Nice things

[elisi]

I'm sure you've all seen this now, but it's still just such a wonderful thing:

Endurance: Shackleton's lost ship is found in Antarctic

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And actual, proper good news:

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori on way home to UK

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I read this article:

What we can learn from Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s TV presidency
Before he became an international symbol, he played a common man whose outrage over corruption elevated him to high office.

And decided to check out 'Servant of the People' ('In the show, Zelenskyy is a humble high school teacher whose rant about corruption goes viral on YouTube and propels him to the presidency') and it is genuinely entertaining and extremely watchable. In the US it's on Netflix, in the UK it's on Channel 4, not sure about elsewhere. There is a DISTINCT sense of disconnect watching this comedy (political comedy, it has teeth even if most of it is just funny) and knowing the current reality. But if you are looking for something to watch - look no further. I have only seen one episode so far, but am already attached to the characters & the world.

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Actually, speaking of TV, there's this:

Faroe Islands crime drama Trom a first on BBC Four
BBC Four has acquired highly anticipated crime series Trom from REinvent International Sales
"The Faroe Islands are a fascinating setting for a crime drama and we are truly delighted to be the UK home of the first ever Faroese original drama series - it will be a unique experience for BBC viewers."

This is going to be FASCINATING to watch.

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In more personal news, I finally managed to import my LJ!! :) (The DW team have been working on some fix or other, and it seems to work.)

Comments

[promethia_tenk]

This is going to be FASCINATING to watch.
Was it the sheep?

[elisi]

I wouldn't rule it out...

[promethia_tenk]

I will be interested to hear how it is!

[elisi]

Same. I'm wondering if it'll be like Shetland - which is a lovely series, but the idea of a serial killer in Shetland is completely ludicrous. A stolen bike is front page news (and I am not kidding). :)

[promethia_tenk]

LOL. Hence my sheep question.

I will admit my first thought was 'of course it's a crime drama . . .'

[elisi]

I will admit my first thought was 'of course it's a crime drama . . .'
Scandinavians do good crime dramas.

I also remember a Faroese crime novel from, oh 20-30 years ago, which featured Nazis! I'm presuming this drama won't. My guess will be 'somewhere between Nazis & sheep'. *g*

[kazzy_cee]

Faroe island drama sounds intriguing. I shall keep an eye out for it.

[elisi]

I shall let you know how accurate it is. :)

[sea_thoughts]

Glad you were able to import the LJ.

It's such great news about Nazanin and Annosheh.

[elisi]

Glad you were able to import the LJ.
They did something clever behind the scenes, which was nice.

It's such great news about Nazanin and Annosheh.
We need good news!!

[a_phoenixdragon]

Thank you for this!! And yay for getting your LJ imported!

*HUGS*

[elisi]

Better late than never! ;) Hope you are okay.

[a_phoenixdragon]

I'm hanging in there....seems the weekend did NOT relly help at all with the rest and recharge for a new week - but we'll make it. :D

[elisi]

seems the weekend did NOT relly help at all with the rest and recharge for a new week
:( Sorry to hear that, hope you manage to muddle through and get some well-deserved rest soon!

[a_phoenixdragon]

I'm sure I will, it has just been a rollercoaster month!

[elisi]

I saw your post and am just sat here wishing that April will be a BETTER month, that will be calm and good. <3

[a_phoenixdragon]

Aww, bless, honey...I'm sure it will be. Everything comes out in the wash. I'm thinking if March was such a crazy month (and the last week was all of March in one!), then April is bound to be better. *chuckles*

<3<3<3

[elisi]

I shall cross fingers & toes for you!