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Annika Tucksmith (American, 1995) - Two Fawns at Night (2025)

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never stops being existentially horrifying to realize that someone you're talking to thinks that there is any kind of biological basis for "race" like the amount of people who are like 'racism is bad, of course race is a real scientific thing it's just bad to treat people differently because of it' and it's like no there is no biological or scientific basis for race it's purely a social concept. a dark skinned black person and a very pale white person can share more dna than two black people or two white people like it's all made up you can't tell someone's genetic or biological makeup just by looking at them. it's all socially constructed and there are massive consequences for this construction but anyone who tries to say that there is any kind of scientific basis for race whether they're knowingly purposely racist or trying to be "progressive" is wrong and realizing that someone you're talking to in a completely benign situation dead seriously thinks that such a thing as a "white race" actually scientifically exists is so terrifying

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also the 9-5 workday just does not work well in hot climates and i think it exacerbates these problems by concentrating the most activity to the hottest part of the day. the old approach of waking up early to labour before the sun is hottest, resting during the hottest hours of the day, and finishing your activities once the sun begins to set and into the evening makes a lot more sense and i think it would consume less energy overall and prevent illness in working people, children, elderly, and other vulnerable people due to heat exposure. people structured their days like this for a reason, prior to the widespread adoption of air conditioning, and even in a world with air con it just makes more sense esp as already hot climates get hotter and those who face the greatest consequences have the least protection from the heat

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ICE Storms California Surgery Center Ontario, California — July 2025 In scenes chillingly reminiscent of authoritarian regimes, ICE agents stormed a medical facility in Southern California, violently apprehending a Honduran man while brave medical staff tried to intervene. After repeated demands from the staff, the masked agents refused to present Identification, a Badge, or a Warrant. When you break into a hospital to grab a landscaper, it's obvious this is not about deporting dangerous criminals. This is about using fascist tactics to implement racist policies.

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reminder that if you ever buy wool yarn secondhand you should put it in a plastic bag in the freezer for a week, let it thaw 24 hours, then refreeze another week. this makes sure that if there are any moths or pests they are killed by the first freeze, and the remaining eggs are lured to hatch by the thawing and then killed with the second freeze. until this process is complete you must keep the yarn isolated from your existing stash or you risk any infestation spreading. i buy a lot of wool yarn from thrift and antique shops and always do this and have never had a problem with moths or other bugs. if you buy wool sweaters or other wool things secondhand you should also do this just to be safe

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they have flowers for you!

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a bad show? that's nothing? a good show? sure. but a bad show that, for a brief moment, becomes very good, and then never is again? that'll drive a person to madness

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Need these tiles /couldn’t find the source .

Update : source found

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you can go back to the past but nobody’s there

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still a mama’s boy at 30 💗 cr. jung-koook

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I could talk about the Hellenic concept of the Underworld forever.

it's so much more forgiving than most religions *cough* judeochristian *cough*. the idea that there is a middle ground, a place that almost everyone goes unless you're a saint or a fucking monster.

like- you're telling me I can just live my life? that I don't have to constantly try to be the most outstanding example of my religion 24/7? that I'm not going to be punished for simply being human???

xenia is a pillar of my religion. being kind, gracious, welcoming, yeah that's all great. but sometimes it's fucking hard. and occasionally choosing to take the easy way doesn't mean I should suffer for all eternity. it means I'm human. I will fuck shit up and have moments that are not my best, but I don't have to be on my knees begging the gods for forgiveness every day just to avoid eternal damnation.

And then there's Makaria! I love that there is a whole personification of peaceful, blessed death. a death that is not to be feared. a death that is welcoming, that is coming home.

Lord Hades is the ultimate host. all living souls must eventually enter his domain and by the gods, I am so done being afraid of meeting him. my traumatized, depressed, chronically ill ass is so fucking done being afraid of dying.

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About the Greek Gods doing shitty things in myths

First of all I have to say that I see the gods as representations of something bigger that we cannot comprehend otherwise. I believe they shape themselves in a way that we need.

Hera is the Goddess of marriage. Of course women who were cheated on would tell their stories through her. Ancient Greece was patriarchal. Of course the stories portrayed her as overly jealous, punishing other women instead of her husband. Zeus is a high male authority figure. Of course he is going to sleep with lots of women and boys in myths. Getting away with rape? Cheating on his wife? Doesn't sound that surprising to me.

The abduction of Persephone is about the changing of the seasons and how mothers feel when they are separated from their mothers through marriage. How common was it to get the girl's consent when she's getting married? Probably just an arrangement between fathers. Hell, how old were the girls?

The myths are reflections of the Greeks, not the gods. Gods are the characters of the stories. I do believe that the Greeks communicated with them through divination. I do believe that their religions were real. But we shouldn't forget that written texts can be messed with for political or social reasons. These are not holy books. We need to consider them carefully.

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Hades Resource List

Informational

Ancestral Altars - Ritual for Hades

Britannica 

Greek Gods and Goddesses

Greek Mythology

Mythology Source

Mythopedia

Terravara - Offerings, Herbs, Crystals, and More

Theoi

Wikipedia

World History Encyclopedia

Playlists

Ash and Bone

Devotional Lord Hades

Hades

Hades devotion

Hades Devotional Playlist

Hades devotional playlist

Hades devotional playlist

King of Gold, Sword of Silver

King Hades Devotional

Podcasts

Ghost Whisperer - My Journey as a High Priestess

Mythology - Lord of the Shades

Mythology - Out of Tartarus 

Mythology Part One

Mythology Part Two

Styx and Bones

Tumblr Posts

Altar Ideas

Low Energy Devotional Acts

Offerings and Devotions

Personal Experience

Subtle Worship

Youtube

How to Work with Hades

Messed-Up Origins of Hades

My Deities - Hades

My Relationship with Hades

Other

Greek Underworld

Hades Subreddit

Underworld Rivers in Greek Mythology

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🌿🌿Hedge Witch Guide🌿🌿

What is a Hedge Witch?

While the term ‘Hedge Witch’ means different things to different witches, there are some key traits defining it. Hedge witches almost always practice solitary magic, and don’t often join covens or work with other witches, though this isn’t necessarily a requirement. It involves a deep study of the natural world and spirits. They make their hearth and home the center of their magical activity, and study and work with local flora and wildlife. A Hedge Witch’s most sacred space is typically their home. They practice most of their magic in their daily routine. Hedge Witches are also known to be healers, which feeds into their study of local plants and herbalism. They might also work with a plethora of spirits and deities. But truthfully, a Hedge Witch’s path is as eclectic and unique as the Witch themself!

Why the word “Hedge”?

It could have a few meanings. One interpretation is that, in older times, wise women typically lived outside the edges of the village or town or “just beyond the hedge”, hence the name. But a more popular and widely-known answer is that the “Hedge” refers to the boundary between the living and the dead, or the physical and the spiritual. Hedge Witches serve as emissaries between these worlds, helping both spirits and humans alike. In other words, they “walk” the hedge between two worlds! It can also refer to their practice of studying local plants and wildlife. Hedge Witch practices are similar to Green Witches, Death Witches, Dream Witches and Kitchen/Hearth Witches. 

Basic Hedge Witch Practices

Hedge Witchery is all about magic in mundane living, especially in the modern day. Focus on the sacredness of your own actions and incorporate personal magical practices into your everyday life. Here’s some simple ideas from my own practice:

Leave a small jar or dish of honey out for passing spirits, especially those who help you

Study healing magic and practice it when you or a loved one are sick

Keep the house clean and tidy, and focus on the sacredness of your actions while doing so

Name and Talk to your House. Mine’s name is Elizabeth. Greet your house when you walk inside and say Goodbye to it as you leave

Meditate!

Always ask for permission before picking a flower, leaf or plant

Thank your spirit guides, house spirits and local spirits for their help whenever you can or feel like it, especially when you know they've helped you!

Another important part of Hedge Witchery is getting to know the spirits around you, both your spirit guides and local land and house spirits. Work with them, but also make sure to use adequate protection. Spirits are, in many ways, like people - not all will want to hurt you, but you should still be careful until you know them better. Still, you can invite them into your life with songs, poems, offerings and simple invitations. The more kind you are to the good spirits, the more likely they are to offer you protection and help. This might involve:

Studying local plants and sacred areas

Taking care of a garden or houseplants

Doing divination to communicate with them

Taking care of the natural environment around you like protecting the local wildlife and plants

Spend a lot of time out in nature and you’re bound to meet a few helpful spirits!

How do I know if Hedge Witchery is for me?

If you are drawn to working with the natural world, spirits and practicing healing magic, Hedge Witchcraft might be just what you’re looking for! If you’re interested in researching local folklore and flora, prefer to work your magic alone, have a strong connection to plants and the environment, see your house as a sacred space, and want to work with spirits, perhaps consider looking further into becoming a Hedge Witch!

But the most important element is to develop your own practice - no two Hedge Witches, or Witches in general for that matter, will be alike. Find out what works best for you and do that. If that happens to fit a specific path, good for you! If not, don’t worry about it. 

Things to check out:

Hedge Witch: A Guide to Solitary Witchcraft by Rae Beth

The Way of the Hedge Witch: Rituals and Spells for Hearth and Home by Arin Murphy-Hiscock

Hedgewitch Book of Days: Spells, Rituals, and Recipes for the Magical Year by Mandy Mitchell

Sources

https://www.learnreligions.com/hedge-witch-4768392

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this and a cherished friend would go hard