Podcasts about Cleverness

Purity of Heart is to Will One Thing: Chapter 11 - The Price of Willing Our Thing: The Sufferer's Use of Cleverness to Expose EvasionA huge thanks to Seth White for the awesome music!Thanks to Palmtoptiger17 for the beautiful logo: https://www.instagram.com/palmtoptiger17/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/thewayfourth/?modal=admin_todo_tourYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTd3KlRte86eG9U40ncZ4XA?view_as=subscriberInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theway4th/ Kingdom Outpost: https://kingdomoutpost.org/My Reading List Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21940220.J_G_ElliotPurity of Heart is to Will One Thing: https://www.religion-online.org/book/purity-of-heart-is-to-will-one-thing/ Thanks to our monthly supporters Phillip Mast patrick H Laverne Miller Jesse Killion ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Welcome back to Memorizing Tarot Cards! Today, we explore the thought-provoking Seven of Swords, a card full of strategy, stealth, and moral ambiguity. Through the imagery of the sneaky figure, stolen swords, military camp, wide landscape, and symbolic colors, we uncover themes of cleverness, consequences, and the fine line between being smart and being deceptive.

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Die Themen in den Wissensnachrichten: +++ Symptom-Checker-Apps können vor Arztbesuch helfen +++ Cleverness verhilft Fischmännchen zu mehr Nachwuchs +++ Holz könnte Haarpflege nachhaltiger machen +++**********Weiterführende Quellen zu dieser Folge:Hilf mir, App! Symptom-Checker im Praxistest, Stiftung Warentest, 25.02.2025Paternity analysis reveals sexual selection on cognitive performance in mosquitofish, nature ecology & evolution, 25.02.2025Ancient ocean coastal deposits imaged on Mars, PNAS, 24.02.2025Neue Erinnerungstafel zur Flugblattaktion der Geschwister Scholl, LMU, 24.02.2025Lignin gel emulsions for environmentally benign hair conditioning, Science Advances, 21.02.2025Alle Quellen findet ihr hier.**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok auf&ab , TikTok wie_geht und Instagram .

Unerwartetes Debakel für Schalke 04! Die Königsblauen gingen gegen den 1. FC Magdeburg mit 2:5 unter. Wobei Schalke die Cleverness fehlte.

Cartoonists Brad Guigar, Dave Kellett and Kevin McShane are teaming up on a new show — The Wrong Way! We'll teach you how to draw your favorite cartoon characters without getting sued over copyright theft! Along the way, we'll share tips, tell stories, and roast each other mercilessly. Pay attention and you might learn how to draw The Wrong Way!Today's ShowWrong wayClever vs funnySummaryIn this episode, Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett introduce fellow cartoonist Kevin McShane,  announce their new YouTube show, 'The Wrong Way,' where they draw beloved characters in a legally safe manner. The conversation delves into the creative process behind the show, the dynamics of their friendship, and how they engage with their audience through Patreon, offering insights into the art of cartooning and the importance of community. In this conversation, the hosts delve into various themes surrounding their creative process, the audience for their new show, and the importance of learning from each other. They discuss the technical aspects of drawing, the competitive spirit that drives them to improve, and the launch of their new project, The Wrong Way Show, including its crowdfunding strategy. The conversation culminates in a discussion about the nuances of humor writing, specifically the difference between cleverness and funniness. In this conversation, the hosts explore the nuances of humor, particularly the distinction between cleverness and funniness. They discuss the importance of surprise in humor, the different levels of humor, and how experience shapes a comedian's ability to write effectively. The dialogue emphasizes the need for continuous improvement and the role of audience feedback in developing comedic skills.TakeawaysThe Wrong Way Show aims to teach drawing techniques while entertaining.Friendship and camaraderie enhance the creative process.Engaging with the audience is crucial for building a community.Patreon offers a platform for deeper interaction with fans.The creative process involves trial, error, and humor.Constructive critique is essential in artistic growth.The show combines entertainment with educational content.Collaboration among artists can lead to innovative ideas. The deeper content on Patreon includes art supplies and business philosophies.The Wrong Way Show is aimed at both beginners and experienced artists.Learning from each other's techniques enhances the creative process.Using new tools can be a challenge but also an opportunity for growth.The competitive spirit among the hosts drives them to improve their work.Crowdfunding is essential for projects that require significant time and effort.Building an audience over years allows for successful project launches.The difference between clever and funny is crucial in humor writing.Cleverness is intellectual, while funniness is visceral and felt in the gut.The Wrong Way Show promises to be a fun and engaging experience for viewers. Funny transcends cleverness and evokes genuine laughter.Improv training is invaluable for honing comedic skills.Learning to analyze comedy can diminish the enjoyment of it.Cleverness is intellectual, while funniness is instinctual.Surprise is a key element that elevates humor.Puns can be effective if they have double meanings.Writers must push beyond cleverness to achieve true humor.Experience and practice are crucial in comedy writing.Writing humor is different from being funny in real life.Continuous self-assessment is essential for growth in comedy. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

Two stories of scholarly lasses with healthy libidos.Based on the posts by Select Redux. Listen to the ► Podcast at Steamy Stories. Stimulating ReadingSexual adventures amid the bookshelves.Unlocking the big oak doors, Emily glances up at the Spring sun filtering through the stained-glass windows of the 'Institute'. Originally endowed by a Victorian benefactor, now part of a modern university, this old building goes unnoticed by most people passing by on this bright 1993 morning.The research library within opens just three days a week with Emily, its part-time librarian, fitting the job around her PhD studies. Some colleagues consider it a fusty backwater; Emily rather enjoys the church-like surroundings, lofty ceilings and marble floors, and calm, quiet ambience.Starting the day as usual at 8.45am, Emily turns on the lights, picks up the post and then sits at the front desk waiting for students to arrive. The job isn't the most exacting; mainly helping undergraduates locate obscure books, its perk being plenty of time to write her thesis and, blush-making to admit, peruse the rather splendid erotica section. Something that's become a bit of a habit, leaving her distracted and almost perpetually aroused.This 'special collection' is kept locked; its key is supposedly secure in a safe; in fact on a chain around Emily's neck. Currently 'in between boyfriends' (no, not like that!) in truth modern men, mostly boys inhabiting adult bodies in her opinion, don't do it for Emily. Call her traditional, she wants someone old-fashioned.Emily's romantic, bookish outlook on life sometimes feels unsuited to modern times and is exemplified by today's attire: cardigan, blouse, and a string of pearls, the epitome of respectability; a typical librarian. A knee-length skirt, sensible shoes, minimal makeup and glasses habitually perched upon her head complete the academic look. However, underneath one (who? she reflects glumly) might be surprised to find some almost sinfully brief lingerie adorning her trim figure. Perhaps not so conservative;Later that afternoon, Emily looks at her watch, half an hour until closing, not likely to see anyone else today she thinks. Wrongly, because striding confidently through the rotating door and purposefully approaching her desk is a new customer. In contrast to the usual scruffy students (although arguably the lecturers are worse) he's smartly dressed. Wearing a tie in fact; Emily likes a chap in a suit and his fits very well. This tall man with silvery grey hair favors her with a confident smile and Emily melts inside, lust at first sight.Michael, they are quickly on first name terms, is a postgrad mature student working on the final dissertation of an English literature MA. He's taken a couple of weeks' leave from an unspecified (Emily suspects high-powered and well-remunerated) job to complete it. Meaning, she sends a silent prayer of thanks to whichever celestial deity might be responsible, he'll be making frequent trips to the library. Visits she soon begins to eagerly anticipate, feeling disproportionately disappointed on days when this charming, personable and undoubtedly assertive man doesn't appear. Get a grip girl, chides her inner voice, whatever your fantasies this is a purely professional relationship."What did you do before studying," she enquires one morning."Came from money, followed the family tradition into the City and made some more," he shrugs. "Clichéd thing for a privileged person to say but it didn't make me happy.""What does?""Good writing, which explains why I'm here in literary mode, how about you?""A very bright kid from a feckless, under-achieving family; got a scholarship, got out of my dead-end town and got a higher education. Not having money means I have to take a series of dull jobs to pay my way." There's no need to make her point any more strongly, Michael gets the implication."I detect a steely determination," he responds without rancor."Academically, yes," she agrees, "in order to remain with my beloved books, but unfashionable though it is I'd happily be rescued by a knight in shining armor. Will you be my knight?" Christ, she thinks, where did that come from? Silly mare you've blown it now."If you'll be my damsel in distress I'd be delighted," Michael answers lightly, but a die has been cast."What are you working on today?" he enquires conversationally when next visiting."These books were recently acquired for the special collections section. I'm trying to catalogue them," she explains, outwardly serene, but heart beating fast."Ah the erotica," Michael raises a knowing eyebrow, "better leave you to it then." He turns to a nearby table with a couple of hefty tomes and commences making notes while covertly observing Emily, absently twirling a lock of hair with one hand, the other no longer on the table but underneath. Much later, abruptly jolted from a pleasurable reverie by his shadow, Emily becomes abruptly aware of Michael's looming presence."You're spending a lot of time on books from that particular genre," he says, it isn't a question."Well; " she stammers."Perhaps that's why you've twice left the University's precious erotica shelves unlocked lately?"Her eyes widen in shock. "How did you know?" It's true, no point in denying the fact."I notice things. An accident I'm sure, but rather careless, some might even say naughty. Are you naughty Emily?" Silence, the cat has got her tongue. "Do you deserve to be punished? Might that be a better solution than the matter being brought to the attention of the Vice-Chancellor?" Michael presses home his advantage. "Those rare editions are extremely valuable. Perhaps you need to be taught a lesson, bought to book one might say." Emily gets the joke, but it's no laughing matter."Punished; lesson?" she stammers, "what do you mean?""I think you know to what I'm referring, you've read enough about spanking, no doubt wondered what it might be like. I don't believe you're as innocent as you pretend Emily, I saw you slide a hand under your skirt just then. Most unprofessional, you deserve to have your bottom smacked.""Oh; " Overwhelmed by his quiet certainty that she'll obey, Ellie discovers in herself a complimentary willingness to defer; feels her pussy throbbing with desire at every word Michael utters. This is ridiculous, thinks her rational brain, I'm an independent woman, he's no right to demand my obedience. But you know you want to, responds her libidinous subconscious, you've so often dreamt of such a scenario, and how you'd willingly submit;She nods anxiously towards the door. With an unreadable expression, Michael walks purposefully towards the entrance, locks it and returns."Bad girls require discipline," he whispers in her ear."They do, sir," she meekly agrees."Come here." Emily stands next to him, hands behind her back."Turn around and lean forward against the desk."Deferentially, eyes downcast, Emily complies; wrapping his left arm around her slender waist Michael slowly, and deliberately raises her skirt. Emily wishes her boobs were just a little bigger; wishes her arse was just a little smaller but knows her lovely legs are just right. Now so does he.A grunt of male disapproval, "I don't like tights," he tugs her pantyhose down revealing flawless bottom cheeks, "next time I expect you to wear stockings." Next time, who said anything about next time? Despite her mounting panic, Emily has an epiphany of understanding; Michael's coercion is more implied than actual, less of a threat by him as a need within her. He runs his hands appreciatively over her pristine, unmarked bottom then tugs those unexpectedly racy, almost transparent black panties up hard into Emily's damp divide, the silken scrap disappearing between puffy pussy lips, chafing her swollen clit."Turns you on doesn't it" he growls, holding her tightly."Yes, but I'm scared," she whispers and it's true, the physical proximity and her helplessness in the hands of an alpha male are more exciting than anything Emily has ever before encountered.Emily tenses, holding her breath, awaiting the inevitable; yet the initial smack still catches her by surprise. At first, it's mainly about the ringing percussive sound, a numbing shock. Prudently Michael allows a pause, he can tell it's her first time. Gradually her skin pinkens and a sharp stinging sensation suffuses Emily's posterior."Oh," she looks at him wide-eyed, "oh yes," amazed by her compliance with the punitive intentions of a man she scarcely knows. A second spank, slightly harder this time."Feeling it now aren't you," Michael mutters, "rather different from in the stories you're so keen on?" True, the reality of what before was only fevered fiction is raw and immediate." I'll stop if you ask me to," he adds."Surely not when I've been so wicked," Emily replies huskily. The scene is set, and his hard palm strikes her bottom repeatedly as Michael methodically and unhurriedly continues, Emily's body responding animatedly to the burning sensation gradually suffusing her derriere."Keep still," he commands as she squirms in a futile attempt to dissipate the smart.Eventually, Emily has no idea how long, five minutes, or an eternity, Michael ceases her chastisement. Both are breathing heavily now, albeit for different reasons. He slides a hand up her inner thigh and under her knickers."Good girl," Michael whispers, pushing an exploratory digit into Emily's sopping sex. She shuts her eyes and moves against his fingers, Emily is needy, alas, her evident excitement is unrequited. Taking her by the shoulders, Michael turns the shaken young woman to face the wall."Make yourself respectable," he instructs in a tone countenancing no dissent, "don't move until I've left, no rubbing your bottom, or anywhere else. I'll let myself out," he kisses the top of her head, "and be back soon to do one final bit piece of research, don't miss me too much."And then he's gone; taken Emily to the edge and abandoned her unsatisfied. Which, thinks Emily, bottom glowing fiercely, is truly sadistic. Simmering with sexual awakening, she's no intention of being denied. Walking stiffly towards her chair Emily sits, wincing as her tender buttocks contact with the seat. Legs spread and eyes closed she pushes a hand down the front of her panties and addresses her pent-up frustration with flying fingers, and soon has a shattering orgasm.On Monday morning, after a weekend mentally replaying this momentous encounter, and multiple flouting of Michael's embargo on masturbation, Emily walks into work full of hope for what the new week may bring. Inwardly more confident, her outward appearance has also altered. She's taken more care with makeup, mascara and her favorite cherry red lipstick. Does her best not to tug down her hem at every step. Emily hasn't previously worn such a short skirt and worries people may notice she's wearing stockings. Once at work, it's business as usual, albeit with some appreciative glances from borrowers, being desired is an unfamiliar but welcome ego boost. Emboldened, Emily experiments with undoing the second button of her blouse.She can't conceal her unhappiness when Michael fails to arrive and becomes increasingly despondent when he doesn't turn up on Tuesday and Wednesday either. By Thursday she's almost lost hope. Turning to the erotica collection for comfort a photograph falls from between the pages of a book on 'Le Vice Anglaise'. Emily looks aghast, Michael! But it can't be, the date scribbled on the back is 1936, does her dom have a doppelganger? All too much of a conundrum to deal with in her overwrought state, Emily locks up early and heads disconsolately home.On Friday she settles onto her stool and re-opens the same book. Was Michael ever really here, she wonders? Could this have been some sort of hallucination, an epic instance of self-delusion? Of course not, get real, examine the facts, she inwardly chides. Consider the evidence of two days of sitting gingerly, the finger marks on your sore buttocks visible in the mirror. She was spanked alright, the pertinent question being whether she will see Michael again, let alone reach the sexual conclusion so ardently desired. Not being clairvoyant, Emily doesn't have a clue about either outcome, for now, she tells herself sternly, you'd better get on with some work. Mentally listing the day's mundane tasks Emily doesn't notice a familiar figure quietly enter the building until he's immediately adjacent. Caught unawares her incipient shout of shock is stifled by his hand."I'll remove it from your mouth," his voice whispers, "if you promise not to scream, understood?" Emily remains frozen, struggling to get to grips with her predicament, then nods assent."Where did you appear from?" she enquires in a small voice."Not important right now," he shushes."Your picture; " She points at the faded sepia print on the table."My father," he laughs, "chip off the old block, aren't I? Long gone, of course, he put up the money to establish the erotica collection you've so much enjoyed." Helping the shaken young woman to her feet he moves Emily to face a bookcase."Just relax," he says calmly, trailing a hand teasingly up and down the back of her thighs."Relax," she tenses at the suggestion, "when I don't know what you intend to do.""I think you can hazard a pretty accurate prediction," he teases."I'm quite sure you're planning to punish me again," says Emily shivering with anticipation at the thought, "what might occur afterwards is what's preoccupying me.""What do you hope happens?" he enquires, lips brushing the nape of her neck."I think you can make a very good guess," Emily replies cheekily.Right now, she can't think of anything she wouldn't let him do, Emily has read many salacious books and has a vivid imagination."I'm enjoying your new look," says Michael appreciatively, "let's explore beneath; " He unbuttons her blouse to the waist, frees her boobs and rolls each erect nipple in turn between finger and thumb. In response, Emily kisses him hard on the mouth, her acquiescence clearly in no doubt. His other hand slips between her thighs and encounters wetness between them. Emily moans at this touch, yearning to be penetrated by the hard cock she can feel bulging through his trousers and pressing against her thigh."You'll endure a harsher correction this time," he murmurs, bending Emily across the desk while removing his belt."The door", she gestures urgently.He shrugs off her concern. "We'll just have to take the chance; I find a little jeopardy adds a frisson of excitement." Wrestling up the short, tight skirt exposes the soft curves of Emily's hips and beautiful bottom; Michael monetarily enjoys the sight, and then pulls her knickers down and off."Someone wants to be fucked pretty badly," he observes, a hint of amusement in his voice as he glimpses her damp, pouting slit. With no warning he straps Emily, hard and fast, leaving blazing bands of hurt across both cheeks and down to her stocking tops. She yelps, groans and stamps her feet, nevertheless thrusting out her buttocks to meet each of the worn leather's cruel kisses. A further dozen overlapping strokes sear across her fiery red behind until Emily thinks she can't possibly endure further chastisement."Hurts," she whimpers, tears in her eyes, although the perfect pain only serves to stoke a fire of arousal down below. Aware of her limits Michael runs his hands along the insides of Emily's legs and pulls her knees apart, leaving her open and exposed. His tongue repeatedly explores the length of her labia, right up to the nub of her clit, building each caress into a rhythmic repetition. Emily feels an orgasm inexorably approaching, her breathing becomes fast and uneven."Fuck you're tight," he observes crudely, sliding a finger into Emily's inviting pink cunny and then positioning his erection at her slick entrance."Stop teasing and do it hard!" she screams, last vestiges of dignity and reserve surrendered. Lewdly Emily pushes back her hips, anxious to have him inside her. Equally caught up in the intensity of the moment, Michael fills the lusty librarian with the cock she craves. All inhibitions abandoned, Emily feels the rhythm of his thrusts increasing, her pussy spasms and takes them both to an inevitable sexual crescendo. They lay silent for a moment before Michael chivalrously passes Emily a large linen handkerchief to mop the come leaking onto her nylon-clad thighs."I think my poor bottom has suffered quite enough for one day," she whispers sensually, "how about you take me home to your place and fuck me again, slowly and gently?""How about we take one of the books from the special collection to provide us with inspiration?" he replies."Oh, I think I've already done quite enough research," Emily responds with a giggle."Then let's grab a bottle of wine and see if we can't put theory into practice," agrees Michael.Cut to a year later, doctorate earned; Emily has been promoted to take charge of the main university library. There's a new young woman librarian at the Institute, still on probation and requiring guidance. Emily considers herself a firm but fair manager and has kindly offered an after-hours tutorial on the special collection. A recently successful MA student, now a research fellow, somewhat older and vastly experienced, may join them;By Select Redux for LiteroticaCleverness is SexyWinning a quiz transformed Alice from swot to hot.By Select ReduxAn exceptionally brainy young woman, Alice has pursued her academic interests to the exclusion of almost everything else in life. There will, she reasons, on the verge of her 23rd birthday, the M A she's strived so hard to attain nearl

Two stories of scholarly lasses with healthy libidos.Based on the posts by Select Redux. Listen to the ► Podcast at Steamy Stories. Stimulating ReadingSexual adventures amid the bookshelves.Unlocking the big oak doors, Emily glances up at the Spring sun filtering through the stained-glass windows of the 'Institute'. Originally endowed by a Victorian benefactor, now part of a modern university, this old building goes unnoticed by most people passing by on this bright 1993 morning.The research library within opens just three days a week with Emily, its part-time librarian, fitting the job around her PhD studies. Some colleagues consider it a fusty backwater; Emily rather enjoys the church-like surroundings, lofty ceilings and marble floors, and calm, quiet ambience.Starting the day as usual at 8.45am, Emily turns on the lights, picks up the post and then sits at the front desk waiting for students to arrive. The job isn't the most exacting; mainly helping undergraduates locate obscure books, its perk being plenty of time to write her thesis and, blush-making to admit, peruse the rather splendid erotica section. Something that's become a bit of a habit, leaving her distracted and almost perpetually aroused.This 'special collection' is kept locked; its key is supposedly secure in a safe; in fact on a chain around Emily's neck. Currently 'in between boyfriends' (no, not like that!) in truth modern men, mostly boys inhabiting adult bodies in her opinion, don't do it for Emily. Call her traditional, she wants someone old-fashioned.Emily's romantic, bookish outlook on life sometimes feels unsuited to modern times and is exemplified by today's attire: cardigan, blouse, and a string of pearls, the epitome of respectability; a typical librarian. A knee-length skirt, sensible shoes, minimal makeup and glasses habitually perched upon her head complete the academic look. However, underneath one (who? she reflects glumly) might be surprised to find some almost sinfully brief lingerie adorning her trim figure. Perhaps not so conservative;Later that afternoon, Emily looks at her watch, half an hour until closing, not likely to see anyone else today she thinks. Wrongly, because striding confidently through the rotating door and purposefully approaching her desk is a new customer. In contrast to the usual scruffy students (although arguably the lecturers are worse) he's smartly dressed. Wearing a tie in fact; Emily likes a chap in a suit and his fits very well. This tall man with silvery grey hair favors her with a confident smile and Emily melts inside, lust at first sight.Michael, they are quickly on first name terms, is a postgrad mature student working on the final dissertation of an English literature MA. He's taken a couple of weeks' leave from an unspecified (Emily suspects high-powered and well-remunerated) job to complete it. Meaning, she sends a silent prayer of thanks to whichever celestial deity might be responsible, he'll be making frequent trips to the library. Visits she soon begins to eagerly anticipate, feeling disproportionately disappointed on days when this charming, personable and undoubtedly assertive man doesn't appear. Get a grip girl, chides her inner voice, whatever your fantasies this is a purely professional relationship."What did you do before studying," she enquires one morning."Came from money, followed the family tradition into the City and made some more," he shrugs. "Clichéd thing for a privileged person to say but it didn't make me happy.""What does?""Good writing, which explains why I'm here in literary mode, how about you?""A very bright kid from a feckless, under-achieving family; got a scholarship, got out of my dead-end town and got a higher education. Not having money means I have to take a series of dull jobs to pay my way." There's no need to make her point any more strongly, Michael gets the implication."I detect a steely determination," he responds without rancor."Academically, yes," she agrees, "in order to remain with my beloved books, but unfashionable though it is I'd happily be rescued by a knight in shining armor. Will you be my knight?" Christ, she thinks, where did that come from? Silly mare you've blown it now."If you'll be my damsel in distress I'd be delighted," Michael answers lightly, but a die has been cast."What are you working on today?" he enquires conversationally when next visiting."These books were recently acquired for the special collections section. I'm trying to catalogue them," she explains, outwardly serene, but heart beating fast."Ah the erotica," Michael raises a knowing eyebrow, "better leave you to it then." He turns to a nearby table with a couple of hefty tomes and commences making notes while covertly observing Emily, absently twirling a lock of hair with one hand, the other no longer on the table but underneath. Much later, abruptly jolted from a pleasurable reverie by his shadow, Emily becomes abruptly aware of Michael's looming presence."You're spending a lot of time on books from that particular genre," he says, it isn't a question."Well; " she stammers."Perhaps that's why you've twice left the University's precious erotica shelves unlocked lately?"Her eyes widen in shock. "How did you know?" It's true, no point in denying the fact."I notice things. An accident I'm sure, but rather careless, some might even say naughty. Are you naughty Emily?" Silence, the cat has got her tongue. "Do you deserve to be punished? Might that be a better solution than the matter being brought to the attention of the Vice-Chancellor?" Michael presses home his advantage. "Those rare editions are extremely valuable. Perhaps you need to be taught a lesson, bought to book one might say." Emily gets the joke, but it's no laughing matter."Punished; lesson?" she stammers, "what do you mean?""I think you know to what I'm referring, you've read enough about spanking, no doubt wondered what it might be like. I don't believe you're as innocent as you pretend Emily, I saw you slide a hand under your skirt just then. Most unprofessional, you deserve to have your bottom smacked.""Oh; " Overwhelmed by his quiet certainty that she'll obey, Ellie discovers in herself a complimentary willingness to defer; feels her pussy throbbing with desire at every word Michael utters. This is ridiculous, thinks her rational brain, I'm an independent woman, he's no right to demand my obedience. But you know you want to, responds her libidinous subconscious, you've so often dreamt of such a scenario, and how you'd willingly submit;She nods anxiously towards the door. With an unreadable expression, Michael walks purposefully towards the entrance, locks it and returns."Bad girls require discipline," he whispers in her ear."They do, sir," she meekly agrees."Come here." Emily stands next to him, hands behind her back."Turn around and lean forward against the desk."Deferentially, eyes downcast, Emily complies; wrapping his left arm around her slender waist Michael slowly, and deliberately raises her skirt. Emily wishes her boobs were just a little bigger; wishes her arse was just a little smaller but knows her lovely legs are just right. Now so does he.A grunt of male disapproval, "I don't like tights," he tugs her pantyhose down revealing flawless bottom cheeks, "next time I expect you to wear stockings." Next time, who said anything about next time? Despite her mounting panic, Emily has an epiphany of understanding; Michael's coercion is more implied than actual, less of a threat by him as a need within her. He runs his hands appreciatively over her pristine, unmarked bottom then tugs those unexpectedly racy, almost transparent black panties up hard into Emily's damp divide, the silken scrap disappearing between puffy pussy lips, chafing her swollen clit."Turns you on doesn't it" he growls, holding her tightly."Yes, but I'm scared," she whispers and it's true, the physical proximity and her helplessness in the hands of an alpha male are more exciting than anything Emily has ever before encountered.Emily tenses, holding her breath, awaiting the inevitable; yet the initial smack still catches her by surprise. At first, it's mainly about the ringing percussive sound, a numbing shock. Prudently Michael allows a pause, he can tell it's her first time. Gradually her skin pinkens and a sharp stinging sensation suffuses Emily's posterior."Oh," she looks at him wide-eyed, "oh yes," amazed by her compliance with the punitive intentions of a man she scarcely knows. A second spank, slightly harder this time."Feeling it now aren't you," Michael mutters, "rather different from in the stories you're so keen on?" True, the reality of what before was only fevered fiction is raw and immediate." I'll stop if you ask me to," he adds."Surely not when I've been so wicked," Emily replies huskily. The scene is set, and his hard palm strikes her bottom repeatedly as Michael methodically and unhurriedly continues, Emily's body responding animatedly to the burning sensation gradually suffusing her derriere."Keep still," he commands as she squirms in a futile attempt to dissipate the smart.Eventually, Emily has no idea how long, five minutes, or an eternity, Michael ceases her chastisement. Both are breathing heavily now, albeit for different reasons. He slides a hand up her inner thigh and under her knickers."Good girl," Michael whispers, pushing an exploratory digit into Emily's sopping sex. She shuts her eyes and moves against his fingers, Emily is needy, alas, her evident excitement is unrequited. Taking her by the shoulders, Michael turns the shaken young woman to face the wall."Make yourself respectable," he instructs in a tone countenancing no dissent, "don't move until I've left, no rubbing your bottom, or anywhere else. I'll let myself out," he kisses the top of her head, "and be back soon to do one final bit piece of research, don't miss me too much."And then he's gone; taken Emily to the edge and abandoned her unsatisfied. Which, thinks Emily, bottom glowing fiercely, is truly sadistic. Simmering with sexual awakening, she's no intention of being denied. Walking stiffly towards her chair Emily sits, wincing as her tender buttocks contact with the seat. Legs spread and eyes closed she pushes a hand down the front of her panties and addresses her pent-up frustration with flying fingers, and soon has a shattering orgasm.On Monday morning, after a weekend mentally replaying this momentous encounter, and multiple flouting of Michael's embargo on masturbation, Emily walks into work full of hope for what the new week may bring. Inwardly more confident, her outward appearance has also altered. She's taken more care with makeup, mascara and her favorite cherry red lipstick. Does her best not to tug down her hem at every step. Emily hasn't previously worn such a short skirt and worries people may notice she's wearing stockings. Once at work, it's business as usual, albeit with some appreciative glances from borrowers, being desired is an unfamiliar but welcome ego boost. Emboldened, Emily experiments with undoing the second button of her blouse.She can't conceal her unhappiness when Michael fails to arrive and becomes increasingly despondent when he doesn't turn up on Tuesday and Wednesday either. By Thursday she's almost lost hope. Turning to the erotica collection for comfort a photograph falls from between the pages of a book on 'Le Vice Anglaise'. Emily looks aghast, Michael! But it can't be, the date scribbled on the back is 1936, does her dom have a doppelganger? All too much of a conundrum to deal with in her overwrought state, Emily locks up early and heads disconsolately home.On Friday she settles onto her stool and re-opens the same book. Was Michael ever really here, she wonders? Could this have been some sort of hallucination, an epic instance of self-delusion? Of course not, get real, examine the facts, she inwardly chides. Consider the evidence of two days of sitting gingerly, the finger marks on your sore buttocks visible in the mirror. She was spanked alright, the pertinent question being whether she will see Michael again, let alone reach the sexual conclusion so ardently desired. Not being clairvoyant, Emily doesn't have a clue about either outcome, for now, she tells herself sternly, you'd better get on with some work. Mentally listing the day's mundane tasks Emily doesn't notice a familiar figure quietly enter the building until he's immediately adjacent. Caught unawares her incipient shout of shock is stifled by his hand."I'll remove it from your mouth," his voice whispers, "if you promise not to scream, understood?" Emily remains frozen, struggling to get to grips with her predicament, then nods assent."Where did you appear from?" she enquires in a small voice."Not important right now," he shushes."Your picture; " She points at the faded sepia print on the table."My father," he laughs, "chip off the old block, aren't I? Long gone, of course, he put up the money to establish the erotica collection you've so much enjoyed." Helping the shaken young woman to her feet he moves Emily to face a bookcase."Just relax," he says calmly, trailing a hand teasingly up and down the back of her thighs."Relax," she tenses at the suggestion, "when I don't know what you intend to do.""I think you can hazard a pretty accurate prediction," he teases."I'm quite sure you're planning to punish me again," says Emily shivering with anticipation at the thought, "what might occur afterwards is what's preoccupying me.""What do you hope happens?" he enquires, lips brushing the nape of her neck."I think you can make a very good guess," Emily replies cheekily.Right now, she can't think of anything she wouldn't let him do, Emily has read many salacious books and has a vivid imagination."I'm enjoying your new look," says Michael appreciatively, "let's explore beneath; " He unbuttons her blouse to the waist, frees her boobs and rolls each erect nipple in turn between finger and thumb. In response, Emily kisses him hard on the mouth, her acquiescence clearly in no doubt. His other hand slips between her thighs and encounters wetness between them. Emily moans at this touch, yearning to be penetrated by the hard cock she can feel bulging through his trousers and pressing against her thigh."You'll endure a harsher correction this time," he murmurs, bending Emily across the desk while removing his belt."The door", she gestures urgently.He shrugs off her concern. "We'll just have to take the chance; I find a little jeopardy adds a frisson of excitement." Wrestling up the short, tight skirt exposes the soft curves of Emily's hips and beautiful bottom; Michael monetarily enjoys the sight, and then pulls her knickers down and off."Someone wants to be fucked pretty badly," he observes, a hint of amusement in his voice as he glimpses her damp, pouting slit. With no warning he straps Emily, hard and fast, leaving blazing bands of hurt across both cheeks and down to her stocking tops. She yelps, groans and stamps her feet, nevertheless thrusting out her buttocks to meet each of the worn leather's cruel kisses. A further dozen overlapping strokes sear across her fiery red behind until Emily thinks she can't possibly endure further chastisement."Hurts," she whimpers, tears in her eyes, although the perfect pain only serves to stoke a fire of arousal down below. Aware of her limits Michael runs his hands along the insides of Emily's legs and pulls her knees apart, leaving her open and exposed. His tongue repeatedly explores the length of her labia, right up to the nub of her clit, building each caress into a rhythmic repetition. Emily feels an orgasm inexorably approaching, her breathing becomes fast and uneven."Fuck you're tight," he observes crudely, sliding a finger into Emily's inviting pink cunny and then positioning his erection at her slick entrance."Stop teasing and do it hard!" she screams, last vestiges of dignity and reserve surrendered. Lewdly Emily pushes back her hips, anxious to have him inside her. Equally caught up in the intensity of the moment, Michael fills the lusty librarian with the cock she craves. All inhibitions abandoned, Emily feels the rhythm of his thrusts increasing, her pussy spasms and takes them both to an inevitable sexual crescendo. They lay silent for a moment before Michael chivalrously passes Emily a large linen handkerchief to mop the come leaking onto her nylon-clad thighs."I think my poor bottom has suffered quite enough for one day," she whispers sensually, "how about you take me home to your place and fuck me again, slowly and gently?""How about we take one of the books from the special collection to provide us with inspiration?" he replies."Oh, I think I've already done quite enough research," Emily responds with a giggle."Then let's grab a bottle of wine and see if we can't put theory into practice," agrees Michael.Cut to a year later, doctorate earned; Emily has been promoted to take charge of the main university library. There's a new young woman librarian at the Institute, still on probation and requiring guidance. Emily considers herself a firm but fair manager and has kindly offered an after-hours tutorial on the special collection. A recently successful MA student, now a research fellow, somewhat older and vastly experienced, may join them;By Select Redux for LiteroticaCleverness is SexyWinning a quiz transformed Alice from swot to hot.By Select ReduxAn exceptionally brainy young woman, Alice has pursued her academic interests to the exclusion of almost everything else in life. There will, she reasons, on the verge of her 23rd birthday, the M A she's strived so hard to attain nearl

Das neue Jahr hat begonnen und seit ein paar Jahren haben ja alle so mindestens ein bisschen den Glauben daran verloren, dass in dieser neuen Runde alles besser wird. Gut sind die Vorzeichen nicht, aber Liebe & Solidarität sind starke Waffen und überhaupt nicht zu verachten! Hier werden noch die letzten freien Tage genossen, und es gibt eine Wiederholung. Aber es ist immer noch einer der allerbesten Filme überhaupt (und wenn nicht das, dann wenigstens seltsam). Volá!Liebe Leser*innen und Leser,nun hat Herr Falschgold vor einigen Wochen den Verwilderungsprozess proklamiert um den fortwährenden Krisen des stromlinienförmigen Kapitalismus wenn nicht gleich etwas entgegenzusetzen, dann doch: wenigstens mental klarzukommen, Schönheit und Aufregendes zu entdecken, weg von den allgegenwärtigen Empfehlungsalgorithmen der Großen 5.Easy: Rechner aus. Raus in den Park. Maulaffen feilhalten. Ohne Rückkopplung 5 Stunden und 42 Minuten auf dem Sofa liegen und ein Buch von vorne bis hinten lesen.Ist ja nun wirklich nicht schwer.Aber gut, auch der Bildungsauftrag bleibt bestehen: Darüber zu berichten, "was wir in unserem Leben tun, wenn wir keine Bücher lesen." - So das Versprechen von Lob und Verriss aka Herrn Falschgold, der zwar gefragt hat, wie wir das finden, aber nun müssen wir. Mitgegangen, mitgefangen, mitgehangen.Also: Gestern habe ich mir bei einem lauschigen Grillabend den Wanst vollgeschlagen, genetzwerkt, Reiseberichten gelauscht und mich zu Ausprägungsformen der modernen Ikonographie weitergebildet.Aber das ist privat.Eigentlich wollte ich zunächst über eine - wie von Hr. Falschgold schon angekündigte - "Experience" schreiben, mit deren Hilfe ich voller Freude in meine innere Mitte zurückkehre, ohne mir beim Meditieren mühsam das Zusammenstellen von Einkaufslisten zu verbieten.Dann stand ich auf der Prager Straße und sah das Dresden Zentrum Hotel, und an der Seite stand groß: "This must be the Place".Darüber freute ich mich sehr und erzählte meiner Freundin davon, mit der ich zum Mittagessen verabredet war. Ihr fragender Blick verriet mir, dass sie nicht wusste, woher meine Ekstase kam. Bummer!Für die 1970er Jahre Musikaffinen Leser*innen dieser Rezension: Nein, ich dachte nicht an den Talking Heads Song, weil mir deren Musik nicht besonders nahe ist. Kleiner Seitenschwenk: Sollte das der Beweis für die öfter in meinem Freundeskreis aufgestellte steile These sein, dass überhaupt nur Bands mit vorangestellten "The" im Namen Musik für die Ewigkeit erschaffen können? [Pls. Discuss.]Jüngere Musik Aficionados denken vielleicht an die Version von Arcade Fire.Aber nein: für mich ist es der magische Titel eines der überraschendsten Filme EVER, von Paolo Sorrentino, der damit 2011 ein mit Stars gespicktes (wenn gleich von der Kritik weitestgehend verrissenes) Juwel der großen Leinwand geschaffen hat.Ich behaupte: Paolo Sorrentino war mit diesem Werk seiner Zeit einfach 10 Jahre voraus. In unseren Zeiten, in denen erbittert und wütend darüber gestritten wird, wer wie wann und wo und überhaupt und welchen Platz in unserer Gesellschaft verdient hat und sich dort vernehmbar äußern darf, setzt er einen Menschen in den Mittelpunkt, der jeder Beschreibung spottet: der ein*en erschreckt (kurz), über den man lachen möchte (kurz), und der an jeder Stelle des Films anders abbiegt als die antrainierte Erwartungshaltung vermuten lässt. Dazu ein Plot, der jeder Beschreibung spottet und am Ende alles zu Gold gemacht hat, was noch nicht mal glänzte. Alas: Magie!Wie immer werden wir zur monatlichen Diskussion spoilern und enthüllen, was das Zeug hält. Hier meine ausdrückliche Empfehlung, sich das Werk zu besorgen und zu schauen, OHNE vorher irgendetwas weiter darüber gelesen zu haben. Vertraut mir!___________________Mir nicht zu vertrauen - oder auch doch neugierig über meine Empfehlung hinaus zu sein - ist ok, doch noch ein paar Enthüllungen zum Werk:Schon der Einstieg ist seltsam: die Buchstaben des Vorspanns sind in einem die Zeit der Entstehung verratenden seltsam hässlichen grünen Font gehalten, ein Hund mit Halskrause befindet sich außerhalb eines inklusive Rosentapeten britisch anmutenden, sich dann doch aber in Dublin befindenden herrschaftlichen Anwesens, und Sean Penn lackiert sich die Zehennägel schwarz und legt Unmengen Schmuck an. Dies getreu der von Bill Cunningham formulierten Funktion der Mode: "Kleidung ist unsere Rüstung, mit der wir der Welt begegnen." Protagonist Cheyenne ist dabei eine Kopie von The Cures Robert Smith. Kann aber nicht mehr seinen Hüftbeuger strecken und bewegt und näselt sich als Rockstar im Ruhestand irritierend langsam durch die Gegend.This Must Be the Place erschüttert unentwegt unseren Referenzrahmen - unsere Erfahrungen, die unsere Erwartungen und Möglichkeiten der Voraussage prägen: diese werden nicht erfüllt, aber nicht in Richtung Enttäuschung, sondern Überraschung. Wir sehen, wie Leute mit ihm agieren und auf ihn reagieren, wir sehen seine Freundlichkeit und seine Rachsucht, wenn er zwei ob seiner Erscheinung im Supermarkt blöde kichernden Frauen schnell und heimlich die Milchtüten zersticht.Die Story ist unglaubwürdig, die Dialoge voller Blödsinn und Weisheit, die Besetzung erstklassig, der Soundtrack sowieso: Wir sehen David Byrne und Frances McDormand, es geht um Rollkoffer und den Holocaust, unsere Unkenntnis der Anderen und sehen die Weite des Himmels in the US of A.Die deutsche Synchronisation ist in Stimmlage, Ausdruck und Vokabular sehr eng am englischen Original, und trotzdem doof. Schwer zu beschreiben, woran das liegen mag: Ähnlich erging es Buffy - The Vampire Slayer, bei der aus einer coolen Jugendlichen, die permanent die Welt rettet, im Deutschen ein blöder Teenager wurde, aber auch Veronica Mars, die durch die deutsche Synchronisation jede Tiefe und Coolness verlor und dumm kicherte. Für die noch älteren Leser*innen, die diese Verweise nicht nachvollziehen können (Oder Buffy und Veronica Mars aus Arroganz ignoriert haben): der Unterschied zwischen Original und deutscher Synchronisation ist ungefähr genauso wie zwischen den ost- und westdeutschen Versionen der Olsenbande: Witz, Cleverness und Sozialkritik verschwinden und lassen 3 Looser zurück.This Must Be the Place bringt das Staunen zurück, wenn man sich auf den Film einlassen kann. Wundersamer Weise besteht der Film den Test der Zeit und ist auch mehr als 12 Jahre nach seiner Entstehung der Diamant, den man erinnert hatte. Wild. Und magisch. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lobundverriss.substack.com

Since the day he hatched, Owl dreamed of becoming a real knight. Full of wordplay and optimism, this medieval tale builds strength and confidence about the real mettle of a hero: wits, humor, and heart. Co-starring: Stacey Reed Hoaglund

Eigentlich sollte es nur ein Flyer werden, doch am Ende entstanden zwei dicke Romane: Mit „Den Frauen vom See“ beschreibt Bestsellerautorin Gaby Hauptmann die bewegte Geschichte des Gasthofs „Hirschen“ in Horn am Bodensee. Die Personen sind real: Anna, aus armen, bäuerlichen Verhältnissen stammend, die als Wirtin der ersten Stunde den „Hirschen“ mit viel Mut, Fleiß und Cleverness durch schwierige Zeiten bringt. In Band 2 bestimmt die älteste Tochter Maria, jung verwitwet, die Geschicke des Gasthofs.

Eine neue Folge NachspielDEICH ist da! In der aktuellen Podcast-Episode sprechen Host Alexandra von Lingen und DeichStube-Reporter Malte Bürger über den dreckigen 1:0-Sieg des SV Werder Bremen im DFB-Pokal gegen den SC Paderborn, den nächsten Auswärtserfolg unter Coach Ole Werner, die Matchwinner Marvin Ducksch, Michael Zetterer und vieles mehr. Der SV Werder Bremen hat im DFB-Pokal-Zweitrunden-Duell gegen den SC Paderborn in der Home Deluxe Arena nicht seinen besten Tag erwischt, aber trotz eines zähen Auftritts das Achtelfinale erreicht. In der neuen Podcast-Folge NachspielDEICH analysieren Host Alexandra von Lingen und DeichStube-Reporter Malte Bürger den Pokal-Krampf: Lag es am schlechten Platz, der Einstellung, dem widerspenstigen Gegner oder einer Mischung aus allem? Und: Welche Rolle spielte Werders neuer Reifegrad fürs Weiterkommen? Was bedeutet der Achtelpokal-Einzug für den weiteren Saisonverlauf? Außerdem: Warum ist Matchwinner Marvin Ducksch plötzlich in Top-Form? Und wieso läuft es für Leo Bittencourt, Michael Zetterer und Oliver Burke (wieder) so gut? NachspielDEICH ist ein Fußball-Podcast der DeichStube. Host Alexandra von Lingen spricht nach jedem Bundesliga-Spiel des SV Werder Bremen mit dem Reporter der DeichStube, der das Match der Grün-Weißen live im Stadion verfolgt hat. Furiose Werder-Siege, bittere Pleiten und alles, was dazwischen liegt – NachspielDEICH geht in die Analyse! Und die Werder-Fans können mitmachen: Schickt Eure Fragen nach den Spielen als Text- oder Sprachnachricht an die 0160 98218884 – und die Werder-Analyse NachspielDEICH liefert die Antworten. Neue Folgen gibt es ab sofort immer am Tag nach der Werder-Partie überall, wo es Podcasts gibt.

Der GEISSPOD nach dem Erfolg im DFB-Pokal: Der 1. FC Köln erspielt sich den Sieg gegen Holstein Kiel durch clevere Veränderungen – um dann nach der Partie alles andere als clever zu agieren. Sonja und Marc blicken auf denkwürdige Tage zurück.#effzeh #fckoeln #koeln #fussball #fussballpodcast #dfbpokalDieser GEISSPOD wird präsentiert von unserem Partner Deutsche Post DHL.Werde eine:r von uns: Bewirb Dich jetzt! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Folge #187: La Bête In dieser Folge diskutieren Timo, Zeljko und Lucas über einige der spannendsten und unterschiedlichsten Filme der letzten Wochen. Den Anfang macht der neue Animationsfilm "Transformers One" (2024). Zeljko erzählt, wie er den Film trotz gemischter Meinungen genossen hat. Besonders die Freundschaft zwischen Orion Pax (Optimus Prime) und Megatron wurde in der originellen Vorgeschichte gut dargestellt. Der Humor und die Animation haben den Film für ihn unterhaltsam gemacht, während Lucas den Ansatz schätzt, dass sowohl Transformers-Fans als auch Neulinge Spaß haben können. Es gab aber auch Kritik, besonders an der Tiefe der Story​. Weiter geht es mit "Deadpool & Wolverine" (2024). Zeljko, ein großer Fan der ersten beiden Deadpool-Filme, zeigt sich weniger begeistert von dieser neuen Fortsetzung. Die vulgäre Sprache und der Humor waren ihm zu übertrieben und er vermisste die Cleverness der Vorgänger. Lucas und Timo kritisieren die überbordenden Multiversums-Verweise und beklagen, dass man inzwischen zu viele Serien und Filme gesehen haben muss, um den Film wirklich zu verstehen​. Im Horrorgenre geht es weiter mit "Salem's Lot" (2024), einer Neuverfilmung des Stephen-King-Klassikers. Timo und Lucas waren hier weniger begeistert. Timo lobt zwar die Idee mit den leuchtenden Kreuzen, kritisiert jedoch das gehetzte Ende und die mangelnde Verbindung zu den Charakteren. Für ihn bleibt die Neuverfilmung hinter den Erwartungen zurück​. Mit "The Coffee Table" (2022) erwartet uns ein spanisches Horrordrama, das Timo besonders begeistert hat. Er beschreibt den Film als subtilen, aber extrem spannenden Thriller, der mit einem cleveren Spannungsbogen und einem tiefen emotionalen Twist punktet. Zeljko war neugierig auf den Film, nachdem Timo seine positiven Erfahrungen teilte​. Dann widmen wir uns dem modernen Horror-Kultklassiker "Jennifer's Body" (2009). Lucas und Timo sind sich einig, dass der Film zu seiner Zeit unterschätzt wurde. Besonders Megan Fox und Amanda Seyfried liefern starke Leistungen. Der Film punktet mit schwarzem Humor und Teenie-Horror, der seiner Zeit voraus war​. Abschließend diskutieren wir "The Platform 2" (2024). Lucas war enttäuscht von der Fortsetzung, die in ihrer Brutalität übertrieben wirkt und im Vergleich zum ersten Teil viele der philosophischen Fragen unbefriedigend beantwortet. Der Film konnte den Charme des Originals nicht einfangen​. Zum Abschluss sprechen wir über "La Bête" (2023), ein französisches Sci-Fi-Drama, das philosophische Fragen rund um Technologie und Menschlichkeit aufwirft. Timo war von der visuellen Kraft des Films und der verstörenden Storyline beeindruckt, während Lucas die Ästhetik lobt, aber den erzählerischen Bogen als zu komplex und verworren empfand. Zeljko hebt die schauspielerischen Leistungen hervor fand die Story aber auch zu verworren. "Once Upon A Time In Cinema - Der Filmpodcast" – jeden Donnerstag um 18:00 Uhr, überall wo es Podcasts gibt! FILME DER FOLGE: "Transformers One" (2024) "Deadpool & Wolverine" (2024) "Salem's Lot" (2024) "The Coffee Table" (2022) "Jennifer's Body" (2009) "The Platform 2" (2024) "La Bête" (2023) Der Film-Podcast mit Timo, Lucas und Zeljko Anfragen: ouatic@gmx.de Letterboxd Instagram

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Two stories of scholarly lasses with healthy libidos.Based on the posts by Select Redux. Listen to the ► Podcast at Steamy Stories.Stimulating ReadingSexual adventures amid the bookshelves.Unlocking the big oak doors, Emily glances up at the Spring sun filtering through the stained-glass windows of the ‘Institute’. Originally endowed by a Victorian benefactor, now part of a modern university, this old building goes unnoticed by most people passing by on this bright 1993 morning.The research library within opens just three days a week with Emily, its part-time librarian, fitting the job around her PhD studies. Some colleagues consider it a fusty backwater; Emily rather enjoys the church-like surroundings, lofty ceilings and marble floors, and calm, quiet ambience.Starting the day as usual at 8.45am, Emily turns on the lights, picks up the post and then sits at the front desk waiting for students to arrive. The job isn’t the most exacting; mainly helping undergraduates locate obscure books, its perk being plenty of time to write her thesis and, blush-making to admit, peruse the rather splendid erotica section. Something that’s become a bit of a habit, leaving her distracted and almost perpetually aroused.This 'special collection’ is kept locked; its key is supposedly secure in a safe; in fact on a chain around Emily’s neck. Currently 'in between boyfriends’ (no, not like that!) in truth modern men, mostly boys inhabiting adult bodies in her opinion, don’t do it for Emily. Call her traditional, she wants someone old-fashioned.Emily’s romantic, bookish outlook on life sometimes feels unsuited to modern times and is exemplified by today’s attire: cardigan, blouse, and a string of pearls, the epitome of respectability; a typical librarian. A knee-length skirt, sensible shoes, minimal makeup and glasses habitually perched upon her head complete the academic look. However, underneath one (who? she reflects glumly) might be surprised to find some almost sinfully brief lingerie adorning her trim figure. Perhaps not so conservative;Later that afternoon, Emily looks at her watch, half an hour until closing, not likely to see anyone else today she thinks. Wrongly, because striding confidently through the rotating door and purposefully approaching her desk is a new customer. In contrast to the usual scruffy students (although arguably the lecturers are worse) he’s smartly dressed. Wearing a tie in fact; Emily likes a chap in a suit and his fits very well. This tall man with silvery grey hair favors her with a confident smile and Emily melts inside, lust at first sight.Michael, they are quickly on first name terms, is a postgrad mature student working on the final dissertation of an English literature MA. He’s taken a couple of weeks’ leave from an unspecified (Emily suspects high-powered and well-remunerated) job to complete it. Meaning, she sends a silent prayer of thanks to whichever celestial deity might be responsible, he’ll be making frequent trips to the library. Visits she soon begins to eagerly anticipate, feeling disproportionately disappointed on days when this charming, personable and undoubtedly assertive man doesn’t appear. Get a grip girl, chides her inner voice, whatever your fantasies this is a purely professional relationship.“What did you do before studying,” she enquires one morning.“Came from money, followed the family tradition into the City and made some more,” he shrugs. “Clichéd thing for a privileged person to say but it didn’t make me happy.”“What does?”“Good writing, which explains why I’m here in literary mode, how about you?”“A very bright kid from a feckless, under-achieving family; got a scholarship, got out of my dead-end town and got a higher education. Not having money means I have to take a series of dull jobs to pay my way.” There’s no need to make her point any more strongly, Michael gets the implication.“I detect a steely determination,” he responds without rancor.“Academically, yes,” she agrees, “in order to remain with my beloved books, but unfashionable though it is I’d happily be rescued by a knight in shining armor. Will you be my knight?” Christ, she thinks, where did that come from? Silly mare you’ve blown it now.“If you’ll be my damsel in distress I’d be delighted,” Michael answers lightly, but a die has been cast.“What are you working on today?” he enquires conversationally when next visiting.“These books were recently acquired for the special collections section. I’m trying to catalogue them,” she explains, outwardly serene, but heart beating fast.“Ah the erotica,” Michael raises a knowing eyebrow, “better leave you to it then.” He turns to a nearby table with a couple of hefty tomes and commences making notes while covertly observing Emily, absently twirling a lock of hair with one hand, the other no longer on the table but underneath. Much later, abruptly jolted from a pleasurable reverie by his shadow, Emily becomes abruptly aware of Michael’s looming presence.“You’re spending a lot of time on books from that particular genre,” he says, it isn’t a question.“Well; ” she stammers.“Perhaps that’s why you’ve twice left the University’s precious erotica shelves unlocked lately?”Her eyes widen in shock. “How did you know?” It’s true, no point in denying the fact.“I notice things. An accident I’m sure, but rather careless, some might even say naughty. Are you naughty Emily?” Silence, the cat has got her tongue. “Do you deserve to be punished? Might that be a better solution than the matter being brought to the attention of the Vice-Chancellor?” Michael presses home his advantage. “Those rare editions are extremely valuable. Perhaps you need to be taught a lesson, bought to book one might say.” Emily gets the joke, but it’s no laughing matter.“Punished; lesson?” she stammers, “what do you mean?”“I think you know to what I’m referring, you’ve read enough about spanking, no doubt wondered what it might be like. I don’t believe you’re as innocent as you pretend Emily, I saw you slide a hand under your skirt just then. Most unprofessional, you deserve to have your bottom smacked.”“Oh; ” Overwhelmed by his quiet certainty that she’ll obey, Ellie discovers in herself a complimentary willingness to defer; feels her pussy throbbing with desire at every word Michael utters. This is ridiculous, thinks her rational brain, I’m an independent woman, he’s no right to demand my obedience. But you know you want to, responds her libidinous subconscious, you’ve so often dreamt of such a scenario, and how you’d willingly submit;She nods anxiously towards the door. With an unreadable expression, Michael walks purposefully towards the entrance, locks it and returns.“Bad girls require discipline,” he whispers in her ear.“They do, sir,” she meekly agrees.“Come here.” Emily stands next to him, hands behind her back.“Turn around and lean forward against the desk.”Deferentially, eyes downcast, Emily complies; wrapping his left arm around her slender waist Michael slowly, and deliberately raises her skirt. Emily wishes her boobs were just a little bigger; wishes her arse was just a little smaller but knows her lovely legs are just right. Now so does he.A grunt of male disapproval, “I don’t like tights,” he tugs her pantyhose down revealing flawless bottom cheeks, “next time I expect you to wear stockings.” Next time, who said anything about next time? Despite her mounting panic, Emily has an epiphany of understanding; Michael’s coercion is more implied than actual, less of a threat by him as a need within her. He runs his hands appreciatively over her pristine, unmarked bottom then tugs those unexpectedly racy, almost transparent black panties up hard into Emily’s damp divide, the silken scrap disappearing between puffy pussy lips, chafing her swollen clit.“Turns you on doesn’t it” he growls, holding her tightly.“Yes, but I’m scared,” she whispers and it’s true, the physical proximity and her helplessness in the hands of an alpha male are more exciting than anything Emily has ever before encountered.Emily tenses, holding her breath, awaiting the inevitable; yet the initial smack still catches her by surprise. At first, it’s mainly about the ringing percussive sound, a numbing shock. Prudently Michael allows a pause, he can tell it’s her first time. Gradually her skin pinkens and a sharp stinging sensation suffuses Emily’s posterior.“Oh,” she looks at him wide-eyed, “oh yes,” amazed by her compliance with the punitive intentions of a man she scarcely knows. A second spank, slightly harder this time.“Feeling it now aren’t you,” Michael mutters, “rather different from in the stories you’re so keen on?” True, the reality of what before was only fevered fiction is raw and immediate.“ I’ll stop if you ask me to,” he adds.“Surely not when I’ve been so wicked,” Emily replies huskily. The scene is set, and his hard palm strikes her bottom repeatedly as Michael methodically and unhurriedly continues, Emily’s body responding animatedly to the burning sensation gradually suffusing her derriere.“Keep still,” he commands as she squirms in a futile attempt to dissipate the smart.Eventually, Emily has no idea how long, five minutes, or an eternity, Michael ceases her chastisement. Both are breathing heavily now, albeit for different reasons. He slides a hand up her inner thigh and under her knickers.“Good girl,” Michael whispers, pushing an exploratory digit into Emily’s sopping sex. She shuts her eyes and moves against his fingers, Emily is needy, alas, her evident excitement is unrequited. Taking her by the shoulders, Michael turns the shaken young woman to face the wall.“Make yourself respectable,” he instructs in a tone countenancing no dissent, “don’t move until I’ve left, no rubbing your bottom, or anywhere else. I’ll let myself out,” he kisses the top of her head, “and be back soon to do one final bit piece of research, don’t miss me too much.”And then he’s gone; taken Emily to the edge and abandoned her unsatisfied. Which, thinks Emily, bottom glowing fiercely, is truly sadistic. Simmering with sexual awakening, she’s no intention of being denied. Walking stiffly towards her chair Emily sits, wincing as her tender buttocks contact with the seat. Legs spread and eyes closed she pushes a hand down the front of her panties and addresses her pent-up frustration with flying fingers, and soon has a shattering orgasm.On Monday morning, after a weekend mentally replaying this momentous encounter, and multiple flouting of Michael’s embargo on masturbation, Emily walks into work full of hope for what the new week may bring. Inwardly more confident, her outward appearance has also altered. She’s taken more care with makeup, mascara and her favorite cherry red lipstick. Does her best not to tug down her hem at every step. Emily hasn’t previously worn such a short skirt and worries people may notice she’s wearing stockings. Once at work, it’s business as usual, albeit with some appreciative glances from borrowers, being desired is an unfamiliar but welcome ego boost. Emboldened, Emily experiments with undoing the second button of her blouse.She can’t conceal her unhappiness when Michael fails to arrive and becomes increasingly despondent when he doesn’t turn up on Tuesday and Wednesday either. By Thursday she’s almost lost hope. Turning to the erotica collection for comfort a photograph falls from between the pages of a book on 'Le Vice Anglaise’. Emily looks aghast, Michael! But it can’t be, the date scribbled on the back is 1936, does her dom have a doppelganger? All too much of a conundrum to deal with in her overwrought state, Emily locks up early and heads disconsolately home.On Friday she settles onto her stool and re-opens the same book. Was Michael ever really here, she wonders? Could this have been some sort of hallucination, an epic instance of self-delusion? Of course not, get real, examine the facts, she inwardly chides. Consider the evidence of two days of sitting gingerly, the finger marks on your sore buttocks visible in the mirror. She was spanked alright, the pertinent question being whether she will see Michael again, let alone reach the sexual conclusion so ardently desired. Not being clairvoyant, Emily doesn’t have a clue about either outcome, for now, she tells herself sternly, you’d better get on with some work. Mentally listing the day’s mundane tasks Emily doesn’t notice a familiar figure quietly enter the building until he’s immediately adjacent. Caught unawares her incipient shout of shock is stifled by his hand.“I’ll remove it from your mouth,” his voice whispers, “if you promise not to scream, understood?” Emily remains frozen, struggling to get to grips with her predicament, then nods assent.“Where did you appear from?” she enquires in a small voice.“Not important right now,” he shushes.“Your picture; ” She points at the faded sepia print on the table.“My father,” he laughs, “chip off the old block, aren’t I? Long gone, of course, he put up the money to establish the erotica collection you’ve so much enjoyed.” Helping the shaken young woman to her feet he moves Emily to face a bookcase.“Just relax,” he says calmly, trailing a hand teasingly up and down the back of her thighs.“Relax,” she tenses at the suggestion, “when I don’t know what you intend to do.”“I think you can hazard a pretty accurate prediction,” he teases.“I’m quite sure you’re planning to punish me again,” says Emily shivering with anticipation at the thought, “what might occur afterwards is what’s preoccupying me.”“What do you hope happens?” he enquires, lips brushing the nape of her neck.“I think you can make a very good guess,” Emily replies cheekily.Right now, she can’t think of anything she wouldn’t let him do, Emily has read many salacious books and has a vivid imagination.“I’m enjoying your new look,” says Michael appreciatively, “let’s explore beneath; ” He unbuttons her blouse to the waist, frees her boobs and rolls each erect nipple in turn between finger and thumb. In response, Emily kisses him hard on the mouth, her acquiescence clearly in no doubt. His other hand slips between her thighs and encounters wetness between them. Emily moans at this touch, yearning to be penetrated by the hard cock she can feel bulging through his trousers and pressing against her thigh.“You’ll endure a harsher correction this time,” he murmurs, bending Emily across the desk while removing his belt.“The door”, she gestures urgently.He shrugs off her concern. “We’ll just have to take the chance; I find a little jeopardy adds a frisson of excitement.” Wrestling up the short, tight skirt exposes the soft curves of Emily’s hips and beautiful bottom; Michael monetarily enjoys the sight, and then pulls her knickers down and off.“Someone wants to be fucked pretty badly,” he observes, a hint of amusement in his voice as he glimpses her damp, pouting slit. With no warning he straps Emily, hard and fast, leaving blazing bands of hurt across both cheeks and down to her stocking tops. She yelps, groans and stamps her feet, nevertheless thrusting out her buttocks to meet each of the worn leather’s cruel kisses. A further dozen overlapping strokes sear across her fiery red behind until Emily thinks she can’t possibly endure further chastisement.“Hurts,” she whimpers, tears in her eyes, although the perfect pain only serves to stoke a fire of arousal down below. Aware of her limits Michael runs his hands along the insides of Emily’s legs and pulls her knees apart, leaving her open and exposed. His tongue repeatedly explores the length of her labia, right up to the nub of her clit, building each caress into a rhythmic repetition. Emily feels an orgasm inexorably approaching, her breathing becomes fast and uneven.“Fuck you’re tight,” he observes crudely, sliding a finger into Emily’s inviting pink cunny and then positioning his erection at her slick entrance.“Stop teasing and do it hard!” she screams, last vestiges of dignity and reserve surrendered. Lewdly Emily pushes back her hips, anxious to have him inside her. Equally caught up in the intensity of the moment, Michael fills the lusty librarian with the cock she craves. All inhibitions abandoned, Emily feels the rhythm of his thrusts increasing, her pussy spasms and takes them both to an inevitable sexual crescendo. They lay silent for a moment before Michael chivalrously passes Emily a large linen handkerchief to mop the come leaking onto her nylon-clad thighs.“I think my poor bottom has suffered quite enough for one day,” she whispers sensually, “how about you take me home to your place and fuck me again, slowly and gently?”“How about we take one of the books from the special collection to provide us with inspiration?” he replies.“Oh, I think I’ve already done quite enough research,” Emily responds with a giggle.“Then let’s grab a bottle of wine and see if we can’t put theory into practice,” agrees Michael.Cut to a year later, doctorate earned; Emily has been promoted to take charge of the main university library. There’s a new young woman librarian at the Institute, still on probation and requiring guidance. Emily considers herself a firm but fair manager and has kindly offered an after-hours tutorial on the special collection. A recently successful MA student, now a research fellow, somewhat older and vastly experienced, may join them;By Select Redux for LiteroticaCleverness is SexyWinning a quiz transformed Alice from swot to hot.By Select ReduxAn exceptionally brainy young woman, Alice has pursued her academic interests to the exclusion of almost everything else in life. There will, she reasons, on the verge of her 23rd birthday, the M A she’s strived so hard to attain nearly complete, be plenty of time to pursue other interests later. Travelling perhaps, a life outside the university library, even something so mundane as clothes shopping.Used to being an outsider, teacher’s pet, bookw

Two stories of scholarly lasses with healthy libidos.Based on the posts by Select Redux. Listen to the ► Podcast at Steamy Stories.Stimulating ReadingSexual adventures amid the bookshelves.Unlocking the big oak doors, Emily glances up at the Spring sun filtering through the stained-glass windows of the ‘Institute’. Originally endowed by a Victorian benefactor, now part of a modern university, this old building goes unnoticed by most people passing by on this bright 1993 morning.The research library within opens just three days a week with Emily, its part-time librarian, fitting the job around her PhD studies. Some colleagues consider it a fusty backwater; Emily rather enjoys the church-like surroundings, lofty ceilings and marble floors, and calm, quiet ambience.Starting the day as usual at 8.45am, Emily turns on the lights, picks up the post and then sits at the front desk waiting for students to arrive. The job isn’t the most exacting; mainly helping undergraduates locate obscure books, its perk being plenty of time to write her thesis and, blush-making to admit, peruse the rather splendid erotica section. Something that’s become a bit of a habit, leaving her distracted and almost perpetually aroused.This 'special collection’ is kept locked; its key is supposedly secure in a safe; in fact on a chain around Emily’s neck. Currently 'in between boyfriends’ (no, not like that!) in truth modern men, mostly boys inhabiting adult bodies in her opinion, don’t do it for Emily. Call her traditional, she wants someone old-fashioned.Emily’s romantic, bookish outlook on life sometimes feels unsuited to modern times and is exemplified by today’s attire: cardigan, blouse, and a string of pearls, the epitome of respectability; a typical librarian. A knee-length skirt, sensible shoes, minimal makeup and glasses habitually perched upon her head complete the academic look. However, underneath one (who? she reflects glumly) might be surprised to find some almost sinfully brief lingerie adorning her trim figure. Perhaps not so conservative;Later that afternoon, Emily looks at her watch, half an hour until closing, not likely to see anyone else today she thinks. Wrongly, because striding confidently through the rotating door and purposefully approaching her desk is a new customer. In contrast to the usual scruffy students (although arguably the lecturers are worse) he’s smartly dressed. Wearing a tie in fact; Emily likes a chap in a suit and his fits very well. This tall man with silvery grey hair favors her with a confident smile and Emily melts inside, lust at first sight.Michael, they are quickly on first name terms, is a postgrad mature student working on the final dissertation of an English literature MA. He’s taken a couple of weeks’ leave from an unspecified (Emily suspects high-powered and well-remunerated) job to complete it. Meaning, she sends a silent prayer of thanks to whichever celestial deity might be responsible, he’ll be making frequent trips to the library. Visits she soon begins to eagerly anticipate, feeling disproportionately disappointed on days when this charming, personable and undoubtedly assertive man doesn’t appear. Get a grip girl, chides her inner voice, whatever your fantasies this is a purely professional relationship.“What did you do before studying,” she enquires one morning.“Came from money, followed the family tradition into the City and made some more,” he shrugs. “Clichéd thing for a privileged person to say but it didn’t make me happy.”“What does?”“Good writing, which explains why I’m here in literary mode, how about you?”“A very bright kid from a feckless, under-achieving family; got a scholarship, got out of my dead-end town and got a higher education. Not having money means I have to take a series of dull jobs to pay my way.” There’s no need to make her point any more strongly, Michael gets the implication.“I detect a steely determination,” he responds without rancor.“Academically, yes,” she agrees, “in order to remain with my beloved books, but unfashionable though it is I’d happily be rescued by a knight in shining armor. Will you be my knight?” Christ, she thinks, where did that come from? Silly mare you’ve blown it now.“If you’ll be my damsel in distress I’d be delighted,” Michael answers lightly, but a die has been cast.“What are you working on today?” he enquires conversationally when next visiting.“These books were recently acquired for the special collections section. I’m trying to catalogue them,” she explains, outwardly serene, but heart beating fast.“Ah the erotica,” Michael raises a knowing eyebrow, “better leave you to it then.” He turns to a nearby table with a couple of hefty tomes and commences making notes while covertly observing Emily, absently twirling a lock of hair with one hand, the other no longer on the table but underneath. Much later, abruptly jolted from a pleasurable reverie by his shadow, Emily becomes abruptly aware of Michael’s looming presence.“You’re spending a lot of time on books from that particular genre,” he says, it isn’t a question.“Well; ” she stammers.“Perhaps that’s why you’ve twice left the University’s precious erotica shelves unlocked lately?”Her eyes widen in shock. “How did you know?” It’s true, no point in denying the fact.“I notice things. An accident I’m sure, but rather careless, some might even say naughty. Are you naughty Emily?” Silence, the cat has got her tongue. “Do you deserve to be punished? Might that be a better solution than the matter being brought to the attention of the Vice-Chancellor?” Michael presses home his advantage. “Those rare editions are extremely valuable. Perhaps you need to be taught a lesson, bought to book one might say.” Emily gets the joke, but it’s no laughing matter.“Punished; lesson?” she stammers, “what do you mean?”“I think you know to what I’m referring, you’ve read enough about spanking, no doubt wondered what it might be like. I don’t believe you’re as innocent as you pretend Emily, I saw you slide a hand under your skirt just then. Most unprofessional, you deserve to have your bottom smacked.”“Oh; ” Overwhelmed by his quiet certainty that she’ll obey, Ellie discovers in herself a complimentary willingness to defer; feels her pussy throbbing with desire at every word Michael utters. This is ridiculous, thinks her rational brain, I’m an independent woman, he’s no right to demand my obedience. But you know you want to, responds her libidinous subconscious, you’ve so often dreamt of such a scenario, and how you’d willingly submit;She nods anxiously towards the door. With an unreadable expression, Michael walks purposefully towards the entrance, locks it and returns.“Bad girls require discipline,” he whispers in her ear.“They do, sir,” she meekly agrees.“Come here.” Emily stands next to him, hands behind her back.“Turn around and lean forward against the desk.”Deferentially, eyes downcast, Emily complies; wrapping his left arm around her slender waist Michael slowly, and deliberately raises her skirt. Emily wishes her boobs were just a little bigger; wishes her arse was just a little smaller but knows her lovely legs are just right. Now so does he.A grunt of male disapproval, “I don’t like tights,” he tugs her pantyhose down revealing flawless bottom cheeks, “next time I expect you to wear stockings.” Next time, who said anything about next time? Despite her mounting panic, Emily has an epiphany of understanding; Michael’s coercion is more implied than actual, less of a threat by him as a need within her. He runs his hands appreciatively over her pristine, unmarked bottom then tugs those unexpectedly racy, almost transparent black panties up hard into Emily’s damp divide, the silken scrap disappearing between puffy pussy lips, chafing her swollen clit.“Turns you on doesn’t it” he growls, holding her tightly.“Yes, but I’m scared,” she whispers and it’s true, the physical proximity and her helplessness in the hands of an alpha male are more exciting than anything Emily has ever before encountered.Emily tenses, holding her breath, awaiting the inevitable; yet the initial smack still catches her by surprise. At first, it’s mainly about the ringing percussive sound, a numbing shock. Prudently Michael allows a pause, he can tell it’s her first time. Gradually her skin pinkens and a sharp stinging sensation suffuses Emily’s posterior.“Oh,” she looks at him wide-eyed, “oh yes,” amazed by her compliance with the punitive intentions of a man she scarcely knows. A second spank, slightly harder this time.“Feeling it now aren’t you,” Michael mutters, “rather different from in the stories you’re so keen on?” True, the reality of what before was only fevered fiction is raw and immediate.“ I’ll stop if you ask me to,” he adds.“Surely not when I’ve been so wicked,” Emily replies huskily. The scene is set, and his hard palm strikes her bottom repeatedly as Michael methodically and unhurriedly continues, Emily’s body responding animatedly to the burning sensation gradually suffusing her derriere.“Keep still,” he commands as she squirms in a futile attempt to dissipate the smart.Eventually, Emily has no idea how long, five minutes, or an eternity, Michael ceases her chastisement. Both are breathing heavily now, albeit for different reasons. He slides a hand up her inner thigh and under her knickers.“Good girl,” Michael whispers, pushing an exploratory digit into Emily’s sopping sex. She shuts her eyes and moves against his fingers, Emily is needy, alas, her evident excitement is unrequited. Taking her by the shoulders, Michael turns the shaken young woman to face the wall.“Make yourself respectable,” he instructs in a tone countenancing no dissent, “don’t move until I’ve left, no rubbing your bottom, or anywhere else. I’ll let myself out,” he kisses the top of her head, “and be back soon to do one final bit piece of research, don’t miss me too much.”And then he’s gone; taken Emily to the edge and abandoned her unsatisfied. Which, thinks Emily, bottom glowing fiercely, is truly sadistic. Simmering with sexual awakening, she’s no intention of being denied. Walking stiffly towards her chair Emily sits, wincing as her tender buttocks contact with the seat. Legs spread and eyes closed she pushes a hand down the front of her panties and addresses her pent-up frustration with flying fingers, and soon has a shattering orgasm.On Monday morning, after a weekend mentally replaying this momentous encounter, and multiple flouting of Michael’s embargo on masturbation, Emily walks into work full of hope for what the new week may bring. Inwardly more confident, her outward appearance has also altered. She’s taken more care with makeup, mascara and her favorite cherry red lipstick. Does her best not to tug down her hem at every step. Emily hasn’t previously worn such a short skirt and worries people may notice she’s wearing stockings. Once at work, it’s business as usual, albeit with some appreciative glances from borrowers, being desired is an unfamiliar but welcome ego boost. Emboldened, Emily experiments with undoing the second button of her blouse.She can’t conceal her unhappiness when Michael fails to arrive and becomes increasingly despondent when he doesn’t turn up on Tuesday and Wednesday either. By Thursday she’s almost lost hope. Turning to the erotica collection for comfort a photograph falls from between the pages of a book on 'Le Vice Anglaise’. Emily looks aghast, Michael! But it can’t be, the date scribbled on the back is 1936, does her dom have a doppelganger? All too much of a conundrum to deal with in her overwrought state, Emily locks up early and heads disconsolately home.On Friday she settles onto her stool and re-opens the same book. Was Michael ever really here, she wonders? Could this have been some sort of hallucination, an epic instance of self-delusion? Of course not, get real, examine the facts, she inwardly chides. Consider the evidence of two days of sitting gingerly, the finger marks on your sore buttocks visible in the mirror. She was spanked alright, the pertinent question being whether she will see Michael again, let alone reach the sexual conclusion so ardently desired. Not being clairvoyant, Emily doesn’t have a clue about either outcome, for now, she tells herself sternly, you’d better get on with some work. Mentally listing the day’s mundane tasks Emily doesn’t notice a familiar figure quietly enter the building until he’s immediately adjacent. Caught unawares her incipient shout of shock is stifled by his hand.“I’ll remove it from your mouth,” his voice whispers, “if you promise not to scream, understood?” Emily remains frozen, struggling to get to grips with her predicament, then nods assent.“Where did you appear from?” she enquires in a small voice.“Not important right now,” he shushes.“Your picture; ” She points at the faded sepia print on the table.“My father,” he laughs, “chip off the old block, aren’t I? Long gone, of course, he put up the money to establish the erotica collection you’ve so much enjoyed.” Helping the shaken young woman to her feet he moves Emily to face a bookcase.“Just relax,” he says calmly, trailing a hand teasingly up and down the back of her thighs.“Relax,” she tenses at the suggestion, “when I don’t know what you intend to do.”“I think you can hazard a pretty accurate prediction,” he teases.“I’m quite sure you’re planning to punish me again,” says Emily shivering with anticipation at the thought, “what might occur afterwards is what’s preoccupying me.”“What do you hope happens?” he enquires, lips brushing the nape of her neck.“I think you can make a very good guess,” Emily replies cheekily.Right now, she can’t think of anything she wouldn’t let him do, Emily has read many salacious books and has a vivid imagination.“I’m enjoying your new look,” says Michael appreciatively, “let’s explore beneath; ” He unbuttons her blouse to the waist, frees her boobs and rolls each erect nipple in turn between finger and thumb. In response, Emily kisses him hard on the mouth, her acquiescence clearly in no doubt. His other hand slips between her thighs and encounters wetness between them. Emily moans at this touch, yearning to be penetrated by the hard cock she can feel bulging through his trousers and pressing against her thigh.“You’ll endure a harsher correction this time,” he murmurs, bending Emily across the desk while removing his belt.“The door”, she gestures urgently.He shrugs off her concern. “We’ll just have to take the chance; I find a little jeopardy adds a frisson of excitement.” Wrestling up the short, tight skirt exposes the soft curves of Emily’s hips and beautiful bottom; Michael monetarily enjoys the sight, and then pulls her knickers down and off.“Someone wants to be fucked pretty badly,” he observes, a hint of amusement in his voice as he glimpses her damp, pouting slit. With no warning he straps Emily, hard and fast, leaving blazing bands of hurt across both cheeks and down to her stocking tops. She yelps, groans and stamps her feet, nevertheless thrusting out her buttocks to meet each of the worn leather’s cruel kisses. A further dozen overlapping strokes sear across her fiery red behind until Emily thinks she can’t possibly endure further chastisement.“Hurts,” she whimpers, tears in her eyes, although the perfect pain only serves to stoke a fire of arousal down below. Aware of her limits Michael runs his hands along the insides of Emily’s legs and pulls her knees apart, leaving her open and exposed. His tongue repeatedly explores the length of her labia, right up to the nub of her clit, building each caress into a rhythmic repetition. Emily feels an orgasm inexorably approaching, her breathing becomes fast and uneven.“Fuck you’re tight,” he observes crudely, sliding a finger into Emily’s inviting pink cunny and then positioning his erection at her slick entrance.“Stop teasing and do it hard!” she screams, last vestiges of dignity and reserve surrendered. Lewdly Emily pushes back her hips, anxious to have him inside her. Equally caught up in the intensity of the moment, Michael fills the lusty librarian with the cock she craves. All inhibitions abandoned, Emily feels the rhythm of his thrusts increasing, her pussy spasms and takes them both to an inevitable sexual crescendo. They lay silent for a moment before Michael chivalrously passes Emily a large linen handkerchief to mop the come leaking onto her nylon-clad thighs.“I think my poor bottom has suffered quite enough for one day,” she whispers sensually, “how about you take me home to your place and fuck me again, slowly and gently?”“How about we take one of the books from the special collection to provide us with inspiration?” he replies.“Oh, I think I’ve already done quite enough research,” Emily responds with a giggle.“Then let’s grab a bottle of wine and see if we can’t put theory into practice,” agrees Michael.Cut to a year later, doctorate earned; Emily has been promoted to take charge of the main university library. There’s a new young woman librarian at the Institute, still on probation and requiring guidance. Emily considers herself a firm but fair manager and has kindly offered an after-hours tutorial on the special collection. A recently successful MA student, now a research fellow, somewhat older and vastly experienced, may join them;By Select Redux for LiteroticaCleverness is SexyWinning a quiz transformed Alice from swot to hot.By Select ReduxAn exceptionally brainy young woman, Alice has pursued her academic interests to the exclusion of almost everything else in life. There will, she reasons, on the verge of her 23rd birthday, the M A she’s strived so hard to attain nearly complete, be plenty of time to pursue other interests later. Travelling perhaps, a life outside the university library, even something so mundane as clothes shopping.Used to being an outsider, teacher’s pet, bookw

"You start to mistrust very clever people when they get embarrassed." – Friedrich Nietzsche, Beyond Good and Evil   This week, join Cyrus Palizban and Nicolas Sarian as we dive deep into the complexities and frustrations of academia. Using the above Nietzsche quote as a springboard, we explore and recount personal experiences of academic disappointment and systemic issues in higher education. We discuss the flawed nature of tenure, the imbalance of true intellectual engagement, and the pervasiveness of performative scholarship within universities. This thought-provoking conversation challenges the current state of academic institutions and underscores the necessity for genuine, transformative learning platforms such as Lightning's own Grand Library of Alexandria.   00:00 Welcome to The Lightning Podcast 00:26 Nietzsche's Quote of the Week 01:48 Personal Experiences with Embarrassment 05:41 Challenges in Academia 08:51 Debating Classic Texts and Privilege 15:25 Cultural and Social Class Issues 28:18 Racial Tensions and Misunderstandings 28:53 Trust and Authenticity in Academia 29:28 Diversity of Ideas in Universities 29:48 Pretending in Academic Circles 29:57 Questioning Academic Practices 31:11 The Reality of Tenure 36:38 The Disconnect in Academic Research 44:51 Public Intellectuals vs. Traditional Academics 49:19 The Nature of Embarrassment and Honesty 52:07 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Follow us on other platforms for more content! https://smartlink2.metricool.com/public/smartlink/lightning-945

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The incredible Alice Fraser goes all-in on what makes Red Dwarf awesome. Cleverness! Silliness! Heart! Toast! An amazing parliament-based metaphor (don't worry, not political). A very cool comparison with a Pixar classic. And a traumatic memory of Rimmerworld that lives forever in a dark corner of Alice's mind. Onto series 4 episode 4, White Hole, and it's all going on. Alice shines a light on the different types of humour Grant and Naylor flit between, and how this keeps the show dynamic and engaging for the viewer. We unpack ‘British university comedy writing', trade favourite lines from the ep (so many!) and explore why they're so great. We celebrate Hattie Hayridge.And, of course, we break down the iconic scene where Kryten explains the science of white holes. And, of course, we break down the iconic scene where Kryten explains the science of white holes. And, of course, we break down the iconic scene where Kryten explains the science of white holes.SO WHAT IS IT?Better Than Life is the pod where comedians talk Red Dwarf, the greatest sci-fi sitcom, one episode at a time. With a fresh guest every ep, we're your perfect podcast companion for a first watch or a rewatch. Be warned: spoilers! Hosted by Fergus (huge fan) and John (lapsed fan). Production, artwork and insights by Alex Watson. FANCY SOME LINKS?Visit patreon.com/alicefraser for everything Alice, including writing masterclasses (free trial!). WHAT DO YOU THINK?Have a word on our socials: X/Instagram/Facebook - @itsBTLpodEMAIL USWe'd love to ask your questions on the pod – and to hear your feedback. Drop us a line: betterthanlifepod@gmail.com ENJOY OUR THEME TUNE?There's more where that came from: https://holygoats.bandcamp.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Florian und ich tauschen Gedanken über das neue Amazon-Projekt aus, bei dem eine Temu-Kopie erstellt werden soll. Wir debattieren über die Cleverness dieser Idee und diskutieren, ob es besser wäre, mit SHEIN zu kooperieren oder sie zu imitieren. Das Thema China und das erwartete weitere Wachstum des E-Commerce beschäftigen uns weiterhin. Wir sind gespannt auf die kommenden Entwicklungen und freuen uns auf die Spryker Excite im September. Zur Spryker EXCITE: https://spryker.com/events/excite-2024/#tickets Ticketcode: KASSENZONE (Bei Access Code eingeben) Thesen auf LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/k5-2024-intothedeep-dr-johannes-b-berentzen-uadyf/ Community: https://kassenzone.de/discord Feedback zum Podcast? Mail an alex@kassenzone.de Disclaimer: https://www.kassenzone.de/disclaimer/ Kassenzone” wird vermarktet von Podstars by OMR. Du möchtest in “Kassenzone” werben? Dann hier entlang. Alexander Graf: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandergraf/ https://twitter.com/supergraf Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KassenzoneDe/ Blog: https://www.kassenzone.de/ E-Commerce Buch: https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/3866413076/

Mit ausgeklügelten Tests erforschen Wissenschaftler, wie schlau Tiere sind. Fazit: In vielen Tierarten steckt mehr Cleverness als gedacht. «Einstein»-Moderatorin Kathrin Hönegger will es genauer wissen und begleitet Wissenschaftler, die der Intelligenz von Geckos und Fröschen auf den Grund gehen. Der Tierintelligenz auf der Spur Sie machen Kunststücke, benutzen Werkzeuge, erkennen sich selbst im Spiegel. Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler haben in den letzten Jahren bei den verschiedensten Tierarten erstaunliche Fähigkeiten entdeckt. Aber sind Mäuse, die sich vor der Katze totstellen, oder Hunde, die sich unterschiedliche Kommandos merken können, gleich intelligent? Forschende glauben, mit dem sogenannten G-Faktor, kurz «G», herausfinden zu können, ob ein Tier eine sogenannte allgemeine oder generelle Intelligenz besitzt, vergleichbar mit der Intelligenz eines Menschen, die mit einem IQ-Test gemessen werden kann. IQ-Test für Tiere Um herauszufinden, ob das Tier ein «G» besitzt, haben die Forschenden eine Reihe von ausgeklügelten Tests entwickelt, die unterschiedlichste Problemlösungsaufgaben beinhalten und die geistige Flexibilität der Tiere fordern. Aufgaben, die die Tiere weder mit Routine noch mit ihrem Instinkt lösen können. Bis heute konnten die Forschenden generelle Intelligenz, oder eben «G», bei Affen, aber auch bei Mäusen, Ratten, Hunden und einigen Vogelarten nachweisen. Dabei gilt, je grösser das Hirn, wie zum Beispiel bei Menschenaffen wie Gorillas oder Orang-Utans, desto mehr «G». Der Spiegeltest Seit rund 50 Jahren machen Wissenschaftlerinnen und Wissenschaftler mit unterschiedlichsten Tierarten, insbesondere Säugetieren, den sogenannten Spiegeltest. Forschende markieren das Tier dabei an einer Stelle, die es nicht sehen kann – zum Beispiel auf der Stirn. Das Tier, das vor dem Spiegel versucht die Markierung zu entfernen oder zu untersuchen – so heisst es – hat bestanden. Bis heute konnte man dieses Ich-Bewusstsein nur bei wenigen Tierarten beweisen: Menschenaffen, Elefanten, Schweine, Delfine und Elstern. Instinkt oder Intelligenz? Über die Intelligenz von Geckos weiss die Wissenschaft noch so gut wie gar nichts. Dies wollen Forschende der Universität Bern ändern. Mit viel Geduld und Know-how erforschen sie das intelligente Verhalten unter anderem von Tokeh Geckos. Dies ist eine grosse Herausforderung, denn die Experimente, die bei anderen Tierarten durchgeführt werden, können nicht auf die Geckos übertragen werden. Ihre Biologie ist komplett anders als die von Säugetieren. Unter anderem spielt der Geruch bei ihnen eine viel grössere Rolle als die visuelle Wahrnehmung.

I'M BACK! On this episode I watched the comedy adventure heist film "Misfits". I chose this movie today because even though I do like majority of the actors in this film I never really cared to watch international comedies. Throughout this episode I'll be talking about women who are Blondes, Nick Cannon's acting abilities and the best heist movies and shows I've ever seen.(00:00) - Intro(02:12) - Movie Starts(7:27) - Best Heist Movies and Shows(25:44) - Casting(33:14) - Blonde People(01:07:59) - My Only Compliant(01:21:25) - The Cleverness of This Movie(01:30:32) - Final Thoughts / Appreciation

A king with a stupid son decides to send him off on a journey in the hopes that this will teach him cleverness more than any of his books or lessons.  A folktale from Brazil that explores the meaning of cleverness.  A fun tale to encourage children to think about what it really means to be clever.  An episode from Journey with Story, a storytelling podcast for kids, ages 4-10.  (duration - 11 minutes) We have updated our patreon platform and are offering lots of new perks and benefits including special bonus episodes, bonus read-alouds, as well as stickers, coloring sheets, early access to episodes, access to all archived content,  and the chance for random shout outs on the podcast.  We really appreciate all of our patrons as they help to keep our show ad-free, as well as being able to bring you more quality content each month Don't forget - if you sign up for our Unicorn Patreon Tier before June 5, 2024, we will send you our special JWS teeshirt for your young listener.  Check us out on patreon here Be sure and check out some terrific resources for raising kids who LOVE to read by  signing up for my newsletter at www.journeywithstory.com If your little listener wants to ask us a question or send us a drawing inspired by one of our episodes, send it to us at instagram@journeywithstory.  Or you can contact us at www.journeywithstory.com.  We love to hear from our listeners. If you enjoy our podcast, you can rate, review, and subscribe at here Did you know Kathleen is also a children's picture book author, you can find out more about her books at www.kathleenpelley.com                          

This week, Ryan and Brian don't have iPads, don't have endorsement deals, don't enjoy meaningless facts or guessing games, and don't really like most of the puzzles they solved. Honestly, if you're looking to take a week off from FMI, this might be the week to take. If you get bored (how could you?!), write something for the Fill Me In wiki. And if you're feeling philanthropic, donate to our Patreon. Do you enjoy our show? Actually, it doesn't matter! Please consider leaving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts. This will help new listeners find our show, and you'll be inducted into the Quintuple Decker Turkey Club. Drop us a note or a Tweet or a postcard or a phone call — we'd love to hear from you. Helpful links: Apple Podcasts link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fill-me-in/id1364379980 Google Play link: https://player.fm/series/fill-me-in-2151002 Amazon/Audible link: https://www.amazon.com/item_name/dp/B08JJRM927 RSS feed: http://bemoresmarter.libsyn.com/rss Contact us: Email (fmi@bemoresmarter.com) / Facebook / Twitter / Instagram We're putting these words here to help with search engine optimization. We don't think it will work, but you probably haven't read this far, so it doesn't matter: baseball, crossword, crosswords, etymology, game, hunt, kealoa, movies, musicals, mystery, oscar, pizza, puzzle, puzzles, sandwiches, soup, trivia, words

The Sun (Conscious Self) enters Aries marking the Spring Equinox in the Northern Hemisphere. Notice where you are ready to sprout into new courageous directions and align with the energies of rebirth. Mercury (Storyteller) conjoins Chiron (Wounded Healer) in Aries initiating a 7-week journey of healing wounded personal and collective narratives. Open your mind to self-acceptance and activate ways to boldly express yourself. Venus (Relational One) conjoins Saturn (Responsible One) in Pisces catalyzing you to assess the sustainability of your relationships with people, resources and values. Track what's not working emotionally and where you might be caught in enmeshment and denial patterns. Make grounded course corrections. Mars (Advocate-Champion) enters Pisces for a 6-week journey of "slowing the roll" of impulsive reactive moves. Time to attend to deeper unconscious currents of feelings and dreams. Count to 100 before you impulsively make a reactive move with yourself or others. The Full Moon Eclipse in Libra challenges you to notice entrenched patterns of over-accommodation and/or unconscious selfishness. Activate your capacity to be balanced, reciprocal and fair with all your relationships (inner and outer).Podcast poem: "The Cleverness of Seeds" by Pat BrissonSupport the showUse Sheila's referral code to shop for astrology books and gifts at Chani: https://bit.ly/4a3AfqMGo to Sheila's website for information on workshops, online courses and to subscribe to her weekly newsletter: https://www.ontheedgesofchange.comFollow Sheila: https://www.instagram.com/ontheedgesofchange https://www.pinterest.com/ontheedgesofchange

Sie hat sich so gut angefühlt, die imposante Giannikis-Serie mit acht Spielen ohne Niederlage im neuen Jahr und dem damit zu 95 Prozent verbundenen Klassenerhalt - doch mit den jüngsten Niederlagen gegen Ulm (0:1) und Dresden (1:2) sind die Löwen wieder auf dem harten Boden der Tatsachen gelandet: Irgendwas fehlt den Giannikis-Löwen, um auch solche Spiele für sich zu entschieden (nein, das ist kein Vorwurf!). Konnte man bei der Heimpleite gegen Ulm noch den Schiedsrichter mit verantwortlich machen und den Rückschlag auch auf die fehlende Cleverness in der Zweikampfführung schieben, war die Niederlage in Dresden auch dem fehlenden Mut in der ...Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen? Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich. Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.Gern unterstützen wir dich bei deiner Podcast-Produktion.

Especially when teams have waited too long to redo certain parts of their technology, they are way more prone to overshoot and over-engineer the new solution. That's the classic second-system syndrome at play. However, you're only likely to succeed if you know how to keep your team's cleverness at bay. Check out this week's episode about managing cleverness and how to tell whether you're over-doing something.Grab a copy of my books, Capitalizing Your Technology and  The Tech Executive Operating System.Subscribe to the best newsletter for tech executives.For any questions or comments, reach out to me directly: aviv@avivbenyosef.com

Why Yellow Matters is about communicating. Writing. Deciding. Understanding. Thinking things. Deciding things. Writing things. It is about brevity and balance. Cleverness and chaos and clarity. The hard things and the great things and opening yourself up to the zone. But most simply, it's about taking the time to ask why. It is about how important it is sometimes, often, to take the time to think about what you're saying and doing and why that matters to you and other people. Other human beings in the world. I didn't set out to write this book. I just had one idea one day that I thought was important and I started writing it down.Pick up your copy today >>>  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Presenter Marnie Chesterton and the team pit their wits against a multitude of mind-bending puzzles from an old TV gameshow - all in the name of answering a question from Antonia in Cyprus: how do we work out how clever someone is? Is IQ the best measure of cleverness? Why do we put such weight on academic performance? And where does emotional intelligence fit into it all? In the search for answers Marnie and the team are locked in rooms to battle mental, physical, mystery and skill-based challenges, all against the clock. Unpicking their efforts in the studio are a global team of cleverness researchers: Dr Stuart Ritchie from Kings College London, Prof Sophie von Stumm from York University and Dr Alex Burgoyne from Georgia Institute of Technology in the US. They are challenged to face the toughest questions in their field: Why do men and women tend to perform differently in these tests? Is our smartness in our genes? And what about the Flynn Effect – where IQs appear to have risen, decade after decade, around the world. Producer/presenter: Marnie Chesterton Editor: Richard Collings Production co-ordinator: Jonathan Harris (Photo Man doing puzzle. Credit: Getty Images)

Irgendwie klang seine Geschichte ja schon immer ein bisschen zu gut, um wahr zu sein. Ein Schulabbrecher aus einfachen Verhältnissen, der sich mit Cleverness und Fleiß zum Milliardär hocharbeitet. Nun hat Benkos Signa-Holding Insolvenz angemeldet. Mehrere Tochterfirmen sind bereits in die Pleite geschlittert, weitere könnten folgen. Wieso hat offenbar niemand Benkos Scheitern kommen sehen? Haben sich erfahrene Unternehmer und Politiker von seinem Erfolg blenden lassen? Im Podcast Inside Austria haben wir bereits ausführlich über den Aufstieg des österreichischen Immobilienmoguls gesprochen. In dieser Folge fragen wir nach den Gründen für Benkos Scheitern und warum offenbar so viele Menschen dem österreichschen »Wunderwuzzi« auf den Leim gegangen sind. Unsere Benko-Serie finden Sie hier: https://www.spiegel.de/thema/inside-austria-podcast-rene-benko/ Wenn Sie noch mehr über die Folgen der Signa-Pleite in Deutschland hören wollen, empfehlen wir den Spiegelpodcast Stimmenfang: https://www.spiegel.de/politik/deutschland/rene-benko-und-die-signa-insolvenz-bittere-bescherung-fuer-deutsche-innenstaedte-podcast-a-497ebdc2-122e-422f-98d7-668791edeb96  In der Podcast-Serie Inside Austria rekonstruieren der SPIEGEL und der österreichische STANDARD gemeinsam Fälle, Skandale und politische Abgründe in Österreich. Wenn Ihnen unser Podcast gefällt, folgen Sie uns doch und lassen Sie uns ein paar Sterne da. Kritik, Feedback oder Themenideen gerne an insideaustria@spiegel.de oder an podcast@derstandard.at Einen Überblick über Themen und Entwicklungen in Österreich finden Sie auf derstandard.at und auf spiegel.de. Alle SPIEGEL Podcasts finden Sie hier. Mehr Hintergründe zum Thema erhalten Sie bei SPIEGEL+. Jetzt für nur € 1,- für die ersten vier Wochen testen unter spiegel.de/abonnieren Informationen zu unserer Datenschutzerklärung.

Sermon Text: Colossians 4:2-18 Sermon Title: “Be Opportunistic for the Gospel” Sermon Slides: SLIDE 1 – Today's Big Idea: Opportunities to Share the Gospel – Aren't Created by Cleverness, But by Faithfulness. SLIDE 2 – Sermon Point 1 – Create Opportunity for the Gospel … Through Steadfast Prayer (Col. 4:2-4) SLIDE 3 – Hebrews 4:12 – “For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” SLIDE 4 – Revelation 3:7-8 – “And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: ‘The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shutsand no one opens.” SLIDE 5 – Sermon Point 2 – Create Opportunity for the Gospel … Through Winsome Living (Col. 4:5-6) SLIDE 6 – Five Uses of This Sermon for Your Life SLIDE 7 – We Must Learn to Share the Gospel with Clarity. (Col. 4:4) SLIDE 8 – We Must Learn to Share the Gospel with Charity. (Col. 4:6) SLIDE 9 – To Be Effective Examples for Christ, We Must Work Hard to Fulfill our Ministries. (Col. 4:12-13, 17) SLIDE 10 – Winning People to Christ, Happens through People Who've Been Won Over. SLIDE 11 – We Must Become a Church That Invites People to Church Again.

Episode #128: The Noda Biyehudah With His Cleverness Catches Someone With A Lie

All adventurers are welcome as the hexes of CATAN lie before you. The promise of abundant resources, development cards, and victory points are close at hand. But all Catanians need a good meal before they can build strong settlements and grand cities. With CATAN: The Official Cookbook, fans of Klaus Teuber's iconic game can now fuel up while road building and negotiating trades. From snack-worthy appetizers to feast-level entrées, this full-color cookbook includes more than 75 fun and easy-to-make recipes inspired by the game, including Scalded Feta Barbarian Skewers; Adventurer's Charcuterie Board; Over-Knight Oats; Caravan Vegetarian Chili; Robber's Discard Delight; Great Hall Rack of Lamb; Forest Mushroom Risotto; Rocky Road Cookies; Desert (Prickly Pear) Margaritas and much! Get your cookbook HERE: https://amzn.to/3PP10aA Internationally beloved, CATAN is the powerful universal story of humankind's quest to explore the world—to discover, trade, build, and settle. In a CATAN game, you become an adventurous settler carving out a home on an uncharted island. Violence holds no sway in CATAN. Cleverness, flexibility, and adaptability are your keys to victory. While no two CATAN games can ever be the same, every game requires a community of friends and family to come together, communicate, and collaborate in order for one Catanian to win the day! Nothing builds community like a hearty meal to share. Packed with beautiful original photos, iconic artwork, and fan references, this book is a must-have gift for longtime Catanians or beginning gamers. ► Luxury Women Handbag Discounts: https://www.theofficialathena.... ► Become an Equus Coach®: https://equuscoach.com/?rfsn=7... ► For $5 in ride credit, download the Lyft app using my referral link: https://www.lyft.com/ici/ASH58... ► Review Us: https://itunes.apple.com/us/po... ► Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/c/AshSa... ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1lov... ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashsa... ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/1loveAsh ► Blog: http://www.ashsaidit.com/blog #atlanta #ashsaidit #theashsaiditshow #ashblogsit #ashsaidit®

When most of us move, we pick existing houses or apartments instead of building from scratch. And that could be an option for future explorers on the Moon. Scientists have identified some structures that could be entryways to roomy accommodations. They're not secret bases built by aliens. Instead, they're holes in the ground — “pit” craters that could link up with long, deep caves. Living on the Moon would be dangerous. There's no air, the temperatures range from extremely hot to extremely cold, and the surface is pelted by radiation and space rocks. A habitat inside a cave would offer protection from those hazards. Scientists have identified almost 300 pit craters. Most of them link to underground tubes, which once carried molten lava. When the lava went away, parts of the tubes collapsed, forming the pits. But parts of the tubes remain intact, creating caves that could go on for miles. A team recently picked out four pit craters that are especially interesting. Their caves could make good habitats for lunar explorers, and provide a lot of information about the Moon's geologic history. The leading candidate is in the Marius Hills, on the Moon's Ocean of Storms. The others are in the Sea of Tranquility, Sea of Cleverness, and Lake of Death — possible addresses for lunar explorers. The crescent Moon is low in the sky at dawn tomorrow. And it has a brilliant companion: Venus — the “morning star.” Script by Damond Benningfield Support McDonald Observatory

About "rules" - on publishing and on creating worlds and magic systems - and how to know when to ignore what other people have to say. Also, the perils of being clever: just... don't.Join my Patreon and Discord for mentoring, coaching, and conversation with me! Find it at https://www.patreon.com/JeffesClosetROGUE FAMILIAR out now! https://jeffekennedy.com/rogue-familiar The Audiobook is also out here https://www.audible.com/pd/Rogue-Familiar-Audiobook/B0CB1Y9B7Q?source_code=AUDFPWS0223189MWT-BK-ACX0-357495&ref=acx_bty_BK_ACX0_357495_rh_usRead the Falling Under books  in Kindle Unlimited! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C1ZMDW1YIf you want to support me and the podcast, click on the little heart or follow this link (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jeffekennedy).Sign up for my newsletter here! (https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r2y4b9)You can watch this podcast on YouTube here hhttps://youtu.be/N631qeQigaISupport the showContact Jeffe!Tweet me at @JeffeKennedyVisit my website https://jeffekennedy.comFollow me on Amazon or BookBubSign up for my Newsletter!Find me on Instagram and TikTok!Thanks for listening!

Hold on tight as we embark on an eye-opening exploration of the growing trend of microdosing psychedelics and the misleading concept of 'plant medicine.' We're setting out to question and decode the cultural buzzwords that can often cloud our understanding of health and wellness. If you've ever wondered about the real impact of microdosing or been tempted to consider it as a potential solution, we've got some hard truths and personal stories that might make you think twice. We're breaking down the false sense of security offered by microdosing, the addictive nature of psychedelics, and the potential dangers they pose, even in lesser doses. So, let's buckle up and get ready to unmask the truth behind microdosing psychedelics. Episode highlights:[1:58] Why "plant medicine label" is trending?[6:24] Microdosing can cause brain injuries.[11:49] Cleverness of marketing.[13:57] Psychedelic substances are toxic.[20:37] Every addiction starts with microdosing.[24:50] It's a costly journey.[30:59] Outro _____Reach out to CaitlinEmail: hello@caitlinpyle.com

Rob's sermon is titled, "The Cleverness of the Midwives." Please note, due to technical difficulties, this recording begins with the sermon.

Venus (Relational One) retrograde in Leo squares Uranus (Maverick) in Taurus inviting you to upset your status quo patterns with relationships and resources. What supports you to stop wasting life energy trying to be someone you're not? The Sun (Conscious Self) in Leo trines Chiron (Wounded Healer) retrograde in Aries supporting you to courageously heal wounds around invisibility and be who you are. The Sun conjoins Venus in Leo illuminating your greatest personal insights in the current Venus retrograde cycle. What supports you to be more authentic in your relationships and to awaken your recognition of your worthiness?Podcast Poem: "The Cleverness of Seeds" by Pat BrissonPoet's Website: https://www.patbrisson.comSupport the showGo to Sheila's website for information on workshops, online courses and to subscribe to her weekly newsletter: https://www.ontheedgesofchange.comFollow Sheila: https://www.instagram.com/ontheedgesofchange https://www.pinterest.com/ontheedgesofchangeCheck out Sheila's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lVs390Kbem3353rF2kdAQ

Venus (Relational One) retrograde in Leo squares Uranus (Maverick) in Taurus inviting you to upset your status quo patterns with relationships and resources. What supports you to stop wasting life energy trying to be someone you're not? The Sun (Conscious Self) in Leo trines Chiron (Wounded Healer) retrograde in Aries supporting you to courageously heal wounds around invisibility and be who you are. The Sun conjoins Venus in Leo illuminating your greatest personal insights in the current Venus retrograde cycle. What supports you to be more authentic in your relationships and to awaken your recognition of your worthiness?  Podcast Poem: "The Cleverness of Seeds" by Pat Brisson Poet's Website: https://www.patbrisson.comSupport the showGo to Sheila's website for information on workshops, online courses and to subscribe to her weekly newsletter: https://www.ontheedgesofchange.comFollow Sheila: https://www.instagram.com/ontheedgesofchange https://www.pinterest.com/ontheedgesofchangeCheck out Sheila's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8lVs390Kbem3353rF2kdAQ

Paper letter; Understanding charity and compassion; Squashing Corinth; Linking to Ukraine; Cleverness of the wicked; Polybius and Plutarch; Toxic charity; Charity->Anticipation->Expectation->Entitlement->Dependency; Lifestyle; Ecc 12:5 Almond Tree; Thomas Sowell; Distributing responsibilities; Your duty; Worship?; Doing the will of the father; Network of righteousness; shin-kuf-hey - to give to drink; Flourish?; Or Despise?; Lam 2:6; Ps 74:10; "Blossom"?; hey+shin-kuf-dalet; Grasshoppers; The problem is us!; Casting your bread upon the waters; Being awake; Hating the truth; Knowing God eschews anger; Humility; Direction of your journey; "Rome" as a metaphor; Relationship of the states; Residents vs citizens; Original republic; Moses' government; Precedent; Christ's "weightier matters"; Juries; Waiving your rights; Changing your direction; "Born again"; Human resources; Carnal mind; Tree of knowledge of good and evil; Accessing past and future; Creation; 2nd hour summary still to come...

Every once in a while, the guys have something nice to say.... and this is one of those times. Well, about the song at least. They get into the inner workings of Hook by Blues Traveler which is much more clever than most people that have passively listened to it may have realized.

February 26th: George Joseph Cvek Executed (1942) Cleverness can get someone incredibly far in life. It can also be used for evil. On February 26th 1942 a very clever young man was executed for murdering a newlywed. And, though she was the only one of his victims to lose her life, at least as far as the investigation tells, she was far from his only victim.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Joseph_Cvek, https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cvek-george.htm, https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/aspirin-bandit-article-1.290117, https://www.nytimes.com/1941/05/16/archives/cvek-tells-court-he-killed-in-anger-strangled-mrs-pappas-after-she.html, https://www.inquisitr.com/3849931/catherine-pappas-egyptian-beauty-murdered-in-bronx-home-after-cup-of-tea-with-handsome-gentleman-on-a-crime-to-remember/

The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 311: A Small Seed of Personal Practice with Shannon Crow   Description: Your personal yoga practice doesn't have to be long and complicated. It can be short and simple. You can start with a small seed and grow your personal practice from there. The important part is taking the time daily to do something that feels helpful and nurturing to you.   In this episode, Shannon Crow invites you to take a few minutes to do this short personal practice with her. If you have been wanting to start a short personal yoga routine but feel overwhelmed or like you don't have time, this episode is for you.   Key Takeaways: [2:19] Shannon introduces her topic for this episode - planting the first seeds of a personal practice. [5:56] Shannon thanks the sponsors of the podcast, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals. [9:03] Are you doing something daily that feels helpful and nurturing just for you? [10:22] Shannon invites you to find a comfortable spot to start your personal practice right now. [11:24] Check in with yourself to see what you need in this moment. [12:05] Shannon shares the poem The Cleverness of Seeds, by Pat Brisson. [14:11] Shannon reads an email she received from the author of the poem, Pat Brisson. [15:50] This is an example of a very short personal practice. [16:45] Shannon has some resources that might be helpful as you explore building your own personal practice. [17:44] Do you have a short personal practice? Share it with Shannon!   Links: The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 308: Time to Rest and Refuel with Shannon Crow The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 309: Four Seasons of Business with Shannon Crow The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 310: How To Create a Yoga Routine with Shannon Crow The Cleverness of Seeds, by Pat Brisson The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 002: Reconnect With Your Yoga Practice with Nina Andic [Consultation Call] The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 030: Rituals to Start and End Your Day with Puja Madan The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 096: How to Create a Yoga Practice Habit with Matt Kowald The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 114: Compassion Fatigue with Diane Liska The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 123: Habits for Health & Business with James Clear The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 164: Deepen Your Yoga Practice with Barrie Risman The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 200: Practice, Parenting & Perfectionism with Judith Hanson Lasater & Lizzie Lasater  The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Episode 274: Self-Care for Caregivers with Jo Bregnard -  Shannon Crow on Instagram The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group   Gratitude to our Sponsors, OfferingTree and Pelvic Health Professionals.   Quotes from this episode: "Are you doing something daily that feels helpful and nurturing just for you?"   "Check in and see: What do I need in this moment?"   “Sometimes we're starting with something that's way too complicated when we're trying to add in a personal practice. So I hope this illustrates how short it can be, how simple it can be.”

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Newt Gingrich discuss the state of conservative politics, why the young generation is drawn to it now more than ever, and how across demographics, big changes are in store following the midterm elections. Speaker Newt Gingrich is Chairman of Gingrich 360, a multimedia production and consulting company based in Arlington, Virginia. As former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Gingrich is well known as the architect of the “Contract with America” that led the Republican Party to victory in 1994, creating the first conservative majority in the House in 40 years. He was a Republican candidate for President of the United States in 2012. Gingrich is a Fox News contributor, podcast host (Newt's World), and syndicated columnist. He is the author of 41 books, including 18 fiction and nonfiction New York Times bestsellers. His latest books include Beyond Biden: Rebuilding the America We Love and Trump and the American Future: Solving the Great Problems of Our Time.    Watch this video at- https://youtu.be/sdk-iGSdIxA Jordan B Peterson 5.79M subscribers 255,355 views Oct 31, 2022  ______________________________________________________________________________________________ —Links— For Newt Gingrich Apply for a paid internship with Gingrich 360! This amazing opportunity for college students, graduate students and recent grads offers real world experience as you join the Gingrich 360 team. Here you will conduct research, draft briefings, produce content for documentary films, podcasts, social media, and much more. https://www.gingrich360.com/about/app... Newt's World Podcast - https://www.gingrich360.com/podcasts/... Trump and the American Future (Book) - https://www.gingrich360.com/product/t... Beyond Biden (Book) - https://www.gingrich360.com/product/b... Divine Mercy (Documentary) - https://www.gingrich360.com/product/d... The First American (Documentary) - https://www.gingrich360.com/product/t... - Sponsors - Invest in art today with Masterworks at http://masterworks.art/jbp. See important disclosures at https://masterworks.com/cd. Dr. Peterson's new book: The ABC of Childhood Tragedy. Available at: https://abctragedy.com/ — Chapters — (0:00) Coming Up (1:34) Intro (4:25) The Contract with America (10:26) Main emerging platforms (15:00) The consequence of a balanced budget (20:14) Why did the balanced budget vote fail? (26:15) Managing a vision (31:26) Splitting the party (35:40) Donald Trump, changing mindsets (45:40) Collusion on a new scale, big pictures (50:00) Demographics push back on woke-ness (55:35) Immigrants and Conservatism (59:00) Sacred axioms, the new modern religion (1:04:12) Boiling eggs by way of the freezer (1:12:20) Cleverness has replaced wisdom (1:14:40) The intellectual divide (1:16:17) Prattling nonsense and living by whim (1:24:58) Emerging visions (1:28:46) Meaning is accrued through responsibility (1:34:35) Rites of passage, emerging as an adult (1:39:50) What we need to offer // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL // Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jordanbpeterson.co... Donations: https://jordanbpeterson.com/donate // COURSES // Discovering Personality: https://jordanbpeterson.com/personality Self Authoring Suite: https://selfauthoring.com Understand Myself (personality test): https://understandmyself.com // BOOKS // Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life: https://jordanbpeterson.com/Beyond-Order 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos: https://jordanbpeterson.com/12-rules-... Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief: https://jordanbpeterson.com/maps-of-m... // LINKS // Website: https://jordanbpeterson.com Events: https://jordanbpeterson.com/events Blog: https://jordanbpeterson.com/blog Podcast: https://jordanbpeterson.com/podcast // SOCIAL // Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordanbpeterson Instagram: https://instagram.com/jordan.b.peterson Facebook: https://facebook.com/drjordanpeterson Telegram: https://t.me/DrJordanPeterson All socials: https://linktr.ee/drjordanbpeterson #JordanPeterson #JordanBPeterson #DrJordanPeterson #DrJordanBPeterson #DailyWirePlus #podcast #politics #republican #government #gingrich #newtgingrich   the democrats actually chose to campaign on this https://youtu.be/zge0ZmFQMPE FreedomToons 840K subscribers 219,087 views Nov 3, 2022 unlike s** changes, this videos not for kids

Dr. Peterson's extensive catalog is available now on DailyWire+: https://utm.io/ueSXh Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Newt Gingrich discuss the state of conservative politics, why the young generation is drawn to it now more than ever, and how across demographics, big changes are in store following the midterm elections. Speaker Newt Gingrich is Chairman of Gingrich 360, a multimedia production and consulting company based in Arlington, Virginia.  As former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Gingrich is well known as the architect of the “Contract with America” that led the Republican Party to victory in 1994, creating the first conservative majority in the House in 40 years.  He was a Republican candidate for President of the United States in 2012. Gingrich is a Fox News contributor, podcast host (Newt's World), and syndicated columnist.  He is the author of 41 books, including 18 fiction and nonfiction New York Times bestsellers.  His latest books include Beyond Biden: Rebuilding the America We Love and Trump and the American Future: Solving the Great Problems of Our Time. —Links— For Newt Gingrich Apply for a paid internship with Gingrich 360! This amazing opportunity for college students, graduate students and recent grads offers real world experience as you join the Gingrich 360 team. Here you will conduct research, draft briefings, produce content for documentary films, podcasts, social media, and much more. https://www.gingrich360.com/about/apply-for-an-internship/ Newt's World Podcast - https://www.gingrich360.com/podcasts/newts-world/ Trump and the American Future (Book) - https://www.gingrich360.com/product/trump-and-the-american-future-autographed/Beyond Biden (Book) - https://www.gingrich360.com/product/beyond-biden/Divine Mercy (Documentary) - https://www.gingrich360.com/product/divine-mercy-the-canonization-of-john-paul-ii/The First American (Documentary) - https://www.gingrich360.com/product/the-first-american/ - Sponsors - Invest in art today with Masterworks at http://masterworks.art/jbp.See important disclosures at https://masterworks.com/cd. Dr. Peterson's new book: The ABC of Childhood Tragedy. Available at: https://abctragedy.com/ — Chapters — (0:00) Coming Up(1:34) Intro(4:25) The Contract with America(10:26) Main emerging platforms(15:00) The consequence of a balanced budget(20:14) Why did the balanced budget vote fail?(26:15) Managing a vision(31:26) Splitting the party(35:40) Donald Trump, changing mindsets(45:40) Collusion on a new scale, big pictures(50:00) Demographics push back on woke-ness(55:35) Immigrants and Conservatism(59:00) Sacred axioms, the new modern religion(1:04:12) Boiling eggs by way of the freezer(1:12:20) Cleverness has replaced wisdom(1:14:40) The intellectual divide(1:16:17) Prattling nonsense and living by whim(1:24:58) Emerging visions(1:28:46) Meaning is accrued through responsibility(1:34:35) Rites of passage, emerging as an adult(1:39:50) What we need to offer // SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL //Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jordanbpeterson.co...Donations: https://jordanbpeterson.com/donate // COURSES //Discovering Personality: https://jordanbpeterson.com/personalitySelf Authoring Suite: https://selfauthoring.comUnderstand Myself (personality test): https://understandmyself.com // BOOKS //Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life: https://jordanbpeterson.com/Beyond-Order12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos: https://jordanbpeterson.com/12-rules-...Maps of Meaning: The Architecture of Belief: https://jordanbpeterson.com/maps-of-m... // LINKS //Website: https://jordanbpeterson.comEvents: https://jordanbpeterson.com/eventsBlog: https://jordanbpeterson.com/blogPodcast: https://jordanbpeterson.com/podcast // SOCIAL //Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordanbpetersonInstagram: https://instagram.com/jordan.b.petersonFacebook: https://facebook.com/drjordanpetersonTelegram: https://t.me/DrJordanPetersonAll socials: https://linktr.ee/drjordanbpeterson #JordanPeterson #JordanBPeterson #DrJordanPeterson #DrJordanBPeterson #DailyWirePlus #podcast #politics #republican #government #gingrich #newtgingrich