The empty spaces between stars

Cara - 24 - I love animals, laughter, baking, unusual people, and cool medical stories - trying to cope with young adulthood through sarcasm and petting all the dogs

[soul-hammered]

You heard the man

[modern-politics111]

[toenail-stink-hate-echo-chamber]

Americans, please please please vote. Don’t subject the rest of the world to Trump for another 4 years

[randomwordgeneratorr]

[jampai]

[takesthewindingspiralcase]

Holy…shit

[kingkishou]

I'm only saying this for your sake, but objectively, it's not a smart idea to bring politics into normal hobbies. You might lose supporters of your blog just because of your political stance, and that would be terrible since you're so amazing!! It's only a suggestion, but I really reccomend not bringing politics into anything.

[fiti-vation]

[perkistani]

I am actually losing my mind over this

[theycantalk]

allergies

[willow-wanderings]

For anyone wondering why this happens: the body language cues that humans use to mean “I’m not interested in contact, please ignore me and leave me alone” are the same body language cues that cats use to say “I’m not a threat to you and we could chill together if you want.” The term “i speak cat” is kind of a misnomer because 95% of cat communication is NON-VOCAL. Cats who want to chill will look at you and then look away and/or blink slowly when you notice them staring. They will fold up their body to be smol and non-threatening. They will yawn and purr and act like they don’t care you’re there. All of these things say to a cat “we’re cool, bro, we should hang out.” Humans trying to avoid contact will adopt a closed body posture (legs close together, arms crossed, head down/slightly hunched over); to a cat that looks like trying to be smol and non-threatening. Humans trying to avoid contact will try to watch other people without the other person catching on to being watched. So they look and then immediately glance away when acknowledged; to a cat this says “yeah, I know you’re there but I’m ok with it, we’re cool.” Humans trying to avoid contact will keep fairly quiet and act bored to discourage interaction; to a cat that says “you can tell I’m totally ok with you being around because I’m not actively screaming and showing displeasure at your presence.” If you’re allergic to cats, learn some cat body language so you stop accidentally inviting cats for a snuggle when you actually want them to avoid you.

[aichu-dechu]

I used to tell my friends that if you wanted the cat to avoid you, step one was to yell “KITTY!” and come running at her and try to pick her up without her permission. Et voila, the cat now wants nothing to do with you. They never believed me for some reason.

[lauralot89]

Hey everyone, so you know organizations like UNICEF and whatnot that allow you to buy the kind of gifts where you donate mosquito nets or something in a person’s name?  Well a lot of those organizations will let you donate vaccines, as it turns out.  Like, right now on UNICEF’s site, providing 100 polio vaccines to kids in need is 19 USD.  And I’m not saying you should buy it and then send a card to an anti-vax relative saying you’ve provided lifesaving vaccinations in their name, but actually that’s exactly what I’m saying

[markv5]

Потому что в этом доме только одна звезда…

[napoleanbonafarte]

“Because in this house there’s only one star”

[feelcompassion]

[sagansense]

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

[saltwaterlullaby]

Dont forget the child in the manger had to flee with his unwed mother and her boyfriend to another country. As a refugee.

[birf]

I just want everyone to watch this

[myrosecolouredgirl]

“we wanna raise empowered daughters!!!”

listen buddy i got news for u 

it doesn’t mean dick how empowered your daughter feels if your son grows up to be a rapist

[pendejx-deactivated20200323]

A white person learning another language in the United States is a person looking to build a résumé.

A person of color learning English in the United States is a person looking to be treated like a human being.

It is not the same thing.

[pendejx-deactivated20200323]

Keep reblogging this white people are getting mad because they don’t know the difference between learning a language because it’s fun or to put it on applications and learning a language so you won’t get treated like garbage by everyone

[tami-taylors-hair]

I was in line at Aldi and this girl with two toddlers in front of me had her card declined and she looked so fucking sad and said “let me call my husband real quick” and it was only 18 dollars, so I just paid for it, and she was very sweet and then as she walked off, the lady behind me said `”You know that was probably a scam, right?” and like, even if it was, like what a sad fucking scam, right? 18 dollars at the Aldi. If you’re “scamming” me for some Tyson chicken and apple juice and cauliflower, then just take my fucking money. 

“A scam” people are fucking wild.  

[advanced-procrastination]

Translated: “i dont understand why you would help another person????”

[slowlyeverchanging]

I do grocery shopping by bike and between 2 stores I usually leave my groceries from the first store in my bike bags. People (those I know, as well as complete strangers) always tell me “Someone is going to steal it if you leave it out like that” and I always tell them that if someone is desperate enough to take food from my bike, they should feel free to have it. And the fact that some people don’t agree with that sentiment is exactly what’s wrong with the world.

[ithelpstodream]

the kids are alright.

[smartassjen]

This is kinda perfect.

[glowingangel]

if anyone ever tries to tell u that racism/sexism/ableism/etc. are “natural” just show them this video

[realityrainfall]

Those two that just could not come up with any differences! They were like “we both got glasses, both got these red sweaters, maybe we’re different heigh- nope we’re the same height… well shit we’re perfectly the same!”

[riotlion]

Those kids were perfect

[comfortableinthesilence]

Just watch this and it’ll put a smile on your face 💛☀️

[deerinspotlight]

I feel like the reason certain dog-lovers insist cats are evil is because they read their body language as if they were dogs. So here’s a very basic guide to common “mean” things cats do that actually aren’t mean at all if you know what they’re thinking.

Rolling and exposing belly- attacks you when touched Does not mean: Give belly rubs! - haha I tricked you!  Actually means: I’m playful! If you reach for my belly I’ll grab your arm and bite it because I think we’re playfighting! 

Lazily exposing belly - still attacks when touched Does not mean: tricked you again! Actually means: I’m showing you my belly because I trust you. Please don’t break that trust by invading my personal space. I might accept a belly rub if I’m not ticklish and I know you well. Snapping at you while being pet Does not mean: I suddenly decided I dislike you! Actually means: You’re petting me in a way that gives me too much restless energy. Please focus on petting my head and shoulders instead of stroking the full length of my back next time.

Is in the same room but makes no attempt to interact Does not mean:  I’m ignoring you Actually means: We’re hanging out! I’m being respectful by giving you space while still enjoying your company. Slapping/scratching your hand when you try to pet them Does not mean: I hate you! Actually means: You’ve failed to establish that we’re not playing, or the way you’re approaching me scares me. Be calmer, speak more gently, make eye-contact and blink slowly at me before you try again.

[squeakykins]

I love this post omg, thank you so much. As a lifelong cat person, dogs perplex me because they’re so completely different behaviourally.

[blome3kissesbitch]

I love dogs too but, I’ve been trying to tell people, you canNOT treat cats like you treat dogs. They arent the same animals and have very different personalities

[blome3kissesbitch]

P.s.: people often pet cats way too hard. Dogs like a firm pet or a pat on the belly, cats dont have the same bone structure and are more flexible than dogs so what you’re doing probably hurts them

[naamahdarling]

Sitting and staring Does not mean: I am challenging you/plotting your demise/just generally evil and creepy. Actually means: I am a desert-adapted species, so my natural tears are very thick and keep my eyes moist for a nice long time. I do find people interesting and enjoy watching them.  I just don’t need to blink very often!

Staring and blinking slowly Does not mean: I’m smug and think I am smarter than you. Actually means: I like you! But I don’t need to get up in your face to show it.  I can just sit over here and blow kisses at you to show you I am glad you are around!

It’s very frustrating for me when people expect cats to act like dogs, or act like they’re deceitful.  They aren’t!  They just AREN’T DOGS.

[radfemblack]

Pour les chats 🐈💞

[wallabywannabe]

One time I gave a presentation on cat body language (seriously) and I put up a picture of a cat with narrowed eyes and the whole class started chuckling about how evil the cat looked. And I said actually, this is the face of a very content cat! If a human made this face they would be upset, but when cats half close their eyes like that it means they feel safe and relaxed enough not to have to worry about keeping their eye on everything. Remember cats are predators, but they are also small, so it’s their instinct to be ready for dangerous situations. So when a cat lets their guard down by closing their eyes, exposing their belly, or turning their back to you, they are displaying a HUGE level of trust!

[messyinretrograde]

So I’ve seen the post he’s talking about around tumblr and twitter, but haven’t seen this on tumblr. I think it’s worth sharing.

(Also remember: do *not* pet service dogs!)