![]() ![]() ![]() We seek harm to none and harmony for all. We lay down our arms so we can reach out our arms to one another. We close the divide because we know, to put our future first, we must first put our differences aside. To compose a country committed to all cultures, colours, characters, and conditions of man.Īnd so we lift our gazes not to what stands between us, but what stands before us. We are striving to forge our union with purpose. 'Never been more optimistic': speeches, songs and celebrations cap Biden's inauguration day – as it happenedĪnd yes, we are far from polished, far from pristine,īut that doesn’t mean we are striving to form a union that is perfect. We, the successors of a country and a time where a skinny Black girl descended from slaves and raised by a single mother can dream of becoming president, only to find herself reciting for one. ![]() Somehow we’ve weathered and witnessed a nation that isn’t broken, ![]() We’ve learned that quiet isn’t always peace,Īnd the norms and notions of what 'just' is isn’t always justice.Īnd yet, the dawn is ours before we knew it. When day comes, we ask ourselves where can we find light in this never-ending shade? View full post on Youtube Here’s the full transcript of Amanda Gorman’s Inauguration Day 2021 poem: ![]()
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![]() ![]() ![]() Rocco would kill us both if he ever found out what we did.īut when an unexpected surprise spins my world off its axis, I have to make the most difficult decision of my life. My plan was flawed from the beginning, but I couldn’t have ever predicted I’d develop feelings for the man they call The Sinner. Clair, approached me with a proposition, how could I say no? No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems, without written permission from the author, except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. So when Rocco’s biggest NHL rival and new teammate, Sebastien St. Mostly to get under my overprotective brother, Rocco’s skin. Love the rush I get when I do something I shouldn’t. I didn’t know anything about her, not even her name, but I did know one thing… she was going to end up in my bed, preferably tied to it. Until the day I spotted the hot blonde in the stands, pounding her hand on the plexi, loudly cursing me out. In fact, fans of my NHL team, the Atlanta Comets, call me "The Sinner." According to my sealed juvenile records and the various women I’ve used and discarded, it's not far off the mark. 2 Story with original character and modern updates over the past 10 years including a 2 car garage. Clair, no one would ever call me a saint. Sought after popular West Seventh neighborhood. ![]() ![]() To learn more about how and for what purposes Amazon uses personal information (such as Amazon Store order history), please visit our Privacy Notice. ![]() You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie Preferences, as described in the Cookie Notice. Click ‘Customise Cookies’ to decline these cookies, make more detailed choices, or learn more. 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Home Free is an American country a cappella group of five vocalists: Austin Brown, Rob Lundquist, Adam Rupp, Tim Foust, and Adam Chance. ![]() ![]() We use cookies and similar tools that are necessary to enable you to make purchases, to enhance your shopping experiences and to provide our services, as detailed in our Cookie Notice. ![]() ![]() ![]() Her character in here, "Marge Gunderson," elevates this movie from just another modern-day sick crime movie, to an original. It's also the best role, I assume, ever for McDormand who was never a star before - or since - this movie. ![]() The more I watch this film, the funnier he gets. Those two and Buscemi are the lead characters and all three "are a trip." Macy is hilarious the best character in here, in my opinion. Macy and Frances McDormand have some wonderful facial expressions along with their accents. Yup, this is pure "black comedy." It's dark humor mixed in with a parody about the way the Scandanavian people in the upper Midwest supposedly speak. It's a fictional kidnapping-turned into murder story with a few bloody scenes, lots of profanity (most of it by Steve Buscemi) and a comedy. About the story: first, it is NOT a true story as indicated in the movie. However, it holds a strange fascination, probably because of the odd characters. It's a sick movie, though, make no mistake about that. In fact, I probably enjoy this more each time I view it. I didn't see this in the theater but saw it the first week it was out for rental, and have enjoyed it ever since. ![]() ![]() ![]() In June 2021, the anime was revisited by Funimation's Aedan Juvet where it was praised for its expansion of LGBTQ+ representation in anime. Ī new anime adaptation focused on the Proposal Arc has been announced to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the new Emerald magazine. It was released on home-video on March 7, 2017. On December 13, 2016, Funimation announced they had licensed the series, including the OVA. A film adaptation was released on March 15, 2014. An original animation DVD was bundled with the fifth and sixth volumes of the manga series, released in March and September 2011. Produced by Studio Deen under the direction of Chiaki Kon, the anime series began its broadcast run on April 9, 2011. In 2011, the manga was adapted into an anime television series. ![]() ![]() The World's Greatest First Love: The Case of Ritsu Onodera ( 世界一初恋 〜小野寺律の場合〜, Sekai-Ichi Hatsukoi: Onodera Ritsu no Baai, also alternatively known as Sekai Ichi Hatsukoi: The World's Greatest First Love in the English anime) is a Japanese BL manga series written and illustrated by Shungiku Nakamura. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() What follows is from the Amazon ad, which has very positive customer reviews and a free audio sample of the book.įrom the author of the New York Times best-selling phenomenon The Power of Habit comes a fascinating new book that explores the science of productivity, and why, in today's world, managing how you think - rather than what you think - can transform your life.Ī young woman drops out of a PhD program and starts playing poker. The reason why I mention this book is that I heard part of an interview with the author, Charles Duhigg, and it sounds like he's got good ideas. ![]() ![]() ![]() Nonetheless however-regardless of whether you consider yourself religious, un-religious, or somewhere in between-this is a powerful book that can help you develop a higher sense of self-discipline and self-reliance. ![]() It’s also worth noting that this is an aggressive, in-your-face kind of Self-Help book - one which he packages and presents as the intersection of “ancient wisdom” and “scientific research.” Much of the ancient wisdom seems to come from religious scripture, while the scientific research serves as a way to backup the beliefs the author already holds near and dear to his heart. ![]() He believes that suffering is an inevitable aspect of life, that we can usher in heaven or hell on earth, and that people have it within themselves to create order out of chaos. He believes strongly in truth telling, human hierarchy, and gender roles. ![]() Originally conceived of with 40 rules, Peterson has condensed them into a well thought out, manageable list of 12 total rules that he shares in this book. Peterson has developed what he believes to be a definitive set of rules for leading a successful and fulfilling life. Over the years, (former) Harvard and (current) University of Toronto professor and clinical psychologist Dr. ![]() ![]() Only then did I notice the band of mourning black around his upper arm. Joseph put one foot on a pedal and said, real quiet, "If you'll excuse me, I've a funeral to attend." I stood there, feeling awkward and a fool. And the quickest flash of hate you ever did see danced across the dark of his eyes. "That all you got to say?" I near shouted, frustrated at how easily he'd turned my good intentions into a fool's errand. Dreamland Burning by Jennifer Latham, Hardcover Barnes & Noble® A compelling dual-narrated tale from Jennifer Latham that questions how far weve come with race relations. But I can't accept." And got back on his bicycle. Joseph's face went blank as the cloudless sky overhead. "Don't you know that, Will?" Which put my nose out of joint so bad that I told him he was being rude, and that I was only trying to do him a favor at no small risk to myself. "The rules aren't the same for me as they are for you," Joseph replied, shaking his head. Which took me by surprise and set me stammering how it was proof he was making his payments, and how he should take it because it was the right and proper way to do business. When I answered truthfully, he handed the paper back like the useless thing it was. ![]() He asked whether Pop had written it or me. ![]() ![]() ![]() My only complaint was that it was occasionally repetitive which wasn’t very enjoyable however it didn’t take from my overall enjoyment too much. It found a good mixture of not giving us a boring lesson on greek mythology, but instead it made it very interesting and left me wanting to learn more about it. ![]() They also compliment each other very well with each character having their strengths and weaknesses. The other two main characters grover and Annabeth served as good mentors and likeable characters throughout the story. A troubled boy who thought he was good for nothing to a demigod hero who saves the world from destruction. Percy Jackson’s character is very well written. Although written for young teens it’s still very engaging and thrilling for someone of any age. Every page flipped felt like a monster could’ve come out of nowhere ready to attack the main characters. The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan was a very suspenseful story. MAP Passes – Museums, Attractions & Parks. ![]() ![]() Jabari Asim | LeUyen Pham | LB Kids (Reissue Ed.) | 2019 | Amazon | IndieBound Vanessa Brantley-Newton | Knopf BYR | 2019 | Amazon | IndieBoundĪtinuke | Angela Brooksbank | Candlewick | 2019 | Amazon | IndieBound ![]() Vashti Harrison | LB Kids | 2019 | Amazon | IndieBound ![]() Janice Robinson-Celeste | Pixelab Animation Studio | SBP Publishing | 2019 | Amazon | IndieBound Useni Eugene Perkins | Bryan Collier | LB Kids | 2019 | Amazon | IndieBoundĭeborah LeFalle | Keisha Morris | Beaming Books | 2019 | Amazon | IndieBoundīig Kid: For when you’re feeling small in a BIG, BIG world Happy Holidays and spread the joy of reading! Our stories matter.Īndrea Pippins | Schwartz & Wade | 2020 | Amazon | IndieBound For more gift ideas, see Young, Bold, and Boss, Happy Hair Tales!, 10 Anthologies and always check out New Releases. Hey, Baby!: A Baby’s Day in Doodles by Andrea Pippins is a February 2020 release that is available for pre-order! To add to our board book list, leave a comment below. Some books are published in the board book format only, but publishers will often release a board book edition of popular hardback picture books like Vashti Harrison’s Little Leaders or Grandma’s Purse by Vanessa Brantley-Newton. However, one important aspect of board books is that they foster a love of reading in small children. The cover and pages allow for easy clean up of wet or sticky messes. Board books are perfect gifts for busy baby and toddler hands that like to explore, rip, crumple, and bang things. ![]() |