Inspiration
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Time Stops
[When you’re tied up about your past, it is the same as time standing still.] Basically… if you cannot let go or you keep holding on to something that happened it is like time has stopped for you.
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Crows in the Crosswalk
And in other news, clever & observant crows in Milwaukie have noted that pedestrians are given the right of way, so two crows have taken to crossing together in the crosswalks near the farmers market square.
- Binary concepts, FAMILY, Habits, Help, Humanitarian, Inspiration, MOVEMENT, Muse, OTHER, Relationship, Relationships, SELF, Social, Social conditioning, Triggers, Where is the, Where is the Movement?
*IT’S A SMALL WORLD AFTER ALL*
Loved that ride at Disney, It’s a Small World After All… but I’ve realized something very important… that is impacting human and social relations on a weird scale and in an awkward way. “The world is not as big as you think it is!”; “The world just keeps getting smaller and smaller”; “Wow, it’s such a small world. Fancy meeting you here…”; “Well you know, it’s a small world – getting smaller by the day”; “Wouldn’t you know! It’s a small world after all…”; The underlying assumption is that people are getting closer together… that we are getting access to what and who we need when we need it and…
- Chosen Identity, FAMILY, Habits, Identity, Inspiration, MIT, MOVEMENT, Muse, Queer, Religious, SELF, Social, Traditions, Where is the, Where is the Movement?
Movements: A story of inspiration
Thank you for your interest in “Where’s the Movement?” The question is meant to be interpreted and asked in a multitude of ways, forms, expressions, and applied in every possible fashion… My intention is that it be an ongoing, never-ending quest and question. E.g. Is that thing moving over there? Is there a “Movement” going on? Where are you moving to? What are you moving for? What moves you? Is the Movement benefiting you? Movements you should be aware of… Movements that have ended, been disregarded, discarded, -kaPUT! What moves those you love? What moves those around you? Is there a Movement you want to know more about? Is there…
- Binary concepts, Chosen Identity, Gender Identity, Inspiration, MOVEMENT, Muse, OTHER, Politics, Queer, Relationship, SELF, Social conditioning, Triggers, Where is the
Gender Ambiguity in a Protagonist
Review of “Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken”, 転生したらスライムだった件. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime also known as TenSura or Slime Isekai is a Japanese fantasy light novel series written by Fuse, and illustrated by Mitz Vah. The story is about a salaryman who is murdered and reincarnates in a sword and sorcery world as a slime with unique powers and gathers allies to build his own nation of monsters… (per Wikipedia summary) A fascinating story development based solely in the outer realms that we commonly see in fantasy media (video games, movies, films, board games, mythos, etc)… Forbidden Caves (Dungeons), Dragons, Cave Monsters, Goblins, Dwarves, Elves, Ogres, Orcs,…
- Binary concepts, Chosen Identity, FAMILY, Gender Identity, Gender Orientation, Humanitarian, Inspiration, MOVEMENT, OTHER, Queer, Relationships, SELF, Sexual Orientation, Social, Social conditioning, Traditions, Value, Where is the, Where is the Movement?
WATCH Pose (seasons 1-3)
Quotes from the gorgeous and fabulous (though mostly fictional character base) series “Pose” (three seasons already!) that helps us in the 2020s understand what happened with the queer community and underground balls in New York in the 1980s. A somewhat (and beautifully created and reenacted) historical narrative. “Remember, Doll, there’s not many yous out there…” [as Nurse Judy encourages Blanca Evangelista on their inclination to become a nurse, despite their school history of dyslexia. Their partner (also in medical profession) says they will support their decision and coach them] [Blanca Evangelista]: “When you get rejected by your mother, your father, you’re always out there looking for someone to replace the…
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Cinnabar & Phos
In a 2017 Japanese animation series, Houseki no Kuni (Land of the Lustrous), I was taken with the no-nonsense colloquial writing, character development, voice actor performance, and drop-dead, gorgeous scenery. (for an informed discussion of deeper levels of humanity as portrayed in this manga/anime, watch the YouTube video by Avo Rabo) There is a subtle implied love story between two characters that never really fleshes out, but is imbued throughout the 12 episodes. Series that are heavily based on a theme are interesting on another level when it comes to being “informative”. These various characters are based on minerals and gems, so they are luminous and bound by their “strengths”.…
- Binary concepts, Chosen Identity, FAMILY, Help, Humanitarian, Inspiration, MOVEMENT, OTHER, Relationships, SELF, Social, Social conditioning, Traditions, Triggers, Triggers, Where is the
People as Children
What’s so wrong with being a kid? Children are people, people are children – all of us on some level. What is so wrong about relying on others? Is it not true that there are natural instances for when relying on others takes precedence? Perhaps for some of us we have symbiotic relationships, maybe things are mutually beneficial – though we differ extremely. And then, there are those of us that are codependent or dependent on others as a natural course – whether chosen, or selected by default (genetics, disability, etc) Who are we to judge those that need others to support them? That need others to improve their quality…
- Binary concepts, Help, Humanitarian, Inspiration, MOVEMENT, Muse, OTHER, Political, Politics, SELF, Social, Social conditioning, Where is the
Democrats & Republicans
Fuck ’em. Walking our pug late at night on our “weekend”, my partner checked the mailbox and found another ‘call for donations’ from the President Obama campaign for funding the political party… My partner tossed the letter in the trash. Biden talked about this. He promised that. And what happened? Nothing. My partner went on to remind me: $2000 a month COVID-19 stimulus check? Only the $1400 per working individual in March 2021 to round out the $600 from the turn of the year(?) It is May, no further “monthly” check ideas… Student Loan Forgiveness? That fell by the wayside. Disappointment. Chagrin. Would have been nice for many of us.…
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The Giant Otter… (“God’s Design Team”)
God’s Design Team, a whimsical, Japanese animation spin on how the various creatures on Earth came into existence. Today I learned about the “Giant” Otter that is, of course, larger than the other otters, but more so, they are able to take on or fight small kamen, in addition to other larger creatures – either for eating or just being territorial. The Giant Otter (no longer cute!) And so another animation has taught me about something that always existed in the world, but was never important enough to come to my attention until now…
