Apparently a lot of people get dialogue punctuation wrong despite having an otherwise solid grasp of grammar, possibly because theyāre used to writing essays rather than prose. I donāt wanna be the asshole who complains about writing errors and then doesnāt offer to help, so here are the basics summarized as simply as I could manage on my phone (ādialogue tagā just refers to phrases like āhe said,ā āshe whispered,ā āthey askedā):
āFor most dialogue, use a comma after the sentence and donāt capitalize the next word after the quotation mark,ā she said.
āBut what if youāre using a question mark rather than a period?ā they asked.
āWhen using a dialogue tag, you never capitalize the word after the quotation mark unless itās a proper noun!ā she snapped.
āWhen breaking up a single sentence with a dialogue tag,ā she said, āuse commas.ā
āThis is a single sentence,ā she said. āNow, this is a second stand-alone sentence, so thereās no comma after āshe said.āā
āThereās no dialogue tag after this sentence, so end it with a period rather than a comma.ā She frowned, suddenly concerned that the entire post was as unasked for as it was sanctimonious.
Yet another new study debunked the basis for the anti-trans sports bans. It was never about sports but for creating legal avenues for exclusion and abjection. This is one of the largest analyses ever conducted, involving 52 studies and 6,485 trans people. Read the study here.
thinking about how often annabeth had been let down and let go by people who were supposed to love her unconditionally only to fall in love with someone who would not forget about her, even if the gods tried to force him to!!! someone who shows her again and again that he would do anything not to leave her!!!! someone who believes a lifetime with her is worth giving up immortality!!!!
I dunno how accurately these are translated but the italian labels are so funny. Imagine the other contestants being named "Ace" "Hyena" "Calamity" and you get fucking four eyes
"truzza", the untranslated word for Anne Maria, Is the name of a specific subculture comprised of young, rude and brightly dressed people who often go to Discos.
The translation they used for Dakota is... Weird? Like that's the meaning, but It misses a lot of context in the original word "Velina". During the Fascist rule, a Velina was a specific kind of communication that the Ministry of Popular Culture would send to the Press to tell which news they could and could not publish. Years laters, a satirical news show called "Striscia la Notizia" started, and they had the latest news being brought to the hosts by these young beautiful girls, which were ironically called "Veline" (plural form of Velina). So with time Velina kinda just started referring to those beautiful TV girls, so again, "Showgirl" is an ok-translation, but a very simplistic one.
Also "counter of lies" is a very verbose way to translate what essentially mean "bullshit spewer"
"didn't they already do this withā" no. put them in a slasher film. put them in a BLOODBATH. put this van full of weirdoes in a Texas Chainsaw Massacre scenario i have FAITH in them
not Saw specifically but a slasher with a legit body count. Summer camp slashers are overplayed but I think it really works because it's the type of thing the Scooby gang WOULD get caught up in.
like some of the counselors didn't show up (got got) so the head counselor calls his younger cousin to see if him and his friends can fill in last minute. They show up and they're a bunch of nerds, one of them even has an anxiety dog, and they don't have a big role at first. It seems like the movie is setting them up as cannon fodder.
and then the deaths start and suddenly the nerds are locked the fuck in. The little one with the glasses actually fixed the phone line and is taking stock of all their supplies in case the vehicles go out. The counselor's cousin who seemed like a himbo has set up a perimeter and made makeshift alarms for all the doors and windows, knows all the entry points. The anxious one and his dog are keeping the mood up with the snacks and activities that were supposed to be for the kids, making sure nobody panics and starts making dumb decisions. Somebody tried to grab the redhead and she flipped him over and had him zip-tied before anybody noticed. Weren't they a D&D group or something? What is happening???
šø From One Motherās Heart ā Please Read šø
My name is Saja. Iām a wife, a mother, and a woman who once believed her story would be simple. I thought my days would be filled with watching my daughter grow ā from her first smile to her first steps ā surrounded by the small joys of everyday life.
But life had other plans.
War has returned to our home. Again.
And once again, we find ourselves living under skies that never seem to rest.
There was a moment ā a fragile, breathless moment ā when the bombs paused and the world seemed to remember us. It gave us hope. We thought maybe, just maybe, we could start to rebuild. But now, we are back in the dark ā hiding, holding on, praying.
Iām writing this not as someone seeking pity, but as a mother who has no other choice but to speak.
Imagine holding your baby in the middle of the night, not because she cried, but because the world outside roared too loud for either of you to sleep. Imagine whispering bedtime stories not to lull her into dreams, but to keep the fear from settling into her tiny bones.
This is my life.
This is my daughterās life.
And even now ā especially now ā I believe in softness. I believe in kindness.
Because when everything else is taken from you, hope becomes the most valuable thing you have.
Why Iām Reaching Out
Our home has been damaged. Our lives changed. But through it all, my daughter wakes up every morning with a smile. She reaches for me with trust, with love, with faith that I will keep her safe.
Thatās why I keep going.
Iāve launched a campaign to ask for help ā not because itās easy, but because silence is no longer an option. I am asking for support not just for me, but for my baby, and for the quiet strength of so many mothers like me who are fighting, every single day, to hold their families together.
How You Can Help:
š¤ Help us restore parts of our home so we can live with dignity
š¤ Support women and mothers in Gaza with access to care and resources
š¤ Keep the light of hope alive for a generation born in the shadows of war
š If you can, please support our journey here:
My name is Saja. I am a wife, a mother to a precious 8-month-old girl, and I am writing this in a moment that I wish I didnāt have to live t
If you canāt give, please consider sharing.
Your voice might be the reason someone else hears ours.
From My Heart to Yours
Maybe our lives are worlds apart. Maybe youāve never lived through war.
But if youāve ever held a child and wished the world could be better for them ā then you understand more than you know.
I donāt want my daughter to grow up thinking the world turned away.
Please, if youāve read this far ā thank you.
Thank you for seeing us. Thank you for caring.
We are still here. Still hoping. Still holding on to every kind act like itās a lifeline.
this reminds me of that time Plato defined humans asĀ āfeatherless bipedsā and Diogenes ran in with a plucked chicken screamingĀ āBEHOLD A MAN!ā
Zeus: *hits joint* okay so like. Itās gonna have a duck bill right. But an otter body okay? And then a beaver tail. Itās a mammal. But. It lays eggs!
Hades: wait wait dude. Give it. Give it poison. Make it poisonous
Athena: You mean venomous, and make sure the eggs have both reptile and bird traits.
Hermes: *takes the joint* Give it extra senses.
Poseidon: It should be aquatic.
The coconut thing was said in Gumball. So either this thing started with a Gumball line, or It was so popular they referenced It in Gumball. Anyways, they did solve the filosophical conundrum: the Key Is mammaries, which coconuts lack. And as such, they are not a mammal, but and hairy milk carton hanging off a tree
Meeting an elephant must be absolutely incredible.
Itās one of the closest things to a real-life Giant/tiny experienceāthese massive, powerful creatures treating humans the way we treat kittens and puppies. Iām obsessed with watching videos of elephants being cheeky and affectionate, stealing hats just to give them back, gently wrapping their trunks around unsuspecting limbs, even lifting people right off the ground.
A bucket list dream of all time. That has to be one of the coolest things ever. šš
PSA, Elephants DO NOT think that you are a puppy or Kitty, and WILL NOT treat you the same way. The babies are more playful, sure, but the adults are just as scared of us as any other animals, and if they feel like flight isn't and option, they will choose fight. This isn't to say you can't have a peaceful meeting with Elephants, but be careful during It.
Also, don't give money ti anyone who lets you ride Elephants. Those animals are not happy and you don't want to know what they did to them to make them docile
Common misconceptions surrounding the care of monsters
Contrary to popular belief, it is NOT normal for a Cerberusās heads to fight with one another; this indicates anxiety or lack of proper enrichment.
Giant spiders are actually very social creatures, and should not be housed alone.
Provide your Sphinx with enrichment by answering its riddles. Though Sphinxes can be trained to attack those who answer incorrectly, they actually normally speak in riddles as a form of social play that is essential to their development and well-being.
If you cannot provide brimstone and a large pool of lava for bathing, donāt purchase a Hellhound! They are animals with very specific care needs and their health will suffer if they are not given the proper habitat. Likewise, most Hellhound kibble brands on the market do not meet the recommended daily requirement of damned souls for Hellhounds. Always check the labels!
The practice of putting blinders over the eyes of Basilisks to make them less dangerous is cruel. Basilisks should not be kept in enclosures where people other than expert caretakers normally come into view.
Many hippocampi enjoy pulling sea chariots, boats or inflatable floats and it can be a good source of enrichment and exercise. Make this activity fun for your hippocampus by rewarding it with treats such as fish and allowing it to participate as it wants to.
A labyrinth is NOT an appropriate habitat for a Minotaur!! Minotaurs need fresh grass and shade to lie down in to be happy. Also, a diet of only human flesh will cause malnutrition. Supplement your Minotaurās diet of kidnapped youths with a source of fiber, such as hay!
Remember, that hatchling Roc is an adorable fluff ball now, but it will eventually become a fearsome elephant-sized bird of prey with a ravenous appetite and very demanding housing requirements. A pet should always be a well-researched commitment, not an impulsive decision.
While going into the wild and gaining a dragonās trust is often romanticized, there are many dragons in search of a loving family much closer to home! Try looking into dragon rescue organizations near you.
Some Manticores need to be fed live prey; others, however, will accept prey that has been frozen and thawed. It depends on the individual.
Even smaller species of griffin need a lot of space. Domestic rock-griffins, though only the size of a cat, need room to fly and to build large nests. If you live in an apartment, it is better to adopt one of the smallest species, such as one of many types of song-griffins! Humming-griffins, however, though you may have seen cute videos on Instagram, should be avoided because they are not domesticated and their wild populations are endangered by the pet trade. It is best to admire their iridescent feathers in visits to accredited conservation organizations!
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