“Everybody's story is different.”

I got a comment on a fic that is less than a year old and it was mostly an apology for being a comment on an "old fic" and how late they were in commenting.

Fandom is not trends.

Fandom is a cross between a library and having a slumber party with your friends.

You will listen to me. Listen! The Brethren will still be looking here, to us, to the Black Pearl to lead. And what will they see? Frightened bilge rats aboard a derelict ship? No. No, they will see free men! And freedom! And what the enemy will see is the flash of our cannons. They will hear the ring of our swords, and they will know what we can do! By the sweat of our brows, and the strength of our backs…and the courage of our hearts! Gentlemen! Hoist the colors.

Citizens of Yonderland

“The warbler is a migratory bird found in many parts of the world. It has a beautiful plumage and is known for its melodic song. […] The warbler is also a symbol of hope and renewal, as it is one of the first birds to return to the Celtic lands after the long winter months.” [They migrate to Africa in the wintertime]

“In some traditions, the warbler is also said to represent the soul of a deceased loved one. […] The warbler is a beautiful and graceful bird, and its song is said to be among the most beautiful of all bird songs.”

THE CAPTAIN (BBC Ghosts) + Bird Symbolism