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[advikayurvedanatural]

A Dynamic Duo: Unveiling the Benefits of Aloe Vera Gel with Vitamin E in Skincare

Introduction:

When it comes to skincare, the quest for natural and effective ingredients is ever-present. Among the diverse array of botanical wonders, the combination of aloe vera gel with vitamin E has gained immense popularity in recent years. Both aloe vera gel and vitamin E are known for their exceptional skincare properties, and when combined, they create a dynamic duo that can work wonders for your skin. In this article, we will delve into the synergistic benefits of aloe vera gel with vitamin E in skincare, exploring how this powerful combination can enhance your beauty regimen.

Understanding the Power of Aloe Vera Gel and Vitamin E:

Aloe Vera Gel:

Aloe vera gel, derived from the leaves of the aloe vera plant, has been used for centuries to treat various skin conditions and promote skin health. Its natural properties include:

Hydration: Aloe vera gel deeply moisturizes the skin, leaving it soft and supple.

Soothing: It calms irritated skin, reducing redness and inflammation.

Healing: Aloe vera accelerates the skin's natural healing process, making it ideal for treating minor wounds and burns.

Anti-Aging: Its antioxidants help combat free radicals and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Non-Greasy: Aloe vera gel is lightweight and non-greasy, making it suitable for all skin types.

Vitamin E:

Vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant, is renowned for its protective and reparative effects on the skin. Some of its remarkable properties include:

Antioxidant Defense: Vitamin E neutralizes free radicals, protecting the skin from oxidative stress and premature aging.

Moisturizing: It helps retain skin moisture, preventing dryness and promoting elasticity.

Scar Reduction: Vitamin E supports the fading of scars and blemishes, promoting a more even skin tone.

Sun Damage Protection: Its photoprotective properties shield the skin from harmful UV rays.

Anti-Inflammatory: Vitamin E reduces inflammation, making it beneficial for sensitive or irritated skin.

The Synergy of Aloe Vera Gel with Vitamin E:

Combining aloe vera gel with vitamin E creates a potent blend that maximizes the benefits of both ingredients. The synergy between the two enhances their individual properties, resulting in a skincare powerhouse. Here are the key advantages of using aloe vera gel with vitamin E:

Intense Hydration: The combined formula deeply nourishes and hydrates the skin, helping it retain moisture for longer periods.

Enhanced Healing: The anti-inflammatory and healing properties of aloe vera gel, coupled with the scar-fading abilities of vitamin E, accelerate the skin's recovery process.

Increased Antioxidant Defense: The antioxidant-rich combination provides heightened protection against environmental damage and premature aging caused by free radicals.

Soothing and Calming: Aloe vera gel's soothing properties complement vitamin E's anti-inflammatory benefits, offering relief to sensitive or irritated skin.

Improved Skin Texture: The blend promotes smoother, softer skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Incorporating Aloe Vera Gel with Vitamin E into Your Skincare Routine:

The beauty of this dynamic duo lies in its versatility. You can incorporate aloe vera gel with vitamin E into your daily skincare routine in various ways:

Serum: Look for serums that contain both aloe vera gel and vitamin E and apply it before your moisturizer for an extra boost of hydration and antioxidant protection.

Moisturizer: Choose a moisturizer enriched with aloe vera gel and vitamin E to nourish and protect your skin throughout the day.

DIY Face Mask: Create a homemade face mask by blending pure aloe vera gel with vitamin E oil. Apply the mask once a week to promote skin rejuvenation and radiance.

After-Sun Care: Use a product with aloe vera gel and vitamin E to soothe and repair the skin after sun exposure.

Conclusion:

In the realm of skincare, the pairing of aloe vera gel with vitamin E has proven to be a game-changer. The combined benefits of deep hydration, antioxidant defense, scar reduction, and soothing properties make this duo a must-have for any skincare enthusiast. By embracing the power of aloe vera gel with vitamin E in your beauty routine, you can unlock the true potential of natural skincare and unveil radiant, healthy, and revitalized skin.

[axonspro]

5 DIY Hair Masks for Healthy Hair: Easy Steps for Gorgeous Locks

5 DIY Hair Masks for Healthy Hair: Easy Steps for Gorgeous Locks Unveil the transformative effects of DIY hair masks with our collection of 5 simple recipes. Achieve stunning, healthy hair using natural ingredients found in your pantry. Say goodbye to costly salon treatments and hello to radiant locks! Longing for luscious, healthy hair? You’re not alone! However, commercial hair masks can be…

[deancasbigbang]

Title: Copper Roses

Author: Trenchcoat_Paradigm

Artist: Spn-fanfic-reblog-writes

Rating: Explicit

Pairings: Dean Winchester / Castiel Sam Winchester / Eileen Leahy Dean Winchester / Lisa Braden (past mention)

Length: 30000

Warnings: Discussions / Themes of terminal illness.

Tags: Canon Divergent, Hanahaki disease, Curse Breaking, Caregiving, Hurt/Comfort, Pining, Angst with a Happy Ending, Love Confessions, First Kiss, Eventual Smut.

Posting Date: November 6, 2024

Summary: Dean is sick. Has been sick for a few days – ever since they came off their last hunt – and all looks hopelessly bleak as more blood-soaked petals clog his airways. Hanahaki disease is a deadly curse that sees flowers grow and bloom inside a person whose heart is filled with a romantic love for another, and the only way to cure it is to have that love returned to them. But Dean is adamant that this person doesn’t love him back and he refuses to speak their name.  If Castiel’s words would impact his condition he would say them loud and proud every day, but that's impossible. There is no way that Dean could be in love with a broken angel. He wishes he was the one who contracted the wretched curse just to take away Dean’s burden, he can't stand watching the man he loves wither and die right before his eyes. He will do whatever it takes to see Dean get that cure, even if it means breaking his own heart in the process.

Excerpt: One of Castiel’s downfalls of losing his grace was he now needed to rest more to help what little grace remained to revitalize quicker, but this night it wouldn’t be the hum of the circulating air or the clang of pipes that would keep Castiel from sleep. It was the hacking, retching cough that echoed down the hallway.  Dean had been coughing nonstop since he went to bed less than an hour ago. He had started in his room, the spluttering muffled behind his closed door, but he quickly moved from his room to the bathroom – which was adjacent to Castiel’s room. It had been five minutes, and that coughing hadn’t slowed, it was an intense chesty cough that sounded like it rattled every bone in his body, and after another heaving bout of it Castiel was out of bed and across the hall to see if he could help.  He knocked on the bathroom door gingerly as he pushed it open, “Dean?” The bathroom was a small space compared to the rest of the bunker and clad in an off-white tile. Three shower cubicles stood to the left and a row of three sinks sat under large rectangular mirrors to the right, which is where he found Dean. He was hunched over the middle sink, his hands gripped tightly around the porcine rim as he heaved and choked out another retching splutter.  The back of his hand wiped at his mouth as he lifted his eyes to Cas. For want of a better word, he looked awful. His skin was pasty and pale which made the heavy bags under his eyes even more prominent. His usual perfectly manicured hair was misshapen and at odd angles with dry days old product flaking from it, and those bright dazzling forest green eyes were dull and red-rimmed. “Sorry. Did I wake you?” he wheezed. Castiel shook his head as he took a single step inside the room, “I was just coming to check on you. See if I could help.” Dean opened his mouth to speak – probably to argue – but all that came out was another hacking splutter. He turned sharply back to the sink to cough violently into the bowl, like a cat trying to bring up a fur ball. Castiel hurried to his side, rubbing a soothing hand between his shoulder blades as Dean continued to choke and wheeze. He looked down and noticed tiny flecks of bright red blood splattered into the white of the bowl. No doubt due to the irritation his throat was suffering thanks to the violent coughing, but still alarming to see nonetheless.

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[writtenontenementhalls]

I understand the issues people might have with shows like the Chosen or House of David, but the best part of them is also their greatest strength - they manage to humanize and recontextualize the people and stories when we tend to read them in such a sanitized and bland way like!! I’ve only seen some of the Chosen, but in House of David they really dont have to add much for such an intense and visceral story. We somehow get used to “and the Spirit departed from Saul” that the horror of that gets lost. When u see the desparation and abandonment and fear of insanity not only in Saul himself but also in his family the whole thing is revitalized. Or when Samuel just,, picks up a sword and hacks apart Agag like Why am i gasping i knew that but i didn’t!! know that!!

[princessfaerygia]

i may be making a new tumblr soon for security purposes. if you wish to know it and be moots message me or i will just follow you from there whence it occurs.

im sitting at the grocery store drinking cardboard container alkaline spring water, just ate two organic bananas.

diary entry from the walk earlier:

walking my street in the cold. my phone screen is weird and i need to get a new phone.

there are trees, a forest to my left with an animal you can hear scurryin around. on my right are houses and loud birdsong.

im a lil worried my boyfriend will hack and fuq up my account cus he threatened to.

im currently wearing baggy darkish grey sweatpants, black "lamb" brand boots, yellow crop top w coquette ribbon, black sweater ~v neck~ and a pink grandma cardigan my boyfriend bought me. also, cat eared off-white winter hat my boyfriend got me for christmas. along with these items are my darkbrown old navy scarf from boyfriend and grey scarf pictured in my last outside photos. my fingers are going a bit numb on my left hand. forgot to mention! i wearing fluffy warm outdoor vest from momma.

currently made it to the path between cars and houses, a small forest separating them. not even halfway to destination but im on my way. !!!ooh forgot i'm wearing a knitted black and dark green (laughter cus im a dork explaining this all to y'all) neck warmer. i'm still cold. ....once when i was a wild anorexic teen on laxatives i took a poo behind the wooden gate on this path. bad wild girl i eww was but i couldn't hold it in.

now~ ive made it to the main road that connects to the skate park i'll be cutting through. i daresay this walk *seems* more delightful than the one to my gym. but all early walks on saturday and sundays are delightful because there's less frequency of cars. i decided to go with the crowds advice and my own will or gods will to leave my boyfriend's last night via uber. he actually hugged me atleast and it feels real this time. i cried in the uber aannnnd upon arriving home at my parents.(and a lil bit this morning) don't know if i will cry hard today but surely it will come eventually maybe.

i spoke with him through text told him i really do love him and being with him was the best part of my life. i didn't mention that it was probably also the one of the most dangerous parts of my life.

out of anger he made many threats i'm going to tell myself he didn't mean.

ahoy! i am walking through the skate park dog park playground creek area. jeez im thirsty for water. next stop~ a long staircase surrounded by woods. it goes up to my ex boyfriends mom's house street. which ,after walking that street i meet the main road which after one turn i am one walk away from my destination. did i tell you my destination?

wking up the stairs omfg i haven't got this much revitalizing exercise for my lungs and heart in a while. i'm out of breath. i think i forgot my exes mom's house but i do remember him consistently being critical of me. Jesus Christ. i think i'm passing it now dear heavens. (laughter).

if my boyfriend doesn't choose to continue contact w me then i fear these journal entries may be a bore if not a nuisance. i'm going to keep writing anyway. i want new phone so i can use internet and do "photography".

slowly warming up here. the sun coming up so intoxicating in its beauty. im less than five minutes from main road where i must cross the street.

i love my boyfriend. it feels heavy to type such a thing. he can be very aggressive and only allows levity in the deep dark crevices of my soul when he's being abusive, tender and gentle or sweet, or if it's on his terms and he being goofy.

crossing the bridge now with the highway beneath. dis place is trump town baby. i remember the gate on this bridge having the large words trump in red the first time he had been elected. about to turn on the street leading to my destination. there's a catholic cemetery and church (mom attends church there w polish neighbor maria) i spy a milky white statue of Jesus and the sun beams down on the concrete. my lips are cold, my nose sniffling~ i can do this im almost there! church bells ringing. im right next to an evergreen and, two birds flapped out of it chirping!

[from-the-coffee-shop-in-edoras]

I would love to hear about any headcanons you have regarding the Wold, especially about the people/communities that exist there. What is their culture and livelihood like? What about the land/terrain itself?

I'm sure you've given it some thought since Widfara originates from there, so if you feel like writing about it some more, I'd love to pick your brain! :) Thank you in advance!

Aaah, thank you for asking about one of my favorite little corners of Rohan! As you say, Wídfara is from the Wold, and I love all things connected to Wíd! What follows is a mishmash of actual canon and my own canon-compliant additions…

The Wold has always been the most rural, least populated part of Rohan because: 1) The terrain is unforgiving – endless grasslands that offer little cover from frequent storms and winter winds; not many trees and no stone for building permanent shelter; and poor quality soil that can’t grow much other than the native grasses. 2) It’s in a dangerous neighborhood! It’s at the very edge of the kingdom, with the creepiness of Fangorn Forest next door and the Brown Lands just across the river. It was repeatedly invaded by Easterlings over the years, and, as Sauron rose to power again in the late 3rd Age, orc attacks became a huge problem and further drove people out of the plains and into the relative safety of the towns of the East-fold.

So there is (and always has been) a pretty small group of folks who can hack it out there. Most of them live the semi-nomadic lifestyle of herdsmen (for horses or cattle). They move with their herds as they graze, spending most of their nights sleeping in the open plains and only occasionally going back to the small encampments where they keep something akin to a permanent home. As a result, they’re renowned for their outdoorsmanship and (like Wíd!) are very in tune with the weather and the land. They also produce a disproportionate share of Rohan’s archers (like Wíd!), since wolves are a common problem around herds and arrows are a more effective weapon for that than the spears or swords most Rohirrim favor.

Folks in the Wold do have a reputation as the country bumpkins of Rohan. They don’t have any fine cities or big estates. They speak Rohirric with a heavy rural accent. They’re much more at ease in a tent or around an outdoor fire than they are in a fancy hall (see how it takes Wíd a year of living in Edoras before he can comfortably sleep in a bed!). Their food is simpler, and they don’t spend a ton of time on social niceties and etiquette. (For their part, they think the city folks are pretentious and couldn’t last a day in the plains.)

Despite their perceived lack of sophistication, there was a time when they were relatively prosperous, because it is widely agreed that the horses of the Wold are Rohan’s best, achieving a perfect combo of speed and endurance. There are ancient (by Rohan standards) horse breeding families who have been in the Wold for as long as Rohan has existed and maintain bloodlines in their herds that trace back to horses owned by Eorl himself. They fell on hard times starting in the reign of Théoden’s grandfather, who had the army begin supplying its own horses and, thus, deprived the herdsmen of a huge part of their normal income. But they refused to give up the vocation, and they persisted out in the plains, living in increasing poverty, until Éomer became king. His wife, looking through some of Théodred’s papers, found plans to revitalize the traditional breeders, and she put them into action. This eventually helped pull many of them (including Wíd’s family!) out of the direst straits.

Although folks in other parts of Rohan might look down on the residents of the Wold for being poor or unsophisticated, there is a lot of reverence for the land itself. It has a desolate beauty that’s admired, and it holds a special place in Rohirrim history. It borders the Field of Celebrant, where Eorl came to the aid of Gondor and was rewarded with Rohan itself, and the Wold was the scene of many historical battles, including the one where Eorl was killed. If you rode around in the Wold, you’d frequently come across little cairns meant to mark the site of these important events (though you’d have to be able to decipher the pictograms to know what they are marking), and, in some areas, you don’t have to dig very deep before you come across mass burials and other physical remnants of these old battles.

That’s probably more than anyone wanted. But, all in all, I think it’s a neat place, and it produced one of my all-time favorite Rohirrim. We are Wold-positive on this blog! 🙂 Thank you for asking about it! 🐎🗡️♥️

[davekat-sucks]

"OH my god, Anon! [Feferi]'s PETA!"

spot on on, because if meenah is more like caliborn, feferi is more like calliope. and thats how you get beforus, a nanny state planet that pretends to be an utopia. tumblr. speaking of which.

I'm cool with whatever people do in their spare time, you know, you do you. But what ticks me off is when they start acting all authoritarian with their headcanons, insisting they are canon and claiming others are clueless, ignorant, illiterate, tone-deaf, every internalized or externalized -ist and -phobic under the sun etc for not seeing it that way. Treating fictional characters with more decency than they do with real people essentially. So because I dont give a single iota of a fuck anymore, let me call out this retarded fandom that butterfly effected all western fandoms turning into warzones and hussies lazy hack ass really quick.

Here's the deal: Some people really just wanna show off how "woke" they are to others, so they slap labels like they're trendy accessories and project onto characters without giving a damn about their background or personality. That usually backfires and ends up with pretty darn terrible results. We all know this, we've heard the HS2 horror stories. And that's exactly what went down here again.

Because, lately, there's this, as I said let's call it headcanon, floating around insisting that the Vantases, Kankri in particular, are canonically aromantic asexual (aroace). The Vantases are the worst possible candidates in the whole webcomic for this. Why?

1: celibacy ≠ aroace. first one is not an orientation, but a choice to abstain from acting on attraction. and the other IS a orientation, not a choice, where you feel little to no romantic or sexual attraction. so much for respecting some people's identities and values. If the vantases HAVE to be assigned a human label despite being fucking aliens, why not demisexual???? kankri even asks karkat if he might be "panquadrantic demiromantic", doesnt that fit how the signless took time to open his heart to the disciple and had a love that went beyond all quadrants with her?

they are both HORNY and THIRSTY as hell for the pyropes, the captors, the leijons, john egbert, i dont fucking know, take your pick. make them fuck a clown. That's why Karkat is obsessed with romance and Kankri panders so hard, they are both that pathetically desperate for someone to connect and care for them back as obsessively intense as they are with everything.

3: Some previous anon pointed out how HIC, besides being an authoritarian tyrant that wanted galaxy-wide conquest, is an eugenicist fascist. Yes. She genocided limebloods. So did Beforan Feferi actually. And you know Karkat's handle? carcinogeneticist? How he inherited the Signless's burden? These things are all related, and let me use a comparison to explain how or why. Imposing this label onto them would be as perplexing as suggesting that Aang from THE LAST AIRBENDER, being a monk, should also be aroace. Right after all the airbenders were wiped out by firebenders, also authoritarian tyrants that wanted world conquest. Do you see the parallels? Karkat and Kankri have significant self-esteem issues, stemming from their mutant blood, from which bloodcaste they mutated from? Limebloods. The caste that has faced intense persecution, to the extent of genocide, on BOTH planets, resulting in their GENETIC LINEAGE being wiped out from the troll GENE POOL. Limebloods are EXTINCT. That's why their mutancy is their burden, it saved them from being killed, but condemned both to a lifetime of suffering and hiding under the same culling regime that killed their kin. And that's why the burden is the responsibility of revitalizing their bloodcaste BY PROCREATING. ADDING THEIR GENES TO THE TROLL GENE POOL. But because both Karkat and Kankri are fucking idiots with crippling self-esteem issues and Hussie wrote with his asscheeks, what did these two chucklefucks do instead? One praised the Empress that wanted to kill him and wanted to become her thresecutioner, and out of desperation did the devil's tango with the worst and most disgusting vile living being available, a hussie self-insert. And the other became fucking CELIBATE to focus on what was truly important to oppose the regime he disagreed with… performative bullshit that nobody asked him to care about, overcorrecting to the point of being even more offensive than the start, and not actually solving any problems but creating more. To make "progress as a civilization" with trigger warnings, HE DIDN'T PRESERVE THE FUTURE OF HIS OWN BLOODCASTE. NEITHER DID KARKAT WHO WAS TOO BUSY WATCHING MOVIES. And that was actually clever writing, because if you are a fandom activist who hates kankri, and also think hes unironically aroace because he's celibate, congratulations! You fell for the trap, youre exactly the kind of person Kankri is satirizing, he also missed the point by hyperfocusing on labels and hating himself, and like a self fulfilling prophecy, became the same thing that he was fighting against without realizing because he unwittingly ended up aiding troll eugenics by doing the hard work and taking himself out of the dating pool!

So next time you see a pretentious writer vagueposting about you or your interpretation of a character or guilt tripping you because you dont adhere to their offensive stereotypes, check if they headcanon Kankri as aroace, and if they do, you can simply smile and rest assured knowing that nothing you do will ever be as disconnected from reality or as far off the mark regarding character interpretation as that. Why would you listen to these evil people? Are you like Hussie?

That is truly why Davekat really fucking sucks and always fucking will,

Because not only did it ruin everything with their nonexistant chemistry-less relationship but because thanks to it and pandering to its stans, Sea Hitler won and both muties are out of the gene pool and limebloods remain extinct. That IS actually canon.

And while Johnkat and Jadekat are excellent, Karkat and Kankri's harem of trolls is better than davekat. Suck my dick.

PD: What's that? Baby HIC married Karkat? Doesn't surprise me. Grooming kids is her whole thing. There really was no excuse for not making Karkat fuck Sollux or Terezi instead.

Karkat and Kankri's Harem are better than Davekat. Meenah, Porrim, and Aranea sprites from @befriendus Damara sprite by @magua-vida

Condesce, Disciple, Redglare Neophyte, and the Dolorosa by elanor-pam

[davidson-eric]

🌟 NESARA / GESARA: The Dawn of a New World 🌟

"The End of Poverty, The End of Debt, The Beginning of a New Golden Age!"

Prepare for a world where poverty, hunger, and debt are relics of the past, replaced by global prosperity and lasting peace for all!

💥 NESARA Joins Forces with GESARA 💥

In a monumental shift, NESARA, a comprehensive economic reform plan for the United States, has united its destiny with GESARA, its global counterpart. This momentous announcement heralds a profound transformation that will impact not only the United States but also a coalition of 206 sovereign nations worldwide. The linchpin of this transformation is the new financial system enshrined within GESARA.

🌍 A Global Gold-Standard Monetary System 🌍

Once GESARA takes center stage, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will declare the inception of a "global gold-standard monetary system." In this new era, all remaining fiat currencies will be exchanged for gold-backed currency, a significant step away from paper money. The march toward digital currencies will gain momentum under this revitalized financial system.

📈 A Transition Rooted in Simplicity 📈

To ensure a seamless transition, meticulous preparations have been made. The new financial system has been operational for months, securely hosted on a quantum server impervious to hacking or unauthorized access. Crucially, wealth proliferation is a cornerstone of this transformation. Newly minted wealth holders are more inclined to contribute to humanitarian efforts, ultimately fostering wealth for all.

📊 Wealth-Building Mechanisms 📊

This transformation might witness a shortage of skilled workers, which, paradoxically, is a wealth-building catalyst. The resulting surge in wages and salaries counterbalances the price drop stemming from tax reductions, sometimes up to 80% of final product costs, thus ushering in deflation. Lower energy costs, thanks to free-energy technologies, further contribute to this financial renaissance.

🌄 The Future: A Glorious Reality 🌄

Our future is poised to be a grand tapestry of innovation and abundance. Technologies once suppressed by the cabal, some dating back centuries, are finally being unleashed. For instance, the pristine waters of Antarctica will revitalize arid regions and infuse life into all flora and fauna. A world with personalized credit cards, Replicators that produce everything, and newfound awareness of the power of the mind to manifest our desires awaits. Real healthcare capable of rejuvenating our bodies, regrowing limbs or organs, and even reversing the aging process by decades is on the horizon.

💰 Liberation from Financial Chains 💰

Money and traditional banking, tools historically employed by the cabal to manipulate and control us within a debt-based economy, are slated for obsolescence. Coinage, however, will endure. With the elimination of national debts globally, taxes will be lowered for individuals and corporations. Instead, a flat sales tax of approximately 15% on new items will be implemented.

🏰 The Dissolution of the Global Elite's Pyramid 🏰

The current pyramid structure dominated by the global elite, governments, and corporations has reached its limit. This structure perpetuates class divisions and scarcity. True spiritual evolution arises when one's identity transcends material attachments. With the advent of free energy, advanced transportation, and Replicators accessible to all, true equality emerges. No one will be enslaved, people will pursue their passions with ample free time for reflection and creativity. Hoarding becomes unnecessary.

🚀 A Vision of Advanced Civilization 🚀

In advanced civilizations, concerns about food, shelter, and transportation are relics of the past. As NESARA and GESARA unfurl, we stand on the brink of a world where prosperity, freedom, and innovation thrive, and the human spirit soars unburdened by material concerns.

#EyesOpenAmerica

[townofcadence]

"You know? As much as I love your little feisty attitude, I think a punishment is in order, don't you think??"

His body coil around them like a snake wrapping itself around it's prey, making the shadow look like a smoke of mist. "You have such a pretty little neck, wonder how it would feel under my hands..."

Without further explanation the creature wrapped its hands around their neck, feeling the pule beneath its fingers. "Thats it, you look so exquisite." The hand around them tightens up as the grin against the creature's face widen in glee.

"So beautiful when you struggle like a rabbit to a fox. Almost makes me wanna eat you." Tensing the hold to make sure the air didn't flow into their lungs. Tighter and tighter...

And suddenly, he'd let go, stepping a few feet back as it cackled. The morning sunshine illuminating off the branches,

"It seems sun is coming up, you're lucky I find you amusing to have around. Good night, my sweet rabbit." The creature disappeared, leaving no trace behind.

Artair hears the shadow and he tenses, but he isn't fast enough. The shadow's body wraps around him tight, too tight, before he can even move his arms or-- do anything. He squirms, kicks until his legs can't move, and even then he wrenches against the smoky mist, despite how ineffectual it proves to be. "Fuck you." He still manages to spit the words with the vitriol and intensity of someone not restrained and helpless.

It isn't until it speaks again and those hands find his neck that he freezes. They run over the fabric of his choker, and line up, just a little smaller than the hand-print seared to his neck in a mottled burn. He swallows and it's something that can be felt this close. His arms try to jerk free, escape, something, but he can't. The words make him bare his teeth like a cornered animal, jerking and snapping. He can feel his arm coming loose and he tries to focus on that over the pressure growing, the thinning air. Almost--- got it----

That thing is smiling, a grin that makes him feel sick, but it's hard to focus on anything but those words, his racing pulse, and then those fingers tightening enough he chokes. Artair manages one last ragged gasp before he can't breathe at all, and pain starts to radiate from the vice of the shadow's grip. It squeezes further and further and tears start to cling to his lashes. The noises he makes are desperate rattling things. His vision darkens at the edges and he can feel himself spinning. He tries to hold that breath as long as he can not to give the shadow the satisfaction, but it only takes him so far.

It doesn't matter anyways. He can feel the crushing force against his windpipe. He won't manage any other breaths and he will lose this one. But the need not to give him this one thing, this one thing in his control--- it wins out beyond sense. He manages to free that one arm and grabs at the shadowman, but it takes far too long, His grip doesn't have the strength it should and he does nothing of effect. A few meager strikes against the shadow's back doesn't make it loosen its grip on his neck, take away the overpowering angle it has on him, stop him from gurgling, or saliva from foaming in his mouth as air desperately tries to escape and return. He's going to die, isn't he? He's---

The release is instant. He drops to the floor on all fours, choking and coughing and hacking through the strain on his throat, which only makes it worse. He wheezes in a few rattling breaths, fingers moving to claw at his throat as if to help revitalize it somehow. He coughs a few more times and each breath he takes is audible and strained, like the air was passing through glass instead of lungs.

But the last words strike him, and he looks up, in time, to see it fading away like the rest of the shadow in the morning light. His teeth bare and his face twists into a snarl.

"I'll. Fucking--." His voice is hoarse and weak, and it delves back into a coughing fit as the creature disappears.

[kookyberry]

"Vase Hacks: Creative Ways to Repurpose and Revitalize"

Vases are much more than mere vessels for holding flowers. With a dash of creativity and a sprinkle of imagination, these versatile objects can be transformed into captivating decor pieces. In this blog post, we'll explore a collection of ingenious vase hacks that will breathe new life into your old vases. Get ready to unleash your artistic side and give those dormant vases a chance to shine!

1. Terrarium Magic:

Turn your vase into a miniature garden by creating a stunning terrarium. Start by layering small rocks at the bottom for drainage, then add a layer of activated charcoal to keep the soil fresh. Finally, top it off with a mix of potting soil and your favorite plants. Succulents, air plants, and mosses are excellent choices for low-maintenance terrariums. Place your creation in a well-lit spot and watch as your vase transforms into a mesmerizing green oasis.

2. Illuminating Beauty:

Give your vase a luminous makeover by turning it into a unique lamp. Purchase a lamp kit from your local hardware store and follow the instructions to safely wire the socket and attach the bulb. Fill the vase with decorative items like seashells, marbles, or colorful beads. Then, simply insert the socket through the vase opening, and voila! You now have a stunning DIY lamp that will add a warm and cozy ambiance to any room.

3. Seasonal Sensations:

Celebrate the changing seasons by transforming your vase into a seasonal centerpiece. Fill it with an assortment of seasonal items such as pinecones, colorful leaves, or delicate spring blossoms. For a festive touch, add some miniature ornaments during the holiday season. This simple hack allows you to effortlessly infuse the spirit of each season into your home decor.

4. Artsy Brush Holders:

Give your artistic tools a stylish and organized home by repurposing a vase as a brush holder. Whether you're a painter, a makeup artist, or simply enjoy the occasional craft project, a vase can make the perfect storage solution. Fill it with glass beads, pebbles, or even colored sand to keep your brushes upright and easily accessible. This practical hack will not only keep your workspace tidy but also add a touch of elegance to your creative endeavors.

5. Delightful Dining Accents:

Elevate your dining experience by using vases as unconventional table accents. Fill tall, slender vases with water, add floating candles, and scatter some flower petals for a romantic ambiance during dinner parties. Alternatively, use shorter vases to display cutlery or napkins creatively. The possibilities are endless, and these simple hacks will undoubtedly impress your guests and make mealtime an extraordinary affair.

Conclusion:

With these creative vase hacks, you can breathe new life into your old vases and unlock their hidden potential. From transforming them into lush terrariums to repurposing them as functional decor pieces, the versatility of vases knows no bounds. So, don't let those forgotten vases gather dust in the corner; instead, let your imagination run wild and explore the endless possibilities that await. Get ready to revitalize your space with these simple yet ingenious ideas and let your vases shine in all their newfound glory!

Check out this kooky face vase!

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Heart of Stone (2023)

It isn’t so much that Heart of Stone is bad; it’s that it doesn’t do anything good enough to stand out. This is what I think of when someone says “Netflix Top Ten Original”. When it arrives, it feels like everyone’s watching it. A week later, everyone who saw it has already forgotten about it and moved on to the next action spy-thriller with several notable stars in important roles.

Rachel Stone (Gal Gadot) is part of an MI6 field team. What agents Parker (Jamie Dornan), Yang (Jing Lusi) and Bailey (Paul Ready) don’t know is she’s secretly a member of The Charter, an ultra-secret agency dedicated to peacekeeping that operates outside of any government. The Charter uses The Heart, a sophisticated artificial intelligence, to calculate its agents’ odds of success based on every possible factor in real time. The Heart allows the agents to succeed in the most precarious situations and The Charter to hack into any device. When a mysterious hacker named Keya (Alia Bhatt) makes a move against the Charter, Stone has to blow her cover - unaware this is exactly what her opponent was hoping she would do.

I’ll admit that while watching Heart of Stone, I was entertained in a “it’s moving and I want to see what’s coming next” sort of way. Looking back - particularly after writing that synopsis down - this is the store-brand version of your spy-thriller action film. I can remember a death-defying chase down the Italian Alps and the picture’s final confrontation but these scenes are nothing special; they could be in any movie like this. Stone herself is a protagonist we’ve seen a thousand times. Gal Gadot plays the part fine and she handles the stunts with no problem but her character makes no impact. Similarly, The Charter is dull, dull, dull as a secret organization. I can’t think of any movie that’s done exactly what they’re doing, but I swear I’ve seen it before, probably in another movie I forgot soon after it ended.

Heart of Stone sort of feels like the third entry in a franchise that's limping along. It's as if most of the cast are sick of their roles and asking for their characters to be killed off, revealed as traitors or retired, or are the new replacements introduced to help revitalize a fledgling series. Because Stone is at her most interesting when she has to pretend like she can’t handle fieldwork, the film is most engaging at the beginning, when she’s paired up with Bailey, Yang and Parker. About a third of the movie in, they get dropped. Their absence and the focus on Stone should get us all riled up emotionally but we’re just not invested in the characters enough to really care.

On the upside, there are plenty of twists and turns along the way, the stunt work is good, the action well shot and the special effects convincing. While Stone might not be memorable, you do like her. You also like Gal Gadot in the role enough to never feel bored despite the been-there-done-that story and premise. I want to be nice to this movie but too often, it does the obvious or makes a choice that will have you thinking “Couldn’t you have tried something else?” There’s a point towards the end when a villainous character receives a chance at redemption. The movie really wants us to believe they deserve it. Meanwhile, I’m just thinking “What, you didn’t realize the people you were working with were power-hungry madmen when you were setting up a casino where the high-rollers can bet on who will die first in the footage you’ve hacked from the U.S. military? Give me a break.”

Heart of Stone is Mission: Impossible at home. I mean… it is, LITERALLY since you don’t have to go to the theater to see it and it’s about a group of people, led by an action star doing all sorts of action things to save the day from a shadowing organization. It is also figuratively “Mission: Impossible at home”. (September 3, 2023)

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Hm I have an obnoxiously long list of ttrpg characters I've played over the years.

Zaldur: undead Redemption Paladin, once a cruel mercenary in life, now incredibly guilty for his past life and current undeath. VERY complicated story since he's my only character I played all the way to lvl 20.

Isaac: Spore Druid in a Bloodborne 5E thing. Scientist infected by the Beast Blood mutated parasitic fungus that is killing him. Mad scientist who loved experimenting with seeing what kind of strange fungus would grow from the beastly corpses. Ended up reincarnated as the first mushroom-person after dying in the final boss.

Isaac Cuil: Monster of the Week character. A corporate Agent supernatural investigator that was once accidentally killed then revived by a "Goddess". Works for an evil corporation and became a mole against it, eventually forming a counter organization to research and protect supernatural creatures from his bosses unknowingly. Eventually a disciple of the Goddess who killed him.

Rustbeard: Rust (spore) Druid Junkion in a Transformers game. Reformatted old man. Sort of a healer but also a (retired) mad scientist

Vask: Aberrant Sorcerer that was the guinea pig of a mad mage, sole survivor of the experiments that made him into an aberration-blooded psion. An experienced adventurer of some renown.

Joggin: Fathomless Warlock Halfling, Frostmaiden game. Once a petty thief in Neverwinter that was captured in a heist gone wrong. Shipped off to a prison in Icewind Dale but managed to escape and nearly drown, meeting his surprisingly benevolent Patron. (backstory predated the D&D movie by a few years)

Tham Loto: Psi-Warrior Fighter, Shadar-Kai, agender. Only used in oneshots but backstory of exile from Shadowfell and a desire to explore due to not having a home to return to.

Chimeratron: Beast Barbarian Transformer from same setting as Rustbeard, an amalgam of multiple beastformers, very happy being a monster but still seeking revenge against the mad scientist that made them

Fisher of Men: OCT character, a crabman from a once lush ocean world that has been reduced to a Mad Max wasteland as the oceans were stolen, forced to become a bounty hunter. Tried to join a fighting tournament between fighters from many worlds for the hope of a God's Wish to bring back his worlds oceans

Slochini: Air Genasi Bard, former noble exiled after playing a haunted song in a performance that killed and traumatized many in attendance. Drawn to seek out the source of the song that came to them in dreams.

Kirim: Lizardfolk Ranger, celebrity chef. Raised by Dwarven monster hunters. Got a recipe/autobiography book deal thanks to a God of Stories he whipped in the face. Has a feathered velociraptor animal companion that he dotes on.

Slrrp: Plasmoid Artificer, Spelljammer. Merchant's child who decided they wanted to explore the many different worlds they heard about from traders coming to their slime-covered planet

Mezeve: Plantoid Necromancer Wizard. Once in a Stellaris setting they're now in a weird world filled with the extinct or near extinct. Doesnt bother them since their species has been reduced to a single seed or sapling before

Boulder: Warforged Ancients Paladin. Former warbot that was killed in an ancient battle but was dug up by druids revitalizing the area (source of his name, they thought he was a big rock) and learned to love and appreciate nature and decided to protect. DEFINITELY predates Bastion Overwatch

Charles: Minotaur in a Fabula Ultima game. A simple farmer who got lost, sent on a mission by a prophetic sphinx (who he ends up marrying in the post game)

Duck: New Fabula Ultima character. A goblin exiled from Fairy Land who is quite literally cursed with bad luck. A veteran of some Fairy Land wars.

Carnigore: Oh where to start. Originally a Beast Barbarian in a weird 5E "hack" where she was a biotech Mech. Then a Monster Hunter. Most recently the threat in my Monster of the Week campaign where she's an artificially created creature called a Homunculus that was the "sister" of the were-thylacine player

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Save Your Soul With Sire D

Denathrius: I'm Sire Denathrius, and mortal sin is my passion. Oh, you didn't know?

Denathrius: *struts over to a glowing red anima container* Let my ritual cleanse you of your sins. Atone, wretch!

Denathrius: *drops the whip, red eyes bright with menace* Did you feel that sting? Good. This ritual is presided over by three essential Harvesters. Pride, Desire, and Envy..." *He beckons for them to come forward.*

Denathrius: *as they all close in* Revitalize your sin, by serving me, The Master. Save your soul, by serving me! Bwahaha!!

Trixany: Um... this one is disturbing and a tough call. Haris?

Haris Pilton: Well, I think he's perfect for the new War Within Beauty campaign.

Trixany: Really? Hrmmm...

Denathrius: You see, my name is Sire Denathrius. And I thought it would be the perfect crossover opportunity because, well, I'm so damned sexy.

Trixany: But what does that have to do with your actual name?

Haris: In fact, I say we hire him for two additional marketing expansions beyond that, which we'll announce to the playerbase now for some reason.

Trixany: It's brilliant!

Remornia: Excellent, master! You will vivisect their beauty, slash them to ribbons!!

Trixany: Uh... no actual cutting of flesh, though? These beauty products are made from hack Goblin ingredients, I'll admit. But they kinda do the opposite.

Denathrius: Crawl to me for your beauty. On your knees! BWAAHAHAAAA!

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Stone Top Coffee Table

Project by Lauren Chorpening Day:

Revitalizing preowned furniture is a well-loved hobby in my house. There’s a reupholstered sofa in the sunroom, bentwood chairs with new velvet seat covers in the dining room, and a mid-century dresser in the bedroom that got a few coats of paint on the chipped veneer shell.

Earlier this spring, the wood veneer surface of our Craigslist-find coffee table was showing some wear. It didn’t bother me too much, but my husband Austin wanted to try and coat the top in concrete to give it a different look. We sanded it down and then applied the concrete. It was not a great success. The next morning the sides had already broken away from the concrete top and it did not seem like a long-lasting solution. We removed the concrete layer to find that the wood veneer had soaked in the moisture from the concrete and was now looking worse than ever. I’m sure we could have done more research and tried to make the concrete work, but it was such a disappointment that we just started looking for new coffee tables.

One thing we both really loved about our coffee table was the design of the legs. Instead of individual legs attached to brackets like most tables we had seen from the 50s and 60s, this one had solid wood legs that were braced together in the center. When I started looking at replacement tables, I kept coming back to what I liked about the one we already had. Austin had a great idea to go the Habitat for Humanity ReStore and see if there were any stone pieces that could work as a replacement table top instead of getting a new coffee table.

Thankfully, there were about 20 pieces of 2-by-3-foot sierra white granite that were just the right size and $40 apiece. The only problem was that all of them had been drilled with 2-inch holes for plumbing fixtures. Austin came up with a solution and we went for it. This DIY project was much more doable for us than the concrete top and we completed it in less than an hour. I hope this project inspires you to reimagine pieces in your own home! —Lauren

SUPPLIES

Coffee table with pedestal base or braced legs

Stone countertop cut slightly larger than coffee table leg span

8 clear non-slip furniture bumpers

Hardwood scrap similar depth to stone (if applicable)

Hack saw

Medium grit sandpaper

Drill and drill bit (if applicable)

Hole saw drill attachment 1/4-inch larger than hole in stone (if applicable)

Towel

Hammer or small rubber mallet

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1

Lay the table on its top. Use a hack saw to separate the legs from the top at the seam.

Step 2

Place the set of legs right-side up and gently sand the leg base where the top was removed.

Step 3

Place two non-slip furniture bumpers on each leg where the top will sit.

Place the leg frame where the coffee table will go. While the furniture bumpers and the weight of the stone top will ensure the table will be sturdy for everyday use, it will be too heavy to adjust and move around easily being two pieces.

Step 4

If your stone piece has a precut hole that needs to be plugged, use a drill with a hole saw attachment that is about 1/4-inch larger than the hole to cut a disk from a hardwood scrap (we used walnut). Use sandpaper to clean up the edges and to buff down the sides until the disk fits into the hole with a bit of pressure. Place the disk in the hole, place a towel over the top and lightly hammer it until it is set in place. Our original idea was to hammer it until it was flush with the table surface, but we ended up liking the look of it sticking up from the surface.

Step 5

Place the stone surface onto the legs with another person and readjust until it is centered — and you’re done!