The Masters of the Universe Movie Trailer!

It's been a long time coming, and after so many years of false hopes and stalled starts, we finally have a new He-Man movie coming to theaters this summer! A trailer was released on January 22nd, and as a way to celebrate, I invited some friends over for a trailer preview party. Let's see what everyone thinks!

Supporting the West Family

First thing's first, check out the link below to learn more about how you can help support fellow blogger William Bruce West whose family is in need of your support. 

West Family GoFundMe

I've known Will for many years now. At one time there was a large thriving blogging community, and we all connected through our writing and love of nerdy pop culture. Will's voice was one I loved being able to read, his opinions on pop culture have faithfully been shared week after week with his West Week Ever blog. We've appeared on podcasts together. We've shared each other's work, and commented on a variety of topics. But one thing that has always stood out to me has been his love for his family. I am always a fan of seeing friends basking in love and becoming parents and just all of that good stuff. I've loved hearing his musings and seeing him continue growing and leaning into his role as a husband and dad over the years and watching his family grow. I've never met them in person, but it has been a joy to witness their lived experiences over the years.

I'm also incredibly grateful for how he has supported me. Back in 2019 I opened up about being trans. I was very nervous and knew there would be people who would want nothing to do with me. I mean for years prior I had never denied but also never confirmed I was trans, I was living stealth so to speak. But coming out was something that would either bring me closer to people or shatter years worth of relationships. At that time, Will was speaking with other members of our blogging community behind the scenes rallying support in case people wanted to be cruel towards me. I would learn this many years later, but it just shows the kind of character that Will has. 

So when I heard this news, and the need that the West family has right now, it was incredibly easy to do what I can. I also hope that you can donate as well. If not, at least sharing the Go Fund Me with others and offering encouraging words is important too. 

My heart goes out to the West family, I am sending so much love and light for Will's recovery and that his family is able to receive all the support they possibly can. 

-M

Miss M Presents: Time Heals All Wounds... Part 3

Dear Diary,

Everything can change in an instant. Just a couple days ago I was dealing with papers for my courses and dreading the anniversary of losing my dad, and now I am on the run from a telepath with my uncle and best friend, finally face to face with my mom. Who I haven't seen in like years. With my fairy godmother, who I just assumed had passed on because it had been even longer since I saw her. What does this all mean? Is it truly possible that I will be able to save my dad?

-Yvie

Miss M Presents: Time Heals All Wounds... Part 2

Dear Diary,

We're on the run! I don't know how best to explain it, except that my best friend and I are on an adventure with my Uncle Mike to basically find a device that will help me time travel and actually correct the past and possibly save my dad from getting shot on his wedding day to my mom. It's really crazy. Layla and I are not sure what to think. I know this might be all too much to dream about, but I trust my uncle. Plus one of those kids in Hawkins that I helped back when I time traveled as a kid, well she's old now and is trying to stop us. Layla actually seems off about that, I think it's because she might be worried that her mom is wondering where we are. And we're like, on the run and stuff. Anyway, I gotta run, I think we're pausing to rest for a bit before our next stop. 

-Yvie

Miss M Presents: Time Heals All Wounds... Part 1

Dear Diary,

Looks like I'm following in my mom's footsteps. It's been ten years since I lost my dad on my parent's wedding day. I have been haunted by that day ever since. They eventually caught my dad's murderer, a member of the terrorist organization called Cobra. Some raven haired loon going by the Baroness. She has been sending me letters over the years, and out of curiosity I finally read one. I've been a little intrigued to say the least. She has information that could change my understanding of the past on top of revealing a supposed real killer. So, against my better judgement, my best friend Layla and I are headed to visit her in prison. I'm not sure this is a good idea, but... what if there is truth to this?

-Yvie

Marlene Craven, you want me to spell it?

A wise red haired woman once said, "The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world." Julianne Moore's Marlene Craven ruled my world for sure. Click the link below and read on as I reminisce about 1992's The Hand That Rocks the Cradle.

Let Us Eat Cake

It's a crazy world right now. It's always been a crazy world to be certain, and we knew a number of months ago that things would indeed be an extra level of crazy and chaotic. So while we struggle to find safety and sanity, and the rich and powerful will do what they do, I suppose it only makes sense for us to follow that age old wisdom from the elite, and indeed eat cake. But make it cake on paper. In a yearbook. For decorating. Circa 1985...