nameless king in a borrowed castle

Famous Ukrainian poet and artist Taras Shevchenko befriended the African-American Shakespearean actor Ira Aldridge, while the latter was on tour to the Russian Empire in 1858. Shevchenko did his portrait in pastel. It is recounted that the two men got along very well. While posing for the portrait, Aldridge sang African-American songs to Shevchenko and in return, the artist taught him Ukrainian songs. 

Portrait of Ira Aldridge by Taras Shevchenko, 1858. Pastel on paper.

colorado avalanche summer mood board

here you go sir

BLLOOOUUUOUUGHGHGHHHIIIOOOGUUUGHHHHBBBRBBRRRRRBROROUUUOOOUUUUUGHHGHGBLLBLBLBLBLRRRBOOUOUOUUUUUUUUGH

(if you don't consider some of these mythical creatures please don't come for me)

An obsidian mirror found at Catalhoyuk, 8,000 years old

Yep that's grean!

Bumps your ankle

2. Yes, Disabled adults *can* be manipulative, as any adult can be. However, I think it's important to realize that Disabled people are somewhat set up to be strategic in order to get needs met. This can essentially train us to lean into manipulative behaviors. Direct and clear communication is often not only inconsistent, but we are also at high risk if it fails. This means that we can be placed in a similar state of vulnerability as children, where we simply have to be strategic to survive (or at least that is the instinct).