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Algernon Newton (British, 1880-1968), Landscape with Moon. Oil on canvas, 18 x 24 in.

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THE LORD OF THE RINGS: The Return of the King dir. Peter Jackson

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Hello there I am a sort-of man very intrigued by the friend who actually left on a ship?

He was already working at living history museums and had a focus in his studies on the history of naval material culture, particularly clothing, so he sailed on l'Hermione, a reconstructed 18th century ship, across the ocean entirely in period clothing. (To be clear, he was the only one in period clothing the whole time. He was also the only non-French person.) In part, he wanted to see how the clothing naturally changed from constant wear, particularly with the sort of physical, dirty work on board a ship.

Here's his old blog that he did as functionally his senior thesis talking about sailor stuff, including anecdotes about stuff he experienced as part of the journey. These days, he makes a living making and selling reproduction clothing and various other objects as well as giving tours, demonstrations, etc. His business page is here.

#that is legit what my mother suggested i do and i may have done were i not physically disabled

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Violin with scrimshawed whalebone parts, American, 19th century

#ohhh i want to pick up my violin again now

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"Elurín! Run over to your mama!"

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Do you know this queer character?

Murderbot is Agender, Aromantic, and Asexual and uses it/its pronouns!

#YESSS

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friendly reminder

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#i definitely cried the last time there was unexpected mayonnaise on my sandwich #i was 25

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If you're struggling with the cost of living right now (reasonable), this is your PSA to...

Google universities/colleges near you.

If you can't get out to more than one, look up which one has the highest tuition.

Look-up when the graduation date is

Drive neighborhoods near the university the week before graduation

So much stuff gets left out on the curb. Wealthy college students tend to prioritize convenience over money, so instead of carefully reselling their perfectly good stuff, they frequently give it away or put it out with the trash because that's easier than moving, reselling, or donating. Take advantage of this.

I furnished pretty much my entire apartment from college giveaways and yardsales.

What I got for free:

Mattress and box springs

2 10 ft area rugs

The massive 9-drawer chest (that has a label on the back that it was custom-made and shipped across the country) that my TV sits on.

Two 13 x 2 ft raised garden beds

My desk - just sanded it down and refinished it.

Three short stools

An organizer rack

Watering can

Tommy Bahama outdoor cooler (retails for $350)

Chairs

Shelves

What I got for cheap:

Two futons for $50

Custom coffee table with storage for $25

Three tall stools for $30

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Random writing tips that my history professor just told during class that are actually helpful

Download all your sources or print them so you can turn off your wifi

Give your phone to someone

Just. WRITE. Writing is analysing, you’ll get more ideas as you write. It doesn’t need to be perfect, for now you can just blurt out words and ideas randomly. You can fix it later.

Create a skeleton/structure before writing.

Stop before you get exhausted. It’s best to stop writing when you still have some energy and inspiration left, this will also motivate you to get started again next time.

Make a to do list

Work in bite sizes. Even if it’s not much, as long as you put some ideas on paper or do some editing.

Simple language =/= boring language, simple language = clear language.

Own your words. If they are not your words, state this clearly in the text, not just in the footnotes.

STOP BEFORE YOU GET EXHAUSTED. Listing it again because it’s easily one of the best tips a teacher has ever given me.

#good advice #things i wish younger me knew

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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World (2003)

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Besermyan woman, Russia, by ludorvay

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Relief with a seven-branched menorah (3rd/4th century CE) probably from the synagogue in Priene (now in Aydın Province)

Now at Bode Museum

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GONDOR IN DAYLIGHT HIIIIIIIIIIIIII

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look who I've found in my drafts!

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Sharpe's Enemy (1994)

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Do you remember the Aredhel I did a while ago… yes, me neither