#Robert and Wilhelmina

[pejite]

As the year 1838 neared its conclusion, the Langley farm stood as a bastion of agricultural prosperity. The approaching harvest season infused the air with a palpable sense of anticipation, promising a bounty of crops that would sustain the family through the coming winter months.

In the heart of the rustic farmhouse, Wilhelmina embarked on her familiar morning routine, orchestrating a humble yet nourishing breakfast for her loved ones. Drawing upon the simple ingredients at hand, she expertly prepared a steaming pot of oatmeal porridge, complemented by generous slices of leftover cheese and hearty chunks of bread salvaged from the previous evening's supper. Though the fare may have been modest, Wilhelmina's culinary prowess lent it a comforting allure, a testament to her resourcefulness and dedication to her family's well-being.

As the fragrant aroma of porridge wafted through the kitchen, Wilhelmina's attention turned to her youngest charges; Rosemary and the twins, Robert and Winifred. Despite her best efforts to entice them with the wholesome breakfast fare, the children's youthful exuberance prevailed, transforming the table into a playground of oats and crumbs.

"Rosemary, dear, food is meant to be eaten, not played with" Wilhelmina gently admonished, her voice carrying a note of maternal authority as she intervened to restore order to the breakfast table. With practiced ease, she wiped clean the sticky hands of her mischievous daughter before turning her gaze to Edwin.

Meanwhile, Edwin, typically accustomed to the rigors of farm life, found himself unexpectedly granted a day of reprieve from his labors. The prospect of leisure brought a rare smile to his weathered features, yet duty beckoned him beyond the confines of the farmstead. Later in the day, he would venture into the nearby village, tasked with procuring a flock of hens for the Abernathy family, an essential addition to their burgeoning homestead.

As Thomas rhythmically stirred his porridge, creating a soft clinking sound with the spoon against the bowl's rim, Wilhelmina's gaze subtly shifted towards her husband, Edwin, as she deftly prepared a slice of bread topped with a generous portion of cheese, noting the contemplative furrow of his brow.

With the bread placed neatly beside Edwin's bowl, she gently inquired, "What's on your mind?" as she deftly maneuvered a spoonful of porridge towards Robert's awaiting mouth.

Edwin paused momentarily, savoring a bite of the cheese-laden bread before responding, "Well, you know I've got to make a trip to town this afternoon to fetch some hens for the Abernathys, don't you?" Wilhelmina offered a nod in response, silently urging him to continue. "I've been mulling it over, thinking we might just consider getting a couple for ourselves, or maybe even three. I've crunched the numbers, and I reckon we've got enough to spare. It wouldn't hurt to find out the prices, at least."

Wilhelmina's expression softened, betraying the underlying concern for their financial stability, despite the recent prosperity of their farm. Memories of past hardships lingered, and the prospect of risking their newfound stability unsettled her.

Before Edwin could address her apprehension, Thomas, sensing the opportunity, chimed in, "Mum, think about it, no more need to buy eggs, and we'd have them fresh every morning."

"Indeed" Edwin interjected with a hint of enthusiasm. "Plus, it'd teach the little ones a thing or two about responsibility. Who knows, maybe down the line, we might consider expanding our little farm."

A faint smile tugged at the corners of Wilhelmina's lips as she entertained the idea. "Alright" she relented, albeit cautiously, "but let's agree to keep Rosemary and Winifred at a safe distance from the hens, shall we?"

Shortly after Wilhelmina had meticulously scrubbed the remnants of the breakfast dishes, Josephine arrived, just as she did every morning. It had been several weeks since Josephine started spending her days with them, and Wilhelmina was growing increasingly fond of her presence.

As Josephine deftly tied her apron, signaling her readiness to assist Wilhelmina with the day's chores, she shared the news that Mary Elizabeth would be picking her up earlier than usual. It seemed her workday was ending prematurely due to the installation of new machinery at the factory, necessitating a clear workspace.

Wilhelmina paused, considering this new development, then suggested to Josephine that they seize the opportunity to prepare some desserts and tea for the afternoon. She reasoned that with Mary Elizabeth having a bit of extra free time, it could be a perfect chance to bond and alleviate her from the stresses of work.

They set about the task of making a sponge cake, with Josephine taking charge of mixing the ingredients. When Wilhelmina sampled the batter to assess its flavor, she couldn't suppress a slight grimace. Calling Edwin, who happened to be passing through the kitchen, she insisted he taste it as well.

"Is it truly that unpalatable?" Josephine inquired, feeling a twinge of embarrassment. Cooking wasn't exactly her forte; her mother hadn't had much opportunity to impart culinary skills, and her kitchen duties mainly revolved around dishwashing or fetching ingredients.

Edwin chuckled reassuringly. "Not to worry, you'll improve with practice" he assured her, offering a playful pat on the head before continuing on his way.

"Don't fret; we'll tweak the mixture. But do remind me to label the sugar and salt jars" Wilhelmina quipped, offering Josephine an encouraging smile. "Come along, dear, let's press on."

Before evening descended upon them, Edwin took charge of the tasks around the farm, ensuring that Thomas had time to enjoy himself with little Robert. As Edwin tended to watering the crops and pulling out weeds, which were nearly ripe for harvest, Rosemary and Winifred gleefully frolicked around him, their laughter echoing across the fields.

Meanwhile, in the cozy confines of the kitchen, Wilhelmina and Josephine busied themselves with various household chores, their ears attuned to the sounds of Edwin's interactions with the children drifting in from outside.

Before Mary Elizabeth arrived to collect her daughter, Wilhelmina made her way to the humble abode where the Ellis family resided. Arthur had been Edwin's lifelong friend, and recently Wilhelmina had struck up a friendship with his wife, Cora. She extended an invitation to Cora for a small tea gathering to chat and catch up.

The afternoon unfolded with ease. Upon Mary Elizabeth's arrival, she was pleasantly surprised by the impromptu gathering; she was truly in need of a break. The trio settled around the quaint outdoor table, and Wilhelmina served tea alongside slices of cake. Cora had brought along her children, Bernard and Beatrice, who were the same age as Thomas, and Vera, slightly older than Robert and Winifred.

Most of the children scattered to play near the farm, close to the edge of the nearby woods, while Josephine opted to remain close to the women, alongside Vera. If given the chance, Thomas would have preferred to stay by his mother's side rather than play, but he had to keep an eye on his sisters. Initially feeling a bit shy in the presence of Bernard and Beatrice, he soon discovered they were wonderful companions.

Wilhelmina found herself soothing Robert, who had returned to her seeking solace after a brief stint with the other children, clamoring for peace.

As the women gathered, their conversation ranged from household matters to their husbands' work, the daily grind with the children, and the latest whispers circulating through the village. Cora, however, introduced a new topic of interest.

"I've heard whispers that the church is considering building a school for the children" she mentioned between bites of cake.

Mary Elizabeth nodded in agreement. "I've overheard discussions at the factory about similar plans in other areas, but it's hard to say if there's any truth to it" she replied, her attention divided between the conversation and watching Josephine engage in a hand game with Vera.

Wilhelmina, with Robert fiddling with her fingers, pondered the notion. "Didn't they pass an education law some four years back? Perhaps it's finally coming to fruition" she mused, though her skepticism lingered regarding the government's interest in the education of the working class.

Taking a sip of her coffee, Cora shifted the conversation slightly. "By the way, I couldn't help but notice you've abandoned your mourning attire. Is there a reason?" she inquired, her tone delicately respectful.

Mary Elizabeth chuckled nervously, motioning for Josephine to join the other children. Josephine hesitated, feeling self-conscious, but understanding her mother's intention, she complied, joining Vera and the others in their play.

"Now, do tell us" Wilhelmina prompted, her curiosity piqued.

"I've met someone at work" Mary Elizabeth confessed, her fingers idly tracing the lace tablecloth. "We've begun courting, and I must admit, I'm rather taken with him…" Her voice trailed off as she played with the delicate fabric. "It didn't feel right to continue mourning for Alfred when my heart was beginning to open to someone new."

Touched by her friend's revelation, Wilhelmina placed a hand over her mouth, her eyes glistening with emotion. "I'm truly happy for you, my dear. You deserve to find happiness" she said warmly, while Cora beamed with excitement, sharing in the joy of Mary Elizabeth's newfound romance.

#ts4 #sims 4 #ts4 legacy #sims 4 legacy #ts4 historical #ts4 decades challenge #1830s #the langley legacy #wilhelmina langley #edwin langley #thomas langley #rosemary langley #robert langley #winifred langley #mary elizabeth aldridge #josephine aldridge

[chicinsilk]

US Vogue December 1963

Wilhelmina Cooper wears a shirt by Lady Manhattan. In blistered quilted crinkled Dacron embellished with rhinestone cuffs, threaded with black satin. Malbé blouse. Quilted in white rayon. Robert Originals pin. Row of pearls: Majorica, Fabiola bracelets. Hairdressing, Marc Sinclaire.

Wilhelmina Cooper porte une chemise par Lady Manhattan. De Dacron froissé matelassé cloquée agrémenté de poignets en strass, enfilés de satin noir. Chemisier Malbé. Matelassée en rayonne blanche. Épinglette Robert Originals. Rang de perles : Majorica, Bracelets Fabiola. Coiffure, Marc Sinclaire.

Photo Peter Beard vogue archive

#us vogue #december 1963 #fashion 60s #1963-64 #lady manhattan #robert originals #majorica #marc sincalire #wilhelmina cooper #peter beard #dacron

[samd1o1]

"If you value humanity, don't succumb to Dracul

He'll abuse you, he'll misuse you, he'll raise Hell on Earth to subdue you

Till not even death can undo you"

-Renfield in Wilhelmina Waltz by Chonny Jash

Damn these lyrics hit different after watching Renfield lmao

#The poster was on my feed and the line played #Literal chills #I know it's featured in the book and that's why it's in the song but still #Their abusive relationship I mean #Have I mentioned I'm obsessed with this album yet? #I don't have a Renfeild hyperfixation what???? #No I do #Won't lie #Chonny Jash #Robert Montague Renfield #RM Renfield #Renfield #Renfield 2023 #Wilhelmina Waltz

[xxiryukaxx]

So uhm.. I don't know if the problem has been resolved yet but in case it works it means I can finally post my drawings here.. so I excuse myself in advance if it's spamming or anything but here's some drawings I made last year

#iryuka's talk #iryuka's art #bill and ted #bill and ted fanart #bill s preston esquire #alex winter #ted theodore logan #keanu reeves #wilhelmina billie logan #brigette lundy paine #theodora thea preston #samara weaving #marko the lost boys #star the lost boys #ricky coogan #freaked 1993 #robert polidori #hauted summer 1988

[lulu2992]

A few of Far Cry 5’s characters’ former names (according to the files)

Did you know that some characters used to have different names? Here’s what I found:

Adelaide Drubman - Penny Johnson (I’m not sure; it’s unclear)

Casey Fixman - Casey Seagal or Casey Storm

Chad Wolanski - Chad Gardetto

Faith Seed - Selena Seed

George Wilson - George Beel

Guy Marvel - Guy Martel (headcanon: it’s still his name but he thought Marvel was a cooler name for a movie director)

Hurk Drubman Senior - Wayne Senior

Joseph Seed - Daniel Seed

Merle Briggs - Merle Clinton

Wilhelmina Mable - Wilhelmina Maybelline

Tammy Barnes - Tammy Palmer (was she supposed to be Eli’s wife? Maybe!)

Tracey Lader - Traci West

Virgil Minkler - Virgil Knutsen

Wendell Redler - Wendell Darrah

Xander Flynn - Bob Johnson (again, like for Adelaide, not sure)

Also, I’ve said this before but Deputy Pratt’s first name is actually Stacy and not Staci. In the files, it’s only not spelled Stacy once, in the end credits... which is also, unfortunately, the only time players had a chance to see it written.

According to the files, Larry Parker’s first name is Laurence, the man we meet near Arcade machines is Morris Aubrey, and the fisherman is Coyote Nelson… but his description in the unreleased in-game encyclopedia also implies he died, so that might be inaccurate.

Below are the names of other Hope County residents (and where they live(d) and/or work(ed)) found in the deleted in-game encyclopedia:

Daniel Holmes — Holmes Residence

Doug and Debbie Hadler — Gardenview Orchards, Ciderworks, and Packing Facility

Rae-Rae Bouthillier — Rae-Rae's Pumpkin Farm

Niesha Howard — Howard Cabin

Emmet Reaves (in the late 1800s) — Copperhead Rail Yard & Prosperity

Will Boyd (from Far Cry: Absolution; his full name is William) — Boyd Residence

Les Doverspike — Doverspike Compound

Mike and Deb Harris — Harris Residence

Wolfgang Dodd — Dodd’s Dumps

Colin Dodd (Nadine Abercrombie’s grandfather) — Dodd Residence

Joe Roberts — Roberts Cabin

Dr. Kim Patterson — Hope County Clinic

Bobby Budell (in 1946) — Flatiron Stockyards

Doug Fillmore — Fillmore Residence

Orville Fall (found gold in 1865) — Catamount Mines

Mike and Chandra Dunagan — Sunrise Farm

The Redler family (Wendell’s) — Red’s Farm Supply

Andrew and Frances Woodson — Woodson Pig Farm

Don Sawyer — Sawyer Residence

Kay Wheeler — Kay-Nine Kennels

Jules Adams (and an unnamed husband) — Adams Ranch

Jerry Miller (and his family) — Miller Residence

Rick Elliot (his full name is Richard according to a message left by Eli) — Elliot Residence

Jay Loresca — Loresca Residence

"Lonely Frank" — Frank’s Cabin

Dicky Dansky — Dansky Cabin

Roy Tanami — Tanami Residence

Mr. Vasquez — Vasquez Residence

Mr. McDevitt — Misty River Gas

Darby McCoy — McCoy Cabin

Dr. Phil Barlow — Barlow Residence

Travis McClean (and his husband Brent) — McClean Residence

Jasmine Chan — Chan Residence

Jerrod Wilson (in the 1800s) — Throne of Mercy Church

Frankie Sinclair — Sinclair Residence

Lydia (in 1912) — Lydia’s Cave

Dwight Feeney (the chemist who worked with Eden’s Gate and dies in the mission “Sins of the Father”) — Feeney Residence

Lorna Rawlings — Lorna’s Truck Stop

Edward O'Hara — O’Hara’s Haunted House

Kanti Jones — Jones Residence

Coyote Nelson — Nelson Residence

Holly Pepper (and her girlfriend Charlie) — Pepper Residence

Nolan Pettis — Nolan’s Fly Shop

Bob and Penny Johnson — Johnson Residence

Melvin Adams Abercrombie — Abercrombie Residence

Steve McCallough — McCallough’s Garage

Dr. Rachel Jessop (who, and I’ll keep saying this every time I can, was never Faith and always another, entirely different person) — Jessop Conservatory

Dwight Seeley — Seeley’s Cabin

#far cry 5 #hey I CAN tag everyone this time! #adelaide drubman #casey fixman #chad wolanski #faith seed #rachel jessop #(so not the same rachel) #george wilson #guy marvel #hurk drubman sr #joseph seed #(my headcanon is that daniel is his middle name) #merle briggs #wilhelmina mable #miss mable #tammy barnes #tracey lader #virgil minkler #wendell redler #xander flynn #staci pratt #but actually #stacy pratt #larry parker #far cry absolution #will boyd

[eahostudiogallery]

Shades of Greige

Garth Weiser - Thunder and Light

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Jiro Takamatsu

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Lyonel Feininger - The Tower

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Cy Twombly - Letter of Resignation

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Herbert Zangs

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Robert Rauschenberg - Untitled

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Luciano Caggianello - Conceptual Shroud

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Dan Walsh - Grid Book

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Janet Jones

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Mirko Baricchi

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Ellsworth Kelly - Open Window, Hotel de Bourgogne, 1949

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Joel Shapiro - Untitled, 1977

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Julije Knifer

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Kitty Kantilla - Jilamara #2

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Katsushika Hokusai - The Big Wave

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Elaine de Kooning

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Watanabe Shōtei - Three Birds on Branch, ca. 1887

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Louise Narbo

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Richard Diebenkorn - Untitled

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Wilhelmina Barns-Graham - Seven Lines No. 2

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Paul Klee - In Angel’s Care, 1931 

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Nasreen Mohamed

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Sunday: primarily color

[disastergoose]

in acoc all the characters have a very clear game of thrones counterpart, and it’s so easy to see who is who (amethar is ned stark with robert baratheon’s incompetence, jet and ruby are sansa and arya with a better relationship, etc) but liam wilhelmina? obviously supposed to be theon greyjoy but ally takes away Theon’s desire to fuck everything and his desire to ascend the ranks and prove himself, and we are left with an asexual gardener with no social skills and I think that’s why liam is so fun

#liam is fundamentally bad at basically everything you need in a game of political intrigue #he’s great #liam wilhelmina #acoc

[squibstress]

Writing Patterns

Rules: List the first line of your last 10 (posted) fics and see if there’s a pattern!

Thanks for the fun tag, @perverse-idyll!

1. It’s a grim little thing, the Sorting Hat thinks as she walks up to the dais.

[Hag Tales, HP, Minerva/Amelia, Minerva/Alastor, Minerva/Wilhelmina. The reader's introduction to Miss Minerva McGonagall, as seen through a variety of lenses, including the Sorting Hat's. Yikes!]

2. The body remembers.

[De Aegypto, Minerva/Rolanda. The frame for a short piece about Minerva's musings on Rolanda and their complicated relationship.]

3. The first time Florean Fortescue met Severus Snape, he was mid-charm, putting the finishing touches on his latest creation.

[The Ice Cream Man and the Potions Master, Florean/Severus (pre-slash). A little scene-setting for an episodic piece in which Severus alternately confounds and charms Florean Fortescue.]

4. "Imperio."

[Rest with Your Dream in My Dream, Minerva/Severus. A line stolen from canon, as were many of the lines from this piece in which I attempt to add a little backstory to some of the key scenes in the HP books. This one from the scene where Minerva (needlessly) Imperios Amycus Carrow.]

5. Mind the gap between the train and the platform.

[Mind the Gap, Minerva/Severus. A somewhat contrived frame for this short piece about the ramifications of the age-gap between lovers Minerva and Severus. Also, I had recently returned from London.]

6. What the hell am I doing here?

[Within a Forest Dark, Minerva/Severus. A question I think Severus must have asked himself several times per day. A little tunnel into the main character's mind.]

7. The children filed into the classroom, quieter than they’d ever be again, Albus knew. The first-years were always a little awed by their first day at Hogwarts.

[One to Keep an Eye On, Albus, Minerva. Some scene-setting for a short piece about how Albus and Minerva first met.]

8. Thorfinn McGonagall sat in his study answering some of the many letters of condolence that continued to pour in two months after his wife’s death, when a shriek from somewhere on a floor above pulled him out of his chair.

[From Jupiter's Head, OC, Minerva, Albus. A somewhat ham-fisted attempt to provide a bit of (canon-divergent) backstory for Minerva, introducing both her father and her magical prowess.]

9. Anyone who’d spent any time at all at Number 12 Grimmauld Place in the past weeks would not have been surprised to see an identical pair of ginger heads creeping down a creaky staircase at ten minutes past one o’clock on a July morning.

[The Perils of Eavesdropping. Fred, George, Alastor/Minerva. Distanced narrative-setting for a short, (hopefully) humorous piece.]

10. If anyone had asked the Reverend Robert Fingal McGonagall ten years ago what he’d be doing on the third Saturday of Advent in the year of our Lord 1990, he might have laid even odds on “thumbing the harp wi’ the angels.”

[Sufficient Unto the Day, Robert McGonagall, Sr, Minerva/Severus. An introduction to the main character, Minerva's minister father.]

As far as patterns go, I'd say I tend to open with short, simple phrases, often internal dialogue splashed right up front without any context. Since my stories tend to be character-driven pieces (fanfic, ya know?), I like to get into my characters' heads ASAP. It's a little odd, given that my overall narrative style leans (too) heavily on complex compound sentences. Or, it seems, I sometimes go in the opposite direction, opening with a line that establishes a more distanced narrative, sort of a birdseye POV, if you will.

Tagging @writcraft, @bettsfic, @cailynwrites, @billsfangearring

#writing #writing life #fanfic #harry potter fanfiction

[unrepentantweirdo]

Time for Andi and Mac shennanys!

We start with the Cabots:

RJ, really?

…Never mind. (I laughed at this for almost a minute because of the dialogue combined with him climbing on the table. Jack looks utterly done with Wilhelmina’s BS, and I don’t blame him. Also good boy Edward Deegan, who deserves better treatment.) Rescued Emogene, got to threaten Brother Thomas and steal his stuff.

Line break so the post isn’t so huge.

The Glowing Sea, Round 1:

Robert Joseph. We are in his house. At least wait until we get outside to start talking shit. (Love how the night picture turned out, excellent creepy vibes.)

Time to kill a courser.

And here’s the aftermath:

…you okay, buddy?

Andi failed to romance RJ on the first try, so where does he talk about it again? The Combat Zone.

Guess busting raider heads got him in a romantic mood.

On a personal note: Sorry I haven’t been posting as much original content. I’ve been under a lot of stress lately, and my mental health has been kind of messed up. Good news is that I’m doing a bit better. I’ve been working more on the fan fiction and drawing, just haven’t gotten around to posting it yet.

I’m currently stuck on the writing portion as I feel like I need to do more research, but I don’t want to go down a slippery slope of too much research and too much information. The ADHD does not help. Sometimes I wish I had a writing buddy, lol. Not to keep to a deadline or anything, but someone to talk about ideas and stuff with.

Whether you’re following me or mutuals, or even just here by random chance, thank you. Love this community, and all of you.

#fallout 4 #fo4 #maccready #fo4 maccready #rj maccready #oc:andi miller #RJ and Andi #shenanigans

[apersonwholikeslotus]

what r ur thoughts on midwest states for statetalia

Quick reminder this is very much stereotypes, I am acknowledging as a lifelong Hoosier they are stereotypes to the max.

Human Names:

Ohio - Cory

Indiana - Adelaide

Illinois - Susan

Missouri - Fritz

Michigan - Timothy (usually just Tim)

Iowa - Luther

Wisconsin - Warren

Minnesota - Silas

kansas - Jennie

Nebraska - Estella

North Dakota - Billie (Wilhelmina)

South Dakota - Bobby (Robert)

HC:

the ultimate thrifters 

Grow all their own food cause they can 

They all are cheapskates tbh 

Are all very handy and great mechanics 

But simultaneously the 

“I can’t get the tractor to start” “have you tried hitting it?” 

Yes they all can work phones and computers 

Consume more beer than the rest of the country put together 

Skinny dipping in winter

Have tried warning the others of the corn monsters 

All 12 of them can knit and sew 

“Ope” “lemme just squeeze right past ya” “uff da” “sorry” x12 “tell yer family I says hi!” 

Go to things together all the time (Indy 500, to see Iowa’s prized butter cow, etc...) 

They all speak German & French 

Lotta Lutherans, some Catholics, Indiana and Ohio are *technically* Mennonite, Illinois is Jewish. 

Have a very corny sense of humor 

Except for Wisconsin, who’s is more cheesy 

Go on road trips all the time (Ohio and Michigan are NOT allowed to sit next to each other under ANY circumstances) 

They all hate big crowds  

This group likes horror movies too much

Will FIGHT the South for Missouri 

“Fritz is ours fuck off Arkansas” 

Worship the “Corn gods” don’t ask 

Culver’s is the ONLY valid fast food place for a burger.

Sprecher’s and Vernors make approximately a fourth of their annual sales just from these 12

They get up at 4 am for absolutely no reason 

They have been adopted by Pennsylvania. All 12 of them. She is their mother now. 

#statetalia #i am not tagging beyond that

[bandsoflove]

Blake Roberts

#hot men hot boys #hot male #hottie #male body #hot black men #hot guy #hot muscle #male beauty #muscle #gorgeous men #hunky guy #hot chocolate #handsome #hot hunk #sexy hunk

[pejite]

That evening, as the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the Langley farmhouse, they extended a special invitation to Mary Elizabeth and Josephine for dinner. It was a celebration, not just of the bountiful harvest but of the promising winter ahead, filled with warmth and plenty.

Wilhelmina and Mary Elizabeth set about preparing the feast, their laughter mingling with the aroma of freshly gathered vegetables and the sizzle of meat in the pan. It promised to be a spread unlike any they'd enjoyed in years, boasting an array of meats, cheeses, eggs still warm from the nest, and an assortment of crisp, garden-fresh vegetables.

As they worked side by side in the kitchen, Wilhelmina paused, her whisk suspended mid-air. "How are things with...?" she inquired, her eyes alight with curiosity, her voice soft with genuine interest. Mary Elizabeth, her hands adorned with the stains of honest toil, looked up from her task, a tender smile gracing her lips.

"Edmund. His name is Edmund" she replied, her tone suffused with a blend of wonder and joy. "Well... they're going quite well, truth be told. It's all still so surreal, Wilhelmina. To think that as a widow with a child, I never imagined I'd find someone who'd want me." Her fingers intertwined, betraying the swirl of emotions within her. "Especially at my age" she added, a mixture of pride and disbelief colouring her words, for though she was nearing thirty, the prospect of new love still felt like a wondrous, unexpected gift.

A soft chuckle escaped Wilhelmina as she listened to Mary Elizabeth speak of her budding romance. "And do you think he'll pop the question soon? You've been courting for quite some time now" she teased gently, her eyes twinkling with playful anticipation.

With a resolute nod, Mary Elizabeth's gaze sparkled with unwavering certainty. "We're meeting again next week, and I just know he'll take that leap. And if he does." she mused, her heart swelling with hope, "I could bid farewell to the toil of work, and Josephine... well, she'd finally have the father she deserves."

They meticulously crafted a rich mince pie, slow-cooking it over a wood fire in a skillet nestled in the oven. Alongside, they whipped up Bubble and Squeak using the freshly harvested vegetables, complemented by a selection of sausages Mary Elizabeth had brought. To conclude the feast, they indulged in a batch of homemade traditional custard.

As the fragrant aroma of their culinary creations filled the air, they presented the savory pie adorned with peas and creamy mashed potatoes. The children's eyes widened in wonder; such culinary delights were a rarity, savored only on significant occasions and when financial resources allowed. For them, accustomed to humble fare like porridge and hearty vegetable stews, the prospect of the sumptuous meal sparked eager anticipation.

Taking advantage of the lingering warmth of the pre-winter evening, they gathered around tables hastily joined together to accommodate everyone. Under the soft glow of the setting sun, laughter echoed across the yard, mingling with the clinking of cutlery and the joyful chatter of friends and family. It was a night to cherish, a fleeting moment of shared happiness and culinary delight amidst the tranquility of rural life.

#ts4 #sims 4 #ts4 legacy #sims 4 legacy #ts4 decades challenge #sims 4 decades challenge #ts4 historical #1830s #the langley legacy #wilhelmina langley #edwin langley #thomas langley #rosemary langley #winifred langley #robert langley #mary elizabeth aldridge #josephine aldridge

[dxppercxdxver]

tagged by @chiropteracupola!! we will See how many books i can for real remember

rules: list ten books that have stayed with you in some way, don’t take but a few minutes, and don’t think too hard - they don’t have to be the “right” or “great” works, just the ones that have touched you.

1. The Rook - Daniel O’Malley: OUGHHH favorite book of all time and i’m not at All exaggerating. it is the pinnacle of literature to me, with a great balance of humor and drama and mystery and the supernatural and also the main character is sooooooooo. i cannot describe how insane in the head she makes me

2. Feel the Fear - Lauren Child: technically the Entire ruby redfort series lives in my brain rent free but the fourth one in particular ticks Every box to me. vintage cinema. circus performers. poetry. actual Lasting Consequences Of Trauma in a main character. skateboarding? idk it’s so fucking good and i think about it constantly

3. There, There - Tommy Orange: we had to read this for ap lit my senior year and i genuinely think about it So often its prose is so evocative and good to the brain and it Evokes such physicality and the turns of phrase are so cool and also it’s a really well structured story that’s clever and complicated (fun) and makes your heart hurt and i genuinely recommend it all the time

4. A Study in Scarlet - Arthur Conan Doyle: i feel like this one iiiiis self explanatory but also!! the platonic ideal of holmes and watson To Me!!! exuberant and young and jittery and two steps from shaking themselves apart and so full of love and adoration for each other!!!!! AUGH!!!!!

(and here is when i start forgetting books)

5. The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys: California - Gerard Way, Shaun Simon, & Becky Cloonan: comics of break your brain forever n ever n ever. full of sadness and beautiful art and lesbian robots and a Kitty (big kitty baby kitty evil kitty <3)

6. Animorphs - K. A. Applegate: books that i think about aaaaaall the time in some way because i love Meat in my sci-fi (y’all remember the allergic reaction to crocodile dna? because I DO)

7. The Wolf and the Watchman - Niklas Natt Och Dag: y’know what fuck it cecil winge and mickel cardell got real in my brain earlier this year so they get to join the list. due to there’s MEAT and DETECTIVES and PALPABLE HOMOEROTICISM (my best friends weird detective guys ough augh)

8. It Devours! - Joseph Fink & Jeffrey Cranor: noticing a theme here in that there is also Meat in this one. but also the story of something far bigger than you could ever comprehend Coming For You and the quiet dread of keeping something from your partner and carrying the burden alone and also sometimes relationships Don’t Work and that’s Fine (and also there is a massive worm)

9. Lord of the Flies - William Golding: another school read! me n my friends went Real Weird about this book at the ripe old age of thirteen. don’t remember much of it now other than Jack The Chorus Boy but i do remember having big feelings about it then

10. Treasure Island - Robert Louis Stevenson: for a Wildly different reason than em, because i don’t remember. anything? about it? read it for school when i was eleven or twelve and promptly lost all memory of the entire story BUT. i built a model ship for it for my final project and i think that jumpstarted the current Big Boat Feelings that i have some eight or nine years ago

tagging: @nico-demons, @firstmatedville, @wilhelmina-murray-harker, @natdrinkstea, and @haijinks :)

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[namesetc]

Hi! I'm looking for long names that have lots of nicknames. I have no preference masculine or feminine. Thanks!

Elizabeth - Eli/Ellie/El, Liz/Liza/Lizzie/Lizzy, Iz/Izzy/Iza, Beth, Izabeth, Lizabeth, Eliza/Elisa/Elissa/Elise, Bess/Bessy/Bessie, Bethan, Betsy, Bette, Betty, Buffy, Ella, Elsa, Elsie, Libby, Liddy, Lili, Lisa, Lise, Lisette.

Alexander/Alexandra - Al/Ally, Alex, Alexa, Xander, Ander, Lex/Lexa/Lexie/Lexi, Xandra, Andra.

Katherine - Kat/Kath/Kathy/Kathie, Rin, Rene/Renée/Renee, Kathrine, Kathri/Kathrie, Katherie.

Margarete - Marg/Marge, Margo, Margi/Margie, Maggie/Maggi/Magi.

Christopher - Chris/Chrissy/Chrissie, Christo/Christy/Christie/Christi.

William - Will/Willy/Willie/Willi, Liam, Bill, Willia, Illia.

Jonathan - Jon/John, Jona/Jonah/Jonna, Than.

Josephine - Jo/Joe, Jose/Josey/Josie/Josee, Joseph, Josephi/Josephie, Phine/Phinie/Phiny, Nina.

Amelia - Am/Ame/Amy/Amie, Amel/Ameli/Amelie, Lia/Lea/Liah/Leah, Li/Lee.

Charlotte - Char/Charl, Chary/Charie/Charrie, Charly/Charli/Charlie, Lotte/Lottie, Charlo, Carly, Lola, Lotta, Tottie.

Anestasia - Anna/Ana, An/Ann/Anne, Anest, Anesta, Nesta, Annie, Stacy/Stacie/Stasy/Stasi/Stasia, Tasia, Sia, Stasya.

Genevieve - Evie, Gen/Jen, Genie, Genna, Genny, Ginette, Ginny, Viv, Vivi.

Natalia/Natasha - Nat/Nate, Natie/Naty, Talia, Tally, Tasha.

Susanna - Sookie, Sue, Sukey, Susa, Susie/Suzy/Suzie/Susy, Suze, Zanna/Sanna, ZuZu, Anna, Annie.

Veronica/Veronika - Nikki, Rona, Ronnie/Roni/Ronni, Vera, Viki/Vicky/Vickie, Vero.

Wilhelmina - Billie, Mina/Minna, Minnie/Mini/Minni, Mimi, Vilma/Velma, Willa/Willah, Will, Willie/Willy, Willow, Wilma, Wilhelm, Helm, Helma/Helmi

Robert - Bob, Bobby/Bobbie/Bobbi, Bobbin, Dobbin, Hob, Rob, Robbie/Robby, Robin, Bert.

Theodore/Theodora - Ted, Teddy/Teddie, Teo, Terry, Theo, Dore/Dora, Dory.

Beatrice/Beatrix - Bea/Bee, Beah/Bia, Trice/Tris/Trish, Trix/Trixi/Trixie, Tricia, Trace/Tracie/Traci/Tracy, Beatri, Tri/Tree, BB, BT, Babe/Bebe, Bix/Brix, Betty/Bettie.

Nathaniel/Nathanial - Nat/Nate/Nath, Nathan, Niel/Neil, Thaniel, Thane, Than.

there are tons more so if none of these work let me know and i'll get some more!

#names with lots of nicknames #long names #long names with nicknames #read dni #name blog #name ideas #name lists #name suggestions #read my dni #name request #name inspiration #baby names #gender neutral names #masc names #fem names #nicknames

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Part 1 - Abraham Lincoln

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Part 15 - Elizabeth

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Part 17 - Gandhi

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Part 19 - Gilgamesh

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Part 35 - Lautaro

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Part 45 - Pedro II

Part 46 - Pericles

Part 47 - Peter the Great

Part 48 - Phillip II

Part 49 - Poundmaker

Part 50 - Qin Shi Huang (Mandate of Heaven)

Part 51 - Qin Shi Huang (Unifier)

Part 52 - Ramses II

Part 53 - Robert the Bruce

Part 54 - Saladin (Vizier)

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Part 56 - Sejong

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Part 58 - Shaka

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Part 62 - Sundiata Keita

Part 63 - Tamar

Part 64 - Teddy Roosevelt (Bull Moose)

Part 65 - Teddy Roosevelt (Rough Rider)

Part 66 - Theodora

Part 67 - Tokugawa

Part 68 - Tomyris

Part 69 - Trajan

Part 70 - Victoria (Age of Empire)

Part 71 - Victoria (Age of Steam)

Part 72 - Wilfrid Laurier

Part 73 - Wilhelmina

Part 74 - Wu Zetian

Part 75 - Yongle

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[gaeldricge]

Excuse me while I ask you for too much, as per usual . . . . For Min/Poppy:

Pre-Relationship: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

General: 3, 4, 5, 7

Love: 4, 5, 10, 12

(Sorry!!! I feel so bad looking at how many of these headcanons I wanna know but I just love how you approach this pair)

No need to feel bad ;) I love your enthusiasm for this beautiful ship 

Pre-Relationship:

1. How did they first meet?

Well, they met at school, but they only really met when Robert Jr. brought his girlfriend (Poppy) to Caithness to meet his family.

2. What was their first impression of each other?

Minerva was mesmerised and had that classical moment of blanking on everything else going on around her. Mind you, no one noticed ;) Poppy simply was excited to meet Minerva (again), but it has to be noted that she was prepared for the meeting, whereas the identity of the girlfriend was a complete surprise for Minerva.

3. Did any of their friends or family want them to get together?

Many didn’t know about the crush or about their sexual identities in the first place. Albus was the first person Minerva confessed to, so ever since he surely wanted things to work out, though he understood the problems all to well. Pomona was the first one who by herself felt the chemistry and tension between her two friends and started rooting for them. She also tried speaking with each of them but that was a little difficult. As of family, both of Minerva’s brothers were startled when she told them (more because of it being Poppy rather than her also liking women), but they were both supportive of her. Her father more or less gave her his blessing shortly before he passed away - this is a bit of a sad and longer story, you may ask about it if you’re interested. She only told her mother when she and Poppy were finally together. Isobel was supportive but also hurt for being the last one to be told. Poppy’s family only consisted of her brother, who was very hurtful about it all. When she told him that about herself and Minerva he stopped speaking to her for over a decade.

4. Who felt romantic feelings first?

That’s hard to tell. They both felt it differently, but there was an instant connection when they met as adults.

5. Did either of them try to resist their feelings?

Both did. Minerva harder than Poppy, but they both did.

General:

3. What was their first kiss like?

Far too quick and hasty. It led to another, longer and deeper one, but that one also had a bitter taste in it, since they weren’t ready for dating yet.

4. Were they each other’s first anything (kiss, relationship, etc.)?

Hmm...not that I’m aware of at this point!

5. What’s their height difference? Age difference?

Poppy is about half a head shorter than Minerva and she’s one year older than Robert Jr., which makes her five years younger than Minerva.

6. What’s their relationship with each other’s families? Do they share a friend group?

Ever since first meeting the McGonagall’s as Robert Jr.’s girlfriend, Poppy was a welcome sight in their household. Even after splitting up with Robert she visited from time to time, much to Robert Sr.’s and Isobel’s joy. Minerva was welcome at Poppy’s brother’s at first (though never comparable in warmth) but that changed of course when he cut off any contact with his sister. They do share several friends, like Pomona, Wilhelmina and Filius, but they also have their “own” groups. Minerva’s closest friend is and always will be Albus, and while he was also a friend to Poppy, that relationship was more of a collegial sense. He and Minerva shared much more confidences. Minerva also used to be good friends with Augusta Longbottom with whom she worked at the ministry. Poppy has a couple of healer friends from her time at St. Mungo’s, including her mentor, Louise. Her most striking friendship though is that with Snape (as far as friendships go that is). After Dumbledore, she was the only staff member who treated him with respect from the start. It was a rocky start nonetheless, but Snape trusted Poppy and she him, even though she knew of his past crimes and was well aware that he was keeping many secrets. She and Minerva actually fought several times about him, because Minerva considered Poppy too soft heartened in that regard. Of course, she changed her opinion on Snape some years into his tenor as teacher.

7. Who takes the lead in social situations?

They’re both good at that. 

Love:

4. How often do they cuddle/engage in PDA?

PDA only very rarely. Even after the war, and with their relationship revealed to the public, there are only rare instances when you can see them touching in public. In private there’s a lot of physical intimacy.

5. Who initiates kisses?

Whoever has the greatest urge/need in the moment!

10. Do they prefer verbal or physical affection?

Depends on the situation, but there’s no real preference.

12. What kind of nicknames do they call each other?

Well, Minerva calls Poppy “a thasgaidh” (my darling) or “mo ghràdh” (my love) in private. And in return Poppy uses these endearments in English. They’re both - especially Minerva - not fond of nicknames!

Ship questions

#thank you dear anon! #minerva x poppy #minerva mcgonagall #poppy pomfrey #hp femslash #headcanons by viv