Ranger Stop 2016

Early this month, for the last few days in Florida, my boyfriend and I went to Ranger Stop, a Power Rangers convention. It was amazing and joyous, getting to meet the cast of one of my favourite shows from my childhood, 'Power Rangers: Time Force'. The cast of 'Power Rangers in Space' was also there. I actually bonded with Erin Cahill, who wanted to meet me when my boyfriend talked to her about coming from the UK with his partner - Florida was really just for the convention for him. Erin - the best, strongest and most unique pink ranger ever - is one of my heroes now. She was so, so nice. In fact everyone was.

So, here at last are the little pictures I took at the con, including one with me and Erin, which I will hang on my wall.

Scribble #35

Monsters are not childish fantasies. They describe human beings; people who do and say the absolute vilest things with no shame. Who are against human progress and thrive on dividing and oppressing others not like them. Like it or not, they are powerful influences in culture and society - due to a number of human factors; boredom, ignorance, hatred, fear. 

But most of all, these monsters are the result of people just not caring. At all. Not about other people, not about anything, but themselves. They are dangerous narcissists. 

What is also real? 

Cowardice.

Indifference. 

But also Hope. 

We cannot afford to give up on hope at any time, anywhere.

Always ACT.

Always BE KIND.

LISTEN.

COMMUNICATE.

Understand.

Celebrate humanity in all its many, many, many differences, and acknowledge how awesome they make all of us. Perfection is a myth.

And care.

Never stop caring.

Because the day we all cease to care about anything is when we cease to be human. We become lifeless, loveless puppets of the lifeless, loveless powers of ignorance and intolerance. And hate.

Care for other people. Love them. Act on that care. Break down the walls and cages of hatred and fear.

Because we are all human. We all live on the same planet, in the same home. We all want - NEED - to be happy and safe. And until we all come to accept this, progress will continue to suffer.

I love you all. I do care for you. I will be kind...

And hope.

Scribble #34

One of the purposes of fiction is to not only reflect reality, but show how reality CAN BE BETTER.

Just saw 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them', for the first time at Imax cinema. Really, really good :)

Positive message: I love everybody. So much. Communicate. Listen. Be kind. Connect. Take care of yourselves, and each other x

Happy Children's Day 2016. They are our future.

Florida Holiday October-November 2016 - Part 2

Disneyworld and NASA Kennedy Space Center photos now :)

Florida Holiday October-November 2016 - Part 1

Here at last! My time and sights - at Universal Studios and beyond - in the unforgettable, truly amazing and diverse Florida :)