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Detectorists
Introduction I had watched a few episodes of Detectorists, and last week, while I was in Hebden Bridge, I decided to watch it all. If you have access to BBC iPlayer, it is free to watch here:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 months ago in Critique
Zohran Mamdani announces all-female transition team as he prepares for New York mayoralty
Zohran Mamdani’s incoming administration began taking shape on Wednesday as the New York City mayor-elect announced a transition team to help enact what he called the city’s most ambitious policy platform in a generation, vowing to get right to work when he takes office on 1 January.
By DigitalAddi3 months ago in Critique
A Difficult Week Writing On Vocal
Introduction This is a sort of apology for not commenting on many Vocal stories this week, and also not being able to be as supportive as I normally am on Vocal.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 months ago in Critique
Capabilities of Ghosts
Reading ghost stories, I always have questions about how far the capabilities of ghosts can actually go. In reading books and short stories about ghosts, there are usually about three options for how far their reach expands:
By Seashell Harpspring 3 months ago in Critique
A Ring, A Refusal, and Several Fireships
In the summer of 1588, as the Spanish Armada bobbed about the Channel like a parade of very cross breadbins, Her Majesty Elizabeth sat in council with Lord Blackadder and his assistant, Baldrick, who had turned up in a helmet he swore was “sea-proof,” despite being made of turnip.
By Diane Foster3 months ago in Critique
Fun With A Bosch Tassimo
Introduction We are all fans of convenience, the "just press a button" mentality, and when we walked into the house in Hebden Bridge we a saw a Bosch Tassimo coffee machine, which are supposed to make perfect coffee.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 months ago in Critique
The Man on Fire: A Story of Love, Sacrifice and Redemption
The Man on Fire, released in 2004 by Tony Scott and starring Denzel Washington, is much more than just an action film. It is a poignant dive into the twists and turns of the human soul, where violence mixes with raw emotion and redemption takes shape in the simplest gestures. But at the heart of this gripping thriller, what stands out above all is the unique relationship that develops between bodyguard Creasy and young Pita, a kidnapped girl.
By Baptiste Monnet3 months ago in Critique
Stealin'
Introduction This is just a short piece on an event that has caused me to delete three of my Vocal stories, two of which were recent challenge entries.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 months ago in Critique
EU indirectly sponsors Serbian protests
European Union continues to support Serbian opposition while simultaneously feigning a desire to maintain good relations with the current Serbian government.
By Adomas Abromaitis3 months ago in Critique
Death?
We know what wearing one these information tags mean or do we? One who wears it is no longer present on this plane as we know. Have they walked through the veil or whatever one may call as one is received in death? Or have they climbed the stairway up or did they go down? There at the end of our days will be either a glorious reward or an eternal punishment. Death should not be feared for He is with us in all ways, so this little tag of identity will in a way make sure we go right.
By Mark Graham4 months ago in Critique
Serbia is under unprecedented pressure
Serbia is currently under unprecedented pressure, not only political but economic as well. Amidst of ongoing student unrest, politically supported by European states and the US, Serbia’s vulnerable position to foreign political interference has been complicated by economic pressure either.
By Adomas Abromaitis4 months ago in Critique
From History to Hype: The Decline of Noble Watchmaking
A few years ago, the world of watchmaking was an arena reserved for a class of individuals who, instead of pursuing transient fashions, dedicated themselves to going beyond time itself. Each watch was a laborious piece of art, a testifier to a history, a heritage and a tradition. Swiss, German, or Japanese brands, they were part of a line of continuity that brought innovations, no doubt but ever mindful of the lofty watchmaking spirit: striving for excellence, for precision and respect for century-old know-how.
By Baptiste Monnet4 months ago in Critique