Inspired @connorsquarter ‘s Post

i cant stop laughing about this website

ok

I keep thinking about the fact that

White diamond believed she was off color or imperfect because she was Blushing- showing emotions or feelings. The reason her controlees were completely white and had no facial expressions or lively movements was because she believed those were irregular and therefore Imperfect. She couldn’t comprehend that anything beyond what is exact and pristine is still perfect in its own way.

Blue and yellow were not perfect like her because to her, they had too many emotions or connections (yellow to blue, and blue to pink) that brought on their weakness.

She doesn’t even realize that it was possible for her to BE imperfect until Steven threw off her plans and actually was able to easily brush off her powers- she felt embarrassement and confusion, which was why she blushed. She recognized it as being off color, but Steven begins to show her that she needs to get out of her head, and feel, experience, see things for the way they are and the way they should make her feel.

Look at how proud yellow is of herself for making blue laugh- white is observing the interaction and actually begins to let herself feel happy and proud too. Maybe this happiness is a “perfection” as well.

I'm dead

The shop feels really hufflepuff today

Writing a Blind or Visually Impaired Character

A Multi-Step Guide Written by a Visually Impaired Writer and Blogger

I’m hoping this blog will over time develop its own following, and when it does people will inevitably see my bio and notice what I included: I’m visually impaired.

Yes, a visually impaired writer, and I’ve written with two blind characters before so I have some practice in the field.

So, inevitably, someone is going to ask how to write a blind character.

Or, at least, I hope you’ll ask someone who’s actually blind or visually impaired about writing a blind character before you get too involved with your new WIP.

I started writing this guide two hours ago and it’s gotten away from me. It make it a more manageable read, I’m going to separate it into X many parts, and each part will be linked.

Part One: Crafting the Blind Character

https://mimzy-writing-online.tumblr.com/post/185123396964/writing-a-blind-or-visually-impaired-character

Part Two: Writing the Blind Character, including narrative choice, visual description, verbal description, social interaction

https://mimzy-writing-online.tumblr.com/post/185125198184/writing-blind-or-visually-impaired-characters

Part Three: Tropes and Cliches to Avoid

https://mimzy-writing-online.tumblr.com/post/185124340794/writing-blind-and-visually-impaired-characters

Part Four: What Your Blind Character Needs to Survive and Not Die

[Not written yet, but this is the reserved spot for it]

Part Five: Small Aspects of being Blind You Never Thought Of

https://mimzy-writing-online.tumblr.com/post/185134862519/writing-a-blind-of-visually-impaired-character

Part Six: Should You Cure Your Character’s Blindness? (Short Answer: No)

https://mimzy-writing-online.tumblr.com/post/185125880559/writing-a-blind-or-visually-impaired-character

-New- Writing Blind Characters Falling in Love, an Advice Post:

https://mimzy-writing-online.tumblr.com/post/186276022234/writing-blind-characters-falling-in-love-an

-New- Writing Blind Jokes (Should You Do It?)

https://mimzy-writing-online.tumblr.com/post/187906205649/writing-a-blindvisually-impaired-character-blind

-New- A small essay addressing the frequently asked question on giving your blind character a superpower to help them “see.”

https://mimzy-writing-online.tumblr.com/post/187913512454/blind-characters-and-superpowers

-New- Mourning My Vision, it’s More than Depression. A small personal essay addressing the nuances of the mourning period you experience with a new disability. The mourning period is mentioned in other guides, but this is more detailed.

https://mimzy-writing-online.tumblr.com/post/188649694569/mourning-my-vision-its-more-than-depression

All parts will be tagged #blindcharacter in my blog, and I will add links to every post as I finish each part. Follow my blog for more writing advice.

La-HA! hit me like a fucking drug.

Two fair men lie in water warm and slow,

As brothers are they joinēd heart to heart;

But Cupid hath not struck them with his bow;

Lest that be thought, they sit five feet apart.

paprika hendl

This is the recipe I’ve been using for years for Paprikash. (a.k.a. Paprikás Csirke / paprika hendl) In respose to the current hype, I figured I’d share it with you all. Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

Oil, butter or lard – 2 tablespoons

Chicken thighs, deboned & skin-on – 2 ½ to 3 pounds

Onions, thinly sliced – 2 (or 3 if small)

Hungarian sweet paprika – ¼ cup

Korean chili flakes – 2 teaspoons

Pastry flour – 2 tablespoons

Poultry stock, unsalted – 1 ½ cups

Red bell peppers, diced – 2

Salt and pepper – to taste

Sour cream – 1 cup

Lemon juice (optional) – 1 tablespoon

Directions

Heat the oil over medium-high flame in a large cast iron skillet. Add the chicken skin-side down and brown until skin is crispy, about 7 minutes. Remove to a board, and cut into bite-size pieces.

Remove any excess oil leaving about 2 tablespoons and add the onions. Sauté the onions until wilted and beginning to brown. Stir in the paprika and flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.

Whisk in the stock in portions, breaking up any lumps. Add the browned chicken pieces, bell peppers. and the salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Stir in the sour cream and lemon juice if using. Adjust seasoning and reheat over low flame. Serve hot with noodles or gnocchi.

Variations

Mushrooms can be added with the stock.

Kosher version: Instead of sour cream, use 50% more flour and 33% more lemon juice. For passover use potato starch instead of flour.