#loren long

[afrotumble]

Barack Obama delivers a tender, beautiful letter to his daughters in this powerful picture book illustrated by award-winner Loren Long that's made to be treasured!

In this poignant letter to his daughters, Barack Obama has written a moving tribute to thirteen groundbreaking Americans and the ideals that have shaped our nation. From the artistry of Georgia O'Keeffe, to the courage of Jackie Robinson, to the patriotism of George Washington, Obama sees the traits of these heroes within his own children, and within all of America’s children.

Breathtaking, evocative illustrations by award-winning artist Loren Long at once capture the personalities and achievements of these great Americans and the innocence and promise of childhood.

This beautiful book celebrates the characteristics that unite all Americans, from our nation’s founders to generations to come. It is about the potential within each of us to pursue our dreams and forge our own paths. It is a treasure to cherish with your family forever.

[ilovemesomevincentprice]

Vincent Price as Frederick Loren --

House on Haunted Hill (1959) dir. William Castle

[aarontveit]

RANDOM GIFS FROM MOULIN ROUGE: 14 / ∞

[reallyhardy]

does anyone else have the thing where if you know you have to get up early the next morning you just... can't go to sleep

[simlit]

Chosen of the Sun | | dawn // forty-one

| @amuhav

next / previous / beginning

TAYUIN: I didn’t mean to avoid you. That is, I wasn’t trying to hurt you or make you think I didn’t want to be around you. I was just— KYRIE: Avoiding the conversation. I know. TAYUIN: But that was stupid, too. KYRIE: Yes. But understandable. TAYUIN: No, it isn’t. I know you’re not like that. You mean well and you don’t try to push me about things. Back in the cave, I know now you only said it because you wanted to help. KYRIE: I said it because I didn’t understand. TAYUIN: Maybe. But since then, you’ve been nothing but patient. Don’t think I don’t see that. KYRIE: So it’s worth something to you? TAYUIN: I do appreciate it. I just get a little confused. When people are kind to me, I always expect it’s with bad intentions. I don’t exactly know how to… KYRIE: I know. TAYUIN: I was afraid of telling you what happened with the witch because I didn’t want you to feel guilty. It was my choice. Just like taking the curse on was yours. You were in a bad way and I didn’t want to make things worse for you. KYRIE: But it wasn’t easy on you, either. TAYUIN: I don’t need you to worry about me. KYRIE: I’m not asking permission. TAYUIN: sighs I wish you were cruel. I know how to manage cruelty. KYRIE: With all due respect, I hardly think “manage” is the right word. TAYUIN: I’m alive, aren’t I? KYRIE: Yes, you are. But not living. I wish you’d open yourself up to kindness. It’s a problem I want you to have. Learning to accept someone’s affection? Yeah. I want you to manage that. TAYUIN: If I tell you, promise me you won’t blame yourself. KYRIE: You don’t have to tell me— TAYUIN: I want to. KYRIE: Alright. I promise. TAYUIN: The witch… She told me I can never be Chosen of the Sun. That even if I’m to somehow win, if I accept the mantle… you’ll die. So, no matter what happens, I can’t win. I can’t be the one. And if the Moon says otherwise, I’ll still refuse. My wish isn’t worth your life. KYRIE: Tay… TAYUIN: Whatever your visions tell you, whenever they come back, you have to pick someone else. I have to do everything I can to lose this— TAYUIN: …why? KYRIE: I feel a lot. That’s what kissing is for, isn’t it? When you… feel too much? I don’t know. I’ve never kissed anyone before. KYRIE: I’m sor— TAYUIN: I can’t. KYRIE: Tay— TAYUIN: I can’t do this. You should hate me. You will hate me. KYRIE: I wouldn’t hate you. Why would you think that? TAYUIN: When I said I didn’t get the letter yet, I was lying. KYRIE: You…? TAYUIN: You seemed so happy when you came to me, I didn’t want to be the one to ruin it. I wanted to spend the day with you, so I lied to avoid bringing it up. But I can’t let you go on like this. I can’t know when you don’t. KYRIE: You… read it. TAYUIN: I knew something was off the moment I saw it. I should have just given it to you, but I… It wasn’t my right to read it and I’m sorry, but I don’t regret it. Because I know that giving this to you will shatter everything, and I wasn’t ready to lose your smile. I’m sorry! TAYUIN: Why? Why! Don’t you hate me— KYRIE: I told you, I wouldn’t hate you. If our positions were reversed, I’d have done the same.

[mzradyer]

sex addict x alcoholic

lily calloway and loren hale from addicted series by krista and becca ritchie

[rabbits-of-negative-euphoria]

Y'all know by now I am totally opposed to the fat positivity movement. I think it's physically and spiritually unhealthy. However.

I'm not the only gal online who's noticed an overcorrection in certain spheres, wherein the only body deemed healthy is one that can pull off leggings as pants. That looks just as thin at ease as it did posed for a camera. That "doesn't need" a stomach pouch.

The irony of heroin chic (noted for its emaciated androgyny) making a return as an ideal among allegedly red-blooded men seems lost on them. So I've put together a few collections of feminine beauty from the past to inoculate us all against this scourge of Twiggys and Carangis. Without further ado:

Heroin Chic Vaccine | "The Most Beautiful Women In The World" Edition

Veronica Lake

Rita Hayworth

Hedy Lamarr

Sophia Loren

Liz Taylor

Marilyn Monroe

It's important to note that each woman wearing a dress is also wearing a girdle underneath. Here's a 1940 Before-And-After ad for Spencer's Shapewear:

All of these women are healthy. Now go forth and be less weird.

[90363462]

Taylor Swift sent Loren Gray TTPD merch!

''To my fellow member of The Tortured Poets Department. Here are some tokens of my gratitude - to you, for your support from me, sincerely. I hope you'll welcome this album into your life (and vinyl collection!) with all my love, and tortured poetry… your friend, Taylor <3''

[gatabella]

Pages of the catalogue of the Sophia Loren Exhibition held in Rome in 2006. Loren presented outfits, magazines, posters, photographs and awards for the exhibition. All photos are from her personal collection.

[crandberrysaucewithpulp]

i have to save up some cash like it’s on speed dial for the day the last freaky puppets come back to my area

[lighthousepigeons]

Lily: The star's are beautiful tonight.

Lo: Yeah, they are.

Lily: You know what else is beautiful?

Lo, blushing: What?

Lily: Ryke and Daisy, I freaking love Raisy.

[brooklynisher]

Day 12 was an alternate universe, SO I decided to dabble in a universe where VI actually loves doors with a burning passion, and he's afraid of Slenderman as opposed to the boogeyman c:

No shading because no time sorry

[simlit]

Chosen of the Sun | | dawn // twelve

| @sani-sims

next / previous / beginning

EVE: Are you looking for someone? KYRIE: No one in particular… Not yet, anyways. EVE: My, who is that? KYRIE: That is Prince Lucien of House Aravae. EVE: Aravae? KYRIE: The Aravae, of the Kingdom of Kera, are close allies and supporters of Eveyda going back centuries. Every Selenehelion they offer enormous financial investment and gifts for the festivities. Prince Lucien is their youngest son. EVE: Kera… They border this country to the east? KYRIE: That’s right. Their riches are in jewels. The wealth of Kera far surpasses our own. Lucky for us, I suppose, they’re a passive people. It was their support that persuaded the church to disallow bloodshed in the trial. EVE: Yes, but how successful have they been? KYRIE: Considering the ten of you are still alive… Quite.

[sorryimananti-romantic]

a haiku for you my babe

in the cave he dig

until the finger it find

his pirate treasure

his pirate treasure

he found through a journey of

harsh forest and sea.

[br1ghtestlight]

Do you ever think about how Louise’s hat is one of the most iconic pieces of imagery in the show (to the point that it’s the shape of the bobs burgers dome in the Simpsons crossover) and how it shows that Lily’s impact can still be felt so long after her passing. Cause I do

I THINK ABOUT IT ALL THE TIME in every episode w/ louise's hat im like..... lily's impact <3 weird to think that the meaning behind her hat isn't exactly known in the wider culture so ppl can watch episodes or own merch of her hat without even knowing about lily. which is FINE. but im like they don't even know about lily belcher. they don't even care about the Lore

[creepyjoker]

Connor’s fingers slide assuredly from my cheek towards the back of my Head. He leans down and tilts my chin up. His lips nearly brush mine as he murmurs,

“I hear your heart.”

Tears slip from the creases of my eyes—and before I turn my head away From him, away from our children, he shields our faces with his cupped hand. I murmur just as softly,

“And what sound is my heart making?”

His words dive deep into me.

“It beats—it beats.”

He whispers against my lips,

“It beats in equal time with mine.”

He kisses me, raw and smooth Sentiments cutting and flowing through us.

HAPPY FKING BIRTHDAY TO RICHARD CONNOR COBALT