I’m currently ordering books for work (children’s librarian) and came across this book on Kirkus and figured I’d share with you all.
Jiu-Jitsu Girl by Jennifer Dutton
What’s more terrifying than being forced into a coed combat wrestling martial art by your own mother? Sixth grade.
Angie Larson hates Jiu-Jitsu. Like many twelve-year-old girls, she fails to find the glamour in a martial art that embraces zero personal space and choking as an end goal. Seriously, people choke her, drip sweat on her face, and even wrap their legs around her neck. It’s the worst. Instead, she idolizes the seemingly perfect kids at her school who do “normal” activities like dance or soccer. But just when it seems like Angie is about to be accepted by them, her mom enrolls her in a Jiu-Jitsu tournament and begins a relationship with the sweatiest coach on the planet. And to make things more complicated, Angie develops a close friendship with a boy who is definitely not part of the “cool” crowd.
Angie must decide who she is while making some painful decisions both on and off the mat. Is she a dance girl, a soccer girl, a nothing girl . . . or a Jiu-Jitsu girl?
According to an interview I read with the author, she is a Tae Kwon Do to BJJ convert so there’s that.
Here’s the Kirkus review for those interested
The main character grows over the course of this story, but her path is loaded with heavy-handed didacticism.
The book is targeted for ages 8-12 if anyone wants to check it out for the jiu-jitsu girl in their life.
Am I going to post every time I come across a kid’s book with a martial-arts bent to it? You bet I am!
Outer Range x Camp Half Blood x Wizarding School Face Claims
Ok guys so the lovely @floydsmuse and I have been going back and forth about a crazy idea if the Abbott family ran a ranch that was a mix between Camp Half Blood and Hogwarts. For all you Yellowstone fans out there too, yes the Dutton gang is involved and helps with the running of the school. I couldn't help but think too that it's not just the Olympians that come to the school or have kids here, oh hell no!! We've got a ton who have come from across the globe, so check these out (lol, I apologize, I'm a giant mythology nerd so prepare yourselves for this weird ass thing). Some may or may not have taken on the role, so be forewarned (lol).
The Gods and Goddesses (Face Claims)
The Olympians
Zeus-Sean Bean
Hera-Jennifer Connelly
Demeter-Erica Cerra
Hestia- Melina Kanakaredes
Poseidon-Kevin McKidd
Hades-Clive Standen
Athena-Brie Larsson
Aphrodite-Natalie Dormer
Hephaestus-Alex O'Laughlin
Ares-Wyatt Nash
Apollo-Chris Evans
Artemis-Rose McIver
Hermes-Jake Picking
Dionysus-Diego Luna
The Egyptians
Isis-Gal Gadot
Hathor- Naomi Scott
Osiris-Mido Hamada
Anubis-Markus Hamilton
Horus- Mena Massoud
Ptah-Charlie Rawes
The Orishas (Nigeria)
Yemaya-Angela Basset
Shango-Winston Duke
Obatala-Idris Elba
Oya-Ayo Edebiri
Aja-Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Ochosi- Daniel Kaluuya
Oshun-Lupita Nyongo
Eshu Elegba- Denzel Whittaker
Ogun-Jeremy Sample
The Mayas, Aztecs and Incas (DO NOT ASK ME TO PRONOUNCE ANY OF THESE, lol)
Ixtlilton-Danny Ramirez
Ix Chel-Salma Hayek
Chicomecoatl-Gina Rodriguez
Quetzalcoatl-Oscar Issac
Inti- Christian Meier
Mama Killa-Magalay Solier
Mama Qocha-Claudia Llosa
The Celts and the Norse
Brigid-Jesse Buckley
Thor-Chris Hemsworth
Loki-Tom Hiddelston
Hel-Katie McGrath
Cerridwen-Eve Hewson
Neith-Jaime Dornan
Odin-Anthony Hopkins
Frigga-Rene Russo
Freya-Whitney Hoy
Freyr-Domnhall Gleeson
Gods and Goddesses of Asia
Kali-Zoe Saldana
Saraswati-Ashwariya Rai
Lakshmi-Lara Dutta
Guan Yu-Daniel Day Kim
Mazu-Gemma Chan
Uzume-Awkwafina
Mayari-Angel Locsin
Xiwangmu-Michelle Yeoh
The Jade Emperor-Ken Wattanabe
Zhurong (Chong Li)-Harry Shum Jr.
Native American and Polynesian
Kamohoaliʻi-Jason Momoa
Maui-Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Hi'iaka-Lindsay Watson
Pele-Mapuana Makia
Spider Grandmother (Navajo)-Lily Gladstone
Sena (Inuit)-Anna Lambe
Grandfather-Wes Studi
Grandmother-Tantoo Cardinal
Tó Neinilii-Dallas Goldtooth
Disclaimer: THIS IS ONLY FOR THE STORY. NO DISRESPECT IS INTENDED AT ALL!!!!!!
A month has passed since Kayce asked me to marry him and ever since it has been like a new honeymoon phase. Everytime I saw him my heart sped up and I forget how to breath. I blush as every kiss and smile he sends my way like I was 16 years old again. And let me not mention the sex. If people thought we couldn’t keep our hands from eachother, I need to ask them what they think of us now. “Remember they need to be at school before lunch”
“I know Tate. I am on my way to pick them up after this” I smile motioning him away. “Now go, you are already late” I had to drop off Tate this morning to school and I may be 10,15 minutes late. “Love you!” He waved back with a smile, mouth something before heading inside. I reach for my phone and dial the only number I had on speeddial.
“I just picked them up. I am on my way to the office. In 15 minutes you have the meeting with the Townsends”
“Thanks. I am heading that way now. Don’t forget she was supposed to give you a smaller package too”
“Got it” I thanked Jennifer before hanging up the phone. I rush into the office hoping to get enough time to settle in. “Jamie?” I questined surprised to see him standing outside the office.
“Goodmorning, I need your help” he says as I come closer to him. His eyes averted to our surroundings every chance he got.
“Okay” I look around and see no other car other than his and mine. I guess we have a couple minutes before my clients show up. I unlock the doors and walk into my office with Jamie trailing close behind. I heard the door shut so I tooke liberty to start the conversation first. “Does this involve the Duttons?”
“In a way” I furrow my brow letting out a deep sigh. I take a seat pushing it close to my desk so I can lean against my hands. “I have a baby” Well that is a surprise
“How?” I said quickly. And just as quickly I tried to rephrase my question. “I mean I know how but like, how?” I lead back and stare at him. He was fidgeting with his hands as he took a seat infront of me.
“Christine. You remember her right?”
“Yeah. She worked with you when you were running against Reid” I nod now understanding. It was a hard time for Jamie and he departed from her when he went back to the Dutton ranch. But that has been a while back.
“Yes, exactly. I know I don’t have to explain to you how he came to be”
“Right. I know how that happens” I smile hoping to get he awkardness out of the way.
“Yeah well months ago she contacted me and told me about our son. She gave me a decision which will affect whether she allowed me to see him or not” Okay, “She wanted me to leave everything behind and not be involved with the ranch” Smart. “If I didn’t make that choice she would move on and not allow me to see my son”
“So what do you need me for? You want to fight for custody?” He shakes his head quickly.
“I want to ensure his future. Beth has made a promise when she found out and I don’t want anything happening to him”
“So you are thinking of a restraining order?”
“That would alert her. I need you to be my lawyer, My son and Christine need to be protected. She is not going to get to them if I can help it” I nod. There's more than a couple of ways to ensure that and he knows it. Being related to them doesn’t help so I know why he is asking me. I hear the door ring letting me know someone is in the lobby.
“I will make sure of it. I have clients out there but I will keep in contact to let you know every step of the procedure” He stands up walking towards the door.
“Thank you y/n” I sent him a smile. “One last favor” I nod. “Don’t tell Kayce any of this, for now”
“Don’t worry” I walk over to send him off. “Goodmorning Mr.Townsend” I smile leading him into my office. I watched as Jamie got in his car. How the hell am I supposed to keep such a thing from Kayce? I guess if it doesn’t come up I technically wouldn’t be hiding or lying about it right? I finished with my meeting with enough time to get to Tate’s school with the baked goods.
“You were late” Tate says with his arms folded
“Actually” I go down on my heels to meet his eyes. “I am right on the dot” I showed him my watch that marked 11:30.
“According to James’s mom, you are late” He points over to the tall women setting up things around the main table.
“Well she was wrong. The flyer said to be here at this time and I was. Can’t argue with the facts now can we?” Tate smiles, shaking his head.
“No go enjoy the party” His class was having a party to celebrate Valentine's day. Sweets filled two tables. His classroom is decorated with pink and red hearts. Everything on theme including most mom’s outfits. I quickly got Tate’s attention and waved at him as he had fun with his friends.
“So you are Tate’s mother?” I don’t know why Monica and Kayce agreed to change him to this school. I get that education is important and a school where you pay tuition too just has to be the best which it may be but it doesn’t mean the same for the parents.
“Yes I am” I stand up straight reaching out my hand to her. “And you are James’s mother?” I already knew the answer. Tate and James try to be friends but it has its bumps.
“Yes,Amanda” She gives me a small laugh and she takes her hand back to smooth out her dress. “You seem very young to be his mother”
“22” I say looking at her expression in her face made giving her my time worth it. “But unfortunately I am not the one who birthed that angel. Am just the seconded mom” Now that totally got her. I saw her face, she was trying to find something to say.
“Well” She huffed out trying to still be nice. “You seem pretty decent. You can uphold the reputation it takes to be here” My eyebrow lifts up trying to acknowledge her words.
“Right” I fake smile drinking out of the drink Tate got me earlier.
“Can’t say the same about other people” I looked over to see what she was referring to. Monica steps up looking around. She is in her usual outfit. “How is it that they get the good ones?” I wanted to laugh knowing she was now referring to Kayce. “I want to take a ride” I took that chance to wave over to them.
“Hey where is Tate?” Monica asks, still trying to scan the room for the boy.
“I will go look for him but first I would like to introduce you to Amanda, James’s mom.” I give her a slight wink before turning towards Amanda. “Amanda this is Tate’s other mom” She shakes smiles extending her hand to shake Monica’s.
“Oh” She smiles awkwardly. “I didn’t mean anything about my comment” she tries to whisper but I shake my hand.
“Oh don’t worry about it” I fake laugh turning over to Kayce. “This right here is his father. Got the right sperm wouldn’t you agree?” Kayce’s eyes widened a bit. “Would you be in love and find Tate?” A push him on to start walking which he thankfully does.
“So when you meant you were his other mom, you meant he mainly had two moms?” She steps back unknowingly.
“Yes, is that a problem? I thought you meant that it would uphold the reputation of this school?”
“I didn’t mean” She looks around, frightened from the sudden information. “I would need to speak to the principal,” She says holding her head up and walking out the room.
“What was that about?” Monica looks over at me.
“Just trying to set some knowledge about acceptance” I shruggs. I see Tate and Kayce coming over. “Did you know James keeps stealing Tates things? He says he is borrowing it but always seems to lose them when he tries to give them back?”
“I wouldn’t blame the parents but its hard when she acts like that” Monica laughs a little as the boys come closer we stop.
“Mom!” Tate wraps his arms excitedly, grabbing her hand. “I need to show you something”
“Alright kid, am coming” She smiles back at us who stay right in the same spot. When we are alone separated from any kid or adult I feel Kayce leaning in to rest his head on my shoulder and his arms around me.
“So I was the right sperm?” I grin feeling his smile widen.
“Wouldn’t you think? Look at him” I point over to Tate. Truly not really focusing on him since Kayce’s warm breath is all I can focus on right now. “Why do you think I want a kid from you so bad?”
“Just one?” He whispered. It was so hard not to close my eyes and just feel him.
“We can fill a whole classroom if you allow me too” I know it's bad to have the thought I am having right now with kids present so god forgive me but would it be so bad to want him to take me against the wall? Or just lean me against one of these tables? Maybe even just right here. In this spot. He could lift me up with his strong arms and push into me. Over and over and over again. He's a cowboy he can do it standing up, we’ve done it before.
“Honey I would allow you to do unspeakable things to me. Anything your little heart desires. If you can take it?” I smile. I come back to my sense noticing we were feeling eachother up. That went unnoticed it seems like so I stopped before someone could notice us.
“I need to get going. I need to be away from you for a bit” I smile, going up to plant a quick kiss on his lips. “Rememeber to meet me at the ranch at 6” I point back to him grabbing my things
“Yes ma’am” God why are you making it so hard on me? The only things I had the courage to do was turn around and leave. I didn’t trust myself with telling him I love you or giving him a goodbye kiss. God knows I wouldn’t have made it. I would have scarred all those kids forever. I just needed to wait 6 more hours.
A [Abcd] – An Envelope Magazine of Visual Poetry, Edited by Jeremy Adler, The National Poetry Centre, London, 1975, First editions of 200 [The Idea of the Book, Portland, OR]. Feat. Nicholas Zurbrugg, Lawrence Upton, G. J. de Rook, Betty Radin, Jennifer Pike, bpNichol, Maurizio Nannucci, Jackson Mac Low, Dom Sylvester Houédard (dsh), P. C. Fencott, Paul Dutton, Bob Cobbing, Sylvia Finzi, Clemente Padín, Sean O’Huigin, Gayle Anderson, Paula Claire, Bill Bissett, Tamaki Kitamaya, et al.
tagged by @nightbloodraelle @leviiackrman @aartyom thank you all i love yall sm
rules: take this quiz and share 5 (or more! or less! the world is your oyster!) results from the top 50 that you feel really fit your oc(s). if you don’t recognize very many from the top 50, feel free to expand into the top 100.
tagging: @bigbywlf @chuckhansen @queennymeria @marivenah @indorilnerevarine @visenyatargaryn @ardberts @cybilbennettgf @risingsh0t @phillipsgraves @jendoe uuuh anyone else idk im so behind if you’ve already done it im sorry
Rogue (X-Men): 86%
Robin Buckley (Stranger Things): 83%
Jyn Erso (Rogue One): 80%
Frenchie (The Boys): 78%
Marty Mikalski (The Cabin in the Woods): 75%
Tallahassee (Zombieland): 85%
Mikaela Banes (Transformers): 85% (hahaha wow)
Dean Winchester (Supernatural): 83%
David Della Rocco (The Boondock Saints): 80%
Frank Reynolds (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia): 80%
Anita 'Needy' Lesnicki (Jennifer's Body): 88%
James Gordon (The Dark Knight): 81%
Dr. Sharon Fieldstone (Ted Lasso): 80%
Mike Ehrmantraut (Breaking Bad): 79%
Dexter Morgan (Dexter): 79%
Jessie (Pokémon): 86%
Mazikeen (Lucifer): 81%
Mystique (X-Men): 80%
Beth Dutton (Yellowstone): 79%
Dennis Reynolds (It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia): 79% (i’m laughing)
STATISTICAL CHARACTER PERSONALITY TEST.take the linked quiz from the perspective of your character, then select 5-10 results from the complete matches list that you feel resonate with your character the most.
How to play: name 10 of your favourite characters from 10 different fandoms, then tag 10 people to do the same.
tagged by: @kiddseveride - thank you for tagging me! 💙
Amanda Rollins - Law and Order SVU
Stella Kidd - Chicago Fire
Beth Dutton - Yellowstone
Eddie Janko - Blue Bloods
Lucy Chen - The Rookie
Grace Ryder - 911 Lone Star
Kensi Blye - NCIS Los Angeles
Catherine Willows - CSI
Jennifer Jareau - Criminal Minds
Kate Beckett - Castle
I tag: @morganupstead @chenfordsblog @stella-kidd @bradfordschen @thisismehappy @cabensler @tylerkennedys if you want! and anyone else who wants to do it!
{pelin uluksar; cisfemale; she/her} hey isn’t that SEVDA TILKI? the 28 year old HUMAN (POSSESSED BY LUST) and a song that plays when you see them is 34+35 by ARIANA GRANDE. They are known to be PASSIONATE and RELENTLESS. They have been in VALDEZ for 28 years and always remind me of bright red lipstick never smeared, playing with people because she’s bored, high heels with short skirts, perfectly manicured artificial nails. what secrets will they discover?
CHARACTER INSPO. pre-possession: bonnie bennett (the vampire diaries). waverly earp (wynonna earp). katara (atla). rosalind walker (caos). rachel chu (crazy rich asians). kara danvers (supergirl). alice cullen (twilight). claire randall (outlander). belle (beauty and the beast). angela montenegro (bones). alina starkov (shadow and bone). monica dutton (yellowstone). jane villanueva (jane the virgin). post-possession: samantha jones (sex and the city). lucifer morningstar (lucifer). jennifer check (jennifer’s body). santana lopez (glee). serena van der woodsen (gossip girl). ferris bueller (ferris bueller’s day off). gloria delgado-pritchett (modern family). alexis rose (schitt’s creek). mazikeen (lucifer). beth dutton (yellowstone). gabrielle dupres (the order).
TIDBITS
sevda tilki was born in istanbul, turkey before her parents moved to the US when she was two months old, her father’s job relocating them to Alaska.
sevda grew up speaking both turkish and english in the small town and knew everyone that lived there. she was a pleasant girl and got along with pretty much everyone.
lust possessed sevda easily and has taken majority control over sevda, taking over at christmas.
My reading habits for 2022 suggest that this was the year life began to creep back toward normal. For that, I am profoundly grateful.
I read a total of 110 books (I’m not likely to finish 111 before midnight December 31). The vast majority were fiction, and of the novels, most were YA, because that’s my sweet spot. Most were published in 2020 or 2021, with some earlier, and a few current. That’s because most of my reading comes from libraries.
Several years ago, I started tagging books I loved as possible Top Ten books. This year, I refined that further, with Top Twenty and Top Five. Today, I compiled the lists, only to discover I had 12 books in the “Top Ten” list. Try as I might, I could not move them elsewhere. All but one “Top Ten” are YA novels; that one is a picture book. The other lists are much, much shorter.
As I compiled the lists, I noticed was how often the top listings came in groups. One particular library haul in August yielded three Top Tens and one Top Twenty.
And here <drum roll> they are, in reading order, with links to Bookshop.org:
Top Twenty:
1. Ryan, Tom and Robin Stevenson. When You Get the Chance. Running Kids Press, 2021. Audiobook. (8/16/2022)
2. Kulper, Kendall. Murder for the Modern Girl. Holiday House, 2022. (8/27/2022)
3. Emezi, Akwaeke. Bitter. Alfred A. Knopf, 2022. (10/18/2022)
'Yellowstone' Saison 5 Episode 6 Preview taquine l'hélicoptère EMT et plus de larmes
‘Yellowstone’ Saison 5 Episode 6 Preview taquine l’hélicoptère EMT et plus de larmes
L’épisode 6 de la saison 5 de Yellowstone est arrivé. Et comme l’a dit un jour le grand John Dutton, “Yeehaw!”La saison 5, épisode 5, “Watch ‘Em Ride Away”, s’est terminée avec Summer (Piper Perabo) et Monica (Kelsey Asbille) regardant littéralement les garçons, Beth (Kelly Reilly), Teeter (Jennifer Landon) et Clara (Lilli Kay) aller sur une mission cruciale pour collecter et étiqueter leur…