The Cozy Corner

[PotNoodle79]

There are red kites near where my mum lives. They're nice.

 

[CJamarous]

Ma’am? Now I feel old….thanks.

Simply out of respect...all women here, or anywhere for that matter, I'm still getting to know or that I'm meeting for the first time, are Ma'am to me...Chivalry is NOT dead, Ma'am

 

[Nylonian]

Passes the flashlight to you

This story is based on an event take took place in 17th Century Edo Japan.

Oiwa was a stunningly beautiful young woman who was married to the samurai Gozaiemon, a petty man who only loved her for her head-turning looks. Another woman, Oume, was madly in love with Gozaiemon and out of jealous rage, she tricked Oiwa into using a cream that was laced with poison. It disfigured Oiwa’s face, causing one of her eyes to droop and her hair to fall out, without her even noticing.

Disgusted with her new appearance, Gozaiemon wished to divorce Oiwa and marry Oume. The despicable samurai hired his friend Takuetsu to rape Oiwa, so that he would have the grounds for divorce for adultery. Takuetsu was so shocked by Oiwa’s appearance, he couldn’t follow through with the orders. Instead, he told Oiwa of Gozaiemon’s plan, and showed Oiwa her own face in a mirror. Seeing her deformed face for the first time, Oiwa was so horrified that she stole Takuetsu’s sword, killing herself. With her last breath, she cursed Gozaiemon’s name.

On the night of Gozaiemon’s remarriage to Oume, the ghost of the disfigured Oiwa appeared before him. A terrified and guilty Iemon quickly fled from Oiwa, but no matter how far he ran, he couldn’t escape her hauntings. After that night, no matter where Gozaiemon looked; even in the very lanterns he used to light his path, he would see Oiwa’s face staring back at him.

 

[Dayhoosier]

Unless you had extra huge breakfasts, coffee does not count as lunch.

Honestly I'm not like a perpetual faster but sometimes I do this on purpose because race conditions occasionally dictate running under fed ..... Usually though I eat a lot and basically anything

So I had not eaten a big breakfast but it was by design. Today....I shall eat well

 

[NewJourneyAz]

That's an awesome sight. We have a pair that nest in our area -- even when I see them often, it's always a special thing to me.

They’re just so majestic!! I don’t see them too often on this particular loop so it always makes my day when I do

 

[wwot40]

Well real life intrudes yet again. Until later all!

 

[Stephie02]

Tis ok, before your time young one. *pats head*

Not sure how to respond so ...

 

[KatNipHigh]

It’s always a sign of a good day when I see an eagle flying low on my early morning run!!

We don't get many Bald Eagles where I live, once in a while, but we do get some Golden Eagles around here. They both are beautiful to watch.

 

[Nylonian]

There is an almost 6 mile loop that I usually do most days

Nice. I did 6 miles tonight with some friends in the City. I'll send a photo of our sunset.

 

[SirCorneliusWankumbush]

Ok got a question for everyone:
If you had three wishes, what would you wish for?
*Note: Can't wish for unlimited wishes*

 

[ScarletDaisy]

We don't get many Bald Eagles where I live, once in a while, but we do get some Golden Eagles around here. They both are beautiful to watch.

I love all the big birds of prey. I even enjoy watching the vultures circling.

 

[SirCorneliusWankumbush]

Not sure how to respond so ...

You can't use the monocle emoji against me!

 

[Nylonian]

Barangaroo Waterside

 

[KatieKulka32]

This story is based on an event take took place in 17th Century Edo Japan.

Oiwa was a stunningly beautiful young woman who was married to the samurai Gozaiemon, a petty man who only loved her for her head-turning looks. Another woman, Oume, was madly in love with Gozaiemon and out of jealous rage, she tricked Oiwa into using a cream that was laced with poison. It disfigured Oiwa’s face, causing one of her eyes to droop and her hair to fall out, without her even noticing.

Disgusted with her new appearance, Gozaiemon wished to divorce Oiwa and marry Oume. The despicable samurai hired his friend Takuetsu to rape Oiwa, so that he would have the grounds for divorce for adultery. Takuetsu was so shocked by Oiwa’s appearance, he couldn’t follow through with the orders. Instead, he told Oiwa of Gozaiemon’s plan, and showed Oiwa her own face in a mirror. Seeing her deformed face for the first time, Oiwa was so horrified that she stole Takuetsu’s sword, killing herself. With her last breath, she cursed Gozaiemon’s name.

On the night of Gozaiemon’s remarriage to Oume, the ghost of the disfigured Oiwa appeared before him. A terrified and guilty Iemon quickly fled from Oiwa, but no matter how far he ran, he couldn’t escape her hauntings. After that night, no matter where Gozaiemon looked; even in the very lanterns he used to light his path, he would see Oiwa’s face staring back at him.

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Wow for only being 4 paragraphs that had a ton of detail and twist and turns

 

[CarlyAnn]

There is an almost 6 mile loop that I usually do most days

Does walking count? I did 7.36 miles yesterday. Running upsets my delicate knee.

 

[KatieKulka32]

Not sure how to respond so ...

Send Draco after him

 

[Stephie02]

You can't use the monocle emoji against me!

Do what I want. It's part of the privelage of being a Latina Princess

 

[Nylonian]

Wow for only being 4 paragraphs that had a ton of detail and twist and turns

Haha. I can't take credit for it as it is common folklore. I did some research and translation.

 

[Shenanigans90]

Ok got a question for everyone:
If you had three wishes, what would you wish for?

Cure for cancer
World peace
Big Lit bash

 

[NewJourneyAz]

Does walking count? I did 7.36 miles yesterday. Running upsets my delicate knee.

Heck yeah it counts!!!

 

[Stephie02]

Oh Draco, sweetie? You know that guy @SirCorneliusWankumbush? Yeah, that guy...

https://share.google/images/k4eTFWh4FG9LgeTwi

 

[CarlyAnn]

@Nylonian did you get your drink in the What are you doing right now thread?

 

[Nylonian]

@Nylonian did you get your drink in the What are you doing right now thread?

It's so appreciated. Very sweet.

 

[CarlyAnn]

It's so appreciated. Very sweet.

Well Yeahhhhhhh (sweet I mean)

 

[SirCorneliusWankumbush]

Oh Draco, sweetie? You know that guy @SirCorneliusWankumbush? Yeah, that guy...

https://share.google/images/k4eTFWh4FG9LgeTwi

Good thing I have a fireproof suit and top hat!

Plus I've fed Draco while you were not so he loves me.