You have a place in the community regardless

I love it when people use "shrimp" to mean "beyond the human range". like "shrimp colors" but applied to other things. "shrimp emotions" "shrimp sounds" "shrimp morality", as if shrimp are living some kind of transcendent existence that humans can never comprehend

turns out... these little creatures are not so "shrimple" after all!

why'd I write this like I'm 74

orel's cooler family

Postcard, postmarked in 1912 from Valparaiso, Indiana. Artist unknown. From the collection of Steven R. Shook.

I’ve been wanting to draw something from the series ever since I finished it. It’s not for the faint of heart, but wow, it is incredible and I only wish it went on for the planned 5 full seasons.

This episode is probably my favorite. The symbolism, the trauma Orel is in. And I think above all, I understand and I feel for him. The whole realization Orel goes through only for Clay to shut him up. The absolute hatred I had.

To anybody who's waiting until they lose weight before doing something fun: do it chubby! Do it fat!!! You deserve joy now just as much as your hypothetical smaller version deserves it, and *you* already exist. <3

7 Laws of Foraging

[Disclaimer: These aren't actual legal rules, but important knowledge to avoid, you know, dying.]

Foraging herbs is an extremely good way to get both food and magik supplies on a budget, but mistakes can be dangerous and even deadly. These are some of the most important rules to follow if you want to be safe.

1. If you aren't entirely sure what a plant is, treat it like it's toxic. Even if you're mostly confident, you need to be absolutely certain before you put anything in your mouth, and ideally before you touch it. 2. Never assume plants away from home are the same as the ones where you usually forage. Generally speaking, once you change climate and/or time zones, at least some plants will change and lookalikes will appear. Also, some plants become more or less toxic with temperature and location changes--white clover is a good example of this. 3. Don't guess the safety of a plant you can't identify. Many extremely dangerous plants look unassuming and pleasant, and a lot of plants that look like murder in a leaf are totally harmless. Also, never consume a herb if you don't know its medicinal properties or if it'll interact with your medication or a health condition. If the name ends in -wort, it probably interacts with anti inflammatory meds, SSRIs, and/or heart medication, but other plants can, too. 4. When you learn a new plant's identification, learn its lookalikes, too. This is especially important for leafy plants, which are more likely to have dangerous lookalikes, but goes for all plants. This helps you know if it's safe to make a mistake (for example, wild blackberries have lookalikes, but they're all nearly identical edible berries), when you can't risk it, and what to compare. 5. Know what parts of a plant are safe, and know if its age affects its use or edibility. Some plants are edible when young, but extremely toxic when mature, or have edible roots but emetic flowers. 6. Know what assumptions you can make. Generally, if you can cook it or breathe it, you can burn it, if you can eat it, you can touch it, etc. 7. Remember that medicine is preferable to herbs for a reason. Herbs produce chemicals in different amounts, can be misidentified, and are generally unreliable. Pills are significantly less likely to accidentally give you an overdose. If you have access to working medication, that's always the first.

“i don’t like writing about my day, but i want to keep a journal”:

Witchy *Free* PDF book list Masterpost

Hey lovely witches! I wanted to share some of my PDF witchy books I have on my computer. I know it’s hard to find these books and not everyone has money to buy them or easy access. I hope I can help someone with this <3

Most of the books are on my google drive library, you can click on the link and then download if you’d like to.

Scott Cunningham’s Books:

D.J Conway’s Books:

Christopher Penczak’s Books

Cassandra Eason’s Books:

Illes Judika’s Books:

Ellwood Taylor’s Books:

For those of you who wish to see my full library on the drive, feel free to send me a message and I will send you the link!

HAVE FUN!  :)