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Mauricio was going on about Hurricane Esmeralda again.

"She was the mother of all hurricanes, she was. Forget Category 5, she was a Category 10, a perfect 10. She--"

But his seven-year-old daughter interrupted him.

"If Esmeralda is the mother of all hurricanes, who's the #father?"

Mauricio's mouth opened and closed like a storm-beached fish, but no answer came out. His wife Claudia came to the rescue.

"Hurricanes reproduce by parthenogenesis. No men involved."

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#TimeTravelingGhost Part 32: Episode 2: 1937: The Hindenburg Part R

#Wss366 #TimeTravelAuthors 17. How athletic are your characters?

“You look pale,” the man said, his voice made harsh by a German accent.

Pale? Of course I was. I was being interrogated by an unknown German, surrounded by Nazi rabbits that no one but Emily and I could see. My instinct was to run, but that would have been futile. I’d never been athletic, and even if I could outrun them, where on the Hindenburg could I go?

I supplied a plausible answer to the man’s question: “Last night’s fish may not have agreed with me.”

I had trouble keeping my eyes off the rabbits, so I focused on the man’s face. It faintly resembled Bismarck’s except for the bits of food in his walrus mustache. It was a ludicrous note that helped restore my equilibrium. As long as I kept my eyes off the rabbits, I’d be okay.

“At what theater will you be appearing? I would like to see your show, and I think my friends would enjoy it too.”

With his thick accent, I couldn’t tell if he’d emphasized the word “friends.” I instantly pictured brownshirts dealing with a suspected spy—me. It wasn’t fair, but with his SS companions, I couldn’t help it.

“Bijou, I think. My manager handles those things, but I’m pretty sure that’s the name.” It was the first likely theater name to pop into my head. They certainly couldn’t know all the stages’ names.

Then, behind me, I heard Emily say, “It’s on the Lower East Side. You’re part of a festival planned around the showing of ‘The Great Gambini.’”

I repeated what Emily said.

“Good, I will be sure to book tickets for your show, and maybe you can read my mind. I’ll be thinking sweet things about the woman I’m with,” he finished with a leer and a wink. It reminded me of my #father.

With that, he left to join his table, leaving a #wake of unease behind him. I signaled a steward: “An LZ-129 and whatever Miss Pang is drinking.” The order gave me time for the rabbits to wander off, and LZ-129’s orange juice would help wash away the taste of that last wink.

As the rabbits exited the lounge, I joined Miss Pang. I smiled, raised my old-fashioned glass, and toasted her. The tangy orange juice combined with the mellow bite of quality gin soothed my ruffled nerves. It was going to be a long day.

Here's my official #introduction

My name is Phil Williams. I am a #father, and now #grandfather, with 6 kids. Most of my kids are adults now.

I am a #Christian, and a #conservative. Frankly, I can't stand #politics.

I am a geek. My hobbies include #selfhosting #homelab #writing #armchairtheology and exploring the #outdoors.

I have a #Jeep, which I love. When it is running, I am in a much better mood than when it is in the garage for repairs. #jeeplife

My #Mastodon instance is self-hosted.

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On the night of a family wedding in a village in #India , Ranjit’s 13-year-old daughter is abducted and sexually assaulted by three men. Ranjit takes on the fight of his life when he demands the men be brought to #justice. With tremendous access to all facets of this story, To Kill a Tiger charts the emotional journey of an ordinary man thrown into extraordinary circumstances—a #father whose love for his #daughter forces a social reckoning that will reverberate for years to come.

nfb.ca/film/to-kill-a-tiger/

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[God]*{“I hate!*& despise your feasts!*& I take no delight in your assemblies!*Even though you offer me your burnt offerings!*& grain offerings!*I will not accept them!*& the peace offerings of your animals!}*I will not look upon them!*Take away from me the noise of your songs!*to the melody of your harps I will not listen!*But let justice roll down like waters!*& righteousness like an ever-flowing stream!

#Church#God#Father
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[God]*{“I hate!*I despise your feasts!*& I take no delight in your solemn assemblies!*Even though you offer me your burnt offerings!*& grain offerings!*I will not accept them!*& the peace offerings of your fattened animals!}*I will not look upon them!*Take away from me the noise of your songs!*to the melody of your harps I will not listen!*But let justice roll down like waters!*& righteousness👉

#Church#God#Father
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[God]*“I hate!*I despise your feasts!*& I take no delight in your solemn assemblies!*Even though you offer me your burnt offerings!*& grain offerings!*I will not accept them!*& the peace offerings of your fattened animals!*I will not look upon them!*Take away from me the noise of your songs!*to the melody of your harps I will not listen!*But let justice roll down like waters!*& righteousness like an ever-flowing👉

#Church#God#Father
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*Let Justice Roll Down!

*[God]*“I hate!*I despise your feasts!*& I take no delight in your solemn assemblies!*Even though you offer me your burnt offerings!*& grain offerings!*I will not accept them!*& the peace offerings of your fattened animals!*I will not look upon them!*Take away from me the noise of your songs!*to the melody of your harps I will not listen!👉

#Church#God#Father