In the midst of difficulty lies possibility.
Albert Einstein
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Ten Reasons to Read Children’s Fiction
The literary world is often somewhat contemptuous of children’s books, as well as of those who write them and the adults who still enjoy reading them. This sentiment is both unfair and misplaced. Here’s why. 1. Children’s books are often far more difficult to write successfully than books for adults. Therefore, you’re more likely to find them well-written, well-crafted and thoughtful. The reason? Children vote with their feet. They’re incapable of being taken in by literary snobbery, trends or the recommendations of critics. If they don’t like a book, they won’t read it. 2. Children’s books will never rely on “fine writing” as opposed to plot. Without a strong, compelling plot, children will just stop reading. 3. The same goes for characters. The characters in children’s fiction are often among the most memorable in literature. 4. Anyone who has an interest in children- be it one’s own children, or as a teacher, educator or author - needs to read children’s fiction. It gives a unique insight in how children think, and what concerns them most. 5. Children’s books are often as thematically complex and as challenging as any other kind of fiction. 6. Children’s fiction is not a genre. It spans all genres. There’s something there for everyone. 7. Children’s books take us back to a time when our lives were less fraught, and our minds were sharper and more curious. That makes them both enjoyable and therapeutic. 8. They allow us to recapture some of what it means to be a child: the enthusiasms, the humour and the freshness of new experiences. 9. Children’s books often provide us with a means of connecting with our own children, and a valuable opportunity to share stories with them, read to them and discuss what ideas crop up in the work - whilst enjoying ourselves, too. 10. Most of all, children’s books are fun. And isn’t that what reading is for?
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‘Proper grammar is racist’ ?????????????? I’m sorry wh
“Proper” grammar has long been decided by and canonized by the upper (predominately white) class- causing lower class and minority dialects (and the people who speak them) to be treated as inferior and uneducated.
I have a vested interest in proper grammar and punctuation. I am a working class peasant, and a writer.
Care to, maybe, reassess that statement?
I am an English teacher, with an education in linguistic history and sociolinguiatics. Consider that maybe your personal relationship with language is not universal.
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me: wants to be multilingual, a musical prodigy, an artist, an author, a poet, an honour student, working in a well-paying job, successful and happy
me: sits on my couch eating three(3) party-sized bags of salt and vinegar potato chips and watching thirty-one(31) episodes of my favourite tv show in one sitting
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Getting rest is an A+ idea.
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me: wants to be multilingual, a musical prodigy, an artist, an author, a poet, an honour student, working in a well-paying job, successful and happy
me: sits on my couch eating three(3) party-sized bags of salt and vinegar potato chips and watching thirty-one(31) episodes of my favourite tv show in one sitting
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Book of Shadows Ideas that Aren’t Basic
A local specific myth, cryptid, or legend
An obscure historical witch or an old historical spell
A map of your neighborhood with locations that appear ghostly or have interesting energy
Your personal associations to colors, plants to supplement traditional correspondence charts
A chart detailing information of spirits you have communed with
A guide to sailor knots for knot magick
Sustainable and eco friendly lifestyle tips
Magickal practices around the world
Obscure magickal tools or tools you invented
Varying viewpoints in magickal philosophy and technique
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Words to keep inside your pocket:
- Quiescent - a quiet, soft-spoken soul.
- Chimerical - merely imaginary; fanciful.
- Susurrus - a whispering or rustling sound.
- Raconteur - one who excels in story-telling.
- Clinquant - glittering; tinsel-like.
- Aubade - a song greeting the dawn.
- Ephemeral - lasting a very short time.
- Sempiternal - everlasting; eternal.
- Euphonious - pleasing; sweet in sound.
- Billet-doux - a love letter.
- Redamancy - act of loving in return.
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Non-Boring Environments that need Fantasy Representation
Tropical Rainforests
Scrubland/Dry Forests. For extra effect make them the sort that burn very often; some native plants never germinate until after a fire, and some animals not only rely on fire to smoke out prey, but may even start them themselves.
Savannas/Tropical Grasslands
Temperate Rainforests. I almost didn’t include this bc New Zealand is covered in them, and that’s where they filmed Lord of the Rings. But tbh, no one really knows about them, so it belongs here
Taiga Forests
Barren Tundra, perfect for some extreme seasonal dichotomy
Polar Ice Sheets
Desert-Grasslands (arguably the same as Scrubland but Australia’s good at adding its own twists)
Barren Desert
If you like Cacti, look at American Deserts like the Sonoran
Salt Flats
Soda Lakes and Alkaline Lakes
Madagascar’s Karst Limestone Formations
Madagascar’s Spiny Forests
Madagascar’s Baobab Forests
Madagascar’s Subhumid Forests (Madagascar is cool as hell ok)
Danxia Landforms
Badlands/Mountainous Deserts
Steppes and Highland Prairies
Flood Basalts
Newly-Formed Islands, still rife with Volcanic activity
Now for Underwater Environments, sure Coral Reefs are cool.
But there are SO MANY other kinds of environments for aquatic settings, it’s unbelievable:
Seaside Cliffs
Archipelagos. Not just Tropical Island chains like Polynesia (Moana anyone?) but also Coldwater Archipelagos like the Aleutians.
Tidal Flats
Bayous/Cypress Swamps
Tropical River Basins, AKA Seasonally Flooded Rainforests
Mangrove Swamps/Deltas/Beaches
Kelp Forests
The Open Ocean
Coastal Seabeds
Rocky Beaches with Tidepools
And there are a LOT more I could name but this post is already obscenely long as is, if you’d like to toss in your own go right ahead, but my point is if you limit yourself to European Deciduous Forests you’re a wimp.
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Symbolism
I thought I might not be the only writer out there who likes to put symbolism in their stories so I found some things and what they represent!!
Animals
- Alligator - stealth, survival
- Ant - diligence, industry, community, remarkable strength, hard working, success, patience
- Antelope - action
- Armadillo - boundaries, self protection
- Badger - aggressiveness, passion and drive
- Bat - rebirth, longevity, joy, good luck
- Bear - gentle strength, dreaming, introspection, power, protection
- Beaver - builder, accomplishing goals
- Bee - divine messenger, love, service, gathering, community
- Bird - enlightenment, perspective, swiftness, vision, prophetic knowledge
- Boar - nature-based wealth, prosperity, success, protection, courage
- Buffalo - prayer, abundance, survival needs met, good fortune, healing
- Bulls’ horns - a good symbol in meditation for motivation
- Butterfly - rebirth, the soul, transformation, the three phases of life
- Cat - feminine energy, mystical power, used to keep the wearer safe in travel, wholeness
- Chameleons - ever-changing future, inconsistency
- Cheetah - speed, focus
- Cougar - power, swiftness, balance
- Cows - red cows are a symbol of hope, inspiring symbol for nurturing efforts
- Coyote - trickster
- Crane - longevity. A pair of cranes symbolizes “Long Marriage”
- Cricket - good luck charm, singing, Spring, fertility
- Crow - sacred law, gateway to supernatural, shape shifting, illusion
- Deer - graceful gentleness, sensitivity, compassion, kindness
- Dog - companionship, health, service, loyalty, protection, future prosperity
- Dolphin - manna, joy, childlike play, helpfulness, breath of life, harmony, intelligence, self connection
- Donkey - fertility, easy childbirth, efficiency, health, well-being, and luck
- Dove - peace, innocence, fidelity, love, gentleness, kindnes
- Dragonfly - good fortune, magic, vision, dreams, luck, and ancient knowledge, illusion
- Dragon - wisdom due to long lives and potent magic, royalty, Emperor, eternity, courage, strength, rain, Spring
- Eagle - courage, spirit, bravery, strength
- Elephant - commitment, strength, astuteness
- Elk - stamina, pride, power, majesty
- Fish - miracles, providence, sea/water magic, good luck and prosperity, foresight, fortune, salmon in particular, are associated with knowledge
- Fox - camouflage, adaptability, integration, tricksters, shape shifters, and possessors of great magic
- Frog - healing, cleansing, messages, health, honesty, fluidity, purification
- Gazelle - awareness
- Giraffe - grounded vision
- Goat - tenacity, diligence, can help to achieve goals, endure criticism, and stay safe. Goat’s fur or foot - an anti-evil talisman.
- Goose - safe return, love of home
- Grasshopper - nobility, prosperity
- Hawk - nessenger, strength, foresight, truth
- Hippopotamus - emotional depths
- Horses - power, stamina, speed, transportation and communication - A black horse with a white marking on its forehead is lucky
- Hummingbird - joy, pure love, celebration of life
- Ladybug - delight, trust
- Lamb - filial piety (dutiful respect or regard for parents).
- Lion (baby) cubs - inspire mercy and gentleness.
- Lion (grown) - inspire strength, courage
- Lions - pride, nobility, cunning, courage, just laws, fairness, the sun, images can protect sacred ground.
- Lizard - dreaming, foresight, ancient secrets
- Lynx - secrets
- Monkey - benevolence, drives away evil
- Moose - self-esteem, assertiveness
- Mountain Lion - wisdom, leadership
- Mouse - frugality, rebirth, scrutiny
- Opossum - strategy, diversion
- Otter - medicine (woman), balanced feminine energy
- Owl - deception, wisdom, clairvoyance, magic
- Ox - evil spirits that disturb lakes, rivers, and seas
- Peacock - wholeness, dignity, beauty, recognition, self assurance, pride
- Pig - rebirth and rejuvenation
- Porcupine - innocence
- Rabbit - fear, fertility, moon magic, speed, swiftness, longevity, courage, strength
- Raccoon - dexterity, disguise
- Raven - magic
- Robin - growth, renewal
- Rooster - courageous, warlike disposition, warmth and life of the Universe
- Scorpion - the “fire within” that often needs careful tending
- Seal - inner voice
- Sheep - sacrifice
- Snake - cunning, evil, supernatural power
- Spider - destiny, fate, weaving
- Squirrel - gathering
- Swan - grace
- Tiger - courage, bravery, fierceness, strength, being in the now
- Turtle - mother earth
- Weasel - stealth
- Whale - record keeper
- Wolf - teacher, A Guide to the Sacred
- Zebra - Individuality
PLANTS
- Aloe- Healing, protection, affection
- Amaryllis- Pride
- Anemone- Forsaken
- Angelica- Inspiration
- Apple blossom- Preference
- Arborvitae- Unchanging friendship
- Aster- Symbol of Love, Daintiness
- Basil- Good wishes
- Bay- Glory
- Begonia- Beware
- Bittersweet- Truth
- Black-eyed Susan- Justice
- Bluebell- Humility, kindness
- Candytuft- Indifference
- Red carnation- My Heart Aches, admiration
- - White carnation- Innocence, pure love, women’s good luck gift
- - Pink carnation- I’ll never forget you
- - Yellow carnation- Disdain, disappointment, rejection
- Chamomile- Patience
- Chives- Usefulness
- Chrysanthemum- Cheerfulness
- Clover, white- Think of me
- Coreopsis- Always cheerful
- Coriander- Hidden worth
- Crocus- spring, Youthful gladness
- Cumin- Fidelity
- Cyclamen- Resignation and good-bye
- Daffodil- Regard
- Daisy- Innocence, hope
- Dill- Powerful against evil
- Edelweiss- Courage, devotion
- Fennel- Flattery
- Fern- Sincerity
- Forget-me-not- True love memories
- Gardenia- Secret love
- Geranium- oak-leavedTrue friendship
- Gladiolus- Remembrance
- Goldenrod- Encouragement, good fortune
- Heliotrope- Eternal love
- Holly- Hope
- Hollyhock- Ambition
- Honeysuckle- Bonds of love
- Horehound- Health
- Hyacinth- Games and sport, playfulness, rashness
- – Blue Hyacinth- Constancy of love
- – Purple Hyacinth- Sorrow, forgiveness, regret
- – Yellow Hyacinth- Jealousy
- – White Hyacinth- Loveliness, prayers for someone
- Hydrangea- Gratitude for being understood; frigidity and heartlessness
- Hyssop- Sacrifice, cleanliness
- Iris- A message
- Ivy- Friendship, continuity
- Jasmine- white- Sweet love
- Lady’s-mantle- Comforting
- Lavender- Devotion, virtue
- Lemon balm- Sympathy
- Lilac- Joy of youth
- Lily, calla- Beauty
- Lily, day- Chinese emblem for mother
- Lily-of-the-valley- Sweetness, purity
- Lotus Flower- Purity, enlightenment, self-regeneration, and rebirth
- Magnolia- Love of nature
- Marjoram- Joy and happiness
- Mint- Virtue
- Morning glory- Affection
- Myrtle- Good luck and love in a marriage
- Nasturtium- Patriotism
- Oak- Strength
- Oregano- Substance
- Pansy- Thoughts
- Parsley- Festivity
- Peony- Bashful, happy life
- Pine- Humility
- Poppy, red- Consolation
- Rhododendron- Danger, flee
- Rose, red- Love, I love you.
- Rose, dark crimson- Mourning
- Rose, pink- Happiness
- Rose, white- Purity, heavenly, I’m worthy of you
- Rose, yellow- Jealousy, decrease of love
- Rosemary- Remembrance
- Rue- Grace, clear vision
- Sage- Wisdom, immortality
- Salvia, blue- I think of you
- Salvia, red- Forever mine
- Savory Spice- interest
- Sorrel- Affection
- Southernwood- Constancy, jest
- Sunflower- Adoration
- Sweet pea- Pleasures
- Sweet William- Gallantry
- Sweet woodruff- Humility
- Tansy- Hostile thoughts
- Tarragon- Lasting interest
- Thyme- Courage, strength
- Tulip, red- Passion, declaration of love
- Tulip, yellow- Sunshine in your smile
- Valerian- Readiness
- Violet- Loyalty, devotion, faithfulness, modesty
- Wallflower- Faithfulness in adversity
- Willow- Sadness
- Yarrow- Everlasting love
- Zinnia- Thoughts of absent friends
Color
- Red: Excitement, energy, passion, love, desire, speed, strength, power, heat, aggression, danger, fire, blood, war, violence, all things intense and passionate, sincerity, happiness (Only in Japan)
- Pink: love and romance, caring, tenderness, acceptance and calm.
- Beige and ivory: symbolize unification.
- Ivory: symbolizes quiet and pleasantness.
- Beige: calm and simplicity.
- Yellow: signifies joy, happiness, betrayal, optimism, idealism, imagination, hope, sunshine, summer, gold, philosophy, dishonesty, cowardice, jealousy, covetousness, deceit, illness, hazard and friendship.
- Dark Blue: Symbolizes integrity, knowledge, power, and seriousness.
- Blue: Peace, tranquility, cold, calm, stability, harmony, unity, trust, truth, confidence, conservatism, security, cleanliness, order, loyalty, sky, water, technology, depression, appetite suppressant.
- Turquoise: calm.
- Teal: sophistication.
- Aquamarine: symbolizes water.
- Lighter turquoise: a feminine appeal.
- Purple: Royalty, nobility, spirituality, ceremony, mysterious, transformation, wisdom, enlightenment, cruelty, honor, arrogance, mourning, temperance.
- Lavender: femininity, grace and elegance.
- Orange: Energy, balance, enthusiasm, warmth, vibrant, expansive, flamboyant, demanding of attention.
- Green: Nature, environment, healthy, good luck, renewal, youth, spring, generosity, fertility, jealousy, service, inexperience, envy, misfortune, vigor.
- Brown: Earth, stability, hearth, home, outdoors, reliability, comfort, endurance, simplicity, and comfort.
- Gray: Security, reliability, intelligence, staid, modesty, dignity, maturity, solid, conservative, practical, old age, sadness, boring. Silver symbolizes calm.
- White: Reverence, purity, birth, simplicity, cleanliness, peace, humility, precision, innocence, youth, winter, snow, good, sterility, marriage (Western cultures), death (Eastern cultures), cold, clinical.
- Black: Power, sexuality, sophistication, formality, elegance, wealth, mystery, fear, evil, unhappiness, depth, style, sadness, remorse, anger, anonymity, underground, good technical color, mourning, death (Western cultures), austerity, detachment.
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when the moon hits your toe
and your last name is Poe
evermore
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my uterus, once every month: this bitch empty, YEET
The punchline of this comic is the truest thing to ever exist.