#24 September 2023

[sunshineandlyrics]

The crowd sound amazing

Ireland beat South Africa 13-8 at Rugby World Cup, 24 September 2023.

[andromedartss]

Day 42: Jams

[rabbitcruiser]

World Rivers Day

They carve their way through the earth, providing a playground for adventure seekers and a peaceful refuge for nature lovers.

Almost every country around the world will have at least one river flowing through it. There are probably a number of other important waterways as well. To ensure that these important bodies of water are celebrated and appreciated as they should be, World Rivers Day aims to remind people about just how important all of the waterways around the globe are to us.

The very first World Rivers Day was celebrated in 2005 and since then it has been gaining in popularity with many events being organized around the world. In this same year, the United Nations also launched its Water for Life Decade, with the aim of increasing the awareness of the need for taking better care of the world’s waters.

World Rivers Day was launched alongside this new initiative, all thanks to a proposal that was put forward by Mark Angelo, who was already an international river advocate.

Learn about World Rivers Day

Rivers are the arteries of our planet; they are lifelines in the truest sense.

World Rivers Day is all about celebrating the waterways of the world. It is a day that highlights the importance of rivers, aiming to heighten awareness and encourage people to preserve our important and beautiful rivers.

There are a number of different things that we can all do in order to protect our rivers. This includes using earth-friendly body products and biodegradable cleaning products. After all, these chemicals all get washed down the drain, which means they end up going back into our rivers. Making a change like this can make a massive difference. Other tips include turning your tap off while you are brushing your teeth, timing your showers, and keeping a full load when you are using your dishwasher or your washing machine. Small changes like this can go a very long way.

History of World Rivers Day

You might be wondering why we need a World Rivers Day as everyone is already aware of numerous rivers around the world. That’s true; but what some people aren’t aware of is just how under threat some of them are.

There is a lot of human activity that causes pollution and damage to a number of the world’s important waterways, and this is dangerous for the people who regularly use the rivers as a source of water and transport, as well as the ecosystems that could be living in them.

The main aim of World Rivers Day is to ensure that everyone is aware of the importance of river stewardship and that we all do what we can to limit the threats that could potentially endanger our rivers.

So, you are probably wondering how this all started. Well, it began with the Water for Life Decade, which was launched by the United Nations in 2005. This was created in order to improve awareness regarding the need to make sure that we better care for our water resources. This ultimately led to World Rivers Day being created. This happened in response to a proposal that was initiated by Mark Angelo, a worldwide renowned river advocate.

How to celebrate World Rivers Day

There are so many ways we can all get involved with World Rivers Day. You might be able to find a local event, such as a litter clean or a beach litter pick. There are loads of different events that aim to get people out and about being active in helping to improve local rivers.

Some events even focus on the wildlife that lives in our rivers. One example is to take part in a fish enhancement program that some local river organizations might be running near you.

It’s also a really good excuse to celebrate your local river as well. For instance, some people decide to take to the water to go sailing, kayaking, or canoeing. No matter how you want to enjoy the rivers, there is really no better day to enjoy them than on World Rivers Day! You will be able to really appreciate what needs to go into keeping them clean and helping the local wildlife enjoy healthy habitats.

One of the ways that you can celebrate River Day is by planning an event. It is a good idea to select an event that is going to use local resources and expertise, and which will address local issues, customs, and interest. Events on these days can range from a single event, such as a clean-up of a creek section or a paddle down a creek to a big local festival with a number of different features and events going on.

It is a good idea to look to involve different organizations and groups from the community so that you gain participation and local support. Get in touch with local businesses, hospital foundations, the government, and local schools.

You can also contact local interest groups as well, including the likes of environmental groups, recycling societies, heritage societies, music societies, art societies, daycares, paddlers, and birders.

By getting help from a number of different groups of people, you are going to be able to diversify your event. This means that it is going to turn into a celebration of your local environment and the connections your community has with its rivers.

You can also head to the World Rivers Day website and sign-up for updates and alerts regarding the different events that are going on around the world. You never know, there may be something that is planned for your local area on this date.

No matter how you choose to spend the next World Rivers Day, we are sure that it will help you appreciate your local waterway a lot more than what you might do right now. If everyone did, imagine how clean our rivers could be!

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[beauhoword]

The Long Walk to Tyre

24 September 2023

Author’s note: I have written many fics for Got but I have not written any yet for you God. So here’s one for you, for your love to me on 24 September 2023. While looking for a comb, I found the hairpin

The Journey to Earth was not an easy one. Easy was an understatement. Who could understand the burden of being a son, His Son. But here he stood, confined in time and space. His very hands and feet that hung the moon and flung stars into space walked and toiled in the heat and clay of soil He moulded.

Who could understand? He was sent to His own but his own received Him not. The very bread He was tasked to bring to His children of Israel, it was spat out and rejected. Wearied and despondent, many would find it hard to believe that God would feel this way, like one of us, like a stranger on a bus, after a dejected day at work. Wasn’t the Son of God pictured by man in all Glory and Favour, but there He was, just spat upon and sent away by His Words, they found offensive.

“ Why do your disciples not wash their hands, do you Reverent One not teach them well ? They are defiled and have not regards for the Laws ! “ Day and night, they accused Him endlessly.

If their reply had been more wicked and intelligent, He could have endured it.

“It is not what goes into a man that defiles him but what comes out of his mouth do you not understand!”

Then He went thence, and departed into the coast of Tyre and Sidon. It was a long walk, a very long walk. No miracles were performed during that walk. It was a quiet walk, even his disciples were worried for Him.

“Lord, Lord, we have never seen you so quiet …”

But He did not answer them a word and continued with a purpose in the journey. He walked with a sole purpose towards Tyre, for one sole woman, His Father had spoken to Him

“My Son, go to Tyre with a sole purpose. Go quietly and discreetly and look for that one woman. She will refresh you”

That Walk took Him and His disciples a week, a week to arrive in Tyre - the House of the Gentiles. The House of the Dogs as the haughty and self righteous Pharisees liked to put it. He finally arrived.

“Quick. Hide me in a house, before the multiples receive news” And so he secretly went into a house with his disciples.

And behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts and cried unto Him, saying, “Have mercy on me O Lord, my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil”

There was something about this woman’s faith that refreshed Him. She was called not affectionately but disparagingly-a dog. It hurt Him so. He would use little puppies instead. In fact, He was so hurt and discouraged by the words of His own He was so demoralised that He had spiralled to the depths of the sea - the coast. Dejected He could do no miracles at all. Could it be that He could ask for more and test this lady’s faith ? After all, the greater her faith, the more delighted He would be. Who could understand the mind and heart of God ? That deep down, the reason for earth was, was but … to be loved.

I … I just wanted to be loved.

In my House are many mansions, do I need to conquer more land ? Behold my streets are paved with Gold. Do I need more gold ? Behold the earth is but a footstool in my Room. But Who who can understand the heart and mind of the Lord ?

“Lord help me !”

And so He answered, “It is not meet to take the children’s bread, and to cast it to dogs”

He held his breath. Would she give up turn and walk away ? He found his human heartbeat racing. Unbelievable but He was rooting for her. Come on my daughter, say it and it would be done for you

And she said, “Truth, Lord: yet the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters’ table.”

Yes ! He found Himself screaming internally. She did it ! Of course they were all the Father’s children. The children of Israel were sent to speak of the Father’s love but they were but fallen flesh and blood and had twisted or not shown His Love towards “the Gentiles” that they have named so to discriminate and assert a false sense of superiority. Ironically, it was always the Gentiles that had shown more faith that the haughty “Children of Israel”

With her answer and hopeful presence looking yearningly at Him, suddenly He felt all the stress and tiredness fell off his shoulders and he relaxed in her presence beside Him

“O woman, great is thy faith: be it unto these even as thou wilt.” He broke into a big smile and lifted her from her humble bent posture.

Immediately she gave her thanks and took flight back home, leaving Him in awe and wonder at her faith

And her daughter was made whole from that very hour

With that He turned to His disciples, who were relieved to see Him being Himself again.

And Jesus departed from thence, and came nigh unto the Sea of Galilee, and Went UP into A Mountain, and sat down there

And UP in that Mountain would be where He would perform one of his greatest miracle, the feeding of the five thousand

[solivagant-nubivagant]

You live a moment you leave it behind you live a moment you leave it behind you live a moment and you leave it behind you live and moment you leave it behind you live a moment you leave it behind

You know people and then they become strangers and you live moments with them but now they’re all gone—

[crawfishcomic]

Ronny the Ridiculous Runner

[lemongogo]

do we know if the dark horse reprint is still on sched for a sept release orrr

[dogstomp]

Dogstomp #3189 - September 24th

Patreon / Discord Server / Itaku / Bluesky

[card-of-the-day]

Today's Card Is: Scuttler

[callmebrycelee]

HAPPY 47TH BIRTHDAY, IAN BOHEN!!!

[royalarchivist]

Etoiles: [Typing in chat] Should I use dark metal, Federation? I stay roleplay. Tubbo: How do you get in there? Etoiles: I don't know! Aypierre: Oh– hello, Code! Tubbo: You got three! Etoiles: ...WHAT?! But it's not possible! [Laughs] It's- it's- it's humanly not possible! Like– [Laughs] Uh, ok!

Etoiles got all that he asked for and more. There are now three codes in the Coliseum, all regenerating health as they fight Etoiles.

[spiritofthemeadow]

ig - afternoondreams

[glimmerofawesome]

[dragonheritageposts]

dragon

👀👀👀

WHERE??

Oh wait, you just mean ✨~~ME~~✨

❤️🐲🖤

[wulfcalibur]

2021

[carelessflower]

Magnus arched one eyebrow. "Why do you think someone's chasing after me?"

"Because every ordinary man who's definitely not being after faints in the middle of nowhere." The man replied dryly.

Magnus couldn't help but laugh, albeit it was a weak one.

"How fortunate of me, my bleak circumstances brought me my handsome savior."

The man's beautiful lips turned to a scowl. "Do you flirt with everyone who saves you?"

"Only the pretty ones," Magnus winked.

-Or how cow Alec rescue bull Magnus, fall madly in love and somehow end up on his dick

Fill mating prompt for @animalecfest. Read Take A Bull By The Horn on AO3 and remember to check the tags before you read.

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