Satan Baby

You have to fuck her harder than her fears, fuck her harder than her depression, fuck her harder than her anxiety, fuck her harder than her stress, fuck her harder than her self doubt, fuck her harder than her self hatred, fuck her harder than her pain, fuck her harder than her misery, fuck her harder than her life has fucked her.

A scientist in South Africa believes she and her colleagues have found a critical clue in solving the mystery of long COVID: microclots.

“A recent study in my lab revealed that there is significant microclot formation in the blood of both acute COVID-19 and long COVID patients,” Resia Pretorius, head of the science department at Stellenbosch University in South Africa, wrote Wednesday in an op-ed.

Pretorius writes that healthy bodies are typically able to efficiently break down blood clots through a process called fibrinolysis. But, when looking at blood from long COVID patients, “persistent microclots are resistant to the body’s own fibrinolytic processes.”

Pretorius’ team in an analysis over the summer found high levels of inflammatory molecules “trapped” in the persistent microclots observed in long COVID patients, which may be preventing the breakdown of clots.

Because of that, cells in the body’s tissues may not be getting enough oxygen to sustain regular bodily functions, a condition known as cellular hypoxia.

“Widespread hypoxia may be central to the numerous reported debilitating symptoms” of long COVID, Pretorius writes.

As many as 100 million people globally have or have had long COVID, according to a study by researchers at the University of Michigan in November.

A patient is diagnosed with long COVID when the effects of a COVID-19 infection persist for more than four weeks, according to the Mayo Clinic. While older people and people with serious medical conditions are the most likely to experience long COVID, many young and healthy people have reported feeling unwell for weeks or even months after their initial COVID-19 diagnosis.

Symptoms of long COVID vary between cases, but primarily include fatigue, brain fog, muscle or joint pain, shortness of breath, sleep difficulties, and depression or anxiety.

The Department of Health and Human Services in June released new guidance in which some symptoms of long COVID could qualify as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

1) they are finding possible causes for why Covid effects linger in some patients and

Mulan sits in the rain underneath the statue of the Great Stone Dragon (who is looking down on her), and suddenly decides on a course of action. She looks up, resolved to go to war in place of her father and runs into the temple where she lights the match and beseeches protection for her family. The stone she bows to and that we see lit up by lightening strike is that of the dragon, whose eyes are looking out after her, lit from underneath by the candles. The scene transitions to the divider in the house that also has an icon of the dragon. where she replaces her hair comb with the summons. Then we see the sword hilt, also the dragon, and as she draws the blade we see her face replace it. She ties up her hair, then as she opens the wardrobe, the handles are also the dragon. After donning the armor, the view shows her facing us, with the hilt of the sword (the face of the dragon) in front of her face, where she then turns the sword to reveal her face, and sheaths it. As she leaves, we flash back to the temple, and the eyes of the dragon flash as her grandmother wakes up.

i feel this so much it hurts 

IS THAT A CUSTOMER? flop flop flop flop …. “ Can I uhh… help you sir?“ 

Suspect #1:

Name: Calcifer Age: 1 and ½ Occupation: Professional Gatekeeper Hobbies: Meowing to leave the bedroom when the door is closed, then meowing to get back in exactly 30 seconds later; sticking his paw in my food when I’m not pay attention; ignoring the toys we buy him and playing with dish towels instead; Napping. Motivation: None. He generally stays in his lane and behaves well.

Suspect #2:

Name: Oliver Age: 1 Occupation: Professional Attention Seeker Hobbies:  Laying on my chest while I play video games and demanding attention; eating Greek yogurt; playing with cotton balls; hiding in boxes. Motivation: Likes to hide near the game consoles because they get warm.

Suspect #3:

Name: Banjo Age: 8 Months Occupation: Professional Butt Hobbies:  Eating cat poo when no one is paying attention; eating underwear; being a Good Boy™ when treats are involved; being a sinvergüenza; giving lots of love to everyone he meets. Motivation: Likes to stick his nose in places where it doesn’t belong.  Deductions: The Xbox One on button has drool marks all over it, very reminiscent of a certain puppers’ antics… Conclusion: Banjo has been licking the on button on the Xbox One because he likes the sound it makes when it turns on. BOOK HIM, BOYS!

I’d like to tell you about a German photographer and owl falconer extraordinaire named Tanja Brandt. 

It’s hard to put into words just how amazing Tanja is. 

It was also hard to find out the words that described Tanja. Literally.

Most of her information was in German and I only took high school Spanish. ¡Me gusta el búho! However, with some google translate I was able to convert the German into Spanish. Which my mind then translated into English. After consulting a few of my old Spanish text books, I was able to piece it all together. ¡Soy muy inteligente! 

Tanja keeps and trains predatory birds. She mostly works with owls. Her ability to wrangle and bend them to her mighty will is unprecedented. 

That’s probably not true. Soy un sucio mentiroso.

Unprecedented is too strong. I can’t back that up. I know nothing about the owl falconry community. I’m sure there are plenty of other badass owl falconers. I just wanted to make her sound even cooler. La culpa es abrumadora. Mis disculpas. 

Tanja works with a faithful companion named Ingo. He is a beautiful Belgian Shepard. El perro es las rodillas de la abeja.

They all get along famously. 

Tanja is a superb photographer. Her eye for composition and technical skills are both fantástico. Or as the Germans say… fantastisch. Which I’m pretty sure in English means super good.  

Tanja is able to find and compose near impossible shots involving the most unruly subjects. Working with animals can be frustrating to say the least. Los animales son bastardos. But she finds a way to make it all come together with no compromises. She sees the image in her mind’s eye and works tirelessly to convert imagination into reality. A veces mi escritura es pretenciosa.

In these photos she lines up the sun, gets the owl on Ingo’s back, and then moves Ingo into perfect position. All while the sun is dashing toward the horizon trying to plunge everything into darkness. ¡Ay Dios mio!

Some folks suspect that she cheats. Perhaps she has a secret photography weapon with killer animal instincts and binocular vision. Ese búho es astuto.

I was unable to confirm that suspicion. El secreto del búho está a salvo conmigo.

Ingo the Shepard Dog is pretty amazing as well. He is a pup of many talents. 

He is an avid reader.  

He enjoys a rousing game of chess. 

He can fly.

Not only is he an excellent motorist, but he carpools to help save the environment. Bocinazo para perras.

Did I mention he can fly? Este loco perro puede levitar.

But all of those abilities pale in comparison to Ingo’s most impressive talent. 

Ingo is an owl whisperer. ¡Mierda, eso es increíble!

Owls are a difficult bird to get along with. Some say they have “resting angry face.” Ese pájaro está enojado como el infierno.

Others say they are actually angry.

It doesn’t matter how off guard you try to catch them. They will always sense your presence, peer deep into your soul, and give you that trademark angry face. Hay un hoyo en esta hoja.

Even under a pretty pink flower they just can’t get rid of that instinctual owl rage. 

There is only one thing that seems to snap them out of their disdain for the world and everything in it. 

That’s right… Ingo the Shepard Dog.

Ingo is always there to brighten an angry owl’s day.

Turn that angry beak upside down. 

Wait… don’t do that. 

An upside down beak would look really weird. ¡Horrores inimaginables! 

I’m sorry little guy. Please come back. I anthropomorphized recklessly. It won’t happen again.

Don’t worry. Ingo is here. Just enjoy each other’s company and relax. Let those stressful owl feelings melt away from his doggie goodness. Esa amistad es preciosa.

I hope you enjoyed this look at Tanja’s work. There are a bunch of cool places you can visit to see more. 

I highly recommend her 500px page. It has a ton of amazing photos that will continue to blow your mind. Tu mente se encenderá en llamas.

[Tanja Brandt 500px]

She also has a fantastic Instagram page with superb owls and more Ingo.

[Tanja Brandt Instagram]

And she has a home page with more great photos and a bunch of words I do not understand. That is, until I convert them into Spanish. And then into English. 

Ya know, I feel like I’m adding an unnecessary step in there. Soy un idiota.

[Ingoundelse]

La mayoría de ustedes probablemente no lea español. Puedo decir cualquier cosa. Tengo pezones peludos.

Hast du gerade pelzige Brustwarzen gesagt?

“This is how our cat says “I love you”” 

House cow only drinks the freshest of water 

Found my spirit animal 

Sméagol wants it, Sméagol needs it