Rings of Power analysis #1

Links to the rest of the essay below the cut, written not long after season 1 aired.

i just saw the tag “canon complicit” instead of “canon compliant” and im laughing its like “canon is a criminal act that i unfortunately support with this fic”

The Three Grades:

Canon Compliant: “This fic goes along with canon.” (Because I like it? Because I’m too tired to disagree by writing my own fic? Who knows? The author may or may not tell us.)

Canon Compatible: “Listen, I know it ISN’T canon, but think of it as Microsoft Office for Mac, it’s COMPATIBLE with canon, and that counts.”

Canon Complicit: “I have not died a hero, so I have become an accessory to the Villainy of Canon.”

Canon Compatible is a great term for when your fic is Probably Not What Tolkien Would Have Wanted but it doesn’t really contradict anything in canon either

#you can install this fic without canon crashing and that’s what matters

Was looking through my photos and found this jean patch I did a couple years ago :)

Kiyoka is being an adorable boyfriend here!

just saw a post describing Sauron as "repentant" and I gotta say

Fruits Basket S2 ED 2 - Eden

USA Progressive Faith Communities

If you have ever thought about finding a progressive faith community, now is a great time! I know many people are afraid and grieving in light of the US election, as well as preparing to take action, and this includes people of faith. Even if church or faith isn't your jam, it's a good idea to be aware of what's in your area & identify potential allies for positive change.

First, I'll highlight Unitarian Universalism (note the UUA website's social justice tab), mostly because they don't have a creed or require belief in a god or the afterlife. Instead, they are more geared towards community, guided by their seven principles and seven values centered on love.

They've got a strong history of social justice work, and depending on state, some even have state-wide social justice ministries (in the South: FL, TX, SC, GA.) Congregations may vary and can skew white and older, but there tends to be a commitment to racial justice, LGBTQIA rights, and reproductive justice.

Other UU links:

If you're a Christian or only have Christian churches in your area, here's some to look for:

I'd recommend doing a quick google search in your area, if you see one of the above, check their website & FB page. This should give you a taste of what they're like. If you don't feel comfortable walking in on the day of a service, check to see if they stream online or have past sermons on their website. Emailing them is also an option if you're not sure what their stances are on social justice issues.

This is by no means an exhaustive list! I am more familiar with LGBTQIA-affirming churches, which both tend to be white where I am. Please add additional resources you know of or tips for finding a social justice oriented faith community of any kind.

Tagging some people who might have resources or know people who do:

@and-her-saints @our-queer-experience @hillbillyoracle @queerprayers @queerorthodoxy

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She is made of polar fleece. Buttons and fabric are second hand. Filling and thread were bought new.

My Happy Marriage light novel volume 7 spoilers

It's been a running joke that Kiyoka is short-tempered, getting angry at slight jokes but the two times he felt legitimate anger at someone (when Tatsuishi kidnapped Miyo and when Kimio put a curse on Miyo) he was able to suppress his anger enough not to kill them.

As a military man, he knows self-control. Because as part of the Anti-Grotesquerie force, he's only purpose to kill what harms citizens.

Kiyoka is being an adorable boyfriend here!

Forgiveness takes an age. (Instagram // Twitter)

i think about ahsoka's "she was my friend" line too many times a day

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genuinely the level of crack this fandom inspires in me is absurd. Anyway here is my chart. I know Galadriel doesn’t fit the definition of the initial meme, but she can be a little daddy if she wants, as a treat.

Additional TROP crack: Text posts

@tolkienhorrorweek

If one were to look upon the dark tower, wearing the master ring, it may become a shining beacon over the country filled with shadow. And one might feel drawn towards it. Like a great current pulling at the soul. Towards what is waiting there in the unseen world.

I Won't Hurt You

I neko atsume'd the new boop cats