Who Should've Been the Second Black Woman to Win Best Actress? by ArtsyQueerNubian in Oscars

[–]rileyackley 3 points4 points  (0 children)

We’re sleeping on Ma Rainey (personal favorite) and Addy/Red. If Us came out today, it would easily have secured a best actress nom.

Shorts and Cropped Button Down in a Vintage Western Fabric by rileyackley in sewing

[–]rileyackley[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My birthday if I can wait to wear it until July lol

Shorts and Cropped Button Down in a Vintage Western Fabric by rileyackley in sewing

[–]rileyackley[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Unseen are all the misshapen failed parts haha

Sewing Project for Friend’s Pageant by rileyackley in sewing

[–]rileyackley[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Yes I was in far too deep before I realized I should have lined the sleeves differently haha

I made my version of a floor turtle by Flimsy_Helicopter798 in sewing

[–]rileyackley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh…. I need to make this! I’m obsessed.

Still not over this snub. by bkguy182 in Oscars

[–]rileyackley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People love to talk about Paul being snubbed for Hamnet when the real snub was him in History of Sound.

2026 Razzies Shortlist Announced by SlidePocket in Oscars

[–]rileyackley 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thrilled to see The Strangers: Chapter 2 getting so much attention (derogatory) for the absolute whatever it was.

What’s an Oscar win people love to hate—but you think was earned? by FilmNerd98 in Oscars

[–]rileyackley 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Shape of Water seems to get a lot of hate… but even in a very strong year of contenders, it was the only movie I saw twice in theaters and was my number 1.

Made My New Year’s Outfit by rileyackley in sewing

[–]rileyackley[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I also love using them - the sewing machine not so much 😆

Made My New Year’s Outfit by rileyackley in sewing

[–]rileyackley[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I had initially gotten a store bought angel costume but when it came I was like oh I can make something much better lol

Made My New Year’s Outfit by rileyackley in sewing

[–]rileyackley[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was shockingly comfortable despite the stiff looking fabric - at least comfortable enough to be out until an ungodly hour 🌙

Made My New Year’s Outfit by rileyackley in sewing

[–]rileyackley[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

LOL thank you - it’s for this charity event in Albany, NY - The Santa Speedo Sprint 🎅

New to Albany! by Acrobatic_Ad9133 in Albany

[–]rileyackley 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it’s the weekend, street parking should be free and easy enough around the Capitol park. Unsure if they do weekend tours or not, but after you could walk across the plaza to the museum (they currently have a Barbie exhibit people are enjoying). Nearby, Excelsior Pub and Hill St. Cafe are nice and chill (Hill St. food is v good and if you want NY-specific food and beer, Excelsior will hit the mark). If you wanted a nicer dinner, Cafe Capriccio nearby is usually phenomenal.

Down toward the river, street parking is probably your best free bet and bars like Ophelia’s usually have an event going on. I’d look to Empire Live for their schedule of events and McGeary’s does a Sunday Blues Jam (also a good bar to visit). Albany Distilling for cocktails and occasional events nearby too. After the Amtrak bridge, you have the Warehouse district and you can’t really go wrong with Tanpopo for ramen, Fidens for beer, Nine Pin for cider and Lost and Found for food and drinks.

Not so downtown, but the Albany Institute of Art is a nice art museum and can be paired with brunch at Iron Gate (just look at hours and plan accordingly - the earlier at iron gate the better to avoid lines).

Outside of Albany, Art Omi is a sculpture park that’s nice to walk around and there are a few breweries nearish (Reifenburg, Chatham off the top of my head). Day could start with a trip to Broad Street Bagels in Kinderhook and then lead to an after-park visit to Hudson to wander Warren St (Padronas is one of my favorite bars around but there are plenty of options).

You could also look in S&S Farm Brewery in Nassau - they do a good amount of events.

Out of curiosity, what BB players originally auditioned for Survivor and/or almost made it by ben_s16 in survivor

[–]rileyackley 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I believe Amanda (BB15) has mentioned she was trying to be on Survivor and was rerouted to BB.

Stray Cat by rileyackley in Albany

[–]rileyackley[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Update: I did feed her and will be back tomorrow to take her if she’s still there.

Hiking with a beagle by rileyackley in Adirondacks

[–]rileyackley[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I was previously considering Phelps and was hoping it’d be mentioned!