Theorem_Poem

Theorem_Poem, 1 month ago to random

The most crushing thought that I keep having these days is that they'll get away with it. The Ntanyhus and P*tins will live comfortably to a ripe old age and maybe history books will look at them disparagingly but there will be no accountability for their actions in this life. They plunder and murder hundreds and receive the mildest of wrist-slaps and carry on.

RickiTarr, 1 month ago to random

Seriously heard someone saying they don't listen to many black artists, because they aren't really into rap. Bitch please, feel free to share songs from Black artists from any genre. Here is one of my favorites, if you like this song please check out her other work:

https://youtu.be/KovrJ8HXI1Q?si=HOYIG7YMuAUTsJz6

RickiTarr, 1 month ago to random

I'm going to ramble a bit, but it will hopefully come around to something. When I was growing up, I read a lot of older historical book series, a big one would be the Little House On The Prairie series. While I really enjoyed it, there are some very obviously negative portrayals of Native Americans and African Americans. I remember being angry about it as a kid, and my Dad telling me, that part of learning about history is that we have to acknowledge the people we were, and still are. But because Little House on the Prairie is only semi-autobiographical, I still have mixed feelings about this. I do think they are well written books by a female author, an interesting perspective on early American life, and as an adult I can see and acknowledge the issues with the text. If we try to get rid of every author with racist ideas there wouldn't be much left to read from the 20th Century, and it also feels like being dishonest about who we are. So, I'm very mixed, how do you all feel about it? Do you think children can handle books with racial issues like this if it's explained to them? What is our responsibility here?

18+ seachanger, 1 month ago to random

imagine having this much wealth and influence and choosing to descend into performative, anti-youth, pro-war, condescending punditry as a way of life

RickiTarr, 1 month ago to random

Where do you live and how do you feel about it?

Obviously, don't tell me exactly where you live, no actual addresses please! You can be as vague as you like.

I live in Central Missouri in the U.S.

Pros:

This is an absolutely beautiful place, green rolling hills, lots of rivers, lakes, ponds, and natural springs, cool caves to explore.

Lots of farming here, so great access to quality fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs, and dairy.

It's relatively inexpensive to live here compared with other states, because it's a "flyover".

I'm close enough to three major cities, that it's an easy day trip, and I'm about halfway to anywhere in the U.S.

We have one of the best Conservation departments in the U.S. and this is one of the few things that is a bipartisan issue. Lots of awesome nature programs that are free or cheap, state parks, conservation areas, bird watching, hunting, boating, foraging available to everyone.

Cons:

Yeah, it's a big one, it is a RED STATE, while a lot of the cities are blue, there is a large rural population, that votes red. Abortion is not legal here. People often vote against their own self interest.

While I'm not against responsible gun ownership, lots of people aren't responsible, and people have access to guns that definitely should not.

We have very few employee protections here, while the cost of living is relatively low compared with other places, it's taken years to get to a $12 minimum wage, and it's still not enough.

Theorem_Poem, 1 month ago to random

Amrita Shergill deserves more recognition, especially outside India. Artist par excellence? Check. Bi, atheist and stunning? Check, check and check.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amrita_Sher-Gil

Theorem_Poem, 1 month ago to random

Already in a grouchy-sad mood and my beautifully frothed milk curdled the instant it hit my coffee. flips table

RickiTarr, 1 month ago to random

You're not in the way, your body isn't taking up too much space. There is no normal, average is just the space between all the possibilities. You don't need to make yourself invisible, smaller, or less, because you don't meet some ridiculous criteria.

Theorem_Poem, 1 month ago to random

Gen X (and elder millennial) sweeties on my timeline - I know y'all don't feel seen - but I've been mentored and supported by you my whole life. You were my kind boss, my cool cousin, my favourite internet guide. You showed me how to rebel against a stupid system, you showed me how to trust the person next to me while never trusting "the man". Your little millennial sister loves you 💛

Theorem_Poem, 1 month ago to random

https://www.thenewsminute.com/news/newstelangana-police-closes-rohith-vemula-file-absolves-former-v-c-and-bjp-leaders

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impactology, 1 month ago (edited 1 month ago) to random

Direct Instruction folks find it difficult to accept constructivist approaches because it's just really hard to create person-specific dialogues with a student which can lead them to discover the idea behind the concept by themselves, for really complex concepts

https://mastodon.social/@impactology/112366258791651451

And I think that has to do with how those concepts are presented in textbooks, without any context.

impactology, 1 month ago to random

Leeks, Brocolli, Basil, Onion, Garlic, Sweet Potato steamed salad with Tofu & Quinoa cooked in Homemade Arrabbiata Sauce

RickiTarr, 1 month ago to random

It's strange to me when I see people get upset about people doing good deeds, and posting it online.

"They're just doing it for attention!"

Yeah, so what? I'd much rather see people doing nice things for attention, than the people who do mean pranks or wasting food. A good deed is still good, even if it's done for the wrong reasons.

Theorem_Poem, 1 month ago to random

I never wanted to meet my heroes, but my heroes got social media accounts.

Now I got no heroes.

purplepadma, 1 month ago to random

Another night of waking every hour or so. I guess technically it’s my birthday now. Happy birthday me, I made to 50, who’d have thought. Once again I feel absolutely fine during the night, neither up nor down. The Goldilocks zone 😁

Dtl, 1 month ago to random

On the way to work today I was mentally cataloguing the litter I saw in the streets and working out when some of it went from high-value materials to literal rubbish.

The most obvious were all the Aluminium cans, just dumped, but ~180 years ago would have been worth more than their weight in gold.

impactology, 1 month ago to random

Questions for fellow mutuals on this platform

How have you been feeling, anything on your mind that you'd like to share?

What has been occupying your thoughts lately?

Anything you're struggling with that you'd like some support with?

What's something you've been reflecting on lately?

Had any memorable interactions or experiences recently that you'd like to share?

What's something you've been reflecting on lately?

Is there anything you've been curious about or wanting to explore?