#depth

[lovewillchangeyou]

You’ll see me on the bus, in the woman who holds the door so you don’t miss it.

You’ll feel me in clean, warm sheets as you climb into bed, the kind that make you close your eyes, smile to yourself, and sink in just a little deeper.

You’ll hear me in the whisper of branches on the perfect windy day, as the breeze brushes your cheek like a familiar hand.

You’ll taste me in your favorite soup—warm, rich, and filling— the kind I made on cold afternoons when the world felt a little too heavy.

I am the comfort your mind reaches for before it knows it’s searching.

I am the blanket you held tightly as a child.

I am a mother’s embrace after a scraped knee.

My soul knows yours. It has known you before this life, and it will know you long after this one.

So when the world reminds you of my love, there will be nothing to reach for.

Only the outline of what once held you.

I leave you with the corpse of my depth

close enough to remember,

never close enough to hold.

[steamandepic]

Infinity Ward begs you to keep Depth of Field ON in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, and they've got a legit reason. Sure, your first instinct is to YEET every blur into the settings graveyard, but the devs insist this blur is actually crucial for immersion 🎯

[dhart4214]

DODGERS AT THE ALL-STAR BREAK: Where They Stand

Dalton Rushing (second from left) getting a soaking after driving in the winning run on July 6th. Photo courtesy of x.com LOS ANGELES DODGERS – 2026 SEASON TO DATE Current Record: 61-36, first place in the National League West Eleven and a half games ahead of the Arizona Diamondbacks The only team in Major League Baseball that has reached sixty wins Currently has the best record in MLB Lost…

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[dbier]

Virtual Sketchbook section 3 - Juana Romani

Artist: Juana Romani (1867–1924) Title: Femme sur fond rouge (Woman on a Red Background) Date: late 19th century Medium: Oil on canvas

Unfortunately, the due date for this assignment snuck up on me faster than I anticipated, and I was unable to make the trip to The Ringling Museum before the deadline. If I was able to make it, I probably would have chosen Femme sur fond rouge, which I discovered through the museum's official Instagram account. If I had been able to visit in person, this is the piece I most likely would have chosen to analyze because it immediately stood out from the other works I saw online. The combination of the dramatic red background, the dark clothing, along with the subject's mysterious expression gave the painting a unique presence that captured my attention right away.

Juana Romani's Femme sur fond rouge (Woman on a Red Background) immediately stands out because of its striking use of color and contrast. The portrait depicts a woman dressed in dark clothing accented by a vivid red bow or flower near her chest. Behind her, the deep red background surrounds the figure and creates a dramatic setting that draws the viewer's eye directly toward her face. The ornate gold frame further emphasizes the richness of the painting and complements the warm colors used throughout the composition.

The work appears balanced despite the simplicity of its design. Romani uses light to illuminate the woman's face and shoulders while allowing her hair and dress to blend into the darker portions of the painting. This contrast creates a strong focal point and gives the figure an almost mysterious quality. The soft facial features and direct gaze establish a sense of calm while also leaving the viewer wondering what the subject may be thinking.

The painting made me feel curious and slightly unsettled in a way that I believe was intentional. The dark surroundings and limited color palette create an atmosphere that feels elegant but also somewhat haunting. I found myself returning to the woman's expression because it seems both inviting and distant at the same time.

Juana Romani was an Italian-born artist who built a successful career in Paris during the late nineteenth century, a remarkable achievement for a woman artist during that period. This work reflects the portrait traditions of the era while also demonstrating Romani's ability to create emotion through color and lighting. I chose this piece because its simplicity hides a surprising amount of depth, proving that a single portrait can communicate mood and personality as effectively as a much larger and more complex work of art.

[lovewillchangeyou]

Safe

A feeling so foreign

My body is used to being tense,

locked and ready to run

One second I’m being held and told I am home

Yet the next, you’re gone, I’m alone,

a ghost in my own skin

The shock sets in, my body trembles,

total nervous system collapse

I thought I was safe

You let me believe that

Now my body moans for repent

Why did I ever let my walls down again

You were a brief moment of reprieve,

Now look what you’ve done to me

No intentions to stay, I guess this is the price my body always pays

[esotericectasy]

We are made of dreams, and dreams are made of us. It’s a fine day my love, it’s a fine day, in words, in dreams, and in death.

[lovewillchangeyou]

I want to feel the deepest reaches of the ocean, for wading in the tides of life will not suffice for the emotion my body holds. It demands the greatest sacrifice—a heart for a heart.

And when bargains go unmade, there is punishment.

Centuries of curses are born from love lost.

An unforgiving, formidable lover was the price of air. You forgot to pay, my love.

So I’ll meet you in the depths of hell and bring with me all my despair, for some loves do not die—they drown, sink to the ocean floor, and wait many eternities for a chance at fate once more.