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loving gardener, happy gamer, history enthusiast, comfort seeker, quiet bookworm, butcher, baker, candlestick maker. I like bugs, cryptids, and lemonade. I love a good thunderstorm. Don't like nazis.
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June 18, 2025 at 10:41 PM
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Christmas Movie Month
Day 24: The Muppet Christmas Carol
We started Christmas Movie Month here, we conclude here. The absence of arguments, meanness, and drunkenness is replaced by relaxation, joy, and gratitude. Traditions have returned. Everything is better without him.
Merry Christmas! ❤️🎄🌟🎁
Day 24: The Muppet Christmas Carol
We started Christmas Movie Month here, we conclude here. The absence of arguments, meanness, and drunkenness is replaced by relaxation, joy, and gratitude. Traditions have returned. Everything is better without him.
Merry Christmas! ❤️🎄🌟🎁
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December 25, 2024 at 1:19 AM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 24: The Muppet Christmas Carol
We started Christmas Movie Month here, we conclude here. The absence of arguments, meanness, and drunkenness is replaced by relaxation, joy, and gratitude. Traditions have returned. Everything is better without him.
Merry Christmas! ❤️🎄🌟🎁
Day 24: The Muppet Christmas Carol
We started Christmas Movie Month here, we conclude here. The absence of arguments, meanness, and drunkenness is replaced by relaxation, joy, and gratitude. Traditions have returned. Everything is better without him.
Merry Christmas! ❤️🎄🌟🎁
Christmas Movie Month
Day 23: A Christmas Carol
The gothic and most delightfully captivating retelling of my favorite Christmas tale. It's a reminder that Christmas is set in the darkness of winter and it's we who bring the light. It's the best thing you'll see without Muppets or Snoopy.
Day 23: A Christmas Carol
The gothic and most delightfully captivating retelling of my favorite Christmas tale. It's a reminder that Christmas is set in the darkness of winter and it's we who bring the light. It's the best thing you'll see without Muppets or Snoopy.
December 24, 2024 at 1:44 AM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 23: A Christmas Carol
The gothic and most delightfully captivating retelling of my favorite Christmas tale. It's a reminder that Christmas is set in the darkness of winter and it's we who bring the light. It's the best thing you'll see without Muppets or Snoopy.
Day 23: A Christmas Carol
The gothic and most delightfully captivating retelling of my favorite Christmas tale. It's a reminder that Christmas is set in the darkness of winter and it's we who bring the light. It's the best thing you'll see without Muppets or Snoopy.
Christmas Movie Month
Day 22: Home Alone
One of my dad's favorite Christmas movies on the eve of his birthday. He would have been 94 tomorrow. I hope he's enjoying all the slapstick humor from charming Kevin McAlister with me.
Day 22: Home Alone
One of my dad's favorite Christmas movies on the eve of his birthday. He would have been 94 tomorrow. I hope he's enjoying all the slapstick humor from charming Kevin McAlister with me.
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December 23, 2024 at 1:12 AM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 22: Home Alone
One of my dad's favorite Christmas movies on the eve of his birthday. He would have been 94 tomorrow. I hope he's enjoying all the slapstick humor from charming Kevin McAlister with me.
Day 22: Home Alone
One of my dad's favorite Christmas movies on the eve of his birthday. He would have been 94 tomorrow. I hope he's enjoying all the slapstick humor from charming Kevin McAlister with me.
Christmas Movie Month
Day 21: A Christmas Carol (1999)
This is Patrick Stewart's incredible portrayal of Scrooge but it must be said Saskia Reeves is the second greatest Mrs Cratchit ever, even outranking Miss Piggy's performance.
Day 21: A Christmas Carol (1999)
This is Patrick Stewart's incredible portrayal of Scrooge but it must be said Saskia Reeves is the second greatest Mrs Cratchit ever, even outranking Miss Piggy's performance.
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December 22, 2024 at 12:46 AM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 21: A Christmas Carol (1999)
This is Patrick Stewart's incredible portrayal of Scrooge but it must be said Saskia Reeves is the second greatest Mrs Cratchit ever, even outranking Miss Piggy's performance.
Day 21: A Christmas Carol (1999)
This is Patrick Stewart's incredible portrayal of Scrooge but it must be said Saskia Reeves is the second greatest Mrs Cratchit ever, even outranking Miss Piggy's performance.
Christmas Movie Month
Day 20: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Hurt people hurt people. Trauma makes joy intolerable and the only remedy is supportive kindness and a willingness for that person to heal.
Day 20: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Hurt people hurt people. Trauma makes joy intolerable and the only remedy is supportive kindness and a willingness for that person to heal.
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December 21, 2024 at 1:39 AM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 20: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Hurt people hurt people. Trauma makes joy intolerable and the only remedy is supportive kindness and a willingness for that person to heal.
Day 20: How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Hurt people hurt people. Trauma makes joy intolerable and the only remedy is supportive kindness and a willingness for that person to heal.
Christmas Movie Month
Day 19: Merry Friggin Christmas
I first saw this last year. It's a broad retelling of A Christmas Carol as the bah humbug experiences his ghosts through his son until achieving redemption by morning. Also, Oliver Platt is Hobo Santa.
Day 19: Merry Friggin Christmas
I first saw this last year. It's a broad retelling of A Christmas Carol as the bah humbug experiences his ghosts through his son until achieving redemption by morning. Also, Oliver Platt is Hobo Santa.
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December 20, 2024 at 3:36 AM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 19: Merry Friggin Christmas
I first saw this last year. It's a broad retelling of A Christmas Carol as the bah humbug experiences his ghosts through his son until achieving redemption by morning. Also, Oliver Platt is Hobo Santa.
Day 19: Merry Friggin Christmas
I first saw this last year. It's a broad retelling of A Christmas Carol as the bah humbug experiences his ghosts through his son until achieving redemption by morning. Also, Oliver Platt is Hobo Santa.
Christmas Movie Month
Day 18: Elf
I'm fighting checking into work after hours so I put on one of my Christmas favorites.
Day 18: Elf
I'm fighting checking into work after hours so I put on one of my Christmas favorites.
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December 19, 2024 at 12:56 AM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 18: Elf
I'm fighting checking into work after hours so I put on one of my Christmas favorites.
Day 18: Elf
I'm fighting checking into work after hours so I put on one of my Christmas favorites.
Christmas Movie Month
Day 17: Last Holiday
There's a 1950 original but that one doesn't have Queen Latifah. Can this force of nature accept more work so I can see her more? Honestly.
Day 17: Last Holiday
There's a 1950 original but that one doesn't have Queen Latifah. Can this force of nature accept more work so I can see her more? Honestly.
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December 18, 2024 at 2:10 AM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 17: Last Holiday
There's a 1950 original but that one doesn't have Queen Latifah. Can this force of nature accept more work so I can see her more? Honestly.
Day 17: Last Holiday
There's a 1950 original but that one doesn't have Queen Latifah. Can this force of nature accept more work so I can see her more? Honestly.
Christmas Movie Month
Day 16: Red One
It's star packed. Lucy Liu, Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, JK Simmons... Proving that actors love getting in on a dorky movie that'll be watched ironically and unironically in equal measure forever. I'm here for the bear.
Day 16: Red One
It's star packed. Lucy Liu, Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, JK Simmons... Proving that actors love getting in on a dorky movie that'll be watched ironically and unironically in equal measure forever. I'm here for the bear.
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December 17, 2024 at 2:37 AM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 16: Red One
It's star packed. Lucy Liu, Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, JK Simmons... Proving that actors love getting in on a dorky movie that'll be watched ironically and unironically in equal measure forever. I'm here for the bear.
Day 16: Red One
It's star packed. Lucy Liu, Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans, JK Simmons... Proving that actors love getting in on a dorky movie that'll be watched ironically and unironically in equal measure forever. I'm here for the bear.
Christmas Movie Month
Day 15: A Christmas Story
I appreciate people's enthusiasm for this movie even though I don't share it. I don't relate but accept it's a genuine American Christmas story that is relatable for many.
Day 15: A Christmas Story
I appreciate people's enthusiasm for this movie even though I don't share it. I don't relate but accept it's a genuine American Christmas story that is relatable for many.
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December 15, 2024 at 11:15 PM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 15: A Christmas Story
I appreciate people's enthusiasm for this movie even though I don't share it. I don't relate but accept it's a genuine American Christmas story that is relatable for many.
Day 15: A Christmas Story
I appreciate people's enthusiasm for this movie even though I don't share it. I don't relate but accept it's a genuine American Christmas story that is relatable for many.
Christmas Movie Month
Day 14: The Polar Express
Typically a movie I like to snuggle into bed with it playing as I go to sleep, this charming tale of gaslighting has a turn front and center this year.
Day 14: The Polar Express
Typically a movie I like to snuggle into bed with it playing as I go to sleep, this charming tale of gaslighting has a turn front and center this year.
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December 15, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 14: The Polar Express
Typically a movie I like to snuggle into bed with it playing as I go to sleep, this charming tale of gaslighting has a turn front and center this year.
Day 14: The Polar Express
Typically a movie I like to snuggle into bed with it playing as I go to sleep, this charming tale of gaslighting has a turn front and center this year.
Christmas Movie Month
Day 13: Good Grief
It starts and ends on Christmas...? The complication of compromising yourself to love someone who is trash on the inside but acts fantastic for the world. Then redefining yourself and moving forward. Plus I'm low-key infatuated with Hamesh Patel.
Day 13: Good Grief
It starts and ends on Christmas...? The complication of compromising yourself to love someone who is trash on the inside but acts fantastic for the world. Then redefining yourself and moving forward. Plus I'm low-key infatuated with Hamesh Patel.
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December 14, 2024 at 1:54 AM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 13: Good Grief
It starts and ends on Christmas...? The complication of compromising yourself to love someone who is trash on the inside but acts fantastic for the world. Then redefining yourself and moving forward. Plus I'm low-key infatuated with Hamesh Patel.
Day 13: Good Grief
It starts and ends on Christmas...? The complication of compromising yourself to love someone who is trash on the inside but acts fantastic for the world. Then redefining yourself and moving forward. Plus I'm low-key infatuated with Hamesh Patel.
Christmas Movie Month
Day 12: Scrooged
Another version of my favorite Christmas tale places our redemption within Corporate America, and has the best Ghost of Christmas Present. I've spent a lot of hours explaining Bobcat Goldthwait is Little Timmy, and I'll do it again!
Day 12: Scrooged
Another version of my favorite Christmas tale places our redemption within Corporate America, and has the best Ghost of Christmas Present. I've spent a lot of hours explaining Bobcat Goldthwait is Little Timmy, and I'll do it again!
a man in a suit and tie is saying i 'm not crazy , it 's christmas eve .
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December 13, 2024 at 12:49 AM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 12: Scrooged
Another version of my favorite Christmas tale places our redemption within Corporate America, and has the best Ghost of Christmas Present. I've spent a lot of hours explaining Bobcat Goldthwait is Little Timmy, and I'll do it again!
Day 12: Scrooged
Another version of my favorite Christmas tale places our redemption within Corporate America, and has the best Ghost of Christmas Present. I've spent a lot of hours explaining Bobcat Goldthwait is Little Timmy, and I'll do it again!
Christmas Movie Month
Day 11: Love Actually
A movie full of so many different unhealthy dynamics that the porn stand-ins who meet on set and strike up a connection is wholesome and adorable. It's a Christmas movie! Notable mentions: nativity lobster 🦞, Rowan Atkinson
Day 11: Love Actually
A movie full of so many different unhealthy dynamics that the porn stand-ins who meet on set and strike up a connection is wholesome and adorable. It's a Christmas movie! Notable mentions: nativity lobster 🦞, Rowan Atkinson
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December 12, 2024 at 12:33 AM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 11: Love Actually
A movie full of so many different unhealthy dynamics that the porn stand-ins who meet on set and strike up a connection is wholesome and adorable. It's a Christmas movie! Notable mentions: nativity lobster 🦞, Rowan Atkinson
Day 11: Love Actually
A movie full of so many different unhealthy dynamics that the porn stand-ins who meet on set and strike up a connection is wholesome and adorable. It's a Christmas movie! Notable mentions: nativity lobster 🦞, Rowan Atkinson
Christmas Movie Month
Day 10: The Holiday
The holidays are just about jumping out of bad relationships into new ones with expensive travel.
Day 10: The Holiday
The holidays are just about jumping out of bad relationships into new ones with expensive travel.
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December 11, 2024 at 4:09 AM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 10: The Holiday
The holidays are just about jumping out of bad relationships into new ones with expensive travel.
Day 10: The Holiday
The holidays are just about jumping out of bad relationships into new ones with expensive travel.
Christmas Movie Month
Day 9: Disney's A Christmas Carol
Donald's breakout as a positive character and Goofy is an incredible Marley.
Day 9: Disney's A Christmas Carol
Donald's breakout as a positive character and Goofy is an incredible Marley.
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December 10, 2024 at 12:58 AM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 9: Disney's A Christmas Carol
Donald's breakout as a positive character and Goofy is an incredible Marley.
Day 9: Disney's A Christmas Carol
Donald's breakout as a positive character and Goofy is an incredible Marley.
Christmas Movie Month
Day 8: A Charlie Brown Christmas
The ultimate and best Christmas movie ever, no debate.
Day 8: A Charlie Brown Christmas
The ultimate and best Christmas movie ever, no debate.
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December 9, 2024 at 4:05 AM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 8: A Charlie Brown Christmas
The ultimate and best Christmas movie ever, no debate.
Day 8: A Charlie Brown Christmas
The ultimate and best Christmas movie ever, no debate.
Christmas Movie Month
Day 7: Miracle on 34th St
In your face, cynics, Santa is real!
Day 7: Miracle on 34th St
In your face, cynics, Santa is real!
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December 8, 2024 at 12:27 AM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 7: Miracle on 34th St
In your face, cynics, Santa is real!
Day 7: Miracle on 34th St
In your face, cynics, Santa is real!
Christmas Movie Month
Day 6: White Christmas
This evening's discussion with a friend about racism reminded me of this movie and how it's lovely except for when it's really, really ugly. Blackface continues to be an edgy vice of the white, wealthy types. What's the appeal? Anyway, Merry Christmas.
Day 6: White Christmas
This evening's discussion with a friend about racism reminded me of this movie and how it's lovely except for when it's really, really ugly. Blackface continues to be an edgy vice of the white, wealthy types. What's the appeal? Anyway, Merry Christmas.
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December 7, 2024 at 4:53 AM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 6: White Christmas
This evening's discussion with a friend about racism reminded me of this movie and how it's lovely except for when it's really, really ugly. Blackface continues to be an edgy vice of the white, wealthy types. What's the appeal? Anyway, Merry Christmas.
Day 6: White Christmas
This evening's discussion with a friend about racism reminded me of this movie and how it's lovely except for when it's really, really ugly. Blackface continues to be an edgy vice of the white, wealthy types. What's the appeal? Anyway, Merry Christmas.
Christmas Movie Month
Day 5: Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
The most New York Christmas movie ever. This one has Mara Wilson and Elizabeth Perkins so no complaints!
Day 5: Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
The most New York Christmas movie ever. This one has Mara Wilson and Elizabeth Perkins so no complaints!
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December 6, 2024 at 3:27 AM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 5: Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
The most New York Christmas movie ever. This one has Mara Wilson and Elizabeth Perkins so no complaints!
Day 5: Miracle on 34th Street (1994)
The most New York Christmas movie ever. This one has Mara Wilson and Elizabeth Perkins so no complaints!
Christmas Movie Month
Day 4: It's a Wonderful Life
A tale of a depressed man who isolates himself to nearly suicide. After he's shown the positive effect he has on his town, people realize he needs help. Christmas becomes a joyful holiday full of community, charity, and love.
Day 4: It's a Wonderful Life
A tale of a depressed man who isolates himself to nearly suicide. After he's shown the positive effect he has on his town, people realize he needs help. Christmas becomes a joyful holiday full of community, charity, and love.
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December 5, 2024 at 12:37 AM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 4: It's a Wonderful Life
A tale of a depressed man who isolates himself to nearly suicide. After he's shown the positive effect he has on his town, people realize he needs help. Christmas becomes a joyful holiday full of community, charity, and love.
Day 4: It's a Wonderful Life
A tale of a depressed man who isolates himself to nearly suicide. After he's shown the positive effect he has on his town, people realize he needs help. Christmas becomes a joyful holiday full of community, charity, and love.
Christmas Movie Month
Day 3: Jingle All The Way
A story without villains where the adversaries struggle against circumstance. We root for the main character who goes to unrealistic lengths to triumph. It's a battle against capitalism set in the Christmas season.
Day 3: Jingle All The Way
A story without villains where the adversaries struggle against circumstance. We root for the main character who goes to unrealistic lengths to triumph. It's a battle against capitalism set in the Christmas season.
a man in a blue uniform is talking about the turbo man dolls , they 're all gone
Alt: From movie Jingle All The Way, Sinbad and Arnold Schwarzenegger are two dads in a scene, surrounded by people rushing by in a store. Text on gif reads what Schwarzenegger shouts to Sinbad, The Turbo Man Dolls, They're All Gone!
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December 4, 2024 at 3:13 AM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 3: Jingle All The Way
A story without villains where the adversaries struggle against circumstance. We root for the main character who goes to unrealistic lengths to triumph. It's a battle against capitalism set in the Christmas season.
Day 3: Jingle All The Way
A story without villains where the adversaries struggle against circumstance. We root for the main character who goes to unrealistic lengths to triumph. It's a battle against capitalism set in the Christmas season.
Christmas Movie Month
Day 2: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Previously forbidden from enjoying this movie for three years for reasons unrelated to me, it's fun to have it back.
It's yet another puzzle piece in having joy and freedom back in my life.
Day 2: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Previously forbidden from enjoying this movie for three years for reasons unrelated to me, it's fun to have it back.
It's yet another puzzle piece in having joy and freedom back in my life.
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December 3, 2024 at 2:47 AM
Christmas Movie Month
Day 2: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Previously forbidden from enjoying this movie for three years for reasons unrelated to me, it's fun to have it back.
It's yet another puzzle piece in having joy and freedom back in my life.
Day 2: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Previously forbidden from enjoying this movie for three years for reasons unrelated to me, it's fun to have it back.
It's yet another puzzle piece in having joy and freedom back in my life.