Encouragement

be nice, i was born in the 1900s

[mitchipedia]

[frankendykes-monster]

This is what I was alluding to when I discussed that the volume of name changes you have to make as a trans person highlights the ridiculous amount of documentation attached to you.

[sizzlingsandwichperfection-blog]

Happy Esther Day.

Thanks. You too! Join Sarah and me celebrating the life and memory of Esther Earl with her family tonight (in twenty-six minutes).

[threebeescrochet]

Bird #11: Rainbow-bearded Thornbill

Avian August day 2! The rainbow embroidery on this one looks so vibrant in the sunlight 🌈 I extended the wings a bit on this design, too, to better capture the hummingbird shape.

[solarprominence]

I maintain that the best summation of my feminist beliefs are that men and women are not fundamentally different. There are a few quantifiable differences if you average out every woman and every man, but they are not qualitative. And most of them are socially constructed, and would be fixed if we started treating men and women the same. Neither is inherently smarter, neither is inherently kinder, neither is inherently more stoic or stronger or angrier or softer. Everyone is obsessed with the differences between women and men, with finding them and creating them and distancing themselves from the "other half". It's fucked up

[storyweavingspider]

This was the mainstream feminist belief like. A decade ago. Thats how hard we’ve regressed within mainstream feminism and it’s mainly because of right wingers/radfems/TERFs deciding trans women need to die.

[fenncc]

I can’t resist drawing lily pads and revisited them for 9 pm in my hours of the day series, really thrilled with how it came out :)

[pansylair]

A hanging ceramic display piece/luminary from the start of the year - complete with babies that can be attached from small holes in the scales at the bottom of the parent's tail with fishing line (sold)!

I completely forgot about posting this and didn't get proper documentation photos but that's ok, I got process photos to show at least :)

[landmineblogging]

even if our interactions never extend beyond liking and reblogging eachother i am thankful to know you at all

[tiktoksthataregood-ish]

[taurzza]

and a little borzoi design

[threebeescrochet]

Bird #10: Northern Lapwing

The first bird for the Avian August challenge 🎉 It was really fun to plan out how to pull off the iridescence on this one - the colorful embroidery really brought the design to life!

[landmineblogging]

you don't owe anyone shit except yourself all the love in the world and every trans guy a high five

[leftovergasoline]

Time to start high fiving trans guys

[landmineblogging]

can you grab me some advil while you're out

[fandomforward]

Esther Day — This Star Won't Go Out

Happy Esther Day!

Happy Esther Day to our Nerdfighteria family. Don’t forget to tell someone that you love them. And also support our friends at This Star Won’t Go Out who are keeping Esther’s name and spirit alive by supporting families facing childhood cancer.

[tweed-eyes]

1300-1400 clothing of Lower Empire

[ardentblue-deactivated20210416]

The Byzantine Empire, that is.

[amarantines]

Oh FUCK

[kateelliottsff]

My eyes have just fallen out of my head because of this gorgeous fabric.

[robinlafevers]

Because one can never get enough visuals of medieval clothing …

[inacatastrophicmind]

For @wanderingcas

[ghostintheclawmachine]

As someone who collects a LOT of physical media but doesn’t make a lot of money, I want to share the rule that keeps my wallet from crying out in despair every time I enter a store. I don’t remember who I got this from, but thank you whoever you are because it has been a game-changer when it comes to building a large collection without breaking the bank.

The $1 per hour rule. It’s exactly what it says on the tin. If I’m purchasing physical media, I consider it good value if I can expect to get at least one hour of enjoyment for every dollar I spend on it.

I don’t remember what I spent on BG3, but I know it was a good deal because I’ve logged 600 hours in it. Hades II costs $30, and I was more than happy to pay that because I know I’ll play it for at least 30 hours. When I add books to my library, I almost exclusively buy used books that cost under $5 because 5 hours is a good average estimate for how long it takes me to finish a novel.

Will there be a treat you splurge on every now and then? Of course, but $1 per hour is a good standard to stick to if you want to responsibly build a dragon's hoard of physical media.

[bitchesgetriches]

This is a way better way of expressing it than I've seen before. It's mathy, it's clear, it's easy to remember.

Anyway we took way longer to say something similar in this one: Ask the Bitches: How Can I Absolve Myself of Financial Guilt Over My Pricey PS4? 

[what-even-is-thiss]

The reason your snacks are unsatisfying is that you need both carb and protein.

Carb starts your engine, protein keeps it going.

No carb, engine don’t start. No protein, engine dies out fast.

[what-even-is-thiss]

Easy carb add on:

Cookie

Fruit (canned or fresh)

Chips

Piece of bread

Popcorn

Crackers

Easy protein add on:

Nuts

Spoonful of nut butter

Cheese

Roasted chickpea snacks

Glass of milk (dairy or non dairy)

Small canned sausages or similar

[what-even-is-thiss]

Sugar in there.

[what-even-is-thiss]

I am pleased by people messaging me telling me that after adding a carb or protein to their snacks or meals they feel more satisfied all day. Yes, my plan is working. People are getting through their days with less hangry.