#lovely message

[fairuzfan]

hi! I know you like getting messages of support from other nations so I hope you will find some worth in this one, however meandering. it's a bit related to your talk about food appropiation,

In the Sierra Madre, seeing a prickly pear is nothing less than a relief. The land is full of life, but it is of a kind that can be thoroughly indifferent to human life, so seeing the bright red of a tuna can feel like gift from the land. It is the friendliest plant around, in its context. A lone dot of color and edible flesh in a sea of thornscrub. There's spines, sure, but those are a non-issue if you know how to handle the plant. It's not hard to peel the fruit one-handed, using just a sharp knife and a flat rock. My grandpa used to do that, and still does when we visit the ranges in San Luis Potosí where he used to shepherd sheep and goats as a child. The flesh is refreshing on a hot day and the sweetness warms you on cold one.

Which makes it all very shocking that Israelis adopted it as a national symbol, calling it "sabra", and also giving that name to the "native"-born Israeli populace. They say it is because they have a sweet interior surrounded by tough spines to pierce their enemies, but that does not sound right. The only way you could possibly see it as unfriendly or standoffish or as a symbol of self-defense, is if you are unfamiliar with land and context and go shoving youself places you shouldn't be. I can't help but think of their "making the desert bloom" mindset, and their misunderstanding of natural characteristics as hostility.

When Madagascans introduced the plant into their lifestyle, they used the fruit to feed cattle, and stave off hunger. And when French colonizers tried to get past the walls of cactus they wove with it, they were stung. It was only the engineered sabotage of the cactus with pests that ended that era of self-sufficience. I think the people of Madagascar were infinitely more worthy of taking it as their symbol!

I guess what I am trying to say is that Israel does not just merely appropiate things that are geographically close to it, and similarly, it is not just its neighbors that take stock of its, wrongness, to put it mildly. As much as Israel would like to believe that support for Palestine is a fad, we simply are not as incapable of drawing parallels as they would like us to be.

I think of Palestine every time I have to try and master my anxiety around U.S. Border Patrol. I tell myself I'm not allowed to back down give up when other people haven't given up, with walls in their own land. I hope that thought helps!

this is such an amazing message filled with so much thought, thank you SO much for sending this in. We also eat sabr in Palestine, I remember my mom and grandma talking about eating it back in the 80's when it was more available.

I did not know that about Madagascar, thank you for telling me. I'm going to write this down in my sketchbook for illustration ideas.

I hope that one day soon, the borders that are so violent to our peoples fall and are replaced with a kindness and community that we dream of. I'm sorry that you have to encounter such division in your life with the border wall, but I hope that we both work together to tear them down :)

#lovely message #thanks again for this

[princessanneftw]

A special message from our patron HRH The Princess Royal in our UK Coaching Awards brochure

We echo her closing words “… to our finalists - the catalysts of change and champions of excellence - the very best of luck”

🤞🤞🤞

@_UKCoaching | 5 December 2023

#lovely message #and a lovely pic #princess anne #princess royal #anne does stuff #patronage

[doumadono]

hii just wanted to congratulate you on your doctoral thesis!!! you’re so amazing and inspiring!! i love to see strong women in the work force!! especially when it comes to male dominated jobs. seeing you do this is amazing and i’m happy you’re sharing this experience with us. i’m happy for you!!

Oh my God... Thank you so much for your incredibly heartwarming message! Your words mean the world to me, and I'm touched by your support. It's messages like yours that make this journey even more special. Thank you 3000🌟

#asked and answered #that was so lovely #lovely message #thank you ♥

[jilychallenge2023]

Day 15

Calligraphy by @squintclover

Efcharisto @annabtg for all your enthusiasm, energy, head canons and for always being wonderful and sending us this card!

#djc2023 #jilychallenge #december jily challenge #lovely message #beautiful hand #happy holidays jily fandom #day 15

[apparently-artless]

Your new icon and header is ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

AHH!! Thank you so much!! I'm very happy with the result if I do say so myself. (￣▽￣*)ゞ

I even showed it to my sister twice because I was begging for appreciation. XD

I don't usually change icons and headers a lot so I'll probably stick with this for a while. Thanks again! You have no idea how much you've made me happy with this message. (´꒳`)♡

#art answers #reply #lovely message #lovely lovely mutuals #llm: ayushi 💫

[jilychallenge]

11 December 2022

Read “Weird, But Fuckin' Beautiful” by @wearingaberetinparis on ao3 (rated M) Thank you @nought-shall-go-ill for your lovely message !

#DJAC2022 #maker: wearingaberetinparis #jple #part 1 of 2 #december jilychallenge #lovely message #let's fill the tree #that's another swifty ;-) #maker: ritaskeetered

[holylulusworld]

This is all in fun and a way to make tumblr fun & interactive again! 💌❤️

Aw, that's so cute.

#lulu answers #lovely message

[louis-memes]

Nothing to ask, just want to say thank you for existing and making us smile. 

This is my first message for the account 😭😭 thank you so much for your sweet message it means a lot.

I just want to make an account that brings joy related to Louis, I'm so glad that it make you smile 😀

#ask #lovely message

[storybookhawke]

🌟🌟🌟 if you receive this, you make somebody happy! go on anon (or not!) and send this to people who make you happy or somebody you think needs cheering up. if you get one back, even better! 🌟🌟🌟

❤️

#thank you!!! #barbex #lovely message #sbh ask

[ellstronaut]

hi! i just wanted to thank you for writing those posts about the tlou fandom. i havent read any new ellie fanfic in ages because im so dissatisfied with how many people write her. at some point its almost like an OC with a cosplay on... im not saying you have to be the victor hugo of fanfiction but knowing the character is pretty much the bare minimum in my opinion. really, thank you! ♡ i agree with every single word.

babe thank you!! I agree

I’ll forever love game Ellie and how real she is, how she doesn’t try to cater to anyone or anything she moves to the beat of her own drum, she’s fierce and strong, and stands her ground, and funny and driven, and ambitious, and emotionally intelligent. And practical, and self reliant and badass. But also insecure and reflective, and self aware, and not good with communicating her emotions, instead channels them through other outlets, (writing, art) she’s impulsive and a brooding over-thinker and creative, and geeky, knows random space facts, an avid learner and not a Mary sue or manic pixie dream girl but fallible she’s as real as it gets. And that will forever be my Ellie

#lovely message #thank you star

[lostlibrariangirl]

You're doing great, keep going!!!

Oh my God! Your message is so lovely, I really appreciate it. I am so tired, but I keep fighting hard for what I want to achieve, because I feel I deserve it. And reading your message was so great. Thank you so much! (´♡‿♡`)

#studyblr #study #study blog #dailymotivation #lovely message #tumblr community #tumblr love #i am emotional

[we-dont-talk-about-potato-nonono]

Your blog is literally so fun and entertaining. I'm obsessed 💀💅

asdffg aw thank you nonnie,, <3<3<!! this was a really sweet message to wake up to

happy new year 2024 btw!!! 🎉🎉 ❤️

i just want to take a moment to thank everyone who has continued to follow my blog ^^ it's such a joy to interact with all u lovelies <3 i appreciate yall and thanks for all the kindnesses 🥰 i hope everyone here had a great 2023 and an even better splendid new year 2024 as well!

#im plesantly surprised to hear that people like my blog! #i feel like it's a discordant mess of all the random things i reblogged + me psting art of blorbos #but it's fun for me so im glad to hear that other people can also find enrichment in my enclosure 💖 #thank you for the ask!! happy new year!! #if u are the same person who spamlike my blog hello thank you for visiting <3 #ask #anon #anonymous #lovely message #wholesome

[gojosattoru]

Bestie, i had requested Jugram Haschwalth headers from Bleach.

I'm not telling you to hurry though. 😳

You got so many requests, i hope it didn't slip your mind. Take your time, love. <3

OH DANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'M SO SORRY ANONIE!!!! I knew I had a feeling that one of the requests had slipped through me!!! Forgive me! I will work on them hon! Thank you for sending the message again gosh, i didn't mean to forget asfdfcghjek!! Thanks anonie really appreciate it!!

#reply #lovely message #anon #Anonymous

[apparently-artless]

☆ Put this star into the inbox of your favorite blogs. It's time to spread positivity ❤︎

Hi, Nova! Thank you for sending this to me! That's very nice of you! Have a lovely day and stay safe, my friend! ♡＼(￣▽￣)／♡

#art answers #reply #lovely message #lovely lovely mutuals #llm: nova 💞

[jilychallenge]

7 December 2022

Read baby, it's cold outside by @ohmygodshesinsane on ao3 (rated E)

Thank you for your lovely greetings @thejilyship

#DJAC2022 #december jilychallenge #maker: ohmygodshesinsane #jple #lovely message

[bihansthot]

you provide really awesome content to the bi-han and syzoth enjoyers. thanks for all you do

Thank you! I try my best! It’s always so lovely to receive a kind message like this 🥰 I hope to provide more in the future too so please look forward to it! 🩵💚

#thank you #lovely message