The Hare's Eyes Glimmer.

Do you feel them stare into your soul? (Companion blog to @thevesselamongstthevoid)

[thehareseyesglimmer]

Hello there!

Alright, well, I won't preamble. My name's Aster, I use he/they pronouns, and I'm in a lot of fandoms-- have been for as long as I remember. Right now, here's what I'm currently in:

Doctor Who (currently on S3, and I have created a massive AU for it of 30+ works called the Multiversal Drafts that I ought to a. explain here, and b. actually write, as I've only written minor oneshots for it— except I need to finish S3 first, and I am horrible at watching shows);

Peaky Blinders (best friend dragged me into it, and while I haven't watched it much yet, I am well aware that it will consume me, just as i have a rendezvous with death— the crossover fic between this show and Doctor Who that yes, is part of the Multiversal Drafts —currently is);

Supernatural (sadly no longer as much, to the woe of my Fair Friend whom I dragged into this fandom);

Et cetera!

You'll likely see this list change as time goes on. I also like writing (and have a few WIPs/fanfics I might post), drawing, and anything related to sewing or fiber arts!

Alrighty, I've spoken enough. Regular DNIs, I guess.

Buh-bye!

@currently-blog-handle 'sup, menace :3

Oh, and y'all— check out @lover-of-classic-lit, one of the most wonderful people I know (seriously, you're fantastic, never stop being yourself) and @froggysbloggy, my other awesome friend and mildly terrifying Archfae.

[myverystupid]

Ive been rewatching Peaky Blinders im currently on rewatching season 4, just some thoughts on Luca Changretta

1. I think the italian spoken by the character is bad, im sorry. I obviously dont expect the actor to know perfect Italian and its still impressive that he can somewhat memorize the lines in a language he doesnt know. But sometimes I geniunely cant understand what Luca is saying in Italian(mind you im Italian and of course fluent.) But between him and his other gang members you could immediately tell which actors were Italian and which werent. I still loved Adrien's performance

2. I like the detail on how his surname is spelled, Ive seen lots of people complaining about how his surname is spelt wrong ('Cha' does not exist in Italian its 'Cia'). And thats the point, its supposed to show that hes from New York, in case you dont know Italian Immigrants often got their names butchered down or miss spelled when going to the US because their surnames were too 'difficult'. Same things happens with lots of immigrants today, I myself have my family surname spelt wrong because of this. I find this a nice detail and so relatable

[mylordshesacactus]

I read etiquette and homemaking guides from the 1800s mostly because they're a FASCINATING insight into cultural norms that we often don't think about. I honestly really recommend people crack one of these open at least once--it goes way beyond, like, "what to wear to a ball!!!"

The best ones have advice on decor, how to select high-quality furniture, childrearing, fashion, etc--from a contemporary perspective, and the things the authors feel the need to clarify vs the wild shit that will just casually mention like it's something everyone knows and agrees on is REALLY revealing of the culture and how it's shifted.

And while a lot of the advice is WILDLY bigoted or just outright funny, you'd be surprised how much of it is...just genuinely timeless, and shockingly compassionate.

They ALSO, as a writer, have INVALUABLE resources--because, again, they're talking about things that are so MUNDANE that a lot of the time nobody really sat down to formally document what normal, everyday people thought or cared about--because that's boring! But a book written to provide advice and information to, say, a young woman who's never run her own home before? You can fully expect an entire chapter dedicated to The Types Of Oven, and which features are useful and worth spending money on, and which features are a huge hassle to clean and a waste of space, and what to spend that money on instead.

And like. As a writer who frequently works in the 1800s? Fuck inflation calculators, this is the kind of thing I need. This is absolutely priceless.

Now that being said.

My current favorite 'etiquette guide' in the world is actually like....70% purely practical advice, written by a gentleman the groupchat has affectionately dubbed History's Most Autistic Man In The World, and thank god they didn't have Aderall back then

Because the AuDHD is strong in this one and as a result, in addition to the deeply practical and useful everyday reference points, we also have:

[thehareseyesglimmer]

Person who has been uprooted from their home due to life events and other circumstances that they no longer have a place they consider "home": I just wanna go home, y'know?

[shadowen]

This is an anti-despair checkpoint! You must share something you're looking forward to before scrolling on.

[sexboobomb]

I want to learn more exclamations that aren’t strictly just religious stuff. “Jesus Christ” this, “oh my god” that, nah I want something fresh.

What are some of y’all’s favorite exclamations that aren’t about god?

[sexboobomb]

first submission and we're already off to a fantastic start. absolutely love this one thank you

[sexboobomb]

ok its time for the challenge round now we want nominations that arent about sex either actually

[mbrainspaz]

had a friend who used to make new ones up on the spot. The only one that stuck with me was 'good golly jelly beans'. If something catastrophic happens I go for 'that's not ideal.'

[foldingfittedsheets]

@chekhovs-tantrum

Absolutely not letting you leave these in the tags.

[mari-monsta]

why is it that when im reading fanfic i feel like i have a fairly good metric for if something is characterized accurately but when im trying to write suddenly its like ive never seen this character in my life. would he say that. would he fucking say that. suddenly i have no idea

[thehareseyesglimmer]

Call me Lord Byron the way I'm. Rumored to use hair curlers.

On an unrelated note, I really need to invest in a good hair curler set, my hair looks fantastic.

[thehareseyesglimmer]

Really appreciate the fact that the sky turns the colors of the lesbian flag during the sunset in Spiritfarer. Cannot elaborate why apart from yes but it is much appreciated.

[thehareseyesglimmer]

Hey, everyone! Due to location shenanigans, I can't really use Tumblr at the moment, so don't be worried if I don't post anything for the next few months. This has been an announcement.

[thehareseyesglimmer]

Post canceled, I have found a way to use Tumblr again. Pinterest, you have my undying fealty.

[biggest-gaudiest-poltergeist]

today I found out my mother doesn’t know what dandelions are and now I’m wondering what other strange secrets she’s been quietly harboring

[krystal-prisms]

Where do you live that you don’t have dandelions?

[biggest-gaudiest-poltergeist]

we have dandelions EVERYWHERE, they are basically our State Weed, it is absolutely impossible that my mom has never interacted with a dandelion before, this requires further investigation

[biggest-gaudiest-poltergeist]

So after extensive interrogation I have an update:

my mom is in fact aware that dandelions exist. she temporarily forgot the name and there was some miscommunication.

the truth is actually weirder

she’s aware dandelions look like this

she is familiar with this flower. she knows the name of this flower. she declines to believe, however, that these are also dandelions

she does not believe these are the same plant. I tried to explain, and she thought I was either misinformed or lying. so I asked her what exactly did she think the yellow ones were called?

she answered, with complete confidence: Daffodils.

[biggest-gaudiest-poltergeist]

gosh I enjoy this website

[authoratmidnight]

For comparison, this is a daffodil

[quietlygrousing]

See, folks in the southern US will tell you up and down those are buttercups, actually.

[biggest-gaudiest-poltergeist]

i don’t think so? i’m southern and buttercups are what we call these things (much tinier)

[maejacrezz007]

Wait I thought those bigger cup ones were Easter Lillies???

[fractiousrvt]

This is an Easter Lily. It is an actual lily and therefore deadly to cats.

[blood-trip-god2]

They’re marigolds and I know a bitch when I see one!

[delphinidin4]

This is a marigold:

[biggest-gaudiest-poltergeist]

….we need to start taking the phrase “go touch grass” more literally. go outside and examine a flower i beg u

[jmtorres]

“buttercups” is a name applied to MANY flowers. in my part of the south it was this one:

imo there’s correct identifications of dandelions, daffodils, easter lilies and marigolds in this thread, but buttercups are simply impossible to agree on and the only solution is for everyone to post pictures of their local buttercups

[biggest-gaudiest-poltergeist]

*squints* is that a motherfucking EVENING PRIMROSE?!??

[demon-and-human]

Hello I would like to add to the confusion:

That purple fella is a Morning Glory as told by my mothers (texan)

[biggest-gaudiest-poltergeist]

⬆️ morning glory

[huehueiamabaguette]

wait so if thats morning glory what is this?

[biggest-gaudiest-poltergeist]

[delphinidin4]

*Puts hand over gaud’s mouth* It’s a butterfly pea. Please ignore the Latin name.

[biggest-gaudiest-poltergeist]

*licks ur palm* i won’t be silenced THE PEOPLE HAVE TO KNOW

[chronictranssexuality]

"you don't owe anyone anything" You are a tar pit. Speak for yourself. I personally owe the cafe employees my dishes put away and my friends a listening ear and small scared insects a cup and a gentle trip outside. Hyperindividualism is a rancid infection borne of capitalism and willfully misinterpreted therapyspeak and I will defy it by continuing to be kind regardless of whether or not it benefits me personally

[thehareseyesglimmer]

Hey, everyone! Due to location shenanigans, I can't really use Tumblr at the moment, so don't be worried if I don't post anything for the next few months. This has been an announcement.

[annabelle--cane]

sometimes someone I follow falls victim to severe Character delirium to the point where they stop even saying the character's name and just refer to them by an epithet like some kind of malevolent entity whom they don't wish to accidentally summon, so if the sickness sets in quickly enough and I don't pay close attention for a week I'm just Never going to figure Who this bastard haunting my friend Actually Is. and I'll spend months scrolling my dash occasionally seeing appeals to "that fucking horse" or "my evil grub."

[portraitoftheoddity]

The problem with having OCs is that sometimes you wanna read about your little guy being in situations but unfortunately he is YOUR little guy and no one is gonna put him in that situation but you. Tragic.

[thehareseyesglimmer]

You know a game's good when your parents ban you from playing it on account of it being risky for your mental health.

Yes, Spiritfarer, I'm talking about you.

[thehareseyesglimmer]

the shriek of possible death rattles the asphalt; you walk next to me as the firetruck blares, the ambulance screeches. my hands are on my ears, bones vibrating with their warning as they barrel towards salvation: their cry is agony. later, as it fades, i tell you the same thing i have said a thousand times in the wake of their presence. dude, i swear, if the apocalypse had a soundtrack, it would be the non-stop sirens of ambulances and firetrucks. you laugh; we both know i'm right. the incessant horns would harmonize if disaster struck, our personal orchestra of bleeding hearts in a concerto too short to span the world's end. it would last hours, days, weeks; it would not be enough. you say something i cannot hear because of a car's obnoxious rumble; silence is our antithesis. we come into this world kicking and screaming: we leave it, if all goes well, with a sigh— the world would do the same. you interlace your fingers with mine as another firetruck hurtles past us; i wince at its honking. i would bear the sound of it, of the mechanical chorus' rendition of dies iræ the whole nation would hear, as long as you stay by my side.