dunhaven; ic community.

I have an idea. And maybe the first part of the idea is to admit to you that I'm sharing memories with someone I thought was fictional. Lily Evans Potter lives in my head. I think by now it's probably a reality that most of us on the network (and maybe in the town?) have these memories. It isn't up to me to understand why. That's not my thing.

What I'd like to do is give you a spot to tell your story. I'm a writer -- honestly, I'm just a really bad unpublished poet -- but I spend my day taking care of my parents. We've got a really big living room. There's space out back. What I'm proposing is something akin to a writer's salon. You could come over, no questions asked. We'd have set times where we could gather.

You can talk to people? But most of all, you can write down your experiences. We can collect them physically or on GoogleDocs. I'm a democratic soul and am happy to take a straight up vote. But what I really want to get down to is by telling our stories, we might help other people. We might make it easier for them to live with these memories and emotions inside them. What I'm thinking (and hoping) is that this is meant to connect us. So, instead of living with trauma and I don't know ... shame? We can work it out together.

Would anyone be interested? Or should I shut up forever?

EDITED TO ADD:
Anonymous thoughts and commenters welcome!

Scientists revealed today the first photo taken of a black hole, changing the setting and landscape of science fiction forever. :)

The neat thing about this project is that scientists linked observatories across the world, amassing their power and sharing data as they all focused on this specific project. I might not be that scientist yet but I'm proud of them. This photo is the first step to fully realizing the enormity of the space-time continuum.

WHO: Rupert & Margaret
WHEN: During Spring Break
WHERE: A Bespoke tailor in DC
SUMMARY: Twinsies get fitted for suits for Rupert & Nina's wedding. Margaret makes sure Rupert has something old and something new. ;)
WARNINGS: N/A

( You’re going to be handsome as you can be, brother mine. )

I've quit worrying about when the poetry will come. Why? Because it will eventually. In the meantime, I'm going to keep living my life. Buzzfeed decided to compound my decision by legitimizing what I'm saying to you with a Tarot reading.

Try yours. You may get a confirmation, too.

What I'm truly hoping is that Mom and Dad can make it to the next Roller Derby event. It's good having something to look forward to. And it's good kicking a little ass.

( insta from shyviolet )

WHO: Francis Green
WHEN: During the trip to Tybee Island
WHERE: Back at the AirBNB
SUMMARY: Francis types up an email he intends to send but can't manage it.
WARNINGS: N/A

( That's why my philosophy keeps me walking when I'm falling down )

WHO: Diego & Grace Rojas
WHEN: Within the last 2 weeks
WHERE: Their bedroom
SUMMARY: Grace and Diego talk about some elements of family planning :D
WARNINGS: *~scissors emoji~*

( We can start to get comfortable. )

WHEN: Asha & Mateo
WHERE: The Pourhouse; 2 February
SUMMARY: A reunion, of sorts
WARNINGS: PG for UST

( I learned my lesson. )

This will be my last semester in school ... soon, I'll have a degree in Physics and Astronomy. I may even get my late nights back? And for that reason I have to ask you if you have any good television or books I should put on my list. It won't happen until May at the very latest but I work under the idea that there is no time like the present.

[ROGUE ONE FAM & FAM OF DUNHAVEN]

It has been absolutely too long since you have eaten dinner at my house. This Friday night I expect each and every one of you there. Bring a hungry belly and a good story to tell me. I should say please but I'm not going to say please.

When I am in school, I feel cut off from you and from Jyn and the way to lure myself back to encountering you is with food. (Of course.)

TEXT TO MATEO ROJAS:

-- Are you busy on Saturday?

[TEXT TO RUBY, ACCIDENTALLY SENT TO SOFIA]

Backdated to Sunday morning

-- sos trapped in dc
-- [address]

WHO: Margaret Shield
WHEN: This evening
WHERE: ... her sofa :-O
SUMMARY: Margaret gets a glimpse of something Peggy does and it ticks her off.
WARNINGS: British type swears!

( This was the first poor choice - in her opinion - Peggy had ever made. )

I’m sorry if this sounds stupid, but I am so excited! I KNOW HIS NAME.

This sad, uncomfortable fellow I’ve been dreaming of ... he’s got a name. I’m not searching in the dark anymore and that feels like a breakthrough.

WHO: Quincy & Violet
WHEN: hmm let's say today
WHERE: Their cabin
SUMMARY: Q & V get a little more in touch with their inhuman sides
WARNINGS: Umm, there will be a mild earthquake in the Dunhaven area today. ;)

( 'I'll be here every step of the way.' )

So as it turns out, snow and cold weather is good for neither assistive devices nor poetry. Both the mobility of my parents and the mobility of what little words I possess are in the toilet.

Thanks January. You better believe I'm ready to put you in the rearview. Spring is too close for this.

[JAHAN]

I saw what you wrote on the network. And it seems so wrong for me t And I was just thinking about how it might be a good idea to talk? I can listen. We were ther

( TW: attempted mugging )

WHO: Kai & Francis
WHEN: earlier in November
WHERE: the library at Dunhaven U
SUMMARY: Kai surprises Francis with some tea. :)

( 'This is my order.' )

WHO: Grace Rojas
WHEN: Halloween night
WHERE: The Rojas house
SUMMARY: The girls get tired early, so Grace decides to hand out candy through the rest of trick-or-treat. She gets some unexpected company.
WARNINGS: N/A

( I really like your costume. )

WHO: Sarah Grant and Margaret Shield
WHEN: Now's fine :)
WHERE: Margaret's house
SUMMARY: A long overdue conversation.
WARNINGS: N/A

( And we should get a few cats so we can be proper house lesbians. )

[FINN, GRACE, DIEGO]

Hello all! Great news for you on a Thursday. The adoption papers are finalized, barring the final signatures of all relevant parties. You've always been one of us, Finn. Now we just made it legal.

I await your pleasure at the courthouse. ;)

My advice? Sign them and then have a family supper. Hell, sign them again in front of everybody. Get everyone involved. This is reason to celebrate.