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Alexandra Brackenridge & Scott Eastwood crackship

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day 11. wicked horns

it hurts when they see you as a monster,

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Thursday, May 30. G-G's favorite place in San Antonio, the Japanese Tea Gardens.

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Hugh Henry Brackenridge

Hugh Henry Brackenridge and the Founding Of the University of Pittsburgh Hugh Henry Brackenridge, a prominent American writer, lawyer, judge, and justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, played a significant role in shaping the cultural and intellectual landscape of Pittsburgh, PA during the frontier era. Born in Campbeltown, Scotland, in 1748, Brackenridge’s family emigrated to York County,…

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U.S. Election: Brazil's Lula Backs Harris but Could Get Along With Trump

In 1817, U.S. President James Monroe sent lawyer Henry M. Brackenridge to South America to advise on U.S. policy toward the region. The vast Portuguese colony of Brazil stood out to Brackenridge in part because it was not experiencing the violent upheavals of the independence movements rocking Spanish America. “As an American, I cannot but feel a kind of pride in looking forward to the lofty destinies of this new world,” he wrote afterward, concluding that “when we consider the vast capacities and resources of Brazil, it is not visionary to say, that this empire is destined to be our rival.”

Brazil today is not a rival of the United States, but some Western commentators worry that it has not done enough to distance itself from Washington’s antagonists. Under the center-left government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who was elected in 2022 after serving as president from 2003 to 2011, Brazil has engaged more than ever with the BRICS bloc, which aspires to a world order independent of U.S. hegemony. Lula’s stances on issues such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Russia’s war in Ukraine have also occasionally created friction with U.S. President Joe Biden.

In 1817, U.S. President James Monroe sent lawyer Henry M. Brackenridge to South America to advise on U.S. policy toward the region. The vast Portuguese colony of Brazil stood out to Brackenridge in part because it was not experiencing the violent upheavals of the independence movements rocking Spanish America. “As an American, I cannot but feel a kind of pride in looking forward to the lofty destinies of this new world,” he wrote afterward, concluding that “when we consider the vast capacities and resources of Brazil, it is not visionary to say, that this empire is destined to be our rival.”

Brazil today is not a rival of the United States, but some Western commentators worry that it has not done enough to distance itself from Washington’s antagonists. Under the center-left government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who was elected in 2022 after serving as president from 2003 to 2011, Brazil has engaged more than ever with the BRICS bloc, which aspires to a world order independent of U.S. hegemony. Lula’s stances on issues such as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and Russia’s war in Ukraine have also occasionally created friction with U.S. President Joe Biden.

Both sides, however, have sought to ease any impression of lasting animosity. “We can have these disagreements, even profound disagreements, … and still continue all of the vital work that we’re doing together,” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said during a visit to Rio de Janeiro in February.

This year, which marks the bicentennial of U.S. recognition of Brazilian independence, will test ties between the hemisphere’s two largest democracies. The outcome of the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5 will inevitably affect Brazil.

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Walking through the picturesque streets of Cardinal Hill, you find Aurelius Grey Hawthorne, the 45 year old philanthropist/equine rehabilitationist originally from Brackenridge, England. Living alongside them in such a small town, you know that they're compassionate and secretive, but what you might not know is that they are a witch, and that they’re hiding something… ― Cillian Murphy, homosexual, man, and he/him.

Aurelius Grey Hawthorne’s life was steeped in secrecy, sacrifice, and a legacy of suffering. Born to Elowen, a hedgewitch whose powers were hidden even from those closest to her, Aurelius was the product of a long-standing, illicit relationship between Elowen and Lord Edmund Hawthorne. Edmund, bound by duty to maintain the family’s wealth and title, had chosen to marry a woman of means, Hannah, rather than follow his heart, but he still wished for Elowen.

When Elowen fell mysteriously ill, Edmund, despite Hannah being in labor with the twins Lydia and Thomas, left her side to be with Elowen in her final moments. Elowen died, leaving three-year-old Aurelius to be brought to Blackwood Manor, where he was passed off as Edmund’s nephew—the illegitimate child of his “mad sister,” Aureliana Hawthorne.

(Aureliana, the bearer of the family bond, had been a bold, resplendent woman in her youth. But as the bond took hold, her body and mind twisted under its eldritch weight. She was confined to a secluded part of the Blackwood estate, hidden from the world as her body withered and her sanity frayed. Her presence became a whispered tale among the servants, who called her the “monster in the woods.” Even after her mind was gone, her body continued to decay, held together by the dark magic of the bond that tethered her to the land. Lydia, Thomas, and Aurelius would often sneak away to search for this "monster," but Aureliana’s cottage was heavily warded, hidden from any without magic.)

Aurelius, allowed some freedom in his early years, often took trips into town with Lydia and Thomas, provided he looked after them. But tragedy struck when he was ten: Lydia and Thomas drowned in a boating accident. Aurelius, forbidden from joining them that day, was left behind. When they died, Hannah’s grief turned to fury, and she blamed Aurelius for failing to protect them. From that moment on, his freedoms were severely restricted, and he was no longer allowed to leave the estate at all.

At thirteen, Aurelius’s life took another dark turn. His stepmother gave birth to Nathaniel, a child she saw as the true heir to the Hawthorne legacy. Desperate to keep him safe, Hannah sought out a witch to bind Aurelius to Nathaniel through dark magic. This binding spell forced Aurelius to protect his younger brother at all costs, regardless of his own will. The witch was killed after the spell was cast, making the bond irreversible. Aurelius was left forever tethered to Nathaniel’s commands.

At fourteen, Aurelius’s own magic began to manifest, separate from the bond. His abilities were gentle and healing in nature, a stark contrast to the decay and destruction of the bond. He could calm animals, mend injuries, and soothe pain with a touch, earning him a reputation in the village for his herbal remedies. But healing people was restricted due to the bond —each time he tried to use his magic on people, it drained his health, leaving him weakened for days. His magic also brought visions—glimpses of both the past and the future. These dreams connected him to the previous bearers of the curse, including Aureliana, and often blurred the lines between reality and memory. He learned from Aureliana that as more time passed, he would join the past bonded and no longer live in reality - this was a kindness of the bond, as his death - a blood sacrifice - would be prolonged and painful.

Despite his growing talents, Aurelius remained isolated. The bond tied him to the land and the bloodline, and he felt the weight of the bond creeping closer. He was known in the village for healing animals, but the villagers whispered about Aureliana and her madness which they believed she passed to "her son."

In his early twenties, that Aurelius met Beaumont Proctor, a young American hired as the beekeeper and gardener for the estate. Initially standoffish, Aurelius kept his distance, fearing the darkness that followed him might consume anyone who grew too close. But Beau’s warmth and persistence wore him down. What began as a tentative friendship grew into a deep, passionate love that lasted two years. Beau was the first person to encourage Aurelius to be himself, to embrace the parts of him he had long suppressed.

Yet, the specter of the bond loomed large. Aurelius had lost his mother, his siblings, and his aunt to the darkness of his bloodline, and he was terrified that the same fate awaited Beau. The bond, tied to the land and blood, claimed a price from all those "born of the bond," and Aurelius was certain it would come for Beau if they stayed together.

Unable to bear the thought of losing him, Aurelius left Beau with only a letter, explaining nothing. He instructed the estate’s staff to turn Beau away if he ever returned, refusing to see him again. Bound by the magic that kept him tied to Blackwood, Aurelius could not leave the estate without his brother’s permission, and so he remained, haunted by the choice he had made.

Where his aunt had been the monster ... he became the ghost of blackwood.

Years later, Aurelius foresaw a darkness creeping toward Cardinal Hill, the town where Beau had settled. Unable to stand by while the man who had given him love and encouraged him to be himself faced such dangers alone, Aurelius begged his brother for temporary freedom and because Nathaniel loved him -- and knew that Aurelius would never go back on his word -- Nathaniel allowed him to leave - though he had to promise that he would return when his goal was met.

Now, free from the estate but not the bond, Aurelius has come to Cardinal Hill, determined to protect Beau from the encroaching darkness. Aurelius is willing to risk everything, hoping to shield Beau from the dangers ahead—even if it means sacrificing himself in the process.

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Trust in Trans Becomings

This post is written by Vasudha (they/them), a Brackenridge Fellow in the David C. Frederick Honors College and a fourth year undergraduate student majoring in Natural Sciences and Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies.

My time with the transgender underground press in the Hillman Archives & Special Collections lead me to think about how trans pasts and trans presents are intertwined, especially with trans people being heavily scrutinized in our current political climate. Bans against gender-inclusive books, drag shows (1), and gender affirming healthcare (2) are being proposed and even passed at state-wide levels in an attempt to eradicate “gender ideology”, at the cost of the trans community’s safety and well-being. In looking through issues of TV-TS Tapestry, which was later renamed Transgender Tapestry, I found one trans political narrative from the past that is still present today, although in different language.

Detransitioning stories have been used often as conservative talking points for why gender affirming care should be limited, framing it as causing irrevocable harm to those who supposedly hopped on the “trans train” without a second thought, and ultimately regretted their decision (3). In a 1988 issue of Tapestry, the term “pseudo-transsexual” was used to describe people who were convinced they were trans, but were instead “very confused” and “emotionally disabled”, in the words of Sister Mary Elizabeth.

(Above) Excerpt from "Sy Rogers and the 700 Club: A Response" by Sr. Mary Elizabeth, n/SSE, The TV-TS Tapestry, Issue 52, pg 46-47, 1988. University of Pittsburgh Library System, Archives & Special Collections.

As a devout Christian nun, the words of Sister Mary may seem like they come from a place of compassion and concern, seeing as she places blame on the religious community for condemning gender-diverse people, turning them away from God (see third paragraph of the above excerpt). But as a White trans woman, Sister Mary’s words only serve to cast doubt on the self-knowledge of trans people of color and other marginalized trans people, whose trans identity is more likely to be written off as false or self-convinced (4). This doubt quickly becomes reason to turn them away from receiving care, giving providers the power to choose who is “really” trans, and who isn’t.

(Above) Image of Sr. Mary Elizabeth with Christine Jorgensen at the International Foundation for Gender Education 'Coming Together' Convention in 1988 from "Sy Rogers and the 700 Club: A Response" by Sr. Mary Elizabeth, n/SSE, The TV-TS Tapestry, Issue 52, pg 46-47, 1988. University of Pittsburgh Library System, Archives & Special Collections.

Today, narratives of detransitioning are covertly doing the same by feigning concern for those who were supposedly coerced into receiving gender affirming care by the “transgender ideology” spread by trans people and enabled by medical caregivers. Politicized detransitioning organizations encourage those who detransition to sue their physicians, effectively scaring well-meaning providers off from treating patients who they deem “emotionally unfit” to transition, and pushing medical practitioners to question the self-knowledge of their patients.

In addition, restricting doubt from trans experiences has related implications. In Transgender Tapestry’s Summer 2005 “Ask Ari” column, a trans woman admits to feeling doubtful about medically transitioning. Ari responds to reassure her that although medical professionals make it difficult to voice these feelings, it is completely normal for trans people to have fears surrounding the process of transitioning.

(Above) "Ask Ari" Column from Transgender Tapestry, Issue 108, pages 18-19, Summer 2005, University of Pittsburgh Library System, Archives & Special Collections.

I resonated with this column as someone who has felt illegitimate for experiencing trans doubt myself, and I realized that we’ve been conditioned to feel that way through medical practices. Throughout the history of trans medical care, diagnostic criteria have included experiencing mental distress in the form of gender dysphoria (formerly known as gender identity disorder) to be eligible for care. Until last year, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) required a psychologist recommendation and diagnosis for patients to be able to receive care. Although this has been removed from their standards of care, a majority of clinics still use this criteria, which in many cases doesn’t allow for trans doubt to be explored without disqualifying patients from care.

Many trans people do have doubts and fears about medically transitioning, and it’s important that these feelings can be spoken about freely so that patients can be honest about their trans experiences and trust providers with their care. If a patient is forced to exaggerate their need for care in order to be trusted and qualified to receive it, there is no space for real conversations about a patient’s needs and what they hope to achieve through gender affirming care, which is what may lead to experiences of detransitioning (in the way that conservatives view it) in the first place.

Looking into snippets of trans history provided me with a better sense of trans experiences in today’s world, by being able to see similarities at the core of trans issues throughout time. Trans archival materials serve an important purpose of reminding us that trans people have always been here, and have been fighting the same anti-trans sentiments for centuries, although they may seem different today. They give us the strength to keep fighting.

Footnotes & Works Cited

Garnand, Ileana. "How drag bans fit into larger attacks on transgender rights." The Center for Public Integrity, April 14, 2023.

HRC Foundation. "Map: Attacks on Gender Affirming Care by State." Human Rights Coalition, Accessed August 8, 2023.

For a better understanding of more common reasons for detransitioning, see this NIH article: Turban, Jack L., et. al., "Factors Leading to "Detransition" Among Transgender and Gender Diverse People in the United States: A Mixed-Methods Analysis." LGBT Health, May/June 2023; 8(4): 273-280. DOI: 10.1089/lgbt.2020.0437. Accessed August 8, 2023.

For a detailed archive-based history on racialized medical gatekeeping of gender affirming care, read Chapter 5 of Jules Gill-Peterson’s Histories of the Transgender Child, titled “Transgendered Boyhood, Race, and Puberty in the 1970s”.

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Monopis crocicapitella, the pale-backed clothes moth, Bird Nest Moth is a moth of the family Tineidae described by James Brackenridge Clemens in 1859.

Class:Insecta

Order:Lepidoptera

Family:Tineidae

Genus:Monopis

It has a nearly cosmopolitan distribution. It was first described from the eastern United States. It is particularly destructive of fabric and clothes. They have been found in debris, in a dead rat, pigeon guano, bird's nests, and stored products of vegetable origin such as flour, corn and felt.

Этот вид можно спутать с его близким родственником, Monopis obviella, и действительно был отделен только как вид в конце 19-го века. По сравнению с этим видом, он, как правило, менее отчетливо отмечен, а спинная полоса темнее, а на переднем крыле более крапинка. Тем не менее, лучше всего проверить заднее крыло, которое бледно-серое у настоящего вида, и темное с легким фиолетовым оттенком у M. obviella.

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day 28. gunsmoke

I dont think that's safe or like. sanitary. but whatever man

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Thursday, May 30. Japanese Tea Garden. San Antonio, Texas.

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my dorm next year is called "brackenridge" and I keep thinking of that scene in maurice where risley is like "my rooms are in trinity" like my rooms are in brackenridge lmao