#I can be indolent for like 2 weeks max

[bethanydelleman]

Lady Bertram is Just Lazy

From about the time of her entering the family, Lady Bertram, in consequence of a little ill-health, and a great deal of indolence, gave up the house in town, which she had been used to occupy every spring, and remained wholly in the country (Ch 2)

There was one read through of Mansfield Park where my only goal was to figure out Lady Bertram. Why is she like this? It seemed inexplicable. Maybe as implied by 1999 MP she’s on drugs, maybe she has a chronic illness? But her character seemed so strange to me. She doesn’t seem to even want to think for herself.

Then I started reading AITA and other posts on Reddit and everything became clear.

There are people, I am convinced, in this world even today who really have very low motivation and would be perfectly happy doing almost nothing. Unfortunately for them, they aren’t extremely wealthy. Lady Bertram, as far as I can tell, is living her best life. She wants nothing more than a little gossip, a little help with her sewing, and her Pug.

This is very much affirmed by the description of Mrs. Price, her sister: 

Of her two sisters, Mrs. Price very much more resembled Lady Bertram than Mrs. Norris. She was a manager by necessity, without any of Mrs. Norris’s inclination for it, or any of her activity. Her disposition was naturally easy and indolent, like Lady Bertram’s; and a situation of similar affluence and do-nothingness would have been much more suited to her capacity than the exertions and self-denials of the one which her imprudent marriage had placed her in. She might have made just as good a woman of consequence as Lady Bertram, but Mrs. Norris would have been a more respectable mother of nine children on a small income.

Never in the entire novel do we see Lady Bertram ill, except when she’s overcome by Tom’s illness. What we do see is her concern about her own comfort. “Sure we can take in Fanny, as long as she doesn’t bother my Pug.” “I don’t know if Fanny can go to dinner, what if I need her?” She’s selfish and lazy, she is overly concerned with her own comfort. She’s indolent, not sick.

[wernher-von-brawny]

Winter 2023 Faves

So, this was a season.

Nothing wrinkled my brain – No Bocci or Do It Yourself!! – but these were enjoyable company with my morning muffin. No ranking this time, but here’s my top four:

Tondemo Skill de Isekai Hourou Meshi

(Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill) AKA A Boy and His Dog: The Isekai

An isekai’d salaryman whose superpower is an Amazon account – I kinda think this is what The Shield Hero should have been.

I’m a sucker for great animal sidekicks, and Veldora, I mean Fenrir the super-wolf is absolutely adorable, no matter how obnoxious. And who can forget rat boy, I mean baby slime? If you’re gonna Rimiru, then female child soldier/swiss army knife is an another adorable merchandising opportunity.

And extra points for the cooking tips, but all your wyvern stew and orc-burgers made my chicken nuggets and buttered noodles feel even more like peasant food.

They handled the repeating gags well, and all the characters from goddesses to butchers are well written. But Ash Ketchum (or whatever he’s called in this show) needs to grow a damn pair.

Kyuuketsuki Sugu Shinu 2nd Season

(The Vampire Dies in No Time 2nd Season) AKA Stupid, Stupid Vampire

In a stronger season, this would have been a Returning Champion, but in Winter 2023, being such a solid player bumped it into the leaderboard.

Always amusing and queer and weird and I like everybody in it. I think it had already found its groove in season 1, but the S2 opening titles were WAY better. Like, I would sometimes actually watch them instead of skipping.

It always left me smiling, and I hope we get a season 3.

Rougo ni Sonaete Isekai de 8-manmai no Kinka wo Tamemasu

(Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement) AKA Isekai Lesbian Capitalist

More like Little Orphan Anime, am I right? 😃 Or maybe The Legend of Tanya The Merchant.

I sometimes got too busy to keep up with all the shows, but this one kept me coming back week after week.

On the one hand, I can see where they painted over what'sername from Bookworm, but on the other, I don’t care.

I was amused by how the world would bend implausibly to conform to our Mary Sue’s ambitions. The king just shows up unannounced at a restaurant to foil the machinations of an evil merchant? Sure, babe. I think I saw that same thing in an old episode of Three’s Company.

IDK if we’ll see more of her, but she’s my imaginary friend, and I’m glad she her dukedom got.

Benriya Saitou-san, Isekai ni Iku

(Handyman Saitou in Another World) AKA I Had To Die and Be Reincarnated In Another World To Finally Get Some Fucking Appreciation

I was surprised by how quickly I fell for this. I think I needed something to take the place of Picking Up Girls In Dungeons, and this satisfied. Plus, dick jokes!

I also liked how it would mix it up between short four panel gags and longer arcs. Fave found family show of the season.

The rest of my watch list:

Isekai Will Never Die:

Isekai Nonbiri Nouka (Farming life in another world) AKA What If Superman Was A Farmer?: Harem Isekai AKA Indolence Is Sin: Part 2

Isekai Ojisan (Isekai Uncle) AKA I’m You But Better, You Fucking Neet

Kami-tachi ni Hirowareta Otoko 2nd Season (By the Grace of the Gods 2nd Season) AKA Isekai Slime Tamer AKA Indolence Is Sin: Part 1

Shin Shinka no Mi: Shiranai Uchi ni Kachigumi Jinsei (The Fruit of Evolution: Before I Knew It, My Life Had It Made 2nd Season) AKA My Kawaii Gorilla Wife: The Isekai

Tensei Oujo to Tensai Reijou no Mahou Kakumei (The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady) AKA Isekai Lesbian Princess and Her Harem

Wholesome and Adorable:

Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu 2nd Season (I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, so I’ll Max Out My Defense 2nd Season) AKA VR Is Life

Sugar Apple Fairy Tale AKA A Girl and Her Hot Elf Tsundere AKA Medieval Fruits Baskets

Tomo-chan wa Onnanoko! (Tomo Chan is a Girl!) AKA My Dude, Just Make Your Fucking Move Already!!!

Tsundere Akuyaku Reijou Liselotte to Jikkyou no Endou-kun to Kaisetsu no (Endo and Kobayashi Live! The Latest on Tsundere Villainess Lieselotte) AKA My Dude, She’s Sitting Right Next To You, Make Your Fucking Move Already!!!

Edgelords Assemble!:

Hyouken no Majutsushi ga Sekai wo Suberu (The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World) AKA Dorm Room Workout Bros: No Homo

Kage no Jitsuryokusha ni Naritakute! (The Eminence in Shadow) AKA Isekai Edgelord: Utlimate

Ningen Fushin no Boukensha-tachi ga Sekai wo Sukuu you desu (Adventurers Who Don’t Believe in Humanity Will Save The World) AKA The Emo Quartet and Their Talking Sword

Returning Champions:

Several second seasons, but nothing that qualifies as a “Returning Champion”. Picking Up Girls In Dungeons or Hero Academia might have been included, but for the fact I’ve lost interest in them and stopped watching.

Pour One Out For Interspecies Reviewers:

Oniichan wa Oshimai! (Onimai: I’m Now Your Sister!) AKA Eromanga Sensei 2nd Season - This was animated with so much love – of boobies!!! (hehehe) But seriously, mad love to all my eroanime senseis out there. Your commitment to never half-assing the job of making beautifully drawn sex farces is greatly appreciated. You are doing God’s work.

And one for my “Definitely Eventually Watch” list:

Lupin Zero AKA Lupin: Year One

[therealisticholisticnutritionist]

Radish – Nutrition Facts and 13 Health Benefits

Radish, that common and adored part of your salad, is a root crop, and it is strong or sugary in taste with a lot of juice. They are eaten uncooked, heated or preserved. The parts of radishes that are usually consumed are the greeneries, flowers, pods and seeds. This article will discuss the nutrition facts and 13 health benefits of radishes.

The radish is well-traveled and ancient, mentioned in historical Chinese records as primitive as 2,700 B.C. Egyptians cultivated them even before constructing the pyramids. Greeks and Romans liked them as large as they would shoot up, and served them using honey and vinegar. Radish agri-business reached England, Germany, Mexico, and Puerto Rico by the 1500s. Radishes are still a popular garden harvest, planted and harvested early and apparently impermeable to light ice. When reaping or buying red radishes, make sure they're not too big or they're apt to be hollow or terse. Before chilling radishes, wash, remove greeneries from the top, and place in plastic baggies with a paper towel at the bottom. This enhances moistness content from the rest of the radish and helps keep them fresh for about a week. Sliced, they make a peppy addition to snacks and salads.

 1.       Radishes are very good for the liver and stomach, and it acts as a powerful detoxifier also.  But what does that really mean? That means that it cleanses blood, removing toxins and waste. It also decreases the obliteration of red blood cells that happens to people suffering from jaundice by increasing the supply of new oxygen to the blood.  Black radishes are more favoured in the treatment of jaundice, and radish greeneries are also very valuable in the treatment.

2.       Radishes are considered fibre, which means that it is composed of indigestible carbohydrates. As such a good detoxifier, it helps settle the symptoms of piles very rapidly. Its juice also calms the digestive and excretory system, further relieving the symptoms of piles.

3.       Radishes are diuretic in nature, which means that they increase the manufacture of urine. Juice from radishes also cures irritation and the red-hot sensation we sometimes get during urination.

4.       They are also low in digestible carbohydrates, high in fibre and contain a lot of water, and radishes are therefore a very good dietary choice for persons who are determined to lose weight.

5.       Radishes are a major supply of anthocyanins, which are a type of flavonoids, which not only give color to radishes, but also deliver many health benefits.

6.       Also, the isothiocyanates found in radishes have a major influence on the genetic pathways of cancerous cells. They change the pathways so much, that they can cause apoptosis, cell death, thus removing cancerous cells from copying.

7.       Also, radishes are known to indorse the manufacture of bile. Bile is one of the most significant parts of good digestion, and helps to defend both the liver and the gallbladder.

8.       The water in radishes also helps to uphold healthy moisture levels in the skin. Smashed uncooked radish is a good cleaner and serves as an efficient face pack.

9.       As a diuretic, cleaner, and antiseptic, radishes help in the treatment of numerous kidney disorders. Its antiseptic properties defend the kidneys from any contagions as well.

10.   Radishes are mostly composed of water, and they are a delightful way to keep your body hydrated, which is very helpful for your health. One of the most significant parts of remaining hydrated is the impact of water on the digestive system.

11.   A half cup of radishes each day in a salad or just as a snack is nearly 15% of your daily intake of Vitamin C. Consistently maxing out your daily dose of Vitamin C intake can revitalise your immune system by substituting many of the antioxidants and white blood cells which are so essential in fighting off each disease from the common cold to cancer!

12.   Radishes are particularly helpful for liver and gallbladder functions. They control manufacture and flow of bile and bilirubin, acids, and enzymes. Also, it also eliminates extra bilirubin from the blood, and it encompasses enzymes like myrosinase, diastase, amylase and esterase. Regular ingesting of radishes defends your liver and gallbladder from contagions and ulcers.

13.   Apart from the benefits outlined overhead, radishes work as a wholesome hors d'oeuvre, mouth and breath freshener, purgative, and metabolism watchdog.

In conclusion, radishes are a favorite vegetable all over the earth. They contain significant quantities of vitamin C and numerous other vitamins and minerals, and a few not-so-familiar phytochemicals such as indoles, which cleanse, and the effective antioxidant flavonoids zeaxanthin, lutein, and beta carotene.

Radishes also contain an essential isothiocyanate antioxidant compound called sulforaphane, a proven cancer combatant. They eliminate bilirubin from the liver, stopping jaundice, and do other healthy undertakings like purifying kidney and urinary systems, regulating blood pressure, relieving congestion, and stopping respiratory problems such as asthma or bronchitis.

To boost up a salad and get some healthy benefits at the same time, purchase a bunch of radishes and slice them finely in your next mixed salad. Zingy! Finding it hard to digest all you just read? I propose you have some slices of radish to get your stomach working, and maybe make you hungry for more power foods!