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frenchtoast

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  1. That was no man Ezra met, but that's the first episode I enjoyed. I appreciate the implication that even though the Jedi are supposedly wiped out, they're still on the lookout for at the very least Force-sensitive young people to round up. Which leads me to wonder what happened to all the clones? Is there some backstory I'm missing. Because the lack of discipline with the cadets was glaring. Still not feeling Jedi Kanaan or whatever his name is.There's just something that I don't connect with.
  2. I know this started out because one of the Bates' perhaps suffered a miscarriage, but discussion has veered into only talking religion and reproduction. You can take it to Gimme That Old Time Religion or even Small Talk when it's about your own experience. Thank you.
  3. It's my understanding that beans have to soak overnight, throw out that water and then simmer for some hours. So, no 7 hours is not enough.
  4. What's even better about those Kraft commercials, I can understand them while fast forwarding the recording. Even then, I saw the grandpa one, laughed and rewound to watch it.
  5. I liked the twist of Moran's air gun (even if it was Moran). The Empty House, Holmes's return in the books, also featured a closed room mystery with interesting bullets and a weird gun. So, I enjoyed this adaption. And if Kitty is loosely based off Kitty Winter, most definitely petty criminal, though keep her away from the acid. She threw vitriol at Gruner's face in front of Holmes and Watson. I got the feeling it wasn't just the note that Joan was pissed about, it was a slow burn last season of Sherlock and Joan figuring out each other's boundaries. Especially the last half of the season. I think this is just the culmination. And I got the feeling that Joan was working towards warming back up to him. I can't imagine that they'll keep up the distance forever, but I can see Joan saying she needs her apartment and her own work to feel as if she's accomplishing something other than being a sounding board. Sherlock knows she wasn't but I can see how she would feel that way. Also, in the stories, Watson did continue to practice medicine, so can see Joan being pulled into one of Sherlock's while she's working a completely unrelated case, and I'd be fine with that. As much as I love their friendship, I was pleased to see that they can succeed and grow without each other. They are still Joan and Sherlock, and the one may be better with the other, but their well being and happiness is not solely dependent on one another. I appreciate that. But now I want to see them friends again.
  6. Wow! I'm going to take inspiration and start getting up early and exerising! I was going to wear a witch's hat to work, but I forgot it at home despite putting it right next to my purse so I wouldn't. I am wearing a Halloween shirt because it's a pretty casual environment here.
  7. I just moved some posts to Things About the Duggars That Annoy etc and the Small Talk topic. If you wish to continue that conversation, do so there. According to the pinned official post, I could have just deleted. I do understand how the conversation moves. At that point, you can say something like, "Taking to such and such topic"
  8. Yes, I know Luminara wasn't the perpetrator, that it was Barriss. I just don't find her to be such an inspiring teacher when her padawan went so off the rails. Especially when Anakin's didn't. Also, Ezra and Kanaan both bore me. They're so alike, they'll help each other. Yay. I do like Hera a lot though. And yeah, the blades are thin. It's weird. I hope the episodes are building towards something. It just seems predictable right now.
  9. From tvdb.com: Luminara, hunh? The one whose padawan went nuts and framed Ahsoka for bombing the Temple which forced her to leave the Order. That Luminara? Alrighty then. But if it's a trap, doesn't seem like we'll see her.
  10. Let's keep it to the episode. I know it's easy to get off on a tangent talking about other episodes and their way of life in general, but we do have other topics for that. Please keep it on topic!
  11. Some off-topic posts have been deleted. Please keep this thread about Jill and Derick.
  12. Please take any talk about religion to the correct topic. And while discussing religion, be respectful of your fellow posters. Remember, this is like a dinner party.
  13. I don't think 12 year olds are the target audience because it was met with a resounding meh by mine. And one would have thought, to incite interest in the upcoming movie, they would aiming at 12 year old boys. I'd like to think he's just jaded, but he only just stopped liking Jar Jar *shudder*, so I don't know. I was kind of liking Zeb, but that went down a few notches. In fact, the only character I look forward to is Hera, and she lost a few points with the whole "joke" of a wild goose chase. Speaking of the 12 year old, he wondered what happened to the supplies that they needed to get, and Zeb had in hand at the beginning. I know why they had the scene with the farmers, and why they tied it with Ezra. But anvils give me a headache.
  14. I appreciated that both Cig and George, while clearly not in their comfort zone, did not stonewall like Darren I-don't-do-robots and not fulfill the requirements of the challenge. They were worried because they could see they were at a disadvantage, but they followed the advice and did their best. I really liked how Cig likened it a beautiful work of art and that it changed his mindset. That they both felt that they learned something and grew as artists. I enjoy seeing people who are willing, however filled with trepidation they may be, to expand and explore something new. Especially artists.
  15. I love the MCU, but am not familiar at all with the comic books, so the only knowledge I have is gleaned from what comic book readers share. All of which is to say that the MCU has changed storylines quite a bit. I know there was some grumbling about Winter Soldier. And from what I understand Guardians of the Galaxy was different, too. So, given that it's a few years down the road, I'm willing to wait and see. Though it would break my heart if I had to see Stark put Cap in cuffs, though I can see where their viewpoints and beliefs would diverge on that. It's honest and dramatic storytelling. I'm still impressed with how much thought and planning has gone into the MCU.
  16. I really get bored with the droids so was glad the title was a little misleading. Still not digging Kanaan or Ezra. But I'm thrilled we got to see Organa at the end. The animation isn't all that interesting and I can feel that it's geared to kids rather than kids and their parents. But, it's only the second episode and I'll give it a chance. Speaking of kids, my 12 yo boy was less than impressed with the appearance of R2DC and C3PO. In fact, he did the Home d'oh facepalm.
  17. Sing it! "The Internet is for PORN!"
  18. Hi folks! We seem to have drifted into personal school stories. Can we please make our way back to discussing the episode? School and learning is a great topic to talk about, so feel free to continue that discussion here, in the Small Talk area. Thanks!
  19. It didn't bother me that Abbie and Crane were talking so loudly in front of Hawley because I figured if Hawley had been working with Jenny on stuff, he had an understanding of the "supernatural" qualities of items. After all he knew about the stained glass containing it. And I got the feeling that Crane and Abby had the same understanding. He didn't learn that they were Witnesses, but they were dealing with weird stuff. And he would be fine hearing some things and just rolling with it.
  20. I think by having May say at the beginning that it's not easy, and it doesn't get easier, and the whole checking the pulse is supposed to be hinting that something is not quite right with Skye since she took the alien formula too. Plus she's an 084. I could be giving the showrunners too much credit, though. Fitz and Simmons are breaking my heart, but I like that they're not static as characters. But I'm glad I got to "know" them as silly and smart and almost annoying in season 1, even if it did seem slow and boring. Shut up Ward. And if Brett Dalton is normally that creepy, they chose the right actor for the part. But sheesh, I feel all creepy crawly when he's talking. And Skye has that look of I can't wait to get out of here, too. If he's getting a redemption arc, at least they're making those he wronged have a whole lot of time giving him shit about it. So, that's good.
  21. Sterling Forest is a real place, by the way. It's where I would go to the local Ren Fair. Have never hunted, so not sure about that. Was so glad that Crane understands that Abbie's doubts about Katrina are not unfounded. Equally as glad to see him not excuse or dismiss Henry and warn Irving. He may try to understand Henry better, but Crane mistrusts Henry, too. It's just wrapped up in guilt. I'm a little more intrigued with Reyes. I wonder if she is sort of like an Angel. They weren't always harbingers of good times, even if they did help you. You were expected to do the work. What is the saying, God doesn't give you anything you can't handle. Perhaps Reyes as Angel is pushing Abbie and Crane and Jenny to do the hard work that they need to do. As for the prophesied Apocalypse, it's my feeling that Moloch is trying to rush the deadline as it were. The powers of evil are trying thwart God's intentions. I enjoyed Hawley too. He was a bit shifty, but the reason he rubbed Crane the wrong way is because they're somewhat alike. I appreciated that.
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