Our holidays were too short, as ever, but nice. It was soothing to be with family and lovely to not have any particular schedule to follow or place to be, just chilling and that was fantastic. I hope everyone's holidays were pleasant and spent in good health. Take care of yourselves out there, as best as you can. Last year was a brute and this ( Read more... )

So we have president tRump for the next few years... unless one of his many upcoming lawsuits results in a conviction, of course.

With the worst in mind, here are some links to consider
1) How people are preparing for Trump's presidency
2) OH CRAP! WHAT NOW? SURVIVAL GUIDE, a crowdsourced collection of health, legal and safety plans and resources ( Read more... )

I've known you, written for your exchanges, been graced with your presence in my flist, and counted you as a friend whose posts I was always glad to see in my feed. You have only ever been supportive, gracious, welcoming and caring. So I was first stunned then deeply saddened on hearing of your passing, but my only memories are of your warmth, ( Read more... )

Over the river ( and through the woods )

We've all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That's who we really are."
~ Sirius Black, as written by J.K. Rowling

that quote has never seemed more significant than now. Anywho -

MUST-READS:
this thread

and this one

Hard-hitting truth #1: There’s No Such Thing as a Good Trump Voter
excerpt:
That ( Read more... )

9 Nov ( newslinks )

( I shall be pleasantly surprised )

as seen on
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My condolences to my UK friends who were hoping for peace, prosperity and an ever-expanding future.

This article by Fusion contributer Felix Salmon pretty much covers my own thoughts. I fear for our country, not to mention our weary world beleaguered already by our poor, ill-conceived choices.

This entry is also posted to http://psyfic. ( Read more... )

'Star Trek' Star Anton Yelchin Dead at 27

I've been watching him since he was 11 and held his own opposite Anthony Hopkins in Hearts In Atlantis.  I loved that Stephen King novel and was grateful they made a fairly faithful movie of it.  He was an amazing actor even at that age. I feel saddest for his parents.  He was their only child.

This ( Read more... )