#acid in georgia

[candiedspit]

ACID IN GEORGIA is now available via Bottlecap Press! It is comprised of five short stories. Thank you to Aleksandra (@capitangoosie) for the beautiful cover art and Makena (@uglyfruit) for the story drawings. Thank you for your support!!!!!

[beehaiku]

i read jasmine ledesma’s chapbook acid in georgia for the first time while on acid and i just kept reading it over and over and each time it held more meaning. and then i carried the chapbook around so much the cover faded and the ink got fucked up and i kept reading it and showing it to people and thinking about it and the last story that feels like a sense of relief to me inspired these drawings and many more. i’ve been drawing ugly dresses since the girl with no future bought hers

[vermilionjukebox]

Just bought Acid in Georgie by Jasmine Ledesma, I’m so freaking excited to finally support one of my favorite authors

[k-i-l-l-e-r-b-e-e-6-9]

𝔍𝔦𝔪𝔦 ℌ𝔢𝔫𝔡𝔯𝔦𝔵 - ℌ𝔢𝔶 𝔍𝔬𝔢

[yarimkalanyarin]

[douglaspiggott]

my cat after vomiting for the third time in two days: maybe this time the grass won't upset my tummy

[weirdly-specific-but-ok]

staged but i've never watched it and i'm drunk

hello mascot good omens mascot here okay so THE STAGED LIVESTREAAM IS ON SATURDAY BTW. That is a thing that is happening. So. You know. If you're above 18 because @thescholarlystrumpet (and I ig) are responaible adults come and like. Join us. Watch me react to staged and probably die. i'Ll probably share details when I'm not drunk and when it's not nearing midnight.

But until then I'm drinking battery acid (this red wine cost like the equivalent of 2.5 USD) and I am here to summarise staged.

It's about David Tennant and Michael Sheen, who, until barely a month ago, I had no idea existed (we don't talk about Michael sneakily being in Twilight and Passengers I'm actually pretending the Twilight thing didn't happen pklease respect my denial)

It started over Zoom and it's about them rehearsing a play during COVID but like it's scripted so it's a show about rehearsing a play and it stars the actors as themselves very meta very fourth wall

David has hair extensions and Michael does not

David keeps switching locations because he has to quote Michael "twenty children" and they're everywhere. Because of this hellsite that's obsessed with David to an unhealthy level I know that this is not true, he has five children and I can probably give you details and how is this my life

Michael stays in the kitcehn and some watchers think this is a poetic choice it's not David just has to shift because humans are everywhere in his house

Georgia who is David's wife and Anna who is Michael's wife which I also know because of this hellsite both also star in it

They're all neighbours now by the way which this really creepy hellsite was DETERMINED that I know about okay thank you tumblr I'm uh that's knowledge for sure I'm sure they're having fun

Judi Dench is involved and I'm not sure who she is but she's a Dame and she's a very good actress and she's kinda intimoidating and also for some weird reason I associate her with that Cats nightmare fuel even though I didn't watch it but yeah she probably had nothing to do with it

There are three seasons and FOR SOME REAOSN EVERYONE IS CRYING AT THE END. WHY ARE YOU ALL ALWAYS CRYING WHY HAVE YOU DRAGGED ME INTO THE CRYING TOO I'M STILL CRYING OVER GOOD OMENS WHAT IS THIS NOW.

it's uh it's a comedy but I've realised now that in Britain comedy = will make you sob harder than a tragedy but will be more subtle and sneaky about it

god this wine tastes like shit i really need to make money so i can afford better alcohol. any suggestions, maggots? wait this is a summary not a life update

uhhhh the silhouette of one of david's kids appears in one of the episodes

that's all i've got i'm sorry time to go make more bad decisions I love you all byebyeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee stay rotten

[todaysbug]

February 21st, 2024

Lovebug (Plecia nearctica)

Distribution: Native to Central America and the Southeastern USA (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina and Texas). Most common in Texas and Louisiana.

Habitat: Can be found in almost all habitats, but most common in grassy areas; most common around fresh-cut lawns, animal pastures and areas with decaying vegetation. Found at altitudes of over 450 metres.

Diet: Larvae feed on decaying vegetation; adults feed on the nectar of plants such as sweet clover, goldenrod and Brazilian pepper.

Description: This insect is called the lovebug because mated pairs often stay together for days at a time during and after mating, with flights of mating lovebugs sometimes numbering into the millions. These flights can be quite a nuisance to drivers, as they easily splatter onto windshields and hoods at highway speeds. The acidic body chemistry of dead bugs, left for even just a handful of hours, makes them incredibly difficult to scrape off car parts; what's more, they also have a tendency to cause pits in automotive paint when left untouched for too long, or can cause radiators to overheat. Because they're attracted to fresh paint, lovebug corpses are also a common sight in the dried paint on buildings.

There is many myths surrounding lovebugs, perhaps due to how common they are. One myth claims that these insects were genetically engineered by the University of Florida in order to control mosquito populations (disregarding the fact that they're herbivorous, and thus would make poor pest control!). Another myth claims that lovebugs escaped from the University of Florida after being transported there by scientists; while their original range includes only Louisiana and Mississippi, populations naturally spread north- and southward. For some reason, this insect has many University of Florida-related conspiracies!

Images by Judy Gallagher and Chris Rorabaugh.

[thenetherlord]

All The Aromantic and Asexual Characters from Media I could find (Part 2!) (Books!)

Since ya'll sent me a whole load of characters, here's a part 2, with no images tho cuz that would be too long :(

Novels:

The Summer of Bitter and Sweet - Jen Fergusen

Demisexual Rep - Lou, a Métis Canadian teen

Percy Jackson & Other Companion Series - Rick Riordan

Asexual Rep - Thalia Grace, an American Hunter of Artemis Lieutenant

AroAce Rep - Reyna Avila Ramírez-Arellano, a Puerto Rican Hunter of Artemis and past Praetor of the Twelfth Legion

AroAce Rep - Artemis, Greek Goddess of the Hunt

AroAce Rep - Hestia, Greek Goddess of the Hearth

Asexual Rep - Athena, Greek Goddess of Wisdom

Sal & Gabi Duology - Carlos Hernandez

Asexual Rep - Sal Vidón, a Cuban teen and self-proclaimed magician

The Foxhole Court Series - Nora Sakavic

Asexual Rep - Neil Josten, an American member of the Foxes

Loveless - Alice Oseman

AroAce Rep - Georgia Warr, a young adult going through university

Asexual Rep - Sunil Jha, a young adult going through university that is homoromantic

Aromantic Rep - Jess, a young adult going through university who is bisexual

Radio Silence - Alice Oseman

Demisexual Rep - Aled Last, the creator of a hit fantasy podcast, and is gay

Solitaire - Alice Oseman

AroAce Rep - Tori Spring, a teen going through high school, and a young adult later in Party Girls by the same author

Tarnished Are the Stars - Rosiee Thor

AroAce Rep - Nathaniel Fremont, the son of the Commissioner

Graphic Novels/Manga:

My Hero Academia - Kōhei Horikoshi

Demiromantic(?) Rep - Mina Ashido, a Japanese student training to be a Pro Hero, with an Acid Quirk

Is Love the Answer? - Isaki Uta

AroAce Rep - Chika, a young adult going through high school and college

Our Dreams at Dusk - Yuhki Kamatani

Asexual Rep - Dareka-San, a person of indeterminate gender who uses any/all pronouns, who also appears to magical

Across a Field of Starlight - Blue Delliquanti

Asexual Rep - Lu, a non-binary mechanic who is in a relationship with Fassen

Asexual Rep - Fassen, a non-binary ex-soldier who is in a relationship with Lu

I will make a part 3 soon with characters from TV shows and movies!

[candiedspit]

Acid in Georgia in Orca Books Co-Op in Olympia!!

[monarch-afterdark]

Titan History: Tiamat

Welcome once again to Monarch: After Dark, the digital gateway between you and the organisation dedicated to understanding and navigating this troubled new world we live in.

For today's communication, we find ourselves once more turning to the most recent Titan crisis, dedicating today's instalment of "Titan History" to a beast that has many people talking; the queen of the depths, Tiamat.

(Pictured above: An artistic piece depicting Tiamat on the mainland, created by former Outpost 53 operative Dope Pope)

Monarch Database File: Tiamat

Monarch Designation: Titanus Tiamat

Length: 847 feet

Weight: Unknown

Nature: Bio-Ultraviolet

Behavioural Classification: Destroyer

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Designated as "Titan 019" in Monarch's database, Tiamat was a colossal sea serpent, vibrant coloured scales and a bioluminescent frill granting her an almost hypnotising appearance as she cuts through the water. Those who studied her in Monarch Outpost 53 note her impressive ability to mimic the sounds of human voices. Though incapable of perfectly replicating speech, many of the outpost's staff recount being haunted by the sounds of her "Titansong".

The full extent of her abilities show Tiamat to be a true force of nature. She can blind opponents with a yellow phosphorus ink that manifests as a form of acidic breath, she possesses electrogenic cells that can manipulate electrical energy to such an extent that her storms can boil the ocean and generate steam trails that can be seen from space. Her underwater superiority rivals even that of Godzilla, able to generate maelstroms capable of dragging other Titans to the depths.

Prior to her final encounter with Godzilla, Tiamat was also shown to be capable of absorbing and generating massive amounts of energy through a natural radiation hotspot in the Arctic Circle, achieving an "evolved" state similar to what Godzilla would go on to gain for himself prior to engaging the Skar King and Shimo.

(Pictured above: Speculative artistic rendition of how Tiamat and Godzilla's Hollow Earth brawl in 2020 would have looked like, courtesy of Drew E. Johnson)

As is the case with most Titans on record, little is known about what Tiamat may have been doing prior to her containment by Monarch and awakening in 2019. It is known that, at some stage, Tiamat claimed a subterranean lair within the Hollow Earth as her domain, killing its previous occupant (an apparent ancestor to Kong), as well as various other Titans that attempted to rob her of what was her's. Drone exploration into this lair revealed a Titan graveyard of those likely slain by Tiamat, a Titanus Jinshin-Mushi Prime scattered among the remains was of particular note to Monarch.

At some stage, Tiamat would temporarily vacate this lair and make her way to Stone Mountain, Georgia, where she would later be contained by Monarch for further study.

Tiamat was part of the Titan legion awakened by Monster Zero in 2019, later pacified by the ORCA. Like most, she was not present for Godzilla's claim as Alpha Titan. She returned soon after to the lair she had claimed. Toward the end of 2020, Godzilla entered the Hollow Earth and, while Monarch are uncertain of the exact details, presumably fought with Tiamat over possession of the lair. As Tiamat was later observed leaving the Hollow Earth in search of a new home, it is clear Godzilla had emerged victorious.

(Pictured above: Drew E. Johnson's full-body sketch of Tiamat, part of a collection of drawing Titans he had been assigned to study)

Sometime before 2027, Tiamat would claim a natural radiation hotspot in the Arctic Circle, the largest known source on the planet, as her domain, resting within a particular glacier absorbing energy and building up her strength.

In 2027, while absorbing radiation to build his own strength for the coming conflict with the Skar King and Shimo, Godzilla hunted down Tiamat to her Arctic domain and attacked the glacier she was resting within to draw her out. Following a brief battle where both Titans seemed evenly matched, Godzilla fired a blast of atomic breath that tore through Tiamat's body and dismembered her. Godzilla then retreated into the glacier himself as Tiamat's remains floated to the surface.

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And there you go! Following news of her death, some in the public have expressed outcry over Godzilla's decision to kill her, noting that it seemed to break his pattern of only killing those who were an immediate threat to the balance of nature, and positing that Tiamat was simply keeping to herself and not being a threat.

While we cannot speculate how Godzilla truly thinks, what's done is ultimately done. Much as is the case with Scylla, this is all we can report on Tiamat unless either new findings come up or another of her species emerge.

Until next time,

Monarch: After Dark

[prep4tomoro]

Survival Uses of Chewing Gum:

Go into any grocery store, gas station, convenience store and you’re going to find packs and packs of chewing gum. What used to be considered a candy, has now become a health food (of sorts) as gum makers have moved to create gum that’s healthy for your teeth, won’t cause health issues and may be made to address a specific benefit like staying awake (caffeinated). While chewing gum isn’t on the same level as a water filter or a camping stove, you’ll find that keeping some of this stored in your survival kit or bug out bag is a worthwhile addition. How can Chewing Gum Help You Survive?

Scientifically proven to alleviate anxiety and stress, lowering Cortisol.

Fights fatigue and improve mental alertness.

Enhances working memory and brain performance.

Improves concentration.

Boosts morale and energy.

Aids digestion by increasing the salivary flow.

Quenches thirst and prevents "dry mouth" by stimulating saliva.

Suppresses an appetite to lose weight or when eating is not convenient.

A sticky substance to bind things together and fill gaps.

Fishing lure.

Fishing bobber/float (Survivorman, Georgia Swamp, S1E4).

Bartering tool.

Promotes oral health by breaking down food particles brushing can't reach.

Prevents watering eyes while slicing onions.

A fine addition as composting material.

Freshens Breath.

Combats acid reflux, nausea and dizziness.

Curbs addictions (like smoking and eating)

Start a Fire with Foil Gum Wrapper and Battery

Removes "Earworms" (a song or thought stuck in your head).

Other Resources: Chewing Gum Facts What to Know About Chewing Gum Health Benefits of Chewing Gum Recycle Gum into Other Useful Products Discover Chewing Gum’s Crazy Survival Uses

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[k-i-l-l-e-r-b-e-e-6-9]

Jimi Hendrix –   All Along The Watchtower

[tendingtotheherbs]

One of my favorites that I call my forest herb.

Chimaphila maculata is an evergreen Shrub growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a slow rate.

Other names are Spotted Wintergreen and Pipsissewa.

Native to Eastern N. America - Illinois to Michigan and Ontario, south to Texas and Georgia.

The plant is analgesic, antibacterial, astringent, diaphoretic, diuretic, febrifuge, rubefacient, stimulant and tonic. The plant has an antiseptic influence on the urinary system and is sometimes used in the treatment of cystitis. An infusion of the plant has been drunk in the treatment of rheumatism and colds. A poultice of the root has been used to treat pain whilst the plant has also been used as a wash on ulcers, scrofula and cancers. All parts of the plant can be used, though only the leaves are officinal. The plant is loaded with the biologically active compounds arbutin, sitosterol and ursolic acid.

[bottlecap-press]

From Jasmine Ledesma's chapbook, Acid in Georgia, available from Bottlecap Press!

[tamiisnthere]

The Hunters Headcanons! ♡( ◡‿◡ )

I just wanted to write something about these two hoodie bastards that I adore. 🥰 Again, sorry for my bad english and cringe. 😅

Enjoy! 💗

Both Hunters' names are unknown. That's why they are both labeled as L4D1 Hunter and L4D2 Hunter.

L4D2 Hunter is one and a half years older than L4D1 Hunter. Surprisingly, L4D1 Hunter is more dominant and egotistical. On the other hand, L4D2 Hunter is more aggressive and powerful. Despite this, they still take care of themselves and always protect each other.

Before the outbreak of the Green Flu virus, the brothers lived in a small apartment in Fairfield, Pennsylvania and worked at a local shoe store.

Three days before the apocalypse, L4D2 Hunter went on vacation to Savannah, Georgia, while his younger brother continued to work.

When the outbreak began, L4D1 Hunter was barricaded in his suite with supplies for two weeks. Later, one infected person got to him and bit him. L4D1 Hunter immediately shot him down, but a few minutes later he felt the pain of mutating and losing control, stormed out and began his first hunt.

L4D2 Hunter became infected a few weeks later. When he found out what happened at home, he was worried about his brother. He tried to return home, but unfortunately the airport wouldn't let him fly back to Pennsylvania. Later, the virus made its way to Savannah. He waited frustrated in the quarantine where one of the patients was infected with Green Flu and bit him. Soon a horde appeared and chased him until finally he started to mutate and fought against them and he was the last one alive. During the fight, he lost his shoes and had torn clothes.

The two brothers reunited in Rayford Port when they chased down both groups of the survivors. Somehow they managed to recognize each other and together they began to chase the second group of survivors to New Orleans, where their fates remained unknown.

Their interactions with other Special Infected are unpredictable. Both hate Jockey's maniacal laughter that scares their animal prey. L4D1 Hunter goes best with L4D1 Smoker and L4D1 Boomer, while L4D2 Hunter gets along with L4D2 Smoker, Charger and Witch. But when it comes to food, they fight over it. The brother are afraid of Tanks and try to avoid them and their fury.

The Hunter Brothers consider other Hunters who befriend their prey to be traitors.

Of course, their main enemies are the Survivors, whom they like to chase. They hate Francis and Nick the most.

Calling them "scavengers" is a bigger insult to them than Francis calling them "wussies".

The Hunters Brothers are constantly cursing. A lot. And not very pretty…

L4D1 Hunter prefers cooler climates, while L4D2 Hunter prefers warmer climates.

They always hunt together, thanks to which they have more success. Of course, they also hunt for fun, like trolling survivors and other infected. Their favorite prey are lone survivors, deers and pigeons.

When they are bored and there are no survivors or animals around, they will annoy common infected or Smokers.

They rarely collect roadkills when there is a shortage of prey around, but it's mostly boring because they love the thrill of the chase.

Despite the fact that they are zombies, at least they have preserved some humanity, as for example they will not allow themselves to kill a child and a baby animal. Even they have a soft spot for cats and turtles.

Like cats, they have an addiction to catnip, which makes them relaxed and non-aggressive.

Sometimes they don't recognize their reflection in the mirror and start growling and hissing thinking it's an intruder. After a few minutes of growling and screeching, they realize it's themselves.

They despise lemons. Mainly the acidity and the smell.

They both adore do parkour (dah) and love to watch slasher horror movies.

L4D2 Hunter listens to Midnight Riders and jazz music. L4D1 Hunter prefers classical music.

L4D1 Hunter is secretly a bit of a romantic. He cries at romantic movies realizing he is forever alone.

They are big fans of Assassin's Creed and were inspired to do parkour tricks of assassins. L4D1 Hunter is an Altaïr fan and L4D2 Hunter is an Ezio fan (Fun fact: AC2 and L4D2 were released on the same date, November 17th 2009).

If those two had Tiktok, they would do challenges that would be impossible or even dangerous for humans. This is not to make them famous, but to make it easier for them to get prey due to human stupidity. Well, later they are banned from the platform.

The Hunter Brothers sleep next to each other in various random places: on the bed, on the closet, in the box, just anywhere that is comfortable.