“You’re in a library, read a book.”
Welcome to the Bonesborough Library’s very own online blog! Here you will find newsletters, interviews, studies and of course - knowledge! Here we wish to make an online interactive community for all who desire to learn & connect with other bookworms of all ages!
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As we advance further & further into the Reconstruction Era of the Boiling Isles, there is one important thing we must also reconstruct along with our everyday lives - our history.
50 years of Emperor Belos’ reign has come to an end along with the Coven System, through those 50 years we have seen an unfortunate cutback of funding for historians, schooling, and other educational opportunities & institutions. Not only have we seen heavy budget restricts throughout these 5 decades, but heavy restrictions on knowledge in general.
Using one of the most simplest ways to convey information quickly, we wish to provide insight of the lost history, culture, & magic of the Boiling Isles.
Now, 50 years doesn’t sound like much but do not be fooled, dear reader. For the damage done goes back further than Emperor Belos’ reign - centuries possibly. Therefore, we have a lot of work on our hands!
Join us readers, and you will see our progress in restoring forgotten history as we bring it back to the people. From analysis, theories, artifacts & more - the Boiling Isles Historical Restoration Movement awaits you!
“What else can I find here?”
Fear not, reader! We have plenty to offer! While our main focus is on the Boiling Isles Historical Restoration Movement (BIHRM), we’re also looking forward to the future of the Isles!
The efforts of rebuilding the Isles has gone at a steady pace, even better than expected since we started 4 years ago! An impressive feat, we will be doing monthly interviews with the many, many people at the centre of the Reconstruction Era! Getting a glimpse into what they think & plan, and the current progress of providing a Boiling Isles that will be free and safe for all!
Our team of young journalists known as the Bonesborough Library Junior Journalist Division go all over the Isles covering stories & topics important to today’s readers! They provide us with little snippets of local news and are always looking for more members!
Interested in learning more magic? With the abolishment of the Coven System, we have entered a new age of magic! Affectionately called, “The Free Period,” now is our time to relearn magic & experiment! We know some readers may be afraid of this new change, but fear not! We are working to educate and stop the stigma of covenless & wild magic alike! The times are changing, are you willing to change?
“How can I get involved?”
If you wish to get involved with our volunteer programs and/or events, please visit our front desk!
We’d love to build a community here! Discussions about anything related to the following above are always welcome! Please send us a letter 💌 and we’ll do our best to answer! Readers are more than encouraged to join the conversation! If you have any suggestions or recommendations for what you want to see in our blog, let us know!
“Who’s running this blog?”
For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Suzie Mirage. I’m the new principal at Hexside School of Magic & Demonics where I originally taught illusions! I am also one of the many lovely curators here at the Bonesborough Library! Currently, I am the one managing this blog, but you’ll see familiar faces such as;
Malphas
Master Librarian of the Bonesborough Library
Actually named “Malphas the III”, the library was built 230 years ago by his grandfather, Malphas the I!
Very fascinated by human realm smooth jazz
Older than Emperor Belos’ reign by 68 years!
Devin Baker
Our Front Desk Librarian!
Worked at our library since 1971 (That’s 52 years!)
Loves cats! Please send him pictures of your cat and Mr. Baker will hang them up to greet visitors!
Nicknamed “Head Witch Grumps” by staff
Gary Tatasciore
Mr. Baker’s second in command!
Very friendly guy, loves giving tours!
Currently setting up a community theatre for Bonesborough!
Screams a lot (don’t worry it’s normal!)
Lilith Clawthorne
Miss Clawthorne is currently in charge of building the new Historical Wing & Museum at our library!
Curator of our historical section
Former Head Witch of the Emperor’s Coven
Currently writing a book series chronicling her research of the Titans!
Hooty
Miss Clawthorne’s second in command!
Would love to be your friend
Ate away the Titan’s mind (literally!)
Gives spontaneous free lessons on demon biology
Suzie Mirage
Mrs. Mirage is an illusionist and teaches the art of storytelling through visuals!
Curator of our folklore & cultural section!
Advocating for more creative spaces for illusionists and bards alike!
Working in partnership with St. Epiderm High School to dismantle Coven System propaganda in education!
Hieronymus Bump
Retired Principal of Hexside
Curator of our wildlife section and maintains our botanical gardens!
Very passionate about Human-Realm botany!
Currently managing the Human-Demon Realm Exchange Program being run by Augustus Porter.
Nayumi Drover
Miss Drover is an aspiring fortune teller with the hopes of connecting others together - dead and alive!
Coordinator of our newest program, Magic Experimentation and Curator of our crystal ball lab!
Current mission is to promote Mental Health Awareness by reintroducing older, more effective therapy techniques involving all types of magic!
Likes to collect vintage toys such as porcelain dolls
Amity Blight
Miss Blight is an abomination inventor & delivers supplies all over the Isles!
Coordinator of our Volunteer Program & Miss Weaver’s assistant!
Planning a program to take students on her travels across the Isles!
Hosting a seminar about the importance of preserving what’s left of the natural abomination lagoon habitats of the Boiling Isles (supported by former Head Witch Darius Deamonne!)
Scarlett Webber
Miss Webber is an early childhood development specialist & teaches at Hexside!
Coordinator of events & activities for our littlest learners!
Loves weaving stuffed animals for her students!
Hosts a read-aloud every weekend in the Kid’s Corner!
“Thank you for choosing the Bonesborough Library!”
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(400) 172-2820
Open 8AM - 8PM on weekdays | 8AM - 6PM on weekends.
Closed on holidays.
“We’ll see you next time!”
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Waiting to Exhale - My Take Aways
Bernadine Harris (Angela Basset) - What this always put together gorgeous housewife taught me, was to ALWAYS have your own money!!!! And no matter how comfortable you are with your man to make sure that you know what is going on financially. She taught me to not settle for second choice!!! Unlike her character in the movie who when approached by a young Wesley Snipes in a vulnerable moment, who was open to being the black mistress. She also taught me that when you get married having something of your own is smart and don’t let your man talk you out of it! And like the old saying goes lets when a woman cuts her hair change is a coming!
Robin Stokes (Lela Rochon) - This gorgeous, accomplished beauty taught me so much! Don’t think just because dude who isn’t conventionally attractive a and will give you want that you’ll be happy. In this movie I noticed that her character and many others had sex with guys who often were terrible in bed. I feel her character was probably the most sexual out of all of them and yet I she only seemed to enjoy sex with one emotionally unavailable man! I also find in the particular gif above behind her was mammy doll, even though she was clearly portrayed as a sapphire like character. I do love that they gave her some power by showing when her telling her partner the way she wanted to be kissed and being honest about what she wanted out of life. I also liked that for the most part when men weren’t performing she kicked them to the curb.
Gloria Matthews (Loretta Devine) - I love Ms. Loretta in everything I’ve ever seen her in! I loved her as the Gloria in this movie. One thing I learned from her character is that trusting your feelings and your intuition is essential to having a great love/sex life. I think in this movie she showcased herself as a loving mother who for years had put her love life on the backburner and merely focused on her business and her son. I love her vulnerability in this movie and how when confronted with her son’s father’s sexuality she NEVER allowed it to make her bitter nor did she spend too much time trying to change him. I also love when confronted about her son-husband tendencies she LET HIM GROW AND LET HIM GO!
Savannah Jackson (Whitney Houston) - While each lady got her own storyline, I don’t think it’s too much of a stretch to say that Savannah was the main character. Like all the other accomplished ladies in the group Savannah’s love life was in the toilet! I find that she was the most honest out of all the ladies when confronting her issues with men. While she did waste just as much time as her friends on dusty men, emotionally unavailable men, she always knew they weren’t what she wanted. When confronted with what/who she thought she wanted like many of us she ignored ALL of the red flags. However, my favorite part of her character is when the 33 year old understand that she is GROWN and no longer has to carry the burdens and fears of her mother about being “alone”. She realizes that her life with a terrible two timing loser of a man is more lonely than her without a man. I adore her character.
I know this movie definitely has issues and that unfortunately some of the those issues still reign true today. Waiting to exhale is truly a classic even more can be learned from this movie. But I believe the biggest takeaway is that moving on doesn’t always look like a new relationship. Sometimes moving on is a good set of girlfriends, meaningful careers, and allowing yourself to feel the hurt, but not letting it make you bitter. Moving on doesn’t always look like your husband comes back and regrets losing you which Bernadine initially wanted, or your ex decides he wants you and was going through “a phase” which Gloria hoped the case was for her man. Letting go may mean exploring how you can experience your dream even if it’s not in a traditional way like Robin decided to do after her first experience of letting her dream go. Letting go may even mean that we have to admit we’ve been the *sshole and accept where we went wrong like Savannah did when she took accountability when confronted with the bs she has initially been accepting. The women despite the title of the movie, didn’t wait to exhale, they there lives back and took a deep breath and moved on! They let go and when they did everything flowed in perfect 90s harmony. Enjoy the movie guys if you haven’t watched it already be sure to.
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