January 2012
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Setting Goals and Defining Success
This is something my grandfather, who was an officer in the Navy, brings up a lot in discussion, usually as it relates to my studies and work (for the record: I’m at Penn State). Let it be said, as a Naval officer, my grandfather has a pretty good idea of what authority is and isn’t. If there’s one thing I’ve learned from him, it’s that authority is all well and...
Fuck Joe Paterno
trapped-idiot:
When I hear people say “He did all that he could” I hear them saying “I would do just as little to protect a child.”
Jerry Sandusky: "I’ll Never Forget All The Things... →
unfortunatehabits:
“I’ll tell you this from the depths of my soul: Joe Paterno could do no wrong in my book,” he added. “And I believe he wanted people to think the same of me.”
If, then
If we have been friends for our entire lives and I have lent you countless books and fed you countless meals and lent you money when you needed it and given you rides to the airport or the grocery store and then one day one of my other friends is over and I stand by while they kick your teeth and ribs and skull in and I stand to the side and let this happen…
…and then you get sent to...
“[trigger warning - child abuse, rape] I feel no sympathy for Joe Paterno. I feel...”
– This excellent, excellent article here. Heavy trigger warnings for deep survivor shit. But so good.
Read this, JoePa fans. Read every word. Then read it again. Memorize it. Every time you’re tempted to jump to Joe Paterno’s defense against a survivor, remind yourself of this article. Form a...
Drawing a Blank: Cis straight white people are... →
thearkhproject:
Yesterday, notice was received from Kate at Indiegogo that part of #Arkh’s pitch on indiegogo was “unlawful”. Namely, that the lines about using the money to hire queer people and PoC artists were “breaking anti-discrimination laws”. Now Arkh’s goal is to not only make…
The Big Bang Theory
Sheldon: My new computer came with Windows 7.
The audience bursts out, some visibly rolling in the aisles. The laughter reaches the audible level of a Judas Priest concert, but ultimately nothing out of the ordinary occurs in the studio. But at that moment, somewhere in the night, a child is born in an inner-city hospital. A child born of the concentrated cacophony of the studio audience, his dark birth kiIIing his mother and ushering in a new age, a dark age. An age of suffering for the entirety of humanity.
the dragonborn and the champion of kirkwall walk...
spicyshimmy:
then the champion of kirkwall gets up and leaves the taproom while the dragonborn can’t because their companion is standing in the doorway shouting HEY but still not moving.
‘but how do you do it with three companions,’ the dragonborn says in desperation.
‘oh, i’ll tell you how i do it with three companions,’ the champion replies with a wink.
Deserves a reblog.
Watchthedailywhat:
BAMF of the Day: An LA Country Sheriff’s deputy reportedly attempted to intimidate an army war vet who used his cellphone to record the cop punching a mentally disabled woman on a bus in Bellflower, California.
“I think they would try to cover it up,” said Jermaine Green when asked why he refused to hand over the video to the deputies. “I think a lot of things get covered up and...
December 2011
9 posts
Yoda snowflake cutouts →
This is how we prep for Christmas in this household.
Anonymous asked: This is your Secret Santa Elf, again. Just here to let you know that your holiday giftness is still under-construction... This elf has been under the weather lately and it has made it difficult for anything to get done. All the best and fantastic blessings. <3
Anonymous asked: Dis be your Secret Santa Elf. I am hear to let you know... I am working on your present currently. It's going to be... FANTASTIC.
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Art For Tough Mudder/Wounded Warrior Project... →
I’m going to do the Tough Mudder (click link!) with some friends in April. I’ve already made a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project.
If people are interested in making donations to WWP in my name (I’d distribute a link later), I’d be happy to send you some quick sketch cards/stampwork as a thank-you.
I’ll have the most time for sketch cards during my winter...
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November 2011
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Birders?
Is anyone out there in the world of tumblr a birder and located in North America? I was thinking about doing the Christmas Bird Count this year. I’ll be in Seattle for Christmas this year, which is not my usual stomping ground. I was there for the first time two years ago and saw so many new (to me) species in two weeks, I figure why not record it in some way?
I’m starting to hear...
nickbuz:
If you’d like to do any dancing this...
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October 2011
14 posts
“If people did not sometimes do silly things, nothing intelligent would ever get...”
– Wittgenstein
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"Molly Leigh" - by The Queensberry Rules →
They say don’t go down to that graveyard,
On Halloween, on Halloween
They say there’s things there to stop your heart
On Halloween, on Halloween
Because Molly Leigh, witch of Stoke-on-Trent, is waiting
But if you must go then you’ll need some protecting
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A really delightful folk song I caught on my local public radio station.
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“The following song by Vinicius and Baden traces an interesting parallel between the Capoeira attitude and love. In order to be a capoeirista at heart, one must be able to get out of oneself and truly express his or her emotions. During the jôgo de capoeira your partner is at once a friend and an enemy with whom you must interact properly. If you are not able to have love for the one you...
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September 2011
18 posts
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So, because I obviously don’t have enough to do, I spent an hour in the library this evening trying to find anything at all connected to capoeira. There were several titles missing/lost and it seems that at least one shelf had been moved, who knows where to. Anyhow, I walked away with several books, several books I really shouldn’t be reading.
But if you’re a book addict, you...
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“Alan epäillä, että suomalainen sisu ja adrenaliini ovat yksi ja sama asia.
—I...”
– ImperiumI.net Finnish Heavy Metal website