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some wimblennik in preparation for next month!! 🦊🍓

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“A huge collection of Regency mother of pearl gaming counters and thread winders. Many fish-shaped, many with engraved monograms.”

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now feels like a good time to reiterate that Iranians have been martyred by america + israel already, both empires that possess nuclear weapons, and that Iran does not have nuclear weapons. so now is not the time to joke about america getting nuked-- any retaliation on Iran's part is justified and the only way we escape this situation, but Iran is not going to nuke us, because the entire premise that Iran has nukes is how america justified bombing them and also the exact same rhetoric we used against Iraq and how we killed my countrysmen when there was again no evidence of nuclear warfare. New York City is not going to get fucking nuked. go listen to a podcast or something

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anyway you should always remember that all those foreigners you see dying on the news are just as real people as you are who have just as much interiority as you do. there is nothing about you that makes you more important and it is by pure chance that you are not in their position. in fact, this holds for all of history. every person, no matter the horror of the fate that befell them, had just as much interiority as you do. i feel like some people haven't fully internalized this.

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“women don’t have the capacity for misogyny” have you ever met a mother

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I am happy because everyone loves me

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the thrift store knows when you are not approaching it with the right spirit and will close you off from the cosmos

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those ads for ai integration on phones are so funny bc it seems like they cant. come up with that many use cases that arent already on a phone? "ask gemini to give you recipes when youre cooking!" "use our AI assistant to find the perfect gift for your girlfriend" yeah or i could just like. google it. you've spent millions on a slightly fancier version of an alexa. good job man.

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does anyone have that quote that goes something like 'white germans under the nazis lived just fine as long as they were loyal to the state, gave their children to the army, and paid their taxes, and in this sense many americans would be comfortable living under fascism' trying to find who said it but google is giving me jack shit

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If you're struggling with the cost of living right now (reasonable), this is your PSA to...

Google universities/colleges near you.

If you can't get out to more than one, look up which one has the highest tuition.

Look-up when the graduation date is

Drive neighborhoods near the university the week before graduation

So much stuff gets left out on the curb. Wealthy college students tend to prioritize convenience over money, so instead of carefully reselling their perfectly good stuff, they frequently give it away or put it out with the trash because that's easier than moving, reselling, or donating. Take advantage of this.

I furnished pretty much my entire apartment from college giveaways and yardsales.

What I got for free:

Mattress and box springs

2 10 ft area rugs

The massive 9-drawer chest (that has a label on the back that it was custom-made and shipped across the country) that my TV sits on.

Two 13 x 2 ft raised garden beds

My desk - just sanded it down and refinished it.

Three short stools

An organizer rack

Watering can

Tommy Bahama outdoor cooler (retails for $350)

Chairs

Shelves

What I got for cheap:

Two futons for $50

Custom coffee table with storage for $25

Three tall stools for $30

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Big challenges

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Some tips for those of you who are protesting just to stay safe. Please remember to cover all of your tattoos, piercings, and really any recognizable features you may have. Turn your location off so no one can track you and have atleast two written emergency contacts.

If the police begin utalizing tear gas use a combinatio of 3 teaspoons of baking soda for every 8.5 ounces of water.

For pepper spray use water to flush your eyes and dawn dish soap and water to help wash your face and skin.

For either of these GO HOME WASH OFF AND CHANGE YOUR CLOTHES as soon as you are able to get out. If you have respiratory issues bring an inhaler or whatever medication you need to assist you.

***edit: please feel free to add more tips and make sure to read the comments for helpful additions and if you know the artist who made these panels please let me know so I can properly credit!

***edit part 2: I’m blocking everyone who is making negative comments. I made this post so that people have a thread of safety tips readily available for them and fight for justice. I will not stand for your racist attitudes.

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a drink with ice in it. never kill yourself

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did you seriously just let it linger

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*holds you in my mouth perfectly safe between my sharp teeth bc i love you*