Color Outside the Lines
Welcome to Color Outside the Lines! A place for BIPOC commentors to talk.
This weeks Prompt: climate change & the crises upon all our heads! Continue reading Color Outside the Lines
30 Day VILLAINS challenge, day 9: Talking Brainiac and Ultron
Welcome to another 30 day challenge which in honor of spooky season will cover the topic of Pop Culture Villains! We’re gonna go back and forth between various villain-associated tropes and archetypes and specific character spotlights, and today is a … Continue reading 30 Day VILLAINS challenge, day 9: Talking Brainiac and Ultron
The Book Nook Knows What War is Good For
Welcome to the Book Nook! The weekly thread for all book nerds on The Avocado. This is the place to talk about books you’re currently reading, discuss genres, ask for recommendations, and post serious literary criticism. This week’s prompt: War. … Continue reading The Book Nook Knows What War is Good For
A Wednesday Politics Thread
It’s Wednesday! It’s the Politics Thread! It’s the Wednesday Politics Thread! So of course, you gotta be kind and thoughtful today. Cheers. Continue reading A Wednesday Politics Thread
The Night Thread of Heathcliff Slocumb, The Most Important Player in Red Sox History
The date was July 31, 1997. The place was Kansas City. The score was Red Sox 1 and the Royals 0 in the bottom of the tenth inning. The Royals were up to bat. And with two outs, our hero, … Continue reading The Night Thread of Heathcliff Slocumb, The Most Important Player in Red Sox History
Dolly Parton Song Tournament: Results!
When I met you there was peace unknowns In 4th place, “Islands in the Stream”! In 3rd place, “9 to 5”! In 2nd place, “I Will Always Love You”! And your pick for the best Dolly Parton song, “Jolene”! Thanks … Continue reading Dolly Parton Song Tournament: Results!
Comic Book Review – Batman/Superman – World’s Finest #31
Batman/Superman – World’s Finest #31 Writer – Mark Waid Artist – Adrian Gutierrez The first part of Saturdays and Sundays are when I get new comic books read. The first two Saturdays of September were filled with so many activities, … Continue reading Comic Book Review – Batman/Superman – World’s Finest #31
Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Oct. 8
Here are today’s contestants: Jeopardy! OREGON // GET “OUT” OF THE CLUE // SONNETS & SONNETEERS // AUTO MAKIN’ BRANDS // WHAT’S MY MOTIVATION? // GOING APE AT THE MOVIES DD1 – $1,000 – AUTO MAKIN’ BRANDS – It named … Continue reading Jeopardy! recap for Tue., Oct. 8
“In All Seriousness” Thread — 10/08/2024
A place for “serious” discussions. Continue reading “In All Seriousness” Thread — 10/08/2024
Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Greetings, Avocadoans! Welcome to the weekly discussion of LGBTQQIA+ issues! Rules for this discussion: In the news: PA School District Spends $8,700 Putting Surveillance Windows in Gender-Neutral Bathrooms Trans McDonald’s Employee Awarded $930,000 After Facing Harassment at Work Continue reading Weekly LGBT+ Discussion
Musicals Thread (Take my word for it?)
Welcome to the Musicals Thread, the Avocado’s space for anything and everything related to musical theatre! Every month I’ll post a discussion prompt, but please feel free to comment on other topics, from new discoveries to old favorites. If you … Continue reading Musicals Thread (Take my word for it?)
Day Thread of the Gold Dust Day Gecko (10/08)
Living primarily in northern Madagascar, the Gold Dust Day Gecko (phelsuma laticauda) reaches four to five inches in length, eats fruit, insects and small invertebrates, and has wonderfully bright coloring. It’s like Sunny D in lizard form. Here are some … Continue reading Day Thread of the Gold Dust Day Gecko (10/08)
History Thread: Revisiting Weimar
In the past few years, it’s become a cliche to compare our present predicament with the Weimar Republic. Germany’s first experiment with democracy produced an era that, despite its relatively brief existence (1918 through 1933), has presented us with indelible, … Continue reading History Thread: Revisiting Weimar
The Comic Strip Club (Tue 10/08/2024)
New Game Releases 10/08/24 – 10/14/24
Top Releases: The spooky train keeps rolling this week with the release of Silent Hill 2, a remake of the PS2 masterpiece. The game has been getting rave reviews so far, with a couple of perfect scores and whole bunch … Continue reading New Game Releases 10/08/24 – 10/14/24
Health and Fitness Thread: 8 October 2024
Hey folks! Here again is a space for people to talk about how you’re keeping active, plans to do so, or other matters related to all manners of health and fitness. Continue reading Health and Fitness Thread: 8 October 2024
Creative Endeavors Digs Its Own Grave
This is the space for our members to discuss and share their creative projects, ranging from written works to drawings, photography, and even craft projects such as knitting and woodworking. Self promotion is welcome (websites where we can view and/or … Continue reading Creative Endeavors Digs Its Own Grave
30 Day VILLAINS challenge, day 8: The Masterminds with the Masterplan
EVERYTHING WAS ACCORDING TO MY PLAN Continue reading 30 Day VILLAINS challenge, day 8: The Masterminds with the Masterplan
The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (10/08)
Somewhere along the way I may have mentioned that I am a Movie Geek, possibly once, or at least once each week, who can count that high? Being a Movie Geek as the title suggests means that a. I really … Continue reading The Avocado Weekly Movie Thread (10/08)
Tuesday’s Politics thread is traveling again.
Again. This time, I’m homeward bound. 27 days until the election. Steve Vladek has compiled a good article on this session of SCOTUS. https://tinyurl.com/3df49534 Joyce Vance also has a good look ahead for SCOTUS. https://joycevance.substack.com/p/the-week-ahead-80c From The Guardian: “Trump aide … Continue reading Tuesday’s Politics thread is traveling again.
The Heathcliff Night Thread
Heathcliff is a main character in Bronte’s novel Wuthering Heights. At least, I think he is. I’ve never read it. As someone with an M.A. in Literature, there have been a multitude of occasions where I’ve pretended I read it. … Continue reading The Heathcliff Night Thread
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