#shasta

[tag-along-photography]

Mount Shasta, California

[freakinglegs]

Here in Xen, nobody jumps for the Shasta

[hopeofnienna]

Fancasting some of Narnia characters throughout the series

I know some of them are too old for the characters corresponding ages in the novels but they’re the closest to who my mind conjures while I read! Ideally any casting for the kids would be “new/never been in anything before” actors.

The Magicians Nephew-

Digory Kirked: played by Harry Collett Polly: played by Connie Jenkins Grieg Jadis The Queen: played by Kate Fleetwood Uncle Andrew: played by Bob Odenkirk (he plays pathetic men so well)

The Horse and His Boy

Shasta: played by Walker Scobell Bree: voiced by Jack O'Connell Aravis: played by Varada Sethu Hwin: voiced by Madeline Madden Prince Rabadash: played by Mahesh Jadu King Lune: played by Graham McTavish

Voyage of the Dawn Treader-

Lord Drinian aka THE MAN WE ALL DESERVE TO HAVE IN OUR CORNER: Andreas Pietschmann Lilliandil: played by Nanna Blondell Ramandu: played by Kevin Grevioux The Magician Coriakin: played by Anthony Head

Silver Chair-

Jill Pole: played by Abbie Hern The Lady of the Green Kirtle aka the Green Witch: played by Ruth Wilson Puddleglum: played by Dylan Smith Prince Rillian: played by Ismael Cruz Cordova

The Last Battle-

King Tirian: played by Tom Hopper Jewel the Unicorn: voiced by Sean Bean Shift the Ape: voiced by Charles Dance Puzzle the Donkey: voiced by Billy Boyd

[justjudethoughts]

Hey, so, friendly reminder that Shasta's first interaction with the Narnians, first time he is ever seen as a human person with dignity, is actually when he gets a little whacky-whack from King Edmund for "running away":

"The leader of the fair-headed men suddenly pointed at Shasta, cried out, "There he is! There's our runaway!" and seized him by the shoulder. Next moment he gave Shasta a smack—not a cruel one to make you cry but a sharp one to let you know you are in disgrace—and added, shaking him:

"Shame on you, my lord! Fie for shame! Queen Susan's eyes are red with weeping because of you. What! Truant for a whole night! Where have you been?" "

Note the description of the smack: "not a cruel one to make you cry." Now, obviously to 21st century readers this might be a little uncomfortable, as many people are moving away from any corporal punishment of children. But to interpret it in a 21st century light is missing the point.

Shasta gets in trouble. He's scared he'll be beat. And the man who hits him? He doesn't hit him hard. He doesn't want to hurt him.

Shasta has "messed up" and the adult chastising him doesn't cause him pain. For the first time in his life.

That is the first time Shasta is treated as someone with worth. His first meeting with the Narnians shows him what happens when justice and mercy are married.

[bigfootbeat]

Bigfoot's Mount Shasta: Interdimensional Encounters

The intersection of Bigfoot and Mount Shasta is a fascinating location for cryptozoological research, as sightings of the creature there often involve unusual occurrences that are not typical of standard Bigfoot encounters. Locals near Mount Shasta have reported encounters with Bigfoot creatures that appear to vanish from sight, communicate telepathically, or emit strange glowing effects. Such evidence has led some researchers to think that the creatures may be interdimensional rather than just biological.

The thick forests around the mountain are perfect for a large, hard-to-find animal because there are plenty of water sources, wildlife that could be food, and rough terrain that makes it hard for people to travel to large areas.

Aerial photo of Mount Shasta taken while flying from San Jose, California to Portland, Oregon

[thorplayspetz]

Everybody Hates Chug, part 3

Alright we are back on this, part 2 is here.

Hera

Hera is a beautiful Alley Cat from @shadensp (I have to do a post about her later that isn't filled with hate sorry).

Of course every issue seems to come from food....

That's it!

Clover

This beautiful cat comes from Amanda @ Cargo (and I'll have to make a proper introduction for her later too).

For whatever reason, Chug kept running into her over and over again while they were playing.

Chug why did you go out of your path TO RUN OVER HER...... TWO TIMES!?!?!

Clover didn't seem to like mind too much??? I dunno...

Runo & Shasta

And I briefly introduced Chug to Runo & Shasta (who I have posted about on this blog).

And of course food was involved so the meeting went not super great.

Will Chug find a friend?

(yes he does!)

[mary-maud]

Do not by any means destroy yourself, for if you live you may yet have good fortune, but all the dead are dead alike.

C. S. Lewis, The Horse and His Boy

[mostlycatsmostly]

June 11th is World Pet Memorial Day. Drop your photos of pets that have passed but are forever in your heart. 🌈