#2020 feng shui

[brookston]

Holidays 4.8

Holidays

Aerosol Day

All is Ours Day

Baghdad Liberation Day (Kurdistan)

Bloating Prevention Day

Colorism Awareness Day

Counter Stool Memorial Day

Cushing’s Disease Awareness Day

Cuti Bersama (Indonesia)

DAB Day (Draw A Bird Day)

Day of Military Commissariat Employees (Belarus)

Day of Silence

Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagtingan; Philippines) 

Dog Farting Awareness Day

Draw a Picture of a Bird Day

Drug Control Authority Workers’ Day (Kyrgyzstan)

Economist Day (Tajikistan)

Geranium Day (England)

Ghodejatra (Nepal)

Grand Ivy Day

Grand National Ladies Day (UK)

Ground Ivy Day

Hammerin’ Hank Day

International Bird Day

International Day of Pink

International Feng Shui Awareness Day

International Pageant Day

International Romani Day (a.k.a. International Day of the Roma)

Ja Morant Day (South Carolina)

Martyrs’ Day (Tunisia)

Ministry of Defense Day (Thailand)

More Cowbell Day

Mule Day

National Animation Day (Russia)

National Arcade Day

National Banjo Day

National Best in the World Day

National Catch and Release Day

National Dog Fighting Awareness Day

National Idiot Day

National Plitvice Lakes Day (Croatia)

Peanuts-Kids-Baseball Day

Polling Day Eve (Samoa)

Pygmy Hippo Day

Radish Day (French Republic)

Rex Manning Day (in “Empire Records”)

Right to Read Day

Rumenians’ Independence Day (Sweden)

Sealing the Frost (Cuchumatan Indians; Guatemala)

Shiatsu Day

Shiba Inu Day (Japan)

Step into the Spotlight! Day

Trading Cards for Grown-Ups Day

Tutor Appreciation Day

Twin Peaks Day

World Mixed Martial Arts Day

World Neurosurgeon’s Day

Zoo Lovers' Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Milk in Glass Bottles Day

National Empañada Day

2nd Monday in April

Global Day of Action on Military Spending [2nd Monday]

National Lineman Appreciation Day [2nd Monday]

Weekly Holidays beginning April 8 (2nd Week)

Ora;, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week [thru 4.14]

Take Your Poet to School Week [thru 4.12 from 1st Monday]

Independence & Related Days

Australis (a.k.a. Grand Duchy of Australis; Declared; 2020) [unrecognized]

Rumenians' Independence Day (Romernas Nationaldag; Sweden)

Festivals Beginning April 8, 2024

Children’ Book Fair (Bologna, Italy) [thru 4.11]

Electric Mountain Festival (Solden, Austria) [thru 4.12]

NFRA Executive Conference (Tempe, Arizona) [thru 4.10]

Seatrade Cruise Global (Miami, Florida) [thru 4.11]

Feast Days

Ædesius (Christian; Martyr)

Allen Butler Talcott (Artology)

Anne Ayres (Episcopal Church (USA))

Apollonius (Positivist; Saint)

B. Albert, Patriarch of Jerusalem (Christian; Saint)

Barbara Kingsolver (Writerism)

Buddha's Birthday (Mahāyāna Buddhists; Japan)

Constantina (Christian; Saint)

Cornelius de Heem (Artology)

Day of Amon-Ra (Pagan)

Dionysius of Corinth (Christian; Saint)

Feast of the Hummingbird (Aztec)

Feast of the Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law begins (Thelema)

Freedom of Religion Day (Everyday Wicca)

Geronimo Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Hana Matsuri (Flower Festival on Buddha’s Birthday; Japan)

Juan van der Hamen (Artology)

Julie Billiart of Namur (Christian; Saint)

Kanbutsu-e (Buddha’s Birthday; Japan)

Kiki the Rattlesnake (Muppetism)

Lazarus Saturday (Orthodox Christian)

Nuzzle Quran (Malaysia)

Odd Nerdrum (Artology)

Our Lady of Good Counsel (Christian)

Perpetuus of Tours (Christian; Saint)

Prayer for Clarity Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Red Wine Day (Pastafarian)

Walter of Pontoise (Christian; Saint)

William Augustus Muhlenberg (Episcopal Church (USA))

Zoo Day (Pastafarian)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Nēmontēmi, Day 4 (of 5) [Aztec unlucky or fasting days, taking place between 4.5-4.18]

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [19 of 60]

Premieres

All the Old Knives (Film; 2022)

American: The Bill Hicks Story (Documentary Film; 2011)

The Apocrypha (Religious Text received as Canonical by Catholic Church; 1546)

Bars and Stripes Forever (WB MM Cartoon; 1939)

The Boss (Film; 2016)

Box Car Bandit (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1957)

The Century, by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster (Book; 1999)

The Clash, by The Clash (Album; 1977)

David and Goliath, by Malcolm Gladwell (Book; 2014)

Destitively Bonnaroo, by Dr. John (Album; 1974)

Father Noah’s Ark (Disney Silly Symphony Cartoon; 1933)

Fever Pitch (Film; 2005)

The Fireman (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1931)

From Russia, with Love, by Ian Fleming (Novel; 1957) [James Bond #5]

The Gambler (TV movie; 1980)

Hanna (Film; 2011)

Have Gun, Can’t Travel (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1967)

Inspector George Gently (UK TV Series; 2007)

Jerry the Lion (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1950)

Just Dance, by Lady Gaga (Song; 2008)

Killing Eve (TV Series; 2018)

Kingdom (BBC TV Series; 2007)

La Gioconda, by Amiliare Ponchielli (Opera; 1876)

The Little Engine That Could, by Watty Piper (Children’s Book; 1930)

Lucky Star (Anime TV Series; 2007)

The Mansion Cat (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 2001)

Miss Lonelyhearts, by Nathanael West (Novella; 1933)

Mr. Right (Film; 2016)

On the Heights of Despair, by Emil M. Cioran (Philosophical Book; 1934)

The Organ Grinder (WB MM Cartoon; 1933)

Sea Salts (Disney Cartoon; 1949)

The $64,000 Question (Radio Quiz Show; 1955)

Smash by The Offspring (Album; 1994)

The Smurfs Springtime Special (Hanna-Barbera Animated TV Special; 1982)

Soul Surfer (Film; 2011)

Toys in the Attic, by Aerosmith (Album; 1975)

The Trouble With Being Born, by Emil M. Cioran (Philosophy Book; 1973)

Twin Peaks (TV Series; 1990)

The Unusuals (TV Series; 2009)

Von Drake in Spain (Disney Animated TV Special; 1962)

Where Did Our Love Go, recorded by The Supremes (Song; 1964)

Ye Olden Days (Disney Cartoon; 1933)

Today’s Name Days

Beate, Rose-Marie, Walter (Austria)

Lazar, Lazo (Bulgaria)

Diogen, Dionizije, Klement, Timotej (Croatia)

Ema, Emanuel (Czech Republic)

Janus (Denmark)

Julia, Juuli, Juulika, Lia, Liana, Liane (Estonia)

Suoma, Suometar (Finland)

Julie (France)

Beate, Rose-Marie, Walter (Germany)

Lazaros (Greece)

Dénes (Hungary)

Alberto, Dionigi, Walter (Italy)

Dana, Danute, Dziedra, Edgars, Žanete (Latvia)

Dionizas, Girtautas, Julija, Skirgailė (Lithuania)

Asle, Atle (Norway)

Apolinary, Cezary, Cezaryna, Dionizy, Gawryła, January, Radosław, Sieciesława (Poland)

Agav, Irodion, Lazar, Ruf (Romania)

Alla, Anna (Russia)

Albert (Slovakia)

Amancio, Dionisio, Julia (Spain)

Hemming, Nadja, Tanja (Sweden)

Gillian, Jill, Jillian, Jolyon, Julia, Julian, Juliana, Julianna, Julianne, Julie, Julien, Juliet, Juliette, Julio, Julissa, Julius (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 99 of 2024; 267 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 1 of week 15 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Fearn (Alder) [Day 23 of 28]

Chinese: Month 2 (Ding-Mao), Day 30 (Ren-Yin)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 29 Adair II 5784

Islamic: 29 Ramadan 1445

J Cal: 9 Cyan; Twosday [9 of 30]

Julian: 26 March 2024

Moon: 0%: New Moon

Positivist: 15 Archimedes (4th Month) [Eudoxus]

Runic Half Month: Ehwaz (Horse) [Day 14 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 21 of 92)

Week: 2nd Week of April

Zodiac: Aries (Day 19 of 31)

#calendar #Holidays

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 4.8

Holidays

Aerosol Day

All is Ours Day

Baghdad Liberation Day (Kurdistan)

Bloating Prevention Day

Colorism Awareness Day

Counter Stool Memorial Day

Cushing’s Disease Awareness Day

Cuti Bersama (Indonesia)

DAB Day (Draw A Bird Day)

Day of Military Commissariat Employees (Belarus)

Day of Silence

Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagtingan; Philippines) 

Dog Farting Awareness Day

Draw a Picture of a Bird Day

Drug Control Authority Workers’ Day (Kyrgyzstan)

Economist Day (Tajikistan)

Geranium Day (England)

Ghodejatra (Nepal)

Grand Ivy Day

Grand National Ladies Day (UK)

Ground Ivy Day

Hammerin’ Hank Day

International Bird Day

International Day of Pink

International Feng Shui Awareness Day

International Pageant Day

International Romani Day (a.k.a. International Day of the Roma)

Ja Morant Day (South Carolina)

Martyrs’ Day (Tunisia)

Ministry of Defense Day (Thailand)

More Cowbell Day

Mule Day

National Animation Day (Russia)

National Arcade Day

National Banjo Day

National Best in the World Day

National Catch and Release Day

National Dog Fighting Awareness Day

National Idiot Day

National Plitvice Lakes Day (Croatia)

Peanuts-Kids-Baseball Day

Polling Day Eve (Samoa)

Pygmy Hippo Day

Radish Day (French Republic)

Rex Manning Day (in “Empire Records”)

Right to Read Day

Rumenians’ Independence Day (Sweden)

Sealing the Frost (Cuchumatan Indians; Guatemala)

Shiatsu Day

Shiba Inu Day (Japan)

Step into the Spotlight! Day

Trading Cards for Grown-Ups Day

Tutor Appreciation Day

Twin Peaks Day

World Mixed Martial Arts Day

World Neurosurgeon’s Day

Zoo Lovers' Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Milk in Glass Bottles Day

National Empañada Day

2nd Monday in April

Global Day of Action on Military Spending [2nd Monday]

National Lineman Appreciation Day [2nd Monday]

Weekly Holidays beginning April 8 (2nd Week)

Ora;, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Week [thru 4.14]

Take Your Poet to School Week [thru 4.12 from 1st Monday]

Independence & Related Days

Australis (a.k.a. Grand Duchy of Australis; Declared; 2020) [unrecognized]

Rumenians' Independence Day (Romernas Nationaldag; Sweden)

Festivals Beginning April 8, 2024

Children’ Book Fair (Bologna, Italy) [thru 4.11]

Electric Mountain Festival (Solden, Austria) [thru 4.12]

NFRA Executive Conference (Tempe, Arizona) [thru 4.10]

Seatrade Cruise Global (Miami, Florida) [thru 4.11]

Feast Days

Ædesius (Christian; Martyr)

Allen Butler Talcott (Artology)

Anne Ayres (Episcopal Church (USA))

Apollonius (Positivist; Saint)

B. Albert, Patriarch of Jerusalem (Christian; Saint)

Barbara Kingsolver (Writerism)

Buddha's Birthday (Mahāyāna Buddhists; Japan)

Constantina (Christian; Saint)

Cornelius de Heem (Artology)

Day of Amon-Ra (Pagan)

Dionysius of Corinth (Christian; Saint)

Feast of the Hummingbird (Aztec)

Feast of the Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law begins (Thelema)

Freedom of Religion Day (Everyday Wicca)

Geronimo Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Hana Matsuri (Flower Festival on Buddha’s Birthday; Japan)

Juan van der Hamen (Artology)

Julie Billiart of Namur (Christian; Saint)

Kanbutsu-e (Buddha’s Birthday; Japan)

Kiki the Rattlesnake (Muppetism)

Lazarus Saturday (Orthodox Christian)

Nuzzle Quran (Malaysia)

Odd Nerdrum (Artology)

Our Lady of Good Counsel (Christian)

Perpetuus of Tours (Christian; Saint)

Prayer for Clarity Day (Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Red Wine Day (Pastafarian)

Walter of Pontoise (Christian; Saint)

William Augustus Muhlenberg (Episcopal Church (USA))

Zoo Day (Pastafarian)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Nēmontēmi, Day 4 (of 5) [Aztec unlucky or fasting days, taking place between 4.5-4.18]

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [19 of 60]

Premieres

All the Old Knives (Film; 2022)

American: The Bill Hicks Story (Documentary Film; 2011)

The Apocrypha (Religious Text received as Canonical by Catholic Church; 1546)

Bars and Stripes Forever (WB MM Cartoon; 1939)

The Boss (Film; 2016)

Box Car Bandit (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1957)

The Century, by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster (Book; 1999)

The Clash, by The Clash (Album; 1977)

David and Goliath, by Malcolm Gladwell (Book; 2014)

Destitively Bonnaroo, by Dr. John (Album; 1974)

Father Noah’s Ark (Disney Silly Symphony Cartoon; 1933)

Fever Pitch (Film; 2005)

The Fireman (Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1931)

From Russia, with Love, by Ian Fleming (Novel; 1957) [James Bond #5]

The Gambler (TV movie; 1980)

Hanna (Film; 2011)

Have Gun, Can’t Travel (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1967)

Inspector George Gently (UK TV Series; 2007)

Jerry the Lion (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1950)

Just Dance, by Lady Gaga (Song; 2008)

Killing Eve (TV Series; 2018)

Kingdom (BBC TV Series; 2007)

La Gioconda, by Amiliare Ponchielli (Opera; 1876)

The Little Engine That Could, by Watty Piper (Children’s Book; 1930)

Lucky Star (Anime TV Series; 2007)

The Mansion Cat (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 2001)

Miss Lonelyhearts, by Nathanael West (Novella; 1933)

Mr. Right (Film; 2016)

On the Heights of Despair, by Emil M. Cioran (Philosophical Book; 1934)

The Organ Grinder (WB MM Cartoon; 1933)

Sea Salts (Disney Cartoon; 1949)

The $64,000 Question (Radio Quiz Show; 1955)

Smash by The Offspring (Album; 1994)

The Smurfs Springtime Special (Hanna-Barbera Animated TV Special; 1982)

Soul Surfer (Film; 2011)

Toys in the Attic, by Aerosmith (Album; 1975)

The Trouble With Being Born, by Emil M. Cioran (Philosophy Book; 1973)

Twin Peaks (TV Series; 1990)

The Unusuals (TV Series; 2009)

Von Drake in Spain (Disney Animated TV Special; 1962)

Where Did Our Love Go, recorded by The Supremes (Song; 1964)

Ye Olden Days (Disney Cartoon; 1933)

Today’s Name Days

Beate, Rose-Marie, Walter (Austria)

Lazar, Lazo (Bulgaria)

Diogen, Dionizije, Klement, Timotej (Croatia)

Ema, Emanuel (Czech Republic)

Janus (Denmark)

Julia, Juuli, Juulika, Lia, Liana, Liane (Estonia)

Suoma, Suometar (Finland)

Julie (France)

Beate, Rose-Marie, Walter (Germany)

Lazaros (Greece)

Dénes (Hungary)

Alberto, Dionigi, Walter (Italy)

Dana, Danute, Dziedra, Edgars, Žanete (Latvia)

Dionizas, Girtautas, Julija, Skirgailė (Lithuania)

Asle, Atle (Norway)

Apolinary, Cezary, Cezaryna, Dionizy, Gawryła, January, Radosław, Sieciesława (Poland)

Agav, Irodion, Lazar, Ruf (Romania)

Alla, Anna (Russia)

Albert (Slovakia)

Amancio, Dionisio, Julia (Spain)

Hemming, Nadja, Tanja (Sweden)

Gillian, Jill, Jillian, Jolyon, Julia, Julian, Juliana, Julianna, Julianne, Julie, Julien, Juliet, Juliette, Julio, Julissa, Julius (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 99 of 2024; 267 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 1 of week 15 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Fearn (Alder) [Day 23 of 28]

Chinese: Month 2 (Ding-Mao), Day 30 (Ren-Yin)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 29 Adair II 5784

Islamic: 29 Ramadan 1445

J Cal: 9 Cyan; Twosday [9 of 30]

Julian: 26 March 2024

Moon: 0%: New Moon

Positivist: 15 Archimedes (4th Month) [Eudoxus]

Runic Half Month: Ehwaz (Horse) [Day 14 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 21 of 92)

Week: 2nd Week of April

Zodiac: Aries (Day 19 of 31)

#Holidays

[samanthasantosschool]

Color Me Equal: Why Crayons Have More Diversity than Society

by Jayhan Ambrocio, Samantha Abigail Santos, and Lujille Talanquines

Are you racist? If yes, then this blog is for you.

What is racism anyway?

Racism is all about prejudice and discrimination based on race or ethnicity. It can be blatant like hurling insults, or sneaky like microaggressions (think backhanded compliments about your hair). Racism also exists on a systemic level, where policies and institutions disadvantage certain racial groups.

Jayhan will guide us through the kinds of racism!

Ever wonder why lighter skin is sometimes seen as more desirable? It traces back to colonialism, where lighter skin was associated with the colonizers who held power. This warped thinking fuels colorism, where people of color with darker skin tones face prejudice.

“You think the only people who are people are the people who look and think like you.” This is a line in a song entitled “Colors of the wind” which is a soundtrack in a disney movie entitled Pocahontas. This is what I think of every time I hear derogatory comments from classmates, friends, or posts on social media.

From the casual conversations and social media posts to the widespread obsession of skin whitening products. These few occurrences in the Philippines cause confusion about what defines appropriate behavior and racial discrimination.

Growing up, I witnessed how some of my friends would laugh at black people for simply being who they are, even going so far as to call them "negro" or worse.

Whenever our province-based students speak and recite in class, the majority of my classmates at school laugh. Sometimes, they would even ask him to repeat what he said only to laugh at him again. These circumstances where students get bullied inside the class because of their ethnicity is not foreign in the Philippines, it happens quite often.

You see, racism is all around us. We can literally see it everywhere - on social media posts, casual conversations, and even places where people should foster inclusivity.

Moreover, the Philippines is a home for several races and ethnicities, it's not unusual to see Indians, Chinese, and other races in the Philippines. It was particularly concerning how many derogatory remarks were directed at these individuals. This circumstance overlaps with the stereotypical perception of Filipinos when it comes to other races. If someone is Indian, they offer or do lending business. If someone is Chinese, they offer fake products and they are instantly linked with feng shui and fortunate charms.

Racial/Ethnic Profiling: Suspected Before You Even Speak? Sam will educate us about it.

You're walking down the street, minding your own business, when you're suddenly stopped by the police. They ask you questions, search your bag, or even detain you – all because of your race or ethnicity. This is racial profiling, a discriminatory practice where individuals are suspected of criminal activity based solely on their appearance.

Is this even real? Well, the numbers don't lie:

A 2023 report by the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) analyzed data from over 20 million traffic stops across the US. It found that Black drivers were pulled over at a rate 2.3 times higher than white drivers, despite having similar violation rates. Latinx drivers were also stopped at a disproportionate rate (1.3 times higher than white drivers).

Indigenous communities in the Philippines, like the Aeta and Igorot people, often face profiling due to stereotypes and misconceptions. A 2021 report by Human Rights Watch documented cases of Aeta individuals being harassed and detained by security guards based solely on their ethnicity.

In 2020, Ahmaud Arbery, a young Black man, was chased and murdered by three white men in Georgia while jogging, allegedly because they thought he looked suspicious. This tragic case exposed the dangers of racial profiling and sparked national outrage.

How does this affect us?

When communities feel they're unfairly targeted by law enforcement, trust breaks down. This makes it harder for police to solve crimes and keep communities safe. A 2021 report by the National Research Council found that racial profiling weakens cooperation between communities and law enforcement, hindering investigations.

Profiling wastes valuable police resources. Spending time stopping people based on race, rather than actual suspicion, diverts attention from real criminal activity.

What can we do?

Hold law enforcement agencies accountable by demanding data on traffic stops and searches, broken down by race and ethnicity.

Advocate for laws that prohibit racial profiling and require anti-bias training for police officers.

Raise awareness about racial profiling and its consequences.

Avoid these toxic principles to permeate your life.

Remember that racial profiling is not just an inconvenience for everyone, it is a violation of civil rights and a barrier to justice. By educating ourselves, demanding change, and working together, we can create a safer and fairer society for everyone.

You're near the end. Lujille will help you digest everything.

Let us address Islamophobia, since everyone thinks it's okay. It is not.

It was not new to some of us to think and perceive that all Muslims are terrorists or some kind of dangerous person. Whenever I would go out in places like public markets, it was clear to my eyes how some people would look at Muslim citizens as if they were the most disgusting people in the world. The judgment and anonymity on their faces were always evident.

The usual phrase, "Muslim kasi," is all over the place. I’ve read an article by News Gallup stating that 48% of Muslims’s population has experienced racial discrimination. It made me think that some people would really stoop down to degrade individuals who were different from them. It was like a constant battle that Muslims had to face in their daily lives.

Somehow, it made me wander. What fulfillment could they get by doing inhumane things to their fellow citizens? Was it happiness? The happiness of being violent?

The world could be so cruel. You wouldn’t know one day you’re just walking, minding your own business, and accidentally passing by a violent encounter, then later on you are accused of a crime you never committed. This was a common issue that Muslims often encounter.

Most people were not aware that, since earlier generations, Muslims have been helping society make continuous progress. Uncountable innovations were created that developed the growth of science and technology. And, what do they get in return? A never-ending prejudice. Despite their religious beliefs and customs being distinct from our own, Muslims are nonetheless people. Their mistreatment is not something they deserve.

To add, this may seem like a little step but, educating those who lack knowledge about the Muslim community and a support and guidance can go a long way toward putting an end to racial prejudice towards Muslims.

Are you still there? Listen to this 🎶

It's clear that this discriminatory practice erodes trust, hinders justice, and creates a climate of fear for targeted communities. But here's the good news: we can fight back!

The Philippines prides itself on its multicultural heritage. Dismantling racial profiling is essential for creating a society where everyone feels safe and respected, regardless of race or ethnicity. By working together, we can create a more inclusive Philippines that lives up to the ideals of Bayanihan.

#end racism #blog #Spotify

[decorworks]

Fengshui - September 2023

As the vibrant hues of autumn start to paint the world around us, we step into the month of September—a time of transition and renewal. In the realm of Feng Shui, the ancient Chinese practice of harmonizing the energies in our environment, each month brings with it a unique blend of energies that can impact our lives in various ways. To embrace the balance and positivity that September offers, let's explore Feng Shui tips tailored to each of the Chinese Zodiac signs. Rat (1924, 1936, 1948, 1960, 1972, 1984, 1996, 2008, 2020) For the Rat, September brings a favorable energy for personal growth and creativity. Enhance your workspace with earthy tones and elements like pottery or clay objects. Consider placing a small indoor plant to nurture fresh ideas and tranquility. Ox (1925, 1937, 1949, 1961, 1973, 1985, 1997, 2009, 2021) This month, the Ox can benefit from strengthening relationships and social connections. To enhance this energy, focus on the southwest sector of your home. Decorate with pairs of objects, such as candles or figurines, to symbolize harmony and companionship. Tiger (1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986, 1998, 2010) September encourages the Tiger to channel its energy towards self-care and introspection. Create a serene corner in your living space with calming colors and soft textures. Adding a water feature, like a small tabletop fountain, can evoke a sense of tranquility and balance. Rabbit (1927, 1939, 1951, 1963, 1975, 1987, 1999, 2011) For the Rabbit, September is a time to focus on financial matters and career advancement. Place a wealth-enhancing symbol, such as a money plant or a wealth vase, in the southeast sector of your home. Keep your workspace organized and clutter-free to invite abundance. Dragon (1928, 1940, 1952, 1964, 1976, 1988, 2000, 2012) The Dragon can harness September's energy for learning and personal growth. Dedicate a space for reading and contemplation, and fill it with books and knowledge-enhancing items. Earthy colors and grounding elements will help maintain focus. Snake (1929, 1941, 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013) This month encourages the Snake to cultivate strong bonds with loved ones. Spend time in the eastern area of your home, enhancing it with family photos and sentimental objects. Use gentle lighting to create an inviting atmosphere for heartfelt conversations. Horse (1930, 1942, 1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002, 2014) September favors the Horse's pursuit of adventure and personal growth. Infuse your living space with lively colors and travel-inspired decor. Display a world map or artwork that resonates with your aspirations for exploration. Goat (1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015) For the Goat, September brings an opportunity to focus on health and well-being. Dedicate a space for relaxation and meditation, incorporating natural elements like plants and soothing scents. Soft lighting and serene colors will aid in cultivating tranquility. Monkey (1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004, 2016) This month encourages the Monkey to harness its innovative spirit and explore new ideas. Create a dynamic workspace with vibrant colors and stimulating decor. Incorporate symbols of creativity, such as art supplies or inspirational quotes. Rooster (1933, 1945, 1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005, 2017) September favors the Rooster's organizational skills and attention to detail. Focus on decluttering and organizing your living and workspace. Utilize storage solutions and keep your environment tidy for enhanced productivity. Dog (1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, 2018) For the Dog, September brings an opportunity to strengthen relationships and social connections. Dedicate time to connect with friends and loved ones. Display sentimental mementos and symbols of loyalty in the northwest sector of your home. Pig (1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995, 2007, 2019) This month encourages the Pig to focus on personal growth and self-expression. Create a cozy corner for introspection and creative pursuits. Incorporate elements like cozy blankets and artistic decor to inspire comfort and self-discovery. === As September ushers in a new season, it's the perfect time to align your energy with the principles of Feng Shui. This ancient Chinese practice emphasizes the harmony between our surroundings and our well-being. The month of September brings with it the promise of change and new beginnings. By considering your zodiac sign and its associated elements, you can tailor your Feng Shui approach for the month ahead. Here are personalized Feng Shui tips for each zodiac sign to make the most of September. ZODIAC HOROSCOPES Aries (March 21 - April 19) Element: Fire For dynamic Aries, September is a month of opportunities. Introduce vibrant red or orange décor to your space. Place a red lamp or cushions in your living area to enhance energy levels and passion. Place a bowl of fresh, red apples in the center of your home to attract luck and keep your energy high. Keep the southeast corner of your home clutter-free to encourage career advancements. Taurus (April 20 - May 20) Element: Earth Taurus values stability and comfort. In September, focus on creating a cozy atmosphere in your home. Use earthy tones, soft textures, and candles to enhance the warmth of your space. Keep fresh flowers in the northwest corner of your home to invite positive energy. Place potted plants or crystals in the southwest corner to promote stability and nourishing relationships. Avoid excessive metal elements that might disrupt your equilibrium. Gemini (May 21 - June 20) Element: Wind Communication is key for Geminis. To improve relationships, place a pair of mandarin ducks in your love and relationship sector (usually the southwest area). Keep this area clutter-free to promote open and honest communication with your loved ones. Create open spaces to allow the flow of energy. Place wind chimes or mobiles in the northwest corner to enhance communication and creativity. Use light blue and white accents for a calming effect. Cancer (June 21 - July 22) Element: Water Cancers are nurturing and protective. This month, enhance your sense of security by adding metal elements to your décor, like metal frames or wind chimes. Pay attention to your kitchen area, as this is your wealth sector. Ensure it's well-organized and clutter-free. Incorporate water elements like fountains or bowls of water in the north corner of your home. This can enhance your intuition and emotional balance. Use cool colors and curved shapes to support your nurturing energy. Leo (July 23 - August 22) Element: Fire Leos thrive on recognition and success. Enhance your career luck this month by placing a bowl of water in your office or workspace. Add a touch of gold or yellow to your surroundings to amplify your personal power. Use warm and bright colors in your décor. Place a mirror in the south corner to reflect and amplify your charisma. Avoid excessive water elements, as they might clash with your fiery energy. Virgo (August 23 - September 22) Element: Earth Virgos are known for their attention to detail. It’s your month to shine. Place a vibrant green plant in the southeast corner of your home to stimulate growth and abundance. Keep your space organized and clutter-free. Add earthy tones and textures to create a sense of grounding. Focus on the northeast corner to enhance your analytical skills and overall well-being. Libra (September 23 - October 22) Element: Air Libras seek balance and harmony. To enhance your relationships this month, add elements of pink or white to your décor. Balance is key for you. Use a mix of colors and shapes in your décor. Enhance the southwest corner for harmonious relationships. Place fresh flowers or a pair of rose quartz crystals in the southwest area of your home to invite love and serenity. Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) Element: Water Scorpios are passionate and intense. In September, focus on calming energies. Incorporate deep and rich colors into your space. This will help balance your emotions. Use shades of blue and purple in your space, and consider adding a water feature like a tabletop fountain to your home. Use water elements like aquariums or flowing fountains in the north corner to promote introspection and personal growth. Keep the southeast corner well-lit to boost finances. Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) Element: Fire Sagittarians are adventurous and optimistic. To boost your energy and creativity this month, place a red lamp or a piece of art in the south of your home. Surround yourself with motivational quotes and images. Brighten up your space with vibrant colors. Use candles or lamps to amplify the fire element and stimulate inspiration. Enhance the southwest corner to nurture your adventurous spirit and relationships. Capricorn (December 22 - January 19) Element: Earth Capricorns are disciplined and goal-oriented. September is an excellent time to set clear intentions for the future. Enhance your wealth sector (usually the southeast area) with symbols of abundance like a money plant or a wealth bowl. Opt for earthy and neutral tones in your décor. Place a small plant in the northeast corner to promote focus and career advancements. Use wooden elements to enhance your stability and productivity. Aquarius (January 20 - February 18) Element: Air Aquarians are innovative and unconventional. To invite positive change into your life, add metal elements to your décor, such as metal-framed mirrors or metallic accents. Place these in the north area of your home. Embrace a mix of modern and eclectic décor. Enhance the northwest corner with metal elements like wind chimes to stimulate creativity and networking. Use shades of blue and silver to maintain balance. Pisces (February 19 - March 20) Element: Water Pisceans are sensitive and intuitive. Enhance your intuition this month by placing a bowl of water and a clear quartz crystal in the northeast area of your home. Use soothing colors like seafoam green and soft blues to create a tranquil atmosphere. Create a soothing and dreamy atmosphere with water-inspired colors and textures. Place a small fountain or bowl of water in the north corner for enhanced intuition and emotional healing. Feng Shui is about creating harmony between your environment and your energy. While these tips provide guidance, feel free to adapt them to your personal preferences and needs. By aligning your living space with the principles of Feng Shui according to your zodiac sign, you can invite positive energy and balance into your life throughout the month of September. Read the full article

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16: Bread

Date: 7-31-2020 IDST

Snape: *in the corner at a makeshift desk, brewing a potion* *looks up from his work and scowls at Dukermin* Are you aware that the latent magical energy in your house is out of balance? It's a wonder that I was able to make that simple fertilizer for that plant you had. *has a bunch more plants waiting to be revived*

Dukermin: *shamelessly looking over his shoulder as he works* Yeah I tried to do a feng shui thing a while back and completely screwed it up and haven't gotten around to fixing it. Maybe if I had real furniture instead of rocks it would be a little more spiritually aligned in here.

Snape: *makes some noise of acknowledgement and continues working* Where is that plant that I revived? Perhaps I could use it to know how to adjust my formula... *seems to be throwing things in the mix at random*

Dukermin: I'll get it, it's in the "dragon" den. *goes to fetch plant* Here he is! I named him Ziggy FYI.

Snape: ... This plant has legs.

Dukermin: yeah he actually ran away a while back, but he loved me so much he returned. Just last night actually! He brought his begonia girlfriend with him!

Snape: ...

Dukermin: Anywhooo... How are you liking Erscoga?

Snape: ... *hasn't left the house because it's the most similar thing to his dungeons that he's seen so far in his journeys with the Erscoga folks* *continues working*

Dukermin: You know, you should get out more. See our beautiful and very organized world! You could join a quidditch club! Or start a quidditch club!

Snape: I cannot imagine a world, even this one, in which I would start a quidditch club of all things, up there with the likes of James Potter.

Dukermin: It doesn't have to be a quidditch club, maybe a... culinary appreciation club? Or a.. idk cool cape club? What are you into?

Snape: *isn't going to bother answering* *scowls and jumps away as another cauldron explodes due to the magical energy in Dukermin's house* *cleans it up*

Dukermin: Yeah I gotta get that feng shui fixed. *helps clean it up*

Snape: *Evanesco-s the last remnants of the potion*

Dukermin: You have cleaning magics! That's so cool, you should start a cleaning club. I guess that's just a maid service but... like fun.

Snape: *glares at her* Do I look like a house elf to you?

Dukermin: No you look like a grumpy wizard man. I'm just trying to help... If you want to you can just chill here but like its damp and unaligned... Gotta get that sun vitamin you know...

Snape: *pointedly ignoring Dukermin as he rummages around in his pockets for more ingredients, coming up short* *frowns* Perhaps it would be prudent to gather more wormwood.

Dukermin: Is that a thing you dig out of the ground? I have a shovel! *excitedly runs to grab a shovel* Maybe Nalitie wants to help us find herbs!

Snape: *isn't going to mention that she doesn't really need the shovel, instead sheathing the dagger from his table and pocketing it* Is she the one who launched herself off of the school roof before you brought me here? *also has some vague feeling from another story in another life*

Dukermin: Yeah probably, sounds about right. Let's go! *off to Nalitie's house*

Snape: *following, because he'd have no idea where he's going otherwise*

Nalitie: *inside her house, reading to Lisa, Leonarda, and Erscoga Tobias*

Dukermin: *knocks on door with shovel, it's one of those plastic beach shovels*

Snape: *feeling uncomfortable being out in broad daylight, because he's spent the last 16 years working in the shadows and also being a spy, kind of, not consecutively*

Christine: *opens door, AE Tobias on her hip* Oh! Hello, Dukermin!

Dukermin: Hey everyone! We're gonna go find some wormwood, anyone wanna join?

Nalitie: *finishes the page she's on* .... Wormwood....?

Christine: I'm afraid I have rehearsal later this afternoon; I don't want to risk missing it, or I would come with you.

Nalitie: *setting down the book and picking up all three babies somehow* I'll come with you! Lemme just drop these guys off at Hope's house over on Aeuton, first.

Dukermin: Alrighty!

Snape: *impatient and wants to be doing this alone, but has no idea where to even find an environment suitable to grow wormwood, or if wormwood exists in Erscoga*

Dukermin: *to Snape* So uh yeah this is nalitie's house. Anyway, we'll probably go to Bensel to find wormwood.

Nalitie: *wants to wave, but is carrying three children simultaneously* Hello again! That other lady was my housemate, Christine.

Dukermin: Wanna lunchbox to Aeuton? *preps lunchbox*

Snape: Lunchbox?

Dukermin: Yeah it's the most common form of planet-to-planet travel in Erscoga.

Nalitie: It's.... Maybe like a portkey? Except you go into it, instead of just touching it.

Dukermin: Yeah, Nalitie, you should go first, just so Snape can see what's up.

Nalitie: *goes into lunchbox headfirst, clumsily with her extra load*

Dukermin: Yeah so you just do that but more gracefully *motions for Snape to jump in*

Snape: ... *copies Nalitie, minus the babies*

Dukermin: *hops in after*

Nalitie: *moves out of the way as they come through* *gestures around to the town of Sugar Bunting, which is visible from the hill they're on* Welcome to Aeuton! It used to be its own small world/country maybe? That we upended and rolled into a ball, and now it's here!

Dukermin: Yeah the people here are really chill with it tho.

Nalitie: Well, uh, they are now.

Snape: *a tad disoriented from the portal travel, but probably not as much as other newcomers and definitely not as much as when they were travelling via music*

Nalitie: Anyway, Hope's house is just down here, by Vella and her family. *starts walking, surprisingly normal*

Dukermin: *rolls down the hill*

Snape: *perturbed, but retaining the appearance of apathy* *walks down the hill as well, feeling slightly out of place because Aeuton is very colorful, not magical, and still a lot nicer than his hometown*

Dukermin: *shouts hello to people as she rolls by them*

Nalitie: *reaches Hope's door and kicks at it because her hands are full* *not bursting into the house like she normally would, for fear of giving the babies concussions*

Snape: *standing awkwardly behind her*

Dukermin: *rolled into some bushes and is now freeing herself* Are we here?

Nalitie: *nods back at her*

Hope: *opens the door* Nalitie. *sees Dukermin on the ground and Snape standing there looking like a bat* *confused*

Dukermin: *jumps up* Oh hey, I was just inspecting your bushes for routine maintenance... You got an A+ tho!

Hope: That's... nice.

Nalitie: Christine and I were wondering if you could babysit for a bit? She's got rehearsal later on and will probably be bringing the other Tobias, cause Steven is visiting his mom, Willy's out at a business conference--something about food safety standards, I guess--and Dave was going to go argue with his grandma's landlord.

Hope: I would love to take the kids. *takes the two that are not in the carrier and gestures for Nalitie to bring Tobias in the other room*

Shay and Rocky: *at the table, rewiring a Hexipal*

Dukermin: * goes over there* What are you trying to make it do?

Rocky: We wanna program it to do a different dance, one we saw someone doing over on Termata!

Dukermin: Oh I think I know the one you're talking about, it's quite popular over there. Try connecting that one to that one *somehow knows about electronics*

Rocky: *attempts it*

Hexipal: *starts waving its arms around in the air wildly, clicking its tiny heels together*

Snape: *has come into the house finally* *frowns* What is that?

Dukermin: It's called "The Man on Fire".

Nalitie: No doubt originating from one of my many VR house fires.... Those miniseries episodes got pretty popular on AETV, you know?

Dukermin: Yeah apparently they're renewing it for an eighth season!

Nalitie: Oh no, wait--I don't have any material planned! What the heck has Mettaton been doing with my VR room since he got his body back...? I was wondering where my small cult following came from.

Snape: *uncomfortable at the wording and hopelessly confused, because this is not just normal Muggle television being discussed, and it also isn't 1996 anymore*

Dukermin: Anywhoo... we're gonna head out to Bensel. Hope, do you guys need anything from there?

Hope: No, we just bought produce from Isole the other day, but thank you.

Dukermin: Alrighty, well, shall we? *starts heading out*

Nalitie: Heck yeah! *follows*

Snape: *nods at Hope and Shay and Rocky in goodbye* *leaves with them*

Dukermin: *preps lunchbox*

(And so they were off to Bensel!)

Dukermin: *appears there* So uhh... who's farm should we roll up to?

Nalitie: *lands on her face, untethered by children*

Snape: *lands rather ungracefully this time*

Nalitie: Definitely not Old McDonalds. He tried to sue me the other day for disturbing his corn at Christmas. I might be queen, but that doesn't mean I have money... or that Erscoga itself has a currency...

Dukermin: I mean if anyone's going to have weird herbs it'll be 7even but I'm not sure she's home right now...

Nalitie: *shrigs* Worth a shot. Otherwise we can raid the land around her house, I'm sure that's fine. We made the planet.

Dukermin: Yeah we can do a steal.

Snape: *squints suspiciously* What precisely do you mean, made this planet?

Dukermin: I mean, we kinda made all of this. You didn't know that? I mean, who in their right mind would just allow us to be queens if we didn't contribute drastically to the universe...?

Snape: Forgive me my ignorance, but I didn't exactly choose to come to your world, now did I? *won't speak of the fact that he has actively chosen to not leave the house in the last 2-3 months*

Dukermin: Oh yeah I forgot that you're kind of a hermit in my house. It's okay tho, you're helping my poor plants.

Nalitie: It's not like we really gave you a tour before now, anyway. Dang. Usually we're so on top of that when new people come to Erscoga.

Dukermin: Yeah. Welp. This is Bensel! The farm planet sorta thing!

Nalitie: Literally all that's on here is farms. And 7even's house, which might also be a farm. I'm not sure. We haven't gotten that far.

Dukermin: Idk she wants to be a witch doctor last I talked to her so...

Snape: *chooses not to comment on that wording, unsure if the distinction exists for the Wizarding World™*

Nalitie: I think the last time we did development for her was back last spring.

Dukermin: Well, if she doesn't have wormwood we can try Isole maybe...

Nalitie: Farmer Joe's pretty neutral. We might have to pay him, though.

Dukermin: I have some Pocket Lint™ that I can pay him with.

Nalitie: Sounds good.

Snape: *offers Dukermin a largish gold coin* This should be worth something, regardless of world. In any case, most Muggles are particularly transfixed with gold at all times, so unless your world is any different, it won't matter that this currency is invalid here.

Dukermin: Well... we can try it but.. One of our planets is... hard to explain. Gems and precious metals aren't nearly as rare here as they might be elsewhere. You know what is rare... French breads.

Nalitie: Dang. Maybe I should be selling bread to make some actual money. *pauses* No. That would ruin my integrity. I hate bread.

Snape: ...

Dukermin: *considers bringing up that toast is even rarer but decides against it* We can try it tho, the barter system is good.

Nalitie: *considering* *turns to Snape* Hey, you're good at making things. Would it be possible to make... breadless bread, for those who are intolerant to the real stuff?

Snape: *scowls* Are you truly that stupid?

Dukermin: I dont know. Maybe just throw some beans and rice in there...

Nalitie: Maybe without the yeast....

Dukermin: yeah! Snape, can you magically make bread rise??

Snape: I suppose you could use the Bread Leavening Charm, if you want to run your kitchen like a middle-aged wizarding housewife *thinking of Molly*. *looks at Nalitie* Although I don't suppose you would possess the magical skill required for even that.

Dukermin: Yeah so I'm learning that and making a bread company for sure. And it will be named Breadless Bread™ .

Nalitie: My kitchen is blissfully void of snails right now. Maybe once we're done here, we can go test that Bread Leavening Charm.

Dukermin: Yeah let's do it! ANYWAy wormwood.

(You've been standing in 7even's front yard for a while now. She's not home, but she has some bushes around her house that look suspiciously wormwood-like, and her herb garden is watering itself around the side of the house.)

Dukermin: Hey is that wormwood? *wields shovel and heads over there, tip-toeing, ready to do a steal*

Snape: *strides over there, plucking the shovel from Dukermin's hands on the way* If you dig up that plant, not only will it be more obvious to the homeowner, but you run the risk of severing the roots as well.

Dukermin: Dang maybe I just wanted to look cool, I had a whole aesthetic going on... *pouts*

Snape: *methodically cutting a few sprigs of wormwood, trying to make it not look obvious that any is missing* *placing them in handkerchiefs and placing them delicately in his robe pockets*

Dukermin: I'm lookout *pulls out a pair of binoculars*

Nalitie: *checking out her herb garden*

Snape: *notices another interesting plant and goes and takes some cuttings*

Dukermin: Ooh what did you find *uses binoculars to examine the new plant*

Snape: Dittany. I've been running low, no thanks to escapades of Potter and his friends last year. *scowling at the memory*

Dukermin: *fake low voice* If it wasn't for those meddling kids, bleh bleh bleh. *back to normal* But yeah you can probably take whatever you need, i'll leave some pocket lint as payment when we leave.

Nalitie: Plus, you have, like, unlimited time to do whatever you want here, there's no Voldemort or Harry Potter here!

Snape: *hisses* Don't say his name in my presence.

Dukermin: Ah... good ol' Voldy. Don't worry, if we ever were to encounter him we'd toss him on the scary prison planet. Plus, all his really scary magics are banned here anyways.

Snape: Hmph. Well, if you're done blithely insulting one of the two most powerful wizards of our age, I have what I came here for. Perhaps it would be better to offer your friend actual monetary compensation, if you wish to leave any trace of our presence at all.

Dukermin: Whatever you say, Dad. *leaves the gold coin* We should go do something productive with you since you're around. Maybe we should go see Alphys?

Nalitie: Oh! Yeah, since we're doing the tour for you kind of now, we should FIGHT you to see what your SOUL's like!

Snape: Excuse me?

Dukermin: We'll do that on Pluto. *prepares lunchbox* *hops in*

Nalitie: *tries feet-first this time*

Snape: *carefully enters lunchbox*

Dukermin: *somersaults onto Pluto* What's up everybody!??

(Pluto is looking a tad better than when you were here before. The barricades around the Best Western have been taken down. Undyne's house is pretty much rebuilt. Sans and Papyrus have started to rebuild their house. Alphys's lab is STILL buried in the ground. Chara and Sans eye you warily from their box.)

Dukermin: *shouts to the few monsters out and about* I love what you've done with the place!

Gert: IT'S YOU!!! THANK YOU FOR SAVING OUR PLANET!!! YOUR FRIEND LOOKS REALLY MAD AND ALSO KIND OF COOL! I LIKE HIS HAIR! MOM WON'T LET ME GROW MINE OUT BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE ANY.

Dukermin: You're welcome, my guy! And you know what, bald is beautiful!

Snape: *glaring intensely at Gert because he is a child and also he has never seen a monster child before??? But this one is getting on his nerves for sure.*

Dukermin: Gert, meet Snape. Snape, meet Gert!

Gert: WOAH!! I'VE NEVER MET A SNAPE BEFORE! THAT'S AWESOME!

Snape: *wishing he was back at his makeshift work station in Dukermin's house* What precisely did we come here for?

Dukermin: Uh lots of things actually. We needed to check up after the war and tragedy and stuff, we need to FIGHT you, we need to see Alphys... and I feel like there's something else that maybe we're not supposed to know about yet...

Nalitie: Yep. Sounds about right. *to Dukermin* Shall we start a FIGHT?

Dukermin: Sure thing! *to Snape* Put up your dukes, old man!

Nalitie: *starts the encounter*

(You're in the alternate dialogue now!)

(Snape stands across from you. You don't see his SOUL anywhere, but he's outlined in faint shades of purple and cyan.)

(You see the bullet box with Dukermin's multicolored SOUL and Nalitie's slightly desaturated blue one. It's Snape's turn.)

(He doesn't know what he's doing.)

Dukermin: Oh interesting, you don't have like a normal SOUL, which makes sense. The colors are definitely there tho.

Nalitie: Yeah, that's weird. If I didn't know better I would probably say you didn't have a SOUL, but that would be silly.

(Snape asks what you mean by "doesn't have a normal SOUL.")

Dukermin: So, you can see that we both have SOULs...

(Dukermin points out the two SOULs)

Dukermin: They're like, little heart things. I've got a bunch of random colors because... weird things...

Nalitie: And mine's not very heavily colored because DETERMINATION. Actually, neither of us is a very good example for what a SOUL is supposed to look like. Anyway, it's your turn, Snape. Just pick a button.

(Snape CHECKs Dukermin.

Dukermin - LV2 - She has a lot of SOULs because Candle Grandma is also inhabiting her body.)

(It's your turn!:

*| Fight

*| Act

*| Item

*| Mercy)

(Dukermin CHECKs Snape)

(Severus Snape - LV 6 - He's a wizard with specialties in potions and Dark magic.)

(Nalitie SPAREs Snape.)

(Snape accepts the spare, and dialogue goes back to normal.)

(Meanwhile, on Bensel)

*7even comes back to her house after looking for her lost frog pet and sees a golden coin. After searching around her house, she realizes there are some herbs missing. She wonders where they possibly could have gone, and decides to try and contact Nalitie to ask, as she is still relatively new to life in Erscoga.

*Ring ring*

(Somewhere back on Pluto...)

Nalitie: *jumps when she realizes her phone is ringing* *to Snape and Dukermin* Hang on a sec, this looks important. *answers phone* Hello?

7even, still on Bensel: Hello, I'm so sorry to disturb you, but I was wondering if there are any thiefs or something on Bensel, as far as I know is only me and my neighbor?

Nalitie: .... *suspiciously* Uh Old McDonald is a pretty shifty character if I do say so myself. He sued me a few weeks ago for trespassing in his corn.

7even: Potentially, my only suspicion of that is that he is, in fact, very territorial, and seems to respect other people's property as long--is someone there?

Dukermin: *viciously mouthing to Nalitie* Who's on the phone??

Nalitie: *covering the... the microphone bit?* 7even. I think we've been caught. *to 7even* Uhhh we're... orienting a newcomer to Erscoga. We're on Pluto, so there's a lot of post-war construction.

Dukermin: *loudly whispering* ask her if she wants to join us!

7even: Newcomer! Oh that's wonderful!

Nalitie: Yeah! His name is Snape--or uh that's his last name, we don't believe in first names here apparently--and we've been showing him the ropes over on Pluto if you want to come join us. I think I left you with a Lunchbox?

7even: Yes I still have that. And I would love to. I need to replenish my supplies anyway, and the coinage is the perfect amount to supply most of them.

Nalitie: Awesome! We'll wait here for you and also move out of the drop zone. *not going to mention the coin because it totally wasn't her and Dukermin who left it there*

*7even finds the lunchbox in her storage, pushes the pluto button, and jumps in. She tries a little flip to be cool, but unfortunately does not land it well, and falls next to Nalitie, Dukermin, and Snape.*

Dukermin: 7even! Cool "flip"

Nalitie: :D IT'S YOu!

Snape: *raises an eyebrow at the person at his feet*

7even: You must be the newcomer, welcome! Im 7even!! *extends hand as she brushes off dirt on pants*

Dukermin: Yeah that's Snape. He lives in my house and never leaves so we forced him to go outside.

Snape: *warily shakes hands with 7even* You say that as if I'm a hermit. I simply had better things to do than "explore" your world.

7even: *to Dukerman* a bit cautious is he? *to snape* That's probably a good thing in some situations! But I promise I won't do anything bad.

Dukermin: *nods to first bit*

Snape: ...

Nalitie: Uh anyway, yeah, this is our new guy, and we were just trying to analyze his SOUL because that's important here and he's weird.

Dukermin: We already did the fighting thing... What more do we need to do with that? Visit Alphys?

Nalitie: Yeah probably. We can go see if she's in her lab.

(Nalitie points at the big rectangular building that's half-buried in the ground.)

7even: while we are there, do you know, by chance, if she has any herb supplies. There is a specific plant that I need for luring purposes.

Dukermin: What plant? What are you luring?

7even: Well you see, from my exploration of Bensel, there is an elusive....animal? I've been tracking it and it seems to respond to a supply of a plant called Grotsel. And Ive, unfortunately run out. It's a bit hard to find.

Dukermin: We can definitely ask, if Alphys doesn't have any...

Snape: *mouths under his breath* What the hell is Grotsel...?

Dukermin: *looks to 7even* uhh...

7even: It's a new subspecies of herb I've found that resides in unknown places. I don't mean to sound suspicious, but there is very little known about it. I feel like the animal may hold some answers.

Dukermin: I mean it doesn't get much more unknown than Erscoga. Yeah we'll ask, herbs aren't alphys's expertise but she may know of someone.

Snape: *suddenly realizing the extent to which this world is different than his, and also how weird it is*

7even: Then off we go!!

*to the lab!*

Dukermin: *sees the door is like perpendicular and finds a big hole in the side of the building* uhh. Knock knock?

Alphys: *had been watching anime or something* *almost doesn't scream this time* *looks over? Back? At Dukermin + co.* O-oh! Hello!

7even: Hello. You must be Alphys. We haven't met yet. Im 7even.

Alphys: *looks over at 7even* A-alphys. *sees Snape kind of outside of the hole* O-oh... did you bring another, um, another whole s-society here again...?

Dukermin: Not a /whole/ society. Just one person as far as I know... This is Snape.

Snape: *hiding under his mask of apathy again because what the heck is going on*

Alphys: Oh! S-sorry, I just, uh, assumed b-because there were two of them...

7even: Well, I don't exactly know fully our business here, but it seems we have another SOUL for you to inspect? *Looks to Nalitie and Dukermin*

Dukermin: OH yeah, a couple of things apparently. First off... This guy *gestures to Snape* has kind of an interesting SOUL, and maybe you want to take a look?

Alphys: O-oh, sure? Um, what kind of, uh, w-weird should I expect?

Dukermin: Well, the SOUL is present, but it's not so much... a SOUL as like... an Aura? Idk you'll see...

Alphys: ???? *starts an encounter with Snape*

(You encountered Snape!

|* FIGHT

|* ACT

|* ITEM

|* MERCY)

(Alphys CHECKs Snape.)

(Severus Snape - LV 6 - He's a real, live wizard.)

(Snape SPAREs Alphys and the encounter ends.)

Alphys: !!!!!! W-Wait. You guys didn't tell me he was a-a wizard! L-like, uh, l-like a real one!!!!

Dukermin: Oh yeah he's definitely that. Cool, right?

7even: Fascinating. *To Snape* After this is over, I have a couple of questions to inquire of you, if that's all right?

Snape: *looks at 7even appraisingly* If they are not too obnoxiously intrusive, I suppose.

Alphys: *to Dukermin* N-no, y-you guys don't get it. Wizards, real, true wizards w-went extinct in my world when The Barrier was created.

Snape: !!

Dukermin: Oh. Welp. Now you get to meet one! It's okay, he's kinda chill.

7even: Also a bit cautious haha.

Alphys: B-but that would explain the SOUL t-thing. Wizards, uh, they're kind of b-between monsters and humans??? I-I mean, obviously they're human, b-but they're special b-because their SOUL and their, uh, magic... Um, instead of manifesting as a--as a separate entity of sorts? The SOUL you're all used to? It, uh, it's interwoven into their body, their blood, their DNA. It's, uh, actually really interesting! A-and that's why they need incantations and wands, b-because physical matter--namely the human body--is a r-really bad conductor for, uh, magic.

7even: What, potentially, would happen if a regular human tried to conduct magic like that?

Alphys: Um... like, do you mean using w-wands and stuff? Nothing would, uh, happen really. Regular humans... their S-SOULs are separate enough from their, uh, physical matter that it's p-possible to pour magic out directly from the SOUL, so to speak, like, uh, like monsters but a little weaker, b-because they're impeded by being a human. That's why S-SOUL magics, l-like you use in encounters, aren't really effective for humans like they are for monsters.

7even: Amazing! I'll definitely have to do some research on this topic at some point.

Dukermin: I guess that kinda explains why it's so difficult to place "spellcasting" into the power cap. Because it encompasses so many things and hasn't really been much a part of our world before...

Alphys: Y-yep! Oh, uh, and also, in the case of, uh, wizards, s-some of their spells don't fit into the Spectrum of Magical Chroma. N-not like the kinds of magic you and Nalitie and, uh, 7even, was it? can use. L-like, uh... the cosmic p-powers you used to use, Dukermin? T-those were s-sometimes similar to regular monster magic or a v-very watered down blue magic. B-but I know there's some kinds of m-magic wizards can use, certain s-spells that go beyond the S-SOUL or r-really even anything we've slotted into E-Erscoga's system.

Dukermin: That's really cool... But... So we wanted to start a bread company right, and the only way that it can be done with integrity is if we find a way to remove the yeast component. Is it possible for us to learn spells? Or would it look a little different for us? This is very important.

Alphys: U-uh... Well, er... y-you wouldn't get anywhere just, um, just copying Snape if he does a spell. Um... I guess it would depend on the spell??? Maybe if, uh, if you showed it to us we could see if it has a color? *mutters* Sans is better at Color Theory than I am...

Dukermin: It's a bread leavening charm? Snape, can you show it to us?

Snape: *raises eyebrow* ... I could, if there was actual bread dough in front of me. What do you expect me to do, leaven your friend? It wouldn't work, by the way.

7even: I'm so sorry to interrupt. But why do we have to remove the yeast?

Nalitie: *bursts in through the crowd, blazing with passion* French bread is valuable and I don't have any money, but I can't just make and sell bread! I hate bread, it would ruin my moral code! But Log_Lady tested it for me and decided that yeast specifically is what makes bread bread, and gives it its flavor and stuff, so if you remove the yeast, you have breadless bread. *to Snape* And no, its not a stupid idea!

Dukermin: But bread simply isn't good if it isn't fluffy. *under breath* this actually sounds kind of like a scam but... i mean there are lab grown diamonds so...

7even: Ah, I see. Well I have a few bread ingredients at my home, but unfortunately not the type for french bread, so I am not of much help. The only ingredients I have is a starter for sourdough *to Dukermin* Lab grown diamonds? Cool!

Dukermin: Yeah it's an Earth thing! But i mean if there's no yeast in the starter, that could be useful. We just need to test it...

7even: I'm not sure if it has yeast. Farmer McDonald left it on my doorstep as payment for some seeds I lent him

Nalitie: *hisses at the mention of Old McDonald*

Dukermin: Oh, you know who would definitely have basic ingredients? Toriel. We can all just pop over there and see if we can use her kitchen.

Nalitie: HEck yeah, that's right! *already pushing past the crowd again to the outside world*

7even: One thing before we leave. *to Alphys* I have been trying to gather some information on a plant called Grotsel, but am having some trouble. Do you happen to know where I would find some information on it? Perhaps a book or something?

Alphys: *frowns* U-um... I don't think I've e-ever heard of it, b-but maybe on one of the native planets s-someone might know? N-no one's really sure what's on, uh, Lux or D-dunkel yet? O-or the war planet...

7even: That's all right. And thank you for the tips! Let's head out to...Toriel, you said?

(To Toriel's house!)

Toriel: *outside, searching for snails and humming*

Asgore: *probably still living in his own house, since his therapy with Sophia was cancelled temporarily due to the war*

Dukermin: *waves* What's up, Toriel? *looks for snails as well*

Toriel: Oh! Hello, my child--*sees the rest of the group*--children!

Snape: *narrows his eyes at Toriel, because he's not a child and she's too much like Molly Weasley for his liking*

Dukermin: Oh, this is 7even and that cranky man there is Snape!

7even: *Waves with large smile, she seems to like that same characteristic Snape dislikes so much*

Toriel: It is very nice to meet you both! If Asgore were here, he would offer you tea, but seeing as he is not here, perhaps I could extend that offer instead?

Dukermin: Oh yeah! *heads inside* *stops and knocks on the door before just walking in*

Snape: *despite everything, is always down for tea*

Toriel: *to Dukermin* It is open, my child. Asgore is back in the castle right now.

Dukermin: Eh, habits *walks in*

7even: *follows, as she follows, she looks excitedly around at the house, loving the cozy aura of her surroundings*

Toriel: *follows them in, leaving the basket of snails on the counter and washing her hands*

Nalitie: *sits down at the table*

Snape: *standing there in the kitchen, feeling hopelessly out of place*

Dukermin: *had found two snails in the garden* *has named them Seth and Sarah and will be keeping them forever now*

Toriel: *preparing tea* *to Dukermin* Thank you again for helping us with the war, my child. It was certainly a Plutonian problem, but we appreciate the knowledge you brought to the table.

Dukermin: Oh no problem! *under breath* kinda feel responsible because it was my body that was used to... whatever what's done is done. *To 7even* So I have a super powerful SOUL kinda sharing my body... it's complicated but yeah she went on a vacation gone wrong...

7even: That sounds awful. I hope you are okay now.

Dukermin: Oh yeah it was fine, apparently it was a very fun time until they accidentally brought a super evil lady to Pluto...

7even: Yikes, sounds like a lot of stuff happens on Pluto. I'll stick to my home base haha

Dukermin: This is true.. Yeah Bensel is much more peaceful. Anywho...

Nalitie: Oh yeah! Hey Toriel, you have baking ingredients, right? We want to make bread.

Toriel: Oh! Of course, my child, although I must warn you that I have run out of yeast. I made bread for Asgore and Frisk before the war and did not have the chance to buy more.

Dukermin: Oh well what luck! We're hoping to make bread that doesn't contain yeast but is still light and fluffy! With wizard magics!

Toriel: *startles, nearly dropping the tea cups she was serving* Wizard, did you say?

Dukermin: Yeah it's a whole thing. Don't worry about it tho.

Toriel: Apologies, my child, but I did not realize wizards were common in your world--they went out of existence in the War of Humans and Monsters in ours. I suppose we have not explored this world very much since coming here...

Dukermin: I wouldn't say they're common... there's really just one...

Nalitie: *points somewhat accusingly at Snape*

Snape: *scowls*

Toriel: *gently admonishing her* It is rude to point, my child.

Nalitie: *stops and mutters* Sorry Toriel...

Dukermin: heading over to the baking supplies* So uh, that's a yes on borrwing your kitchen...?

Toriel: Of course, my child, after all it would be remiss of me to deny you permission when I use Nalitie's kitchen so often.

7even: And of course we can reimburse you for the ingredients used. I have a coin :D

Dukermin: Oh good, cuz I'm fresh out of Pocket Lint ™ .

7even: *looks confused for a second* Pocket lint....hm. Weird. I think I have some, don't know where I got it

Nalitie: Remember, Erscoga doesn't have a currency yet... Pocket Lint ™ is temporary until our bread economy takes off. *pulling out the flour and putting some warm water in a bowl with sugar, but no yeast*

7even: Oh, well if there is no need for currency, I will find a different use for this coinage.

Snape: *over in the corner, sipping his tea and trying not to draw attention*

Nalitie: *also pulling out measuring cups* Sounds good. We've got like a lot of different currencies on each planet that are literally worthless in the grand scheme of Erscoga.

Dukermin: Ooh can I mix?

Nalitie: *pouring flour into her bowl of water* Heck yeah. I've got a spatula for while its still liquid but we'll have to knead it eventually.

7even: *intently watching* I actually don't know how to make bread. I was going to learn with my starter, but this is good too.

Dukermin: Sweet! You can try kneading it then, we'll show you how.

Nalitie: *sprinkling salt into the mixture because she forgot that* *blithely adding random measurements of flour, going by appearance rather than recipe* You guys can go ahead and mix or knead or whatever, I'll add as we go.

Dukermin: *mixes it up*

Nalitie: *pouring flour over Dukermin's hands as she mixes* It's probably going to be good soon.

7even: When will we need that charm?

Dukermin: Before or after we knead it? *has never made bread before either*

Nalitie: Uhhhh *looks to Snape*

Snape: After, if I recall Molly Weasley's explanation correctly. *obviously does because he's Snape and remembering things correctly is an important character trait of his*

7even: Perfect. Is it time to knead it?

Nalitie: *nods enthusiastically and moves out of the way*

Toriel: *watching and smiling, sipping her tea* *slides over to make small talk with Snape*

7even: *starts to knead, a lot more violently than would be expected, but obviously having fun*

Dukermin: *starts doing the dishes because that's a nice thing to do*

Nalitie: *putting away the flour*

Snape: *trying to move away from Toriel without seeming obvious*

7even: Hey guys, I think it's ready!

Dukermin: Okay, I'll give Alphys a quick call and see if she's still available to check the color *ring ring*

Alphys: *answers* *is breathing heavy, like she's running* I-I'm sorry!!! I hadn't, uh, hadn't realized y-you guys left!!!! I'm on my way!!!!

Dukermin: Oh it's chill, see you in a bit! *hangs up* She's on the way!

7even: Wonderful! We need her to check it or something?

Dukermin: Yeah, precisely. To check the color and see how it works, ya know...

(There's a knock on the door. Toriel goes to answer it, and in runs Alphys)

Alphys: A-alphys is here! U-um, I mean, uh, I'm here! *takes out the device she uses to examine SOULs, which has been recalibrated to just look at Color Signatures* O-ok, go ahead and t-try it.

Snape: *walks over to the bread dough and pulls out his wand* Ortum panem! *the bread begins to rise, as it would if you let regular bread dough sit for a while*

Dukermin: Oh wow! It's working! I smell capitalism and wealth!

Snape: *frowns* Of course it's working, I'm not an incompetent first year.

Toriel: *unhappy at Snape's attitude, but too polite to correct him in front of company*

7even: This is wonderful. I'm sure they didn't mean it as an insult, more like a congratulations and a thank you.

Snape: Hmph.

(The bread has risen wonderfully, and is ready to be baked. Of course, we didn't shape it into loaves of french bread, so it will have to be baked as one big lump.)

Alphys: *messing with her device, pulling up the hex codes for any colors that might be there*

Dukermin: *puts bread into oven, which we definitely remembered to preheat*

(Soon, the smell of baking bread fills the kitchen.)

Alphys: O-okay, um... So the composition of the spell looks like it's a really similar color to, uh, Dukermins' old c-cosmic magic, but in, uh reverse. It l-looks like it's got s-some Integrity aspect, w-which is at a r-really low s-saturation, it says th-that aspect is #e0f1ff, b-but it's got a lot of k-kindness in it, s-similar to healing magic--#54ff68. S-so it's not wizard specific! But s-since you can't really c-cast the spell like Snape, you'd have to, uh, play around with b-base magic compositions and, uh, color mixing, and intent, and really S-Sans is better at t-this stuff than me...

Dukermin: Oh, we'll have to pay him a visit then, I guess? At some point for sure.

7even: Well you guys do that. I'm going to head back to my home to do a bit more research. Keep me updated on the bread. And thank you so much for bringing me along!

Nalitie: Definitely, we will start a... a bread empire, I guess. You can take the bread if it's done. Otherwise we'll mail it to ya.

7even: Sounds wonderful!! *7even takes out her lunchbox and presses the planet Bensel, waves goodbye, and decides to not flip into it* *disappears*

Dukermin: Goodbye! Let's get this bread!!

Nalitie: *waves goodbye until she's gone* *continues cleaning up Toriel's kitchen*

Dukermin: Okay, so we're gonna go talk to Sans then?

Nalitie: Yeah, I think so. *is writing down the hex codes for the colors, now that the kitchen is clean*

Dukermin: Cool, i feel like I've been standing here for months. Off we go! *drags Snape with*

(And so they went outside to the Callie/Sans box. Mr. Face Man stands outside of it, writing on his whiteboard. Callie is confused. Sans is less than enthused.)

Dukermin: *draws a cat on the whiteboard*

Mr. Face Man: *look of annoyance, as much as his face will allow, as it is stuck in one kind of default smile*

Dukermin: *also copies the hex code onto the whiteboard* We want to make bread.

Mr. Face Man: *writes in the corner* ✋︎ 🕈︎✌︎💧︎ ❄︎✌︎☹︎😐︎✋︎☠︎☝︎ ❄︎☟︎☜︎☼︎☜︎

Dukermin: This is more important though. Here's the hex code for the spell we're trying to learn. We need to avoid using yeast for personal reasons, so a bread-leavening charm is the only option. It's urgent.

Snape: *noise of disdain*

Dukermin: *noise of acknowledgment of disdain*

Sans: ... what exactly do you need our help with? or mine, i guess. i dunno. i just got up, i'm not bready for this yet.

Dukermin: Nice. We just want to be able to do this spell ourselves, we have the hex code so I guess we need to play around with the base colors some to get it to work.

Sans: *looking at the hex codes* ... hm. well, i guess this spell, or whatever you'd call it if it's not actually performed by a wizard, has a primary kindness trait. that's not too hard, just some regular ol' green attacks. the integrity part's a lot weaker, so you can't really throw my bro's blue attack at it and call it a day. if i was doin' it, i'd be able to mix the magics before i even throw the attack, but for you, it might be easier to have one person make the green attack and have the other person throw some good ol' blue magic at it. the SOUL kind, not the attack kind. oh, and you gotta mean it, too, that you're trying to get bread rise specifically.

Dukermin: So... I do have access to green magic, and you can do the blue magic thing... It'll just be a matter of getting the proportions right... right?

Sans: *finger guns* you got it, kiddo.

Nalitie: And getting more dough. Forgot that step. Also, we can only use those magics inside of an encounter so... does that mean we have to fight the bread?

Dukermin: Yes!! This is a dream come true!

Snape: *looking at them like they're crazy, since this magic system is gibberish to him*

Dukermin: So... back to Toriel's kitchen for a bread-making montage?

Nalitie: Back to Toriel's kitchen!

(and then they made a bunch of bread dough, knowing they were gonna screw it up a few times)

Dukermin: Okay, let's initiate a fight with loaf A.

(You encountered Loaf A!

|* FIGHT

|* ACT

|* ITEM

|* MERCY)

(Dukermin conjures a beam of magical energy and tries to hold it steady... but she lost control!!)

(Nalitie attempts to perform a blue SOUL mode on the beam of energy, missing a little and only getting some into the beam.)

(The bread turns invisible! It may have risen... but it's hard to eat bread when it's invisible...)

Dukermin: Maybe you should start this next one Nalitie.

(You won...? Earned 0 G and 0 EXP.)

Nalitie: Okay.

(You encountered Loaf 2!

|* FIGHT

|* ACT

|* ITEM

|* MERCY)

(Nalitie attempts to make solid blue magic.... But Integrity magic only manifests itself as a SOUL mode, which isn't physical.)

(Loaf 2 launches into the ceiling! -XX HP!)

Dukermin: Okay, so that didn't work. Probably be best if I started, huh...

(You won! Earned 5 G and 1 EXP!)

(You encountered Loaf e!

|* FIGHT

|* ACT

|* ITEM

|* MERCY)

(Dukermin manifested a ball of green magic and actually held it steady for a while!)

(Nalitie carefully turns the attack blue.)

(The bread starts to cry.)

(Dukermin SPAREs the bread)

(You won! Earned 0 G and 0 EXP.)

Snape: You two are actually more dunderheaded than the first years I teach. How such a simple charm can be outside your grasp is beyond me.

(You encountered Loaf △!

|* FIGHT

|* ACT

|* ITEM

|* MERCY)

(Dukermin very carefully makes a small bean of green magic)

(Nalitie attempts to turn the attack blue, but it's too small for the SOUL mode to take hold.)

(The flour in the bread begins to turn back into wheat. Now Toriel's countertop looks like a small farm.)

(You won? Earned 0 G and 0 EXP.)

Toriel: *walking into the kitchen* *didn't know they'd come back* Oh! What is this? It is, erm, a lovely addition to my home, but what on Earth are you doing?

Dukermin: We're trying.

(You encountered Loaf 5!

|* FIGHT

|* ACT

|* ITEM

|* MERCY)

(Dukermin does the green thing.)

(Nalitie sees the insurmountable amount of bread dough left, and accidentally leeches some Perseverance magic into her blue SOUL mode as she casts it.)

(The bread hardens into stone -- a wall of morality.)

Snape: *raises an eyebrow* How is it that you can manage so much accidental Transfiguration, but cannot perform a simple household charm?

Nalitie: We're doing our best, shh.

(You won, maybe. Earned 0 G and 0 EXP.)

(You encountered Loaf F'!

|* FIGHT

|* ACT

|* ITEM

|* MERCY)

(Dukermin flavor blasts the bread before Nalitie has a chance to realize what's going on)

(Nalitie pouts.)

(The bread comes to life. It goes to comfort the crying bread. What a nice moment.)

(You won! Earned 3 G and 0 EXP.)

(You encountered Loaf G(x)!

|* FIGHT

|* ACT

|* ITEM

|* MERCY)

(Dukermin is getting frustrated. She blasts the bread again.)

(Nalitie complains about not being able to do her thing. She catches the tail end of the blast with a blue SOUL mode.)

Loaf G(x): *is conscious* Space? Space space space gotta go to space. SPAAACE.

(Loaf G(x) has left the building.)

(You won! Earned 0 G and 0 EXP.)

Dukermin: Next time you can blast the heck out of it with me. It feels great!

(You encountered Loaf EIGHT!

|* FIGHT

|* ACT

|* ITEM

|* MERCY)

(Dukermin does the spiderman pose thing and decimates that bread with green magic)

(Nalitie casts a blue SOUL mode directly on the bread's remains.)

(Loaf EIGHT shatters and its molecules spiral apart, becoming pure magical energy and transcending our plane of existence)

Snape: *frowns* I would have liked to study that.

(You won? Earned 0 G, 0 EXP, and 15 Experience Points.)

Dukermin: Okay, time to chill out. I think I've got it figured out.

(You encountered Loaf  !

|* FIGHT

|* ACT

|* ITEM

|* MERCY)

(Dukermin steadies herself and conjures up a reasonable looking green attack)

(Nalitie applies a blue SOUL mode to the attack, if a bit heavy-handedly.)

(The bread begins to rise! But... sideways?)

Nalitie: Dang. That was my fault, I think.

Dukermin: We'll get it next time.

(Loaf   wins!)

(You encountered Loaf X!

|* FIGHT

|* ACT

|* ITEM

|* MERCY)

(Dukermin makes up a green attack and gets hit with a strange feeling... like she doesn't actually know what she's doing... like this is all a manifestation of something outside of her control...)

(Nalitie does... something.)

(The bread begins to glitch out. The world around it seems to tear apart and reveal a reality that none of the citizens of Erscoga are prepared to face.)

Loaf X: *takes in its surroundings* I believe it is time for me to leave this Google Doc now. *flies out of your computer screen, just over your left shoulder and out into the horizon*

Dukermin: ... That wasn't it.

Snape: *has the chilling feeling that he's nothing more than a crude pantomime of who he's supposed to be, and that he's not supposed to exist in Erscoga at all* *shudders*

(You encountered Loaf 11!

|* FIGHT

|* ACT

|* ITEM

|* MERCY)

(Dukermin makes a very similar green attack as the one she used on Loaf   )

(Nalitie places a blue SOUL mode on the green attack. But calmly.)

(Loaf 11 begins to rise! The right way this time!!)

Nalitie: Heck yeah!!!!

Dukermin: We did it!

(You won!!!! Earned nothing but the satisfaction of finally getting bread to rise.)

(Dukermin leaves the fight)

Dukermin: So now we bake it, right?

Nalitie: *nods enthusiastically*

Toriel: *cleaning up some of the more interesting loaves and trying to coax the crying and other conscious ones outside*

Dukermin: *places bread in the oven we totally preheated*

(The bread bakes like a normal loaf of bread! The crying loaf cries harder, mourning its friend as it's so cruelly incinerated at 350 degrees.)

Oven: *dings*

The previous loaf of bread we forgot to take out of the oven: *is but a pile of ash*

Loaf 11: *is a perfectly healthy bread specimen*

Dukermin: Are you ready to try our magic bread that's gonna make us rich?

Nalitie: *peers at the bread suspiciously, reminding herself it's Breadless Bread* Indeed.

(The bread is delicious and fluffy in spite of a lack of yeast)

Loaf e: *sobs harder*

Dukermin: We should find a home for the Loaf e and Loaf F'.

Nalitie: *cleaning up the remains of the bread on the ceiling* I can take them for now, if you'd like. I'm sure the kids will get a kick out of them. Maybe Loaf F' will make a good babysitter.

Dukermin: That would be nice. *chucks the stone bread into the garden*

Nalitie: *tosses Loaf  * *takes Loaves e and F'* Alrighty. Thank you again Toriel! *has forgotten about Loaf A sitting invisibly on the countertop*

Dukermin: Yeah, thanks! We'll make sure to cut you in for 15% of the profit.

Snape: *surreptitiously eating some of Loaf 11* *is more impressed than he'd ever admit*

Toriel: Oh, that is nice. Please feel free to come visit whenever you would like!

(The end! ... for now.)

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I'm Standing on a Million Lives - Volume 14

Woohoo! New character and a new arc. I like new girl's shaggy hair and her black and white outfit is cute too.

Ch. 65

A nice, strong start to this volume. Very surprised to see COVID incorporated, but I guess it's set in present day after all. Interesting that the mangaka decided to use the 2020 situation for commentary/character development.

The idea of sorcerers being unable to produce viable offspring is super interesting. It's always good to give big debuffs to OP characters (unless they're child free and don't care lol).

Malita moment with Yuusuke was nice, but I feel uncomfy seeing him so wholesome all of the sudden. He's definitely developed as a character, but he still spews stupid, self-righteous BS so it's like...has he changed though??

Hakozaki confronting Yuusuke about his weirdo misanthropy was satisfying, especially the "you're no better than those who commit genocide" bit. You tell him! His "I'm just doing what seems right from my perspective" seems like a weak excuse...

Kinda yikes for a manga character to be "on the side of COVID," but at least he says "but the innocent lives being taken thing isn't cool" lol. Edgy, but not "get the mangaka cancelled levels of edgy."

Glenda based as always with her "teenagers say dumb shit because their brains aren't fully developed" observations (paraphrased haha).

Kinda hilarious how Glenda was like "Oh, by the way feminism is a thing" to Jangani and he was like "that will never catch on." Cue it immediately catching on a panel later LOL. I was surprised to see Yuusuke say "Japan is pretty behind" when talking about gender equality in the US vs. Japan. Love that a Japanese writer acknowledged that. (Not to be all rah-rah USA though).

The goblins IRL being labelled "Chupacabra" is genius.

Ch. 66

Yuusuke helps Keita rehabilitate his dad who just got out of prison. Good to see some more 1 on 1 character time.

Yuusuke's such a smartass. It's a good thing he was taken down a peg last chapter because in this one you'd think he was smarter than everyone (although I guess the bar is low with Keita's dad and his goons)

The revelation about how dragon bishops are created was interesting. I'm a little confused about the dead fetus thing. Does that mean the younger dragon bishops were that way from birth and then just grew normally?? That would be an interesting story to follow. Are they evil as little kids or does that come about during puberty? lol

Keita's dad just conveniently doesn't notice Keita and Yuusuke using magic right in front of him. Also isn't surprised by two teenagers easily beating up 3 grown men.

I was relieved that Yuusuke acknowledged that Keita's dad isn't "healed" and that he'll most likely relapse again. We don't need anymore talk-no-jutsu insta redemption

Ch. 67

Hmmm that chapter was kinda weird. All over the place in tone. Excited to have a new character and a new arc though!

New girl is Taiwanese, I like her design and air-headedness, but like a lot of the other characters, I was kinda annoyed by how quickly she got used to the idea of being in another world. Also, I rolled my eyes when she brought up feng shui (like: "geddit?? She's from Taiwan!")

Not sure if it's clever or lazy to have the fantasy world mirror the politics of ours. I guess for me it makes things more interesting because it's more relatable and cool to hear the differing perspectives the characters have on things like dictatorships and imperialism. (We get another nod to America in this chapter). Interesting to think about Japanese people keeping up with American politics (although I guess that's only natural considering America's place in the world).

Yuusuke has an existential crisis because they've time-skipped another 85 years. I feel like a big jump like that makes things less interesting because they won't be able to do as many callbacks to older characters. Will we get a resolution to Malita's story?

I liked that Hakozaki called out the fact that the Master only reaches out to Yuusuke and no one else. I really hope they continue to develop her skeptical side. It'd be cool to see her take on Yuusuke in a fight one day.

That Chinese dragon design was so cool! I hope we get to see more of that monster.

Ch. 68

The corruption of the local government and strategies for solving this arc's goal are discussed. In other words, mainly a world building/team work heavy chapter, which I always enjoy the most.

I feel like this writer is actually pretty good at explaining politics/government in easy-to-digest ways. Could they help me understand IRL stuff too, please? lol

Interesting use of the revival mechanic here where they use Hakozaki as live bait. I like that their "immortality" has a lot of clear cut rules so they can't really abuse it too often, but it's still a nice advantage to have.

Yuka getting abruptly eaten by a sea serpent was pretty funny. Hope she's not just absent for the rest of the chapter now.

I found it weird that the refugees were like "oh that money? Worthless." but then they say "it will keep the 8 of you fed for a month." So...not worthless? That still sounds like a good chunk of change to me!

Ch. 69 (nice)

Holy shit! This chapter was so, so good. First of all, Iu finally gets some long-awaited focus and second, there was just so much intrigue jam packed into this between the revelations of how the new city's religion/culture works, the different characters reactions to that, and that cliffhanger ending with Iu being suddenly acknowledged as a messiah! Only problem is...the next volume isn't out yet so I gotta sit here in suspense ;-;

The oppressive theocracy being portrayed here is clearly supposed to mirrored after the Taliban. Pretty heavy stuff for an isekai manga, but a fair target I would say. I thought it was interesting how Iu and Keita went back and forth between "well, it's a different culture we need to respect that" and "fuck that! This is inexcusable." Obviously, when it comes to the Taliban, the "fuck this" attitude is probably the "correct" one, but sometimes other cultures/religions skirt that line and you need to judge on a person-by-person basis...if that makes sense. Like how there's a difference between women who wear head coverings because of an oppressive regime (fuck that!) and those who wear them as a personal choice (different culture, let's respect it). I feel like philosophy fans would like this manga...a lot to discuss.

Iu stepping into the leader role but being insecure about it ("what would Hakozaki do?") was interesting. I kind of thought she was more confident than that, but she has so little screen time I guess I didn't really know her after all lol

Iu being like "lol kay, ready to die now" when she gets sentenced to death but knows she'll just revive was great. Imagine facing a firing squad with that kinda swagger. Kinda badass.

I've never seen Dr. Stone, but the kind of old timey engineering Yuusuke and Kusue did in this chapter (fashioning rope out of sea serpent scales to build a rope/pulley system) reminded me of that series (based on what I've heard). Fun seeing Survivor stuff like that.

#i'm standing on a million lives #100 man no inochi no ue ni ore wa tatteiru #damn I had a lot to say this time #manga #this series has come a long way

[reikisthan]

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[calmartgifts]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Feng Shui Chinese Zodiac jade color Mice on corn with crystal base wealth statue.

[norynmercado]

A Reaction to Kris Aquino’s Shopee 11.11. Advertisement 

Kris Aquino’s Shopee advertisement last October 2020 was one of the iconic advertisements aired on various media platforms during the pandemic (Shopee, 2020). This video advertisement, featuring Kris Aquino, is a promotional video of Shopee for their yearly 11.11 big Christmas sale. It was a good choice for Shopee to select Aquino as their brand ambassador since she is dubbed the “Queen of All Media” and known for her versatility between different media types, whether television, radio or even digital (Carpio, 2020). 

In this video, Aquino promoted the e-commerce app, Shopee, to encourage the entirety of Filipino citizens to buy essentials and gifts for their loved ones for the upcoming Christmas season with various discounts and free shipping. In my opinion, the advertised products and offers benefitted the audience because they saved them a lot of money and energy compared to buying gifts from a physical store. Buying on Shopee will help users save money since the sale allows users to use their chance to check out numerous items from their cart without worrying about the shipping fees because the fees would be void. Instead, all they have to pay is the merch fee for the products they buy. In addition, users will be able to save a lot of effort because they need not risk getting sick from buying gifts because, through Shopee, their orders will be delivered right to their door.

From the lens of a media literate student, I can say that apart from effective advertising from using a celebrity endorser, no media manipulation is applied in the video advertisement that is intended to harm the audience. For me, Shopee’s ad was entertaining because, first of all, they used Kris Aquino, a well-known figure in show business, thus making her recognizable to most Filipinos. Second, the introduction of the advertisement started with a bang with Kris’s iconic scream while holding a “bagua”, in reference to a movie she starred in, “Feng Shui”, which was deemed one of the best horror films Filipino cinema, had done its job in bringing nostalgia to viewers who were a fan of this classic hit. With Kris Aquino’s perfect acting and Shopee’s offers, the advertisement was well-made. Overall, the dynamics in the video harmonized to bring together an attention-grabber and a well-curated example of an ad in the Philippines.

References

Carpio, J. (2020). 4 things to know

about Kris Aquino, the Philippines’ “Queen of All Media.” South China Morning Post. https://sc.mp/iy8v2?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=share_widget&utm_campaign=3097102

Shopee. (2020). Shopee 11.11 Big

Christmas Sale with Shopee’s New Brand Ambassador: Kris Aquino! YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydvYD18hQSs

[yldt2fieldworkdiary]

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Das, S. (2022). How TikTok bombards young men with misogynistic videos. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/aug/06/revealed-how-tiktok-bombards-young-men-with-misogynistic-videos-andrew-tate?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other (Accessed: 21 March 2023)

highvaluemensclub. (2022) 30 November. Available at: https://www.tiktok.com/@highvaluemensclub/video/7171926991996865797?q=ways%20to%20be%20more%20attractive%20highvaluemensclub&t=1679069526624 (Accessed: 21 March 2023)

Kambhampaty, A. (2022). Sit Down. Let's Talk. The Conversation Pit Is Back. Available at: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/22/realestate/conversation-pit-mad-men.html (Accessed: 21 March 2023)

Kryžanowski, S. (2020). 'Feng Shui in Anthropological Research – Between Perception and Apperception', International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications. 10(11):775-782

Shuttleworth, C. (2022). The Alt-Right Pipeline: Why's It So Dangerous? Available at: https://chapterzmagazine.com/2022/11/the-alt-right-pipeline-why-is-it-so-dangerous/ (Accessed: 21 March 2023)

UCL Estates. (2021). Astor College. Available here: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/estates/case-studies/2021/jun/astor-college (Accessed: 21 March 2023)

Wei, E. (2020). TikTok and the Sorting Hat. Available at: https://www.eugenewei.com/blog/2020/8/3/tiktok-and-the-sorting-hat (Accessed: 21 March 2023)

[brookston]

Holidays 4.8

Holidays

Aerosol Day

Baghdad Liberation Day (Kurdistan)

Colorism Awareness Day

Counter Stool Memorial Day

Cushing’s Disease Awareness Day

DAB Day (Draw A Bird Day)

Day of Silence

Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagtingan; Philippines) 

Dog Farting Awareness Day

Draw a Picture of a Bird Day

Geranium Day (England)

Grand Ivy Day

Grand National Ladies Day (UK)

Hammerin’ Hank Day

International Bird Day

International Day of Pink

International Feng Shui Awareness Day

International Pageant Day

International Romani Day (a.k.a. International Day of the Roma)

Martyrs’ Day (Tunisia)

Milk

More Cowbell Day

Mule Day

National All is Ours Day

National Arcade Day

National Best in the World Day

National Catch and Release Day

National Dog Fighting Awareness Day

National Pygmy Hippo Day

Peanuts-Kids-Baseball Day

Polling Day Eve (Samoa)

Pygmy Hippo Day

Rex Manning Day

Rumenians’ Independence Day (Sweden)

Sealing the Frost (Cuchumatan Indians; Guatemala)

Shiba Inu Day (Japan)

Step into the Spotlight! Day

Trading Cards for Grown-Ups Day

Tutor Appreciation Day

Twin Peaks Day

World Mixed Martial Arts Day

World Neurosurgeon’s Day

Zoo Lovers' Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Milk in Glass Bottles Day

National Bass Day (UK)

National Empañada Day

2nd Saturday in April

Baby Massage Day [2nd Saturday]

Global Day to End Child Sexual Abuse [2nd Saturday]

Slow Art Day [2nd Saturday]

World Circus Day [2nd Saturday]

Independence Days

Australis (a.k.a. Grand Duchy of Australis; Declared; 2020) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Ædesius (Christian; Martyr)

Anne Ayres (Episcopal Church (USA))

Apollonius (Positivist; Saint)

B. Albert, Patriarch of Jerusalem (Christian; Saint)

Buddha's Birthday (Mahāyāna Buddhists)

Constantina (Christian; Saint)

Cornelius de Heem (Artology)

Day of Amon-Ra (Pagan)

Dionysius of Corinth (Christian; Saint)

Feast of the Hummingbird (Aztec)

Feast of the Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law begins (Thelema)

Geronimo Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Hana Matsuri (Flower Festival on Buddha’s Birthday; Japan)

Julie Billiart of Namur (Christian; Saint)

Kanbutsu-e (Buddha’s Birthday; Japan)

Kiki the Rattlesnake (Muppetism)

Nuzzle Quran (Malaysia)

Perpetuus (Christian; Saint)

Red Wine Day (Pastafarian)

Saturday before Easter (a.k.a. ... 

Black Saturday (Philippines)

Easter Saturday (Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Seychelles)

Holy Saturday

Walter of Pontoise (Christian; Saint)

William Augustus Muhlenberg (Episcopal Church (USA))

Zoo Day (Pastafarian)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Nēmontēmi, Day 4 (of 5) [Aztec unlucky or fasting days, taking place between 4.5-4.18]

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [19 of 60]

Premieres

All the Old Knives (Film; 2022)

American: The Bill Hicks Story (Documentary Film; 2011)

The Boss (Film; 2016)

The Century, by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster (Book; 1999)

The Clash, by The Clash (Album; 1977)

David and Goliath, by Malcolm Gladwell (Book; 2014)

Destitively Bonnaroo, by Dr. John (Album; 1974)

Father Noah’s Ark (Disney Cartoon; 1933)

Fever Pitch (Film; 2005)

From Russia, with Love, by Ian Fleming (Novel; 1957) [James Bond #5]

The Gambler (TV movie; 1980)

Hanna (Film; 2011)

Inspector George Gently (UK TV Series; 2007)

Just Dance, by Lady Gaga (Song; 2008)

Killing Eve (TV Series; 2018)

La Gioconda, by Amiliare Ponchielli (Opera; 1876)

Mr. Right (Film; 2016)

Sea Salts (Disney Cartoon; 1949)

The $64,000 Question (Radio Quiz Show; 1955)

Smash by The Offspring (Album; 1994)

Soul Surfer (Film; 2011)

Toys in the Attic, by Aerosmith (Album; 1975)

Twin Peaks (TV Series; 1990)

The Unusuals (TV Series; 2009)

Where Did Our Love Go, recorded by The Supremes (Song; 1964)

Ye Olden Days (Disney Cartoon; 1933)

Today’s Name Days

Beate, Rose-Marie, Walter (Austria)

Lazar, Lazo (Bulgaria)

Diogen, Dionizije, Klement, Timotej (Croatia)

Ema, Emanuel (Czech Republic)

Janus (Denmark)

Julia, Juuli, Juulika, Lia, Liana, Liane (Estonia)

Suoma, Suometar (Finland)

Julie (France)

Beate, Rose-Marie, Walter (Germany)

Lazaros (Greece)

Dénes (Hungary)

Alberto, Dionigi, Walter (Italy)

Dana, Danute, Dziedra, Edgars, Žanete (Latvia)

Dionizas, Girtautas, Julija, Skirgailė (Lithuania)

Asle, Atle (Norway)

Apolinary, Cezary, Cezaryna, Dionizy, Gawryła, January, Radosław, Sieciesława (Poland)

Agav, Irodion, Lazar, Ruf (Romania)

Alla, Anna (Russia)

Albert (Slovakia)

Amancio, Dionisio, Julia (Spain)

Hemming, Nadja, Tanja (Sweden)

Gillian, Jill, Jillian, Jolyon, Julia, Julian, Juliana, Julianna, Julianne, Julie, Julien, Juliet, Juliette, Julio, Julissa, Julius (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 98 of 2024; 267 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 14 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Fearn (Alder) [Day 21 of 28]

Chinese: Second Month 2 (Gui-Mao), Day 18 (Bing-Shen)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 17 Nisan 5783

Islamic: 17 Ramadan 1444

J Cal: 7 Aqua; Sevenday [7 of 30]

Julian: 26 March 2023

Moon: 93%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 14 Archimedes (4th Month) [Apollonius]

Runic Half Month: Ehwaz (Horse) [Day 14 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 20 of 90)

Zodiac: Aries (Day 19 of 30)

#calendar #Holidays

[brookstonalmanac]

Holidays 4.8

Holidays

Aerosol Day

Baghdad Liberation Day (Kurdistan)

Colorism Awareness Day

Counter Stool Memorial Day

Cushing’s Disease Awareness Day

DAB Day (Draw A Bird Day)

Day of Silence

Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagtingan; Philippines) 

Dog Farting Awareness Day

Draw a Picture of a Bird Day

Geranium Day (England)

Grand Ivy Day

Grand National Ladies Day (UK)

Hammerin’ Hank Day

International Bird Day

International Day of Pink

International Feng Shui Awareness Day

International Pageant Day

International Romani Day (a.k.a. International Day of the Roma)

Martyrs’ Day (Tunisia)

Milk

More Cowbell Day

Mule Day

National All is Ours Day

National Arcade Day

National Best in the World Day

National Catch and Release Day

National Dog Fighting Awareness Day

National Pygmy Hippo Day

Peanuts-Kids-Baseball Day

Polling Day Eve (Samoa)

Pygmy Hippo Day

Rex Manning Day

Rumenians’ Independence Day (Sweden)

Sealing the Frost (Cuchumatan Indians; Guatemala)

Shiba Inu Day (Japan)

Step into the Spotlight! Day

Trading Cards for Grown-Ups Day

Tutor Appreciation Day

Twin Peaks Day

World Mixed Martial Arts Day

World Neurosurgeon’s Day

Zoo Lovers' Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Milk in Glass Bottles Day

National Bass Day (UK)

National Empañada Day

2nd Saturday in April

Baby Massage Day [2nd Saturday]

Global Day to End Child Sexual Abuse [2nd Saturday]

Slow Art Day [2nd Saturday]

World Circus Day [2nd Saturday]

Independence Days

Australis (a.k.a. Grand Duchy of Australis; Declared; 2020) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Ædesius (Christian; Martyr)

Anne Ayres (Episcopal Church (USA))

Apollonius (Positivist; Saint)

B. Albert, Patriarch of Jerusalem (Christian; Saint)

Buddha's Birthday (Mahāyāna Buddhists)

Constantina (Christian; Saint)

Cornelius de Heem (Artology)

Day of Amon-Ra (Pagan)

Dionysius of Corinth (Christian; Saint)

Feast of the Hummingbird (Aztec)

Feast of the Three Days of the Writing of the Book of the Law begins (Thelema)

Geronimo Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Hana Matsuri (Flower Festival on Buddha’s Birthday; Japan)

Julie Billiart of Namur (Christian; Saint)

Kanbutsu-e (Buddha’s Birthday; Japan)

Kiki the Rattlesnake (Muppetism)

Nuzzle Quran (Malaysia)

Perpetuus (Christian; Saint)

Red Wine Day (Pastafarian)

Saturday before Easter (a.k.a. ... 

Black Saturday (Philippines)

Easter Saturday (Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Seychelles)

Holy Saturday

Walter of Pontoise (Christian; Saint)

William Augustus Muhlenberg (Episcopal Church (USA))

Zoo Day (Pastafarian)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Nēmontēmi, Day 4 (of 5) [Aztec unlucky or fasting days, taking place between 4.5-4.18]

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Unlucky Day (Grafton’s Manual of 1565) [19 of 60]

Premieres

All the Old Knives (Film; 2022)

American: The Bill Hicks Story (Documentary Film; 2011)

The Boss (Film; 2016)

The Century, by Peter Jennings and Todd Brewster (Book; 1999)

The Clash, by The Clash (Album; 1977)

David and Goliath, by Malcolm Gladwell (Book; 2014)

Destitively Bonnaroo, by Dr. John (Album; 1974)

Father Noah’s Ark (Disney Cartoon; 1933)

Fever Pitch (Film; 2005)

From Russia, with Love, by Ian Fleming (Novel; 1957) [James Bond #5]

The Gambler (TV movie; 1980)

Hanna (Film; 2011)

Inspector George Gently (UK TV Series; 2007)

Just Dance, by Lady Gaga (Song; 2008)

Killing Eve (TV Series; 2018)

La Gioconda, by Amiliare Ponchielli (Opera; 1876)

Mr. Right (Film; 2016)

Sea Salts (Disney Cartoon; 1949)

The $64,000 Question (Radio Quiz Show; 1955)

Smash by The Offspring (Album; 1994)

Soul Surfer (Film; 2011)

Toys in the Attic, by Aerosmith (Album; 1975)

Twin Peaks (TV Series; 1990)

The Unusuals (TV Series; 2009)

Where Did Our Love Go, recorded by The Supremes (Song; 1964)

Ye Olden Days (Disney Cartoon; 1933)

Today’s Name Days

Beate, Rose-Marie, Walter (Austria)

Lazar, Lazo (Bulgaria)

Diogen, Dionizije, Klement, Timotej (Croatia)

Ema, Emanuel (Czech Republic)

Janus (Denmark)

Julia, Juuli, Juulika, Lia, Liana, Liane (Estonia)

Suoma, Suometar (Finland)

Julie (France)

Beate, Rose-Marie, Walter (Germany)

Lazaros (Greece)

Dénes (Hungary)

Alberto, Dionigi, Walter (Italy)

Dana, Danute, Dziedra, Edgars, Žanete (Latvia)

Dionizas, Girtautas, Julija, Skirgailė (Lithuania)

Asle, Atle (Norway)

Apolinary, Cezary, Cezaryna, Dionizy, Gawryła, January, Radosław, Sieciesława (Poland)

Agav, Irodion, Lazar, Ruf (Romania)

Alla, Anna (Russia)

Albert (Slovakia)

Amancio, Dionisio, Julia (Spain)

Hemming, Nadja, Tanja (Sweden)

Gillian, Jill, Jillian, Jolyon, Julia, Julian, Juliana, Julianna, Julianne, Julie, Julien, Juliet, Juliette, Julio, Julissa, Julius (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 98 of 2024; 267 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of week 14 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Fearn (Alder) [Day 21 of 28]

Chinese: Second Month 2 (Gui-Mao), Day 18 (Bing-Shen)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 17 Nisan 5783

Islamic: 17 Ramadan 1444

J Cal: 7 Aqua; Sevenday [7 of 30]

Julian: 26 March 2023

Moon: 93%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 14 Archimedes (4th Month) [Apollonius]

Runic Half Month: Ehwaz (Horse) [Day 14 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 20 of 90)

Zodiac: Aries (Day 19 of 30)

#Holidays

[eigwayne]

I have to admit, I am a little bummed that WOTC/Hasbro is pulling this OGL busting baloney right when I was getting back into D&D. It really sours the mood. But this should be a reminder to people that there are other games that are not D&D. Let me say it again.

You can play tabletop that is not Dungeon & Dragons.

And I don’t mean things like Pathfinder 1e and other d20-based systems and OSR revamps of D&D. I mean, there are games out there that are not D&D/OGL-based at all- and therefore not subject to WOTC’s whims.

When I played regularly, we would try out different systems. I’ve tried Vampire the Masquerade, In Nomine, Seventh Sea, and a couple non-fantasy genres. I think my group tried Feng Shui and Champions, and maybe Deadlands? It’s been a long time and those were one-shots, mostly. And I still have my Sailor Moon BESM book kicking around somewhere. Others were into Warhammer and Call of Cthulu and Shadowrun, another into Palladium’s Robotech game, another into Cyberpunk 2020 (no, I do not know how he feels about the videogame).

I’m not saying you have to give up D&D- I’m certainly not going to. But if the recent news is leaving a bad taste in your mouth, there are other games out there, and most of the fun of D&D isn’t the ruleset- It’s playing pretend with your friends.

And rolling dice, that’s pretty fun too.

#and don't forget there's craptons of boardgames out there for game night #D&D is not the only horse in the race #ttrpg #tabletop rpg #D&D

[grad604gloriazhang]

Contextual knowledge structure and research

I planned to divided my contextual knowledge part into three sections: Azure, Gold/yellow and black and white follow the template I set:

Describe what it represents Give examples of design pieces that is primarily that colour Compare to red/show examples of designs that failed with this colour

Most of the research I found are in Chinese since I noticed the Chinese resources would be more reliable. I enjoy the process of discovery the historical background behind each colour hence I love Chinese culture. 

Here are the few website, books and blog I looked for research:

english resources:

The secret history of the color red. (n.d.). Google Arts & Culture.

Lee, C. (2017, April 10). Why is red considered a lucky color for the Chinese? Medium.

Stuart, J. (2020, March 25). Chinese red. Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art.

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