Northern VA here, and no cicadas my way. On the one hand, I'm happy about that. On the other hand, I want them to just come out already so the cycle can be over and done with. My coworker who lives in MD had a tree removed from his front yard within the past few weeks and said that in the process, they unearthed a…

Same sentiments I have. I just got really excited.

I think there were two missed opportunities for reactions: Sansa with learning about her mom and brother, and Cersei with reacting to Jaime. With Sansa, we see the aftermath of her knowing, but we have no context for who told her and how. Wasted chance to let the actress have a moment—-maybe even show legitimate…

I've noticed since the series' beginning that POC have been in low positions of power in Westeros when they've been shown at all, and it frustrates me to no end. I got a little excited when we had the one male from Qarth show up, speaking about how he started from nothing and made a name for himself. That well quickly…

I roll my sleeves up b/c they're too short, always. Because I'm a long-limbed person. So same casual vibe, different reason behind it.

Pitch it to Hollywood. Go go go!!

That was one of my post-episode thoughts. She's alluded to being a noble woman, and she has a living mother (if her story was true). I'm hoping that maybe her family will reach back out to her to send their regards and when they find out what happened, we'll have a new family vying for power/vengeance. I can't imagine…

Well, as Tyrion has admitted, he enjoys playing the game. He's smart, and he recognizes his weaknesses (aka his physical stature) and typically does a good job of using those to his advantage (aka everyone keeps underestimating him). What he's got to watch out for, ironically, is his own moral compassion. Like you…

Yeah, since she's the next eldest, I think that technically makes power shift to her—or more importantly, to her husband, Tyrion. I saw the brief teaser for the season finale —> SPOILER —> and Tyrion does make a comment about how the Northerners will not forget what the Lannisters did. It's out of context and didn't…

I prefer Key & Peele's ongoing party anthem, if we're going for songs about not being able to stop the partying.

I appreciate any and all Cass gifs. And I agree with you—when I eat ice cream (which is sparingly due to being lactose intolerant), it's not Haagen.

Then I will look everywhere else on your behalf.

Had a belated birthday brunch AD marathon with some friends on Sunday. We made it through 10 episodes before we really needed to part ways (mimosas + so much plot = needed some naps/change ups before finishing). I will definitely rewatch, but I agree that b/c there are so many moving parts that are entangled with each…

I was thrown off when I watched the first episode of House of Cards and Spacey turned towards the camera and started talking. "Breaking the fourth wall" can be hit or miss with me if it feels too insincere or the character is just unlikable (aka why am I supposed to care about what you think?). But I quickly came to…

Live in Northern VA, work in DC, haven't seen/heard them yet either and I'm knocking on bloody wood every damn day. I vaguely remember the last time. I'm enjoying every day outside in nice weather that I can sans potential cicada-smack-into-head moments. And my sunroof. And windows open, period.

I would welcome my ghanedl overlord if this was the case.

One of my best girl friends went to TX for her homecoming reunion last year. The festivities ended up in a bar late at night. While several of her girlfriends are moms, only one of them brought their baby with them to the bar. My friend said that she was put off b/c it was late and not an appropriate scenario, and…

Food service if not retail. Oh my gods, I've gained some great communication skills from working in retail during my undergrad years, but I also had some valuable observations of the sociological awfulness and wonderfulness that are people's manners. Some folks are great and polite. Others are clearly entitled and…

I like the dress's style from behind—the asymmetry of the one sleeve vs bare side is cool. Not sure how I feel about the little peplum bump. And I don't think I like the straight-up bedazzling on the corset side—maybe if the jewels were the same size as the texturing of the rest of the dress, I'd be okay with it. I do…

I wanted to reach through my TV and slap the crap out of him when I heard him say that.