Haiti

So sad about Haiti. Haven't those people suffered enough? :(

My local church's former deacon has a mission down there, so I'll be attending Mass this weekend and donating to the fund that the parish will be collecting. This is the parish that my parents attended since the day they were married, and my sister and I grew up attending, and my sister was married in. I like the sense of peace I get when I do attend the occasional Mass, and now have a really good reason to go this weekend.

Meta: Southern Honey

Title: Southern Honey (Meta)
Author: BradyGirl_12
Pairings/Characters: Christian Bale as Melvin Purvis
Fandom: Public Enemies
Genres: Meta/Essay
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: None
Spoilers: For the movie, natch! :)
Summary: Christian Bale gives a wonderfully-understated performance as Melvin Purvis.
Date Of Completion: January 9, 2010
Date Of Posting: January 14, 2010
Disclaimer: I don’t own ‘em, Universal does, more’s the pity.
Word Count: 1024
Feedback welcome and appreciated.
Author’s Notes: I’m starting a series of essays about all aspects of Public Enemies. Subjects will range from acting, costuming, directing, characterization, fannish interpretations (including slash), and so on. I encourage people to write their own! :) Naturally, these essays are my own opinion and are not any definitive word on the subjects, but you have to start somewhere! :)

( So we saw a Mel on-screen who was high-strung, dedicated, and conflicted. )

Cross-posted to guns_fedoras

Challenge News

Hi, all! Just a quick reminder that the Imbolc prompt is due February 2nd for the 2010 DCU Fic/Art The Wheel Of The Year Challenge. The very talented ctbn60 has been working on banners for EACH SABBAT!!! :) I've seen them and they're gorgeous, so maybe that'll help with your inspiration. ;)

Also, one more month for your entries into the 2010 DCU Fic/Art Valentine's Day Challenge! The theme is "Us Against The World!" and should provide some good dramatics for your Muses to play with. :) ctbn60 will be doing the banners for this one, too.

And, of course, the 2010 DCU Fic/Art Bondage Challenge is year-long, but bondage is for all seasons, right? ;) I don't have a banner-maker for this one yet.

To the Public Enemies fans on my flist, the entries for the 2010 Guns_Fedoras Public Enemies Fic/Art Valentine's Day Challenge are due February 14th. I've got a story that I just need to do some final revising on and should be posting soon! :) There are three options for you: Traditional, Unconventional, and "Us Against The World!". I wanted to give our smaller fandom more options and encourage participation. No banner-maker for this one yet, either.