#grace dickerson

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putterings, 370-369

  different from detailists signal noisy, poor precision   no time no doubt   O-rings, contaminants nothing, done gracefully   no wonder no more   check the nebulizer   no better no virtue     see #2 and #3   no method no time  

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Now Available: In Parentheses Magazine (Volume 8, Issue 2) Winter 2024

Now Available: In Parentheses Magazine (Volume 8, Issue 2) Winter 2024

You Are Welcome Here / Igor Aquino aka Marble Astronaut / In Parentheses / Volume 8 / Issue 2 / Winter 2024 In Parentheses Magazine (Volume 8, Issue 2) Winter 2024 By In Parentheses in IP Volume 8 64 pages, published 1/14/2024 The Winter 2024 issue of In Parentheses Literary Magazine. Published by In Parentheses (Volume 8, Issue 2) The January 2024 Edition of In Parentheses is now available on…

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different from detailists; that they have no time

  There is no doubt that a large number of persons spend too much time in puttering. They, like the rest of us, suffer from the defects of their virtues, but though this be true, puttering is none the less a defect. It is seldom noticed in those of reckless, idle disposition, but almost always in those of industrious, careful, conscientious make-up.       Putterers are different from detailists...       ...Sometimes, however, neither will power nor system will work. Sometimes it takes a case of nervous prostration to cure us.

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ex Grace Dickerson, her column “Hours at Home,” in The Standard 57:25 (“A Baptist Newspaper,” Chicago; February 19, 1910) : 750-751 NYPL copy/scan, via hathitrust : link

full transcription of Dickerson’s aetiology of puttering, and something about herself, at 370  

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Rating books by their huggableness

I’m a book hugger. Whenever I’m upset, I will hug the nearest book. Why? For one, it is more socially acceptable to bring a book to school than your favorite teddy bear or baby doll. Also, there are a surprising number of people who aren’t willing to give hugs to those in need, so hugging books can help in case of hugging emergency! In my experience, some books are more huggable than others, and…

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TERRIFIER 2 (2022)

Un an après la précédente boucherie d'Art le clown, Sienna Shaw participe à une soirée d'Halloween avec ses amies. Alors que son jeune frère développe une fascination malsaine pour Art, elle finit par croiser la route du clown tueur sanguinaire.

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Sarah Mapps Douglass (September 9, 1806 – September 8, 1882) was an educator, abolitionist, writer, and public lecturer. Her painted images on her written letters may be the first or earliest surviving examples of signed paintings by an African American woman. These paintings are contained within the Cassey Dickerson Album. The album is a rare collection of 19th-century friendship letters between a group of women.

She was born in Philadelphia to a prominent abolitionist family, the only daughter of abolitionists Robert Douglass, a baker, and Grace Bustill Douglass, a milliner, and teacher. Her grandfather, Cyrus Bustill, a Quaker who owned a bakery, and operated a school run from his home, was one of the early members of the Free African Society, an early African American charity organization. Her brother was artist Robert Douglass Jr. Her cousin was artist David Bustill Bowser.

She began teaching in Philadelphia at a school organized by her mother with James Forten. She taught at the Free African School for Girls, before establishing her school for African American girls. She was soon recognized as a talented teacher, of the sciences and arts, at which she excelled, and for holding her students to high standards. In 1838, the Philadelphia Female Anti-Slavery Society took over the school, retaining her as the headmaster. In 1854, the school merged with the Institute for Colored Youth, and she became the head of the primary department. She studied anatomy, female health, and hygiene, and acquired medical basic training at the Female Medical College of Pennsylvania (1853-77), becoming the first African-American female student, and at the Ladies’ Institute of Pennsylvania Medical University. Her work at the medical institutes influenced her decision to lecture and teach evening classes to African-American women at meetings of the Banneker Institute on issues of physiology and hygiene.

She married William Douglass (1855-61) the African American rector of the African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas, a widower with nine children. After her husband died, she resumed her antislavery activities and taught full-time. #africanhistory365 #africanexcellence

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A timeline of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' recent legal troubles

Diddy’s downfall. Sean “Diddy” Combs went from being on top of the world to being public enemy number one after his ex-girlfriend Cassie accused him of raping and beating her in a November 2023 lawsuit. Since settling the suit with the model, his legal troubles have continued to mount with several people accusing him of a range of sexual misconduct and other illegal activity. Keep scrolling to read a timeline of Combs’ recent legal woes.

Casandra ‘Cassie’ Ventura v. Sean Combs

In November 2023, Casandra Ventura filed a bombshell lawsuit against Combs, accusing him of rape and physical abuse. Matteo Prandoni/BFA/Shutterstock On November 16, 2023, Cassie filed a bombshell lawsuit against her ex, accusing him of rape and physical abuse throughout their 10-year relationship. The “Me & U” singer, born Casandra Ventura, revealed in the suit obtained by Page Six that she met the Revolt co-founder in 2005 when she was only 19. He allegedly began a pattern of abuse and control that included allegedly forcing her to have sex with male prostitutes while he filmed, physically abusing her and supplying her with drugs. Cassie also alleged in the suit that Combs forced his way into her home and raped her toward the end of their longtime relationship in 2018. The “Me & U” singer alleged in the suit that Combs forced his way into her home and raped her toward the end of their longtime relationship in 2018. FilmMagic One day later, they settled the lawsuit and Cassie sought to dismiss the charges. Nina Westervelt/BEI/Shutterstock The exes settled the lawsuit one day later and Cassie asked the court to dismiss the suit with prejudice. Though Combs maintained his innocence, video evidence of one of his physical altercations Cassie described in the complaint was released to the public on May 17, 2024. In the clip obtained by CNN, Combs chased the “Long Way 2 Go” singer in a hotel in March 2016 while wearing only a towel around his waist. As she tried to escape on an elevator, he grabbed her and threw her to the ground. Though Combs maintained his innocence, video evidence of one of his physical altercations Cassie described in the complaint was released to the public on May 17, 2024. CNN The hip-hop mogul kicked the model twice as she lay motionless on the ground. CNN As she lay motionless, Combs kicked her two times and then proceeded to drag her by her sweatshirt down the hallway. After the video surfaced, Combs issued an apology for his actions. “My behavior on that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video. I’m disgusted,” he said in a video posted to Instagram on May 19, 2024. “I went and I sought out professional help, started going to therapy and rehab, had to ask god for his mercy and grace,” he added. After the video surfaced, the “I’ll Be Missing You” rapper issued an apology for his actions. Diddy/Instagram In May 2024, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office said they could not bring charges against Combs for the “extremely disturbing” video due to the statute of limitations. Diddy/Instagram A source close to the Sean John founder told The New York Post that Combs felt the disturbing video “doesn’t tell the full story about what happened.” “It’s his position that there was an agenda in releasing the video when it was released,” the insider continued. On May 17, 2024, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office released a statement, saying they could not bring charges against Combs for the “extremely disturbing” video due to the statute of limitations.

Joi Dickerson-Neal v. Sean Combs

On November 23, 2023, Joi Dickerson-Neal filed a lawsuit against Combs, alleging that he raped and drugged her in 1991. GC Images On November 23, 2023, Joi Dickerson-Neal filed a lawsuit against Combs, alleging that he raped and drugged her in 1991. According to the complaint obtained by the Daily Beast, Dickerson-Neal was a college student at Syracuse University at the time when she “reluctantly agreed to an early dinner with” Combs. “During their date, Combs had intentionally drugged , resulting in her being in a physical state where she could not independently stand or walk,” the lawsuit read. “Driving first to a music studio where she could not get out of the car, Combs proceeded to a place he was staying to sexually assault her.” “During their date, Combs had intentionally drugged , resulting in her being in a physical state where she could not independently stand or walk,” the lawsuit read. Getty Images for Sean "Diddy" Combs Dickerson-Neal claimed she was later approached by Jodeci singer DeVante Swing, who allegedly told her that Combs had been sharing a “sex tape” of the two of them. Getty Images for Sean "Diddy" Combs Though Dickerson-Neal did not notify the police about the alleged incident, she claimed she was later approached by Jodeci singer DeVante Swing, who allegedly told her that Combs had been sharing a “sex tape” of the two of them. Dickerson-Neal said in the suit that she has “suffered a lifetime of injuries from being drugged, sexually assaulted and abused, and being the victim of ‘revenge porn’ that Sean Combs, or ‘P. Diddy,’ created and distributed.” She also claimed in the lawsuit that she dropped out of college and was admitted to a hospital for suicidal ideation. Dickerson-Neal said in the suit that she has “suffered a lifetime of injuries from being drugged, sexually assaulted and abused, and being the victim of ‘revenge porn’ that Sean Combs, or ‘P. Diddy,’ created and distributed.” Getty Images for Sean Diddy Combs Combs’ attorney called the lawsuit a “money grab and nothing more.” Getty Images Combs denied the allegations. “This last-minute lawsuit is an example of how a well-intentioned law can be turned on its head. Ms. Dickerson’s 32-year-old story is made up and not credible,” a spokesperson for the rapper told Page Six, referring to the fact that the complaint was filed one day before the cut-off for civil cases for past sexual offenses under New York’s Adult Survivors Act. “Mr. Combs never assaulted her and she implicates companies that did not exist. This is purely a money grab and nothing more.”

Liza Gardner v. Sean Combs

Liza Gardner accused Combs and singer Aaron Hall of raping her and an unidentified friend in the ’90s when she was just 16 years old. Mediapunch/Shutterstock Liza Gardner accused Combs and singer Aaron Hall of raping her and an unidentified friend in 1990 or 1991 when she was just 16 years old, according to a filing obtained by Rolling Stone. Per the lawsuit, the foursome allegedly met at an MCA Records event, with the “I’ll Be Missing You” rapper and the “I Like” singer allegedly acting “very handsy and flirtatious” and “offering drinks” before bringing them to Hall’s apartment. “ was offered more drinks and was coerced into having sex with Combs,” the court documents claimed. “After Combs finished doing his business, laid in bed, shocked and traumatized. As she was in the process of getting dressed, Hall barged into the room, pinned her down and forced to have sex with him.” Per the lawsuit, the foursome allegedly met at an event, with the rapper and the “I Like” singer (pictured here) allegedly acting “very handsy and flirtatious” and “offering drinks” before bringing them to Hall’s apartment. Getty Images After Combs allegedly raped Gardner, “Hall barged into the room, pinned her down and forced to have sex with him,” according to the suit. Getty Images The filing went on to claim that an “irate” Combs assaulted and choked Gardner at her home days later “to the point that she passed out.” A spokesperson for Combs called the claims “fabricated” in a statement to Page Six, writing, “This is nothing but a money grab. Because of Mr. Combs’ fame and success, he is an easy target for anonymous accusers who lie without conscience or consequence for financial benefit. … The public should be skeptical and not rush to accept these bogus allegations.” Hall’s rep did not respond to Page Six’s requests for comment.

Jane Doe v. Sean Combs

In December 2023, Combs was accused of gang-raping and sex-trafficking a 17-year-old schoolgirl. US District Court / Southern District Of New York In December 2023, Combs was accused of gang-raping and sex-trafficking a 17-year-old schoolgirl when she was in the 11th grade, according to a new court filing seen by Page Six. Jane Doe claimed in the suit she was 17 when she was drugged and raped by the dad of seven, his longtime lieutenant Harve Pierre and another, as yet unnamed, man back in 2003. The filing included a photo of the accuser, sitting on Combs’ lap when he was 34 and alleged the assault left her suffering “significant emotional distress and feels of shame that have plagued her life and personal relationships for 20 years.” After allegedly boarding a private jet from Detroit to Teterboro Airport in New Jersey, she then traveled to NYC to visit Combs’ music studio. Once there, Jane Doe claimed in the suit that she was plied with drugs and alcohol by Combs, Pierre and a third assailant, who had flown with her and Pierre. “As the night wore on, the 17-year-old Ms. Doe became more and more inebriated, eventually to the point that she could not possibly have consented to having sex with anyone, much less someone twice her age,” the lawsuit read. Jane Doe claimed in the suit she was drugged and raped by the dad of seven, his longtime lieutenant Harve Pierre and an unnamed man back in 2003. FilmMagic The filing included a photo of the accuser sitting on Combs’ lap when he was 34. Pichichipixx / MN Images Inc / SplashNews.com Jane Doe claimed in the suit that she was raped first in a bathroom at the studios by Combs, who removed her underwear and forced himself on her as she “hung over” a sink. “While at the studio, Ms. Doe was gang raped by Mr. Combs, the Third Assailant and Mr. Pierre, in that order,” the filing alleged. “While Mr. Combs was raping Ms. Doe, he complained that he could not ‘get off’ unless she pinched his nipples as hard as she could.” The filing alleged: “Mr. Combs then watched on as Third Assailant, who Ms. Doe had not even realized had begun to have sex with her, raped Ms. Doe as she told him to stop. “After Third Assailant was finished, Mr. Pierre took his turn at raping Ms. Doe and then violently forced her to give him oral sex, during which Ms. Doe was choking and struggling to breathe. “When Mr. Pierre finished, he left Ms. Doe in the bathroom alone. Ms. Doe fell into the fetal position and lay on the floor. Her vagina was in pain.” “While at the studio, Ms. Doe was gang raped by Mr. Combs, the Third Assailant and Mr. Pierre, in that order,” the filing alleged. WireImage In a statement to Page Six, Combs wrote: “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. For the last couple of weeks, I have sat silently and watched people try to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation and my legacy.” Diddy/Instagram Jane Doe claimed she could “barely stand up” following the alleged gang rape and was helped into a car, which took her back to the airport. She said she has a “limited” recollection of getting back to Michigan. In a statement to Page Six, which he then posted on Instagram, Combs wrote: “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. For the last couple of weeks, I have sat silently and watched people try to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation and my legacy.” The “It’s All About the Benjamins” rapper added: “Sickening allegations have been made against me by individuals looking for a quick payday. “Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged. I will fight for my name, my family and for the truth.”

Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones Jr. v. Sean Combs

In February 2024, Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones Jr. filed a $30 million lawsuit against Combs, accusing him of being part of an illegal racketeering enterprise and sexual assault. lilrodmadeit/Instagram In February 2024, producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones Jr. filed a $30 million lawsuit against Combs, accusing him and several of his employees of being part of an illegal racketeering enterprise. Jones — who worked on Combs’ most recent album, “The Love Album: Off the Grid,” from September 2022 to November 2023 — alleged in his complaint that he has “irrefutable evidence of: (a) the acquisition, use, and distribution of ecstasy, cocaine, GHB, ketamine, marijuana, and mushrooms; (b) the displaying and distribution of unregistered illegal firearms; and (c) the solicitation of minors and sex workers.” Jones claimed Combs employed Instagram model Jade Ramey, City Girls rapper Yung Miami and 50 Cent’s ex Daphne Joy as sex workers and that a female accountant named Robin Greenhill “ensured the wiring, funds transfer, or cash payments to sex workers were completed.” Ramey denied the allegations brought against her in Jones’ lawsuit against the music mogul. “Dating someone doesn’t directly correlate to any of the false allegations made,” she told Entertainment Tonight in April 2024. Jones claimed Combs employed Instagram model Jade Ramey (pictured here), City Girls rapper Yung Miami and 50 Cent’s ex Daphne Joy as sex workers. jaderamey/Instagram Yung Miami (pictured here) denied the allegations, saying, “I’m not a prostitute. I never sold 🐱a day in my life. & I hate how this is getting spun 😣.” WireImage “Yes, I dated someone. How unfortunate we’ve entered a time where caring for someone or falling in love is worthy of scrutiny in the court of public opinion. What may be amusing for you is real life for others, and my feelings have never been for entertainment, nor are they up for discussion,” Ramey added. “We need to be more conscious as a society when ridiculing people’s lives and relationships merely for enjoyment. I appreciate everyone’s kind messages and support during this time. Thank you.” Yung Miami — born Caresha Brownlee — also denied the allegations, saying, “I’m not a prostitute. I never sold 🐱a day in my life. & I hate how this is getting spun 😣.” Joy claimed Jones’ claims that she was a sex worker are “100% false and character assassination.” Jones also accused Combs of sexual assault in the lawsuit, claiming he was “the victim of constant unsolicited and unauthorized groping and touching of his anus by Mr. Combs” and was “uncomfortable with Mr. Combs’ advances.” Jones alleged he complained about the incidents to Combs’ chief of staff, Kristina “KK” Khorram, who allegedly told him, “You know, Sean will be Sean” in response. Joy claimed Jones’ claims that she was a sex worker are “100% false and character assassination.” Daphne Joy / Instagram Jones claimed he was “the victim of constant unsolicited and unauthorized groping and touching of his anus by Mr. Combs” and was “uncomfortable with Mr. Combs’ advances.” Rodney âLil Rodâ Jones/Instagram Jones also alleged in the suit that Combs tried to groom him into engaging in sex with fellow producer Steven “Stevie J” Jordan and “promised to make sure that Mr. Jones wins producer of the year at the Grammys if he engaged in homosexuality.” Jones also alleged that Combs once left him alone in a makeshift studio on a yacht with actor Cuba Gooding Jr., who he said allegedly began “touching, groping, and fondling” his upper thighs near his groin. In May 2024, the “Jerry Maguire” actor spoke out about Jones’ claims against him, saying he believed he was an easy target because of his previous cases. (In 2022, Gooding pleaded guilty to a forcible touching misdemeanor charge for non-consensually kissing a woman at a nightclub in 2018.) “This guy who’s suing , is going after the money … I’m sure,” he said on Patrick Bet-David’s “The PBD Podcast.” “And by the way, I don’t know P. Diddy’s life. I don’t know what he’s going through.” Read the full article

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DACC Lists Fall President's & Honors Students

Danville Area Community College has released a list of its honor students for the Fall 2022 Semester.   A student must carry 12 or more credit hours and a straight A (4.0) average on a 4.0 scale to be included on the President’s List. To be included on the Honors List, a student must carry 12 or more credit hours and have a B+ (3.5) grade point average on a 4.0 scale.

Danville Area Community College Fall 2022 President’s & Honors Lists

Danville Area Community College PRESIDENT’S LIST – FALL 2022

Alvin, IL

Nicholas Garmon.

Armstrong, IL

Olivia Logue.

Bismarck, IL

Allison Bostwick, Ryan Bostwick, Dianne Trimble.

Bloomington, IL

Brennon Reed.

Catlin, IL

Jaiden Baum, Holden Dunavan, Joseph Kedas, Kylee Pate, Rebecca Rogers, Monica Vasquez.

Chicago, IL

Lauren Crawley.

Chrisman, IL

Lindsey Franz.

Covington, IN

Alyssa Cheuvront, Margo Galloway, Hailynn Herzog, Briley Peyton, Alexandra VanVickle.

Danville, IL

Noah Acree, Wariya Alhassan, Gracie Arnett, Amber Atkinson, Xitlally Bonilla, Jasmine Brown, Ne'Kedra Cain, Devontay Carpenter, Rowan Clawson, Jeremiah Cooper, Isabella Courson, Brandon Cox, Mariela Cruz, Debra Cummings, Joel Cundiff, Olivia Edgington, Robin Farr, Brenda Fisher, Nicholas Fuentes, Teagyn Goodwin, Meghan Gross, Logan Hall, Marlee Harper, Jadyn Hess, Lindsey Janssen, Tamara Jimson, Josephine Kamwela, Christopher La Combe, Trenton Lewis, Layla Martinez, Kalia Mason, Ashlynn Pinnick, Ethan Rayburn, Chelsea Reeves, Kearby Robinson, Vivianna Ruffo, Veronica Sasseen, Yoo Bin Seo, Maxeen Smart, Shania Smith, Maria Sobany Bosch, Frederick Soderstrom, Elmonia Taylor, Lewis Towne, Kayce Wagle, Charlene Walsh, Grace Ward, Donald Wills, Mia Yant.

East Lynn, IL

Abigail Walder.

Evansville, IN

Matthew Bunnell.

Fithian, IL

Codey McMahon.

Georgetown, IL

Jacob Maskel, Hunter Way.

Hillsboro, IN

Lauren Highland.

Hoopeston, IL

Charis Allen, Tori Birge, Gage Hopkins, Morgan Keith, Skyler Morgan.

Mahomet, IL

Ahmad Al-Heeti.

Marine, IL

Alixandria Grenzebach.

Milford, IL

Abigail White.

Mooresville, IN

Blake Nigg.

Muncie, IL

Dominyq Gritten.

Oakwood, IL

Madison Doan, Jarron Fleming, Natalie Garrison, Raiden Jackson, Kimberly Montgomery, Tannar Pouilliard, Carlie Reitz.

Osgood, IN

Elizabeth Pavy.

Paris, IL

Drew Pinkston.

Philo, IL

Kyleigh Weller.

Potomac, IL

Destiny Fitzsimmons, Violet McCool, Mason McMasters, Seth Pollitt.

Ridge Farm, IL

Matthew Coleman.

Rossville, IL

Heidi Goble, Morgan Miller, Abigail Ryan.

Troy, IL

Caleb Durbin.

Tuscola, IL

Alexis Koester.

Westville, IL

Laney Crawford, Jack Duensing, McKenzie Meinders, Joshua Miller, Emma Myers, Zachary Troxel.

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Danville Area Community College HONORS LIST – FALL 2022

Armstrong, IL

Justin Wilken.

Bismarck, IL

Trenton Spicer.

Catlin, IL

Naomi Dolan, Emily Fier, Lillie Hannan, Macallister Hill, Autumn Lange, Grace Niedzwiecki.

Champaign, IL

Lilian Eziefule.

Charleston, IL

Ashlynn McPeak.

Columbus, OH

Brianna Hamilton.

Covington, IN

Jacob Eells, Hannah Hunter, Calvin Springer, Katie Woodrow.

Danville, IL

Nora Abdelghani, Joan Applegate, Michele Budnovich, Anna Carrion, Christine Daniel, Benjamin Dickerson, Ian Dukes, Jayla Greer, Chelsey Haga, Dalton Hagley, Diego Hightower, Aryanna Huckstadt, Lexi Hudson, Matteo Janzen, Ginaveve Jessup, William Landis, Chayton Lawrence, Lezlea Lowe, Julieanna Morse, Amanda Nelson, Candela Nevares Garcia, Aaron Olmstead, Destiny Parker, Lilliana Perez, Tah'yah Rose, Ruth Salazar, Woodley Scholz, Andrew Sentelle, Sebastian Skinner, Braeden Skoog, Jennifer Stovall, Dylan Taylor, Rylie Terrell, Kendra Tucker, Cassie Warren, Zoe Wilson, Ella Wolfe, Jacob Xiong.

Evansville, IN

Ryan Caddell, Adam Evans.

Fairmount, IL

Aaron Dean.

Findlay, IL

Dirk Bruyn.

Fithian, IL

Reed Sperry.

Georgetown, IL

Brooke Robertson, LaVonte Taylor, Madison Wilson.

Hoopeston, IL

Maria Alvarado, Vanessa Blackburn, Ashley Cadle, Marissa Garcia, Brady Woods.

Indianaola, IL

Lacee Darr.

Ingersoll, Canada

Lucus Forbes.

Kingman, IN

Lydia Van Huysen.

Liberty Township, OH

Keiara Gregory.

Mattoon, IL

Raven Morrison.

Mentone, IN

Owen Kirchenstien.

Milford, IL

Craig VanHoveln.

New Market, IN

Samuel Endicott.

Oakwood, IL

Lane Bensyl, Gaven Clouse, Koby Fletcher, Travis Goodner, Hayley Mascari, Katherine Reffett, Charles Rieches, Isaiah Ruch, William Sandusky, Brevin Wells.

Potomac, IL

Casey Grant, Leanne Rogers.

Quincy, IL

Luke Mettemeyer.

Richland, IN

Jackson Raaf.

Ridge Farm, IL

Savannah Davis, Gentry Howard.

Rossville, IL

Madalyn Goble, Hunter Howe, Sabrina Koenig.

Sheldon, IL

Julia Bushnell.

Sidell, IL

Madison Farrell.

St. Joseph, IL

Kelsey Martlage.

Tampa, FL

Briana Hernandez.

Westville, IL

Jason Cotten, Gage Lange, Christopher Miller, McKenzie Montgerard, Douglas Reffett.

Wheaton, IL

Ian Johnson.

Williamsport, IN

Ethan Hickman.

[revius]

Comentamos un nuevo capítulo de #BlackLightning Hasta este punto, "Black Lightning" había jugado un juego narrativo súper interesante respecto al bagaje de la historia misma de la serie y sus personajes en el show.

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Thank you for the tags @donttelltheelff, @alekmanoah, and @introvertedperson16! <3

Favourite Colour: Purple and green

Currently reading: A Harlequin romance novel called The Amish Outcast's Holiday Return by Lacy Williams (just gonna put this out there: if you read fanfics you should def try romance novels bc they're basically all the classic romance tropes lol)

Last song: I don't remember. The last thing I played on my Spotify was white noise lol. Some country song, I think. Maybe Glad You Exist by Dan + Shay? Maybe Can't Help Myself by Dean Brody and The Reklaws? Maybe She Likes it by Russell Dickerson? One of those I think

Last Series: I'm watching several series atm: When Calls the Heart, M*A*S*H, Star Trek TOS, and Grace and Frankie

Last Movie: Uhhh, I do not remember. I don't watch a lot of movies tbh. Probably a holiday movie?

Sweet, Savoury, or Spicy: Sweet and savoury, just not spicy

Currently working on: So many things... School, editing a romance novel I wrote, writing two other romance novels plus a fantasy novel, getting back into the habit of doing yoga/physiotherapy exercises when I first get up, eating healthier, reading more... Just, life, y'all

Imma tag @make-me-imagine, @lam-ila, @space-helen, and @bodacious-bichette

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love you like I used to - a.beauvillier

requested [] yes [x] no

song: love you like I used to - russell dickerson

Tito stood at the foot of the bed, his suitcase freshly packed, his eyes landed on your finally sleeping figure, your hand hanging over the edge of the bed and into your son's bassinet. He smiled at the sight, moving to place the card he had written for you on the nightstand, right underneath the monitor to your daughters room so he was certain you’d see it. He carefully grabbed your hand, moving it onto the bed, “bye, my love.” Tito whispered, leaving a gentle kiss on your forehead. “It’s time already?” You whispered, peeking your eyes open at him. He nodded softly, pressing a kiss to you pouted lips, “I’ll be back before you know it.” He mumbled, “I love you.” He added, hushed, not wanting to wake Nick, the one month old finally being asleep. “I love you.” You responded sleepily, “don’t forget to say bye to Grace.” You called softly, he rolled his eyes teasingly at you in the doorway, you knew he wouldn’t but all last night Grace kept telling him to say goodbye to her in the morning, even though you both knew she’d sleep through it, you considered yourself lucky to have such a heavy sleeper for a toddler. You watched him walk into her room on the monitor, carefully squatting down beside her toddler bed, he moved her frizzy hair back, kissing her little forehead. “I love you, baby girl.” He mumbled, and just like you thought, she didn’t even budge, he stood to his full height and blew a kiss to the camera knowing you were watching. The second you heard the front door shut behind him, you were back to sleep, knowing you’d need as much of it as you could get.

Finally when Nick woke you up, you spotted the envelope on your nightstand, you furrowed your eyebrows as you reached over to get it, cradling your son to your chest. You pulled it open, sliding the card out and you could already feel the tears building in your eyes just from the cover. “I didn’t forget” printed in bold red letters on the front, you flipped it open,

“happy anniversary, ma chérie, I’m sorry I won’t be there, and no amount of sappy words I could write in here would make up for that. But that doesn’t mean I won’t try! I didn’t think I could love you anymore than I did, but then you agreed to be my wife, and then, when I thought my heart couldn’t grow anymore, you gave me two of the best little blessings. Everyday I love you more than I did the day before, and I’ll continue to love you more everyday for the rest of our lives. Thank you for doing all that you do and being the most amazing wife and mother to our kids, I’ll see you when I get back… I love you.”

You scrambled to grab your phone, praying you’d catch him before the plane took off, you quickly dialed the FaceTime call, you had a rule, once you had Grace and he was nervous something would happen when he was away, you only did a normal call if there was an emergency, otherwise it was FaceTime. He answered almost instantly, “Y/N?” He questioned, concern evident on his face, you never called him this early on in a roadie, let alone with tears in your eyes. “I love you, and the card was perfect.” You spoke, his worries melting away when he realized that’s why you were crying. “You scared me.” He chuckled softly, smiling when you adjusted the phone to show Nick laid in your arm. “We won’t keep you, good luck tonight, we’ll call before the game.” You told him, smiling down at the baby, your bedroom door creaked open, “mommy, I don’t feel good.” Grace called, speaking as well as she could for her young 3 year old self, her little voice trembling, you held in a sigh. “Come here baby.” You waved her in, “did you want to say bye to daddy again?” You questioned, hoping it would distract her for a moment, she nodded eagerly, but still sluggishly climbing into the bed. You allowed her to hold your phone out in front of her face, “daddy!” She grinned, Tito mirrored her face, “hi, princess.” He laughed, Mat popping his head in the frame. “Hi, little lady.” He smiled, Grace squealed in excitement, “mommy, it’s uncle!” She gasped, showing you the phone, you looked up from Nick who was beginning to get fussy. “I see, but they need to go to work, so say goodbye.” You told her with a smile, she went to speak but instead, she threw up, all over you, and Nick. Instantly both of your kids started crying, “oh boy, I’ll let you go, babe, love you.” Tito rushed to get off the phone. “Love you too.” You had to force yourself to laugh under your breath, knowing the four days he would be gone would suddenly be a whole lot longer. “I’m sorry!” Grace cried when you looked at her, “no, baby it’s ok.” You assured her, trying to decide where to start with this mess.

***

“Seems like Y/N is gonna have her hands full.” Mat commented once the plane took off, “don’t remind me, I don’t know how she does it by herself, I can barely do it with her there.” Tito sighed, glaring at his friend, wondering why he’d even make such a comment. “Sorry.” Mat put his hands up in surrender, “I bet, uh, you know what, nevermind.” Mat started to speak but when Tito gave him a warning glance he decided against it. “Isn’t it your anniversary tomorrow?” Mat couldn’t help but blurt out, Tito sighed, leaning back in his seat. “Yes, Mathew, it is.” He grumbled, “I already handled that.” He added, Mat nodded with pursed lips, “you didn’t have to use my full name you know.” Mat muttered, rolling his eyes as he stopped the flight attendant, asking for some waters. Her eyes lingered on Tito for a moment too long, “that’s all.” Tito spoke since Mat decided to go silent in that moment. “Great, I’ll be right back.” She walked, with a definite sway in her hips, Tito rolled his eyes at the sight, making sure he took his water with his left hand, steel ring on full display.

***

You chewed your lip, carefully setting down Nick on his boppy to sleep, Grace curled into your other side, finally having cried herself to sleep after a few more times of being sick, you placed a hand on her forehead, frowning when you could clearly tell she has a fever. “Oh, baby girl.” You sighed, sliding out from under her, replacing your lap with a pillow, she didn’t stir, and you quietly rushed to the kitchen, phone in tow to call Tito while you got a cold rag for her. You propped the phone up on the counter while it rang, “hey, love.” His voice came over the screen, his face popping up a moment later and you sighed in relief, his voice alone calming you down. “Hi.” You sighed, giving him the look, the tired mom look. “How is everything?” He questioned softly, you shook your head, the wave of nausea hitting you like a truck. “She’s thrown up four times, she’s got a fever and I’m fairly certain I’ve caught whatever she has and how am I not going to pass that on to the baby? Tito, oh my god I can’t get the baby sick.” You rambled, words mixing together as you leaned on the counter, “I’m sorry, we’re fine, don’t worry about us.” You added quickly, eyes focusing on the way he was looking at you, “I’m sorry, baby, I’ll be home in three days, and I promise then you’ll get to rest for as long as you want.” He sighed, giving you a lazy smile, “I know, thank you.” And just like clock work, Grace came padding into the kitchen. “Come here, Gracie Lou.” You sighed, holding your hands out for her, she smiled at the nickname, one your father had dubbed on her.

She wrapped her little arms around your neck, legs squeezing your sides. “Hi, baby girl.” Tito mumbled, smiling as she lazily looked at him, “daddy.” She pouted, the tears building in her eyes. “Grace, don’t cry princess, I’ll be home in three days, you won’t even know I’m gone.” He spoke soothingly, you rubbed her back, “I want daddy.” She cried into your shoulder, “I know honey.” You sighed, this trip was starting out terribly, and it wasn’t so much what was happening at home that bothered you, it was how Tito was having bad phone call after bad phone call. “I’ve gotta go.” He sighed, running a hand over his face, as he held up a finger to whoever had just walked into his room. “Grace,” he spoke and she looked at him with a snotty nose and red eyes, “I need you to do something for me baby.” He told her and she nodded suddenly intrigued by having a task. “Can you be a good girl for mommy? And if your extra good, we’ll go for ice cream when I get back.” He smiled, you rolled your eyes but smiled as she happily agreed, already having more spunk in her attitude. “I loooooooooove you.” She spoke, this was their game, she would drag out the word, challenging him to do it longer, and we all know who won every time, but she loved it no matter what. “I loooooooooooooooove you.” Tito responded, smiling in success when she hid back in your shoulder, “and I loooove you too, mama.” He spoke to you, “I love you too.” You smiled, ending the call so he could get back to getting ready for the game.

***

You all but ran down the steps, baby monitor in hand, both of the kids were asleep, which meant you got some glorious time alone with Tito, he was opening the door as you bounded off the last step. “Tito!” You whisper shouted, running over to him, he dropped his bags in record time, arms outstretched as you reached him. “I love you so much, god I’m so happy to be back.” He mumbled into your hair, all but squeezing the life out of you as you cried into his shoulder. “I missed you.” You sniffled out, moving to pull him in for a kiss. “I love you, the card was all I needed, but thank you for the flowers.” You spoke barely pulling away from him. He chuckled against you, kicking the door shut softly behind him, “you deserve way more than flowers, baby.” He assured you, pulling you back in for a hug. “Now let me go see my babies.” He finally leaned away, hearing them rustling on the monitor. “Go, please it’s your turn.” You teased, still following him up the stairs, not wanting to miss the look on Grace’s face when she woke up to him. He tiptoed into her room, kneeling beside her bed, “Grace.” He whispered, tugging the blanket down, she whined stirring, “Grace, hi baby.” He spoke again, resting his hand on her stomach lightly, rubbing her softly. Her eyes fluttered open, she looked around in a sleepy haze, her eyes landing on him, she smiled, and then it hit her, “daddy!” She shouted, shooting up, clinging to him. “Grace!” He mimicked her, lightly tickling her sides, “daddy, no!” She threw her head back in giggles, “I missed you, little lady.” He smiled, peppering her face in kisses, grinning as her laughter continued filling the room. “Come on, let’s go get your brother.” He stood, dramatically groaning when she hung off of him. Anything to make her laugh.

His greeting to Nick was much more subdued, as he cradled the small baby to his chest, “oh, my sweet boy.” He grinned, Nick looking up with wide eyes. The sight in front of you was one you’d never get used to, Grace in his lap, while they sat holding Nick together, her asking a million questions about his trip while he happily answered. Neither of you loved each other like you used to, this, this was just so much better.

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[griimhilde-a]

                she   was   graceful   and   beautiful,   but   there   was   something   in   her   eyes   and   in   the   things   she   said,   an   intelligence   and   a   boldness   that   belied   her   quiet   demeanor.                                                                     ―   Melanie Dickerson

[tabloidtoc]

People, April 27

Cover: Julia Louis-Dreyfus -- I Know How Precious Life Is 

Page 1: Chatter -- Billie Eilish, Yara Shahidi, Joe Manganiello on Sofia Vergara, Josh Duhamel, Kelly Ripa, Tracy Morgan 

Page 2: 5 Things We’re Talking About This Week -- Tom Hanks surprises as SNL host, kids rock out to the Trolls sequel, Jimmy Fallon’s daughter interrupts his show, Naomi Watts has a meltdown, Doogie Howser MD gets a reboot 

Page 4: Contents

Page 6: Editor’s Letter -- Welcome to our Earth Day special 

Page 8: StarTracks -- stars celebrate Easter in isolation -- Andrea Bocelli performed in the empty Duomo di Milano cathedral for his Music for Hope 

Page 9: Jenna Bush Hager with husband Henry and kids Mila and Poppy and Hal, Katy Perry dressed up her baby bump in a bunny onesie, Sylvester Stallone and wife Jennifer and daughters Scarlet and Sistine and Sophia, Gabrielle Union and daughter Kaavia, Mindy Kaling 

Page 10: Dwayne Johnson and his dog Hobbs, Kristin Chenoweth and boyfriend Josh Bryant finish a puzzle, Matthew McConaughey and wife Camila deliver 80,000 masks to police and fire stations in Austin and New Orleans 

Page 11: Gwyneth Paltrow with kids Apple and Moses, Joanna Gaines improvised a book tour with husband Chip Gaines and their kids, Prince Charles and Camilla Duchess of Cornwall celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary with a subtle recreation of their engagement portrait at their Birkhall home on Balmoral Estate, Sarah Silverman joined the nightly cheering for health care and essential workers who are on the front lines amid the COVID-19 pandemic 

Page 12: Stars Staying Safe in Masks -- Christian Siriano, Miley Cyrus and Cody Simpson make a grocery run in LA, Emmy Rossum on a walk in LA, Usher picking up a pizza in LA, Kumail Nanjiani wears a mask and latex gloves in LA 

Page 13: Oprah Winfrey, Prince William and Princess Kate Middleton took part in their first-ever royal engagement via video call speaking with the staff and students of a school in northern England where the kids of essential workers are being looked after, Kate Beckinsale holds hands with rocker Goody Grace during a hike, Russell Dickerson and wife Kailey are pregnant 

Page 15: Bruce Willis and Demi Moore quarantining together with their daughters 

Page 18: Heart Monitor -- Kenya Moore and Marc Daly back on, Deborra-Lee Furness and Hugh Jackman happy anniversary, Lily Allen and David Harbour getting serious, Florence Pugh and Zach Braff going strong 

Page 20: The truth about Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen’s marriage, Tyler Perry helping the elderly amid COVID-19 

Page 22: College Admissions Scandal Update -- Prosecutors have released photos they claim Lori Loughlin used to fraudulently get their daughters into USC of the daughters posing on ERG indoor-rowing machines 

Page 25: Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria expecting again, This Week in People History -- the death of Kurt Cobain 

Page 26: Passages, Linda Tripp 1949-2020 

Page 27: Lost to COVID-19 -- Hilary Heath, David Driskell, John Prine, Hal Willner 

Page 28: Stories to make you smile 

Page 31: People Picks -- Killing Eve 

Page 32: People Presents Harry & Meghan: A Royal Rebellion, She Walks with Apes, One to Watch -- Brews Brothers’ Mike Castle 

Page 33: #blackAF, Here We Are: Notes for Living on Planet Earth 

Page 34: Home 

Page 35: Selah and the Spades, Let’s Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute to Prince, Sam Hunt -- Southside 

Page 36: Books, Star Picks: Quarantine Reading -- Maria Bello, Jamie Lee Curtis, Chrissy Metz 

Page 38: Cover Story -- Julia Louis-Dreyfus finding new strength and new purpose 

Page 46: 50 Things You Should Know & Do To Help the Planet 

Page 49: Robert Redford -- We Need to Band Together 

Page 50: Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi -- We are all connected to each other, to animals and to the environment 

Page 54: Jane Fonda -- Fight to Protect Your Health & Your Family 

Page 64: Jaden Smith -- All generations and people of the world have to work together 

Page 68: Natalie Portman -- You Can’t Live in a Bubble 

Page 73: LeAnn Rimes -- I’m not ashamed of my pain 

Page 76: The Coronavirus Crisis -- Kindness Across America 

Page 78: Fatal Betrayal -- When Britney Ujlaky went missing her “big brother” Bryce Dickey consoled her family; now he’s charged with killing her 

Page 80: Alicia Silverstone reflects on life in quarantine, raising her 8-year-old son and the new projects that keep her busier than ever 

Page 86: Second Look -- the cast of Will & Grace paid tribute to I Love Lucy -- Debra Messing and Sean Hayes and Megan Mullally and Eric McCormack 

Page 88: One Last Thing -- Chance the Rapper 

[songsandquotes]

Cute song lyric Instagram captions for couples.

My girl, Dylan Scott: “Man her eyes really drive me crazy. You should see her smile when she holds a baby. I can honestly say that she saved me. My girl.”

Beautiful crazy, Luke Combs: “Beautiful, crazy, she can’t help but amaze me the way that she dances, ain’t afraid to take chances and wears her heart on her sleeve. Yeah, she’s crazy but her crazy’s beautiful to me.”

Halo, Beyonce: “I found a way to let you win, but I never really had a doubt. Standing in the light of your halo, I got my angel now”

A thousand years, Christina Perri: “I have died, everyday, waiting for you. Darling don’t be afraid, I have loved you for a thousand years, I’ll love you for a thousand more.”

All I want, Kodaline: “You took my soul and wiped it clean, our love was made for movie scenes.”

Close to me, Ellie Goulding ft. Diplo: “So don’t let me down, keep me in trouble. Born to be wild, out in the jungle.”

First aid kit, Maddie Poppie: “I know there’s a chance I’ll still get burn, I’ll take it all, I’ll take your worst”

Best Shot, Jimmie Allen: “There’s no doubt because of you I’m better then I was before you, I’m not saying that I’m perfect, Oh, God knows I’m not. But I’ll love you with everything I’ve got, I’ll give you my best shot.”

Guiding light, Mumford and sons: “Well I know I had it all on the line, but don’t just sit with folded hands and become blind. ‘Cause even when there is no star in sight, you’ll always be my only guiding light.”

Whatta man, Salt-N-Pepa: “I know that ain’t nobody perfect, I give props to those who deserve it, and believe me y'all, he’s worth it. So here’s to the future 'cause we got through the past, I finally found someone that can make me laugh.”

This love, Taylor Swift: “This love that’s a permanent mark, this love is glowing in the dark oh, These hands had to let it go free, And this love came back to me.”

I don’t care, Ed Sheeran ft. Justin Bieber: “Cause I don’t care when I’m with my baby. Yeah, all the bad things disappear, you’re making me feel like maybe I am somebody”

Speechless, Dan + Shay: “You already know that you’re my weakness, after all this time I’m just as nervous every time you walk into the room. I’m speechless”

Once in a life time, Londan Austin: “Don’t you know you stop the room? and all that I can see is you. I’m standing where the lightning strikes, I know this doesn’t happen twice, you must be my once in a lifetime”

Colors, Halsey: “You’re dripping like a saturated sunrise, you’re spilling like an overflowing sink. You’re ripped at every edge but you’re a masterpiece. And now I’m tearing through the pages and the ink.”

Eyes on you, Chase Rice: “Don’t matter where we’ve been no, there ain’t no better view than you in my arms, with my eyes on you with my eyes on you”

I’ll love you always forever, Donna Lewis: “I love you always forever, near and far, closer together. Everywhere I will be with you, everything I will do for you”

Yours, Russell Dickerson: “The worst me is just a long gone memory, you put a new heartbeat inside of me. You make me better than I was before, thank God I’m yours”

Teenage dream, Katy Perry: “Before you met me, I was alright but things were kinda heavy. You brought me to life, now every February you’ll be my valentine, valentine.”

You are my sunshine, Jimmie Davis: “You are my sunshine, my only sunshine. You make me happy when skies are grey, you’ll never know dear how much I love you. Please don’t take my sunshine away. ”

Mine, Bazzi: “Oh, I just had to let you know you’re fine, running circles 'round my mind. Even when it’s rainy all you ever do is shine, you on fire.”

I like me better, Lauv: “I like me better when I’m with you. I knew from the first time, I’d stay for a long time 'cause, I like me better when, I like me better when I’m with you.”

Sunflower, Post Malone: “ Then you're left in the dust, unless I stuck by ya. You're a sunflower, I think your love would be too much.”

I’m in love with you, Domo Wilson: “ Cause I dreamed of you, I prayed for you, I'm grateful for your presence, I do not understand but I felt like I'm in heaven. Because you, baby you, you are my heaven on earth.”

Turning page, Sleeping at last: “I've waited a hundred years, but I'd wait a million more for you. Nothing prepared me for what the privilege of being yours would do ”

Starlight, Taylor Swift: “The whole place was dressed to the nines, And we were dancing, just like we're made of starlight.”

Cross that line, Joshua Radin: “For you I'd break these walls, and I'd choose to fall, I'm gonna cross that line for you. The sun is down thought you'd be gone by now, didn't you?”

Love somebody, Maroon 5: “You're such a hard act for me to follow Love me today don't leave me tomorrow. But if I fall for you, I'll never recover, If I fall for you, I'll never be the same”

In case you didn’t know, Brett Young: “In case you didn't know, baby I'm crazy 'bout you, and I would be lying if I said that I could live this life without you. Even though I don't tell you all the time, you had my heart a long, long time ago.”

Call it what you want, Taylor Swift: “ ”

Bad Lair, Selena Gomez: “What could possibly happen next? Can we focus on the love? Paint my kiss across your chest, If you're the art, I'll be the brush.”

Power over me, Dermot Kennedy: “You've got that power over me, my my, everything I hold dear resides in those eyes. You've got that power over me, my my, the only one I know, the only one on my mind.”

Lose it, Kane Brown: “I don't think you know what you're doing to me, you got my heart skip-skipping a beat. You're not close enough so that space between you and me, let's lose it.”

Beautiful soul, Jesse McCartney: “You're the one I want to chase, you're the one I want to hold. I won't let another minute go to waste, I want you and your beautiful soul.”

All of me, John Legend: “ Give your all to me, I'll give my all to you, you're my end and my beginning, even when I lose I'm winning.”

Greatest love story, LANCO: “ ”

You make it easy, Jason Aldean: “You're my sunshine in the darkest days, my better half, my saving grace. You make me who I wanna be, you make it easy.”

Better place, Rachel Platten: “ It's a better place since you came along, since you came along. Your touch is sunlight through the trees, your kisses are the ocean breeze, everything's alright when you're with me”

Wanted, Hunter Hayes: “Cause I wanna wrap you up, wanna kiss your lips, I wanna make you feel wanted. And I wanna call you mine, wanna hold your hand forever, and never let you forget it. Yeah, I wanna make you feel wanted.”

Hard to love, Lee Brice: “I'm hard to love, hard to love, oh I don't make it easy, I couldn't do it if I stood where you stood. I'm hard to love, hard to love, you say that you need me, I don't deserve it but I love that you love me.”

Happier, Marshmello ft. Bastille: “Then only for a minute I want to change my mind, 'Cause this just don't feel right to me. I want to raise your spirits, I want to see you smile.”

Rainbow, Kasey Musgraves: “You hold tight to your umbrella, darlin' I'm just tryin' to tell ya, that there's always been a rainbow hangin' over your head. Oh tie up your bow, take off your coat and take a look around, Everything is alright now.”

Dibs, Kelsea Ballerini: “So baby I'll take whatever it is you've got to give. Yeah, I'll callin' dibs, on your lips, on your kiss, on your time, yeah, I'm callin' dibs, on your hand, on your heart, all mine.”

Fresh eyes, Andy Grammer: “So suddenly I'm in love with a stranger, I can't believe that she's mine, now all I see is you with fresh eyes, fresh eyes.”

Unconditionally, Katy Perry: “Come just as you are to me, don't need apologies, know that you are all worthy. I'll take your bad days with your good, walk through this storm I would. I'd do it all because I love you, I love you.”

Pretty brown eyes, Cody Simpson: “And I said, hey there pretty brown eyes, whatcha doing later tonight? Would you mind if I spent a minute with you?”

Kiss me slowly, Parachute: “Stay with me, baby stay with me, Tonight don't leave me alone. Walk with me, come and walk with me, to the edge of all we've ever known.”

Marry Me, Train: “Together can never be close enough for me, feel like I am close enough to you. You wear white and I'll wear out the words I love you, and you're beautiful.”

No One, Alicia Keys: “You and me together, through the days and nights. I don't worry 'cause, everything's going to be alright. People keep talking they can say what they like, but all I know is everything's going to be alright.”

Like I'm Gonna Lose You, Meghan Trainor ft: John Legend: “No, we're not promised tomorrow, so I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you, and I'm gonna hold you like I'm saying goodbye. Wherever we're standing, I won't take you for granted, 'Cause we'll never know when we'll run out of time, So I'm gonna love you like I'm gonna lose you.”

God Gave Me You, Blake Shelton: “'Cause God gave me you for the ups and downs, God gave me you for the days of doubt, for when I think I've lost my way, there are no words here left to say, it's true, God gave me you.”

Stay a Little Longer, Brothers Osborne: “I tell myself I'm not in love But one more time is not enough, one last kiss and then you're a goner And I'm here wishing you could stay a little longer.”

Call it what you want, Taylor Swift: “All the jokers dressin' up as kings, they fade to nothing when I look at him. And I know I make the same mistakes every time, bridges burn, I never learn, at least I did one thing right, I did one thing right.“

Bless the Broken Road, Rascal Flatts: “Others who broke my heart, they were like northern stars, pointing me on my way into your loving arms. Now, this much I know is true, that God blessed the broken road, that led me straight to you.”

Just the Way You Are, Bruno Mars: “When I see your face, there's not a thing that I would change 'cause you're amazing just the way you are. and when you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while 'cause you're amazing just the way you are.”

Time After Time, Cyndi Lauper: “If you're lost, you can look and you will find me, time after time. If you fall I will catch you, I will be waiting, time after time.”

Perfect, Ed Sheeran: “When you said you looked a mess, I whispered underneath my breath, but you heard it. Darling, you look perfect tonight.”

Fine by me, Andy Grammer: “I’m just saying it’s fine by me if you never leave. We can live like this forever, it’s fine by me.”

[bothkindsofmusic]

Friends, it’s Ameripolitan Award nomination time and yours truly is throwing his hat in for the DJ category. If you don’t know what the Ameripolitans are, they acknowledge the work of artists who make Honky Tonk, Rockabilly and Western Swing music. 

In their own words: The Ameripolitan Music Awards were created to benefit and acknowledge artists whose work does not readily conform to the tastes of today’s country or other music genres and organizations. It also provides fans with a means of finding these artists and their music. Submit your ballot at the Ameripolitan site. If you need help filling in the ballot, I’ve made a list of artists I think bust their ass and would make great nominees:

Ameripolitan DJ: DON STICKSEL, The Country Bunker & Both Kinds of Music Shows Honky Tonk Male: JP Harris Orville Peck Jeremy Pinnell Charley Crockett Gethen Jenkins Zephaniah OHora Tyler Childers James Steinle

Honky Tonk Female: Kelsey Waldon Kristina Murray Kathryn Legendre Emily Nenni Charlie Marie Eilen Jewell

Honky Tonk Group: Mike and the Moonpies  Mayeux & Broussard Andrea and Mud Casey James Prestwood & The Burning Angels The Sweetback Sisters The Country Side of Harmonica Sam Jenny Don’t and The Spurs

Rockabilly Male: Marcel Bontempi Colton Turner Pat Capocci Eugene Chrysler Jittery Jack Bloodshot Bill

Rockabilly Female: Tami Neilson Linda Gail Lewis Tammi Savoy

Rockabilly Group: The Shadowmen Wildcat Rose Tammi Savoy & Chris Casello

Western Swing Male: ??

Western Swing Female: Megg Farrell

Western Swing Group: The Hot Club of Cowtown Big Cedar Fever Kyle Eldridge and the Rhythm Rounders

Ameripolitan Venue: Grand Ole Echo, LA American Legion Post 82, Nashville Tractor Tavern, Seattle Pappy and Harriet’s, Joshua Tree

Ameripolitan Festival: Western Swingout

Ameripolitan Musician: Joel Paterson Dave Stuckey

Ineligible:

Honky Tonk Female: Whitney Rose, Brennen Leigh

Honky Tonk Male: Jesse Daniel, Luke Bell

Honky Tonk Group: Two Tons of Steel, The Reeves Brothers

Outlaw Female: Summer Dean, Nikki Lane

Outlaw Male: Ray Wylie Hubbard, Cody Jinks

Outlaw Group: Mike and the Moonpies, Whitey Morgan and the 78’s

Western Swing Female: Grace Adele (of Farmer and Adele), Sophia Johnson

Western Swing Male: Justin Trevino, Billy Mata

Western Swing Group: Big Cedar Fever, The Carolyn Sills Combo

Rockabilly Female: Tammi Savoy, Bailey Dee

Rockabilly Male: Jimmy Dale (Richardson), Al Dual

Rockabilly Group – The Delta Bombers, The Go Getters

Keeper of the Key Awards- Larry Collins

Ralph Mooney Musician of the Year – Deke Dickerson, Chris Scruggs

Venue of the Year – Robert’s Western World, Sportsmen’s Tavern

Festival of the Year – Rockin’ Race, New England Shake Up

DJ of the Year – Woody Adkins KOPN, WB Walker, Old Soul Radio Show

[thebryanandsilvergarbage]

19th Annual Bryan Awards - The Technical Categories

Winners will be announced on the Weekend of September 13-15.  Nominations were announced on July 18, 2019.

Picture Editing:

(Comedy) Barry (HBO) The Big Bang Theory (CBS) The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon Prime) Mom (CBS)

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (Netflix) Will & Grace (NBC) (Drama) Better Call Saul (AMC) Game of Thrones (HBO) The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu) House of Cards (Netflix) Ozark (Netflix) This Is Us (NBC) (Daytime) The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) Days of Our Lives (NBC) General Hospital (ABC) The Young and the Restless (CBS) (Reality) The Amazing Race (CBS) Intervention (A&E) Naked and Afraid (Discovery) Project Runway (Lifetime) RuPaul’s Drag Race (VH1) Survivor (CBS) (Limited Series/Movie/Special) Chernobyl (HBO) Escape from Dannemora (Showtime) Fosse/Verdon (F/X) Homecoming: A Film by Beyonce (Netflix) Sharp Objects (HBO) When They See Us (Netflix) Cinematography (Series) Better Call Saul (AMC) Game of Thrones (HBO) The Good Fight (CBS All-Access) Succession (HBO) This Is Us (NBC) The Walking Dead (AMC) (Limited Series/Movie/Special) Black Mirror - Bandersnatch (Netflix) Chernobyl (HBO) Deadwood the Movie (HBO) Fosse/Verdon (F/X) Homecoming: A Film By Beyonce (Netflix) A Very English Scandal (Amazon Prime)

 Technical Direction: (Daytime/Live/Variety) The 61st Annual Grammy Awards (CBS) Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s All in the Family and The Jeffersons (ABC) The Oscars (ABC) Rent Live (Fox) The 2019 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (HBO) Saturday Night Live (NBC) The Young and the Restless (CBS) Art Direction/Production Design (Comedy) At Home With Amy Sedaris (Tru TV) The Big Bang Theory (CBS) Black Monday (Showtime)

Drunk History (Comedy Central) The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon Prime) Saturday Night Live (NBC) (Drama) Game of Thrones (HBO) Gentleman Jack (HBO) The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu) Outlander (Starz) Succession (HBO) This Is Us (NBC) (Daytime/Live Program) The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) Days of Our Lives (NBC) General Hospital (ABC) Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s All in the Family and The Jeffersons (ABC) The Oscars (ABC) Rent Live (Fox) The Young and the Restless (CBS) (Limited Series/Movie/Special) Chernobyl (HBO) Deadwood the Movie (HBO) Fosse/Verdon (F/X) Maniac (Netflix) My Dinner with Herve (HBO) A Very English Scandal (Amazon Prime) Hair and Makeup: (Daytime/Live/Variety) Days of Our Lives (NBC) Drunk History (Comedy Central) Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s All in the Family and The Jeffersons (ABC) Saturday Night Live (NBC) Tracey Ullman’s Show (HBO) The Young and the Restless (CBS) (Comedy/Drama Series) Fear the Walking Dead (AMC) Game of Thrones (HBO) GLOW (Netflix) The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu) Pose (F/X) The Walking Dead (AMC) (Limited Series/Movie) The Act (Hulu) Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (Netflix) Deadwood the Movie (HBO) Escape from Dannemora (Showtime) Fosse/Verdon (F/X) My Dinner with Herve (HBO)

 Costumes: (Daytime/Variety/Live) The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) Days of Our Lives (NBC) Drunk History (Comedy Central) General Hospital (ABC) Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s All in the Family and The Jeffersons (ABC) Saturday Night Live (NBC) The Young and the Restless (CBS) (Comedy/Drama Series) Game of Thrones (HBO) GLOW (Netflix) The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu) Outlander (Starz) Pose (F/X) This Is Us (NBC) (Limited Series/Movie) Catch-22 (Hulu) Deadwood the Movie (HBO) Fosse/Verdon (F/X) Maniac (Netflix) My Dinner with Herve (HBO) When They See Us (Netflix) Sound Mixing (Comedy) Barry (HBO) The Kominsky Method (Netflix) The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon Prime) Modern Family (ABC) Saturday Night Live (NBC) Veep (HBO) (Drama) American Horror Story: Apocalypse (F/X) Better Call Saul (AMC) Game of Thrones (HBO) Pose (F/X) Succession (HBO) This Is Us (NBC) (Daytime) The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) Days of Our Lives (NBC) General Hospital (ABC) The Young and the Restless (CBS) (Reality) The Amazing Race (CBS) American Idol (ABC) The Masked Singer (Fox) RuPaul’s Drag Race (VH1) Survivor (CBS) The Voice (NBC) (Limited Series/Movie/Special) Black Mirror - Bandersnatch (Netflix) Chernobyl (HBO) Deadwood the Movie (HBO) Escape from Dannemora (Showtime) Fosse/Verdon (F/X) Homecoming: A Film by Beyonce (Netflix) Sound Editing (Primetime Series) American Horror Story: Apocalypse (F/X) Better Call Saul (AMC) Game of Thrones (HBO) Outlander (Starz) Star Trek: Discovery (CBS All-Access) The Walking Dead (AMC) (Daytime) The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) Days of Our Lives (NBC) General Hospital (ABC) The Young and the Restless (CBS) (Limited Series/Movie/Special) Chernobyl (HBO) Deadwood the Movie (HBO) Escape from Dannemora (Showtime) Fosse/Verdon (F/X) I Am The Night (TNT) When They See Us (Netflix) (Reality) The Amazing Race (CBS) Intervention (A&E) Naked and Afraid (Discovery) Survivor (CBS) Top Chef (Food Network) The Voice (NBC) Music Achievement: (Daytime) Carmen Sandiego (Netflix) Days of Our Lives (NBC) General Hospital (ABC) The Young and the Restless (CBS) (Primetime) Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (The CW) Game of Thrones (HBO) I Am the Night (TNT) Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan (Netflix) Succession (HBO) A Very English Scandal (Amazon Prime) Yellowstone (Paramount Network) Main Title Design: The Cool Kids (Fox) Fosse/Verdon (F/X) Gentleman Jack (HBO) Pose (F/X) Whiskey Cavalier (ABC) Casting Director: (Comedy) Barry (HBO) GLOW (Netflix) Kidding (Showtime) The Kominsky Method (Netflix) The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Amazon Prime) Veep (HBO) (Drama) American Horror Story: Apocalypse (F/X) Game of Thrones (HBO) Homecoming (Amazon) Pose (F/X) Succession (HBO) This Is Us (NBC) (Daytime) The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS) Days of Our Lives (NBC) General Hospital (ABC) The Young and the Restless (CBS) (Reality) The Amazing Race (CBS) The Bachelor (ABC) Project Runway (Lifetime) RuPaul’s Drag Race (VH1) Survivor (CBS) The Voice (NBC) (Limited Series/Movie/Special) Catch-22 (Hulu) Chernobyl (HBO) Escape from Dannemora (Showtime) Fosse/Verdon (F/X) Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear’s All in the Family and The Jeffersons (ABC) When They See Us (Netflix) Screen Couple/Duo: (Comedy) Johnny Galecki & Jim Parsons/Kaley Cuoco (The Big Bang Theory, CBS) Anthony Anderson & Tracee Ellis Ross (black-ish, ABC) Ilana Glazer & Abbi Jacobson (Broad City, Comedy Central) Jane Fonda & Lily Tomlin (Grace and Frankie, Netflix) Julie Bowen & Ty Burrell (Modern Family, ABC) Allison Janney & Anna Faris (Mom, CBS) (Drama) Kit Harington & Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones, HBO) Lena Headey & Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Game of Thrones, HBO) Caitriona Balfe & Sam Heughan (Outlander, Starz) Sterling K. Brown & Susan Kelechi Watson (This Is Us, NBC) Milo Ventimiglia & Michael Angarano (This Is Us, NBC) Lauren Cohan & Scott Foley (Whiskey Cavalier, ABC) (Daytime) Scott Clifton and either Jacqueline McInnes-Wood or Annika Noelle (The Bold and the Beautiful, CBS) Gayle King, Norah O’Donnell, & John Dickerson (CBS This Morning, CBS) Chandler Massey & Freddie Smith (Days of Our Lives, NBC) Marci Miller/Kate Mansi and either Tyler Christopher or Billy Flynn (Days of Our Lives, NBC) Jon Lindstrom and either Maura West, Genie Francis, or himself (General Hospital, ABC) Hoda Kotb and either Savannah Guthrie or Kathie Lee Gifford (Today, NBC) (Limited Series/Movie) Joey King and Patricia Arquette (The Act, Hulu) Patricia Arquette and either Benicio Del Toro or Paul Dano (Escape from Dannemora, Showtime) Michelle Williams & Sam Rockwell (Fosse/Verdon, F/X) Emma Stone & Jonah Hill (Maniac, Netflix) Jamie Dornan & Peter Dinklage (My Dinner With Herve, HBO) Hugh Grant & Ben Whishaw (A Very English Scandal, Amazon Prime)

 Choreography: Dancing With the Stars (ABC) Fosse/Verdon (F/X) Rent Live (Fox) So You Think You Can Dance (Fox) Visual Effects: American Horror Story: Apocalypse (F/X) Game of Thrones (HBO) Marvel’s Luke Cage (Netflix) Marvel’s The Punisher (Netflix) Star Trek: Discovery (CBS All-Access) The Walking Dead (AMC) Stunt Coordination: Game of Thrones (HBO) GLOW (HBO) Marvel’s Daredevil (Netflix) Marvel’s Luke Cage (Netflix) Marvel’s The Punisher (Netflix) Marvel’s Runaways (Netflix) Reality Show Judges: America’s Got Talent (NBC) American Idol (ABC) Dancing With The Stars (ABC) The Masked Singer (Fox) The Voice (NBC) The World’s Best (CBS) Most Missed Series: Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown (CNN; 2013-2018) The Big Bang Theory (CBS; 2007-2019) Crazy Ex-Girlfriend (The CW; 2015-2019) Game of Thrones (HBO; 2011-2019) House of Cards (Netflix; 2013-2018) Veep (HBO; 2012-2019)