On This Fourth of July 2022

What do you say when your country and the world, for that matter, is in various states of upheaval and feelings of helplessness?  I don't know about you, but rants and wailing about what's "not my country" and "what kind of world is this that we're living in", can help with self-relief, but at this point, is just not productive enough.

How many times do we need to be hit in the head with a mallet before we put a hand up to stop the mallet?  

So instead of the traditional celebratory visuals and music, on this 4th of July, I would like to do something different and encourage to our American readers,

 

• Please register to Vote if you need to and still have time, before your state's deadline.

• Then, please VOTE in your state primary and general elections in the fall. 

 

Those two steps will help make a productive difference.  Every single office is important.  School boards.  City commissions.  Mayors.  Amendments.  All of it.

 

And finally, a reminder to be aware of your surroundings.  Be safe.  Be smart.

We don't have to become hermits or paranoids, but it is a time to take extra care.  

 

We at Narnia appreciate our readers (even though posts have been a little slow lately, but hey, it's summer!  lol) and we appreciate these following people, even though sometimes it can be a trial with a few of them (they know who they are!).  😁   They all are the reasons why we are here.

Adam Lambert

 

Liam

Jared with daughter Odette

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Louis

 

 

Jonathan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jake

 

Austin

 

Kevin

 

 

Niall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jensen

 

Austin

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Patrick Kane

 

Zaynie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We saw and we loved.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our hearts are with those forever affected by the attack at Highland Park, IL, today and everywhere in our world, 💔

 

Bless the beasts and the children
For in this world they have no voice
They have no choice

Bless the beasts and the children
For the world can never be
The world they see

Light their way
When the darkness surrounds them
Give them love
Let it shine all around them

Bless the beasts and the children
Give them shelter from the storm
Keep them safe
Keep them warm

from "Bless the Beasts and the Children" - lyrics by Barry De Vorzon, Perry L. Botkin

 

 

pic sources:  IHJ, pinterest, tumblr, kanershuffle, gyllenhaalstories, f*ckyeahkradam,

                    waysidewaifs, fanpop, lilybop, allthebros, weheartit

 

our playlist:  Bless the Beasts and the Children - The Carpenters

                     Hold My Hand - Michael Jackson with Akon

                    Walk in the Sun - Bruce Hornsby

                     I've Always Loved You - Third Day

                    
 

OTP Saving(s) of Time: Narnia Turns Back the Clock, But Always Hopes to Spring Forward

Who can resist kicking up a pile of leaves?  They're too tempting! We are having a very late autumn here in JoCo, Kansas.  The trees were just starting to turn their vibrant reds, golds and orange when frost, snow flurries and sleet hit and so we're fast forwarding straight to rake and leaf blower season.  For every home owner out there with mature trees, this is that time of month when one just has to roll up their sleeves and spend time getting to know some of those fall garden tools up close and personally.  ;-)

Aaaand, tonight is Daylight Saving Time.  Fall back.  Turn back the clock. 

Turn back the clock?

If only, when it comes to our favorite OTP's, right?   Back when it was cute and snuggly and organic?  When it was....canon?

You know, like....Shevine?  Blake Shelton and Adam Levine Shevine?

You mean...like Ziam?  Zayn Malik and Liam Payne Ziam?

Or like Kradam?  Kris Allen and Adam Lambert Kradam??

what was this below with the beard right there???

What about Padackles?  Yes, we mean Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles Padackles.

Then there are Larries.  Yes, we mean Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles together, Larry.  You know, before all of the rebellious signalling to fans and those cryptic 28's, blue and greens, buzzin' bees, and laurel wreaths.  ;-)

Wow, we've really been getting into Fotomat territory here, haven't we?

Well, we haven't touched upon our most dinosaur pairings of OTP's yet and as has frequently been the case, we save them for last.  Talk about turning back the clock.  Talk about going up into the attic.  Talk about digging into the archives.  Talk about vintage footage.

You mean, Jaustin? Gyllenichols?  Yes, we do. We do mean Jake Gyllenhaal and Austin Nichols Jaustin Gyllenichols.

Oh, we have a few more who belong in this special group, but they belong in the professional sports world and while their teams have learned some of those same PR tricks, those men don't need the Henny Penny reactions from their knee-jerk marketers.  They go unnamed.

Slap a trademark on these couples.  We're going to skip the "now" and the "re-birthed" because the kinds of pics that we see now aren't serving anyone who saw the organic, any good.  The meards.  The beards.  The "mug shots".  The "break up rumors".  The Daily Fail fiction.  The public relation interns.  You know, the look-over-here's.

There's a reason why the fire never goes out.  Why the timelines don't lie.  Why these pairs are separated or in Kradam's case, why they never re-unite.  

This turning back of the clock stirs memories, reminds us of what once was or what still exists.   And who knows, maybe one of these pairs just might be one of the first of the BIG ONES to spring forward into the daylight and save us all some time.

pic sources:  gfycat, tenor, FotomatFans.com, tumblr, youtube,
                    giphy, IHeartJake
our playlist:  If I Could Turn Back Time - Cher
                     Catch My Fall - Billy Idol
                     Fall On Me - R.E.M.

Tale as Old as Time: Happy Valentine's to Our OTP's

It was nine (9) years ago to this date that Jake was spotted at the Getty Center with "his kid".  February 14, 2010.  Baby Tile No. One Son would have been a little over two years old.

At the Getty Center with my folks. Jake Gyllenhaal is here with his kid. #fb

— Craig Edwards (@SuperTallCraig) February 14, 2010

 

From Trip Advisor:

Nowadays, there are no more Baby Tile sightings that make their way through the WME/Endeavor-required filters, but not everything is erased.  

We salute our real life couples and several of our "honorary honorees" on this Valentine's Day.  Whether it's the 14th or even the 15th, let there be no doubt that behind the present day smoke and mirrors, these top three couples remain together as ever before.

Jake Gyllenhaal and Austin Nichols, together since 2002:

Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles, together since 2010:

Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles, together on their television show Supernatural since 2005 and living together by 2007):

The Big Three.  Solid as Fort Knox.

And now, Narnia wants to wish a

Happy Valentine's to our other OTP's and "honorary honorees".

Adam Lambert and Kris Allen:

Liam Payne and Zayn Malik:

Kevin McHale and Austin P. McKenzie:

 

 Moose and Hos:

Gus Kenworthy and Matt Wilkas:

Niall Horan:

 

Travis Kelce:

 and wrapping up our Valentine's post, Patrick Mahomes II:

Wheweeee!  Muy caliente!!  Happy Valentine's Day, boys.

pic sources:  kevinmchalenews, weheartit, Foot Locker, eonline,

                    IHJ, out.com, popsugar, promo gif

our playlist: I'm Your Man - Wham

                    Teenage Dream - Katy Perry

                    Jump - The Pointer Sisters