L'esprit de l'escalier

Witch// Feminist// 23// Nonbinary// YWBSIYE// (Check out my tag #witchy for all my magic-related content!)

[soothifying]

You have come across a good luck bunny. Go like this video for Good luck!

[helpmedudes]

One Potato and one Loaf

[after-thought]

Once, in my travels, I came across a beach where the whole shore was teeming with these beautiful black bunnies that would hop right up and greet you.

Best. Day. Ever. ❤️

[pumpkinspicetrash]

adding to the bun fun with a pic of bea munching on some carrot tops

[thecreativekleptomaniac]

Adding my two fluff balls, Dove (my angsty pretty girl) and Puffin (my silly handsome boy)

[poisonivy-seastars]

Adding to the chain with this lad! ☺️☺️

[aroseyetbloomedwrites]

JOINS THIS BLESSED CHAIN OF BUNS.

[sabyym]

It’s my babies turn to shine

[ravenbreakswifi]

This keeps coming back with more and more bunnies and I’m loving it.

[misstiredness]

Adding to this blessed chain with my friends little buddy enjoying a strawberry ^-^

[that-wildwolf]

Ooh! A bunny chain! Those are rare! Allow me to add with my goodest boy^^ He’s super happy it’s finally warm enough to go outside lol

[archiemcphee]

Today the Department of Awesome Natural Wonders treats us to an amazing look at the exquisitely beautiful structure of a luna moth wing viewed through a vintage microscope. These fascinating images were captured by Redditor Proteon using a 1951 American Optical Spencer microscope.

[via Twisted Sifter]

[anarchopuppy]

I'm glad you're speaking up about how the idea that shoplifting hurts the workers seems a little suspicious. Everywhere I worked retail, unless I guess there was suspicion that you were in on it, was "just let them go, maybe try to get a description so we can kick them out next time"

And it’s exactly the kind of thing that some bourgeois would seed online and all the woker than thou tumblr kids would eat it up and spread it as far as they can. Every time I bring this up I get several people telling me this - that they’ve never even heard of a first-hand account of this, that it’s inconsistent with how retail chains view shoplifting, etc

I mean, I’ve never had a job even train me on how to stop shoplifting! Most of the places I’ve worked have never even talked about it, and they definitely don’t expect the cashiers and stockers to be making like, citizen’s arrests lest they lose their bonuses. Oh, and you better believe that if I accused someone of lifting when they weren’t I’d be fired immediately for bad service. That’s not the behavior they want to encourage

Again I’m not going to outright say that it never happens or that the idea itself is propaganda, but at worst it’s such a negligible effect that it’s far outweighed by the benefit you get from lifting + the damage to the company

[sonnendrache-deactivated2020030]

We get people shoplifting pretty often. We’re not even allowed to stop people from shoplifting by force. We have a security guard, and even they can only make police reports after a thing already happens. The most any of us can do, that we ever do, is approach a shoplifter and tell them to leave. Most of the time they leave with the items, because we can’t touch them or rip things out of their hands or bags. That’d be a legal nightmare. You can’t arrest nor can you physically confront anyone unless your store has it’s own legal precedent for detaining people (like actual cops in shopping malls).

Management can’t, and doesn’t, make us responsible for this. And we’re a small local grocery that actually feels the pinch when people shoplift. It comes out of our budget though, not our paychecks, because every business has insurance that covers these things, not to mention an acceptable amount of loss that’s accounted for. If someone steals some orange juice, the sales-to-purchase logs I make every week lump it right in with the yogurt I opened to give out a free sample. Loss is loss and it’s part of business. Unless you’re selling TVs or something like that, you can’t always even be sure of how much you’re losing - since, again, you can’t just grab and shake em down to find what they stuffed in their bag.

If your boss tries to intimidate and make you and your coworkers feel responsible for shoplifters, it’s all hot air. You’re only screwed if you’re the one doing it and you get caught.

(hot tip though: with tiny business like us, you can actually get lucky by just asking for day-olds. It can’t hurt to try. We give food out constantly. I probably give away at least $1000 or more in food per month. Steal from Walmart)

[the-golden-summer-rose-archive]

Holy shit holy shit shut the fuck up???

You know what they do when there’s a high theft in stores? Cut hours

Cutting hours is basically, functionally, the exact same thing as cutting your wagea to the employee. All store has “theft discouragement training” so if your area has a high amount of thdft they will ABSOLUTELY cut the hours of the people working in those areas! Like this is an actual thing I have had to deal with. There’s theft in your department? It’s becaude you didn’t smile enough to make the shoplifter uncomfortable and stop? Because you didn’t pay attention to every customer that you saw nd if you had been you could’ve stopped it because then they would know you were aware of them! And if that happened that MUST mean you’re giving poor customer service!

I have actually seen this. I have worked for MULTIPLE large chains and this basically how they “make up for lost income” because cutting hours when profits are down, or because they aren’t providing good customer service, is perfectly legal. I have literally dealt with this shit before personally.

Stop saying nothing happens to employees when shoplifting occurs, that is blatantly untrue and only allows shoplifters to feel even more enabled to steal and fuck over some poor employee.

Stop.

[anarchopuppy]

Bad news friend: Walmart doesn’t give their employees hours out of the kindness of their own heart. Large chains always stay as understaffed as logistically possible at all times, because that’s how capitalism works. They’re incentivized to exploit you as much as possible so they do that, regardless of the circumstances

If your management tells you they’re cutting hours because of shoplifting, they’re either using it as an excuse to fuck you over even more while making you think it’s your fault, or trying to get you to work harder and betray other poor people for free by convincing you it’s in your self-interest to do so. But the best deterrent for shoplifting is a well-staffed store and they know it, they know that cutting hours due to shrinkage would be counterproductive, but they do it anyway because that’s not their motivation for doing it

I’ve worked for multiple large chains too you know, and so have dozens of people I’ve seen saying this excuse is bullshit (check the replies for more!). What I’ve learned is that it’s impossible to determine the source of shrinkage, whether theft or miscounted/damaged/lost/underdelivered inventory. I’ve learned that some amount of shrinkage, including from theft, is always expected and accounted for. I’ve learned that it’s virtually always way too much of a liability to have employees on the floor try to stop shoplifting, and most of the time the only training on the topic I received was to not do anything. I’ve had jobs where I stole something almost every shift and no one ever caught on or brought it up - I mean do you guys really think lifting is such an unexpected and uncommon thing that they have to go into panic mode every time it happens? Please

Your enemy isn’t the single mother lifting baby food, it’s your boss. These retail chains can afford to give you the hours and the pay that you need, but they don’t - not because you’re doing a bad job, but because you let them get away with it. You and your employer have an inherently adversarial relationship, and the best course of action isn’t to bow down to their demands and attack other poor people who are just trying to get by, it’s to fight back. You should be supporting the lifters, looking the other way, covering for them - joining them! - not blaming them for your boss’s abuse. Stop swallowing their propaganda

[somethingaboutsomethingelse]

In the past I have literally worked for a grocery chain that was making increasing annual profits year after year. That same branch, let alone chain, continued to severely understaff the sales floor, resist giving out due raises, had a policy against ever coming close to overtime, and literally prevented every single cashier from being anything more than part time.

Shoplift. Shoplift to your heart’s content. Because I’m telling you that the guff they give low level/minimum wage workers is 100% bullshit. They’re feeding you lies in order to take the onus off of the bosses and owners for leeching off of your labour. They want you to despise both your fellow workers (“More workers steal than customers do”) and the poor and working class masses.

A franchise does not suffer from petty theft, even en masse. Unless we all unanimously rose up to tear these fuckers down, they have an intricate system of protections from banks, insurance, other company ventures, hoarded wealth of the owners, the state, etc that will protect the owners from ever taking a real hit. If they lay you fellows down it’s to boost their own salaries and year-end bonuses.

Don’t peddle their crap for them.

[rodentmancy]

i was a softlines department manager back in like 2007, when they had department managers. they are lying to you when they say your hours are being cut due to shoplifting. the less hours used the better because it goes to the store manager’s bonus. shoplifting is 100% already taken into account as a reality of running a retail business. Literally all any employees besides higher management and A.P. (assets protection) was permitted to do when they see shoplifting was report it and approach the person and ask them if they need help, making it known that an employee is now aware of them.

the one department they kept telling us before i was a manager that they “didn’t staff because of theft” was women’s accessories, aka, bras and panties. truth of the matter was that the fitting room’s person was supposed take care of it, and that person WAS the women’s accessories employee. it was a lie to keep people on their toes. yes, a lot of theft happened in that area, but not of bras and panties. electronics was around the corner, and customers are smart enough to notice that no one is ever organizing the bras. electronics remained fully staffed to walmart’s qualifications. do did softlines.

they want you desperate, it makes their use of you easier. they want you blaming each other, instead of working together; it makes you easier to use.

[kaleighbytheway]

I once had a boss admit flat out, “letting the shoplifter go is way cheaper than the lawsuit we’d have to deal with if you got hurt trying to stop them.”

[pokkeyaki]

i can attest that at joann’s we were specifically instructed to never ever accuse someone of stealing and we were not allowed to do absolutely anything about it

[belladonnabearcat]

I worked for target, everybody on my shift stole sometime, management didn’t even care about employees stealing as long as it was cash or as long as the amount didn’t exceed a 1000$ from all accumulated thefts. Most of us stole food and drinks from the front and just threw them out under the cashiers desk, and since we never left with them on us our managers didn’t even bother reporting. Please just steal, especially if you need to, your pain far out weights what they may not even notice missing, and if you reporting people for stealing especially when they are stealing necessities I’m coming for your knee caps because clearly you don’t actually care about people.

[gudnightaltrightgaysexallnite]

I managed a gas station for like 3 years, and we literally didnt do shit about shoplifters. Our best defense was so greet customers and be well-staffed. We were literally banking on the fact that people would feel too nervous or watched to steal. That’s it. That’s all we did. Worst-case scenario, like others have stated, we would ask you to leave if we were SURE you stole something. If we were suspicious? Didnt do shit, couldnt risk offending a customer and losing their patronage. “Cutting hours” because more theft went on during a shift absolutely never happened. The less staff, the more theft. Please just fuckin steal and dont feel bad about it. You deserve a treat or a necessity even if you cant afford it.

[yeti-or-not-deactivated20250613]

Get his ass

[of-stars-and-seas]

The Greek Gods as things I’ve heard people say this year

Zeus: I could’ve had a Lamborghini. Instead I had six kids

Hera: I think it’s a strip opera

Poseidon: Keep your kids away from bagpipers!

Athena: You have the social skills of an armadillo

Dionysus: I feel like I’m that desperate to have fermented juice wine

Aphrodite: Where is her big fat engagement ring?

Hermes: keep your brain thoughts safe. Use BrainGuard!

Artemis: When you’re 18 you can go overseas and kill enemies of the government; when you’re 25, all you can do is rent a car.

Ares: Marines don’t cry but sometimes our eyes get sweaty

Demeter: Smoke the stuff that you can grow straight from your garden.

Apollo: The only thing I have in my car is an umbrella. I can’t eat an umbrella

Hephaestus: If I had a car with my face on it I would throw myself off a bridge

Hades: It’s like every time they speak a part of me dies

[skewedlights]

So I have seen that a lot of people have been struggling with the timeline of it all when it comes to Savitar and this picture is my gift to you.

At the end of the day, the Savitar that is currently tormenting Barry (Sav1) is one that has lived through what Barry is. I don’t think he is lost completely but he is definitely “all the worst parts of [Barry]” in that he had to watch Iris die and then get ostracised by the team for not being the OG Barry, his wanting to get fast (and then eventually becoming Savitar) comes from him needing to prove his worth by being the fastest. 

When Savitar talks about “the more you mess with time, the less it applies to you” stems from when Future TR Barry uses (finds) the Philosopher’s Stone to become faster (becoming Savitar), he started jumping around time (past, present etc.) creating the legend of Savitar (the one Jay was talking about). Jay obviously is unaware who Savitar is. Also, The Black Flash (or Time Wraiths) obviously haven’t gotten to him yet so what’s that about? (red)

People get confused here (yellow) because of Flashpoint (FP). When FP happened certain histories (e.g. Cisco’s brother) were rewritten in parallel but are history to the characters (only us and Barry know the original timeline differences – well the ones that haven’t been exposed yet).

Let’s not forget the message he left for the Legends where he told them not to trust him (because obviously at this point he knows Savitar is Future Time Remnant him) but also why didn’t try to warn himself that it was him? I don’t know hey, I think it also stems from the fact that they (the team) can’t kill Savitar and maybe why they will still try to just imprison him.

The most savage thing Savitar has to say to Barry was about the whole “go ahead kill yourself but that didn’t work out so well for Eddie” - cause we all know Eobard (Reverse Flash) is still walking around (or was but they don’t know about that).

[brainrottiktoks]

[smileyzs]

This is what the fae do inside mushroom circles when the moon is at its peak.

[hekateanwitchcraft]

Hermes has gotten me out of so many car-related troubles and consequences and SOOOO many parking tickets. Praise the God of Travel!

[vanny-more]

[slangwang]

I HATE EVERYTHING ABOUT THSI GOD FORSAKEN WEBSITE I AM IN SHAMBLES

[discountbadjokes]

ANOTHER CLASSIC I LOVE THIS VIDEO

[aangarchy]

I didn’t know memes could go this far

We have reached the ultimate meme

[zenpencils]

US AGAINST THE WORLD by Gavin Aung Than

This is the third appearance of the Ballet Boy and his father. You can read PART 1 and PART 2.

[gholateg]

There was more of these?! 

[the-real-slim-shady]

Oh my god these are so cute

[remusthedukeofdeodorant]

I’m not crying you’re crying

[justinhubbell]

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Once again, thank you everyone for reading, enjoying, and sharing this comic.  Not just sharing in the sense of re-posting this comic, (which you should totally do) but also sharing your stories with me, letting my know how my comics have touched you.  It means so much to me.  Love ya! Stay tuned for more comics! <3

[justinhubbell]

It gives me tremendous joy to see people still reading this comic, and especially when they get something out of it.

Over the years I have faced many ups and downs, just like everyone else. Sometimes it really gets to me how mean people can be to each other. How mean I can be to myself. But for all the Level 1 Trans Fighters out there please know with acceptance, mindfulness, and self compassion I did in fact find my balance. Not a fast process. Basically a complete lifestyle change. Sometimes I lose that balance, sure. But when I choose to present my authentic identity? I’m objectively drop dead gorgeous. Here are a hand full of my looks. You’ll notice none of them are 100% masculine or feminine. Peace be with you. Thank you for reading. Thank you for being you. -J

[eternityentombed]

You deserve to feel comfortable, so don’t push yourself to go at a faster pace. It’ll hurt you more.

[buffjesusgooglesearch]

Reblogging both for stellar comic and wonderful mustache

[darkbookworm13-deactivated20240]

always reblog! I love this comic, so very much. *offers all the kudos* Thank you for this, it continues to help a lot. You look amazing in those lipstick shades, by the way.

[aziz-writes]

Um Indiana?

What the FUCK is going on?

[kdaziz]

Listen I don't have a very big reach and I am in Texas so I can't vote against this bill PLEASE signal boost this so people in Indiana can fight back against this!

The bill is stating ANYONE convicted of a protest-related charge (even if it is not related to actual lawbreaking like vandalism, looting or violence) will not only NOT get federal financial aid such as unemployment benefits but also will have to pay restitution to the law agency that arrested them on top of standard conviction/court fees

Indiana please vote, call, and write your local representatives to stop this from going through because the next step is a law agency attacking a peaceful protest for no reason other than anyone who defends themselves will have to pay them money

I cannot stress this enough help me boost this

[sephezade]

Just say you hate black people and go, Jimbo...

[capricorn-born]

Georgia is proposing the same

[pleasespellchimerical]

Tried to infuse a jar of honey with blueberries.

Yeah…that went well. I shoulda squashed them first, because now they’re just floating at the top and not doing anything.

Tried squishing them against the glass, but they’re refusing to pop.

Sad blueberry honey experiment is probs just gonna wind up on toast and will not be spoken of ever again.

[pleasespellchimerical]

OH GOD IT’S BEGINNING TO FERMENT

I think I ruined a perfectly good jar of honey :(

[systlin]

NO YOU STARTED A PERFECTLY GOOD BATCH OF MEAD. 

Lean into it!

[pleasespellchimerical]

WHAT SHOULD I DO

add water?

(it’s prob .6-.75 lbs of honey, for the record)

[systlin]

OKAY SO

Get some more honey. I use 3 pounds for a batch of mead. 

Take half a gallon of water. Heat it until just simmering, then remove from heat and stir in honey. Once it cools a bit sprinkle in…oh, in this case, maybe a teaspoon of yeast. White wine yeast works best but regular will work ok too. 

Sterilize something to let it ferment in. A milk jug would work. Splash a little bleach in there, fill with water, let sit a bit, then wash out well. 

Once fermenting vessel is sterilized, pour the honey/water/berries/yeast in. Take a balloon and stretch it over the top of the jug, and prick a pinhole in it. This will keep outside wild yeasts out but let out co2 as it ferments. 

Leave it for a month or so. 

Then, bottle and drink!

YIELD; 1 gallon of mead, or about 4 ½ 750 mL average size wine bottles. 

[cargopantsman]

You mean to tell me I only need a milk jug and a balloon to make mead?

[systlin]

Yes that is exactly what I am saying. 

[laudanine]

Mead: actually super approachable and everyone who makes it just really wants to teach you to as well.

[inkandpencil]

Reblogging so I can find this for later. 

[jenroses]

blueberry mead made with champagne yeast is nectar of the gods.

[snowhites]

aphrodite /Αφροδίτη / • goddess of  love, desire and beauty.

[fuckyeahgoodomens]

[como-chin-gas]

[amateur]

Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/2twJSuu

[itsmisspickle-deactivated201812]

Looks like millennials kill an industry before it even got off the ground😂

[fuckingrecipes]

9$ for pushpop containers on Amazon 

7-10$ for a bottle of cheap alcohol of your choice at your local liquor store.

However much you want to spend on frozen fruit, juice, and yogurt

Alcohol takes longer to freeze than water, but most home freezers can get down to around 15-20 degrees F, which is where you want to aim. 

Fill just over half your blender with frozen fruit

Slop some yogurt on top, idk like a half cup?

Pour wine into the blender until the ‘fill’ line is about a quarter-up. 

BLEND THAT MOTHERFUCKER LIKE IT INSULTED YOUR GRANDMA. 

You want the texture to be pretty thick (thicc), because a thick smoothie will usually harden beautifully in the freezer - forms a nice solid popcicle.

If its too thin, add more fruit. 

Pour your new slurry of goodness into your popcicle molds

If there’s empty molds, repeat above steps for more delicious sludge. Maybe switch flavors?

Stuff into the freezer. Make sure freezer is set to ‘really freaking cold’ (alcohol freezes at a lower temp than water) 

Wait a day or two. 

(Eat the leftover smoothie) 

VICTORY

If you’re not into alcohol, just replace the alcohol with a red or white juice and you’re good to go. I don’t recommend citrus fruits/juice because they can interact badly with dairy. You can leave out the yogurt and replace with half a banana or avocado if you REALLY want to use citrus and want to keep the smoothness. 

You can also google delicious fruit smoothie recipes for ideas on fruit combinations. 

You can also just use chocolate ice cream and coffee with bailey’s and kaluhua to make a fantastic chocolate popcicle. 

Wine is only 11.5%–13.5% alcohol, so splashing a bit of vodka or rum (usually around 40% alcohol) can EASILY get the mix to have ‘more alcohol than a glass of wine)

[dancinbutterfly]

Doing blessed work out there buddy

[femcassidy]

this animal crossing shit is crazy i stopped playing for 40 days and nights then i come back to find out my villagers have started drinking and committing adultery. theres this weird gold cow for this event too. dumb. broke my switch in half