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A simple, savory Tomato Bacon Pasta that comes together fast with bright tomatoes and crisp bacon. Make this easy weeknight favorite at home with just a few pantry staples.
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headstonelike synapses: my Haman Karn character study via forensic autopsy of what went on between Char and Haman before we’re introduced to their relationship in Zeta Gundam. This post, like the fic, contains spoilers for that show.
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( I'M A LITTLE GIRL / BOILED INTO A MATURE / LITTLE PIECE OF WORK )
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our_souls_are_made_oflovelytomeetyou posting in halfamoonlirazeloursinToo busy trying to extend their lifespans to, you know, actually Have A Life?
The troubling rise of longevity fixation syndrome: ‘I was crushed by the pressure I put on myself’
One is actually surprised that this guy does in fact go for an evening out in a restaurant with his husband, even if he does exhaustively research it first and pre-order (and then melt down when it comes to him RONG):
He painstakingly monitored what he ate (sometimes only organic, sometimes raw or unprocessed; calories painstakingly counted), his exercise regime (twice a day, seven days a week), and tracked every bodily function from his heart rate to his blood pressure, body fat and sleep “schedule”. He even monitored his glucose levels repeatedly throughout the day. “I was living by those numbers,” he says.
And, indeed, tempted to say, it just feels like living for ever....
With a side of, austere regimes have been followed by religious devotees for centuries but that was for life everlasting in the next, not this, right?
But, honestly, surely it is possible to lead a healthy life which is not actually purgatorial - see also this Why has food become another joyless way to self-optimise?. Thinking back to the delicious healthy nosh at Grayshott of beloved nostalgic memories - along with the lovely treatments etc.
Okay, there are some dietary things I do because I do not particularly have to think about them, but that is because I made certain decisions back when, and e.g. I have my nice tasty home-made muesli of a morning with its healthy oats and linseed and nuts and it is an established pattern but it is a pleasure to eat.
aurumcalendulacakewrecks_feedIt's National Dump Your Significant Jerk Week, or as I like to call it, Dump Week. That's right, folks, it's time to get out now before you have to spend another Valentines' Day shelling out the dough for over-priced chocolates and stuffed animals!
And really, what better way is there to end a romantic entanglement than with CAKE?
Now your ex can drown his sorrows in beer and buttercream. Unless he's out of beer. Or hates cake. In which case, this cake is PERFECT.
For some reason I get this one a lot. You know, from you readers. It's usually followed by a "I promise I'm not a stalker," and a request for my home address. (No joke.)
If you prefer a more subtle route, there's also this option:
"Allow me to point out that the arrow pointing to the representation of the amount of my love is actually larger than the representation of the amount of my actual love.
"If you're not getting this, I've also prepared a pie chart. On a pie."
Then there are all the old standbys:
The Outraged:
The Relieved:
The Psychopath:
But for my money, I'll always prefer good old fashioned crazy:
If I find a jam filling, I am OUTTA HERE.
Thanks to Sarah H., Kjaere, Lesley M., Birdy, Olivia C., and Erin W., who will always hold a special place in my heart, and we'll always be friends, but I'm at a really complicated place right now and just need some time to think about who I am, you know?
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And from my other blog, Epbot:
jazzfishWestrene mountains cold a' winters:The thing about Aspects -- one of a great many things about Aspects -- is that Mike devised two distinct fictitious (as far as I know) dialects, presented them in text without falling into the usual traps of being incomprehensible or cloying, and -wrote poetry- in at least one.
Seil the wind, embrace the snow,
Cleaven to the trail beneathan,
Minden an the fire glow.
Forest is forest, and sand is sand,
But hearts shall be always debatable land.
linky posting in halfamoon100_women's prompt of Focus.lightbird posting in halfamoonlanguagelog_feedJapanese Inscription, Kanheri Caves, Cave no. 90, Maharashtra, Late 13th century CE or later
Inscription records a devotional chant honoring the Lotus Sūtra and Nichiren, a Japanese Buddhist monk and philosopher born in 1222 CE.
It was likely inscribed by a Japanese pilgrim,… pic.twitter.com/Ww2BUEl4W0
— Satavahana (@SatavahanasIN) February 8, 2026
The Lotus Sutra, on which Nichiren Buddhism is based, was composed in written form in an India language between the 1st century BC and the 2nd century AD. It was translated into Chinese by Dharmarakṣa's team already in 286 AD and reached Japan by the 6th century (traditionally 538 CE) from Korea.
Selected readings
[Thanks to Geoff Wade]
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He's a Gurkha, the very people among whom I worked for two years (1965-67) as a Peace Corps volunteer in Bhojpur District, Nepal
He says he's a paharia ("hillman") — pahāḍī पहाडी.
Gurkhas are renowned Nepali soldiers serving in armies like the British and Indian forces, famous for their bravery, loyalty, and distinctive curved knife, the kukri, and are known by the endonym Gorkhali. They originated from the region around the town of Gurkha in Nepal, becoming integral to the British Army after conflicts in the 19th century, and are respected for their fierce fighting spirit and rigorous training, exemplified by the grueling Doko race.
Key Aspects of Gurkhas
Origin & Identity:
They are soldiers from Nepal, primarily from ethnic groups like Gurung, Magar, Rai, and Limbu, identified with the historic Gurkha kingdom.
Military Service:
Gurkhas have served the British Crown for over 200 years, forming the Brigade of Gurkhas, renowned for combat prowess.
The Kukri:
Their iconic weapon, a curved knife, has legendary status, believed to "taste blood" when drawn in battle.
Motto:
"Better to die than be a coward" reflects their martial ethos.
Recruitment:
Selection is highly competitive, involving tough physical tests like the Doko race, a steep uphill run carrying a heavy basket.
Modern Role:
They serve in various British Army units, including infantry, signals, and logistics, upholding a long tradition of service. (AIO)
Because of environmental degradation and overpopulation, Nepalis have been moving eastward into the northeastern parts of India, leading to scenes like that in the short video with which this post began.
Selected readings
[h.t. Sunny Jhutti]
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