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Food for Fantasy
"People who love to eat are always the best people" - Julia Child Food is an essential part of our lives, and when we read, if it's missing it feels like something is left out. From the Turkish Delight in Narnia, to Butterbeer in the Prisoner of Azkaban - thinking about the food in a fantasy setting helps to ground the characters. They have a favorite food? They're eating?
pretty. when you cry.
soft, effervescent, sweet. you- so pretty. you- my desire, my oasis, you. cheeks, rosy, strong. protect me, protect me, protect me.
I spent 7 weeks in Albania - Here's a quick recap!
When I started traveling 7 years ago, little did I know that my journey will take me to a little known country in the balkans - Albania.
Daniel FalonipePublished 2 years ago in WanderThe Angel on My Couch
We had nearly identical lives, eyes Shared dreams, struggles Both childhood victims of men, of justice I lived, she died
Alex CaseyPublished 2 years ago in Poets6 Things To Do for Free in San Francisco, CA
When visiting big cities like San Francisco, most tourists already assume they will spend a good amount of money on hotels, food, and famous attractions.
Why I Am Fine With Wordle
Wordle I have been avoiding Wordle for the same reason I avoided Led Zeppelin as a teenager, everybody was into them and I just didn’t want to be another face in the crowd. I suppose that is just the way I am , I seldom go with the flow which means i am often seen as weird or unconventional resulting in people being either frightened of me or shunning me.
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 2 years ago in GeeksFear
Fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the threat of danger, pain, or harm. Or Fear is being afraid of (someone or something) as likely to be dangerous, painful, or harmful.
Elayer For AllPublished 2 years ago in MotivationWhat To Bring To A COVID-19 Isolation Hotel
In January 2022, I stayed at an Isolation Hotel for 5 days. I stayed from January 7th to January 12th. I did not test positive for COVID-19, but my mom did. However, since I am immunocompromised, there was no way for me to safely isolate at home. So my family and I decided it would be best for me to isolate elsewhere.
Anna SamsonPublished 2 years ago in LongevityWhich Character from Disney's Encanto Are You?
“SEVEN FOOT FRAME, RATS ALONG HIS BACK!” I sing this line at the top of my lungs at least six times a day since I listen to Disney’s Encanto soundtrack whenever I’m cooking or doing dishes. The count would be higher, but I never wake up in time to cook breakfast. Less dishes for me to clean. Anyways, now that you have this banger stuck in your head let’s come talk about Bruno and the rest of the Madrigals.
Daniela AlejandraPublished 2 years ago in HumansOn the True Meaning of Friendship
In his appropriately named treatise on friendship, De Amicitia, Roman statesman and philosopher Cicero begins by discussing how critical friendship is: “Nature loves nothing that is solitary, but always inclines toward some sort of support.”
I Met My Partner on Tinder and I'm Not Ashamed Of It
'Wow, it's brave of you to admit that you and your partner met on Tinder,' someone said to me recently. Brave? Not really.
Katie JglnPublished 2 years ago in VivaGender is Cumbersome, But it Keeps me Safe
Hey, my name is Danny. I'm 27 years old and non-binary: not a man nor a woman. Just a person, or an alien attempting to fit in with the rest of the persons. Honestly, that's what it feels like most days. The problem with society is that everything needs to be labeled, and everything that isn't labeled is considered strange and confusing. I never understood this compulsive need of society to put expectations on things. We label clothing, people, media, objects. When I grew up and became more acquainted with life, I realized this need for labels stemmed from the need for control. As a species, we're often scared of things we don't understand. We feel threatened by them, and hesitant to have an opinion. But instead of trying to learn, we stick to what we know, and blame everything else for causing us confusion.
ghostsandrebelsPublished 2 years ago in PrideRebranding Mathematics
I have been absolutely infatuated with mathematics since my junior year of highschool. I took that love of the subject and decided to pursue it in my college career. My ability and general enjoyment of the subject led me to tutor other students as they struggled with the maths that I had completed. This supporting educational role brought a few things to light: math is scary/hard, how will this be useful, and math is boring. These views broke my heart. Then the thought of "Why is math viewed this way?" crept its way into my number laden mind. The conclusion I have come to after teaching in a one on one enviroment for the past four years is that the issue is a branding or rather a presentational issue.
Caleb WagnerPublished 2 years ago in EducationWhich Director Understood Batman?
Batman is one of the best characters in fiction. Not just comic books. Fiction; a tragic figure with identity issues, post-traumatic stress, perhaps sociopathy. Batman’s popularity has outlasted most of the heroes that debuted in his day because you can take him, drop him on an alien planet and he’d still be Batman. At first, he was a pulp hero; a crazy masked guy with a gun. This was wisely retconned, making Batman more layered, the reason he’s one of the most popular comic characters ever. But what makes Batman…Batman? The costume, Bruce Wayne’s handsome billionaire playboy persona, martial arts expertise; a man in peak physical condition who’s also a genius. He fights extravagant psychotic villains. He has complicated relationships with his butler/father figure, Alfred, and his surrogate Bat Family. He has a strict moral code, refusing to murder even the most violent criminals, and finally his compassion, the core of Batman. I’ve obsessed over him my whole life. I’m not exaggerating. It’s bad.
George A. VelezPublished 2 years ago in Geeks4 Romantic Spotify Playlists to Celebrate Love This Valentine's Day
Spring is almost here and the romance of Valentine's Day has arrived to push us through the last of the winter season. While February's bight begins to loosen its bitter grip, more hands are slipping out of their thick, woolly pockets and back into the naked palms of their loved ones.
sleepy draftsPublished 2 years ago in BeatSomething I Can't Tell My Mum
My mum is my hero, but I don't think I'll ever tell her. Not for any tragic reason, she didn't die or abandon me. Or any other poetically awful thing that might have torn us apart.
Joanna LynnePublished 2 years ago in ConfessionsBe More Vocal
I have always been trying to find a voice. Since I was a child, I have always been the shy one. The person in the back of the class who never speaks. The invisible boy who everyone forgets. The last one chosen for any group activity or sports team.
S.A. OzbournePublished 2 years ago in JournalLive With 'Resonance': Reattach Your Wire to the World
The German sociologist Hartmut Rosa has written an 800-page tome about how we relate to the world and what constitutes a good life.
The Huberman NotesPublished 2 years ago in LifehackIn Search of Little John's Grave
For Father's Day, Ian, my husband, wanted to go and have a drive through the beautiful Hope Valley in Derbyshire. We used to live less than half an hour away from the valley, but since we'd moved house, three years earlier, we'd not been back.
Diane WordsworthPublished 2 years ago in Wander5 Lessons Learned From My First 3 Months Writing on Vocal
“You don’t start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it’s good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it. That’s why I say one of the most valuable traits is persistence.” ― Octavia E. Butler
Trisha DunbarPublished 2 years ago in Journal