

Annnd another couple from the NZ pile:
Murder in the Devil's Half Acre by Rose Pascoe https://www.austcrimefiction.org/book/murder-devils-half-acre
Penrose and Pyke go together like fire and kerosene in this Victorian-era mystery with heart.
Trouble’s brewing in the Devil’s Half Acre. A death in an alleyway, a tragic accident in a factory, rumours of a murderer loose on the streets. It’s enough to give a genteel lady a fit of the vapours.
and
Murder on Milverton Square by G.B. Ralph https://www.austcrimefiction.org/book/murder-milverton-square
Addison Harper is abruptly summoned to Milverton at the behest of an abrasive lawyer. He plans to be in and out, back to the city lickety-split. Instead, he finds himself charmed by the small town with its delightful and eccentric residents, not to mention the rather easy-on-the-eye Sergeant Jake Murphy.
A gunman has murdered ten people and injured over a dozen others in Monterey Park, where tens of thousands of Asian American families had gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year that day. He is still at large.
This should be getting way more coverage in media. A terrible act.
“A gunman has murdered ten people and injured over a dozen others in Monterey Park, where tens of thousands of Asian American families had gathered to celebrate the Lunar New Year that day. He is still at large. This should be getting way more coverage in media. A terrible act.”
𝐋𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢 - 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
https://twitter.com/SznUtdPrt2/status/1610625840940978177/video/1
...COVID and ill people struggle for healthcare, BIPOC struggle against white supremacy, & the list goes on.
Everyone has a struggle you know nothing about. And that struggle is what makes us human. And that humanity is our reminder to be kind to one another, always. And that kindness is what leads to unity. And that unity, that unity is what transforms individual human beings into a successful humanity.
And our humanity, my friends, our humanity is worth struggling for.
In closing...
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Let us strive in 2023 to alleviate the struggles of others, and uplift all humanity on the tenets of justice.
Much love to all of you for your amazing compassion and support in my struggle for universal human rights. I am grateful for your continued love, prayers, and support as we elevate our struggle for justice in 2023 and beyond. Let's get to work.
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A inspiração e o amor marcaram a jornada de Rei Pelé, que faleceu no dia de hoje.
Amor, amor e amor, para sempre.
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Inspiration and love marked the journey of King Pelé, who peacefully passed away today.
Love, love and love, forever.
He talked about electric cars. I don't know anything about cars, so when people said he was a genius I figured he must be a genius.
Then he talked about rockets. I don't know anything about rockets, so when people said he was a genius I figured he must be a genius.
Now he talks about software. I happen to know a lot about software & Elon Musk is saying the stupidest shit I've ever heard anyone say, so when people say he's a genius I figure I should stay the hell away from his cars and rockets.