tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53507838210161986932024-03-18T15:56:29.947-05:00Latter-day Saint GeeksGeek Blogs you can read in church!Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05851723523424915491noreply@blogger.comBlogger1238125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-52129200803274080082024-03-18T02:00:00.025-05:002024-03-18T14:40:14.251-05:00LDS Geeks Podcast #14: Digimon vs. Pokémon <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsQx4datQTfFKEuB2FXMmsyoBbPWfRuv-UgfZ5lkaODo8Bpqv2-u1W0ZOs9VDnF-G7ZIuwhQ88fYCUJV4um34UgV_6wdR9zr7xUvZ9X5KmQesAZhMws0y-jlb0IUJRazjz00az3KaQjXM02zPnm2P0jDzz-3UIfugOMsQc-EJtFDq7F_h-p7cTuLfOzCka/s1280/dgmn%20pkmn.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsQx4datQTfFKEuB2FXMmsyoBbPWfRuv-UgfZ5lkaODo8Bpqv2-u1W0ZOs9VDnF-G7ZIuwhQ88fYCUJV4um34UgV_6wdR9zr7xUvZ9X5KmQesAZhMws0y-jlb0IUJRazjz00az3KaQjXM02zPnm2P0jDzz-3UIfugOMsQc-EJtFDq7F_h-p7cTuLfOzCka/s320/dgmn%20pkmn.webp" width="320"></a></div><br>I'm a long-time advocate of Digimon as NOT a rip-off of Pokemon, as you may know. But since everyone is entitled to their opinion, Michael and I discussed which franchise is better (in multiple different categories). It was a pretty tame debate, but I hope you enjoy it anyway. <p></p><p>--Spencer</p><a href="https://www.latterdaysaintgeeks.com/2024/03/podmonsters.html#more">Read more »</a>Mormon Geekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02555098240295512905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-10436993956347407712024-03-15T02:00:00.002-05:002024-03-15T02:00:00.128-05:00Friday Creature Feature - Chick and Duck<b></b><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ksQtYkgKcOLNr5VN-3kxuDZp3zlImZWANyc39GNCNH9FaFBhaeaiYmFWBKQOL-ERXu3wNoovj89sEeIL19SMA6yn-iqm40E3EMbCX0wlAmu_-5YCoipWWBk1YsZVIG19QjlZHhehRqMHaXuwA6xOOaU3YRZ1KE3VDnR-UCukwJv8TQ5coMiww9wlIGLs/s500/with%20phoebe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6ksQtYkgKcOLNr5VN-3kxuDZp3zlImZWANyc39GNCNH9FaFBhaeaiYmFWBKQOL-ERXu3wNoovj89sEeIL19SMA6yn-iqm40E3EMbCX0wlAmu_-5YCoipWWBk1YsZVIG19QjlZHhehRqMHaXuwA6xOOaU3YRZ1KE3VDnR-UCukwJv8TQ5coMiww9wlIGLs/s320/with%20phoebe.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />As I tried to decide what whimsical post I could write for this week, two feathered friends (from the show <i>Friends</i>) popped into my mind. That's right. I'm talking about Joey and Chandler's pet duck and pet chick. These additions to the sitcom were ridiculous and pointless, but wonderful and perfect. So let's get into it with these two. <p></p><p><b>Easter 1995</b></p><p>I didn't even think about this post as an Easter post when I began mentally planning it, but it's true; it all began with a news report Joey saw that spring. The reporter talked about the cautions of giving baby chicks as gifts at Easter... only for Joey to somehow interpret it as a commercial for Easter baby chicks. And because he couldn't return the chick, or else the chick would be euthanized, he came home with the duck as well, saving him from the same fearful fate.</p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5NnzeX0226boao1hYwkhrEc5NCJh-zfz1_frRtCUjHEL9Y67h2mKeuGkYpFSn7mjWt9ve6qfiulEz1x0NGoM3_YHhxc_WBVsfmTGbMz6rWoQ4q-Ygq3m0w-IitOsBIdxSSRpj1Ahrp5IG6q6NP-JRAnbwLxQA6axUFTKI7PK9FtUqAhIlimkEsTNi1S3O/s1366/chick.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1366" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5NnzeX0226boao1hYwkhrEc5NCJh-zfz1_frRtCUjHEL9Y67h2mKeuGkYpFSn7mjWt9ve6qfiulEz1x0NGoM3_YHhxc_WBVsfmTGbMz6rWoQ4q-Ygq3m0w-IitOsBIdxSSRpj1Ahrp5IG6q6NP-JRAnbwLxQA6axUFTKI7PK9FtUqAhIlimkEsTNi1S3O/s320/chick.jpg" width="320" /></a></b></div><b><br />Chick</b><p></p><p>First thought to be a female chick, Chandler called the baby Yasmin, after his favorite on <i>Baywatch</i>. Later on, the boys discovered that the chick was maturing into a rooster. I guess that's no different than baby Chandler being a girl. But that discovery of the chick being a rooster was the catalyst for Monica put her apartment on the line in a bet, trying to evict the poultry pals. Other heartwarming moments with "Yasmin" included Chandler and Joey trying to get him to swim (and the subsequently blow drying) and Chandler watching Baywatch with little Yasmin. </p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjV79Xyl93UTUn0CQabJjmOgoxm6mnkM1jlh-Wmx0IXHyNkyxMYdUsNMDpJPjDS3qaEwrEQ3x5H8EdSDiBmJdFLPjxFTpy4wTk9ZRHiRg12zkv_DDxRlXu3ozBvFmtyJbMhTkRJ0ljUg01KD1Y6Bo11XIm0GLLJnxWjWfgkJlJ8Stulnp8gOLzpuDMyo6r/s500/duck.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="375" data-original-width="500" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjV79Xyl93UTUn0CQabJjmOgoxm6mnkM1jlh-Wmx0IXHyNkyxMYdUsNMDpJPjDS3qaEwrEQ3x5H8EdSDiBmJdFLPjxFTpy4wTk9ZRHiRg12zkv_DDxRlXu3ozBvFmtyJbMhTkRJ0ljUg01KD1Y6Bo11XIm0GLLJnxWjWfgkJlJ8Stulnp8gOLzpuDMyo6r/s320/duck.jpg" width="320" /></a></b></div><b><br />Duck</b><p></p><p>After rescuing the duck from euthanizing, the duck became the final member of Joey and Chandler's little bromantic home. Despite the chick coming first, the duck became involved in more comical moments than the chick. Probably because he was louder than his brother. And according to Rachel, he riled up the maturing rooster. Some of my favorite funny moments with the duck include peeing on Ross's letter to Emily, visiting Phoebe's guru, and being put in time out.</p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2i_UlTQogdklsU-29xTzbF-KHn3yBPQrQqVweMAWzHlpN-yczmpG3fKBYV6cKh6VxYnM4FvtwDInip8dzQ4S-RXZPMhtMiEc-BhjlsNaSXvUrXq0TxQAXL96dCKO499w8i1N73LIA8thcU9NmZbJzj4H5XMOjCeQ7jppxbLRZAtzkXmm1RCTwmDI0YTm2/s736/junior.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="736" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2i_UlTQogdklsU-29xTzbF-KHn3yBPQrQqVweMAWzHlpN-yczmpG3fKBYV6cKh6VxYnM4FvtwDInip8dzQ4S-RXZPMhtMiEc-BhjlsNaSXvUrXq0TxQAXL96dCKO499w8i1N73LIA8thcU9NmZbJzj4H5XMOjCeQ7jppxbLRZAtzkXmm1RCTwmDI0YTm2/s320/junior.jpg" width="320" /></a></b></div><b><br />Their Legacy</b><p></p><p>The antics of the chick and the duck played into the recurring gag of Chandler and Joey acting like a married couple, with the fowls being their children. I love the Chandler/Joey bromance and the fact that it continues after Chandler and Monica get married. Everyone needs a friend like Joey and the two pets just completed the package. We don't know exactly what happened to the two and when, but it was implied that sometime after Season 6 appearances, they died (or were sent to a "special farm"). They weren't forgotten though, as Joey got Chick Jr. and Duck Jr. as a housewarming present for Monica and Chandler. He kept them for himself in the end, but they were never seen in the Joey spin-off. So the second generation of feathered friends have an unknown fate. But I think it's obvious that <i>Friends </i>wouldn't be the same without these two.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3OjZHgD4Uw5cHL_l9h6FBGbn-06Y6aIyhlAPtcQsizpVkZJn2voGoMU_3hqgt35RIJbaO0vSeLpFY_E_Wgwofz4UuK8dxGj7tF3MMfrxUbsW9Gb4vwbgAgawcKDpW8GdJW4THvefRpV73_ZalX2hkW8dJONcCCgmGowFufAdn-82eOYG1XDJ1NVF084i_/s550/chick%20and%20duck.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="550" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3OjZHgD4Uw5cHL_l9h6FBGbn-06Y6aIyhlAPtcQsizpVkZJn2voGoMU_3hqgt35RIJbaO0vSeLpFY_E_Wgwofz4UuK8dxGj7tF3MMfrxUbsW9Gb4vwbgAgawcKDpW8GdJW4THvefRpV73_ZalX2hkW8dJONcCCgmGowFufAdn-82eOYG1XDJ1NVF084i_/w200-h200/chick%20and%20duck.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQuC8iYMtP54tlXHQRrek2Sti7XTIM7x43t3rsDbOeSdEOc7FTjSwfddeMzMZmCB2Bl68xPAEFyVNrttua0wyG9ZdT4SSwvkHJtZQMjfHLMfAp6FbbQ10O0E9HyxBpKb-Jtx5XBQ7IwCFcE7cfufGRu91V2Q_lI9Rp5HgQYMQVseNR-sCl1BCLZZ-Vwe-2/s600/homies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQuC8iYMtP54tlXHQRrek2Sti7XTIM7x43t3rsDbOeSdEOc7FTjSwfddeMzMZmCB2Bl68xPAEFyVNrttua0wyG9ZdT4SSwvkHJtZQMjfHLMfAp6FbbQ10O0E9HyxBpKb-Jtx5XBQ7IwCFcE7cfufGRu91V2Q_lI9Rp5HgQYMQVseNR-sCl1BCLZZ-Vwe-2/w200-h200/homies.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrd4raOFLB4mEgZ0Y1F3q8BDu0T1JOVZhGCdhDSQN7OfbKHbrC9T_N2ulircVuRrLDwUlzNxwKrDTUiW7tHR34I5buBWDyCw9ucMIbCg-CcKvO0mY1m1iIM8SWUONUTQMWGMopW-5lbPA91UiLAqS-msWPmNjHmYkS8eADyDcGKuTCMXZep6Y4oexJ1u8a/s1300/poster.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1300" data-original-width="1300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrd4raOFLB4mEgZ0Y1F3q8BDu0T1JOVZhGCdhDSQN7OfbKHbrC9T_N2ulircVuRrLDwUlzNxwKrDTUiW7tHR34I5buBWDyCw9ucMIbCg-CcKvO0mY1m1iIM8SWUONUTQMWGMopW-5lbPA91UiLAqS-msWPmNjHmYkS8eADyDcGKuTCMXZep6Y4oexJ1u8a/w200-h200/poster.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Spencerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02478988585485347557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-4751105049451780722024-03-13T02:00:00.002-05:002024-03-18T14:10:15.989-05:00We've Got a Dream!<p><i>(Guest Post by Russell)</i></p><p>My daughter loves music. It is one of the joys of my day to see her look at the blank TV and start waving her hand as if directing music. This is her cue that she is ready for listening to music on the TV. We have introduced her to the likes of the Tabernacle Choir, Home Free and their many guests, BYU’s Vocal Point and Noteworthy, and, of course, a myriad of Disney music. One favorite has become “I’ve got a Dream” from Disney’s <i>Tangled</i>. In one of the more recent viewings of this song, I received a insight that reminded me of Elder Sabin’s October 2023 General Conference talk, “Hallmarks of Happiness.” Let me set the stage and make the connection.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFlCMta0Q_sjz1JxphhbmWWztOTDR9uqVMyoGp8xfCNofEzXLkFFBxWGJP0SERDoX-wasIy1CpQGCr4LWuhkG1mrWDT4Cux0pShbR62u6C4iMx8SNkw-TMxsF-a_PpbO77CmMM2RX_honDVmpz1_8QgZfCh2Gq3LumX2QaKMIbCXcMRMaZtFPBF258Le8/s1011/yay.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="627" data-original-width="1011" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFlCMta0Q_sjz1JxphhbmWWztOTDR9uqVMyoGp8xfCNofEzXLkFFBxWGJP0SERDoX-wasIy1CpQGCr4LWuhkG1mrWDT4Cux0pShbR62u6C4iMx8SNkw-TMxsF-a_PpbO77CmMM2RX_honDVmpz1_8QgZfCh2Gq3LumX2QaKMIbCXcMRMaZtFPBF258Le8/s320/yay.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />In his attempts to scare Rapunzel away from the real world, Flynn Ryder takes Rapunzel to “The Snuggly Duckling,” a tavern of sorts with all sorts of ne'er-do wells. Initially, things look bleak as no one seems to be in the mood to help an innocent looking girl and her vest wearing accomplice. But, in a stroke of chance, her mentioning that she is on a quest of sorts to fulfill her dream, these ruffians’ hearts are pricked and the ensuing song, “I’ve Got a Dream” begins. The number opens with a Hook handed thug (that is how he is referenced in the credits, no name, just “Hook Hand Thug”) expounding on his harsh nature but inner desire to be a concert pianist. Let me pause a moment to reference Elder Sabin’s talk. He shared the following story:<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLpGdlI-K9mqnHhQC6W7jyRjZXYtcDgOPvFoY_myUZbbcqjDKJk4tOs1ldrii-Qp3hO_4jXZ6owmobbhGCdFytThEAl0ZqTwxjuZOubyaNoxkt7x50-sn2jr_NgRfI_IehRg22aoD8Rc8YPE2QOHnnkYYMvYht9RPw9x9LDJ7IiBwsjB7I9QOL2tdzNHc/s1280/fear.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLpGdlI-K9mqnHhQC6W7jyRjZXYtcDgOPvFoY_myUZbbcqjDKJk4tOs1ldrii-Qp3hO_4jXZ6owmobbhGCdFytThEAl0ZqTwxjuZOubyaNoxkt7x50-sn2jr_NgRfI_IehRg22aoD8Rc8YPE2QOHnnkYYMvYht9RPw9x9LDJ7IiBwsjB7I9QOL2tdzNHc/s320/fear.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />“Several years ago, on a flight home from a Church assignment, Sister Sabin and I found ourselves seated directly behind a very large man who had a big, angry face tattooed on the back of his bald head as well as the number 439.<p></p><p>"When we landed, I said, 'Excuse me, sir. Do you mind if I ask the significance of the number tattooed on the back of your head?’ I didn’t dare ask about the angry face.</p><p>"He said, ‘That’s me. That’s who I am. I own that territory: 219!’</p><p>"Four hundred and thirty-nine was the actual number on his head, so I was surprised he got it wrong since it was so important to him.</p><p>"I thought how sad it was that this man’s identity and self-esteem were based on a number associated with a gang territory. I thought to myself: This tough-looking man was once someone’s little boy who still needed to feel valued and to belong. If only he knew who he really was and to whom he really belonged, for we have all been ‘bought with a price.’”</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXI3D-TdIlg9DByu79XlyRqJ8_z6RMUlkcTx-YNPMvLbAzloYPZnm6MUIHdJRcoSfV0E1Qerf3vEuRvwANfrT9jXGzywZ1G0fxZWrTgAkb4dJ4lQ3zHmwmbHH6ur1pWT6XEZVpY2Tcv94C2a6q3Dy1fjTmGY4x12qbmhSlgEogmyFJ6zAHs0vsxOnDpSA/s1600/dream.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXI3D-TdIlg9DByu79XlyRqJ8_z6RMUlkcTx-YNPMvLbAzloYPZnm6MUIHdJRcoSfV0E1Qerf3vEuRvwANfrT9jXGzywZ1G0fxZWrTgAkb4dJ4lQ3zHmwmbHH6ur1pWT6XEZVpY2Tcv94C2a6q3Dy1fjTmGY4x12qbmhSlgEogmyFJ6zAHs0vsxOnDpSA/s320/dream.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I suppose I made the connection between these 2 stories because of the follicular challenged nature of the men in both stories, Hook Hand Thug, and Unnamed Man with 439 on his head. I think both the song and Elder Sabin’s commentary after the story highlight the truth that each person is a child of God and that at some point, everyone was someone’s little boy or little girl with dreams much bigger than how their life may have gone. So the next time you see someone who is “malicious, mean, or scary,” has a “sneer that could curdle dairy” try to remember that “way down deep inside” they’ve got a dream.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYd1cnzZMxu4gDS2eBdn41sa2qhldcWyG75NayGDyaCj3a396VqRwnW5ifUpgh0THNUaE-0Oh3QPZPGhgnSKJHiEKJhB8fkyLy8Qg7_aA_LBv644Z72CqoL0n9nqpn53qfqJzbs5jJSHL8uydWY6oPYtgIGsfQUpxvRhItiit6EDwokKXwolF4lRYrT7I/s1000/child.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1000" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYd1cnzZMxu4gDS2eBdn41sa2qhldcWyG75NayGDyaCj3a396VqRwnW5ifUpgh0THNUaE-0Oh3QPZPGhgnSKJHiEKJhB8fkyLy8Qg7_aA_LBv644Z72CqoL0n9nqpn53qfqJzbs5jJSHL8uydWY6oPYtgIGsfQUpxvRhItiit6EDwokKXwolF4lRYrT7I/s320/child.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Mormon Geekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02555098240295512905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-84964952577947004412024-03-11T02:00:00.003-05:002024-03-11T02:00:00.237-05:00Goodbye Akira Toriyama: The Mastermind Behind Dragon Ball<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7lsFIBWq4l0IPSr6cGKCuBT52ztyIS801wa76YFg5L1NyHg7VjNFDbRS6DmDMHP04TxM_sHwYJBC9wP7heA-EBSRFiQTGNEZxFJYHLydJ-56te7rNNBtQSxgKHZFL3TR0rXOu9GzP3b9oIJatCSPAhjM8JcRxahTGM4czW4tpY7VoMlTdZSI-vRfogjI/s1163/image-160.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="655" data-original-width="1163" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7lsFIBWq4l0IPSr6cGKCuBT52ztyIS801wa76YFg5L1NyHg7VjNFDbRS6DmDMHP04TxM_sHwYJBC9wP7heA-EBSRFiQTGNEZxFJYHLydJ-56te7rNNBtQSxgKHZFL3TR0rXOu9GzP3b9oIJatCSPAhjM8JcRxahTGM4czW4tpY7VoMlTdZSI-vRfogjI/s320/image-160.webp" width="320" /></a></p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Akira Toriyama, the creative genius behind Dragon Ball,
stands as one of the most influential figures in manga and anime history. His
groundbreaking work not only revolutionized the genre but also captivated
audiences worldwide with its epic storytelling, iconic characters, and
imaginative world-building. Despite his sudden departure, Toriyama's legacy will
continue to shape the landscape of popular culture.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Born on April 5, 1955, in Nagoya, Japan he became a
household name soon after 1984 when Toriyama's career reached new heights with
the debut of Dragon Ball, a series that would catapult him to international
fame and acclaim. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC9wf7x2hm7qXfXlZyWWbtTu7ztWjgPgaPbyOMy6AtUQIpyPmqq8KYuP3_kKTCD-uVJsXxB87i_07cYA8_mMEO12pcY-AQ7-yGmb-n9hNjJxw9-v9YiGL0Iu3HoAHf93cCMNxBUinAumQsJjRtI4bvt9A4W-pw9Ngs8748fkmn_zWJEXdVr4lR86T9NnQ/s990/10_85d89152-3630-4b5f-ab15-3db51ef0016f_990x700.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="990" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC9wf7x2hm7qXfXlZyWWbtTu7ztWjgPgaPbyOMy6AtUQIpyPmqq8KYuP3_kKTCD-uVJsXxB87i_07cYA8_mMEO12pcY-AQ7-yGmb-n9hNjJxw9-v9YiGL0Iu3HoAHf93cCMNxBUinAumQsJjRtI4bvt9A4W-pw9Ngs8748fkmn_zWJEXdVr4lR86T9NnQ/s320/10_85d89152-3630-4b5f-ab15-3db51ef0016f_990x700.webp" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Dragon Ball, serialized from 1984 to 1995, stands as
Toriyama's crowning achievement. Set in a fantastical world filled with martial
arts, mythical creatures, and powerful warriors, the series follows the
adventures of Goku as he embarks on a quest to become the strongest fighter in
the universe. With its dynamic action sequences, intricate plotlines, and
memorable characters, Dragon Ball captured the hearts and imaginations of
millions of fans worldwide. Like many of you I remember coming home from school
and watching Dragon Ball Z. The overall story about getting stronger to
overcome trials and the epic fights scenes have been engrained in my memory
forever. As well as the American opening song to the show. <span> </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span></span></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHkGyJJDuw1vbwdmQ5eZ8ffNj_TwRMklRGxnapDHxm5AN0X8mtvNPVuLZ3qQtnnr79W5xQ8XtNhsrBkh5Y2T8nuvh2O9RT-NLAo8CnAnpiMAnB4IVYA8IdEwtT41uVFjHTQYc2yb_GqWmjzyOoh35zBThb_dXLtvhV3S12fmARddCgXJjcxfjDXLPVER8/s1920/yfb239k425n41.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHkGyJJDuw1vbwdmQ5eZ8ffNj_TwRMklRGxnapDHxm5AN0X8mtvNPVuLZ3qQtnnr79W5xQ8XtNhsrBkh5Y2T8nuvh2O9RT-NLAo8CnAnpiMAnB4IVYA8IdEwtT41uVFjHTQYc2yb_GqWmjzyOoh35zBThb_dXLtvhV3S12fmARddCgXJjcxfjDXLPVER8/s320/yfb239k425n41.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Toriyama's distinctive art style and innovative storytelling
techniques played a crucial role in the success of Dragon Ball. His ability to
blend humor, drama, and action seamlessly created a narrative that appealed to
audiences of all ages. From the imposing figure of Vegeta to the charming
innocence of Goku, Toriyama's character designs breathed life into the world of
Dragon Ball, making each character iconic. No wonder so many other manga’s
tried to emulate Dragon Ball such as Naruto, One Piece, My Hero Academia, and
many more.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXIT0GchIZi9HrgmtfwBJ3CzVyKIhAbFv4g3smTjQBH1Lcr5Zuflp7AF1hhI0LY9smzl5rg5jAFjlimvgzUzIsaZCJdKSwad9PqHK2FIsP3CBBxKJ3tXfjGteiLS2z8bGaY26O8JcxW0JvN5Ri6bUkuQSoloS0eyujmTn30DuFnIJOEzYK7GS5BxTqmg/s1000/2023.03.02-09.57-boundingintocomics-64011bacca5dc.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="1000" height="171" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXIT0GchIZi9HrgmtfwBJ3CzVyKIhAbFv4g3smTjQBH1Lcr5Zuflp7AF1hhI0LY9smzl5rg5jAFjlimvgzUzIsaZCJdKSwad9PqHK2FIsP3CBBxKJ3tXfjGteiLS2z8bGaY26O8JcxW0JvN5Ri6bUkuQSoloS0eyujmTn30DuFnIJOEzYK7GS5BxTqmg/s320/2023.03.02-09.57-boundingintocomics-64011bacca5dc.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Beyond manga, Toriyama's influence extended to various other
mediums, including anime adaptations, movies, video games, and merchandise. The
Dragon Ball franchise became a global phenomenon, spawning countless spin-offs,
sequels, and reimaginings that continue to captivate audiences to this day.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_4-ocsWFBR6UmQinZ3pLLKALud1D2G36qRZTz-55Fd6jeWzPeY4-zJcv_ML6CVqMhArD6_sXIS3oBR32eiwd9vLpENgSpmzHPEdGikinAfIUxbIQg_x8lcXpx1hCnjqy6OcYTW1Df4hjcbw_vf2t2CBVhM_hM8-xLO3WGxlgE4k3AECGeAonLTEASno/s1384/1swlx4plaoe31.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1039" data-original-width="1384" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY_4-ocsWFBR6UmQinZ3pLLKALud1D2G36qRZTz-55Fd6jeWzPeY4-zJcv_ML6CVqMhArD6_sXIS3oBR32eiwd9vLpENgSpmzHPEdGikinAfIUxbIQg_x8lcXpx1hCnjqy6OcYTW1Df4hjcbw_vf2t2CBVhM_hM8-xLO3WGxlgE4k3AECGeAonLTEASno/s320/1swlx4plaoe31.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Image: Mattari_illust</span><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span><br /><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Tragically, Akira Toriyama passed away on March 1<sup>st</sup>,
2024, leaving behind a legacy that transcends his mortal existence. His sudden
departure sent shockwaves through the manga and anime community, prompting an
outpouring of tributes from fans and colleagues alike. Despite his untimely
demise, Toriyama's legacy lives on through Dragon Ball, which remains as
beloved and influential as ever.</span></span></p>
Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04336334240692133441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-4737135023561510122024-03-08T02:00:00.000-06:002024-03-08T02:00:00.127-06:00Kingdom Hearts: Dark Road<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbRkkKgGbpjxj_edflC26ILRdu5G29xxDRqWCwz2-Eyrmv1vpZbRHQLkQkhwHRJYOOUAeCaKM8Rftl7VmqpJrHxsdGZSxNdyQdnesmG-hZsY9JSj2YYEyu4PxJebO2uV_TzTFitHRrNZgWARWn54zU-dxMMZvHqHeXHPsZiNzj1qYMRL79NKDz_voGPDE/s900/Dark-road.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="439" data-original-width="900" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbRkkKgGbpjxj_edflC26ILRdu5G29xxDRqWCwz2-Eyrmv1vpZbRHQLkQkhwHRJYOOUAeCaKM8Rftl7VmqpJrHxsdGZSxNdyQdnesmG-hZsY9JSj2YYEyu4PxJebO2uV_TzTFitHRrNZgWARWn54zU-dxMMZvHqHeXHPsZiNzj1qYMRL79NKDz_voGPDE/s320/Dark-road.webp" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p id="docs-internal-guid-bb152bd6-7fff-e658-668c-9811e91d262d" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I think I was supposed to play Kingdom Hearts: Dark Road (KHDR) after KHIII, but I wanted to learn about the mobile games before I play the third game so I wouldn’t miss out on anything while I was playing that. This game dives into the early life of Xehanort, revealing his origins, motivations, and the events that shape him into the antagonist for this series. </span></span></p><p id="docs-internal-guid-bb152bd6-7fff-e658-668c-9811e91d262d" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIBr0d6J7-G1KBOUwpcop85vYE96ITx1Aw3ZgAFntSprfqBWRejrfVtHMnTMYCjTluTYeH9M1SJPtodGAMR-JrgHwBiFf6UujnUgfUQslTT4ewvVRYZKc8ipWVANwgYI3dy5vUFLWOcG0H5kk6HCSdPsS4dwbbOxA3kDaICqhQO2pL1ufvUO60XQ6yZ6g/s534/image.png.47ce7d86aaf5379f2df08ed29771a846.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="417" data-original-width="534" height="250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIBr0d6J7-G1KBOUwpcop85vYE96ITx1Aw3ZgAFntSprfqBWRejrfVtHMnTMYCjTluTYeH9M1SJPtodGAMR-JrgHwBiFf6UujnUgfUQslTT4ewvVRYZKc8ipWVANwgYI3dy5vUFLWOcG0H5kk6HCSdPsS4dwbbOxA3kDaICqhQO2pL1ufvUO60XQ6yZ6g/s320/image.png.47ce7d86aaf5379f2df08ed29771a846.png" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Before this game the Book of Prophecies it referred to a chosen one being raised in destiny island. Xehanort being a descendant of Ephemer, one of the union leaders, and possibly Skud was taken from Scala ad Caelum and raised on destiny island being taught by a cloaked figure who was friends with Ephemer. I believe that this cloaked figure was the playable character from union cross. The cloaked figure makes Xehanort believe that he is chosen one that will save everyone because he fits the prophecy and can connect hearts. But it is kinda forced since he wasn't born in destiny island. He leaves destiny island as a teenager after the cloaked figure dies thanks to of Ansem-Xehanort from the future. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrwZcH3rUp95FJEx07sam4gMsKhfZHaz8nl8UmjG86uaqmsiU_IvD_s_xjOnEEU1wvK5RfZQIlB6rHeCmgKLad7J0qEIpQX1MYZy1dMQGJr7zkJApuCuDbHMdn9i9smUSeGEKv-NMDXHrrd8lO6F89kbIctGROIU_Cuf-_l6ZLs5iL9dtsB9-5iGvXZvY/s960/-1x-1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="960" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrwZcH3rUp95FJEx07sam4gMsKhfZHaz8nl8UmjG86uaqmsiU_IvD_s_xjOnEEU1wvK5RfZQIlB6rHeCmgKLad7J0qEIpQX1MYZy1dMQGJr7zkJApuCuDbHMdn9i9smUSeGEKv-NMDXHrrd8lO6F89kbIctGROIU_Cuf-_l6ZLs5iL9dtsB9-5iGvXZvY/s320/-1x-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As he is traveling he experiences his first encounter with darkness; feeling extreme negative emotions that overwhelm him. Even though this was occuring Xehanort took interest and started believing that darkness could be channeled and even controlled by a strong heart. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">He ends up traveling to Scala ad Caelum and is enrolled to become a keyblade wielder/master. Each class comprises seven students and in his class Eraqus, Terra’s father who we met in BBS is there. Their class is called to investigate the disappearance of the upperclassman and travel between worlds to find clues. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVP13e71JVr_3O_lW8AML2C25ByudrPnAOzW2luy9dU-wOJhgft6QcFo2wsLq7F94yrsVSEHpW8HO0Qry9JkcgZlog4zsrq6PidL0WPOT1xJIds6lxP0pkLPBIlICExzJYh6idsc5a2iv35QUr7RP9NWOAMfCpFjGxllgv9yt1r9E8-46wYUktyYy13TI/s1920/Kingdom-Hearts-Union-X-Dark-Road-Screenshot-030.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVP13e71JVr_3O_lW8AML2C25ByudrPnAOzW2luy9dU-wOJhgft6QcFo2wsLq7F94yrsVSEHpW8HO0Qry9JkcgZlog4zsrq6PidL0WPOT1xJIds6lxP0pkLPBIlICExzJYh6idsc5a2iv35QUr7RP9NWOAMfCpFjGxllgv9yt1r9E8-46wYUktyYy13TI/s320/Kingdom-Hearts-Union-X-Dark-Road-Screenshot-030.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">During their travels Xehanort believes that he can overcome the darkness since he is the chosen one. As he removes his protection armor he is overwhelmed and eventually saved by The Master of Masters. After being rescued, The Master of Masters gives Xehanort a black cloak that is more effective than his armor and asks him to look at the hearts of others as he travels. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Their investigation finds that the upperclassmen were trying to get rid of darkness by summoning Kingdom Hearts which would destroy all darkness, but they gave up because the cost was too great for them to handle. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5etkXlUAjc688eqACSm0QRs1rEGEZ-cTKteL5migjee-8raQ3hlb-GgKbzPxbOhqmdt3nLZoGQYDH9DfeDQaW4ToEuShYtM2QBoA38T-Q3Hu0TeGP8bCHbqesed_icZ55W5Eo6oWmbsYGrHnygl8qQI5NdzPpQ6lc3Ac0FKojVHOToezLGAXfG5sDD7o/s1920/xenahort-header-image.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5etkXlUAjc688eqACSm0QRs1rEGEZ-cTKteL5migjee-8raQ3hlb-GgKbzPxbOhqmdt3nLZoGQYDH9DfeDQaW4ToEuShYtM2QBoA38T-Q3Hu0TeGP8bCHbqesed_icZ55W5Eo6oWmbsYGrHnygl8qQI5NdzPpQ6lc3Ac0FKojVHOToezLGAXfG5sDD7o/s320/xenahort-header-image.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With these revelations, one of Xehanort's classmates, Baldr, being corrupted by darkness is disappointed with the upperclassman and goes on a rampage to kill 13 lights to feed 13 darknesses. Many of Xehanort’s classmates perished. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Xehanort and Eraqus with the help of Odin (who has the Gazing Eye Keyblade) face Baldr and win. Instead of purging the darkness from Baldr he slays him so he can rest with the fallen comrades and friends. </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8cGsfTKE4JXcRrp-eujUhF9TWWaPXgDJ5FhIfjH8EFL1_heDNBeCX_wjtUJRZKXF4CbgHMJrxQLt6pGjn06bHTlJAwTBPRCB1APMqML_IO6RZU_L-2Z2uVHza8TOZ0dgShaH9pjiNmUlyVfhLCtVJ2cZUL2XChfwNLin3BuciPnGWnPgey81r5jgatO4/s1000/Xehanort_eraqus_1_Scala_KHDR.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="565" data-original-width="1000" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8cGsfTKE4JXcRrp-eujUhF9TWWaPXgDJ5FhIfjH8EFL1_heDNBeCX_wjtUJRZKXF4CbgHMJrxQLt6pGjn06bHTlJAwTBPRCB1APMqML_IO6RZU_L-2Z2uVHza8TOZ0dgShaH9pjiNmUlyVfhLCtVJ2cZUL2XChfwNLin3BuciPnGWnPgey81r5jgatO4/s320/Xehanort_eraqus_1_Scala_KHDR.webp" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><p></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Years later Xehanort and Eraqus visit their friends' gravesites, which contain so many tombs, and pay respect to them. They are both about to take their Mark of Mastery exam and replace Master Odin, who wants to retire. After they leave we see either the Master of Masters or Luxu show up stating that Xehanort is not the chosen one. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I feel like the mobile games have been confusing because they try to hide details to be revealed later, but it’s a bit much. I feel like they don’t share enough with the player making the main story confusing to understand. I tried my best giving the highlights on what I think are important for the future games, but I may be missing the mark completely. Have you played Dark Road?</span></span></p>Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04336334240692133441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-79007913618429359982024-03-06T02:00:00.001-06:002024-03-06T02:00:00.136-06:00Star Trek Workout<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXJeWT4q6K28XdNAeaB0TzCAjKEjePqqCyjVqMGUJLL4_JaaduMpMFQaDKdJOMXZ1m4Dpj-H2I1Q6bqhP-fM1y_73oLVh3kBsXivwo-G8laieYqr8vrjKj2iVKpJ2PZRrre94bZz_yXIDDmxoBIXDQJ1Jg0tBFEFWCEejsp53ROVQJsDz_MrEh2_a5ckw/s600/mirror.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="457" data-original-width="600" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkXJeWT4q6K28XdNAeaB0TzCAjKEjePqqCyjVqMGUJLL4_JaaduMpMFQaDKdJOMXZ1m4Dpj-H2I1Q6bqhP-fM1y_73oLVh3kBsXivwo-G8laieYqr8vrjKj2iVKpJ2PZRrre94bZz_yXIDDmxoBIXDQJ1Jg0tBFEFWCEejsp53ROVQJsDz_MrEh2_a5ckw/s320/mirror.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I'm just finishing up the original <i>Star Trek </i>series. After going where no man has gone before, there's plenty more Star Trek to enjoy after. But as I work my way through <i>The Next Generation </i>and "make it so", it's important to keep things moving and stay active. So here's my latest geek workout to get a little mobility out of your <i>Star Trek </i>episodes.<p></p><div><i><b><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV6dAtN45QMmRitNkS7bvwT3GApb2tBD6t78oacmEQBEdydmjnZz72806u1D22AhoLuwXdvCh8CRBEwXoPv8RAfgcYsOSnwBdgMaMrPXOSXiNsDheyCR5GMKbAPPOBwe_TaUXnKmogXMqYUA3GKkcqz1O1B4ZEMKgKESRcyN8gOIx_aeGs6PZW8zSAr4WR/s1010/cardio.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="568" data-original-width="1010" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV6dAtN45QMmRitNkS7bvwT3GApb2tBD6t78oacmEQBEdydmjnZz72806u1D22AhoLuwXdvCh8CRBEwXoPv8RAfgcYsOSnwBdgMaMrPXOSXiNsDheyCR5GMKbAPPOBwe_TaUXnKmogXMqYUA3GKkcqz1O1B4ZEMKgKESRcyN8gOIx_aeGs6PZW8zSAr4WR/s320/cardio.webp" width="320" /></a></div><br />Disclaimer: </b>While I am a licensed physical therapy provider, I am not a personal trainer or a medical practitioner. Partner as necessary with your doctor prior to engaging in any diet or excise programs. If any of these exercises cause increased pain, stop the exercise immediately.</i></div><ul><li>Opening Theme - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQ8uSKQBias&pp=ygUhc2hvdWxkZXIgY2lyY2xlcyBwaHlzaWNhbCB0aGVyYXB5">Shoulder Circles</a></li><li>Captain’s Log entry - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjPUq_qyNko&pp=ygUec2hvdWxkZXIgY2FycyBwaHlzaWNhbCB0aGVyYXB5">Shoulder CARS</a> 10 reps </li><li>Other Starfleet log - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZh9tCFh46o&pp=ygUcY2FsZiByYWlzZXMgcGh5c2ljYWwgdGhlcmFweQ%3D%3D">Calf Raises</a> 10 reps </li><li>Sickbay scene begins - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gK9RHX8yUTI&pp=ygUlbmVjayBleHRlbnNpb24gdG93ZWwgcGh5c2ljYWwgdGhlcmFweQ%3D%3D">Towel Neck Extension</a> 10 reps </li><li>Bridge scene begins - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKQlXa3qdJo&pp=ygUZc3VwZXJtYW4gcGh5c2ljYWwgdGhlcmFweQ%3D%3D">Supermans</a> 10 reps </li><li>Someone uses communicator - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epFXyqoQXpQ&pp=ygUeOTAvOTAgc3dpdGNoICBwaHlzaWNhbCB0aGVyYXB5">90/90 Get Up</a> 10 reps </li><li>Someone uses tricorder - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVqtJE_n7Gc&pp=ygUhcHJvbmUgZWxib3cgbGlmdCBwaHlzaWNhbCB0aGVyYXB5">Prone Elbow Raise</a> 10 reps </li><li>Someone uses transporter - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=enJ6yYJerVw&pp=ygUadG9lIHJhaXNlIHBoeXNpY2FsIHRoZXJhcHk%3D">Toe Raises</a> 10 reps </li><li>Starfleet Captain enters - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ba8tr1NzwXU">Push-Ups</a> 15 reps</li><li>Pseudo science explained - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipJqyPj6sIk&pp=ygUjcmV2ZXJzZSBiaWNlcCBjdXJsIHBoeXNpY2FsIHRoZXJhcHk%3D">Bicep Curls</a> 10 reps</li></ul><div><i>***Exercises are based on what I've learned practicing physical therapy. This workout is intended to work without any equipment, but feel free to add small dumbbells or bands as you're safely able.</i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUvr_bp-G24kcgKq-13VZ39a9cuedFMkmbA4zHRkj_6u6QBeZxdAqdwW7GJiBw22uc7V9bbCNqdmhc-a-RIkNfvRdk6bwtaGnOAexS7DXzS3Vn25OBCgiC2JloJNaDZuCHmXFlXt-0DiZGutPqgs8G4GWFfoTJxWP_H6s27amJKBXVf-r0MQqzq6MtWGcB/s780/stretch%20tng.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="780" data-original-width="736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUvr_bp-G24kcgKq-13VZ39a9cuedFMkmbA4zHRkj_6u6QBeZxdAqdwW7GJiBw22uc7V9bbCNqdmhc-a-RIkNfvRdk6bwtaGnOAexS7DXzS3Vn25OBCgiC2JloJNaDZuCHmXFlXt-0DiZGutPqgs8G4GWFfoTJxWP_H6s27amJKBXVf-r0MQqzq6MtWGcB/s320/stretch%20tng.jpg" width="302" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't forget to stretch!</td></tr></tbody></table><i><br /></i></div>Spencerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02478988585485347557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-56100066863304204642024-03-04T02:00:00.055-06:002024-03-18T15:06:47.731-05:00LDS Geeks Podcast #13: Second Doctor Adventures<p></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5LTT-ilMgSjpa3HI8qP5Mxps5OUPuRAtOY3MSrrSgf9ujQKVjjEss3PduFCpYJ4ej5DhbYnOpwV3fJRvka9mjzzox_ycNhgnLPf63hiRMBTUquQlQUOzHPdQ4-xOfA8Lfxh9ylg1zHa0J46Eos8bVXTDWuncZcpYhyggmEiGS1SfaaBF2lqAXAWUL9dkJ/s707/enemy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="707" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5LTT-ilMgSjpa3HI8qP5Mxps5OUPuRAtOY3MSrrSgf9ujQKVjjEss3PduFCpYJ4ej5DhbYnOpwV3fJRvka9mjzzox_ycNhgnLPf63hiRMBTUquQlQUOzHPdQ4-xOfA8Lfxh9ylg1zHa0J46Eos8bVXTDWuncZcpYhyggmEiGS1SfaaBF2lqAXAWUL9dkJ/s320/enemy.jpg" width="320"></a></div><br>Beginning our series about the Second Doctor, we're starting again with our favorite stories. We hope you enjoy our discussion about Patrick Troughton's tenure in the TARDIS<p></p><p>--Spencer</p><a href="https://www.latterdaysaintgeeks.com/2024/03/poddoctor.html#more">Read more »</a>Mormon Geekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02555098240295512905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-80956673675170989312024-03-01T02:00:00.001-06:002024-03-01T02:00:00.134-06:008 of the Laziest Gen I Pokemon Designs<p>This week we had <i>Pokemon </i>Day 2024 and, like with most video games, I'll be perpetually behind on anything announced, just like with <i>Sword/Shield</i>, <i>Arceus</i>, and <i>Scarlet/Violet</i>. Instead, my mind thinks back to comments I heard when first getting back into <i>Pokemon </i>games around the time of <i>X/Y</i>. It's a perpetual conversation and commentary about how new generations of Pokemon are getting weird, but also somehow the game designers are running out of ideas. So to prove my point, I've brainstormed a handful of the original Pokemon that weren't exactly the Mona Lisa.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKPRwmuOT1ZkCSGS7o5-n28p5KpxLwItM9hyphenhyphenR-xw4xtI_x9Da9yBZVbMWKaCY5iHRP1oxccD5IxRaF0G9I_eqp00oxz0kco_HRGkTGzduL_5Z2csPjdH9vclunjPg-3bvcPwWJCwQwe6jbSv9nAEW4sVfIwyJmRiCpB6efsMt5iLWRSKNMNQP4LJ7DcNK2/s400/IMG_7438.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="224" data-original-width="400" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKPRwmuOT1ZkCSGS7o5-n28p5KpxLwItM9hyphenhyphenR-xw4xtI_x9Da9yBZVbMWKaCY5iHRP1oxccD5IxRaF0G9I_eqp00oxz0kco_HRGkTGzduL_5Z2csPjdH9vclunjPg-3bvcPwWJCwQwe6jbSv9nAEW4sVfIwyJmRiCpB6efsMt5iLWRSKNMNQP4LJ7DcNK2/s320/IMG_7438.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Muk: </b>A literal pile of sludge evolved from a smaller pile of sludge.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_i-57qlHqPm8YQs4lfC3pa31IxuBr61Y8ymdj2cAU9UAX2or0k0ePyN8vuiALWhHvL3uGC_NGCoqAL-dSa_HOyujj_kmX_RA2uxIEFM55tB09giJLt4mjTqOr40_ghTeWrm9OpxoWdmNrw42sWJjiNn7Fk4xgrVn7P_PaOl6fr_KVGOKRLBio5n0ufVlc/s1293/IMG_7439.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="727" data-original-width="1293" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_i-57qlHqPm8YQs4lfC3pa31IxuBr61Y8ymdj2cAU9UAX2or0k0ePyN8vuiALWhHvL3uGC_NGCoqAL-dSa_HOyujj_kmX_RA2uxIEFM55tB09giJLt4mjTqOr40_ghTeWrm9OpxoWdmNrw42sWJjiNn7Fk4xgrVn7P_PaOl6fr_KVGOKRLBio5n0ufVlc/s320/IMG_7439.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Rattata: </b>A purple rat that evolves into a brown rat. Not even a type distinction (except in Alola).</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJc5r4FrJbk6MOtvDCFBF363dOmiLw9ywl2ig3l9_rXVCRwQPihZ0k0gJF7UJ7H_fB2RXSMgkLeFM9bo2OYOeb60NowM1nICUzvckPrEiOoqE0GsrDitiyjKsQyax_XSLwM-uCGKO7RqMFbJnit3w4sQpryxszwByPxbcxCcsxyIrAQq34Sd2Sr7vUX6Q/s1356/IMG_7440.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="763" data-original-width="1356" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQJc5r4FrJbk6MOtvDCFBF363dOmiLw9ywl2ig3l9_rXVCRwQPihZ0k0gJF7UJ7H_fB2RXSMgkLeFM9bo2OYOeb60NowM1nICUzvckPrEiOoqE0GsrDitiyjKsQyax_XSLwM-uCGKO7RqMFbJnit3w4sQpryxszwByPxbcxCcsxyIrAQq34Sd2Sr7vUX6Q/s320/IMG_7440.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Voltorb: </b>A Pokeball with eyes (though somewhat more interesting if you read its <a href="https://www.latterdaysaintgeeks.com/2017/12/pokemon-theories-2.html">origin theory</a>).</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;">This
is the final post about plots. In the first post we explored what the creators
of <i>South Park</i>, Matt Stone and Trey Parker, describe what makes a good
plot: </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;"><i>“take the beats of the outline and if the words
‘and then . . .’ belong between those beats . . . you got you something pretty
boring. What should happen between every beat that you’ve written down is
either the world therefore or but.” </i></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;">Then we explored two movies, <i>Star
Wars: Rise of Skywalker </i>and <i>The Super Mario Bros. Movie</i> and how they
follow the wrong beats using ‘and then’. The second blog post went into how to
make <i>Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker </i>a better movie by changing the beats to
therefore. In this final post we will explore a movie franchise that follows
proper beats: <i>Lord of the Rings</i>.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b><i><span style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">The Lord of the Rings</span></i><span style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">:</span><i><span style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></i><span style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Average of 93%</span><span style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> fresh on</span><i><span style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></i></b><b><span style="line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Rotten
Tomatoes</span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgChd1vJH91XzmD-CTzzvcfgX1bOhn7rac1gg6Cpb-9PHb0KjiYofAUQGeiCXoA9XBBn2SBSrW5takoEJgJiiVWFQpSIPek7phDHJwyCSW1GSMZPQTHev5IkxT-KNtJek-hPVHd-5m_j9zoCINlozV5exSXqMsv-SzkEDOtndxa3k7LFQBMOBG__NNVRsE/s1200/1200px-The_Lord_of_the_Rings_-_The_Fellowship_of_the_Ring_-_Hobbiton.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1200" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgChd1vJH91XzmD-CTzzvcfgX1bOhn7rac1gg6Cpb-9PHb0KjiYofAUQGeiCXoA9XBBn2SBSrW5takoEJgJiiVWFQpSIPek7phDHJwyCSW1GSMZPQTHev5IkxT-KNtJek-hPVHd-5m_j9zoCINlozV5exSXqMsv-SzkEDOtndxa3k7LFQBMOBG__NNVRsE/s320/1200px-The_Lord_of_the_Rings_-_The_Fellowship_of_the_Ring_-_Hobbiton.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;">The story begins with the introduction of the One
Ring, forged by Sauron to dominate all other rings of power and control
Middle-earth. It falls into the possession of the hobbit Bilbo Baggins, who
then passes it to his nephew, Frodo Baggins, and is <b>therefore </b>tasked to destroy
it to prevent Sauron's return to power.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_1SCumhnqG5vJThPknZOxTOs6HKvikMbsIYjbC0z-HuFMCeFvGlr_Pb-cQYQ2Whn3YEr1vrHwm61ORwKfZ2lEDuMcXozhtpXoNBAUd5tFPZGN3TBP_JaZK2jrigV090Oz35X5B6Ul7jZfs-GJm5S4Gv1YhmmOm_E218R7OpZ6j8sJRAU2xAPtblTXNho/s1600/fellowship.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_1SCumhnqG5vJThPknZOxTOs6HKvikMbsIYjbC0z-HuFMCeFvGlr_Pb-cQYQ2Whn3YEr1vrHwm61ORwKfZ2lEDuMcXozhtpXoNBAUd5tFPZGN3TBP_JaZK2jrigV090Oz35X5B6Ul7jZfs-GJm5S4Gv1YhmmOm_E218R7OpZ6j8sJRAU2xAPtblTXNho/s320/fellowship.webp" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;">Frodo sets out from the Shire accompanied by his
loyal friends: Samwise Gamgee, Merry, and Pippen. Along their perilous journey,
they encounter various allies including Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and others
such as Boromir, Faramir, <b>but</b> not everyone stays an ally. </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHuud9oxZ9cTcv8tcPk-RNl6LoTd3MRmynZpc9fBfpAGhgscdSezO-G3sTvAFHKPZqjBVePkPsj_dWInkt82ci3Ej61Picn14pUWIR4lJ4PLnuCU1wZBXsd5bGJE77nPXbPKL0N2YnJpjH54cQme-IzNB6yueVJqNkPz9vxufEmCd672cJs7YlZjstmPY/s1600/Lord-Of-The-Rings-Boromirs-Death.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1600" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHuud9oxZ9cTcv8tcPk-RNl6LoTd3MRmynZpc9fBfpAGhgscdSezO-G3sTvAFHKPZqjBVePkPsj_dWInkt82ci3Ej61Picn14pUWIR4lJ4PLnuCU1wZBXsd5bGJE77nPXbPKL0N2YnJpjH54cQme-IzNB6yueVJqNkPz9vxufEmCd672cJs7YlZjstmPY/s320/Lord-Of-The-Rings-Boromirs-Death.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;">Their quest takes them through the Mines of Moria,
the Elven realm of Lothlórien, and the city of Minas Tirith. They face numerous
challenges, battles, and moral dilemmas along the way.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqn-8_kWa_VKctKFNS9um3a3yCR3ZTJWkrN88f6Wp2bkBolzsdEhfaoZwwlo3pN92d9d1fbPdFPQGZyB61-uBuHqtRe73Csk5r8ANf85AFg4jXaenYARKF96w22bYln8vi5HXfMW04rIruwMUCQ_i1rmDPC-_lA-1tZ3BAe99mHWbEB9Wm4V2sQ9wTqcg/s1920/Eye_of_Sauron_ROTK.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1920" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqn-8_kWa_VKctKFNS9um3a3yCR3ZTJWkrN88f6Wp2bkBolzsdEhfaoZwwlo3pN92d9d1fbPdFPQGZyB61-uBuHqtRe73Csk5r8ANf85AFg4jXaenYARKF96w22bYln8vi5HXfMW04rIruwMUCQ_i1rmDPC-_lA-1tZ3BAe99mHWbEB9Wm4V2sQ9wTqcg/s320/Eye_of_Sauron_ROTK.webp" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;">Meanwhile, Sauron marshals his forces to reclaim
the Ring, which he believes will grant him ultimate power. He sends his armies
of orcs, trolls, and other creatures to hunt down Frodo and his companions.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGSt2XHXTCuU0fFFrzAw51FVXyPajqAErEcs3nH5tNbm7rie4pFHHOVG_GPnrptgg5Wonv9CA4KxG8WlqiQPwKkNTMPb3hkNSwModardUnQnhykRi0849tlcVGIP79st6vBY5ZDSFRdXWlls7L6_zObMsbr31uA8xH20KUuT0Jkkf-jUxwVZVgN5MDoRk/s1913/gollum-1585150937.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="781" data-original-width="1913" height="131" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGSt2XHXTCuU0fFFrzAw51FVXyPajqAErEcs3nH5tNbm7rie4pFHHOVG_GPnrptgg5Wonv9CA4KxG8WlqiQPwKkNTMPb3hkNSwModardUnQnhykRi0849tlcVGIP79st6vBY5ZDSFRdXWlls7L6_zObMsbr31uA8xH20KUuT0Jkkf-jUxwVZVgN5MDoRk/s320/gollum-1585150937.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;">Ultimately, Frodo and Sam reach Mount Doom with the
intention of destroying it. <b>However</b>, Frodo succumbs to the Ring's
temptation and claims it for himself. Gollum, an ally turned foe who is
obsessed with the Ring, attacks Frodo and bites off his finger, seizing the
Ring for himself.<b> But</b> in his moment of triumph, Gollum loses his footing
and falls into the fiery chasm of Mount Doom, destroying himself and the Ring
in the process.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ZhaDX1SRJuR2YKMbunix1n0syq99zMFD45Exafd3nmsajhZf_jUmRNLTeDBDCANEKKikSuzvRCBn9bXVeR7-1P37BoAOLH5w2VjglS0moUUi6Ngr4lhP1cTPUJxHbBenW9Nmrnpg-O_MS1yi0wrBFc9qDGUEomDnDnFeY5QiUD6F1vlY3wGyMfelx-U/s1200/1200px-The_Lord_of_the_Rings_-_The_Return_of_the_King_-_The_Fellowship_in_Gondor.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="1200" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6ZhaDX1SRJuR2YKMbunix1n0syq99zMFD45Exafd3nmsajhZf_jUmRNLTeDBDCANEKKikSuzvRCBn9bXVeR7-1P37BoAOLH5w2VjglS0moUUi6Ngr4lhP1cTPUJxHbBenW9Nmrnpg-O_MS1yi0wrBFc9qDGUEomDnDnFeY5QiUD6F1vlY3wGyMfelx-U/s320/1200px-The_Lord_of_the_Rings_-_The_Return_of_the_King_-_The_Fellowship_in_Gondor.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;">With the destruction of the Ring, Sauron is
vanquished, and his armies are defeated. Middle-earth is saved from darkness, <b>but
</b>not without great sacrifice. The hobbits return home to the Shire.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial; line-height: 107%;">I love these movies and I feel that this should be
the epitome and standard on how movie plots should be made. What movies do believe
follow therefore or but beats? What do you like most about Lord of the Rings?</span></span></p>
Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04336334240692133441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-60948876928680864742024-02-26T02:00:00.002-06:002024-03-18T14:10:25.780-05:00The Book of Mormon and My Gas Cap<p><i></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuapbNGa5FX5roz9zrJkRqizUSKerMkR5tUjsFtnGuzydgwtLoExqQsC7iL596B6toAubpBxNz-1_NRDrurX-imar0bMRZCBzR34OlYSSCxqxfn121bw9SUdNKyXoPgYtXFgZke-iS5H1N-6gyft2GZk_oo8rVU8jAVxA7JNWRgZAgmQcz0stkJyYxACs/s448/frozen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="297" data-original-width="448" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuapbNGa5FX5roz9zrJkRqizUSKerMkR5tUjsFtnGuzydgwtLoExqQsC7iL596B6toAubpBxNz-1_NRDrurX-imar0bMRZCBzR34OlYSSCxqxfn121bw9SUdNKyXoPgYtXFgZke-iS5H1N-6gyft2GZk_oo8rVU8jAVxA7JNWRgZAgmQcz0stkJyYxACs/s320/frozen.jpg" width="320" /></a></i></div><i><br />(Guest post by Spencer's dad)</i><p></p><p><a href="https://www.latterdaysaintgeeks.com/2024/01/gastank.html">Last time</a> I mentioned that my gas cap cover was frozen. When I pulled the opening lever, the gap cap panel did not open. How was I going to put gas in the vehicle?</p><p>My first reaction was to come back to our apartment and find a screw driver. With a screwdriver I could pry open that stubborn panel. What do you think would happen if I had done this? At best it would scratch the paint of the car. If I pushed and pulled hard enough I could bend the panel out of shape. My next tool might have been a hammer, so you can imagine not much good would happen if I went that route.</p><p>Before I got out the door with the screwdriver my wife offered another suggestion. We both agreed that something had frozen in the mechanism. She suggested I pour cold water on the panel. This would melt the ice on the sticky mechanism. With one quick splash of water the ice in the mechanism melted and open it went.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5uKq439vysq7lBR5i4gJdAj0p56AEyQ9nhOYPIST-6igSZUozbvDwsXfxXnTVwSbCwCfk4elPPFvfF-M7qBZQ5gc9MGSu_eTdydo0xr-hd1c-0_eZj6WPGBnO1dau7r1YuUnAWVnMnLtwaoyQsHoJccJo3zko1QQqAw1ppVKEY4Uag0Tg9WVppz8jlAY/s1200/heart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="862" data-original-width="1200" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5uKq439vysq7lBR5i4gJdAj0p56AEyQ9nhOYPIST-6igSZUozbvDwsXfxXnTVwSbCwCfk4elPPFvfF-M7qBZQ5gc9MGSu_eTdydo0xr-hd1c-0_eZj6WPGBnO1dau7r1YuUnAWVnMnLtwaoyQsHoJccJo3zko1QQqAw1ppVKEY4Uag0Tg9WVppz8jlAY/s320/heart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Sometimes our hearts are iced over like that mechanism. Fixing the broken pieces of our hearts will often be easier by melting rather than by poking (or hammering).<p></p><p>Reading the Book of Mormon is one of the best medicine available to a broken human (which is all of us). Here are a few promises of blessings we can receive by studying the Book of Mormon.</p><p>Peter M. Johnson has a unique conversion story. In this <a href="https://latterdaysaintmag.com/video-elder-peter-m-johnson-sees-his-younger-self-and-reflects-on-his-conversion/">17-minute video</a> below Peter shares his story in a unique way.</p><p>In Brother Johnson’s first (and so far) only General Conference talk he said “Read and study the Book of Mormon every day, every day, every day. My Book of Mormon studies tend to go better when I read with a question in mind…The Book of Mormon contains the words of Christ and helps us remember who we are.”</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIp8JuYjAqwvGupa9WZJGUfBYUmsrbpgWW1R9XpcBE1BnIUNXrOPWAg_ymztqVkrh8QdPPVF4BF6dUpov79G3rqtF0g1E0gUKauPzis92M1bHYvRKEuqxTe4RnE0W4cpoqCI1YQzeC-b-T9YDvfrjXQ8dczapSuulE6ssI-PlZ8YL8KBag3fXBZMS6I4Y/s1600/book%20of%20mormon.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIp8JuYjAqwvGupa9WZJGUfBYUmsrbpgWW1R9XpcBE1BnIUNXrOPWAg_ymztqVkrh8QdPPVF4BF6dUpov79G3rqtF0g1E0gUKauPzis92M1bHYvRKEuqxTe4RnE0W4cpoqCI1YQzeC-b-T9YDvfrjXQ8dczapSuulE6ssI-PlZ8YL8KBag3fXBZMS6I4Y/s320/book%20of%20mormon.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />His formula every day, every day, every day will help us know who we are. Remembering that you are a beloved child of God could help melt the ice that builds on our hearts during the storms of life. Reading Book of Mormon, every day, every day, every day is a simple medicine.<p></p><p>President Russel M Nelson made another simple and promise filled encouragement to read the Book of Mormon:</p><p>“I promise that as you prayerfully study the Book of Mormon every day, you will make better decisions—every day. I promise that as you ponder what you study, the windows of heaven will open, and you will receive answers to your own questions and direction for your own life. I promise that as you daily immerse yourself in the Book of Mormon, you can be immunized against the evils of the day. (October 2017 Conference)</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMD-6mJrC3h9Ai0xEHUoaVDS6hpphFm5Y1a1LDGvFJGA6NbFjLbl3TkY1a7EbX2AucL-OZgOQrpfIihbMCwY5lpPwkXUg5PHvzwIjphiHJLw8RYHemJghqC41LXlnbTBHL_oLVFAE4jOBJq_wkoe0X381ln0OKCbRlwN1Ry5FBYHuF0czZiE1iHTWvT9s/s1280/nelson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="718" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMD-6mJrC3h9Ai0xEHUoaVDS6hpphFm5Y1a1LDGvFJGA6NbFjLbl3TkY1a7EbX2AucL-OZgOQrpfIihbMCwY5lpPwkXUg5PHvzwIjphiHJLw8RYHemJghqC41LXlnbTBHL_oLVFAE4jOBJq_wkoe0X381ln0OKCbRlwN1Ry5FBYHuF0czZiE1iHTWvT9s/s320/nelson.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Which of these promises do I need most in my life?<p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p>A). Making better decisions every day</p><p>B). Answers to my own questions</p><p>C). Direction for my life</p><p>D). Immunized against the evils of this day.</p></blockquote><p>In this chapter of my life I need all four. (Seems like I needed all four promises in every chapter of my life). You and I can have all four of these soul healing cures from one spiritual medicine … Read the Book of Mormon every day.</p><p>Try it. Test it. You will be blessed.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP8jJZEQPqVwIj_xUDxr2LUyYTFz-WLbV-jN6RI4RkjRxW4gp8yHRXIfmB6P0nOpZzS5_07WTN1ECMVXrfgsuVOQzeLojJE2qzg4aIXnsPbl_GZ6N2JqqsWOaJR6MQ3tZLylXWYuKFnbbjPm8SN_AG8METCsXw8zwgKarPUsWY64nQsfKvLOhfKZJJTsQ/s254/open%20book.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="254" data-original-width="198" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP8jJZEQPqVwIj_xUDxr2LUyYTFz-WLbV-jN6RI4RkjRxW4gp8yHRXIfmB6P0nOpZzS5_07WTN1ECMVXrfgsuVOQzeLojJE2qzg4aIXnsPbl_GZ6N2JqqsWOaJR6MQ3tZLylXWYuKFnbbjPm8SN_AG8METCsXw8zwgKarPUsWY64nQsfKvLOhfKZJJTsQ/w312-h400/open%20book.jpg" width="312" /></a></div>Mormon Geekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02555098240295512905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-29200162322603196442024-02-23T02:00:00.004-06:002024-02-23T02:00:00.125-06:00What Deadpool and Wolverine means for the MCU<p>We've talked about why they shouldn't show up in the MCU. </p><p>We've talked about why they should show up in the MCU. </p><p>Now it's official: They're coming. </p><p>The X-Men are coming to the MCU. </p><p>And we can thank Deadpool. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkHBJPWCWSzb0w-FQtXVlph1QVH4LwduscuCKfswPFMPb4g9M-2UXK9KzVP8vTfIkYsmNivJN_bSjkDRVXRHwt48_E6X6JnB11wZk1EP-Ve0fUNZumWp4YgIrKO18KB78eEPkg0wNKshl-2NKhaQaoZhufy_RsUKKbbYWkDhetaKJeI82q-nHl0f_cUfRf/s670/Deadpool%20X%20Wolverine.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="670" data-original-width="563" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkHBJPWCWSzb0w-FQtXVlph1QVH4LwduscuCKfswPFMPb4g9M-2UXK9KzVP8vTfIkYsmNivJN_bSjkDRVXRHwt48_E6X6JnB11wZk1EP-Ve0fUNZumWp4YgIrKO18KB78eEPkg0wNKshl-2NKhaQaoZhufy_RsUKKbbYWkDhetaKJeI82q-nHl0f_cUfRf/s320/Deadpool%20X%20Wolverine.jpg" width="269" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><b>Why Deadpool?</b></p><p>The X-Men movie franchise has had its ups and downs over the last 24 years, with the movies ranging from meme fodder abominations (<i>X-Men: Apocalypse) </i>to arguably the best super hero movie of all time (Wolverine). The consistent parts in the movies have been A: We love Hugh Jackman's Wolverine, B: We love Ryan Reynolds Deadpool and C: No matter how bad they are we will turn up for the next one. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf-yph3FYs5aU0Q50I-5VFLQe6GB7b7LYX3BZjVll2IxakfBD1cHeuVwlJh1d7AL-Qf0BTCJRawUDY1RqYgT9yOjtIpQHQO0nR4JRXdPjm-_xCZNbtcELI9ZA31-x26NB6g_R9Tqm7L4Be3LCbfRrOrN5Jl3KBmIarV2NFhoLPOaYhOJkXXULWVcekRv0h/s564/Deadpool.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="564" data-original-width="564" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf-yph3FYs5aU0Q50I-5VFLQe6GB7b7LYX3BZjVll2IxakfBD1cHeuVwlJh1d7AL-Qf0BTCJRawUDY1RqYgT9yOjtIpQHQO0nR4JRXdPjm-_xCZNbtcELI9ZA31-x26NB6g_R9Tqm7L4Be3LCbfRrOrN5Jl3KBmIarV2NFhoLPOaYhOJkXXULWVcekRv0h/s320/Deadpool.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Lately the MCU has hit a bit of a slump compared to its heyday, and the future is starting to look cloudy with Kang the Conqueror being recast and his story arc being retooled due to behind the scenes stuff we don't need to get into here, the MCU needs a win. So they're going to pull the tried and true gambit: Take something that has proven to be successful and do it again only with a ridiculous amount of money behind it. And thus the funny/ultraviolent superhero is going to bring the X-Men into the MCU. </p><p><b>Why the X-Men?</b></p><p>The fact is though that every time even a remote hint of the X-Men is dropped into the MCU the fans speculate until the Brood come home about "What does this mean for the MCU and the X-Men?". I remember following the copyright ruling regarding Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch back before <i>X-Men: First Class</i> and <i>Avengers: Age of Ultron</i> came out and wondering if the X-Men were coming in. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOiXZWCRfspalj4_ib6ng2acB5XOgL1qnhZ6RC3oFzGDHA4uqzhEAaqtX0qLyX_DxHyWW-JCMBcq_zz9ZtNUjAiCYU-IYyJ4e8c1URuldWuqcxW-uLNiG9H39ZVMqXaBHS3_EUZrerb84sKywcbVMXkT1Zt3R5OJRpPuuhZn58otYZl9I0yqIoScxOpuxp/s705/Quicksilver.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="705" data-original-width="564" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOiXZWCRfspalj4_ib6ng2acB5XOgL1qnhZ6RC3oFzGDHA4uqzhEAaqtX0qLyX_DxHyWW-JCMBcq_zz9ZtNUjAiCYU-IYyJ4e8c1URuldWuqcxW-uLNiG9H39ZVMqXaBHS3_EUZrerb84sKywcbVMXkT1Zt3R5OJRpPuuhZn58otYZl9I0yqIoScxOpuxp/s320/Quicksilver.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><p>The fact is: No matter how much I don't like the X-Men mixed in with the rest of the Marvel Universe (Inconsistencies in world-building since why do we praise the guy who is on literally mega-steroids as a hero while call for the death of a little girl with fish gills etc etc) even I felt that rush of giddiness when they told Kamala that her powers are the result of a mutation and the X-Men cartoon music riffed in the background. The X-Men are a fundamental part of the Marvel canon and we have been aching to see them given the same treatment as the Avengers in the MCU. </p><p><b>Fanboy Gripes</b></p><p>Okay now is time for me to complain about all the things I don't want to see Marvel/Disney do now that they're dragging my beloved mutants into their giant franchise so if you don't want to hear complaining skip down to the end where I put some cute animals dressed as X-Men. </p><p>1: Do not take a multilayered complex story like <i>The Phoenix Saga</i> or <i>Age of Apocalypse</i> and try to rush it through a single movie or episode of something. Looking at you <i>Captain America: Civil War. </i></p><p>2: Do not shy away from the soap opera levels of messy relationships, false marriages, doppleganger relationships and fake out deaths that make the X-Men so fun to read. These characters are beloved but as relationship partners they are hot messes and we like them that way. </p><p>3: DON'T DUMP ALL YOUR STORY IDEAS AND PLOTS ONTO WOLVERINE AGAIN!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-62553lGC09jSsnNU6Fj-8X7MPPUUMoAenNmsZPXKwXFK2Fo2amz3lJ2e7xpQxMwSTfrynAcKfrBZhx3rL3jaopW2N9z6mPPcnPiN2Ie_cJlkDKPxOjZNA5RtxgOmx5Xrh0P5NKJsCw8ZwUGOggKrHIAif0P9KhRUJOZ5ShBPekEdJq5QhjfpVmVUJGJX/s897/Magnito%20puppy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="897" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-62553lGC09jSsnNU6Fj-8X7MPPUUMoAenNmsZPXKwXFK2Fo2amz3lJ2e7xpQxMwSTfrynAcKfrBZhx3rL3jaopW2N9z6mPPcnPiN2Ie_cJlkDKPxOjZNA5RtxgOmx5Xrh0P5NKJsCw8ZwUGOggKrHIAif0P9KhRUJOZ5ShBPekEdJq5QhjfpVmVUJGJX/s320/Magnito%20puppy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_GqtEIvpQ0Xk0vP4poKWVYrAsXCZyiTwa2vLvmnx57R_UFXq0GOe2uH5PQwD-oURYwbqEUfVaAMGVp__qm5S6l0iUw9kMRIwOe_uc4B8gAGLo45eVPADfk2SgaYsjF5jf8ReRdY7Po_3YZI6Fp18sw2RB56497cA7qobM6nbhOHJsJR3JbsIYt5OHx0t7/s1000/Puppy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="972" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_GqtEIvpQ0Xk0vP4poKWVYrAsXCZyiTwa2vLvmnx57R_UFXq0GOe2uH5PQwD-oURYwbqEUfVaAMGVp__qm5S6l0iUw9kMRIwOe_uc4B8gAGLo45eVPADfk2SgaYsjF5jf8ReRdY7Po_3YZI6Fp18sw2RB56497cA7qobM6nbhOHJsJR3JbsIYt5OHx0t7/s320/Puppy.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2S7IYfwT-4Mta4WHmne_D3B2e59kLz0rvlKhBnsvU6soH5GTn4u5u3DwET0TxB1ckQ7NKApGv0B-da2pA-eiATntNl6Jn7vsaF0XI14XdF9nJaKvLWHx3LlMQNeIkJq1HuOsM-2jgYj-fFJGADBXhJVZauYDNlG6kj1rn0QaPkn2OU9nz3sRJmczSzO8S/s909/Wolverine%20puppy%202.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="909" data-original-width="902" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2S7IYfwT-4Mta4WHmne_D3B2e59kLz0rvlKhBnsvU6soH5GTn4u5u3DwET0TxB1ckQ7NKApGv0B-da2pA-eiATntNl6Jn7vsaF0XI14XdF9nJaKvLWHx3LlMQNeIkJq1HuOsM-2jgYj-fFJGADBXhJVZauYDNlG6kj1rn0QaPkn2OU9nz3sRJmczSzO8S/s320/Wolverine%20puppy%202.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqIh-aG-nGyIOJ-IsSI-wceaLsyb8rp9UDp-OSBC9cC8kt5rmNEkIW57bpQykAkJdO_kDpAgd8PjC8SkrsHpMrK1-wh3QVkDivL6j4TgOZcGKyUEaX_C0yCk0xp-V8eHidjbKnXv7S3xP5NIP_YZ1xxlh3kNL01ub8gi7Iuh86DSmbaGwCzIPZ3cdKlkdz/s909/Wolverine%20puppy%203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="909" data-original-width="902" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqIh-aG-nGyIOJ-IsSI-wceaLsyb8rp9UDp-OSBC9cC8kt5rmNEkIW57bpQykAkJdO_kDpAgd8PjC8SkrsHpMrK1-wh3QVkDivL6j4TgOZcGKyUEaX_C0yCk0xp-V8eHidjbKnXv7S3xP5NIP_YZ1xxlh3kNL01ub8gi7Iuh86DSmbaGwCzIPZ3cdKlkdz/s320/Wolverine%20puppy%203.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>-JOE</p>Joehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05851723523424915491noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-33252664810210411762024-02-21T02:00:00.001-06:002024-02-21T02:00:00.129-06:00The Fourteenth Doctor<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEpM8HpFobIh3zavjJB94tSC7ydVN66YAeJYOk8EnrMCo1P6eX4BsEB-hvB7p9_1zHEzc2uQog__yUFvfkgJr_sth86PyN_oqivDqCJ1LVoGbE8TwDEc5u1fBAcaFMflG2ZXgKFepIfQn7cPPMeBPcBlhtYhFDPQcYvoh4tKKe9kOz5vtKK1R_hCdsY3aI/s2266/14.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1272" data-original-width="2266" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEpM8HpFobIh3zavjJB94tSC7ydVN66YAeJYOk8EnrMCo1P6eX4BsEB-hvB7p9_1zHEzc2uQog__yUFvfkgJr_sth86PyN_oqivDqCJ1LVoGbE8TwDEc5u1fBAcaFMflG2ZXgKFepIfQn7cPPMeBPcBlhtYhFDPQcYvoh4tKKe9kOz5vtKK1R_hCdsY3aI/s320/14.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />In my last <a href="https://www.latterdaysaintgeeks.com/2024/01/dw60.html"><i>Doctor Who </i>post</a>, I said I didn’t know if I should spotlight the Fourteenth Doctor and the 60th Anniversary together or separately. As a result of doing them in different posts, there’s going to be some overlap with my 60th Anniversary post. Instead of being about the anniversary, this post is going to be more like my posts about <a href="https://www.latterdaysaintgeeks.com/search/label/The%20Doctors">the Doctors</a> that I started years ago during my first watch of Classic <i>Doctor Who</i>. Unlike those posts, I have only three episodes to rank. So without further ado, let’s talk about the Fourteenth Doctor, played by David Tennant (again). <p></p><p><b>Disclaimer: </b>It was so hard to rank these stories as top, flop, and honorable mention. They were all wonderful stories and I’m so grateful we got three specials with the Doctor reunited with Donna.</p><p><br /></p><p><b><u></u></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><u><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnJOOr8Sgv5KjcQ5W0Yf_GYXd-eSgveBSO7SRUa2lcDWdoUrLwtlUHLPEjJIhwhnCEM_BMI7w4MNbcZLthCxHDawNIZiRT8yqVC1m5PGYm1bvb7djPxWP2ojjAU5_oL4CAp6tcrSPzafg97mLGqHU3cyczf7GMs27JuUmgWlp6EOsLo9YeD8edf6nKnDKm/s1152/blue.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="1152" height="113" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnJOOr8Sgv5KjcQ5W0Yf_GYXd-eSgveBSO7SRUa2lcDWdoUrLwtlUHLPEjJIhwhnCEM_BMI7w4MNbcZLthCxHDawNIZiRT8yqVC1m5PGYm1bvb7djPxWP2ojjAU5_oL4CAp6tcrSPzafg97mLGqHU3cyczf7GMs27JuUmgWlp6EOsLo9YeD8edf6nKnDKm/w200-h113/blue.jpg" width="200" /></a></u></b></div><b><u>60th Anniversary Specials</u></b><p></p><p><b>Top Post: Wild Blue Yonder</b></p><p>This episode was something special, just like when “The Deadly Assassin” featured the Doctor without a companion and like “Heaven Sent” only featured the Doctor (with an image of Clara in his mental landscape). With only two actors on set, playing both the villain and the heroes, this story gives that cold chill that Whovians have come to love. Mix the chill of an unknown alien (like “Listen”) and the uncertainty of shapeshifter (like the Zygons) and finally a race against time (as slow as the countdown was). Always a sucker for a good <i>Doctor Who </i>mystery; I know I couldn’t write those.</p><p><b>Flop Story: The Giggle</b></p><p>I wanted so badly to like this episode, especially after watching “<a href="https://www.latterdaysaintgeeks.com/2023/07/toymaker.html">The Celestial Toymaker</a>” earlier in 2023. I already talked in depth about why I struggled with this episode, so I won’t repeat myself too much. In short, with a villain as powerful, mysterious, and mischievous as the Toymaker, I expected more. Neil Patrick Harris did the most amazing job portraying the Toymaker, but the story didn’t match my expectations (maybe that’s <a href="https://www.latterdaysaintgeeks.com/2023/08/invasion.html">the problem</a>?). </p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYCwFrjkx7UWahlyP8YFgT42NO5WvF83bULfBSeW-qA78tpSA6YwdprfT11zaoJa4BikyCUcWB-HaqYX4L0LdmYLjyYHZ9MvjNo3LsvdCWD9F3ZNU8OsHFx7tZtvafyDoOnDiHAYFVpTMJHiyDb5mDh-Be-GVhBKJaGuBYV-QQ6KQHdWwQLD3Ay9pXTDat/s1600/meep.webp" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYCwFrjkx7UWahlyP8YFgT42NO5WvF83bULfBSeW-qA78tpSA6YwdprfT11zaoJa4BikyCUcWB-HaqYX4L0LdmYLjyYHZ9MvjNo3LsvdCWD9F3ZNU8OsHFx7tZtvafyDoOnDiHAYFVpTMJHiyDb5mDh-Be-GVhBKJaGuBYV-QQ6KQHdWwQLD3Ay9pXTDat/w200-h133/meep.webp" width="200" /></a></b></div><b>Honorable Mention: The Star Beast</b><p></p><p>Even if I’d had more than three episodes to discuss, how could this story get at least an honorable mention? We got closure from Donna’s tragic ending with the Tenth Doctor, a happy ending for her and her family (until she accidentally flew away in the TARDIS), and the power of motherhood. I wasn’t a parent when I saw Donna’s initial stories, but I loved the way that Donna talked about Rose. And how Rose helped save Donna’s life. Remarkable!</p><p><br /></p><p>COMPANIONS: </p><p>Donna<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The Star Beast - The Giggle<br />Rose<span style="white-space: pre;"> </span>The Giggle (off-screen)<br />Mel<span style="white-space: pre;"> <span> </span><span> </span></span>The Giggle (off-screen)</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlioYSFmCUfcsyEYcB5zXY1RIfzEwCRUEBnSVZMLFTpDF8bndhuMc0_93ddiy_FsF8nDmT53u7MCe12Wl30WQRjNrialtUPteIy77usyiM2vAPHlO-rKt4T9aJ57HdXhQ4oxK8-varRPOutFyVnHKAzBJ3aDQm6zObvcFAj9_uhlFU650H5yj6URgvnTjD/s1200/donna.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlioYSFmCUfcsyEYcB5zXY1RIfzEwCRUEBnSVZMLFTpDF8bndhuMc0_93ddiy_FsF8nDmT53u7MCe12Wl30WQRjNrialtUPteIy77usyiM2vAPHlO-rKt4T9aJ57HdXhQ4oxK8-varRPOutFyVnHKAzBJ3aDQm6zObvcFAj9_uhlFU650H5yj6URgvnTjD/w200-h150/donna.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>Favorite Companion: On-screen there was only one companion in these stories anyway, but Rose and Mel both verbally mentioned traveling with the Fourteenth Doctor at the end of “The Giggle”. But even if those escapades were on screen, my top choice would have still been Donna. She was my favorite with the <a href="https://www.latterdaysaintgeeks.com/2018/06/the-tenth-doctor.html">Tenth Doctor</a> and she’s my favorite now. Meeting Catherine Tate has only reinforced that. I find <a href="https://www.latterdaysaintgeeks.com/2020/02/donna-noble-most-important-woman.html">Donna’s insecurities</a> relatable and her comments resonate with me frequently, especially now that she and I are both parents. Her care for the Doctor only makes her more endearing. Just like back in “Turn Left” she’s the best friend who was able to compassionately talk the Doctor into taking care of himself. I’m glad the Doctor was able to call Donna and the Noble family his home.<p></p><p>Back to Classic <i>Doctor Who</i> posts next month, as we wait for more Fifteenth Doctor adventures. You can expect more <a href="https://www.latterdaysaintgeeks.com/search/label/LDS%20Geeks%20Podcast">podcast episodes</a> from me and TJ, as we release and record our <a href="https://www.latterdaysaintgeeks.com/search/label/Second%20Doctor">Second Doctor</a> episodes.</p><p>Allons-y!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFD0zkSQX2LNeCsYaksDlmcRb7ui5TqpXJtMXxRuM53FwDJjCv6d2qZecariPMZLnS_nlEoSsXyPvDiobOD3zvdPjVz8l-sktsfOfcqMX7ulE6pGGI28CBd-ORm3GJcyKndppSFjrpSwWgKcKh4M9MaFKHl67ucrOJanYHtlCoBjNWLZlXrdr8GyKq2IY6/s3249/IMG_4566.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2437" data-original-width="3249" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFD0zkSQX2LNeCsYaksDlmcRb7ui5TqpXJtMXxRuM53FwDJjCv6d2qZecariPMZLnS_nlEoSsXyPvDiobOD3zvdPjVz8l-sktsfOfcqMX7ulE6pGGI28CBd-ORm3GJcyKndppSFjrpSwWgKcKh4M9MaFKHl67ucrOJanYHtlCoBjNWLZlXrdr8GyKq2IY6/s320/IMG_4566.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">New head-canon/theory: The Fourteenth Doctor later regenerates into the Curator.</span></td></tr></tbody></table>Spencerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02478988585485347557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-31974375653987898852024-02-19T02:00:00.017-06:002024-03-18T15:06:38.066-05:00LDS Geeks Podcast #12: Getting into Avatar<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjJT4J8iMaR1tX1eBqqk9MSTmmbELhyphenhyphenTPOksCOmGbPjt00u9YndMeuY7eLfuwGn7xaX-zzJLajkN-0ojpSnaMiOCe5_bRb_9rDo4ICSU70LJUPMwlGG7Tb2Fd6diLF3Nf6ZeUE-_fj1XJ1q9O7vA8j3GzpW6EKHJIBNOfnLvno0KpdMgDZefBnGWkIZYM/s637/avatar%20state.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="358" data-original-width="637" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjJT4J8iMaR1tX1eBqqk9MSTmmbELhyphenhyphenTPOksCOmGbPjt00u9YndMeuY7eLfuwGn7xaX-zzJLajkN-0ojpSnaMiOCe5_bRb_9rDo4ICSU70LJUPMwlGG7Tb2Fd6diLF3Nf6ZeUE-_fj1XJ1q9O7vA8j3GzpW6EKHJIBNOfnLvno0KpdMgDZefBnGWkIZYM/s320/avatar%20state.jpg" width="320"></a></div><br>The time is finally here! Get excited for Netflix's live-action adaptation of <i>Avatar the Last Airbender</i>. If you need any convincing to get into the franchise, join Michael and I for a discussion about why you should get invested in Team Avatar and their journey (based on the animated series of course).<p></p><p></p><p>--Spencer</p><a href="https://www.latterdaysaintgeeks.com/2024/02/podavatar.html#more">Read more »</a>Mormon Geekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02555098240295512905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-83604324117891934232024-02-16T02:00:00.002-06:002024-02-16T02:00:00.134-06:00The Brilliance of Fullmetal Alchemist<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMbIACCPfh6MefNZlLMSA34PFsiJSa8tDEN6OiiqZSOIlEp3MH9AmnTHqLrZn8lqjwB9f3YQsS5XgNfDTp3NA-xzSiqLrldssQ6-pa8BqrmpcpmlfREJl1UJnrRpAcSikvCfRbYuRZQnL2R0DGeTrE_PZvxlX48yuBMAFuCxWQiXUoMKzN4TnEJh_AEIw/s1920/1493514-download-free-fullmetal-alchemist-hd-wallpaper-1920x1200-for-htc.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1920" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMbIACCPfh6MefNZlLMSA34PFsiJSa8tDEN6OiiqZSOIlEp3MH9AmnTHqLrZn8lqjwB9f3YQsS5XgNfDTp3NA-xzSiqLrldssQ6-pa8BqrmpcpmlfREJl1UJnrRpAcSikvCfRbYuRZQnL2R0DGeTrE_PZvxlX48yuBMAFuCxWQiXUoMKzN4TnEJh_AEIw/w640-h400/1493514-download-free-fullmetal-alchemist-hd-wallpaper-1920x1200-for-htc.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">artist: unknown</span><br /></div><div><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Fullmetal Alchemist stands as a
monumental pillar in the realm of anime, revered for its intricate
storytelling, complex characters, and profound themes. However, while it
garners widespread acclaim, it's essential to acknowledge that this anime may
not resonate with everyone. This post delves into the reasons behind its greatness
and its potential barriers of this
captivating series.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDXJBqnyaIgOSmh29dpAfhi8IwmsZjbwzJyaPm_zRhrx4p2RlPilcFHCCKjqIBOjMEMfhcl2193fhnPWA3lI3CAGDG5Szir3H7rY0L-tll7g7cs_dYXaexmVSkEm2Q1_dZcVMmOLmYTDwkWSBQAGGam58MPW1nESWxbKrIK1YEVyMhwKuUydT5TdJoIUA/s1200/fullmetal-cover-art.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDXJBqnyaIgOSmh29dpAfhi8IwmsZjbwzJyaPm_zRhrx4p2RlPilcFHCCKjqIBOjMEMfhcl2193fhnPWA3lI3CAGDG5Szir3H7rY0L-tll7g7cs_dYXaexmVSkEm2Q1_dZcVMmOLmYTDwkWSBQAGGam58MPW1nESWxbKrIK1YEVyMhwKuUydT5TdJoIUA/s320/fullmetal-cover-art.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;">artis</span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: small;"></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">t: Adrian Marcano</span></span><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">At the core of Fullmetal
Alchemist's brilliance lies its masterful narrative craftsmanship. The story
follows the journey of the Elric brothers, Edward and Alphonse (I tried to convince my wife to name a child Alphonse, but she doesn't like it), as they
navigate a world governed by alchemy, seeking the Philosopher's stone, a powerful artifact, to reclaim their lost bodies
after a failed attempt to resurrect their deceased mother. This premise sets
the stage for an epic saga that seamlessly blends elements of fantasy,
philosophy, and political intrigue. The plot unfolds with meticulous pacing,
each episode unveiling layers of mystery, intrigue, and moral dilemmas.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJjsDrP904YaqoCgiTfwJxtd5TynmZ97RGgmp8nBrWzjbR8NfGrwrKxNecy7jvUST8_HBVdzmdigKLKGtrzf6uiAbxkmWBuqXkLwyl0Zhmx-HAeewc99pyOfSNlvAwz2MmgoncCh_dzInWRB3Qm0AeljD497s9Ss8FuPNRE4J5QY2bXUP2rcg0PYl-z2Y/s1920/fullmetal_alchemist_brotherhood_screencap_redraw_by_jojorobot_ddd1b8o-fullview.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1005" data-original-width="1920" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJjsDrP904YaqoCgiTfwJxtd5TynmZ97RGgmp8nBrWzjbR8NfGrwrKxNecy7jvUST8_HBVdzmdigKLKGtrzf6uiAbxkmWBuqXkLwyl0Zhmx-HAeewc99pyOfSNlvAwz2MmgoncCh_dzInWRB3Qm0AeljD497s9Ss8FuPNRE4J5QY2bXUP2rcg0PYl-z2Y/s320/fullmetal_alchemist_brotherhood_screencap_redraw_by_jojorobot_ddd1b8o-fullview.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">One of the anime's greatest
strengths is its richly developed characters. Edward and Alphonse are not
merely protagonists but vessels through which profound themes of sacrifice,
redemption, and the consequences of power are explored. Their dynamic relationship,
coupled with a diverse cast of supporting characters, adds depth and nuance to
the narrative, ensuring that viewers become emotionally invested in their
journey. I personally, like that even though the Elrics are the protagonists, they are not always the strongest.<br /></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Moreover, Fullmetal Alchemist
tackles weighty philosophical concepts with finesse, inviting viewers to
contemplate the nature of humanity, the pursuit of knowledge, and the ethical
implications of scientific advancement. The series confronts moral ambiguity
head-on, challenging conventional notions of right and wrong and prompting
viewers to question their own beliefs.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRURfJ9NBrf-cpUwmVUdcUa8FKhDG5a9Lkmyw8DB8ef7lqPLu-FWmoggWLoOOjwpk4jtK2zWnmVD2-c7b1qfUUaxJvwAPOQt_I5wiZ1yb5WDXdRz9lrS8a1YZA4Z5t_5XK_o0ac-MrXwGZ4pv5wAG9pUbp9UatfD2drvLfF46nxcm7eqDrUxVf8okg4LI/s500/da32c1c39dfed8aa6e84f52ffb8bd444db5d4063_00.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="474" data-original-width="500" height="303" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRURfJ9NBrf-cpUwmVUdcUa8FKhDG5a9Lkmyw8DB8ef7lqPLu-FWmoggWLoOOjwpk4jtK2zWnmVD2-c7b1qfUUaxJvwAPOQt_I5wiZ1yb5WDXdRz9lrS8a1YZA4Z5t_5XK_o0ac-MrXwGZ4pv5wAG9pUbp9UatfD2drvLfF46nxcm7eqDrUxVf8okg4LI/s320/da32c1c39dfed8aa6e84f52ffb8bd444db5d4063_00.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">However, despite its undeniable
brilliance, Fullmetal Alchemist may not be universally appealing. For some, the
anime's dark and mature themes may prove too intense or unsettling. The
exploration of topics such as war, death, and human transmutation necessitates
a certain level of emotional resilience from viewers. Additionally, the
complexity of the plot and the philosophical underpinnings may alienate those
seeking a more straightforward or lighthearted viewing experience.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">There are two version of the anime that can be watched: <i>Fullmetal Alchemist</i> and <i>Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood </i>in my opinion the latter is the better series. It follows the manga while the former ending up going a different direction. Both are interesting series and have a lot of overlap, but overall </span></span><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood </i>is favored by the fandom.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRKC9aOlWSg1nMwAomY5RnSsifo2GWQ8UYPFiVSoJb-qKEAsHOQwzu3HNy0s-pm8Q9JpH68EAuhZ3mWMmVv991f6m6OMAFBAjMtzZKsnhvqX7PH14ga4tFBpyfCEFz755T8qGd_7g-2Vfxh0vDinoQIu_WjYz64IprJqqzZDeqoo3s6xqwYpTyLD-fhqM/s920/flat,750x1000,075,f.u1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="920" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRKC9aOlWSg1nMwAomY5RnSsifo2GWQ8UYPFiVSoJb-qKEAsHOQwzu3HNy0s-pm8Q9JpH68EAuhZ3mWMmVv991f6m6OMAFBAjMtzZKsnhvqX7PH14ga4tFBpyfCEFz755T8qGd_7g-2Vfxh0vDinoQIu_WjYz64IprJqqzZDeqoo3s6xqwYpTyLD-fhqM/s320/flat,750x1000,075,f.u1.jpg" width="261" /></a></span></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Fullmetal
Alchemist stands as a testament to the power of storytelling in anime. Its
gripping narrative, rich character development, and thought-provoking themes
elevate it to the status of a modern classic. However, its darker tone, mature
themes, and intricate plot may not resonate with everyone. Nevertheless, for
those willing to embark on the journey, Fullmetal Alchemist promises a deeply
rewarding and unforgettable experience.</span></span></p>
</div></div>Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04336334240692133441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-78647769944574990532024-02-14T02:00:00.006-06:002024-02-14T02:00:00.385-06:005 Best Couples of LOST<p>This year is the 20th anniversary of <i>LOST </i>and I don’t care what people say, I loved it back then and I love it now. Currently rewatching the series in honor of its anniversary (not that I need an excuse) so I’m sure you’ll get plenty of <i>LOST </i>content from me this year, especially as September and the show’s anniversary gets closer. But for today, since it’s Valentine’s Day, I’ll focus on my favorite couples from the show. Honorable mentions include Jack/Kate, Sayid/Nadia, and Ben/Annie, but they’re not in my top five for this list.</p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrnb1R1eY5UErd_2NLdsqHXtXMZEId4ULGIr5KOPAQNb5YPvCjz-BFTq7gmpMchyphenhyphenbYqi7FEahAxLDrCMRtlucR_yn7cuQR61Q9lxrbDbTsRanTbEaZj6u17eGFjYTT9O1L2xEBeL2igIvHMUENSagjuXQNsIAelATvvH5Z8SPGUKEZ8yK5Q07ck39fj-oC/s853/desmond%20penny.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="853" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrnb1R1eY5UErd_2NLdsqHXtXMZEId4ULGIr5KOPAQNb5YPvCjz-BFTq7gmpMchyphenhyphenbYqi7FEahAxLDrCMRtlucR_yn7cuQR61Q9lxrbDbTsRanTbEaZj6u17eGFjYTT9O1L2xEBeL2igIvHMUENSagjuXQNsIAelATvvH5Z8SPGUKEZ8yK5Q07ck39fj-oC/s320/desmond%20penny.png" width="320" /></a></b></div><b><br />Desmond and Penny</b><p></p><p>Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I think there would be something tragic if someone didn’t include Desmond and Penny on their list of best <i>LOST </i>couples. Desmond was supposed to be dead, but Penny kept trying and hoping that she’d find him. Sure there were some time travel shenanigans that could have tipped her off to his survival, but she still had faith in their relationship. Plus, the best relationship quote (romantic or otherwise) from the show came from her: “All we really need to survive is one person who truly loves us.”</p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXhVAL_LedQmNr5RACf4TF3-a_qgOoHpCf-v99VpwX_tJWMHvBZYkWd19WhWt4KKCmp2_XOafNGSQxhBk0TubEoSbJW_hXh5FEmP4M5wZ9qsu0MK766GA3lqH9VSFu9lCfQ4L1ZYdahaSksww7R_ZS0XAv-_4Q45p2Qj43A4ZDapa54RgOP3B7bFBeIViF/s615/sawyer%20juliet.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="340" data-original-width="615" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXhVAL_LedQmNr5RACf4TF3-a_qgOoHpCf-v99VpwX_tJWMHvBZYkWd19WhWt4KKCmp2_XOafNGSQxhBk0TubEoSbJW_hXh5FEmP4M5wZ9qsu0MK766GA3lqH9VSFu9lCfQ4L1ZYdahaSksww7R_ZS0XAv-_4Q45p2Qj43A4ZDapa54RgOP3B7bFBeIViF/s320/sawyer%20juliet.webp" width="320" /></a></b></div><b><br />Sawyer and Juliet</b><p></p><p>I wrote about Sawyer and Juliet on my <a href="https://www.latterdaysaintgeeks.com/2018/02/power-tv-couples.html">TV couples</a> Valentine's Day post a few years back, but I couldn’t have seen this couple coming. One moment they’re buddies and the next (three years for them) they’re a couple. And yet, even though their screen time together was only a handful of episodes, their chemistry and their connection was beautiful. And Juliet’s death was heartbreaking in the best ways (as far as storytelling goes). To see them reconnect in the flash-sideways was the most perfect reunion in the show. </p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtsC-NjWrefgYZeK__w3kFDMqgcDnYYBiIFN5cg3YhfiNDOf_nMAixpK3CvKPHnoJQD6gmF_yKtLkFPTZE5YcdEhCO4swc8bpMOQHbIFnKciPt_qkx2Yx6pl2_MmxT8nRT7IeRI5-lSraBNT2YvPWbZt6wHkgdMPc2PRM0W-QqaEdw1ZI3c1C6piTDfZpG/s716/hurley%20libby.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="716" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtsC-NjWrefgYZeK__w3kFDMqgcDnYYBiIFN5cg3YhfiNDOf_nMAixpK3CvKPHnoJQD6gmF_yKtLkFPTZE5YcdEhCO4swc8bpMOQHbIFnKciPt_qkx2Yx6pl2_MmxT8nRT7IeRI5-lSraBNT2YvPWbZt6wHkgdMPc2PRM0W-QqaEdw1ZI3c1C6piTDfZpG/s320/hurley%20libby.png" width="320" /></a></b></div><b><br />Hurley and Libby</b><p></p><p>Speaking of heartbreaking deaths… Hurley and Libby were perfect. They loved and supported each other in their insecurities, even if we didn’t learn what Libby’s past entailed. For the record, I’m still upset that they never gave us Libby’s backstory as promised in season four (my head-canon is that she’s Penny’s half-sister and was tasked with finding Desmond). All the same, to see Hurley grieve over his girlfriend of only a couple weeks and later be reunited with her in the afterlife. Beautiful!</p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwNghqGQVLJKPzBnLWIh7sZDObZh0yTiM7vedZCgpCmknjoibBoRGGy10UmOyGrDNns1RONM2naeL5oxI8iWXIaF-RiTwPuXl5DFtQizFyvT6UBxGjEg3TMZvnkCWTc2WP_UZx-t9nRlSF6oYMoa7zAVIVXK_rX1rXpU8f3hAfk0IT1LdFwGVpDiLAp2Wy/s1276/claire%20and%20charlie.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="716" data-original-width="1276" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwNghqGQVLJKPzBnLWIh7sZDObZh0yTiM7vedZCgpCmknjoibBoRGGy10UmOyGrDNns1RONM2naeL5oxI8iWXIaF-RiTwPuXl5DFtQizFyvT6UBxGjEg3TMZvnkCWTc2WP_UZx-t9nRlSF6oYMoa7zAVIVXK_rX1rXpU8f3hAfk0IT1LdFwGVpDiLAp2Wy/s320/claire%20and%20charlie.webp" width="320" /></a></b></div><b><br />Charlie and Claire</b><p></p><p>Maybe it’s because of the respect I have for my dad, adopting his step-daughter as his own, but seeing Charlie care for Aaron is possibly the most romantic thing I see him do while watching LOST. Ask my wife and she’ll confirm that fatherhood is one of the most attractive things a man can do. I know Aaron wasn’t his son, but Charlie cared enough for Claire and loved her enough that he loved her son too. Charlie’s sacrifice for Claire and Aaron broke all of our hearts. I think it was perfect to see Claire and Charlie regain their memories because of Aaron’s birth, bringing their family back together.</p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnLLvg26bLRNuG9eW7Md38C4SaZZ4tTLWAyeH2KiGICEoqYg33a347n49Ebrz2W-G4nkZwWclwmPEDPxlgaju1rZLu__N-5yfmjU6G5b1DIP-4uQ-x9a3YZj6KMXhkSGArJXKcWjHWnvNd1R2QKsL-VgJVVXmf89-LMX-NqwQUuEDjlRw91USsJA_9wack/s500/rose%20and%20bernard.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="272" data-original-width="500" height="174" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnLLvg26bLRNuG9eW7Md38C4SaZZ4tTLWAyeH2KiGICEoqYg33a347n49Ebrz2W-G4nkZwWclwmPEDPxlgaju1rZLu__N-5yfmjU6G5b1DIP-4uQ-x9a3YZj6KMXhkSGArJXKcWjHWnvNd1R2QKsL-VgJVVXmf89-LMX-NqwQUuEDjlRw91USsJA_9wack/s320/rose%20and%20bernard.webp" width="320" /></a></b></div><b><br />Rose and Bernard</b><p></p><p>How could a list of LOST couples be complete without Rose and Bernard? They found each other later in life, after years of being single (or possibly divorced/widowed in Rose’s case, based on a deleted scene) they found each other. And they’re about the cutest older couple there could be, even without knowing the depth of their feelings. Everyone should have someone who chooses them, regardless of what the future holds, like Bernard choosing Rose despite her diagnosis. And everyone should have someone who believes in them against all odds, like Rose believed in Bernard’s ability to survive.</p><p>Naturally I could have included Jack/Kate or Sayid/Shannon on this list as well. And I certainly have a head-canon as to what happened with Ben/Annie. But for now, we’ll leave that on the back burner for another time. For now, see you in another life, brother (or sister). </p>Spencerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02478988585485347557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-76609124819818066792024-02-12T02:00:00.007-06:002024-03-18T14:10:37.514-05:00Running Further Up, Further In<p><i></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjexwVw1qpor2_MlRMxSzbJ3r9pzecheJmdUhiEhAmJB6Gmwl3MYhUtIVd8o9iJ4hLC9Ue0MUXm9YclhqzsyvB1IbkRRxRgXSHAClHwdegtYbUfGxhbDfk0hOecP8OjYP-F6dH2M7HNr29cSjnMTkQvjZ_jDS6RPD6LdM40aQF_MjnZ-wG5hNaAEEfZ2kM/s1024/stable%20hill.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjexwVw1qpor2_MlRMxSzbJ3r9pzecheJmdUhiEhAmJB6Gmwl3MYhUtIVd8o9iJ4hLC9Ue0MUXm9YclhqzsyvB1IbkRRxRgXSHAClHwdegtYbUfGxhbDfk0hOecP8OjYP-F6dH2M7HNr29cSjnMTkQvjZ_jDS6RPD6LdM40aQF_MjnZ-wG5hNaAEEfZ2kM/s320/stable%20hill.webp" width="320" /></a></i></div><i><br />(Guest post by Russell)</i><p></p><p>Dedicated to my pandemic running buddy, Spencer </p><p>I love <i>The Chronicles of Narnia</i> and the writings of C. S. Lewis in general. I love the testimony that is shared throughout his works. I especially enjoy what is written in the final installment of the series, <i>The Last Battle</i>. </p><p>After the end of the actual last battle in the book, a stable door appears through which many characters enter and meet Aslan, the great lion who typifies Christ. I love the meeting of Emeth with Aslan. Emeth was a strong believer in his own religion. In his meeting with Aslan, Emeth is told that all his works in the name of Tash were acceptable unto Aslan.</p><p>After this interaction, many of the characters begin running. Their refrain and mantra becomes “further up, further in” as they run along. They see characters from previous books who were deceased. They are able to run up waterfalls and as they run they shout, “further up, further in”.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRuqeZa-ShwyT-Ii_hp2LUnzC1PZTL2ae6nDwW2YKUCclm_H57VvPOleNIz48Ptt6r8m_DpN82s-_8Mqs0Aie966PtT9DPjJsR_BCsSbiKlQm3BxNbV8__EyG7bgrmjiYX8q56BONvvBXB7dDSwhOcmhXcAB5ROdeuCRh3QSPE4ddgGBmf5_c8z2GGzU/s501/friends.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="269" data-original-width="501" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkRuqeZa-ShwyT-Ii_hp2LUnzC1PZTL2ae6nDwW2YKUCclm_H57VvPOleNIz48Ptt6r8m_DpN82s-_8Mqs0Aie966PtT9DPjJsR_BCsSbiKlQm3BxNbV8__EyG7bgrmjiYX8q56BONvvBXB7dDSwhOcmhXcAB5ROdeuCRh3QSPE4ddgGBmf5_c8z2GGzU/s320/friends.webp" width="320" /></a></div><br />I don’t know if the second coming or millennium will include running, but I am reminded of the hymn, “If you could Hie to Kolob”. There are 5 verses to this hymn and the 5th one is what I think of when I think of the characters running,<p></p><blockquote style="border: medium; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p>“There is no end to glory;</p><p>There is no end to love;</p><p>There is no end to being;</p><p>There is no death above.</p><p>There is no end to glory;</p><p>There is no end to love;</p><p>There is no end to being;</p><p>There is no death above.”</p></blockquote><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgksyLI5p9vhn7R_Rtf0FF3ZR_Sy1GhKNx2VwEPXUa9AWFqH0BGTHli0p89tQ_rCBE8dc2KocxlRz6ZsNvETK5hesHuYtCHP177p3XPW8VVfyQTDEaEydoforyJ0J3vb6B8alYJXYJfjm39kz4KPWe50L1EzrVa_-9UGNhDye0HlCdu8WIeOwTnGlARZKw/s1200/imagine.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgksyLI5p9vhn7R_Rtf0FF3ZR_Sy1GhKNx2VwEPXUa9AWFqH0BGTHli0p89tQ_rCBE8dc2KocxlRz6ZsNvETK5hesHuYtCHP177p3XPW8VVfyQTDEaEydoforyJ0J3vb6B8alYJXYJfjm39kz4KPWe50L1EzrVa_-9UGNhDye0HlCdu8WIeOwTnGlARZKw/s320/imagine.webp" width="320" /></a></div><br />I understand it is repetitive, but I think characters running through the countryside is repetitive. Again, I don’t know what the afterlife will be like, but I do look forward to meeting Jesus again. I look forward to feeling His love and glory. I love the song “I Can Only Imagine” by MercyMe. There is a phrase that I relate to, <p></p><blockquote style="border: medium; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p>“Will I dance for You Jesus</p><p>Or in awe of You be still?</p><p>Will I stand in Your presence</p><p>Or to my knees, will I fall?</p><p>Will I sing hallelujah?</p><p>Will I be able to speak at all?</p></blockquote><blockquote style="border: medium; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p>I can only imagine”</p></blockquote><p></p><p>At this stage of life, “I can only imagine” but I am grateful that we will one day see clearly and feel His glory, love, and peace.</p>Mormon Geekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02555098240295512905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-76027280757893430202024-02-09T02:00:00.002-06:002024-02-09T02:00:00.244-06:00Friday Creature Feature - Hork-Bajir<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrv5TtemG2M8J26PDVrfi0Km6wZfwd0u0Cy6pBaSX4goTiDUHrlkYnyeI6NPAJuEb3ds_TV_VzflCdeHhgqjyLW3btCv5X27jqb0-rf4vu7vfQrPU9Bh4sRWPScLfVV0fK0nro6ZhO_8tS8C-9iWzQblsP5VUA5Ex36XVs7dcvhvUEERKBLM4pOfsli_0U/s480/hork%20bajir.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrv5TtemG2M8J26PDVrfi0Km6wZfwd0u0Cy6pBaSX4goTiDUHrlkYnyeI6NPAJuEb3ds_TV_VzflCdeHhgqjyLW3btCv5X27jqb0-rf4vu7vfQrPU9Bh4sRWPScLfVV0fK0nro6ZhO_8tS8C-9iWzQblsP5VUA5Ex36XVs7dcvhvUEERKBLM4pOfsli_0U/w320-h320/hork%20bajir.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I mentioned in a recent podcast episode that I started re-reading (listening on Audble to) the Animorphs series. Reading chronologically, I finished The Hork-Bajir Chronicles last week and it felt like as good a time as any to do a Creature Feature on another Animorphs alien species: the Hork-Bajir.<p></p><p>Despite their fierce, carnivorous appearance, the Hork-Bajir are herbivores, genetically engineered by the Arn. After their planet was decimated by an asteroid strike, the Arn created the Hork-Bajir to farm trees and revitalize their planet. So their beaked faces, tyrannosaurus feet, and forearm blades weren’t for fighting or killing, just for slicing bark off trees. </p><p>They’re mostly simplistic, tribal creatures. When the Arn created them, it was impossible to completely eliminate their intelligence, so every so often there was a Hork-Bajir born with exceptional brains and cognition, despite their general unintelligent appearances. However, these “seers” were believed to be born to lead the Hork-Bajir at a crucial time. Notable Hork-Bajir seers include Dak Hamee and Toby Hamee.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLkOWtHZSrWx9Tox2aUR9vmkAmLyL16qA3ApS4CIg4qf-zNhvHerfjnzR_eD_4WT5O3EfC78XFSuOryZjxyJ7m5A1cgzuIlf6DrnPq-3-9dA204QbkXJmLicOsqb3P5PDAoEoyhVM_9IjnyePxovixnQiTPy5FXQjYZGowDD3onaezS0TXOZ-e0FJYrqrn/s500/chronicles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="495" data-original-width="500" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLkOWtHZSrWx9Tox2aUR9vmkAmLyL16qA3ApS4CIg4qf-zNhvHerfjnzR_eD_4WT5O3EfC78XFSuOryZjxyJ7m5A1cgzuIlf6DrnPq-3-9dA204QbkXJmLicOsqb3P5PDAoEoyhVM_9IjnyePxovixnQiTPy5FXQjYZGowDD3onaezS0TXOZ-e0FJYrqrn/s320/chronicles.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />The Hork-Bajir were one of the first major species enslaved by Yeerks. Before that point, no Hork-Bajir even knew their blades could be used for fighting. Dak Hamee and Aldrea tried to resist but no free Hork Bajir remained. After that point, they were the major foot soldiers and fighting force of Yeerks on Earth and abroad. <p></p><p>During the war between the Animorphs and the Yeerks on Earth, a handful of Hork-Bajir were freed by Tobias and Animorphs (with the Ellimist guiding their rescue) and they were led to a valley where the Hork-Bajir were able to live free and peacefully. Throughout the war, the free Hork-Bajir managed to free more of their brothers and sisters. When the Anirmophs were found out, they and their families were gratefully taken in by the Hork-Bajir and given refuge. After the war, the species was relocated to Yellowstone and given protective status.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhugEDHPFuLxGrfeCM0iWdSdXapmictMIx5Jh_RtDIVHIKj77kEkQ7gP7M28ben-ZZfMFbuHUNv8cxQTqUFqBZhDRoHJ0p-i-YVJVUq2qiwP25310eBWoZI1oWrV2KDjEeKcSg-MI6T_v-B7lM5g9YG30VP2AbDT1uIBKDKWxvUvEoCeff8K-qAAkhpMcuX/s1000/cassie.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="765" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhugEDHPFuLxGrfeCM0iWdSdXapmictMIx5Jh_RtDIVHIKj77kEkQ7gP7M28ben-ZZfMFbuHUNv8cxQTqUFqBZhDRoHJ0p-i-YVJVUq2qiwP25310eBWoZI1oWrV2KDjEeKcSg-MI6T_v-B7lM5g9YG30VP2AbDT1uIBKDKWxvUvEoCeff8K-qAAkhpMcuX/s320/cassie.webp" width="245" /></a></div><br />The most heart-breaking part of the Hork-Bajir story for me is how innocent they were. Other than the seers, they basically had the intellect and mental development of a toddler. They didn’t have any concept of violence or fighting until their enslavement. “The Hork-Bajir Chronicles” shows the mind of an enslaved Hork-Bajir and it was sad to read. They’re a symbol of innocence in this dark tale. As if teenagers fighting an alien race aren’t enough to traumatize you, now we have a power-house alien with the mind of a child, suffering silently inside. <p></p><p>It makes me think of my daughters and to imagine those little girls mentally tortured like that… that’s not something a parent wants to dwell on. So next time you pick up an Animorphs book and the Hork-Bajir controllers come around, remember the child-like mind inside.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio6khmZqDeJRWgHkn7p9L0BYd6oH_TWBKnBxGWE-ZKXlJpkPPw1vnxTrA4pENbHyBc3UAQAxJEz4BjVeJwEVKfSFI69dYs-abzdRpove1Z3NGHHINImKqeBq92laZ4PjD_0VQ0A2iv3EiUSwEJRWLE0AKt8omwStQ8rqWT0giwdyDvAlAjdkOp4roAY683/s261/tv%20show.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="261" data-original-width="200" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio6khmZqDeJRWgHkn7p9L0BYd6oH_TWBKnBxGWE-ZKXlJpkPPw1vnxTrA4pENbHyBc3UAQAxJEz4BjVeJwEVKfSFI69dYs-abzdRpove1Z3NGHHINImKqeBq92laZ4PjD_0VQ0A2iv3EiUSwEJRWLE0AKt8omwStQ8rqWT0giwdyDvAlAjdkOp4roAY683/s1600/tv%20show.webp" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Hork-Bajir controller, as shown on the 90s TV show</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOyU-_8KqhKqoxFuATszLGehBSAed_AmENkYz4-xfYlh9FUlCds0rfGvcks33etmoIMzt9NhHuNCuPB-R3f01Qrj8jS3gPiH2SBpOVFa11oLUEMJfRZ8oziwWvAL2c2k8llj4foyx6KTg3k8DcJk-iQ_cDE8BYkIVsGnzP61ZmhB2lgcK8nl2MFURLsMip/s227/graphic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="227" data-original-width="217" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOyU-_8KqhKqoxFuATszLGehBSAed_AmENkYz4-xfYlh9FUlCds0rfGvcks33etmoIMzt9NhHuNCuPB-R3f01Qrj8jS3gPiH2SBpOVFa11oLUEMJfRZ8oziwWvAL2c2k8llj4foyx6KTg3k8DcJk-iQ_cDE8BYkIVsGnzP61ZmhB2lgcK8nl2MFURLsMip/s1600/graphic.jpg" width="217" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">As illustrated in the ongoing graphic novels</span></td></tr></tbody></table>Spencerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02478988585485347557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-74868829242063936372024-02-07T02:00:00.003-06:002024-02-07T02:00:00.125-06:00Debut Novel - T.J. Bronley<p> </p><p><span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBlyPVPlrb0yxEZsf5z8qedArx2HtbkgMUT9t7i9ADdBi3V8EPxsuJJuK5wGeSvNHOH-oERVQDZNvcZM_8QzbgyFDo1uCGJpG0CtgayL1QM165YzB4SC1vENi8AWr4ja73vHM06D13gbH3uhMQsZ1CDRLzXxUWuXYfLhGYaDWLjdGtOulg_KBf49xva84/s2400/WhichOneofUs.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="1500" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBlyPVPlrb0yxEZsf5z8qedArx2HtbkgMUT9t7i9ADdBi3V8EPxsuJJuK5wGeSvNHOH-oERVQDZNvcZM_8QzbgyFDo1uCGJpG0CtgayL1QM165YzB4SC1vENi8AWr4ja73vHM06D13gbH3uhMQsZ1CDRLzXxUWuXYfLhGYaDWLjdGtOulg_KBf49xva84/w250-h400/WhichOneofUs.jpg" width="250" /></a></span></div><span><span> </span><span> </span>Hello everyone! Today I'm actually sharing a post. I haven't had a lot of time for writing blog posts, but I was <strike>told</strike> given an opportunity to write about something that's very special to me. It feels weird to shamelessly plug something, but here we are.<br /></span><p></p><p><span> </span><span> </span>Today is the day that my debut novel, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTKT98L4" target="_blank">Which One of Us</a>, releases on Amazon. (Clicking on the title will take you to Amazon.) While I posted this announcement to my personal Facebook page last week, I must share how appreciative I am of the support I've received for releasing a book. For those who've known me for a long time, they know I've wanted to write. Shoot, most of my friends are authors or aspiring authors. </p><p> But becoming a published author takes a lot of work. I initially wrote Which One of Us in November 2013 for National Novel Writing Month (commonly known as NaNoWriMo for short.) For over ten years, this book has been revised many times, gone through two critique groups, and has had two editors go through different iterations of it. The more recent one was done by <a href="https://cookielynnpub.com/">Cassie Mae with CookieLynn Publishing</a>.</p><p><span><span> A couple years ago, after no real bites from agents and small publishers, I decided I would just go the indie pub route. (Independently published or self-published.) While a tough choice, I started to realize that I had a very negative mindset. Indie books aren't as good, despite the fact that a lot of authors (even internationally published ones who've had massive success) go this route. Now I'm not saying I'm par with any of them. But going the indie route isn't viewed the same today as it was ten years ago and definitely not the same as twenty years ago.</span><br /></span></p><p><span> What was viewed as such a negative thing ("You weren't good enough to get an agent/publisher?") has lost a lot of that negativity--some people still don't understand. There's a lot of sadness I've gone through thinking I'm just not good enough. But the thing is, a lot of my author friends who have read pieces of this book have said it's good. These are some of the most critically honest people I know. If they think it's a good book, then I can take confidence in their words. These aren't people who would throw flowery lies just because they're afraid to hurt my feelings. These are people who want me to write at my best and they point out all the mistakes in my writing they can find and still state they like the story.</span><br /></p><p><span><span> Is this book perfect? Honestly, I don't care. Because my goal wasn't to write some award-winning novel that is praised for its perfect grammar use. My main goal has always been to publish a book--whether I do that myself or not became less important over time. Eventually, I realized I was achieving a different goal all along, one that was very important and much more personal for me: Write and publish the book I would have wanted to read as a teenager. And so, here it is.</span></span></p><p><span>Not only that, I absolutely love the cover! Seriously, it grabs my attention. And while I'm probably a little biased in saying this, I can't ignore the compliments I've received for it. I'm still impressed at how perfect the cover is. For those interested, this awesome cover was designed by fellow author, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jaclyn-Weist/author/B00H1XN4SY?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1707251033&sr=8-1&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true">Jaclyn Weist</a>. Doing some numbers here, it took me about two years to figure out how I wanted my cover to look. It took me less than a second to look at this cover and say "This is exactly what I've wanted!"</span></p><p>So, if you're interested in a young adult mystery (no fantasy elements, no science-fiction), then please consider picking up a copy of Which One of Us today. And as always...</p><p>Alien abductions are involuntary, but probings are scheduled. </p>T.J.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09686063961881406987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-90552514988386743592024-02-05T02:00:00.012-06:002024-03-18T15:16:10.998-05:00LDS Geeks Podcast #11: First Doctor Villains<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK57Xa5MYtaIhOfbF_zgjwWhne73mxWPrgCFYLN2uEVp1-3QPR8jXfstJ8sMCxqHyrg_WV-R5_ZQmNc_2OCVPHYuKfNi8qW_kTNpq8uRkP4TGlziW1j5VEZSQdGI1WEbtPtjLdA1XnLI5GGPXfbOy_Py4mW0aXv37diO4pTPBnXVf_uAZxBUz3qgpPhgQ/s477/daleks.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="358" data-original-width="477" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhK57Xa5MYtaIhOfbF_zgjwWhne73mxWPrgCFYLN2uEVp1-3QPR8jXfstJ8sMCxqHyrg_WV-R5_ZQmNc_2OCVPHYuKfNi8qW_kTNpq8uRkP4TGlziW1j5VEZSQdGI1WEbtPtjLdA1XnLI5GGPXfbOy_Py4mW0aXv37diO4pTPBnXVf_uAZxBUz3qgpPhgQ/s320/daleks.jpg" width="320"></a></div><br>We thought we were done talking about the First Doctor era, but decided we needed one more. Join us as we discuss five notable First Doctor villains!<p></p><p>--Spencer</p><a href="https://www.latterdaysaintgeeks.com/2024/02/poddoctor.html#more">Read more »</a>Mormon Geekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02555098240295512905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-37394943817356508012024-02-02T02:00:00.002-06:002024-02-02T02:00:00.127-06:00Disney's Top 5 Dragons<p>Once upon a time I felt like the blog was saturated by Disney posts. However, we’ve lately been short on Disney. I don’t know why; it’s not like Joe or I have stopped watching Disney movies. Though, to be fair, the Disney movies I watch tend to be the ones my older daughter is obsessed with (lately she just wants <i>Cocomelon </i>or <i>Bebefin</i>…). So since we’ve had a shortage of Disney posts and 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, I wanted to share five of my favorite Disney dragons (and one honorable mention).</p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZOlHYcIi-_HPYUB6cUBfcbOXirRyostLj7xokbaIKBap2f0d_wn6unAgIbJOzorDe9E5QsJJaGcmQbSizZbsIxSRVFRjqjb5NLaghlBZUKU-Zbb4Hy4ORhCnggc7GqF6MkBZAL27BCdwGyUv99zlG0l7VYBGfsZnALHZbQuvckjNVLG5dYOVCdfLM4tUU/s625/mushu.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="625" height="177" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZOlHYcIi-_HPYUB6cUBfcbOXirRyostLj7xokbaIKBap2f0d_wn6unAgIbJOzorDe9E5QsJJaGcmQbSizZbsIxSRVFRjqjb5NLaghlBZUKU-Zbb4Hy4ORhCnggc7GqF6MkBZAL27BCdwGyUv99zlG0l7VYBGfsZnALHZbQuvckjNVLG5dYOVCdfLM4tUU/s320/mushu.jpg" width="320" /></a></b></div><b><br />1. Mushu (<i>Mulan</i>)</b><p></p><p>I think anyone that knew me in college would be surprised if Mushu weren’t first on this list. The reason why? My red Subaru was named Mushu. A wise-cracking dragon voiced by Eddie Murphy. What’s not to like? <i>Mulan</i> is one of the movies I continually get more and more out of and part of that is because of Mushu and his quotable lines. Plus, when it all comes down to it, Mushu was insecure and just wanted to stop feeling invisible. Who can’t empathize with that? Now his actions in the sequel... we tend to just forget that movie happened.</p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVUlP6D5mZ7ZfrWU25m1rw8hkJ7mwqAswPgGU1aJ9vnG7pKTRv_Gai3Z-M24DdrD9sS47bGTlvSYcLmMbxzgnIknhqvCdbaT6rpqVdSAwyk3Ws2r_qZrL55zi1COPX5rTgH4uE19ym1pVTeKPAo0VaX5zA7lTxpMGSBQV93zzSSRJMsVIwNMkt1QeCCLDA/s1200/maleficent.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="632" data-original-width="1200" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVUlP6D5mZ7ZfrWU25m1rw8hkJ7mwqAswPgGU1aJ9vnG7pKTRv_Gai3Z-M24DdrD9sS47bGTlvSYcLmMbxzgnIknhqvCdbaT6rpqVdSAwyk3Ws2r_qZrL55zi1COPX5rTgH4uE19ym1pVTeKPAo0VaX5zA7lTxpMGSBQV93zzSSRJMsVIwNMkt1QeCCLDA/s320/maleficent.webp" width="320" /></a></b></div><b><br />2. Maleficent (<i>Sleeping Beauty</i>)</b><p></p><p>A list of Disney dragons can’t be complete without this classic right? Talk about holding a grudge. Modern Disney movies might include themes of generational trauma and internal turmoil as their villains, but back in the day we had straight up pettiness and grudge-holding as a villain. While the live-action movies tried to make Maleficent more nuanced, I think there’s also something to be said for the contrast of black and white good/evil, like Maleficent.</p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq6xIqvWFY-HQfucmcRymfas29PVkllhVSdQfVmHo6l50FrYJOvC9Tz7LckEWzpU0xdkmHx_RIl6zGrEPbKMxjHKloFFN31z2qmsDUdpW3rKTHkHabxDUZc0JIhkNsx2TTTHsd4RxeLlafWoIBlAE0Ubqibwo5nMdOmTXlrxx2scmjdER1fxNZHAS9fFKN/s886/narissa.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="565" data-original-width="886" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq6xIqvWFY-HQfucmcRymfas29PVkllhVSdQfVmHo6l50FrYJOvC9Tz7LckEWzpU0xdkmHx_RIl6zGrEPbKMxjHKloFFN31z2qmsDUdpW3rKTHkHabxDUZc0JIhkNsx2TTTHsd4RxeLlafWoIBlAE0Ubqibwo5nMdOmTXlrxx2scmjdER1fxNZHAS9fFKN/s320/narissa.webp" width="320" /></a></b></div><b><br />3. Narissa (<i>Enchanted</i>)</b><p></p><p>Another wise-cracking dragon/witch. She was a hyperbolic representation of Maleficent, Lady Tremaine, and the Evil Queen rolled into one, but she had the sass of Queen Regina from <i>Once Upon a Time</i>. And despite how naive Edward and Giselle were, the Queen of Andalasia was as clever as they come. </p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmlfrILEVtQb3ybypvwzsCh_-JEIq5QkJy4VTlWsvsGIDVEEpzFN2yGJqyEpTkJykrgScy_2YG6m7aN2lOieec45rIpBzjacapIRi2fm32ath0QrX3bNeZ05jZ1hyPGy1baGGgZ4707bNVO83ESuF_nPQnoL5tidD8epxWz9kFjCWxucPXcDUPpUmdYSea/s1365/sisu.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="767" data-original-width="1365" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmlfrILEVtQb3ybypvwzsCh_-JEIq5QkJy4VTlWsvsGIDVEEpzFN2yGJqyEpTkJykrgScy_2YG6m7aN2lOieec45rIpBzjacapIRi2fm32ath0QrX3bNeZ05jZ1hyPGy1baGGgZ4707bNVO83ESuF_nPQnoL5tidD8epxWz9kFjCWxucPXcDUPpUmdYSea/s320/sisu.jpeg" width="320" /></a></b></div><b><br />4. Sisu (<i>Raya and the Last Dragon</i>)</b><p></p><p><i>Raya and the Last Dragon </i>wasn’t my favorite Disney movie by any stretch, but my toddler went through a phase when she only wanted to watch Raya. So I got plenty of exposure to Sisu. After seeing <i>Shang Chi</i>, I grew to love Awkwafina’s comedic timing. To get that again in animated form was adorable. Plus, even if I didn’t love the movie, I love Sisu’s mentality of trying to trust people. We can’t make the world a better place if we don’t try to trust each other, right?</p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXhhDkx3gHBQhItYvGy6aNs207VoVmqT8yuOFXpVXtAByyCyAqo4u4Ks4K0GqnwupIKtGg1GFIqM0czJiCXhbYBZSR9UrDc2_P8B9Yvun_uDIoC5vHfCwvsjATbCK_pMAEPNGaMWXTWoT8oD4zJQodAaw0vIt_7qEDgdPAKipQwbeU4Da8Dx7jdwCIYVys/s736/blazey.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="305" data-original-width="736" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXhhDkx3gHBQhItYvGy6aNs207VoVmqT8yuOFXpVXtAByyCyAqo4u4Ks4K0GqnwupIKtGg1GFIqM0czJiCXhbYBZSR9UrDc2_P8B9Yvun_uDIoC5vHfCwvsjATbCK_pMAEPNGaMWXTWoT8oD4zJQodAaw0vIt_7qEDgdPAKipQwbeU4Da8Dx7jdwCIYVys/s320/blazey.jpg" width="320" /></a></b></div><b><br />5. Blazey (<i>Onward</i>)</b><p></p><p>So I know the pet dragon played a minor role in the movie, but come on guys. It’s a dragon that’s basically a puppy! This is exactly the kind of adorable fire-breather that Hagrid wanted when he watched Norbert(a). Obviously the more prominent dragon in the movie was the curse/rubble dragon at the end. But again, dragon puppy! The only reason Blazey is so low on the list is because he didn’t get the central role he deserved.</p><p><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcRSNL15cXG2LAE6AZ_xi2yUPkpu7AurLwzCjK1bVSdQIX2cSsSGrh25HK0_umJgAf9nrbBZKSR5YDptgNa051QZPk4IRuEwQ5XI3-E99nspVjw197-5fZ1ZKbXYpn2QKXHpehI9pvNe5eG531WP-WX5tDqxxYI6H8kDrNmqlJpPNJ1y5GFgKcu3wM_vn1/s2560/figment.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1710" data-original-width="2560" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcRSNL15cXG2LAE6AZ_xi2yUPkpu7AurLwzCjK1bVSdQIX2cSsSGrh25HK0_umJgAf9nrbBZKSR5YDptgNa051QZPk4IRuEwQ5XI3-E99nspVjw197-5fZ1ZKbXYpn2QKXHpehI9pvNe5eG531WP-WX5tDqxxYI6H8kDrNmqlJpPNJ1y5GFgKcu3wM_vn1/s320/figment.webp" width="320" /></a></b></div><b><br />Honorable Mention: Figment (Walt Disney World)</b><p></p><p>I can’t say Figment is my favorite, but I feel I’d be doing a disservice to my brother’s boyfriend if I didn't mention him. I had never heard of Figment until we went to Disney World in 2019. Florida in the summer with a pregnant, nauseous wife is not fun for anyone. So all the indoor air-conditioned attractions were a much needed reprieve. Figment has appeared in iterations of “Journey into Imagination” at Epcot and he’s a dorky lovable dragon.</p><div>Obviously there are Disney dragons I didn't talk about, like Madame Mim's dragon form, Elliot, or Sisu's siblings to name a few. So make sure you let us know which Disney dragon is your favorite. Happy Year of the Dragon!</div>Spencerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02478988585485347557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-22793689087546577582024-01-31T02:00:00.053-06:002024-01-31T02:00:00.128-06:00Exploring Anime Tropes: Deal-Breakers and Hidden Gems<p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSFf1Sq2Y-2m_9Tpv4x5FHdmqddqycihwJ5Zp32NnC2dSPt-xWDmQ1cSZhZomVzGUgmDjG-efinIaWmb2qWoUnf10lF0-Z1_b0g5CCJwRDzCEY2lNYL0fxb83QkPyQd8GL2fdrnhqvxz4kzSNGT5kdESlvfAlNujvc-nZTFAsiH9mRy76sCa45OhYlrFw/s1200/shonen-jump-cover-crossover-art.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSFf1Sq2Y-2m_9Tpv4x5FHdmqddqycihwJ5Zp32NnC2dSPt-xWDmQ1cSZhZomVzGUgmDjG-efinIaWmb2qWoUnf10lF0-Z1_b0g5CCJwRDzCEY2lNYL0fxb83QkPyQd8GL2fdrnhqvxz4kzSNGT5kdESlvfAlNujvc-nZTFAsiH9mRy76sCa45OhYlrFw/s320/shonen-jump-cover-crossover-art.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">I enjoy watching anime, a passion that originated during my
teenage years with Dragonball Z. What draws me to anime is its unique ability
to convey aspects that live-action cannot capture. While I appreciate anime,
it's important to acknowledge its flaws. There are certain recurring tropes
that, when considering a new series, one should investigate. Some of these
tropes are harmless but annoying, while others are outright distasteful. For
those venturing into the world of anime or contemplating allowing their
children to explore it, I hope this list proves helpful. Here are five
deal-breakers when it comes to anime.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn7haxkBk34XZ4m1kYK8Om0hA55LuG4ycIMmquZwNXQWCg2KQ9wANWIIMYbfu7wXLyvkx0Q46e0mNwSAds66qou1eicZ1h3mbdxq4Kw9OWr8-loEqWOZJjeIR5DdlGSKta5XNEkA2DfdMi3t0aSbDAgRcF8-WylP7uUstd95BsseRIPE4Cl7M5xyjOOeE/s1366/ft175-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1366" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn7haxkBk34XZ4m1kYK8Om0hA55LuG4ycIMmquZwNXQWCg2KQ9wANWIIMYbfu7wXLyvkx0Q46e0mNwSAds66qou1eicZ1h3mbdxq4Kw9OWr8-loEqWOZJjeIR5DdlGSKta5XNEkA2DfdMi3t0aSbDAgRcF8-WylP7uUstd95BsseRIPE4Cl7M5xyjOOeE/s320/ft175-2.jpg" width="320" /></a></b></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">The Main Character
Always Fights the Final Boss</span></b></div></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While a harmless
trope, it can limit the creativity of a series. In many Shonen anime, the main
protagonist inevitably faces the final boss, sidelining opportunities for other
supporting characters to grow. An example is Fairy Tail, where Natsu
consistently confronts the opposing team boss, despite other characters being
equally capable such as Gray or Erza. This trope could be improved by allowing
other characters to take on the main villain in the arc especially when they are
better suited for. For example, If the protagonist has fire magic and the boss
also has fire magic, then let the supporting character with water magic face
the villain.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtrLDitKgkZenofSt8lPoqlHbkJqydNL_8F6KMlV77tJHQl_UJszE0Uvh-w8jqi3NQRnuABxwqByDSfsLICq66jJhOW9m9gCPXVBGAKhIZOA-nNpVZajx4UKzsQME5lwKgZOEZ4wvddupRcyYDj59kKDH_o2PKuOUklTdGyPkBWHy6IpuhHi8uqiHkTQ/s611/crdc7h510s281.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="502" data-original-width="611" height="263" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqtrLDitKgkZenofSt8lPoqlHbkJqydNL_8F6KMlV77tJHQl_UJszE0Uvh-w8jqi3NQRnuABxwqByDSfsLICq66jJhOW9m9gCPXVBGAKhIZOA-nNpVZajx4UKzsQME5lwKgZOEZ4wvddupRcyYDj59kKDH_o2PKuOUklTdGyPkBWHy6IpuhHi8uqiHkTQ/s320/crdc7h510s281.jpg" width="320" /></a></b></div><b><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Deus Ex Machina
Occurs Too Often</span></b></div></b><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This overplayed
trope involves the protagonist receiving an unexpected power boost to defeat
the villain when on the brink of defeat. Often tied to the power of friendship.
It’s ironic when an anime has dark themes not suitable for children, but the heroes
use the power of friendship. Naruto is a notable example where friendship plays
a significant role in the protagonist's strength.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc3yVYQSn8w1REsZAb0AcpZ4MFLe60QGmBNCJKvqKusbSG1WHwYcKprApKxxgRTh6PomuepHuFXZmdbKHxHKwF9VeiRWhAVJdfTSDU9FeoxlOLpxtgLTL_y4x_AVyjp-bjYtwNNotjZMp2PQ4miJxTVLCJBPXS489CbPin7qmIb3qQW7eGLmwEIpzqfFc/s1436/fgkzyg5j7j551.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="892" data-original-width="1436" height="199" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc3yVYQSn8w1REsZAb0AcpZ4MFLe60QGmBNCJKvqKusbSG1WHwYcKprApKxxgRTh6PomuepHuFXZmdbKHxHKwF9VeiRWhAVJdfTSDU9FeoxlOLpxtgLTL_y4x_AVyjp-bjYtwNNotjZMp2PQ4miJxTVLCJBPXS489CbPin7qmIb3qQW7eGLmwEIpzqfFc/s320/fgkzyg5j7j551.jpg" width="320" /></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Perverted
Characters</span></b></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This trope,
featuring characters who sexualize women, can be off-putting and occurs too
frequently in anime. Characters like Master Roshi in Dragonball or Daru in
Steins;Gate exemplify this issue, potentially deterring some viewers. Perverted
characters tend to have nose bleeds indicating that they are having an impure
thought.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRENlFfNUvNQPUlKvdhXjVs8FkeSMYhb1wcfdKO1DHR5v3yg44EMiLpDX9xWHC51JR2Ar2nCsAkIJjV3D1nim58ZSQKh8VlD3ZpUVkOygUMcypSsae1rY9MH_QDQuj6YIy0dzM0I0Bxg5YwSrtDHuLk1KSQ6-1fTwkDzlE5bdSOr7TlhwB7s2lfohiUe8/s1000/Straw_Hat_Pirates_voor_de_tijdsprong.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRENlFfNUvNQPUlKvdhXjVs8FkeSMYhb1wcfdKO1DHR5v3yg44EMiLpDX9xWHC51JR2Ar2nCsAkIJjV3D1nim58ZSQKh8VlD3ZpUVkOygUMcypSsae1rY9MH_QDQuj6YIy0dzM0I0Bxg5YwSrtDHuLk1KSQ6-1fTwkDzlE5bdSOr7TlhwB7s2lfohiUe8/s320/Straw_Hat_Pirates_voor_de_tijdsprong.webp" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Women Betrayal</span></b></div>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Aligned with the
previous trope, the objectification of women in anime is a concerning trend.
Despite character development, female characters are often depicted in
impractical attire with unrealistic bodies. One Piece is cited as an example,
where every female character is scantily clad. Which should discourage viewers
with moral standards.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHzUg9BKBYzYKlOYFF9k-jPwJiKMekw093qJrWirP15lzEROaPJlggJ0li8nv-_euxHfEGQyjVApa8i1iBB5bCM1XJGsyc6QNS6E77N3N5b7fvQ56hwRcUjiVI2QDQ-QrMDzArNXdgrfRIBQiWjJ-jHZVGewlmg2dLtp9L9IWNG7PphXJeRS4rVs41z6E/s960/04259043b711e0b7bf3854ef2ebf78fb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="679" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHzUg9BKBYzYKlOYFF9k-jPwJiKMekw093qJrWirP15lzEROaPJlggJ0li8nv-_euxHfEGQyjVApa8i1iBB5bCM1XJGsyc6QNS6E77N3N5b7fvQ56hwRcUjiVI2QDQ-QrMDzArNXdgrfRIBQiWjJ-jHZVGewlmg2dLtp9L9IWNG7PphXJeRS4rVs41z6E/s320/04259043b711e0b7bf3854ef2ebf78fb.jpg" width="226" /></a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Brother and Sister
Romantic Interest</span></b></div><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This uncomfortable
trope, where a sister develops romantic feelings for the main protagonist, is a
definite reason to stop watching an anime. Instances like those in Sword Art
Online can be particularly unsettling. Typically, if the main protagonist has a
sister, then she will have romantic feelings towards him. The exception being
Demon Slayer.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">Conclusion<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"> Reflecting on these tropes, I invite you to share your own
anime pet peeves. Despite these drawbacks, there are numerous anime series that
avoid these pitfalls. I recommend the following, excluding Steins;Gate due to
its inclusion of the perverted character trope:</span></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">1. Bungo Stray Dogs<o:p></o:p></span></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAd3bEOXnI3_GyRTo3_yWZAfa5qvUGT10xW1h8wfbTZ3PHeOFbdsYe1zyZj7G6RPLMnOJ30oPPuZuAUV2EBMStfyW43LuZY4m7ExfiG62LCVcMPVZ3VLIALxVk2UNBLSUtuFTF1CJQc-_dhrIxYjUtGnp9uwozuNET0YPU93_On6FDnVag-gdaVBeuAS4/s2560/795016aba9b1a781a43c918f6891134d1ded23598af79a6255ec882b1bc5ef1b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="2560" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAd3bEOXnI3_GyRTo3_yWZAfa5qvUGT10xW1h8wfbTZ3PHeOFbdsYe1zyZj7G6RPLMnOJ30oPPuZuAUV2EBMStfyW43LuZY4m7ExfiG62LCVcMPVZ3VLIALxVk2UNBLSUtuFTF1CJQc-_dhrIxYjUtGnp9uwozuNET0YPU93_On6FDnVag-gdaVBeuAS4/s320/795016aba9b1a781a43c918f6891134d1ded23598af79a6255ec882b1bc5ef1b.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">2. Spy X Family<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcIHFMj9yFtZvbtXNkZ-w1n_bMKcrPyCWTGOhonDgeKoNFpqR2s6nV9cPDh3qOWjE9YjLHhhCAZbRmP9G7e5k7qTQOTEXUAwexz2yhTTVVvulFfS9fnzlKVQDCEqoDJyd250bHN97ntXp1Wc4sLMGf3yoUTIQditYKWfF42ITsNlrY4PpyZIrPlY7WgY4/s720/095217fdb4f228410df09b18f151be28.jpe" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcIHFMj9yFtZvbtXNkZ-w1n_bMKcrPyCWTGOhonDgeKoNFpqR2s6nV9cPDh3qOWjE9YjLHhhCAZbRmP9G7e5k7qTQOTEXUAwexz2yhTTVVvulFfS9fnzlKVQDCEqoDJyd250bHN97ntXp1Wc4sLMGf3yoUTIQditYKWfF42ITsNlrY4PpyZIrPlY7WgY4/s320/095217fdb4f228410df09b18f151be28.jpe" width="213" /></a></span></div>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">3. Hunter X Hunter<o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRYumGsDGrrFbGN_Dbsw8GcVOMaYHXQDdqzPE-IK-dOd7pPDgxpQ1oXoV-OWM4OZiZoApU2IHi5pJZemCqI0EoFY46GDa9EtRgq-PO_IaokVaEeVpKcXfjdp5k0TMJjfVt2QnHer3TrW0S-2isIgwoSod3U8bDXfn3iqqZ3Ygl5jTOC5BlzME9NB_vs7o/s1080/1213e524552f82c4a37eead783d07350bc4e0cc747cbb35ca740609b473e7774._RI_TTW_SX1080_FMjpg_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRYumGsDGrrFbGN_Dbsw8GcVOMaYHXQDdqzPE-IK-dOd7pPDgxpQ1oXoV-OWM4OZiZoApU2IHi5pJZemCqI0EoFY46GDa9EtRgq-PO_IaokVaEeVpKcXfjdp5k0TMJjfVt2QnHer3TrW0S-2isIgwoSod3U8bDXfn3iqqZ3Ygl5jTOC5BlzME9NB_vs7o/s320/1213e524552f82c4a37eead783d07350bc4e0cc747cbb35ca740609b473e7774._RI_TTW_SX1080_FMjpg_.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">4. Marshle: Magic and Muscles <br /></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;">(Yes, this breaks the first tope, but it is still good)</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGSCwNIjE6L3tP4j1Md0S5MVTX2U-ywu6yplGbXzk3WpkMzVUfITlTtHC-YYkXl7hTctFFFjZV8rFjzei9ajkqJPcamPSpyUkLV5hfOIXlycVjfWk41UxXvcygoPhDwSNIMW69R558PFAHM0iOKSwrO5u8ewVUS_py-dkwAe4PnO7Gig8PBxoOm3AS3HM/s1280/maxresdefault.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGSCwNIjE6L3tP4j1Md0S5MVTX2U-ywu6yplGbXzk3WpkMzVUfITlTtHC-YYkXl7hTctFFFjZV8rFjzei9ajkqJPcamPSpyUkLV5hfOIXlycVjfWk41UxXvcygoPhDwSNIMW69R558PFAHM0iOKSwrO5u8ewVUS_py-dkwAe4PnO7Gig8PBxoOm3AS3HM/s320/maxresdefault.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: large;"><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">5. Love is War</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp861_XvuKLTxamcND3uAip9c1V_AI20TFqa6JTHVAkJOdRG3czmZSCyX79XYprlsQ39UIjA3c-EaAML_HSvB66g-DiuSwirjG4IB6MPSmYxZ8bMRjAfNg6WexpYgGwR7dZ6-MBgx0IaysPB-9tORHWog6O3LigWgpR9KE-Xq7P7_9BjBgaidkc6lLAlY/s992/love.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="992" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp861_XvuKLTxamcND3uAip9c1V_AI20TFqa6JTHVAkJOdRG3czmZSCyX79XYprlsQ39UIjA3c-EaAML_HSvB66g-DiuSwirjG4IB6MPSmYxZ8bMRjAfNg6WexpYgGwR7dZ6-MBgx0IaysPB-9tORHWog6O3LigWgpR9KE-Xq7P7_9BjBgaidkc6lLAlY/s320/love.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">6. Ranking of Kings</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Jw1Evq2iHMxxo2Hrvw32C1w_KlZNqPQdEdi6FW29jVYO4LLquVidrztykY2NkgGhCnjKvWO11itCdF_kDAcZy2_A1jEfDmU8F63OVK5hgM8ShNUmEgvH0jQbpHwN3F0qG2BFd88cucCYVSj84dEQFx4CUWwcSKtWXcQL_lJmhjCS2_zxBTbqrTJ8OSg/s1500/MV5BMjg3M2U1ZDQtYjJjOS00NWQyLTliNzQtZjQwN2YzMzEzNzBjXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNzI3NjY3NjQ@._V1_FMjpg_UX1000_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1Jw1Evq2iHMxxo2Hrvw32C1w_KlZNqPQdEdi6FW29jVYO4LLquVidrztykY2NkgGhCnjKvWO11itCdF_kDAcZy2_A1jEfDmU8F63OVK5hgM8ShNUmEgvH0jQbpHwN3F0qG2BFd88cucCYVSj84dEQFx4CUWwcSKtWXcQL_lJmhjCS2_zxBTbqrTJ8OSg/s320/MV5BMjg3M2U1ZDQtYjJjOS00NWQyLTliNzQtZjQwN2YzMzEzNzBjXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNzI3NjY3NjQ@._V1_FMjpg_UX1000_.jpg" width="213" /></a></span></div><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">7. Log Horizon</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkgTG5Ab3a0ihWtZx2nsHkdPbiw84oM8E08YlxZE2bxzeViFCFSyYqW8y1YOvp-PFZucJDeCRgxqS8YNFhwFKt1kwtdqq3rF8lJ_iJI0b0Ldenc83tR4jVG5B4ByL2T2GH2ZTbrFNw-8X1VOe02MTZXbC2R4GWUE9p14C5sVUwywAcI9IuDvn0DPtncBg/s1280/maxresdefault-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkgTG5Ab3a0ihWtZx2nsHkdPbiw84oM8E08YlxZE2bxzeViFCFSyYqW8y1YOvp-PFZucJDeCRgxqS8YNFhwFKt1kwtdqq3rF8lJ_iJI0b0Ldenc83tR4jVG5B4ByL2T2GH2ZTbrFNw-8X1VOe02MTZXbC2R4GWUE9p14C5sVUwywAcI9IuDvn0DPtncBg/s320/maxresdefault-4.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;">8. Classroom of the
Elite</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg74XcUbJQGbmsezQLSDdBrYK77OruRftr3_S2d3XNVjLyIX9O3B6c4lg80NPMt5leKvctwxhEt-KSqiZHGr9mbDFukOorgAA5bsM2sIZXGu7t1vA-UpxKwUjZ-M5YyhNgE9tS94FSMF4fv78t0Cd7BYeKnQFn7wCOgHDaplmru8JZR3-XnbfkYQIaHXMo/s1200/6c9b29f6f87db61c5b8c77c1a8cdc295.jpe" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg74XcUbJQGbmsezQLSDdBrYK77OruRftr3_S2d3XNVjLyIX9O3B6c4lg80NPMt5leKvctwxhEt-KSqiZHGr9mbDFukOorgAA5bsM2sIZXGu7t1vA-UpxKwUjZ-M5YyhNgE9tS94FSMF4fv78t0Cd7BYeKnQFn7wCOgHDaplmru8JZR3-XnbfkYQIaHXMo/s320/6c9b29f6f87db61c5b8c77c1a8cdc295.jpe" width="320" /></a></span></div></span><p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><o:p></o:p></p>Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04336334240692133441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-14839227117325298012024-01-29T02:00:00.004-06:002024-03-18T14:10:52.638-05:00Flashback: First Impressions of the Guardians<p><i>(Guest post by Russell)</i></p><p>First impressions are often a big deal. I thought I offended my wife during my first interaction with her. Fortunately, for me, she has no memory of it and now we have a great story to tell. When I first heard about the <i>Guardians of the Galaxy</i> back in 2014, I was very much like Korath responding to Star-Lord the first time, “Who?” I knew it was going to be a Marvel movie and I had enjoyed the other movies I had seen up to that time. I recall hearing on the radio that the soundtrack was the first album that was number #1 and made up of previously released tracks. A classmate of mine at the time told me that the “Guardians of the Galaxy” were to the “Avengers” what the Suicide Squad was to the Justice League. This did not clear things up for me a whole lot, but I saw the trailer and it looked fun. However, the timeframe for going to see it was not in the “I have to do this right now” section of my to do list. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLNRKFidb3yaIzLEagnwqZC22TN5qaaCzPR5Y0v0zIjG2Aecx7SZ83k5G_HqtJhttCcQFRa6-sE3ty9w7jDqBNosGGUlv-ff-jIMjGlQ14-7KTs2H3YuRG6SPSCS7T9ehbDxrCbVMc9gz5Pm-erkJI2paL4Ty8HImgA2NiYnLlWfQOYrsLdBEH8bf-2RI/s1200/guardians.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLNRKFidb3yaIzLEagnwqZC22TN5qaaCzPR5Y0v0zIjG2Aecx7SZ83k5G_HqtJhttCcQFRa6-sE3ty9w7jDqBNosGGUlv-ff-jIMjGlQ14-7KTs2H3YuRG6SPSCS7T9ehbDxrCbVMc9gz5Pm-erkJI2paL4Ty8HImgA2NiYnLlWfQOYrsLdBEH8bf-2RI/s320/guardians.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />In the midst of a lot of moving for a lot of crazy reasons including cockroaches and cop calls for neighbors, we found ourselves in our almost empty apartment when my wife asked, “Do you want to take a break and go see a movie?” I replied, almost with tears in my eyes, “YES! Can we go see <i>Guardians of Galaxy</i>?” My wife replied in the affirmative and off we went. Not only was the soundtrack awesome and still remains one of my favorites to this day, but it was just a fun movie. I had no expectations and found myself laughing while enjoying the action and story as well. I loved the resolution of the Guardians with the people of Xandar. I loved Star-Lord doing a dance-off with Ronan and pretty much all of the funny things he does in the movie. Trying to pick up on Gamora by telling her about Kevin Bacon. Drax taking everything so literally that nothing ever goes over his head. Rocket speaking perfect “groot” language and taking fake legs and eyes just for the fun of it. I loved Groot’s sacrifice and dropping little firefly like things all over the place and on an on. I love when serious things are happening in a movie, but the movie does not take itself too seriously. Do you know what I mean? Yes, the Guardians so an epic walk, but it’s to the song “Cherry Bomb” and it’s right after they are all trying to get into leather pants and jackets, except Drax and Groot, so it’s serious, but funny. Seriously funny, my favorite kind of funny, seriously.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgypP40Aj3LmJXpTdPebBe-HwZUd_xHcxyXDv8pwYUlofWrMKAhuB8R1YALNw04CewuyhnAF5E72L5BaeNl_lbfukTuhtvmdGv8TPAQuKD9BqKvWLI1u_HuoTTzhMQpTpPPlnTUjT9-YGJ9ql1iEfpb8-OJV9t5WeK7JbDrKDfw4kAc5A4wtMckmV73tgE/s1920/dance%20off.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgypP40Aj3LmJXpTdPebBe-HwZUd_xHcxyXDv8pwYUlofWrMKAhuB8R1YALNw04CewuyhnAF5E72L5BaeNl_lbfukTuhtvmdGv8TPAQuKD9BqKvWLI1u_HuoTTzhMQpTpPPlnTUjT9-YGJ9ql1iEfpb8-OJV9t5WeK7JbDrKDfw4kAc5A4wtMckmV73tgE/s320/dance%20off.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I especially loved how the “good” guys had their flaws and still worked together to beat the bad guys. That is not to say that I in any way, shape, or form condone any of the bad things that the good guys did, but in the end, they all stood together (literally, which was hilarious!) to beat Ronan from destroying Xandar. I guess it’s just a good reminder that in spite of flaws, we can still do good. <p></p><p>So, my first impression of the movie was, “THIS IS AWESOME! I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! I’M LAUGHING SO HARD! THIS IS AWESOME!” and it gave us the much needed break to get back to packing, unpacking, cleaning, and getting back to life. I have since seen "Volume 1" a number of times, but that first time will always serve as a tender mercy of being able to take a break from life for a while, which, I suppose is sometimes what movies and entertainment are meant to do.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu50mFL0-6xyerkyDC6SI-ZWzpdNFzbJxQyNQHjab2ZoTlESn0msJTmfDUv9RcfjooMQOUBfPU5OjL20f9LKUR0A9tQTcYUa74NFFpVSqxn4czNM2F3IF-vI8Kwiujj43lconOAH4vYp_MZrqQVvrzQTG7IiuqV7OwqBBltC7hsYoEycbut6OZWwGo1I4/s1280/groot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu50mFL0-6xyerkyDC6SI-ZWzpdNFzbJxQyNQHjab2ZoTlESn0msJTmfDUv9RcfjooMQOUBfPU5OjL20f9LKUR0A9tQTcYUa74NFFpVSqxn4czNM2F3IF-vI8Kwiujj43lconOAH4vYp_MZrqQVvrzQTG7IiuqV7OwqBBltC7hsYoEycbut6OZWwGo1I4/s320/groot.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Mormon Geekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02555098240295512905noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-8724886858823932402024-01-26T02:00:00.032-06:002024-01-26T02:00:00.120-06:00Kingdom Hearts: Union Cross<p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSLxn86SmhMz1OuTcpDTwisU0MtRFJXVW-jbNvVHS98zp0OHBqHTILFEg2UwSdIBmz-Rde1g2hnCjX1XD9MOPSWz6t9AR2Xm55eSUe6jlWVkVkCLOk19Wt8YNB2KCc6fPDCUDso7yW6BuTlNmfbuVv1_eLBpzL7NG8LFOdBClZ9VrbT13YJ2VsvgIDpTo/s1200/KH-Union-X-Cross.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSLxn86SmhMz1OuTcpDTwisU0MtRFJXVW-jbNvVHS98zp0OHBqHTILFEg2UwSdIBmz-Rde1g2hnCjX1XD9MOPSWz6t9AR2Xm55eSUe6jlWVkVkCLOk19Wt8YNB2KCc6fPDCUDso7yW6BuTlNmfbuVv1_eLBpzL7NG8LFOdBClZ9VrbT13YJ2VsvgIDpTo/s320/KH-Union-X-Cross.webp" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p id="docs-internal-guid-975608b1-7fff-063e-d6a3-96bff334ff4a" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So I initially thought that Kingdom Hearts: Union Cross (KHUC) also known as Unchained χ </span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">was the mobile game that KH Back Cover was based on. I was wrong. After watching so many videos and playthroughs, thank you <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@PlayFramePlus">PlayFrame</a>, for playing this game and helping me understand the story. This was a mobile game that shut down and now is a video record of the game with being able to play KH: Dark Road (the next summary I am planning on writing about). Luckily PlayFrame played the game and finished it before it was shut down. In this post I will go over the main story of the game and what I think is important for the future installments of the franchise. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So instead of being led by the five Masters from Back Cover we are being led by the Five Dandelions (Ephemer, Skuld, Ventus, Brain, and Lauriam). The five union leaders were given instructions to meet each other for the first time after the Keyblade war on the battle ground. Which they followed and started leading the Dandelions. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMLH2KTui6RetwgffZ6MtdH_OZdmS_5LRWc37JRp1LiJTrOEYzJ8VbTp1OE5E_wolDznNeu9otIjifrmaPhwcwcuCXdmjMymyzwiViu3UyXjaaTliezCQEDedaq8CcWcSXegRJ1a8CwT2oFc1WiPIxve1JJkym__lVRxczNOOrvPLMdgo_Vz9GDD_29p4/s2500/ddnk69p-144e139a-22d0-467d-b937-970b619f49fd.png" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="2500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMLH2KTui6RetwgffZ6MtdH_OZdmS_5LRWc37JRp1LiJTrOEYzJ8VbTp1OE5E_wolDznNeu9otIjifrmaPhwcwcuCXdmjMymyzwiViu3UyXjaaTliezCQEDedaq8CcWcSXegRJ1a8CwT2oFc1WiPIxve1JJkym__lVRxczNOOrvPLMdgo_Vz9GDD_29p4/s320/ddnk69p-144e139a-22d0-467d-b937-970b619f49fd.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Lauriam, Ventus, Ephemer, Skuld, and Brain</span></div><p></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">They place all the Dandelions in a virtual reality to gather light (lux) , having the unions be more unified because they are all Dandelions (mostly). In the virtual reality they get lux from the future and that is how we travel to the same stories and worlds that Sora did in KHI. It might be important to note that all the worlds we have seen throughout the series used to be all connected, but somehow separated into being their own worlds. It hasn’t been explained how that has happened, but it might be important later on. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2I-5iVecflWFZFP-U3iW5crlrsAvIx5pG5O1FMRq0U0xFxkraioGWfULxatu1WlBs6m8dxwxvl_vCy-ys_vAhv1T2Puzv9JxmVXQSGvUoxi2k8QcOZcEHF-v-4Ldkh2c_Edzht6gdbcTR6h10a9dDfofKFsGVoAyTj-BmJ8X5mB-qaNe7-8U_VwGd9g4/s1200/1700016389_UnionCross.jpg.2b6f293a5fd7a3b3edd0d9cce7c3751b.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: arial; font-size: large; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1160" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2I-5iVecflWFZFP-U3iW5crlrsAvIx5pG5O1FMRq0U0xFxkraioGWfULxatu1WlBs6m8dxwxvl_vCy-ys_vAhv1T2Puzv9JxmVXQSGvUoxi2k8QcOZcEHF-v-4Ldkh2c_Edzht6gdbcTR6h10a9dDfofKFsGVoAyTj-BmJ8X5mB-qaNe7-8U_VwGd9g4/s320/1700016389_UnionCross.jpg.2b6f293a5fd7a3b3edd0d9cce7c3751b.jpg" width="309" /></a></div><p></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As the Dandelions gather Lux, their companions, Chirthy with the help of the virtual world erase the memories about the keyblade war so only the five Union leaders would remember. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">During the game there is a flashback to Luxu and Master of Masters explaining how they would defeat the thirteen Darkness. The Master of Masters and the original masters each would take one of the darkness and when they are destroyed that Darkness would go with it. Then the five Union leaders that come after them will do the same and sacrifice themselves destroying five more darkness. The final Darkness would be trapped in the virtual world and then the future will be safe from Darkness. Only Luxu was told this by the Master of Masters and this information was not in the Book of Prophecies so none of the other masters and union leaders know about this. The Master of Masters alludes that the masters will believe that there is a traitor which will lead to a Keyblade War that he believes needs to happen to vanquish the thirteen darkness. Master of Masters assures us that he has a plan for a happy ending, but can we really trust him? Look at the masters, they trusted him and they were led to a war that none of them initially wanted.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNqe9jR_hPlSs-5Ar2WpBLeZq3QNFkbsMnz4_5BKTVw-xnUVc3BGPpsuY5IcFdBb88jd2TG5848o6N0lftnTxe436XCvuRqjPfHnu9RRhIdyJn2LXTb_uKejfieADtII5x42fK-uUvZtPs7PsgW0QwHFHlpn2LM6vuSSlsKn4tBLtcLk3miF8jCf-QyfU/s1280/maxresdefault%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNqe9jR_hPlSs-5Ar2WpBLeZq3QNFkbsMnz4_5BKTVw-xnUVc3BGPpsuY5IcFdBb88jd2TG5848o6N0lftnTxe436XCvuRqjPfHnu9RRhIdyJn2LXTb_uKejfieADtII5x42fK-uUvZtPs7PsgW0QwHFHlpn2LM6vuSSlsKn4tBLtcLk3miF8jCf-QyfU/s320/maxresdefault%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Before the Keyblade War, Master Ava, started to have doubts about the Master of Masters and didn’t obey him completely. As you recall she was tasked to form the Dandelions and was given a list of who should be the five union leaders and the one circled she was supposed to give a copy of the Book of Prophecies. Instead of giving it to Ephemer, like the Master of Masters wanted, she gave the book to Brain. She did this to inform them that the book doesn’t have the future she desires and hopes this small change will lead to a better future.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">From the list they noticed that Ventus wasn’t chosen to be one of the Union leaders, but it was supposed to be Lauriam's sister Strelitzia. After they investigated with Elrena, a colleague of Strelitzia, they learned that Ventus erased Strelitzia. I don’t understand how that worked, but he was possessed. Ventus and Lauriam fight and darkness joins. Ventus uses the light within his heart to destroy the darkness, claiming he is pure light as they are pure darkness. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH_SDWgZBuNToh45hqGDHUZUDHidnLa2Zfavu6kauAGtlBo7XhGu79js1ANAq8OjOhsvW3R5_RQpSX2yn2ssP9DVXWK6jZyyB93x4JqvoOUHEGmfjjZvrmOg7vqpoi_A5eWxg7gn4GdJNM4X4unufNL3crZXAzkzrCEVSXHR4T56aazO0fqx5LHEhZFrY/s554/20170310_063500_thumb.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="313" data-original-width="554" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH_SDWgZBuNToh45hqGDHUZUDHidnLa2Zfavu6kauAGtlBo7XhGu79js1ANAq8OjOhsvW3R5_RQpSX2yn2ssP9DVXWK6jZyyB93x4JqvoOUHEGmfjjZvrmOg7vqpoi_A5eWxg7gn4GdJNM4X4unufNL3crZXAzkzrCEVSXHR4T56aazO0fqx5LHEhZFrY/s320/20170310_063500_thumb.webp" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">After some intense fights the town, Daybreak, is on the verge of destruction. The five union leaders all travel into the future by the use of a waypoint and someone remembering them in the future. Ventus ends up unconscious on the keyblade graveyard where Master Xehanort finds him. Brian wakes up in a city called “Scala ad Caelum” founded by another union leader, Ephemer. We don’t know what happened to the rest but we know Lauriam and Elrena nobody is Marluxia and Larxene, respectively. While they are escaping the Dandelions die and their </span></span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Chirthy turn into Dream Eaters. This makes me believe this virtual reality is the dreams that Sora and Riku enter in KH Dream Drop Distance. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7WW2NLxFG8OPgErqGItFx8ayKVH3xO11fFL4PibnD4rBkJaUbxH8K1pO5VP8QSYGSHHNVyoXhwHuzrhAJW2DbDyrhVLeeTgli11RN_D06jg7uFMejm7dKnyFLQmfDOle55fmlLmFmpfHkFjoLd6vV82MYK5Ep2448XK5D4xA0wf2t7TG7zsB9RiT9Oaw/s1280/maxresdefault.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7WW2NLxFG8OPgErqGItFx8ayKVH3xO11fFL4PibnD4rBkJaUbxH8K1pO5VP8QSYGSHHNVyoXhwHuzrhAJW2DbDyrhVLeeTgli11RN_D06jg7uFMejm7dKnyFLQmfDOle55fmlLmFmpfHkFjoLd6vV82MYK5Ep2448XK5D4xA0wf2t7TG7zsB9RiT9Oaw/s320/maxresdefault.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Also, to note that Luxu at the end of the game pulls down his hood and he looks identical to Brian. I am not sure how important that is, but if it is at the end of the game it must be important, right? </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This story like KH Back Cover was very confusing, but I understood Back Cover more after watching a playthrough of the series. Also, I didn’t know the best way to watch the clips on the app. I didn’t know if I should go left to right or follow the column down.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Please leave a comment on what I missed in the summary. Is there something I should have noticed in the playthrough?</span></span></p>Davenporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04336334240692133441noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-78746023824302022982024-01-24T02:00:00.026-06:002024-01-24T02:00:00.121-06:00Bluey Workout<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOfDmOclVtAXUd5CCMXZrEHoTxR8pCzi-r8FVJcJbFASdbHQ3Ulh3iL0VbgQdWrmv7pvxo-34Q-701qooQ680inlV4Sa_PyxdFphQ1NXp60zh5ARzlVBbz9oxqNRfCjP4j55-HmR3HBF5dZzVQ9XNq2KlKi8w3dqnA2C8RU1izQHrrRiG4HA3TweQxQRuW/s1920/bandit.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOfDmOclVtAXUd5CCMXZrEHoTxR8pCzi-r8FVJcJbFASdbHQ3Ulh3iL0VbgQdWrmv7pvxo-34Q-701qooQ680inlV4Sa_PyxdFphQ1NXp60zh5ARzlVBbz9oxqNRfCjP4j55-HmR3HBF5dZzVQ9XNq2KlKi8w3dqnA2C8RU1izQHrrRiG4HA3TweQxQRuW/s320/bandit.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />This episode of <i>Bluey </i>is called "Geek Workout".<p></p><p>We've already established that parents love <i>Bluey</i>, possibly even more than their kids. It's certainly a parenting win when my four-year-old daughter (my Bluey) chooses to watch it over <i>Fancy Nancy </i>or <i>Cocomelon</i>. And as parents it can be hard to find time to exercise. But here's the perfect way to get you moving. Since each episode of Bluey is less than ten minutes, this workout is pretty low commitment. (though you're likely to end up watching multiple episodes anyway). Plus it'll keep your kid entertained for the time you need to exercise.</p><p><i><b></b></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2IkQLq71Yl6WA6p_7EL9QOLqPbzE00eqmh_DGie90VKERmzbUAhMVPc9pS_tKQLujlF0dSoQuitJ3Stkf2uzjMby0OzpzriYJvg7QjI3IX1EcG4ATfV-LNTEKsHV3aE-EZTaRQFWeG-wb-vWdNqcqWK6006rxA8WNT7P-gzU1V2lYw5bzxvfDdGxZ60Lb/s1200/Exercise_.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="679" data-original-width="1200" height="181" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2IkQLq71Yl6WA6p_7EL9QOLqPbzE00eqmh_DGie90VKERmzbUAhMVPc9pS_tKQLujlF0dSoQuitJ3Stkf2uzjMby0OzpzriYJvg7QjI3IX1EcG4ATfV-LNTEKsHV3aE-EZTaRQFWeG-wb-vWdNqcqWK6006rxA8WNT7P-gzU1V2lYw5bzxvfDdGxZ60Lb/s320/Exercise_.webp" width="320" /></a></b></i></div><i><b><br />Disclaimer: </b>While I am a licensed physical therapy provider, I am not a personal trainer or a medical practitioner. Partner as necessary with your doctor prior to engaging in any diet or excise programs. If any of these exercises cause increased pain, stop the exercise immediately.</i><p></p><ul><li>Theme Song - <a href="https://youtu.be/_uJKuAaQvXo?si=-nCj6NDuaMPTV8cj">Dance Mode!</a></li><li>Title card sequence - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3Ozq3Vcau4&pp=ygUkc2VhdGVkIGdvb2QgbW9ybmluZyBwaHlzaWNhbCB0aGVyYXB5">Seated Good Morning</a> 10 reps </li><li>Someone uses a fake name - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf48kLnXI_M&pp=ygUebGF0ZXJhbCByYWlzZSBwaHlzaWNhbCB0aGVyYXB5">Lateral Raise</a> 10 reps</li><li>Someone hugs Bluey or Bingo - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1M5GxwuHmcs&pp=ygUedGhvcmFjaWMgY2FycyBwaHlzaWNhbCB0aGVyYXB5">Thoracic CARS</a> 10 reps </li><li>Bluey or Bingo shout “Hooray!” - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1IM_NDRWn4&pp=ygUgcHJvbmUgcHJlc3MgdXBzIHBoeXNpY2FsIHRoZXJhcHk%3D">Prone Press Ups</a> 10 reps </li><li>Bandit says "Ah, biscuits." - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shorts/4BsVIseapwA">Prone Hip ER Lift</a> 10 reps </li><li>Extended Heeler family appears<b> </b>- <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8X2v7uJNNw&pp=ygUZdG9lIHlvZ2EgcGh5c2ljYWwgdGhlcmFweQ%3D%3D">Toe Yoga</a> 10 reps </li><li>Bluey or Bingo start a game - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCynF95C9NM&pp=ygUfcHJvbmUgaGlwIGNhcnMgcGh5c2ljYWwgdGhlcmFweQ%3D%3D">Prone Hip CARS</a> 10 reps </li><li>Bluey starts shouting - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKS40Sz5DUw&pp=ygUoYWRkdWN0b3Igc3F1ZWV6ZSBicmlkZ2UgcGh5c2ljYWwgdGhlcmFweQ%3D%3D">Squeeze Bridges</a> 10 reps </li><li>Non-Heeler(s) get roped into their games - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JEsjeTA9M8&pp=ygUWbHVuZ2UgcGh5c2ljYWwgdGhlcmFweQ%3D%3D">Lunges</a> 10 reps </li></ul><div><i>***This workout is intended to work without any equipment, but feel free to add small dumbbells or bands as you're safely able.</i></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirArMC_sNwRuU0fxH0WDiLuQ_iQdFzIS8uXykNTYjYp7NZGYJJZA54t_nd21bSqzuBvejHAvoKhc4Z_ZkuSQ2sJOD1V6prIwI2Rg3DMjSAUMiVwXhiflAq0cVNNqTDwB-K-SmRG70zHnjc3OuYjRo0OBz4Mm6zkrqAeLj_pXiZIcRx7u9r19A6rEET2on0/s1170/tough.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="980" data-original-width="1170" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirArMC_sNwRuU0fxH0WDiLuQ_iQdFzIS8uXykNTYjYp7NZGYJJZA54t_nd21bSqzuBvejHAvoKhc4Z_ZkuSQ2sJOD1V6prIwI2Rg3DMjSAUMiVwXhiflAq0cVNNqTDwB-K-SmRG70zHnjc3OuYjRo0OBz4Mm6zkrqAeLj_pXiZIcRx7u9r19A6rEET2on0/s320/tough.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div>Spencerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02478988585485347557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5350783821016198693.post-40443176549198625702024-01-22T02:00:00.005-06:002024-03-18T14:11:05.907-05:00Filling Your Tank with The Book of Mormon<p><i></i></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCNCAbc96Qm1MUsoRvP6rhyphenhyphencggQKwFeJKEIj6cEuiDCZINbL-ZZPC57sA8mGDk3N-wGRyeXU2u5-WdiPFsoRjmQ6MvmBW8C55Zkb8gslY7WgAWA4J4cmOZnylhmthEojOYKOm1OVXoy59sTPR7eONrzSCouMHiHppv61ASs4QpXlLhkgJn6vDeSh6qk8o/s872/church.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="654" data-original-width="872" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCNCAbc96Qm1MUsoRvP6rhyphenhyphencggQKwFeJKEIj6cEuiDCZINbL-ZZPC57sA8mGDk3N-wGRyeXU2u5-WdiPFsoRjmQ6MvmBW8C55Zkb8gslY7WgAWA4J4cmOZnylhmthEojOYKOm1OVXoy59sTPR7eONrzSCouMHiHppv61ASs4QpXlLhkgJn6vDeSh6qk8o/s320/church.jpg" width="320" /></a></i></div><i><br />(Guest post by Spencer's Dad)</i><p></p><p>Recently I was getting low on gas. When I went to fill it up a mechanical problem stopped me. The culprit in question is the cover that protects the round gas cap. I pulled the open button and it did not open. There was no way to fill the gas without this panel opening.</p><p>In reality I had over half a tank of fuel left. I could probably drive around Whitehorse for another week. But there would come a day that an empty gas tank was going to be a problem. Yes, one of you would come and ferry me and my wife home. (She might not be amused at running out of gas somewhere).</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi00m8ab_IMjqSODI6q-n9SgvMBdtXmOwXCA8rh7Bx4MM_nNELemUUGlcu62pg8l3IJS8tpGiMDv3KbRX5_4iamqoYrZafc_HTZ35PPqRig_qpKviKkC4JNDT0SuhpvSg9m2VNcqSBKLWclmGAKDP9vAHITX4p6nDv-5tyP_TwWHBx8ZIFx1jkpzTP0I-E/s2048/414151378_320210931015171_120036047170203716_n.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi00m8ab_IMjqSODI6q-n9SgvMBdtXmOwXCA8rh7Bx4MM_nNELemUUGlcu62pg8l3IJS8tpGiMDv3KbRX5_4iamqoYrZafc_HTZ35PPqRig_qpKviKkC4JNDT0SuhpvSg9m2VNcqSBKLWclmGAKDP9vAHITX4p6nDv-5tyP_TwWHBx8ZIFx1jkpzTP0I-E/s320/414151378_320210931015171_120036047170203716_n.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />Experience has taught me that a low gas tank can be a problem too. When gas tank is low and weather is just right, condensation can make the gas seem dirty. You have power sometimes. But starting it and maintaining power does not work when condensation takes place.<p></p><p>Another time my gas tank still had about 2% of gas left. However, since I had parked on our upslope driveway the gas tank thought it was empty and would not start.</p><p>While driving the Yukon winter don’t drive anywhere near empty. Nothing is going to be better because you are closer to E (that means Empty not Extra) than to F (Full not Failure)</p><p>In our personal lives, let’s not run our spiritual gas tank near empty.</p><p>The Book of Mormon is a super fuel that can fill our tank and charge our battery. In this post (and next time) I will share with you some of the promises we have about how reading the Book of Mormon can bless your life.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hBheMnVvCkWbHdHcNpK1TdD3-0lQXPPdkXq48wGqXTolMnFnha88WmmLkGoBmdqZdt7oGyXcqgoDRdww83QiQ-ujXavRXFgs6zh6NRdcbr5i7-WTq01NfP0nh_UFkjNSisgyLDZWm6bWD1gYfeQ7Y3oRIuyCtBZVs_m8Vfv2YWQHZQyacHqMTPcq3Ss/s1920/monson.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8hBheMnVvCkWbHdHcNpK1TdD3-0lQXPPdkXq48wGqXTolMnFnha88WmmLkGoBmdqZdt7oGyXcqgoDRdww83QiQ-ujXavRXFgs6zh6NRdcbr5i7-WTq01NfP0nh_UFkjNSisgyLDZWm6bWD1gYfeQ7Y3oRIuyCtBZVs_m8Vfv2YWQHZQyacHqMTPcq3Ss/s320/monson.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />In his second last talk - President Thomas Monson pleaded for us to read the Book of Mormon every day. He said:<div><br /></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><div>“If you are not reading the Book of Mormon each day, please do so.,,,</div><div><p style="text-align: left;">"I implore each of us to prayerfully study and ponder the Book of Mormon each day. As we do so, we will be in a position to hear the voice of the Spirit, to resist temptation, to overcome doubt and fear, and to receive heaven’s help in our lives.”</p></div><div><p style="text-align: left;">[Thomas Monson gave 249 General Conference talks in his time as an apostle. The final talk was a five minute encouragement entitled Kindness, Charity and Love. The second last, quoted above, is entitled <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/the-power-of-the-book-of-mormon?lang=eng">"The Power of the Book of Mormon"</a>.]</p></div></blockquote><div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7i4yZY_eBZXNCsabR4zeTIuHH0deXOi7Hi11-K-L68CrWmgh3XK0wQGuBYa3DV89PKr4BS5UiHa-x0_n5gWukw0lf3-dmFENV3BdsLkcppABTE6C-gkY1Wm18i9bxEhHK1e27V26UT7AMJaIay3bOJ-IwEDYJaw5ESK0QRvlO3wOEDwybXBQvxiNB1Qs/s1280/nelson.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="718" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7i4yZY_eBZXNCsabR4zeTIuHH0deXOi7Hi11-K-L68CrWmgh3XK0wQGuBYa3DV89PKr4BS5UiHa-x0_n5gWukw0lf3-dmFENV3BdsLkcppABTE6C-gkY1Wm18i9bxEhHK1e27V26UT7AMJaIay3bOJ-IwEDYJaw5ESK0QRvlO3wOEDwybXBQvxiNB1Qs/s320/nelson.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />At least one church member in the April 2017 conference took Pres. Monson’s talk to heart. Six months later, Russel Nelson (then 93 years old) described some of what he learned as he did what Pres. Monson asked.<p></p></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div><p style="text-align: left;">“Since President Monson’s challenge six months ago, I have tried to follow his counsel. Among other things, I’ve made lists of what the Book of Mormon is, what it affirms, what it refutes, what it fulfills, what it clarifies, and what it reveals. Looking at the Book of Mormon through these lenses has been an insightful and inspiring exercise! I recommend it to each of you.”</p></div></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;">("<a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/the-book-of-mormon-what-would-your-life-be-like-without-it?lang=eng&id=title1#title1">The Book of Mormon: What Would Your Life Be Like without It?</a>") </p></blockquote><div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy2vlvpujtSJQsUQ2dfKMvUVF62ttiJp3bOUU9bnDNMLmZCNnvC3OXeZ0Y_7586UECRjX3sCqy0SnwmcnU4a1nhfyAuIQztSyRr-MPmF03lrywQEYL3FPzecTBj1P8TAR87h2zwiEiIgFfdpFUvQhG3maSsf0P0W8zwbTxnnd3h-jBf5oNL9Yh_QX4eoA/s900/benson.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="674" data-original-width="900" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy2vlvpujtSJQsUQ2dfKMvUVF62ttiJp3bOUU9bnDNMLmZCNnvC3OXeZ0Y_7586UECRjX3sCqy0SnwmcnU4a1nhfyAuIQztSyRr-MPmF03lrywQEYL3FPzecTBj1P8TAR87h2zwiEiIgFfdpFUvQhG3maSsf0P0W8zwbTxnnd3h-jBf5oNL9Yh_QX4eoA/s320/benson.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Our study of the Book of Mormon can bless us starting today. President Ezra Taft Benson (in his first conference as President of the church) gave this promise<p></p></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><div><p style="text-align: left;">“I promise you that from this moment forward, if we will daily sup from its pages and abide by its precepts, God will pour out upon each child of Zion and the Church a blessing hitherto unknown.” ("<a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1986/10/the-book-of-mormon-keystone-of-our-religion?lang=eng&id=title1#title1">The Book of Mormon—Keystone of Our Religion</a>")</p></div></blockquote><div><p>“A blessing hitherto unknown” can help deal with any challenge you and I will face today in 2024.</p><p>Next time I will tell you how I fixed my gas cover. (Not the way I first thought). Fear not I am able to refill the gas tank on our mission vehicle long before it hits empty.</p><p>As you go forward you to can fill up your spiritual tank by reading The Book of Mormon daily, you can have the energy to go where you need to go.</p></div>Mormon Geekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02555098240295512905noreply@blogger.com0