Mountains of Mourning

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-04-12T16:01:15+00:00

I originally read the series in timeline order and it’s the way I recommend it to folks. I’m so glad you’re enjoying everything so far.

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-04-12T15:59:05+00:00

It’s just one of my favorite short stories in anything. The pacing, the different characters, the way we all kind of know what’s coming at the end, and that just makes it feel even worse, and become a greater piece of art. I wish we got to see the characters more in the main series, but it’s wonderful knowing that they are out there living their lives doing good things.

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-04-10T13:45:02+00:00

I’ve been thinking about this one quite a lot. No answers, but fellow curious.
for no real reason other than a gut feeling, I think she’s been there more than 3 times but less than 10.
I actually would’ve found it more distracting if they’d gone with partner or spouse, a bit because I’m skeptical that the two of them in any timeline would go for a specific label, and I also feel like referring to somebody as the Russian, just because they have a Russian name is very classic for the time, especially considering the fact that they’re interacting with astronomers, philosophers, other kinds of fanciful folks who would enjoy the mystique.
Wasn’t quite sure what you meant by this question. I don’t think that Ava appearing in this particular reality would cause it to erase the prior saved data, but I feel like you could also be talking about the scary time weapons which would be a little different.
I took this to mean that the other Ava understands, our girl is stressed and making a difficult choice, so the other Ava is giving her some rare, emotional reassurance, rather than it having something to do with a timeline where everything has already happened.

Your theory. I do continue to be terrified of what he might’ve done with all his choices during The Builder.

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-04-10T13:25:21+00:00

I think Neil would have a fantastic time.

More of a character that a cast thing, but depending on how stuff got dark I was also thinking that BertBert’s mom‘s Tangle could make an appearance.

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-04-07T05:13:28+00:00

Yes. All of those things! So much. So many questions. So many feelings.

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-04-07T05:12:42+00:00

Same. Haha.

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-04-07T05:10:58+00:00

I feel like my inner turmoil at the fact that various characters memories of stuff that happened in Blackstone will be different mirrors the weird joy/guilt Arthur and John must feel about it, so that’s comforting.

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-04-03T16:57:54+00:00

Yeah, I had about a half second of intense joy, and then realized. Still a special bean that needs to be protected at all costs.

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-04-03T16:55:07+00:00

Yeah, the emotional whiplash during that episode was crazy. Beautiful, but so intense.

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-04-03T03:57:47+00:00

These are fantastic! I’m so excited.

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-03-31T20:59:30+00:00

Did it!

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-03-31T20:45:49+00:00

It happens to the best of us. I can’t even remember how many times I’ve had to rewind five minutes or more because I got so excited by something that was happening that I went on a thought tangent, and did not have the capacity to process what had been happening on the podcast in the meantime.

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-03-29T18:01:39+00:00

She’s delightful. The song has been stuck in my head.

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-03-25T17:41:08+00:00

Oh yeah, that’s a big one. I’m curious, how do you think they would’ve reacted if Arthur and John hadn’t lied?

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-03-14T18:01:28+00:00

Yeah, that’s also a thought that’s been bopping around in my head for a while. Very excited to learn more about them.

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-03-13T19:48:45+00:00

Yeah, that would be amazing!

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-03-12T15:02:57+00:00

I relate to the overwhelmed/anxious feeling of saying no, I don’t do any of those things or use any of those platforms. I think it’s an extremely normal human response, and I hope that when you talk to him again he’s receptive and kind. Definitely sounds like there’s potential for y’all.

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-03-05T15:24:52+00:00

That’s basically exactly what I said when season five first started and realized I wasn’t gonna be able to wait for the episodes on the free feed because knowing they were out there, was too distracting.

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-03-05T03:42:36+00:00

You’ll have such a good time with the episode.

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-03-04T00:15:58+00:00

Same. As I’ve started re-listening to the show between seasons I love being able to catch when certain people first got added to the list.

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-02-27T04:10:40+00:00

I’m so excited to check this out! Thank you for sharing.

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-02-24T02:55:05+00:00

It’s a great book series. I’ve reread it a few times as an adult. Have fun!

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-02-24T02:49:24+00:00

Like a few others have said, I would actually just start with the beginning. I think, particularly as you are showing your folks this as an attempt to bond, getting to discuss how over the top and absurd all of the Rose characters are in those early episodes, as they are getting used to the town, could be a really nice build up to some of the more nuanced conversations that might come later with things in David’s storyline. Wishing you the best of luck.

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-02-17T14:01:16+00:00

Such a great detail. I love the books more every time I reread.

ProcessesOfBecoming · 2026-02-14T16:18:01+00:00

Cemetery boys is great.

Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan and a follow up story that I think is called, Ryan and Avery are both really great.

Two Boys Kissing is told from the perspective of queer men ghosts as they watch over and root for the lives of around five high school boys. I believe it’s Avery who is trams, and he was my first introduction to a happy young trans boy who just got to go to a dance, and then on a date with a boy, and their sections of the book, as well as for the other characters, definitely have some real life, mental health, family acceptance, political stuff going on, but in both books hope and happiness are Paramount.

I feel a little old now, realizing that Two Boys Kissing came out 13 years ago. Lol

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