were some great ideas for spells that I will be incorporating into my daily practice. It was interesting but not overwhelming to hear his UPG. There is some, but you can easily work around it; he's very clear about what some people believe in. It helped remind me what we can do when we band together, so it's a great read.

Magickal Servitors: Create Your Own Spirits to Attract Pleasure, Power and Prosperity by Damon Brand — I think this is a great look into servitors if you're interested in chaos magic. It's free, available on Archive, and super short, yet also very informative. It includes basically anything you'd need to immediately make a servitor.

Of Blood and Bones: Working with Shadow Magick & the Dark Moon by Kate Freuler — I enjoyed every part of this book! I don't normally work with death magic or animal remains, but I'll definitely go back to this book if I want to try out some of the more nitty gritty parts of the craft. All of the spells were unique and helpful, and this book alone convinced me to try out blood magic for a change. Perfect for an intermediate witch that at least wants to see what options exist, even if you won't work with them.

you can read if you want

Advanced Magick for Beginners by Alan Chapman — This was the first book I read about chaos magic, and I think it's super easy to understand the theory that goes around it. While I may not agree with everything, and some of the ideas are a little outdated (when was the last time you masturbated to charge a sigil?) I felt that overall, it was a great look into the basis of chaos magic and how important intent really is when paired with action.

Consorting with Spirits: Your Guide to Working with Invisible Allies by Jason Miller — I liked the base ideas of how to work with spirits, what your relationship with them should be like, and ideas of the astral plane, but there's a lot of UPG I can't relate to at all. A lot of the spells are very ceremonial and invoke deities I don't know of. It's a good read as an intro to spirit work, but take a lot of the ideas and spells given with a grain of salt if you'd like.

The Modern Guide to Witchcraft: Your Complete Guide to Witches, Covens, and Spells by Skye Alexander — I thought that it was fine for if you've never heard of a grimoire before, but it only really touched on the very baseline ideas. I would only recommend this video to a very beginner witch; everyone else would find little gain from reading it.

Utterly Wicked: Curses, Hexes & Other Unsavory Notions by Dorothy Morrison — I preferred Of Blood and Bones, but I thought that this is also a helpful addition to the list. It was too beginner-oriented for me, and I found some of the spells to be too focused and the book organization to be a little messy, but none of this was much of a problem as I was reading. Added a few new hexes to my collection from this!

would not recommend

1001 Spells: The Complete Book of Spells for Every Purpose by Cassandra Eason — Maybe I'm picky with my spells, but I absolutely did not like the spellwork in this one. The phrasing of spells as "healing illness" or "guaranteeing a win when gambling" made me uncomfortable. Most of the spells in this book are 1 or 2 ingredients and a not so great incantation, claiming to be able to do something very important. A lot of the spells were hyperspecific and couldn't apply to me at all.

Psychic Witch: A Metaphysical Guide to Meditation, Magick & Manifestation by Mat Auryn — I know this is an unpopular opinion, so feel free to not listen to me. For me, reading this book as a beginner witch was not the best experience. I was sucked in to some new, convincing energy work and theory I'd never heard of, and then got hit with 7 paragraphs of pure UPG. I think it's mainly because I don't really believe in / work with brainwaves, chakras, and the fifth element, among many others referenced. It was hard for me to figure out what it is I should take away from the book, and many chapters I skipped all together.

to read (or rereading)

The Practical Psychic Self Defense Handbook: A Survival Guide by Robert Bruce

By Rust of Nail & Prick of Thorn: The Theory & Practice of Effective Home Warding by Althaea Sebastiani

Condensed Chaos: An Introduction to Chaos Magic by Phil Hine

Advanced Magick for Beginners by Alan Chapman

Protection & Reversal Magick: A Witch's Defense Manual by Jason Miller

[theotherworldlycollective]

Welcome! System Intro:

System Name(s): The Otherworldly Collective, The Reverie System, The Oneiroi Constellation, The Ophidian System

Basics Intro:

We all use this account, so some of the content is varied and may seem random! Sometimes we identify ourselves in our posts, sometimes we dont. We use our collective names when we dont. I use we & I interchangeably when talking.

Interests: overwatch, arcane, animation, minecraft, music (especially Ren), art/drawing, creating OCs, creating stories, world building, mental h3alth & neurodivergence, spirits and deities fascinate us, yellowjackets, jujutsu kaisen, my hero academia, mha: vigilantes, nature, animals.

We post our art on here!

Collective Name(s): styx, ophidian, oneiros, kreacher

Collective Pronouns: they/them

Body's Age: 23

Collective labels: nonbinary, queer, asexual, disabled (fibromyalgia), autistic, adhd, possibly undiagnosed OCD

SysMates:

⭐️ 🌌 Moss 🌌 ⭐️

He/him, Oneiroskin

Original creator and user of this account! Used to think he was just demonkin (like christian demons), but he is in fact also daemonkin (in the Greek sense: spirit of wisdom) and an Oneiros that embodies the night sky in dreams. Used to live in the Erebus with the other Oneiroi. Misses the void. Physical pain holder, often comes out when we're having bad chronic pain days. Not very social.... almost asocial tbh. Loves playing videogames & listening to the artist Ren & taking naps. Swears the most. Usually angry, gets violent thoughts if out in public in a bad mood or in a lot of pain, and baseline is usually grumpy or exhausted. If he's lucky, he finds himself at peace. Doesn't like society. Pretty much only likes one person, and that's our brother. Tolerates the rest and will be polite. Sometimes tries to be friendly only to inevitably crash and burn. Aromantic & asexual. Avoidant AF.

Daemonkin vibe:

Demonkin vibe:

💣Jinx 💣

💥Stands for Jinx!💥

¤ she/her ¤ arcane introject ¤

Sometimes im social sometimes im not! I like to boogie and dance to music (especially arcane music & get jinxed, sue me), k*ll things in videogames (im very good at it), make weird shit, be silly and stim, doodle, be gay do cr*mes, climbing (i miss our rock climbing gym membership ;^;), and im AudHD as fuck, baby!

I get odd episodes of uncontrollable movements when distressed, and sometimes I get parano*d, and I get a lot of intrus*ve thoughts of various kinds. Possibly also tactile halluc*nations but who knows it might be the fibromyalgia. Fun!

🩷 i also miss my source family so sometimes i v3nt about it in my tags 💙

🐍⚖️ Lance ⚖️🐍

🐆 they/them 🐆

Barely knows who they are a lot of the time thanks to the whole "we're a system" thing, but this is the name the body goes by 24/7.

Would and does live for their IRL family. Especially their brother who's the system's best friend. But slowly rediscovering joy in living for themself too.

Overthinker, chronic daydreamer, lost in the sauce of their own brain, loves art and ocs and stories and animation, loves fantasy and sci-fi mixed with fantasy, chill and go with the flow kinda person. Bit of a goof. Usually confused about something. Socially anxious but tries their best. Loves snakes and sharks and cats. Possibly aromantic as well. Born Libra.

Sometimes isn't quite human, but usually is.

Tends to front a lot--usually our baseline day to day is Lance. Dissociates a lot.

🐉Lacie🐉

🦉 a fey shape-shifting changeling creature 🦉

Common forms: dragon, wolf, cats, weird owlish creature thing, Toga Himiko, dragon humanoid, the other alters. Animals that get her attention that she mimics.

🐺 she/they 🐺

Naturally very curious! Weird gremlin with a lot of energy! The most social of all the alters, but doesn't front often—usually only when we're in IRL social situations. But she loves to stick around for awhile once she's out and about, and therefore uses this account sometimes.

Loves to talk and get to know others and make others laugh and smile! Loves to compliment others (not in a flirty way) and very friendly. Very silly and stimmy, loves to love things, loves passion and creativity and artists, wants to try making therian & otherkin gear, the embodiment of 👁👄👁 whatever that means?? I think she means shes Very Creature, like the way owls stare and observe. Big ole lesbian. Somewhere on the ace spectrum. Very autism, much adhd. Toga Himiko-Hearted.

Wishes they could have friends and a partner but the rest of the system is very bad at keeping up with people. She's used to (& likes) posing as Lance irl, and as other alters online, hence; changeling.

Likes to collect certain things for their hoard; art posters, digital art, gems, sentimental knick-knacks, soft/fluffy blankets, notes and drawings etc we've done in the past.

System Tags:

#moss speaks

#jinx speaks

#lance speaks

#lacie speaks

#my art

#styx draws

#styx stories

#styx ocs

Boundaries:

No flirting if you interact with me.

As long as you aren't actively hurting someone else with your beliefs and actions, we're chill with you (im a firm believer in the block button if stuff you see upsets you and cultivating a safe space online for yourself rather than harassing others).

Antis in general make me uncomfortable and make us feel unsafe because of past experiences so its an interact with caution.

(Loud antis tend to make moral panic intrus*ve thoughts worse fyi, and usually aren't very ocd friendly if they're an active hater. But ones willing to be thoughtful and considerate and/or keep hate, disgust, distress, etc to themselves instead of commenting insults are ok.)

If you're racist, transphobic, homophobic, ableist, etc. Do not interact with me cause I aint got the time or energy for bullshit.

Don't like getting into syscourse.

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We'll probably edit this in the future cause part of living is being ever changing and ever growing. But for now, I hope whoever reads this has a lovely day or night! Take care 🖤

If you knew this account before this post—I have changed this account to include the rest of of the system (not just Moss) since we've kind of all been using it. So we're changing the rest accordingly.

[you-rage-quit]

$eason 2 Collection

[princejustwinced]

ranking danger days

i'm ognna do it!!!!! i'm gonna do it1!!!!!!!!!!!

12. kids from yesterday

beautiful and amazing but i'm gonna bsfr i liked it a lot at first and now i feel like it goes on WAY too long. like girl i know. ur the kids from yesterday. plus that coming back thing at the end??? could have ended at the silence i feel like

11. scarecrow

honestly i love it i dont really have any insults for it. the lyrics are hella repetitive but it works in a way that kids from yesterday doesn't (probably because theres more to repeat). it's only this low because danger days has so many peak songs

10. party poison

BEAUTIFUL AND AMAZING AND I LOVE IT SO MUCH. WHY IS IT SO UNPOPULAR??? I USED TO GET THAT SHIT STUCK IN MY HEAD ALL THE TIME. YOU GUYS ARE MEAN. PLUS THE JAPANESE VOCALS???? AND THAT PART WHERE IT GOES AT THE SAME TIME AS GERARD????? ITS SO GOOD. onlyr eason this goes so low is because again, danger days has so many peak songs, and also i first heard this one WAY earlier than the other songs so i'm more tired of it than the others

9. summertime

TEARING THE FUCK UP I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!! the only reason this is placing so low is because a weird amount of the danger days songs r like songs that are, like, kind of motivational? yeah that's a good enough description. NAH BUT THE LYN-Z LYRIC LORE??? CRAZY!!!!!! INSANE!!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! AND IF YOU DONT KNOW ABOUT IT YOU SHOULD GO SEARCH UP A POST ABOUT IT BECAUSE IT'S AWESOME!!!!!!!!

8. only hope for me is you

THE ONLY HOPE FOR ME IS YOU ALONE!!!!!!!!!! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE AMAZING BEAUTIFUL

7. save yourself

DUDE ITS SO FUCKING CRAZY??? INSANE SONG TBH????? IT'S LIKE ONLY HOPE BUT TAKEN FIVE NOTCHES UP ITS BEAUTUIFIFFULDLSLSD SDLSDFA;S;;ASD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

6. bulletproof heart

I LOVE THIS SONG SO FUCKING MUCH. I HAVE LIKE PERSONAL ATTACHMENT TO IT AT THIS POINT. AND THE FUNNIEST THING IS IF YOU PLAY IT IN PUBLIC NO ONE THAT HASNT HEARD IT BEFORE WILL EVER GUESS IT WAS MADE BY MCR??

5. vampire money

TWILIGHT DISS TRACK LMFAO. ACTUALLY CRAZY. SUPER FUN TO SING ALONG TO, THE INTRO IS SO ICONIC, JUST AMAZING AND BEAUTIFUL AND GREAT

4. destroya

MOANING SONG!!!!!! BUT ALSO AMAZING LYRICS ABOUT CAPITALISM (which works SO well with the moaning??? its beautiful) AND IT'S ALSO JUST SO FUN TO LISTEN TO!!!! I FUCKING CANNOT WAIT TO LEARN THAT BASS LINE IT'S TEARING ME APART WITH HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS

3. sing

SING IT FOR THE BOYS. SING IT FOR THE FUCKING GIRLS. EVERYTIME YOU'RE LOSING SING IT FOR TH EWORLD. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA. WHAT THE FUCK DO YOU MEAN PEOPLE DON'T LIKE SING??????????? DO PEOPLE SERIOUSLY NOT LIKE SING BECAUSE IT SOUNDS LESS COMPLICATED AND HAS LESS LYRICS????? LIKE DID WE HEAR THE SAME WORDS???? THIS SONG IS FUCKING GAS!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALSO.....IMAGINE HOW WELL IT WOULD HAVE DONE ON CONV. WEAPONS...............JUST SO BEAUTIFUL I DONT EVEN CARE IF ITS SIMPLE. ITS SO NICE TO LISTEN TO AND I LOVE IT AND I NEED IT TO GIVE ME BACKSHOTS!!!!!!!!!

2. planetary

OH MY GOD. OH MY FUCKING GOD. I DON'T EVEN KNOW HOW TO SHOW JUST HOW MUCH I LOVE THSI SONG AT THIS POINT BECAUSE I HAVE ALREADY EXPRESSED MY LOVE SO MUCH FOR SING. OH MGY DODO OGL.... I FUCKING ASCEND TO HEAVEN EVERY TIME I HEAR THIS OSNG. I AM NOT JOKING IN THE SLIGHTEST. THE APPEAL ISN'T JUST THAT IT'S FUN TO DANCE TO EITHER. DO YOU HEAR THOSE LYRICS?????? THEY SELL PRESENTABLE!! YOUNG AND SO INGESTABLE!! STERILE AND COLLECTABLE SAFE, AND I CAN'T STAND THAT!!!! HE IS SUCH A FUCKING GENIUS???????????? SING CAN GIVE ME BACKSHOTS BUT PLANETARY CAN DO FUCKING BDSM ON ME DUDE (context: i'm not really into bdsm)

na na na

insane fuckign song to START the album with. crazy. madmen. i mean madtheys. sorry. no but fr this was INSANE of them. tied so hard with planetary i swear. and the whole fucking look alive sunshine dialogue at the start by doctor d????? i need to mention, doctor d's dialogues on this album was BEAUTIFUL. yeah sure it's a little annoying having to sit through them when you just wanna listen to vampire money, or na na na, or whatever and have a good time, but you have to understand, man. this bitch doctor d is like a fucking symbol of continued resistance for the killjoys post-og-killjoys-deaths. it doesn't fucking matter that val hates him, he's an actively existing part of the og killjoys era (until he, um, i'm not gonna spoil that for you <3). ALSO HAVE YOU LISTENED TO DANGER DAYS ON CD???? INSANE EXPERIENCE. DO YOU KNOW WHY?? BECAUSE YOU CAN LITERALLY FUCKING PRETEND YOU'RE A KILLJOY LISTENING TO DOCTOR D'S RADIO CHANNEL. INSANE AND GENIUS AND BEAUTIFUL AND AMAZING. ALSO NA NA NA SLAPS IT'S SO FUN TO LISTEN TO

i am so normal about american rock band my chemical romance

[theahole]

most of the books (excluding a big art book) I read for the first time this year that I am keeping

Sorry about the blurriness, I am mad tired..

Woe, Lucy Knisley Once Upon a Tome, Oliver Darkshire The Cabin at the End of the World, Paul Tremblay (I probably only want to read this once more, but it counts) My Love in Stitches, Emily Gossman The Play That Goes Wrong, Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields Nightflyers, George R.R. Martin (recently got a story collection with this in it, so may switch it out at some point, but am definitely keeping the story in some form) White Cat, Black Dog; Kelly Link Vampires in the Lemon Grove, Karen Shields Dance of the Reptiles, Carl Hiaasen Adulthood is a Gift, Sarah Andersen What Feasts at Night, T. Kingfisher Slasher Girls & Monster Boys (anthology) Aftermarket Afterlife, Seanan McGuire Far Sector, N.K. Jemisin & Jamal Campbell A Sorceress Comes to Call, T. Kingfisher Tidal Creatures, Seanan McGuire Mislaid in Parts Half-known,Seanan McGuire Eerie Tales from the School of Screams, Graham Annable How the Multiverse Got Its Revenge, K. Eason Somewhere Beyond the Sea, TJ Klune The Book of Grickle, Graham Annable Mythic Journeys (anthology) Twigs and Knucklebones, Sarah Lindsay The Second Delightful Graham Annable Doodle Collection (may still be available here) The Last Girl Scout, Natalie Ironside A is for Angry, Sandra Boynton Velveteen Vs. the Early Adventures, Seanan McGuire Under My Skin, K.J. Parker Bleeding Shadows, Joe R. Lansdale Screams from the Dark (anthology) The Proper Thing, Seanan McGuire Sir Hereward & Mister Fitz, Garth Nix Paladin's Faith, T. Kingfisher Peter & Ernesto, Graham Annable Peter & Ernesto the Lost Sloths, Graham Annable Peter & Ernesto: Sloths in the Night, Graham Annable Bad Dreams in the Night, Adam Ellis Christmastime, Sandra Boynton Monsters 101, Cale Atkinson Olivia, Ian Falconer

Runners up--books I liked so much I'm giving them away:

Into the Broken Lands, Tanya Huff How to Murder Your Employer, Rupert Holmes Promise Not to Tell by Jennifer McMahon

..and probably a few I forgot.

What books did you like best this year?

[queenmelancholy]

Illustration by Jimmy Liao. In graphic novel The Moon Forgets. 

INTRO POST

Hi! Nice to meet you and thanks for stopping by :)

My blog:

Original posts on Downton Abbey, particularly Thomas Barrow (he got me here)

Reblogs of the things I like (see lists after the break line)

Personal rambles

Me: I’m 27, from Hong Kong. INTP 5w4. I studied architecture to torture myself, but part of me only ever wanted to live a simple life in a lakeside cottage surrounded by trees and spirits, enjoying good music and books. So here I am unleashing my inner demons every now and then. Hope you can find something here that resonates with you~

My interests: Cinema, music, art, history, psychology, science, and philosophy

My languages: Written - English, traditional and simplified Chinese, and a bit of Japanese; spoken - Cantonese, English, Mandarin, gibberish

Other notes: My ask box is always open! I have an AO3 account under the same name: QueenMelancholy It’s ok to tag me in tag games or picrew chains XD

You can use whatever pronouns you want to call me. No DNIs. Just be kind and respectful~

Finally, things I love that I might reblog:

Favourite films

On self

The Matrix Trilogy

Ghost in the Shell (1995)

Her

A.I. Artificial Intelligence 

Ex Machina

Memento

On ideals 

Star Wars (I-VI)

X-Men (Original Trilogy)

The Dark Knight

Cube

Dead Poets Society

The Legend of 1900 [this one holds a really special place in my heart]

On love

Cinema Paradiso

Arrival

Princess Mononoke

The Corpse Bride

Amélie

Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Favourite TV series

Downton Abbey

Breaking Bad

Succession

Dark

Black Mirror

Westworld

Fullmetal Alchemist 

Neon Genesis Evangelion

Death Note 

Favourite musicals

The Phantom of the Opera 

Les Miserables

Wicked

Notre Dame de Paris 

Favourite books

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley

1984 by George Orwell

Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Angels and Demons by Dan Brown

The Stranger (L'Étranger) by Albert Camus

The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger

Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Frankenstein by Mary Shelley

Rashomon and Other Stories by Ryūnosuke Akutagawa

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

Twilight of the Idols by Friedrich Nietzsche

Favourite characters

Thomas Barrow

Erik (The Phantom)

Credence Barebone

Anakin Skywalker

Batman & Joker

Xavier & Magneto

Favourite soundtracks

Film music collection by Ennio Morricone

“Ice Dance” by Danny Elfman

“On the Nature of Daylight” by Max Richter

“In the Mood for Love” by Shigeru Umebayashi

“Por una Cabeza” by Carlos Gardel

“Floating Museum” & "Nightstalker" by Kenji Kawai

"Palladio" by Karl Jenkins

Les Choristes OST by Bruno Coulais

Downton Abbey OST by John Lunn

Fantastic Beasts OST by James Newton Howard

Succession OST by Nicholas Britell

Favourite songs

“Piano Man” by Billy Joel 

“7 Years” by Lukas Graham

“The Impossible Dream” by Mitch Leigh

“I Want Something Just Like This” by The Chainsmokers and Coldplay 

“What’s Up” by 4 Non Blondes

“Viva Forever” by Spice Girls

“Space Oddity” by David Bowie

“Beautiful in White” by Shane Filan

“The Dark Side of the Moon” album by Pink Floyd

English songs: Coldplay, Adele, Elton John, Simon & Garfunkel, Billy Joel

Cantopop: Eason Chan, Beyond, Tat Ming Pair, Faye Wong

French songs: Françoise Hardy

That’s it, I think. Thanks for reading this far. 

[winterandwords]

Happy STS! What is the best novel you've ever read? What did you like about it, from a storytelling perspective? Has it influenced or informed your own approach?

I am SO BAD at choosing favourites. I think I might've rambled about these books in a tag recently-ish but I'm gonna do it again.

I have two. I'm going with best as in "had the biggest impact on me in terms of my perception of writing as art" and "reread multiple times over decades, seeing something new every time".

Less Than Zero by Bret Eason Ellis

I read American Psycho first, which is definitely in my top 10 and got me into Bret Easton Ellis, but Less Than Zero absolutely FLOORED me. It is harrowing and beautiful and cold and sharply observational and aggressively detached and very much the "fucked up guys doing fucked up shit in a world where terrible things lie just beneath a shiny surface" style that I love reading and writing. It totally shook up my perspective of what a story could be.

I was definitely too young to have read it when I read it, but of all the things I've been too young to do when I did them, reading transgressive fiction is probably the least disturbing. It was the first book I remember reading that wasn't like "Here is a very plotty story where the things all happen in this order and they make sense in this specific way and there is a clear and logical narrative and message" and I fell in love. I'm still in love.

Life After God by Douglas Coupland

I read this around the same time as Less Than Zero. Apparently the authors who wrote all my life-changers are queer Gen Xers FOR SOME REASON. It's gentler on the surface than Less Than Zero, but Douglas Coupland has this way of tapping into the intricacies of human nature and putting me in characters' heads and lives that I'm not sure anyone else has ever managed to do so impactfully.

Life After God is more a collection of short stories than a novel-novel, kind of written to someone (or at least that's the feeling I got), that are connected-but-not. There's a lot of very resonant, of-its-time zeitgeisty stuff captured in those words (another thing Douglas Coupland does incredibly well), including the background hum of nuclear panic. Did he accidentally describe in great detail a recurring nightmare I've had for my whole life about a nuclear bomb? Yes. Am I over it almost thirty years later? No.

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[eccentric-tomato]

ACen 2025

we’re back at Eason for another year. We are at table I 41. We’re at the back of the hall this year. It’s been deadly quiet from us I know, but we’ve been working hard. We’ve just published the fourth collected volume and issue 17. That starts the final regular volume of The Apprentice . It will be followed by a final novel with painted illustrations by yours truly. That will finish out the…

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Thriller Romantic Suspense 3-in-1 Novella 

Prepare for triple the suspense, romance, and heart-stopping action in this thrilling collection of stories from some of the finest authors in romantic suspense!

In the Dark by Lynette Eason

When Steph Cross, a meticulous accountant, volunteers to clean out her late coworker’s desk after a shocking and untimely death, she discovers far more than she bargained for. Hidden among the files are cryptic notes suggesting that her friend's fatal car accident wasn’t an accident at all but a calculated act of murder. Steph’s analytical skills and determination drive her to uncover the truth, but the deeper she digs, the more dangerous her search becomes. Enter Detective Tate Cooper, a dedicated law enforcement officer with a strong sense of justice and a quickly growing affection for Steph. As Tate joins her quest for answers, the two find themselves entangled in a high-stakes mystery that tests their courage, resilience, and budding relationship. Together, they must unravel the chilling secrets that threaten to claim more lives—but can Tate protect Steph from the shadowy figure lurking in the dark and keep her safe long enough to give love a chance?

Downfall by Lynn H. Blackburn

Cassie Quinn, a rising star in the culinary world, seizes the opportunity of a lifetime: filling in as head chef at a luxurious mountain resort. The job promises tranquility, stunning views, and a chance to showcase her culinary brilliance. But Cassie’s dream quickly turns into a nightmare when the resort’s kitchen is mysteriously destroyed, and she realizes that someone is targeting her. As the threats escalate, Cassie is left with no choice but to accept help from the last person she wants to rely on—her ex-boyfriend, Detective Donovan Bledsoe. Donovan never forgot Cassie or the love they shared, and now he’s determined to prove he can protect her, no matter what. With danger closing in and old wounds threatening to resurface, Cassie and Donovan must navigate their tangled past while racing against time to uncover the identity of a ruthless adversary. Will they find their way back to each other before it’s too late, or will this deadly game destroy their second chance at love?

Perilous Obsession by Natalie Walters

Lahela Young, a dedicated and compassionate teacher, is thrust into a terrifying ordeal when she becomes the target of a stalker bent on "righting a wrong" from the past. Faced with escalating threats, Lahela knows there’s only one person she can trust: her longtime friend Briggs Turner. Once a police officer, Briggs left the force behind to pursue a quieter life, but when Lahela’s safety is on the line, his protective instincts surge to the forefront. As Briggs steps back into a world of danger to shield Lahela, their deep friendship begins to blossom into something more. But with a cunning adversary always one step ahead, the stakes have never been higher. Together, Lahela and Briggs must confront their fears and piece together the puzzle of her stalker’s twisted motives before the obsession turns deadly.

These three captivating tales weave together pulse-pounding suspense, heartwarming romance, and unforgettable characters. From dark conspiracies to dangerous secrets and second-chance love, this collection is a must-read for anyone craving the perfect blend of thrills and passion. Get ready to dive into a world where love faces its ultimate test in the face of peril!This story was originally published at TheBestWorld.Today, and the book is an exclusive property available on Amazon.

[fruityyamenrunner]

In fall of 1934 in the midst of the Great Depression, the family moved back to Ireland. Frank was 4 years old. His brother Malachy was 3 and the twins were 2 years old. Unable to find steady work in Belfast or Dublin and beset by Malachy Senior's alcoholism, the McCourt family returned to their mother's native Limerick, where they sank even deeper into poverty.[3]

They lived in a rain-soaked slum, the parents and children sharing one bed together, McCourt's father drinking away what little money they had. His father, being from the north and bearing a northern accent, found this trait to be an added stressor to finding a job. The twins Oliver and Eugene died in early childhood due to the squalor of their circumstances, and two more boys were born: Michael John, who later lived in San Francisco (where he was called the "Dean of Bartenders") until his death in September 2015;[5] and Alphonsus, who published a memoir of his own and died in 2016. Frank McCourt himself nearly died of typhoid fever when he was 11.

McCourt related that when he was 11, his father left Limerick to find work in the factories of wartime Coventry, England, rarely sending back money to support his family. McCourt recounts that eventually Malachy Senior abandoned Frank's mother altogether, leaving her to raise her four surviving children, on the edge of starvation, without any source of income.[3] Frank felt obliged as a child to steal bread, milk and lemonade in an effort to provide for his mother and three younger brothers, until relatives stepped in to aid the family.

Frank's formal education in Limerick ended at age 13,[3] when the Irish Christian Brothers rejected him as a student in their secondary school. Frank then worked for the post office delivering telegrams from age 14 to 16; then he worked for Eason's delivering magazines and newspapers, and he gave most of what he earned to his mother. Less formally and in secret, he wrote debt-collection letters for a local Limerick woman who paid for clothing and other items and allowed debtors to make payments with high interest rates. Frank saved his money and once he had saved enough to pay the fare to New York and have some money upon his arrival, he left Ireland on a freighter, at age 19.[4]

Reading between the lines here, you know I don't think Mr McCourt's parents actually were anxious bourgeoises who made sure young Mstr McCourt practiced piano - although one never knows, given the cult of the piano. It's much more likely he resented himself as *being* a "boring little shite" because, in comparison to the bourgeois academic circles he ended up in, he never had that.

[alinawatson]

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[teenmomcentral]

Jenelle Evans‘ last attempt to do a podcast crashed and burned faster than her husband David Eason‘s rap career, but the fired Teen Mom 2 star is apparently ready to try again.

Last month, the first signs that Jenelle was once again planning to do a podcast surfaced. Her “Time of the Day” brand Instagram account (which was initially going to be the name of her weird mushroom coffee product…which also crashed and burned before it really even came out) posted a pic of Jenelle wearing headphones, as well as a caption promising that a “weekly podcast” would be launching soon.

This week, more pics of a headphones-wearing, smirking Jenelle were uploaded to Instagram and Facebook, with the captions that “things are about to get interesting.” 

Further exploration into The Time of the Day website gives us a description of what we can expect from this podcast. 

And—predictably— it will be all about Jenelle. 

The website threatens promises to dive “deep into the life, experiences, and stories of Jenelle Evans.

“Join us as we navigate through the highs and lows, the triumphs and challenges of Jenelle’s journey, giving you an unfiltered perspective on the woman behind the headlines,” it reads.

Unlike most podcasts hosts, who usually bring in guests to discuss various topics, Jenelle plans to focus her podcast mainly on herself. 

The podcast website explains that each new episode will explore “various facets of Jenelle’s life – from her stardom to her personal struggles and more.”

It does also promise to bring in “exclusive interviews, expert insights and thought-provoking discussions.”

“Whether you’re a die-hard Jenelle fan or someone curious about the reality TV landscape, The Time of The Day offers a candid and authentic look into the world of a personality who has captured the public’s attention.”

The website says listeners will be taken on an “immersive journey through the life of Jenelle Evans.”

No. Seriously…it really says that. The Ashley can’t even make this stuff up.

“No topic is off-limits, and every story is told unfiltered,” the description adds.

Apparently, there will even be an online store where people going on this “immersive” Jenelle journey can go to buy podcast merchandise. (No products— not even JE Cosmetics eyebrow kits— are currently available, though.) 

This is just Jenelle’s latest attempt to get a podcast going. Her first stab at it came in 2021 when she “launched” (i.e. did three episodes and quit) The Jenelle Evans Podcast. For her second (of three) episodes, Jenelle brought on a very special guest: her husband David.

While there was no set topic of discussion, David filled the airwaves with uppercuts (and his special swamp humor) but discussing topics such as  Britney Spears‘ “boobies,” dogs pooping on the carpet and his sweat output.

(The Ashley isn’t being funny here; these things actually happened, in addition to various Easons burping into the podcasting mic throughout the 45-minute episode.)

Jenelle’s second attempt at doing a podcast came in April of that year, when she joined (and then was fired from) a collective podcast called Girl S**t.

In November of that year, Jenelle told The Sun that she was planning on bringing back her long-lost Jenelle Evans podcast and— as a special treat to whoever the hell is machoistic enough to listen— David was also planning to launch his own podcast with his friends. Both podcasts would be broadcasted from Jenelle’s She-Shed on The Land.

“David wants to do a podcast now with his friends. Once we have it all set up, we’ll be using the shed for a lot of stuff,” Jenelle told The Sun in November 2021.

Neither thing ended up happening, though. 

Currently, there is no launch date for The Time of the Day podcast and Jenelle has not publicly commented on when we can expect this straight-from-the-swamp special treat. 

[minewtech]

Minew MG5 Outdoor Mobile Gateway - Empowering Industries with All-in-One Connectivity

Shenzhen, China. May 31, 2023 - Minew Technologies, a professional IoT smart device designer and manufacturer, is proud to announce the launch of the MG5 Outdoor Mobile Gatewayﾠ- a game-changing gateway that provides unparalleled all-in-one connectivity - LTE-M, NB-IoT, and GPS.ﾠDesigned to revolutionize operations across various industries, the MG5 offers a comprehensive solution for logistics visibility, cold chain monitoring, site operations, and asset management.ﾠWith its advanced features, seamless connectivity, and real-time insights, the MG5 sets a high standard for efficiency and productivity in the IoT landscape.

"We are thrilled to introduce the MG5 Outdoor Mobile Gateway to the market," said Eason, Product Manager at Minew Technologies. "With its powerful features and real-time insights, the MG5 empowers businesses to streamline their operations and make informed decisions. It is a testament to our commitment to delivering innovative IoT hardware that drives digital transformation across industries."

Advanced Features of the MG5 Outdoor Mobile Gateway

The MG5 Outdoor Mobile Gateway stands out with its advanced features tailored to meet modern industries' demands. Key features of MG5 include:

LTE-M / NB-IoT Global Connectivity: The MG5 offers LTE-M and NB-IoT global connectivity options, ensuring reliable and secure communication across regions. This global reach enables businesses to expand their operations and seamlessly manage their assets regardless of location.

Precision Positioning: Equipped with high-precision GPS and BDS positioning, the MG5 provides accurate tracking and monitoring of vehicles and assets. Organizations can leverage this precise positioning data to optimize routes, improve asset utilization, and enhance overall operational efficiency.

Comprehensive Sensor Support: The MG5 supports hundreds of Bluetooth Low Energy sensors and tags per second, enabling organizations to collect real-time data from various sources. This comprehensive sensor support opens up possibilities for detailed environmental monitoring, asset tracking, and condition monitoring.

Gateway Mode / Tracker Mode Switching: The MG5 offers the flexibility to switch between Gateway Mode and Tracker Mode, adapting to different operational scenarios. Whether organizations need centralized data aggregation or individual asset tracking, the MG5 can seamlessly accommodate their requirements.

Data Security and Connectivity: Minew prioritizes data security and ensures that the MG5 adheres to the highest industry standards. The device supports SSL/TLS encryption, safeguarding sensitive data during transmission. Additionally, with its automatic reconnection capability and data-saving features, organizations can rely on uninterrupted connectivity and data integrity.

The MG5 Outdoor Mobile Gateway is designed for easy installation and deployment, with its compact size and IP68 dustproof/waterproofﾠdesign. It supports a wide range of industries, including transportation and logistics, cold chain management, construction, and asset-intensive sectors.

Why Do You Need MG5 Outdoor Mobile Gateway for Your Business?

In today's fast-paced business environment, organizations face increasing challenges in managing their operations effectively. The MG5 Outdoor Mobile Gateway addresses these challenges by providing a wide range of benefits that drive operational excellence and empower businesses to stay ahead of the competition. With the MG5, organizations can:

Gain Real-Time Visibility: The MG5 enables real-time monitoring and trackingﾠof vehicles and assets, providing organizations with valuable insights into their operations. By having a clear view of their assets' location, condition, and performance, businesses can optimize their processes and make data-driven decisions.

Ensure Cold Chain Integrity: Cold chain management is critical for industries such as pharmaceuticals, food and beverages, and healthcare. The MG5 offers next-level cold chain monitoring capabilities, including real-time temperature tracking, alerts, and advanced analytics. Organizations can now ensure the integrity of temperature-sensitive goods throughout the supply chain, minimizing the risk of spoilage and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Streamline Site Operations: The gateway/tracker mode switching allows organizations to adapt to specific operational requirements, while stable Bluetooth scanning, cellular reporting, and GNSS positioning ensure seamless connectivity and accurate data collection. This streamlines processes, increases operational efficiency, and reduces costs.

Learn More about MG5 Outdoor Mobile Gateway

MG5 Outdoor Mobile Gateway is now available for purchase in Minewstore. Feel free to contact Minew Technologies at info@minew.com and we can offer professional customization service and support services.

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[vintageoculus]

Limerick Hams to Dalkey by National Library of Ireland on The Commons Via Flickr: For today we have a view of a very familiar scene, O'Connell Bridge from the south side looking up O'Connell Street towards the Pillar. The activity captured here is just fascinating with the electric trams, the trucks, vans, cars and lots and lots of pedestrians. The sign in the foreground which shows that ladies must walk on the road is taking things a little bit too far! Photographer: Unknown Collection: Eason Photographic Collection Date: between 1900-1939 22nd January 1932 to early February 1932 NLI Ref: EAS_1741 You can also view this image, and many thousands of others, on the NLI’s catalogue at catalogue.nli.ie