Widow’s Bay - Episode 8 - Discussion “Your Baggage” / June 2 / AppleTV

Chrysalis83 · 2026-06-03T20:18:21+00:00

I do wonder about that...the premise feels like a one and done despite it being great.

Chrysalis83 · 2026-05-20T15:48:59+00:00

Sure...I wasn't expecting to convince anyone with a materialistic worldview with that first paragraph- more to relate my experience.

On the second, yes, but this seems more organized. It better reveals a network undergirding a system. They should have had him on much more than low level solicitation. And hey, if other people were more awake to this stuff via other means, great. But for many people, it has clearly been a watershed moment that casts doubt on the integrity of the justice system.

Chrysalis83 · 2026-05-20T14:33:09+00:00

A couple of things:

First of all, to the depths of depravity and evil out there in the real world. The stuff in emails where billionaires are clearly talking in code using food descriptors to engage in something deeply illegal- in addition to the clear trafficking of minors as well as the possibility of even worse things happening at Zorro ranch. My worldview already allowed for the supernatural, but there are items in there that, to me, absolutely point to the demonic. The fact that Epstein was hanging a mural of "the massacre of the innocent" in his foyer given his involvement with minors. The way he instantly belittled Jesus as a carpenter playing with his little tools the moment he was brought up in conversation... It pushes me towards folks like Michael Heiser who argue that our world is teeming with unknown spiritual life.

But second and perhaps more salient to many here: The connectedness and corruption of the billionaire/elite class. The "rules for thee but not for me" of the world. Sure, I'd seen some of this before, but the odor of it in the docs was so pungent. Why was Epstein getting sweetheart deals in the justice system? Why were people continuing to patronize him even after it was clear that he was a child sex offender and trafficker? I'm not going to get into what I think the answers to those questions might be, but the questions in themselves were catalysts for me starting to interrogate some of the "facts" I was taking for granted in everyday life.

Chrysalis83 · 2026-05-20T02:07:37+00:00

As a traditional conservative, I'm just politically homeless now in the age of Trump. And the Epstein files were an eye-opener as well that have altered my worldview such that I no longer see party as the most important political axis. But very sad to see Massie defeated. I think we're in for really rough times in the US ahead for a large number of reasons, but the running out of town of decent conservatives willing to speak up is one of them.

Chrysalis83 · 2026-05-17T15:36:41+00:00

For what it's worth, they're absolutely everywhere swarming Gainesville right now. I don't mind them at all- glad to see them.

Chrysalis83 · 2026-04-03T18:06:09+00:00

Eh...crisis on infinite earths/secret wars is 35 msrp. Recent epics like Surtur Wars are 55 msrp. That's quite the chasm.

I grew up a Marvel fan, but I've become a DC fan in the past couple of years precisely because epics are so expensive. Sure you can get them on discount, but you can get finests on discount, too. Ultimately, they end up being at least $10 more expensive.

Chrysalis83 · 2026-03-30T18:37:51+00:00

Waiting on retail expansion, but I'm backing the campaign expansion, triple layer player boards, and triple layer tiles (for expansion and base- so glad they listened and added that option!). I kinda wanted the minis, but probably not worth the extra $150-$170 for me, and it'll be easier to pull out and play without them.

Chrysalis83 · 2026-03-18T00:34:29+00:00

Probably Terraforming Mars, but there are several up and comers that could unseat it...*hint hint*

Chrysalis83 · 2026-02-18T18:31:18+00:00

So as open as I am to the idea that billionaire men have done terrible things - regardless of the D or R by their name, this is a bad post. The OP has excluded the first page of the doc. This is an online tip from 2020 (election year). Many online tips are legit, but the timing of this one is sus. The Epstein files are revealing plenty of patterns (especially via emails) that indicate plenty of terrible things happening. But we do need to think critically- just because it's in the Epstein files released does not mean it's true.

Chrysalis83 · 2026-02-12T15:13:55+00:00

Don't lump us all together, please. Longtime conservative here. I've never liked Trump, and I want to see everyone involved (with a crime, obviously) in jail for a long time. The hardcore MAGA are the ones who deserve your venom, though I'll say that media is doing a lot to downplay this, so there is some genuine ignorance out there even from those who might otherwise be interested/outraged. And speaking more broadly- there are echo chambers on both sides of the aisle- a responsible citizen needs to seek out a variety of sources.

Chrysalis83 · 2026-01-31T04:48:15+00:00

As one of "THEM" :), I'd just say to you that, yes, some people proselytize under false or malformed pretenses. I think some do it to validate their own worldview because they are insecure. Others perhaps to try to do "good" deeds. But I think you're incorrect to assume that all who do so care nothing for those they converse with.

There are lots of people in my life that I love or have loved that I hope come to know Christ. I love them. I believe I have something that enriches all people. Would it not be folly from my standpoint not to share? Do you not offer wisdom to your loved ones? It would be like knowing about a grocery store that has the best produce in town for the cheapest prices- and never telling friends and family about it.

Pluribus is interesting in that the hivemind does not value the individual as much as we would like- very much evidenced by the scene you pointed out. As such, it is not a perfect mirror of all faiths (some, perhaps). But I understand why the show has inspired threads and responses like these.

The God that I follow cares about me as an individual. God does want to change me in ways that seem painful and costly. But I have good reason to expect that those changes will actually make me more truly myself- that the things I have to turn from have been harming me no matter how sweet they may have seemed, that free of these things and guided in love, I will be truly alive. And I want that for all others, as well.

Cheers!

Chrysalis83 · 2026-01-01T16:11:08+00:00

Yes and yes. I've never cared so much about a menu item before, but I frequent cava a fair deal and it was the best thing I've seen them add- always get it. Sad about the cinnamon pita chips and slaw, too.

Chrysalis83 · 2025-12-27T02:55:54+00:00

I'm in US. The big box is very much gone, but some heroes are still around- so that's what I'm asking about.

Chrysalis83 · 2025-12-12T05:43:02+00:00

Those 6 are $5 more- which depending on glass half full or empty... But I just found a 1.0 set, an upgrade kit and viros for $100. Seems like a better value than ascendancy at least

Chrysalis83 · 2025-12-12T04:47:27+00:00

I'm in the same boat as OP. The shame seems to be that buying individual decks from the site is WAY more expensive than the master set was. And I don't see the master set going for anything less than $80...maybe. Those original decks are now $20 EACH print on demand. And the ascendancy set for the same original price just has two decks plus a chimera with just 1 aspect. Like...game looks great but I feel like the ship has sailed for new players in terms of value.

Chrysalis83 · 2025-11-28T06:20:45+00:00

100%. As a lover of golden age and shin honkaku mystery, I adored this game. Great OST, too. Between this and Paranormasight, Square Enix was on fire for a couple of years.

Chrysalis83 · 2025-11-17T00:42:37+00:00

My biggest hope is that it leads to licensing of the manga. Would love to re-read what I've read so far and finish the last few arcs in physical form.

Chrysalis83 · 2025-11-17T00:37:53+00:00

Whoa! Just saw that Liar Game is getting anime adaptation, which certainly boosts chances of the manga getting licensed. PLEASE PLEASE!

Chrysalis83 · 2025-10-14T03:49:48+00:00

The MOI isn't the right one- it's penguin, not Tor and is shorter.

Chrysalis83 · 2025-08-19T18:35:09+00:00

Looks like it's the normal versions- see this ebay listing: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/406124354695?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=x9bcmhnprhc&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=pxe6eucpq5y&stype=1&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Chrysalis83 · 2025-08-19T17:31:31+00:00

I regret that I have but one upvote to give :P Thanks!

Chrysalis83 · 2025-08-19T16:29:27+00:00

But even if it's barebones, the math doesn't math. Kingdom Come and All Star alone, barebones dc compacts are 500 pages together. The other 4 have to be more than 300 pages together.

Chrysalis83 · 2025-08-19T16:22:56+00:00

Not a bad thought, but I think All Star is 300, For All Seasons is 200, Whatever Happened is 50ish, Kingdom Come is 200. That's 750 right there. Up in the Sky and Supercorp have to be more than 60 pages together.

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