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1. The Path to the X-men joining the MCU movieverse Just Got a Lot Clearer...along with the Fantastic Four

I've mixed feelings.
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But this is a good time to be a superhero comics or a comics fan in general. All these lovely adaptations of comic books popping up. Hey I have to get my jollies somewhere, right? Also, whenever the news gets dire -- we get an upswing in superhero action movies and musicals.

2. My flist keeps recc'ing Umbrella Academy. Seen Recs here and on FB. So should probably check it out soon. Although what I want to do is rent and re-watch The Avengers and The Avengers Age of Ultron. I'm in one of THOSE moods, apparently.

3. Ford Will Build its First Driverless Cars in 2020 -- so do you think I'll be able to afford one in ten years, let alone that they will be ready by then? Because that would take care of the whole not being able to drive problem...

If I wait long enough, technology may solve my worries for me. Go technology. And just after I spent half my week cursing you...


4. Remember that book I read for the SmartBitches Book Club, which disappointed me?
Mercerny Instinct Book Club Discussion.

The Gist? They liked it better than I did. But I'm guessing they haven't read some of the science fiction novels I've read -- either.

Also, their recs are hit and miss for me.

I left a comment. I'd been waiting for the podcast. Curious to see what they thought of some of the problematic sections.