Writer Bites of Geek

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[geekwriter]

Aurora visible right now! Go outside right now to look as it could disappear quickly! Took this from the Kansas City, Missouri, area at 8:30pm tonight while looking north. My pic is unedited, it is this bright!

[geekwriter]

'Made me smile': Jimmy Carter’s quote about homosexuality and the Bible resurfaces

​Carter was always ahead of his time.

"Homosexuality was well known in the ancient world, well before Christ was born and Jesus never said a word about homosexuality. In all of his teachings about multiple things—he never said that gay people should be condemned." - Jimmy Carter

Our 39th president was ahead of his time and is what a real Christian sounds like. Both my parents were Christian but also very accepting of people of all types. Even when I was little, in the early 1970's, I remember this about them. I hate that Christianity has been soiled by those who do hateful things in God's name. They are not real Christians. I am agnostic (meaning I don't know) for very personal reasons. But am incredibly grateful that my parents showed me what real Christians look and act like. My mom and dad are still my role models on how others should be treated.

"Homosexuality was well known in the ancient world, well before Christ was born and Jesus never said a word about homosexuality. In all of his teachings about multiple things—he never said that gay people should be condemned." - Jimmy Carter

Our 39th president was ahead of his time and is what a real Christian sounds like. Both my parents were Christian but also very accepting of people of all types. Even when I was little, in the early 1970's, I remember this about them. I hate that Christianity has been soiled by those who do hateful things in God's name. They are not real Christians. I am agnostic (meaning I don't know) for very personal reasons. But am incredibly grateful that my parents showed me what real Christians look and act like. My mom and dad are still my role models on how others should be treated.

[geekwriter]

Red, White, and Blue

"Red, White and Blue " - Please watch this 23 minute film no matter who you are or life's experiences. This Oscar-nominated film is free up through Election Day. Watch to the end. Unexpected and thought-provoking.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/b-nn_dNEEQw

Film's website: https://www.redwhiteandbluefilm.com/

Fantastic article: https://www.msnbc.com/know-your-value/health-mindset/23-minutes-will-never-forget-see-oscar-nominated-film-changing-minds-a-rcna178610

[geekwriter]

Need belly laughs asap! Share guffaw-worthy debate memes that made you embarrassingly snort out loud! 🤣

[geekwriter]

The Literary Reporter: A New Book Promo Site That's Rather Less Than It Appears - Writer Beware

Just last week, I began getting questions about email solicitations from a website I wasn’t familiar with called The Literary Reporter (TLR)

Writer's, beware of any emails from The Literary Reporter (TLR). Website is a scam. Read this Writer Beware article for more on this.

[raptorific]

Last week if you told me you had "Trump accuses Kamala Harris of racefaking in front of an audience of black journalists" on your bingo card, I would've chastised you for an incredibly poor-taste joke, but apparently you can mark that square today

[raptorific]

In case you thought I was making an incredibly poor-taste joke,

[raptorific]

So, something to understand is that he does not listen to his advisors or follow the strategy they set out for him, almost ever. His campaign strategists and advisors have been pretty staunchly pushing the GOP and the public-facing side of the campaign to avoid attacks on the basis of race or gender, because it loses them poll numbers and gains her support. This hasn't stopped him, or any of the other Republicans, they just can't help themselves, but his advisors are practically begging him to cut this shit out. The other important thing to understand about this event is that the appearance was cut short because his own campaign requested they end it, that's how bad a job he did following his advisors' strategy

[colorsofsocialjustice]

The funny thing is that he simply said he thought she was only Indian, even though she's always called herself a black woman, even when he gave her campaign when running for Senator $5k. I think he might think this makes him look less racist but only serves to make him look more racist for not understanding mixed race people. I've also seen people trying to equally deny Harris is black by pointing out where her parents were born, ignorant that most Jamaicans are black. (Some of these are also those who believe she cannot be president because her parents weren't born in the US, ignoring that the litmus to the position only refers to her birth status, not her parents.)

[vaspider]

It's just silly. She went to Howard. She's an Alpha Kappa Alpha. Like. Come on.

[geekwriter]

Shows just how wild our world still is.

[coffeetank-deactivated20260122]

Ideas to Show Secret Pining

"Why don't you join me?"

"I'll give you a ride, don't worry."

*does something they don't like* "What? I like it."

*immense staring at every chance they get*

*thinking of their crush while listening to songs*

"You said you liked it so I brought it for you."

*finds ways to spend more time with them*

*friendly bullying intensifies*

"I'm looking forward to seeing you there."

"Are you gonna be there?"

"How about we sneak off, just you and me?"

"Why don't I cook for them? What's their favourite dish again?"

*aggressive google searches about how to propose to your crush*

"I'll join those dance lessons, maybe then she'll notice me."

*hopeless around them*

*failed flirting attempts*

*increased compliments*

"My problem is that I like them a little too much for my sanity."

*gets jealous* "So, are you seeing them or something?"

"Are you okay?" // "Completely okay!" (definitely not okay)

*tries to sabotage their crush's date*

*gets into trouble so they can be scolded by their crush*

"I want you to come with me, please?"

-ashlee

[geekwriter]

Great list. To be honest, not only for us writers but, um, I think I've said some of these in the past!!!

[geekwriter]

23AndMe recently added my DNA historical matches. Mine? My four matches are Vikings!

[geekwriter]

Happy Father's Day to my loving, funny, & sweet dad. Photo from 1971. It's of my sister Becky holding me while our dad was goofing around with us. 🙃 Sadly, he passed away in 1998 from cancer, only 67 years old. Miss you, dad.

[geekwriter]

Embrace the brilliant colors and joy when you see a rainbow flag flying. Across multiple nations, it has a rich and diverse history that is truly beautiful.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_flag

[geekwriter]

What are YOUR plans for next week's eclipse? ☀️

Check out this attached map of where the path of totality will be next Monday. If you still have eclipse glasses from 2017, find them! You'll need them again! Below are pages to check out!

Guide to the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse.

Future Eclipse Dates.

[geekwriter]

Martin Luther King Jr. was one of our world’s greatest thinkers and activists with his life making a lasting impact on everyone, even today.

Did you know a Memphis jury, in 1999, ruled that the local, state, and federal governments were liable for King’s death? Coretta Scott King endured the FBI’s campaign to discredit her husband and was open in her belief that a conspiracy led to the assassination. Her family filed a civil suit to force more information into the public eye. They won.

Suggested Reading:

Complete transcript of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Assassination Conspiracy Trial.

The King Family Press Conference held the day after the trial is another starting point.

Article by Jim Douglass is excellent. He was the only person who attended the entire trial who wasn’t one of the courtroom participants. “The Martin Luther King Conspiracy Exposed in Memphis”.

Talk given by William Pepper during the 2003 release of his new book, “An Act of State - The Execution of Martin Luther King”.

[anexperimentallife]

[geekwriter]

So very true. Unfortunately, I didn't figure this out until well into adulthood. Being neurodivergent (ADHD) continues to surprise me in all the ways it affects my life, including my relationships.

[creativepromptsforwriting]

powerful.

"Oh."

"Look at me."

"Please.

"Good boy."

"Don't follow me."

"Find me."

"I forgive you."

"Help me."

"No."

"Don't say that."

"Talk about it?"

"Forget me."

"Remember me."

"It's not over."

"Don't ignore me."

"Stay with me."

"I want to believe you."

"For you, always."

"Just... don't."

"There is no us."

"I don't need you."

"Leave me behind."

"Don't bother."

"Fear me."

"Break me."

"I don't care."

"This isn't the end."

"Please hold me."

"I'm right here."

"Wait for me."

"Kiss me."

"Ohh."

[geekwriter]

Powerful writing prompts in the sense of read one and then write what instantly comes to mind for you. No wrong answers! Love good writing prompts!

[novelbear]

quiet acts of love that make me cry 🫂

prompt list by @novelbear

always giving the other the first bite of their food

^ or the last bite

gently resting their head on their shoulder when taking a picture/peeking at something

kisses. on. the. tip. of. the. nose.

zipping or buttoning their jacket for them

when they follow the sidewalk rule :(

^ like imagine realizing it as they gently take the other's wrist and guide them to the other side...omg

waiting until they safely reach the front of the door or get inside before driving off

"did you eat today?"

softly dusting crumbs from their cheeks when eating

^ or even better: kissing it off

"wear a jacket, it's cold out."

watching a movie or show that they know they're interested in.

^ not because they asked them to, but to be able to engage in more conversation related to it when they adorably ramble on and on.

doing their makeup for them

"i brought you flowers." "for what?" "there has to be a reason?"

keeping a few of their favorite snacks in the house for when they visit.

opening the door for them or pulling their seat out before they sit down

lifting the shorter one up so they can be seen in photos

absentmindedly playing with their hair at all times

fixing their clothes a little for them when noticing something is off

[geekwriter]

I love these prompts because it also makes a person think about their own relationships. Kind of an interesting list to read. Plus, excellent writing prompts as well.

[nakajimeow]

my fave romance prompts

back hugs

forehead to forehead

never yells

KISSING IN THE RAIN

neck kisses

kisses ur scars

*holds your waist all the time*

LOTS OF SEXUAL TENSION

waking up to them cooking breakfast for you

"my love"

would take a bullet/arrow for you (will voluntarily use their body as shield)

trains you hand to hand combat/self defense

eye contact w/ sexual tension

takes you to their favorite secret place/spot (and they have never shown it to anyone before aside from u)

*towers over u*

borrowing their clothes !!

sexual tension to the point where u see their hormones coming out

plays with ur hair / massages ur head until u fall asleep

kissing ur hand

them being the one to put on the necklace they gave u

leans in for a small kiss, pulls away, and then turning into a full blown make out session

*will carry you if you're injured*

SHARING ONE BED

subtle touches w/ sexual tension

comforts you with your night terrors/nightmares

takes care of u if have fever/sickness

confesses their love while you're asleep

"let's fix this"

did i mention sexual tension?

[geekwriter]

Love how many aren't the tired examples we usually see for romance prompts. Great list!

[sixty-silver-wishes]

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