Here’s how you can help Sudan!
Please share as I know so many people who wanna help but don’t know how or where. Social media and documenting events isn’t huge in Sudan so a lot of the conflict and suffering is behind the scenes. The war and genocide (especially in the west) is still very much happening and people are learning to live with bare minimum to none.
“Each scene you could always know how the daughter felt and how the mother felt, and not feel like either one was wrong, but they’re missing each other.” - Greta Gerwig
John Berger, Ways of Seeing
me when the credits started rolling and a haunting tune came on
Olivia Colman:
Me:
here’s a definitive and totally subjective rating of davids
donatello: 3/10 honestly pretty embarrassing, but worth a mention. just your run-of-the-mill, oh-you-haven’t-heard-we’re-copying-classical-greek-sculpture-now david. stiff, awkward, and pretty dopey looking twunk. has the same expression of someone being told dona-fucking-tello sculpted this. can’t even hold his slingshot bc it’s too gay. don’t worry there’s a redemption arc on its way.
donatello pt 2: 9/10 fucking superb you funky little gay man. total glow up. a complete deviation from the norm by a well-known deviant. takes contrapposto to sultry new heights. look at this lad’s little hat and boots he’s not a nude he’s just naked. some people say goliath’s head is modeled off of donatello himself literally he was horny enough he said “step on me” in full fucking bronze. goliath’s helmet has little gay greek reliefs on it, not even remotely subtle. look at the feather going up his thigh and tell me u didn’t cross your legs when you did. commissioned by the medici for their palace, which makes it even cooler by association.
verocchio: 8/10 ily baby a perfectly fine lad, looking at him makes me smile. his little dress is so cute with its stylized arabic psuedo-script border, and the floral pasties? adorable. something about goliath’s head feels a little disjointed, but you know what? fuck him. he’s not important. david’s the real star here in his little cheerleader get up. what really makes me biased towards this one is that the model was supposedly verocchio’s star student, the young leonardo da vinci. and look how fucking radiant he is! love it.
michelangelo: 7/10 technically this thing’s great. look at the fucking veins on the hand that’s absolutely mental. but all in all it lacks the overtly homosexual intrigue of some other davids and, frankly, i expected more from well-documented gay disaster michelangelo. obviously a classic but also makes it prone to being too over-saturated. i do love his yaoi hands though.
bernini: 11/10 the man the myth the fucking legend! bernini always delivers and this david’s no expception. look at that movement! the drama! the whole thing screams baroque in the best possible way with the dynamism, the momentary narrative, that cute lil scrunched up face. only complaint is that it isn’t as good as some of bernini’s other work but i’m willing to let it go for the detailing on the fucking rope goddamn gian lorenzo you absolute madman. we stan a sculpting legend.
Solange making a guest appearance on Random Acts of Flyness
*** these are strictly my observations based on the people in my life!
ARIES: aggressive and very protective over their ego. if anyone offends them, they will start a fight, whether it be physical or verbal. can be very argumentative and loves to prove other people wrong. generally has a big and generous heart but if you take advantage of their kindness, they will immediately turn their backs on you. can be quite childish; throws a fit when things don’t go their way. typically into video games, sports, and politics - anything that allows them to engage in competition. TAURUS: very reliable and relaxed. not the type of person who likes loud or crowded areas; would much prefer to stay at home reading a book or watching a movie. they are not easily angered, but if pushed to that point, they can easily hold a grudge and give you the cold shoulder. often feels underappreciated. can have a traditional/old-fashioned way of thinking or perceiving things. likes dainty accessories and jewelry.
GEMINI: typically very smart without having to put much effort into studying - they absorb information like a sponge. fascinated with history, space, and disassembling then reassembling things. most likely into poetry, singing, or writing. like aries, they are great debaters, but if you cross them, they will deliberately hurt you with their words. very curious and loves picking at people’s brains to understand them better but can be turned off at any small imperfection/flaw that they see. CANCER: their hearts and minds are one; decision-making can often be hard for them as they constantly want to please everyone around them. sacrificing to the point of neglecting their own wants and needs. usually good with babies and animals; gets along best with those who’re older than them. can often feel as if they are carrying the burden of the world on their shoulders. has a talent for creative writing, drawing, and music. dreams often and has strangely accurate gut feelings. finds comfort in sweets. LEO: loves to have a lot of friends and enjoys attention/compliments. like cancer, they can be quite upset if their emotional needs are not met. can be quite vain about their appearance and puts in a lot of effort to look good on a daily basis. has a good sense of humor and a strong, clear voice. family-oriented and has close relationship with their parents. usually very good dancers. can be a total weeb and probably has a lot of anime posters in their room. VIRGO: super practical individuals; they know the fastest and most efficient solutions and can solve problems easily. usually pretty good drivers. has a knack for organizing, cooking, and cleaning. can be judgmental of others but even more so critical of themselves. hides and represses any negative feelings (loneliness, sadness, anger, jealousy) as they don’t want to burden their loved ones. relatively shy when it comes to dating. has an unusual sleeping schedule. LIBRA: usually a lot closer to their friends than they are to their families, as many have issues at home. loves to dress up for work or school, and usually receives compliments for doing so. they can be quite moody and shut off. dedicates a lot of their time to singing or acting - many are involved in theater programs. doesn’t like confrontation and often evades their problems. unlike their stereotype, libra moons can be awkward flirters. SCORPIO: very sharp-minded individuals. super attentive and caring; puts their loved ones first. determined to succeed in life. usually pretty good at math. their passion can come off as intimidating and over-bearing to many. natural-born leaders. you’ll always feel like there is something you don’t know about them. extremely loyal and will fight for you until the end, as long as you don’t betray their trust. fascinated with death, aliens, and crime shows. SAGITTARIUS: usually very open-minded; gets quite annoyed when people are judgemental towards others. will be quick to shut someone down if they are not factually correct. has a loud goofy laugh. cracks a lot of vulgar jokes and makes a lot of meme references. very goal-oriented and loves to make money. makes friends pretty easily. can be impatient and quite nit-picky about their food. CAPRICORN: soft-spoken at first, but once engaged in a debate related to their passions, they can be quite argumentative. smart and capable individuals who enjoy researching and learning new things. probably wears glasses and has a relatively minimalistic style. quite good at comforting their friends. has a logical approach to everything. because of their calculated nature, cap moons can be quite manipulative although not many notice this. AQUARIUS: very good at managing others at work. quick-minded and fast with their hands; usually very good gamers. loves loud music, especially rap or EDM/trap. if crossed, they can ignore you for eternity if you don’t speak to them first. can be reckless drivers. has an easy time cutting toxic people out of their lives. often gives off a closed-off demeanor as they don’t share many aspects of their personal lives even if you are close to them. PISCES: surprisingly good at public speaking. can be super convincing and persuasive. seems to absorb most of their surroundings, picking up the habits of their close friends/family. like cancer, pisces moons have a hard time making decisions because they absolutely hate hurting others. loves romance but has a difficult time accepting the reality and the difficulties of a relationship. has effortlessly nice hair that many envy.
* Also check your sun and moon signs!
ARIES: A relationship should be like playing with fire - fun, daring, and a little risky. They will provoke you with an outrageous idea then shut you up with a rough kiss because they just love joking with you like that. Wants nothing more than for you to become the best version of who you are so they’ll always actively support your endeavors. Open-minded but will always challenge your point of view to ensure that you are well-prepared for any situation. Being with them entails play fights, light-hearted debates, and lots of physical/sports activity.
TAURUS: Pride means nothing when they have you. Watch as they soften up over time, finally letting their walls down because they know you won’t ever take advantage of their kindness. They’ll bring you to their favorite places because you deserve to share these wonderful experiences with them. Open to meaningful conversations about values and beliefs because they stand strongly by theirs and will always support yours. Very protective of you and will stand up against anyone who tries to push you around. Being with them entails movie nights, shopping dates, and slow dancing.
GEMINI: Communication is the key to their heart because they want to know everything about you. They’ll whisper soft I love you’s while you’re sleeping and leave you with a forehead kiss before work. Your bad days instantly turn around because you can count on them to bring a fun and lively conversation to the table. There is no such thing as too much reassurance because they want to love and be loved through the promises of words. Being with them entails laughter, timeless jokes, and late night talks about most bizarre things.
CANCER: Watch as they melt into you when you tell them how much you love them. Love means coming together as one, and they can’t make that anymore obvious. Will make you breakfast in bed when you’re sick and give you the best massages. Sends good morning and good night texts because you’re the first and last thing on their mind every day. Vulnerability no longer scares them because they trust you to take care of their fragile heart. Being with them entails meeting their loved ones, showering together, and butterflies in your stomach.
LEO: Love is a stage. A relationship should be dramatic, passionate, and as obvious and apparent as possible. A BIG fan of PDA and always wants to be physically in contact with their lover. Has a “it’s us against the world” kind of approach. Will brag about you to all their friends so that everyone knows how amazing you are. Sings and dances to serenade you despite how silly they look because they just love putting a smile on your face. Being with them entails being spoiled rotten, elevated confidence, and endless compliments.
VIRGO: Words aren’t necessary, you’ll see and feel their love when they pick up your favorite coffee on the way home or cook you a meal after seeing how tired you are from a long day of work. They will make sure your comfort comes first, even if it makes taking on more responsibilities to lessen your load. Quality time with them doesn’t need to be much; they’re content with just hanging out a cozy cafe and catching glimpses of your face over their favorite book. Being with them entails falling asleep on their shoulder while watching your favorite shows, walks in the park, and making future plans together.
LIBRA: The courting won’t stop, even after you officially start dating. They will surprise you with secret handwritten notes tucked in the pocket of your coat, or unexpectedly show up on your doorstep with a bouquet of roses. Flirts with you because you’re still just as attractive and beautiful as the first day they met you. Sacrifices will be made as a way of showing you how much you mean to them. Being with them entails romantic date nights after work, small tokens of appreciation, and cuddles by the fire.
SCORPIO: Emotions and feelings are their power; once you’re theirs, they won’t hold back on telling you how much they care, want, love, and need you in their life. A possessive, intense kind of relationship that keeps the spark going even after the honeymoon stage is over. You won’t ever have to question whether they’re in love with you because you just know they are. Will let you borrow as many hoodies and shirts as possible because they love seeing you in them. Being with them entails hot make out sessions, security and protection, and a soulmate kind of love.
SAGITTARIUS: Their fun-loving personality is contagious; being as energetic as they are, it’s hard not to join in on their adventures. Love means having the door open but never wanting to leave. Trying new activities is their favorite past-time, and you’re their go-to person because there is no one else they would rather make memories with. In a room full of people, their eyes only search for you. Being with them entails going to music festivals, watching documentaries together, and a youthful, care-free relationship.
CAPRICORN: Working hard is their way of expressing how much your future together means to them. Long hours or overtime is a just temporary inconvenience because they know it’ll pay off when you two finally get to go on your dream vacation. Expect warm hugs and words of reassurance when you’re feeling insecure or afraid of just about anything. Call them in the middle of night for help and they will be there in a heartbeat. Being with them entails reliability, honesty, and a steadfast relationship for the long haul.
AQUARIUS: Independence is sexy. To them, love means two people coming together simply because they enjoy each other’s company. Alone time is necessary, but so is being with you. Despite their hectic schedule, they’ll always make time for your relationship. Always down to help you out because they hate seeing you struggle but also makes sure to teach you everything they know so that you can become stronger on your own. Being with them entails individual growth, knowledge, and a balanced relationship.
PISCES: Experiences are the best when they’re shared with a lover so count on them to invite you to everything they do. They express their love through their artwork; with you as their muse, they will dedicate many songs or poems to you. Great at comforting you when you’re sad and will always try to cheer you up with small treats or desserts. Scrap the luxury items, they’re all about the sentiment behind handmade gifts. Being with them entails ice cream dates, stargazing, and tons of kisses to show you they care.
photographs from lesbian couples’ commitment ceremonies in the 1980′s, published in ceremonies of the heart : celebrating lesbian unions by becky butler, 1990
Lily Mcmenamy as Kate Bush by Alexandra Gordienko for Marfamily October 2018.
didn’t we just have a monday last week???? are we really gonna keep doing this?????
Air Doll (2009)
Anne of Green Gables (1985)
