Tuggins Was Here

I post what tickles my fancy.

[brigwife-deactivated20240426]

why is it not common knowledge that tolkien and c s lewis once went to a non-costume party dressed as polar bears

[brigwife-deactivated20240426]

tolkien also used to chase his neighbours down the street in full viking warrior gear, and once convinced a class he taught that leprechauns are real

[lasaraleen]

IS THIS TRUE BECAUSE THIS IS GOLD. PURE GOLD

[knitmeapony]

Both facts well documented.  From this bio, for instance:

[sillymarillion-comics]

Just imagine them doing vines.

[micdotcom]

Let’s remember these pioneers. Their achievements broke barriers. (x)

[freerenata-deactivated20180915]

reblog if you are...disgusted

[heartsnmagic]

[theboywhoreadsbooks]

I want that book!

Me, talking about 67 books i see in the bookstore (via theboywhoreadsbooks)

[wingardium-levigoaway-deactivat]

After reviewing my self control (or lack thereof) around books, I have decided it is probably a good thing that bookstores don’t have shopping carts.

[gattsu]

[sirartwork]

[winchesterenthusiast]

“Hey, how’s writing going?”

[zodiacupdates-blog]

Stops a conversation in the middle of the street to pet a dog walking by

LEO, Gemini, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Cancer, Pisces

[marauders4evr]

As an educator and a writer, I am horrified by this new trend that we all need to be speed readers.

No.

No.

We all need to be able to comprehend the books that we’re reading, even if it means reading at a slow/comfortable pace and taking moments, even days to comprehend what you just read.

Like there was all of this coverage about a boy who read the Cursed Child in a little under an hour. And he reviewed the basics because all that sunk in were the basics because you don’t comprehend anything by reading that fast.

I would be crushed if someone read one of my stories in just a few minutes before tossing it to the side. I spend months writing those, putting every bit of passion and emotion into it, and you just treat it like that? Zoom zoom zoom you’re done it’s tossed to the side what’s next?

That’s just depressing to think about.

Take your time when you’re reading, folks.

Not just my books but any books. Anything.

Take your time.

[infernaltuggins]

I’ve always found it mind boggling how speed readers can comprehend everything at such a fast pace. But then again, I’m a relatively slow reader and going too quick a pace causes me to retain absolute diddly.

So long as you can comprehend and enjoy, you read how ever fast or slow you want. You’re not obligated to speed up or slow down just because someone commented on your reading pace.

Unless of course you speed readers are setting books on fire with how quickly you’re turning the pages. Then I think that deserves some sort of commentary and a firefighter on standby. 

[shinjaeyo]

Put your Pokemon Go team, Harry Potter house and Zodiac Sign in the tags

[infernaltuggins]

Finished Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and moved on to Chamber of Secrets. Now that I'm finally able to finish the series without interruption, makes me extremely excited! (I'm such a latecomer to this series...) Enjoying this book with some delicious tea and my ever so faithful notebook and pen nearby. #harrypotter #chamberofsecrets #harrypotterandthechamberofsecrets #jkrowling #bibliophile #bookstagram #book #books #booknerd #bookworm

[infernaltuggins]

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First time I've dropped by my parents house at night to see this awesome light show. She used to have a light that made it look like Dexter was going to stop by and do blood splatter analysis. This one is way cooler.

[infernaltuggins]

Watching my parents' pup for a bit and decided to take him to the local park for a jaunt. Living with my parents, he'd become spoiled with being able to run around without a leash while I'm unable to grant that freedom where I live. However, my husband and I have completely spoiled him with air conditioning, something my parents choose not to have.

[books-and-cookies]

This is me whenever I have to explain to people that I don’t want kids

People: you’ll change your mind/regret it later

People: but it’s your duty as a woman

People: but your parents want grankids

People: you never know love until you have a kid and a family

People: your life won’t be complete until you have a kid

People: you won’t leave anything behind you 

[infernaltuggins]

I’ve had this shit thrown at me when I’ve told people I don’t want children. Apparently I’ve gravely insulted their ancestors with a decision that doesn’t affect their lives whatsoever.

I’ve also come to the conclusion that next time someone asks me “When are you going to have kids?” I’m going to answer them with, “The only way I’m going to have kids is with ketchup” and hope like hell they get my terrible cannibalism joke.

You want me to feel bad about living my life how I want? Then I’m going to enjoy making sure each conversation we have is going to be really fucking uncomfortable. (Especially if we’ve gone over this conversation before and they won’t quit their shit)

[infernaltuggins]

Taking a small break from American Gods to enjoy Shadows Beneath: The Writing Excuses Anthology!

I was enjoying reading it outside until the bugs decided I’d make for a delicious lunch.

[infernaltuggins]

My parents' new neighbors appear to be horse enthusiasts, which is really quite awesome. I like horses but I have this fear of getting to meet a swift kick to the face. Pretty though.