they/them gothic magician of the arcana Hufflepuff
A hopeless romantic, cosplayer, violinist/cellist, artist, equestrian, goth, plus size individual with an even bigger attitude.
Arcana, BNHA, Be More Chill, Dear Evan Hansen, Miraculous LB, Dream Daddy, Hamilton, Marvel, Heathers, Warriors, Digimon, Harry Potter, Furry.
At the end of the day, at least i know i've tried my best.
THIS is the bear cave painting i was talking about, the line weight, the proportions, the fine details around the face, and the fact that this all had to be drawn from memory, idk man, it’s incredible to me. if i could meet one person from history it’d be the person that painted this bear 30,000 years ago
My mom (72) recently downsized and moved close enough to me that checking on her in person regularly is not really out of my way, but when I was obvious about it she wouldn’t let me “stop-by” because she was, “fine”.
Well, one day I actually needed some aluminum foil so I called and asked if I could borrow enough to cover a baking tin because I didn’t want to run to the store. She said sure, but when I got to her house she needed furniture moved, a wasp nest removed, and her coffee pot fixed. After I got the foil I mentioned each thing cautiously and she let me take care of them for her. So next weekend I’ll need a cup of rice and check on her again.
Don’t “let them think” they’re helping you.
Just LET THEM HELP YOU.
“Hey Mom, do you know how to fix a button? I lost one off my good shirt and I really need to learn.”
“Dad, how do you get your spaghetti sauce so good? If I come over on Saturday can you show me?”
“Playing cards sounds great, Mrs. Simmons, I’ve never learned canasta.”
Elders are also part of your community and they have much to teach you. Exchange. Don’t condescend.
Can we also extend this to disabled people please? I feel like we face a very similar kind of condescension (and obviously there is a significant overlap). I actually know lots of things most people don’t.
