#Fast Production

[shannonpurdyjones]

One side effect of my research for this novel being steeped heavily in textile history is my swelling disgust with modern fabrics.

Firstly they're so thin? Like most things you see in Old Navy or even department stores might as well be tissue paper?? Even some branded sports t-shirts I've bought in recent years (that are supposed to be 'official apparel' and allegedly decent quality) are definitely not going to hold up more than a year or two without getting little holes from wear.

This side of even two hundred years ago fabrics were made to be used for YEARS, and that's with wearing them way more often because you only owned like three sets of clothes. They were thick and well made and most importantly made to LAST. And they were gorgeous?? Some of the weaves were so fine and the drape so buttery we still don't entirely know how these people managed to make them BY HAND. Not to mention intricate patterning and details that turned even some simple garments into freaking ART.

I know this is not news, the fast fashion phenomenon is well documented. Reading so much about the amazing fabrics we used to create and how we cherished and valued them, though, is making it hard not to mourn what we lost to mass production and capitalism. Not just the quality of the clothing and fabrics themselves, but the generations of knowledge and techniques that are just gone. It makes me what to cry.

I need to get a sewing machine.

[ramblinseahorsey]

As a person with bipolar disorder, I never thought I'd see a joke about mania I liked, but Gangle's struggles with her emotions and the heavy guilt for being over the top or needing help all the time was handled with so much care in her "episode". I feel respected and heard... Which is very rare.

Lots of people who are doting when your hurt in a thematically romance-able way, conveniently quiet or depressed and tragic, suddenly don't like helping or being around you, or even knowing you at all once your disabilities make you annoying, discomforting or angry. When your feelings are out of your control, and your hurt and overwhelming emotions disables you from being kind and helpful and happy, people are often much more disconcerted with you than bad behavior from a "normal" person. Sometimes it feels way lonelier than being stuck in a depressive episode somehow.

And you know they often don't mean to or don't know they're disrespecting Gangle, she seems to know too, but she sucks it up because she doesn't know how to "earn" help in either state, and the fear that a sudden surge of happiness will lead to a sudden great fall after solidifies the want to hide your "wrongness".

She is the very opposite of helpful here, but she tries her best, and having someone let her know it's ok for her to be around or have failed attempts to not bother those around her is all she needed to smile on her own face today. It doesn't fix everything, Zooble doesn't even correct her from saying she doesn't deserve their friendship, cause that's not something she will believe or needs to hear right now. She needs to know she still deserves and will get help and more tries, that there will still be people who will forgive and love her, that those who lose their patience with her right back will still want to spend time with her later.

The horrible ups and downs still haunt you, the long long journey to find the right treatment is exhausting, and it still won't ever get rid of all of it, but the episodes don't feel like their going on forever and always when someone will listen to you, wants to listen to you. Wants not just to help you, wants to spend time with you, wants you to be.

Also it is legitimately really funny to me she outright states she's going to weaponize her trauma to get back at Jax for his warcrimes lol. There isn't much out there better at making you feel less guilty about your mania than a legitimately evil person tbh. The manic episode having more seasons pun feels like something a bipolar person or someone who is trusted personally by a bipolar person would say, it legit made me giggle

[reasonsforhope]

"Polish presidency of the EU Council announced breakthrough in early hours after marathon overnight talks on food waste reduction targets and measures to limit a throwaway clothing culture.

The EU has set its first ever legally binding targets for member states to cut food waste, with lawmakers agreeing on a 30% cut across retailers, restaurants, caterers and households by the end of the decade.

For food processors and manufacturers, the 2030 goal is a 10% reduction, with both targets based on the average in the three years to 2023. EU estimates suggest that over 59 million tonnes of food is shovelled into dustbins every year, representing a loss of €132 billion.

Reforms to the EU’s waste framework directive, agreed this morning [February 19, 2025] after a marathon negotiating session behind closed doors between MEPs and government delegates, also target the textiles industry.

New harmonised rules on extended producer responsibility (EPR) mean textile producers and fashion brands will have to pay a fee to help fund waste collection, sorting and recycling, based on how circular and sustainable their products are.

In a measure directly targeting ‘fast fashion’ practices such as cheap, almost disposable clothes from online platforms, EU governments are also empowered to adapt these fees based on the durability of garments.

“The rapidly growing e-commerce market brings many opportunities, but also represents a significant challenge, especially in terms of environmental protection,” the agreed text runs.

The legislation gives leeway to penalise aggressive marketing strategies that encourage clothes to be discarded before they are worn out, practices that according to the legislation are “likely resulting in an overconsumption of textile products and, consequently, an overgeneration of waste”.

Criteria that can be considered include the width of the product range offered by a retailer, and the provision or lack of a repair services and incentives.

Anti-waste campaigners welcomed EU action, but were disappointed by the level of ambition reflected in the headline targets.

“The EU and its member states committed to the UN Sustainable Development Goals 10 years ago, including a 50% reduction of food waste across the entire supply chain,” said Theresa Mörsen, a policy officer at the Brussels-based NGO Zero Waste Europe...

The agreement is provisional, subject to a rubber stamp from government ministers at an EU Council summit – a procedure which is normally a formality."

-via EuroNews, February 19, 2025

[bunneis]

The Gaslight District is a gothic crime drama about a family of undead gangsters trying to find their place after the world has ended.

[the-irreverend]

One of my favourite things about this episode is the subtle ways they develop Jax's character, and this scene is my personal favourite. I love analyzing the facial expressions of characters because they can provide so much development and depth with so little, and this scene is no exception.

If you closely observe Jax's facial expression in this little moment, you'll notice that it's bereft of his usual brand of bitterness, antagonism, and sardonic glee. He looks exhausted, drained, and dare I say, judging by how his eyebrows are shaped and how big his eyes are, I think there's also a tiny trace of sadness as well!

But I don't think it's just working at Spudsy's that has him like this. I think it's also because of the facade of mockery and scorn he constantly puts up. It reinforces the idea that Jax's ruthless and boorish behaviour is a facade, which is made all the more evident (heck we even see that mask of his drop when he converses with Pomni earlier).

It's a little scene that gives him so much depth because, despite all the chaos and BS he's put everyone through and how satisfying it is to see him get his just desserts, you can't help but root for him a little that perhaps he might be able to overcome whatever is driving him to act like this in the first place.

[mysticalalleycat]

The way that Benedick's whole character shifts after Hero gets accused...rotating this in my head all day today

[justarandombrit]

This is long overdue, but take an Ella!

[gascreates]

^^ infectious

[tartppola]

my full piece for @culinarycrucible !! they have leftover sales open now!!

[celaenaeiln]

At the dining table for breakfast

Jason: Heh.

Jason: Hahahaha.

Jason: MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Bruce: *raising the newspaper up higher*

Alfred: *placidly pouring coffee into Bruce’s mug* Did something interesting happen, Master Jason?

Jason: Alfred, I am about to have the perfect surprise for that bony a-Tim. The perfect surprise for Tim.

Alfred: *putting away the bar of soap he pulled out of nowhere* Is that so? Please do be careful not to make a mess here. The waxing was just done in the dining room.

Jason: No problem, in fact-

Tim: *entering sluggishly*

Jason: In fact…in…fact…Megamind, what are you doing here?

Tim: ……..hm?

Jason: What are you doing here?

Tim: eating??

Jason: You-why are you coming from the right side bathroom-weren’t you going to use the upstairs one on the left?

Tim: oh. Dick was already in it so I decided to use the other one.

Jason: what.

Tim: what.

Jason: No. Hahahahaha. You’re joking…nononono-god, Tim, WHY ARE YOU SO STUPID?

Tim: ????????

Jason: You-

Dick’s voice thundering from a floor away: JASON!!!!

Jason: *staring blankly then running forward and smacking Tim on the head* It’s all your fault!

Tim who hasn’t slept or had coffee or know why something he doesn’t know about is his fault: ???? WHAT DID I DO?!

Jason: *running past and leaping out the window* See you later, losers. Bye, Alf.

Disappearing seconds before a blur of wet skin, white towel, and neon pink hair rushes past and follows him out the window.

Tim:

Bruce:

Tim: ……Did you have breakfast yet?

Bruce: …….Hrmgh.

Alfred: *tutting* I just had the floors done. Master Bruce, would you mind redoing them? I’m afraid I must catch the mailman before he gives treats to Titus again. He’s leaving crumbs all over the entrance.

Bruce: What about Ti-

Bruce: *glancing back to see a lone leaf float in and drop slowly to the ground*

Bruce: ………

[theknucklehead]

A trailer for the next Digital Circus episode was released, and it looks like it will be a funny one.

(Also how much do you wanna bet that Gummigoo is one of the customers?)

[memoriesndew]

attempting the 75 hard challenge. with some tweaks.

intro:

I'm in uni now and I need something that will help me focus mentally and help me build a routine, so I am attempting the 75 hard challenge with a few edits

daily rules

workout

two 45-minute workouts every day (one inside and one outside, outside includes anywhere that is not my residence room on days that it snows).

rest day: I’m allowed one full rest day per week. (Sunday is my rest day because I have church in the morning and I prefer Sunday to rest)

intermittent fasting

follow the 16:8 intermittent fasting, eat from 12 pm to 7 pm

drinks allowed during fasting:

green tea (or really any tea)

coffee

chia seed water

clean eating

eating high protein meals, minimizing carbs, sugar, and greasy foods.

cheat meal: one cheat meal is allowed weekly to support calorie confusion.

study

study every day for 2 hours

focus on either uni coursework or learning korean.

follow study schedule

hydration

drink a gallon of water daily

reading

read at least 10 pages of a non-fiction book every day

progress pics

jounal progess in 75 hard notion page

weigh in and progress pic weekly

additional rules

blog

write a blog post every day to track my progress

post tags: dews 75 hard attempt

posting template

day 1/75 || 10/03/2025 || dews 75 hard attempt ♬ 

🎧 now playing :

🎀 currently : 🧶 crafty ; complete new tutorial vid

reflection:

✿

today's workout :

habit tracking:

a gallon of water 45mins+ workout outside 45mins+ workout outside journal progress eat from 12pm to 7pm read 10 pages study for 2hrs everyday

meals :

lunch:

snack:

dinner:

💌notes:

﹥*:ꔫ:*+ﾟ

photo credits: pinterest and tumblr

challenge duration

75 days, with all rules in effect unless noted.

begins 21st of march end 3rd of may

[atomic-chronoscaph]

Kentucky Fried Chicken Playset - A Child Guidance Toy (1976)

[the-irreverend]

You know the classic trope where one character gives another something to help them be "normal," which doesn't turn out well because what is "normal" suppresses who they are and wants to be? I really love the unique way they executed it here.

If Zooble gave Gangle that mask because they wanted her to be "normal" in the sense that she should suppress something about her that Zooble takes issue with, then it would be very damaging (and even insulting) to Zooble's character because of who Zooble is and what experiences and struggles they have.

And it's for that reason that I absolutely love what they did for both of them in this episode!

When Zooble wants (to help) Gangle to be normal, the normalcy, in this case, is not about achieving CONFORMITY; it's about achieving HARMONY, that is to say, helping Gangle find harmony with who she is through overcoming the distress and struggles she faces.

It's not about changing Gangle's identity and suppressing the things that make her who she is; it's about helping her fully embrace those things!

Not to mention, these little moments between Zooble and Gangle are made all the more poignant because we know that Zooble has a similar struggle, which allows them to relate to Gangle's struggles and help her get through them with the things they've learned from their own!