Dad: I got this

pitter patter putter patter *you look down and see this*

@clawfootboy​

I trust him

Okay but this is exactly what I love.

The above image is a historical artifact. Colima dog. It dates back to circa 100 BCE-300 CE. (x)

And, around two thousand years later it was originally shaped with care, painted with love, and adored… someone draws it. Draws it using a new technological device that allows modern people to shape things with care, paint with love, and even move them -on a screen, glowing.

And the said person decides to share it with the world. The whole world adores it.

I love the connection between past and today. We were humans back then, and we are still the same.

Cute dog :)

SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH | 1.05 - A Halloween Story

I love how they obviously couldn't be bothered to make more than one of those crappy cat puppets, so they just switch around who's the real cat.

New piece! Am calling her “Skör” (fragile in Swedish).

Assembled from strips of lace, a doily, and some fiddly needle lace and crochet for the teeth. Starched with diluted wood glue.

Perfect in time for Halloween!

If you have achieved something, please remember to observe a mandatory period of basking in the warm glow of your achievement like a lizard on a stone, lest you teach your brain that effort is futile, actually, because it didn't get to enjoy its happy chemicals, so, naturally, nothing good ever comes of trying. (And no, avoiding punishment is not a reward!)

I recommend, like, 5% of basking time in relation to whatever time you invested into achieving the thing minimum. And if you can't make your own bask, friend-brought is fine (= tell your friends!).

5% is a long time for some things and the idea of actually celebrating my efforts for that long is kinda blowing my mind. hm.

@bbcphile From a basking professional:

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#mental health #ooh interesting # ... how does it work? #I feel like I need a bulleted list on How To Bask In Your Accomplishments

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I want to emphasize “or a milestone within”. When I finish a novel draft I set it down for A FULL MONTH. During which time I both gain the distance to let me edit it more objectively and during which I bask in accomplishment and laze about indolently and engage other hobbies. I do not wait till the whole book is done, edited and published.

If you don’t let yourself celebrate steps along the way you are drastically less likely to finish the thing.

I’ve actually been thinking a lot about how I don’t get any satisfaction out of completing tasks or projects, even ones I’ve set for myself that *should* be pleasurable. Rather than receiving an emotional reward, all I ever seem to feel is shame and existential dread. All I can think about is the time I’ve already wasted; the things I’ve neglected; what’s left undone and what I need to do next. I’m only motivated to start tasks/projects when I feel compelled (almost possessed) to do so—because I can’t think about anything else until the fixation is out of the way. I genuinely wish self-fulfillment and joy could be the source of my motivations instead. So maybe this idea will help me and others like me. Maybe we can train our brains to experience a sense of accomplishment? 🤷‍♀️

fighting game attack charging animation

how could I NOT draw this icon

Eartha Kitt photographed by Carl Van Vechten on October 19, 1952.

Say Hello - Gator Days

Have you ever looked closely at a car windshield?

The edge of the glass is painted where it is glued to the car but it has these small dots between the clear and painted glass.

These are there for a reason. When the sun hits the glass the painted areas and the clear areas will absorb heat at different rates. This causes the glass to expand and contract differently putting stress on the glass.

These dots help the glass to warm up more evenly over a larger area so the glass does not suffer stress that could cause it to spontaneously explode.

Fun fact: the Tesla cybertruck doesn’t have these.

Yes, the glass will spontaneously crack or explode in the sun.

Adding that to yet another reason that local Tesla repair center is so slammed all the time. There's protests in front of it every so often.

wait do y'all know about Dusty Springfield's Panamanian-Filipina ex-GF who wrote a shit ton of her songs or do I need to put yall on.

Do you enjoy Dusty Springfield's "No Stranger Am I"? Maybe a little bit of "Morning" to start your day right? How many of you are a fan of the theme song from the hit TV Show & Movie, What We Do In The Shadows? If your answer to any of these was "Hell yeah! She's talking about me!": You might already be a fan of Norma Tanega's work!

Talkin' Tanega

Norma Tanega was born to a Panamanian Mother & Filipino Father in California, 1939. A painter & singer-songwriter, Tanega was showcasing her paintings as early as the age of 16. After obtaining her Master's Degree in Fine Art's from CGU in 1962, Norma packed up her trusty guitar & her brilliant mind and took off to backpack across Europe before looking to settle down in what she called "the the center of the art world" in New York City. A outspoken opposer of the Vietnam War who largely performed in Greenwich with her guitar, it was on the East Coast that Norma was discovered during her tenure as a Camp counselor. Soon after, she released her first album "Walkin' My Cat Named Dog" (1966). "You're Dead", a song about her struggle in the NYC Music Scene, was later popularized by its use as a theme song for What We Do In The Shadows.

No Stranger Am I

When the titular song of her first album grew popular in England, Norma was asked to perform it on television in 1966, leading to her introduction to Dusty Springfield, who was rehearsing her own performance for the program at the time. Enraptured by the hard work that went into Dusty's rehearsal, the two of them immediately hit it off in the dark moments between rehearsals. Nonetheless, Norma's promotional trip came to an end when she eventually had to return to New York City.

However, Dusty didn't stop there. After allegedly racking up her phone bill in order to call Norma at her New York home, Dusty eventually paid a visit to the US herself in order to see Norma once more. It was during this summer trip that many consider their relationship to have started, which culminated in Tanega moving back to England with Springfield, where the pair lived together for 5 years. It was over the course of this relationship that Norma Tanega ended up writing about several songs that showed up on Dusty's B-Sides, acting in a composing capacity as opposed to performing, including: "No Stranger Am I" (A Tanega Song covered by Springfield), "The Colour of Your Eyes", "Morning" & more, as well as several songs Norma has been uncredited for to this day. Their relationship lasted for nearly 6 years (many reporting its deterioration starting as early as 1970), before eventually falling apart upon Tanega's return to the United States.

Don't Think It Will Hurt If You Smile

During her time in the UK, Tanega was signed to an English Division of RCA records, where she produced her follow-up album, Don't Think It Will Hurt If You Smile (1971). The album, produced during her time with Dusty (who was alleged to be the subjects of many of the love songs), was often described as potentially largely appealing to Springfield's fan-base in both style & content. Despite being set up for success, Norma settled back in California after having to return for family matters, and was unable to promote her album, leading to an underwhelming reception at the time. She began teaching music & English as a Second Language in 1972 in California, with a reignited passion for painting and other artistic pursuits. However, her passion for music could never be fully abandoned, having performed with many artists for new projects throughout the 90's & 00's, including hybridVigor, Latin Lizards & Baboonz. Having rereleased her second album 40 years later, Norma had this to say about the albums title:

"The album title means just what it says and it is more important in 2011 with all the world in turmoil -- the Middle East revolutions -- the economic situation around the world and the terrible events in Japan. I believe in music, art, and love. Doesn't everyone?"

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these are my dialogue options when you talk to me btw

I can’t reblog with vids so have a play by play

ur payin eighty dollars for this?