I’ve honestly been thinking about this a lot lately. I’m not proud of myself.

Waffles.

I honestly wish it were that simple. But then I think about the numerous times mobs killed people over alleged beef consumption only for testing to reveal that the meat was mutton. Worse still is when mere rumors are started leading to beatings and death.

Regardless of beliefs, Hindustan has been rife with deep seeded racism and religious hate. The corruption of local authorities and leaders means justice rarely prevails. And of course, the corruption and enabling of violence goes all the way to the top.

Trust me. Don’t make such a bet.

South Asia is complicated. A lot of people from various casts, religions, gender, and status suffer incredibly. Mob mentality, extrajudicial violence, vigilantism, gangs, and deep seeded corruption leave hundreds of millions hurting. The current government Hindu nationalism is only making things worse.

I still have hope. I’ve seen the goodness local communities and people can embody. There’s a lot of work to do though. A lot. But there’s hope. The beauty is there. And it can rise up and flourish. Someday.

There’s nothing apparent about it. In many cases, it’s exactly what it seems.

Vigilantism is a huge problem in South Asia. So many people have been harmed or killed out of ignorance and hate. With the BJP in control, Hindu on Muslim violence has increased significantly.

This issue specifically has been used on the regular to attack and kill Muslims while police turn a blind eye or enable it.

Disclaimer. I only got about 15% through the article before I had to quit.

Kishi Bashi is lovely. 💜

Ha! To which they will then melt in my arms and kiss me and tell me just how wonderful I am… only to then punch me in the arm and say… “now tell me what I can get you, dammit, or I will hurt you more!” 😁

It’s a great idea. I did nearly the same exact thing some years ago. It helped a lot. It grounded me. Rejuvenated me. I want to be there again. TMI: since then, life has blown up… more than once… and left me pretty mangled. Hobbies and those life giving things dissipated. Mental health declined again. I started drowning in work and survival. But slowly I’m getting into a better place. I miss those walks with camera in hand. Watching life unfold around me. Capturing creatures living life in all their funny ways. Yes, I quite liked that. And while it may not happen in time for my bday, that craving is there and that’s a good thing. I hope you’re able to spend more time in the here and now, with camera in hand. 💜

Oh man. There definitely would be uses for such a replica. I just had a lot of fun generating stupid ai images of this scene:

Generate Jean-luc Picard in bed, wearing a robe that is open to reveal a hairy chest. He’s on his side, propping up his head with an arm. He has a pipe in mouth and is wagging his eyebrows, inviting you to join him.

Oh yes. Jogging. I remember that.

I may have to start jogging again just for the beer. 😁

I asked god. Still waiting for a response. Will let you know.

Do you mean earbud style? Generally, never…

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, you know?

But if I do drop them and dirt or something, you can remove the rubber and clean it with soap, water, and qtip. You need to be very mindful of the actual speaker portion. A toothpick can be helpful for removing debris, but I wouldn’t apply any liquids to the face of the speaker. There’s usually a piece of fabric that’s glued on and you don’t want to lose that or get it gunked up.

Well, this morning I was able to get a few things down and then a few more things after that. I told my partner that I have a list for me and they got super excited.

I honestly don’t care if I ever get around to getting most of these things, but for the sake of other people doing something like this is a big deal and I love seeing their excitement.

Plus, my youngest kid said they can’t wait to get me another stuffed animal. I’m seriously hoping they can be steered towards something else that I don’t have to put on my bed to make the poor kid happy. Lol.

If I didn’t have to actually absorb all the calories from that amount of beer, this would be an amazing gift. 🤣

Seriously, I watch sitcoms where people are drinking beer after beer at home or going to bars all the time. My body simply can’t keep up with that amount of input. 🙃

Now this is what I’m talking about. 💯

Oh no no no. Lol. I think I’m all full up on Tim Robinson for a while. 🤣

Charity is a great idea, actually! Thank you.

And thanks for the birthday wishes. I didn’t think about the fact that this question actually revolves around my birthday actually happening. Was kind of hoping to just ignore that. I’m at the age where I’d like to just pretend this getting old thing isn’t truly happening. 🙃

For my birthday, I want immortality!

I’ll put it on my wish list. 🪄😺

Imagine the gift of wonders that my mind might give me for my birthday! It would be incredible!Either that… or I will suffer a psychotic break. 🤣

Ha! You’re on to something with that! 😁

You know, I should have played a game where I guessed the percentage of comments that would involve some element of sexuality. Haha.

Purple is my favorite color. 😁

Good god no. Half my family’s allergic. I’m just allergic to their nature. 🤣