All those "spend just 35 minutes doing a bunch of really hard exercises and you'll feel great forever!" videos are really discouraging. I usually end up doing like, 2 minutes of some of his while waiting for my shower to heat up, and ykw?
That's 2 minutes more than I would have done otherwise.
oh hey I have a thing like that last one that I like to do sometimes, but I do it lying down in bed. it's a very satisfying pop/shift in my hips/lower back, but doesn't always work. maybe I will try his version and see if it is more effective for me
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Quilt guild president: the summer quilt challenge. As you know it is the 250th anniversary-
Guild: -chilly silence-
President: so the challenge to you all is a quilt with your interpretation and/or feelings towards our current “democracy”
Guild: 👏👏👏
President: I know this bunch. I am sure you will come up with something spectacular, and it will probably get angrier as the summer progresses. Full quilt, mini quilt. Go wild, release some emotions.
I have one more line of embroidery and I think it needs to be bolder and messier than I started it.
Hard to tell in this light, and without ironing it, that the embroidery does get gradually bolder as it goes. Two strands at the top versus 5 at the bottom (6 for the started to be redone final line).
So one of the things that can apparently contribute to kidney issues in cats is if they eat too much dry food and don't drink enough water; cats are adapted to get a lot of their water from their food since they're originally desert animals, and might not get enough water if they don't eat wet food. Unfortunately, Dozy won't eat wet food no matter what; she categorically refuses to touch the stuff. So a few months ago, we were looking for ways to get Dozy more fluids, and my wife noticed at the pet store a cat drink--basically meat broth with some floaty bits in--that was low-protein and meant for cats with kidney issues. So we figured, worth a try, right?
Great news: she loved it. Super tasty apparently. Great success. Along with the kidney-sensitive treats we found, it was a nice way to supplement her diet. Unforseen long-term consequence though: she loved it so much she began demanding it throughout the day. Like, would come up to us and meow, and meow, and meow, and not stop, until we got up, went to the kitchen, and got her some cat drink.
And by doing so on demand, we have unfortunately created a monster: no matter what we are doing at home, Dozy knows that if she sits next to you and meows, 1) you know what she wants, and 2) you know that she will not stop until you get it for her now. And when you do get it, she gets extremely excited. She will bum rush the kitchen door as you enter. She will run around your feet as you open the can. She will let out the creakiest, crunchiest, most nails-on-the-chalkboard meow you've ever heard if she thinks you're not going fast enough.
I do not begrudge her this. It is gratifying to care for a creature whose most ardent desires are so simple that it is this easy to fulfill them. But I am a little sad, because I know in my heart that I have never loved any comestible as much as she loves this cat drink. She has a pleasure of a purity and intensity that I will never know.
I’ve had the same editor since 1967. Many times he has said to me over the years or asked me, Why would you use a semicolon instead of a colon? And many times over the years I have said to him things like: I will never speak to you again. Forever. Goodbye. That is it. Thank you very much. And I leave. Then I read the piece and I think of his suggestions. I send him a telegram that says, OK, so you’re right. So what? Don’t ever mention this to me again. If you do, I will never speak to you again.
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I mean, in some very interesting Technically Correct ways, they didn't actually die? Now, they're very much no longer alive. But the forces involved are such that they didn't get any of the usual cellular processes of death, they simply went from biology to physics in less time than it takes a signal to travel down your optic nerve.
Man at my job just told me to “hold your little horsies just a little longer ☺️” about the task I’ve been waiting for him to complete or at the very least update me on for six weeks. Brendan, I will fuck your adult son. You’re gonna start seeing me at family Christmas. Horsies in tow.
I was tagged by @lesnik---asteroid-b-612 ^^ thank you for the tag!!
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Reading: I haven't started any book in a week (still processing the idiot) but I've been reading some jstor articles these days. Im also planning to start brave new world like tomorrow
Last Series Watched: like fully watched? i dont know... Im more than half way through steven universe rewatch tho (after like 13 years??) and it's honestly amazing. Insane how good the relationships between characters are written and the characters themselves too
Film: watched the newest spiderman movie in the movie theater. Im not really a fan of superhero stuff but overall it was watchable
Song: stvaran svet oko mene by ekv got stuck in my head a few days ago and i cant get it out... Also visita and intruso by enjambre
Sweet or Salty: probably both? I think that my liking of food isnt really based on its sweet or salty qualities. But sugary stuff makes my teeth hurt sometimes so maybe salty
Coffee or Tea: tea (imagine this was said with barely contained excitement)
Working on: an animatic, crocheting a blanket (ts has been going on for too long) and conceptualizing some character designs
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I tag: @sparklehare @demonsymphony @angelnovel @izzynstuffz @runasulienadanika @starilurus @nastasyafilippovna11
I wanted to add more people but yeah dont feel pressured to also do this, only if you want to :P
Reading: still reading project Hail Mary (I’ve been procrastinating..)
Last series watched: TECHNICALLY I was watching subparse last night, but the last series I actually sat down for was 2kawaii4comfort
Film: god I adore jojo rabbit!!! I understand whyyyy it may seem a bit concerning because it’s about a German kid in the 1930/40s, but it’s shows why it’s BAD to indoctrinate children into a war mentality
Song: amalgam by Toby fox/from undertale has been playing in my head recently…
Salty or sweet: depends on my mood tbh, but rn it’s sweet
Working on: well before this I was cutting out more images of my favorite character… #chud
But I also gotta start working for theatre stuff!!! I’m doing tech theatre and for the next show I’m doing lights!!!
@sillygoofyart @ucallmetroy @kimikotaur @kittybot57 @zopy4 @bearcubsartthings and everyone else!!
Reading: i think the last book i read was PHM. yeah that sounds right
Last series watched: I finished season one of the live action one piece recently :0
Film: havent watched any movies recently. however i love love LOVE WALL-E.
Song: The Ribbon by The Stupendium. Also GOSSIP by Maneskin
Salty or Sweet: I think im more of a sweets person. not too sweet though
Working on: my papers please fanfic technically, but lifes been really busy so i havent been able to sit down and write :( ALSO ALSO im in the process of moving to college!! im really excited about that ^^
tags: @h4zardousch3micals @snoozle-scraps @l3nshka @winter-lili3s @iroissleepdeprived @supernovastudiosstuff and anyone else that'd like to join if they want to ^^
Reading: Les Miserables. Getting through the brick slowly but surely
Last series watched: Currently rewatching Fantasy High with a friend and we’re getting through Junior Year! So by technicality fantasy high sophomore year was the last one finished.
Film: Probably also Les Mis. Before that would be Project Hail Mary.
Song: Cast the Bronze by Raynes
Salty or Sweet: D all of the above. Mayyyybe sweet but how dare you make me choose /silly
Coffee or tea: No. Water. Slash serious.
Working on: Ohhhhhh so much. So much. I have a Cloho fic to finish, a toh fic to get back to one day, a short story for tsp to get through, I want to start another animatic attempt, there’s a comic I want to finish, etc. We’ll see how many of them actually get done, but I am working on them. Technically. (Daydreaming about things excessively counts as working on them, right-)
Gonna tag uhhhh: @bee-birb @indigo-a-creeping @mysteryteacup @rosemaidenvixen @silverystarlights and anyone else who would like to jump in!
Reading: A $500 House In Detroit. It's really interesting, if a bit sanctimonious at times. Definitely not a path I have the energy, skills, or motivation to go down.
Last series watched: Just started rewatching Our Flag Means Death, because I need some pirate inspiration. Also watching Obituary with a friend!
Film: Tampopo, I think.
Song: On My Way by Maxton Waller.
Salty or Sweet: Both!
Coffee or tea: Generally tea, but I've been drinking more coffee since moving to Coffee Land (land of drinking coffee, not growing it).
Working on: Aside from collecting craft materials, I'm in the planning stages of a pirate story. I have some characters I like, but I need more of an overarching plot.
Gonna tag: @freakierthanthou @kinthulou @marseny @archadianskies @getoutofthewater if you feel like it!
Reading: The Keeper by Tana French. Really enjoying it!
Last series watched: All the way through is Widows Bay. I liked it, but the ending was a little unsatisfying. Currently watching The Ridge on Acorn, which is interesting, and also finally got around to Killing Eve, but I'm taking a break because the club scene (Bill) gave me really bad anxiety.
Film: I haven't seen a movie in a while, tbh. I think we rewatched Shrek a month or two ago and that might be it? I've kind of been wanting to watch the DnD movie again.
Song: Currently have Ruin by The Amazing Devil stuck in my head.
Salty or Sweet: Both
Coffee or tea: Tea
Working on: Two pieces of Heated Rivalry fanfic, stitching leaves onto a tank top with a lot of holes in it, and working on getting my pain under control so I can start running again. Also several smaller projects, but those are the big ones.
Not going to tag anyone in particular, but if you want to do this, you can tell everyone I tagged you, i won't rat you out.
really fond of humans just from an appearance standpoint. the long legs. the manes of hair that can come in practically any colour and texture. those crazy high-contrast eyes with the white scleras and colourful irises. the fingers being so much longer than the toes. there's a lot to love. solid 10/10 animal species
hilariously enough, I am probably the most human out of anyone on this entire site. earlier today I was posting about getting "species euphoria" from doing human activities like ecosystem management. I'm the worlds first therian to have a kintype that aligns with his biological species. shirt that says "I ❤️ being a sapient omnivorous primate & bipedal persistence predator" on the front and booty shorts that say "largest gluteal muscles to body size ratio on the planet"
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Oat milk was discovered much more recently than you may have known. Like many now-familiar technologies, it was found by accident during the Apollo program when NASA learned what a zero-g environment does to goat milk.
recurring dead wife flashback where it becomes increasingly apparent that the person remembering her has dishonestly claimed a romantic dynamic to their relationship that never actually existed and erased any conflict that ever existed between them now that she's no longer able to say no to them
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In January 2020, I attended Dr. Amy Cook's PLAY WAY seminar at Pasadena Humane Society. The seminar was about "social play" as a tool for rehabilitating reactive/stressed/fearful dogs.
"Social Play" has been defined as something different from playing with toys (tug, fetch, etc.) It is literally "goofing around" with your dog in a way that they like, that makes them happy. Body language responsiveness, movement and timing is everything.
Not only did we get to see some inspiring and entertaining video footage of Amy Cook playing with her dogs, some attendees had also brought their own dogs to play with, while Amy offered coaching.
We saw the Play Way live!
It was an amazing and delightful experience and I couldn't wait to get home to play with my 15 year old Boogie (now passed on) who hadn't been interested in Tug or Fetch in over a year due to his vision loss. The Play Way class was like learning a new language, a new vocabulary to play with my dog.
This infographic cannot possibly do justice to all the material covered in the Play Way seminar, which also focused on play as "therapy". For now, I hope this is enough to pique everyone's interest in the subject and how to be mindful and respectful of our dog's body language and of our own body language in conversations with our dog.
Also read: Whole Dog Journal article on The Play Way
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[image: Five pairs of dogs showing playful behaviors. From left to right: A dog playbows to another, a dog hipbumps another, a dog chases another dog that is running away, a larger dog rolls on its back, playfully wiggling to a smaller dog, and lastly, two dogs play bitey face.]
The Play Way with Amy Cook PhD. playwaydogs.com
illustrated by Lili Chin doggiedrawings.net
Social Play is an excellent way for a dog to be in a happy state of mind and to be physically relaxed or loosened up. Playing also lets us know if a dog is truly relaxed or concerned about anything, so we can more effectively help them feel better.
Good play is an INVITATION. We invite our dog when they are looking at us, not when they are busy. We don't pressure them, as grabbiness, pushiness, and nagging are a turn-off. Pause and greet again before making a new suggestion. If your dog doesn't take up your suggestion but is still attentive, try something new.
FLIRT! Use SUSPENSE.
Not all play involves touching, but good play will have an element of suspense! Take pauses. Do not rush.
Yes: Start with slower, softer energy.
Yes: Give your dog plenty of room to move around freely.
Yes: Invite, wait, listen to your dog's response (body language)
Yes: Take "no" as an answer. PAUSE. Try something different.
No: Don't make your dog feel trapped or overwhelmed.
No: Don't make your dog wrong.
You want your dog to feel SAFE to open up and play with you.
IF you touch your dog, use the 3-SECOND RULE. Pull back after 3 seconds, staying engaged. Does your dog come back to you?
[Image sequence: Greet: A human claps their hands then says hi and reaches their palms out towards a small dog, which wags its tail. Friendly Pause: The human pauses, kneeling on the ground gently reaching out towards the dog, which stands still, confused. The human leans back, bringing their arms back in. The dog orients to them, thinking: “maybe”. Greet Again, New Invitation: The human turns away from the dog, folding down towards the ground and turning their face to look at the dog from over their shoulder. They say, hello! The dog approaches the human. Then, the human taps their fingers along the ground, and the dog playfully investigates, thinking “interesting”. Finally, the human leans back up, still kneeling, playfully wiggling their fingers in the air in front of them, and the dog happily play bows.]
With SOCIAL PLAY, the use of toys or food is not essential because you are not teaching your dog how to play. You are playing with your dog and learning what they like!
[Image: A vertical gradient scale goes from a reddish 8 at the top to a yellow 1 down at the bottom. A dash-line box encloses the numbers 5, 4, and 3, and the happy faces of a human and dog.]
Be in your dog's ENERGY RANGE!
What is your dog's energy level?
If your dog is overexcited (eg, 8) slow down to a 6-7.
If your dog is unsure or shy (eg, 2) try 1-3.
Play is a CONVERSATION. Here are some ideas to develop a "play vocabulary" with your dog:
YOU are the PREDATOR!
* Stay on the floor
[Image: Four vertically aligned orange squares showing play moves: 1. “Claw” Hands- Hands outstretched, fingers curled into “claws”. 2. Flat Hands- Hand outstretched, fingers pressed flat together, wrist bent back. 3. “Bitey” hands- A variation on “claw” hands where the fingers wriggle to “bite”. 4. “HAR” mouth- a human with their mouth open in a bitey-face gesture.]
[Image: A series of play interactions between a human and a dog. 1. The human play bows at the dog, kneeling with their arms splayed out onto the floor, saying “I’m gonna getcha!” 2. The human holds claw hands out towards the dog- Suspense! 3. The human gently pushes the dog back on the chest, saying “Silly puppy!” The dog pushes back towards the hand. 4. The human uses bitey hand to gently grab at the dog’s muzzle, and says “Bite you!” 5. The human uses a finger to poke the dog’s butt. 6. “Head butt!” The human gets on all fours and butts into the dog’s side with their head. 7. The human uses bitey hand to grab at the dog’s butt. “Bite your butt!”]
YOU are the PREY!
[Image: Four vertically aligned orange squares showing play moves: 1. Hiding face- A human hides their face behind their hands. 2. Pulling away- A human on all fours leans away from the action. 3. Piano hands- a human dances their fingers across the floor. 4. Rolling, flopping over- a human rolls onto their back, legs in the air and arms folded into their chest.]
[Image: A series of play interactions between a human and a dog. 1. A human crawls away from a dog on all fours, then peeks over their shoulder at the dog, asking “Gonna get me?”. Then, the dog jumps up onto the kneeling human. The human rolls onto their back and celebrates with the dog, “You got me!” 2. The human kneels, folded forward onto the floor doing piano hands. They say “Hello”. The dog approaches, and the human hides their face from the dog. Then, the dog fake bites the human’s cheek, tail wagging. 3. A dog watches curiously as a human shakes out a blanket. The human then hides under the blanket and the dog climbs up onto them, thinking “You silly! I get you!”]
How is your dog responding?
[Image: a human kneels on the floor and watches as the dog walks away from them. It thinks “need to look.”]
If your dog disconnects from you and looks towards something more interesting or concerning (that is not too close), let them process the other thing. Don't pressure them to come back to you.
When you let your dog look and dismiss the other thing on their own, the more of their attention that you really have when you get it!
NOPE. You are being WEIRD.
[Image: four examples of a dog showing stress. 1. Look Away: A dog turns and looks away. 2. Shake off- A dog shakes off like they’re wet. 3. Stress yawn- A dog yawns. 4. Busy Sniffing- a dog sniffs the ground.]
At first you may get a lot of "Not Now"s. If your dog shows confused signals or becomes busy doing other stuff, hold back. (Especially with the “shy" dogs) Your dog may not understand what you are doing.
When they approach you again, check your energy level, greet again, and try something different.
[Image: A human wiggles their fingers at a dog, which play bows with an open mouth and says “Bite you!”. Another drawing of the dog play bowing facing forwards and panting, tail wagging.]
When you do something that your dog likes, they will keep coming back to you. Their bodies are loose and curved. They may roll around, jump on you, or fake-bite you. They may even laugh!
Now that you know what your dog likes, you can do it over and over again!
