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It really has.

Been a long year.

Got a nice surprise today. I'd pre-ordered this on Audible awhile back, and it released today. So looking forward to hearing Tom Baker read his own new Doctor who novel. #doctorwho #4ismydoctor https://www.instagram.com/p/BtBRPeuAVx4hjTRMfybsZ5_yGbD5dxtsFNjqYs0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1bhgt00vj50d7

When your puppy feels the need to join in your morning meditation. #itsadogslife

This ⬆️

Doctor Beverly Crusher @SpaceDocMom You're allowed to be angry at your disabilities and/or illnesses. You don't have to be, but you're allowed to be. Never let anybody police your emotions about your health. I'm here for you to support however you feel about all of it in any given moment. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked 1:10 PM · Sep 4, 2023

What do you do on Endgame Eve? You eat junk food and you re-watch Infinity War for like the 30th time, that's what. #avengersendgame #mykidisthecoolest #notamcdonaldsad https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwp3ARdBuIHUN3u8JC_fY88ka9vMB4WG5KT03U0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1h3hff8an6rz7

🖖 Make it so,

Make it so,

Make it so! 🖖

Ti's the time of the year for this particular internet gem 🎄☃️

We often see what we want to see, and we all have our own inherent bias and pattern recognition. That said, I went in cold turkey to the movie Thunderbolts* when my daughter and I went to see it recently. I didn't watch any trailers, avoided spoilers, etc.

And what I saw was me.

Here's My Short Spoiler-Free Review:

I was not at all expecting the amount of depth the story has

There are some very authentic-feeling portrayals of living with mental illness

It was fucking awesome

And My Slightly Longer And Still Not Very Spoilery Review:

As a person who lives with mental illness, I got to see A LOT of what I feel, have felt, have experienced reflected in a certain character's own experiences. And their journey isn’t just an inclusivity checkmark; it’s the core of the movie. I think a lot of people will see themselves reflected here, and by not explicitly stating this character’s diagnosis, they allow the story to include anyone who lives with mental illness, addictions, trauma.

And all of the thoughtful and nuanced handling of mental health notwithstanding, this is just a great movie all around. You should go see it.

Nothing to Fear, But Fear Itself

JD-

I only just learned about Boggarts today, and while the concept is interesting I can’t help but want to meet one in person.

Based on what multiple exgirlfriends have told me, I have a pretty solid idea of what it will change into, and I’m beyond curious to see exactly how one can take on the form of “commitment”.