#weekend edition

[blvck-coffee-dad]

My favorite sound on Saturday morning: "Good morning, this is Weekend Edition on NPR. I'm Scott Simon. Thank you for joining us."

[comtedemoney]

From NPR Weekend Edition

The 'magical' advent calendar that's as big as a town hall

A small town in Germany turns its town hall into the "world's largest" advent calendar each December. It started as a way to boost businesse

From the article:

Each December, the hamlet of Gengenbach turns its town hall into one giant advent calendar. Every evening, they raise the shade of another window to reveal a new picture behind it, just as the owner of an advent calendar unfolds a flap to procure a candy — or these days, a lipstick or a spice sachet.

[palfriendpatine66]

Please post all of these lines!!! WIP is like VIF to me- Very Important Fanfics

-Dx:lovesick

- Some Dance to Remember (Some Dance to Forget)

- Vampire Smut part 2 (Anakin)

Ah yay thank you! I love sharing wips and this just made me write a couple new lines! I’m the worst at following this rule, even when it’s my own, so just pretend these are all one line 😉

Lovesick:

“Oh dear,” came a chastising voice off to his side. Anakin whirled to see none other than the man of his dreams, Doctor Obi-Wan Kenobi, leaning against the bar in a way that should be illegal: hip popped out, ass defined, arm strong and sturdy against the bar. Anakin’s mind went blank at the sight.

Some Dance to Remember (Some Dance to Forget)

Obi-Wan closed his eyes and felt Quinlan all around him: his hands on his waist, his hips moving in time to his, his chest breathing heavily, hot and sweaty against his back.

Vampire Smut Part 2:

Anakin turned to Obi-Wan, a snarl building in his chest purely on instinct at the threat of razor sharp teeth pressed against his throat, even as he obeyed his command. The sight of him, the feel of him overpowering his new body - a body brimming with power and strength unlike anything he had ever known - filled him with an entirely different kind of hunger even as his every instinct screamed out a warning of danger.

[nprbooks]

It's been ... 42 years since the Hitchhiker's Guide books answered the essential question of life, the universe and everything -- in honor of the anniversary, our buddies at Weekend Edition Sunday talked to some superfans about what the books mean to them, and why, all these years later, y'all know exactly why we're celebrating the 42nd anniversary and not the 40th or the 50th. Check it out here!

-- Petra

[oberlincollegelibraries]

Weekend Edition: Banned Books

Banned Books Week (September 26-October 2, 2021) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. This week of awareness brings to light current and historical attempts to censor books in our nation. The entire book community comes together in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.

Last Wednesday, Oberlin College Libraries and English department hosted a Banned Books Read-Aloud event where students, faculty, and staff read excerpts from their favorite banned and challenged books. If you weren't able to attend, don't fret! OCL's Banned Books display is still up in the entrance of the Terrell Main Library. Stop by today to pick up one of the following books, plus many others.

Brave New World by Aldous Huxley "Brave New World is a dystopian novel by English author Aldous Huxley, written in 1931 and published in 1932. Largely set in a futuristic World State, inhabited by genetically modified citizens and an intelligence-based social hierarchy, the novel anticipates huge scientific advancements in reproductive technology, sleep-learning, psychological manipulation and classical conditioning that are combined to make a dystopian society which is challenged by only a single individual: the story's protagonist."--Goodreads.com

Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America by Barbara Ehrenreich The New York Times bestseller, and one of the most talked about books of the year, Ni ckel and Dimed has already become a classic of undercover reportage. Millions of Americans work for poverty-level wages, and one day Barbara Ehrenreich decided to join them. She was inspired in part by the rhetoric surrounding welfare reform, which promised that any job equals a better life. But how can anyone survive, let alone prosper, on $6 to $7 an hour? To find out, Ehrenreich moved from Florida to Maine to Minnesota, taking the cheapest lodgings available and accepting work as a waitress, hotel maid, house cleaner, nursing-home aide, and Wal-Mart salesperson. She soon discovered that even the "lowliest" occupations require exhausting mental and physical efforts. And one job is not enough; you need at least two if you intend to live indoors. Nickel and Dimed reveals low-wage America in all its tenacity, anxiety, and surprising generosity -- a land of Big Boxes, fast food, and a thousand desperate strategies for survival. Instantly acclaimed for its insight, humor, and passion, this book is changing the way America perceives its working poor.

Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi Persepolis is the story of Marjane Satrapi's childhood and coming of age within a large and loving family in Tehran during the Islamic Revolution; of the contradictions between private life and public life in a country plagued by political upheaval; of her high school years in Vienna facing the trials of adolescence far from her family; of her homecoming--both sweet and terrible; and, finally, of her self-imposed exile from her beloved homeland

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas "Sixteen-year-old Starr Carter moves between two worlds: the poor neighborhood where she lives and the fancy suburban prep school she attends. The uneasy balance between these worlds is shattered when Starr witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood best friend Khalil at the hands of a police officer. Khalil was unarmed. Soon afterward, his death is a national headline. Some are calling him a thug, maybe even a drug dealer and a gangbanger. Protesters are taking to the streets in Khalil's name. Some cops and the local drug lord try to intimidate Starr and her family. What everyone wants to know is: what really went down that night? And the only person alive who can answer that is Starr. But what Starr does or does not say could upend her community. It could also endanger her life"-- Provided by publisher

[nonesuchrecords]

Lake Street Dive's Bridget Kearney spoke with NPR's Weekend Edition about "Being a Woman," a song she wrote for the band's new album, Obviously, adding her "voice to that chorus of the women that came before me who were shouting, 'Things need to change.'" You can hear what else she had to say here.

[theoriginalladya]

Off to a good start this morning!

Unexpected/Spontaneous prompt complete 

New FemShep born in my head ... *looks at list* ... #91?

Time to get the groceries ...

Then MORE WRITING!!!

And breakfast somewhere, too.  Need food ... fuel ... something ...

[thesagedahlia]

Pick A Card: Weekend Edition

Which is your story, this weekend?

*for entertainment purposes only, energy is fluid not linear, roles are interchangeable*

Group 1 🦸🏾‍♀️

Theme: be bold & make the first move

•take charge of your destiny

•be bold & follow your heart & your emotions

•avoid recklessness or moving too fast

•come into your power, the time for action is now

I'm getting that a past influence, or experience with a past person has undergone ultimate change, & has possibly reached completion. There are war-making tendencies that is rooted in immaturity (this can be coming from the male energy). Someone has to be the more mature & reflective of the situation, & it's looking like it would be the feminine energy. A downfall or weird experience of some kind that is low vibrational may be approaching & may impact your weekend & cause some discontinuance of efforts.Things will progress in this situation after a period of withdrawal & regression. Caution may be needed as conflicting influences will arise over the weekend. You will reach a resolution to the problem or it will reach it's conclusion, as long as there is a mature person who can take charge & defuse any difficulties, you will reach or maintain a certain level of peace, or the problem can be solved all together. Being stubborn in the situation will result in partial loss, or more extremely, an incomplete union with a partner or friend. This turmoil brought confusion to a what was once in a perfect state. Things happen quickly & suddenly, after a lot of rest after strife & you may be in need of replenishment from a bitter experience. With the war & opposition, there is happiness & devotion. What you don't see coming leaves a feeling of despair. The opportunity with this person, (who is a compassionate, kind, & reliable person) is in a neutral state, & is can lead to prosperity & the start of meaningful experience, but too much force & the odds become more overwhelming, could lead to complete & sudden change (the downfall). A separation may occur where it will be a difficult transition, & there is a need to overcome the sadness & be the maturity this situation calls for.

Group 2 😒

Theme: It's time to release negativity

•emote, it's all better out than in

•it's time to move from living fearfully to living joyfully

•you're right to have your suspicions

•grudges are toxic-let something go

•the end of an argument

There is a chance to get justice & clarity in a situation this weekend, & cutting out negativity may be a theme this weekend. You may have been holding out for progress in this situation, but you may need to just quit trying. You may be feeling trapped by this person & it brings great sadness. There may be a slow moving development in an apology to bring harmony back to the situation, because there is devotion here, but the stability is diminishing. One may be readily in the mood to start a family with the other, but it's a back & forth choice. A tower has happened (if not yet, it may this weekend), & it caused an unexpected change that could result in transformation of the situation & its dynamic. Whether you were aware of this escalation or not, there is a call for strength & courage in the face of adversity. A withdrawal altogether may be initiated where the cycle will be closed out. This feels like a commitment & something someone is sympathetic in building in this situation, but the bad influences still seem to show up. This seem to involve petty communication with them that really brings judgment to their character. Anxiety still creeps in around this person & there may be a stubborn energy around the despair. This may reach a stalemate around taking further action, but there will be an opportunity to negotiate what will be done about things, but moving forward with this person may either bring more burdens & oppression, or problems may still be resolved though it will be like trying to maintain a level of peace.

Group 3 🤐

Theme: Work through your fears

•👀🍆 feeling sexy maybe?

•time to let go if a grudge you're holding

•move on from jealousy

•stop being obsessive

•could it be you're being paranoid?

•make an investment

You may be receiving recognition or attainment, or have the opportunity to (may relate to work), & it may be resulting from greater self knowledge & strength through persistence (possibly over-ambition). There may be contradictory issues involving your abilities to attain material gain & actually are just able to take the necessary actions to achieve enough, but it isn't stabilizing. But there is a wise visionary that helps you see wisdom & inspiration from above or within. This person also brings vulnerability & goodness our of you, & for a lot of you could be seeking mercy & forgiveness from them. There could be a lot of inner conflict you're going through where there is a need to balance dark & light energies, for things may be fluctuating for you. There is a need to release this energy in the proper way, as there may be distance rn. You need to be courageous enough to overcome the challenges to come regarding reconciliation with this person, & the odds may seem outwardly against you, whether they actually are or not. You will need the strength of personal integrity when arriving to them, as you may want to propose something to them. Success & honors may come at a price, & you may be fulfilling obligations while oppressed by their weight. The mystery of the situation may bring some fear or a negative attitude, but you feel your loyalty was misplaced in favor of a potentially damaging habit or desire & there was limited rational thinking in the decision making. This may have even caused you anxiety over them, & you may even fear that they are done with you. You're blaming yourself & probably contradicted how you wanted to be with this person, or contradicted yourself in general through your actions. But this weekend's theme could be considering escaping from the imprisonment which is your life without them, & you could be undergoing a change of heart that you want use your determination for the right purpose. You're paying attention to the fact that there is a need to start over. There may be feelings of restlessness or boredom, or general dissatisfaction with the current lot, & regret is strong here. You may be lacking love & that bitterness could be spoiling the good things for you, but a possible new start is under manifestation & evolve through progression is noted. Unexpected events may push forward the union with your person.

Group 4 🧘🏾‍♀️

Themes: Meditate & contemplate

•use your feelings to guide your way (logic won't work rn)

•face your fears-they may be holding you back

•this situation is being healed

•time to surrender to the Divine

•avoid being deceptive or wiling deceived

There may be an opportunity (possibly for a job or prosperity), but it could be a win for losing situation (or you feel it that way), or you may just get a kick out of being petty. There is a need to transform yourself by being a little more of a calm & healing energy to actually be in an embodiment of feminine power. Some unfulfilled desires may be having you feel confused or imprisoned, but you are determined to end these mental cycles & you will have forward progression in that. Some romance may be incoming for you & this person (or you) think about you/them a lot. Subconscious work is at play here, & there may be dreams or visions you (or they) whether realized or not. This may be hidden for you at this time, but things may be revealed to you soon, & you may be subconsciously aware of it. This person is commit to coming toward you & is looking back on what they've once know, which where mostly toxic & low vibrational energy. They may be in deep concentration regarding you & are trying to manifest their direction but this may be a challenge for them, as they be taking a stand, or mounting a defense. You're attracting & manifesting this person back into your life to bring forth new creation & a fresh start in a relationship that still has a mutual interest or its possible that this is a first love. Your inner journey & guidance is has to do with this person, but you have been having anxiety & mental harrassment over new love because there is a transcendence & need to have forgiveness needs to happen, but you may be confused by this or restricted from doing so. There is an advantage you have & a choice to make regarding this connection since it brings truth & balance to you. You have the spiritual knowledge needed for this journey, & you are called to have strength & willpower against untrustworthy forces. This love is a spiritual one & a re/union is in the works for you. You're headed on a new path, but you may need to let go of the past, that caused the unexpected change to your connection. There is a chance for regeneration & this was nearly a missed opportunity because of disruption or lack of engagement or focus, isolation & blocked communication. There is still a slow moving offer coming forward, but the block is caused by maintaining stability.