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honor labor
What's your hustle, your push, your labor? How do you pay the price for your spark, your dream , your creation?
What's your hustle, your push, your labor? How do you pay the price for your spark, your dream , your creation?
Logan: "Take your friends and run… they'll keep coming, and coming… you don't have to fight anymore."
Logan (again): "Go… don't be what they made you."
Logan: "Laura…"
Laura: "Daddy."
Logan (smiles) "So… this is what it feels like."
(Logan dies)
Yeah, in case you hadn't seen it, I just spoiled the ending for you. Logan dies. It happens in the best of comic book families, to the best of characters. It happens to the best of creators, too.
Today, Marvel Comics immortal, Stan Lee found out "what it feels like", at the age of 95. Every corner of the Internet blew up all at once with the news. My corner, especially. Most of the posts from my friends mention something about their childhood.
Mine does not.
That's because Stan Lee's Marvel Universe meant nothing to me as a child. You see, I geeked late in life, comparatively. Stan Lee's Universe only came to mean something to me as a tired, jaded old man who came to see his need of larger-than-life heroes to show him a path never before taken.
In particular, James Logan. The Wolverine. A tired, jaded old man on final approach for eternity. A lot like his creator, Stan Lee. Last year, the cinematic character of Wolverine passed from this life in a brutally beautiful blaze of character glory.
Today, Stan Lee followed along, as quietly as Logan at the end of his own story. Stan Lee always reminded me of Logan, in life, and now in death. And now I admit, publicly, why James Logan… The Wolverine… is my favorite Marvel character.
And why I remain in no hurry to know what two larger-than-life characters know, but less afraid of that knowledge for their existing, in the real world, and the world imagined.
Thank you Stan, for James Logan. Thank you for being the inspiration of my latter years more than my first.
I feel.
(and by the way, I hate it)
I don't know why. I don't know when. But there are days that, after a rush of accomplishment, there is a vacuum created inside of me. It's almost a physical property, like when a low pressure system moves into a geographic location, and soon after, the real weather moves in. Dark clouds, heavy with rain. Wind. Thunder. Lightning. You can taste it.
Sometimes, the hair on your arms even stands up.
I feel this.
(and by the way, I hate it)
I'm feeling it right now.
And just like the weather, I never know what emotion will blow in when the low pressure system comes. Today, it's sadness. But let's be clear, today it's ONLY sadness. Not depression like the depression that came last summer. That was a fucking weather Armageddon. That was purple-black funnel clouds, with cows spinning inside them. This is just sadness. Like on another day, it's just anger, or another day, it's fear, anticipation, or even joy.
Today, it's sadness. And I'm writing my way through it. It's how I learned to cope, last summer. And I'm coping right now. Hell, I'm even writing a blog post and not matchbook poetry, which was about all I could do in 2017. Matchbook poetry. Poetry so short, it could fit on the cover of a matchbook. Yeah, it's a thing. Anyway, if you've read the first five posts in this series, and shame on you if you haven't… I'm laughing as I write that… you know that I'm okay, and you are not to call the authorities when you read shit like "sadness", "anger", or "weather Armageddon" in a sentence. You also know that, while I have spent the last decade writing poetry that would make Mary Poppins cry, I still believe in the better ending.
Here's a picture of a shirt design I created that says so.
And that I believe all these feelings, these feelings that are as common to everyone as they are to me, are just a part of the earthscape that I've been put here to describe, in words that are insufficient. Which is why I try, every day. Because maybe, if I try, every day, better words will appear than "sadness" and "anger". And you will read them, and know that you are not alone.
Because when we feel, we are never alone.
(and by the way, even if we hate it)
© Copyright 2018 William S. Friday
I write.
Writing is something I never thought I would do. In the dedication of my first book, I thanked the junior college English teacher who actually, briefly, encouraged me in the notes of turned-in poetry and prose assignments for her composition class.
Then I did nothing with words for another 25 years.
With what's left of this morning, I'll be writing.
Writer's block is my friend. The reason I'm a poet is because of a horrible case of writer's block about 10 years ago. I thought I was on my way to being an internet-famous journalist, back when there was such a thing. I wrote for a site, now long gone, and after a few years of doing that, I simply ran out of words. Looking back, I'm pretty sure what I ran out of was bullshit. At least that one particular vein of bullshit I had been mining for hits and likes on that site. Given how small the pond, for a time, I was a pretty big fish in it, and the idea that I would just run out of ideas was something I wasn't ready for. I don't think anyone is ever really ready for a lie to catch up to them. The truth was, I wasn't cut out for that kind of writing. Deadlines and promises and the responsibilities of a byline had sucked all the clever right out of me. When I sat down in front of the screen to write, all that was left was a head full of feelings, and a string of incomplete sentences to describe them.
So after a while, I did just that. I wrote in short sentences. I used small words. And before I wrote, I felt. Because these were no longer word counts, they were what counts. I sucked at it, but the what counts started bleeding out of me. My writing changed, and eventually, I changed. A little. I'm still changing.
Except for the process of how I write poetry. I still do that the way I did when I was a wannabe, writer's blocked journalist. On a computer. It wasn't until the last year of scribbling in a journal (see the earlier post, Hour 2, for that story) that I could write anything poetic other than by typing.
My last holdover from those bad old days.
So in this hour, after what feels like a whole day has already passed, I write. It's a loose habit now. Less about discipline and more about need. I've written three books this way so far. Not out of responsibility, but out of desperation. All those years ago, when the words stopped coming, it was because there was something more important than words on the way to replace them. A lifetime of thoughts and feelings, love and pain, and the need to translate them into a language I had never known before.
This may take more than one hour today.
© Copyright 2018 William S. Friday
I need to eat something.
I have a stupid high metabolism. Always have. Hypoglycemic high, even. It was inherited. Hungry sneaks up on me like a kitchen ninja, who sneaks up on you while you're staring into the fridge. A really boring ninja.
Food is always boring. Boring like that ninja in your kitchen.
Unless I'm actually hungry, because… hypoglycemia. Except on THIS day, I haven't been to the grocery store for 5 days past when all the food I want to eat is gone.
When I'm hungry, food becomes almost exciting. Not like most people… okay, people who aren't me… think of as exciting. Not like 5-Star dining with a whisky bar the size of the closed end of the LA Coliseum exciting. More like, I have a can of refried black beans with jalapenos, a 6 month old frozen slice of beef brisket, 2 eggs, a jar of salsa past its expiration date, and a few street taco sized corn tortillas, exciting.
Kinda like the 'I'm hungry and can't go anywhere' version of Food Network's Chopped. I become competitive with myself. The-contestant-judging-himself kind of competitive. Where the only win at the end of the game is, did I like it enough to eat it. On this day, I did. And, a little secret, I'm getting good at making my own pan fried tostadas.
Apologies to all my Keto brothers and sisters.
So, since you can't all eat my homemade desperation cooking, here's a bonus picture. Sorry if I'm too hungry to talk about it, anymore. And now that I've eaten, let's see what kind of trouble I can get into for Hour 5.
© Copyright 2018 William S. Friday
I Read.
I tell myself that it's important to do that. When I was at my deep darkest, it was first reading… not writing… that turned my face to the light again.
As a child, I was reading on my own before the chairs got warm in kindergarten, but like anything an undisciplined child accomplishes too soon, that child takes it for granted, and if left to wander too long on this path, that child loses his way. At least this child did.
As an adult, it turns out, the ones I love the most, read the most. It wasn't that I set out to reclaim my lost path by finding and loving those who read, it just worked out that way. Like Guy Montag in Fahrenheit 451, maybe readers just found me. To hear of their love of this thing I took for granted from childhood made me curious to know them, and this love that filled them up. Without meaning to, they showed me the empty inside myself. They spoke of reading like a person in love speaks of their special someone, corporeal, as real to them as the touch of another human being. Of a love that fills their soul.
And I needed to fill my soul.
I read now. Remedially. Not because my comprehension or vocabulary is stunted, but because the muscles in my brain that should be running reading marathons are atrophied, like someone waking from a coma, and falling on the way to the bathroom.
I read now. Slowly. Chewing on every word, often aloud, to let the taste and weight of every word satisfy me. I get filled up so easily, and it hurts to take it all inside, so some days it's all I can do to read a few lines before I have to stop and digest what new thing I just took in. Some days it's poetry, others, classic fiction. But most days, it's something I've never tasted before, and I chew on it like a baby chews on that first bite of peas or blueberries. Cautiously, curiously, the way someone who lived life without friends makes friends for the first time.
So today, in this hour, I read. Not for others, but for myself.
Because I am empty, and I am so hungry.
© Copyright 2018 William S. Friday
Hour 2
I keep a journal.
It's not what most people think as a journal. It's what I imagine therapy would be like… if I'd ever gone to therapy… which I haven't. I have nothing against therapy. I have friends who go. I think it speaks volumes that my kids go to therapy, and my eldest grand kid… and my kids' mother. And since you're reading this on a blog, you might think that I subscribe to that very-often-quoted maxim, "I don't go to therapy, I blog". But I don't. Subscribe to that very-often-quoted maxim, that is. I've read blogs that purport to be self-therapy for their bloggers.
All I can say about that is, those bloggers need therapy.
Oh, yeah. I keep a journal.
It was about a year ago that I finally gave into someone's idea of a daily practice that could best be called 'self-care'. It started with the only thing in my life at the time that could be identified as such. My morning cup of coffee. One cup, about a half-hour to drink it, no more—no less. It was to become a quiet time, a sacred time, filled with nothing but my thoughts… or lack of thoughts… as I sat in remembrance of what was, and the day that was to be.
That was when my journal came to be.
Originally a place for gratitude, eventually this journal took the shape of… well, a landfill… for thoughts and feelings that had begun to overflow my ability to process in the moment. I've hinted at this in blog posts before, but the truth of things is, about a year ago, I was in the midst of an undiagnosed depressive episode. My long-overdue first, and since, only, fall down a mineshaft of emotional and spiritual darkness. To sum it up in a sentence, I was in a really fucked-up place. But it was in those months that I began to listen to the words that had become stuck inside me, and wrote them all down as they surfaced, in real-time. The words were full of sadness and anger, hope and confusion, love and hate. It wasn't fun and it wasn't easy. But I learned that there was a landfill waiting for a whole lifetime of garbage to fill it up.
So I filled it up. I still do. Some days I miss, most days I don't. And every day I do it is one more day that I stay out of the mineshaft. Also, in case you wondered why I don't share it on the blog, it's because I don't believe a blog is therapy. I believe therapy is therapy, just like I believe a journal isn't therapy. But between the coffee, and the quiet, and the pen, and the ink, I'm not where I was a year ago.
So this day, I'll make a second cup of coffee, sit in the chair between my bed and the window, and drop another page into the landfill.
© Copyright 2018 William S. Friday
My days begin in anonymity*.
Nobody knows who I am, really. Maybe that's because I lead a double—life.
There are hints here and there. Some days… nights, actually… I call work and tell them I can't come in. That I have "something going on with that other job", and they understand. But around this town, nobody has a clue of who I am, and what I do.
Hour 1…
The molten sun pours through my window blinds between 6 and 8 am. I don't remember it being this way when I moved here last July. It's like that scene near the beginning of the movie Jaws, when Chief Brody says basically the same thing to his wife, and she explains it to him. My observation being not the angle of the sun, or what season I moved in, but that Chief Brody had a wife.
In another minute I decide there's no use fighting with the sun, and I grab something that passes for pants to wear on the walk downstairs to make coffee. I'm not against making coffee naked, I just don't want to be seen doing so by my landlady. She's not at all a morning person, but that one time I did laundry naked now shapes the way I make morning coffee for however long I end up living here.
I work nights, and I'll get to talking about that. But for right now, I have editing to do. Not my own, or I'd probably push that off till tomorrow, or the next day. This is for someone whose book is on deadline, and I don't intend to be that guy who can't make other people's dreams come true. I've been that guy, and that guy has no place in my life, anymore. So, while my slower-than-a-kid-late-for-school laptop boots, I shuffle downstairs… clothed… to make the magic happen.
Coffee is magic.
I drink my coffee and edit the book, and the sun asks if I wouldn't mind opening the blinds a little wider, just to make it easier on both of us. No, the sun doesn't really talk to me. That would be crazy. But I get the hint, and do it. My room fills with slat-filtered daylight, and the coffee seems stronger for it. As I search the pages of the book on my screen for errors… and I do find a few… I know that what I'm doing now is important. It has invisible value. I guess, like my invisible life. As I read and make notes on paper, in ink, I forget about the coffee, growing cold in the cup that sits beside me on my bed. I think how this may be the most important thing I do all day.
This book is magic.
*I began this "day in the life" at the suggestion of a trusted friend. When I realized I couldn't jam 24 hours into 600 words, the idea of serializing my day was born. Next up, Hour 2.
© Copyright 2018 William S. Friday
Don't resist the urge to juggle badly, play the harmonica badly, make choices badly, love badly.
Pick up things you find in the dirt. Shiny things are rarely the best things. Treasure things that aren't treasured.
Eat the pancakes. Drink the coffee.
Dream dreams while you're awake. Tell someone those dreams. Dream them together.
Don't be hard on yourself before you need to be.
Plan for a rainy day, then pray for rain.
Make a list, change everything on the list, throw the list away, make a new list, do all the things on the list.
Do the last thing on the list first.
Get tired. Rest. Repeat.
Don't be afraid to fix your mistakes. Ask for forgiveness. Go back and try again. Don't give up before it's time.
If someone sticks around, maybe there's a reason. Maybe the reason is you.
Remember the reason. Remember the reason. Remember the reason.
© Copyright 2018 William S. Friday
December 22, 1975… A little before sunset. I rode my bike, a green, Schwinn Ram's Horn Fastback, to the Rexall to buy a roll of Scotch Tape to wrap Christmas presents with. I took the back alley on the south side of Artesia to the light at Casimir Avenue, and saw that it was green for me to cross. I sped through the intersection on a yellow, and as my light went red, I heard a sound… like metal, pounding into metal.
That was the sound of the '63 Studebaker hitting my bike as I crossed in front of it.
I no longer knew where I was. All I saw in the next moment was dark, then light, then dark again. My mind picked up the story again with me wobbling to my feet about 20 yards away from the intersection where my bike now lay, twisted and useless. Someone, I don't remember who, led me to the curb to sit as I heard the police siren in the distance. What felt like seconds must've been minutes. Adults were everywhere. A woman, the driver of the car that turned my bike into scrap, came over to where I was sitting. Confused as I was, I could still tell she was scared shitless. I mean, she did almost kill a kid, on a bike in a crosswalk, trying to beat a line of cars into traffic before her light turned green. She could have tried to make a break for it, but westbound Artesia at 5 o'clock was bumper-to-bumper, even in 1975.
The cop who showed up a minute later drove me, and my green wreck, the few blocks from there, home, and waited with me… in the days before cell phones… for my dad to come home from work. As I sat in our living room, it came to me what it was I saw right after the BOOM of the car and my bike.
Dark, light, dark.
Asphalt, sky, asphalt.
A front somersault from the pedals of my bike, end over end, landing on my head more than 50 feet away.
Landing, and walking away, without a scratch on me.
Every time I watch the M. Night Shyamalan film, "Unbreakable", and see the train wreck scene at the beginning of the movie… the one where Bruce Willis Is the only survivor, and walks away without a scratch on him, I remember that day. Today, forty-two years to the day from when it happened to me, the movie was on TV. And I watched.
Then I wrote this.
And after, in my journal, I wrote,
"…anyway, forty-two years ago today, I almost died. And forty-two years later, it's time for me to live.
Let's close out the remains of '17, and take '18 like it's a Giftwrapped Best Present EVER. Tear the wrapping paper clean off, rip open the box, and GO! Shouting all the way,
'It's exactly what I WANTED!!!'."
2017 was a whole lot of dark, light, dark. Asphalt, sky, asphalt. And that makes 2018 a present.
For me.
And it's exactly what I wanted.
© Copyright 2017 William S. Friday


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Ascott debuts in Turkey as Somerset Maslak Istanbul opens
The 165-unit property, offering a range of accommodation ranging from studios to four-bedroom apartments, is located in Istanbul's commercial hub
The Ascott Limited continues its global expansion with the opening of its first serviced apartment in Turkey, the Somerset Maslak Istanbul.
The serviced residence is an integral part of the city's new Maslak 1453, the largest lifestyle development complex in Europe spanning more than two million square metres. The 165-unit property is located in Istanbul's commercial hub, home to multinational corporations, such as Ericsson, Cisco and Ford as well as educational institutions, including Nisantasi University and the historic Istanbul Technical University.
"We are excited to open Ascott's first serviced residence in one of the world's most vibrant and dynamic cities, Istanbul. Visitors can now experience Ascott's signature hospitality service that has already become a hallmark of our properties in more than 120 cities across 31 countries," Ascott country general manager Middle East and Turkey Vincent Miccolis said.
He continued: "Located within the Maslak district in Istanbul, Somerset Maslak Istanbul is at the heart of a cosmopolitan hub that is a major centre for business and containing many of Istanbul's most appealing landmarks, so we expect to attract a varied mix of leisure and business travellers."
Somerset Maslak Istanbul provides flexibility for both short and long-stay requirements, with facilities that include a breakfast room, gymnasium, residents' lounge, swimming pool and children's playroom.
Residents can select from studios up to four-bedroom apartments; all units are configured with a fully-equipped kitchen as well as separate living and dining areas. The property features a 24-hour reception, daily housekeeping service, WiFi, valet parking, babysitting services, as well as round-the-clock security with electronic key card access.
Leisure destinations nearby include Istinye Park, with its 291 stores and Turkish food bazaar; Türk Telecom Arena, home to Galatasaray SK; and one of Istanbul's tallest buildings, the Istanbul Sapphire; all of which are within a 10-minute drive.

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Personalised & Framed Deluxe Canvas
This fine art picture is printed on high-quality canvas and framed. An ideal gift, your personalised Life Tree will contain a secretly embedded name or message which has been chosen by you.
Any name or message up to 10 letters or numbers can be selected.
This is a big picture ideal for a large room or wall space.
Set in a beautiful handmade frame with contrasting white inset slip, the picture comes with a signed certificate of authenticity and The Verses of Wisdom book.
Image Size: 36" x 45"
Framed Size: 44" x 50"


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3:01 PM PT — The congresswomen just wrapped up the press conference, and their message was unified and clear — President Trump's xenophobic comments are a distraction, and his actions have more than justified him being impeached.
Mr. President,
As Members of Congress, the only country we swear an oath to is the United States.
Which is why we are fighting to protect it from the worst, most corrupt and inept president we have ever seen. https://t.co/FBygHa2QTt
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) July 14, 2019 @IlhanMN


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March 6, 2007
Nearly 2/3 AZ schools did not administer any AP exams last year
Here's a very interesting article from the Arizona Daily Star about high school students not enrolling in AP classes, and how alarmed officials are by this!
PHOENIX – Educators say they're alarmed by Arizona Department of Education records that show a low number of the state's high school students are taking advanced classes and tests.
Educators consider Advanced Placement courses and exams one of the best ways to make high school more challenging and prepare students for college.
Records show that nearly two out of three Arizona public high schools never administered an Advanced Placement exam last year. And less than 16 percent of the Class of 2006 took an Advanced Placement exam in high school, compared with 24 percent nationwide.
The number of students taking the exams has doubled since 2001 but is not enough to keep pace with students nationwide.
Denise Birdwell, an administrator in the Dysart Unified School District, said she believes more students should be steered into Advanced Placement classes.
"You don't have to test to go into those courses, unlike in the elementary grades, where in the gifted programs, there is a culling process," Birdwell said. "What we do with gifted, we should do with every student."
Educators and students say time, money, and school or state policies are why the percentage of Arizona's test takers is lagging.
Advanced Placement teacher training is available once a year and costs $500. Nearly half of the high schools in Arizona are charter schools and can't afford to create Advanced Placement courses unless all of their students participate.
Others are small and rural district schools, where it's difficult to recruit enough teachers to provide required courses.
Additionally, students have to fork out $83 for each Advanced Placement test they take. The tests each focus on one subject, from Spanish to history, so the more a student takes, the more it costs.
State officials have visited more than 40 high schools around Arizona, and the state is offering workshops for teachers and administrators to help them create preliminary honors and Advanced Placement courses.
The College Board is beginning to require more teachers to get Advanced Placement training, and the state began reimbursing districts that pay the cost of exams for students from low-income families.
The state is setting up its first online Advanced Placement courses for students in charter or rural schools, where course work is often unavailable. The first course, U.S. history, is expected to be available as early as fall.
To catch up, the state's Advanced Placement expert, John Stollar, said small charter and rural schools are going to have to create Advanced Placement-quality courses for all their students, even if only a small number of students are willing to take the exam.
"The only way we're going catch up is a complete attitude shift on the part of teachers and administrators," Stollar said, "and to open the door to honors and (Advanced Placement) courses to all kids."


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Andrew Fifita and Jason Taumalolo will once again provide the hard yards and the headlines for Tonga in Saturday's Pacific Test against Samoa in Sydney.
The pair were named in a 17-man team on Sunday for the clash at Campbelltown Stadium as part of a double header, with Fiji and Papua New Guinea to play in the other game.
Fifita and Taumalolo last year defected from Australia and Zealand respectively to pull on the Tongan jersey at the Rugby League World Cup.
The tiny nation upset the Kiwis in their pool match and went on to make the semi-finals before going down 20-18 to England.
Warriors duo David Fusitu'a (foot) and Solomone Kata (hamstring), as well as Broncos forward Tevita Pangai junior (ribs) were unavailable for next weekend's Test due to injury.
Fresh from scoring four tries in South Sydney's NRL hammering of Parramatta, winger Robert Jennings was named to make his Tonga debut.
His Rabbitohs' teammate Junior Tatola is the other debutant in the squad, which is bolstered by the inclusion of Sydney Roosters winger Daniel Tupou, who has only just returned from a pectoral injury.
Coach Kristian Woolf will add two more players to the squad during the week.
Freddy's Facetime: Episode 1
Huge 'sacrifice' for NRL relaunch
Greenberg won't quit as NRL boss
Tonga squad:
Andrew Fifita, Addin Fonua-Blake, Siliva Havilli, Ata Hingano, Will Hopoate, Konrad Hurrell, Michael Jennings, Robert Jennings, Sione Katoa, Tuimoala Lolohea, Manu Ma'u, Joe Ofahengaue, Junior Tatola, Jason Taumalolo, Sio Siua Taukieaho, Peni Terepo, Daniel Tupou.


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Happy Pride Month! June celebrates LGBTQIA+ history and our identifying friends and family members. In honor, we are embracing Pride Month with an extra special Epic Pride celebration, so, of course, we want you to read a book that centers the LGBTQIAP+ experience. Whether it's a romance or a tragedy, lighthearted or a sucker punch to the feels, we think it's only fitting that we give these stories the spotlight. There are so many fantastic representing characters in YA and they deserve your attention!
And if you're doing the Year of Epic Reads challenge, we doubly encourage you to read a book featuring a LGBTQIA+ protagonist. Whether it's a historical fiction, contemporary, or fantasy book, let us know what book you are reading this week in our Facebook group or in the comments below. Enjoy!
1. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz
Aristotle is an angry teen with a brother in prison. Dante is a know-it-all who has an unusual way of looking at the world. When the two meet at the swimming pool, they seem to have nothing in common. But as the loners start spending time together, they discover that they share a special friendship—the kind that changes lives and lasts a lifetime. And it is through this friendship that Ari and Dante will learn the most important truths about themselves and the kind of people they want to be.
2. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli
Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the spotlight. Now change-averse Simon has to find a way to step out of his comfort zone before he's pushed out—without alienating his friends, compromising himself, or fumbling a shot at happiness with the most confusing, adorable guy he's never met.
Incredibly funny and poignant, this twenty-first-century coming-of-age, coming out story—wrapped in a geek romance—is a knockout of a debut novel by Becky Albertalli.
- Add Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda to your Goodreads shelf!
- Buy Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda now!
3. These Witches Don't Burn by Isabel Sterling
Hannah's a witch, but not the kind you're thinking of. She's the real deal, an Elemental with the power to control fire, earth, water, and air. But even though she lives in Salem, Massachusetts, her magic is a secret she has to keep to herself. If she's ever caught using it in front of a Reg (read: non-witch), she could lose it. For good. So, Hannah spends most of her time avoiding her ex-girlfriend (and fellow Elemental Witch) Veronica, hanging out with her best friend, and working at the Fly by Night Cauldron selling candles and crystals to tourists, goths, and local Wiccans.
But dealing with her ex is the least of Hannah's concerns when a terrifying blood ritual interrupts the end-of-school-year bonfire. Evidence of dark magic begins to appear all over Salem, and Hannah's sure it's the work of a deadly Blood Witch. The issue is, her coven is less than convinced, forcing Hannah to team up with the last person she wants to see: Veronica.
While the pair attempt to smoke out the Blood Witch at a house party, Hannah meets Morgan, a cute new ballerina in town. But trying to date amid a supernatural crisis is easier said than done, and Hannah will have to test the limits of her power if she's going to save her coven and get the girl, especially when the attacks on Salem's witches become deadlier by the day.
Isabel Sterling's delightful, suspenseful debut is equal parts sweet romance and thrilling mystery. With everything she loves on the line, Hannah must confront this murderous villain before her coven–and any chance she has with the new girl–is destroyed.
4. We Set the Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia
At the Medio School for Girls, distinguished young women are trained for one of two roles in their polarized society. Depending on her specialization, a graduate will one day run a husband's household or raise his children. Both paths promise a life of comfort and luxury, far from the frequent political uprisings of the lower class.
Daniela Vargas is the school's top student, but her pedigree is a lie. She must keep the truth hidden or be sent back to the fringes of society.
And school couldn't prepare her for the difficult choices she must make after graduation, especially when she is asked to spy for a resistance group desperately fighting to bring equality to Medio.
Will Dani cling to the privilege her parents fought to win for her, or will she give up everything she's strived for in pursuit of a free Medio—and a chance at a forbidden love?
5. Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Coulthurst
Betrothed since childhood to the prince of Mynaria, Princess Dennaleia has always known what her future holds. Her marriage will seal the alliance between Mynaria and her homeland, protecting her people from other hostile kingdoms.
But Denna has a secret. She possesses an Affinity for fire—a dangerous gift for the future queen of a land where magic is forbidden.
Now Denna has to learn the ways of her new kingdom while trying to hide her growing magic. To make matters worse, she must learn to ride Mynaria's formidable warhorses before her coronation—and her teacher is the person who intimidates her most, the prickly and unconventional Princess Amaranthine, sister of her betrothed.
When a shocking assassination leaves the kingdom reeling, Mare and Denna reluctantly join forces to search for the culprit. As the two work together, they discover there is more to one another than they thought—and soon their friendship is threatening to blossom into something more.
But with dangerous conflict brewing that makes the alliance more important than ever, acting on their feelings could be deadly. Forced to choose between their duty and their hearts, Mare and Denna must find a way to save their kingdoms—and each other.
6. Outrun the Wind by Elizabeth Tammi
The Huntresses of Artemis must obey two rules: never disobey the goddess, and never fall in love. After being rescued from a harrowing life as an Oracle of Delphi, Kahina is glad to be a part of the Hunt; living among a group of female warriors gives her a chance to reclaim her strength. But when a routine mission goes awry, Kahina breaks the first rule in order to save the legendary huntress Atalanta.
To earn back Artemis's favor, Kahina must complete a dangerous task in the kingdom of Arkadia-where the king's daughter is revealed to be none other than Atalanta. Still reeling from her disastrous quest and her father's insistence on marriage, Atalanta isn't sure what to make of Kahina.
As her connection to Atalanta deepens, Kahina finds herself in danger of breaking Artemis's second rule. She helps Atalanta devise a dangerous game to avoid marriage, and word spreads throughout Greece, attracting suitors to go up against Atalanta in a race for her hand. But when the men responsible for both the girls' dark pasts arrive, the game turns deadly.
7. Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli
When it comes to drumming, Leah Burke is usually on beat—but real life isn't always so rhythmic.
She's an anomaly in her friend group: the only child of a young, single mom, and her life is decidedly less privileged. She loves to draw but is too self-conscious to show it. And even though her mom knows she's bisexual, she hasn't mustered the courage to tell her friends—not even her openly gay BFF, Simon.
So Leah really doesn't know what to do when her rock-solid friend group starts to fracture in unexpected ways. With prom and college on the horizon, tensions are running high.
It's hard for Leah to strike the right note while the people she loves are fighting—especially when she realizes she might love one of them more than she ever intended.
8. Lies We Tell Ourselves by Robin Talley
In 1959 Virginia, the lives of two girls on opposite sides of the battle for civil rights will be changed forever.
Sarah Dunbar is one of the first black students to attend the previously all-white Jefferson High School. An honors student at her old school, she is put into remedial classes, spit on and tormented daily.
Linda Hairston is the daughter of one of the town's most vocal opponents of school integration. She has been taught all her life that the races should be kept "separate but equal."
Forced to work together on a school project, Sarah and Linda must confront harsh truths about race, power and how they really feel about one another.
9. Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan
In this richly developed fantasy, Lei is a member of the Paper caste, the lowest and most persecuted class of people in Ikhara. She lives in a remote village with her father, where the decade-old trauma of watching her mother snatched by royal guards for an unknown fate still haunts her. Now, the guards are back and this time it's Lei they're after — the girl with the golden eyes whose rumored beauty has piqued the king's interest.
Over weeks of training in the opulent but oppressive palace, Lei and eight other girls learns the skills and charm that befit a king's consort. There, she does the unthinkable — she falls in love. Her forbidden romance becomes enmeshed with an explosive plot that threatens her world's entire way of life. Lei, still the wide-eyed country girl at heart, must decide how far she's willing to go for justice and revenge.
10. Pulp by Robin Talley
In 1955, eighteen-year-old Janet Jones keeps the love she shares with her best friend Marie a secret. It's not easy being gay in Washington, DC, in the age of McCarthyism, but when she discovers a series of books about women falling in love with other women, it awakens something in Janet. As she juggles a romance she must keep hidden and a newfound ambition to write and publish her own story, she risks exposing herself—and Marie—to a danger all too real.
Sixty-two years later, Abby Zimet can't stop thinking about her senior project and its subject—classic 1950s lesbian pulp fiction. Between the pages of her favorite book, the stresses of Abby's own life are lost to the fictional hopes, desires and tragedies of the characters she's reading about. She feels especially connected to one author, a woman who wrote under the pseudonym "Marian Love," and becomes determined to track her down and discover her true identity.
11. You Asked for Perfect by Laura Silverman
Senior Ariel Stone is the perfect college applicant: first chair violinist, dedicated volunteer, active synagogue congregant, and expected valedictorian. And he works hard―really hard―to make his success look effortless. A failed calculus quiz is not part of his plan. Not when he's number one. Not when his peers can smell weakness like a freshman's body spray.
Ariel throws himself into studying. His friends will understand if he skips a few plans, and he can sleep when he graduates. But as his grade continues to slide, Ariel realizes he needs help and reluctantly enlists a tutor, his classmate Amir. The two have never gotten along, but Ariel has no other options.
Ariel discovers he may not like calculus, but he does like Amir. Except adding a new relationship to his long list of commitments may just push him past his limit.
12. The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee
Henry "Monty" Montague doesn't care that his roguish passions are far from suitable for the gentleman he was born to be. But as Monty embarks on his grand tour of Europe, his quests for pleasure and vice are in danger of coming to an end. Not only does his father expect him to take over the family's estate upon his return, but Monty is also nursing an impossible crush on his best friend and traveling companion, Percy.
So Monty vows to make this yearlong escapade one last hedonistic hurrah and flirt with Percy from Paris to Rome. But when one of Monty's reckless decisions turns their trip abroad into a harrowing manhunt, it calls into question everything he knows, including his relationship with the boy he adores.
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13. Like a Love Story by Abdi Nazemian
It's 1989 in New York City, and for three teens, the world is changing.
Reza is an Iranian boy who has just moved to the city with his mother to live with his stepfather and stepbrother. He's terrified that someone will guess the truth he can barely acknowledge about himself. Reza knows he's gay, but all he knows of gay life are the media's images of men dying of AIDS.
Judy is an aspiring fashion designer who worships her uncle Stephen, a gay man with AIDS who devotes his time to activism as a member of ACT UP. Judy has never imagined finding romance…until she falls for Reza and they start dating.
Art is Judy's best friend, their school's only out and proud teen. He'll never be who his conservative parents want him to be, so he rebels by documenting the AIDS crisis through his photographs.
As Reza and Art grow closer, Reza struggles to find a way out of his deception that won't break Judy's heart—and destroy the most meaningful friendship he's ever known.
This is a bighearted, sprawling epic about friendship and love and the revolutionary act of living life to the fullest in the face of impossible odds.
14. Carry On by Rainbow Rowell
Simon Snow is the worst Chosen One who's ever been chosen.
That's what his roommate, Baz, says. And Baz might be evil and a vampire and a complete git, but he's probably right.
Half the time, Simon can't even make his wand work, and the other half, he starts something on fire. His mentor's avoiding him, his girlfriend broke up with him, and there's a magic-eating monster running around, wearing Simon's face. Baz would be having a field day with all this, if he were here — it's their last year at the Watford School of Magicks, and Simon's infuriating nemesis didn't even bother to show up.
15. The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Khan
Fight for love. Fight for family. Fight for yourself.
Seventeen-year-old Rukhsana Ali has always been fascinated by the universe around her and the laws of physics that keep everything in order. But her life at home isn't so absolute.
Unable to come out to her conservative Muslim parents, she keeps that part of her identity hidden. And that means keeping her girlfriend, Ariana, a secret from them too. Luckily, only a few more months stand between her carefully monitored life at home and a fresh start at Caltech in the fall. But when Rukhsana's mom catches her and Ariana together, her future begins to collapse around her.
Devastated and confused, Rukhsana's parents whisk her off to stay with their extended family in Bangladesh where, along with the loving arms of her grandmother and cousins, she is met with a world of arranged marriages, religious tradition, and intolerance. Fortunately, Rukhsana finds allies along the way and, through reading her grandmother's old diary, finds the courage to take control of her future and fight for her love.
16. Ash by Malinda Lo
In the wake of her father's death, Ash is left at the mercy of her cruel stepmother. Consumed with grief, her only joy comes by the light of the dying hearth fire, rereading the fairy tales her mother once told her. In her dreams, someday the fairies will steal her away. When she meets the dark and dangerous fairy Sidhean, she believes that her wish may be granted.
The day that Ash meets Kaisa, the King's Huntress, her heart begins to change. Instead of chasing fairies, Ash learns to hunt with Kaisa. Their friendship, as delicate as a new bloom, reawakens Ash's capacity for love–and her desire to live. But Sidhean has already claimed Ash for his own, and she must make a choice between fairy tale dreams and true love.
17. All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens throughout the Ages by Saundra Mitchell
Take a journey through time and genres to discover stories where queer teens live, love and shape the world around them.
Seventeen young adult authors across the queer spectrum have come together to create a collection of beautifully written diverse historical fiction for teens.
From a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood set in war-torn 1870s Mexico featuring a transgender soldier, to two girls falling in love while mourning the death of Kurt Cobain, forbidden love in a sixteenth-century Spanish convent or an asexual girl discovering her identity amid the 1970s roller-disco scene, All Out tells a diverse range of stories across cultures, time periods and identities, shedding light on an area of history often ignored or forgotten.
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18. It's Not Like It's a Secret by Misa Sugiura
Sixteen-year-old Sana Kiyohara has too many secrets. Some are small, like how it bothers her when her friends don't invite her to parties. Some are big, like the fact that her father may be having an affair. And then there's the one that she can barely even admit to herself—the one about how she might have a crush on her best friend.
When Sana and her family move to California, she begins to wonder if it's finally time for some honesty, especially after she meets Jamie Ramirez. Jamie is beautiful and smart and unlike anyone Sana's ever known.
There are just a few problems: Sana's new friends don't trust Jamie's crowd; Jamie's friends clearly don't want her around anyway; and a sweet guy named Caleb seems to have more-than-friendly feelings for her. Meanwhile, her dad's affair is becoming too obvious to ignore.
Sana always figured that the hardest thing would be to tell people that she wants to date a girl, but as she quickly learns, telling the truth is easy…what comes after it, though, is a whole lot more complicated.
19. The Music of What Happens by Bill Konigsberg
Max: Chill. Sports. Video games. Gay and not a big deal, not to him, not to his mom, not to his buddies. And a secret: An encounter with an older kid that makes it hard to breathe, one that he doesn't want to think about, ever.
Jordan: The opposite of chill. Poetry. His "wives" and the Chandler Mall. Never been kissed and searching for Mr. Right, who probably won't like him anyway. And a secret: A spiraling out of control mother, and the knowledge that he's the only one who can keep the family from falling apart.
Throw in a rickety, 1980s-era food truck called Coq Au Vinny. Add in prickly pears, cloud eggs, and a murky idea of what's considered locally sourced and organic. Place it all in Mesa, Arizona, in June, where the temp regularly hits 114. And top it off with a touch of undeniable chemistry between utter opposites.
Over the course of one summer, two boys will have to face their biggest fears and decide what they're willing to risk — to get the thing they want the most.
20. How Not to Ask a Boy to Prom by S. J. Goslee
Nolan Grant is sixteen, gay, and very, very single.
He's never had a boyfriend, or even been kissed. It's not like Penn Valley is exactly brimming with prospects. Nolan plans to ride out the rest of his junior year drawing narwhals, working at the greenhouse, and avoiding anything that involves an ounce of school spirit.
Unfortunately for him, his adoptive big sister has other ideas. Ideas that involve too-tight pants, a baggie full of purple glitter, and worst of all: a Junior-Senior prom ticket.
21. Let's Talk About Love by Claire Kann
Alice had her whole summer planned. Nonstop all-you-can-eat buffets while marathoning her favorite TV shows (best friends totally included) with the smallest dash of adulting—working at the library to pay her share of the rent. The only thing missing from her perfect plan? Her girlfriend (who ended things when Alice confessed she's asexual). Alice is done with dating—no thank you, do not pass go, stick a fork in her, done.
But then Alice meets Takumi and she can't stop thinking about him or the rom com-grade romance feels she did not ask for (uncertainty, butterflies, and swoons, oh my!).
When her blissful summer takes an unexpected turn and Takumi becomes her knight with a shiny library-employee badge (close enough), Alice has to decide if she's willing to risk their friendship for a love that might not be reciprocated—or understood.
22. Ship It by Britta Lundin
CLAIRE is a sixteen-year-old fangirl obsessed with the show Demon Heart. FOREST is an actor on Demon Heart who dreams of bigger roles. When the two meet at a local Comic-Con panel, it's a dream come true for Claire. Until the Q&A, that is, when Forest laughs off Claire's assertion that his character is gay.
Claire is devastated. After all, every last word of her super-popular fanfic revolves around the romance between Forest's character and his male frenemy. She can't believe her hero turned out to be a closed-minded jerk. Forest is mostly confused that anyone would think his character is gay. Because he's not. Definitely not.
Unfortunately for Demon Heart, when the video of the disastrous Q&A goes viral, the producers have a PR nightmare on their hands. In order to help bolster their image within the LGBTQ+ community-as well as with their fans-they hire Claire to join the cast for the rest of their publicity tour. What ensues is a series of colorful Comic-Con clashes between the fans and the show that lead Forest to question his assumptions about sexuality and help Claire come out of her shell. But how far will Claire go to make her ship canon? To what lengths will Forest go to stop her and protect his career? And will Claire ever get the guts to make a move on Tess, the very cute, extremely cool fanartist she keeps running into?
23. Running with Lions by Julian Winters
Bloomington High School Lions' star goalie Sebastian Hughes should be excited about his senior year: His teammates are amazing, and he's got a coach who doesn't ask anyone to hide their sexuality. But when his estranged childhood-best-friend Emir Shah shows up at summer training camp, Sebastian realizes the team's success may end up in the hands of the one guy who hates him. Determined to reconnect with Emir for the sake of the Lions, he sets out to regain Emir's trust. But to Sebastian's surprise, sweaty days on the pitch, wandering the town's streets, and bonding on the weekends spark more than just friendship between them.
24. What If It's Us by Becky Albertalli, Adam Silvera
ARTHUR is only in New York for the summer, but if Broadway has taught him anything, it's that the universe can deliver a showstopping romance when you least expect it.
BEN thinks the universe needs to mind its business. If the universe had his back, he wouldn't be on his way to the post office carrying a box of his ex-boyfriend's things.
But when Arthur and Ben meet-cute at the post office, what exactly does the universe have in store for them . . . ?
Maybe nothing. After all, they get separated.
Maybe everything. After all, they get reunited.
But what if they can't nail a first date even after three do-overs?
What if Arthur tries too hard to make it work and Ben doesn't try hard enough?
What if life really isn't like a Broadway play?
But what if it is?
What if it's us?
25. If I Was Your Girl by Meredith Russo
Amanda Hardy is the new girl in school. Like anyone else, all she wants is to make friends and fit in. But Amanda is keeping a secret, and she's determined not to get too close to anyone.
But when she meets sweet, easygoing Grant, Amanda can't help but start to let him into her life. As they spend more time together, she realizes just how much she is losing by guarding her heart. She finds herself yearning to share with Grant everything about herself, including her past. But Amanda's terrified that once she tells him the truth, he won't be able to see past it.
Because the secret that Amanda's been keeping? It's that at her old school, she used to be Andrew. Will the truth cost Amanda her new life, and her new love?
26. Gay Love and Other Fairy Tales by Dylan James
Jordan Ortiz decides he can no longer hide who he truly is. He's gay. He comes out to his family, then he comes out to everyone, and it goes well. Like, way better than he thought possible. But that's about where it ends. There aren't enough out gay kids at school for him to build a queer social life or even consider the possibility of dating. For now, he's happy to be the gay bestie for his BFF, Hannah.
Benjamin Cooper is the captain of the football team and has known Jordan for almost his whole life. And he has a secret. When they won an award at the science fair in grade nine, Jordan hugged him—and that's when Ben realized he had feelings for Jordan. As he watches Jordan come out and flower into who he is, he can't help but feel ashamed—ashamed at what a coward he is compared to Jordan.
When a broken leg and fair-weather friends leave Ben feeling lonely on Christmas break, he spends New Year's Eve with Jordan, just hanging out in his basement like they used to years ago. But as the countdown to midnight happens and the ball is about to drop, Ben has something else in mind. At the stroke of midnight, he kisses Jordan.
What starts with a surprise kiss leads to a year of shared secrets, hidden love, relationship troubles, and broken hearts. Through it all, one fact holds true—Jordan loves Benjamin and Benjamin loves Jordan. But is that enough to carry them through when Ben wants to stay firmly in the closet, to the very point that this might destroy what hope they have of true love?
27. They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
Adam Silvera reminds us that there's no life without death and no love without loss in this devastating yet uplifting story about two people whose lives change over the course of one unforgettable day.
On September 5, a little after midnight, Death-Cast calls Mateo Torrez and Rufus Emeterio to give them some bad news: They're going to die today.
Mateo and Rufus are total strangers, but, for different reasons, they're both looking to make a new friend on their End Day. The good news: There's an app for that. It's called the Last Friend, and through it, Rufus and Mateo are about to meet up for one last great adventure—to live a lifetime in a single day.
28. This Is Kind of an Epic Love Story by Kheryn Callender
Nathan Bird doesn't believe in happy endings. Although he's the ultimate film buff and an aspiring screenwriter, Nate's seen the demise of too many relationships to believe that happy endings exist in real life.
Playing it safe to avoid a broken heart has been his MO ever since his father died and left his mom to unravel—but this strategy is not without fault. His best-friend-turned-girlfriend-turned-best-friend-again, Florence, is set on making sure Nate finds someone else. And in a twist that is rom-com-worthy, someone does come along: Oliver James Hernández, his childhood best friend.
After a painful mix-up when they were little, Nate finally has the chance to tell Ollie the truth about his feelings. But can Nate find the courage to pursue his own happily ever after?
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29. The Meaning of Birds by Jaye Robin Brown
Before: Jess has always struggled with the fire inside her. But when she meets Vivi, everything changes. As they fall for each other, Vivi helps Jess deal with her anger and pain and encourages her to embrace her artistic talent. And suddenly Jess's future is a blank canvas, filled with possibilities.
After: When Vivi unexpectedly dies, Jess's perfect world is erased. As she spirals out of control, Jess pushes away everyone around her and throws out her plans for art school. Because art is Vivi and Vivi is gone forever. Right when Jess feels at her lowest, she makes a surprising friend who just might be able to show her a new way to channel her rage, passion, and creativity. But will Jess ever be able to forge a new path for herself without Vivi?
A beautiful exploration of first love and first loss, this novel effortlessly weaves together past and present to tell a profound story about how you can become whole again when it seems like you've lost the most important part of yourself.
30. The Disasters by M.K. England
Hotshot pilot Nax Hall has a history of making poor life choices. So it's not exactly a surprise when he's kicked out of the elite Ellis Station Academy in less than twenty-four hours. But Nax's one-way trip back to Earth is cut short when a terrorist group attacks the Academy.
Nax and three other washouts escape—barely—but they're also the sole witnesses to the biggest crime in the history of space colonization. And the perfect scapegoats.
On the run, Nax and his fellow failures plan to pull off a dangerous heist to spread the truth. Because they may not be "Academy material," and they may not even get along, but they're the only ones left to step up and fight.
Full of high-stakes action, subversive humor, and underdogs becoming heroes, this YA sci-fi adventure is perfect for fans of Illuminae, Heart of Iron, or the cult classic TV show Firefly and is also a page-turning thrill ride that anyone—not just space nerds—can enjoy.
31. Birthday by Meredith Russo
Two best friends. A shared birthday. Six years…
ERIC: There was the day we were born. There was the minute Morgan and I decided we were best friends for life. The years where we stuck by each other's side―as Morgan's mom died, as he moved across town, as I joined the football team, as my parents started fighting. But sometimes I worry that Morgan and I won't be best friends forever. That there'll be a day, a minute, a second, where it all falls apart and there's no turning back the clock.
MORGAN: I know that every birthday should feel like a new beginning, but I'm trapped in this mixed-up body, in this wrong life, in Nowheresville, Tennessee, on repeat. With a dad who cares about his football team more than me, a mom I miss more than anything, and a best friend who can never know my biggest secret. Maybe one day I'll be ready to become the person I am inside. To become her. To tell the world. To tell Eric. But when?
Six years of birthdays reveal Eric and Morgan's destiny as they come together, drift apart, fall in love, and discover who they're meant to be―and if they're meant to be together. From the award-winning author of If I Was Your Girl, Meredith Russo, comes a heart-wrenching and universal story of identity, first love, and fate.
32. Nobody Real by Steven Camden
Marcie is real. With real problems. For years, she has been hitching a ride on the train of her best friend Cara's life. Now there's only one more summer until they're off to college together. Just like they planned.
But Marcie has a secret, and time is running out for her to decide what she really wants. Years ago, Thor was also Marcie's friend before she cast him out, back to his own world. Time is running out for him too. If he doesn't make a decision soon, he's going to face the fade.
But Thor is not real. And that's a real problem . . .
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For all young (under 13 years old) Sunday School Students:
Beginning this September, you can earn stickers that you can trade in for special prizes. There are two ways that you can earn a sticker:
- Attend Sunday School.
- Complete a What Happened in Worship Service page (in words for our readers or in pictures for our non-readers). These will be available in the narthex or from the Sunday School office.
Collect your stickers and earn a prize for 3, 7, 12 or 40 stickers. You can collect your stickers on your name on the Sunday School bulletin board (near the nursery downstairs). You can redeem your stickers in the Sunday School Office with Ms. Anna Morey.
We pray that you will grow in faith through Sunday School and participation in worship services.


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Review: Robert Redford Goes Out on a Breezy High Note in The Old Man & the Gun
Earlier this year, Robert Redford announced that he may be retiring from acting. If that truly is the case, let it be known that the Oscar-winning screen veteran is going out in style. Writer/director David Lowery's The Old Man & the Gun is a fun and touching caper dramedy in its own right, and the picture plays out like an affectionate tribute of sorts to its star.
Based on David Grann's 2003 New Yorker article and set in 1981, The Old Man and the Gun stars Redford as real-life career criminal Forrest Tucker, a charming and unusually polite bank robber who just couldn't stop "working," even well into his golden years and after 18 successful escapes from prison. Along with his affable aging partners Teddy (Danny Glover) and Waller (Tom Waits), he continues a staggering crime spree without ever firing a shot. The "Over-the-Hill Gang," as the media christens them, are pursued obsessively by detective and family man John Hunt (Casey Affleck). Tucker falls for a good woman named Jewel (Sissy Spacek) he meets on the side of the road as he drives out of town (away from the cops).
Appropriately, Redford is front-and-center here—and his thousand-watt star power, his endless delicately sparkling charms, is the main draw of The Old Man & the Gun. Refreshingly enough, the 82-year-old actor has made no efforts to hide his age, and that twinkle in his eye looks the same as it did in Barefoot in the Park. Tucker is the gentlest of gentleman thieves (at least in the film—he was more unsavory in real life), and the way he talks his way through robberies is smoother than velvet. Even bank tellers have mostly nice things to say about the guy. There's an element of fantasy here—and still, it's hard to imagine anyone else making this role work, much less like this.
This is Lowery's fourth feature, and this one, shot on grainy 16mm then cropped to widescreen to look like an old relic, might be his very best. From A Ghost Story to Pete's Dragon, the filmmaker luxuriates in clever, low-key cinematic pleasures. He's fundamentally in love with this medium in an exuberant way that calls to mind a kid with a video camera (A Ghost Story is one of the most stripped-down, high-concept indies in memory–and most critics adored it). So of course he's an inspired match with Redford, "The Godfather of Indie Film" and the Sundance Kid himself (Lowery previously directed Redford in Pete's Dragon). Sure, Redford is the main attraction here, but The Old Man & the Gun also feels like a gracious tipping of his hat to Lowery and other filmmakers who may follow in his footsteps.
To be clear, this is easy viewing and the whole enterprise doesn't take itself too seriously; it's here to entertain you. There's a cheeky, self-aware sense of humor that's never out of sight. Waits delivers a boozey monologue about why he hates Christmas that kind of comes out of nowhere and is howlingly funny.
Spacek is perfect, warm and luminous as the one who comes closest to taming the man of habit. This isn't a story about redemption, though; Tucker isn't interested in changing his ways. It goes without saying that this is something of a spiritual successor to Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, half a century later. Near the end of The Old Man & the Gun (no spoilers), Lowery finds a way to splice one clip of vintage Redford into the movie. It's a shot from 1966's The Chase, and Redford is so excessively good-looking it takes your breath away for a moment.
This is smart, big-hearted entertainment for grown-ups. Beyond that, it's a worthy send-off to one of the greats—if indeed it really is his send-off.
Running time: 1 hour 33 minutes.
Rated PG-13 for brief strong language.
From Fox Searchlight, The Old Man & the Gun opens Friday, September 28.


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Parents tend to ask themselves numerous questions during prenatal care. Is it a boy or girl? Will the baby arrive early or late? During a pregnancy, parents look to medical professionals and established testing protocols to answer their single most important question: will my baby be healthy?
There are numerous tests available that have been designed to help doctors screen for chromosomal defects. Early detection of chromosomal abnormalities can help parents prepare for the challenges they might face in the future. However, the presence of false positives have lead many parents to worry needlessly and, ultimately, question the accuracy of the test itself.
A new study from researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and the University of Washington was published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The researchers found a crucial defect in how these screening tests look at DNA. Quirks in the mother's DNA, for example, can lead parents to believe that their healthy baby actually suffers from a major disorder.
The analytical flaw lies in the fact that the test assumes that every woman has the same amount of DNA. Many women, in fact, have more DNA than would be considered normal due to harmless duplications of pieces of their chromosomes. By not accounting for this, the screening tests could very well find an abnormality in the fetus's DNA where one does not exist.
The researchers looked at four women who had received false positive results of a trisomy for chromosome 18 - a condition where a baby carries an extra copy of a chromosome and which can be fatal or severely debilitating. Of these four, two of the women were found to have the harmless duplication in their own DNA as noted earlier.
All four women went on to have healthy babies.
The researchers used computational models to show that this phenomenon might actually account for a significant number of the company's false positives. A screening test can only point to the likelihood that a condition exists, it is not meant to definitively diagnose a disease or disorder. However, the researchers believe that simple changes can reduce false positives and give parents the peace of mind they need.


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Fondation CERDEL was founded in November 1995 by Raoul Pierre-Louis with support from Intercooperation, a Swiss organization for international cooperation.
The Foundation is a private, non-profit entity organized under Haitian law. It is directed by a Board with five members who serve for five years.
Meet Our Team
Raoul Pierre-Louis
Executive Director, Planner
Raoul Pierre-Louis is a planner and engineer. In 2006 he was elected and he served until 2017 as President of the Conseil d'administration de la section communale of Turgeau in Port-au-Prince. In May 2010 he was named member of the Interim Commission for the Reconstruction of Haiti (CIRH). From 1985 to 1987 he was the Director of Natural Resources at the Haitian Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Mr. Pierre-Louis has held positions as technical advisor with the Food and Agriculture Organization in Niger and Burkina Faso and with the Swiss Cooperation in Mali. Raoul Pierre-Louis received a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering and a Master of Regional Planning (1991) from Cornell University; he studied policy analysis at The New School University (2005).
June Neff Pierre-Louis
Acting President, Nutritionist
June Neff Pierre-Louis is a nutritionist. In Haiti, she has conducted research and program evaluations on vitamin A deficiency, quality of care, iodization of salt, and food security. She has held positions with UNICEF in Ethiopia and New York, and with Helen Keller International and the New York State Department of Health. From 2008 to 2015 she managed nutrition programs for persons living with HIV/AIDS. June Neff Pierre-Louis received her Ph.D. in nutritional sciences (1995) from Cornell University and Master of Public Health from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Jean-Paul Jouanelle
Board Member, Entrepreneur
Marsha Leconte
Board Member, Computer Scientist
Lily Lormeus
Board Member, Educator
Rimousky D. Saintilus
Administrative Assistant
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The Yarra Valley is probably one of the best keep secrets in Victoria with panoramic views to the mountains, the wineries and the perfect area to build your new home.
Home building in my suburb
Articles discussing the range of different demands and issues for home builders in different suburbs.
Yarra Valley builder.
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How do we establish and maintain a colony on Mars?
As the 10th grade capstone experience, students will create a Mars society that incorporates learning from core curricular areas. The project will culminate in a recruitment fair where students will convince stakeholders to join their colony.
In this social science lesson, students will work in teams to debate, discuss and write a constitution for their colony. The Constitution must include a preamble stating the colonies vision and purpose as well as articles that describe in detail the structure and function of colonial government.


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mopar68 replied to Ajay's topic in Under GlassMan that is sweet, love it.
Rebuilding a couple of JoHan 1967 Cadillacs.
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Project: "Inferno" 49 Merc - *Update p17* 3/13/15
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How-To scratchbuild an egg crate grille
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Scratch Building an Aussie Ford Falcon **New update,15/1/18**
mopar68 replied to ShawnS's topic in On The WorkbenchAh-hah! I see now, very clever Shawn I was wondering how the two chasis pieces would hold together, I hadn't noticed that step in the interior tub. I would never have thought of that. It's a credit to you, even just possesing the ability to think ahead like that when you're building these parts, it just amazes me. Keep up the great work mate.
Super Super Tire Thread - Good tires and Where to Find Them.
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Super Super Tire Thread - Good tires and Where to Find Them.
mopar68 replied to Erik Smith's topic in GeneralKinda surprised to not see any of Aoshima's tyres in here yet. I found a few pics on my computer, so I thought I'd post 'em up. Here's one of their 18" tyres, I was very pleased with the sharpness of the details. Here's their 19" tyre also. A little flash on some tyres, but the crisp detail more than makes up for that in my opinion. I have a few more photos lying around here somewhere too, I'll post those up when I find them.
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'78 Dodge pickup mild kustom
mopar68 replied to mopar68's topic in On the Workbench: Pickups, Vans, SUVs, Light CommercialThanks again fellas! You are all too kind Thanks for the input mate Here's a quick photochop I did; about 2" here Even that looks a little short really. I think I'll still chop it, but as you suggest, very mildly. About 1" should do it I hope.
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Hancock Hotel
Findlay, OH
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Hotel/Resort, City/Skyline View, Ballrooms, Modern
Modern elegance awaits at Hancock Hotel, a new property in the heart of downtown Findlay, Ohio. With four dynamic event spaces both indoors and outdoors, including a gorgeous ballroom, to accommodate up to 360 guests, Hancock Hotel easily transforms itself to fit your wedding vision. Upscale and bre...
Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel
Toledo, OH
Ocean/Waterfront View, Hotel/Resort, Ballrooms, Modern
Starting from $5,598 to $28,223 for 50 guests
Let Renaissance Toledo Downtown Hotel help you create the wedding of your dreams! Practically fit for royalty, a ballroom wedding here will be like a scene right out of a modern fairytale. Located right along the Maumee River, it is just minutes away from the heart of downtown and two blocks away fr...
Nazareth Hall
Grand Rapids, OH
Vintage/Rustic, Historic/Landmark Building, Event Center, Park/Garden, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $2,455 to $5,233 for 50 guests
Originally constructed in the 1920's as an all-boys Catholic boarding school, Nazareth Hall has since become one of the premier wedding venues in the region. Pairing a rich history with a lush natural landscape, this picturesque setting is reminiscent of old world castles -- making it the ideal back...
Sandusky Yacht Club
Sandusky, OH
Ocean/Waterfront View, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center, Private Club, Ballrooms, Outdoor
Starting from $2,199 to $5,914 for 50 guests
There are not many wedding destinations that offer beautiful views of the Sandusky Bay on one side, the city skyline on the other side, and plenty of space and opportunities for engagement and socializing. You will find all this and more at Sandusky Yacht Club, a luxury yacht club that has been pro...
Shoreline Park Gazebo
Sandusky, OH
Park/Garden, Outdoor
Starting from $223 to $288 for 50 guests
Tie the knot at the picturesque Shoreline Park Gazebo. Located on the shore of Lake Erie's Sandusky Bay, this beautiful gazebo is a wonderful place to gather friends and family to watch you say "I do." Surrounded by impeccably landscaped gardens and a lush lawn spotted with gorgeous trees, the gazeb...
Parkway Place
Maumee, OH
Event Center, Ballrooms
Starting from $7,965 to $10,796 for 100 guests
Parkway Place is a gorgeous, fresh, and elegant venue to host your special day at. With dedicated staff ready to transform your dream wedding into a reality, this venue will surely exceed all expectations. Paying close attention to detail and making sure that your every desire is fulfilled is the go...
Port Clinton Elks Lodge 1718
Port Clinton, OH
Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center, Private Club, Community Center, Ballrooms
Starting from $1,516 to $6,162 for 50 guests
Our staff at Port Clinton Elks Lodge #1718 offers personalized, individual service and will strive to ensure that, given your wishes and guidance, your Special Day will exceed your every expectation! Our beautiful newly-remodeled event center can accommodate small intimate parties or large recept...
Facer Park Gazebo
Sandusky, OH
Park/Garden, Outdoor
Starting from $223 to $288 for 50 guests
Nestled on the shore of the scenic Sandusky Bay, the Facer Park Gazebo is a picturesque spot in which to marry the love of your life. In addition to its charming gazebo, the lovely park features brick pathways, beautifully landscaped gardens, a lush lawn, and breathtaking views of Sandusky Bay. Hold...
Maui Sands Resort
Sandusky, OH
Starting from $1,175 to $1,967 for 50 guests
Break away from tradition and treat your guests to a wild experience they'll never forget! At Maui Sands Resort, you'll feel like you're enjoying a destination wedding without ever leaving Sandusky, Ohio! Perfect for all ages, including kids, Maui Sands Resort is a fun waterpark that will be sure to...
The Toledo Club
Toledo, OH
Historic/Landmark Building, Private Club
Starting from $4,129 to $9,457 for 50 guests
Make The Toledo Club your perfect wedding destination and enjoy professional, personalized service. Experience the old world charm of this richly appointed architectural gem. The club offers an ambience steeped in tradition with endless creative options to make your big day absolutely perfect. Enjoy...
Hilton Garden Inn Findlay
Findlay, OH
Hotel/Resort, Ballrooms, Modern
Starting from $916 to $10,093 for 50 guests
Your "Happily Ever After" begins at Hilton Garden Inn Findlay, where personalized service and a beautiful location will create a charming backdrop for your special day. Located just off of I-75 and State Route 224, Hilton Garden Inn Findlay is a perfect complement to ceremonies held at a nearby park...
Schedel Arboretum & Gardens
Elmore, OH
Park/Garden, Outdoor
Starting from $4,826 to $12,422 for 50 guests
Saying "I Do" at the Schedel Arboretum & Gardens provides a truly unique and unforgettable experience for not only you and your fiance but also for your guests. With six beautifully landscaped and versatile spaces located in either the Traditional Garden or the Japanese Garden, you will be able to c...
Franciscan Center At Lourdes University
Sylvania, OH
Event Center
Starting from $4,303 to $6,549 for 50 guests
For intimate to grand weddings, the venue space and staff at Franciscan Center at Lourdes University can help make your dream wedding a reality. With features such as state-of-the-art theater with up to 850 seating, on-site AV equipment, and a banquet hall seating up to 350 guests, this wedding venu...
The Inn at Ohio Northern University
Ada, OH
Event Center
Starting from $1,287 to $2,770 for 50 guests
Tucked away in Ada only steps away from the vibrant culture of ONU's bustling campus, The Inn at Ohio Northern University provides a stately wedding venue for soon-to-be-wed couples! Whether you're an ONU alum hoping to show your pride on the big day or have simply been searching for a tasteful wedd...
Stroh Center
Bowling Green, OH
Event Center
Starting from $3,792 to $9,328 for 50 guests
Make your day a wedding extravaganza for the books at Stroh Center! With various event spaces to choose from, whether it's the Main Court, Anderson Club, or even the entire venue, you will find the perfect space to fit the style and theme you had in mind. In-house catering means one less thing for y...
Our Lady Of Consolation Shrine Cafeteria
Carey, OH
Church/Temple, Event Center, Community Center
Starting from $2,175 to $4,825 for 100 guests
Host your upcoming wedding reception in the Our Lady of Consolation Shrine Cafeteria. Located in Carey, Ohio, the congregation's original wooden Shrine Church was built in 1875, while the impressive red-brick Byzantine-style Basilica located across the street was constructed in 1924. The Basilica, o...
Camp Widewater
Liberty Center, OH
Outdoor, Event Center
Starting from $2,360 to $6,409 for 50 guests
Make it dramatic, make it a little daring, and make it unforgettable when you host your wedding celebrations at Camp Widewater! Nestled along the Maumee River and the fertile farmlands of Northwest Ohio, Camp Widewater sits on 106 acres of gently rolling hills, dreamy grasslands, whimsical forests, ...
Washington Park Gazebo
Sandusky, OH
Park/Garden, Outdoor
Starting from $223 to $288 for 50 guests
Washington Park is located centrally in Sandusky's historic downtown. This award winning park has numerous floral beds, mounds and designs. The symbol of Sandusky, The Boy with the Boot is located here. The perfectly manicured gardens are home to many different species of tree and plant varieties, n...
Toledo Botanical Gardens
Toledo, OH
Park/Garden, Ocean/Waterfront View, Outdoor
Starting from $6,287 to $10,458 for 50 guests
Tie the knot in the beautiful Toledo Botanical Garden, a true gem situated in the city of Toledo, Ohio. Options abound in this magical park, where you have several excellent alternatives to plan your dream wedding. Imagine walking down the aisle to marry the love of your life in one of these gorgeou...
Lyman Harbor
Sandusky, OH
Ocean/Waterfront View, Ballrooms
Starting from $4,088 to $5,771 for 50 guests
Envelop a bit of history into your wedding celebration with Lyman Harbor. Located in the historic Lyman Boat Works Factory, Lyman Harbor boasts an experience that is unforgettable and unique. Celebrate your nuptials with stunning views of Cedar Point and the Sandusky Bay in the backdrop. Whether you...
Collingwood Arts Center
Toledo, OH
Vintage/Rustic, Historic/Landmark Building, Event Center, Community Center, Outdoor
Starting from $3,733 to $6,012 for 50 guests
The 100 year old Flemish Gothic property, Collingwood Arts Center serve a variety of purposes to the community due to it's elegant architecture and versatility. With over 25 visual arts studio spaces, 9 music studios, a theatre and 1 dance studio, this venue is a non-profit serving the artists and o...
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Blue Heron Lake
Dorset, OH
Barn/Farm/Ranch, Park/Garden, Ocean/Waterfront View, Vintage/Rustic, Outdoor
Starting from $4,378 to $6,747 for 50 guests
Blue Heron Lake is an idyllic venue surrounded by the beauties of nature. This venue offers an ideal location for those who would like to exchange their vows in an outdoor setting. The staff at Blue Heron Lake believe that a wedding venue should reflect the wild and beautiful nature of the love bein...
Cleveland Marriott Downtown At Key Cente...
Cleveland, OH
City/Skyline View, Ballrooms, Modern
Starting from $21,427 to $22,740 for 50 guests
Celebrate the beginning or your new life together at Cleveland Marriott® Downtown at Key Tower. Experience our reinvented event space designed to express your distinct personality. Distinctive chandeliers and artful details provide the perfect ambiance for whatever mood you wish to create, to ensure...
Valley of the Eagles Event Center
Golf Course, Banquet Hall/Restaurant, Event Center, Ocean/Waterfront View, Outdoor, Modern
Starting from $3,117 to $6,917 for 50 guests
A chic country club like ambiance awaits at Valley of the Eagles Event Center! Situated by the Black River waterfront on a sprawling Nicklaus Design daily fee golf course, it features a completely sleek renovated clubhouse that boasts quarry rock-lined walls, cherry wood curved ceilings, and contemp...
Lago Custom Events
Cleveland, OH
Outdoor, Hotel/Resort, Event Center, City/Skyline View, Ballrooms, Modern
Starting from $15,176 to $36,353 for 50 guests
Lago Custom Events is the perfect destination to host your dream wedding. Boasting over 10,000sq feet of modern open concept space including a large outdoor Veranda with exquisite views of Lake Erie and the newly renovated East Bank of the Flats, our venue offers a customizable canvas that can bring...


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If you were lucky enough to have grown up in the 90s, you probably remember transfer tattoos. Cut one, apply on clean skin, press down with a damp towel and hold for a few seconds – and there, you have a tattoo for the next seven to twelve days! They were all the rage back then, but then they sort of… vanished. These tattoos weren't suitable for teens or adults – they were silly, childish...
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Resorts and the worldwide reference in the business sector has opened its first hotel in Plovdiv, Bulgaria – Best Western Premier Plovdiv Hills Hotel. With a capacity of 50-guest rooms and apartments, this brand new, luxury hotel is ideal for business and leisure travelers looking for first-class and comfortable accommodation in the city. The hotel is easily accessible to many attractions and points of interests.Our luxury guest rooms and apartments are designed with your comfort in mind and include:
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I finally made it to number one on Google. Thanks to everyone who has visited my site to get the ranking up there.
The next article in My Tech-know is now available. Please click here if you're interested in learning anything about choosing a digital camera. I also added some new games to my Xbox wish list and one more to watch for in upcoming titles.