Music Monday : Better Late Than Never

 I'm sorry. I am trying to get back into routine but so far I've got nothing settled. But I will as soon as I can get one thing to be done on time.

This week will pass. Everything will be ok. Just remember it is ok. You Got this.

Bebe Rexha - I'm Gonna Show You Crazy

Elle King - Ex's and Oh's

Meghan Trainor - Credit

Maroon 5 - If I Never See Your Face Again

Katy Perry - Smile

Music Monday : Have to Start Somewhere

 I've been a bit off the past few months. There's been a heck of a lot on my mind. But from what I've been able to see of the world at large, I am not the only one. We're all dealing with a wide variety of emotions, and we all handle them differently.

I admit to having trouble handling mine in general. 

Over the past two months while there have been fewer restrictions we've been having small D&D games. Nothing that would put us at risk, but enough social interaction that I'm not going out of my mind as badly as I have been.

But I'm still losing my mind. There are so many variables that I can't control, regardless of what I try. There's no way to control everything.

But we'll be fine. It's always going to be fine. That's all we can hope for. 

So how about some music, a bit late, I know. But I have to try and get back some normalcy now.

Margaret Whiting & Jimmy Wakely : Slipping Around

Dolly Parton : 9 to 5

The Go-Go's : We Got The Beat

Johnny Cash : Fool's Hall Of Fame

Cheers : Black Denim Trousers and Motorcycle Boots

What's on Screen : Adding To My Collection

 I know I haven't really posted about what I've been watching lately. That's partially because I haven't been watching much. I've been having trouble focusing. BUT! I have gotten a few additions to my film collection recently. So I figured I would just add them to my movie list while also acknowledging their newness.

There's a variety of choices, animation as well as live films. I'm so excited to get to watch another holiday special about Anytown. Plus it's always nice to expand the collection. Do you have any recommendations for things I may want to add in the future?

Carrie

The First Season of Get Shorty

The Return of the Living Dead

The Gift of Winter

Howard Lovecraft and the Undersea Kingdom

Snoopy, Come Home

A Boy Named Charlie Brown

Seventh Season of 'Allo 'Allo!

Book Shelf Revisited:Not for the General Audience

Now I know my reading habits seem to be rather, sporadic. I don't read just one genre, and I don't stick to certain lengths or story types. That would make reading boring.

Anyway, today's recommended stories are more for adults than for younger readers. I do apologize if you were looking forward to hearing about something for kids today, but we'll do a post just for them soon.
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Cinderella's Wedding Night
by Tony Murfin
16 pages

This story looks at something that is normally left out of the old fairytale of Cinderella. It goes over a lot in it's short number of pages, and makes the story feel that much more grown up.

You get a glimpse at aristocracy, not necessarily in a good light. The author reveals odd desires from the Prince. And just what did happen to that glass slipper in the end? This is the story that explains one possible outcome.

Not intended for young readers at all. High School age readers, might be ok, but I strongly recommend that if you do let youth read this you read it as well.
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The Pause Ghost
by Joshua Scribner
30 pages

This is the only story in todays post that isn't sexual in nature. I know that means I should have saved it for a different day all together, but It's nice to have something here for readers that don't like smut. (no the other stories aren't THAT bad, but I'm rationalizing the inclusion of this story.)

This story takes you into a home, where there are 2 boys. We get to see their family christmas, as well as their favorite present, a casette playing stereo. But there's a problem with it, it pauses itself while they sleep.

This story is interesting because it gives a quick glimpse at family dynamics, as well as how family members deal with tragedies. Can be read by young adult readers without fear of them being traumatized. Not sure about younger readers though.
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A Twisted Bard's Tale
by Selena Kitt
36 pages

This story is a fresh look at the story of Romeo and Juliet. The author reveals her impression of what may have started the families to feuding together. And rather than spoil the reason, I will simply say that it had nothing to do with death.

This story is not for young readers, and a knowledge of the basic plotline of Romeo and Juliet is recommended as it will give some depth to the story that on it's own it would likely lack.

I classify it as adult because of it's content. I would also classify it as alternative lifestyle literature because of the type of sexual content included. This is not a bad thing, but just a heads up for those that prefer the writings of Shakespeare.
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Toe Tag
by Jr. Pau Bens Paul G.
40 pages

I don't remember this story actually being 40 pages long when I read it, but that's what it's telling me it is now. This story isn't intended for people with weaker stomachs. Not because it is gory, but because there are a few moments that might not be suitable for all readers.

The story itself is about a man that works at a shoe store, and his view on other peoples feet. Mind you as the story progresses we learn just how far he'll go to find the perfect pair of feet.

I would classify this as adult. There are hints at a fetish(ok strong hints). I dislike that it makes the fetish out to be 'bad' but, it's the Authors Story, not mine.
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Now remember if you read any of these, that some of them have a different feel than the fluffy stories i read frequently. But don't consider that a bad thing.

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Originally posted November 10th, 2011 at http://thebookshelfgoblin.blogspot.com

Checking In : Around But Not

I've been working different hours at work. Which leaves me tired when I get home, so I haven't been doing a lot online or on the computer in general.I miss my friends though. I also miss having moments to go and do fun things.

But there aren't very many things out there to do. The current virus is not festive in anyway, and most of us would like to stay healthy. It's alright to miss the things that you were hoping to do though. It's fair enough to mourn the normalcy you knew before.

Normal is never going to be the same for us in our lifetime. The changes that are happening are more far reaching than they would have been. But there's no way to change the things that have been. We have to live with the things that are now.

We should turn to the arts to help fill the void though. Don't let your lives become empty a devoid of the things that bring joy into your life. Music, movies, and various art can help offer your mind things to mull over something that isn't fear.

We shouldn't be afraid of living now. It's never going to be the same, our hopes and dreams of the future need to change. It is not going to be easy to go forward. There is a sadness in the unknown, the dreams I've had in my past are dashed. There aren't many things left for me to do that could make things better.

It's terrifying. It's absolutely terrifying to be in a place where the future is void. I don't know what there is to hope for anymore. I want to have hope, I want a reason to hang in here. I'm trying so very hard not to let the void get the better of me.

But it's not as easy to do as some want to believe. I want to be careful. I want to be ... here?

But why?

I miss having a reason.

I am so tired.

Exhausted.

Life is exhausting.