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landscape with fruit rot and millipede - richard siken

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So… Are we going to talk about this?

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Your name is James Buchanan Barnes.

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This is a big, giant list of Youtube tutorials that will teach you all the basic life skills you need to know in order to be a functional adult. There are a lot of important skills that aren’t included in this list, but this should be enough of a basic guide to get you started and prevent you from making a total mess of yourself. Happy adulting! Household Skills:

How to unclog a toilet without a plunger

How to fix a blown fuse

How to fix a leaky faucet 

How to clean soap scum from your tub and shower

How to escape from a house fire

How to make a budget and stick to it

How to sharpen a knife

How to clean a self-cleaning oven

How to clean red wine stains from carpet

How to clean blood stains from fabric

How to clean grease stains from fabric

How to do a load of laundry

How to iron your clothes

How to test your smoke detectors

Cooking Skills:

How to tell if produce is ripe

How to know if food is expired 

How to properly sanitize a kitchen

How to cook an egg

How to make rice

How to make pasta

How to put out a kitchen grease fire safely

How to use a gas stove

How to use a convection oven

How to cook meat safely

How to use a stand mixer

How to use kitchen knives properly

How to make mashed potatoes

How to make grilled cheese sandwiches 

Health Skills:

How to stop bleeding

How to treat a burn 

How to do CPR (on an adult)

How to do CPR (on a child)

How to do CPR (on a baby)

How to help someone who is choking

How to save yourself if you are choking alone

How to read a nutrition label

How to treat frostbite

How to recognize when someone is having a stroke

How to maintain a healthy sleep schedule

Mental Health Skills:

How to calm down during a panic attack

How to help someone who is suicidal 

How to meditate 

How to stop self-harming

How to recognize problem drinking

How to choose a therapist

How to deal with disappointment

How to cope with grief

How to raise your self-esteem

Relationship and Social Skills:

How to apologize

How to cope with a breakup 

How to accept criticism 

How to deal with bullying 

How to argue in a healthy way

How to ask someone out

How to break up with someone

How to recognize an abusive relationship

How to rekindle a damaged friendship

How to speak in public

Job Hunting Skills:

How to tie a tie

How to write a resume

How to write a cover letter

How to dress for a job interview (for women/femmes)

How to dress for a job interview (for men/masculines)

How to properly shake hands

How to nail a job interview

Other Skills:

How to sew on a button 

How to hammer a nail

How to change your oil

How to put gas in your car

How to jump-start a car

How to pick a good password

How to back up your files

How to write a cheque

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at least they’re stuck together. 

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How heavy is Bucky’s new arm???

so last time I was drawing Bucky I had some thoughts and they turned into research and this info sheet - somehow… y’all better find this useful or uhm… interesting…? please?

Don’t @ me if the math is incredibly wrong

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I think it’s sad the Clint/Bucky dynamic never made it onto the screen. They’re the origin of the Falcon and the Winter Soldier’s idiots to friends dynamic:

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I’m not a killer anymore.

THE JOURNEY FROM THE WINTER SOLDIER BACK TO BUCKY BARNES

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James Buchanan Barnes: confused since the 1940s

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any mcu (Tony centric) fic recs? xoxo

I wasn’t too sure if you were looking for any specific pairing or time period within the MCU, so I’ve sorted this list out into a few different pairings, and for stevetony’s case, uhhh several different ~eras~

This is mostly stevetony though. With some pepperony, irondad spiderson, and various other pairings sprinkled in. Under the cut, because this got ridiculously long.

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Forever Home(40872 words) by 27dragons, tisfan Chapters: 14/24 Fandom:The Avengers (Marvel Movies),Marvel Cinematic Universe,The Avengers - Ambiguous Fandom Rating: Explicit Relationships: James “Bucky” Barnes/Tony Stark Additional Tags: Paranormal, Alternate Universe - Werewolf, Stalker, Magic, Curses, collar and leash, but not in a sexy way, overly attached girlfriend syndrome, Kidnapping, Science Fair, Semi-Public Nudity, also not in a sexy way, Embarrassing Situations, Sex, Oral Sex, Anal Sex

Summary: Tony’s got a company to innovate for, a caffeine habit, and a particularly persistent stalker. He thought getting a big dog might discourage the stalker. He got Bucky, and so much more than he ever bargained for.

Bucky killed the wrong man, and now he’s got a year to prove that he’s changed his ways before the werewolf curse consumes his soul as well as his body. He was just looking for a way to get through the year. He wasn’t counting on Tony.

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So I really really really wanted to post this when complete but I have no self control so first page… Watch out for the next page, there’s gonna be male presenting nipples but can i get them done and perky before the 17th?? preview:

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Top 5 Favorite Time Travel Fics You’re Prepared To Defend To Death

Full disclosure, I absolutely adore the time travel trope. I have yet to meet a fandom where I didn’t enjoy it and the MCU is no exception. Especially since – let’s face it – it’s not like there’s a lack of issues that need fixing. Nor is it out of the realm of possibilities, in-universe-wise. I do my best to avoid spoilers, but that isn’t completely possible.

Here are, in no particular order, my favorite gems of the lot:

#1: If You Had This Time Again by dls

Tony Stark closed his eyes in a wrecked Siberian bunker and woke up on a demolished New York street. Four years earlier.

There are many, many reasons why I adore this fic and I promise it’s not just because I have a huge weakness for long stories (which, by the way, dls has my utmost respect for writing so much so well, seriously and their posting schedule is something I can only dream off). The changes Tony inevitably causes, big and small, immediate and over time, are wonderfully done.  But I think my favorite part is the way the author takes time to develop Tony’s relationships. The way Tony builds his family this time (in true Tony fashion both accidentally and on purpose) and particularly his friendship with Pepper are things I cherish.

The main pairing is FrostIron, which isn’t for everyone, but I personally love it and damn if it doesn’t work well in this fic. Their interactions had me on the edge of my seat right from the beginning, wanting more and at the same time knowing that the wait would make it all the sweeter. I could list more things, but I don’t want to spoil anything. I also haven’t read everything yet – for that matter, the fic is incomplete at the moment – because I occasionally lose track of this beauty during stressful times and then go back and re-read everything from the start. So far, I haven’t regretted that a single time and I know I’m going back to this fic again soon.

#2: We’ll Meet Again (Some Sunny Day) by @tangodancer91

Stranded in the past, Toni Stark builds herself a new life, far from superheroes and corporate expectations.

Reading this series is both, the best choice and the greatest mistake I ever made. Mostly because it is wonderfully woven, heartbreaking and -shredding mess of angst – also because it’s incomplete. I’m still waiting for my happy ending here *pouts* 

Seriously though, the series handles the interactions between a post!CW Toni and a 40s-Bucky-and-Steve, the developing relationship between Toni and Bucky, the inevitability of the ever-looming future events ARSIDLSLKSjksadkls!!! This fic just gives me so. many. feels. and I swear Build, Now, a Monument delivered everything I expected after the previous parts, killed what was left of my heart and was so freaking amazing that I had to re-read it despite the pain I knew it was going to cause me. What is it about angst that draws me in like this? I’d seriously like to know.

Anyway, whether the series will be finished or not, I assure you it’s absolutely worth reading. Just– try not to let bitterness and tears swallow you whole while you do that.

#3: Seize Yesterday by DannieU

In 2017 the Earth is about to end. In 1987 Howard Stark might have the answer. The solution seems simple, except Tony has the worst of luck, and he might just be stuck.

In which Tony hates magic, time travel, babysitting amnesiac assassins and being seventeen.

Another favorite of mine. I really enjoyed the plot in this one – and of course the WinterIron. But don’t let the summary fool you, the key words are indeed ‘worst of luck’. Which means that, yes, this another mess of angst and heartbreak. So much angst and heartbreak. I’d say the ending more than makes up for it, but to tell the truth I was still reeling from the emotional rollercoaster and couldn’t properly enjoy it. I also really liked the thing with Natasha (you’ll know what I mean) which I’d never seen done in a fic before (though I’m pretty sure there are others out there, I just haven’t seen them yet.)

Overall, it’s a great fic – and contrary to the first two this one is finished – and I definitely recommend it.

#4: Anew. by @ivivao3 

In death, there was no glory, no redemption, no salvation.

Only darkness and ice—or that’s what Tony thought. He closed his eyes in a Siberian bunker and opened them again on his 41st birthday, with War Machine flying into the distance.

This one is for you IronStrange fans out there! (And I know for a fact that you are out there, guys, denial is futile!) There are two obvious reasons why I remember loving this fic, even though it’s been a while since I’ve read it. One thing is indeed Tony and Stephen. The other is JARVIS. Also seeing Tony say “Go. Save. Yourself.” was incredibly satisfying, therapeutic and honestly couldn’t have happened to a more deserving guy (okay, there might be a couple more on the list, but it’s a start!!) 

Anyways, the fic is completed and there’s also a sequel, though that one is still ongoing. Enjoy :)

#5: Veni, Vidi, Amavi by Maedlin

(We came, we saw, we loved.)

Tony’s not the hero type. To suggest otherwise would be outlandish and fantastic, clearly.

Yet somehow, he’s the one that’s responsible for saving the universe. Now, he’s a decade in the past. He’s just revealed to the world he’s Iron Man. Tony finds himself facing dozens of old problems, and as time passes the ripple effect of his presence generates ever more new issues.

All the while, the impending threat of Thanos looms ever-closer.

(Or: how I becomes we and Tony learns that not all burdens must be shouldered alone.)

Truth be told, I might be getting ahead of myself here, since I haven’t actually finished this fic yet. Oops. Still, it’s time travel and also it includes bot feels. (And yes, I’m counting JARVIS as a bot in this scenario, just let me, okay.) I’ve really enjoyed the chapters I’ve read so far, which is really enough to warrant a place on this list *shrug*. The story is also finished and has a still on-going sequel.

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Obviously these aren’t the only great time travel fanfics, so if you have a favorite that hasn’t been added, please feel free to join the Top 5 Fanfic Saturday or just add it in a comment/reblog.

Btw what do you think about time travel?

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Do you know any fics where Tony gets insulted by the team and someone(preferably Bucky) stands up for him? Also bonus points if Bruce, Thor and T’Challa are part of Team Tony.

You’ve got me going back to all those salty post-Civil War fics out there! I’ve separated this list into two categories, ones that I know have specifically Bucky standing up for Tony and others that are more general “Team Tony” or have others standing up for him. Most of these are “not team cap friendly” for obvious reasons. 

Bucky defends Tony:

Gone by nonna

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Words: 57,511

Pairing: Gen (possibllypre T’Challa/Tony or Bucky/Tony)

Completed: Yes

In the final fight scene of Captain America Civil War, Tony’s helmet breaks off the armour after the relentless clashing it receives.

What if the harsh hits to his head create serious complications for Tony, and he loses his sight?

Illuminate Me by Half_SubmergedinPurgatory

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Words: 130,041

Pairing: Bucky Barnes/Tony Stark

Completed: Yes

Tony isn’t a healthy man. He’s fine with that, really. It makes perfect sense. Unfortunately, he has a job to do that kind of has his health as a major requirement. So he unmakes himself, remakes the Accords, protects every single child super that enters his field of view, and hopes ferociously that the Avengers never come back to the US. He doesn’t spend any time at all rebuilding Bucky Barnes’ life. Not a single second. Anything he does that contributes to him is simply an accident.

Bucky is a patient man. It’s ok if Tony wants to ignore him for now. He won’t be able to forever.

(Somewhere in the world, a sense of dread crawls up the back of Tony’s spine)

Strong enough to trust by Enmuse (Scifiroots)

★ ★ ★ ★

Words: 30,226

Pairing: James “Bucky” Barnes/Tony Stark

Completed: Yes

Steve makes a life-altering choice, and Bucky wakes up from cryostasis to better circumstances than he could anticipate: Mind free of triggers, name cleared, fully pardoned, and a ticket back to the USA. It’s far more than he deserves, but with no other plans or ties, he finds himself relocating to the Avengers Initiative Compound alongside Stevie’s rogue superheroes.

He begins establishing a new life - friends, work, maybe even love - but doesn’t realize that the castles he is painstakingly building are ones in the sky.

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“I… don’t understand,“ Bucky admits in a murmur.

Stark’s gaze drops to the silver-plated shoulder. “I fix things,” he says. His fingers drum restlessly against his chest. “And this is something I broke. You shouldn’t have to just live with the consequences when something can be done about it.”

Misremembered by Arboreal

★ ★ ★

Words: 14,014

Pairing: James “Bucky” Barnes/Tony Stark

Complete: Yes

When Loki smirked at Rogers in the middle of a battle and told him he would give Rogers what he wanted most in the world, the mind of his old friend back, Tony had a very bad feeling.

Things in common by withered

★ ★ ★

Words: 1,793

Pairing: James “Bucky” Barnes/Tony Stark

Complete: Yes

Bucky and the Winter Soldier agree on several things, all of which greatly distresses Steve.

Tony Stark Defense Squad (not Bucky specific):

Perspective by d_aia

★ ★ ★ ★

Words: 50,338

Pairing: Tony Stark/T’Challa

Completed: Yes

“My King.” Nareema bows. “A young man appeared at the southern border a couple of hours ago. He’s asking to see you.”

That gets T’Challa’s attention fast. His eyes narrow. “Sounds interesting.” He leans back in his seat.

“His name is Peter Parker. Mr. Parker claims to be Spider-Man. He has proved his abilities to Teela’s satisfaction,” Nareema announces. “He also claims that Tony Stark is missing, and no one will believe him. You, sir, are his last resort.”

T’Challa stares.

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When Tony is kidnapped by HYDRA, T'Challa finds himself plunged into Avenger-drama, but it has its advantages.

(This series is restricted to only registered members of AO3)

Contractually Obligated by poetically_ordinary

★ ★ ★ ★

Words: 26,911 (series)

Pairing: Tony Stark/Stephen Strange

Completed: Yes

When the wayward Avengers finally sign the Sokovia Accords, they return to a place that is no longer like they remember it to be. Everyone must come together to portray a united front to the world. Even if that’s the last thing happening behind the scenes.

Whispers of the Fallen by Wix

★ ★ ★

Words: 26,709

Pairing: Stephen Strange/Tony Stark

Completed: No

The Civil War has come and gone, but there are still lingering cracks in the foundation of the Avengers and there are always repercussions to be paid for choices made. Tony’s not too surprised that he seems to be the only one paying for anything around here these days, and things have just gotten so much more complicated.

I’ve Been Waiting to Smile by dls

★ ★ ★

Words: 3,220

Pairing: Tony Stark/T’Challa

Completed: Yes

Wakandans did not take kindly to outsiders, but sometimes exceptions were made for those who are truly extraordinary. Tony Stark was certainly one of those people.

Or: 5 Times Wakandans Welcomed an Outsider and the 1 Time They Evicted One (plus his friends)

Tangled Up in You by SailorChibi

★ ★ ★

Words: 29,969

Pairing: Tony Stark/T’Challa

Completed: Yes

Sometimes when you meet your soulmate, it’s just not the right time.

In the aftermath of everything, T'Challa sets about proving that he really does want Tony.

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Well, ‘Early 2018′ doesn’t mean these fics were written in 2018, or even that this list includes only recent works. It just means that I’m creating this list in early 2018 and I want to distinguish it from my older rec lists, especially as it does include some fics that are quite new! But there are also quite a number of oldies (but goodies) in this list. I truly hope you enjoy them! And there are a lot of them to enjoy, haha. Over 200 fics made this list, and I totally could have added more. And yes, this is my pared down favorites list (and since Tumblr decided to break on me, I had to do my list in parts, so it’s even more ‘pared down’).

The vast majority of these fics I have read and loved myself, whether ultra-popular or come-from-obscurity, but a small number of them are fics that some of my friends suggested and contributed to this list (and I trust their taste 100%). I’d like to thank them for their help: @cuthian @perrydowning​ @grlie-girl @poerosehux and @elmidol (she rec’d some of my fics, so that’s why they’re on here – otherwise I wouldn’t have included them)!

Also, a big thank you to @elmidol for the gorgeous banner. She is multi-talented; both an amazing fic writer, and a dabbler in graphic design and art.

Anyway, who cares about all this? Get reading!

And remember!!!! : authors are people, too. They, we, love to be loved. Don’t forget to leave kudos at the very least, but comments are especially appreciated, even if it’s just to say “I liked this! Good job!”

Also, and I wish that this was needless to say, please check your ship wars at the door. We all love fic, no matter what ship, no matter what fandom. Let’s just enjoy that commonality.

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FIC REC LIST PART II

[Part I - Star Wars]

[Part II - Marvel]

[Part III - Game of Thrones, Spartacus, Shadowhunters, Hannibal, Sherlock, DC, Harry Potter]

/MARVEL\

General (but still fucking amazing - do read, you won’t regret it)

Basic Rules by StrivingArtist @striving-artist

All The Leaves Are Brown (And the sky is gray) by AvocadoLove @awesomeavocadolove **Mostly gen, but has Stucky at the end**

A Wrench in the Machine by withasideofangst

Stuckony/WinterIronShield [Steve Rogers x Tony Stark x Bucky Barnes]

Beware of Super Soldiers And Their Enticing Laps by Confused_Emo

Human Nature by surveycorpsjean @zanimez

Equilateral by FestiveFerret @festiveferret

Penny Candy and Sparklers by StrivingArtist @striving-artist

Hide A Heart Of War by RayShippouUchiha @rayshippouuchiha

Don’t Say It by bibliomaniac

and you needed someone to show you the way by SailorChibi @tsuki-chibi

Of Spiders and Super-Soldiers by AuddieAussie

From Winter’s Cold by 27 dragons @27dragons

The Stars Through Her Soul by ficlicious

eagles by spqr

The Mechanic, The Soldier, and The Captain by AvocadoLove @awesomeavocadolove

Hanging From a Cross of Iron by Juulna @juuls **I know it’s mine, but @elmidol insisted on it being one of her recommendations.**

Necrosis by Juulna @juuls **I know it’s mine, but @elmidol insisted on it being one of her recommendations.**

Second Chance (at happiness) by SailorChibi @tsuki-chibi **Filed as Stuckony as the easiest option. There are two Tony Starks, though, who’ll both be involved in the relationship!**

Ink by ficlicious

Minefields by arianapeterson19

WinterIron [Bucky Barnes x Tony Stark] 

The Evidence by StrivingArtist @striving-artist

(Iron Is A) Star Killer by RayShippouUchiha @rayshippouuchiha

(Not) A Lone Wolf by Lunatical @lunaticalwriter

Table 8 by marsmaywander @marsmaywander

all roads lead to this (only one road leads out of it) by badgerling

Bone Deep by Juulna @juuls **I know it’s mine, but @elmidol insisted on it being one of her recommendations.**

What Has Been Done by Tahlruil @tahlreth

WinterIron Collection by Potrix @potrix-the-queerschlaeger

The List by Finely Honed (jaqen_hgar)

Stony [Steve Rogers x Tony Stark]

Like Coming Home by missbecky @missbeckywrites

Open For Christmas by FestiveFerret @festiveferret

In Your Warmth I Forget How Cold It Can Be by izazov @izazov

A Proportional Response by MsErmestH @msermesth

Like a Comet Streaming On by Sineala @sineala

Genesis by teaberryblue @teaberryblue

Spellbound by missbecky @missbeckywrites

Adventures in Team Bonding -or- Steve Rogers’ Guide to Flirting by Arukou

The Scars of Your Love by blue_jack

Healing Hearts by FestiveFerret @festiveferret

Relativistic Heat Conduction by BlossomsintheMist @blossomsinthemist

Against The Norm by justanotherStonyfan

Serenity Oasis by FestiveFerret @festiveferret

Lost Together by FestiveFerret @festiveferret

Tales of the Bots by copperbadge, scifigrl47, reena_jenkins @scifigrl47 @copperbadge @reena-jenkins

In Which Tony Stark Builds Himself Some Friends (But His Family Was Assigned by Nick Fury) by scifigrl47 @scifigrl47 

Ironsides by copperbadge @copperbadge

Survival by missbecky @missbeckywrites

Paper Boats by Juulna @juuls **Okay, make that my second vanity rec, but I worked my ass off for this one, so I hope you enjoy it! (Well, apparently @grlie-girl is reccing this, as well.)**

Stucky [Steve Rogers x Bucky Barnes]

Meet-Cute AU’s by 74days

Infinite Coffee and Protection Details by owlet

This is how it starts by rinnya

All’s fair in [REDACTED] and [REDACTED] by redcigar

Dishonor by mandarou

United States v. Barnes, 617 F. Supp. 2d 143 (D.D.C. 2015) by fallingvoices, radialarch

4 Minute Window by Speranza

this city bleeds its aching heart by Renne

Steve Rogers at 100: Celebrating Captain America on Film by eleveninches, Febricant, hellotailor, M_Leigh, neenya, tigrrmilk

Thirty-Eight Days and Counting by thecommodore_squid

I love you like rlb by tolieawake

StarkSpangledWinterHawk [Steve Rogers x Tony Stark x Clint Barton x Bucky Barnes]

Lost Inside a Lonely Life by SierraNovember @sierranovembr

T’Tony [Tony Stark x T’Challa]

Of Bridges and Dams by Potrix @potrix-the-queerschlaeger

Court Me by syriala @bloody-bee-tea

Nine Days Too Long by infiniteGem

Malleable by Avengerz @anthonyfuckingstark

Loki cares about Tony, but has a lot of problems with everyone else by Larrklopp

Lavish in Love by TenSpencerRiedPlease @tenspencerriedplease

Treasure by SailorChibi @tsuki-chibi

T’Stuckony [T’Challa x Tony Stark x Steve Rogers x Bucky Barnes]

All I Can Taste by SailorChibi @tsuki-chibi

Bearer of Threes by Naferty @naferty

Tony Stark/Avengers Family (OT9)

It Gnaws Me Through by ToAStranger

WinterShieldShock [Darcy Lewis x Steve Rogers x Bucky Barnes]

MARRY FUCK KILL by sevenfoxes

Everything She Didn’t Know She Wanted by bluecurls

Rule of Three by cylobaby27

Thor Odinson is Not Just A God of Thunder by Valeris

Irreverence Is My Superpower by Silent_journey

What Happens in the Safe House, Stays in the Safe House by meleedamage

Scared Stiff by meleedamage

StarkQuill [Peter Quill x Tony Stark]

The Solubility of Stardust by RayShippouUchiha @rayshippouuchiha

FrostIron [Loki Laufeyson x Tony Stark]

Love is Pain (darling, let’s hurt tonight) by ToAStranger @toast-ranger-to-a-stranger

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Things That Happened in 2020 That Don’t Feel Like They Did:

-The Witcher came out

-The movie Parasite wins at the Oscars

-Stickbugging

-Kim Jong Un “died” like three times

-Ray Bans Official Charity Sale For $26.99 Today

-The murder hornets appearing and disappearing in like a week

-The Sonic movie came out

-Jennifer Lopez pole dances at the Superbowl

-4/20/2020

-X Æ A-12 Musk

-UFOs are real apparently

-Plane flights were like $15 at one point

-For some reason, Clone High is making a comeback

-Leaving school in March for a “few weeks lockdown” and now we’re here

-Friday the 13th was the last “normal” day for a lot of us

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“I have to tell you something. About your son.”