700 to 7k: Day 2
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worderlandsDay 2 of the latest 700 to 7k challenge is here. I hope the words flow!
♦ Do you have any writing goals to finish before the year ends? If not, do you have any goals in mind for 2026?
♦ Do you have any writing goals to finish before the year ends? If not, do you have any goals in mind for 2026?
700 to 7k: Day 1
Dec. 15th, 2025 11:54 pmxfirefly9x posting in worderlandsWelcome to the first day of Worderlands' latest 700 to 7k challenge!
We'll be doing the same thing as times before - daily check-ins - as everyone aims to write either 100 words or 1k words a day for the next 7 days.
Feel free to join in for as much or as little as you'd like. :)
♦ What are you working on this week?
We'll be doing the same thing as times before - daily check-ins - as everyone aims to write either 100 words or 1k words a day for the next 7 days.
Feel free to join in for as much or as little as you'd like. :)
♦ What are you working on this week?
The Morning Show S4 Review
Dec. 11th, 2025 02:51 pmyourlibrarian posting in tv_talkA Bloomberg News article discussing how sports acquisition will be the big driver to streaming services listed the biggest months for signups during 2025 to Apple+. The top 4 were all connected to MLB games leading with Dodgers vs. Yankees (May) 722K. The top series program was 'The Morning Show' with 524K. Slow Horses didn't make the Top 10 list, but then the data stopped in September, and its new season premiere was in October.
It's clear that Slow Horses is hugely popular as a streaming show. But apparently Morning Show is as well but isn't discussed nearly as much. Its writing is also very strong, it has a large cast, and some big names in the mix. Having just seen its 4th season, I can say it is also not slowing down in any way. If anything, the personal stakes for all the characters just keep going up.
To me, the most riveting episode was 4.8 The Parent Trap. The juxtaposition of Alex and Cory's polar opposites in parenting certainly made suggestions about how and why they turned out as they did, but it also connected to how the finale resolved the season. ( Spoilers )
It's clear that Slow Horses is hugely popular as a streaming show. But apparently Morning Show is as well but isn't discussed nearly as much. Its writing is also very strong, it has a large cast, and some big names in the mix. Having just seen its 4th season, I can say it is also not slowing down in any way. If anything, the personal stakes for all the characters just keep going up.
To me, the most riveting episode was 4.8 The Parent Trap. The juxtaposition of Alex and Cory's polar opposites in parenting certainly made suggestions about how and why they turned out as they did, but it also connected to how the finale resolved the season. ( Spoilers )
TV Tuesday: Is That You?
Dec. 9th, 2025 12:38 pmyourlibrarian posting in tv_talk
Although it's becoming more common now to use CGI to let the same actor play younger and older versions of themselves, a lot of TV still casts different people for these parts. What makes a good casting choice? Similar appearance/voice/charisma/mannerisms?
What are good examples for such casting choices?
Next challenge incoming
Dec. 9th, 2025 07:54 pmxfirefly9x posting in worderlandsLook out for the next week-long challenge starting on the 14th-ish. We'll go back to the original format - another 700 to 7k - to end the year. :)
TV Tuesday: Ahhhhhh
Dec. 2nd, 2025 12:09 pmyourlibrarian posting in tv_talk
Is there a difference between comfort shows and shows that give you a mental health break? What shows might fit that for you?
