#phoenix parish

[toomanylegos]

I need more incorrect quotes.

Please 🙏

How can I say no to a request so polite?

Hold on, let me fetch more for you-

Kal: Hey Leo. I'm here to pick up Jude. Some things changed around and our mission got moved up.

Leo: ...what?

Kal: Jude. He said he was hanging out with you today.

Leo, growing confused: No. I called him to see if he wanted to hang out cause David said he'd be hanging out with you today, but Jude said he was busy.

Kal, suspicion: ...David said he was with me?

Leo: Yeah. So, I would like to know what the plum fuck is going on.

Kal, sinking realization: ...has Jude or David said anything about a "research project" lately?

Leo, letting terrible realization roll over him: ......

Leo: oh sweet Mary mother of God

-

Jude: Alright, how many of those private messaging forums have you gotten into?

David, glasses glinting in mischief: All of them

Jude, smirking devilishly: Oh-hohoho this is going to be beautif-

Leo, busting into the room: ARE YOU TWO HACKING INTO GOVERNMENT FILES AGAIN!?

Jude: Leo, listen! Corruption needs to be uncovered! The people need to know!

David: Justice must be served!

Leo, in a panic over being on a watch list now: THIS IS ILLEGAL!! THIS IS SO MANY LEVELS OF ILLEGAL!!!

Jude, releasing dubious government files: PUBLIC CONDEMNATION!!!

David, popping champagne: JUSTICE!!!

Give me a moment, I have another one in the back

Elizabeth: Fine, but we're having salad for dinner.

Alexander, disappointed: But Ivani said we're having burgers.

Elizabeth: If Ivani jumped off a cliff, would you?

Alexander: [dead staring at the middle distance in deep thought]

Elizabeth, in shock: Alexander!

Alexander, stuttering like mad: I- uh- well-

Alexander: I mean it depends!

Elizabeth, scoldingly: Don't! Jump off! A cliff!

Alexander: Well I wasn't planning on it...

Elizabeth: But if Ivani jumped you would?!

Alexander: [EVEN HARDER STARE AT THE MIDDLE DISTANCE]

Elizabeth, shock x2: ALEXANDER!!!

Aaaaaand one more as a treat! 😘

Alice: Hi! Welcome to Applebee's! Would you like apples or bees? : )

Phoenix, hesitantly: B-Bees?

Alice: SHE HAS SELECTED THE BEES

Phoenix: Wa-Wait-

Alexei & Catherine, walking in with a jar of bees: >:)

Phoenix, in horror: WAIT-

[inafieldofdaisies]

(WIP) Music Monday Tag | Tagged by @simplegenius042

The rules: Post a song that is relevant to your WIP or inspires it. I’m also including the lyrics.

I can play dirty, I won't have no mercy Drop a match on my white flag, burn it down, lay it on my grave I can be nasty, shoot you down in a backstreet Run the town, favorite blonde vigilante Blood on my guilty hands I'll go pour a drink, man, 'cause it's Friday Done with thinking, just wanna party Bet it sucks to be you, well, go figure You're the sucker who pulled the trigger Go pour a drink, man, 'cause it's Friday Got my best friend parked in my driveway While I sip gin and juice and fuck with ya Just remember who pulled the trigger

I started in a guarded place I was young, full of faith No one even knew my name But still, I chased, ran the race Do you know what I've been through? I've felt forsaken with lost truths Do you know what I've been through? I can taste triumph With the heart of a lion

You could be the endgame Eye of the hurricane Sleet in the pouring rain You would be the checkmate Loving what we became Riding the tidal wave You could the kingpin Changing the world again Sleep when the day is dead You would be my weakness Loving like Venus Rule the apocalypse

And we got caught in the storm At the end was the key to my heart You were my lover for life Oh, there's no time to sleep Oh, living in a dream So take me to the paradise in your eyes Green like American money You taste just right, sweet like Tennessee honey And we can run away, swimming in the sunlight everyday Oh, paradise in your eyes

Tagging, @strafethesesinners @strangefable @direwombat @socially-awkward-skeleton @la-grosse-patate

@rhettsabbott @marivenah @shellibisshe @purplehairsecretlair @cassietrn

@josephslittledeputy @josephseedismyfather @voidika @imogenkol @finding-comfort-in-rain

@gearvmac @trench-rot @thesingularityseries @hookhearted @onehornedbeast

@justasmolbard @simonxriley @aceghosts @theelderhazelnut @kyber-infinitygems

@carlosoliveiraa @wrathfulrook and anyone that would like to share some music <3

[blythebewitched]

Sunshine Phoenix Headcanons:

These headcanons are for my AUs in my Discord Server. There are ships. No human kids or Canon game lore are associated with the toys.

Tales From The Playcare AU:

Many toys were made by Playtime Co. Including Poppy, Mommy Long Legs and Huggy Wuggy. The Smiling Critters originally was meant to be one critter to add to the toy roaster before TSC became a side franchise.

Sunshine "Sunny" Phoenix was meant to be "The Smiling Critter" of Playtime Co., but failed. Sunny was scrapped and labeled as Prototype 1006.

1006 was meant to be destroyed but survived. Hiding, he witnessed multiple sun pendant holders be scrapped until Dogday. The company soon decided to make TSC a side franchise and gave DD a team.

Sunny held complicated feelings toward DD due to being the only one to know the poor dogs pain. Still, he was jealous and vengeful of the dog.

A little while later, as he planned his escape from the humans, he ran into the moon character, Catnap. The little cat had been abused by some employees and during an experiment gone haywire, 1006 gave up his freedom to help the cat. Finally revealing himself in the process.

He and Catnap spent the next few years learning more about each other while under punishment. They had a lot in common and Sunny noticed the little cats love for him. He intended on exploiting that. For both their sakes.

Together, they planned to take vengeance on the human employees and The Prototype promised Catnap he would save everyone. This event was called "The Hour of Joy".

When Catnap became leader, 1006 kept his eye on the Playcare. His attention caught onto Dogday yet again. He could still see the decline in Dogdays mental health. And noticing Cats affection for him, he gave Cat permission to have Dogday as partner despite the dog being a heretic. (Sunny would never admit it, but he cared for both of them).

Basic Headcanons:

Sunny's scent is Smoky Cedar Wood. Very masculine.

Despite his masculine scent, he loves to dress fancy. He has ballet heels.

His body was destroyed due to being scrapped and experimented on. He's very self conscious about his looks. So much so that he uses parts to make himself a "mech amalgamation" that he hides in.

His feathers are flame resistant. He can even breathe fire. I mean . . . He IS a Phoenix.

He's VERY charismatic. His voice was originally deep and smooth like silk. He bordered on being zesty. Either way, he's extraordinarily talented at public speaking and being convincing even if he's lying out his ass.

Don't be fooled by his calm and collected charm. He's still an arrogant asshole. It doesn't help that he has HORRENDOUS anger issues. Seriously, pick at his nerves enough, you'll get burned. (Just look at what happened to Catnap).

He'll never admit how much of himself he sees in Dogday and Catnap. (He won't admit feeling sadness seeing the other SC "leaders" parish either).

He was meant to be a happy and deeply friendly toy . . . If you squint, its still there.

His tail has little ocean blue gemstones clipped on. He also has a a blue scrunchie for his long ass hair.

Outside The AU:

Sunny is my oc so here are some headcanons of him NOT being the Prototype.

In the cartoon, Sunny would've been the older brother of Dogday and Kickin.

He'd be a VERY LOVING older bro. Granted they'd get on his nerves more than anyone else. Siblings do be arguing.

He 💯 started a band and lead it with his lil bros as his band mates. (The Band was called Dying Light).

Sunny is THE WORST at keeping any kind of romantic relationship. You would think with so much charm and zestiness he'd have rizz, but NOPE. Women hate him. Men hate him. The nonbinaries put a warrant out for his arrest.

Old people really like him tho. Especially grannies . . . Probably because he eats like a fat ass horse. (Hearty Hoggy I'm lookin at you).

In the cartoon, the Leaders Pendant (Sun Pendant) was passed down to Dogday by Sunny.

All three brothers play guitar btw. Sunny is bass. Dogday is acoustic and Kickin is electric. Tho Kickin plays more than one instrument.

He left the band at some point and became a model . . . Mf still has those damn ballet heels . . . How tf does he walk?

[spacenutspod]

Students from Universidad Católica Boliviana prepare to traverse the course at the 2024 Human Exploration Rover Challenge at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, near NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center.Credits: NASA/Taylor Goodwin NASA announced the winners of the 30th Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) April 22, with Parish Episcopal School, from Dallas, winning first place in the high school division, and the University of Alabama in Huntsville, capturing the college/university title. The annual engineering competition – one of NASA’s longest standing challenges – held its concluding event April 19 and April 20, at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, near NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The complete list of 2024 award winners is provided below: High School Division  First Place: Parish Episcopal School, Dallas Second Place: Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology, Reno, Nevada Third Place: Escambia High School, Pensacola, Florida College/University Division  First Place: University of Alabama in Huntsville Second Place: Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Third Place: Campbell University, Buies Creek, North Carolina Ingenuity Award  University of West Florida, Pensacola, Florida Phoenix Award  High School Division: East Central High School, Moss Point, Mississippi College/University Division: North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota Task Challenge Award  High School Division: Erie High School, Erie, Colorado College/University Division: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, Rapid City, South Dakota Project Review Award  High School Division: Parish Episcopal School, Dallas College/University Division: University of Alabama in Huntsville Featherweight Award  Rhode Island School of Design, Providence, Rhode Island Safety Award  High School Division: NPS International School, Singapore College/University Division: Instituto Especializado de Estudios Superiores Loyola, San Cristobal, Dominican Republic Crash and Burn Award  KIET Group of Institutions, Delhi-NCR, India Jeff Norris and Joe Sexton Memorial Pit Crew Award  High School Division: Erie High School, Erie, Colorado College/University Division: Campbell University, Buies Creek, North Carolina Team Spirit Award  Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic Most Improved Performance Award High School Division: Jesco von Puttkamer School, Leipzig, Germany College/University Division: Universidad Católica Boliviana – San Pablo, La Paz, Bolivia Social Media Award  High School Division: Bledsoe County High School, Pikeville, Tennessee College/University Division: Universidad de Piura, Peru STEM Engagement Award  High School Division: Princess Margaret Secondary School, Surrey, British Columbia College/University Division: Trine University, Angola, Indiana Artemis Educator Award Sadif Safarov from Istanbul Technical University, Turkey Rookie of the Year Kanakia International School, Mumbai, India More than 600 students with 72 teams from around the world participated as HERC celebrated its 30th anniversary as a NASA competition. Participating teams represented 42 colleges and universities and 30 high schools from 24 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and 13 other nations from around the world. Teams were awarded points based on navigating a half-mile obstacle course, conducting mission-specific task challenges, and completing multiple safety and design reviews with NASA engineers.  “This student design challenge encourages the next generation of scientists and engineers to engage in the design process by providing innovative concepts and unique perspectives,” said Vemitra Alexander, HERC activity lead for NASA’s Office of STEM Engagement at Marshall. “While celebrating the 30th anniversary of the challenge, HERC also continues NASA’s legacy of providing valuable experiences to students who may be responsible for planning future space missions including crewed missions to other worlds.” HERC is one of NASA’s eight Artemis Student Challenges reflecting the goals of the Artemis program, which seeks to land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon while establishing a long-term presence for science and exploration. NASA uses such challenges to encourage students to pursue degrees and careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  HERC is managed by NASA’s Southeast Regional Office of STEM Engagement at Marshall. Since its inception in 1994, more than 15,000 students have participated in HERC – with many former students now working at NASA, or within the aerospace industry.     To learn more about HERC, please visit:  https://www.nasa.gov/roverchallenge/home/index.html    -end- Gerelle DodsonNASA Headquarters, Washington202-358-4637gerelle.q.dodson@nasa.gov Taylor Goodwin Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Ala. 256-544-0034taylor.goodwin@nasa.gov Share Details Last Updated Apr 22, 2024 LocationNASA Headquarters Related TermsSTEM Engagement at NASAArtemisGet InvolvedMarshall Space Flight CenterOpportunities For Students to Get InvolvedPrizes, Challenges & Crowdsourcing

[ag-updates-and-archives]

bornlosersrecords New @.anthonygreen666 tour dates on sale now! Link in bio & stories 🤍

posted january 20, 2024 [full caption under the cut]

Mar 04 Buffalo, NY - Mohawk * Mar 05 Baltimore, MD - Metro Gallery * Mar 06 Somerville, MA - Arts of the Armory * Mar 08 Richmond, VA - Canal Club * Mar 09 Huntington, NY - Spotlight * Mar 10 New York, NY - Mercury Lounge * Mar 12 Philadelphia, PA - World Cafe * Mar 13 Cleveland, OH - Mahalls * Mar 15 Detroit, MI - Loving Touch * Mar 16 Chicago, IL - Cobra Lounge * Mar 17 St. Louis, MO - Off Broadway * Mar 19 Nashville, TN - The End * Mar 20 Atlanta, GA - Masquerade * Mar 21 Orlando, FL - Conduit * Mar 22 Tampa, FL - Orpheum * Mar 23 Augusta, GA - Granstski Records * Mar 24 Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506 * Apr 01 San Diego, CA - Voodoo Room % Apr 02 Anaheim, CA - Parish Room % Apr 03 Phoenix, AZ - Nile Cafe % Apr 05 Los Angeles, CA - Hotel Cafe % Apr 06 Los Angeles, CA - Hotel Cafe % Apr 08 Sacramento, CA - Goldfield Midtown % Apr 10 San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill % w/ Queen of Jeans * w/ Kayleigh Goldsworthy % 📷 @.adambarabas

[daggerzine]

Laetitia Sadier- Rooting For Love (Drag City)

The album begins with “Who + What,” an eerie, moody keyboard-driven melody that builds with layers and layers of instruments and vocals. “I need to I want to I have to; Need to expand, want to expand; Embrace my Goddess; Escape the fortress; The walls are falling down, cultures are communing; Muses are converging; On the verge.” Track 2, ”Proteiformunite,” is the first of many French songs on this album. This time the bass gets the spotlight. Laetitia’s soft vocals take the listener away to another world. And then the band kicks in with a full-out jam! Next up, “Une Autre Attente," is another French track. Eerie keyboards and robotic piano are highlighted here, but the beautiful vocals truly add to this one. Check out the video:

Track 4, “The Dash,” is a soft, gentle, jazzy number complete with “Ba dee dup, Ba dee dup” Bossa Nova vocals. “Through the center; The discreet shine of your darkness; Eyes of children the heart of another; Things we fear are false; A current life; The place inside; Into the night slowly; Swells vitality.” Next, “Don’t Forget You’re Mine” has a stripped-down beginning, but eventually the music soars and swells with beats and strings. “Hey, don't scream with rage it’s vain. I’m not impressed, just exasperated again. A good slap is what you need; a good slap is what you want; take that take that, get up get up babe.” Track 6, “Panser L’inacceptable,” is another beauty of a song. It has a tropical feel to it. Love the horns here. Here’s the video:

Track 7, “The Inner Smile,” is possibly my favorite track with shifting flutes and a major jam near the end. It’s the most upbeat song on the album. “Smile at all parts of your being. Smile at the parts you’re aware of and those you’re not. Smile, smile and thank your whole body.” Next up, “La Nageuse Nue,” is a French-titled song with English lyrics this time. Laetitia gets deep with her poetry. “The dissolution beliefs; The singular world; Volunteers the ego. Social body, For a cleansing and healing, Experience. Which may turn the personality inside and out; Discloses the gold hidden within the heart.” Track 9,“ New Moon,” develops into a hypnotic blast of ambient sound. It actually came out way back in 2021. It’s one of those songs you just don’t want to end. A beautiful video directed by Laetitia and Tanya Small captures the song here:

   The album closes with “Cloud 6,” a repetitive outer space choral vocal exercise complete with blasting horns. “You have a power I haven't got. I have a power you don’t have. We need all the power we can get. Our psyches, well-being, brutalised, The world renounces its liberty because it is in fear. Because it is in fear, because it is in fear.” More deep thoughts from Laetitia as we would expect. Another great one from Stereolab’s Laetitia Sadier from start to finish.  Make sure to check the tour schedule beginning in March to see if she’ll be hitting your part of the world. ERIC EGGLESON

Sat. March 2- San Francisco CA @ The Chapel

Mon. March 4- Portland OR @ Polaris Hall

Tue. March 5- Seattle WA @ Barboza

Wed. March 6- Vancouver BC @ Fox Cabaret

Fri. March 8- Salt Lake City UT @ Kilby Court

Sat. March 9- Denver CO @ Lost Lake

Mon. March 11- Minneapolis MN @ Turf Club

Tue. March 12- Chicago IL @ Empty Bottle

Wed. March 13- Detroit MI @ Third Man

Fri. March 15- Toronto ON @ Garrison

Sat. March 16- Montreal QC @ Bar Le Ritz

Wed. March 20- Brooklyn NY @ National Sawdust

Thu. March 21- Boston MA @ Arts at the Armory

Fri. March 22- Philadelphia PA @ Johnny Brenda's

Sat. March 23- Washington DC @ Songbyrd

Mon. March 25- Atlanta GA @ EARL

Tue. March 26- Nashville TN @ Blue Room

Thu. March 28- Houston TX @ White Oak Music Hall Upstairs

Fri. March 29- Dallas TX @ Club Dada

Sat. March 30- Austin TX @ Parish

Tue. April 2- Phoenix AZ @ Rebel Lounge

Wed. April 3- Pioneertown CA @ Pappy & Harriets

Thu. April 4- Los Angeles CA @ Zebulon

Fri. April 5- Big Sur CA @ Fernwood Tavern

https://www.dragcity.com/products/rooting-for-love

(Photo credit: Marie Merlet)

[bestgorillazpoll]

hello gorillaz nation!!

because i have far too much time on my hands, i thought it would be fun to make a poll for gorillaz songs, pitting them against each other in a fight to the death until the one true best gorillaz song emerges victorious.

this poll is made up of 150 songs total, comprised of every song from the main 7 albums, as well as the fall, d-sides, some songs from g-sides, and the various EPs and side songs that have been released throughout the years. it does not, however, include laika come home, or any live or remixed versions of songs already featured on the poll.

this poll will not include a bracket system, because i don't want to. after every round is completed, the remaining songs will be once again sorted into new randomised pairs, to try and make things as fair as possible.

round one will be released in several parts across multiple days, to make things less overwhelming for both myself and all of you. whenever possible, I will include a screenshot of lyrics from both songs on each poll, in case anyone is unfamiliar with the songs and/or their titles.

find the current song matchups below! i'll see you all at the beginning of round one.

5/4 vs. 911

Intro (Demon Days) vs. Hallelujah Money

The Swagga vs. Captain Chicken

Interlude: The Elephant vs. The Joplin Spider

White Light vs. Bill Murray

MLS vs. Out of Body

Spitting out the Demons vs. Simplicity

Pirate Jet vs. Andromeda

Sweepstakes vs. Rock the House

Tomorrow Comes Today vs. Punk

Welcome to the World of the Plastic Beach vs. Revolving Doors

Detroit vs. Humility

Momentary Bliss vs. Strobelite

The Lost Chord vs. Some Kind of Nature

Interlude: New World vs. Momentz

Tranz vs. Phoner to Arizona

Sex Muder Party vs. Last Living Souls

Chalk Tablet Towers vs. The Apprentice

Superfast Jellyfish vs. Fire Coming out of the Monkey's Head

We Got The Power vs. The Sounder

Charger vs. Dirty Harry

M1 A1 vs. Empire Ants

Plastic Beach vs. All Alone

Feel Good Inc vs. Idaho

O Green World vs. Halfway to the Halfway House

Ticker Tape vs. The Tired Influencer

Cracker Island vs. California and the Slipping of the Sun

Silent Running vs. How Far?

Déja Vu vs. Little Pink Plastic Bags

Stop the Dams vs. Let Me Out

Every Planet We Reach Is Dead vs. Controllah

Carnival vs. Possession Island

Ascension vs. Glitter Freeze

Rockit vs. Double Bass

12D3 vs. Désolé

Aries vs. Interlude: The Non-Conformist Oath

68 State vs. The Pink Phantom

The Parish of Space Dust vs. Baby Queen

Submission vs. Interlude: Elevator Going Up

Skinny Ape vs. Dracula

Meanwhile vs. Busted and Blue

Sleeping Powder vs. Kansas

Stylo vs. Magic City

Man Research (Clapper) vs. One Percent

Sorcererz vs. Hip Albatross

Amarillo vs. Kids with Guns

Doncamatic vs. DARE

Hong Kong vs. Highway (Under Construction)

Saturn Barz vs. The Valley of the Pagans

White Flag vs. Slow Country

El Mañana vs. Hollywood

To Binge vs. Interlude: Penthouse

Strange Timez vs. Oil

Jimmy Jimmy vs. Broken

Fire Flies vs. Aspen Forest

Orchestral Intro (Plastic Beach) vs. Tarantula

Friday 13th vs. Sound Check (Gravity)

New Gold vs. Opium

Circle of Friendz vs. We Are Happy Landfill

New Genius (Brother) vs. She's My Collar

Clint Eastwood vs. Re-Hash

The Snake in Dallas vs. Starshine

Murdoc Is God vs. Ghost Train

Demon Days vs. Lake Zurich

People vs. DoYaThing

Bobby in Phoenix vs. November Has Come

Tormenta vs. Garage Palace

Pac-Man vs. 19-2000

Hongkongaton vs. Left Hand Suzuki Method

Shy-Town vs. Cloud of Unknowing

Don't Get Lost in Heaven vs. Seattle Yodel

With Love To An Ex vs. Interlude: Talk Radio

Dead Butterflies vs. Severed Head

Souk Eye vs. Faust

Rhinestone Eyes vs. Crockadillaz

[x--daughters-of-darkness--x]

NITA STRAUSS ANNOUNCES SUMMER HEADLINING TOUR

Alice Cooper shredder hitting the road with solo band

Nita Strauss is hitting the road this summer with her solo band. The superstar shredder, who recently rejoined Alice Cooper's band after taking a hiatus to tour as a member of popstar-turned-pop-punker Demi Lovato's backing ensemble, has announced a slew of U.S. headlining dates.

Kicking off June 3rd in Nashville, the tour will travel from coast to coast before wrapping up July 14th in New Orleans, and Lions at the Gates will be supporting the whole trek. Tickets go on sale this Friday May 7th at 10 a.m. local time, and you can get yours here. 

See the full list of dates below. 

Strauss recently dropped a new song with Alice Cooper and is gearing up to release her long-awaited new solo album. 

Nita Strauss, Lions at the Gates 2023 tour dates:  6/13 Nashville, TN @ Exit/ In 6/14 Atlanta, GA @ The Loft 6/15 Greensboro, NC @ The Hangar 1819 6/17 New York, NY @ The Meadows 6/18 Toronto, ONT @ Horseshoe Tavern 6/19 Mechanicsburg, PA @ Lovedrafts 6/21 Harrison, OH @ The Blue Note 6/22 Flint, MI @ The Machine Shop 6/23 Angola, IN @ The Eclectic Room 6/24 Bloomington, IL @ The Castle Theatre 6/25 Madison, WI @ The Majestic Theatre 6/26 Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room 6/28 Denver, CO @ The Bluebird Theater 6/29 Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge 6/30 Boise, ID @ Neurolux 7/1 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre 7/2 Vancouver, BC @ The Rickshaw Theatre 7/3 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon 7/5 Sacramento, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post 7/6 Los Angeles, CA @ Whisky A Go Go 7/8 Las Vegas, NV @ The Space 7/9 Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom 7/11 San Antonio, TX @ The Rock Box 7/12 Dallas, TX @ Trees 7/13 Houston, TX @ Scout Bar 7/14 New Orleans, LA @ The Parish at House of Blues

[bisexualbumblebee-writes]

Harry Potter OCs- Golden Trio Era

A/N #1: I decided to divide my ocs for Harry Potter since there are so many. Obviously this is the Golden Trio era but I will be linking the Marauders Era and the other ocs below.

A/N #2: Some ocs have two pictures. The first pic under each description is the oc as a student then the second is them after Hogwarts

Marauders Era

Others

OC Count: 16

Name: Mallorie Astrid Bishopp

Birthday: September 2

House: Hufflepuff

Status: Halfblood

Likes: Learning, adventures, having fun, teaching wizards about muggle stuff

Dislikes: Voldemort but who doesn't tbh, chess (difficult to remember the rules for her), pranks, lots of quiet

Personality: Cautious, gentle, kind, reliable, logical

Quirks: Squeaks when surprised (see extra info), twists ring on index finger when nervous, always has her grandmother's favorite quill to write with

Ship: Fred Weasley

Full name: Corinne Seraphina Alastair

Nickname(s): Cory, Lotus/My Lotus (by George), Little Red, 

Birthday: June 26, 1980

House: Hufflepuff

Status: Pureblood

Patronus: Fox

Likes: Animals, going to Hogsmeade, sweets, baking

Dislikes: mean people, Potions class (mostly because of Snape), fighting, death, pain

Personality: Caring, passionate, sensitive, strong-willed

Ship: George Weasley 

Name: Rayna Eloise Longbottom

Nickname(s): Raya, Ray

Siblings (if any): Neville Longbottom

Birthday: April 20, 1981

House: Gryffindor

Status: Pureblood

Patronus: Brown Owl

Likes: Commentating quidditch, reading muggle books, ballet, dogs, music

Dislikes: Most Slytherins, fighting, death, pranks, Snape

Personality: Strong-willed, melodic, genuine, sarcastic, funny

Ship: Ron Weasley

Name: Anastasia Lacey Lestrange

Nickname(s): Anna, Strange, Hiss

Birthday: January 24, 1980

House: Slytherin

Status: Pureblood

Patronus: Phoenix

Likes: Pencil/charcoal sketching, hanging out with other houses, meditating, watching quidditch

Dislikes: Her reputation (via mother), the outdoors, hot weather, tight spaces

Personality: Empathetic, reliable, funny, balanced, worldly

Ship: Harry Potter 

Extra info:

If you can't tell by her last name, Anastasia is the daughter of Rudolphous and Bellatrix Lestrange

She lives in her parent's home with a nanny named Elphie since her parents are obviously not there

Name: Sophia Christa O’Malley

Nickname(s): Sophie, Soph, 

Birthday: October 20, 1972

House: Gryffindor

Status: Pureblood

Patronus: Hare

Likes: Visiting home, windy days, grass fields, picnics, Bill

Dislikes: Hot weather, fighting, dolls, blood, cats (allergy)

Personality: Strong, intelligent, courageous, compassionate, sweet

Ship: Bill Weasley 

Name: Cassandra Adelaide Foster

Nickname(s): Cass, Cassie, Bug (by Percy)

Birthday: December 13, 1976

House: Gryffindor

Status: Pureblood

Patronus: Otter

Likes: Azaleas, gardening, playing piano, going to Hogsmeade, long car rides

Dislikes: Feeling pressured, smoking/cigarettes, losing, twin’s pranks, Chamomile tea

Personality: Cautious, intelligent, logical, funny, detail oriented

Ship: Percy Weasley

Notes:

Percy and Cass met during year 2 after Percy had stood up for her against a bully. Cass stayed in the hospital wing for the rest of the day with him after the bully beat him up

They stayed best friends for three years until he finally asked her out in year 5

Of course she already knew the Weasleys because they were friends, and they were so excited. 

Name: Cecily Ursula Sadler

Nickname(s): Cece 

Birthday: June 28, 1980

House: Hufflepuff

Status: Pureblood

Patronus: Arctic Fox

Likes: Pranks, the library, fantasy muggle books, the astronomy tower, dressy events

Dislikes: Most Slytherins, homework, lazy days, muggle slander

Personality: Mischievous, compassionate, stubborn, mindful, clever

Ship: Draco Malfoy

Extra info:

She was born a metamorphmagus

She often makes herself look like others to mess with people

She and the twins are literally best friends because of this

Name: Adora Louise Parish

Nickname(s): Deer/Dear, Doe (by Charlie)

Birthday: February 11, 1973

House: Gryffindor

Career: Dragonologist stationed in Romania

Status: Pureblood

Patronus: Hippogriff

Likes: Learning, dragons, Care of Magical Creatures (class), Honeydukes trips, nice quills

Dislikes: Slander of any kind, being rushed, Mandrakes, dark magic, lavender

Personality: Tranquil, clever, astute, calm, grounded, genuine

Ship: Charlie Weasley

Notes:

Charlie’s nickname for Adora is actually a reference. Charlie’s favorite dragon is the Hebridean Black and that dragon’s favorite food is a deer (it took Adora a hot sec to figure that one out)

Adora and Charlie met in Hogwarts (2nd year) and decided to go to Romania together but didn’t actually start dating until after arriving Romania

Her father is the Head of Body for Protection of Magical Species and that’s mostly where her love of caring for magical creatures comes from

Name: Calypsa Destina Trelawney

Nickname(s): Callie, My Star (by Luna)

Parents: Sybill Trelawney (mother), Higglebottom (father)

Birthday: July 7, 1981

House: Hufflepuff

Status: Pureblood

Patronus: Hare

Likes: Astrology, learning, muggle things, hanging out with Luna, star gazing

Dislikes: People trash talking her mother, bullying in general, Malfoys, Hermione

Personality: Fidgety, curious, strange, kind-hearted, 

Ship: Luna Lovegood

Name: Dinah Lilac Fanley

Nickname(s): N/A

Birthday: September 14, 1981

House: Hufflepuff

Status: Pureblood

Patronus: Arctic Fox

Likes: Laughter, sweets, quidditch, DADA class, organization

Dislikes: Needles, spiders, thunderstorms, crowded places, failing

Personality: Childish, kind, peaceful, loving, careful

Ship: Cedric Diggory

Name: Jessica Doria Stix

Nickname(s): Jess

Birthday: May 3, 1981

House: Gryffindor

Status: Halfblood

Patronus: Eagle

Likes: Quidditch, rom-coms, dancing in the rain, bubblegum, roses

Dislikes: Blood status, loud music, death, Divination, feeling dumb

Personality: Romantic, passionate, caring, reliable, softie

Ship: Oliver Wood

Name: Charlotte Meredith Creevey

Nickname(s): Charlie, Char

Birthday: December 8, 1981

House: Gryffindor

Status: Muggleborn

Patronus: Sheltie

Likes: Magic, jello (orange specifically), nail polish, reading, spring time

Dislikes: Magic, lemons, Snape, heights/flying, feeling useless

Personality: Protective, passionate, kind, reliable, crafty

Ship: Neville Longbottom

Notes: 

She is the oldest Creevey, Colin is the second oldest and Dennis is the youngest

Name: Holly Rose Diggory 

Nickname(s): N/A

Birthday: June 12, 1979

House: Hufflepuff

Status: Pureblood

Patronus: Cheetah

Likes: Quidditch, camping, helping others, vintage outfits, dancing

Dislikes: Arrogance, nail polish, coffee, feeling weak, being rushed

Personality: Strong, wildflower, content, kind, calm

Ship: Viktor Krum

Notes: 

Holly met Viktor during the Quidditch World Cup at the beginning of GoF by protecting her from a Death Eater and their attraction only grew when he came to Hogwarts. He sought her out after Cedric died and practically held her up when her knees buckled when she let out an agonized sob

Name: Ophelia Selene Teagarden 

Nickname(s): N/A

Birthday: July 5, 1973

House: Gryffindor 

Status: Pureblood

Patronus: Tamaskan Dog

Likes: Quidditch, DADA, board games, swimming, summer

Dislikes: Bullying, Filch (gives her the creeps), losing, every-flavour beans, winter 

Personality: Brave, caring, fun, carefree, clever, loud

Ship: Nymphadora Tonks

Notes: 

She’s a chaser on the Quidditch team during Hogwarts

She and Tonks met via Charlie

Name: Chloe Daria Eratos

Nickname(s): N/A

Birthday: December 1, 1981

House: Gryffindor 

Status: Halfblood

Patronus: Mare

Likes: Ancient Runes, being right, exploring, her jacket, pink Azalea flowers

Dislikes: Heights, slander, repeating herself, clutter, hot weather

Personality: Intelligent, adventurous, chill, agreeable, polite

Ship: Ginny Weasley

Notes: 

Chloe absolutely hates heights, the only time she ever rode a broom because she wanted to was because Ginny was also on it

She’s at the top of her class for Study of Ancient Runes

Full name: Giselle Claire Arquette

Nickname(s): N/A

Birthday: September 12, 1978

House: Bellefeuille (Beauxbatons equivalent to Hufflepuff)

Status: Pureblood

Patronus: Gazelle

Likes: Traveling, dancing, adventures, crafts, pottery

Dislikes: Seriousness, dark, uncomfortable clothes, staying indoors, men’s cologne

Personality: Carefree, random, curious, adventurous, graceful

Ship: Dean Thomas

Notes: 

Giselle met Dean when he found her having trouble locating some of her classes. He later asked her to the Yule Ball 

[richwall101]

Phoenix Wharf - Bristol Inner City Harbour

The wharf was constructed in 1863 (now called Merchants Wharf) and is part of the inner city "Floating Harbour" so called because the body of water is contained by massive tidal gates at the Cumberland Basin where the harbour meets the River Avon. The Spire is that of The Church of St Mary the Virgin, widely known as St Mary Redcliffe, is the main Church of England parish church for the Redcliffe district of the city of Bristol, England. The first reference to a church on the site appears in 1158, with the present building dating from 1185 to 1872....

[skywitchmaja]

okay i think deputy parish has to be some kind of phoenix, because of the fire right? and they could have fooled me expecting a phoenix to look and act like a bird, but IVE read the house by the cerulean sea I know they can switch it up on you!

[drewschermickblindone]

blindone- HER 21

sole- Apocalyiptica 8 feat. Gun Dolo

Tachichi & Moves- Lobstermania Intro (prod. Rhek)

Dillon & H2O- Outlaws

fermented reptile- the law

Dope KNife- Inereyes (prod. Paul Abdul)

King Syze- Real Shit (feat. Akrobatik & John Jiggs)

Shyheim- On And On (feat. June Luva & Milk D)

Oscar Goldman- Hurts (feat. Casey Chisholm and Myles Bullen)

Godfather Don- Assuming Dat

Chief and TheDoomsdayDevice- Gangstalking

SPAN PHLY- SpyKidz3D featuring Judgement of TSOI

ambition jay bizzy ghettosocks thesis sahib & ginzuintriplicate- the mackay bridge is over(feat.aquakultre sean one & tachichi)

Parish PMD Smith- Gimme The Mic (feat. Ace Brav & RJ da Realst)

rob crooks and bazooka joe- infinite haymaker (ft.timbuktu)

Tay Da Crown- Over the Edge (feat. Vell & ATM The Professional)

Uncommon Nasa- New York Telephone (w, Yesh)

kool keith & mr. sche- ride & mug

rob sonic- mink

Self Jupiter- Before I Kill the Beat

Masai Bey- Aural Tradition

kno x sadistik- mothlight feat.natti

Awkward- Mega Dolphins with Megabusive

Thorts & Unsung- Molasses feat.Chris Conde

Teddy Faley- An Incomplete List

serengeti- caucs remix ft. mf_grimm and juice

more or les chokeules timbuktu jesse dangerously and wordburglar- all day

Canibus & Phoenix Orion- Sit Yo Hot Ass Down Ft. K-Solo & Michelle Regnier Mezzo Soprano

Nine- tha product (wit u-neek)

2mex feat sully and k bourne- yacht rocking

Ayentee- New Currency

labtekwon- i am here (12 inch version)

Jurassic 5- A Day at the Races (ft. Big Daddy Kane & Percee P)

Tank Gawd (Moka Only & Kutmasta Kurt)- Microphone Deflection

Qwel & Maker- En Garde Feat Qwazaar

Gel Roc- Here I Am Ft. Ceschi

Menes the Pharaoh Sea- Achildrensbookofdemons (feat. Sea_Swordz & 7rinth)

Andrew Mbaruk & Eric Bennett- Bored, Dining With Lord Byron

Witness- Lower Case

Jedi Mind Tricks- In the Coldness of a Dream

Freddie Gibbs - Life Of A G (ft. Z-Ro)

numb- Save A Friend

[congregamus]

On closing 2022

I do not think any more needs to be said regarding Christmas except to note that it is the Eve of the feast. Logistically, these next two days will be very calm, if aggressively arctic.

2022, on the other hand, requires a large tool for sifting, for it was a year of wind change for me after much stasis. Most notable among these changes were, first: a surge in creativity; and second: taking a parish administrator job in an Episcopal church after having formally broken ties in May 2021.

By the end of January, some major developmental arcs had presented themselves thematically:

Technically speaking, I guess I should note that there are some significant re-alignments (constellations that would look similar to earlier “charts”/snapshots): an undisputed Tori Amos supremacy i/t/o listening history; Anne Rice Fictional Universe sympathy; hermetic-tarot study; Divine Feminine Moon Adoration Waxing Magdalenian; monastic in the sense of attending-to-details and archival rather than ascetic and self-flaggelating. It is out of “chart” for me right now to be creatively non-productive. This is peak subjectivity for me. — 21 JAN 2022 5:27 PM CST

It turns out that keeping these records is a kind of foresight, for I was right. Already in early February, the core material for my organ treatment of the solemn tone of Salve Regina had presented itself in raw form via exploration in the garage band application.  I became open again, too, in the direction of Big Story™. I did a deep dive of Tristan und Isolde and let it do its work on me. (Unfortunately, Big Story™ opened further on the “outside,” too, in February, when Putin invaded Ukraine.)

March went by as march often does, still cold and wet, with so little visible evidence of growth that struggles underneath, only to have April spring forth in her shocking miracle. This April flowered in the poem called “Black Sun”, and in a perceptual breakthrough: I named my hell and robbed it of much of its power; however, it was very worrisome, as to regain some lost aspects of myself, I had to give up so much control, and it was almost very, very messy. The Easter manifestation was most critical. The self-atonement it required was, ironically, the Easter-magic I’d been looking for in monasticism. 

The answer one receives ad nauseam from the sages is of no help at all, naturally. Over and over they say, Just because it's impossible doesn't mean that you can't do it.**

** This is the backwards teaching of the Phoenix, expressing the impossible necessity of self-transcendence.

And so I did. I further developed my hellscape image into a mundane comedy called “Hellthcare Reform” that gave my brain a fun toy to play with while suffering a great loss. For in May, my sister left this world, and nothing will ever be the same as a result of her absence. I went down south for her ending, which, strange as it is to admit, was more of this personal renewal that 2022 turned out to be, hate-it-the-whole-time though I did.

My brother-in-law visited Chicago in June to escape his grief-house. We had a lovely visit. It was mostly uncomplicated by our shared sorrow. He was able to avoid for a moment the overhang which is inescapable eventually, but more so in the place of the grief event.

July brought more poetry. I organized my “chap book draft” from new and old poems, diary entries, and random scraps. I still think six months later that it is a beautiful expression. But it was the trip to Atlanta at the end of the month, where DCI and the exposure to complex harmony at sustained high sonic levels “rattled something loose in me” (as I described it at the time) which was more important than I realized. Of consideration also is that being physically in the South was surprisingly erotic. As the first real harvest of the year’s creative efforts began here, I cannot help but think that the work was deeply influenced by this encounter.

Poetry continued to flow out of me in the beginning of August, but the creative flow transformed into short story genre. The first draft of Forgive Us Our Trespasses, which clocked out at 10,000 words, all came in a few days near the middle of the month. There was also an appendix of “uncollected evidence” that was about 5K words that I excised almost immediately. The work was so dark and pornographic. It was the kinkiest, filthiest, most taboo stuff I’d ever done. I was shocked that it came out of me. 

I understand that I have unleashed no new evil on the world. Yet I still keep asking myself, “What have I done?”

The evil was loosed in me, and its result is that I am scrambling for a fig leaf to cover my naked shame. I cannot be how I was before this revelation. — 12 AUG 2022 11:15 AM

It unlocked another level for me. I don’t kid myself anymore about being a “gaymer” but that encounter was definitely a “big boss” whose successful defeat yields a massive gain in XP.

I wasn’t even given two weeks of a break before the next story came insisting. It became clear almost immediately that River Park: or, Noli me tangere intended to be even darker and more problematic than the first story. I knew that I wanted to write a story that incorporated some elements of my dangerous cruising from when I was just out of high school, but River Park turned out to be much more than that. I found a way to distance myself from the process; otherwise, it would not have been written. What makes a person able to be so abundantly violent and yet self-justified? was the question that opened Wade/Preacher-Man to me and made possible the ending of the story, which I did not anticipate — even as I was writing it.

Upon completion, I wrote:

Finished the first complete draft of River Park last night. I don't know that it's possible to be proud of something you don't necessarily approve of, but the writing is good. Maybe I can focus on something else for a moment. There's still the Salve Regina to finish, after all. — 10 SEP 2022 6:42 AM

And then, at 9:59 AM, just this fragment:

Graphic anonymous gay sex, disturbing violence and abuse. Patriarchy. Trauma. Tragedy. 

John was gone so much of September. I would say that had to entertain myself, but mostly I just slept. I needed a lot of rest after those two stories. They were both heavy emotional lifting.

That I have been scribbling dark, difficult things has been a surprise to me, though it should not have been. The poetic instinct (ποίημα “something made”) at least in me is simply a different way of naming my mystic impulse. And when I have let them run free, they both have always returned to me with a dark vision — the time I, half-woken, pulled half a mouse out of Meowgustine’s jaws because I was roused by some midnight noise I thought a trouble. How many times did I stumble into the Presence and find total destruction? — 16 SEP 2022 6:53 PM

The end of September then made way for the beginning of my realization of Salve Regina for pipe organ. I very much enjoyed that process, beginning with the draft in February. By the time it was ready to be born, it had more to say than I could have imagined after what was only a “little messing” around with a 32-key MIDI device.

I discovered in October that my archive has been digesting itself selectively, and I began a conversation with the software developers that still has not concluded satisfactorily. I just keep an eagle eye on the stats. John got COVID too. (Let me just say that this was not a good moment for my anxiety diagnosis.) However, I also took the job doing admin work for an Episcopal parish, which turns out also to have been a particularly fruitful development. I engaged in formal prayer again for the first time since February 2021. 

And Zdenko got married, which, while a joyful occasion, took a lot out of me. I am proud, though, of having rationed my social energy as well as I ever have. John’s family called him down to STL again with tragedy. He remained there much of November, too.

By November, I knew there was supposed to be a third installment in these dark stories (I started calling it “my triptych”), but it was not going well.

Could I just have everything about this wrong? Is this not a gay story? Why wouldn’t it be? Why do I feel like I’m “spinning my wheels” instead of getting good traction on how this should go?

Meanwhile, I developed significantly more social stamina behind the desk at the parish, though the arrival of my late sister’s first birthday post-mortem broke open my grief, which I had successfully ignored until that time. The midterms results helped temper that grief. At least I wasn’t mourning our projection of democracy, too, which is free, it appears, to continue for two more years. Then thanksgiving with Conor, and another breaking open.

And finally, in December the blower on my furnace malfunctioned shortly after I’d returned to the practice of regular sung morning prayer, proving that intercession is bad insurance, all this in the midst of another rise in COVID infections, a really nasty flu, which is not to mention other airborne respiratory illnesses. And Chicagoans don’t want to mask up without a formal mandate. I’m closing out the year with a nose-faucet in spite of still wearing a mask everywhere while I’m out of the house. 

At the close of this year, the collective outlook is bleak, may never have been bleaker. However, I recognize and honor the new stirrings of life that have been mine this trip around the sun, including the first legitimate 500-or-so words of the final of my dark triptych. Having been given such so recently as yesterday, I have generosity to wish from the bottom of my heart only the best in 2023 to readers of this difficult missive.

[ozzyscollectiblehub]

The 1984 NBA Championship Playoffs: A Legendary Showdown

The 1984 NBA Championship Playoffs stand out as one of the most iconic and memorable moments in basketball history. Not only did the playoffs feature legendary performances by some of the game’s greatest players, but they also reignited the fierce rivalry between two of the league’s most storied franchises: the Boston Celtics and the Los Angeles Lakers. The culmination of the 1983–1984 NBA season in an epic seven-game series between the Celtics and the Lakers added to the rich history of both franchises and laid the groundwork for the golden age of basketball in the 1980s.

The Road to the Finals

Boston Celtics: The Eastern Conference Powerhouse

The Boston Celtics entered the 1984 playoffs with the league’s best record, finishing the regular season at 62–20. Led by Larry Bird, who won the 1984 NBA MVP, the Celtics were dominant throughout the season. With a core that included Bird, Robert Parish, Kevin McHale, and veteran point guard Dennis Johnson, the Celtics boasted one of the most balanced and formidable rosters in the league.

Boston’s playoff journey began in the Eastern Conference, where they faced the Washington Bullets in the first round. The Celtics made quick work of the Bullets, sweeping them 3–0. In the Eastern Conference Semifinals, they faced a tougher challenge in the form of the New York Knicks, but ultimately prevailed in seven games, winning the series 4–3. The Celtics then advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals to meet the Milwaukee Bucks, defeating them 4–1 to book their place in the Finals.

Los Angeles Lakers: Showtime Dominance

On the other side of the country, the Los Angeles Lakers had solidified themselves as the premier team in the Western Conference. Led by the dazzling playmaking of Magic Johnson and the unstoppable scoring of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, the Lakers played with the fast-paced, high-flying style known as “Showtime.” Under head coach Pat Riley, the Lakers finished the regular season with a 54–28 record, earning the top seed in the West.

The Lakers began their playoff run by sweeping the Kansas City Kings in the first round. In the Western Conference Semifinals, they dismantled the Dallas Mavericks, defeating them 4–1. In the Western Conference Finals, the Lakers met the Phoenix Suns and dispatched them in six games, setting up the highly anticipated Finals matchup against the Celtics.

The Rivalry: Celtics vs. Lakers

The 1984 NBA Finals was more than just a battle for the championship — it was a renewal of the league’s most storied rivalry. The Celtics and Lakers had already met seven times in the Finals, with Boston winning each previous encounter. The matchup in 1984, however, had an added layer of intensity, with two of the league’s brightest stars — Larry Bird and Magic Johnson — facing off on basketball’s biggest stage.

The rivalry between Bird and Magic had been brewing since their college days, when they famously squared off in the 1979 NCAA Championship game, which Magic’s Michigan State won. The 1984 Finals offered Bird a chance at revenge and further cemented the personal and professional rivalry that would define the NBA for years to come.

The 1984 NBA Finals: A Seven-Game Thriller

The 1984 NBA Finals lived up to every expectation and then some. It was a series filled with drama, clutch performances, and intense physicality. Each game was a battle, and the series ultimately went the full seven games, with both teams leaving everything on the floor.

Game 1: Lakers Strike First

In Game 1, the Lakers took control early, with Magic orchestrating the offense and Kareem dominating the post. The Lakers won 115–109, stealing home-court advantage from the Celtics.

Game 2: The Heat Turns Up

Game 2 is often remembered for the infamous Kevin McHale clothesline on Lakers forward Kurt Rambis. The hard foul ignited tensions between the two teams and led to a more physical style of play throughout the series. The Celtics, energized by the altercation, fought back to win 124–121 in overtime, tying the series 1–1.

Game 3: Lakers Blowout in LA

Back in Los Angeles for Game 3, the Lakers responded with a commanding 137–104 victory, taking a 2–1 series lead. The Celtics were outplayed in every aspect, and it seemed like the Lakers might run away with the series.

Game 4: Magic’s Blunder

Game 4 is one of the most memorable in Finals history. In a tightly contested game, the Celtics capitalized on a rare mistake by Magic Johnson. With the game tied in regulation, Magic dribbled out the clock, failing to get off a shot in time. In overtime, the Celtics pulled off a 129–125 victory to even the series 2–2, with Larry Bird leading the way.

Game 5: The Heat of the Garden

Game 5 is forever known as the “Heat Game.” Played at the Boston Garden without air conditioning, temperatures soared to over 90 degrees on the court. Despite the brutal conditions, the Celtics outlasted the Lakers, winning 121–103 behind a gritty performance from Bird, who scored 34 points and grabbed 17 rebounds. Boston now led the series 3–2.

Game 6: Lakers Force Game 7

Facing elimination, the Lakers responded in Game 6 back in Los Angeles. Kareem was unstoppable, scoring 30 points and leading the Lakers to a 119–108 win, sending the series to a decisive Game 7.

Game 7: Celtics Triumph

In one of the most highly anticipated games in NBA history, the Celtics and Lakers squared off in Game 7 at the Boston Garden. The Celtics jumped out to an early lead, and despite several Lakers comeback attempts, Boston held firm. Larry Bird was named Finals MVP after leading the Celtics to a 111–102 victory. With the win, the Celtics captured their 15th NBA championship and reignited the franchise’s dominance.

The Legacy of the 1984 Finals

The 1984 NBA Finals had a profound impact on the NBA and the sport of basketball. It cemented the rivalry between the Celtics and Lakers, which would continue throughout the decade. Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, already stars, became transcendent figures in sports, elevating the NBA’s popularity to new heights. The Celtics’ victory added another chapter to their historic legacy, while the Lakers would come back to win championships in the years that followed.

This seven-game series became the gold standard for NBA Finals, showcasing both the physicality and finesse of 1980s basketball. For fans and historians of the game, the 1984 NBA Championship Playoffs remain a testament to the greatness of both the Celtics and the Lakers, and a defining moment in the history of the NBA.

The 1984 NBA Championship Playoffs represented everything fans love about the sport of basketball — epic rivalries, unforgettable moments, and larger-than-life players. With the Boston Celtics emerging victorious in a dramatic seven-game series against the Los Angeles Lakers, the 1984 Finals etched itself into NBA lore. It was a series that set the stage for the dominance of both franchises throughout the 1980s, and a pivotal chapter in the history of basketball that will be remembered for generations.

[chorusfm]

Charly Bliss Announce New Tour

Charly Bliss are heading out on tour. They’ve also released a new video for “Calling You Out.” Sept 5 – Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club Sept 6 – Cambridge, MA @ Royale Sept 9 – Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg Sept 11 – Toronto, ON @ Adelaide Hall Sept 12 – Ann Arbor, MI @ The Blind Pig Sept 13 – Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge Sept 14 – Cudahy, WI @ X-Ray Arcade Sept 17 – St Paul, MN @ Turf Club Sept 18 – St Louis, MO @ Old Rock House Sept 20 – Denver, CO @ Marquis Theater Sept 23 – Portland, OR @ Mission Theater Sept 24 – Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile Sept 26 – San Francisco, CA @ Bimbo’s 365 Club Sept 29 – Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex Sept 30 – Santa Ana, CA @ Constellation Room Oct 1 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Rebel Lounge Oct 4 – Austin, TX @ Parish Oct 5 – Dallas, TX @ Club Dada Oct 7 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell) Oct 8 – Nashville, TN @ Exit/In Oct 10 – Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts --- Please consider becoming a member so we can keep bringing you stories like this one. ◎ https://chorus.fm/news/charly-bliss-announce-new-tour/

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St Catherine Businessman Denied Bail, Charged with Raping Girlfriend for a Week

Jamaica News: St Catherine Businessman Denied Bail – 27-year-old Davian Smythe, charged with raping his girlfriend after allegedly locking her in his bedroom for over a week, was denied bail during his appearance before the St. Catherine Parish Court on Tuesday. Smythe, from Myrtle Avenue in Phoenix Park Village, Portmore, St. Catherine, faces multiple charges, including rape, forcible abduction,…