The Bowery Presents
No title available
$LAYYYTER
will byers stan first human second
Love Begins
PR's Tumblrdome
Kiana Khansmith
Noah Kahan
Keni
Aqua Utopia｜海の底で記憶を紡ぐ
Origami Around
Fai_Ryy
@theartofmadeline
"I'm Dorothy Gale from Kansas"
h
★
sheepfilms
ellievsbear
bliss lane
Discoholic 🪩
seen from Malaysia
seen from Canada
seen from Colombia
seen from Israel
seen from Malaysia
seen from Malaysia
seen from Bangladesh
seen from Australia
seen from Iraq
seen from Estonia
seen from United States
seen from Spain
seen from India
seen from Uzbekistan
seen from Philippines
seen from United States
seen from United States
seen from United States
seen from United States
seen from United States
@tiredspacer
i need to get off tumblr i’m at the aquarium admiring the fish and my brain goes “posts that make you want to get in the water” what are you talking about. these are live fish in the room with you. what post.
posts that make you want to get in the water
as you may recall I think that when ilya signs with ottawa (ie essentially kills his career to be closer to shane) he has a huge falling-out with svetlana about it and they’re not speaking his whole first season in ottawa. and I think sveta sees this fight as like, ohhh I’m so fucking furious with this idiot but obviously we’ll somehow eventually make up as we always do, and it’ll probably be when things inevitably fall apart with hollander and he needs someone to pick up the pieces. she’s not hoping the relationship will implode or anything she just genuinely doesn’t see how this could possibly work. but I think ilya (guy who has major abandonment and trust issues) absolutely does NOT have that sense of oh we will clearly work this out in time we both just need to cool off. I think he thinks she’s gone. and I can imagine that this perceived loss would make things feel even more fraught and pressured in his relationship with shane. because like… if this doesn’t work out he has no one. his parents are dead, he’s estranged from his brother, he’s burned all his bridges with his former team. and now he’s lost svetlana. so it has to work. it has to work. it’s very important for shane to have everything he needs and for ilya to not ask too much of him or upset things with shane’s family or place too many demands on their fragile new relationship by like, idk, having emotional needs or experiencing a major depressive episode.
Cliff Marleau is like have you seen this terrible movie. Ilya is like I don't watch shit. Cliff puts on The Room and Ilya has never been so confused in his life. Halfway through he texts Shane like please save me from this nightmare. The movie ends and Ilya is in shock that something is so bad. The next day Cliff comes into the locker room "give me my fucking money Denny!" Ilya cracks up and then Cliff scores a hat trick that night. Ilya is now forced to watch the movie every night before a game for like a month with Cliff until he doesn't score in a game. By the end of the month Ilya is just sending Shane vague quotes from The Room. When they finally see each other Ilya just goes "I like your pecs" with a tie around his head and Shane is certain Ilya has a concussion.
When a book is bad, oh well, the failed artistry of one rube, maybe co-authors. But when a movie is bad, and you consider the military-like scale of production, man-hours, the money involved: you must understand, it feels like I’ve been at war with the world for 29 years.
#when a book is bad you can be like. wow what a fascinating insight into One Guy's personal issues#when a movie is bad it's like. hundreds of people thousands of hours and millions of dollars were marshalled to make this thing#and it Completely Sucks (@specialagentartemis)
Not enough Shane and Ilya continuing on past the point of pain in this fandom for my taste.
After they become official but before they move in together - when their days together are few and far between - I believe they spend entire days in bed. I believe they fuck to the point that not only is Shane's rim red and raw, but so is Ilya's cock. I believe they're orgasming so often that they're both oversensitive, instinctively flinching when the other one grasps them again, not knowing whether to pull away or press closer. I believe Ilya stays in Shane until he hardens again and they're barely moving, the friction too much for them, but they can't bear to part. I believe it takes them several days to recover after meeting up.
Shane doesn't dislike his body. He likes what it can do - that it listens to him, that it responds in a predictable way. He knows he's conventionally attractive, he knows his husband finds him attractive. So, he doesn't dislike his body.
But, like everyone, his body has it's imperfections. Ones that are visual, but don't effect his function. Ones that are just annoying.
Ones like his stretch marks. He got them as a young teenager, when he starting gaining muscle faster than his skin could stretch to accommodate it.
Ones like the dips in his lower back that he could never fill out with muscle.
Ones like the layer of fat over his stomach that never lets him have really visible definition unless he restricts his water intake.
He's used to these things being airbrushed away when he does commercials or promotions or modeling. Stretch marks are smoothed over, his back is groove free, his abs are well defined. Foundations smooths out his skin and his body is arranged in the most flattering light.
He's never given it much thought. It's just what post-production does - make people look perfect.
His viewpoints shifts one day, as he goes through the photo album on his husband's phone. The Cens are doing a Paws for Pucks night and Harris requested a few pictures of everyone's dogs for their post. Ilya takes a lot more pictures of Anya (or just pictures in general) than Shane. And for some reason, Ilya roped Shane into finding suitable pictures.
He couldn't resist opening the album that was simply titled 'Shane'.
There were hundreds photos of Shane. There were super close-ups of his face with the .5 lens that made his eyes and forehead look big and his chin look little. There were pictures of him on the couch leaning over, skin rolls visible on his stomach. A picture of him blinking, with his eyes half closed. A picture of him sleeping with his face smushed on the couch. A picture of him looking down at his phone that makes it look like he has a double chin. A zoomed in picture of the crinkle lines by his eyes when he smiles. A picture of him first thing in the morning, grumpy look on his red, puffy face. A picture of him from the side with his face slathered in shaving cream.
And yes, there were some of Shane's modeling pictures and some stills from hockey videos, but the vast majority where just random candid photos.
He's not really used to seeing photos of himself like this.
"You are snooping?"
"Jesus Christ!" Shane jumped at his husband's voice behind him. He twisted around on the couch, unhappy look on his face. "Why do you have all these?" He waved the phone.
"Photos of my husband?"
"Photos like - like this!" Shane tapped on one. A picture of him with his hair sticking up in all directions, hand rubbing at his clearly tired eyes.
"That one?" Ilya leaned over the back of the couch, arms wrapping around Shane's shoulders. "That one is because you looked adorable."
"I did not," Shane grumbled. "I look stupid in all these pictures."
"You think my husband looks stupid?" Ilya's arms tightened.
"I am your husband," Shane selected another picture. A zoomed in picture of the stretch marks on his thighs that wrap around to his ass. "And yes, in these pictures, I look stupid."
"You don't look stupid," Ilya pressed a hand on his forehead, pulling his head back so he was looking up at Ilya leaning over him. "That is what you look like."
"Well, sorry," Shane wiggled out of his grasp, embarrassed.
"Why sorry?" Ilya hopped over the back of the couch, causing Shane to grunt as he was jostled, and settled next to him. "These are my favourite pictures. Not all pictures make the cut for this album."
"But they're all so...," Shane struggled for the word. Saying ugly was not necessarily true. It felt true, but he knew that wouldn't be well received. "Unflattering."
That still seemed to make Ilya unhappy. "I am your husband."
"...okay?"
"I am not just stupid crush or boyfriend. I get to see all of you. Not just public you. Not dressed up you. I get to have it all. This is just for me."
"Oh," Shane looked back at the photos. It was true - he wasn't much for posting online anyway, but he had a brand to keep up. He's sure that Rolex wouldn't enjoy people seeing him out and about in old sweat pants with holes in the knees.
"And," Ilya continued, pulling him over to rest his head on Ilya's chest. "You understand we will not always look like underwear models, yes? We get old, retire, abs are gone. Gray in our hair. Wrinkles. Still, you will be most sexy man in the world to me. Because you are my husband."
Shane swallowed, the familiar feeling of tears in his eyes. "You really think that far ahead, Rozanov?"
"That is Hollander-Rozanov to you," Ilya whispered into his hair. "And yes, I do. About this."
Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday in response to rising pressure from student-led protests.
‘Cockroach Movement’ Forces Out India’s Education Minister
"Indian Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday amid mounting pressure from the “Cockroach Movement,” which demanded major government reforms—starting with his departure. Student activists accused Pradhan of failing to safeguard a competitive medical school exam, the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), after authorities concluded that its contents had been leaked online. ...
Without accepting fault, [Education Minister Pradhan] explained that he had agreed to step down in order to prevent “anti-national forces” from exploiting the upheaval.
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the CJP, celebrated the resignation with fellow protesters in New Delhi on Saturday.
“It's a victory for the people of India,” Dipke said to the crowd. He later posted an image of India’s Constitution on social media, with the caption: “Thank you.” ...
On the advice of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Indian President Droupadi Murmu appointed Pralhad Joshi—who already oversees the ministries of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, along with New and Renewable Energy—to oversee the Ministry of Education “in addition to his existing portfolio,” which is a typical arrangement in India following a Cabinet vacancy and does not preclude a later permanent appointment...
CJP Spokesperson Saurav Das said in an interview with local media ANI following the president’s announcement that the party members will be meeting the new education minister “very soon.” ...
What Comes Next for the CJP?
The CJP established its list of demands on May 16. In addition to calling for Pradhan’s resignation, the CJP asked for compensation of 10 million rupees ($104,000) for each student who died by suicide following the leak.
They also sought greater legislative oversight of the educational system, gender equity in government roles, a fully independent media, and certain reforms to the electoral and political system—such as creating a 20-year ban on politicians switching parties before seeking election.
Adding to those mandates, the CJP last week asked that the central government drop any potential charges against protesters, after claiming that several had been “illegally detained” by police.
Following Pradhan’s resignation, representatives from the CJP met with officials from the Indian government to discuss the rest of the party’s demands. In a press conference following the meeting, Das said on Saturday that the negotiations had been successful.
"All our demands have been accepted,” he said, without elaboration. “We request the protesters to withdraw immediately and return home peacefully."
The CJP added during the press conference on Saturday that representatives from the movement would meet with officials again in four weeks to work on broader reforms. Its spokesperson told local media that the fight for a transparent educational system is far from over.
He said that members of the CJP conveyed to officials that if the issues are not addressed, the protesters will reconvene “and demand accountability.”
-via TIME, July 25, 2026. Non-paywall version here via MSN, July 25, 2026
When You Look at Dr. Grace
part 1/2 (part 2)
"Do you ever dream of land?" The whale asks the tuna.
"No." Says the tuna, "Do you?"
"I have never seen it." Says the whale, "but deep in my body, I remember it."
"Why do you care," says the tuna, "if you will never see it."
"There are bones in my body built to walk through the forests and the mountains." Says the whale.
"They will disappear." Says the tuna, "one day, your body will forget the forests and the mountains."
"Maybe I don't want to forget," Says the whale, "The forests were once my home."
"I have seen the forests." Whispers the salmon, almost to itself.
"Tell me what you have seen," says the whale.
"The forests spawned me." Says the salmon. "They sent me to the ocean to grow. When I am fat with the bounty of the ocean, I will bring it home."
"Why would the forests seek the bounty of the oceans?" Asks the whale. "They have bounty of their own."
"You forget," says the salmon, "That the oceans were once their home."
Last year I finally had an excuse to illustrate this simple little Tumblr story I've had bookmarked forever for class.
I hope you like it :]
honestly really funny how many times john green has said 'i'm never signing every copy of the first printing of one of my books again' and then several years later he releases another book and what does he do? sign every copy of the first printing.
Spit and a Prayer
Nsfw hollanov comic (˜18 pages)
Follow along on ao3 - https://archiveofourown.org/works/89312471
hung up two floating shelves for plants along with a jacket hook, a painting, some decorative metal butterflies, and the two replacement fire alarms i bought literal months ago, washed and dried my sheets, finally trimmed my fiddle leaf fig down and cut parts to propagate, moved plants around to better distribute all of them, cleared out a bunch of boxes and assorted throw away things under my bed, and vacuumed my bedroom and office
"wow, that's really great, pen. so how's mealprep for the week going?"
you know it's so funny you ask that
GUESS WHO MEALPREPPED Y'ALL 🎉
also one of my meals is vegetarian kfc bowls (aka kf(ake)c bowls), and i feel that everyone should appreciate how gorgeous my tofu turned out
the halloween party is just so much like ilya throwing it because he knows he’s a terrible captain and he hates losing and he kind of hates his loser team because there isn’t a reason they should be losers they should be good and hating them makes him feel like an even worse captain so he throws the stupid party and wears the gladiator costume and smokes and drinks and is utterly miserable because nobody really knows him here and nobody can know him and they all make jokes about him needing to settle down but he is settled and he rips the cape off because it suddenly looks stupid and he looks stupid and he’s always looked stupid. and then mr. shane “saw gladiator at an impressionable age” hollander is breaking the speed limit driving down the 40 to ottawa while blasting I drove all night by celine dion.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: The newlywed MHL couple known to the internet as hollanov spotted heating things up in Ibiza while on their honeymoon
I need us to be talking about the fact that Ilya being even just “mostly soft” is an opportunity for Shane to get to feel him grow hard in his mouth.
Ilya knows no peace in that house and that’s exactly how he wants it.
☕️the choice to not show shane hooking up with any other guys in the show
For the longest time I had absolutely no thoughts about this because I assumed that it happened, just like in the book, only off camera
But I've come across a few takes on it lately and it's gotten me thinking
And I think it makes sense to think that Shane hasn't hooked up with other guys, given the internalized homophobia and intense fear of discovery.
Or that he has, given the enormousness of his desire and how his journey is kindof about trying to figure out his own sexuality.
In the end, whether he has fucked other guys and found them lacking because they weren't Ilya (like in the book (my theory is that the issue with them was that they didn't spontaneously dominate him)), or if he hasn't fucked other guys because just Ilya a few times a year was enough to keep him satisfied, it all comes down to the same thing. Only Ilya does it for him.
So, in sum, to me, it doesn't really matter either way.
