Or should I say craftswomanship? Craftspersonship? No matter how you look at it, the amount of detail that went into this costume is incredible. From her pendant to the leather working of her bodice and satchel, I am 100% impressed. I just wish I knew what character she is portraying! A little help, please?
Hello,
I read this article titled, “My Wife Divorced Me Because I Left The Dishes By The Sink”
I was going to share it on facebook, tag my wife and say, “Should I be worried?” Then I thought about it and it made me uncomfortable. Angry even.
If you don’t want to read the article, let me sum it up: Men and Women think differently and what’s not a big deal for you (cave)men, might be a big deal for your wife.
The overall message seems to be: Listen to your partner and if they want you to do (or stop doing) something because it bothers them, you should listen to them.
In other words: Respect your partner enough to listen to them!
Beyond the message, however, I dislike everything about the article. It makes assumptions that are so sexist I had to make sure it wasn’t written in the 1950’s.
In the author’s world:
I feel like I need to put my credentials before I give advice.
To be happy in a relationship you need three things and this isn’t anything new. You need Communication, Empathy, and Compromise.
That list may seem simple and common sense but nothing is easy when emotion takes over. You have to find a way to get to what you really want instead of getting angry or defensive.
Your significant other is a person, not a cartoon stereotype, if they’re getting upset there’s a reason and you should pay attention to it and, if it’s your fault, fix it.
Bet you thought I wouldn’t get back to the title right?
No matter what shape your relationship takes (Poly, Straight, Same-sex, etc.), you and your partner will always seem to be from other planets. People are different! The way they were raised, their experiences, their traumas, and their way of thinking are always going to be different. You have to accept that no matter how much you have in common, you’re completely separate people.
In that way, you can easily say you are from Mars and your partner is from Venus. You are as different as you are the same and that’s why we’re on Earth. It’s in between the two and represents the best compromise.
Find common ground and find compromise, you’re in a relationship not a dictatorship. The term Partner isn’t just to be inclusive, it represents what a truly good relationships is about being equal partners who share in the blame and the joy of life together.
We’re down to two stories left.
Read the ending from the stories and vote on your favourite. The poll will be open until Tuesday the 2nd at 11:59pm
Serial Story 2016 - Last Round
Total Voters: 6
Loading ...Genre: Murder Mystery
Inspiration: And Then There Were None, Sherlock Holmes
[…]
“What happened?” asked Jonathan, drunkenly staggering towards them, trying to get to the boat.
“What’s in there?” asked Zoe, who was followed by the rest of the party guests who must have seen the fire.
Riko tried to keep them back, but Jonathan made it past her and yelled, “Oh shit, there’s a dead body in there!”
Genre: Fantasy Adventure
Inspiration: Firefly, Eberron
[…]
As he watched, in complete amazement, the ruby transformed into a baby with glowing crimson hair. The infant gave a tiny giggle and opened its eyes. He expected red eyes, but was surprised to see little clones of his own dark green eyes staring back at him.
“Oh Boy,” he repeated.
What do you think of the article?
Éric
I have completed the initial 200 questions necessary for the Blush card game! However, they are now with the editor, and I might have to add new ones. If you desperately want a topic covered, ask us your anonymous questions here!
I received a variety of questions asking “What do I do if my partner isn’t in the mood?”
Talk to your partner. Find out if they would prefer to be left alone or cajoled out of their mood, without putting pressure on them. It might be a good idea to ask this in advance, so that you don’t put pressure on them at the time.
“If you’re not feeling in the mood, what would you like me to do?” is a good way to ask them.
Sometimes people aren’t feeling up to doing it, just like I was feeling about writing this blog post. I had a really long day and didn’t feel like I’d done very much, because I hadn’t had the chance to tackle more than one thing on my to-do list today. (Plus, I have a headache.)
Unlike blog posts, you should never try to force the issue. If your partner says no, you need to respect their wishes. Check out this excellent video on consent.
The most important thing is to know your partner. How can you make them feel better? How can you make them feel loved and cherished? What do they need? Instead of focusing on getting your partner in the mood (which usually doesn’t end well, unless they want to be – see the question you can ask them above), think of other ways to hang out with them. Intimacy is more than just sex.
Suggestions for ways to be intimate without sex can be submitted in the comments! Here are a few of my favourites to start you off: brushing my hair, or snuggling on the couch.
Hello My Imaginary Friends,
This month I’ve received two publishing contracts for books I’ve submitted. They will be published by Renaissance Press!
Check out their website and like their Facebook page!
You’ll hear about any updates as I get them. I’m ridiculously excited!!!
They are a local Ottawa press that has existed for just under 3 years old and have roughly half a dozen authors in their catalogue and have also been publishing card games.
I’ve been constantly impressed by their professionalism and I look forward to working with them.
Release Date: 2016
This is the first book in the Elizabeth Investigates Series or Baker City Chronicles (Series title to be discussed with the publisher.) I’m hoping they’ll be interested in publishing the next ones in the series.
The Series will hopefully consist of:
This is all hopeful thinking. The publisher has only picked up the first one and I’ve only written the first three.
Release Date: Hopefully 2017
This is a stand-alone book and needs some serious re-writes which the publisher has gratefully offered to help with.
You have until 11:59 tomorrow night to cast your vote for this year’s Serial Story.
What story should move on to the last round?
Total Voters: 8
Loading ...The stories listed below with their first paragraphs.
Genre: Urban Fantasy/Scifi
Inspiration: Neverwhere
The café was full. Sandra had placed her backpack on the chair next to her pretending that she was saving it for someone. She had her headphones on, she had her phone on the arm of the plush chair and she had a paperback book in her hand. She wanted to be left alone to drink her overpriced and unpronounceable coffee. Her headphones were wireless and she wasn’t listening to music.
Genre: Murder Mystery
Inspiration: And Then There Were None
“Best Party Ever!” yelled Jonathan. His hair was thinning and starting to go grey, but he was unmistakable.
“Remind me why I came?” Riko asked her partner Ethan.
“Because this is your ten year high school reunion and you’re the youngest person to make Inspector in Ottawa police history.” Ethan smiled proudly, looking at the quickly approaching island.
Genre: Fantasy Adventure
Inspiration: Firefly
It was the middle of the night and darker than Mac was used too. When the clouds covered the stars in the rural islands there were no magical or electric lamps. It wasn’t the first time he’d wished he could use a magical torch or those fancy darkvision glasses but magic didn’t work on or around him. He just kept following the speck of light ahead.
Thanks for reading!
Éric
I adored Princess Mononoke when I watched it over a decade ago. What’s your favourite movie that you haven’t re-watched in a while?
The most hated character from the magical world managed to get her hands on the TARDIS. I think I broke one of her Educational Decrees. Yikes!
Thank you to Popsquatch Designs for being such a good sport! You were fantastic!
Hello,
In the previous round The Cosmic Cuckoos was eliminated. This poll will last until Wednesday the 27th, at 11:59 pm. Vote quickly if you want your favorite story.
What story should move on to the last round?
Total Voters: 8
Loading ...The remaining competitors are listed below with their first paragraphs.
Genre: Urban Fantasy/Scifi
Inspiration: Neverwhere
The café was full. Sandra had placed her backpack on the chair next to her pretending that she was saving it for someone. She had her headphones on, she had her phone on the arm of the plush chair and she had a paperback book in her hand. She wanted to be left alone to drink her overpriced and unpronounceable coffee. Her headphones were wireless and she wasn’t listening to music.
Genre: Murder Mystery
Inspiration: And Then There Were None
“Best Party Ever!” yelled Jonathan. His hair was thinning and starting to go grey, but he was unmistakable.
“Remind me why I came?” Riko asked her partner Ethan.
“Because this is your ten year high school reunion and you’re the youngest person to make Inspector in Ottawa police history.” Ethan smiled proudly, looking at the quickly approaching island.
Genre: Fantasy Adventure
Inspiration: Firefly
It was the middle of the night and darker than Mac was used too. When the clouds covered the stars in the rural islands there were no magical or electric lamps. It wasn’t the first time he’d wished he could use a magical torch or those fancy darkvision glasses but magic didn’t work on or around him. He just kept following the speck of light ahead.
Who will win? Murder Mystery, Urban Fantasy/Scifi, or Fantasy Adventure?
Éric
As you may (or may not) know, I am finishing up my Tourism and Travel degree at Algonquin College. This is my last semester, and it promises to be a very busy one. I was not particularly inspired to write a post for today, so I decided to research the country that we had to study for Geography this week: India.
Obviously, there have been a lot (understatement) of Bollywood movies filmed in India. But several Hollywood movies also have filmed here. Here is a list of a few of them, organized by city, to make it simpler to follow.
Zero Dark Thirty, although set in Pakistan, was actually filmed in Chandigarh.
The Dark Knight Rises filmed the escape scene at the Mehrangarh Fort in this city.
The Darjeeling Unlimited filmed a few scenes in Jodhpur.
Mission Impossible 4: Ghost Protocol filmed the climactic ending in Bora Bazaar.
Slumdog Millionaire ranged across various areas of Mumbai.
A Mighty Heart, another movie set in Pakistan, had some scenes shot in Mumbai.
The Bourne Supremacy starts out on a beach in Goa, and quickly moves into a high-speed chase through the city.
Octopussy involved the infiltration of a palace, the location of which is in Udaipur.
The Darjeeling Unlimited was predominantly shot in this city, including the airport.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel filmed almost exclusively in Udaipur and Jaipur.
If you’d like help booking a trip to India.Jen has retired from working as a travel agent. Hope you’ve enjoyed Fandom Travel.
http://www.mensxp.com/entertainment/celeb-trends/20037-top-10-hollywood-movies-shot-in-india.html
Hello My Imaginary Friends,
Lots of stuff to talk about today. Let’s get started.
They say news comes in threes. At least my Mom used to say that my grandfather said, “Never two without three.” (I’m never quite sure if he actually said those things or she made them up)
A few months ago my wonderful Wife received a contract to publish Blush, a card game to open communication channels about sex.
Last week I signed a contract to publish my first book. Hopefully to be released this year.
Today I’ll be signing a contract for Parasomnia. It’s with the same publisher, an awesome small press, as A Study in Aether.
I’m still in shock at how close the two contracts came in.
After almost 7 years of writing seriously and trying to get published I get two contracts? I feel extremely thankful and I little bewildered.
At a party this weekend I got a fortune cookie. It said, “Wisdom comes not from age but from experience.” It’s right but boy did it make me feel old and unwise.
I haven’t lived the most adventurous life but I’d like to think I’ve learned to be wise… maybe just a wiseass.
I read this article this morning and found it to be overall condescending. Maybe it was meant as tongue in cheek… Maybe not.
Either way, be warned, I’m extremely proud of the stuff I, and my wife, make and sell so you’ll be getting smacked in the face by fish… a lot.
So the serial stories aren’t attracting a lot of votes but they do attract a lot of readers. This makes me think I’ve given you too many choices.
You have until Wednesday midnight to vote on which story you’d like to proceed to the next step. The story with the lowest vote count will be eliminated and I’ll put up a new poll.
What do you want 2016's Serial Story to be?
Total Voters: 7
Loading ...Please Vote!
Hope you’re having a great day!
Éric
Best known as Harry Kim from Star Trek Voyager, Garrett Wang was a delight to see at Ottawa’s Pop Expo this past year. And he was super cool about letting me grab a photo of him with the TARDIS!
