Pollen counts have been high all week, and so my hay fever has been bad all week. We got a little drizzle Thursday evening, and supposed to get more Friday morning, so I hope that will clear out the air a bit and maybe bring some relief to my sinuses.
Anyway, welcome to the Friday Five. This week I bring you: the top five (IMHO) stories of the week and five videos (plus notable obituaries and things I wrote).
Stories of the Week:
‘Captain Marvel’ Box Office Hits $1 Billion .
Discovery of Aboriginal handprint art in Blue Mountains halts trains.
High school robotics students build power wheelchair for 2-year-old.
Barbara Bush blamed Trump for heart attack, GOP exit in The Matriarch.
In Memoriam:
Science Fiction Author Vonda N. McIntyre, Official Obituary.
Vonda N. McIntyre (1948-2019).
Vonda N. McIntyre, 1948-2019: Final novel adds to Seattle science-fiction star’s legacy.
Vonda N McIntyre obituary – A leading writer of science fiction for half a century.
House Music Artist Kim English Dies.
Things I wrote:
Weekend Update 3/31/2019: Bullies need an audience.
Life is short and other musings about writing, reading, and variety in sf/f.
That’s not a plothole, or, Just because it isn’t like yours, that doesn’t mean it’s bad….
Videos!
5 Facts About Sexual Abuse You Need To Know (PSA MUSIC VIDEO):
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THE DEAD DON’T DIE – Official Trailer [HD] – In Theaters June 14:
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William Barr’s Rosy Report Spin Frustrates Mueller Investigators: NYT | Rachel Maddow | MSNBC:
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CRUELLA DEVOS – Randy Rainbow Song Parody:
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Ariana Grande and Victoria Monét – MONOPOLY (NSFW):
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