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a-small-batch-of-dragons · 2 months ago

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Switched Around | Kept

Hello hello! I love your writing so so so much!!! I have a prompt request partially inspired by the Switched Around series for Sanders Sides if you have the time and interest for it! I was thinking about the song Wishin’ and Hopin’ by Dusty Springfield and how that could be applicable to all of the sides trying to do nice things for Roman because they want to date him. At first, Roman and Remus are both oblivious, but Remus catches on first and has a Conversation with the others about “You aren’t being nice to my brother just because you want to date him, right? Right?” Anyways. – anon

Might I request a fic where the sides are soft to Roman? I desire hurt/comfort in these desperate times – anon

Hi so I had a random idea. What if Virgil was weirdly flexible? Maybe he spiraled or something and just taught himself so he could hide somewhere if needed. Just a thought tho thanks!! – anon

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Warnings: sort of homophobia? kind of? not really? it's hidden under weird purity culture veneers and it's only mentioned in passing

Pairings: prinxiety

Word Count: 4255

Virgil learns three things about Roman.

One: Roman loves to cuddle.

The Imagination has several spots that are basically their own private little rooms, whether they happen to be inside or out. The one Roman has a not-so-secret preference for is tucked up along the side of the coastline below the mesas overlooking the ocean leading to Patton's realm, right on the border between the forest and the beach. Flowering trees and bushes have grown together in a thicket, creating a small overlook of warm, flat stone just above the nesting grounds for the sea dragons. It's large enough that all six of them could sit there comfortably without risk of falling off, but small enough that it covets the right amount of safety for his little dragon.

"C'mere," Virgil murmurs as he eases himself to the ground, holding out his arms, "come sit with me, baby."

Roman sniffles, scrubbing an arm under his nose. He heeds Virgil's instruction and slots himself into the crook of his legs, burying his face in his neck. Virgil closes his eyes and breathes in the warm scent of saltwater, fresh flowers, and Roman's favorite shampoo, rubbing his back.

"Hey," he whispers, "I'm really proud of you, you know that?"

"Why?"

"You stood up for yourself when you were really scared. That's hard to do. God knows I don't make it easy on you."

"You don't," Roman mumbles, prodding his side just to make him yelp. "But…thanks."

The breeze ruffles his hair as he kisses his temple. The sun hasn't quite begun to set yet, but it's low enough in the sky that they're no longer at risk of being cooked alive. Still, he has the presence of mind to shift them slightly into the shadow of an overhanging tree, just so Roman won't be blinded when he looks up. He keeps tracing idle shapes across the space between Roman's shoulder blades, keeps running his hand through Roman's hair. He gets a few more sniffles and shivers for his efforts, but Roman also snuggles against him a little more so he's counting it as a win.

Then he hears a soft growl from over his shoulder and turns to see a curious wolpertinger peering at them from the shadows. Roman goes stiff in his arms and he doesn't hesitate, twisting around and stretching out his leg to tap it lightly on the nose with his foot. It stiffens and squeaks before scampering off.

"Sorry, little dragon, it didn't mean us any harm. Just curious as to who stole its favorite sunbathing spot." He looks back to see Roman staring at him with wide eyes and he can't help the coo that slips from his mouth. "It's okay, baby, we're not hurt, it's not hurt, we're okay."

"How did you do that?"

"Do what? Most of them are harmless, baby, and I didn't do anything hard enough to—"

"How did your leg move like that? Since when are you that flexible?"

Virgil blinks. Oh. Right. He, uh, doesn't really have to do that very often around Roman. Roman, who's currently staring at him like he just grew a third leg as opposed to moved it in a way that he didn't expect.

Only belatedly does he realize that Roman's gone all still and warm in his grip again, and when he blinks, he notices those cute little ears have gone all red at the tips and Roman's looking everywhere but him. He frowns, going to ask what's got him so worked up, only to replay their conversation in his head.

Oh.

He can't help the small grin curling up his face, chuckling when Roman catches sight of it and flushes bright pink. As soon as his lip starts to wobble, though, he pulls him right back in and kisses his cheek.

"I know you didn't mean it like that, little dragon, it's okay. 'M sorry, I was just trying to think of the best way to answer you."

"You don't have to tell me if you don't want to."

"No, I will, I just—" he sighs, adjusting his grip so they're leaning up against the trunk of a nearby tree— "I don't think I've ever…told someone this before."

His soft admission is enough to jolt Roman from the worst of his flustered state. He sits up a little more, looking at Virgil with a cocked head that definitely does nothing to discourage the puppy allegations Janus keeps throwing at him. Virgil allows himself a moment to internally freak out about how adorable that is before he takes a deep breath.

"Growing up with a strong connection to the Imagination was difficult sometimes. Not just because it was hard to remember what was 'real,' so to speak, but it was really hard to figure out how to turn the 'make stuff' thing off."

"What do you mean, the 'make stuff' thing?"

In response, Virgil reaches a hand up. The branch above them sprouts a new vine, curling down through the air to hover just above Virgil's outstretched fingers. A small red flower blooms at the very end, just large enough for Virgil to tuck behind Roman's ear. Roman watches him with that familiar wide-eyed expression and he can't resist the urge to sweep his fingers across his cheek.

"That's the 'make stuff' thing," he says softly, "the way Patton and I control stuff in here. I've got a pretty good handle on it now, and so does he, but when we were growing up, it was really hard to figure out."

"How does it work?"

"Well, normally I just have to picture what it is I want to appear or happen, but—yeah," he murmurs when Roman goes pale, "I think you can figure out what made that hard growing up."

"Oh, God," Roman whispers, before surging forward to wrap his arms tightly around Virgil's shoulders, "I'm so sorry, it's—it's bad enough when they stay in my head but seeing the things that freak me out appear right in front of me—oh, God, Virgil—"

"Hey, hey, little dragon, it's okay. I'm okay now, see?" He taps the flower and ruffles Roman's hair. "I'm all okay. You're so sweet, baby, but it's okay. We're all okay."

Roman's mouth is still all tight and pinched but he relaxes a little under Virgil's ministrations. He slumps, his head against his shoulder, one hand still curled protectively into the fabric just over Virgil's heart. He tries not to melt at that and fails miserably.

"You're kind of right, though," he murmurs, "it was…hard. And I wasn't the brave and dashing knight you know and love—" he chuckles when Roman lightly smacks his chest— "so I couldn't really fight them off."

"So you had to hide."

He blinks, looking down at the certainty in Roman's voice. Roman looks back, something way too close to understanding flickering behind his eyes. Which does mean that Virgil has to pull him a little closer and kiss his forehead about it, because he is a brave and dashing knight now, thank you very much, and he is more than willing to fight off every single one of Roman's monsters.

"Yeah, I had to hide. And there aren't really convenient hiding lockers and closets like there are in horror movies and stuff, so…had to get good at squeezing into anywhere I could. Or climbing on top of or under the nearest bigger thing."

"Why couldn't you make a place to hide?"

"Because—because—shut up," he mumbles as Roman laughs, "don't bring Janus into this."

"I guess it would look pretty suspicious if a locker just appeared out of nowhere."

"Yeah, see?"

Roman narrows his eyes but lets it go, giving him another squeeze. "Thanks for telling me, Virgil. I…well, you know I get what it's like to be really scared, so…I get it."

"I know you do."

"So, like, how flexible are you?"

This time, Virgil does not let him get away with it, waggling his eyebrows until Roman splutters and shoves at his shoulder. He snags his wrist—gently!—as he goes to pull back, clicking his tongue. "Don't start fights you won't win, little dragon."

"Big talk from a guy who couldn't figure out how to make a convenient hiding place."

Virgil just smirks—not just to hide a way fonder smile that Roman's really comfortable enough to tease him back, finally—and hooks one leg over the arm he's holding, the other around Roman's hips, using his weight to push Roman back until he's splayed out along the rock with Virgil on his hips. He has one hand under his head to cushion the fall—obviously—and the other pins his free wrist to the ground. The cutest squeak leaves Roman's lips as he tries to figure out how they got here, staring up with those big puppy dog eyes that make Virgil want to tease him so bad—

—but Roman's still a little fragile from earlier so he settles for a chuckle and a tilt of his head.

"What was that?"

"You—how—what—Virgil!"

"Yeah, baby?"

Roman struggles a little against the hold but Virgil's got him pretty well and truly stuck—he is careful he's not hurting the poor thing, though, he promised he wouldn't do that, after all—before he subsides with a criminally adorable pout on his face. He chuckles again, leaning down to kiss his forehead.

"I told you, baby, don't start fights you won't win."

"You made your point, lemme go now."

"Hmm…"

"Virgil!" He lets out another cute noise when Virgil can't resist the urge to tickle him just a little bit. "Virgil!"

"Okay, okay, I'm done, I'm done, I promise." He lets Roman out of the hold, immediately sweeping him into another cuddle right up against his chest. "I gotcha, little dragon, you're okay."

Roman grumbles a little but snuggles back under Virgil's chin with a contented sigh. "I like this new method of apologizing."

"Yeah? Does that mean I get to cuddle you all the time?"

"Mhm. Shut up now, no more talking. I wanna take a nap."

"Shutting up, little dragon."

This works out great, because Virgil is also a snuggle monster, which means he now has an excuse to sweep Roman into his arms all the time. Which does come in handy because two…

Two: Roman's really easy to startle.

Now, did he sort of know this already? Yes. Did he take advantage of it sometimes? Also yes. Is he gonna do that anymore?

Only sometimes.

But he keeps his word: he no longer sneaks up behind Roman to scare him and he doesn't loom over Roman's shoulder to startle him. Instead, he'll walk up slowly from the side so Roman has a chance to see him before he gets right next to him, leaning down to call his name or whisper boo before wrapping his arms around him. Roman normally jumps a little and occasionally swats his arm before relaxing into the hold. Then Virgil just climbs onto the couch behind him and holds him like a little dragon teddy bear while Roman rambles about whatever he wants.

Logan's in the living room when he does it once and fully puts down his book to smile fondly at them. "Well, isn't that precious?"

"He is, isn't he?"

Roman swats his leg. "He was talking about both of us, you menace."

Virgil gasps. "You think I'm cute?"

"Oh my God, shut up, Virgil."

"You think I'm cute," he teases, leaning forward to press a smacking kiss to Roman's cheek, just to hear him yelp.

"Virgil!"

"Aw, don't worry, baby, you're still the cutest thing I've ever seen."

Roman grumbles and mumbles as Virgil kisses his shoulder a few more times, a grounding hand on his stomach to help him calm down. When Roman slumps against him, he leans them both against the back of the couch and then remembers that Logan's still smiling at both of them. Only this time, his gaze is only on Virgil and it's very knowing.

Virgil may or may not mouth at him to shut up over Roman's shoulder.

Or when Patton has next pick at movie night and although he picks a Disney movie, he happens to pick one that has a nightmarish sequence involving worshipers of the literal Devil coming to burst into flames to an admittedly impressive score but…yeesh. This is a kid's movie? This is the Disney movie that Patton picked?

(That one…actually makes a little more sense when he thinks about it, but he can't think too much about it without getting a little sad.)

So it's not too much of a surprise when Roman lets out a very quiet oh when the screen goes a dark blue, and then promptly buries his head in the crook of Virgil's neck and hangs on for dear life as the music builds and builds and builds. Virgil immediately squishes them further into the back of the couch, reaching down to snag a free blanket, wrapping it around them under the guise of warming up. Really, he's got a little dragon to snuggle and he'll be damned if he fails at his job.

Roman's so still, so quiet, the only noise the soft panting breaths at Virgil's shoulder. He flinches a little when Virgil's arm moves away to grab the blanket so he leans in to whisper in his ear.

"Hey, little dragon, it's okay. I'm right here, you got me, see?" Blanket wrapped around them both, he shuffles Roman a little closer, tucking a bit of hair back from his face so he can stroke his cheek. "It's okay. You're okay. Just hang onto me."

Roman snuggles gratefully into his hold as a plume of fire engulfs the screen—okay, Virgil might have to have a word with Patton after this—that is, if Logan doesn't get to it first, he can see the glances Logan's been giving Patton for a while now. He can't stop the disapproving huff that leaves his mouth as he turns his attention back to Roman, scratching along his scalp and humming under his breath. Out of the corner of his eye, though, he sees Janus watching them. He glances up with a wordless 'what?'

Janus just rolls his eyes and looks away, like he's offended by something. Virgil frowns, huddling a little more around Roman. Roman manages to watch the last bit of the sequence once the dawn actually arrives and—wait, that's the end? Okay, forget having a conversation with Patton about picking better movies so Roman doesn't get scared, they need to have a conversation about goddamn standards. But that can wait for a time when Roman's feeling better and not still barely trembling in his arms.

"Hey," he whispers as the credits start to roll, "what do you need, little dragon? What can I do?"

"C-can we go watch something stupid so I can sleep?"

"Of course we can. Your room or my room?"

"Mine?"

Virgil smiles, ready to sink out right there with Roman still in his arms, when he catches Janus staring at him pointedly. "I'll be right there, okay? I promise."

Roman nods and sinks out, which gives Virgil precisely no time to figure out what the hell he's done to make Janus stare at him like that before said Janus is sitting right next to him. "You'd better not be doing what I think you're doing."

"What?"

Janus glares at him. "I said, you'd better not be doing what I think you're doing."

"Well, what do you think I'm doing?"

"If you're luring Roman into a false sense of security so you can scare him—"

"Whoa, whoa, what? No, J—he's scared as hell right now, he asked if we can go watch something stupid so he can sleep. I'm not gonna do shit right now, what the fuck?"

Janus visibly relaxes, tugging on his gloves. "Forgive me, I didn't mean to accuse you."

"Kinda sounds like you did, J."

"Yes, and I'm sorry for that. I suppose I'm…caught off guard by the movie as much as Roman was."

"Believe me," Virgil mutters, glancing at the conversation happening between Logan, Patton, and Remus right now, "you're not the only one."

"I'm glad Roman has you to rely on," Janus says quietly, "now go, make sure he can sleep."

Virgil tips him a lazy salute before sinking out, knocking on Roman's door. Roman opens it with a shy smile and all his previous irritation melts away before he can even remember that it was there. And if he's a little extra affectionate as they watch something that night, well, he's only making sure he lives up to Janus's expectations.

Which leads him neatly to three: Roman has a very protective older brother.

He's not quite sure how he ended up in Remus's room with Remus glaring at him like he just ruined his stuffed Kraken, but here he is.

"Don't even fucking think of lying to me," Remus growls, voice as deathly serious as Virgil's ever heard it, "you got that?"

"Yeah, Remus, I got it."

"Good. Now: what the fuck are you doing with my brother?"

"What? I'm not doing anything with Roman!"

"Bullshit." Remus gets up and stalks over to him, prodding him in the chest. "You've been acting all mushy-gushy with him for ages. And he's falling for it. So I'll ask you again: what the fuck are you doing with Roman?"

"God, is Logan gonna interrogate me next? I'm being nice to Roman because he deserves someone being nice to him. He's my friend, Remus!"

"But you want him to be more."

That shuts Virgil up. Because that's true, but technically he and Roman are already working on that part. The thing is, they've agreed that they're not telling anyone that yet.

Unfortunately, Remus takes his silence the wrong way.

"You're fucking unbelievable," he snarls, "are you stringing my brother along for some sick entertainment? Is that all he is to you, one of your fucking stories?"

"Hey, hang on—"

"Or are you only being nice to him 'cause you wanna get in his pants? Is he a prize to you? You gonna dump him and break his heart as soon as you—"

"Shut the hell up, Remus," Virgil growls, finally pushing himself to his feet. "I know you like to think you know everything, but you have no idea what the fuck you're talking about. No, I'm not just being nice to Roman to string him along, no, I'm not just trying to sleep with Roman and then break his heart, and no, I'm not treating the person I love like a game! And for the record, the reason I'm not answering you is because I'm trying to respect his boundaries!"

He stops, panting from the force of his outburst. Remus is staring at him, eyes wide.

(Not as cute as Roman, part of him whispers, but enough for there to be a family resemblance.)

"You love him?"

Ah.

Shit.

He did say that, didn't he?

"Yeah," he says, because he's not going to lie to Remus, he gave his word, "I really do, Remus. Not a joke, not a game, just…yeah. I'm not going to hurt him."

"You'd better fucking not," but it's more of a playful threat now, and Virgil can't help the relieved smile. "Or else I will get Patton to kill you in the worst way possible."

"I swear on my honor."

"Yeah, yeah, your honor."

"Remus, I'll put you in a headlock, I swear."

"On what, your honor?"

And it probably would've continued from there, had there not come a timid knock at Remus's door, followed by a heartbreaking sniffle of: "Re?"

Remus sobers instantly, darting to the door and yanking it open to reveal a teary and sniffly Roman. He catches sight of Virgil and draws up short.

"Oh, baby, what happened?"

"Y-you're busy," Roman stutters, "I'll—I'll just g—"

"You're not going anywhere." Remus pulls him inside and shuts the door. "Who do I need to kill? What happened, Ro?"

"I'm��I—" he won't stop glancing at Virgil— "I'm not—I don't—"

"Do you need me to go, little dragon?"

"No!" Roman grabs his arm. "Please, please don't go, I'm sorry, I just—"

"Whoa, hey, hey, baby." He pulls Roman into a cuddle, slipping Roman's shaking hands around his neck. "You got me, sweetheart, see? 'M right here, cutie, I'm not going anywhere."

Roman sniffles again, weakly clutching Virgil's collar. He leans down to kiss his forehead.

"You gotta cry some of this out first, Princey, or you good to talk to us first?"

"Can—I can talk."

"Okay. You gonna let me hold onto you while you do it? I'll turn you 'round so you can talk to Remus, just hold onto you 'round your waist, okay? Yeah?" Virgil takes Roman's hands and gives him a little spin, wrapping his arms tightly around Roman's middle and pressing him against his chest. Roman grabs onto his sleeve with one hand, the other still wiping the tears from his face. Virgil hooks his chin over his shoulder and closes his eyes. "There we go, little dragon, you're safe."

He catches a glimpse of the approval in Remus's gaze before it switches fully to concern as he grabs Roman's free hand. "What happened, Roro?"

"P-Patton told me we needed—needed to talk. An'-an'-an' I didn't know what—what about, and he said that I've—that we've—that Virgil's—"

"That Virgil's what, Roro?"

Roman's stomach hitches so badly Virgil has to smooth his hand over it, shushing him lightly. "He said that we've been too—too vulgar."

Something dark and furious sprouts in Virgil's chest. Vulgar? What, cuddling and chaste kisses are vulgar now?

"You've been what? Unless I've missed something, I don't think you've been anything other than tooth-rottingly sweet to each other. Which is its own thing, but we'll talk about that later. No, Ro-Bro," Remus says, reaching up to cup Roman's cheeks in his hands, "you and Virgil aren't being vulgar or anything like that."

"H-he kept saying we were being inappropriate and that we—that we knew better and that we shouldn't be—"

Remus gently cuts Roman off by covering his mouth. "Listen to me, Ro, I'm being 100% honest right now: there is nothing wrong with the way you and Virgil have been acting. Cuddling is fine, him kissing your forehead or your cheek is fine, you getting comfort from him when you're scared is fine."

"He's right," Virgil murmurs, "don't listen to Patton, not about this. We're not being vulgar."

Roman mumbles something behind Remus's hand and Remus takes it away. Roman sniffles. "P-promise?"

"Yeah, Roro, I swear. Virgil swears too. On his honor."

Virgil rolls his eyes but kisses Roman's temple anyway. "I promise you, Princey. We've…I know we've talked about this."

"Wait, you have?"

Roman's still sniffling, but he manages to summon up a bit of snark. "Yeah, Re. We talk about stuff."

"Shh, it's okay," Virgil soothes, "your brother's just being protective."

"I told you it wasn't any of your business!"

"You're my brother, that makes it my business. Especially when your soon-to-be-suitor starts dropping the 'L' word."

"Wait, what?"

Virgil glares at Remus, who just grins at him. He sighs, letting Roman turn around to look at him. And when he sees that hopeful little face looking up at him with tears still shining on his cheeks and his little red nose…fuck, what is he supposed to do, not melt?

"Well, I didn't want the first time I told you to be right after your brother gave me a terrible shovel talk and you've been crying," he says softly, "but…yeah, Roman. I love you. So much, little dragon. And you don't have to say anything, you don't have to—"

"I love you too."

And yeah, that's a kill shot. Virgil's gone. Too cute. He's passed away from too much adorableness. And he's smiling like an idiot and Remus is snickering at him but he is just gonna lean down and kiss Roman's cheek before he spontaneously combusts.

"Is that what I look like when I get all red?" Roman mumbles.

"Nah. You're still cuter."

"Shut up."

"Alright, that's enough being sweet in my room," Remus announces, "now, you two go frolic in the nice part of the Imagination while Logan and I go have a nice chat with Patton."

Which…maybe he should be fearing for Patton's safety? A little bit? But he's too preoccupied right now.

Oh, right. Virgil actually learns four things.

Four: Roman loves him too.

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thatstormygeek · 9 months ago

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It was imperative that Walz do two things in this debate. One, communicate the clear and present danger a second Trump Term would represent. Two, deliver an alternative agenda. His handling of the Harris Agenda was fine. He had a basic grasp of the facts, although he struggled because the campaign has moved aggressively to the Right in the past couple of months. It’s not a progressive agenda, save for a few points, and so that was clumsy at moments. And, on the first charge, he utterly failed. He allowed Vance to charm him, cooperated in creating a false reality beneficial to Vance and MAGA, and, save for a couple of instances, rarely pushed back on that absurd notion. ... The Democratic Party is, and has for a long time, hunted where there are simply very few ducks. I was worried, when Harris took over the nomination, that rather than representing a new era and new guard that she might be advised and persuaded by traditional Democrats, and I have no doubt that’s the case now. Despite the veneer and the “vibes,” this is a campaign adrift. Sometimes we get forward-thinking agenda, sometimes we get neoconservatism pumped up to 11. Sometimes we hear about the future, sometimes we’re treated to stylized pictures of Harris at the border that #Resistance influencers quote-tweet with ��Look how stylish and badass she is!” The country is moving to the Right. Or, rather, it is being drug to the Right by authoritarians and their enablers in the status quo. You can either go along with it or you can grab hold of the rope and tug it back. We’re seeing the former right now, and the normalizing of MAGA, Vance, and Trump is growing even as they continue to chart a more dangerous course and increase radicalization. The Democrats are ceding so much ground at this point that it’s hard to see, if this continues, how this works out in the end. ... I hope the Harris Campaign has a moment of self-reflection, because the momentum has shifted and it is easily understandable why that happened and what will happen if it continues down this road. Maybe, just maybe, it’s time to refute the Trump/Harris fearmongering in Springfield, Ohio, stand up for immigrants, actually communicate the danger to women, people of color, gay/trans Americans, and people everywhere. Probably wouldn’t be a bad idea, while you’re at it, to split from President Joe Biden on the continued aggression by Israel in the Middle East, which is not just spiraling out of control but remains incredibly unpopular and divisive.

#us politics #dispatches from a collapsing state #jared yates sexton #ostrich dems

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tigerstrikesasteroidnetwork · 2 years ago

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NY / &&&2

&&&2 January 6, 2024 – February 18, 2024 Opening Reception: Jan 6, Saturday 6-8PM A talk with the artists will be scheduled in February

Tiger Strikes Asteroid New York is pleased to present &&&2, a bi-coastal exhibition that serves as both a survey and sequel to the collaborations of Ethan Greenbaum, David Kennedy Cutler and Sara Greenberger Rafferty.

Ten years ago, the artists initiated a series of meetings to talk about materials and techniques, based on their mutual interest in using photographic imagery to destabilize traditional art categories like painting, printmaking and sculpture.

The meetings resulted in an artist’s book titled &&&, in which the three artists imagined themselves as a fictional industrial supply firm. For Greenberger & Greenbaum & Cutler &, the fictional company had a veneer of prestige. For these capitalist outsiders, a corporate symbol of joint commercial enterprise was almost tantamount to success.

The book was released at Printed Matter’s NY Art Book Fair in 2013 in both a mass market paperback and a boxed, limited special edition print series based on swatch sample catalogs. The intention of the project was lost on nearly everyone, but a few key people became aware of the artists’ positioning themselves as a small movement. This included the photography curator Dan Leers, who organized a show and catalog of their work, Beyond The Surface: Image as Object, at the Philadelphia Photo Arts Center in 2014.

To commemorate the 10th anniversary of &&&, Sun You has invited Greenberger & Greenbaum & Cutler to mount an exhibition at TSA in Brooklyn, NY. There will also be a simultaneous version of the show at Ditch Projects in Springfield, OR. The exhibitions at both artist-run spaces feature a backdrop that wraps the gallery with deconstructed pages from the original &&& book, over which the artists have installed works from 2013 and 2023. The original book is also exhibited, as well as a new portfolio of prints (&&&2) to celebrate ten fruitful years of collaboration, hand wringing and friendship

Ethan Greenbaum is a New York based artist. Selected exhibition venues include KANSAS, New York; Derek Eller Gallery, New York; Hauser and Wirth, New York; Marlborough Chelsea, New York, Higher Pictures, New York; New York; Marianne Boesky, New York, Circus Gallery, Los Angeles; Steve Turner, Los Angeles; The Suburban, Chicago; Michael Jon & Alan, Miami, The Aldrich Museum, Connecticut; Socrates Sculpture Park; Long Island City and Stems Gallery, Brussels. Recent projects include a solo presentation with Lyles & King and solo exhibitions at Galerie Pact, Paris and Super Dakota, Brussels.

His work has been discussed in The New York Times, Modern Painters, Artforum, BOMB Magazine, ArtReview and Interview Magazine, among others. Ethan is a co-founder and editor of thehighlights.org and his writings have appeared in the Brooklyn Rail, Wax Magazine, BOMB, Paper Monument and others. He has also curated and co-curated multiple exhibitions at venues including The Suburban, Chicago; Lyles & King, New York and Super Dakota, Brussels. Greenbaum is the recipient of the Queens Art Fund New Work Grant, the Silver Art Residency, The Keyholder Residency at the Lower East Side Printshop, Dieu Donne’s Workspace Residency, LMCC’s Workspace Program, The Robert Blackburn SIP Fellowship, The Socrates EAF Fellowship, The Edward Albee Foundation Residency and The Barry Schactman Painting Prize. He received an MFA in Painting from Yale School of Art.

David Kennedy Cutler is an artist, writer and performer who lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. Cutler received his BFA from The Rhode Island School of Design in 2001. He has had solo exhibitions at Derek Eller Gallery, New York; Halsey McKay Gallery, East Hampton; Essex Flowers, New York; The Centre for Contemporary Art, Tallinn, Estonia and Nice & Fit, Berlin, Germany. Cutler has performed in various spaces in New York including Klaus von Nichtssagend Gallery, Essex Flowers, Printed Matter, Halsey McKay, Derek Eller Gallery, and Flag Art Foundation, and internationally at the Center for Contemporary Arts Estonia, among others. His works are included in the permanent collections of the Wellin Museum at Hamilton College and The RISD Museum, and his artist’s books are included in the libraries of the Whitney Museum and the Brooklyn Museum. He has been reviewed and featured in The New York Times, Artforum, Art in America, The New Yorker and Modern Painter, among others. Cutler is represented by Derek Eller Gallery, NY and Halsey McKay Gallery, East Hampton.

Sara Greenberger Rafferty produces image-based works in paper, plastic, glass, metal, fabric, and video. Her work is driven by an ongoing examination of contemporary and mid-20th century visual culture and considers the ever-changing implications for photographic images in the digital era. She’s also into comedy.

Ditch Projects is a nonprofit artist-founded, artist-run studio, exhibition, and performance space providing contemporary art experiences in Springfield, Oregon. As a collective of artists and professionals committed to exhibiting experimental artists from diverse backgrounds, Ditch Projects provides opportunities for cultural exchange between experimental contemporary art and our local community, acting as an integral voice within contemporary art discourse in the Pacific Northwest. Since its founding in 2008, Ditch Projects has featured over 145 exhibitions and 275 artists. Growing organically out of the concerns of its artist members, Ditch provides contemporary visual arts practitioners with an opportunity to test out new ideas, processes, and approaches they might not otherwise attempt in a comparable urban center. Over the past decade, the primary focus of the artist collective has been on the production and presentation of new works by regional, national and international artists, with a consistent 10-12 solo, two-person or group exhibitions per season. Past exhibiting artists have included internationally renowned practitioners such as Amy Yao, Diana Thater, Scott Reeder, Laura Owens, Jessica Jackson Hutchinsons, and Vito Acconci, along with regionally acclaimed artists such as Ralph Pugay, Amy Bernstein, Lisa Radon, Tannaz Farsi, James Lavadour, and Kristen Kennedy. Exhibitions at Ditch Projects have been reviewed in Art Forum, Frieze, Art in America, and the New York Times. Ditch Projects has received grants from the Andy Warhol Foundation, The Miller Foundation, the Ford Family Foundation, the Oregon Arts Commision, the Oregon Cultural Trust, Oregon Community Foundation, and the WLS Spencer Foundation.

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Springfield’s Leading Cosmetic Dentists for Teeth Whitening & Veneers

Having a confident smile can stay in your mind and those around you. You can improve your smile for a special event or make it better just for yourself using cosmetic dentistry. Thanks to its rapid growth, Springfield now offers some of the top and most skilled cosmetic dentists found anywhere in Queensland.

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In cosmetic dentistry, your teeth, gums and smile are made to look better. In cosmetic dentistry, the primary concern is how a person’s teeth look, while general dentists focus mainly on keeping the mouth clean and healthy. Fixing our smiles can boost our appearance, raise our self-esteem and, in most cases, improve how well we bite, chew and swallow.

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Choosing the Right Dentist in Springfield: How Robelle Dental Centre Makes a Difference

Finding a reliable and trustworthy dentist in Springfield can be a challenge, especially when there are numerous options to choose from. Oral health plays a crucial role in overall well-being, and selecting the right dental care provider is essential for maintaining a healthy and beautiful smile. Robelle Dental Centre stands out as one of the leading dental clinics in Springfield, offering comprehensive dental services and a patient-centered approach that ensures a positive experience for every visit.

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The patient-centered approach at Robelle Dental Centre is evident in the way they tailor treatment plans to suit each individual’s needs. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all solution, the dental team works closely with patients to understand their oral health goals and develop personalized care plans. This ensures that treatments are not only effective but also aligned with the patient’s expectations and lifestyle.

Additionally, the clinic offers flexible appointment scheduling, making it easy for busy families and professionals to find a time that works for them. This convenience is particularly important for individuals who have hectic schedules but still want to prioritize their oral health.

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Conclusion Choosing the right dentist in Springfield is a critical decision that impacts your oral health and overall well-being. Robelle Dental Centre stands out for its comprehensive services, skilled team, patient-centered approach, and use of modern technology. Whether you need routine care, cosmetic enhancements, or specialized treatments, Robelle Dental Centre is a trusted partner in maintaining a healthy and beautiful smile for life.

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Family Dental Care In Springfield MA

In today's fast-paced world, maintaining good oral health is often overlooked, but it plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. In Springfield, MA, families are fortunate to have access to top-notch dental care services that cater to patients of all ages. At Gorgeous Smiles Dental, we take pride in being your go-to destination for comprehensive family dental care. In this article, we will explore the importance of family dental care, the services we offer, and how we can help you achieve and maintain a beautiful smile.

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Your oral health journey begins at a young age and continues throughout your life. Family dental care ensures that everyone in your household receives regular check-ups, preventive treatments, and expert advice. This investment in oral health not only saves you from potential dental problems but also minimizes long-term costs and discomfort.

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Children learn by example, and when they see their parents prioritizing dental health, they are more likely to adopt good oral hygiene practices. Family dentists play a vital role in educating both children and adults about the importance of brushing, flossing, and regular dental visits.

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Having a family dentist means you can schedule appointments for multiple family members on the same day, reducing the hassle of multiple trips to different dental offices. It also ensures that your dentist is well-acquainted with your family's dental history, enabling personalized care.

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We encourage parents to set a positive example by maintaining good oral hygiene themselves. Additionally, supervising your child's brushing and flossing routines and limiting sugary snacks can help instill healthy habits.

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State-of-the-Art Family Dental Office Opens in Rural Higginsville

Higginsville, MO - Plattner Family and Cosmetic Dentistry is delighted to announce the opening of a new purpose-built dental office in southern Higginsville, Missouri.

The dental practice was built from the ground up at a new location at 3700 State Highway 13, having moved from 2301 South 65 Highway.

"This new building was a goal of mine for a long time," explained Dr. Michelle Plattner, DDS. Plattner graduated from dental school in 2015, began working with patients right away and later bought her own practice in Marshall.

The new location brings an all-encompassing dental practice to rural Missouri. The staff offer preventive dental care, crowns, bridges, veneers, oral surgery, root canal therapy, teeth whitening, orthodontic clear-aligner therapy, implants, dentures and partials.

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Z Nation re-watch: 3x07 The One With a Bunch of Brain Eating

This episode starts off with The Man killing a guy to take his arm and then goes to one of the disciples chasing a guy with four leashed zombies in order to bring him to Murphytown. Seems totally consensual.

Random guy: "Are there any side effects?" Murphytown guy: "Yes, but they're worth it."

I mean...Idk, dude, maybe let everybody else decide that? Heh.

Murphy says that if his terms are not acceptable, they can move on, except for how you've been chasing people down? This whole thing has a real veneer of "we're good! we'll help you!" but when you think about it more than a minute it gets sketchy.

lmao they put the investment banker on latrine duty. GOOD.

Seriously, Murphy looks so good this season.

Murphy: "I don't bite, at least not anymore." *everyone around him laughs uproariously* Murphy: :\

It's absurd how often the group randomly reunites time and again but I love it so I don't need a good reason for it.

Warren: "Steven Beck what the hell happened to you! We were looking all over for you!" D'AWWWWWWW

Addy: "You didn't see the horde of spider zombies?" Hector: "There were black widows all over them." aaayyyuuugghhhh, glad we didn't have to see that.

Murphy looks so honestly pleased when the lady suggests they put together a baby shower for him. <3

And then very nervous when she follows with "we would do anything for you." (Is she suggesting a threesome? Because I bet Murphy would be down for that.)

Oh, flashbacks to the collector episode!

Ahaha oh right, 10k didn't know Hector was on their side now.

Warren: "Look at you, you got chest hairs" O.M.G I LOVE MAMA WARREN.

And 10k doesn't know Dr. Merch is dead, either.

Doc: "Looks like the Red Hands all right. They're taking all the fun out of the apocalypse." Warren: "Just when you think it couldn't get any worse." Sun Mei: "I didn't think it was possible to terrorize people in this environment."

Citizen Z left because the last of his batteries ran out and he didn't want to die alone.

lmao I love Uncle telling his joke against Kaya's "don't you do it" (I'm assuming) in their native language.

10k, don't lie to your apocalypse mama.

I want fic for all the blend stories in Murphytown. What was life like? What is the backstory and interest of all of these people? The fandom has a hole, surely some writer will fill it!

The Man was THOROUGH in his fake inoculation.

The Man is intense.

So is this image.

Kaya is cute with her little gun noises.

Get it, Kaya.

The Red Hand has messed up the audio, too, so it's just saying "fear fear fear fear fear" over and over.

Lucy is in Springfield, Illinois.

So wait, did they make the cows blends, too? So they could eat actual meat? Or is it because they're blends now they don't have to worry about it? Hm.

Murphy's all about those brains, 'bout those brains, not corncobs

Sun Mei: "You know crickets are 120 calories, all protein." lol

I love this little meal, it's nice to see them relaxing and having fun. Warren called it "cricket de gallo." Cuties.

Hector: "What are we gonna do when we get to Spokane?" Warren: "We're gonna give him a good old-fashioned spanking."

AWWW Warren says "see you soon, sister" to Addy when they hug goodbye.

That lady definitely wants to have a threesome with her and her husband and Murphy. Murphy seems extremely uninterested in it, which is not very Murphy-like.

God whatever they made those brains out of they look very realistic. Yuck.

I wish I could better make out what those whispers we keep hearing in this episode are, but I did hear Murphy's voice saying "obey me" when 10k heard them.

Aw, Warren just wants to help 10k but he's too freaked out and runs away.

I love Kaya's rap here. omg Jodi Binstock wrote it!

Happy Addy. <3

So here's the problem now with Murphy having control: he does not like to NOT have it. And he needs it now as much as brains.

It's EXTREMELY impressive that they get power up again. Imagine how that would feel after years in the dark apocalypse.

looooooooooool

I also really dig the last song over the credits, which the credits tell me is 'Weeping Willow' by Leroy Justice.

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reedthisone · 5 years ago

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I haven’t wanted to say anything because what is there for me to say. I’ve felt sad and angry and powerless and deeply overwhelmed. Because what can I do. Write yet another missive about how racism is bad? It feels pointless and hollow. How many people of color have spent their lives writing succinctly and pointedly and profoundly about how we got here. And they aren’t listened to. I have nothing more to offer. Anything else seemed trivial and trite.

But saying nothing doesn’t work either. I’m a writer, it’s a compulsion.

It’s not that what I have to say particularly matters. It’s just that I have to say it. To amplify and support those whose voices really matter.

I think white folks have a difficult relationship with racism because we know in our bones we benefit from it and we can’t conceptualize of a society where we don’t. Then we can feel good about being decent people and caring about our neighbors and not seeing color. Because we’ve pushed down that insecurity so deep we’ve almost convinced ourselves it’s not even there. We’re still good people. We still care about others. We just have better ideas about how they should vent their frustrations. It’s not like this. It’s never “like this”, regardless of what “this” is.

But it’s not about not caring. It’s about not HAVING to care. You’re not actively affected by racism so it doesn’t really have to exist. You’re not willfully racist, you’re just willfully ignorant to the insidiousness of racism

The racist is a bad guy. There’s no disputing, that’s the villain. And you can’t be the villain, you’re the hero. You’re white America, that’s your default representation.

I shouldn’t have to draw comparisons to the blatant inequity in the way white protestors are treated, but it should be clear that violence is the default in their mind and they get coddled for it. Showing up to a protest in full tactical gear and semi automatic weapons because you don’t wanna wear a protective mask in a pandemic and being greeted with patience and respect couldn’t be a more timely counterpoint to the response to people protesting the callous indignity of being consistently robbed of their right to life, let alone liberty and happiness.

For those hand wringing about destruction of property, we’ll set aside for now the evidence of agent provocateurs and police escalation and just focus on the simple fact that the oppressor does not get to dictate the terms of the revolution.

We could have avoided this. We could have listened to all the cries of the ancestors. We could have heard the pleas of generations. We could have read the articles and books by people of color. We could have acknowledged the peaceful protests. We could have heard the anger of our brothers and sisters. But we didn’t. Not because we didn’t see it. But because we carefully calculated the risk/reward and bet on the status quo. I suppose that can keep you comfortable as long as you never open a history book.

If you’re concerned about the violence and the looting and the destruction of property, that’s understandable. But blaming protesters for that it is wrong and myopic. They’re not here because people love being out in the streets, putting their bodies and lives at risk. Nobody wants to be here. But what else can they do when they’re given no other options? No other recourse? There wouldn’t be violence or looting or destruction if we’d already made the choices necessary to become a better society. The only reason people are out is because no matter what else they do the same things keep happening. We’re here Because of the cops who provoke violence so they can commit it. Because of police officers who act with impunity and the system of law that lets them get away with it. Because leaders and politicians have been unconscionably slow to fix the systemic problems that perpetuate disparity. Because since the establishment of this empire, race has been used by whites in power as a means to separate, oppress and control. So if you want to hold someone accountable for the rioting then it damn well better start with them.

We’re almost exactly at the century mark from the bombings of black Wall Street in Tulsa. Or what about Atlanta and the massacre in 1916, Springfield riots, or the MOVE bombing in Philadelphia. Who was destroying then? Who’s been the perpetrator and perpetuator of violence since the beginning? Because the success of black people has always been seen as a threat to white supremacy. This concern for violence and destruction of neighborhoods only seems to resonate when it’s blacks you want to blame.

There are protests across the country now, where police are marching with demonstrators in solidarity. Where they are taking a knee and talking to each other and supporting the protesters. Those have not turned violent. Those have not become looting riots. So when we say police escalate, that is evidence.

There’s footage upon footage upon footage of police instigating. Pushing and slamming people to the ground as they walk away. Beating with batons and fists and knees because they don’t like people standing in front of them and yelling.

Thank you, yes, hashtag not all cops. But don’t you see that’s the problem. When we try to distract from the serious issue at hand with defensiveness it just pushes it further and further into anger and keeps the problem from ever getting solved. When there’s no acknowledgement of rationality it looks like the only thing that gets attention is violence.

To be clear, peaceful protesters are not causing this. They have defended buildings from looting and police from attack. But there are two elements at play in escalation. One is people coming from outside and using this moment as an excuse. Interlopers motivated by frustration or chaos, taking this time to express their anger and show that property and money is not worth more than lives, or people piggybacking on that momentum and indulging in anarchy for themselves.

But the other element is more nefarious. It’s white people and police who calmly and methodically create the conditions for violence and destruction. Banking on that first element to take it from there and discredit the whole movement. Giving themselves a green light to use excessive force and take down anyone they want.

But what it also does, more insidiously, is associate names and images of black lives matter and black protesters with violence, danger, and fear, giving white America another justification to guard their internalized racism, prejudicial assumptions, and unfounded fears. See the ad nausium other acts of aggressive racism and murder in just the last few weeks that led to this moment.

We’ve become experts at redefining racism just enough to make sure it isn’t talking about *us*. Racism is the old south. Racism is early Jim Crow. Racism is separate fountains or men in hoods burning crosses on lawns. We’ve past that. We’re more civilized. Racism was fixed by Martin Luther King Jr being such a gentleman about it. Those convenient definitions remove all responsibility from US. From TODAY. It allows us to continue to indulge in our comfortable veneer of peace because that way anyone trying to disrupt that status quo is the problem.

But that’s not racism.

Racism is structural. It’s deep and rooted. It’s insidious and subtle. It’s subconscious and justifiable.

It's in the fierce maintenance of unfair systems under the guise of prosperity. It's the convenient misrememberance of the past so it doesn't sound too familiar. It's in the way we can comfortably accept the bravery of We Shall Overcome while denigrating Black Lives Matter. In how we give pious respect to counter sit ins but froth at kneeling in peaceful protest. In how we can righteously recognize the tragedy of Emmett Till and still think Amaud Arbery must have done *something* to deserve it. It's in the assumption that things are better so therefore they're fine. That anyone who says otherwise is just trying to stir up trouble. That the blood and cries of generations of people that still resonate today are only echos and can be ignored in contemporary culture.

That position is a luxury we don't even recognize, because we don't HAVE to.

We could have bettered this generations ago but we’ve been too scared and too manipulated to work at it. We should already be at a place of progress but instead we keep going back to the starting line. We should have fixed so much of this already but instead we just keep musing about what’s even really the problem to be fixed in the first place. We can not keep asking the same questions just to avoid taking responsibility for the answers.

I once heard someone try to justify Trayvon Martin’s murder by explaining how that specific kind of drink he purchased mixed with skittles can be used to make a drug. That was really said, in sincerity. How are we able to latch on to the most insultingly outrageous justifications, but refuse to accept blatant, glaring evidence when it's presented to us.

I respect people's different opinions immensely. What I do not respect is self imposed ignorance under the guise of opinion. You cannot ignore facts and create a new reality because it's convenient for you and then say well that's my opinion, you have to respect it. That's not an opinion, that's a manipulation. To that end, I will not engage with anyone trying to fight about this. If you cannot mourn with those who mourn, or comfort those who stand in need of comfort, you are not welcome in this space. And, sincerely, I hope you spend some serious time on introspection and empathy so you can come out of this moment a better person, more prepared to be a part of a loving and productive community.

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