#navigating early

[ltwilliammowett]

Nocturnal, brass, gilt. Handle and pointer in form of sea serpents, English, late 17th or 18th century

This navigation tool, known as a nocturnal, was used to calculate time at night. Similar to an astrolabe or a sundial clock. A pointer, much like a hand on a  clock, determines the time at night based on the position of the North  Star in relation to another constellation, such as Ursa Minor (the  Little Dipper). But it is quite possible that this is a showpiece.

[aroaceleovaldez]

The himbo, malewife, goofball -fication of percy jackson is such a crime by both the fans and riordan. It has made Mr not like percabeth as a couple because in all posts and in later books annabeth is such a girlboss, while Percy's dumb and can't fight his way out of a paperbag without her. All the posts are about how annabeth will be an architect and percy would love to be a trophy husband.

Even the humor in the books went from Percy's sharp wit and snark to 'my pancakes can't drown because I'm a son of poseidon.'

And now this recommendation letter bullshit.

Honestly now I'd wish percy just separated from annabeth (but they remain best friends.) He stays home with his family, becomes a camp counselor, helps young demigods, holds God's accountable and eventually becomes a social activist. (I also dislike him doing something marine biology related. It's clear he hates academics but he always wants to help people. Him helping demigods and mortals is such a wholesome profession for him.)

I fully agree with the first half of this, though I slightly disagree with part of the latter.

The later-series and fanon mischaracterization of Percy is at least a solid 50% ableism minimum, full stop. He's being warped into a very stereotyped ADHD character and the exact reason why he's being characterized as "dumb" is because of ableism. Percy is a very intelligent character! That's exactly why he's so in sync with Annabeth and they're such a strong duo! It's just generally Annabeth is more book/academically smart.

I disagree with where you say he hates academics - because that's one of the common misconceptions about his character. Percy doesn't hate learning or academic subjects! He's not even bad at them! We know explicitly that when he is in an accommodating environment he is interested in learning and gets significantly better grades! Percy only dislikes school because it is generally an environment that systematically he struggles with. It's literally just he has a learning disability (two, actually)! That's it! When his learning disability is accommodated for he does well! It's almost like that's what accommodations are all about! We know this from the first series! It's discussed pretty in-depth! Percy isn't a dumb character and he doesn't hate learning, he's just been let down by school systems so much that he's inherently distrustful of them. If they actually accommodate him though then he does just fine!

And that's exactly what CHB was all about and why New Rome University was supposed to be such a big thing for him! CHB is a learning environment geared for demigods. NRU is a demigod college. Both inherently imply an environment meant to cater to and accommodate students with ADHD and dyslexia! They are both systematically structured to be able to accommodate him! Heck, CHB and CJ even both address in the wider themes of the series a metaphor about how ADHD and dyslexia are commonly seen as childhood disabilities, and how it can be more difficult to find accommodations into adulthood because of that attitude but those disabilities don't just go away - that's why CHB is a summer camp but they talk about how demigods outside of CHB don't often fare well. The metaphor there is those who are not getting help or accommodations are struggling. Because that's how that works! This is a fully intentional metaphor from the first series! CHB is never framed as being perfect for demigods, because one of the entire central conflicts of the series is Percy and Luke going back and forth about this flawed system meant to help and support them but still letting people fall through the cracks. The "claim your kids by 13" thing is a metaphor about how acknowledging a child's disabilities (and possibly getting a diagnosis) earlier/as early as possible means they will have more time to learn and build up resources and support for themselves to be able to use later in life. One of CHB's major flaws is that it can accommodate demigods to a certain point, but it can only do so much before those demigods have to leave (the metaphor being accommodating school systems when those disabled students do not have any other forms of accommodations in their lives.)

And that's why Camp Jupiter was framed as being so revolutionary for Percy because it had an environment acknowledging that this is not just a childhood disability, adults with ADHD/dyslexia exist too and still need and deserve accommodations, AND is a place where those accommodations are available. That's why Camp Jupiter and NRU are treated as such special and important things to Percy, because it's essentially Percy being shown this type of thing can and does exist and it is available to him. It is an option he never thought was possible. Percy never thought he'd be able to go to college because he would not be able to go through school without accommodations, but NRU proves otherwise.

The part that's absolutely stupid is Rick then proceeded to retcon NRU so that apparently it's not a full college and Percy still has to take classes at normal mortal college which DEFEATS THE ENTIRE PURPOSE OF NRU EXISTING. Rick has fully retconned that demigods struggle past the ages of 16-18 when they're on their own (see above elaborated metaphors) and in doing so we have fully killed all symbolism in literally all of that. It's so stupid. And by having the plot of the CoTG trilogy entirely be that Percy is not actually allowed access to NRU in the first place because he is a son of Poseidon and has to do extra to even be accepted is stupid!

All that to say, I agree the marine biology feels like a huge cop-out and a disservice to his character by reducing him to just a son of Poseidon. The literal only reason why it's the default option people take for him is because oh, fish thing, fish guy. But I feel like everyone ignores the really obvious answer for what Percy would want to do which is - writing. Both his parents are writers/authors and he clearly admires that about them. Percy likes telling stories! He canonically is already a published author in-universe! That's what the books ARE in-universe! The first series fully exists in their universe and Percy is the author! This is explicit canonical information! Percy canonically has help physically writing it down (accommodations) but he is still the credited author! Percy is a writer! Already! Canonically! Why are we making him a marine biologist he already has a profession that ties into his character significantly more. Like you said, Percy likes helping people. That's what the books in-universe are supposed to be for! It's point blank at the beginning of the series! Book one! The thing everybody quotes all the time! The books exist because it is Percy trying to give advice to other demigods who don't know what's going on yet! It's Percy's writing down his experiences to help new demigods understand and contextualize their experiences so they can understand themselves better and figure out what's going on - WHICH IN ITSELF IS ALSO A METAPHOR ABOUT ADHD/DYSLEXIA! Because the core of the series has and always will be built around ADHD/dyslexia! Percy as a protagonist EXPLICITLY was created so that ADHD/dyslexic kids could see themselves as a hero!

Sorry that all was a very tangential rant but my point being: Absolutely. Percy in newer stuff in the franchise and in fanon is horrifically mischaracterized in ways that are functionally either fully ableist (shoutout TSATS for just outright claiming Percy is intentionally lazy and skips school out of disinterest, which is like the number one ableist attitude towards kids with learning disabilities) or a complete erasure of Percy's disabilities. Also I think he should be a writing major not a marine biologist.

[plantanarchy]

mmm retail manager got laid off today. it was a long time coming and I didn't love working with them but did get along with them decently well, also kept turning down queer hangout offers because of my chronic social recluse tendencies. feels bad man. anyway, onward

[punchyhorse]

Remember that Brooklyn 99 meme? Except nobody threatens Alastor's coffee.

BB99 jump meme take 2: The Electric Boogaloo; Alastor Edition

Revenge is best served spilled all over the floor.

Vaggie definitely is starting to suspect something is up. She and Charlie very awkwardly dance around having a conversation about the issue and are both equally relieved and uncomfortable about the revelations to follow.

[lesoldatmort]

I refuse posting a blurry selfie, I turned 33 this year so I get to have a pic with a huge cross over my shoulder placed among the unspeakable eldritch horrors and heartwarming moments with blorbos ♥

[leviathan-supersystem]

not to be a beatles defender but i've noticed that people who argue that the beach boys were better than the beatles seem to pretend the beach boys never made any music either before or after pet sounds

[ragnarockz]

Maybe the Polaroids started way back when with Alice...

[futabas-safespot23]

[chirpychipslive]

atom heart mother is the Most pink floyd album of all time because you come out of this massive orchestral spectacle piece and you're like "wow that was so cool! i wonder what the second half is like :)" and then they hit you with the syd barrett trauma double trouble of If and Summer 68. and then its breakfast time with Alan after :))

[ltwilliammowett]

Medieval Brass Astrolabe, probably Italian, late 13th/early 14th Century

[kayiieu]

blue lock masterlist .ᐟ

ISAGI YOICHI — parties. flowers.

ITOSHI RIN — pro!rin x fangirl!reader. aquarinum.

ITOSHI SAE — good luck charm

AIKU OLIVER — dating hcs

ALEXIS NESS — puppy!ness hcs. harem boy!ness

[jrueships]

I HATEEEEE DYSPEXIA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[duskstarskies]

i think i might start posting my fav subz clips alongside purple duo bc of him leaving as he is very dear to me even outside of duos, andi am very excited to see what he has planned for ls s6 ending. im happy that he cares enough to put effort into his plans even tho it is mental anguish to hear him repeat over n over again how much he hates the server

[cervinae-canine]

So I've been yearning over Engie when I should be going to sleep but come on bro

LIKE COME ON. BRO THE WHISTLE. HIM SOUNDING GENUINELY IMPRESSED JUST OAHGGG

[futabas-safespot23]

[bitchfitch]

Hey I happened to stumble over your stained glass post, and your tutorials are so good too! Love your detail and care to share it to so many others. You mentioned in one that "you plan to sell" your pieces (or maybe only the birds?). I know it was some time ago, so that may have changed (sorry if I missed it!) but do you have a store or anything I could peek at?

I was going to but then my life situation changed very abruptly and I haven't even done much of anything SG related since around the time that post was made 😔