Spitfire Witch

solarpunk and kitchen gardening

[mentallyrecovering]

It’s important to remember that the point of a hobby is to have fun not “get better”

Imagine if someone who reads as a hobby was constantly told they would “get better” or asked “are you improving”

Now stop saying this to artist/fiber artist/dancers/anyone that has any hobby where they make things

Stop putting pressure on our fun enjoyable time by putting standards and expectations on it. If I suck at embroidery oh Fucking well i suck but I like doing it it’s FUN that’s the whole point is having FUN

[dream2bu]

Cinnamon Roll Honeybun Cheesecake

This dessert is a layered masterpiece: a cinnamon roll-inspired crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a luscious honey glaze to tie it all together. Each bite is a swirl of flavor and texture that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Ingredients

For the Crust

* 2 cups (200g) graham cracker crumbs (or crushed cinnamon graham crackers)

* ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted

* 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Cheesecake Filling

* 24 oz (680g) cream cheese, softened

* 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar

* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

* 3 large eggs

* ½ cup (120g) sour cream or Greek yogurt

* 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

* ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the Honeybun Glaze

* ½ cup (120ml) honey

* 2 tablespoons butter, melted

* ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Optional Toppings

* Drizzle of cream cheese icing

* Powdered sugar

* Crushed honey buns or cinnamon rolls

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand.

3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the springform pan to form an even crust.

4. Bake the crust for 8–10 minutes, then set it aside to cool.

Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.

2. Add the sugar and continue mixing until fully incorporated.

3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, sour cream, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until the batter is smooth, but avoid overmixing.

4. Pour the filling over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.

Step 3: Bake the Cheesecake

1. Wrap the bottom of the springform pan in aluminum foil to prevent leaks. Place the pan in a larger baking dish and fill the dish with about 1 inch of hot water (creating a water bath).

2. Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 55–65 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.

3. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour. This helps prevent cracks.

Step 4: Prepare the Honeybun Glaze

1. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the honey, melted butter, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Stir until smooth and warmed through.

2. Let the glaze cool slightly before pouring over the cheesecake.

Step 5: Assemble and Chill

1. Once the cheesecake has cooled to room temperature, pour the honeybun glaze over the top, spreading it evenly.

2. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight to set completely.

Step 6: Garnish and Serve

1. Before serving, drizzle with cream cheese icing, sprinkle with powdered sugar, or top with crushed honey buns or cinnamon rolls for extra flair.

2. Slice and enjoy this decadent dessert chilled.

Pro Tips

* Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure all cheesecake ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth, lump-free filling.

* Flavor Boost: Add a splash of maple syrup or caramel to the honeybun glaze for an extra layer of flavor.

* Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze individual slices for up to 1 month.

[werepires]

Your Honour,,,,, this man is so touch starved,,,

[fishingscam]

that quote like “god gave us transness for the same reason he made grapes but not wine; yeast but no loaves — so we may partake in the divine act of creation”

[genderkoolaid]

- Julian K. Jarboe, quoted in Something That May Shock and Discredit You by Daniel M. Lavery

[magnetothemagnificent]

[id: screenshot of text from a book reading “going. As my friend Julian puts it, only half winkingly: "God blessed me by making me transsexual for the same reason God made wheat but not bread and fruit but not wine, so that humanity might share in the act of creation.”“]

Everyone quoting this but not quoting that it’s deeply tied to Jewish and trans identity and the original quote comes from Rabbi Akiva, which Julian says so themself.

In Midrash Tanchuma, Tazria 5:

It happened that Tyrannus Rufus the wicked asked R. Akiva, “Which works are the more beautiful? Those of the Holy One, blessed be He, or those of flesh and blood?”

He said to him, “Those of flesh and blood are the more beautiful.”

Tyrannus Rufus the wicked said to him, “Look at the heavens and the earth. Are you able to make anything like them?”

R. Aqiva said to him, “Do not talk to me about something which is high above mortals, things over which they have no control, but about things which are usual among people.”

He said to him, “Why do you circumcise?”

He said to him, “I also knew that you were going to say this to me. I therefore anticipated [your question] when I said to you, ‘A work of flesh and blood is more beautiful than one of the Holy One, blessed be He.’

Bring me wheat sheaves and white bread.” He said to him, “The former is the work of the Holy One, blessed be He, and the latter is the work of flesh and blood. Is not the latter more beautiful?”

Tyrannus Rufus said to him, “Inasmuch as He finds pleasure in circumcision, why does no one emerge from his mother’s belly circumcised?”

R. Aqiva said to him, “And why does his umbilical cord come out on him? Does not his mother cut his umbilical cord? So why does he not come out circumcised? Because the Holy One, blessed be He, only gave Israel the commandments in order to purify them. Therefore, David said (in II Sam. 22:31 = Ps. 18:31), ‘the word of the Lord is pure.’”

It’s a beautiful quote by Julian K. Jarboe, but lets not erase their relationship to Judaism and how it played into them quoting this. Here is the full thread where they address their complicated feelings about this quote being taken out of context. This quote is about the intersection of Jewish and trans identity. You’re welcome to find meaning in this quote no matter what your religion is, but lets not take the quote out of context.

[lkhafel]

The perfect daughter ( inspirer by wes borland self portrait )

[ms-demeanor]

"AI on your smartphone will give you a true digital assistant, more capable than Siri and Alexa, which can not only make a call for you but can schedule a reservation because it has access to your calendar and location"

In my culture this statement is considered a threat.

[tgirl-tamag0tchi]

I may post a lot about how awful being a man/boy was.

But that’s because I’m a girl, being a man was existentially wrong for me.

Im glad transmascs exist, and that others enjoy the aspects of gender that brought me discomfort. Just as I find wonder in what ailed them.

[busket]

"the worst part of being a trans man is wearing boring plain masculine clothes" skill issue, i look cool as fuck

[busket]

ok real talk I do actually want to talk about how you can dress masculine without feeling like you're stuck with jeans and a tee. this is very much based on my own personal tastes but I think you can incorporate these tips into other styles

personally I really love this Americana work wear style. it's cool, it's comfortable and versatile, and it's very popular right now.

its all about layering different textures and having just a few nice statement pieces that you can show off in coordinating but different colors. some jeans, some leather boots, a textured knit sweater, a nice work jacket like a carhartts or something. or for lighter weather, a vintage t with a flannel, (roll up those sleeves) maybe some corduroys and converse. im not a hat guy but a lot of guys accessorize with a beanie or a cap. personally I like jewelry too, simple gold rings or a cool pendant on a leather cord.

here are some pics of myself, I'm not claiming to be a fashion expert but I was feeling myself in these. just some tshirt and jacket combos cos it was spring and I didn't wanna be too warm

if you want an example of a big guy in this style, matty matheson is a great inspiration!

its about simple pieces, varying textures, and layering them in a cool as fuck way. even one little statement piece like suspenders, a sick belt buckle that you tuck your shirt in to show off, or any unique thrifted find can elevate your outfit. and dont forget patches, you can turn an otherwise boring jacket into an amazing statement piece with a back patch or some iron on patches. try some visible mending techniques if you find a secondhand piece with some damage. that handmade and custom element really stands out and can make your outfits so much more unique, and adds just another element of texture and visual interest

and obviously as a trans man you don't have to wear masculine clothes, wear whatever you want and you're still a man! but I know it can be jarring to want to make the shift from feminine to masculine fashion and feeling like your options are more limited but that's not true, you just gotta find some inspiration and figure out what makes a guy's outfit look cool and euphoric instead of just boring and plain.

[nicenight]

not to be obnoxious by adding a couple of my own recent outfit pics here, but this has been my approach to fashion as well! paying attention to things like layering, patterns, and accessories makes a world of difference if you want to lean towards a masculine style without looking "plain."

i'm personally a sucker for embossed leather belts, mid-to-high rise trousers and jeans, patterned button downs (many a trans guy's friend), and simple accesories like necklaces or bolo ties. it's just a matter of taking inspo from what you already think looks good on others and figuring out from there what feels good for you personally, style and comfort-wise. it ain't all cargo shorts and graphic tees and it doesn't have to be!

[autumnimagining]

@so-i-did-this-thing is a fantastic example of transmasc style not being "boring"

[so-i-did-this-thing]

Doing my part to wear suits/sportscoats and not look like a Business Bro.

Tagging @havinghorns for his wonderfully colorful throwback style

[havinghorns]

Hi! That's me!

My closet is a big old mix of "women's" and "men's" clothing--not that I really believe clothing has an intrinsic gender! It's all about finding what you like and what fits you well.

I straight up refuse to give up the color, pattern and silhouettes that *I* like even if they are not, in this moment, considered particularly masc. I spent 28 years not being who I wanted, I'm not going to go through transitioning only to make myself conform to a *different* idea of what I should look/act like lol.

Idk have fun lads, sometimes I think...I'm 37, me maybe I should dress more "seriously" but...why remove what gives me joy in a hard world?

[nacricissa]

Shoutout to @lesorciercanadien for his masc witch style. Never boring, transmasc and culturally significant. Perfect balance in that guy’s closet.

[lesorciercanadien]

My tricks: I still shop in the women’s section for blouses (dress shirts in stores like tiptop tailors don’t come in my size), found some pretty good pirate style shirts in the H&M women’s section. I thrift in vintage stores, donation centres, and theatre costume sales for most of my things. If I want something historical or another waistcoat (they also don’t get made often in my size), I make it (thank god I learned how to draft patterns). For my pants, if it’s got cool flow, unique design elements, I grab it.

I didn’t transition to give up historically cool vibes. It just takes a practiced eye. I say practiced, because you gotta give yourself patience and time to find your style. I’m sure as hell not giving that up.

I shop at Darcy Clothing for my 1900s reproduction corduroys!

I used to veil for Mass and rituals, but now I wear my liturgical scarves draped over one shoulder like my red one in the photo. Or simply around my shoulders.

And yep, takes confidence to walk out the door wearing what I wear. 99% of people will think you’re really cool though! Life’s too short to save an outfit for a special occasion. You’re alive and you’re you.. you’re the occasion.

Hell, this is a denim dress from Anthropologie and I just wear it as an epic denim duster with lots of patches! It just happened to match with a pair of jeans I had from Simon’s from 14 years ago.

[busket]

"the worst part of being a trans man is wearing boring plain masculine clothes" skill issue, i look cool as fuck

[busket]

ok real talk I do actually want to talk about how you can dress masculine without feeling like you're stuck with jeans and a tee. this is very much based on my own personal tastes but I think you can incorporate these tips into other styles

personally I really love this Americana work wear style. it's cool, it's comfortable and versatile, and it's very popular right now.

its all about layering different textures and having just a few nice statement pieces that you can show off in coordinating but different colors. some jeans, some leather boots, a textured knit sweater, a nice work jacket like a carhartts or something. or for lighter weather, a vintage t with a flannel, (roll up those sleeves) maybe some corduroys and converse. im not a hat guy but a lot of guys accessorize with a beanie or a cap. personally I like jewelry too, simple gold rings or a cool pendant on a leather cord.

here are some pics of myself, I'm not claiming to be a fashion expert but I was feeling myself in these. just some tshirt and jacket combos cos it was spring and I didn't wanna be too warm

if you want an example of a big guy in this style, matty matheson is a great inspiration!

its about simple pieces, varying textures, and layering them in a cool as fuck way. even one little statement piece like suspenders, a sick belt buckle that you tuck your shirt in to show off, or any unique thrifted find can elevate your outfit. and dont forget patches, you can turn an otherwise boring jacket into an amazing statement piece with a back patch or some iron on patches. try some visible mending techniques if you find a secondhand piece with some damage. that handmade and custom element really stands out and can make your outfits so much more unique, and adds just another element of texture and visual interest

and obviously as a trans man you don't have to wear masculine clothes, wear whatever you want and you're still a man! but I know it can be jarring to want to make the shift from feminine to masculine fashion and feeling like your options are more limited but that's not true, you just gotta find some inspiration and figure out what makes a guy's outfit look cool and euphoric instead of just boring and plain.

[nicenight]

not to be obnoxious by adding a couple of my own recent outfit pics here, but this has been my approach to fashion as well! paying attention to things like layering, patterns, and accessories makes a world of difference if you want to lean towards a masculine style without looking "plain."

i'm personally a sucker for embossed leather belts, mid-to-high rise trousers and jeans, patterned button downs (many a trans guy's friend), and simple accesories like necklaces or bolo ties. it's just a matter of taking inspo from what you already think looks good on others and figuring out from there what feels good for you personally, style and comfort-wise. it ain't all cargo shorts and graphic tees and it doesn't have to be!

[autumnimagining]

@so-i-did-this-thing is a fantastic example of transmasc style not being "boring"

[so-i-did-this-thing]

Doing my part to wear suits/sportscoats and not look like a Business Bro.

Tagging @havinghorns for his wonderfully colorful throwback style

[havinghorns]

Hi! That's me!

My closet is a big old mix of "women's" and "men's" clothing--not that I really believe clothing has an intrinsic gender! It's all about finding what you like and what fits you well.

I straight up refuse to give up the color, pattern and silhouettes that *I* like even if they are not, in this moment, considered particularly masc. I spent 28 years not being who I wanted, I'm not going to go through transitioning only to make myself conform to a *different* idea of what I should look/act like lol.

Idk have fun lads, sometimes I think...I'm 37, me maybe I should dress more "seriously" but...why remove what gives me joy in a hard world?

[thenervebible]

CONNIE PANZARINO at a pride march in Boston circa 1990

[ID: Connie is marching along in her sip 'n' puff (SNP) wheelchair. She is wearing a patterned poncho and sporting a green felt party crown on her head. She styles a pair of wire-rimmed glasses with her slicked back hair. She is smiling. Attached to the back of her wheelchair is a large green cardboard poster that reads "Trached Dykes Eat Pussy Without Comin' Up For Air!" followed by a pink upside-down triangle with a stick figure person in a wheelchair at the centre (a symbol for disabled women)].

the cyborg & the crip by Alison Kafer

[ID: “Trached dykes eat pussy without coming up for air.” Connie Panzarino, a longtime disability activist and out lesbian, would attach this sign to her wheelchair during Pride marches in Boston in the early 1990s. Shockingly explicit, her sign refuses to cast technology as cold, distancing, or disembodied/disembodying, presenting it instead as a source and site of embodied pleasure. “Trach” is an abbreviation of tracheotomy, a medical procedure in which a breathing tube is inserted directly into the trachea, bypassing the mouth and nose. Someone with a trach, then, can, in effect, breathe through her throat, freeing her mouth for other activities (another version of this sign is “Trached dykes french kiss without coming up for air”). From a cyborgian perspective, this sign is brilliantly provocative and productive. It draws on the pervasive idea that adaptive technologies grant superior abilities,not merely replacing a lost capacity but enhancing it, yet it does so in a highly subversive way. The message here isn’t about blending in, about passing as normal or hypernormal, but about publicly announcing the viability of a queer disabled location. It’s disnormalizing, adamantly refusing compulsory heterosexuality, compulsory able bodiedness, and homonormativity. As Corbett O’Toole argues, it challenges the perceived passivity of disabled women, presenting them as actively pleasuring their partners, thereby graphically refuting stereotypes linking physical disability with nonsexuality.]

[wvterways]

[abigailinc]

[tgirl-thucydides]

[cowinatrenchcoat]

It's so, SO important to share success stories like this. I know an actual JPL engineer who doesn't believe in climate change because, "you never hear about acid rain anymore."

He thinks climate change can be lumped in with acid rain and the ozone layer of "things that were overblown and not really important because no one talks about it anymore."

It didn't even occur to him that we actively fixed the problem. Here's the EPA page on acid rainfall.

From the page:

It's also important to talk about success stories tonfuel hope that we can overcome current and future conservation and environmental issues.

[dasenergi]

Mister Rogers

[therobotmonster]

Dang, I gotta start feelin’ better about myself.

[rylandsgrace]

Chappell Roan - Faces of Music (2025)

[451isa]

hadal ‘love language' robe

Embroidered onto the sleeve is an Arabic love poem by Palestinian poet Mahmoud Darwish. It reads: قالوا: تموت بها حبـاًً، فقلـت لهـم ‏ألا اذكروها علـى قبـري فتحيينـي English translation: They asked “Do you love her to death?” I said “Speak of her over my grave and watch how she brings me back to life.” All proceeds from Hadal’s ‘Love Language’ pieces will be donated to Palestinian aid organisations.

[shoomlah]

Claire's fancy-pants HISTORICAL FASHION MASTER POST

So my historical costuming resources list from 2011 was less than a page long- I’m not saying that I’ve learned a lot in the past three years, but this list is now sitting pretty at a solid nine pages.  Whew.  And people wonder why I want to redo this damn series.

This list is by no means an exhaustive one- it’s a list of (primarily western) historical fashion resources, both online and offline, that is limited to what I know, own, or use!  It’s a work in progress, and I’m definitely hoping to expand on it as my knowledge base grows.  First things first, how about a little:

ADVICE FOR RESEARCHING HISTORICAL FASHION

Read, and read about more than just costuming.  Allowing yourself to understand the cultural and historical context surrounding the clothing of a particular region/period can be invaluable in sussing out good costume design.  Looking at pictures is all well and good, but reading about societal pressures, about construction techniques, daily routines, local symbolism, whatever else will really help you understand the rhyme and reason behind costuming from any given context.

Expand your costume vocabulary.  When you’re delving into a new topic, costuming or otherwise, picking up new terminology is essential to proper understanding and furthering your research.  Write down or take note of terms as you come across them- google them, look up synonyms, and use those words as a jumping off point for more research.  What’s a wire rebato?  How does it differ from a supportasse?  Inquiring minds want to know.

Double-check your sources.  Especially on the internet, and double especially on tumblr.  I love it, but it’s ground zero for rapidly spreading misinformation.  Books are usually your safest bet, but also take into account their date of publication, who’s writing them- an author’s biases can severely mangle their original source material.

Don’t be afraid to ask for help.  Do everything you can to find out information on your own, but feel free to reach out to people with more specialized areas of knowledge for help!  Be considerate about it- the people you’re asking are busy as well- but a specific line of questioning that proves you’re passionate and that you respect their subject matter expertise can work wonders.

Okay, onto the links!

It’s impossible to overstate the importance of getting off the internet and looking into books!  God bless the internet, but books are (generally, this isn’t a rule) better-researched and better-sourced.  Bibliographies also mean each individual books can be a jumping off point for further research, which is always a fantastic thing.

Remember- owning books is awesome and you should absolutely assemble your own library of resources, but LIBRARIES.  Libraries.  You’ll be surprised to find what books are available to you at your local library.

GENERAL / SURVEYS

British Costume from Earliest Times to 1820 Fine book with lots of first hand sources, but be wary of the photography in the book- reproduction costumes and thus somewhat less reliable.  Though hilarious.

Corsets and Crinolines Norah Waugh’s invaluable survey of corsetry and corset patterns- used the world ‘round by modern corsetieres.

Costume in Detail: Women’s Dress 1730-1930 Elaborate line drawings/diagrams of extant period garments!  A fantastic survey.

Cut of Men’s Clothes PDF available online!  Patterns for men’s period garments.

Cut of Women’s Clothes Patterns for women’s period garments.

Greenwood Encyclopedia of Clothing Through World History This is a library find, unless you have a pretty three hundred bucks lying around- a great, general resource.

A History of Costume A lot of good text and info, to be taken with a grain of salt. Be wary of any reconstructions and or “supposed” patterns that aren’t directly based on extant garments or firsthand accounts.

Fashion (Taschen 25th Anniversary) A survey of the Kyoto Costume Institute’s fashion collection- broad but beautiful.  On every fashion student’s bookcase.

Fashion: The Definitive History of Costume and Style Great overview of fashion history from the Smithsonian and DK publishing.

The History of Costume: From the Ancient Mesopotamians Through the Twentieth Century Broad costume survey, second edition.

What People Wore: 1,800 Illustrations from Ancient Times to the Early Twentieth Century this is one of those “I am putting this here because I used it a ton when I was younger” but man, mixed bag.  Really cool survey to browse through, but also work that is a copy-of-a-copy-of-a-copy in most instances and thus not necessarily trustworthy as a resource.

What People Wore When: A Complete Illustrated History of Costume from Ancient Times to the Nineteenth Century for Every Level of Society A collection of Racinet and Hottentoth’s costume plates from the 19th century.  A beautiful survey but, since these are later illustrations, to be taken with a grain of salt.

Patterns fo Fashion books Detailed, hand-drawn diagrams of historical fashion, inside and out.  Pretty amazing stuff.

Patterns of Fashion: The Cut and Construction of Clothes for Men and Women, C.1560-1620

Patterns of Fashion 1: Englishwomen’s Dresses & Their Construction C. 1660-1860

Patterns of Fashion 2: Englishwomen’s Dresses & Their Construction C. 1860-1940

Patterns of Fashion 4: The Cut and Construction of Linen Shirts, Smocks, Neckwear, Headwear and Accessories for Men and Women C. 1540-1660

Fashion in Detail books Not what you want if you’re looking for photos of entire costumes- note the “in detail” bit up there.  Just a beautiful series, and great reference for all the little things you might miss otherwise.  The V&A has an amazing fashion collection, and it’s great to see them share it with the world.

Nineteenth Century Fashion in Detail

Seventeenth and Eighteenth-Century Fashion in Detail

Underwear: Fashion in Detail

World Dress: Fashion in Detail The one non-western entry in the series.

Fashioning Fashion: European Dress in Detail, 1700 - 1915 LACMA’s response to the V&A’s series mentioned above, also an invaluable resource for historical fashion detail.

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[ryan-sometimes]

It’s wild to me to see transvestigator conspiracy theories online that could be so easily explained by natural human variation. That woman has a deep voice? Yeah, sometimes they do. A woman has broad shoulders?? Maybe she plays rugby or hits the gym a fuckton. There’s a “bulge” in her tight pants?? Maybe her vulva is just fat. All the “markers” of trans woman that transvestigators use to harass any woman aren’t even things unique to trans women.

[ryan-sometimes]

Transphobes talk about women like they’re Barbies. Have you forgotten the existence of cameltoe? Tiny boobs? Narrow hips? Broad shoulders? Why do you think choirs have altos and not just sopranos? What do you think female athletes look like? Do you think a woman that lifts weights and plays contact sports will look like a 90s supermodel? At what point in history did we collectively forget that human bodies have natural variability???

[ryan-sometimes]

[anti-terf-posts]

official anti terf post

[princess-rosiebird]