inability to correctly perceive 3d objects is in fact far more dangerous when someone is driving a car next to you then when they're like, sending emails to you.
Attending the local pride parade (idk why we have it in July) and I do appreciate the naval contingent being marching band playing YMCA. Just leaning into all those stereotypes
Its completely okay to stop clapping or cheering when your local pride parade has a presentation by your local bank or military or whomever. Not only do they not deserve it, you are also saving your energy for clapping and cheering when all the cool people walk by (furries or whomever).
i was training a young person at work, and she referred to sexual assault as "SA" out loud, and i immediately was like, "no, it's sexual assault, call it what it is," bc idgaf if the algorithm overlords have taught y'all that you should fear direct language, how tf do any of you expect to ever address real issues with any amount of seriousness if you can't even say the words? imagine an advocate looking a sexual assault survivor in the eyes and asking "did he grape you?" it's absolutely fucking absurd, but these young interns and new hires are coming into an environment where we deal with survivors of all different kinds of abuse, and they're coming with the mindset that the words are as bad as the actions, and that makes them shitty at the job and look juvenile af
i HATE self-censorship for a lot of reasons, but being in crisis work makes it even more frustrating. who are you censoring for? like i am being so fr, WHO are you censoring for? have you even thought it through? people who have been raped know that they have been raped. if someone attempts suicide or is grieving someone who did, saying "sewer slide" isn't going to protect them from any of the feelings. a murder victim's family isn't going to feel better bc you said "unalived" instead of murdered. if anything, it's just extremely invalidating and othering. it's saying "what happened to you is so bad that i won't even say the word," which is NOT trauma-informed care. you are not protecting survivors/victims when you self-censor. the ONLY things you protect when you self-censor are the puritanical ideologies that are being encouraged by rich fascists who want your money and obedience
say the fucking words, guys. just say the goddamn words before i go insane!!!
These breathtaking tree tunnels are famous in their perspective countries, standing as a testament to time and beauty:
Wisteria Tunnel, Tochigi, Japan - Ashikaga Flower Park in Tochigi is one of the best places to admire different varieties of wisteria.
Dark Hedges, County Antrim, Northern Ireland - This beautiful avenue of beech trees was planted by the Stuart family in the 18th century, and is one of the most photographed natural phenomena in the country.
Tunnel of Love, Kleven, Ukraine - This luscious green tunnel provides passage for a private train that provides wood to a local factory. The tunnel is also used by lovers to make a wish – it is said that if they are sincere in their love, their wishes will come true.
Ginkgo Tree Tunnel, Tokyo, Japan - Around 65,000 ginkgo trees line the streets of Tokyo; they are known as “the bearer of hope”, since some of them survived the bombing of Hiroshima. This tree tunnel is located in the outer garden of Meiji Shrine.
Jacarandas Walk, Johannesburg, South Africa - The Jacaranda trees explode into full blossom every October, turning the walk into a purple paradise.
Point Reyes, California, United States - Bishop pine, douglas fir and coast redwood are all to be found in this atmospheric part of the Pacific Coast.
Ashdown Forest, West Sussex, England - Much of the tree cover in the South Downs area was razed thousands of years ago, but some thickly-wooded areas remain.
Sena De Luna, Spain - A small Spanish village in the province of Castile and León, Sena De Luna is home to around 450 people.
Cute 1905 Victorian in Sadorus, IL. 3bds, 2ba, 2,509sqft, $455k. I must've looked at 25 Victorians and they were either completely modernized beyond recognition, or blindingly white. Then, I came across this one.
What a pleasant surprise to see a colorful foyer.
Form there, you enter the reception room with its original wide plank flooring.
The 2nd reception room is beautifully decorated.
Through double doors in the 2nd reception room there's a lovely sunroom that the owners use as a home office.
There's a lovely dining room with a built-in cabinet.
They renovated and modernized the kitchen. Well, it's white, it can be dressed up.
What don't I like, is this. Double ovens in the pantry.
A laundry room and full bath are on this floor, also.
The stairs are in a central all.
Bedrooms are on the 2nd floor.
This one is not being used.
This is roomy.
This might be the primary bedroom.
An updated bath, but it has a lot of mirrors.
The grounds are so pretty. Here's a nice brick patio.
And, thru the hedges, a pond.
This is very pretty.
Beautiful grounds.
In this fenced area there's a pool.
And, look at this kitchen.
They also have cabinets, a sink and the fridge in the garage.