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Good for England!
Jun. 23rd, 2019 10:52 amThe show is excellent, isn't it? I finished it this weekend. I remember Chernobyl very well myself. I would tune in to the evening news each day. Back then in the States we had a late night news program called Nightline. I'd watch that as well. Those Nightline clips are still up on the internet.
The scene on the bridge with floating ash was so beautiful and so heartbreaking. I finished university a couple of years before. One of my childhood friends went with me and was a nuclear engineering major. I chose another engineering program. I always thought mankind wasn't quite ready for nuclear science. Many lessons to learn, but those lessons are catastrophic.
(sorry for formatting; I'm on a phone.)
Women's World Cup Time!!
Jun. 9th, 2019 11:11 amThis England vs. Scotland game is good. I don't know who to cheer for (moans).
And England's up!
Update--what a great game. Well played. Both teams looked good. England an excellent job. Can definitely see them contending for the whole thing.
Some Recent Commissions
Jun. 9th, 2019 10:51 amMaglor:
Maglor - Commission for @BaileyBoyBee
— Mყƚԋʅσɾɳ (@mythlorn) June 4, 2019
<3 I had fun playing around with a more unusual braid style. "Young" Maglor. pic.twitter.com/KXHFvhlSVB
Maedhros:
Maedhros for @BaileyBoyBee
— Mყƚԋʅσɾɳ (@mythlorn) June 2, 2019
Feel better! <3 pic.twitter.com/fM726iBfVD
Wrapped Good Omens
Jun. 1st, 2019 08:10 pm
Oh my gosh
May. 30th, 2019 08:42 pmDown two episodes. Have to get to bed. LOVE IT. Such a treat.
Standout quotes thus far:
Get thee behind me thou foul fiend...After you.
I think I’ll call him dog.
Really is a delight. I’m just smiling.
Back from my trip
May. 20th, 2019 04:38 pmHere's a little collage I did of Norway (link).
Posted some Sweden pictures at this link.
I LOVE spring storms!
May. 3rd, 2019 08:01 pm
I guess hard work does pay off
May. 1st, 2019 07:09 pmExciting news — FINALLY — after years of business travel to nondescript places, I’ve actually landed a stellar biz trip. I’m off to Stockholm in a week or so for a series of meetings. Going to wrap vacation time around it and hit Bergen Norway as well. I can’t wait! Certainly on my “bucket list” for places to go. Going to hike, see fiords and smell the flowers (if there are any yet—temps aren’t quite the same as South Texas!. Our spring has come and gone). I actually know a work colleague in Stockholm, so I will have fun times there. Bergen itinerary is all set.
If anyone out there is either in Stockholm or Bergen, love to meet up and buy you a drink.
Happy Easter Weekend All
Apr. 19th, 2019 03:27 pmWhy Do I Do This...
Apr. 16th, 2019 06:28 am- Fountains Abbey
- Glastonbury Abbey
- Dissolution of the Monasteries (I'm still pissed about this particular event)
- Richard Whiting
- Hanged, Drawn and Quartered process
- King Arthur's Excalibur and cute story of girl finding a sword in the same lake that the King supposedly threw it in
- Edmund I
- Edward II and debate over whether he died as stated or lived on in exile
- Hugh Despenser the Younger and interesting article on discovery of bones at Hulton Abbey
- BBC article from 2005 -- "Worst Historical Britons List" (this was interesting)
- Prince William, Duke of Cumberland
- Charles Edward Stuart (I don't know why, but I now know he's buried in St. Peter's Basilica)
It's now 6:45am and I'm exhausted. Time for coffee and starting work I guess.
Just Devastating
Apr. 15th, 2019 05:31 pm
B2MEM 2019 - G55
Mar. 30th, 2019 12:41 pmFormat: Comment
Check out the card -- come on I21 for March 31st's number!
Well, for non-traditional art form I thought of the wonderful Melkorts4 on Tumblr, Instagram and DA. Great creations using The Sim 4 plus photoshop. Favorite characters focus on Melkor, Mairon, Manwë and other Valar. The designs are so unique. Gorgeous use of textures, styling. The facial features are just iconic. The video clip sequences were amazing.
B2MEM 2019 - N32
Mar. 30th, 2019 12:10 pmFormat: Comment
Running behind here! When I saw the prompt for commenting on an exchange, I immediately thought of the Tolkien Secret Santa Exchange. Thought I didn't participate directly, I loved seeing all the wonderful stories and art posted. It's a great exchange.
One story that I particularly liked was One Step Closer by NelyafinweFeanorion (maedhrosrussandol on Tumblr), written for @rosengreen.
It's a great story describing how Maitimo and Findekano grew close while Maitimo was tutoring Findekano. I really like how Finwë's thoughts of what they had to forsake when coming to Valinor was woven in, and Finwë's desire to speak with Maitimo to reassure and support him.
B2MEM 2019 - O64
Mar. 26th, 2019 02:41 pmFormat: Comment
Though I've read quite a bit of the Tolkien collections, I'm always learning something new. One area I've never really gotten into is the Númenóreans. The "Tar-"s this or that finally all start blending together. Also, anyone who knows me realizes I'm a hopeless Feanorian fan-girl.
If you are interested in learning more about strong-willed and entertaining Númenórean women, I recommend checking out Most Bright by Lyra. Lovely tale about Ancalimë, an independent-minded princess.
Additionally, you can't go wrong reading the "Character of the Month Biographies" on SWG. I always learn something new and interesting each month.
Enjoy.
