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sometimes i wonder about life?

[user87262893]

I try to read 3-5 books on feminist theory/essays/writings a year, and another 20-30 books for pleasure alone.

So far I've read 1 for pleasure and reading 1 for feminist theory, presently.

This isn't a resolution but I just wanted to tell you guys, because I think its so important to keep reading a source of fun and enrichment as well as using it for self betterment.

[varginhamonologues]

Books for pleasure/fiction recs??

[user87262893]

I got you

Circe - Greek myth retelling from the witch of the Odyssey

Pachinko - historical fiction following four generations of a displaced Korean family, focused on the women of that family

Star Eater - matriarchal witch society with generational trauma from mother to daughter

Daughters of Sparta - retelling of the Helen of Troy myth from the women's perspective

Left Hand of Darkness - sci fi that examines culture and innateness and gender

The Handmaids Tale - dystopia ruled by Christian doctrine

Ariadne - Greek myth retelling from the perspective of the daughter of the King of Mynos, sister to the Minotaur

Slewfoot - Salem witch trials if the witches were cunning women who did, indeed, make deals with forest entities and then enacted their revenge on the patriarchal town that condemned them

Tender is the Flesh - future society where humans are farmed for meat

House of Leaves - this novel is an experience, a discovery of horror and storytelling, more than it is a book

[radicalgirlie]

I’m so happy to hear that other rads like Pachinko!!! I finished it a couple weeks ago and it’s probably one of my favorite books ever.

[bitterbadfem-harpy]

Are there any other ladies on radblr who have read The Expanse? I'm finna finish the final book within a day or so and I have no one to share it with 😭 and for all the multifaceted female characters in it it's really worth a read...

[blackswallowtailbutterfly]

The Silver Wolf by Alice Borchardt is about a female werewolf in Rome during the reign of King Charlemagne. To this day one of my favourite books, though I haven’t read it recently.

The Earth Children series by Jean M Auel gets a little ridiculous in later books, but the first one is a really interesting and sometimes harrowing tale of a young Cro-Magnon girl adopted by a Neanderthal clan. Her parts in the second book are interesting too, but once the male love interest gets involved it’s pretty downhill.

The first book in the Outlander series by Diana Gabaldon was really difficult for me to get through because like halfway through I hated the main love interest. I wouldn’t have continued except that I liked the show. And there are definitely some problematic things throughout the series. But beyond that I’ve quite enjoyed it, especially the later character developments of the women. There’s gorgeous descriptions of the landscapes and of gardening, farming, and engineering. And some interesting descriptions of medical treatments. For those who don’t know, it’s a woman in 1940s Scotland who accidentally time travels 200 years previous to just a couple years before the battle of Culloden.

[hugewoman]

@blackswallowtailbutterfly I’m actually in shock cause I’ve read earth children and had no idea it was written by a female author! (Thought Jean was a French man 😂)

I remember reading clan of the cave bear and valley of the horses probably a bit too young and at a time when I was just crushing a bunch of romance novels and that was sort of the lens i read it through

That really changes my entire perspective of the books now bc like… there were so many things that I thought were just casually misogynist like the rape scenes and the way other characters treat ayla that I need to maybe revisit

[blackswallowtailbutterfly]

lol! Jean is an interesting name because it’s the French version of John, but with English speakers it’s often used as a variant of Jane (which is the feminine version of John), but name variants are a whole thing I won’t go into here.

I would definitely recommend giving the first two Earth Children novels a reread knowing it’s by a female author. :)

[chibird]

A dust bunny wants you to be its va-lint-ine! :D How could you resist?

[funny-tik-toks]

[kallimakhos]

[video description: the video begins with a shot of a news channel on a tv screen with the headline, "toilet paper prices expected to go up." offscreen, a voice says, "aw, shit," in a southern accent. the camera pans to the speaker, a middle-aged man with a prosthetic arm and leg, as he says, "Here we go again." the video wavers and a harp sound effect plays to indicate a flashback. the video cuts to the same man behind a truck, holding up a package of toilet paper, his arm and leg obscured by the truck. he says, "Makenzie, I got some!" and then steps out from behind the truck, revealing his prostheses, and says, "But you're not gonna believe what it cost me." end video description.]

[dradelcrahasmoved]

Bruh

[geoclaire]

I can’t believe I read this post with my own fucking eyes

[lurkerwithcomputer]

I love it unironically, I burst out laughing. It hits the same note as “the opposite of malice is bonfire”.

[redkrypto-deactivated20211128]

I EAT FLOWERS BECAUSE YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT AND I WANT TO BE BEAUTIFUL

[dedlycinnamonroll]

I munch on clovers at parks. They rate last green apples. Great softball snack actually

[quezify]

<3

[dankmemeuniversity]

[dj-exrad]

Capitalism is global and most "socialist" countries are welfare capitalists.

Holy shit radfems are extremely uneducated about economic politics like please read a book that isn't about makeup or sex.

[radkindoffeminist]

I have no clue what you’re trying to say

[aa-terf-deactivated20231025]

Please explain to the class wtf you're trying to get at here

[dj-exrad]

Marx talked about the revolution going in stages and most people are like "socialism and communism are bad because women still oppressed, women don't come first"

Like it's sad but things do have to go in steps but those steps lead to GLOBAL LIBERATION.

We would all love to skip right to the end but we can't do that.

[amoei]

I think this about the conversation we had earlier and I did not say communism bad just because it women are still oppressed.

I said communism is bad because it has proceeded with the worst violations to human rights and them concluded with the deaths of millions of people.

Like do I need to tag the people who have actually lived under communist regimes?

Who remember the food shortages, standing in line for rations, or the electricity being cut off.

Theories about Marxism is great.

Adding practical practice in real life? Leads to death..not so great.

[dj-exrad]

Capitalism has killed more people than communism. Capitalism is the cause of global poverty.

China went from a feudal economy in the 50s when they had their revolution to now being a country where there is over 90% home ownership and their factory workers actually have more buying power in their economy than minimum wage workers in the USA.

There are people who lived under communist regimes who will also say that communism made things better. They're usually really old and remember what things were like before communism.

A lot of the people who claim communism is bad because they had to flee were the people who were exploiting others and they're sad they had to give up their plantations.

[amoei]

Please please...for the love of the goddess tell me your joking...

How are you going to blatantly lie about history like that?

Are u dead ass right now?

[dj-exrad]

Actually I'm speaking historical facts. Educate yourself.

And this infographic didn't include deaths from lack of healthcare or from the working conditions of people in the third world who gather the resources that benefit people in wealthy countries.

[appropriately-inappropriate]

My dude, it’s from a propaganda account. “Sunriser911”

Come on. You bought CCP bullshit

[blackswallowtailbutterfly]

I don’t think, “well Capitalism killed even MORE” is the argument you think it is. All it means is capitalism, communism, and feudalism have all been shit in practice for the majority of people living under it. You’d be better off using the “it’s never been tried” argument.

Personally, I think a system like communism could work...if run by women. The notion that if men are liberated they’ll be happy to let women be liberated too is incredibly naive. No system run by men will ever work in women’s favour. Ever. It won’t even work in most men’s favour, as history has made abundantly clear.

Also, “silly feminists, we can’t just skip to the end, you have to wait your turn!” Fuck off. No. We’ve been waiting millennia. Women’s liberation now. Immediately. Fuck men, and their theories, and their political systems. They’re all shit.

[dedlycinnamonroll]

Also to add, there is no such thing as really home ownership in China under CCP. You obtain the lease of a property for 70 years.

Also to "buy" a home, younger (now middle aged) generation essentially rob/coerce their parents to hand over any savings, rights, property to them so they can purchase a dwelling for their offspring.

China is messed up on so many levels.

[shelbys-advice-blog]

I want to live by myself when I move out of my parent's place but I'm really afraid of money problems? I'm afraid that the only place I can afford will be in the ghetto and it'll all be torn apart and I'll only be allowed to eat one granola bar a week. I'm really stressing out about this. I don't know anything about after school life. I don't know anything about paying bills or how to buy an apartment and it's really scaring me. is there anything you know that can help me?

HI darling,

I’ve actually got a super wonderful masterpost for you to check out:

Home

what the hell is a mortgage?

first apartment essentials checklist

how to care for cacti and succulents

the care and keeping of plants

Getting an apartment

Money

earn rewards by taking polls

how to coupon

what to do when you can’t pay your bills

see if you’re paying too much for your cell phone bill

how to save money

How to Balance a Check Book

How to do Your Own Taxes

Health

how to take care of yourself when you’re sick

things to bring to a doctor’s appointment

how to get free therapy

what to expect from your first gynecologist appointment

how to make a doctor’s appointment

how to pick a health insurance plan

how to avoid a hangover

a list of stress relievers

how to remove a splinter

Emergency

what to do if you get pulled over by a cop

a list of hotlines in a crisis

things to keep in your car in case of an emergency

how to do the heimlich maneuver

Job

time management

create a resume

find the right career

how to pick a major

how to avoid a hangover

how to interview for a job

how to stop procrastinating

How to write cover letters

Travel

ULTIMATE PACKING LIST

Traveling for Cheap

Travel Accessories

The Best Way to Pack a Suitcase

How To Read A Map

How to Apply For A Passport

How to Make A Travel Budget

Better You

read the news

leave your childhood traumas behind

how to quit smoking

how to knit

how to stop biting your nails

how to stop procrastinating

how to stop skipping breakfast

how to stop micromanaging

how to stop avoiding asking for help

how to stop swearing constantly

how to stop being a pushover

learn another language

how to improve your self-esteem

how to sew

learn how to embroider

how to love yourself

100 tips for life

Apartments/Houses/Moving

Moving Out and Getting an Apartment, Part 1: Are You Sure? (The Responsible One)

Moving Out and Getting an Apartment, Part 2: Finding the Damn Apartment (The Responsible One)

Moving Out and Getting an Apartment, Part 3: Questions to Ask about the Damn Apartment (The Responsible One)

Moving Out and Getting an Apartment, Part 4: Packing and Moving All of Your Shit (The Responsible One)

How to Protect Your Home Against Break-Ins (The Responsible One)

Education

How to Find a Fucking College (The Sudden Adult)

How to Find Some Fucking Money for College (The Sudden Adult)

What to Do When You Can’t Afford Your #1 Post-Secondary School (The Sudden Adult)

Stop Shitting on Community College Kids (Why Community College is Fucking Awesome) (The Responsible One)

How to Ask for a Recommendation Letter (The Responsible One)

How to Choose a College Major (The Sudden Adult)

Finances

How to Write a Goddamn Check (The Responsible One)

How to Convince Credit Companies You’re Not a Worthless Bag of Shit (The Responsible One)

Debit vs Credit (The Responsible One)

What to Do if Your Wallet is Stolen/Lost (The Sudden Adult)

Budgeting 101 (The Responsible One)

Important Tax Links to Know (The Responsible One)

How to Choose a Bank Without Screwing Yourself (The Responsible One)

Job Hunting

How to Write a Resume Like a Boss (The Responsible One)

How to Write a Cover Letter Someone Will Actually Read (The Responsible One)

How to Handle a Phone Interview without Fucking Up (The Responsible One)

10 Sites to Start Your Job Search (The Responsible One)

Life Skills

Staying in Touch with Friends/Family (The Sudden Adult)

Bar Etiquette (The Sudden Adult)

What to Do After a Car Accident (The Sudden Adult)

Grow Up and Buy Your Own Groceries (The Responsible One)

How to Survive Plane Trips (The Sudden Adult)

How to Make a List of Goals (The Responsible One)

How to Stop Whining and Make a Damn Appointment (The Responsible One)

Miscellaneous

What to Expect from the Hell that is Jury Duty (The Responsible One)

Relationships

Marriage: What the Fuck Does It Mean and How the Hell Do I Know When I’m Ready? (Guest post - The Northwest Adult)

How Fucked Are You for Moving In with Your Significant Other: An Interview with an Actual Real-Life Couple Living Together™ (mintypineapple  and catastrofries)

Travel & Vehicles

How to Winterize Your Piece of Shit Vehicle (The Responsible One)

How to Make Public Transportation Your Bitch (The Responsible One)

Other Blog Features

Apps for Asshats

Harsh Truths & Bitter Reminders

Asks I’ll Probably Need to Refer People to Later

Apartments (or Life Skills) - How Not to Live in Filth (The Sudden Adult)

Finances - Tax Basics (The Responsible One)

Important Documents - How to Get a Copy of Your Birth Certificate (The Responsible One)

Important Documents - How to Get a Replacement ID (The Responsible One)

Health - How to Deal with a Chemical Burn (The Responsible One)

Job Hunting - List of Jobs Based on Social Interaction Levels (The Sudden Adult)

Job Hunting - How to Avoid Falling into a Pit of Despair While Job Hunting (The Responsible One)

Job Hunting - Questions to Ask in an Interview (The Responsible One)

Life Skills - First-Time Flying Tips (The Sudden Adult)

Life Skills - How to Ask a Good Question (The Responsible One)

Life Skills - Reasons to Take a Foreign Language (The Responsible One)

Life Skills - Opening a Bar Tab (The Sudden Adult)

Relationships - Long Distance Relationships: How to Stay in Contact (The Responsible One)

Adult Cheat Sheet:

what to do if your pet gets lost

removing stains from your carpet

how to know if you’re eligible for food stamps

throwing a dinner party

i’m pregnant, now what?

first aid tools to keep in your house

how to keep a clean kitchen

learning how to become independent from your parents

job interview tips

opening your first bank account

what to do if you lose your wallet

tips for cheap furniture

easy ways to cut your spending

selecting the right tires for your car

taking out your first loan

picking out the right credit card

how to get out of parking tickets

how to fix a leaky faucet

get all of your news in one place

getting rid of mice & rats in your house

when to go to the e.r.

buying your first home

how to buy your first stocks

guide to brewing coffee

first apartment essentials checklist

coping with a job you hate

30 books to read before you’re 30

what’s the deal with retirement?

difference between insurances

Once you’ve looked over all those cool links, I have some general advice for you on how you can have some sort of support system going for you:

Reasons to move out of home

You may decide to leave home for many different reasons, including:

wishing to live independently

location difficulties – for example, the need to move closer to university

conflict with your parents

being asked to leave by your parents.

Issues to consider when moving out of home

It’s common to be a little unsure when you make a decision like leaving home. You may choose to move, but find that you face problems you didn’t anticipate, such as:

Unreadiness – you may find you are not quite ready to handle all the responsibilities.

Money worries – bills including rent, utilities like gas and electricity and the cost of groceries may catch you by surprise, especially if you are used to your parents providing for everything. Debt may become an issue.

Flatmate problems – issues such as paying bills on time, sharing housework equally, friends who never pay board, but stay anyway, and lifestyle incompatibilities (such as a non-drug-user flatting with a drug user) may result in hostilities and arguments.

Your parents may be worried

Think about how your parents may be feeling and talk with them if they are worried about you. Most parents want their children to be happy and independent, but they might be concerned about a lot of different things. For example:

They may worry that you are not ready.

They may be sad because they will miss you.

They may think you shouldn’t leave home until you are married or have bought a house.

They may be concerned about the people you have chosen to live with.

Reassure your parents that you will keep in touch and visit regularly. Try to leave on a positive note. Hopefully, they are happy about your plans and support your decision.

Tips for a successful move

Tips include:

Don’t make a rash decision – consider the situation carefully. Are you ready to live independently? Do you make enough money to support yourself? Are you moving out for the right reasons?

Draw up a realistic budget – don’t forget to include ‘hidden’ expenses such as the property’s security deposit or bond (usually four weeks’ rent), connection fees for utilities, and home and contents insurance.

Communicate – avoid misunderstandings, hostilities and arguments by talking openly and respectfully about your concerns with flatmates and parents. Make sure you’re open to their point of view too – getting along is a two-way street.

Keep in touch – talk to your parents about regular home visits: for example, having Sunday night dinner together every week.

Work out acceptable behaviour – if your parents don’t like your flatmate(s), find out why. It is usually the behaviour rather than the person that causes offence (for example, swearing or smoking). Out of respect for your parents, ask your flatmate(s) to be on their best behaviour when your parents visit and do the same for them.

Ask for help – if things are becoming difficult, don’t be too proud to ask your parents for help. They have a lot of life experience.

If your family home does not provide support

Not everyone who leaves home can return home or ask their parents for help in times of trouble. If you have been thrown out of home or left home to escape abuse or conflict, you may be too young or unprepared to cope.

If you are a fostered child, you will have to leave the state-care system when you turn 18, but you may not be ready to make the sudden transition to independence.

If you need support, help is available from a range of community and government organisations. Assistance includes emergency accommodation and food vouchers. If you can’t call your parents or foster parents, call one of the associations below for information, advice and assistance.

Where to get help

Your doctor

Kids Helpline Tel. [phone]

Lifeline Tel. 13 11 44

Home Ground Services Tel. [phone]

Relationships Australia Tel. [phone]

Centrelink Crisis or Special Help Tel. 13 28 50

Tenants Union of Victoria Tel. [phone]

Things to remember

Try to solve any problems before you leave home. Don’t leave because of a fight or other family difficulty if you can possibly avoid it.

Draw up a realistic budget that includes ‘hidden’ expenses, such as bond, connection fees for utilities, and home and contents insurance.

Remember that you can get help from a range of community and government organizations. 

(source)

Keep me updated? xx

[brihann-deactivated20220622]

Reblogging for myself

[bridgyrose]

reblogging for those that follow me that may be starting to move out

[dduane]

Signal boosting: because who knows who may need this today…? :)

[namk1]

[mintystea]

h.

[dedlycinnamonroll]

That salmon ladder move is wicked!

[terffanypollard]

Homophobes 2000: Butch women just want to be men

Leftists 2000: 🤬

Homophobes 2020: Butch women just want to be men

Leftists 2020: 😍

[cisthoughtcrime]

trans women are women and the emperor isn't naked

[cisthoughtcrime]

the emperor IDs has having the most lavish clothes and the majority of his subjects believe and respect that, why are you such a reality-denying bigot by suggesting he's walking down the street naked?

[cisthoughtcrime]

"clothed" and "naked" have no inherent meaning, TERF (tyrant-exclusionary radical farmer). if your "no shoes, no shirt, no service" sign excludes those who identify as being clothed, you're gatekeeping.

[gael-garcia]

Miss Major in The Trans List (2016)

[eeyes]

a reminder that miss major has a retirement fund, still not even half funded after being open for 4 years. if you’re able, you should consider a monthly pledge, or whatever you are able

https://www.gofundme.com/MsMajorRetirement

[appropriately-inappropriate]

Reminder: according to other survivors of the Stonewall Event, Miss Major is lying and was never there.

Sort of like how Marsha Johnson wasn’t there, and Sylvia Riviera was sleeping off a heroine binge on a park bench.

You know who was there? A Black butch lesbian named Storme DeLarverie.

Awfully quick to erase Black excellence, aren’t y’all

[femaleheroes]

[everythingfox]

Tiny unit

(via)

[kumagawa]

when the teacher reading dr.seuss and you realize this dude had some fire in that book 

[dedlycinnamonroll]

So there are different sections of this book that require tempo changes.

This is where you would want to really slow down the tempo. The author (we all know its really dr Seuss'wife) intended at the waiting place. She intentionally used long vowels (for, come, go, etc.) and diphthongs (wait, train, mail, etc.)

If I were the teacher, unless I was reading at like 150bpm, I would ask the percussion section to slow the beats down

Good enthusiasm though

[niuniente]

[newkidsonmycock31]

this is literally how life is

[benyw]

I’m howling 🤣🤣🤣