#2023 us nationals

[figureskatingcostumes]

Bradie Tennell skating to Vivaldi's Four Seasons for her free program at the 2022 MK John Wilson Trophy, 2023 US Nationals and 2022 Grand Prix of Espoo.

(Sources: 1, 2, 3 and 4)

[mo-salto]

Shilese Jones is in second after night one of US Nationals

[polishedjellyfish]

[so-what-then]

Alright, I'm just gonna say it: I don't like Simone Biles gymnastics anymore.

I haven't liked it since maybe the 2016 quad. The crazy upgrades were fun in the moment but the novelty's worn off. Ever since she got blown up as "the GOAT" she's been gifted her wins despite her gymnastics getting worse. There's intense pressure not to criticize anything about her gymnastics because of what she's been through and the hype she gets, but I'm just being honest.

WAG is just boring now. It got exciting for two seconds with the Russians and Romanians making strides, but now it's boring again.

[montereybayaquarium]

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[rei-is-hiding]

@azulaweek day 3: princess azula

i have no fashion sense so this outfit was a real challenge D: i used the typical fire nation symbols for the accessories: national symbol shaped earrings and crown, the firebending masters ran & shaw inspired dragon hair pin, the usual red & gold colored clothes, and there are a few blue colored pieces to represent azula's blue flames too ~

[acrosstobear]

dando nation never ever ever loses (pics by sam bloxham and mark sutton)

[dontmean2bepoliticalbut]

[nicoleanell]

Cannot explain how camp and hysterical and also Deeply Triggering this performance is.

[married-to-a-redhead]

Celebrating National Redhead Day – November 5th.  Calling All Redheads!!!

Redheads. What can we say?  We all know they are special. Unique. Amazing. You probably follow @princessred101-v2 @countrystrongforever and @married-to-a-redhead because you love redheads, or you are a redhead yourself.

National Redhead Day (also known as Love Your Red Hair Day) is celebrated on November 5th. This day is meant to glorify the remarkable red-haired people for their noteworthy bright hair. On November 5th, let’s embrace and empower the 2% of the population of redheads worldwide, so if you are a redhead, it is time to flaunt your hair! In honor of this special day, please join  @countrystrongforever @married-to-a-redhead and @princessred101-v2 in celebrating all things unique to redhead beauty.

We invite redheads or anyone who loves redheads to submit personal photos, interesting fun facts, memes, and personal stories about redheads and their special qualities. Submissions can be sent to @married-to-a-redhead @princessred101-v2 or @countrystrongforever  We will review all submissions and post the ones that best represent the true love and passion of redheads.

It's going to be another amazing celebration of the passionate color: Red.  We want to hear from you! 

Please help us celebrate National Redhead Day on November 5th!!!

[figureskatingcostumes]

Sophia Baram and Daniel Tioumentsev's free program costumes at the 2022 Junior Grand Prix Final and 2022 Junior Grand Prix Ostrava and, with more blue, at the 2023 World Junior Championships and 2023 US Nationals:

They skated to Pilgrims on a Long Journey by Cœur de Pirate and Primavera by Ludovico Einaudi.

(Sources: 1, 2, 3 and 4)

[mo-salto]

Skye Blakely | 2023 US Nationals Night One

[commiepinkofag]

[Genocide Joe] Biden: 'I Am a Zionist'

From 2021, but worth a read, from Truthout:

Christian Zionism must be challenged as a powerful threat to a larger progressive agenda. Because Christian Zionism is predicated on Christian salvation coinciding with the end of the world and annihilation of non-Christians, Christian Zionism is at its core anti-Muslim and antisemitic. — Jonathan Brenneman & Aidan Orly | Truthout | May 20, 2021

[alynnl]

I reread Terry Pratchett's Nation this year and I always enjoy it every read.

It takes its themes seriously but also has the lighter moments needed to give a breather in its overall heavy narrative.

What I appreciate the most about it is how human all the characters read to me. And how their beliefs aren't dismissed even when the truth comes out. There is no wrong answer when it comes to faith vs. science, both are given equal credit since they're part of that human experience.

I also see a theme carried on in Nation that I've seen in other Prachett books such as Good Omens and Small Gods.

"Here and now, we are alive." and variations thereof.

In the case of Nation, instead of going to the perfect world, Mau decides he will remain in this one and try to do his part to make it a better one.

It will probably never be completely perfect, but in many small ways we can make life brighter and more worth living.

By connecting with others and finding common ground, we can become more than the sum of our parts.

That's the message I took away from this reread.

And also this is my informal recommendation to read Terry Pratchett's Nation if you haven't yet, or reread it if it's been a while.

I think it's one of his best standalone novels, and it has a message that speaks to all ages.

[because-its-eurovision]

Finnish magazine Yhteishyvä published a recipe and video on how to bake a Käärijä roll cake for your spring festivities! The decoration is made of sugar paste, rolled tart base is lime-flavored and the filling tastes like Piña Colada 🖤💚

[petit-papillion]

Charles, Lewis, and George stand on the grid for the national anthem | US Grand Prix | 22 October 2023

📸 Mark Sutton, Erich Schlegel