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the-six-that-thrive-if · 1 year

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THE SIX THAT THRIVE IS A 18+ INTERACTIVE FICTION! THIS DEALS WITH DISTURBING THEMES OF HORROR, MURDER, GORE, VIOLENCE, EXPLICIT SEX SCENES, ABUSE, DISCRIMINATION, AND DARK ROMANCE! PLEASE BE AWARE WHEN INTERACTING WITH THIS STORY

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♡ | DELVE DEEPER |

♡ | DEMO | ~ LAST UPDATED: AUGUST 2ND 2023

♡ | PATREON | DISCORD | ASK BOX |

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AMERICA | NORTHEAST | DISTRICT 6 | DATE UNKOWN

ILLECEBRA

/ilˈle.ke.bra/

/noun/

1. the state of enticement and or lure.

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“Anyone with the illecebra Illness is destined to die at the age of 22. There is no cure.”

You were destined to die in 22 years. Since the moment of your birth, you have known your downfall. The age in which you die. You aren’t sure why your parents told you, why they wanted you to know on your tenth birthday, but they did. Holding back tears as if they were the ones to suffer, as if they knew the exact moments they’d die. You like to pretend they prepared you, made you live your life without fear, but—

You’re 22 this year. With no cure in sight, and no way to prevent what is bound to happen to you. You’ll die and you’ll die soon. Unless you can make a deal.

Nearly two thousand years ago, creatures assumed only myth broke free from the ground and ripped away the sky. Fighting amongst themselves and fighting and killing humans. Unable to fight against these creatures, the creation of districts came into being, representing states, nations, and countries, bound to crawl amongst the floor and a dome of safety for the humans living.

Your story begins within the District of Six, one of the first domes built, and the location of the Eclipse Facility, which is in charge of studying Subjects who are monsters from the outside.

☼ Bring Death to a vicious cycle and allow destiny to take a course or Save a vicious world, which seems to be beyond saving. It is up to you.

☼ Customizable MC

[Name, Personality, Gender, Pronouns, Appearance(tattoos n scars), Traits, Allergies, Diet, Piercings, Aesthetics, & More]

☼ Ability to have certain traits, likes, and disabilities

[Favorite Foods, Smoking/Drinking Habits, & More]

[Personality, Mental Illness, Hearing Aids, Prosthetic Arms or Legs and choosing how you lost + MORE]

☼ Options that have and effect on romantic and platonic relationships.

☼ Choose between seven romanceable Love Interests or None at All.

☼ Stats that will affect the story.

☼ The ability to fight, run, hide, and survive.

[Harem Route & Poly Routes Optional]

☽☼☾ [THE DEMON] SUBJECT F-24:

THE FIRE WHICH BREATHS — {AMAB - MAN}

A sadistic and sarcastic demon that is often quiet and looms around you like a shadow, he's oddly cold to others and can be described as being dosed with water. He's smart, far smarter than the others, and only cares for your input. He's murderous and has no qualms about killing others for you. No matter how good they seem. He's lazy but has an extremely good sense of smell and exceptional hearing.

“What the others think, matter not. I’m here for you and you alone.”

༺ Appearance:

6’7FT[200.66CM] He says long, shaggy black hair that reaches his waist and messy side hair pieces that messily shape his face. He has striking almond-shaped gold eyes that seem to glow. He has an athletic build and warm tan skin that's littered with scars, such as cuts, bites, gashes, healed bullet holes, and claw marks. He has a facial scar that runs vertically along his lip's left side.

[UNKNOWN YRS OLD, SPECIES: DEMON BLOODHOUND]

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☽☼☾ [THE ANGEL] SUBJECT L-18:

THE WESTERN WINDS WHICH BLOWS — {AFAB - WOMAN}

A calm and energetic person who switches often. Sometimes being extremely energetic and loud, while others, she's calming, and sometimes you forget she's even there. She's kind and loves humans and mortals. She finds their short lifespans adorable and thinks humans are adorable since she's lived many lifetimes. She is quite the birdbrain and often jumps from topic to topic.

“Aw, humans are the cutest~ I just love, love, love ‘em!”

༺ Appearance:

6’0FT[182.88CM] She's a tall woman with the orangish-yellow talons and legs of a harpy eagle, with two large white wings that fade into a pastel yellow. She has the tail of a bird, which is a pastel yellow that fades into a pastel blue. Her skin is white, almost yellow, and she's covered in an assortment of blue freckles, varying in color.

[3000 YRS OLD, SPECIES: HARPY]

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☽☼☾ [THE DRAGON] SUBJECT R-12:

THE WATER IN WHICH BITES — {??? - GENDERFLUID}

A quiet and soft-spoken woman who spends most of his time reading. She's very straightforward, blunt, and struggles to pick up on social cues. He likes the dark and spends time in the dark corners, only speaking up when necessary. She's obedient and kind but dislikes humans.

“… No. It is simply easier for my skin to remain in the dark.”

༺ Appearance:

5’11FT(180.34CM) She's a tall and slender woman with dark brown skin that looks almost black and black eyes. She has raven black hair that reaches her feet, with two long dark blue horns. Her back is lined with dark blue spikes. Her wrist, upper thighs, upper arms, and ankles have white armbands. She also has a thick lizard-like tail with spikes that run along the middle. While her forehead has an intricate design, similar to a circlet.

[UNKNOWN YRS OLD, SPECIES: DRAGON(UNCOMFIRMED)]

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☽☼☾ [THE ARMADILLO] SUBJECT X-6:

THE EARTH IN WHICH LIVES — {AMAB - GENDERFLUID}

A hardheaded and stubborn individual who is strong-willed but hates change. They often spend time sleeping, curled up into a ball like a rolly-polly. They hate humans and don't shy away from letting you know; they're sometimes outspoken and aggressive.

“Get away, please! The last thing I need is human cooties!”

༺ Appearance:

6’10FT(208.28CM) He has deep brown skin and glowing emerald green eyes, with pale brown armor plates along his back, starting at the base of his neck, with a long flat tail that drags behind him. He has short curly dark brown hair, and his face is dusted in white and pale brown freckles.

[1046 YRS OLD, SPECIES: UNKNOWN (WITHIN ARMADILLO FAMILY)]

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☽☼☾ THE WARDEN:

THE VOID WHICH BECKONS — {AMAB - MAN}

A towering, intimidating man that rarely speaks but is quite sadistic. He cares for order more than justice and is okay with playing the role of the bad guy. He prefers it. He's seen as emotionless and uncaring but constantly aware of his surroundings. He demands attention and unwavering loyalty.

“You must simply follow the rules. Or die. There is no other option.”

༺ Appearance:

6’7FT[200.66CM] Simple black slacks, thick black winter trench with silver buckles and chains, and a black helmet similar to a 12th Century English Knight.

[UNKNOWN YRS OLD, SPECIES: SPECKULATED SHADOW BEING OR CHAOS DEMON]

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TWO HIDDEN LOVE INTERESTS - THE KING & ????

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☽☼☾ HAREM [MAIN] ROUTE:

F-24, L-18, R-12, X-6, WARDEN, & MC

☽☼☾ POLY ROUTES:

Poly Route One: F-24, WARDEN, & MC

Poly Route Two: L-18, R-12, & MC

Poly Route Three: L-18, R-12, X-6, & MC

Poly Route Four: R-12, Warden, & MC

Poly Route Five: X-6, Warden, & MC

Poly Route Six: F-24, R-12, Warden, & MC

Poly Route Seven: F-24, R-12, & MC

[You’ll learn their names in book]

#interactive fiction #interactive fiction demos #interactive fic #twine interactive fiction #interactive fiction twine #itchio interactive fic #twine games #itchio games #dating sim #horror interactive fic #t.manor.basement #the six that thrive

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daneecastle · 8 months

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*sigh*

.......still struggling with sleep.

It got bad this past Wednesday when I had a hard time keeping my balance, and focusing was hard. Ended up staying home from work to see my doctor. I was prescribed sleep meds, and my diet pills were lowered in dosage.

I'm still losing weight every day. At 241 lbs this morning(started with 272 lbs on June 27th). But since August 3rd, I've been sleeping an average of 2 to 4 hours a night. Sometimes, I get lucky and have a combination of hours of sleep that add up to 6! But no more than that.

Once I wake up, I can't sleep for two hours. Then I crash and wake up 2 or 3 hours later. Falling asleep, when my eyes go blurry, is easy but beyond that .... like staying asleep? Yeah, no....

I plan on making another appointment this next week but I'm sure they will have me wait till my vital check-up on the 5th of September.

I'm nippy, annoyed, drained, and yet so desperate to continue drawing my Good Omens fan art. At least I still have that.

I am working on something new when I'm not sleeping, cooking, working, or spending time with family and friends. Which is usually during movie time or at night(when I can't sleep). Here's a messy preview:

It's still a work in progress but I'm confident to say that Aziraphale is getting easier to draw. I have to thank a lot of fanartist out there who have helped me along the way by presenting their work and indirectly supporting me.

Also, the colored image:

Done by @okaylokii , out of this collection of images:

Really inspired me to continue with my original dancing idea. Thank you for letting me lean on you. I did get permission to use it though I mostly use it as inspiration, not to copy. But I do want to make a tribute to @okaylokii for this piece.

I'll figure it out.....

See ya in two hours.

Good night, Angels and Demons!

#good omens #crowley #aziraphale #michael sheen #david tennant #good omens season 2 #neil gaiman #progress #good omens fanart #okaylokii #dancing ineffable husbands #ineffable husbands #going to try and sleep #im probably not going to sleep tonight

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wiredhouse · 4 months

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At Winter's End

Two crows dusted with snow sat on the windowsill in the sitting room, cawing and pecking at the glass. Estiva’s father kept a jar of seeds to feed the birds (which he had dubbed ‘Icy’ and ‘Gummi’, even though he could never be sure they were the same crows every time) at every sunrise and sunset, but the food they now so desired would never come. For the snow storm had made her eat the last of the dirt-tasting seeds and her father laid dead in the room next to her.

The village doctor had assured Estiva that she still had six more months with him, but no one could have predicted that the storm would rage on in intensity for over two weeks. He died on the fifth day, coughing and choking on his own saliva as his daughter cried on the hard kitchen floor.

For the first three days after his death, she stayed by his side, replacing the bedsheets and cleaning him as best as she could for when Valdimar came to bring his corpse to the church for the funeral. She believed that it was God’s will that kept her hand steady and voice firm when she spoke of her dreams and memories to the corpse before her, but when the stench of bodily fluids and rotting flesh became unavoidable, she realised that it had only been her heart shielding her from the truth that she was now orphaned before she even turned twenty.

Now, Estiva barricaded the door to their once shared bedroom and nailed as many blankets as she could spare to the crevices to lock the knowledge out of her mind, but all her efforts were in vain, for the moulder haunted her and all the rotting food she managed to eat recoiled back up her throat every time her mind flashed to the image of a corpse that could no longer be called her father. She prayed to God to release her from this misery — whether it was to send her off to her Aunt Petra’s or kill her entirely, she did not know —, but she already knew He would never listen to her prayers. Every priest at the church made certain to remind her that she was an accursed child, destined to never walk alongside the path of angels.

Heretical as the thoughts may be, she struggled to ever find a reason to care about her destiny. She loved God, for He was the only god she ever knew, but even familial love can begin to splinter when the faces in a painting start to wither. Should she be fated to be the trinket of dark spirits or tortured for an eternity before her mind could even comprehend itself, she would welcome it with both contempt and resolve. Why should she fear the fate everyone told her was unavoidable?

A slab of snow on the roof slid down and exploded beside the crows, forcing them to scream and shake off their feathers as they jumped up into flight. With the cawing and pecking gone, Estiva was alone with only the noise of her harsh breathing and the wind pushing against the side of the cabin.

There was but one piece of meat left. A single slice of venison that the maggots had yet to find. She preferred poultry over deer, but her recent diet of bird seeds and peppermint leaves made that small slice look like its own celebrational feast — grand enough to feed her and all of her aunts and cousins. But what stayed her hand from ripping into it was the silver husky soundlessly asleep on her lap.

Svein had been given as a gift to her by her mother when she turned thirteen as a companion for her hunts. However, he was a poor hunter and only ever wanted to curl up next to her and sleep. The first time he accompanied her hunting was in late August, and the moment she let go of his leash, he sprinted across the entire opposite edge of the woods. When she finally caught up to him, he had a large grin as he lapped around a small pond with wary turtles trying to escape the tidal waves.

They both knew starvation well. Just as her ribs began to poke and scratch at her chemise, Svein’s fluffy fur could not hide the sharp edged bones that met her skin as she patted his back. She only allowed them to eat every two days. The idea seemed brilliant at first — as she thought for certain the storm would lessen or the front door would budge and let her make a run for the village —, but as it got colder and her lips bluer, she worried that any attempt to preserve their lives were utterly useless.

Estiva never cared whether or not she died. Unlike the rest of the congregation, she never feared that lingering question of what would happen to her soul after death — she took solace in the idea of the unknown, but this was not only about her. Svein deserved all the life he could live, and if the pain of hunger for her was so intense, she could not even imagine how much hurt went into his whimpers.

And she had a specific dream of how she would die. Not in some musty house infested with rats and spiders, but she dreamt of dying in the arms of someone who loved her, carrying her to a warm shelter where no pain could reach her. She suspected that that dream was futile now with both of her parents dead and the last of her family never responding to her letters. Perhaps her dream of death needed to be revised into being huddled next to her most faithful companion.

Their monotony of sitting on the ground was broken with darkness obscuring her view of the room before her, and she crept up without waking the husky to burn a few candles.

Everyone feared the dark in her family. It began with her great-grandfather claiming a demon had been the one to kill his late wife, who had died in her sleep, and that it watched over the family from the shadows, waiting for its next target to let down their guard. Given his paranoid nature, no one paid that much attention to him at first. Then, everyone after her great-grandmother began to die only in the dark, such was the same for her father.

Tiny flames sparked to life on the wicks of the handcrafted candles. It was a pitiful source of light, but there was no firewood left to burn. As long as she could still see the ‘faces’ etched into the ragged wooden walls, she was satisfied. The faint glow kept darkness away from her skin, and her silver dagger could find the heart of any dark spirit shuffling in her peripheral.

But the smaller lights conceived more shadows, drawing them on the walls and forcing Estiva to acknowledge the filthy amount of clutter blanketing every available surface. Plates with the paint chipped at the edges stacked on top of the table; books she would never read thrown on the sofa; an assortment of debris littering the floor. It was from the knowledge that her survival may be fruitless that she cared not to keep her little hovel tidy. And, she found it more fitting for her corpse to be found in a heap of rubbish, unlike her father who slept in the cleanest room she had ever prepared.

There were also letters, dozens of them, addressed to her father that he strictly forbade her from ever reading and kept hidden from her in his closet. She had taken the letters out and sat them neatly on an unused coffee table that was directly across from where she normally sat. She tried numerous times to read them, but her heart always pounded and fell to her stomach whenever her arm extended to them.

If death was imminent, why worry over the ink on a piece of parchment?

Estiva stalked over to the letters, glancing over her shoulder towards the bedroom door, as if that would be what woke her father up from his slumber. The wooden floor creaked beneath her weight, pressing down to the crawl space below in certain places where water damage had been severe. She could feel the paintings, the vases, every little crack in the wall staring at her, judging her yet pushing her forward until a letter was in her hands.

The letter was crisp, unopened with its edges still sharp and precise. Father Valdimar, the scratchy writing above the neater address read. Her uncut nails dug into the paper as she embraced for the worst and tore the sealing.

She squinted her eyes at the handwriting, voicelessly cursing Valdimar as she began to read.

To Sir Rannver,

I assume your lateness to respond to my inquiries comes from a long-running bloodline of laziness that left you too inadequate to give me your answer and not from a scant attempt to express your disapproval of my claim without speaking to me as a man. We may have been schoolboys together, but do not misinterpret my kindness towards you and your family as a sign of friendship.

If it truly is the former, allow me to reiterate what I have previously mentioned numerous times. There is no place within God’s kingdom that can fit an unruly, impudent girl into its ranks. Your daughter never once showed care for our laws and customs. She refuses to engage in our sermons, quoting that she “does not like the prayers being given by the priest.” Right before communion, she stole three loaves of bread and tossed them to two vagrants before telling them to run when she got caught. When I came for dinner to show my respect to your late wife, you let her sit at the head of the table whilst you sat at her side.

It appears to me that your daughter accepts and believes in the teachings of God, but, whether this is from a rebellious nature or some fiendish influence, she willingly chooses to denounce Him and claim her life to be more important than loving Him.

I have spoken numerously on the details of her accursed upbringing by that unseemly woman, so I will not mention that again. However, as the head priest of our church, I must once again ask for your cooperation in rehabilitating your daughter into a proper woman.

She has recently become of age to reach nunship, but with you having no other heirs and her sordid nature, I do not think being a woman of grand devotion is in her future. If you would only push her along the correct path, she may start to willingly attend my lessons, at which I could teach her the errors of her ways and that God could still accept her even in that accursed state.

But if your daughter is never properly corrected, I would have no other choice than to have her removed from the congregation and, by extension, you as well.

Make the decision God would be most pleased with, Rannver. He is one who always rewards his most diligent followers.

From,

Father Valdimar

Estiva’s eyes lingered on the messy ink smudging across other words. There was a deep understanding from when she was only five that Valdimar did not like her — the way his eyes would only pass over hers without stopping, how he refused to ever speak her name —, but to have it so simply spelled out for her, she almost felt betrayed. Almost.

Faint as it was, she held the letter over the flame in a candle. The edge grew dark and brittle as a gentle golden flame caught her eye and grew in size just for her. She let the flames spread over the paper until the biting warmth kissed her fingertips, and she tossed the remains into the empty fireplace as a pitiful play of entertainment to bring her to sleep.

Svein’s head rolled over to her lap as she laid beside him. She hid their fading bodies under a thick weight of feathery and scratchy blankets that offered them not an iota of comfort.

A deep chill settled over protruding bones and black bruises that would forever be dark. Estiva knew that it would take a miracle for her to not succumb to starvation or hypothermia before she breathed in the fresh air again, but she would not pray. Not now.

It would be late into the afternoon when she woke up. The crows were at the window cawing, Svein was snoring, and a bright heat was burning down on the left side of her face.

So accustomed to tragedy as she was, Estiva thought one of the candles tipped over and caught on to the fabric of the curtain. And that her death would not be met by the bitter cold but by the spreading flames of something so harmless that only the victim could be the one to blame for their untimely, painful death.

But when she breathed in, she smelt not the smoke of rising flames but of the corpse whose mould spread like a fungus over the wooden walls. As the heat cupped her cheek, her mind cleared away the fog of sleep and noted an absence of a certain sound — there was no howling wind beckoning her.

She opened her eyes. The sitting room was not casted beneath a bleak sky. Everything shimmered with faint gold and specks of dust danced in the air with glee. She saw the torn black curtain and, in the sunlight, realised it had been a dark blue the entire time.

The sun had risen. The crows were fluffed with a warmth they had not felt in weeks.

Fighting against the protest of her legs, Estiva jumped to her feet and ran to the window. Icy and Gummi tilted their heads as she pulled at the rusted latch and threw open the window to breathe in the first fresh air.

It was still cold enough to freeze off her lips, but the resurgence of the sun and recession of snow gave her the hope that she could make the journey to the village. She had no money or valuables to trade for food, but Valdimar would not let even a sinner go starving. He had a reputation to fulfill, and the church’s motto of giving generosity to all, holy or vile, was all too easy for her to exploit.

One of the dead plum trees that her father tried fruitlessly to revive laid on its side. The snow had covered any sign of its stump, save for a single thin bark poking out from the white blanket like an awkward child separated from their parents. The grey branches became home to a pathetic bird’s nest made of sparse twigs, dead grass, and the bird’s own feathers. One of the crows tilted their head, screamed at her, and followed the other to the nest. They huddled together there, shivering as they stared at her with what she could only reckon to be disgust.

A breeze broke through the air. Dead leaves from trees that would not survive the winter blew in through the window and landed on her cold arms in search of solace. She breathed in. The frigidness sunk in around her and gently cradled her head. Estiva could not feel the tips of her fingers.

There was no warm, clean clothing to change into. All she had was her father’s hunting coat which — she realised as she slipped the scratchy fabric over her shoulders — was still slightly damp with blood from their last hunt. She pulled the furred collar up to her nose, obscuring the rot with the ghost of what the corpse used to be.

Svein stretched his forelegs and lazily bumped his wet nose against her knee. His eyes were dark with age, but he still had that shimmer of joy and hope with seeing her up and dressed for the first time in two weeks. She did not need to see past his fur to know how fragile his steps were, how his rib cage protruded from his skin just as hers.

Estiva took the old wooden bow from its place on the wall and attached it to the bag of arrows on her back. Painful as it was, carrying so much weight, the feeling of having her bow again was all she needed to remember her instincts as a hunter and how to survive in the wilderness. She heard plenty of squirrels snoring beneath the floorboards, and there was commonly a family of deer that would make worthy target practice.

“Come, Svein,” she whispered, scarcely recognising her own voice. “Village’s not far away. I’ll find you a fireplace and all the roasted beef you can eat.”

She opened the front door and was greeted by an avalanche of snow spilling out to her ankles. It was not fluffy and pure white as one would hope, but the snow was filthy with mud and debris that had been kicked up during the storm. If she returned after alerting Valdimar of her father’s death, she worried over all the cleaning up that would have to be done — her muscles were not what they once were, and her elbows popped with every soft movement.

If, Estiva thought to herself as she kicked her legs up and stepped out from the threshold.

There was no sense of freedom, of relief, leaving that little hovel of hers. The taste of rotten meat was still stained on her tongue; her body still ached with hunger and hypothermia; her father was still dead in the bedroom.

She stepped to the edge of their property — marked only by a swing that her parents had set up when she was six — and turned to face what she once called home. It was hardly a sight she could recognise. The yard was littered with uprooted dead plants. The wood of the house was withering and falling away. The front door was wide open, welcoming nature into its dark interior: her personal nightmare.

There was nothing left for her heart to scavenge and call home. It hit her, then, that she was staring at a house she would never see again.

Not for a long, long while, at the very least. Perhaps in thirty years, when her eyes are sharper and more tired with the wane of years, she would return to that little wooden hovel. A new family would be calling it ‘home’, and there would be a pear tree in the yard. The mother would be digging out the long dead blueberry bushes in exchange for yellow and purple pansies, and the father would be teaching their children how to start a fire.

Or maybe there would be nothing left to see. Years of abandonment left it to wither and crumble to its foundation. The old swing set would be buried in the ground as the tree it was tied to was knocked down for its firewood. She did not know what would come of her father. She didn’t want to know. Estiva buried her hands into the coat pockets and turned towards the main trail. With the mountain of snow, there was no distinctive path that an outside could distinguish, only a decrepit wooden sign pointing west that said ‘Owin Village.’ She whistled towards her sleepy companion and began heading westward.

Note: This is the beginning of a short story that I abandoned a few months ago that thought that I might as well post since I still think its a banger and a half.

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abwatt · 8 months

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Full Moon, 30 August 2023

Crossposting from the Zucker's site...

It's the full moon in Pisces, at 7° Pisces (tropical), perfecting at 9:36 pm tonight (30 August 2023). This part of Pisces is associated with the Titan Okeanos from Greek/Mediterranean mythology — "great ocean", the wild and unconquerable world-girdling salt-water river. It's a good time to give thanks for your sources of fresh water, and to pray and act for the health of the ocean, and the role of fish in both your diet and in their natural role as the inhabitants of the great waters.

The Moon is also in the Twenty-Seventh Mansion of the Moon, which is associated with stars in the constellations of Pegasus and Andromeda, and it is associated with magics that create prosperity for yourself — and wreak havoc among your enemies. Medieval Arabic navigators and astrologers associated it with the sound/letter "MIM" and the angel/djinn/spirit named "Alheniel/Alhens."

You can think of a "Mansion" as like a stretch of highway or important state-number road, and it's the distance that the Moon travels in a single 24-hour period; the 27th Mansion is something like a stretch of road that passes through a quaint town with a lot of good bars, boutique shops, and great restaurants... that also happens to have a lot of fresh water swamps, ponds and lakes on one side of the road, and salt-water marshes, tidal pools, and dune-shielded beaches on the other. Maybe there's a boardwalk with arcades and games, too. "Alheniel" is kind of like the mayor or governor of this place, 'officially in charge' — but Okeanos is the Big Guy in town.

so... there's a framework for imagination, visualization, journey-work, prayer and magic. Enjoy!

#full moon #full moon in pisces #Pisces Moon #devotional paganism #devotional astrology

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cricketcampbell · 14 days

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♠ What (if any) tattoos does your character have?

"Oh my God, yay, tattoo tour! I guess I'll just go in order--which, okay, yikes, so my first one's this lady bug, right above my elbow. It was my sixteenth birthday present from my mom; she got a bumblebee in the same spot, because I was bug and she was bee. Libby, get it? Then I got the scorpius constellation under my collarbone for my eighteenth birthday, since I'm, y'know, a scorpio...a little basic, I know, but in my defense, I was eighteen! I didn't get any more until culinary school, when I had this instructor that was always getting on me about not holding my knife right. He'd literally come and draw a red X on my finger to remind me not to hold it out on across the top of the blade, so on the last day of class, I purposely made him come over one last time so he could see that instead of having to draw that X, I'd gotten a little chefs knife tattooed there as, like, a permanent reminder...and then later that night after all of us got drunk to celebrate graduating, I let one of my classmates stick and poke "eat well" onto the finger next to it. They're both pretty faded, so I've def been thinking about getting them touched up."

"What else...well, duh, okay, I'm just going out of order now, because I literally can't not show off my Diet Coke tattoo. Then there's the mushroom on my hip, my angel numbers on the back of my neck, the olive branch behind my ear, some passport stamps from when I was traveling, um, what else... this cute little clothesline on my thigh, the sardines on my ribs--love, love a tinned fish, don't even get me started...and then the rest are really just, like, some impulse Friday the 13th flash ones, like my scorpion, a lava lamp, the frog wearing a cowboy hat on my ankle...that one was Mack, actually. I named him Cheddar, because, like, mac and cheese...it's dumb, but I had to cover him with a bandaid for, like, weeks after we broke up, because he just made me sad to look at, but he really is too cute to ignore, and he definitely turned out way better than the tattoo Mack let me do on him. I'd say that I can't believe he actually let me, but I really can...I just don't think I get why. I don't think I pulled even a single straight line, I was so nervous. Like I’m pretty sure I remember literally closing my eyes at one point."

"But my biggest and the most recent piece is the dinner scape set up that I got from Aeris last August that I'm still so obsessed with. I've been meaning to text him to see if he'd be down to do my next idea...which may or may not be the lobster from the Trader Joe's bag. He's just so cute, sue me! Oh, and then Maura and I just have to figure out where we want to go for our matching ice creams since between the two of us, all four of the artists at Crescent Moon are kind of a no go...but I did just follow this super cool artist named Orla that I was actually gonna send to her and see what she thought about hitting up, so. I feel like I'm probably forgetting one or two, but I think altogether that's...fourteen? Fifteen? I still love them all so much, but I can't think about the permanence of them for too long or I will start to panic."

ft. @mackmontgomery, @aeris-flores, @maura-cortes

Character Appearance Meme

#answered #meme day #ft. mack montgomery #ft. aeris flores #ft. maura cortes #//y'all why was this actually so STRESSFUL omg #//def had a few of these already in my head but it was fun to figure out the rest!!!

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D.U.D.E Bios: Triana Santos-Marino (2021)

Billie’s Little Angel Triana Santos-Marino

The third of Billie’s children, half-Cuban half-Mozambican, Triana is her Mama’s little angel and a source of annoyance for her two older siblings.

“When I’m all grown up, I wanna be as beautiful as my Mama.”

Name

Full Legal Name: Triana Rosângela Santos-Marino

First Name: Triana

Meaning: From the neighbourhood in the city of Seville, of uncertain meaning.

Pronunciation: TRYA-na

Origin: Spanish

Middle Name: Rosângela

Meaning: Combination of Rosa (From Latin ‘rosa’ meaining 'rose’) and Ângela (Portuguese feminine form of 'Angelus’ derived from Greek 'Angelos’ meaning 'messenger’)

Pronunciation: ro-ZAN-jeh-la

Origin: Portugese

Surname(s): Santos, Marino

Meaning(s): Santos: Means 'Saint’ in Portuguese and Spanish, ultimately from Latin 'Sanctus’. Marino: Derived from the given name 'Marino’ which itself is the Italian and Spanish form of 'Marinus’. 'Marinus’ comes from the Latin word 'Marinus’ meaning 'of the sea’

Pronunciation(s): SAN-tos, ma-REE-no

Origin(s): Portuguese, Spanish. Italian, Spanish

Alias: N/A

Reason: N/A

Nicknames: Tri, Rosa, Angel

Titles: Miss

Characteristics

Age: 12

Gender: Female. She/Her Pronouns

Race: Human

Nationality: Dual Nationality, Cuban-American

Ethnicity: Mixed. Half-Hispanic/Latino, Half-African

Birth Date: August 14th 2009

Symbols: N/A

Sexuality: N/A

Religion: Catholic

Native Language: Spanish

Spoken Languages: Spanish, English

Relationship Status: N/A

Astrological Sign: Leo

Theme Song (Ringtone on Billie’s Phone): 'Angel’ - Sarah McLachlan

Voice Actor: N/A

Geographical Characteristics

Birthplace: Bayamo, Granma Province, Cuba

Current Location: On the road / Asheville, North Carolina, USA / Bayamo, Granma Province, Cuba / Springville, Concord, Erie County, New York, USA

Hometown: Bayamo, Granma Province, Cuba / Springville, Concord, Erie County, New York, USA

Appearance

Height: N/A (Hasn’t finished growing)

Weight: N/A (Hasn’t finished growing)

Eye Colour: Brown

Hair Colour: Black

Hair Dye: None

Body Hair: N/A

Facial Hair: N/A

Tattoos: N/A

Piercings: None

Scars: None

Health and Fitness

Allergies: None

Alcoholic, Smoker, Drug User: N/A

Illnesses/Disorders: None

Medications: None

Any Specific Diet: None

Relationships

Allies: N/A

Enemies: N/A

Friends: Olivia Nye, Daisy Lum, Paz Marino, Casilda Ibarra, Hadley Winter, Bethany Turner, Uliana Winter, Owena Pritchard, Paige Rhydderch, Zella O'Sullivan, Velda Rhydderch, Macy Rhydderch, Eartha O'Hannigan, Xavia O'Hannegan, Naomi Rhydderch, Idalia McFarlane, Easter McFarland, Xaviera Rhydderch, Calla Rhydderch

Colleagues: N/A

Rivals: N/A

Closest Confidant: Florencia Marino

Mentor: Bienvenida Marino

Significant Other: N/A

Previous Partners: N/A

Parents: Donato Santos (36, Father), Bienvenida Marino (38, Mother)

Parents-In-Law: N/A

Siblings: Emperatriz Romero-Marino (18, Half-Sister), Antonio Huerta-Marino (15, Half-Brother), Zaire Santos-Moulin (11, Half-Brother)

Siblings-In-Law: N/A

Nieces & Nephews: N/A

Children: N/A

Children-In-Law: N/A

Grandkids: N/A

Great Grandkids: N/A

Wrestling

Billed From: N/A

Trainer: N/A

Managers: N/A

Wrestlers Managed: N/A

Debut: N/A

Debut Match: N/A

Retired: N/A

Retirement Match: N/A

Wrestling Style: N/A

Stables: N/A

Teams: N/A

Regular Moves: N/A

Finishers: N/A

Refers To Fans As: N/A

Extras

Trivia: Nothing of Note so far

#D.U.D.E #original character #Marino #Santos #Family. Not a Wrestler

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Today is day 1 of The Angel August diet/fast. My morning is going strong, I haven't eaten anything yet However, I chugged a cup of water to feel full so will not be eating breakfast today.

#pr0 ana diary #eating problems #ed diet #goal weight #i need to lose this weight #@n0r3x1a

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Here are the Nominees for the 2022 VMAs

MTV has announced the nominees for the Video Music Awards show, which will air on August 28. While it's unclear who will perform this year, here are the artists who are up for the award.

The 2022 VMA nominees include Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow and Kendrick Lamar, who each received seven nominations. Doja Cat, Harry Styles and Harry Styles are next with six each. Five each for Drake, Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish.

The hosts and performers of the show have not yet been announced. Presently, nominee Doja Cat hosted the VMAs last year.

Doja Cat for Woman, Drake featuring Future and Young Thug are the Video of the Year nominees. Harry Styles is nominated for As It Was. Olivia Rodrigo for Brutal and Taylor Swift for All Too Well (10-Minute Version) (Taylor’s version). Here are the nominees:

Nominated nominees for the 2022 VMAs

Video of the Year Doja Cat, Woman

Bad Bunny is the Artist of The Year

Drake

Ed Sheeran

Harry Styles

Jack Harlow

Lil Nas X

Lizzo

Song of the Year Adele, Easy on Me

Best New Artist Baby Keem

Dove Cameron

Gayle

Latto

Maneskin

Seventeen

The Best Push Performance of the Year Griff, One Night

Remi Wolf, Sexy Villain

Nessa Barrett, I Hope Ur Miserable Until Ur Dead

Seventeen, Rock With You

Mae Muller, Better Days

Gayle, abcdefu

Shenseea, R. U That

Omar Apollo, Tamagotchi

Wet Leg, Chaise Longue

Muni Long Baby Boo, Muni Long

Doechii, Persuasive

Best Collaboration Drake ft. Future and Young Thug, Way 2 Sexy

Elton John and Dua Lipa, Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)

Post Malone and The Weeknd, One Right Now

Rosalia ft. Rosalia feat.

Best Pop Billie Eilish, Happier Than Ever

Olivia Rodrigo, Traitor

Best Hip-Hop Eminem and Snoop Dogg, From the D 2 the LBC

Future feat. Minecraft servers Drake and Tems, Wait for U

Latto, Big Energy

Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Baby - Do We Have a Problem?

Pusha T, Diet Coke

Best Rock Foo Fighters, Love Dies Young

Jack White, Taking Me Back

Muse Willn't Stand Down

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Summer

Shinedown, Planet Zero

Three Days Grace, So Called Life

Best Alternative Avril Lavigne with. Blackbear, Love It When You Hate Me

Imagine Dragons and JID, Enemy

Machine Gun Kelly feat. Willow, Emo girl

Maneskin, I Wanna Be Your Slave

Panic! at the Disco, Viva Las Vengeance

Twenty One Pilots, Saturday

Willow and Avril Lavigne Avril Lavigne and Willow. Travis Barker, G R O W

Best Latin Anitta, Envolver

Bad Bunny, Titi Me Pregunto

Becky G and Karol G, Mamiii

Daddy Yankee Remix

Farruko, Pepas

J Balvin and Skrillex, In Da Getto

Best R&B Alicia Keys City of Gods (Part 2)

Chloe, Have Mercy

H.E.R., For Anyone

Summer Walker and SZA and Cardi B, No Love (Extended Version)

The Weeknd, Out of Time

Best K-pop BTS (The Most Beautiful Moment)

Itzy, Loco

Lisa, Lalisa

Seventeen, Hot

Stray Kids, Maniac

Twice, the Feels

Video for Good Kendrick The Heart Part 5

Latto, P*ssy

Lizzo, About Damn Time

Rina Sawayama, This Hell

Stromae, Fils de Joie

Best Metaverse Performance Blackpink The Virtual

Minecraft

Charli XCX

Justin Bieber - An Interactive Virtual Experience | Wave

Rift Tour ft. Ariana Grande | Fortnite

Twenty One Pilots Concert Experience

Best Longform Video Billie Eilish is Happier Than Ever: A Love Note to Los Angeles

Foo Fighters, Studio 666

Kacey Musgraves, Star-Crossed

Madonna, Madame X

Olivia Rodrigo, Driving Home 2 U

Best Cinematography Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar and Family Ties

Camila Cabello ft. Ed Sheeran, Bam Bam

Kendrick Lamar, N95

Family Ties, Best Direction Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar

Billie Eilish, Happier Than Ever

Ed Sheeran, Shivers

Best Art Direction Adele, Oh My God

Drake ft. Future and Young Thug, Way 2 Sexy

Kacey Musgraves, Simple Times

Megan Thee Stallion feat. Dua Lipa Sweetest Pie

Best Visual Effects Billie Eilish, Happier Than Ever

My Universe, Coldplay and BTS

Kendrick Lamar, The Heart Part 5

Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa, Sweetest Pie

The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber, Stay

Best Choreography BTS Permission to Dance

Doja Cat, Woman

FKA twigs ft. The Weeknd, Tears In The Club

Harry Styles, As It Was

Industry Baby, Jack Harlow and Lil Nas X

Normani ft. Cardi B, Wild Side

Best Editing Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar and Family Ties

Doja Cat, Get into It (Yuh)

Olivia Rodrigo, Brutal

Rosalia, Saoko

Taylor Swift, All Too Well (10-Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version).

The Weeknd, Take my Breath

#MINECRAFT SERVERS #Minecraft server list

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Books Read in 2022

1. A Court of Silver Flames- Sarah J. Maas

2. Told After Supper- Jerome K. Jerome

3. The Crazy Ladies of Pearl Street- Trevanian

4. To Kill a Kingdom- Alexandra Christo

5. The Father Christmas Letter- J.R.R. Tolkien

6. The Book of Doing and Being- Barnett Bain

7. The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August- Claire North

8. Northern Lights (Golden Compass)- Philip Pullman

9. The Subtle Knife- Phillip Pullman

10. The Amber Spyglass-Phillip Pullman

11. The Skincare Bible- Anjali Mahto

12. The Popular Culture Reader- John L. Nachbar Wright Jack, & Deborah Weiser

13. Another Roadside Attraction- Tom Robbins

14. Angels and Demons- Dan Brown

15. The Da Vinci Code- Dan Brown

16. The Vintage Tea Cup Club- Vanessa Greene

17. A Woman of Independent Means- Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey

18. The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart- Holly Ringland

19. Humankind: A Hopeful History- Rutger Bergman

20. Goddess- Kelly Gardi

21. Wild Animals I Have Known- Ernest Thompson Seton

22. Femme Fatale: Cinema’s Most Unforgettable Lethal Ladies- Dominique Manon and James Ursini

23. Crazy for the Storm- Norman Ollestad

24. The Power of Body Language: How to Succeed in Every Business and Social Encounter- Tonya Reiman

25. The Wolves of Willoughby Chase - Joan Aiken

26. Coffee, Tea, or Me? - "Trudy Baker" aka Donald Bain

27. Fifth Avenue, 5 AM: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and the Dawn of the Modern Woman- Sam Wasson

28. Audrey: Her Story- Alexander Walker

29. The Complete Films of Audrey Hepburn - Jerry Vermiyle

30. Audrey Hepburn: An Elegant Spirit, a Son Remembers- Sean Hepburn Ferrer

31. Gigi- Collette

32. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes- Anita Loos

33. Chalice- Robin McKinley

34. Dragon's Bane - Patricia Wrede

35. The Golem and the Jinni- Helene Wecker

36. The Prince and the Dressmaker- Jen Wang

37. The Path Made Clear- Oprah Winfrey

38. Lumberjanes- Shannon Watters, Grace Ellis, Gus Allen, and ND Stevenson

39. The Hidden Palace - Helene Wecker

40. Brazen: Rebel Ladies Who Rocked the World- Penelope Bagieu

41. Strange Practice- Vivian Shaw

42. Dreadful Company- Vivian Shaw

43. All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories Of Queer Teens Throughout The Ages- edited by Saundra Mitchell

44. The Library at Mount Char- Scott Hawkins

45. Grave Importance- Vivian Shaw

46. Verity- Colleen Hoover

47. Bravely- Maggie Stiefvater

48. 1602- Neil Gaiman

49. She Come By It Natural: Dolly Parton and the Women Who Lived Her Songs- Sarah Smarsh

50. Gallant- V.E. Schwab

51. Lore Olympus Vol. 1- Rachel Smythe

52. I'll Have What She's Having: My Adventures in Celebrity Dieting- Rebecca Harrington

53. Lore Olympus Vol. 2- Rachel Smythe

54. Moon Cakes- Suzanne Walker & Wendy Xu

55. The Tea Dragon Society- Katie O'Neill

56. The Tea Dragon Festival- Katie O'Neill

57. Travels with Foxfire: Stories of People, Passions, and Practices from Southern Appalachia- Foxfire Fund Inc.

58. My Year of Rest and Relaxation - Ottessa Moshfegh

59. Seance Tea Party- Reimenga Yee

60. Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics- Dolly Parton and Robert K. Oermann

61. Lightfall: The Girl and the Galdurian

62. Tidesong- Wendy Xu

63. Name of the Wind- Patrick Rothfuss

64. The Girl from the Sea- Molly Knox Ostertag

65. Lightfall: The Shadow of the Bird

66. Neon Gods- Katee Robert

67. The Lighthouse Witches- C. J. Cooke

68. Six Crimson Cranes- Elizabeth Lim

69. I'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life- Anne Bogel

70. The Secret History- Donna Tartt

71. The Near Witch- V. E. Schwab

72. The Good Demon- Jimmy Cajole

73. The Illustrated Man - Ray Bradbury

74. Nettle & Bone- T. Kingfisher

75. Dracula- Bram Stoker

76. My Best Friend's Exorcism- Grady Hendrix

77. Batman: The Ultimate Evil- Andrew Vachss

78. World of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments- Aimee Nezhukumatathil

79. Odd and the Frost Giants- Neil Gaiman

80. How to Hygge: The Nordic Secrets to a Happy Life- Signe Johansen

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INDIANAPOLIS -- Jim Irsay has been a vegan, on and off, throughout his 64 years. He's been vegetarian, too. And, at some points in his life, he has been a meat eater. The Indianapolis Colts owner says he doesn't judge anyone on what they choose to include in their diet.That's a personal choice, Irsay said."I'm not a fanatic about it. I'm not a judger," he told IndyStar on Wednesday. "Whatever people want to eat is fine by me. I am not here to point fingers."But lately, Irsay's been trending toward the vegan way of life, in major ways. And that has a lot to do with his girlfriend, Michelle Paul, who has been vegan for 22 years.Paul is a 52-year-old lawyer from Los Angeles and a "sweet animal activist," Irsay said. And she has been helping him take the animal-loving spirit that's been inside of him all his life to a new level.Irsay and Paul met in June 2022, when she was living in L.A. She came into his life to help Irsay with holistic health, a passion of hers. Around that time, Irsay bought a new plane, and he asked Paul to help him re-decorate it. She was up for the challenge, and she inspired Irsay to transform that jet, vegan style.Every piece of leather and wool inside Irsay's private plane was torn out, and there was a fair amount of it. From the carpets to the seats to the walls, every bit of it was replaced with animal-free materials, replaced with vegan leather imprinted with the Indianapolis Colts logo.After the transformation, Irsay renamed his jet the Blue Vegan."I think it's exciting, because people see this beautiful aircraft and it's, 'Wow, that's so cool.' But then it raises awareness toward such a good cause," Irsay said in a video interview with PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) released Wednesday.Paul not only helped Irsay overhaul his plane to vegan friendly, but he said she inspired him to make menu changes inside Lucas Oil Stadium, where the Colts play their home games.The offerings now include vegan chicken tenders, smoked tofu couscous and cauliflower “wings." PETA recently named the stadium the third most vegan-friendly NFL venue in the nation, touting the vegan LightLife Indiana Burger, rice bowl with black beans, vegan fajitas and veggie hummus wrap.Paul also encouraged Irsay to bring vegan food into his suites and on his planes. "He, actually, really likes it all," she said."There's talk about (when you're vegan) you can't get the protein," Irsay told IndyStar. "Our football players, some of the strongest men in the world, are vegans and you're able to derive plenty of protein from eating vegetarian or vegan."Paul has helped educate Irsay, and she has shown him all the vegan options available."The food out there now that is made, plant based, it is so good," Irsay said in the PETA video. "There is just no way you can tell. It's just so unbelievable. It is so good."NFL owner, animal loverBeyond being an advocate for PETA and the vegan lifestyle, Irsay works relentlessly to help the cause of animals, those close to him and far away.Earlier this year, he gave $20 million to help relocate an aging orca, Toki (also known as Lolita), from a concrete tank at the Miami Seaquarium to a seaside sanctuary in her home waters where she was abducted 53 years ago. Toki died in August after spending more than five decades in captivity."But through Irsay’s pledge, Toki’s suffering gained international attention," PETA said, "shedding light on the plight of captive wild animals worldwide."In his personal life, Irsay dotes on Drake, his Maltese-Shih Tzu mix, who goes everywhere with him, including training camp at Grand Park and Colts games, home and away."God or the higher powers that be, they sent Drake. That's obvious. It didn't happen by coincidence," Irsay said in the PETA video. "I call him my holy dog because they are just part of the core family."Irsay said he has plans to open an Indiana shelter to help animals, which will be named Drake's House."We know that Jim has enormous compassion and love

for animals, and that he’s consistently used his influence and resources to reduce their suffering," said Moira Colley with PETA. "He was ready to move mountains to help Lolita and, by bringing more vegan options to Lucas Oil Stadium and veganizing his private plane, Jim has clearly demonstrated his commitment to making animal-friendly choices more accessible."Irsay said that his love of animals has helped him find peace and comfort.“I think through caring for animals, it’s like St. Francis says, ‘By self-forgetting, one finds,’” Irsay says in PETA video. “If you truly treat others like you want to be treated, this world would be a nirvana garden.”[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6F9DooPFy-g[/embed]Follow IndyStar sports reporter Dana Benbow on X: @DanaBenbow. Reach her via e-mail: [email protected] article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Jim Irsay's girlfriend is vegan, his jet's veganized, so is Colts food

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okay mabe the "if i don't get to 10k steps i'll finish them the next day on top of that day's 10k" was not a good idea after all...

i think i'll just zero my step dept and start over

other than that i've managed to do everything else and stay in the calorie limits of the angel august diet i'm doing

#tw ed #4na tw #not pr0 just for myself #notprojusttags #pro 4 me not 4 thee #pro 4na #pr04na #pr0 ana diary #4n0r3x14 #i wanna be sk1nny #i will be sk1nny #angel august diet

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Totie Fields (May 7, 1930 – August 2, 1978) died 45 years ago today, at the age of 48. Comedienne, appeared often on the TV shows "The Ed Sullivan Show" and "The Merv Griffin Show"

Fields was born Sophie Feldman in Hartford, Connecticut. She started singing in Boston clubs while still in high school, taking the stage name of Totie Fields. The name "Totie" was a childhood nickname, a baby-talk pronunciation of the name "Sophie".

Fields gained fame during the 1960s and 1970s. Ed Sullivan gave Fields her first big break when he booked her on his show after seeing her perform at the Copacabana in New York. She made multiple appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, The Mike Douglas Show, and The Merv Griffin Show, as well as a fifth-season episode of Here's Lucy starring Lucille Ball.

In 1972, Fields wrote a humorous diet book titled I Think I'll Start on Monday: The Official 8½ Oz. Mashed Potato Diet

Fields was plagued with health problems the last two years of her life.

In April 1976, her left leg was amputated above the knee when surgery to remove a blood clot failed. This caused her to use a scooter for mobility. Ironically, Fields' last television appearance before her surgery was in a rare straight dramatic guest-starring role on the CBS-TV drama series Medical Center, which aired on February 23, 1976. In that episode, "Life, Death, and Mrs. Armbruster", Fields played Phoebe Armbruster, a hospital janitor plagued by heart problems.

In June 1977 a much-thinner Fields starred in the Home Box Office special series Standing Room Only, beginning her show seated in a wheelchair.[3] As the audience welcomed her, she stood up, causing the cheering audience to stand with her. Said Fields: "I've waited all my life to say this ... I weigh less than Elizabeth Taylor!"

While still recovering from the amputation, Fields suffered[when?] two heart attacks.

In October 1977, Fields was diagnosed with breast cancer and her right breast was removed. However, Fields continued to perform, incorporating her health problems into her act. As a result, this changed the tone of her humor. Actor Van Johnson, who was a friend of Fields, was said to have remarked, "When Totie lost weight, she wasn't funny anymore."

Nevertheless, in 1978, during the last year of her life, Fields was voted "Entertainer of the Year" and "Female Comedy Star of the Year" by the American Guild of Variety Artists

On August 2, 1978, Fields was scheduled to begin a two-week engagement at Las Vegas’ Sahara Hotel when, on the eve of the opening, she was stricken at home by a blood clot, suffering a fatal pulmonary embolism. She was rushed to nearby Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center, but was pronounced dead soon after. Her ashes were interred in Las Vegas; after her husband George Johnston's death in January 1995, her remains were moved to the Mount Sinai Memorial Park Cemetery in Los Angeles, to be interred together.

Source: Facebook

Classic Retrovision Milestones

#totie fields #comedy #television

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Elvis Presley Net Worth 2023-Income, Wife, Death & Biography

Elvis Presley was an American singer and actor. A cultural icon, he is commonly known by the single name Elvis. He is often called the "King of Rock and Roll" or "the King." Elvis Presley Net Worth is approximately $300 Million Elvis Presley was an American icon who is known all over the world. He is best known for his music, which has influenced many artists. Elvis was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, on January 8, 1935, and passed away on August 16, 1977. Throughout his career, Elvis had many hits, including "Jailhouse Rock," "Heartbreak Hotel," and "Suspicious Minds." He also starred in several movies, including "Love Me Tender" and "Viva Las Vegas." Elvis was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 and has sold over 600 million records worldwide. Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling In Love

Elvis Presley Biography

Real Name:Elvis Aaron PresleyDate of Birth:January 8, 1935,Died:August 16, 1977.Age:42 years oldHeight:172 Cm Weight:69 Kg Birthplace:Tupelo, MississippiNationality:AmericanMarital status:Married Husband/WifePriscilla PresleyProfession:Singer and ActorElvis Presley Net Worth 2023:$300 Million (Approx)

Elvis Presley Death

In the early morning of August 16, 1977, Elvis Presley was found dead in his Graceland mansion. The world mourned the loss of the King of Rock and Roll, but there were also many questions surrounding his death. Although an autopsy was performed, there were no clear answers about what caused Elvis's untimely demise. Over the years, there have been many theories about how Elvis died, but the truth may never be known. One theory is that Elvis died from heart failure. He was overweight and had high cholesterol levels, which put him at risk for cardiovascular problems. It is possible that Elvis suffered a heart attack or stroke that led to his death. Another theory about Elvis's death is that he succumbed to years of poor health and lifestyle choices. He had a poor diet and didn't exercise regularly. These factors likely took a toll on his health and contributed to his untimely death at 42 years old. No matter what caused Elvis's death, there is no doubt that he left an enduring legacy behind. He revolutionized popular music and remained one of the most iconic figures in American culture. His influence is still felt today, nearly 45 years after his passing.

Elvis Presley's Net Worth

Elvis Presley is one of the most iconic musicians of all time. He is among the richest, with a net worth estimated at $300 million. That's a lot of money, but it's not surprising considering all that Elvis accomplished during his lifetime. Elvis Presley Net Worth is approximately $300 Million He appeared in 33 films, starred in several television shows, and sold more than 600 million records worldwide. His music continues to be popular today, nearly 40 years after his death. In addition to his musical accomplishments, Elvis was also a savvy businessman. He founded Graceland Enterprises, which manages Graceland—his former home and now a major tourist attraction—and other business ventures related to his legacy. The company has been extremely successful; Forbes estimates it generates more than $100 million yearly in revenue. All told, it's no wonder Elvis Presley is one of the richest celebrities in the world—even though he's been gone for nearly four decades now! Elvis Presley Net Worth is approximately $300 Million

Elvis Presley's Daughter

Elvis Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie, was born on February 1, 1968. She is the only child of Elvis and his wife, Priscilla. Lisa Marie has two half-sisters: actress Jennifer Presley and musician Riley Keough. Lisa Marie grew up mostly in Memphis, Tennessee, with her father until he died in 1977. Afterward, she lived with her mother in Los Angeles. In 1986, at 18, she married Danny Keough; they had two children together before divorcing in 1994. In May of that year, Lisa Marie married Michael Jackson; the marriage lasted less than two years and ended in divorce. In 2002, Lisa Marie wed actor Nicolas Cage; they separated after 108 days and divorced in 2004. Since then, Lisa Marie had largely stayed out of the public eye, though she did make headlines in 2012 when she auctioned off some of her father's personal belongings, including his famous "Peacock" jumpsuit, which sold for $300k.

Elvis Presley Movie

The first Elvis Presley movie was "Love Me Tender." It was western music, and it did pretty well at the box office. However, the critics were not too fond of it. They felt that Elvis was miscast in the role and that the movie was rather bland. Regardless, "Love Me Tender" remains an important part of Elvis Presley's filmography. Elvis' next movie was "Loving You." This one was better received by both audiences and critics alike. It tells the story of a singing star who falls in love with a fan. The movie featured some great songs, including "Loving You" and "Jailhouse Rock." After appearing in a few more movies, Elvis starred in his best film, "King Creole." He played a musician who got mixed up with some shady characters in it. The movie featured some great tunes, including the title track and "Hard Headed Woman." Sadly, after making just 31 films, Elvis' career in Hollywood came to an end. He occasionally made cameo appearances in movies or T.V. shows but never returned to leading man status. Nonetheless, the films he made remain classics and are loved by fans worldwide. Elvis Presley Net Worth is approximately $300 Million

Elvis Presley's Wife

The King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, was married to his wife, Priscilla Presley, for over six years. The two met in Germany while Elvis was serving in the Army and were married in 1967. While their marriage was not without problems, they remained together until Elvis died in 1977. Priscilla Presley is best known as the widow of Elvis Presley. She was born Priscilla Ann Wagner on May 24, 1945, in Brooklyn, New York, the only child of Anna Lillian (Iversen) and Marine Corps Air Corps pilot James Frederick Wagner. Her parents divorced when she was six months old, and her mother raised her in Austin, Texas. In 1958, at thirteen, she moved to Memphis, Tennessee, to live with her father and his new wife after he retired from the military. It was here that she met Elvis Presley. Elvis and Priscilla began a courtship that lasted seven-and-a-half years before they finally wed on May 1, 1967, at the Aladdin Hotel in Las Vegas. They had one daughter, Lisa Marie, born on February 1, 1968. The couple divorced on October 9, 1973, but remained close friends until Elvis's death four years later. After Elvis's death, Priscilla became a successful businesswoman. She opened an upscale boutique called Graceland Too, which featured items inspired by her late husband's style. She also wrote two books about him, "Elvis and Me" (1985) and "Love Me Tender" (1996).

Early Life of Elvis Presley

In the early 1950s, a young man named Elvis Presley emerged from obscurity to become one of the biggest stars in the world. Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, on January 8, 1935, Elvis was raised in poverty by his parents, Vernon and Gladys Presley. As a child, he began singing in church and later appeared on a local radio show. In 1954, he made his first recordings for Sun Records in Memphis, Tennessee. These recordings attracted the attention of Sam Phillips, who signed Elvis to a contract with RCA Victor. Elvis's first national hit record, "Heartbreak Hotel," was released in 1956. That same year, he made his television debut on The Ed Sullivan Show. His hip-shaking performance caused a sensation and helped make him an international star. Over the next few years, Elvis released a string of hits, including "Don't Be Cruel," "Hound Dog," and "Love Me Tender." He also starred in several popular films, such as Love Me Tender (1956), Jailhouse Rock (1957), and King Creole (1958). In 1958, Elvis was drafted into the U.S. Army and served two years in Germany. Upon his return to civilian life, he resumed his recording career and also starred in such films as G.I. Blues (1960), Flaming Star (1960), and Wild In The Country (1961). In 1968, he came back with an acclaimed television special that featured him performing new songs and classic hits. The following year, one of Elvis's most famous recordings was released: "Suspicious Minds." Throughout the 1970s.Elvis Presley Net Worth is approximately $300 Million

Elvis Presley Family & Education

When Elvis Presley was born in Tupelo, Mississippi, on January 8, 1935, his parents were Gladys and Vernon Presley. He had a twin brother named Jesse Garon, who died at birth. Growing up poor in Tupelo during the Great Depression, Elvis went to work as soon as he was old enough. He started out shining shoes and later worked at a local grocery store. When he was 13 years old, his family moved to Memphis, Tennessee. Elvis attended Humes High School in Memphis, where he met many friends with whom he would later form his band. After graduating from high school in 1953, he began working for Crown Electric as an electrical apprentice. He also began playing guitar and singing on a local radio station to gain attention for himself and his music. In 1954, Elvis recorded a demo version of "That's All Right" at Sun Records in Memphis. The song became a hit locally, and Elvis began performing regularly around the city. In 1955, he signed a contract with RCA Victor and released his first single, "Heartbreak Hotel." The song shot to the top of the charts, making Elvis an overnight sensation. Elvis quickly rose to stardom in the mid-1950s with a string of hits, including "Blue Suede Shoes" and "Hound Dog." His unique blend of country music and rhythm & blues caught the attention of white and black audiences alike, which was relatively rare for artists then. His good looks and magnetic personality only added to his appeal. In 1956, he appeared on national television for the first time on The Ed Sullivan Show, where he caused quite a stir by wiggling his hips while singing "Hound Dog."

How Old was Elvis Presley When He Died And What Year?

Elvis Presley was born on January 8, 1935, and died on August 16, 1977, at 42. The cause of death was listed as cardiac arrhythmia, but many believe drug abuse played a role in his death.

What was Elvis's Cause of Death?

Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977, from a heart attack. Elvis was overweight and had a family history of heart disease, which likely contributed to his death. However, the exact cause of Elvis' heart attack is unknown.

What were Elvis Presley'S Last Words?

Elvis Presley's last words have been the subject of much speculation over the years. Some say he said, "I'm going to bed" before he died, while others claim his final words were, "I love you." However, the truth is that we will never know for sure what Elvis' last words were. We know that Elvis was found unresponsive in his Graceland bathroom on August 16, 1977. He was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after that. The official cause of death was listed as cardiac arrhythmia. Still, many believe that Elvis died from a drug overdose. Many stories circulated about his final moments in the hours and days after Elvis' death. Some claimed that he had made a prophetic statement just before passing away. In contrast, others said that his last words were simply an expression of love for those around him. But with concrete evidence, it's impossible to say exactly what Elvis' last words were. So we may never know exactly what Elvis Presley's last words were, but we can be certain that they came from a place of love. Whether he was saying goodbye to this world or expressing his love for those in it, his final words are a testament to the legacy of one of the most iconic figures in music history.

What was Elvis Presley's Ethnicity?

Elvis Presley's ethnicity mixed English, Scottish, Irish, and Welsh. He also had some German ancestry. His father, Vernon Presley, was mostly of English descent, with some Scottish and Irish ancestry. His mother, Gladys Smith, was mostly of Scots-Irish descent with some English ancestry.

Conclusion

Elvis Presley is considered one of the most important figures in rock and roll history. Elvis was a popular singer and actor who hugely impacted American culture. Elvis Presley Net Worth is approximately $300 Million His music was a mix of country, blues, and gospel, which appealed to many people. Elvis was also known for his flashy style and charismatic personality. He became one of the most successful entertainers in the world, and his legacy continues to influence musicians today. Data Source: Wikipedia Read the full article

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Is Herbalife Really Changing Lives?

Let me first say that I am not, have never been, and will never become a mineral complex herbalife distributor. However, I will admit that I was "sold" into trying Herbal Life products by a stranger who introduced me to it a few years back. Although I knew about it, I never stopped to look at the Herbalife Kiosks in the mall. Either I am a sucker for products that use a MLM model to make a living, or I am open-minded. You can call me whatever you like! I also bought $5 water, because it's sexy!

The Background

Mark Hughes founded Herbalife International in 1980 as a nutrition and weight management company. Hughes founded the company after his mother's death. He believed that poor eating habits and a unhealthy approach to weight loss and dieting led to Hughes's death. His business would grow into an empire by him "petaling protein drinks out of his car trunk"! That's pretty sexy! Wow! Mark had a vision. He wanted people to be able to make extra money while introducing the product to others. So he created the company with a direct-selling model. This allows people to become distributors to earn income by selling the products door to door and through word of mouth advertising.

Herbalife's slogan was "Lose weight now, ask me how" and in 1982, only 2 years after it launched from a car trunk, Herbalife had reached $2 million in sales. It also expanded into Canada.

The Products

Herbalife products offer weight management, energy, nutrition, and personal care products.

Juicy SCAM Fact Background

The California Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Herbalife in 1985 for false or exaggerated claims regarding the effectiveness of Herbalife's products. The lawsuit was settled for $850,000 by Herbalife without admitting any wrongdoing. Herbalife used ingredients that contained the appetite suppressant Ephedra in its original formulation. However, the FDA banned this ingredient in 2002.

Fraud Discovery Institute made a claim in May 2008 that Herbalife products had lead levels higher than the California law allowed. Barry Minkow founded the Fraud Discovery Institute. Continue reading, this is where the real fun begins! According to the Los Angeles Business Journal Online report, Barry Minkow was sentenced to seven years for stock fraud and would then reveal that his company had profited from the allegations by selling Herbalife stock. Herbalife responded by stating that their products meet federal FDA requirements. Independent lab tests also proved that the products didn't exceed the limits set forth in the original lawsuit.

A suit was filed for a woman who claimed she had lead-related liver problems. She said it was due to Herbalife products. Christopher Grell, a Barry Minkow associate filed the suit. The suit was amended to include distributors who supplied the woman Herbalife Products. Grell launched a website that offered people who felt they had been hurt by Herbalife Products the opportunity to seek redress. Minkow retracts all allegations against Herbalife in August 2008 and removes any mention of the company on his website.

Wow! These are the things people will do to make money!

Needless to mention, the company has been the subject of many lawsuits and claims. These include claims that the company is a pyramid scheme, causes liver disease, heart attachment, is too costly, and that it destroys families.

The Compensation Plan

According to the company, 73% of revenue is paid out. There are many ways to make money.

Selling the products to consumers generates a profit between 25-50%

Distributors to wholesalers can make up to 25% profit

Monthly Bonus: An additional 2% to 7% on your overall sales volume

A monthly override payment up to 5% on your personal sales volume for your "supervisors", in your first three generations.

Herbalife has been in business for 32 years and continues to be a viable business opportunity. They continue to make and sell products that customers actually want, and they continue to attract distributors.

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Here's who's Nominated for the 2022 VMAs

MTV has announced the nominees to the Video Music Awards show, which airs on August 28. It's difficult to know the performers, but here are the nominees.

The 2022 VMA nominees for 2022 include Lil Nas X, Jack Harlow and Kendrick Lamar, who each received seven nominations. Doja Cat, Harry Styles and Harry Styles are next with six each. Drake, Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa and The Weeknd have each collected five points.

Performers and a host for the show are yet to be announced. Last year's VMAs host was Doja Cat, who is currently a nominee.

The Video of the Year award nominees include Doja Cat for Woman; Drake featuring Future and Young Thug for Way 2 Sexy; Ed Sheeran for Shivers; Harry Styles for As It Was; Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow for Industry Baby; Olivia Rodrigo for Brutal and Taylor Swift for All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's version). Here are all the nominees:

Nominated nominees for the 2022 VMAs

Video of the Year Doja Cat Woman

Bad Bunny is the Artist of the Year.

Drake

Ed Sheeran

Harry Styles

Jack Harlow

Lil Nas X

Lizzo

Song of the Year Adele"Easy on Me

Baby Keem is the Best New Artist

Dove Cameron

Gayle

Latto

Maneskin

Seventeen

The Best Push Performance of the Year Griff, One Night

Remi Wolf, Sexy Villain

Nessa Barrett, I Hope Ur Miserable Until Ur Dead

Seventeen, Rock With You

Mae Muller, Better Days

Gayle, abcdefu

Shenseea, R. U That

Omar Apollo, Tamagotchi

Wet Leg, Chaise Longue

Muni Long Baby Boo

Doechii, Persuasive

Best Collaboration Drake feat. Future, Young Thug, Way 2 Sexy

Elton John and Dua Lipa, Cold Heart (PNAU Remix)

Post Malone and The Weeknd, One Right Now

Rosalia ft. Rosalia ft.

Best Pop Billie Eilish, Happier Than Ever

Olivia Rodrigo, Traitor

Best Hip-Hop Eminem and Snoop Dogg, From the D 2 the LBC

Future ft. Drake and Tems, Wait for U

Latto, Big Energy

Nicki Minaj ft. Lil Baby, Do We Have A Problem?

Pusha T, Diet Coke

Best Rock Foo Fighters, Love Dies Young

Jack White, Taking Me Back

Muse Willn't Stand Down

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Black Summer

Shinedown, Planet Zero

Three Days Grace, So Called Life

Best Alternative Avril lavigne ft. Blackbear. Love It When You Hate Me

Imagine Dragons and JID, Enemy

Machine Gun Kelly ft. Willow, Emo Girl

Maneskin, I Wanna Be Your Slave

Panic! at the Disco, Viva Las Vengeance

Twenty One Pilots, Saturday

Willow and Avril Lavigne with. Travis Barker, G R O W

Best Latin Anitta, Envolver

Bad Bunny, Titi Me Pregunto

Becky G and Karol G, Mamiii

Remix of Daddy Yankee

Farruko, Pepas

Skrillex and J Balvin, In Da Getto

Best R&B Alicia Keys City of Gods (Part 2)

Chloe, Have Mercy

H.E.R.

Summer Walker and SZA and Cardi B, No Love (Extended Version)

The Weeknd, Out Of Time

Best K-pop BTS of All Time, to Come (The Most Beautiful Moment)

Itzy, Loco

Lisa, Lalisa

Seventeen, Hot

Stray Kids, Maniac

Twice, the Feels

Video for Good Kendrick Lamar, The Heart Part 5

Latto, P*ssy

Lizzo, About Damn Time

Rina Sawayama: This Hell

Stromae, Fils de Joie

PUBG

Minecraft

Charli XCX - Roblox

Justin Bieber - An Interactive Virtual Experience | Wave

Rift Tour ft. Ariana Grande | Fortnite

Twenty One Pilots Concert Experience

Best Longform Video Billie Eilish is Happier Than Ever A Love Note to Los Angeles

Foo Fighters, Studio 666

Kacey Musgraves, Star-Crossed

Madonna, Madame X

Olivia Rodrigo, Driving Home 2 U

Best Cinematography Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar, Family Ties

Camila Cabello ft. Ed Sheeran, Bam Bam

Kendrick Lamar, N95

Family Ties, Best Direction Baby Keem and Kendrick Lamar

Billie Eilish, Happier Than Ever

Ed Sheeran, Shivers

Best Art Direction Adele, Oh My God

Drake ft. Future and Young Thug, Way 2 Sexy

Kacey Musgraves, Simple Times

Megan Thee Stallion ft. Dua Lipa, Sweetest Pie

Best Visual Effects Billie Eilish, Happier Than Ever

Coldplay and BTS, My Universe

Kendrick Lamar, The Heart Part 5.

Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa, Sweetest Pie

The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber, Stay

Best Choreography BTS, Permission to Dance

Doja Cat, Woman

FKA Twigs feat. Minecraft Servers The Weeknd, Tears In The Club

Harry Styles, As It Was

Industry Baby, Jack Harlow and Lil Nas X

Normani ft. Cardi B, Wild Side

Best Editing Baby Keem, Kendrick Lamar and Family Ties

Doja Cat, Get In It (Yuh)

Olivia Rodrigo, Brutal

Rosalia, Saoko

Taylor Swift, All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor's Version)

The Weeknd, Take My Breath

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