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promiseoftinMy latest on Substack, in which I find a better way to enjoy the Mardi Gras of geekdom, San Diego Comic Con.
promiseoftinThe Anonymous Letters of C Forestier by Felicia Davin
29 Jul 2025 17:40profiterole_readsThe Anonymous Letters of C Forestier (bought via itch.io before the censorship scandal, but it's also available at other retailers) by Felicia Davin (The Gardener's Hand) was a lot of fun! It's Book 3 of the French Letters, an epistolary story mixing 19th-century fantasy and queer romance (with some erotic content).
Each volume focuses on different characters, but they know one another and the plot is related, so I recommend reading them in order. There's also some nice humour here and there.
This tome has major f/nb between a bisexual woman and a genderfluid protagonist. New characters include an aromantic woman and a minor trans female character, old ones an nb/nb pairing and an f/f (gnc)/m triad.
Each volume focuses on different characters, but they know one another and the plot is related, so I recommend reading them in order. There's also some nice humour here and there.
This tome has major f/nb between a bisexual woman and a genderfluid protagonist. New characters include an aromantic woman and a minor trans female character, old ones an nb/nb pairing and an f/f (gnc)/m triad.
In The News.....
29 Jul 2025 07:40disneydream06Is it just me, or is there something wrong or backward with this headline?
NFL Staffer 'Seriously Injured' After Attack by Lone Shooter at N.Y.C Headquarters That Killed at Least 4: Report
NFL Staffer 'Seriously Injured' After Attack by Lone Shooter at N.Y.C Headquarters That Killed at Least 4: Report
Songs From The Movies.....
28 Jul 2025 09:30disneydream06This week's song comes from the 1990 movie, "Texasville", which is a sequel to the movie, "The Last Picture Show".
Pat Benatar wrote the song "Hell Is For Children" after reading an article or was it seeing a program about child abuse, and it has become a life long cause for her.
Pat Benatar wrote the song "Hell Is For Children" after reading an article or was it seeing a program about child abuse, and it has become a life long cause for her.
Monday At The Movies.....
28 Jul 2025 08:57disneydream06This Week's Movie Quote...
J. R.: You're here in Europe to buy a husband.
F. S.: The man I want doesn't have a price.
J. R.: Well, that eliminates me.
Last Week's Movie Quote...
Princess Ann: Is this the elevator?
Joe Bradley: This is my ROOM!
It came from the 1953 classic, "Roman Holiday".
It starred Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck, and Eddie Albert.
She plays a princess who runs away from her royal duties and spends the day or two with a couple of press guys.
Those Who Knew or Guessed Correctly...
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adminbear
seaivy
christalin80
davesmusictank
hoobird
sidhe_uaine42
mrdreamjeans
chaquir
J. R.: You're here in Europe to buy a husband.
F. S.: The man I want doesn't have a price.
J. R.: Well, that eliminates me.
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An American In Paris
1 (33.3%)
Marnie
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To Catch A Thief
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I Don't Have A Clue...
2 (66.7%)
Last Week's Movie Quote...
Princess Ann: Is this the elevator?
Joe Bradley: This is my ROOM!
It came from the 1953 classic, "Roman Holiday".
It starred Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck, and Eddie Albert.
She plays a princess who runs away from her royal duties and spends the day or two with a couple of press guys.
Those Who Knew or Guessed Correctly...
joseph_tellerthewayne DWsunshine_twomeathieladminbearseaivychristalin80davesmusictankhoobirdsidhe_uaine42mrdreamjeans chaquirKorean practice
28 Jul 2025 13:43profiterole_readsHere's the new Korean practice post! As usual now, it's an open chat.
You can write about whatever you want. If you're uninspired, tell us the story of what you're currently watching/reading/playing...
You can talk to one another.
You can also correct one another. Or just indicate "No corrections, please" in your comment if you prefer.
화이팅! <3
You can write about whatever you want. If you're uninspired, tell us the story of what you're currently watching/reading/playing...
You can talk to one another.
You can also correct one another. Or just indicate "No corrections, please" in your comment if you prefer.
화이팅! <3
The Friday Five on a Friday (gasp!)
25 Jul 2025 12:56nanilaWelcome to a post in which I give unnecessarily elliptical answers to perfectly straightforward questions.
- one place you volunteer (or would like to)? Why?
I don’t volunteer consistently at a single venue / charity, but I do public outreach talks for societies and schools. I do it because people seem to like hearing about space, and I’m enthusiastic about it. - one book you'd like to see made into a movie? Why?
I’d still like to see “Neuromancer” visualised. I understand it’s being made into a TV series - one creature (living, extinct, or mythical) you'd like for a pet? Why?
I’m quite happy with my cats, thank you. We are exquisitely compatible. - one place on Earth you'd like to visit? Why?
I’ve travelled a lot in my life. A LOT. I haven’t been to the largest variety of places - mostly North America and Europe with a couple of visits to Kenya - and to be honest, I am not as enamoured with it as I used to be. There are two places I’d still like to see: my father’s birthplace, and the Great Barrier Reef. But if I don’t get the opportunity, I won’t feel like I haven’t seen enough of the world. - one talent or skill you'd like to develop? Why?
I’m pretty good at not spending much time reflecting on the actions of people who have hurt me or made it obvious that they dislike me. What I’d really love to do is have the ability to make that no time at all. Life’s too short.
RiP Nibbles, Nov 2021 - 20 July 2025
23 Jul 2025 20:26nanilaAfter a gentle, slow decline into feeble old age, our beloved cranky gerbil, Nibbles, died last weekend.
( Description of pet death. )
I shall miss his almond-seeking nose boops. Rest well, Nibsy. Enjoy chasing your brother and Tiny the hamster in Small Rodent Valhalla.
( Description of pet death. )
I shall miss his almond-seeking nose boops. Rest well, Nibsy. Enjoy chasing your brother and Tiny the hamster in Small Rodent Valhalla.
Fantastic Four
23 Jul 2025 17:39profiterole_readsFantastic Four was a lot of fun. It's not an origin story, despite the title.
I'm not big on this team, but I appreciated that there was a very strong focus on the fact that they're scientists, not just superheroes.
There are 2 mid/post-credits scenes.
I'm not big on this team, but I appreciated that there was a very strong focus on the fact that they're scientists, not just superheroes.
There are 2 mid/post-credits scenes.
Damaged Goods
22 Jul 2025 14:56promiseoftinI'm feeling this inertia right now
Trapped in infinite loop
That magic 8
Lost on the track
Derailed and ensnared
by glossy promises
and rose-colored lenses
But
what if
This is as good as it gets?
What if this freedom consumes me whole?
The deep freeze is coming
but everyone is in denial
I have seen it
I have been in the trenches
But sight isn't enough
— You have to live it
You had to be like
the phoenix
I am the clay, though
Wet with worry
Too pliable
made in the image
of a foregone age
of prosperity
Trapped in infinite loop
That magic 8
Lost on the track
Derailed and ensnared
by glossy promises
and rose-colored lenses
But
what if
This is as good as it gets?
What if this freedom consumes me whole?
The deep freeze is coming
but everyone is in denial
I have seen it
I have been in the trenches
But sight isn't enough
— You have to live it
You had to be like
the phoenix
I am the clay, though
Wet with worry
Too pliable
made in the image
of a foregone age
of prosperity
Monsoon Queen by Jo Carthage
21 Jul 2025 17:39profiterole_readsMonsoon Queen by Jo Carthage was awesome! Noor, a Somali slave hiding her magic, escapes her master and joins the Yemeni resistance against the British Empire.
This book has amazing worldbuilding based on East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It starts in Tajoura (which is now located in Djibouti), then goes to Yemen, in 1812 (Gregorian calendar) / 1227 (Islamic calendar).
I found this novel a little too short (40k+), but there will thankfully be 4 of them. The characters are interesting, and there's one I'm feral about.
There's major f/f and m/m.
This book has amazing worldbuilding based on East Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. It starts in Tajoura (which is now located in Djibouti), then goes to Yemen, in 1812 (Gregorian calendar) / 1227 (Islamic calendar).
I found this novel a little too short (40k+), but there will thankfully be 4 of them. The characters are interesting, and there's one I'm feral about.
There's major f/f and m/m.
Monday At The Movies.....
21 Jul 2025 06:36disneydream06This Week's Movie Quote...
P. A.: Is this the elevator?
J. B.: This is my ROOM!
Last Week's Movie Quote...
Semyon: Got a smoke? No?
Anton: Sorry I don't smoke.
[Anton walks away]
The Bear: He didn't recognize you. Now what?
Semyon: Nothing... He's a human now
It comes from the 2006 Russian movie, "Day Watch".
I first knew of this movie by the book series that was recommended by a former journal friend.
The book series was really good.
The movies were good too, but if I remember correctly, they didn't follow the books very well.
They are a good vs evil story telling. Light vs Dark.
Those Who Knew or Guessed Correctly...
meathiel
seaivy
sidhe_uaine42
P. A.: Is this the elevator?
J. B.: This is my ROOM!
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Roman Holiday
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Sabrina
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I Don't Have A Clue...
1 (25.0%)
Last Week's Movie Quote...
Semyon: Got a smoke? No?
Anton: Sorry I don't smoke.
[Anton walks away]
The Bear: He didn't recognize you. Now what?
Semyon: Nothing... He's a human now
It comes from the 2006 Russian movie, "Day Watch".
I first knew of this movie by the book series that was recommended by a former journal friend.
The book series was really good.
The movies were good too, but if I remember correctly, they didn't follow the books very well.
They are a good vs evil story telling. Light vs Dark.
Those Who Knew or Guessed Correctly...
meathiel seaivy sidhe_uaine42
WTF News.....
19 Jul 2025 18:11disneydream06A lot of us have gotten behind Gavin Newsom, the Governor of California, and against The Felon in his attacks on California,
And then Newsom turns around and does shit like this.......
Gavin Newsom agrees with anti-trans talking points on yet another MAGA podcast
The California governor spent more than four hours on the Shawn Ryan Show talking about, among other things, trans athletes, gender-affirming care, and "the whole 'pronoun' thing."
By S. Baum
https://www.advocate.com/news/newsom-shawn-ryan-podcast?utm_source=equalpride&utm_campaign=0bbdcf96cb-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_07_18_11_36&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_11dd7c7578-0bbdcf96cb-361572401&mc_cid=0bbdcf96cb&mc_eid=35a3668b36
And then Newsom turns around and does shit like this.......
Gavin Newsom agrees with anti-trans talking points on yet another MAGA podcast
The California governor spent more than four hours on the Shawn Ryan Show talking about, among other things, trans athletes, gender-affirming care, and "the whole 'pronoun' thing."
By S. Baum
https://www.advocate.com/news/newsom-shawn-ryan-podcast?utm_source=equalpride&utm_campaign=0bbdcf96cb-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_07_18_11_36&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_11dd7c7578-0bbdcf96cb-361572401&mc_cid=0bbdcf96cb&mc_eid=35a3668b36
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