#everyone's different

[tonycries]

honestly idgaf about gojo and idk why am i weird for that like

[not-poignant]

Hallooo, sorry if this is a dumb question but what is face casting? 😭

Face casting is when people match characters to pre-existing models, actors and other celebrities!

It is generally pretty harmless, but it's been the source of some pretty significant drama in the past on this blog and the easiest way for it not to be is to just not put anon face casts on the channel!

I have zero problems with folks face casting for themselves or enjoying them on their blog or with friends etc. They just don't happen publicly here.

It's not dumb at all! And not everyone does it. I'm someone who doesn't do it (and whose image of a character can be sometimes permanently impacted by someone's facecast and not always in a positive way - though it's not always negative either!)

Everyone's face casts are awesome and valid though, especially if they make reading and connecting to the characters more enjoyable. :D

[spectrumlife99]

To all autistic people who have a "childish" special interest, or just happen to like something that is viewed as "childish" by everyone around you, I see you and feel you. Your interests are valid, there is nothing wrong with liking something geared towards children as an adult. Don't let people who tell you otherwise get you down, you should be free to like what you like, especially if it helps you through tough times.

Sincerely,

An autistic person in his 20s who still really likes Thomas the Tank Engine, and who would still really be into PAW Patrol if I hadn't developed a phobia of sirens

[mistressemmedi]

omg I love risotto❤️ what kind/type/style??

So, I use a chicken stock base and arborio rice.

First I gently fry some diced pancetta until it starts gaining some color and then add some finely chopped shallots to fry in the pancetta grease (usually add some oil as well). Once the shallot is looking a bit translucent, I add some of the broth to the pan and then the rice. Stir a bit and add a bit of red wine and let the risotto marinate and reduce while it's cooking on low heat (adding stock as the rice dries up while it cooks - usually takes about 20 min with arborio, a little less with carnaroli rice). Salt and pepper as you go.

Once the rice is close to being cooked, I'll add some chopped radicchio. Let that go for a bit and finish it top it with some butter and pieces gorgonzola that will melt with the heat of the rice once served.

Finish with a sprinkle of grated parmigiano :)

[emeraldhazeart]

So, it actually makes me really happy when I see other people saying they love the HM/SoS marriage candidates that aren't the ones I personally fall for. Like, I'm totally Team Gray and Team Cliff (to the point where I have a hard time choosing between them), but it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy to see people saying Kai, Rick or Doctor Trent are their favourites. I just love how there's someone for everyone to fall in love with in these games, and we can all enjoy the games even though we have different preferences 💕

[shortace]

Why you shouldn't put too much importance on another writer's way of doing things

Elmore Leonard: Never open a book with weather.

Daphne du Maurier, Jamaica Inn: It was a cold grey day in late November.

Garth Nix, Lirael: It was a hot, steamy summer.

Agatha Christie, Death in the Clouds: The September sun beat down hotly.

Kim Edwards, The Memory Keeper's Daughter: The snow started to fall several hours before her labor began.

James Herriot, If Only They Could Talk: They didn't say anything about this in the books, I thought, as the snow blew in through the gaping doorway.

Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman, Good Omens: It was a nice day. All the days had been nice.

[fear-is-nameless]

I hope we (as a whole) know, or at the very least, understand that Jack as a person is more important than any fictional character or fictional storyline he puts out there.

Personal life, care, and mentality should come first. But it's also a huge challenge.