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Luminian Race by GeekFireLabs

[jeanqrey]

“Harley is like a magpie — if it’s shiny, she’s going to like it. So there’s a lot of shiny looks and fun things and candy necklaces and sequins and this and that. Harley’s look was like a sensory overload, which I think is appealing.” — Margot Robbie on Harley Quinn’s outfits in Birds Of Prey (2020)

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[baeddel]

I take immense psychic damage from the united states election cycle

[like-i-need-a-hole-in-my-head]

It’s designed that way. 

[baeddel]

im not even from your country!!!

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it’s designed that way.

[desi-shia-uncle]

Using powerpoint slide transitions in 3rd grade

[rolyatdixon]

Hi guys, I have a new blog. It’s small, but it’s about our Earth and my journey to be a better human that lives on it. Anyway, check it out!

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[rolyatdixon]

Y’all need to come see my favorite Vampire Bartender @pband_jay.nocrust #scumandvillainycantina #scifsafehouse #nerdbar #geekbar (at Scum and Villainy Cantina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B0XX16CgwZJ/?igshid=1ovp9i6oa43yj

[witchtips]

Menstrual Magick

While the ability to menstruate is highly regarded in Witchcraft, it doesn’t mean that the process can’t suck. Here are some witchy ways to ease your period pains (note: if you have a medical condition that affects your menstrual cycle and/or are on medication please remember to research the interaction information when it comes to ingesting herbs):

Teas can be lifesaving when it comes to cramps. Use one or a mixture of these herbs:

Nettle

Ginger

Frankincense

Oat Straw

Dandelion

Red Clover

Yarrow

Chamomile

Valerian

Dong Quai

Red Raspberry

Motherwort

Black Haw

Basil

Cinnamon

Fennel

Parsley

Blackstrap Molasses (Add one to two teaspoons of blackstrap molasses to a cup of warm milk. Drink it as soon as you start having cramps and continue as long as needed)

Here are some tea recipes designed to help get rid of cramps and other menstrual symptoms:

High Tide Tea

3 cups water 1 tablespoon dandelion root 1 tablespoon oatstraw 1 tablespoon chamomile 1 teaspoon raspberry leaf 1 teaspoon rose hips 1 teaspoon ginger root Put herbs and water into a stainless steel pot. With the lid on bring the herbs to a boil and then turn off the heat and let the herbs continue to steep for two hours. Strain and reheat the tea and drink two cups a day to support a healthy menstruation.

Menstrual Tea

¼ cup nettle leaf

¼ cup alfalfa leaf

½ cup lady’s mantle

½ cup red raspberry leaf

¾ cup lemon balm

Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl or put them all in a large jar, cap and shake until they’re well mixed. Store in a jar in a cool, dark place and don’t forget a label!To use, brew 1 tablespoon in 1 cup of hot water for 5 minutes. Make one batch at a time or a large amount and drink hot or cold. It’s up to you.

External pain relievers can provide temporarily comfort when needed. Try:

Massaging warm/hot (not too hot!) Castor oil on the pelvic region

Heat therapy on the lower back and pelvic region

Acupuncture

Soft, slow massage around the pelvic region

Grounding

Focused breathing

Avoiding stagnant air

Avoiding strenuous physical activity

Letting yourself rest

Stretching slowly and gently

Bath Magick is extremely useful when dealing with period pain. Here are a few herbal bath recipes and ingredients to make bathtime soothing:

Bath Spell for Menstrual Cramps by @eclectic-witchcraft

Bath Ritual to Help Ease Menstrual Cramps by @herbsandcrystals

Eucalyptus

Menthol

Magnesium-rich Epsom Salt

Lavender Essential Oil

Peppermint Essential Oil

Ground Ginger

Coconut Oil

Here are some bath recipes designed to help get rid of cramps and other menstrual symptoms:

The Menstrual Bath 4 gallons water ½ cup lavender flowers ½ cup rose petals ½ cup chamomile ½ cup hops In a large pot bring herbs and water to a boil then turn off the heat and let stand for 15 minutes. Pour herbs and water directly into the bathwater. Relax and let all of your pain wash away

Moontime Footbath 6 cups water 2 tablespoons rosemary 2 tablespoons lavender 2 tablespoons mugwort Bring herbs and water to a boil. Pour the mixture into a foot basin and when cool enough, soak your feet in the tea for about 15 minutes. This foot bath is very helpful for calming any anxiety and tension during menstruation.

Food choice can also help you out. See if some of these cramp-fighting foods work for you:

Papaya

Dark Chocolate

Celery

Hummus

Pineapple

Bananas

Spinach

Kale

Salmon

Yogurt

Broccoli

Pumpkin Seeds

Eggs

Peanuts/Peanut Butter

Dill

Sesame Seeds

Sacha Inchi Seeds

Avocados

Chia Seeds

Oats

[rolyatdixon]

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[rolyatdixon]

RIP Shimmer. You were gone too soon. 😭 https://www.instagram.com/rolyatdixon/p/Bu-Nwx5gv5v/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1iuz01b9w5bmi

[rolyatdixon]

I have the MOST talented friends! Thanks @katybulkley for making me look like a model, and thanks @sethdanfowler for letting us play with your camera 💚📸:@katybulkley (at ROW DTLA) https://www.instagram.com/rolyatdixon/p/BuzCTv3A9LV/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=cd2yg65icqqj

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[itshistoryyall]

Let me introduce you to Anna Comnena! She is considered the first female historian, but she also had MANY other talents. She was born on December 1, 1083, into the Byzantine Empire’s MOST prominent family of the time, the Imperial Family of Komnenos. That’s right, she was a PRINCESS that wrote history books (*so* cool). The important part about her being a princess is that she got a classical education that typically only men received. She was the MOST noble of the nobility and came from a LONG line of imperial descent starting with her mother who was a member of the imperial family of Doukai. Anna makes mention of her lofty credintials in her historical texts stating that she was “born and bred in the purple.” Purple has historically been a significant color for the wealthy, and wearing the color represented a higher status. For example, the Roman Magistrates wore a stripe of purple on their otherwise white togas or robes. It has always been a color of imperial power since the dyes used to create the color were EXTREMELY expensive to reproduce. The color came from a particular sea snail and was used to dye the cloth or clothing item (DEFINITELY not vegan). Since it was so pricey, only the VERY wealthy could afford to wear it. BUT why is that all relevant to Anna? Oh, she was casually born in the biggest, most luxurious room in the whole empire that was, you guessed it, COMPLETELY PURPLE. It was completely built out of purple porphyry which is a type of igneous rock. SO, just to recap, Anna, princess of Byzantine empire, second in line for the throne, born in the most expensive room in EXISTENCE, and hasn’t even started her LIFE yet in 1083 and is ALREADY more qualified than me. @disneyanimation where is her movie tho? Anyway, so she’s born and then betrothed (no there’s no time that passed in between that, she was literally born betrothed to someone) to Constantine Doukas, BUT in a crazy twist of fate, his mother who had basically RAISED Anna tried to de-throne Anna’s dad and then Constantine DIED in 1094 after her baby brother was born so she got married to someone else instead! His name was Nikephoros Bryennios who was a soldier and a historian (those things kind of went hand-in-hand back then). BUT he was really only important because he was believed to have encouraged her intellectual endeavors that led to the writing of her father’s history. Nikephoros was planning to actually write the history books himself, but he died in 1137 and Anna wrote them instead (or at least that’s what she TOLD people). She lived out her days in a convent BECAUSE she felt cheated that her younger brother inherited the throne and together with her mother, plotted to kill her sibling. Since she was almost CERTAINLY involved in many other plots against his claim, she forfeited all of her land and estates. Most scholars believe the main reason for the writing of the 15 volumes of The Alexiad was to emphasize her qualifications and pedigree over her younger brothers in an attempt to shed a better light on her own true claim to the throne.

[rolyatdixon]

Happy Women’s History Month! Today let’s talk about Anna Comnena!! She is considered the very FIRST female historian. In technical terms, that means she WROTE IT DOWN. Which is CRAZY for the time she lived in because women didn’t write anything LET ALONE 15 VOLUMES of historical text. What a trailblazer!!! If you wanna know more, visit my blog on tumblr (LINK IN BIO) #itshistoryyall #womenshistorymonth #trailblazer #historians https://www.instagram.com/p/Buo4Qrcg4X6/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16zn662qy38kq

[rolyatdixon]

@smorgasburgla was LIT despite the rain. Can’t believe I had reverse chicken noodle soup today. (at Smorgasburg Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtuHP_6AJOz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1e3co54flb5ii

[rolyatdixon]

DYK, that only 2 years ago, a declassified CIA document revealed that a source downplayed MLK’s role in the black militant movement. Stating that he “sought at least constructive, positive projects.” #mlk #mlkday #ItsHistoryYall #TodayInHistory https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs65gosgFV0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=34smvbe221r