Feels Like Fake News

If nothing else, as a historian every time I get scared at the state of the world I have to remind myself that "uninteresting times" is a myth.

The world has always been in the throes of chaos and violence and fear, just in different ways and to different degrees. The anxieties of the past are no less real than our own, and we can learn from them. Normality and peace are fleeting, but we can always strive to increase those moments. We have to keep hoping and working for a better future. It's all we have. We may not succeed, but if we don't try, what are we living for?

Although they didn’t go into much detail about the crows’ past, this is something I really appreciated while watching the show. Instead of straight up telling you of Kaz’s touch aversion via flashbacks, they show you through close ups of Kaz’s face and the way he interacts with others. I wasn’t crazy about how they chose to introduce the crows, but I really liked this small detail. I think it was a lot more interesting for fans than simply skipping to a flashback (we had enough meadow scenes btw).

Shadow and Bone + subtly showing us Kaz’s touch aversion without actually mentioning it

ANTI-CAPITALIST AFFIRMATIONS

i am allowed to spend my time creating things, even if they are not beautiful.

there is no such thing as a "real job." all forms of work are real and valid.

there is nothing that i need to accomplish to be worthy. i am already worthy.

doing nothing is good for my soul.

i am not defined by what i produce.

my worth cannot be measured by my paycheck, my job title, or a list of professional or academic achievements.

i do not need to monetize my hobbies, it is enough to spend time doing something i love.

i will not let society decide what success looks like. i can define what successful life looks like for me.

LANA DEL REY Coachella 2024

vivien leigh in a promotional shot for “waterloo bridge” (1940)

Thank you @13agota for tagging me to post the last line I wrote! I apologize for answering late, I always forget to check my inbox on here! As a consolation, I'm including a handful of extra lines.

If she were facing him, Kaz is certain she would’ve been narrowing her eyes. He can deduce from the tension in her shoulders that she finds the entire thing suspicious. He knew she would, but it doesn’t matter. As long as Wylan doesn’t suspect a thing.

Thank you so much @13agota for tagging me! ^v^ I'm not sure if they've already participated, but I'll go ahead and tag @ravenyenn19! No problem if you've already been tagged! <3

and i’ve never been the same

Miss Sohee Spring 2024