#accountability and stewardship

[garymdm]

Why is report ownership and stewardship important for report certification

Report certification refers to verifying and validating the accuracy, consistency, and quality of information presented in a report. It measures the reliability, trustworthiness, and fitness for purpose in meeting specific standards or regulations and allows business stakeholders to make decisions with confidence. Data ownership and stewardship are fundamental elements of report certification.…

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#accountability #data governance #data ownership #report certification #stewardship

[hotmessexpress2023]

God's Stewardship and Provision

God operates out of abundance. It is easy to fall into fear or worry about resources and provisions we need in our lives. We all have dreams and desires and very real needs that we believe God to provide for. We have to fight against the temptation to see the world through a lens of scarcity and instead lean into the promises of God. He is the provider and is all powerful. God has unlimited resources, and he is the source. (Matt6:33) Jesus teaches us to not be anxious or to worry to seek the kingdom. Fixing our eyes on him and the Kingdom. Fixing our eyes on him and the kingdom. He loves us, cares for us, has plans for us and he will provide for us. Allow God to teach you the discernment for knowing the difference between a need and a want. Trust that God's Timing is perfect. Rest easy knowing there is nothing to big or small for God. Divorce the lack mindset and then remove the cap you have placed on God. Press into knowing and trusting in God's abundance. He can change circumstances and We are to be a reflection of his generosity towards us and steward well over what we are given.

#Stewardship #Provision #Bible #God's Word #Discernment #Perfect Timing #Powerful #Abundance #Rest #Change #transformation #Awareness #Accountability

[decolonize-the-left]

"Note to reader:

This piece is meant primarily for non-Indigenous people living on Indigenous lands. It is supposed to confront, while simultaneously comforting your uneasiness around land back and reparation conversations and actions. Please take your time in reading this, exploring where in your thoughts and body your discomfort shows up. Acknowledging and unpacking how it makes you feel is an important part of personal growth. Also this is only an opinion piece: recognizing the diversity of Indigenous teachings, governance and lived experiences means that Indigenous people will have different interpretations of this topic. "

When grandmothers and knowledge keepers say it, I tend to think it means more the stewardship and protection of mother earth. When Indigenous political leaders say it, it often means comprehensive land claims and self-governing agreements. No matter what meaning is attached, we as Indigenous nations have an urge to reconnect with our land in meaningful ways.

This is primarily about the First Nations of Turtle Island, but I believe the premise of it applies to all indigenous people harmed by colonialism worldwide. Simply apply this logic to the place where you are.

And it's a Very good starting point for understanding the concept of Landback. It has some ways you can start supporting Landback and even lists accounts to follow. Please click and read though it~

#first nations #native american #indigenous #ndn #native #n8v #decolonization #colonization #landback #reblog #boost #allies #ojibwe #chippewa #anishinaabe

[riotgoblinworkshop]

Just to be clear, this account is pro Palestine.

From the river to the sea Palestine shall be free.

Isreal is an occupying force, and as someone indigenous to the land we now call North America, I support the rightful return of land stewardship to ALL Indigenous people.

🇵🇸🍉

#pro palestine #from the river to the sea palestine will be free #anti zionisim #end the occupation #landback

[stvlti]

The beginning, expository monologue Chani gives in Dune Part 1 mentions something about how for decades, the Harkonnens have ruled the north of Arrakis with a brutal, iron fist. The Dune films then go on to make it clear that the Harkonnen dynasty has never ventured any farther south and mainly focused its ongoing war with the Fremen on the northern guerrilla troops of the Fedaykin. When Duke Leto Atreides arrives on the planet and receives a mission report from Duncan Idaho, they realise that there could be thousands upon millions of Fremen living in sietches, far surpassing the Harkonnens' estimations (at least under Rabban's stewardship) of a 50K Fremen population.

It is very clear that throughout the Harkonnens' colonial reign, they had never breached even the sietches - at least not the major ones. This means that Feyd-Rautha's assault on Sietch Tabr is truly the first of its kind, breaking up the status quo that has been the multigenerational guerilla warfare between the Fremen and the Harkonnen spice mining industry, and when you take that into account, it becomes abundantly clear what Gurney meant when he told Paul that his path can only lead to war, whether Paul accepts or refuses the call to ascendancy as the Fremen people's Mahdi. Feyd-Rautha's ascension to the mantle of the governor of Arrakis forced his hand.

Of course, you could argue that Feyd-Rautha wouldn't have made such an aggressive turn in the Harkonnens' military strategy had Paul, as Muad'dib, not amped up the Fremen guerrilla attacks on the Harkonnen spice mines, which led to Rabban's removal from the post and the assignment of Feyd-Rautha to Arrakis. But Paul's decision to amp up spice disruption came as a direct result of his exile at the wake of the Harkonnens and the Emperor's joint attempt of assassinating their House and ending the Atreides bloodline. He saw early on that that was the only way to avenge his father's death - by tearing down House Harkonnen's source of wealth and pulling them into destitution along with him. And so goes the chicken and egg question of causality: there is no one single factor to blame Paul's decision to go south and claim the title of the Mahdi, the Lisan Al Gaib, the Kwisatz Haderach, etc and the subsequent Holy War on. Just as there's no clear cut answer to historically well documented military conflicts. Archduke Franz Ferdinand's famous assassination in Sarajevo, as we all know, was simply the catalyst for WWI but not its sole cause. The seeds of conflict were sown decades and centuries beforehand.

#Dune #dune part one #dune part two #jokes on the Bene Gesserit they directly and indirectly caused WWIII #Eugenia writes meta #dune spoilers #also worth mentioning that i am basing this entirely on movie canon and not book Canon

[why-am-i-not-fictional]

Things to script - nature or status of realities

This is something I recently started inputting into my DRs to make them better and safe. I got much help from ChatGPT too to categorize all these things. I wanted to share it with you guys too :) feel free to use anything for your scripts. Happy Shifting!!!

All of the below discriminations does not exist in any of my DRs

Misogyny

Racism

Homophobia

Transphobia

Classism

Ableism

Ageism

Xenophobia

Islamophobia

Anti-Semitism

Colorism

Nationalism

Casteism

Environmental injustice

Sexism

Sizeism

Religious discrimination

Ethnic discrimination

Discrimination based on immigration status

Discrimination based on language

Discrimination based on nationality

Discrimination based on indigenous status

Discrimination based on political beliefs

Discrimination based on marital status

Discrimination based on parental status

Discrimination based on veteran status

Discrimination based on HIV/AIDS status

Discrimination based on neurodiversity

Discrimination based on mental health status

Discrimination based on physical appearance

Discrimination based on cultural practices

Discrimination based on regional or geographical origin

Discrimination based on caste or social status

Discrimination based on educational background

Discrimination based on housing status

Discrimination based on criminal record

Discrimination based on economic status

Discrimination based on access to healthcare

Discrimination based on access to education

Discrimination based on access to employment opportunities

All of the below issues have been solved many years ago and they do not exist in the times of any of my DRs

Poverty

Economic inequality

Environmental degradation

Climate change

Pollution

Deforestation

Political instability

Armed conflicts

Civil wars

Humanitarian crises

Global health challenges

Infectious diseases

Pandemics

Inadequate healthcare systems

Lack of access to essential medicines

Educational disparities

Limited access to quality education

Illiteracy

Child labor

Child marriage

Gender inequality

Women's rights violations

Child labor

Human trafficking

Forced labor

Modern slavery

Corruption

Lack of transparency

Ineffective governance

Authoritarian regimes

Suppression of free speech

Violations of human rights

Arbitrary detention

Torture

Persecution

Indigenous rights violations

Land grabs

Cultural appropriation

Technological and digital divides

Ethical dilemmas in technology

Privacy concerns

Data breaches

Cybersecurity threats

Food insecurity

Malnutrition

Water scarcity

Access to clean water

Sanitation issues

Homelessness

Housing affordability

Urbanization challenges

Aging population

Elder abuse

Mental health stigma

Lack of access to mental health services

Substance abuse

Addiction

Disability rights violations

Accessibility barriers

Stigmatization of disabilities

LGBTQ+ rights violations

Discrimination based on sexual orientation

Discrimination based on gender identity

Family rejection

Reproductive rights violations

Access to reproductive healthcare

Maternal mortality

Child mortality

Access to clean energy

Energy poverty

Fossil fuel dependence

Renewable energy transition challenges

Wildlife conservation

Endangered species protection

Animal rights violations

All the DRs I shift to are abundant of the following things 

Compassion

Empathy

Cooperation

Collaboration

Sustainability

Environmental stewardship

Peacebuilding

Conflict resolution

Dialogue

Reconciliation

Education

Knowledge-sharing

Critical thinking

Cultural diversity

Cultural respect

Inclusivity

Equality

Justice

Ethical leadership

Integrity

Accountability

Service to others

Health promotion

Well-being

Healthcare access

Mental health support

Social support systems

Innovation

Creativity

Social justice

Fairness

Equity

Human rights

Freedom of expression

Freedom of assembly

Democratic governance

Rule of law

Transparency

Accountability mechanisms

Community empowerment

Grassroots activism

Civic engagement

Volunteerism

Philanthropy

Sustainable development

Responsible consumption

Renewable energy adoption

Conservation

Biodiversity protection

Animal welfare

Gender equality

Women's empowerment

LGBTQ+ rights

Disability rights

Indigenous rights

Racial equity

Anti-discrimination policies

Social welfare programs

Poverty alleviation

Economic empowerment

Access to education

Access to clean water

Sanitation infrastructure

Housing rights

Food security

Global cooperation

International aid and development

Humanitarian assistance

Conflict prevention

Diplomacy

Multilateralism

Solidarity

Tolerance

Forgiveness

Resilience

All of the DRs I shift into are currently successfully overcoming the following challenges as they rise

Sustaining Progress: Maintaining the momentum of positive change and preventing regression into previous discriminatory attitudes and practices.

Ensuring Equity: Addressing lingering disparities and ensuring that the benefits of progress are equitably distributed across all communities.

Adapting to Changing Circumstances: Remaining flexible and responsive to evolving societal needs, dynamics, and challenges over time.

Balancing Interests: Navigating competing interests, values, and priorities among diverse stakeholders in society.

Preventing Backlash: Mitigating potential backlash from individuals or groups who may resist or oppose efforts to eliminate discrimination and promote positive change.

Addressing Unforeseen Consequences: Anticipating and addressing unintended consequences or side effects of interventions aimed at addressing societal issues.

Managing Complexity: Dealing with the complexity of interconnected social, economic, political, and environmental systems, which may require interdisciplinary approaches and collaboration.

Maintaining Engagement: Sustaining public engagement, participation, and support for ongoing efforts to promote equality, justice, and well-being.

Ensuring Accountability: Holding individuals, institutions, and governments accountable for upholding principles of fairness, transparency, and ethical conduct.

Resisting Entrenched Power Structures: Challenging and dismantling entrenched power structures, systems of privilege, and institutionalized forms of discrimination.

Addressing Global Challenges: Collaborating internationally to address global challenges such as climate change, inequality, and conflict, which require coordinated action across borders.

Cultural Sensitivity: Respecting and accommodating diverse cultural norms, values, and perspectives while promoting universal principles of human rights and equality.

Managing Resources: Efficiently allocating resources and managing competing demands to sustain progress and address ongoing needs in society.

Promoting Inclusivity: Ensuring that marginalized or vulnerable groups are included in decision-making processes and benefit from positive changes in society.

Building Trust: Fostering trust, cooperation, and solidarity among individuals, communities, and institutions to sustain positive social transformation.

Addressing New Challenges: Remaining vigilant and adaptive to emerging challenges and threats to equality, justice, and well-being in an ever-changing world.

#reality shifting #desired reality #reality shift #shifting community #shifting motivation #shiftblr #shifting consciousness #shifters #shifting script #scripting

[dreaminginthedeepsouth]

Bill Bramhall :: @BillBramhall

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Terrific economic news for all Americans

February 3, 2024

ROBERT B. HUBBELL

Friday brought a stunningly good report on increases in jobs, wages, and productivity. The report was so good that a Biden Twitter account released the Fox News commentary on the jobs report as a campaign ad! See @BidenWins, Trump Senior Advisor Larry Kudlow explains how the Biden economy deserves more credit, even from Conservatives. In short,

Inflation-adjusted wages were up 4.5%

the economy added 353,000 new jobs in January (non-farm payroll)

prior two months jobs report revised upward by 126,000

worker productivity rose 2.7%

President Biden also tweeted an important metric for Black workers:

New economic analysis shows that under President Biden, the Black unemployment rate was under 6% for a full year. That's the lowest Black unemployment in history.

The media is no longer able to sustain its negative narrative about the economy, finally admitting that President Biden’s stewardship deserves credit for the good economic news. See Politico, Biden’s economy keeps messing up Trump’s message.

Per Politico,

[W]ith the risk of a recession seeming to recede, even Trump’s close allies acknowledge it’s getting tough to tell voters a bleak story about the economy. And though far from certain, it’s now possible that the nation’s economic health could become an electoral asset for Biden in an unexpected way.

For an overview of the economic reports released on Friday, see CNN, The US economy added 353,000 jobs in January, starting off 2024 with a bang.

In yesterday’s Comment section, a reader (Theressa) posted an informative and fun quiz by the Washington Post Editorial Board, Opinion | Mad at Biden over the economy? Take our quiz. (Accessible to all.) The takeaway: the media narrative about the “Biden economy” is wrong. Check it out.

Let’s not lose sight of the most important point: Joe Biden isn’t trying to achieve outstanding economic metrics just to gain partisan advantage or bragging rights. He is trying to improve the lives of all Americans by increasing employment and wages. He is succeeding. During Biden’s tenure, the economy has created 14.8 million new jobs—which has made a material difference in the lives of tens of millions of Americans.

[Robert B. Hubbell Newsletter]

#Robert B. Hubbell Newsletter #Robert B. Hubbell #economic news #jobs #Bidenomics #US Economy #Bill Bramhall

[nansheonearth]

Here’s your chance to be a part of women’s land:

Important Announcement:

We are expanding the Board of Directors!

To best serve our community moving forward, WWTLC is currently seeking candidates to fill six open board positions:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chair

Donor Relationship Management (a subset of the Fundraising Committee)

Organization Compliance (a subset of the Treasurer's role)

Volunteer Management Chair

Marketing Communications Chair

Land Stewardship Chair

While some roles are open due to expected board seat term expirations/turnover, you may notice that we have created several NEW board seats, which we are excited to now promote! These new areas of focus will encourage broader collaboration on the important work needed to continue current-day operations while positioning us to ignite the additional work needed to impact WWTLC's in the years to come.

Creating a board of directors that reflects and represents our beautifully diverse community is important to us as we continue to grow our organization. We are committed to filling board seats with folks who will bring new ideas, share their perspectives, and work collaboratively to fulfill our mission – one that provides women and girls with unique programs, events, and experiences that celebrate women's history, promote healing and empowerment, build women's community, and encourage education and growth.

Current open roles:

NEW position - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Chair:  Develop strategy to recruit, hire and/or train committee, board or staff members to authentically demonstrate support for the mission of the organization and represent the diverse community we serve.

NEW position - Donor Relationship Management Chair: Work closely with the Fundraising Chair and Assistant Treasurer to ensure proper support of major fundraising campaigns, donors and accounts receivable.

NEW position - Organization Compliance Chair:  Support WWTLC Treasurer with preparation of financial statements for tax and other regulatory purposes. Support organization compliance with charitable solicitation registration. Assist with documentation and management of the organization's financial processes. Member of the Finance Committee.

NEW position - Volunteer Management Chair: Maintain application and information related to summer volunteer and staff hiring decisions. Coordinate contracts for summer hires, including stipend payments, roles to be filled, manage job descriptions, work with DE&I chair to ensure a recruitment process that builds a diverse board, staff and volunteer presence.

Land Stewardship Committee Chair: The Chair of the Land Stewardship Committee is responsible for overseeing development and execution of all work activities required to maintain and sustain the Land, to ensure its availability and accessibility for rental by organizations for their events and programs which center on women and girls.

Marketing & Communications Committee Chair: The Chair of the Marketing/Communications committee is responsible for development and implementation of the organization's communication strategy to increase visibility and awareness of the organization and its events.

Our board’s ability to operationalize the year-round work of maintaining, preserving, conserving, and stewarding The Land requires significant volunteer labor. Will you join us in this extraordinarily rewarding labor of love? Full job descriptions available upon request. Email questions to us at

[email protected]

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Folks who represent all dimensions of diversity are desired.

Many hands make light work, and there is so much important work to be done. Please join us today!

#radfem #women's land #we want the land #the land #michigan #michfest #job search #signal boost #o

[prairiefirewitch]

Tit for Tat: Nontraditional Offerings

I have a personal rule when petitioning a deity or spirit or ancestor to help me accomplish a thing. The bigger the ask, the bigger the offering. Whatever we offer, it’s a sacrifice.

Of course I do the usual things; flowers, favored food, particular alcohols and beverages, tobacco, incense. All of these things may be welcomed, but I believe that when I’m petitioning a deity or spirit to do a bigger task or to guide me on deeper work, my offering shouldn’t be low effort if I expect them to work on my behalf. My assumption is that deities too get bored with sameness, and if I’m trying to get their attention, I need to offer something that will delight them or intrigue them.

That isn’t to say that small offerings aren’t effective, but if I’m petitioning Athena to help me see justice in a court case, for example, I want her to know I’m serious and that I’m willing to dig deep to have her on my side. I’m pulling out all stops to get her to help me, commensurate to my ability to provide offerings. In other words, if all I’m able to do is buy Athena a bunch of grocery store flowers, that’s enough because that’s the best I can do. But if I’m able take that further and grow and nurture a garden of flowers dedicated to her, I’m going to do that, because I want her to see me making an effort. I want her to know that this petition is important to me and I’m willing to work to get her help.

Big effort offerings don’t have to cost a lot of money and they don’t have to be ostentatious. We’re not talking about sacrificing babies and we’re not emptying our bank accounts. The amount of effort is the point here, and our willingness to go beyond the typical is what we’re aiming for. I think long term commitment is important too.

One of my favorite offerings to Hekate is a yearly donation to Coyote Project. 10% of every sale of my Coyote candles goes to them to help educate and impact legislation on coyote killing contests in the United States. Dogs are sacred to her and according to Apollonius of Rhodes, the barking of hounds signaled that she was near. Ovid tells us that black dogs were sacrificed to her, but I don’t offer animal sacrifices, and it feels appropriate to make offerings to her instead to protect this species of canine. I also make food donations to my local animal shelter monthly. A key aspect of these donations for me, is that I commit to ongoing support to the Coyote Project and my local shelter indefinitely rather than just once.

A few years ago someone asked me what an appropriate offering would be to Hera to help with some marital issues. Rather than offer the typical flowers and incense, I suggested they give up something. I suggested they give up cigarettes or alcohol or some other vice. It’s a unconventional offering, but it works two-fold: she’d be giving up something detrimental to her health and maybe to her relationship, and she’d also be treating her own body as an offering. In other words, her body becomes a temple to Hera.

Here are other offerings to consider that go beyond the wine, flowers, incense routine.

Commit to a fitness or health regime.

Volunteer in your community.

Prepare a dumb (silent) supper.

Learn a new skill and practice it in their honor.

Write a poem, play, or music as offering.

Spend time learning about them.

Prepare a ritual wine or mead and use it in your offerings.

Make art depicting them.

Sing songs or recite their hymns.

Make revelry and dance and laugh and howl at the moon.

Grow a garden of plants dedicated to your deity.

Give up something, i.e. soda, liquor, excess spending, red meat, unhealthy relationships.

Clean a local park or stream.

Commit to prayer or meditation everyday.

Dedicate a perfume or scent to them and wear it daily or during ritual.

Practice nature stewardship.

Make a pilgrimage to sacred sites.

Build a dedicated altar outside.

Ritually clean your altar space regularly.

Take a ritual bath and anoint yourself with perfumes and oils.

Donate time or money to charities.

This isn’t an exhaustive list; there are many other ways of honoring and petitioning deity. And offering doesn’t end at the stage where you’re asking for something; it’s just good manners to make an offering of thanks once the petition is granted.

#altar #offerings #hellenism #ritual sacrifice #witchcraft #traditional witchcraft

[ecivons]

Zosan/Sanzo Fic list

I just wanted to make a list of the fics I've read/Fic recommendations for anyone out there. The ones in bold purple are my absolute favorites. (A lot have M/E ratings and Adult language)

Falling by sorrowfulcheese - The dialogue.. the pacing.. THE CRUST I loved it all. One of the first zs fics haha, it's only tag is fluff. It barely feels like fluff fluff, this is just Zosans personal brand of fluff.

Liquid Courage by sabershadowkat (E) - Sanji experiences drunk Zoro once and keeps trying to sleep with him. (!! some dubious consent the first time). The last line is what got me.

[I saved a lot of shadowsaberkat works, just scroll through their entire account if you're okay with M+ fics]

Alongside All The Way by sabershadowkat (E) - I liked the Adventures going on in the background of the fic. Sort of a compilation of Zoro and Sanji becoming more and more important to eachother

Bit by Bit by sabershadowkat - Getting together type beat. A few moments of Zoro slowly dealing with his emotions for Sanji.

Falling Blossoms by sabershadowkat - I'm usually picky about established but I love the way they write <3. It's short and sweet. Just a lil Zosan date.

Things Unsaid (E) - Established Relationship. Zoro gets injured and they're forced to wait out a snow storm while working through their relationship. (I love this person's characterization of them wayy too much)

Rules of Love (E) - It’s one of those fics.. (conflict, sex, resolution) just the way I like my Zosan. A little internalized homophobia on Sanji's part.

when you say by bluewalk - Unrequited Usosan. Zosan from the perspective of a pining Usopp. (Beautiful, a bit confusing but I loved reading it)

tricks out of your sleeves by bluewalk - Zoro and Sanji are forced to learn a few things about each other's past. IMO it's written pretty gen. I love the character exploration.

Myalgia by Salmon_Pink - An exploration of how Zoro and Sanji talk about thriller bark (they don’t). They used the mood prompt so well the tension was welling up in my chest the entire time.

Understandable by Salmon_Pink (M) - Another short fic by Salmon Pink because they write the two of them amazingly. Zoro and Sanji who will never be emotionally vulnerable with each other out loud.

destructivity is a poison that runs through our veins by wasteofmind (M.. its E to me) - They want to kill each other.

Residue of a Rainbow by Narcissistic_Ninny (E) - Zoro and Sanji go through a traumatic experience and maybe fall in love too. This person has amazing fics, but this is definitely my favorite. Zoro is good at hiding what he's thinking but you just know..

green with envy blues by adietxt - Really short fic with jealous Zoro. I saved it mainly because the narration is a little funny.

it's a long way forward by donutsandcoffee - Sanji can't smile because of a devil fruit. The strawhats love his smile..

you got that something by adietxt - Sanji is forced to stick to Zoro. Nothing but a bundle of fluff and self-indulgence that I enjoyed all the same.

(failed) Stewardship by LibbyLune - Soulmate AU. Sanji's has been dead for a long time. Author has such an amazing take on soulmates I love it. I love Luffy's especially. P.S. The authors note at the end made me fall to my knees.

the universe told me by rudimentaryflair - Soulmate AU. Zoro desperately hides his soul mark while learning about his nakama's. I like how its almost the opposite of how Zoro and Sanji were portrayed in the previous fic I recommended (when it comes to their opinions on soulmates). I love both though.

blood, salt and idiocy by rosie_peverell - Zoro gets a taste of his own medicine. (Sanji gets injured trying to save him). It's short and cute.

and then the sun came out by demonzoro (shrinewreck) - Takes place in pre-ts, post-ts and future. Zosan realizing they're "friends". Extremely Tender idk what to tell you.

a catalog of non-definitive acts by demonzoro (shrinewreck) - Zoro pines. Nothing I say could possibly convey the emotions this fic makes me feel. You just need to give it a read I promise.

for poor and poorer still by rudimentaryflair - Modern AU. Short and sweet. Zoro finally finds the perfect moment to propose.

how normal people do by rudimentaryflair - Namivivi Pov. This is so funny. I love the best friend drinking buddy dynamic of Nami and Zoro. This fic has funny moments that I remember in public and start laughing to myself about.

paging mr. swordsman by rosie_peverell - If I had a nickel for every Modern AU Zosan ficlet that takes place in a grocery store..

The Fall of a Hundred Things by LibbyLune - Sanji sleeps with Zoro after a party one night and it messes him up. Franky is the MVP of this fic. I love him. (Check out author for more good works)

End On A High Note by thisislegit - Modern AU. Established Sanji and Zoro have problems they need to talk about. (Oh how I love the ups and downs of a mundanely domestic relationship)

In Your Warm Embrace by marimoliciousness - Sanji is an idiot and realizes something about Zoro (himself). They get caught in a snowstorm.

migratory animals by donutsandcoffee - Sanji is strong in a way that fascinates Zoro

that's all for now!! I might consider adding more in the future.

#zoro x sanji #sanzo #zosan #fic reccomendations #coping thru fics is a lifestyle #Von fic rec

[tracinggodsstory]

At the opening of Genesis 9, after the flood waters had receded and humanity now has a “new beginning”, we see a shadowing of the creation account in Genesis 1:

1. The command to, “Be fruitful and increase in number and fill the earth.”

2. Dominion over the earth, including animals and creatures, “They [animals, creatures, fish, birds] are given into your hands. This includes stewardship of the “good” earth.

3. A reminder that humans are made in the image of God, “for in the image of God has God made man.”

4. There now is a promise of never flooding the earth again, but God is saying there will still be repercussions for disregarding the “image of God” found in others.

5. “God blessed Noah and his sons”, just as Adam and his descendants were blessed by God at the beginning of creation. It is reissued to the “New Adam” and his offspring.

We also see a couple of differences:

1. The absence of “rule” and “subdue” the earth in the blessing God gives humans. Even after the flood, there was a stain left by the sin of humanity that distorted God’s “very good” creation. In this new era, it will still be difficult to “rule” and “subdue” the earth.

2. “Everything that lives and moves will be food for you…but you must not eat meat that has lifeblood still in it.” Here God opens up His blessing to eat everything that moves. However, everything in God’s creation is still valuable in His eyes. Even though humans were given dominion over all the earth, including consuming animals, He requires respect and stewardship of His loved and valued creation. He is entrusting the same respect and valued eyes to humans.

#christian faith #faith #faith in jesus #christian blog #christian living #christianity #theology #bible #bible scripture #bible study #bible reading #bible quote #bible verse #scripture

[shirefantasies]

Hi! I love ur account and saw u were going matchups so I wanted to participate! My names Mari, and appearance wise I’m pretty short, around 5’0, Mexican with long wavy brown hair and brown eyes. I’m bi with a preference for men. Um personality wise I’m pretty extroverted and I like think I’m a pretty open person. I love cooking, reading, and history, and I love talking about my interests and meeting new people. I definitely have a pretty low social battery though. I hope that’s enough! Tysm!!!

Hi Mari 🙋🏻‍♀️ hope you enjoy this matchup & me throwing in some silmarillion references cuz why not! My heart spoke to me in this moment & it said…

Boromir 😌

A woman of Minas Tirith, your path crosses Boromir’s quite naturally. You run a stall quite unlike the others he passes that day in market, enough so that he stops and dallies there, and you are happy to entertain this new face. When he introduces himself as Boromir, son of Denethor, you give pause, unaware this man was the heir to Gondor's stewardship. You make to curtsy but he stops you, insisting that's his father's business. He is just a man, you quite the charming book binder. At that, he selects an empty journal and purchases it, walking away with a smile. He was flirting with you, was he not? Least of what you expected that day was such an occurrence.

Boromir, it is plain to see, is not one for the books. He is an active captain and student in the ways of his people certainly, but not one to have his nose in one of your historical documents. Classics escape him, and yet there he is browsing your wares once again, his eyes drifting to yours as he smiles. Asking which one is your favorite. You cannot help the giggle that escapes your lips at the musing that he came with little aim to find a new volume. Instead of indulging him, you point out something he might like to read: recently you re-bound a particularly stunning account of a great victory Gondor won years back. "Your father would surely like you to study this, no?" You teased as he lit up. "This is brilliant, Mari," he exclaims as his eyes wander the small book, "truly! I want to know what you enjoy, too. Perhaps these pursuits give a greater insight, a key to unlock the natures of others. Values. Desires. Whims, even. Will you share yours with me?" Eyes lighting up, you nod. "That is what it is about! Why I do what I do. You are exactly right. Maybe you've guessed, but I have an affinity for history. Have you any knowledge of the accounts made of the days of the Silmarils?" "The old legends? My brother loves them."

Under what you would claim to be a guise save for its earnest, Boromir returns again and again to hear you read your favorite tales to him. The scanning of words on a page scatter his mind, lack the dynamism of oral storytelling, he tells you. You do not mind, especially when he comes bearing gifts of flowers, sweets, or tea for you to share. Besides, having a captive audience to discuss your favorite stories with is a rare treat, and you love watching new eyes take in the folly of the elves, the tragic romances and epic battles of your land's early days. Relishing in storytelling, you give your all to the voices and presentation of it, and your captain in enthralled. Boromir becomes an unofficial salesman in your stead, calling others to experience Gondor's culture through your wares and even taking sales for you when you need some time to refill your social glass. People smile, shake their heads fondly and knowingly at the captain's animated interest.

His feelings for you slip out one night when he stays past the hours of the afternoon and you offer him dinner if he has no noble duty. He does not, and there you are letting him try one of your family's old stew recipes at your table, the surprise of his warm company not totally lost on you. How one passing meeting turned into something you cannot help questioning...but not for long. Boromir gushes over your meal, going on until you're laughing from the other side of your little table. "No, I mean it. I knew I loved you before I was aware you could cook, but now?" Pausing, you lean forward, offering him a simple look of challenge. Dare he repeat it? Green eyes widening, Gondor's captain meets your look, sees your smile and grows into one himself. "Well, now that my secret is out: will the book-binder have a simple knight?" You will and you do.

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Thanks, and ok. Can’t see elrond without Celebrian tho sooooo… triad them with Lindir? Ugh… but power imbalance? (Unless Lindir is a secret badass which I’m down for)

I tend to ship Lindir with Elrond in an OT3 situation with Celebrían for sure, or in an unrequited (because I like to be sad) way. The power imbalance is definitely a problem but I tend to think of Elrond and Celebrían as being self aware enough to make sure that Lindir is ok and that he always feels like a partner in running Rivendell rather than just a member of staff or whatever. He just has different responsibilities but they’re all very much partners (and in the way that I slot different members of the Rivendell group into their roles, Lindir naturally works alongside Celebrían anyway in his stewardship position. I don’t think of him merely like Elrond’s personal attendant as I’ve seen in some fics. He’s essential to the smooth running of their home and entirely responsible for things like accounting, inventory management, management of most of the staff, etc etc. he and Celebrían are partners in that sense. Elrond handles the political aspect of running the city and the two of them manage logistics so Lindir isn’t in a subordinate position any more than Cel is!)

#Celrondir #Lindir

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In 2017 the Arizona Legislature pass a law that expanded and lossened school vouchers, moving them from a postition of helping parents and special needs students to permiting a free for all of funding for any school and homeschooling. In 2018 a grass roots referendum was placed on the ballot as Proposition 305, this referendum placed before the public for popular vote rolled back school vouchers to their previous scope and increased accountability for how the public funds were used, also insuring accountability for good stewardship of public tax dollars. This measur passed by a margin of 65% to 35%. Inspite of such overwhleming opposition, the Arizona Legislature with strong pressure from special inerests groups went against the proclaimed will of Arizona voters and negated Proposition 305 and expanded school vouchers as well as removing accountabiity for how the funds are used or applied. Think for a moment; Arizonans are taxed by schoold district but the funds are arbitrarily taken from the districts and local schools to fund for profit schools or buy a computer or pay for a 'educational' trip for a home schooler. There is no recourse, no accounting, no elected voice to oversee the use of your tax dollars. This is taxation without representation. This removes $10,000 - 15,000 from the local school for each student. Yet the local school still has the same costs and standards to uphold. In roughly 2 years, this action by the Arizona Legislature has moved the state budget from a surplus to a debt of $ 1,000,000,000. In its first 6 months it added over $400,000,000 in debt.

David Hopper

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Short version: holy shit CK3 said trans rights.

Long version: Elagabalus (aka Heliogabalus) was emperor of Rome from 218 - 222 AD. She was assigned male at birth, but wore women’s clothes, preferred being addressed as a woman, and offered fortunes to any physician that could perform sexual reassignment surgery.

(Historians are generally wary about saying some historical figure was trans or queer, and for good reason. Historiography is complicated, and historical records are often very biased — basically every Roman emperor has been accused of being an effeminate buttslut by their detractors. However, multiple accounts of Elegabalus’s reign from different perspectives share these details. In this case, it’s a very safe bet)

So, in the Crusader Kings 3 screenshot, Elegabalus is officially Girl. Now, the earliest start date in CK3 is 876 AD, which you might notice is a long time after 222 AD. The reason Elegabalus is even in here is because there are historical records for certain titles and families. So while the CK3 devs were filling out all the odds and ends for a little feature that most players won’t ever notice, they went “you know what? We’re saying it: Elegabalus was a trans girl.” And that makes me happy.

And if you’re wondering about all the icons under her name, those are her personality traits. From left to right they are Lustful, Lazy, Zealous, a one-star education trait (read: poorly educated), Eager Reveler, and Drunkard. Which, I mean, she rose to power at fourteen. Fourteen year olds do not do a good job of running massive states. (zero stewardship lmao)

#crusader kings 3 #crusader kings iii #elegabalus

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Blog 4: Interpret Nature Through Art

Interpreting nature via art has been a transforming experience for me, especially on a recent camping trip to my cottage in the Haliburton area up north. As an interpreter, I've seen that including artistic elements into environmental interpretation improves the whole experience for both myself and others, allowing us to connect deeper with the environment (Dr. Hooykaas, n.d.).

The Haliburton wilderness offered a canvas rich with diverse landscapes, from dense forests to sparkling lakes, providing ample opportunities for exploration and interpretation. Inspired by Aldo Leopold's concept of promoting perception (Beck et al., 2018), I embarked on this camping trip with the intention of helping my friends who came with me to perceive more acutely the wonders of nature around us. Through hikes and storytelling sessions, I aimed to instill a sense of wonder and appreciation for the natural world, encouraging resource preservation (Beck et al., 2018; Dr. Hooykaas, n.d.).

Throughout the camping trip, art was an important part of my interpretive efforts. As we travelled through the harsh terrain, I encouraged my friends to document their experiences through artistic means such as sketching, and photography (Beck et al., 2018). By combining art and science, we were able to discover hidden patterns and detailed features in the terrain, developing a stronger connection with our surroundings.

This relates to documentary on the Group of Seven paintings since it illustrates how art can shape national identity and evoke emotional responses to wilderness (Dr. Hooykaas, n.d.). Despite the absence of human figures in many artworks, they convey powerful narratives about humanity's relationship with nature (Beck et al., 2018). This highlights the importance of art in fostering appreciation for wilderness and conservation efforts.

In terms of interpretive planning, I carefully examined risk management, particularly in an outdoor location like Haliburton ( Dr. Hooykaas, n.d.). I ensured that our camping activities were carried out securely, taking into account potential hazards such as wildlife encounters and bad weather (Beck et al., 2018). By prioritizing participant safety, I was able to create an environment in which everyone felt at ease and engaged in the interpretive experience.

Overall, my camping vacation to the Haliburton area demonstrated the transforming power of nature interpretation through art (Beck et al., 2018; Dr. Hooykaas, n.d.). By promoting perception, including artistic elements, and efficiently managing hazards, I was able to create a meaningful and enjoyable experience for myself and my fellow campers, establishing a stronger connection to the natural environment.

This experience confirmed my view in the value of nature interpretation in developing respect, stewardship, and a sense of belonging to the environment. It emphasized the role of art in portraying nature's beauty and relevance, as well as the value of incorporating multisensory experiences to engage various audiences in meaningful ways. As an interpreter, I am dedicated to further exploring and sharing the beauty of the natural world through art and narrative, motivating others to connect with and safeguard our planet's unique resources.

References:

Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018). Interpreting Cultural and Natural Heritage for a Better World (1st ed.). Sagamore Publishing. https://www.sagamorepub.com/products/interpreting-cultural-and-natural-heritage-better-world

Hooykaas, A. (n.d.). Unit 04: Nature Interpretation through Art and Planning for "All" Scenarios [Lecture notes]. ENVS3000 Nature Interpretation. University of Guelph.