So.... I still don't think much of Game of Thrones, but I did read summaries and watched some clips and kinda fell down a rabbit hole in terms of fic. LOL at me.

( Discussion of misogyny, homophobia, racism, transphobia under the cut... )

My review of the romance novel 'Wicked Delights of a Bridal Bed' can be found here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1512297863?book_show_action=false.

Basically it was a 'historical' romance novel, as well as a stinking steaming pile of manure. Good times! One star.

Now, thankfully TV doesn't always inspire in me the level of RAGE that the most recent episode of NBC's medical drama, 'The Night Shift' inspired in me last night (March 23rd, 2015, episode titled: 'Don't Shift Where You Eat'). 'Cause otherwise I'd needing serious therapy. (PS: This discussion can be followed even if you have never seen the show - ( Read more... )

I admit it, I'm a *huge* fan of the 'Outlander' series which is now in its first season on Starz (airs on Showcase in Canada), LOL.

The TV series is based on the book series written by author Diana Gabaldon, of which I read the first two books or so a few years ago before losing interest. I'll openly admit that I prefer the TV show's take on the ( Read more... )

Here is a post I posted to ontd_political recently ( Read more... )

I thought I would do my own small part in spreading the word about this.

Since my lj won't allow me to post pictures for some reason, PLEASE GO HERE FOR A PICTURE OF THE MISSING TEEN AS WELL AS A PICTURE OF THE MAN POLICE HAVE REFERRED TO AS THEIR 'MAIN SUSPECT'.(From Huffington post ( Read more... )

"Le 6 décembre 1989 restera à jamais gravé dans l'histoire canadienne. Ce jour-là, en fin d'après-midi, un homme armé entre dans l'École polytechnique de Montréal et tire sur des jeunes femmes. Il en tue 14 et en blesse autant. Dans les jours suivant cette tuerie, le pays entier est plongé dans l'incompréhension et la douleur. Ce drame permettra d' ( Read more... )

Here is what I witnessed just a few days ago.

I was waiting for a bus when a man came up next to me in line. He seemed very aggressive and was muttering to himself, before turning around and leaving the line for the bus. As it turns out, he punched a door before grabbing a woman who, it became evident, was either his wife or his girlfriend. They ( Read more... )