chowder (2007-2010) was ahead of its time.. we didn’t give it the appreciation it deserved.. the “would you care for a free lollipop?” scene alone was iconic. golden. unforgettable
I think the reason I enjoy Ghibli so much is it romanticizes the little things. It makes me want to bake, study, clean the house, garden, and more while listening to happy music and occasionally picking wildflowers and lying in the grass. It helps me find joy in day-to-day life and that’s honestly sooo important for my mental health.
Hayao Miyazaki has said on numerous occasions that he wants children to know that even when the world seems harsh and life is hard, it is always still worth living, and there is always something beautiful in it.
That mental health boost is intentional and Miyazaki wants you to believe that you should continue to live, even if just for those little things.
in theory its super bad when straight dudes go “hey ur a lesbian? we both like girls we’re the same!” but in reality this has happened twice and most recently was today when a guy i was training in the frame shop went “oh you’re gay?” “yea” “that’s cool. it’s cool that you told me. we both like girls and star wars so it’s nice that we have a shift together :)” like god damn it brett you’re so respectful and thoughtful with your goddamned words
the posts that are like “straight men can never love a woman like a lesbian” are cool jokes and stuff but u gotta really appreciate dudes who have no idea what its like to be gay but try their best to try and relate. “we both like hot ladies” you know what, ryan? that’s close enough. i appreciate that.
From the gallery opening in NYC where the Lesbian Herstory Archives is displaying documents and photographs from the Salsa Soul Sisters, a group by and for lesbian women of color that was active during the 1980’s and included, among other things, social events and a publication.
It was amazing to meet some of the Salsa Soul Sisters themselves and see photos of their lives together, and hear their stories!
happy pride month! please take some time to look through these photos and appreciate the lgbt people of color who have been organizing in our communities for decades!
lavenduers 