#distemper on cloth

[poligraf]

« Mahakala, Protector of the Tent » (Unknown Artist)

#art #artwork #painting #paintings #thangka #tibetan art #tibet #tibetan buddhism #mahakala #colorful #colourful #reds #greens #oranges #golds #blacks #distemper on cloth #cloth #distemper

[nobrashfestivity]

A BLACK GROUND THANGKA OF KRODHA KALI TIBET, 19TH CENTURY Distemper on cloth Himalayan Art Resources item no.1497 Image: 37 x 26.7 cm (14 1/2 x 10 1/2 in.); With Silks: 64 x 37.5 cm (25 1/4 x 14 3/4 in.)

#unknown #kali #religious art #textiles

[talonabraxas]

Thangka of Ganapati 19th century. Mongolia. Distemper on cloth.

[kickthecan-revolution]

My vet came yesterday armed with a ton of information about Peach. She has a fungal infection and an upper respiratory called Feline Calicovirus that is highly infectious - even objects, including my clothes and hands - can transmit it and the symptoms are rough for many cats. He was kind of amazed she tested positive for it, as it’s not super common. He said “what is it with you and these animals with bizarre hardly heard of infections? He spoke with an internist at length and we have a game plan. Peach is a little congested but doesn’t have any of the really tough symptoms which is a relief. And she’s been out and about a bit and I’ve certainly pet my cats after handling her, so them not showing signs of it is a good thing. He gave the cats distemper vaccines which will help lessen symptoms if she can’t get rid of it and does pass it to them, but we are hopeful that she can get rid of it. I’m balancing letting her be out and about so her smell can get into the house versus letting her get too close to the cats. Minnie wants absolutely nothing to do with her but Bud is curious and I can tell, if this works out, they’ll be good friends ,

Her herpes (also positive for that) viral load is low and almost all cats have that so he’s not worried. He’s also not worried that the stress of introducing a kitten will trigger Bud’s leukemia. So I’m more positive about keeping her but we will need to see what her labs come back with, I’ll do the right thing for her if it’s safer for everyone for her to be in a single cat household.

This entire process has been healing in a way that’s difficult to describe. I’ve dealt with some deep stuff that I couldn’t touch in 12 years of therapy. My intuitive coach is an energy worker and healer and at first I thought it was totally crazy, but I believe it now.

My vet and his assistant hung out for a while, I made them some cocktails, and we just chatted. He mentioned he was taking his staff to a Pink concert tonight right down the street and I told him they should stop by either before or after, I really want to meet his partner so he’s up for it! I feel like he could be a friend. If not, what an incredible blessing to have a Vet who will research and research and call and get second and third opinions. It’s such a blessing.

I’m hiding from the world. From the War. From the massacres. It’s clearly a privilege to do that. Shirley told me that the energy right now is something that the world has never experienced, and everyone, including animals, are all reacting to it. It’s a chance to elevate to our higher selves, it’s inviting us to do that, and the chaos is forcing us all to look at ourselves more deeply. Since the beginning of the year, I’ve had an odd foreboding about the future, like I couldn’t quite place it – I don’t think that means our future is over but I think things are changing in ways that none of us have ever experienced before.

I love all of you so much, you’re such an important part of my life and I’m so grateful you’re here to process my small but very valuable world with me. I take all of your comments to heart. Thank you for reading, thank you for your tolerance of me and giving me the grace to be raw and show the darker parts of myself as they come to the light.

[hinducosmos]

Thangka of Maharakta Ganapati Ngor Monastery, Central Tibet, 18th Century

Distemper on cloth; recto with red Tibetan inscriptions identifying the paintings various subjects throughout; verso with red Tibetan 'om, ah, hum' incantation and four lines of inscription behind the central figure.

73 x 47 cm (28 3/4 x 18 1/2 in.) (via Bonhams)

#Ganesh #Ganesha #Ganapati #hinduism #buddhism #thangka #Tibet

[fishelfe]

Don't do this at home

Reading 'What Abigail did that Summer',  got to the point where she baby-carries a fox and gives it a full body cuddle... ... and did I mention I'm a large animal vet? Think James Herriot. Dear dog co-owners Nightingale and Grant, please tell me you make sure Toby is vaccinated, de-wormed and de-fleaed/mited regularly. - 'cause foxes shed worms (Echinococcus multilocularis, Toxocara canis, Capillaria, Alaria alata, Uncinaria stenocephala, Taenia- and Mesocestoides, Trichuris vulpis, Toxascaris leonina as well as Coccidia) Echinococcus multilocularis is a serious problem for humans (particularly immunocompromised ones), it [quotes wiki] "primarily affects the liver by inducing a hepatic disorder similar to liver cancer, therefore becoming extremely dangerous and difficult to diagnose. If the infection metastasizes, it may spread to any other organ and could be lethal if not treated. The most common treatment for AE is to surgically remove the parasite. Since it is difficult and not always possible to remove the entire parasite, medicine such as Albendazole is utilized to keep the cyst from growing back." - 'cause foxes transmit mange - 'cause foxes transmit canine distemper So, full body cuddling of foxes? Don't do this. If you absolutely can't avoid it, wash yourself and your clothes thoroughly after.

Sorry, had to get this out, pet peeve, feel better now.

#Rivers of London #what abigail did that summer #thomas nightingale #peter grant

[delightingintragedy]

Saturn Correspondences

From Christian Astrology by William Lilly

(It is mostly word for word. I tried to format it to fit into a nice correspondence list, but the information itself is untouched.)

Zodiac: His houses are Capricorn as his Night-house, and Aquarius as his Day-house. Exalted in Libra, Fall in Aries, and Rules Aquarius.

Nature: Diurnal Planet, Cold and Dry and moist Vapors, Melancholic, Earthly, Masculine, the greater Infortune, author of Solitariness, Malevolent

Profession: Curriers, Night-farmers, Miners under ground, Tinners, Potters, Broom-men, Plumbers, Brick-makers, Malsters, Chimney-sweepers, Sextons of Churches, Bearers of dead corpses, Scavengers, Hostlers, Colliers, Carters, Gardeners, Ditchers, Chandlers, Dyers of black Cloth, a Herdsman, Shepherd or Cow-keeper.

Sicknesses: All Impediments in the right Ear, Teeth, all quartan Agues proceeding of cold, dry and melancholy Distempers, Leprosies, Rheumes, Consumption, black Jaundice, Palsies, Tremblings, vain Fears, Fantasies, Dropsy, the Hand and Foot-gout, Apoplexies, Dog-hunger, too much flux of the Hemorrhoids, Ruptures if in Scorpio or Leo, in any ill aspect with Venus.

Savors: Sour, Bitter, Sharp

Herbs: Bearsfoot, Starwort, Wolf-bane, Hemlock, Fern, Hellebore the white and black, Henbane, Ceterach or Finger-fern, Clotbur or Burdock, Parsnip, Dragon, Pulse, Vervain, Mandrake, Poppy, Moss, Nightshade, Bythwind, Angelica, Sage, Box, Tutsan, Orage or golden Herb, Spinach, Shepherd's Purse, Cumin, Horsetail, Fumitory

Plants & Trees: Tamarisk, Savine, Senna, Capers, Rue or Herbgrace, Polypody, Willow or Sallow Tree, Yew-tree, Cypress tree, Hemp, Pine-tree

Beasts: The Ass, Cat, Hare, Mouse, Mole, Elephant, Bear, Dog, Wolf, Basilisk, Crocodile, Scorpion, Toad, Serpent, Adder, Hog, all manner of creeping Creatures breeding of putrefaction, either in the Earth, Water or Ruins of House.

Fishes: The Eel, Tortoise, Shell-fishes

Birds, etc: The Bat or Blude-black, Crow, Lapwing, Owl, Gnat, Crane, Peacock, Grasshopper, Thrush, Blackbird, Ostrich, Cuckoo

Places: Deserts, Woods, obscure Valleys, Caves, Dens, Holes, Mountains, or where men have been burried, Churchyards, etc. Ruined Buildings, Coal-mines, Sinks, Dirty or Stinking Muddy Places, Wells and Houses of Offices

Minerals: Lead, Loadstone, the Dross of all Metals, as also the Dust and Rubbish of everything.

Stones: Sapphire, Lapis Lazuli, all black, ugly Country Stones not polishable, and of a sad ashy or black color.

Weather: Cloudy, Dark, obscure Air, cold and hurtful, thick, black and cadense Clouds: but of this more particularly in a Treatise by itself.

Winds: Eastern Winds

Angel: Cassiel

Planetary Alliances: Works well with Jupiter, the Sun, and Mercury. Does not work well with Mars and Venus.

Week day: Saturday

Correspondence posts for the other planets: [Sun] [Moon] [Mercury] [Venus] [Mars] [Jupiter]

#astrology #planets #saturn #planetary #planetary magic #correspondences #magic #witchcraft #witchblr #astrology witch #magical correspondences #witches #witch community #witch #astro community #zodiac #zodiac signs #astroblr #astrology facts

[tethered-heartstrings]

Not trying to be confrontation or rude. How is will wealthy? Like he seems p securely middle class considering his job's average income is right there at the mid of middle class. Like it's a lot compared to most service industry jobs and poverty wages but he's not descendant from royalty money or tried to raise peacocks as a kid wealthy.

I thought the show spent a lot of time establishing the differences in experience he had verses his counterparts like Dr. Bloom or Hamable or even Crawford. From clothes to housing to childhood stories and background career work. Like he's not poor any more but he's certainly not in a life of actual wealth ?

Sorry to talk so long I am unsure what I'm missing :( and nervous:((

Will Graham grew up very poor, and we see those habits carried with him into adulthood. But he is wealthy by the time we see him in the show. He works for the FBI. Not just casually. He teaches people who will work for the FBI as special investigators. That is a very niche position. He also consults on cases, hired by the head of the FBI. He is making a lot more than you think he is. He also likely has hazard pay on top of that because he is dealing with serial killers. He repairs his own clothes because he is frugal by habit, and he likes fixing things and working with his hands. He also doesn't throw things away, another trait from a poor childhood. He works on boat engines because it is a skilled he learned in childhood and a hobby he enjoys. He also goes long stretches of time without working, and that goes beyond sick leave/vacation. The house he got with Molly also has INSANE property. We don't know what she makes, but that is still an expensive piece of land. It costs money to have that kind of privacy AND for it to be pretty. He doesn't dress lavishly because he doesn't want to. He doesn't want the attention, he doesn't like how fake it feels, he dresses comfortably. He still has a pretty decently sized house and HUGE property. It is surrounded by trees, presumably near a decently sized creek. That is competitive real estate. He did not inherit that property, so you know he bought it. Or at least earned enough to get a mortgage. And to get a mortgage, you need to show you have enough in savings to pay that loan off OR have a job that earns a certain amount monthly. So even if he didn't buy it outright, a bank won't loan you a lot of money if they think you can't afford it.

He also adopts any dog he sees. Having pets is expensive. Dogs have several core vaccines depending on where they live (rabies, distemper/parvo, influenza, lepto, bordetella) All of those they need because they go outside and can interact with wildlife (rabies/distemper/parvo are required regardless). Will also likely gets them vaccinated against lyme disease because the east coast has a lot of ticks, and a lot of those ticks carry lyme. Not sure about the rattlesnake situation in Virginia, but if it was of concern, I guarantee he would vaccinate them for it. Rabies/distemper/parvo are the only vaccines that can be given every 3 years (sometimes distemper/parvo is every year). The others are yearly. So that could be up to five vaccines yearly per dog. Not to mention, his dogs are in incredible health. That's one to two exams a year. Monthly flea/tick and preventative, likely annual dentals, and since his dogs go outside, they likely get minor injuries that he would take them in for. That is INCREDIBLY expensive! That doesn't even cover the cost of food! And regarding pet insurance for all the dogs, insurance is still an expensive monthly payment. And many of those dogs he just found and would likely have a lot of preexisting conditions that wouldn't be covered by insurance anyway. Still on dogs, when the Dolarhyde poisons them all, all seven are taken to emergency. ONE pet can knock out people's saving. They were kept OVERNIGHT which is extremely costly. Multiply that by seven. One dog was likely a couple thousand. Neither him nor Molly blinked an eye.

Will has wealth but he doesn't value it, he doesn't feel the need to spend it on things that don't matter. If he can fix it himself, why would he talk to a stranger to do it for him? He likes his privacy. It's not about cost. Will likes to feel useful, that is his whole schtick. Also, he can afford to drive to Baltimore whenever he has an upsetty spaghetti day, AND drive to Quantico's lab for work. Gas is expensive and so is car upkeep. Even if you change the tires and brakes and oil and shit yourself, that still is a lot of wear on tear on the car and it is expensive.

Not to mention he has a boat. The boat is small, but it is a nice boat. Having a boat like that is still a cost, even if he repairs it himself.

Middle class is considered between $46k and $126k a year. I can promise you he earns more than that. Most of it goes into savings because he doesn't care to "live rich", he sees no value in it. Now, I see "wealthy" as more subjective, but you could argue that there is a finite definition for "wealth". Will is not of the 1% but he still has a lot more money than he looks. I do think it is important not to erase his upbringing, because it does play a part in his interactions and how he spends money and treats his possessions. What someone looks like is no accurate gauge as to what their bank account holds.

And after Mizumono, I am sure his health insurance through the FBI covered medical costs, but that was a pretty swanky room. He did not have a roommate. He might have went out of pocket for that one lmao.

Also this is just me thinking and no real proof, but did they mention what Will did during the three years between Hannibal being imprisoned and going back to work for the FBI? Because if he didn't work for three years, that means he had a sexy pile of savings he was going through. Which, good for him. He needed a fucking break.

Sidenote: The average price of a grown peacock is less than $300, however, peachicks are less than $30. They are more expensive than chickens for raising, but they are not extremely expensive. Now if Alana is raising them, it is likely she started with peachicks. If she didn't care about the sex of the birds, and it was more "I want them as pets", then she could get away with the cheaper option (likely female birds). I don't know the husbandry and enclosure needs for a peacock, I imagine it is similar to a chicken but larger due to their size. So, Alana had more money than Will growing up, but I wouldn't guarantee she was extremely wealthy by any means. I don't know her backstory, but if she grew up in a small town, it is easier to get more property to raise outside animals.

#your question did not come off as confrontational and I think it was fair to ask for clarification #I don't mean this answer to sound argumentative or abrasive either so I apologize if that is the case! #I also just like talking about vetmed so that was a fun little bit to add #anonymous #the curious clown #sorry this was long

[cobra-shy]

My mother-in-law is four feet nine. Embracing her, I feel big, bestial, slightly disloyal; my own mother, now deceased, was also small. Otherwise they are not alike, except for an opinion that I dress badly and am emotionally obscure, which they would have shared. That I ought to be taken somewhere to “shop for clothes” is a hovering threat. Tonight my mother-in-law and I are doing the dishes. It is Christmas night. We are in Ohio. Her name is Verna. She washes, I dry. The dishtowel, my last year’s Christmas gift to her, is printed with cartoon cameos of Bloomsbury celebrities. Verna is telling stories about Mildred, her best friend, who died. Mildred taught me everything I know, she says. Mildred taught me how to entertain. I am half-listening, thinking back to drying dishes for my own mother. I recall silence, distemper, and impotence on my part. I really wanted to talk to her, or hear her talk to me. All the same, I stood beside her at the sink night after night, year after year, in a blaze of shame lest she ask me an inside question or blurt out some entrail of her own. Fear of entrails governed us. We both had neurotic bowels. And a kind of continuing unfounded rage. So when I say “wanted to talk” it’s not quite true. I never wanted it at the time. I wanted it before, I wanted it after, I want it now, I never wanted it at the time. At the time was always the wrong time, and I was in a rage. Are other families like this? I know I’m setting the bar high, but I cannot imagine it was ever the wrong time to talk in, say, Bloomsbury. But then here is Virginia Woolf (from “A Sketch of the Past”):

‘We are sealed vessels afloat upon what it is convenient to call reality; at some moments, without a reason, without an effort, the sealing matter cracks; in floods reality. . . .’

Was it Virginia Woolf who taught us to adore these floods of reality, without which we merely navigate a sea of convenience with other people? But here it is Christmas night in Ohio and a crack is beginning to show. I stand by my mother-in-law with a soggy dishtowel in hand, pondering the holiness of conversation. She is talking about her last glimpse of Mildred. A hospital room. Mildred, laid low by one of those cancers which kill you in a weekend, can no longer eat, is sucking on a piece of ice, has a tube up her nose, and when Verna leans over the bed to ask if there’s anything she can do, Mildred shoots her a look, moves the tube aside, and says, Verna, I’d give the world right now for one of your Martinis. The next day, Mildred is dead. My dishtowel by now a saturated oblong, I fold it in three, hoping for a new dry corner. So when did Mildred pass away? I ask, and Verna says, 1965. What is a mortal being? A wind, a dream, a shadow, the ancient Greek poets tell us, but I don’t say this to Verna. I merely repeat, 1965!, in disbelief.

From the other room comes the sound of TV. It’s a Christmas special about war—they’re interviewing a soldier from some Army, I think Israeli, whose assignment is to show up at sites where a woman or a child has been killed and plant weapons on the body. I wring out my towel. Everything I want from a mother is entrail-exhausting, rage-flooded, shocked-alive, and structured like a shriek. All I have the courage to ask of her is this convenience. We wipe down the counter. We hang up towel and sponge. When I was little I understood the world to be made of paper, and that everyone should step carefully or go through the paper. I wanted a notation for that, for the going-through. I thought, I still think, this notation is stored somewhere, above us in a sort of mist or secret layer. I never realized Verna had been carrying the ghost of Mildred at the front of her mind for fifty years, like impossible antlers. The judgments we bring to bear on one another are not very sound, are they? Now Verna is scrubbing at spots on the stove with the hem of her apron. Come on, let’s watch TV, I say. I brought a movie. It’s Lubitsch—you’ll like it. 

-- Anne Carson, “Trouble in Paradise”.

[renaissanceclassics]

The Pilgrim’s Progress: Part 2

Listen to: THE FIRST STAGE , at Renaissance Classics Podcast.

The Pilgrim’s Progress, in the Similitude of a Dream

As I walked through the wilderness of this world, I lighted on a certain place where was a den,3 and laid me down in that place to sleep; and as I slept, I dreamed a dream. I dreamed, and behold, I saw a man clothed with rags, standing in a certain place, with his face from his own house, a book in his hand, and a great burden upon his back. Isa 64:6; Luke 14:33; Psalm 38:4. I looked and saw him open the book, and read therein; and as he read, he wept and trembled; and not being able longer to contain, he brake out with a lamentable cry, saying, “What shall I do?” Acts 2:37; 16:30; Habak 1:2,3.

In this plight, therefore, he went home, and restrained himself as long as he could, that his wife and children should not perceive his distress; but he could not be silent long, because that his trouble increased. Wherefore at length he brake his mind to his wife and children; and thus he began to talk to them: “O, my dear wife,” said he, “and you the children of my bowels, I, your dear friend, am in myself undone by reason of a burden that lieth hard upon me; moreover, I am certainly informed that this our city will be burnt with fire from heaven; in which fearful overthrow, both myself, with thee my wife, and you my sweet babes, shall miserably come to ruin, except (the which yet I see not) some way of escape can be found whereby we may be delivered.” At this his relations were sore amazed; not for that they believed that what he had said to them was true, but because they thought that some frenzy distemper had got into his head; therefore, it drawing towards night, and they hoping that sleep might settle his brains, with all haste they got him to bed. But the night was as troublesome to him as the day; wherefore, instead of sleeping, he spent it in sighs and tears. So when the morning was come, they would know how he did. He told them, “Worse and worse:” he also set to talking to them again; but they began to be hardened. They also thought to drive away his distemper by harsh and surly carriage to him; sometimes they would deride, sometimes they would chide, and sometimes they would quite neglect him. Wherefore he began to retire himself to his chamber to pray for and pity them, and also to condole his own misery; he would also walk solitarily in the fields, sometimes reading, and sometimes praying: and thus for some days he spent his time. Now I saw, upon a time, when he was walking in the fields, that he was (as he was wont) reading in his book, and greatly distressed in his mind; and as he read, he burst out, as he had done before, crying, “What shall I do to be saved?” Acts 16:30,31. I saw also that he looked this way, and that way, as if he would run; yet he stood still because (as I perceived) he could not tell which way to go. I looked then, and saw a man named Evangelist coming to him, and he asked, “Wherefore dost thou cry?” He answered, “Sir, I perceive, by the book in my hand, that I am condemned to die, and after that to come to judgment, Heb. 9:27; and I find that I am not willing to do the first, Job 10: 21,22, nor able to do the second.” Ezek. 22:14. 3 Bedford jail, in which the author was imprisoned for conscience’ sake Then said Evangelist, “Why not willing to die, since this life is attended with so many evils?” The man answered, “Because, I fear that this burden that is upon my back will sink me lower than the grave, and I shall fall into Tophet. Isa. 30:33. And Sir, if I be not fit to go to prison, I am not fit to go to judgment, and from thence to execution; and the thoughts of these things make me cry.” Then said Evangelist, “If this be thy condition, why standest thou still?” He answered, “Because I know not whither to go.” Then he gave him a parchment roll, and there was written within, “Fly from the wrath to come.” Matt. 3:7. The man therefore read it, and looking upon Evangelist very carefully, said, “Whither must I fly?” Then said Evangelist, (pointing with his finger over a very wide field,) “Do you see yonder wicket-gate?” Matt. 7:13,14. The man said, “No.” Then said the other, “Do you see yonder shining light?” Psalm 119:105; 2 Pet. 1:19. He said, “I think I do.” Then said Evangelist, “Keep that light in your eye, and go up directly thereto, so shalt thou see the gate; at which, when thou knockest, it shall be told thee what thou shalt do.” So I saw in my dream that the man began to run. Now he had not run far from his own door when his wife and children, perceiving it, began to cry after him to return; but the man put his fingers in his ears, and ran on crying, Life! life! eternal life! Luke 14:26. So he looked not behind him, Gen. 19:17, but fled towards the middle of the plain. The neighbors also came out to see him run, Jer. 20:10; and as he ran, some mocked, others threatened, and some cried after him to return; and among those that did so, there were two that were resolved to fetch him back by force. The name of the one was Obstinate and the name of the other Pliable. Now by this time the man was got a good distance from them; but, however, they were resolved to pursue him, which they did, and in a little time they overtook him. Then said the man, “Neighbors, wherefore are you come?” They said, “To persuade you to go back with us.” But he said, “That can by no means be: you dwell,” said he, “in the city of Destruction, the place also where I was born: I see it to be so; and dying there, sooner or later, you will sink lower than the grave, into a place that burns with fire and brimstone: be content, good neighbors, and go along with me.” OBSTINATE: What, said Obstinate, and leave our friends and our comforts behind us! CHRISTIAN: Yes, said Christian, (for that was his name,) because that all which you forsake is not worthy to be compared with a little of that I am seeking to enjoy, 2 Cor. 4:18; and if you will go along with me, and hold it, you shall fare as I myself; for there, where I go, is enough and to spare. Luke 15:17. Come away, and prove my words. OBSTINATE: What are the things you seek, since you leave all the world to find them? CHRISTIAN: I seek an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, and that fadeth not away, 1 Peter 1:4; and it is laid up in heaven, and safe there, Heb. 11:16, to be bestowed, at the time appointed, on them that diligently seek it. Read it so, if you will, in my book. OBSTINATE: Tush, said Obstinate, away with your book; will you go back with us or no? CHRISTIAN: No, not I, said the other, because I have laid my hand to the plough. Luke 9:62. OBSTINATE: Come then, neighbor Pliable, let us turn again, and go home without him: there is a company of these crazy-headed coxcombs, that when they take a fancy by the end, are wiser in their own eyes than seven men that can render a reason. PLIABLE: Then said Pliable, Don’t revile; if what the good Christian says is true, the things he looks after are better than ours: my heart inclines to go with my neighbor. OBSTINATE: What, more fools still! Be ruled by me, and go back; who knows whither such a brain-sick fellow will lead you? Go back, go back, and be wise. CHRISTIAN: Nay, but do thou come with thy neighbor Pliable; there are such things to be had which I spoke of, and many more glories besides. If you believe not me, read here in this book, and for the truth of what is expressed therein, behold, all is confirmed by the blood of Him that made it. Heb. 9: 17-21. PLIABLE: Well, neighbor Obstinate, said Pliable, I begin to come to a point; I intend to go along with this good man, and to cast in my lot with him: but, my good companion, do you know the way to this desired place? CHRISTIAN: I am directed by a man whose name is Evangelist, to speed me to a little gate that is before us, where we shall receive instructions about the way. PLIABLE: Come then, good neighbor, let us be going. Then they went both together. OBSTINATE: And I will go back to my place, said Obstinate: I will be no companion of such misled, fantastical fellows. Now I saw in my dream, that when Obstinate was gone back, Christian and Pliable went talking over the plain; and thus they began their discourse. CHRISTIAN: Come, neighbor Pliable, how do you do? I am glad you are persuaded to go along with me. Had even Obstinate himself but felt what I have felt of the powers and terrors of what is yet unseen, he would not thus lightly have given us the back. PLIABLE: Come, neighbor Christian, since there are none but us two here, tell me now farther, what the things are, and how to be enjoyed, whither we are going. CHRISTIAN: I can better conceive of them with my mind, than speak of them with my tongue: but yet, since you are desirous to know, I will read of them in my book. PLIABLE: And do you think that the words of your book are certainly true? CHRISTIAN: Yes, verily; for it was made by Him that cannot lie. Tit. 1:2. PLIABLE: Well said; what things are they? CHRISTIAN: There is an endless kingdom to be inhabited, and everlasting life to be given us, that we may inhabit that kingdom for ever. Isa. 65:17; John 10: 27-29. PLIABLE: Well said; and what else? CHRISTIAN: There are crowns of glory to be given us; and garments that will make us shine like the sun in the firmament of heaven. 2 Tim. 4:8; Rev. 22:5; Matt. 13:43. PLIABLE: This is very pleasant; and what else? CHRISTIAN: There shall be no more crying, nor sorrow; for he that is owner of the place will wipe all tears from our eyes. Isa. 25:8; Rev 7:16, 17; 21:4. PLIABLE: And what company shall we have there? CHRISTIAN: There we shall be with seraphims and cherubims, Isaiah 6:2; 1 Thess. 4:16,17; Rev. 5:11; creatures that will dazzle your eyes to look on them. There also you shall meet with thousands and ten thousands that have gone before us to that place; none of them are hurtful, but loving and holy; every one walking in the sight of God, and standing in his presence with acceptance for ever. In a word, there we shall see the elders with their golden crowns, Rev. 4:4; there we shall see the holy virgins with their golden harps, Rev. 14:1-5; there we shall see men, that by the world were cut in pieces, burnt in flames, eaten of beasts, drowned in the seas, for the love they bare to the Lord of the place, John 12:25; all well, and clothed with immortality as with a garment. 2 Cor.5:2. PLIABLE: The hearing of this is enough to ravish one’s heart. But are these things to be enjoyed? How shall we get to be sharers thereof? CHRISTIAN: The Lord, the governor of the country, hath recorded that in this book, Isaiah 55:1,2; John 6:37; 7:37; Rev. 21:6; 22:17; the substance of which is, if we be truly willing to have it, he will bestow it upon us freely. PLIABLE: Well, my good companion, glad am I to hear of these things: come on, let us mend our pace. CHRISTIAN: I cannot go as fast as I would, by reason of this burden that is on my back. Now I saw in my dream, that just as they had ended this talk, they drew nigh to a very miry slough that was in the midst of the plain: and they being heedless, did both fall suddenly into the bog. The name of the slough was Despond. Here, therefore, they wallowed for a time, being grievously bedaubed with the dirt; and Christian, because of the burden that was on his back, began to sink in the mire. PLIABLE: Then said Pliable, Ah, neighbor Christian, where are you now? CHRISTIAN: Truly, said Christian, I do not know. PLIABLE: At this Pliable began to be offended, and angrily said to his fellow, Is this the happiness you have told me all this while of? If we have such ill speed at our first setting out, what may we expect between this and our journey’s end? May I get out again with my life, you shall possess the brave country alone for me. And with that he gave a desperate struggle or two, and got out of the mire on that side of the slough which was next to his own house: so away he went, and Christian saw him no more. Wherefore Christian was left to tumble in the Slough of Despond alone; but still he endeavored to struggle to that side of the slough that was farthest from his own house, and next to the wicket-gate; the which he did, but could not get out because of the burden that was upon his back: but I beheld in my dream, that a man came to him, whose name was Help, and asked him what he did there. CHRISTIAN: Sir, said Christian, I was bid to go this way by a man called Evangelist, who directed me also to yonder gate, that I might escape the wrath to come. And as I was going thither, I fell in here. HELP: But why did not you look for the steps? CHRISTIAN: Fear followed me so hard that I fled the next way, and fell in. HELP: Then, said he, Give me thine hand: so he gave him his hand, and he drew him out, Psalm 40:2, and he set him upon sound ground, and bid him go on his way. Then I stepped to him that plucked him out, and said, “Sir, wherefore, since over this place is the way from the city of Destruction to yonder gate, is it, that this plat is not mended, that poor travellers might go thither with more security?” And he said unto me, “This miry slough is such a place as cannot be mended: it is the descent whither the scum and filth that attends conviction for sin doth continually run, and therefore it is called the Slough of Despond; for still, as the sinner is awakened about his lost condition, there arise in his soul many fears and doubts, and discouraging apprehensions, which all of them get together, and settle in this place: and this is the reason of the badness of this ground. “It is not the pleasure of the King that this place should remain so bad. Isa. 35:3,4. His laborers also have, by the direction of his Majesty’s surveyors, been for above this sixteen hundred years employed about this patch of ground, if perhaps it might have been mended: yea, and to my knowledge,” said he, “there have been swallowed up at least twenty thousand cart loads, yea, millions of wholesome instructions, that have at all seasons been brought from all places of the King’s dominions, (and they that can tell, say, they are the best materials to make good ground of the place,) if so be it might have been mended; but it is the Slough of Despond still, and so will be when they have done what they can. “True, there are, by the direction of the Lawgiver, certain good and substantial steps, placed even through the very midst of this slough; but at such time as this place doth much spew out its filth, as it doth against change of weather, these steps are hardly seen; or if they be, men, through the dizziness of their heads, step beside, and then they are bemired to purpose, notwithstanding the steps be there: but the ground is good when they are once got in at the gate.” 1 Sam. 12:23. Now I saw in my dream, that by this time Pliable was got home to his house. So his neighbors came to visit him; and some of them called him wise man for coming back, and some called him fool for hazarding himself with Christian: others again did mock at his cowardliness, saying, “Surely, since you began to venture, I would not have been so base as to have given out for a few difficulties:” so Pliable sat sneaking among them. But at last he got more confidence, and then they all turned their tales, and began to deride poor Christian behind his back. And thus much concerning Pliable. Now as Christian was walking solitary by himself, he espied one afar off come crossing over the field to meet him; and their hap was to meet just as they were crossing the way of each other. The gentleman’s name that met him was Mr. Wordly Wiseman: he dwelt in the town of Carnal Policy, a very great town, and also hard by from whence Christian came. This man then, meeting with Christian, and having some inkling of him, (for Christian’s setting forth from the city of Destruction was much noised abroad, not only in the town where he dwelt, but also it began to be the town-talk in some other places)—Mr. Worldly Wiseman, therefore, having some guess of him, by beholding his laborious going, by observing his sighs and groans, and the like, began thus to enter into some talk with Christian. MR. WORLDLY WISEMAN: How now, good fellow, whither away after this burdened manner? CHRISTIAN: A burdened manner indeed, as ever I think poor creature had! And whereas you ask me, Whither away? I tell you, sir, I am going to yonder wicket-gate before me; for there, as I am informed, I shall be put into a way to be rid of my heavy burden. MR. WORLDLY WISEMAN: Hast thou a wife and children? CHRISTIAN: Yes; but I am so laden with this burden, that I cannot take that pleasure in them as formerly: methinks I am as if I had none. 1 Cor. 7:29. MR. WORLDLY WISEMAN: Wilt thou hearken to me, if I give thee counsel? CHRISTIAN: If it be good, I will; for I stand in need of good counsel. MR. WORLDLY WISEMAN: I would advise thee, then, that thou with all speed get thyself rid of thy burden; for thou wilt never be settled in thy mind till then: nor canst thou enjoy the benefits of the blessings which God hath bestowed upon thee till then. CHRISTIAN: That is that which I seek for, even to be rid of this heavy burden: but get it off myself I cannot, nor is there any man in our country that can take it off my shoulders; therefore am I going this way, as I told you, that I may be rid of my burden. MR. WORLDLY WISEMAN: Who bid thee go this way to be rid of thy burden? CHRISTIAN: A man that appeared to me to be a very great and honorable person: his name, as I remember, is Evangelist. I beshrew him for his counsel! there is not a more dangerous and troublesome way in the world than is that into which he hath directed thee; and that thou shalt find, if thou wilt be ruled by his counsel. Thou hast met with something, as I perceive, already; for I see the dirt of the Slough of Despond is upon thee: but that slough is the beginning of the sorrows that do attend those that go on in that way. Hear me; I am older than thou: thou art like to meet with, in the way which thou goest, wearisomeness, painfulness, hunger, perils, nakedness, sword, lions, dragons, darkness, and, in a word, death, and what not. These things are certainly true, having been confirmed by many testimonies. And should a man so carelessly cast away himself, by giving heed to a stranger? CHRISTIAN: Why, sir, this burden on my back is more terrible to me than are all these things which you have mentioned: nay, methinks I care not what I meet with in the way, if so be I can also meet with deliverance from my burden. MR. WORLDLY WISEMAN: How camest thou by thy burden at first? CHRISTIAN: By reading this book in my hand. MR. WORLDLY WISEMAN: I thought so; and it has happened unto thee as to other weak men, who, meddling with things too high for them, do suddenly fall into thy distractions; which distractions do not only unman men, as thine I perceive have done thee, but they run them upon desperate ventures, to obtain they know not what. CHRISTIAN: I know what I would obtain; it is ease from my heavy burden. MR. WORLDLY WISEMAN: But why wilt thou seek for ease this way, seeing so many dangers attend it? especially since (hadst thou but patience to hear me) I could direct thee to the obtaining of what thou desirest, without the dangers that thou in this way wilt run thyself into. Yea, and the remedy is at hand. Besides, I will add, that instead of those dangers, thou shalt meet with much safety, friendship, and content. CHRISTIAN: Sir, I pray open this secret to me. MR. WORLDLY WISEMAN: Why, in yonder village (the village is named Morality) there dwells a gentleman whose name is Legality, a very judicious man, and a man of a very good name, that has skill to help men off with such burdens as thine is from their shoulders; yea to my knowledge, he hath done a great deal of good this way; aye, and besides, he hath skill to cure those that are somewhat crazed in their wits with their burdens. To him, as I said, thou mayest go, and be helped presently. His house is not quite a mile from this place; and if he should not be at home himself, he hath a pretty young man to his son, whose name is Civility, that can do it (to speak on) as well as the old gentleman himself: there, I say, thou mayest be eased of thy burden; and if thou art not minded to go back to thy former habitation, (as indeed I would not wish thee,) thou mayest send for thy wife and children to this village, where there are houses now standing empty, one of which thou mayest have at a reasonable rate: provision is there also cheap and good; and that which will make thy life the more happy is, to be sure there thou shalt live by honest neighbors, in credit and good fashion. Now was Christian somewhat at a stand; but presently he concluded, If this be true which this gentleman hath said, my wisest course is to take his advice: and with that he thus farther spake. CHRISTIAN: Sir, which is my way to this honest man’s house? MR. WORLDLY WISEMAN: Do you see yonder high hill? CHRISTIAN: Yes, very well. MR. WORLDLY WISEMAN: By that hill you must go, and the first house you come at is his. So Christian turned out of his way to go to Mr. Legality’s house for help: but, behold, when he was got now hard by the hill, it seemed so high, and also that side of it that was next the way-side did hang so much over, that Christian was afraid to venture further, lest the hill should fall on his head; wherefore there he stood still, and wotted not what to do. Also his burden now seemed heavier to him than while he was in his way. There came also flashes of fire, Ex. 19:16, 18, out of the hill, that made Christian afraid that he should be burnt: here therefore he did sweat and quake for fear. Heb. 12:21. And now he began to be sorry that he had taken Mr. Worldly Wiseman’s counsel; and with that he saw Evangelist coming to meet him, at the sight also of whom he began to blush for shame. So Evangelist drew nearer and nearer; and coming up to him, he looked upon him, with a severe and dreadful countenance, and thus began to reason with Christian. EVANGELIST: What doest thou here, Christian? said he: at which words Christian knew not what to answer; wherefore at present he stood speechless before him. Then said Evangelist farther, Art not thou the man that I found crying without the walls of the city of Destruction? CHRISTIAN: Yes, dear sir, I am the man. EVANGELIST: Did not I direct thee the way to the little wicket-gate? CHRISTIAN: Yes, dear sir, said Christian. EVANGELIST: How is it then thou art so quickly turned aside? For thou art now out of the way. CHRISTIAN: I met with a gentleman so soon as I had got over the Slough of Despond, who persuaded me that I might, in the village before me, find a man that could take off my burden. EVANGELIST: What was he? CHRISTIAN: He looked like a gentleman, and talked much to me, and got me at last to yield: so I came hither; but when I beheld this hill, and how it hangs over the way, I suddenly made a stand, lest it should fall on my head. EVANGELIST: What said that gentleman to you? CHRISTIAN: Why, he asked me whither I was going; and I told him. EVANGELIST: And what said he then? CHRISTIAN: He asked me if I had a family; and I told him. But, said I, I am so laden with the burden that is on my back, that I cannot take pleasure in them as formerly. EVANGELIST: And what said he then? CHRISTIAN: He bid me with speed get rid of my burden; and I told him it was ease that I sought. And, said I, I am therefore going to yonder gate, to receive farther direction how I may get to the place of deliverance. So he said that he would show me a better way, and short, not so attended with difficulties as the way, sir, that you set me in; which way, said he, will direct you to a gentleman’s house that hath skill to take off these burdens: so I believed him, and turned out of that way into this, if haply I might be soon eased of my burden. But when I came to this place, and beheld things as they are, I stopped, for fear (as I said) of danger: but I now know not what to do. EVANGELIST: Then said Evangelist, Stand still a little, that I show thee the words of God. So he stood trembling. Then said Evangelist, “See that ye refuse not Him that speaketh; for if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from Him that speaketh from heaven.” Heb. 12:25. He said, moreover, “Now the just shall live by faith; but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.” Heb. 10:38. He also did thus apply them: Thou art the man that art running into this misery; thou hast begun to reject the counsel of the Most High, and to draw back thy foot from the way of peace, even almost to the hazarding of thy perdition. Then Christian fell down at his feet as dead, crying, Woe is me, for I am undone! At the sight of which Evangelist caught him by the right hand, saying, “All manner of sin and blasphemies shall be forgiven unto men.” Matt. 12:31. “Be not faithless, but believing.” John 20:27. Then did Christian again a little revive, and stood up trembling, as at first, before Evangelist. Then Evangelist proceeded, saying, Give more earnest heed to the things that I shall tell thee of. I will now show thee who it was that deluded thee, and who it was also to whom he sent thee. The man that met thee is one Worldly Wiseman, and rightly is he so called; partly because he savoreth only the doctrine of this world, 1 John 4:5, (therefore he always goes to the town of Morality to church;) and partly because he loveth that doctrine best, for it saveth him best from the cross, Gal. 6:12: and because he is of this carnal temper, therefore he seeketh to pervert my ways, though right. Now there are three things in this man’s counsel that thou must utterly abhor. 1. His turning thee out of the way. 2. His laboring to render the cross odious to thee. 3. And his setting thy feet in that way that leadeth unto the administration of death. First, Thou must abhor his turning thee out of the way; yea, and thine own consenting thereto; because this is to reject the counsel of God for the sake of the counsel of a Worldly Wiseman. The Lord says, “Strive to enter in at the straight gate,” Luke 13:24, the gate to which I send thee; “for strait is the gate that leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.” Matt. 7:13,14. From this little wicket-gate, and from the way thereto, hath this wicked man turned thee, to the bringing of thee almost to destruction: hate, therefore, his turning thee out of the way, and abhor thyself for hearkening to him. Secondly, Thou must abhor his laboring to render the cross odious unto thee; for thou art to prefer it before the treasures of Egypt. Heb. 11:25,26. Besides, the King of glory hath told thee, that he that will save his life shall lose it. And he that comes after him, and hates not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be his disciple. Mark 8:38; John 12:25; Matt. 10:39; Luke 14:26. I say, therefore, for a man to labor to persuade thee that that shall be thy death, without which, the truth hath said, thou canst not have eternal life, this doctrine thou must abhor. Thirdly, Thou must hate his setting of thy feet in the way that leadeth to the ministration of death. And for this thou must consider to whom he sent thee, and also how unable that person was to deliver thee from thy burden. He to whom thou wast sent for ease, being by name Legality, is the son of the bond-woman which now is, and is in bondage with her children, Gal. 4:21-27, and is, in a mystery, this Mount Sinai, which thou hast feared will fall on thy head. Now if she with her children are in bondage, how canst thou expect by them to be made free? This Legality, therefore, is not able to set thee free from thy burden. No man was as yet ever rid of his burden by him; no, nor ever is like to be: ye cannot be justified by the works of the law; for by the deeds of the law no man living can be rid of his burden: Therefore Mr. Worldly Wiseman is an alien, and Mr. Legality is a cheat; and for his son Civility, notwithstanding his simpering looks, he is but a hypocrite, and cannot help thee. Believe me, there is nothing in all this noise that thou hast heard of these sottish men, but a design to beguile thee of thy salvation, by turning thee from the way in which I had set thee. After this, Evangelist called aloud to the heavens for confirmation of what he had said; and with that there came words and fire out of the mountain under which poor Christian stood, which made the hair of his flesh stand up. The words were pronounced: “As many as are of the works of the law, are under the curse; for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.” Gal. 3:10. Now Christian looked for nothing but death, and began to cry out lamentably; even cursing the time in which he met with Mr. Worldly Wiseman; still calling himself a thousand fools for hearkening to his counsel. He also was greatly ashamed to think that this gentleman’s arguments, flowing only from the flesh, should have the prevalency with him so far as to cause him to forsake the right way. This done, he applied himself again to Evangelist in words and sense as follows. CHRISTIAN: Sir, what think you? Is there any hope? May I now go back, and go up to the wicket-gate? Shall I not be abandoned for this, and sent back from thence ashamed? I am sorry I have hearkened to this man’s counsel; but may my sin be forgiven? EVANGELIST: Then said Evangelist to him, Thy sin is very great, for by it thou hast committed two evils: thou hast forsaken the way that is good, to tread in forbidden paths. Yet will the man at the gate receive thee, for he has good-will for men; only, said he, take heed that thou turn not aside again, lest thou “perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little.” Psalm 2:12.

#john bunyan #christian #allegory #podcast #story #audio #renaissance #awakening #heaven #pilgrim's progress #puritan

[transgenderer]

Glue-size is a painting technique in which pigment is bound (sized) to cloth (usually linen) with hide glue, and typically the unvarnished cloth was then fixed to the frame using the same glue. Glue-size is also known as distemper, though the term "distemper" is applied variously to different techniques. Glue-size was used because hide glue was a popular binding medium in the 15th century, particularly among artists of the Early Netherlandish period, who used it as an inexpensive alternative to oil. Although a large number of works using this medium were produced, few survive today, mainly because of the high perishability of linen cloth and the solubility of hide glue

using glue as paint...

The advantage of using glue as a binder is that the colours render as matte and opaque textures suited to austere or mournful images as opposed to the translucent appearance associated with oil. Many reds and blues bound in glue would have appeared with a brilliance and intensity difficult to achieve with oil.

mournful medium...

i cant find an explanation of the etymology here but i THINK it comes from the original french "cause to sit" meaning of size (sit->sit next to a judge->formal session->regulation->quantity, length amount (that is regulated))

[rcmantorchwick-a]

𝔇𝔬𝔰𝔰𝔦𝔢𝔯

BASICS

Name: Roman Torchwick Aliases: Will-O-Wisp, The Wisp Age: 33 Height: 6’3” Date of Birth: October 30th (Mischief Night) Zodiac: Scorpio Hometown: Motostoke, Galar Current Location: Constantly moving between Paldea, Galar and Kalos. Occupation: Owner of Torchwick Industries, a collection of businesses dedicated to mining Dynamax Crystals, Tera Shards, and other rare minerals such as evolutionary stones; Torchwick Industries is a direct competitor to Macro Cosmos in Galar, specifically their energy and rail sector; the company’s largest presence is in Galar, and in Paldea, where a smaller sect of his company helps produce the Tera Orbs necessary for Terastilization.

Roman Torchwick also has business connections in Kalos, specifically Lysandre Labs, where he takes on research and development jobs for numerous technological projects, and assists in studying the connection between Dynamax Crystals, Tera Shards and Mega Stones.

Behind closed doors, he has sworn allegiance to Team Flare, in support of The Beautiful Tomorrow.

Pokémon Team: Chandelure (Shiny), Gourgeist, Talonflame, Coalossal Favorite Type: Fire Gym Experience: Obtained 5 badges in the Galar League while attending school.

TRAITS

Positive: Charismatic, confident, good at conversation, sharp minded, problem solver, witty. Negative: Cruel, manipulative, aggressive, arrogant, judgmental, addictive personality, snarky.

Likes: Expensive cigars, gambling, art, fashion, Pokémon bred for perfect IVs and pedigree, the thrill of danger and high stakes. Dislikes: . . . A lot of things lol, but especially politicians.

MBTI: ESTP (The Entrepreneur) Alignment: Neutral/Chaotic Evil

MISC: Wears fireproof clothing; he is missing his right eye; always has his cane on him— which also plays the role of weapon— it stores fire tera shards that detonate into small projectile explosives.

BACKGROUND

Something had always been a little off about Roman Torchwick— always a little more rough to play, seemingly cruel, and awfully manipulative even as a boy— curious to see the reactions he can get out of someone by pushing them to an emotional extreme; born into a family of mining tycoons, Roman watched his father’s business suffer due to the monopoly that Macro Cosmos had over Galar. After watching the company fall into complete shambles during an economic crash, Roman’s parents went through a bitter divorce when he was 10 years old. Through a series of unfortunate events, his father took his own life, and his mother became practically catatonic. Torchwick Industries was handed off to a group of Galarian oligarchs.

Roman was sent to attend a boarding school in Wyndon, where he became proficient at Pokémon battling, and studied various sciences and business models. During this time, however, his mental health suffered. He became a workaholic, and began to find stress relief in unhealthy ways by pushing his mental limitations instead of exercising self-care. He graduated from the school with impressive grades, but it took a toll on psyche. And though Roman had bright opportunities in front of him, he turned to self-destructive habits to help numb his internal stress. By the time he was 19, he had already gotten his hands dirty with petty theft, public assault charges, and arson.

An incident where he was experimenting with Dynamax crystals and flammable chemicals would result in Roman causing an explosion in one of his academic labs, leaving his arms and torso covered in 3rd degree burns. He was arrested and charged with illegally building explosives, criminal endangerment, and tampering with illegally obtained, hazardous chemicals; upon arrest, several warrants for assault and theft were brought to light as well. Roman would spend 5 years in prison, where he endured a series of unusual, and questionable psychiatric treatments to try and quell his distemper and erratic behavior.

Upon release, he seemed like a model citizen! The treatment had worked, he was reformed, and he even managed to get himself a foot in the door of his family’s old mining company. Many years of hard work and high profits, and Roman Torchwick would eventually sign the papers and buy back Torchwick Industries in its entirety. On the outside, he’s a successful businessman, living a life of success and luxury, albeit appearing judgmental and sly.

But behind closed doors. . . He still enjoys a bit of the ole ultraviolence. Roman finds pure joy and entertainment out of causing harm to those that give him problems— and even those who aren’t particularly causing him issues, but have been deemed irritating. It’s not unusual for insubordinate employees to be “sent overseas for work placement”, only to never be seen again. And while killing off problematic people is something he’s completely fine with— those abused by Torchwick aren’t always guilty.

His current business focus? Improving the Tera Orbs in Paldea. Torchwick Industries has assisted in developing the perfect tool for terastilization, optimizing its energy output and assuring a perfect melding of the crystals with the target Pokémon; cooperative work with Director Clavell and Professors Sada & Turo have made this possible. While he is NOT responsible for the invention of these orbs (that honor goes to the Paldean professors), his company manufactures several different high quality lines of them. Torchwick wishes to better understand the connection between the Kalosian, Galarian and Paldean crystal phenomenas, in the hopes of seeing their full potential— and turning a VERY generous profit.

Roman Torchwick has a strong personal vendetta towards Macro Cosmos and Chairman Rose, and would love to be the one to wipe him AND his company off of the map. He’d very much like to muscle his way further into the Galar Mines.

What is a TOTAL secret to anybody unaffiliated with Team Flare, is that Roman’s alliance and loyalty to Lysandre and Flare played a major part in his ability to buy back his family’s company; by lending his charisma, cunning mind and manipulative ways, bowing his head to the King, and paying the PRICE, he received the funding needed to make those purchases. Roman proved his usefulness, and now, he owes his life to the man who propped him up; Torchwick Industries shares every last bit of their scientific discoveries and resources with Lysandre Labs, and moves massive amounts of minerals to Kalos under the guise of research— but in reality, it is meant to power the Ultimate Weapon, and assist in achieving Lysandre’s vision.

As a part of Team Flare, he handles many of the business affairs on the side, and runs the disciplinary department.

Torchwick believes that the majority of humanity is ugly, and undeserving of the Eden that Lysandre promises to create. He delights in the idea of razing the earth with fire, and eliminating those deemed unworthy.

#DOSSIER. #Death CW #Suicide CW #Violence CW

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not; till reueale, and my day and soule by constance     irresolved his calm, and our fortunes with honor: while shall I should not torn out off     to stern the shepherd sand; their self not minds, nor to their turne, I made here; too long to die.     In loue does cruel; I have a voyage,

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Budget-Friendly Beauty: Transform Your Home with Birla White Distemper

Birla White Distemper offers a solution for those seeking affordability without compromising on quality. Let's explore how you can revamp your home with this versatile product.

Benefits of Birla White Distemper

Affordability: One of the standout features of Birla White Distemper is its affordability. You can achieve a luxurious finish without the hefty price tag.

Ease of Application: Unlike complex paint applications, Birla White Distemper is easy to apply, making it suitable for both DIY enthusiasts and professionals.

Versatility: Whether you're painting walls, ceilings, or exteriors, Birla White Distemper offers versatility in application, allowing you to unleash your creativity.

Durability: Despite its economical price point, Birla White Distemper doesn't compromise on durability. You can enjoy long-lasting beauty without frequent touch-ups.

Elevate Your Walls with Birla White Distemper

Transforming your home begins with the walls. Birla White Distemper offers a wide range of shades to suit every taste and style. From serene neutrals to vibrant hues, you can unleash your creativity and breathe new life into your space.

Achieve a Seamless Finish

With Birla White Distemper, achieving a seamless finish is effortless. Its smooth texture glides onto surfaces, concealing imperfections and creating a flawless backdrop for your decor. Whether you prefer a matte or glossy finish, Birla White Distemper delivers exceptional results every time.

Budget-Friendly Beauty: Transform Your Home

Revolutionize your living space with Birla White Distemper. Say goodbye to bland walls and hello to budget-friendly beauty. With its myriad benefits and affordable price point, Birla White Distemper is the ultimate solution for transforming your home into a masterpiece.

FAQs

How long does Birla White Distemper take to dry?

Birla White Distemper typically dries within 2-4 hours, depending on factors such as temperature and humidity.

Can Birla White Distemper be used on exterior surfaces?

Yes, Birla White Distemper is suitable for both interior and exterior surfaces, providing versatility in application.

Is primer required before applying Birla White Distemper?

Priming is recommended for optimal results, especially on porous surfaces, to ensure better adhesion and durability.

Can Birla White Distemper be tinted to custom shades?

Yes, Birla White Distemper can be tinted to achieve custom shades, allowing you to personalize your space according to your preferences.

How do I clean surfaces painted with Birla White Distemper? Surfaces painted with Birla White Distemper can be easily cleaned with a mild detergent solution and a soft cloth, making maintenance a breeze.

Is Birla White Distemper eco-friendly?

Birla White Distemper is formulated with eco-friendly ingredients, making it a sustainable choice for environmentally conscious consumers.

Conclusion

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The Havanese Dog Breed: Your Complete Guide to a Charming Companion

Introduction: Unveiling the Charms of the Havanese Dog Breed

The realm of dog breeds is a captivating tapestry, each strand contributing unique qualities. Among these, the Havanese, affectionately known as "Havies," has won the hearts of dog enthusiasts. This comprehensive guide explores the origins, traits, care requirements, and more about the enchanting Havanese breed.

Origins and General Information

The Havanese, rooted in the vibrant history of Cuba since the 18th century, is a small-sized dog celebrated for its charm. Belonging to the Bichon family, alongside breeds like the Bichon Frise and Maltese, these dogs adorned the palaces of Havana, earning their name.

About Havanese

Appearance: Weighing 7 to 13 pounds and standing 8.5 to 11.5 inches tall, Havanese dogs boast a silky, multicolored coat, including shades of white, cream, fawn, and black.

Characteristics: Known for their cheerful and sociable nature, Havanese dogs have a distinctive "springy" step, endearing them to families and dog enthusiasts globally.

Popularity: Their delightful personalities and striking appearance have earned Havanese dogs a strong following worldwide.

Temperament: Friendly and sociable, Havanese dogs thrive in family settings, displaying compatibility with children, other dogs, and even strangers.

Lifespan: With an average lifespan of 13 to 15 years, Havanese are a long-lived breed.

Coat Color: Exhibiting a range of colors, from solid to multi-colored, Havanese coats feature variations of white, cream, black, chocolate, and silver.

Mixed or Original Breed: The Havanese is an original breed with a well-documented history spanning centuries.

How to Take Care of a Havanese

Food

Ensure your Havanese's well-being through proper nutrition:

High-Quality Dog Food: Opt for dog food tailored to small breeds, prioritizing real meat over fillers like corn and soy.

Proper Portions: Avoid overfeeding; consult your vet to determine suitable portion sizes based on age, activity level, and size.

Fresh Water: Maintain proper hydration with a constant supply of clean water.

Environment

Create a conducive environment for your Havanese's happiness:

Secure Space: Safeguard your living area, especially for puppies prone to exploration. Fencing is vital for their safety.

Comfortable Sleeping Area: Offer a cozy sleeping spot, such as a soft bed or crate with a warm blanket.

Toys and Mental Stimulation: Stimulate their intelligence with engaging toys and puzzles.

Take Care Method

Ensure your Havanese's happiness through quality time:

Spend time playing fetch, going for walks, or lounging together.

Grooming

Maintain their elegant appearance with a regular grooming routine:

Brushing: Daily brushing prevents tangles, using a soft-bristle or slicker brush.

Bathing: Bathe every few weeks using gentle dog shampoo, ensuring thorough drying.

Face Clean Up: Pay attention to facial hair, cleaning it with a damp cloth after meals.

Nail Check: Trim nails regularly or seek professional assistance.

How to Prepare for a Havanese’s Life

Three essential sentences for a happy Havanese life:

Patience, consistency, and love are key to raising a well-behaved Havanese.

Ensure you have the right food, environment, toys, training plan, and socialization opportunities.

Essential equipment includes a collar, leash, food and water bowls, grooming supplies, a comfortable bed or crate, and plenty of toys.

Common Health Issues

Be aware of potential health issues:

Dental problems, hip dysplasia, and luxating patellas are common; regular vet check-ups and a balanced diet help prevent these issues.

Vaccinations

Prioritize essential vaccinations:

Rabies, distemper, and parvovirus vaccinations are crucial; consult your vet for a tailored vaccination schedule.

How to Buy/Adopt a Havanese

Locations of Popularity: Havanese are popular in the United States, Canada, and various European nations.

Average Price: Prices vary, but on average, expect to pay between $1,000 to $2,500.

Adoption Communities: Consider reputable rescue organizations on platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, such as Rescue Inc. in the US.

Conclusion: Embracing a Life with Your Charming Havanese Companion

In conclusion, the Havanese is a delightful and adaptable breed that can make an excellent addition to your family. By providing them with the right care, environment, and love, you can enjoy many happy years with your charming companion. If you’re considering bringing a Havanese into your life, whether through adoption or purchase, make sure to do your research and choose a reputable breeder or rescue organization for a healthy and happy furry friend.

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A BLACK GROUND THANGKA OF KRODHA KALI

TIBET, 19TH CENTURY

Distemper on cloth

Himalayan Art Resources item no.1497

Image: 37 x 26.7 cm (14 1/2 x 10 1/2 in.);

With Silks: 64 x 37.5 cm (25 1/4 x 14 3/4 in.)