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heavenly words

aliferous: (adj.) having wings

apricity: (n.) the warmth of the sun in the winter

aspectabund: (adj.) letting emotion show easily through the face or eyes

aurora: (n.) dawn

balter: (v.) to dance gracelessly, but with enjoyment

cafune: (n.) the act of running your fingers through the hair of someone you love

catharsis: (n.) release of emotional tension

charmolypi: (n.) a mixed feeling of happiness while being sad

diaphonous: (adj.) light, translucent, and delicate

dulcet: (adj.) sweet

ephemeral: (adj.) fleeting

ethereal: (adj.) extremely delicate and light in a way that seems too perfect for this world

eutony: (n.) the pleasantness of a word’s sound

halcyon: (adj.) a period of time in the past that was idyllically happy and peaceful

illecebrous: (adj.) enticing

irenic: (adj.) promoting peace

kalon: (n.) beauty that is more than skin-deep

kalopsia: (n.) the seeing of things as more beautiful than they actually are

lacuna: (n.) a blank or missing part

lilt: (n.) a pleasant gentle accent

ludic: (adj.) full of fun and high spirits

meraki: (n.) to do something with love or soul

nefelibata: (n.) cloud-walker; one who lives in the clouds of their own imagination

nepenthe: (n.) something that makes one forget their sadness

nubivagant: (adj.) wandering in the clouds

numinous: (adj.) feeling fearful yet awed and inspired

orphic: (adj.) beyond ordinary understanding

pyrrhic: (adj.) won at too great a cost

pulchritudinous: (adj.) breathtaking, heartbreaking beauty

scintilla: (n.) a tiny trace or spark of a feeling

selcouth: (adj.) unfamiliar, strange, yet marvelous

sirimiri: (n.) a light drizzle of rain

susurrus: (n.)  whispering, murmuring, or rustling

sweven: (n.) a dream

temerate: (v.) to break a bond or promise

viridity: (n.) innocence

yonderly: (adj.) absent-minded

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— Past Lives (2023) dir. Celine Song

[photo edited by me]

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Past Lives (2023, Celine Song)

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“The winds of change are fucking blowing tonight.

A m a n d a, A m a n d a! Who knew her name was going to be Amanda.

What a face! What a spirit! My lips said, ‘Hello, my friend,’ but my heart said, ‘Hello, my future.’

I don’t even know myself anymore. Jim has been ripped in half. I’m so happy to bleed for t h e r e i s A m a n d a.”

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““The winds of change are fucking blowing tonight. Amanda, Amanda! Who knew her name was going to be Amanda, What a face! What a spirit! My lips said, ‘Hello my friend,’ But my heart said, ‘Hello my future.’ I don’t even know myself anymore. Jim has been ripped in half. I’m so happy to bleed, For there is Amanda.””

— Blue Jay (2016) writ. Mark Duplass

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The winds of change are fucking blowing tonight. Amanda, Amanda. Who knew her name was going to be Amanda. What a face. What a spirit. My lips said, “Hello, my friend,” but my heart said, “Hello, my future”. 

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Blue Jay (2016)

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They’re so adorable

Charlie Chaplin and Edna Purviance in Behind the Screen (1916)

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All of the covers I made for my Weimar film class papers.

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Charlie Chaplin died at the age of 88. He left four messages for us:

(1) Nothing in this world is permanent, including our problems.

(2) Walking in the rain is one of my favorite activities since no one can see my tears. 

(3) The day we don’t laugh is the most wasted day of our lives. 

(4) The world’s six top doctors are… 

1. The Sun,  2. Take a break,  3. Physical activity,  4. Modesty,5. Self-esteem  6. You have good friends. 

Keep these tips in mind throughout your life and you’ll be able to live a healthy lifestyle… 

When you look at the moon, you see God’s beauty.  When you see the sun, you realize God’s strength.  When you look in the mirror, you see God’s most beautiful creation. So take my word for it. 

We’re all just tourists here; God is our travel agent who has already planned our routes, reservations, and destinations; trust him and have fun. 

Life is nothing more than an adventure! As a result, enjoy today to the utmost!  It’s possible that tomorrow will never come.

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Charlie Chaplin by Philippe Halsman.

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City Lights (Charles Chaplin, 1931)

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❤️

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Interesting information about the filming of Ballet, Episode 2 of Season 5 of The Handmaid’s Tale

From Nicola Daley IG account

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Helen Oyeyemi, from “White Is for Witching”