Butterfly on the Wall

Random observations and thoughts from a butterfly and information enthusiast. Patterns do not necessarily apply.

[90s90s90s]

[lizardsfromspace]

In the early 70s Sesame Street was created with an eye towards educating poor, inner-city children for free, and became a massive hit with all children. In 2016, faced with going off the air forever after facing conservative efforts to destroy public broadcasting since basically its beginning, new episodes became a timed exclusive for premium cable network HBO. In 2022 HBO Max, newly merged with and taken over by reality TV channel Discovery, removed Sesame Street episodes and spin-offs from streaming as a tax write-off and scheme to avoid paying residuals.

[saintofpride201]

Sesame Street's official YouTube channel is uploading the episodes for free, btw. A lot of creators are rebelling against this bullshit.

[amy-vic]

Sesame Street on PBS KIDS. Play games with Elmo, Big Bird, Abby and all of your Sesame Street friends. Watch videos and print coloring pages

As always, America, PBS has you and your kids' backs.

[scifigrl47]

I also want to put in a plug for the American Archive of Public Broadcasting, spearheaded by GBH in Boston to preserve and make available public funded programming from around the country.  More than 7000 public television and radio programs are available to stream through the website, with more than 40000 hours of programming archived and available to researchers and educators through the Library of Congress and GBH itself.

https://americanarchive.org/

[butterflyondawall]

I feel elderly

I've been popping on here more often lately, but I'm still not sure how to properly resuscitate my feed?

[butterflyondawall]

Write cover letters tipsy. 

Edit and send when sober. 

[butterflyondawall]

Past me drank a whole lot more than present me, but they may have a point ? XD

[butterflyondawall]

[raindowcripplepunk-deactivated2]

[flowerytale]

Sylvia Plath, from The Unabridged Journals of Sylvia Plath

[animatedtext]

[butterflyondawall]

Had a few cocktails last night and decided to resurrect tumblr, like ya do. 

Also found myself digging into Ark Music Factory. 

I guess you could say I had a genuine 2010s experience. 

[rileymaya]

“Yes! A garden metaphor! I love the garden metaphor! I just love ‘em!”

[siristar]

This sums up everything I feel and so so so much more. 

[klaushargreeveses]

It’s like in the great stories, Mr. Frodo. The ones that really mattered. Full of darkness and danger they were. And sometimes you didn’t want to know the end. Because how could the end be happy?

[owlpostagain]

If you ever feel like you had a long day…

Just remember what Hermione, Harry, and Ron went through on May 1st.

The three of them wake up at 6am on the morning of May 1st in order to change into their disguises and head to Gringotts.

Over the next 24 hours:

They change and take Polyjuice potion

 manipulate their way into Gringotts

They’re badly burned by fake treasure

They escape on a dragon

They ride the dragon across the countryside for several hours

They’re nearly caught by Death Eaters

They hear the real story of Dumbledore’s sister from Aberforth while enjoying their first and only meal of the day (a large loaf of bread, some cheese, and mead)

They go with Neville to the Room of Requirement

Harry breaks into the Ravenclaw common room to look for the diadem

Harry reveals himself to McGonagall, Flitwick, and Sprout

Ron and Hermione go down into the Chamber of Secrets to destroy the cup

They goes into the Room of Requirement to find the diadem

They narrowly escape the Fiendfyre

They duel with Death Eaters

Ron’s brother dies

They sneak out to the Shrieking Shack

Ron and Hermione help move the dead when Voldemort announces that he’s going to give Harry an hour before resuming fighting

Harry runs up to Dumbledore’s office to see Snape’s memories

Harry watches memories that totally alter his perception of his life and of Snape

Harry realizes he needs to die

Harry rushes out to the Forbidden Forest to sacrifice himself

Harry speaks to his parents, Sirius, and Remus using the resurrection stone

Harry allows Voldemort to kill him

Harry is taken back to the castle by the Death Eaters and a triumphant Voldemort

Ron and Hermione and the others briefly mourn Harry while Voldemort monologues

Harry rises again and monologues for a bit before dueling Voldemort

Harry kills Voldemort as the dawn begins to break

They visit Dumbledore’s portrait and discuss the elder wand

Harry goes off to his dormitory, wondering if Kreacher can bring him a sandwich

[bilko]

Like I didn’t even realise all this happened in the same day

[fiti-vation]

[stephfitblr]

this is super helpful!!!

[living-fitness]

[butterflyondawall]

Anxiety: THIS IS TOO MUCH!!!!

Me: What is too much?

Anxiety: THIS

Me: I am literally sitting at home doing nothing. My only obligation this evening is to take out the trash. Work went well today. What exactly is the problem????

Anxiety: EVERYTHING IS HAPPENING ALL AT ONCE

Me: But nothing is happening?

Anxiety: TOO MUCH

[zodiacsociety]

The Zodiac Signs At Their Best

WRITTEN BY ZODIAC SOCIETY || THEZODIACSOCIETY.COM

ARIES: At their best, Aries are strong protectors for those who are having a hard time defending themselves. They know just want to say to motivate a person and give them strength to fight another day. They also will fight for their own self since they view themselves an underdog; they will confront anyone who gets in their way. They are honest and will give real advice that other people may find tough to give. They have a true interest towards other people’s hearts when they are trying to help. They thrive on competition and winning but are good losers if they happen to lose only because they are sure that they will fight and win another day. They have faith in the future making them fearless individuals who will keep pushing through until they get to where they are comfortable to be; any kind of waiting will make them feel uncomfortable. Their best self is being strong fearless protectors.

TAURUS: At their best, Taurus individuals are genuine and kind. They have a strong concern with the happiness and welfare of others. They are constantly looking out for their friends, loved ones, and family’s comfort and safety. Careful not to waste money on frivolous things, they like to spend it on their loved ones just as much as they spend on themselves. Though they are patient they know when to crack down and be stubborn about certain things, they don’t like to sacrifice too much of what makes their own self happy. They will not give up on the important things in life, and that is something anyone who is close to them can rely on. Their best self is having standards and being strong enough to keep them even when the going is tough.

GEMINI: At their best, Geminis are popular and well loved by their peers for their amazing humor and intellect. They have no problem keeping in touch with all of their friends on a regular basis because they have such a gift of gab and love being able to have some kind of constant communication. They’ll love you more if you can keep up and hold a conversation with them. They try to never live a boring existence because they do not view life that way. They will bring energy and excitement into anyone who is willing to be their friend and have as much curiosity about them as they have for people. They enjoy debates and discussing all sorts of topics; this is especially true because they about so many different things that they can surprise people from all walks of life! At their best, they are easy to talk to and can melt the walls of even the most secretive of people!

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