AlexandraSkye!

Somewhere near Atlanta. Kinda creepy, kinda intriguing. #personal

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[lazyyogi]

The art of living is neither careless drifting on the one hand nor fearful clinging to the past on the other. It consists in being sensitive to each moment, in regarding it as utterly new and unique, in having the mind open and wholly receptive.

Alan Watts (via lazyyogi)

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Taisho Art ( Old Japanese Photography) : 1. Surf Fisherman in Blue Fog; 2. Trolley in the Morning Fog, 1912 -1926

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[peachpitgirl]

what the fuck is this

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Henrique Bernardelli (1858-1936), Messalina - 1878/86

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Frutex Spinosus.

Gouache and watercolour by Mark Catesby (1683-1749).

Image and text courtesy The Morgan Library and Museum.

[sodomymcscurvylegs]

Let’s bring this mess back. ❤

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[benafflecks]

I dreamed of a fairy lady in a strange land. She captured the hearts of all the boys and men.

The Love Witch (Anna Biller, 2016)

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[alexandraskye]

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#eyelineronpoint 🔪🖤🖊

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greatest image on my blog. ever.

[dancingmuppet]

That is pretty great.

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[factfiend]

Fun fact: According to Greek legend there was a famous prostitute who managed to avoid a death sentence by showing the judges her boobs and arguing that it would be a crime against the Gods to destroy something so beautiful. 

Before you ask, yes there are paintings of this. And yes, they’re amazing.

Read more.

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I love history.

[bipolarbulgogi]

Role models tho.

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[barcoque]

The gay one

[suzie-guru]

No, but this is one of my absolute favorite bits of history! 

The courtesan named was named Phryne and she was indeed a renowned beauty, and was indeed was put on trial for a capital crime. And yes, the sum of her defense consisted of her stripping in court (helped by her lover/defendant) and asking the jury (all males) if they were prepared to destroy this. 

But this is actually a very interesting case of Values Dissonance - the capital crime she was accused of was blasphemy. In Ancient Greek society, exceptional beauty was a sign of favor from the gods, and they took the idea that beauty indicated goodness with great seriousness. They even called their nobles Kaloi k'Agathoi, “the Beautiful and the Good.” 

So by showing off her great physical beauty, Phryne was being very clever indeed, her argument essentially being “How could I possibly commit blasphemy if the gods have given me this body?“ 

God, I adore history. 

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”If these tits are legit, you must acquit.”

[alexandraskye]

#NowPlaying Happy Holidays (Beef Wellington Remix) by Bing Crosby

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