Sometimes, I think I can't live any longer, and it's always in my head. I feel so devastated, but I couldn't talk about it with anyone. I just let the day pass as if every day was just a normal day for me—but it's not. Some days, I feel like I am dying inside. And most of the time, I feel like I am mentally and emotionally exhausted. But, of course, those things are not visible to others. Maybe they thought I was okay all along, but little did they know, I've been having a hard time fighting my silent battles alone.

I don't know how long it will take to be okay, but I'm getting tired of feeling devastated. Everything is slowly falling apart; I could feel it. And sometimes, I just want to stop fighting anymore. I feel so hopeless, and everything makes me sad. I thought it was just in my head, but it's all over my body and soul. I guess it's just so hard to live with this sadness and a broken heart.

— Shiori X
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Art: https://www.instagram.com/0_00jakup https://image.nostr.build/bf9773c34ee81d24691fbf7e294ecab828726d23efdc2ae6f47194e4fa8e0a6e.jpg


Robert Louis Stevenson was high on cocaine when he wrote The Strange Case of Dr. Jeckyll and Mr. Hyde. His wife Fanny Stevenson claimed that one night, she was awakened by her husband’s cries. She woke him from his nightmare, only to be scolded: "Why did you wake me? I was dreaming a fine bogeytale." She had interrupted him as his mind wove the first transformation scene of Dr. Jekyll into his dark alter-ego Hyde.

Fanny Stevenson had not been the kind of woman Robert’s parents had imagined for him. While she was beautiful and witty, Fanny was 10 years his senior, divorced, American, and something of a tomboy. She rolled her own cigarettes and knew how to shoot a pistol. But Robert was absolutely besotted by her, even following her back to America. When his family refused to pay for his passage, he toiled and saved for 3 years, just to be reunited with her. All turned out well in the end, for had Robert fallen in love with someone else, perhaps the story Dr. Jekylll and Mr Hyde might have turned out very differently.

Fanny read Robert’s first draft, advising him to re-write it as an allegory. So Robert started from scratch, burning his first draft for fear that he would try to salvage it. He re-wrote the whole story in 6 days, and this version went on to become one of the most famous horror novellas of all time, reflecting a deep inner struggle of good and evil, found at the core of every man. https://image.nostr.build/e0a2e3ee0defa1438c6e50919c423f2eb6e55018124f3e353e41b407e91a04f3.jpg


A vvoman that is getting piped up and down is unable to bond with you through intimacy. Even her m∅@ning will be faked.

The more casual flings she's had, the less meaningful sex becomes, it is simple. A vvoman who monetized piping and makes a living from it (hook-up) are always numb and no matter how hard you pound she won't feel anything, if you like kpai yourself join on top she won't move a finger.

The more partners a vvoman had, the more emotional baggage she carries. Each failed relationship leaves scars, negative feelings, and emotional trauma that eventually impact her ability to pairbond with her partner.

The moment a vvoman's ability to pairbond is damaged she becomes a high voltage to an innocent man, high body count vvomen often lose their emotional connection to physical intimacy. They become numb and boring to pipe.

Such vvoman will never be satisfied, she will always compare you H2H to other men that had her ikpu for free, even if she admits it or doesn't. A vvoman with a high body count experienced multiple types of men and will subconsciously or openly measure you against those past encounters.

Also note it down that vvomen with high body counts and penile mileage struggle to commit long-term because their pattern of brief flings and short-term relationships makes it harder for them to settle down, constantly seeking excitement or novelty rather than stability.

A vvoman with insane high penile mileage and body count will never be faithful to you, they're always seeking new rods, this imports disloyalty, leading to a higher risk of cheating, extreme infidelity and paternity fraud.

She - being loyal or not, the moment you learn about her past, it will surely create trust issues. You'll begin to doubt her intentions, it is impossible to count on a vvoman that has already been intimate with multitudes of men before you.

Believe it or not, the more a vvoman have more partners, the more emotionally hardened she becomes. You will begin to see most of them using the phrase "love is scam", Instead of being soft and nurturing, she'll develop walls to protect herself, making it harder for you to get close to her on any level. Such vvomen can never truly love you.

Importantly; vvomen with high body counts have more chaotic personal lives, their experiences from ex-partners and unresolved conflicts, you may find yourself dragged into unnecessary drama that disrupts your peace and relationship, your life could be at risk.

Don't forget that whenever a vvoman gets piped by a new partner, her value decreases, making her less able to fully commit and emotionally invest.

Dear Innocent Men, this is the reason why you should vet your vvoman with eagle eyes and monitor her so you don't end up marrying an ashawo, also make sure never to commit to a 33+ vvoman, a divorced vvoman or a single mother.

Be wise!
Say No To 33+, Single Mothers & Call Girls. https://image.nostr.build/6c4299ce750f0f6bee9087308d4e5e696e9b961dc31a1855b5c8c27d206d98aa.jpg


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Life is short so break your silly egos, forgive quickly, believe slowly, love truly, laugh loudly and never avoid anything that makes you smile. https://image.nostr.build/9f211fda12b0353495c69d13609c0ad1be554d93ada61148736945694d591116.jpg


Wait.... WHAAAAAT??!! This is so cool!
I had no idea! 😮🌼👇
Thank you, Terri Oneida
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🌼💛 “Hello, I'm a dandelion.
A lot of people call me a weed but I'm a friend and come to help you!
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When you see me, remember that I'm the ONLY one who wants and can grow in that particular spot. Because:
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Either the soil is too compact / hard / stomped and I want to loosen it for you with my roots.
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Or there is too little calcium in the soil - don't worry, I will replenish that for you with the dying of my leaves.
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Or the soil is too acidic. But I will also improve that for you if you give me the chance.
Or a mixture of the above reasons, of course. 😊
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I'm here because your soil needs my help so best you let me grow without disturbing me! When everything is fixed, I will disappear again, I promise!
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Are you trying to remove me prematurely with my root? However meticulous you are, I will return 2x as strong! Just until your soil is improved.
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You can even tell by my growth at which stage my help is at. If my leaves are flat on the ground then I'm far from ready but if they all reach up then I'm already a long way on my way.
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Something completely different is that I am 1 of the first bloomers in spring so I will announce spring / summer for you.
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During the day when it's hot, I open my flowers but in the evening when it cools off I close them again quickly. In fact, if it's not hot enough during the day I won't open them at all!
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My flowers are the first food for insects after hibernation and unlike most other plants, I have pollen AND nectar, not merely one OR the other! And I am generous with them! 🤪😉
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My flowers are even delicious for you people by the way, did you know? I used to be called ′′honey (or gold) of the poor′′ because my flowers are so sweet in e.g. jam, sauce or salad! The internet is full of recipes - check them out. Personally, I love soaking the blooms in a bowl of water so the insects inside them will float out, then set the blooms out on a paper towel, dip them in an egg batter, roll them in a mixture of 2 parts meal/1 part plain flour that is mixed with a dash of salt and black pepper. Then fry in skillet with canola oil til golden. …YUM
But wait until the end of May or later before you start picking and even then, don't pick everything yet! The biodiversity and bees will be very grateful!” 🌼
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Trust your "Intuition"
If something seems off about a person, please don't ignore it. Your instincts or gut feelings are your guardian angels looking out for you. They will tell you something is wrong
sometimes before you realize it yourself. I have learned the hard way, that people lie, but your gut doesn't. Predators can be charming and often know the right things to say and do to get you to like them. It takes time to really get to know a person, and since they are on their best behavior in the beginning of relationships, sometimes it is hard to tell the type of person you are dealing with. On the surface and upon first reflection, everything may seem fine. Your intuition looks deeper into the energy of the person, the spirit as opposed to just the image
they portray. People can portray any image they want, but they can't change the essence of
who they are. https://image.nostr.build/5ce84933395fc1ce35edea769f39b952871c5cf84839468bb4ca52e7dc63d091.jpg


The notion that certain mountains may in fact be the remnants of ancient tree stumps that have undergone the process of petrification warrants considerable exploration. The Jugurtha Tableland in Tunisia, which rises nearly 2,000 feet (600 meters) above the surrounding plains, presents an intriguing case. This extensive mesa measures approximately 4,900 feet (1,500 meters) in length and 1,600 feet (500 meters) in width, encompassing nearly 80 hectares. The concept of petrified ancient giants evokes fascinating implications about the geological history of our planet and the processes that could lead to such remarkable formations. https://image.nostr.build/f614bc978ef43ef94a539e1e1a42a3c82e9507eeb666c1922ae0c56bb6aa60fc.jpg


Once-in-a-lifetime-shot.

A bright meteor burned up in the atmosphere while capturing Andromeda Galaxy.

An incredible sight! Capturing a bright meteor in the same frame as the Andromeda Galaxy is incredibly rare and definitely a once-in-a-lifetime shot. Both are stunning celestial objects, and getting them together adds a dynamic element to the stillness of the galaxy. https://image.nostr.build/54225dc24ef2b98454ca1cb585a086d7bbdbf13e3557146b57d1d8e8e134357f.jpg


Most dangerous 😳 ☠ beach ⛱ https://image.nostr.build/91bacb1253350a77b0af1decb68df915af9b608651faf82932c9fc43a437fc7f.jpg


What would you say to this man who drives many kilometers every day to bring water to these animals. https://image.nostr.build/9fdc7a83829abede861d9d0d34c61c8d47d7d12911bcda02c1b575da68999ae0.jpg


"I think it's a deep consolation to know that spiders dream, that monkeys tease predators, that dolphins have accents, that lions can be scared silly by a lone mongoose, that otters hold hands, and ants bury their dead. That there isn't their life and our life. Nor your life and my life.
That it's just one teetering and endless thread and all of us, all of us, are entangled with it as deep as entanglement goes."

~Kate Forster
Illustration by Garth Williams https://image.nostr.build/f4fa05b5e11811285ccfbf90afe048c847127e40f4ac135499d558f257ea6521.jpg


Coleus 'Black Dragon' 🌿✨ is a stunning plant with its deep purple-black leaves and bright pink splashes. The ruffled texture adds a unique dimension to any garden or container display. Here’s how to care for it:
Light: Bright, indirect light ☀, with some tolerance for direct sun.
Water: Keep the soil consistently moist 💧 but avoid soggy conditions.
Soil: Use a well-draining potting mix 🌱 to prevent waterlogging.
Temperature: Thrives in 60-80°F (16-27°C) 🌡.
Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity 💦.
Fertilizer: Feed monthly during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer 🌸.
This vibrant plant adds a burst of color and texture 🎨, perfect for containers or garden beds!
#houseplants #Plants #garden https://image.nostr.build/69b6de575e7b5be5b1e48b3265b26f03a01cdc880f5816f0099aff56f9ba51df.jpg https://image.nostr.build/0f7dd17bdc856d56141663732240c08247cea0e01b60cd0ef777ae374520c7b1.jpg


Did you know?
In 1849, to escape 33 years of his life as a slave, Henry "Box" Brown shipped himself in a cargo box from Richmond, Virginia, to the abolitionist zone in Philadelphia.
Henry Brown completed the 350-mile journey, barely breathing through the air holes he pierced in his 60-centimeter-wide cargo box, and spent the remaining 50 years of his life as a free person. https://image.nostr.build/120edb7d804e6a463c01512515a4727c5e8950d01ed2879d58da4e92c2caab9f.jpg


"Nobody apologized for how they treated me they just blamed me for how I reacted." https://image.nostr.build/edf7628aecaaaed9fb97f29ece6b5e0d03e0b65514e942e325513c144074602a.jpg


John D. Rockfeller (July 8, 1839–May 23, 1937), the founder of Standard Oil, was once the richest man in the world. He was the world’s first billionaire. He amassed a net worth of at least $1 billion in 1916. When Rockefeller died in 1937, his net worth was estimated to be approximately $340 billion in today's dollars.
By the age of 25, he had one of the largest oil refineries in the United States. He was 31 when he became the world's largest oil refiner. At 38, he controlled 90% of the oil refined in the United States. At fifty, John was America's richest man. As a young man, every action, attitude, and connection was crafted to establish his wealth.
But at the age of 53, he fell unwell. His entire body became wracked with pain, and he lost all his hair. In total anguish, the world's lone millionaire could buy anything he wanted but could only eat soup and crackers.
According to an associate, "He couldn't sleep, wouldn't smile, and nothing in life meant anything to him". His personal, highly trained physicians indicated that he would die within the year. That year passed painfully slowly. As he approached death, he awoke one morning with the faint understanding that he would not be able to bring any of his fortune with him to the next world.
The man who could dominate the commercial world suddenly realised he had no control over his personal life. He informed his solicitors, accountants, and management that he intended to devote his assets to hospitals, research, and charity work. John D. Rockefeller started his foundation.
The Rockefeller Foundation financed Howard Florey and his colleague Norman Heatley's penicillin research in 1941. But arguably the most astounding aspect of Rockefeller's narrative is that when he began to give back a fraction of all he had gained, his body's chemistry changed dramatically, and he recovered.
He was expected to die at the age of 53, but he survived to reach 98 years old. Rockefeller learnt gratitude and returned the great bulk of his money. This made him whole. It's one thing to be healed. It is another to become fit. He was a devout Baptist who attended the Euclid Avenue Baptist Church in Cleveland, Ohio.
Before he died, he wrote in his diary: "God taught me that everything belongs to Him, and I am merely a conduit to carry out His will. My life has been one long, happy holiday since then; full of work and play, I let go of my worries along the road, and God was wonderful to me every day.
Source: Internet https://image.nostr.build/be686888b640cc685abacd3b8780acc6351acfe3f76852e7a7d58ef0d8d4dfcc.jpg


"The doors to the world of the wild Self are few but precious. If you have a deep scar, that is a door, if you have an old, old story, that is a door. If you love the sky and the water so much you almost cannot bear it, that is a door. If you yearn for a deeper life, a full life, a sane life, that is a door."

   - Clarissa Pinkola Estés,
         Women Who Run With the Wolves

[Image: Three Women and Three Wolves (1892) by Swiss decorative artist Eugène Samuel Grasset (1845-1917).]

The Smart Witch by Elizabeth https://image.nostr.build/7bb350d7cf051637a85656215940813925a94bb31592b10251707afb99a941db.jpg


“The most painful goodbyes are the ones that are never said, and never explained. It’s the sudden silence, the unspoken words, the unanswered questions that haunt you at night. You lie awake, your mind replaying every moment, every word, every touch, searching for the reason why. But there is no answer, just an emptiness that stretches into eternity. It’s the pain of not knowing, of not understanding, of being left in the dark with only your own thoughts to keep you company. And in that darkness, you slowly come to realize that you may never know why, and that is perhaps the hardest truth of all.”

~Anonymous https://image.nostr.build/d965b9fba05b52906091debc6472704f66daa286f2cd74666323451b51968057.jpg


"He is absolute Freedom and She is absolute Love.

Love found herself rejected by Freedom and Freedom found himself imprisoned by Love.

And Love without Freedom is attachment and Freedom without Love is escape.

They turned away from each other, both searching for Enlightenment outside their own Shadow and Pain.

And both Love and Freedom felt lonely and they didn’t feel received.

Because Love is nothing without Freedom and Freedom is nowhere without Love.

But Love needs to Dive Deep on her own and Freedom needs to Show Up for himself

To remember the Truth of who they are and connect to their own Sacred Source

And instead of Falling apart, they are Falling together

In Unity."
~Marielle Joliska https://image.nostr.build/88a9fd0c3b1558a938b51b25515d41f1269312a137653c3a68401ea1bd649c20.jpg


Made banana bread cheesecake for my coworkers today it was a hit. This is one of my favorites to make

BANANA BREAD CRUST
4 bananas, as ripe as possible
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 egg
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon

FOR THE CHEESECAKE
2 box cream cheese
Cup in a half of sugar
Teaspoon vanilla
1cup hot milk mix in unflavored gelatin when hot then pour in cheesecake mixture then pour over the banana bread then let cool in the fridge then enjoy. https://image.nostr.build/773f306549c720acb8eb1cb48bf1f229af9afdbe7caf2f08f54ee7e699450969.jpg


Appreciate the small things in life. Appreciate the way the sun filters onto someone's face for a split second. Appreciate the half smile of a person who's
sometimes too sad to speak. Appreciate the mouthed thank you's of a person whose heart you've touched. Appreciate the conversations that flow as you sit on your bed, cross legged and facing each other. Appreciate the flash of a camera and the little nod someone gives you when they see something you don't. Appreciate the way they twist their ring around their finger and stare out into the distance. Appreciate the squint of a person who hasn't felt the familiarity of a laugh in so long. Appreciate the feeling of hot pavement on the bare bits of your back that haven't been covered by your shirt. Appreciate the rush as the plane lifts you off the ground and to another place that you fancy a lot more than the place you've grown so accustomed to. Appreciate the way someone throws side glances at every mirror they pass after they get their hair dyed and the resultant small smile. Appreciate the flitting eyes of people who are in love with each other but are too scared to say anything. Appreciate the stare that lasts a split second longer. Appreciate the warmth in the eyes of someone who genuinely cares. Because soon you'll realise that you're made up of tiny, beautiful occurrences. https://image.nostr.build/34804138a33c742132e4bf553c90f32941d6c037eab429c1f93b3e5c0d5d2830.jpg


"Dear November I hope you come with less Paín and More Love." https://image.nostr.build/0ad0334773c1642424ab9bb5d292196c96ec0bdd0715b69a565586b432768246.jpg


Students of the Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria enjoying free meal at a Cafeteria (1977)

Source: Nigerian Museum

Me: Today some of them are leaders and they are the one that make life difficult for Nigeria Student now, wicked people........
They Paid No School Fees.
Received Bursaries. Got Jobs right from their Classrooms & ruined the Country after.

So sad😔🥺 https://image.nostr.build/9791f3981c8ebbd337fe2da049dc55e38e6756a0d921e4a3952097e5b9b80e6a.jpg


The beef between Nas and Tupac was a brief but significant conflict that emerged during the mid-1990s, fueled by the larger East Coast vs. West Coast rivalry. After being shot in 1994, Tupac became suspicious of many East Coast artists, including Nas, and believed some of Nas’s lyrics were subtle shots at him. On Tupac’s *The Don Killuminati: The 7 Day Theory*, he dissed Nas on the track "Against All Odds," accusing him of copying his style. The tension culminated in a confrontation at the 1996 MTV Video Music Awards, where the two met in New York’s Central Park. Despite the hostility, they reportedly squashed their beef, with Tupac agreeing to remove the disses from his album, though this never happened due to Tupac’s tragic death shortly afterward. Since then, Nas has expressed respect for Tupac and lamented their unresolved issues, reflecting on the rivalry in later songs like "We Will Survive." https://image.nostr.build/a79a9282dea347790d9968466919693f9c60d063fe1d498bbd0140ff7b461483.jpg


His real name was Frank "Rocky" Fiegel.
He was born in 1868 in Poland and, as a child, immigrated to the United States with his , who settled down in a small town in Illinois.
As a young man, Rocky went to sea. After a 20-year career as a sailor in the Merchant Marines, Fiegel retired. He was later hired by Wiebusch's Tavern in the city of Chester, Illinois as a ‘Bouncer’ to maintain order in the rowdy bar.
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Rocky quickly developed a reputation for always being involved in fighting ( and usually winning). As a result, he had a deformed eye ("Pop-eye").
He also ‘always’ smoked his pipe, so he always spoke out of one side of his mouth. In his spare time as a Bouncer, Rocky would entertain the customers by regaling them with exciting stories of adventures he claimed to have had over his career as a sailor crossing the ‘Seven Seas.’
The creator of Popeye, Elzie Crisler Segar, grew up in Chester and, as a young man, met Rocky at the tavern and would sit for hours listening to the old sailor’s amazing ‘sea’ stories.’
Years later, Segar became a cartoonist and developed a comic strip called ‘Thimble Theater.’ He honored Fiegel by asking if he could model his new comic strip character, ‘Popeye the Sailor Man,’ after him. Naturally, Fiegel was flattered and agreed.
Segar claimed that ‘Olive Oyl,’ along with other characters, was also loosely based on an actual person. She was Dora Paskel, owner of a small grocery store in Chester. She apparently actually looked much like the Olive Oyl character in his comics.
He claimed she even dressed much the same way..
Through the years, Segar kept in touch with Rocky and always helped him with money; giving him a small percentage of what he earned from his ‘Popeye’ illustrations.
WHO didn't love the cartoons??? We watched them religiously... so funny, so moral... each story had a good ending... Wonder if kids these days even KNOW who Popeye is???
Who knew he was a real man??”

You’ll also love this article 👉🏼 https://wonderae.com/a-man-invites-his-89-year-old-neighbor-to-live-with-him-so-that-she-is-not-alone-in-her-final-days/ https://image.nostr.build/bdf6e5bb74d1e8ba815f574770e079b7200b08341d6c3ac57468d643de3bd947.jpg


“Deception, flattering, lying, deluding, talking behind the back, putting up a false front, living in borrowed splendor, wearing a mask, hiding behind convention, playing a role for others and for oneself -- in short, a continuous fluttering around the solitary flame of vanity -- is so much the rule and the law among men that there is almost nothing which is less comprehensible than how an honest and pure drive for truth could have arisen among them.”

–Friedrich Nietzsche, On Truth and Lies in a Nonmoral Sense (1896) https://image.nostr.build/50800c443bb8580d638ddfa688f26cbe757dcced2f4f0bcef1ae6aa81667e78c.jpg


As we are coming up to the Christmas period, this is your annual reminder to be nice to people working in hospitality, even when they get it wrong.
Working countless hours, eating on your feet, missing out on festivities with friends and family and wearing yourself thin are things all hospitality workers will be familiar with over the next 2 months.
So, if they do get it wrong, and your coffee comes with the wrong syrup.. or they forget to swap your salad for chips, or, God forbid, you order no ice .. and your drink comes with ice, just remember how hard they're working to try and make your experience special.
Be nice. It costs nothing.
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You will never understand the hell i feel inside my head. https://image.nostr.build/01a1250600e82603167cf5b6c3dd5c587c47a6fd367afbbbeca977be81c7466d.jpg


It’s dark because you are trying too hard.
Lightly child, lightly. Learn to do everything lightly.
Yes, feel lightly even though you’re feeling deeply.
Just lightly let things happen and lightly cope with them.
I was so preposterously serious in those days, such a humorless little prig.
Lightly, lightly – it’s the best advice ever given me.
When it comes to dying even. Nothing ponderous, or portentous, or emphatic.
No rhetoric, no tremolos,
no self conscious persona putting on its celebrated imitation of Christ or Little Nell.
And of course, no theology, no metaphysics.
Just the fact of dying and the fact of the clear light.
So throw away your baggage and go forward.
There are quicksands all about you, sucking at your feet,
trying to suck you down into fear and self-pity and despair.
That’s why you must walk so lightly.
Lightly my darling,
on tiptoes and no luggage,
not even a sponge bag,
completely unencumbered.

— Aldous Huxley, Island https://image.nostr.build/64ea7b204ff897008c1430a3aff433ba31af08f76ae98dd86945310bff8cf54b.jpg


i didn't love you -
i love you still.
in the present tense.
in the here and now.
in this breath and the next.
you are not gone from my heart
nor will you ever be.
just because this earth no longer holds your body, doesn't mean that our souls are not entwined.
we are mingling every day.
joined at the horizon of this world and the next.
you weren't - you are.
you didn't - you do.
you can never be erased.

~ 'i didn't love you' by ullie-kaye, Ullie Kaye Poetry

~ Art 'Time Together' by Shawna Erback https://image.nostr.build/b41f9f691cc17929a6657343054b6d95b3663e55c8e87d5dde2fb2ea9ccbd830.jpg


Looks good.


"Trust Nobody" - Tupac Shakur ‼
📸: Beside Tupac is Ayanna Jackson, the woman who accused him of something that devastated his life. On Ayanna's left side is Haitian Jack the person responsible for one of the most challenging moments of Tupac life, the incident and event at Quad studio. Behind him, someone who should have protected him but betrayed him mercilessly, leading him down a difficult path that eventually changed everything. A story filled with disappointment, deep betrayals, and the heavy weight of shattered loyalties. https://image.nostr.build/af75d312ba71c8bc7d23abddc9c18618127efc69b0d287322bc26b1f7b95e2e3.jpg


“They told me my house smelled like dogs, and I asked them:

Do you know what a dog smells like?
A dog smells like gratitude, loyalty, nobility, affection, pure and unconditional love. And despite everything they’ve been through, they don't smell of resentment.
So, I feel blessed that my house smells like dogs."
Patrick Swayze.
A man who loved animals deeply. 🐶🐱🐾 https://image.nostr.build/5be439437ba8ed712509f3a2760f7b89865c30f3fe8de4ab3ef3fc72aaabfd74.jpg


"We have all hurt someone tremendously, whether by intent or accident. We have all loved someone tremendously, whether by intent or accident. it is an intrinsic human trait, and a deep responsibility, I think, to be an organ and a blade. But, learning to forgive ourselves and others because we have not chosen wisely is what makes us most human. We make horrible mistakes. It's how we learn. We breathe love. It's how we learn. And it is inevitable."
Nayyira Waheed

Félix Revello del Toro, 1965. https://image.nostr.build/b82a966ce5fba259fda0ee8f048f6766b0e26a0b64b0fa84bfe9e2f1d7c47785.jpg


She got married at the age of 14, and at the age of 20, she became a single mother. The first female millionaire who made a fortune with her 10 fingers.
She entered the Guinness Book of Records as the first woman to become a millionaire independently, without inherited money.
Sara Breedlove was born in 1867 in the south of the USA, in the state of Louisiana. Her parents, older brothers, and sister were slaves in the cotton fields. But Sara was born free. When she was 7 years old, she lost her parents. After her parents died, she moved in with her sister and her husband.
As a child, Sara worked as a housekeeper and did not have time for schooling. She later shared that she only had 3 months of formal education when she attended Sunday school.
She was only 14 when she married Moses McWilliams. She didn't do it because she loved him. The truth was that her sister's husband was a very violent man, and marriage was the only way for Sara to escape from that family. Four years later, Sarah and Moses had a daughter, Alleluia. Two years later, Sarah's husband dies. So Sara became a single mother and a widow at the age of twenty.
In 1888, Sara moved to St. Louis. Her brothers worked there as barbers. She started working in a laundromat and as a cook to pay for her daughter's education in a public school. Sara earned about $1.50 a day.
Like all the workers in the laundry, Sara got sick from chemicals: skin disease, lack of water, and heating in the house made Sara almost lose her hair. Thanks to her brothers, she learned the basics of hair care. A little later, Sara learns about the Eni Malon series of hair products, and later meets Eni in person. He starts selling her products on the street.
Still working for Malon, Sara, now at the age of 37, moves to Denver with her daughter and begins to think about her own line of cosmetics for African-American women. After many experiments, she succeeds. He starts building his own business.
In 1906, Sara married Charles J. Walker and later became famous under his surname. Charles becomes her business partner: He did advertising and helped his wife with promotion.
Sara went door to door trying to sell her products, but also to teach women how to care for and style their hair.
In the same year, Sara decided to expand her business, so she and her husband traveled around South and East America. Her daughter had grown up and graduated from school, so she helped her mother with all the shipments from Denver.
Two years later, Sara moves to Pittsburgh. The family opens a beauty salon, but also a school that trains people to know everything about hair care so that they can apply Sara's products.
In 1910, Sara moved to Indianapolis, where she opened the headquarters of the company Madam C. J. Walker.
He builds a factory with a laboratory, a hair salon, and a beauty school where he teaches his sales agents. By 1917, Mrs. Walker employed about 20,000 women. Her agents earned from 5 to 15 dollars a day. Sara wanted African-American women to be financially independent, so she encouraged women to open their own businesses and taught them how to handle money.
The richer she became, the more time she spent on charities and giving. She gave lectures, fought against social injustice, and donated money to funds. Before she died, she donated more than 100,000 dollars to the poor and various organizations and social institutions.
In her will, she stated that 2/3 of her future profits should be given to charity.
She died at the age of 51. She was considered the richest African-American woman. When she died, her fortune was thought to be between $500,000 and $1 million. During her lifetime, Sara was not a millionaire, only 2 years after her death, her wealth increased, but while she was alive, she hoped that she would be. And not because she needed the money, but because she wanted to do more good deeds. https://image.nostr.build/84808fec21c4bff5f3b20ce1c091253d014678a555357d2d8a4fd304c9788af5.jpg


Never RE-Friend anyone who tried to DESTROY YOU.

WHO bamboozled you to believe that they loved you while they abused you emotionally, verbally, psychologically, and financially.

A snake only shed its skin to become a BIGGER SNAKE 🐍 https://image.nostr.build/f01687eb764d0e882c824096b7f6305e38e469483b1d850b8b8b435fc530bae0.jpg


🤔 Starting an “AI Autopilot Business” could be a dumb idea...

😮 I mean, is a business where AI creates all the content, all the scripting, the voice, the image, publishing and selling...

📞 Where you don’t have to get on the phone with any clients...

🔒 Where you don’t have to fulfill any work...

🤷♀ That’s “set it and forget it..”

🤔 Is that really going to be fulfilling?

🤔 I mean when AI takes away the need to learn skills and do things like practice your copywriting everyday, work on your on-camera presence, invest in expensive camera equipment...

🤷♀ Is that REALLY going to be a fun business to run when you don’t have to do all these things?

🤔 I mean, what are you supposed to do with your time when you have no meetings on the calendar, nowhere to be and no one to report to?

❓ Can an AI Autopilot Business really be all that great?

😕 You’re going to have to figure out what to do when your friends and family are at work.

🌍 You’re going to have to decide where to live when you can live anywhere.

🤔 You’re going to have to figure out how to entertain yourself while AI does that work for you.

🤯 That sounds like a lot of responsibility...

⚠ But if you STILL want to check it out after reading this far.

💪 And you think you can handle it.

👀 Come see the 3-step process we’re using to use AI tools to build AI Autopilot Businesses

🚀 Without having to do all the work ourselves, by using little-known AI tools you haven’t even heard of.

😱 Just be aware, your business might grow so fast it will scare you.

💼 And that’s a lot to deal with...

⚠ You’ve been warned. https://image.nostr.build/eed9708f7ca7784338efd518f5fa41a00908daedcf91aa38d5911670e88485c2.jpg


Did you know that the Coronado Bridge, located in San Diego, California, is an iconic concrete arch bridge that connects the city of San Diego with Coronado Island? Opened in 1969, it spans 3.4 km (2.1 miles) and rises 61 meters (200 feet) above San Diego Bay at its highest point, allowing large vessels to pass underneath.

Its curved, arched design was intended to extend the length of the bridge and avoid a steep incline, making it easier for vehicles to cross. This bridge is an important architectural symbol for the region and offers spectacular panoramic views of the bay, downtown San Diego, and the Pacific Ocean.
Credits: Curiosidades. https://image.nostr.build/619934660751a349d074e64661adbf8c7b0d69ffc5607b2495253b7441f2b3d0.jpg


You can’t be in a relationship if you don’t like rules. Stay single and have your freedom to do as you want.

In a relationship you constantly communicate, share, account for your actions and apologize when you are wrong. Pride and Ego are biggest enemies of a healthy relationship. 💞 https://image.nostr.build/c40a419253446e3d18f17bf99f58452bd9d59797d6056dc973d4c98aa0845c0d.jpg


I have a theory that the moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself. I have tried this experiment a thousand times and I have never been disappointed. The more I look at a thing, the more I see in it, and the more I see in it, the more I want to see. It is like peeling an onion. There is always another layer, and another, and another. And each layer is more beautiful than the last.
This is the way I look at the world. I don't see it as a collection of objects, but as a vast and mysterious organism. I see the beauty in the smallest things, and I find wonder in the most ordinary events. I am always looking for the hidden meaning, the secret message. I am always trying to understand the mystery of life.
I know that I will never understand everything, but that doesn't stop me from trying.
I am content to live in the mystery, to be surrounded by the unknown. I am content to be a seeker, a pilgrim, a traveler on the road to nowhere. ~Henry Miller

(Book: Black Spring https://amzn.to/3NGgD1Z [ad]) https://image.nostr.build/480eab0b7b9612a3b0e59d338adf622305dfad4bf40da3667863717d4e57b97d.jpg


Abandoned Dunalastair Castle, Scotland https://image.nostr.build/fc121dccd8afa13ac9e5bab77a5725be4312d56e434a0bc9116223d88d1600eb.jpg


When a population becomes distracted by trivia, when cultural life is redefined as a perpetual round of entertainments, when serious public conversation becomes a form of baby-talk, when, in short, a people become an audience, and their public business a vaudeville act, then a nation finds itself at risk; culture-death is a clear possibility. ~Neil Postman https://image.nostr.build/19a8ac6a3113996801a55a392326d4fcebb18fe626235251a216c40a52a92a6f.jpg


35 YEARS after the release of Tracy Chapman's song 'Fast Car', tonight it won both single of the year and song of the year at the CMA Awards.

The story behind the song is an interesting one. Back in 1986, Chapman sat on the couch with her dog at her side and wrote the song, trying to capture the struggle of the everyday blue collar people she knew growing up in Cleveland, Ohio.

With each new lyric and turn of melody, the pup's ears perked up, telling Tracy she might be on to something.
She frequently played her music in a small coffee house near Tuft's University just outside of Boston.

One night, a student from Tufts was at the coffee house and heard Tracy Chapman play and was blown away by her talent. Keep in mind, she was not a star then, had no record deal, she was just another performer getting up before strangers and playing her songs.
That Tufts University student who heard her play was Brian Koppelman. Brian approached her after she left the stage and said, "I don't normally do this, but I think my father could help you."
Brian's father was Charles Koppelman, the co-owner of one of the largest music publishing houses in the world.
Two year's later, Tracy Chapman's debut album would be released and the song her puppy really seemed to love, was soon loved by everyone.

And tonight, 35 years after its release, 'Fast Car' is song & single of the year and reaching all new audiences.
Pretty Cool 🎼
John Gray https://image.nostr.build/e902332cdc9b014e2f38540e5f9ea7bae1f42ec7c096fa732bdc879148c0e5b4.jpg


“She sat at the back and they said she was shy,
She led from the front and they hated her pride,
They asked her advice and then questioned her guidance,
They branded her loud, then were shocked by her silence,
When she shared no ambition they said it was sad,
So she told them her dreams and they said she was mad,
They told her they'd listen, then covered their ears,
And gave her a hug while they laughed at her fears,
And she listened to all of it thinking she should,
Be the girl they told her to be best as she could,
But one day she asked what was best for herself,
Instead of trying to please everyone else,
So she walked to the forest and stood with the trees,
She heard the wind whisper and dance with the leaves,
She spoke to the willow, the elm and the pine,
And she told them what she'd been told time after time,
She told them she felt she was never enough,
She was either too little or far far too much,
Too loud or too quiet, too fierce or too weak,
Too wise or too foolish, too bold or too meek,
Then she found a small clearing surrounded by firs,
And she stopped...and she heard what the trees said to her,
And she sat there for hours not wanting to leave,
For the forest said nothing, it just let her breathe”
Unknown
Resonating https://image.nostr.build/d184499ec6f1250b6b9b64b218aa76884c85f1b87cadaf81a0052bf6f4dd57ec.jpg


Clara Brown was a pioneer, a community leader, a philanthropist, and the first African American woman to live in Denver, Colorado. At the age of 56-years old, she became a real estate investor who established a successful laundromat chain during the Colorado Gold Rush in the 1800s.
She was born as a slave in Virginia in 1800, but in 1856 she obtained her freedom because her master died and his will stipulated her freedom. Her family had been split up and sold off one by one to different owners, so Clara decided to search for them - especially her 4 children. She headed west, moving from state to state while working as a cook and laundress.
After not being able to successfully find her family, Clara decided to settle in Colorado in a town outside of Denver called Central City. There, she opened a laundry business for gold miners. In addition, she collected whatever gold dust came out of the miners’ pockets and made extra money by cooking and cleaning for them as well.
Clara was known for her generosity in the community; She denied herself any luxuries, and chose instead to help fund non-profit causes such as the construction of a local church.
Over time, Clara expanded her laundry business to several locations, and invested her earnings into real estate and mines. When she died, she owned quite a bit throughout the state of Colorado - building lots in Denver, houses in Central City, and mines in Boulder, Georgetown and Idaho Springs. https://image.nostr.build/8e66beb55a130f5a8abbc6263b34be349112cdf4cbea2bef4c440afc0f053573.jpg


When I am among the trees,
especially the willows and the honey locust,
equally the beech, the oaks and the pines,
they give off such hints of gladness.
I would almost say that they save me, and daily.

I am so distant from the hope of myself,
in which I have goodness, and discernment,
and never hurry through the world
but walk slowly, and bow often.

Around me the trees stir in their leaves
and call out, “Stay awhile.”
The light flows from their branches.

And they call again, “It’s simple,” they say,
“and you too have come
into the world to do this, to go easy, to be filled
with light, and to shine.

   - Mary Oliver

[Image: The Druids by illustrator Julia Tar • www.artstation.com]

Poetry, Tea and Me https://image.nostr.build/f632f0a3d1c8e09426c0188910a46c18e96fd7f85164149d9e28b4531a75092a.jpg


#Archaeologist rewrite history with the discovery of a tomb of a previously unknown Queen. The pyramid of the undocumented ancient Egyptian queen, along with a cache of coffins, mummies, and artifacts and a series of interconnected tunnels was discovered in the ancient necropolis Saqqara in Giza, not far from King Tut's tomb. The queen's identity was previously a mystery, but archaeologists have identified her as "Neith". The extravagance of her resting place may indicate her importance. The discovery has left many Egyptologists stunned and amazed as the queen has never appeared on records. "It is amazing to literally rewrite what we know of history, adding a new queen to our records." https://image.nostr.build/f687d4f28978c6edfbf1e3fc997ab718cc2bdf6fbfc74f43d69f580a254c8b8a.jpg


Leopard 2A6 🇩🇪 vs T-90M 🇷🇺 https://image.nostr.build/593ba6e601c1437d93d475c86c7524316457c316a6e95eac8e42b9a57e73c14d.jpg


To "Little One" 🌱

You probably never imagined that the words you wrote back then would one day bring a smile to me now—haha! It’s adorable, really. They reflect such pure, innocent feelings, filled with unwavering belief in love, without any complications or second thoughts.

But you know what? I want to tell you that "Little One" did really well. What you felt and expressed back then is nothing to be ashamed of. It was a part of your growth—something worth remembering, a reminder of how far we’ve come, and a source of inspiration for those moments when life feels a bit more complicated.

If you hadn’t been brave enough to open your heart like that back then, I wouldn’t be who I am today. Every word you wrote was a reflection of your courage, sincerity, and a heart that believed in beauty.

So, thank you for being that little one who carried so much hope and love in your heart. And never forget—no matter how much you grow, don’t ever leave that part of yourself behind. It’s the most precious part of who you are.

With warmth from the person you’re becoming,
"Me" 🎈

[Imagination by Dream Sculpture]🎬
🌕 Twilight of Imagination 💜🎬 https://image.nostr.build/178e9ae9b77cd14743e8464bdd7439f326e7a06f1c44d1da2a827614dabeae3f.jpg


😓💦No one understands how sad you feel. Sometimes even when you are laughing on the outside you are crying on the inside. https://image.nostr.build/04b2f935512253bced6e12a05a8f4a818b5d9fd3c9bdb89949c076def2c83da2.jpg


When scientists were ranking animals, the warthog was in his holes so they ended up crowning the wrong guys.. king of the jungle title went to the lion and fastest went to the cheetah but both titles belong to the hog. Third title for the warthog is for reverse parking. Dude can reverse into a hole in the middle of a high speed chase 😂🤣 acceleration from zero is like a race car and brakes are instant.. i think its time we crown the right champions with all fairness.. if a cheetah can chase a hog and fail to catch it then we have a new champion, the V16 bi-turbo 6.5L AMG engine😂😂🤣🤣😩😩 https://image.nostr.build/15897253896a3334f765975f86b611fdf23723119031c5f8dd44859e56e92b97.jpg


“Real isn’t how you are made,” said the Skin Horse. “It’s a thing that happens to you. When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with, but REALLY loves you, then you become Real.” “Does it hurt?” asked the Rabbit. “Sometimes,” said the Skin Horse, for he was always truthful. “When you are Real you don’t mind being hurt.” “Does it happen all at once, like being wound up,” he asked, “or bit by bit?” “It doesn’t happen all at once,” said the Skin Horse. “You become. It takes a long time. That’s why it doesn’t happen often to people who break easily, or have sharp edges, or who have to be carefully kept. Generally, by the time you are Real, most of your hair has been loved off, and your eyes drop out and you get loose in the joints and very shabby. But these things don’t matter at all, because once you are Real you can’t be ugly, except to people who don’t understand.”
Margery Williams - The Velveteen Rabbit, 1922.

Illustration by William Nicholson.

Fun book teaching kids valuable life lessons.

Book:[ad]https://amzn.to/4bCE875 https://image.nostr.build/61f907b0ae588081d5049006fc2c848c59d32e77e86b5f92a6ac7257eecbc3ea.jpg


Maybe the real happy ending is falling in love with the simplest parts of life.

It’s savoring that first sip of coffee in the morning, or losing yourself in the smell of freshly baked bread. It’s driving down familiar roads with the windows down, letting the air mess up your hair while your favorite song fills the car. It’s lingering on a quiet afternoon, reading the pages of a book you’ve put off for too long, letting each word wrap around you like an old friend. These moments — the ones that seem so ordinary — hold a kind of magic that fills the cracks we sometimes forget are there.

And maybe, just maybe, it’s finding a piece of joy in small things we often take for granted. Like the laughter that comes out of nowhere, shared with a stranger in a grocery store aisle. Or the comfort of a cozy night at home, wrapped up in a blanket, watching a show you’ve seen a hundred times but still brings a smile to your face.

It’s these little things that pull us back to life, that remind us of just how blessed we are, not because everything is perfect but because we find beauty in what we already have.

~ Mj Blossoms, Writer’s Blossoms

~ Art 'Autumn Rain' by Lise Fischer https://image.nostr.build/9d74eda9f77b08eaea156290a3f650861924f6d1086c4f858436df7f3a35ec99.jpg


World's largest ice maze in Zakopane, Poland https://image.nostr.build/4f2ffa99e86a48b0c8bc6bef51d6e650b9a2615f9e4956906b5f8997734e4df7.jpg


The Irish Elk is the largest species of deer to ever exist, standing at 7ft at the shoulder with its antlers being 11ft across. Bones have been carbon dated showing the animal went extinct a mere 8,000 years ago. https://image.nostr.build/2a15d373f7150536e9b37be458ed66160bdfd059796a77df0c70af3dff231f1d.jpg


"I like to experience the universe as one harmonious whole. Every cell has life. Matter, too, has life; it is energy solidified. Our bodies are like prisons, and I look forward to be free, but I don't speculate on what will happen to me. I live here now, and my responsibility is in this world now."

~ Albert Einstein

Source:
"Einstein and the poet"
(Book by William Hermanns, p. 64) https://image.nostr.build/db569db935a383107e83e097c65b27587da1c50ef3bcfc88aa1ac66500f5a7bb.jpg


Choose wisely, not only for you but also for your child.

Later in marriage when you hit parenthood, you'll realize what you really wish for in your spouse is not big money or 'six-pack'. A pretty face and a good bank account are nice to have but at the end of the day, there's so much more you should be looking for.

At 3am when your child is crying, and your eyes are heavy and your body is weak for postpartum, it will not be how he looks or what he owns that will matter. It'll be the compassion in his heart and the love for you in his soul that push him out of the bed to attend the child immediately and tell you,
"Go back to sleep, love. I got this."

If I could tell the younger people what to consider in a companion, I would say marry the man who will be the best father for your children. The man who will put you and your little family first, above all else. The man who is as responsible as you are in raising family because you both are in it together. In short, marry the person who will set a standard for a spouse in your children.

Because in all of these, whenever you watch your partner with your child, you'll find yourself falling in love all over again.

Choose wisely, not only for you but also for your child. https://image.nostr.build/5194c23e3d302edb77086624f0556ae6db24042ae1e2b848f08f4e4e371c04fe.jpg


“life isn't easy  when you have an overthinking mind with a sensitive heart” https://image.nostr.build/e0e34e0db49a49b585ac204107da9949d9f22837f88ceb73a5b5555ffa05c89c.jpg


”The famous Italian diver Enzo Maiorca dove into the sea of Syracuse and was talking to his daughter Rossana who was aboard the boat. Ready to go in, he felt something slightly hit his back. He turned and saw a dolphin. Then he realized that the dolphin did not want to play but to express something. The animal dove and Enzo followed.
At a depth of about 12 meters, trapped in an abandoned net, there was another dolphin. Enzo quickly asked his daughter to grab the diving knives. Soon, the two of them managed to free the dolphin, which, at the end of the ordeal, emerged, issued an "almost human cry" (describes Enzo). (A dolphin can stay under water for up to 10 minutes, then it drowns.)
The released dolphin was helped to the surface by Enzo, Rosana and the other dolphin. That’s when the surprise came: she was pregnant!
The male circled them, and then stopped in front of Enzo, touched his cheek (like a kiss), in a gesture of gratitude and then they both swam off.
Enzo Maiorca ended his speech by saying: “Until man learns to respect and speak to the animal world, he can never know his true role on Earth." ~ Vangelis.” https://image.nostr.build/e0f0e45c0f00505367454b42acf034006212c9bbaf92372e5ce0c4d822498cf2.jpg


These trees already existed in the times of the Pharaohs, and are over 3,000 years old.
General Sherman 🌳🪵
General Sherman is a giant sequoia known for being the largest tree in the world. Its volume is estimated at 1,487 m³ and its age is between 2,300 and 2,700 years. Despite its volume, it is not one of the tallest trees in the world, having been estimated at 83.8 m tall, shorter than others in the park where it is located, Sequoia National Park, east of Visalia, in northern California.
Vouves Olive Tree 🌳🪵
The oldest olive tree in the world is over 3,000 years old. The tree is known as the “Vouves olive tree” and has a trunk measuring 12.5 m in circumference. The Vouves olive tree is around 3,350 years old and still bears fruit. In 1997, it was declared a protected natural monument.
Gran Abuelo 🌳🪵
A tree in Chile may be the oldest on the face of the Earth. It is a specimen of the Fitzroya cupressoide species, whose popular name is Patagonian cypress or Patagonian larch. Known as "Gran Abuelo" ("Great-Grandfather" in Spanish) or Alerce Millennar, the tree may be 5,484 years old, according to a new study that has not yet been published.
Patriarch of the Forest 🌳🪵
When its seed germinated in the soil of what is now the city of Santa Rita do Passa Quatro, in the interior of São Paulo, the world was a millennium away from the beginning of the Christian era; the Greek and Roman civilizations, pillars of Western culture, had not yet come into being. consolidated, and it would take 2500 years until the Portuguese ships arrived in Brazil. From this seed sprouted around the year 1000 BC the pink jequitibá that today is affectionately called Patriarca, due to its grandeur and for being the oldest Brazilian tree on record.

Join our group Incredible and Unseen Things https://image.nostr.build/9b470e6839835651e54b504e4b726432d46db120a40e0deb31af1992fd2cb75e.jpg


OMG 😲 😱 😲 https://image.nostr.build/346ba29432d6d00f005260d170f6303011fea5476d2f030e0ab41bb09e36c67a.jpg


Tried the chicken big mac earlier from McDonald's. Lemme just say this. This sandwich tore my ass up. Had me having contractions in the bathroom like it was my delivery date. Not to mention the sandwich tasted like minced deer ankles mixed with raccoon ass.

It's a hell nah from me.

Mcdonald's, yall owe me 3 rolls of toilet paper. https://image.nostr.build/348c61d6ef9bb96c7b70d86a3d1525f201a1f480aa8970d5f05702ffdb78c055.jpg


Is it a myth that Queen Anne Boleyn was executed by a Frenchman because no Englishman could be found to do the job?
The chosen man was brought specially from Saint-Omer because he was a skilled swordsman. He was hired by Thomas Cromwell, who had contacts and allies all over the continent. It was not so much a question of whether no Englishman was up to the task as of bringing in an expert known for getting things right the first time, so to speak.

Executing a nobleman (or anyone else) with a sword was a delicate task and not easy. Even with a large, heavy axe, it was not guaranteed. Henry had previously commuted Anne's sentence of death by burning to beheading.

Anne was kneeling, as is French tradition, and blindfolded, so she would not have seen the sword coming and probably would not have felt anything.

Ndt: Anne had asked to be executed in the French way, by the sword and not by the English axe and by an experienced French executioner who arrived from Calais or Saint Omer. We have no trace today of this executioner, we have absolutely no idea who he was. He certainly arrived from the port of Calais where he had embarked, but that does not mean that he was an executioner from the town of Calais or Saint Omer as has often been mentioned. https://image.nostr.build/daf574de2454b25a737d227ed012f6deda0e9e44d20a1a3f9468546e05977665.jpg


👵Written by a 90 year old!!❤
🤙42 lessons life taught me 💖
It is something we should all read at least once a week! Make sure you read to the end!
Written by Regina Brett, 90 years old, of the Plain Dealer, Cleveland, Ohio.
"To celebrate growing older, I once wrote the 42 lessons life taught me. It is the most requested column I've ever written. My odometer rolled over to 90 in August, so here is the column once more:
1. Life isn't fair, but it's still good.
2. When in doubt, just take the next small step.
3. Life is too short – enjoy it..
4. Your job won't take care of you when you are sick. Your friends and family will.
5. Pay off your credit cards every month.
6. You don't have to win every argument. Stay true to yourself.
7. Cry with someone. It's more healing than crying alone.
8. Save for retirement starting with your first pay check.
9. When it comes to chocolate, resistance is futile.
10. Make peace with your past so it won't screw up the present.
11. It's OK to let your children see you cry.
12. Don't compare your life to others. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
13. If a relationship has to be a secret, you shouldn't be in it...
14 Take a deep breath. It calms the mind.
15. Get rid of anything that isn't useful. Clutter weighs you down in many ways.
16. Whatever doesn't kill you really does make you stronger.
17. It's never too late to be happy. But it’s all up to you and no one else.
18. When it comes to going after what you love in life, don't take no for an answer.
19. Burn the candles, use the nice sheets, wear the fancy lingerie. Don't save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
20. Over prepare, then go with the flow.
21. Be eccentric now. Don't wait for old age to wear purple.💖
22. The most important sex organ is the brain.
23. No one is in charge of your happiness but you.
24. Frame every so-called disaster with these words 'In five years, will this matter?'
25. Always choose life.
26. Forgive but don’t forget.
27. What other people think of you is none of your business.
28. Time heals almost everything. Give time time.
29. However good or bad a situation is, it will change.
30. Don't take yourself so seriously. No one else does..
31. Believe in miracles.
32. Don't audit life. Show up and make the most of it now.
33. Growing old beats the alternative -- dying young.
34. Your children get only one childhood.
35. All that truly matters in the end is that you loved.
36. Get outside every day. Miracles are waiting everywhere. (I love this one)
37. If we all threw our problems in a pile and saw everyone else's, we'd grab ours back.
38. Envy is a waste of time. Accept what you already have not what you need.
39. The best is yet to come...
40. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
41. Yield.
42. Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. https://image.nostr.build/e71312acd7fa21c45c5e3fdb3123a5f8d6f1de4e938b2bee53f3095fab5394ef.jpg


Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California. https://image.nostr.build/53d7896fa7d72e72e40ac5b7ccc2c64ba1ce4610726de84a75880df419a21948.jpg


Britain’s Oldest Bed: A Glimpse into the Elizabethan Era 😲😲
Britain’s oldest bed, a resilient oak four-poster, has withstood the passage of time since the Elizabethan period. This remarkable piece of history is the sole surviving piece of furniture from Salford's Ordsall Hall, originally crafted in the 1570s for Sir John Radclyffe and Lady Anne Asshawe.
The bed mysteriously vanished around 1650 during a change in ownership at the Hall, and for nearly 300 years, its whereabouts were unknown. It eventually resurfaced in the home of a resident in Whalley Range, Manchester, though how it ended up there remains a mystery. In the mid-20th century, it was sold in pieces to settle the owner's death duties.
In 1968, the bed’s fate changed when Dr. Chris Douglas, a dedicated collector of medieval and Tudor furniture, meticulously restored it to its original grandeur. Today, it stands as a testament to Britain’s rich history, having survived centuries of change and intrigue.
See more in the comments 👇👇 https://image.nostr.build/1c97f04171ce27004b86086585c6e4218a100dcd91162eaab32cd61a38ce6e8d.jpg


attachment is not a joke, losing your favorite person can mentally destroy you. https://image.nostr.build/72b3ecf5b8ab53b3b25c12afc8f285425754a07cee60ef1f5e8d09483b11b68c.jpg


I did my part .
I hope my absence gives  you the peace that my love couldn't🙁 https://image.nostr.build/c0cec7fac176ef716e63299a12bc22cb253dbe95b864805072fc4d87c9cee77a.jpg


I choose to remember you
Not by how you hurt me
But by how you taught me to heal

Not by how you left me
But by how you taught me to never abandon myself

Not by how you broke me
But by how you taught me to rebuild myself

Not by how you dimmed my light
But by how you helped me to shine

Not by how you kept me trapped in a place of comfort
But by how you empowered me to leave my comfort zone

Not by how you left me feeling weak
But by how you taught me what it means to be strong

Not by how you tried to control me
But by how you taught me to be free

Not by who you told me who I was
But by how you taught me to define myself

And above all
I choose to remember you
Not by how you were unable to love me
But by how you taught me
To love myself.

Words by: Tahlia Hunter https://image.nostr.build/e0e5423e61f117de58d55d821858d76d675175d9354b4bd69cfce4771241c112.jpg


Artist @johnfenerov https://image.nostr.build/ed6e4e8e550bb0ca152ace3014dc048da851af3550d1cce495c5e39f2f0f6d9c.jpg


Being in a relationship with a hard-working man is not for everyone. That's why most of these girls be liking guys with no life perspective that give them all the time in the world. Having a relationship with a hard-working man is to understand that he will not always be available for you, not every day have relationship time, not every day has attention and not every day will be going out day. You need to understand that he will mostly be tired and he'll only need to take a bath and sleep, repeats the same thing on some days as a routine. The face is tired, the body is no longer the same, the hair is messy but all in all he will obtain real success with or without you. Treasure the little time us men are giving you as we are trying to work out the SUCCESS code. https://image.nostr.build/395b9f40c8a657271d356cc8ee2d907863f4f9e411ded69cae9c330bab6e762d.jpg


✓🪭The ancient Japanese tradition of "ebai".
It appeared in the second half of the century. At night, a man can sneak into the room of an unmarried girl he likes and invite her to enter into an intimate relationship.
It was a type of matchmaking that, when a "consensus" was reached, could develop into a long-term relationship or even into an official marriage.
A girl can either accept or reject an offer. In case of failure, the overnight guest also had to quietly leave on the way to someone else's house. Yes, one caveat is that in order for the object of lust and his parents not to confuse the son-in-law with a thief and accidentally cut him down with a sword, men go completely naked.
This clearly indicated the intentions of the night visitor and sometimes gave him a much-needed excuse. The girls' parents were supportive of this tradition and even deliberately left the doors of the house unlocked and the dogs tied.
Note, and the guy was appropriately called "damn it")🇯🇵 https://image.nostr.build/34d6fa99237bf61324ae760901d35b4144189bdb3e67b5270c53c3f8f78412a5.jpg


Whoever tries to help a butterfly come out of its cocoon, kills it. Whoever attempts to help a bud emerge from the seed, destroys it. Whoever tries to awaken consciousness in someone who is not ready, confuses him. "There are certain things that cannot be helped, they must happen from the inside out." ...

~Art: unknown https://image.nostr.build/48b731af8fdbf9e96863e7dee11a4ca994bb156fd70aff04460ce3c16087b835.jpg


Nobody be zappin at these prices


Looks really good and tender


"And in the end, I believe that we don't need to do anything to be loved.

We spend our lives trying to seem prettier, smarter.

But I realized two things.
Those who love us see us with their hearts and attribute qualities to us beyond those we really have.

And those who don't want to love us will never be satisfied with all our efforts.

Yes, I really believe that it is important to leave our imperfections alone.
They are precious to understand those who see us with the heart. "

Frida Kahlo 💫 https://image.nostr.build/8f30d57114f57fbf5e04ea54a63ac2e35a6c1eaea2bfca87716b8eb75a33832e.jpg


Julia Roberts once said:
“When people walk away from you, let them go. Your destiny is never tied to anyone who leaves you, and it doesn't mean they are bad people. It just means that their part in your story is over.”

These words remind us of a truth we often forget—that not everyone who enters our lives is meant to stay forever. People come into our lives for different reasons, teaching us lessons, sharing experiences, or walking with us through certain seasons. But when they leave, it's important to recognize that their role in our journey has been fulfilled, and our paths must now diverge.

Holding on to those who are meant to leave only delays your growth and keeps you from moving into the fullness of your own destiny. It’s not about rejecting or blaming the person who leaves, but rather understanding that your story continues beyond their chapter. Sometimes, their exit makes room for new opportunities, deeper connections, and the discovery of new aspects of yourself. Letting go is not always easy, but it is essential to step into the next stage of your life.

This doesn’t diminish the importance of the relationship you once shared. Every encounter holds value, shaping who you are and helping you grow. But when someone walks away, it's a sign that your journey no longer aligns. Their departure doesn't make them a villain in your life story, just someone whose role has come to its natural end.

When you free yourself from the weight of those who have left, you create space for people who are meant to stay and enrich your life in meaningful ways. Letting go isn’t an act of giving up; it’s an act of acceptance—embracing the flow of life, understanding that not everyone is meant to accompany you to every destination.

Remember, your destiny is your own. No one can take it away, and no one else can walk the path that’s laid out for you. So, when someone walks away, trust that it’s for your highest good. They were part of your story, but now the rest is for you to write, and it holds even greater promise. https://image.nostr.build/0f180ae0bc18d37e1e658d537d29c2f56c9968f2077c7ec59eec585c511b656a.jpg


In October 1991, an 86-year-old oil tycoon was wheeled into a Houston strip club, where he fell in love with a woman who was working the day shift. The octogenarian's name was J. Howard Marshall, and he was worth over $1 billion. And the woman was Anna Nicole Smith, a 23-year-old aspiring model. The two were reportedly smitten at first sight, and the very next day, Marshall gave Smith an envelope with $1,000 in cash and told her, "Don't go to work, my Lady Love. You don't have to ever go back to work."
The rest was history. Marshall showered Smith with expensive gifts, including a red Mercedes convertible, access to a bungalow that had once belonged to Marilyn Monroe, and over $1 million worth of jewelry. And shortly after Smith found fame as a Playboy model, the pair married in 1994 — but their wedded bliss lasted just 14 months before Marshall died. https://image.nostr.build/fa6ab4e9fd39000349ac57b0c8bff69e6ed947d7a66633dbb34e905b049a54c3.jpg


Researchers have posited that they may have identified the fabled city of Atlantis following the discovery of a substantial complex of ancient pyramids located off the coast of Mexico. These structures, observable via Google Earth, are situated in proximity to historically significant Mayan and Aztec sites, with dimensions ranging from approximately 3.5 to 11 miles in width. This finding indicates the potential existence of an ancient civilization, or possibly phenomena of extraterrestrial origin. Such developments raise the question of whether this site could indeed represent the long-lost city of Atlantis. https://image.nostr.build/8aaf77efb6ea6e1bb967ce0bfbf9af1d0a83b0420b4cfdbef93939e40298e932.jpg


They only way to enjoy your rent and save money on weekends as an adult https://image.nostr.build/2f381429574e63d546b414bd9fccde978d0d8e1f3ddf0e8acdfb6b94d10baee5.jpg


"Later" becomes "too late."

- Talk to you later.
- I'll call you later.
- See you later.
- We'll walk later.
-I'll tell you later.

We leave everything for later, but forget that "later" does not belong to us.

Later, our loved ones are no longer with us.
Later, we don't hear them and we don't see them.
Later, they are just memories.
Later, the day becomes night, the force becomes helpless,

the smile becomes a grimace, and life becomes death.
"Later" becomes "too late."

✍🏻: Meghna Bhatt
📷: Unknown https://image.nostr.build/4c164425cad673b93dff7fda6b17222ebb57cc6cdb0aaf2e8c568ba9046dbc38.jpg


When you remember me,
it means that you have carried something of who I am with you,
that I have left some mark of who I am on who you are.
It means that you can summon me back to your mind even though countless years and miles may stand between us.
It means that if we meet again, you will know me.
It means that even after I die, you can still see my face and hear my voice and speak to me in your heart.
For as long as you remember me,
I am never entirely lost ..

Frederick Buechner 🌿

 Artist Credit : Jungsuk Lee https://image.nostr.build/6d9cec7f8188b2ddacadf28cdbfce6ee87ceeffb573c9ce2255c9e4672957bcb.jpg


"Remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.
It matters that you don't just give up."
Stephen Hawking

Artist: Maggie Vandewalle

Pairing by Whispers from the Heart https://image.nostr.build/1b2cd539ca37043001b4d75e5f493f29d21796d2bd6940a6a7275febb802385d.jpg


If you ever get the chance, go alone. Walk alone, travel alone, live alone, dance alone. Just for a while. If you ever get the chance, learn who you are when the world isn't demanding you be one way or another.

Most people only know how to stand on their own if someone else will stand beside them. Don't let that be your story.

When you get the chance, know that the opportunity to walk alone, even for a bit, is a rare gift, one that will hand you insight that can change the course of your life.

- Brianna Wiest

🎨Urban Larsson https://image.nostr.build/3104a3ec172c7762b94146ad0fc86bbb75d7a21b4d34c0b43b0de0852d693b30.jpg


Just wanna sit and relax here with someone and talk about life. https://image.nostr.build/499e88e33ec0a5b16334b30d490a3f8a4dc03aa846dc575f1e5018c7687d686d.jpg


I saw a post earlier with a set of hinged stairs. These were the stairs in my old house in St. Louis, Missouri. Installed in the 1940s by a company called the St. Louis Stair Co. They’re counterweighted so no prop is necessary to hold them open. They were installed so that people living in upstairs apartments could access the basement without going outside. We actually met the daughter of the man who owned the company and patented these stairs, she helped install ours. https://image.nostr.build/32cfe513bcd74e13669103a7ec7294c15b9d01e0b6acdf5531170065531d1b91.jpg https://image.nostr.build/efe07b419811329df1a8b4c5cfaf8f61471deff4f977c940801ccd41a1eaa929.jpg


I can still remember the time when I begged for love. I lost my colors. I settled for the "maybe", the "I'll see if I can" and the "I'm tired". I endured the pain of every no, and over time I started to believe that maybe, just maybe, that's what I deserve. That I should just be grateful for the rare "yes" and just sit in the corner waiting.

It took some time, but when I finally realized that I'm slowly turning into this broken soul I always feared to be, I tried my best to get up and walk away. Step by step, I dragged my feet, and that's when I learned that one of the most difficult things to do in life is to walk away from things that you've always wanted. But I did it.

I did it because every day seemed like it's raining and I wanted to see the sun again. I did it for the days when I would laugh so hard my stomach would hurt. I did it because I wanted to believe that despite the messed up person that I am, despite all the scars and the holes in my chest, I deserve another shot at happiness.

I know it took a while, but I couldn't be prouder.

I did it. https://image.nostr.build/b661ed7c84ba2abb659841fee59e3447829cadd8296ea54b8c6ee2fb1bf8b2a9.jpg


Imagine being able to turn stone into wet silk https://image.nostr.build/7a0deb5ac7b49c8da6c5ed8cd6b5cbfe8488c08b456afdc97975c475feede642.jpg


"Notice the term resonance comes from the Latin verb 'resonare,' meaning to "return to sound". It means to sound and resound, as in an echo. The point of existence is to activate and resonate with the core template embedded in DNA. Every human being is an antenna and tuning fork for energies coming from the Great Central Sun. The more we live in integrity with true nature, the longer lasting and more expansive the experience of resonance, the more conscious and frequent synchronicities appear, and the more ecstatic we are as musical notes moving up the cosmic scale. Our language is full of plays on words that resonate. "Being in tune with true being" is being "on the same wave length" as what really matters. It’s why silence is the loudest voice that aligns everything to the tone of deepest being when one is ready to listen." - Liara Covert https://image.nostr.build/26ced663c5037c65c5c4298bdcfd489cf581527f12a8b3d71143b834a958705e.jpg


Children from a very young age should be taught that the Sun rises in the East and sets in the West. That if you point your right hand to the East, your face will face North and your back will face South.
That the direction of the water in a river often runs towards the sea. That the Moon rises in the East and sets in the West, that if there is no moon there is a star that indicates the north and your latitude. That the more to the horizon you see the Polar Star, the closer you are to the Equator, if you see a bird in the middle of the sea it is because there is land in the vicinity of where it flies.

Respect and love for animals, trees, the earth, and the elements that give us life.

Teach them all this before giving them a cell phone because the cell phone runs out and the signal is lost... wisdom is never lost.

Let's not let them lose connection.

~ Author Unknown

art | Vladimirovich Belov, Russian (1929-) https://image.nostr.build/0ef32b944c01f67357b1c3d8a8e98c4abc8898e05365dc04467a19659308cb2e.jpg


Children from a very young age should be taught that the Sun rises in the East and sets in the West. That if you point your right hand to the East, your face will face North and your back will face South.
That the direction of the water in a river often runs towards the sea. That the Moon rises in the East and sets in the West, that if there is no moon there is a star that indicates the north and your latitude. That the more to the horizon you see the Polar Star, the closer you are to the Equator, if you see a bird in the middle of the sea it is because there is land in the vicinity of where it flies.

Respect and love for animals, trees, the earth, and the elements that give us life.

Teach them all this before giving them a cell phone because the cell phone runs out and the signal is lost... wisdom is never lost.

Let's not let them lose connection.

~ Author Unknown

art | Vladimirovich Belov, Russian (1929-)


Mummy of Thuya (mother of Queen Tiye and grandmother of Akhenaton and great-grandmother of Tutankhamun) It is also possible that Thuya is a descendant of Queen Ahmose-Nefertari. Thuya's titles included 'Singer of Hathor' and 'Chief of the Animers' by both Amun and Min. 🇪🇬🇪🇬🇪🇬 https://image.nostr.build/f020b6904c8c16a3397d3866050487520661cf8a42049b257ba5466d47550a08.jpg


Accept The Situation And Move On~

It sounds simple, but it’s one of the hardest things to do. So many of us get caught up in denying what happened, replaying scenarios in our minds, wishing things had turned out differently. But here’s the truth: the longer you resist reality, the further you distance yourself from the present moment and the possibility of moving forward. To live fully, you have to accept what is, no matter how painful or difficult, and let go of the idea that it could be any different.

Acceptance doesn’t mean you’re happy with the situation or that you agree with what’s happening. It simply means recognizing reality for what it is and understanding that no amount of wishing or overthinking can change it. Too many people get caught up in the “how” or “how it should be,” keeping themselves locked in a cycle of approval. In doing so, they lose touch with the present and with what they can actually control—how they respond to the situation and how they move forward.

When you refuse to accept reality, you’re fighting a battle you can’t win. The situation has already happened, and no matter how hard you hold on to it, the past cannot be changed. By holding on to what might have been or what you wish was different, you remain stuck, unable to grow or heal. Acceptance is the key that unlocks the door to freedom—freedom from dwelling on the burdens of the past, freedom from self-inflicted suffering, and freedom to embrace the future with a clear mind and an open heart.

Moving on doesn’t mean forgetting or pretending it never happened. It means acknowledging the situation, feeling whatever emotions come with it, and then making a conscious choice to no longer let it define you or your future. It’s about deciding to focus your energy not on what’s behind you, but on what’s ahead.

Too many people are out of touch with reality because they can’t accept what is. They build stories about how things “should be,” how others “should” act, or how life “should” unfold. But these mental constructs only lead to disappointment and disillusionment because they’re based on expectations that don’t align with the reality in front of them. The more you resist reality, the more you suffer. The more you accept things as they are, the more peace you’ll feel in your life.

Acceptance isn’t about giving up or being passive. In fact, it takes incredible strength and courage to look at a difficult situation and say, “This is what it is.” It’s about understanding that while you can’t control everything that happens to you, you can control how you respond to it. When you accept a situation, you take back your power. You shift from a mindset of resistance to one of resilience. Instead of getting caught up in a narrative that no longer serves you, you begin to focus on what’s next—on healing, on growing, and on creating a future that reflects your strength and wisdom. The way forward is through acceptance. Life will always present challenges, and not everything will go according to plan.

But by accepting a situation for what it is, you free yourself from unnecessary pain and frustration. You allow yourself to step back into the flow of life, where you can respond with clarity and purpose. Acceptance is the first step toward moving on, and moving is about how you reclaim your future. It’s about letting go of the need to control everything and trusting that, despite the difficulties, you are capable of navigating whatever comes your way. When you accept a situation, you adjust to reality and open yourself to new possibilities, new perspectives, and new opportunities for growth.

So when faced with a difficult situation, be at peace: accept it. Don’t fight it, don’t overwrite it, and don’t get caught up in what might happen. By accepting reality as it is, you find peace, and in that peace, you can begin to move forward with strength and brightness. The future is waiting—let it go, and step into it. https://image.nostr.build/c1152cb7ef3d31be2d547af188349aaa8e15e8cd2672b40997489375bd361105.jpg


I HAVE BECOME A PERSON WHO LOOKS AT MYSELF ~
It took me a long time to understand that no matter how much I explain my side, some people will twist it to fit their narrative. I used to pour my heart out, desperately hoping they would see the truth, but I’ve learned the hard way.

If someone really wants to understand, they won’t ask.
If you’ve decided that I’m the villain in your story, that’s okay. I’m not going to keep bending over backwards trying to prove that I’m good enough, worthy enough, or innocent enough.

In fact, the more I explain, the more power I give to someone who doesn’t want to hear it.

Let them believe what they want.
Let them say it’s all my fault.
Let them stay stuck in their version of events.
Let them!

I’m not going to defend myself anymore. Because I’ve realized something important – explaining myself over and over again doesn’t bring peace. It’s just exhausting. It only reinforces their narrative, because if they really wanted to understand, they would have listened in the first place.

I am recharging my energy.
I am stepping away from the endless cycle of justification and argument.
I deserve a connection where I don’t have to fight to have my truth seen.

If my silence makes you uncomfortable, don’t be uncomfortable.
If my choice not to explain feels like a defeat to you, that’s up to you.

I don’t care anymore about trying to win a battle I never agreed to fight.

I am done begging for understanding.
I am done begging for the kindness, respect, and empathy that should be freely given.
I am done putting myself on trial that was unfair to begin with.

The only explanation I have is for myself: that I chose silence over their resentment.

I choose to move forward without the burden of continuing to try to be heard by people who are committed to misunderstanding me.

Let them think what they want.
Good for them.
I will not explain myself anymore. So, frankly, I don't need to.

~Credit to author Instagram/Liz H. KirkPatrick https://image.nostr.build/04f85c5415bdc377f636acb24e7552c74a735c4142a983072d4d12d23f1e53a2.jpg


When the Titanic sank, it carried millionaire John Jacob Astor IV. The money in his bank account was enough to build 30 Titanics. However, faced with mortal danger, he chose what he deemed morally right and gave up his spot in a lifeboat to save two frightened children.
Millionaire Isidor Straus, co-owner of the largest American chain of department stores, "Macy's," who was also on the Titanic, said:
"I will never enter a lifeboat before other men."
His wife, Ida Straus, also refused to board the lifeboat, giving her spot to her newly appointed maid, Ellen Bird. She decided to spend her last moments of life with her husband.
These wealthy individuals preferred to part with their wealth, and even their lives, rather than compromise their moral principles. Their choice in favor of moral values highlighted the brilliance of human civilization and human nature. https://image.nostr.build/31f5b71a97c28ea71e0dac7536c87df1c4c8f3800ef3c738de1110ff5a30a654.jpg


In 1928, Peruvian archaeologist Julio Tello conducted a significant excavation in the Paracas desert peninsula, where he discovered a complex burial site that contained over 300 elongated skulls, now referred to as the Paracas skulls. These cranial specimens, some of the largest documented to date, are estimated to date back nearly 3,000 years. Situated in the Pisco province of Peru, this archaeological finding has captivated researchers and incited various discussions regarding ancient cultural practices. The presence of these elongated skulls raises questions about the societal norms and rituals of ancient civilizations in the region, and this enigma continues to engage both scholars and enthusiasts within the field. https://image.nostr.build/323d55d96d4247b5cbf58ac8b251385a3c84506066b0859f00758bf46c008607.jpg


Behold the Saqqara Bird, a mind-boggling find unearthed in an Egyptian tomb that could give modern gliders a run for their money. Crafted around 200 BCE, this enigmatic artifact begs the question: Did the ancient Egyptians possess a secret understanding of flight? Was it a mere symbol, a daring experiment, or a clue to a deeper, fantastical truth buried beneath the sands of time? Dig in and uncover the ancient riddle of the skies. https://image.nostr.build/a328a435aaa8097e1301438b90658a466b80e54c23be4abcc2d02aeb5d588b07.jpg


St. Michael's Mount, located off the coast of Marazion in Cornwall, England, is a captivating tidal island steeped in history and myth. At low tide, a causeway emerges, allowing visitors to walk to the island; at high tide, it becomes inaccessible, adding to its mystical allure. Crowned by a medieval castle and a charming village, the island is dominated by the striking silhouette of the castle, which dates back to the 12th century. https://image.nostr.build/d7a10167f5c00aa8b0b794cb8890320def7a5118d74e58fbfb325c520d042127.jpg


432Hz is the natural frequency of the universe, used by geniuses like Bach and Beethoven to create music that resonates with the soul.

This means that the universal music scale used 432A to tune their instruments.

During WWII, this was changed to 440Hz, which is like static on a radio, unclear and leaving you feeling off-balance.

But 432Hz brings harmony, and flow. It's the perfect tune, one that feels natural and uplifting!

Gotta love nature! In GEEZUSTHAGOAT we trust https://image.nostr.build/1a3cccde1421bbf72ab3296a485319b00c5c766f60c4fcdef362078599d3461d.jpg


Never forget that while you were crying for that person, that person was smiling with another.
While you couldn't sleep, that person slept with another person.
While you were crying every night, that person was going to sleep peacefully.
While you were waiting for that message, that person was sending messages with someone else.
And I did all this without feeling guilt, or concern for you.
The truth is that sometimes an apology isn't enough, not even an apology, or a sorry. Because many times people feel bad just because they're discovered, not because they've hurt you or despised you.
When you truly love someone you're loyal to them in front and behind their back.
Forgive if you can, but if you can't forgive, don't do it. There are actions that do not deserve to be forgiven nor should be forgiven, nor lies, nor contempt, nor disrespect, nor unfaithfulness, nor betrayal.
And if you have to cry do it, but then get up and move on. That's the best and only revenge that doesn't hurt anyone

Credits to the creator

🛑🛑hidden world🛑🛑 https://image.nostr.build/7d113c3a09497d558045994a006dc3720665abc7d5800ad7c0e51e376f172282.jpg


Did you know that... Did Socrates have a technique for dealing with annoying people?

Do you ever during an argument the other person yell to prove they’re right? There's nothing more unbearable, right?
One day Socrates was attacked by a man. He was a rude and uncivilized person, who even slapped him with a bad argument. Even today there are a lot of people like this.. when they don't know how to expose their ideas, they become aggressive. But how did Socrates react? He didn't do anything! He didn't yell, he didn't respond with violence, nothing. One of his disciples asked about Socrates' behavior, and the great philosopher replied, "If a donkey had kicked me, would I have taken him to court?" "What does Socrates teach us?" That an intelligent person should never stoop to the level of an idiot. Sometimes silence is the most elegant reply. It's no coincidence that the word "elegance" comes from the Latin "electro", which means light. What does that even mean? It means that an elegant person is not one who wears branded clothes or owns expensive objects, but one who knows how to behave, when to speak and when to keep quiet..

Be like Socrates! 💪

Taken from the net https://image.nostr.build/d403a8b424997f3a7e102b91a91259647564566dbb5f9cc7f4067b49879e318e.jpg


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"In the late 40s, there was a rumor that there was a "hermit," disenchanted and disillusioned with the world, supposedly "out-of-sync" with society, living in California in a cave under one of the L’s in the Hollywood sign.
No one really cared about this strange man, until one night in 1947, when someone tried to enter backstage at the Lincoln Theater in Los Angeles. Nat King Cole was playing there, and the man said he had something for Cole. Of course, the employees didn't let the strange man see Cole, so he gave whatever he had with Cole's manager.
What he had was a song sheet, which Cole would later take a look at. Cole liked the song and wanted to record it, but he had to find the strange man. When asked, the people who saw the man said he was strange, indeed, with shoulder-length hair and beard, wearing sandals and a white robe.
Cole finally tracked him down in New York City. When Cole asked him where he was staying, the strange man declared he was staying at the best hotel in New York - outside, literally, in Central Park. He said his name was eden ahbez (spelled all in lower-case letters). The song he gave Cole was titled, "Nature Boy." It became Cole's first big hit, and was soon covered by other artists through the years, from Frank Sinatra and Sarah Vaughan to Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, most recently.
Of course, the media went crazy about the strange, mysterious man who handed Nat King Cole, one of the biggest hits during that time. Everyone went out to try to find out more about him.
What little they found was that he was once an orphan, who never stayed at one place very long, living in various foster homes. He explained he just never fit in and was always searching, for something.
["They say he wandered very far...Very far, over land and sea..."]
They found out he would hop freight trains and walked across country several times, subsisting solely on raw fruits and vegetables, then one day he completely vanished.
["A little shy and sad of eye...But very wise was he..."]
He finally showed up again in the Hollywood hills. When a policeman stopped the strange, long-haired man with beard, sandals, and robe, ahbez simply replied, "I look crazy but I'm not. And the funny thing is that other people don't look crazy but they are."
["And then one day...One magic day he passed my way..."]
He then showed up backstage at Nat King Cole's concert in Los Angeles, to present him with the song, "Nature Boy." No one seems to really know why he selected Cole, there were some rumors that he came out of hiding when he began to hear about the racism going on and trouble throughout the world, and he thought "King" was the best person at that time to pass his message along.
["While we spoke of many things...Fools and Kings..."]
When he was asked about racism, he replied, "Some white people hate black people, and some white people love black people, some black people hate white people, and some black people love white people. So you see it's not an issue of black and white, it's an issue of Lovers and Haters."
It was that theme of love that he continued to talk about, what was missing in the world, and what would be needed in the future if we are to survive.
Ahbez would eventually get his message out, especially after the counter-culture finally caught up with him and the hippie movement began, when other artists such as Donovan, Grace Slick, and the Beach Boys' Brian Wilson sought him out. He also wrote songs for Eartha Kitt and had another song recorded by Sam Cooke.
In 2009, Congressman Bill Aswad recited the last lyrics of the song before the Vermont House of Representatives at the passing of his state's same-sex marriage bill in '09.
Author Raymond Knapp described the track as a "mystically charged vagabond song" whose lyrics evoked an intense sense of loss and haplessness, with the final line delivering a universal truth, described by Knapp as "indestructible" and "salvaged somehow from the perilous journey of life."
["This he said to me...The greatest thing you'll ever learn...Is just to love and be loved in return."]
"George Alexander Aberle (April 15, 1908 – March 4, 1995), known as eden ahbez, was an American songwriter and recording artist of the 1940s to 1960s, whose lifestyle in California was influential in the hippie movement.
He was known to friends simply as ahbe.
Ahbez composed the song "Nature Boy", which became a No. 1 hit for eight weeks in 1948 for Nat "King" Cole.
Living a bucolic life from at least the 1940s, he traveled in sandals and wore shoulder-length hair and beard, and white robes. He camped out below the first L in the Hollywood Sign above Los Angeles and studied Oriental mysticism. He slept outdoors with his family and ate vegetables, fruits, and nuts. He claimed to live on three dollars per week.
In the mid 1950s, he wrote songs for Eartha Kitt, Frankie Laine, and others, as well as writing some rock-and-roll novelty songs. In 1957, his song "Lonely Island" was recorded by Sam Cooke, becoming the second and final Ahbez composition to hit the Top 40.
In 1959, he began recording instrumental music, which combined his signature somber tones with exotic arrangements and (according to the record sleeve) "primitive rhythms". He often performed bongo, flute, and poetry gigs at beat coffeehouses in the Los Angeles area. In 1960, he recorded his only solo LP, Eden's Island, for Del-Fi Records. This mixed beatnik poetry with exotica arrangements. Ahbez promoted the album through a coast-to-coast walking tour making personal appearances, but it sold poorly.
During the 1960s, ahbez released five singles. Grace Slick's band, the Great Society, recorded a version of "Nature Boy" in 1966 and ahbez was photographed in the studio with Brian Wilson during a session for the Smile album in early 1967. Later that year, British singer Donovan sought out ahbez in Palm Springs, and the two wanderers shared a reportedly "near-telepathic" conversation. In the 1970s, Big Star's Alex Chilton recorded a version of "Nature Boy" with the photographer William Eggleston on piano. The song was finally released as a bonus track on the 1992 Rykodisc re-release of the album Third/Sister Lovers.
In 1974, ahbez was reported to be living in the Los Angeles suburb of Sunland, and he owned a record label named Sunland Records, for which he was recording under the name "Eden Abba." From the late 1980s until his death, ahbez worked closely with Joe Romersa, an engineer/drummer in Los Angeles. The master tapes, photos, and final works of eden ahbez are in Romersa's possession.
Ahbez died on March 4, 1995, of injuries sustained in a car accident, at the age of 86. Another album, Echoes from Nature Boy, was released posthumously." https://image.nostr.build/9114db1043ef27deed07ea0bbbe12d8147053bcc7af02893237091fd0cbe6dfe.jpg


When you remember me, it means that you have carried something of who I am with you, that I have left some mark of who I am on who you are. It means that you can summon me back to your mind even though countless years and miles may stand between us. It means that if we meet again, you will know me. It means that even after I die, you can still see my face and hear my voice and speak to me in your heart.
For as long as you remember me, I am never entirely lost.
~ Frederick Buechner

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"Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Everyday, I walk myself into a state of well-being and walk away from every illness. I have walked myself into my best thoughts, and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it. But by sitting still, and the more one sits still, the closer one comes to feeling ill. Thus if one just keeps on walking, everything will be all right."
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