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Anyone obsessed with me? Could use the ego boost

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apparently native american tribes were in contact with the donner party and offered them food when they saw the colonists were starving and the donner party turned them down and decided to go the whole “cannibalism” route instead. 

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hey ao3 can you like give the extra $38k you made from this month’s funds drive to charity

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if a hand kiss isn’t done with either reverent trembling and closed eyes or with a certain slow sensuality and direct ‘fuck me’ eye contact, you are wasting my time and everyone else’s

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anyway attack on titan is nazi propaganda and i dont trust ppl who like it, and as a Jew™ and general decent person i have the fucking right to say i hate snk and fans of it on my own blog

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MYTHOLOGY DISCUSSIONS

making a post to collect all those long threads that i always see discussing something or the other in mythology WITH sources to prove a point! all pantheons available here, sorted alphabetically.

A

apollo and fatherhood

apollo, demeter and the coming of winter

apollo using zeus’ thunderbolts 

ares is a GREAT dad

D

depicting apollo as feminine

does apollo’s domain over medicine also concern mental wellbeing

F

freyja, general information and appearances in text

H

the hades and persephone myth, and it’s significance in ancient culture

hephaestus isn’t ugly!!

hera and the other ladies who “married” zeus before her

L

loki’s symbols and motifs

M

the medusa and perseus myth, and medusa’s relationship with poseidon

P

persephone as a feminist figure, and why it’s important to not erase the patriarchal context of her myth

persephone and demeter’s relationship, and evidence that there may have been conflict between the two (and that’s okay!) AND feminism

persephone didn’t cheat on hades with adonis

W

who would take over olympus if zeus stepped down

why titans and gods are NOT different

Z

zeus does love hera

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if you come across any other interesting threads, send me the link and i’ll add it here :)

updated: december 2020

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London-based student Lewis Hornby is a grandson on a mission. When he noticed that his dementia-afflicted grandmother was having trouble staying hydrated, he came up with Jelly Drops—bite-sized pods of edible water that look just like tasty treats.

Each of these colorful “candies” is made up of mostly water, with gelling agents and electrolytes making up just 10% of their composition. Available in a rainbow of colors and presented in packaging reminiscent of a box of chocolates, Jelly Drops are an easy and engaging way to avoid dehydration—a common problem for those suffering from degenerative neurological diseases.

“It is very easy for people with dementia to become dehydrated,” he explains. “Many no longer feel thirst, don’t know how to quench thirst, or don’t have the dexterity to drink.” With this in mind, Hornby set out to find a solution. In addition to seeking advice from psychologists and doctors, he opted to “experience” life with dementia himself through the use of virtual reality tools and a week in a care home.

Once he was familiar with what dementia patients need, he brainstormed what they want. “From my observations, people with dementia find eating much easier than drinking. Even still, it can be difficult to engage and encourage them to eat. I found the best way to overcome this is to offer them a treat! This format excites people with dementia, they instantly recognize it and know how to interact with it.”

Case in point? Hornby’s own grandmother’s reaction: “When first offered, grandma ate seven Jelly Drops in 10 minutes, the equivalent to a cup full of water—something that would usually take hours and require much more assistance.”

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i found this documentary on youtube about africa’s great civilizations throughout history and it’s really good and chock full of info dispelling harmful myths and preconceptions about african societies, the first part is 2 ½ hrs long and the second part is another 2 ½ hours so there’s a solid 5 hours of content here completely for free and most of the scholars in the documentary are black african scholars and academics speaking about their own people’s history

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Hiiii COVID dragged me back into the fandom after being on a 2 year hiatus, and I’ve been re-reading all the 1D fanfic classics. Going to be on a long flight tomorrow... have a recommendations for what I which one I should do next??? I’ve already re-read RNTM, Escapade, Wild & Unruly, Wicked Games, Wear it Like A Crown, Pull Me Under, & the Time Traveler fic.

I’ll just plug my all times fave list again :) you should check out read some newer fics!! A lot of wonderful stories are still being written all the time!!! all my recent reads are in my fic rec tag x

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Hi have you read any good Joe/Nicky fics? Could you rec me something good?? Thank you

Hi anon, I have read MANY good Joe/Nicky fics, or at least fics I have enjoyed! I am not entirely certain why you have come to me with this, I am after all just a humble fanartist who rambles a lot, BUT I am nothing if not opinionated so I will happily provide :D

While We're Young 

by Hyb @h-yb,(pretty sure this is the correct tumblr, let me know if not) 2k words, M rated

He knows what Genoa does to Nicky. 

Nicky and Joe visit Genoa in the modern-day, post-canon. This one is one of my favourites. It is sweet and introspective and beautifully, poetically written. When I’m looking for a fic of these two, unless it’s an AU of some sort I just really want something that makes me feel their age, the depth of their love, how incredible and breathtaking it all is and this one definitely does all of that. I don’t have smarter words here, just read and bask in the beauty of it all. Mild sexual content but it’s not very explicit. 

Salt and Harvest

by hollybennett123, 3k words, M rated

The making and the breaking of bread, throughout the centuries.

The first time Nicky bakes bread for them to share — thick, rounded puffs of aish baladi, prepared with the utmost concentration and care — the sun has begun to set in Cairo, staining the sky the same vivid colour as the tangerines that grow ripe and heavy on the trees outside their door.

A very fun and sweet look at how Joe and Nicky live through the centuries, as demonstrated by different moments of Nicky baking bread. I think the characterization is spot on and I think again you really feel how long they have lived and loved and just the act of baking bread for someone you love... I love that as a concept. Has some sexual content also, again not super explicit, but just a heads up. 

As an Ancient City

stonecarved (figure8) or @lgbtmazight, 2k words, M rated

This is a language no one else in the world is fluent in: the glint in Nicky’s eye, the unbearable gentleness with which he pushes Yusuf flat against the bed.

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Joe and Nicky, from 1099 to 2019, through continents and dialects.

This one again is a collection of different moments through the centuries, but this time the angle is the languages they speak. yes, I might have a favourite type of fic for them lol. This one is very good however just both as writing in general and as fic of them specifically.  I feel like this too captures the characters and their dynamic as well as their age and complexity really well. And this one also has implied sexual content.  

When The Cherries White With Blossoms, Be Ready & Be Brave

by chapstickaddict, 17,5k words, E rated

“What are you doing?” he mouthed into Nicky’s thigh.

“Watching you sleep.”

“What else are you doing?”

“Rewriting King Lear,” Nicky said. His voice was plagued with distraction. Joe pulled himself up enough to see the page; Act II ran red with slashed words. His lover’s eyes were the color of the sky just before a tornado touched down.

This one is post canon and deals directly with the aftermath of the movie. Nicky is troubled by bookers betrayal and worried his and Joe’s intimacy is going to push Nile away like it did with Booker. Joe is worried about Nicky worrying about that and Joe is worried about Andy being mortal but not dealing with it very well. This fic is Joe’s pov and I think it explores his relationship with Andy in a really interesting way as well as how Nile fits into their lives and into the team post-movie. I like how their chemistry is written and I really like the Joe worrying about Andy angle, I feel like there isn’t enough of that in the fandom so far. This one has multiple explicit sex scenes however so that’s something to be aware of, kids don’t click on it. 

Brother of My Heart

by, @aphroditestummyrolls , 6k, Not rated

Joe didn’t think about the World Cup or Lord of the Rings as they pulled up the long gravel path to their destination. He didn’t even register his first sighting of the windswept cottage in Scarborough. He didn’t remember parking the car. He barely acknowledged anything outside of Nicky, opening the door, wrapping a warm, grounding hand around his and leading them up to the house. Joe was more tired than he had ever been, he was convinced of it. All 953 years, he’d never been this exhausted, this broken, this hurt.

The weathered old door closed behind the lot of them, and Joe heard Andy’s long, tired sigh as she flicked on the light. Nile dragged her feet to the kitchen counter and leaned heavily against it, running her bloody hands down her face. Nicky had done his best to pick the glass out of her braids, but she still looked… well, she looked like she’d jumped out of a penthouse window.

She was going to be good for the team. She wouldn’t be like…

Booker hovered halfway between Andy and the door, as if he didn’t know if he was supposed to be there. Joe watched him, his brother, standing there with that haunted look in his eye, and it lanced through him like a blade.

This one is also post-movie and dealing with the fallout, though this is much more about Booker and his actions. Definitely not very kind to Booker this one but it’s justified. I liked that Nicky gets the furious anger moment with Booker for hurting Yusuf and I like that Yusuf gets to cry and also be comforted by his loving husband who would fight the world to keep him safe. Everyone hug joe 2020. No sexual themes in this one so everyone go ahead freely lol. 

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There are a lot more recs I could have put here and can share further if you or anyone else still interested! I don’t think I’ve ever actually written a ficred list before, feels good! If any of the authors who are here and not tagged are on tumblr and want to be tagged please message me i don’t know who you are! Also if I did something wrong let me know and there are some genres of fics that I purposefully did not add here like pwp stuff or aus but I guess drop me a line if you’re interested in those also

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my new roommate said that her last roommate had an eating disorder and then talked to me about her clean eating and weight loss goals and how she buys clothes that are a little snug to motivate her to lose more

and like honestly? i have anorexia but this is why i constantly talk about the dangers of the “health and fitness” industry and diet culture bc we have essentially normalized certain symptoms of disordered eating but it’s ok if it’s under the guise of health i guess???

like how is calling it “clean” eating NOT a way to moralize food

how is intermittent fasting NOT the same thing as skipping meals

how come when i buy clothes that don’t fit, it’s something i have to tell my therapist about because it means i am putting pressure on myself to fit into them, but if a “normal” person does it then it’s just motivation for them?

where is the fucking line???

and more importantly when are we going to start acknowledging that the entire world is pro-ana but that’s too harsh of a description so we slap some health buzzwords on it to make it palatable

when are we going to take responsibility for encouraging disordered behavior instead of labeling those of us with EDs as the crazy/imbalanced ones

your fucking Whole30 or keto or whatever “clean” diet you’re on is just as restrictive as the diets we create for ourselves due to our disorders. but we are the crazy ones, right

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them: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST MEANS HUMANS MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY SELF-SUFFICIENT AND COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT

biologist:

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FIC VENN DIAGRAM - HURT/COMFORT // SOULMATES // NO SMUT // FANTASY/MYTHOLOGY

@so-why-let-your-voice-be-tamed made this request and it fell a little out of my usual wheelhouse so I phoned by dear friend @twopoppies for help. So this one should be considered a joint effort + I used  Gina’s fic recs to help me. (It is also straight up coincidence that one of your fics ended up in this one.)

Fever Started Long Ago

Make Your Words a Weapon @helloamhere

A Fire in Us @hereforlou

The Haunting of Louis Tomlinson @helloamhere

Say Hallelujah, Say Goodnight @alivingfire

Deleted Your Number (so I can’t call you) @sunflowrsix

Wishing You Were Them @gaycousinlarry

The Devil in My Brain @princesshalo

Black with Autumn Rain @whimsicule

I won’t let you forget @graceling-in-a-suit

To Be Real @hazzabeeforlou

it’s time to find your wings again @so-why-let-your-voice-be-tamed

Don’t Let the Tide Come and Take Me 

See the other Fic Venn Diagrams here. Come bring me a challenge!

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Rutger Bregman is the Dutch historian who became a global sensation after an appearance at this year’s Davos summit, where he accused attending billionaires of ignoring taxation. Now he has created another viral moment in an extremely uncomfortable interview with Fox News’s Tucker Carlson.

Bregman so riled Carson with his accusations of hypocrisy, critiques of Fox’s conservative agenda, and attacks on Donald Trump that the TV host called him a “moron” and angrily told him: “Go fuck yourself.”

Source

Lot more people around the world are going to watch this now than if it actually aired. Speaking truth to power is the best viral content!

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When Adam bit the apple he did it because he trusted Eve. Because he loved her. Adam bit into the apple because the woman he loved told him to, no matter what God said. No matter the rules of heaven. What’s heaven to a woman’s love anyway? What’s God to your wife? The first sins of humanity, were trusting others. Eve trusted a snake, Adam trusted Eve, and I trust you. Maybe that’s a sin, just like the first couple. Maybe everyone’s right about us and we’re sinners and we offend God. But like I said, what’s God to a woman’s love anyway? What has heaven got that I can’t find sitting next to you on a cool autumn morning?