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peonies

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Lilly fresco. 1500 BC. Found in “House of the Lilies” at Amniso, Crete.

Currently in the Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

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4 Jun 2025

The Samoan government announced June 3 that it has enacted a law establishing a marine spatial plan to sustainably manage 100% of its ocean by 2030.

The country has also created nine new marine protected areas that cover 30% of its ocean.

Fishing is prohibited in the new protected areas, which include a migration route for humpback whales.

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Finished: The Crow by Alison Croggon.

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episode 28 of Backlog Books (link in pinned post)

Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey

When Pern is in danger, dragons and their riders will risk everything to save their home.

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Chapters: 10/10 Fandom: Wheel of Time - Robert Jordan Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Moiraine Damodred/al'Lan Mandragoran, Nynaeve al'Meara/Moiraine Damodred, Nynaeve al'Meara/Lan Mandragoran, Moiraine Damodred/al'Lan Mandragoran/Nynaeve al'Meara Characters: Moiraine Damodred, Nynaeve al'Meara, Lan Mandragoran, Thom Merrilin, Aviendha (Wheel of Time) Additional Tags: look y'all I don’t even know, Polyamory, eventual polyamory, Mentions of Heroic Sacrifice from other angles, Suicide mention Series: Part 1 of Another Cause for Me to Fight, Part 5 of OT3 Collection Summary:

Moiraine’s not sure if she would be comfortable with uncomplicated anything, but she probably won’t have to find out anytime soon.

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It's hammock reading weather again. Gotta enjoy it while it lasts. Summer arrives fast here.

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Wave in Backlight - Peter Witt

German , b. 1966 -

Oil on canvas, 80 x 80 cm.

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hm

i too. desire to Draw An Orb

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Gustave Max Stevens (Belgian, 1871-1946)

The Twelve Princesses, 1899

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Another walk through the countryside. 💚🌿

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A quick little illustration I painted after reading Caitlin Starling's The Starving Saints. (10/10 highly recommend btw.) [See my process for this piece and more at my Patreon.]

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lilies!

carandache neocolor ii on gesso background, reference image here

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Up past bedtime

The Pond Party 2025 happened. No fatalities, one minor injury (Hanz the goat). Details tomorrow.

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THE HOT MEDIEVAL & FANTASY MEN MELEE

FOURTH ROUND: 9th Tilt (Last Tilt of this Round)

Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride (1987) VS. Aragorn Elessar, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-2003)

Propaganda

Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride (1987) Portrayed by: Mandy Patinkin Defeated Opponents: - Robert of Huntingdon [Jason Connery], Robin of Sherwood (1984-1986) - Corlys Velaryon [Steve Toussaint], House of the Dragon (2022-) - Sir Brian de Bois-Guilbert [Ciaran Hinds], Ivanhoe (1997) - Gandalf Mithrandir [Ian McKellen], The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-2003)

“Hello. My name is Inigo Montaya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.”

Aragorn Elessar, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (2001-2003) Portrayed by: Viggo Mortensen Defeated Opponents: - Isildur, Son of Elendil [Maxim Baldry], The Rings of Power (2022-) - Ahmad [Mahesh Jadu], Marco Polo (2014) - Lin Shu [Hu Ge] Nirvana in Fire {Lángyá Bǎng} (2015)- King Henry V Plantagenet [Tom Hiddleston], The Hollow Crown (2012-2016)

“I don't even know where to start with Aragorn because everything about him just makes him so ridiculously hot. He's brooding and mysterious, but he has a great smile, he's an incredible fighter but also recites Elvish like the most beautiful love poetry, he looks great all grimy but also very fine when he's all cleaned up, his voice is sexy when he's whispering gently to those he loves and when he's barking out an impassioned speech on the battle field. He's brave, loyal, humble, selfless, intelligent, compassionate. And then just look at his face and his hair and his hands. All so hot.”

Additional Propaganda Under the Cut

Additional Propaganda

For Inigo Montoya:

“He is everything you could ever want in a fictional man. I only wish that he could be real...”

“I just wanna wrap myself around that lithe little body of his. He's got great hair, wears tight leather pants, has amazing fighting skills, and is kind and loyal. And since I know Tumblr loves sad wet pathetic men, he even has a scene like this too!”

For Aragorn:

“Does this guy really need propaganda? Is it not enough that he led an entire generation into having unrealistic hopes in their choice of partners? Does he not just drip hotness out of every pore of his being? Well. Let’s sum it up: - mysterious ranger with cool hood - loves his wife - wears cool jewelry - sharp humor - hair - cool sword - opens doors like no one - can and will sing - horse girl at heart - king - do I need to continue?”

“He looks great scruffy, he looks great cleaned up. He's kind and smart and caring and also really good at fighting. He's everything.”

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Lantanas in the afternoon.

Bsky / Tip jar