I love snails

Moved. Gonna keep this blog and any sideblogs running for some time before ultimately deactivating.

[yeahiwasintheshit]

[elmenora]

“‘You have not seen, so I forgive your jest… when the torches are kindled and men walk on the sandy floors under the echoing domes, ah! Then, Legolas, gems and crystals and veins of precious ore glint in the polished walls; and the light glows through folded marbles, shell-like… still lakes mirror them: a glimmering world looks up from dark pools covered with clear glass… and plink! A silver drop falls. Then evening comes: they fade and twinkle out; the torches pass on into another chamber and another dream…’ ‘You move me, Gimli,’ said Legolas. ‘I have never heard you speak like this before. Almost you make me regret that I have not seen these caves. Come! Let us make a bargain - if we both return safe out of the perils that await us, we will journey for a while together.’” -Lord of the Rings, J.R.R. Tolkein

[robotpoppa]

[hey-rogby]

I can’t fucking believe that excel aesthethic is a thing now

[doe-antlers-blog]

Follow for more soft corporate culture

[omgthatdress]

Putting these up for anyone who needs them today.

Toxic Parents: Overcoming Their Hurtful Legacy and Reclaiming Your Life by Susan Forward

Why Does he DO That: Inside The Minds of Angry and Controlling Men by Lundy Bancroft

[superopinionated]

Cannot recommend WDHDT highly enough. I’ve found it helpful not just for romantic relationships, but also for growing up w a “unexplainable/uncontrollable” dad.

IT HAS ALSO BEEN REALLY HELPFUL FOR UNDERSTANDING ONLINE MOB HARASSMENT.

So if you’ve ever been bombarded w threats to be raped/killed, (so…if you’re a minority and you’ve been on the Internet for a while), this book might be useful for getting clarity around the whole entitled, abusive mindset that drives certain kinds of people to behave that way. And by “getting clarity”, I mean (for me) being able to go “oh, that’s what’s happening” and not really feel scared anymore. Or angry, or drawn out into it, or anything.

And if you’re still standing around going “but how does something like GamerGate happen?” or “but why do men hit their wives?” or whatever – please read that book and learn something.

[omgthatdress]

^^^^ truth WDHDT is fantastic at cutting down MRA bullshit and calling it what it really is

[kithnkin]

Also recommending

[swampseer]

Please consider reading these. WDHDT is really, really helpful. And I know some of you are struggling with abusive relationships, friendships, families, etc. You’re not alone. There is help.

[angelfelis]

There’s also a really good group on Facebook called “Narcissistic Parent Answers” that I would recommend. They makes posts about how to stay safe, and also explain narcissistic behaviors (which has made me go “holy shit that’s what that was” multiple times) and helps reassure the victim that it isn’t their fault.

[m86-deactivated20171116]

love games! im bad at each and every single one of them

[logarto]

my mutuals, upon seeing me online and making posts

[autumncat]

through the meadow in the mist

[denisvilleneuve]

if you ever feel bad about having no friends just remember how many fakes are around james cameron. “yeah man, everyone wants FOUR more avatar movies, just do your thing”… like.. i’d rather be alone 

[roseydoux]

[thinksquad-deactivated20190405]

End of fillings in sight as scientists find Alzheimer's drug makes teeth grow back

Fillings could be consigned to history after scientists discovered that a drug already trialled in Alzheimer's patients can encourage tooth regrowth and repair cavities.

Researchers at King’s College London found that the drug Tideglusib stimulates the stem cells contained in the pulp of teeth so that they generate new dentine – the mineralised material under the enamel.

Teeth already have the capability of regenerating dentine if the pulp inside the tooth becomes exposed through a trauma or infection, but can only naturally make a very thin layer, and not enough to fill the deep cavities caused by tooth decay.

But Tideglusib switches off an enzyme called GSK-3 which prevents dentine from carrying on forming.

Scientists showed it is possible to soak a small biodegradable sponge with the drug and insert it into a cavity, where it triggers the growth of dentine and repairs the damage within six weeks.

The tiny sponges are made out of collagen so they melt away over time, leaving only the repaired tooth.

[venerabledreadnought]

That is by far the coolest thing I’ve heard this year.

[sindri42]

‘Okay so guys we’re still working on that whole alzheimer’s thing, but along the way we kind of accidentally regrew everybody’s teeth.’

[scienceshenanigans]

It’s like how they discovered Viagra, but better.

[acreaturecalledgreed]

Target’s halloween decorations are fucking stellar this year

[captainsteamcloud]

I want it

[rectumspectrumthemovie]

The Monologue, because I liked it so damn much.

[wackd-archive]

“The thing about repairing, maintaining, and cleaning is: it’s not an adventure. There’s no way to do it so wrong you might die.”

[monoukotori]

#this episode angered a lot of people#like they took it personal because this whole time they related to rick and thought the series was justifying their worldview#but this monologue ripped them all to shreds

[november-secrets]

This show is the epitome of “I’m an asshole because I’m better than you” and so many people used it to justify their behavior, and it finally addressed the fact that that’s not the case but instead the reality is “I’m an asshole because I’m immature and can’t take care of myself mentally or emotionally” and of course assholes are gonna cry about it. Because, again, they are immature and can’t handle their emotions.

[i-cannot-live-without-coffee]

This monologue is a prime example of “Sometimes if someone’s advice pisses you off it’s because they’re right and you know that applies to you.”

[butterprecum-deactivated2020012]

Whew shit. Go off girl damn

[kuntsuragi]

anyone else fucking LOVE BEING IN BED???

[juniorjewel]

bitch im in bed right now!! how did you know!!

[tjourdann]

I want my child to be so comfortable with talking to me that instead of faking sick he or she is able to just say “mom I need a mental health day today”.

[mc-mxciv]

The goals.

[american-wet-dream]

when the flirt option appears

[daily-rage-comics]

[sarahseeandersen]

[glumshoe]

A reminder that turning in assignments for partial credit is better than not turning them in at all. It is. Even if you think you’ve done a bad job and are ashamed of your work, or it’s way overdue, you take whatever you can get. Partial credit dramatically improves your grade over a zero, and I’m always astounded by how often even the smartest kids don’t really comprehend that. 60% is worlds better than 0%. Even 10% is going to help you. Letter grades are misleading and are not created equal. “F"s are valuable. Turn that late assignment in.