#mayo component

[fieriframes]

[The quinoa mix to the black bean is great. Definitely get that mayo component coming through. It's a great burger. Black bean and quinoa burger up. It's full of different flavors.]

[vulcanette]

after googling the ingredients to make honey mustard dressing: guys, you’re never gonna believe this

[fingertipsmp3]

Does anyone else just like… not give a fuck if they’re chopping vegetables evenly

[butts-bouncing-on-the-beltway]

another anti-psych post from your neighborhood patient-therapist

In my last post I talked about the kinds of basic needs people and communities have, and asked what it might look like in your community to meet those needs as a baseline. This time we're going to talk more about what happens when communities and individuals are chronically un-/under-served.

Okay so let's break it down this way. We're gonna try looking at just one medical symptom of chronic stress: autonomic dysregulation. It's not going to feel like we are, but I promise that's all we're doing. This is a *serious* symptom and it often comes clustered with others due to the way it functions within the body, which is why I think it is a useful case study here. Autonomic dysfunction, especially chronic dysfunction, can temporarily (though for long spans of time if the dysfunction remains chronic rather than acute) alter the functioning of other systems within the body such as the endocrine system, the reproductive system, cognitive functioning through the hippocampus and amygdala, and muscle functioning, nerve functioning, and others. It is no joke to suggest that long term autonomic dysfunction can often lead to major long term health consequences that are life altering for the person experiencing them. While some can be treated, managed, or even cured, not all can be and this is something I want us all to keep in mind as we consider the need for building communities that do not cause this kind of harm to their people.

Let's look at some potential medical outcomes of autonomic dysfunction, per the Mayo Clinic:

Dizziness and fainting when standing, caused by a sudden drop in blood pressure.

Urinary problems, such as difficulty starting urination, loss of bladder control, difficulty sensing a full bladder and inability to completely empty the bladder. Not being able to completely empty the bladder can lead to urinary tract infections.

Sexual difficulties, including problems achieving or maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction) or ejaculation problems. In women, problems include vaginal dryness, low libido and difficulty reaching orgasm.

Difficulty digesting food, such as feeling full after a few bites of food, loss of appetite, diarrhea, constipation, abdominal bloating, nausea, vomiting, difficulty swallowing and heartburn. These problems are all due to changes in digestive function.

Inability to recognize low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), because the warning signals, such as getting shaky, aren't there.

Sweating problems, such as sweating too much or too little. These problems affect the ability to regulate body temperature.

Sluggish pupil reaction, making it difficult to adjust from light to dark and seeing well when driving at night.

Exercise intolerance, which can occur if your heart rate stays the same instead of adjusting to your activity level.

Some common comorbid conditions may include Diabetes, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Parkinson's, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or an autoimmune disorder. In each of these cases I want you to remember the lens of an individual body being denied, in some way, its base needs (an edocrine hormone, a nutritional component, the internal security of homeostasis, etc), to such an extent that it begins to experience an internal catastrophic failure, as this lens may often be supportive of accommodating your disabled comrades, or yourself, in the future.

I also want us to consider some common social statistics relevant to these conditions. Nearly 4% of the world experiences and autoimmune disorder. Most are women, and Indigenous, Black, and Latina women are at risk than most for several of these. In the United States, there are suspected to be 37.3 million people with diabetes. Diabetes is also considered an autoimmune disorder by researchers, and is one that the Indigenous, Filipino, Indian, Latine, and Black communities are all at higher risk for than white people are, however, risk is also heavily influenced by poverty, and by a family's location with respect to food deserts which grow more and more common. In a truly wild statistic, 80% of lesbians versus 32% of heterosexual women had polycystic ovaries in one study, and 33% of lesbians versus 14% of heterosexual women had progressed to PCOS. Some studies find that transmasculine folks are more likely to PCOS as well.

When we consider the marginalization these groups experience, and the way that marginalization plays out in the social forum, the political forum, in the financial forum, and in the emotional forum, are we really surprised to learn that it plays out in the embodied forum too?

This is what people mean when they talk about social murder. These are health conditions that don't just change lives, they end them. A system that churns out people so chronically sick that their bodies are desperately killing themselves trying to stay alive is a society that has become desperately sick. Diabetes is something we have attributed to individuals, to families, and even every once in a while to corporations, but at what point have we sat down and looked at a society that produces this murderous autoimmune disorder at such high rates and asked the real question: how are we making so many people sick?

The answers are many, and that can feel overwhelming, but I encourage you to start in one place and learn your way around it as well as you can before you even consider moving on. Maybe start with food deserts. They're probably familiar to you, you've heard about them in passing before I imagine, even if you're not really too into this stuff. But ask yourself WHY food deserts are able to exist? What are the mechanics of one being born? How does one stay free from the stain of a grocery store or food market? Are there any places like that near you? If so, what points of leverage might there be in that location for you to break the homeostasis of the food desert? How can you add your weight to efforts already occurring, or stir up sentiment around the idea of a new homeostasis where a grocery store exists? Can you put up flyers or attend town hall meetings? Can you knock doors or phone bank? Can you bring some sugar by your neighbors and comment how frustrating it is you all have to go so far to get your groceries and wonder what's up with that and maybe start scheming together? What kind of store should it be? Bring in a local market? A chain? Build a co-op or merchant's stalls for a four season farmer's market?

Get really into one idea, and get others in on it with you. I bet you aren't the only one who'd like a better status quo.

[lacefuneral]

i am technically on a diet rn to lower my cholesterol and raise my omega 3s & hemoglobin levels

and i've been eating sandwiches recently that consist of turkey, swiss cheese, and low fat mayo on a potato roll. and i know none of these components contain aspartame. but somehow this sandwich tastes of it anyway

[kaylinalexanderbooks]

Character voice

Thanks to @willtheweaver here, and @the-golden-comet here!

Rules: rewrite your given sentence in the voice of your OCs!

“No I am not scared!”

Lexi: “Scared? No, never! Why would I be? No no, it's okay, we don't have to leave! You want to be here, and so do I!”

Maddie: “I am not scared at all. What is the point of watching a horror movie if it's not scary?!”

Ash: “This haunted house is so not worth it.” *leaves*

Gwen: “No, I'm not scared. I'm actually terrified. But I'll do it anyway. You need me.”

Robbie: “I am not scared of a stupid sound in the basement. I will go see what it is anyway!” *screams the whole time, but he does do it*

Akash: “Y'know, I'm not actually scared at all. But if you are, I'm fine. We'll quit.”

Jedi: “I am not scared of this place...but perhaps I left Carmen alone too long.... I should go back for her.”

Carmen: “I am not scared. Don't be ridiculous. I'll do this myself.” *is internally screaming*

“Why shouldn’t I try?”

Lexi: “C'mon, Ash, why shouldn't I try to do as much as possible next semester? My schedule isn't even that full!”

Maddie: “Liam, why can't I try to turn into a human-eagle-dragon-tiger hybrid? That would be so cool. It shouldn't be that hard.”

Ash: “Hey! I should be able to try a mayo and strawberry jelly sandwich! Noelle, it is not a culinary disaster! You're a chef, you should know it's okay to experiment!”

Gwen: “I should try a new book. Haha, this one looks terrible. I should totally get it! Lexi, it's not a waste of my time, it's a valuable experience.”

Robbie: “Jazlyn! We should see what happens if you blast fire at me! I'll absorb it! Akash isn't even here to say no!!”

Akash: “I should try hair gel to fix my hair. NO ROBBIE I DO NOT LOOK LIKE JIMMY NEUTRON WHEN I USE HAIR GEL!”

Jedi: “.... I will admit I happen to be curious to see what would happen if Hye-Jin could combine her powers... Perhaps a long discussion about the biological components of each would help prepare her...”

Carmen: “Miss Newman, we are testing your powers. Why shouldn't you push yourself and turn the fruit into another fruit!? This is a lab! It's for science!! Tell me, why shouldn't we see what you're capable of in a controlled setting!”

Some of these are unethical :)

Tagging @oh-no-another-idea @chauceryfairytales @mrbexwrites @cherrybombfangirlwrites @anyablackwood

+ ANYONE ELSE!

Your prompt: “I don't think that's a bird or a plane.”

I dunno, sorry.

TSP intro

TSP tag list (ask to be +/-): @thepeculiarbird @illarian-rambling @televisionjester @finchwrites

@nebula--nix @literarynecromancy @honeybewrites @the-golden-comet

[dollsahoy]

Recently learned that you can make mayonnaise with milk as the liquid protein component, instead of raw eggs. I tried it yesterday and it worked

We never buy mayo but I really wanted to make chicken salad with some leftover cooked chicken; I usually use hummus instead of mayo for chicken salad, but I haven't made hummus recently, either, so finally looked up egg-free mayo recipes, and it's...like...really easy to make (as long as you have a stick blender and a jar just big enough for the stick blender to fit into; put a half cup oil and a quarter cup milk and a teaspoon vinegar/lemon juice in the jar, stick the immersion blender end all the way at the bottom, and blend on high for 20-30 seconds. The result was mayonnaisey enough for my needs.) (seek out real recipes before trying it yourself)

[wilsonpussyindulgence]

a couple of years ago, i started having an allergic reaction. i broke out in hives on my legs, and i could not stop scratching. i would wake up in the middle of the night because i had drawn blood. i would sit on my couch and itch and itch and itch. now, i’ve never had this kind of reaction before; as far as i knew i wasn’t allergic to anything other than nickel, which i obviously didn’t have on or around me in any way. i knew whatever it was was in my apartment, because i didn’t itch at work or anywhere else, but i couldn’t figure it out. i hadn’t changed any soaps or fabrics or anything recently.

so i went to my GP, who shrugged and immediately sent me to a dermatologist. this was great to me, because i wanted an allergy test. from onset of itching to seeing this dermatologist, it was probably about four weeks, and while the itching waxed and waned, i was still covered in scabs when i finally saw someone who could help.

so i get my appointment, and i explain to the dermatologist what the problem is. less than a minute into the appointment, she interrupts me. that’s not a real thing i’m describing, she says. it’s not possible.

she takes my arm, and she runs a wooden…i don’t know, tongue depressor? down my arm. it immediately raises in an angry red line.

“you overproduce histamine. take a claritin”

i’ve never had a problem like this before, i say. i would like to get a general allergy test.

“it would be a waste of time. if you are still itching after the claritin, then maybe in another eight weeks.” and she leaves. i waited four weeks and she saw me for about five minutes.

i’m angry, but i take the claritin. it’s incredibly dehydrating on top of the other meds i take, so i take it for a few days and quit.

the itching…recedes. it’s on and off. it doesn’t get as bad as it was in those first few weeks again. i look up what she’s written in my chart. urticaria, common name hives. she diagnosed me with hives. no explanation for why i had a spontaneous outbreak of hives. i simply had hives.

there’s another thing, listed at the bottom, “dermatographic component.” i look up dermatographia. “dermatographia is harmless,” the mayo clinic says, “most people who have this condition do not need treatment. It tends to be more common in teens and young adults.” I am thirty, and I do need treatment. There’s one more thing in my chart: “Urticaria education provided and all questions answered.” Really. News to me.

I am SO frustrated, but the itching isn’t bad enough anymore to keep pursuing it. i am defeated. i still think about it, occasionally, on and off. She is right, about the dermatographia. It’s the cause of what they call “skin writing.” But if I redo that test, making a red line along my arm or even on my leg where the hives were, it doesn’t itch enough for me to scratch it to bloodiness. But I still don’t have any good answers about why, for about two months, I broke out in hives so bad I had to be fully clothed every second of my day.

unrelated to that, i just read about an autoimmune condition that causes you to have random allergic reactions apropos of nothing. it’s fine. no big deal!

[sparrowsarus]

Did you know you can roast weird impulse peppers you bought, then mix them with mayo in a blender? then use the result as the mayo component in devilled eggs?

[jewwyfeesh]

Diffuse Reflection - 2

Writer: Mitsuki

Character(s): Nagumo Tetora, Sazanami Jun, Amagi Hiiro, Shiratori Aira, Kazehaya Tatsumi

Translated by: jewwyfeesh

Hiiro: Huuu, I’m free! I can speak again!!

[ ♪ ]

Season: Summer

Location: Seishou Hall Common Room

Jun: Place no. 7 on top of no. 10, and use no. 3 to attach them together like this? But I think we’re outta no. 3 components…

Goddamn! This is too hard. Even though mangas would sometimes contain panels that mess up the story’s timeline, or scenes that are so shockin’ even without containin’ a single line of dialogue—

But this is a frickin’ instruction manual. Isn’t it a little too unrealistic for it to only contain pictures and zero words?!

Aah~, whatever. I’ll just set up all of these components first and have a look-see…

Tatsumi: It is rather difficult to comprehend.

Jun: ……

UWAHH!HH!H!!! T-Tatsumi-senpai!? Y-you— When did you even get’ere?!?

Tatsumi: Apologies, I accidentally spoke out loud. I scared you, didn’t I?

I’ve walked past this area a couple of times by now. Seeing as you’re still hunched over, pouring diligently over some study materials, I couldn’t help but feel curious. So, what are you working on, Jun-san? This is an instruction manual, right?

Jun: Erm… actually…

[A while later]

Jun: Hehe, it’s finally complete! It looks exactly like the sample picture, too.

Without Tatsumi-senpai’s help, who knows what it’ll end up lookin’ like. I’ll let Mary have her fun with this spray bottle toy while the weather’s still kinda hot.

All in all, I’m real thankful for ya, Tatsumi-senpai~!

Tatsumi: None of that now. I’m glad to be of assistance to you, Jun-san. I’ve already tried summarizing the parts where instructions were unclear. Afterwards, I’ll have to trouble you to forward my feedback to the toy’s manufacturer in hopes that we’ll be able to assist those facing similar difficulties.

Even with that said, we managed to overcome some rather difficult portions through pure intuition alone. To err on the side of caution, shall we test out the toy before handing it over to Mary-san to play with?

Jun: Mm, that’s fair, Tatsumi-senpai. Lemme see… You’re supposed to pour water in here, select the power of the spray, and press this button—

Location: Seishou Hall Hallway

Hiiro: Sorry, Buchou! We’ll need to reschedule the practice match…

Tetora: Ahaha, we can practice anytime, so don’t sweat it! Hiiro-kun, you’ve made plans to meet up with your unit mates later on, right?

Hiiro: Erm… Mayoi-senpai and Aira both replied the second they received the message, but Tatsumi-senpai hasn’t. Is he busy or something?

Ah. I suddenly sensed Mayoi-senpai’s breathing — are they in the common room?

Tetora: Hiiro-kun…?

Hiiro: I’mma head off first, Buchou! Let’s find a time for that practice match, yeah?

Tetora: Sure thing, Hiiro-kun— Annnd he’s gone in the blink of an eye…

Location: Seishou Hall Common Room

Aira: (Softly) Erm… I don’t really know why, but Tattsun-senpai’s looking kinda scary right now… He’s been going in circles while muttering under his breath or something for quite a while now… I don’t really wanna go any closer while he’s like that…

(Softly) Speaking of which… Mayo-senpai’s inching closer through the ceiling… Maybe he’ll know what Tattsun-senpai’s up to?

Mayoi: (Whispering) Eeeeek, if Tatsumi-san is chanting Bible scriptures or exorcizing evil spirits, I’ll definitely go up in smoke the second I get close, right?!

Hiiro: If you want to know what Tatsumi-senpai is up to, you can just ask him directly.

Tatsumi-sen—Mhhgh?!? Mgh~mghhghM!!? (Aira, why did you suddenly cover my mouth?)

Tatsumi: Huff, I think I’ve pretty much cleaned up all the water stains in the room.

Thank goodness that Jun-san’s reaction speed is fast, having removed his jacket to wrap around the defective toy… it was because of that that we were able to minimise damage to our surroundings.

Even though I myself also got splashed with water, it’s not to the extent where I must immediately go change into a dry set, unlike Jun-san. I’ll dry off eventually.

I should contact Jun-san first – notify him that the room has been cleaned and that there’s no need for him to rush back. Hm… where did I put my phone— Ah, found it ♪

Ah, turns out there’s some water on my face as well? When I saw my reflection on the phone’s screen, I realised I looked rather… soggy at the moment, haha.

Aira: (Whispering) Eh, hold on. Ehhh~? Hiro-kun, are you seeing what I’m seeing?!

Hiiro: Mghhgh~ Mmgmhhghmmm~? (Mhm— Only my mouth is covered right now?)

Mayoi: (Murmuring) Aaah, even someone like me is permitted to see such a holy image~… Maybe I should close my eyes…!

Hiiro: Mmmghhhh~? Mmgmhhhh~ Mmmmghghhghh~ (Holy? In Mayoi-senpai’s eyes, Tatsumi-senpai wiping his face with his hands does make for a rather holy scene.)

Aira: (Muttering) Stupid Hiro-kun! What’re you saying?! Tattsun-senpai’s very clearly wiping away his tears!

Mayoi: (Softly) Eeek, Aira-san somehow managed to understand whatever Hiiro-san’s saying…!?

(But… Back to the topic at hand… Hiiro-kun is surprisingly very calm about having his mouth covered, and isn’t even putting up a struggle…?)

Tatsumi: Eh? Hiiro-san sent a message to ‘Hall Hands’. Everyone has already replied – I should hurry and do so as well. Let me see – a gathering over here later?

“Apologies, I just saw your message. I’m currently in the common room, and will wait here for everyone.” —and send.

Aira: (Whispering) Ah! Shoot, I forgot to mute my phone—

Aira: ……!?

Mayoi: …….!?

Hiiro: Huuu, I’m free! I can speak again!!

Tatsumi: Oya? Turns out everyone’s already here.

So, Hiiro-san, why have we gathered here today?

Hiiro: Umu—! I have something I’d like to experience together with everyone in ALKALOID! Earlier this morning I met up with Anzu-san, and she gave me this—

Tatsumi: Ooh, it’s a photobook from the event we participated alongside Ryuseitai – Motor Show. It is a rather meaningful memento.

Oh, right. A few days ago Hiyori-san gave me some tea leaves. How about I prepare some tea and snacks for us to enjoy alongside… ♪ Are there any special requests?

Aira: (If I were to request something from Tattsun-senpai, it’ll definitely be unreasonable… But I should eat food that’s cooling[1] for the body… This afternoon was a bit—)

Hiiro: Oh! I think the agency sent us some goodies – they’re in the fridge. There should be things we can use as tea time snacks.

Aira: (Hiro-kun…!!!)

Tatsumi: That’s great. But I personally have not seen those gifts. Hiiro-san, would you mind accompanying me to go fetch them?

Hiiro: Umu! Of course—

Aira: (Whispering) No. Don’t you dare. Hiro-kun, you stay! I have things to talk to you about!

Mayoi: T-those… I-I’ve seen them before, I’ll go help Tatsumi-san…!

Aira: My goodness, Hiro-kun, how could you talk to Tattsun-senpai so nonchalantly?! He’s more sensitive and fragile than usual now, so you need to treat him gently and with care.

Hiiro: What’s wrong with what I said? “Sensitive and fragile”… what does this mean?

Aira: For someone like Tattsun-senpai to be so sad that he used both hands to wipe the tears off his face… Surely something absolutely terrible must’ve happened…!

Hiiro: Ah, I’ve been ignored.

But, if you want to know what went down, Aira, you should just ask Tatsumi-senpai directly.

Aira: Absolutely not~! Hiro-kun, did everything I say just go in one ear and out the other?

Hiiro: I was listening, though? You said to treat him gently and with ca—

Aira: Then again, what use is knowing what exactly happened? If Tattsun-senpai himself is unable to bear it, how delulu do I need to be to believe I can help in any way, shape or form…

Hiiro: I’ve been ignored again…?

See, we don’t have the full picture, so we’re unable to puzzle out how we’re able to help. If Aira’s unwilling to go ask, then I’ll go.

Location: Seishou Hall Kitchens

Tatsumi: Ah, Mayoi-san has already cut the cake? You’ve done a huge favour by dividing them up into such neat portions, thank you. Because they’re lava cakes, I was originally unsure what to do with them.

Mayoi: Nnnno, Tatsumi-san, you don’t have to go out of your way to praise me for such a small matter…!

Tatsumi: Haha. Speaking of which, Mayoi-san, your hands are very deft. I remember that you’re very skilled in making models and the like.

Actually, there’s something particularly troublesome that I require assistance with, and I’m afraid you’re the only one who can help me.

Mayoi: I-I’m t-the only o-one who can help…?

Tatsumi: I’m really sorry for requesting this all of a sudden. However, this is a personal matter of mine, so if you find it too bothersome and wish to decline, that’s fin—

Mayoi: ……N-no, it’s not that! Tatsumi-san came to me personally for help, I’m just worried that I myself am unable to deliver…!

Tatsumi: Haha, it’s great that you’re willing to help me out. Thank you, Mayoi-san.

Mayoi: (Uuuu. Surely Tatsumi-san looking for me isn’t related to ‘That Incident’, right…? How did such an insignificant person like myself get chosen by Tatsumi-san to be the one he pours his heart out toooooo?! If I happen to let him down, I’ll go to Hell…!)

Tatsumi: (The toy should still be with Jun-san. I’ll wait for him to return to the dormitory before requesting Mayoi-san have a look at it… ♪)

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sometimes i wonder who has the shared braincell in ALKALOID

[elbiotipo]

Señor biotipo. Estoy seguro de que es una de esas preguntas que la respuesta depende a quien le preguntes, pero a todo esto, usted donde clasificaria al peronismo (izquierda, derecha, centro)? Tengo toda clase de respuestas de toda clase de persona, y con cada una me siento más perdido

Vas a encontrar 46 millones de respuestas diferentes (una por cada argentino), pero en la actualidad, el peronismo es efectivamente y no me da miedo decirlo, un movimiento de centro-izquierda, con tendencias dentro de él hacia tanto la izquierda como el centro. Esto se ve, hablando muy en general en sus políticas económicas (proteccionismo económico, inversión estatal, seguridad y ayuda social, apoyo a los sindicatos y a la economía popular, preferencia por la industria regulada y estatal) sociales (ampliación de los derechos en general, apoyo al feminismo, al anti-racismo y los derechos LGTB) políticas (bases fuertes en los sindicatos y los movimientos populares) y de exterior (una política en general neutra pero apoyando un multilateralismo anti-imperial en vez del status-quo liderado por EEUU).

Y los votantes del peronismo y más importante, sus militantes, la gente que compone el partido? En general, la gente de clase baja y media-baja, estudiantes, trabajadores sindicalizados, intelectuales, minorías, feministas, trabajadores de la economía popular. Todos en general, lo que son considerado la base de los movimientos de izquierda alrededor del mundo. Es muy difícil decir que el peronismo actual es de derecha en cualquier sentido de la palabra. Incluso me animo a decir que el votante peronista en general es mucho, mucho más de izquierda que la mayoría de sus representantes. Internacionalmente, un peronista típico se sentiría más identificado con Lula o Evo que con alguien como Macron, por ejemplo

Lo que hay que entender del peronismo es que es un fenómeno único a la Argentina y difícil de explicar, y al mismo tiempo, en el contexto mundial, no es tan complicado. El peronismo tiene muchos paralelos con los New Deal Democrats en EEUU, con el Labour Party en Inglaterra, con los diversos partidos de izquierda de "liberación nacional" que se dieron en África y Asia durante la decolonización, y mucho más. Y así como esos movimientos, el peronismo ha tenido múltiples evoluciones y contradicciones. El peronismo siempre tuvo corrientes de izquierda marxistas (difícil no tenerlas cuando una de las frases más notables de la marcha peronista es COMBATIENDO AL CAPITAL) pero su giro definitivo a la izquierda ocurre con el kirchnerismo, que tomó las bases populares y sociales del peronismo para construir lo que es ahora, luego del fracaso menemista neoliberal (que, hay que tener en cuenta, vino del clima de época del "fin de la historia", el mismo de Thatcher y Reagan)

Ahora, esto no significa que el peronismo tenga pureza ideológica ni que todos los peronistas sean de izquierda. El peronismo tiene la contradicción inherente que fue un movimiento casi revolucionario, anti-imperialista y me animo a decir anti-capitalista (COMBATIENDO AL CAPITAL) liderado inicialmente por un militar conservador. Pero el peronismo, desde el principio, desde el 17 de Octubre de 1943 cuando el pueblo copó la Plaza de Mayo, ha sido liderado por la voluntad popular más que por sus líderes. Dentro de esa voluntad popular, las corrientes de derecha e izquierda siempre lucharon, esto ha sido una constante y creo que revela algo de la sociedad argentina; todos los peronistas querían una patria justa, libre y soberana, pero de qué forma? Yo creo que después de los desastres de las dictaduras y la traición del menemismo, se abrió la salida del movimiento peronista por la izquierda, que es su postura natural, siendo el movimiento que más representó y luchó por la clase trabajadora argentina.

Hize otro post al respecto por acá.

[sleepy-cephalopod-studies]

Accidentally had a bunch of parents and kids at my local culture festival concerned for me a few weeks ago lol

So my junior high held their culture festival and I got to order some food for the two days I was there. You write what you want and send the money in an envelope to the vice principal, and I got tickets for my menu items. I saw on the menu that they had コーンパン (literally corn bread), and my Southern US self got very hyped because I didn't even know they HAD cornbread in Japan! But they seem to have corn dishes in a lot of cuisine, so I thought it made sense. So I order corn bread.

I get my bento bag and am expecting the bread of my childhood, cornbread. Warm, fluffy, like a brownie but made of cornmeal in all its redneck and indigenous-origins glory.

My friends and fellow hoes, I did not receive cornbread. I received...Japanese cornbread.

Now on its face, I like the three components of this food. I like corn. Of course I do, I'm American, we put corn in everything. I like mayo. I love bread. But when you are a Texan, you're already missing some cultural aspects of your home like its cuisine, and you are expecting CORNBREAD, and you get this?

I spent a solid thirty seconds just blinking at this corn bun and I looked so dejected that multiple students near me asked if I was okay. I live in a first-person perspective like everyone else but I imagine my face was similar to this:

[bettermiya]

IF OSAMU MADE A BENTO FOR YOU...

You decide Osamu is the more terrifying twin. When you begin to unwrap the exquisitely patterned furoshiki themed with a twin pair of foxes trudging through the snow, he gives you the kind of stare you witness on the volleyball court. A sharp-eyed glare that hunts for any form of weakness, a moment that suggests you can’t stand what you ate. If you say anything less than constructive criticism, he’ll inflict the disgusted look perfected by the Miya twins. The pulled-back lips and the tiny wrinkle on the nose that indicates you’re engaging in scrub behavior.

“The tuna-and-mayo is a little too salty,” you start, wetting your mouth, “It goes well with the onigiri rice, though. The kombu is better because there’s more umami, while also being mellow. The fried tofu is a pleasant touch, and the cherry tomatoes are colorful.”

“If ya keep usin’ ya tongue like that, I migh’ always make it salty,” he teases, though it doesn’t reach his eyes. There is nothing more important to him than flavor and the acknowledgement that you enjoy what he cooked for you. You can already see the plans he’s made to adapt his dishes waltz behind his gaze.

This is a familiar game as you respond, “Gross.”

[ Osamu’s Bento: He packed the components of the bento he gave to you neatly into his bag. As he cleaned up, you scribbled down the next day’s requests. The choice of kombu and tuna-mayo onigiri, and fried tofu had been yours, but you left it to him to fill in the details. He and his calloused hands have spent a decade patiently sitting by his obaachan's side learning how to create tasty dishes. Perhaps a western-themed dish for a better challenge? The decision doesn't seem to matter much because he's already planting delicate kisses against your scrunched-up brow. Your choices will have to wait until later. ]

[fingertipsmp3]

Okay so the plan is thus. I can’t be bothered to make potato wedges (I am too ravenous to wait for them to cook) so instead I’m going to put all my leftover mince and stuff on rice, eat that with a naan, and hope for the best

[pukanavis]

Plum Blossoms and Snowflakes | Plum Blossom 4

Time: After recording the radio program

Aira: …Y-You’re repeating a year!?

Tatsumi: Is this true, Mayoi-san?

Mayoi: Yes, it is. My study credits are faring well, but it would seem that I’ve failed to participate in enough school events.

It was shocking to initially learn that I may have to repeat the year but I’ve come to realise that there’s some merits to it as well…

I’ve made peace with the situation now.

Aira: Huh..? How are you being so chill about this?

Isn’t repeating a year supposed to be super bad…?

Hiiro: …

Aira: Hiro-kun? Don’t just stand there, say something.

Hiiro: What does ‘repeating a year’ mean?

Aira: Aah…you’ve gotten so much better since we first met that I’d forgotten about your deficiency of common knowledge.

Hiiro: That’s right! I’m glad you remember an individual quirk of mine, Aira.

Aira: Don’t call your lack of common sense a quirk~!

Tatsumi: Repeating means to undergo another year of school without advancing to the next grade.

In Mayoi-san’s case, it means that he’ll forgo graduating and will spend another year as a senior.

Although, considering that he has done adequate school studies, his second run of the year would differ a little from the norm. He’d be devoting his focus to participating in school events, it would seem.

Hiiro: I see…so instead of being expelled, failing students can attend school for another year? That sounds like a great deal to me!

Aira: Hooow~? With all the components involved in these situations, it’s not always as great as you make it sound.

This is hard to say in front of Tattsun-senpai but repeating a year isn’t something you go and speak highly of, y’know?

Hiiro: Why not? I never experienced my first year of high school and skipped straight to second grade, so I wouldn’t be opposed to the idea of repeating my third year?

Being classmates with you sounds like fun, Mayoi-senpai.

Aira: Ahh, you really don’t understand the severity of this…

Tattsun-senpai, what do you think?

Tatsumi: About Mayoi-san repeating a year? Hmm…

As I don’t understand how Yumenosaki Academy’s grading system works, I’d prefer to respect his judgement.

However, I’m concerned with how easily you’ve accepted the situation, Mayoi-san. Usually people would be more conflicted by the ordeal…

If you find yourself in need of help, please don’t hesitate to ask for it. We’ll assist you however we can.

Aira: Hmph…so that’s how you feel.

Well, I won’t butt in either then. This is a decision that Mayo-san has made on his own accord.

Aira: (...But still, is it really okay for things to play out like this?)

(There’s still time left, so there’s no need for him to give up so quickly.)

(Is it selfish of me to wish he’d try his best to graduate…?)

Location: Yumenosaki Academy Time: The next day, after school

Aira: (Aah, it’s freeezing! My hands have turned red from how cold they are.)

(The snowfall has been crazy.)

(But as cold as it was out there, getting to watch my senpais have a snowball fight was a big plus. My eyes were truly blessed~♪)

(Harukawa-senpai invited me to make snowmen of Branco with him, and I even got to take a pic of us together.)

(Turns out going outside does have its perks…♪)

(...Oh, there’s someone on the staircase landing…)

Shinobu: …

Aira: (Is he alright? He’s staring out of the window with a blank look…)

Hello, Sengoku-senpai~

Shinobu: Huh? Oh, it’s you, Aira-kun…

Aira: Is everything okay? It looks like you’re feeling down.

Shinobu: You could tell?

Aira: Yeah, you don’t seem like your usual self.

If there’s something troubling you, feel free to tell me. I’m here to save the day~

Just kidding, I probably can’t help in any substantial way.

But, I can lend you my ears! Hit me with your woes, or whatever it is you have on your mind!

Shinobu: …

…Right, you’re also in ALKALOID, so I should be able to talk about this with you.

Aira: ‘Also’ in ALKALOID…?

Shinobu: Yes, it’s about Mayoi-dono. I’m worried about him.

Aira-kun, have you heard about the problem with him graduating?

Aira: Oh…yes, I know about it.

He’s being weirdly positive about it, going on about how there’s some good to repeating and stuff.

Shinobu: …It’s my fault he’s so positive about it.

Aira: You think you’re the reason?

Shinobu: He told me so himself. If he graduates, I’ll be left on my own—

He says he doesn’t want to make me lonely, so he's going to repeat a year for the Ninja Club.

But…I don't want him to worry about that. I want him to graduate.

I’d hate for him to throw away a valuable year of his time for me.

I want to tell him all of this too, but I haven’t had the chance yet…

In the time I’ve been brooding over this, it seems like he's only grown more fixed on going down this path. I’m stuck, I don’t know what to do.

At this rate, he’ll end up repeating the year—all because of me. The idea of that is just awful.

Aira: I can’t believe it…if he’s that determined to repeat, then I don’t know what else we can say.

Mayoi: (Oh no, oh no no no…)

(I was curious to see what they were talking about and stopped to listen in, but now I’ve overheard the truth that Chief has been bottling up.)

(You’re not to blame at all, Chief! This is entirely my own fault…!)

(How utterly spineless I am…I’m sorry, Chief…)

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[shrikeseams]

half-assed fish tacos

because @deactigayted got me thinking about these and I don't think I've shared the recipe here, and irl kinda sucks right now and this feels productive.

Note: this is half-assed by my standards, but I 100% have family who think this is a full ass recipe because of the frying. You are warned. You could also very easily use the pre-made protein of your choice, or add sour cream or avocado or whatever!

For the fish:

Tilapia filets

Tony Chacherie's (or a seasoning mix of your choice)

Lemon juice

Vegetable oil • cornstarch or flour (optional) (the cornstarch is crispier)

Lightly dust the filets then cover with lemon juice and let them marinate for 30 min or up to two hours. (Any longer and the lemon juice kinda cooks the fish.) (You can skip the lemon juice component! We just like seafood extra lemony, especially something bland like tilapia.) Make the slaw while the fish marinates.

If desired, pour out a little dish of cornstarch / flour and mix in some of your seasoning mix, then slightly coat/ bread the filets with cornstarch. (Not necessary but nice for the texture. )

Cover the bottom of a skillet with a light layer of oil. Like about enough to cover a coin if you dropped one in. Once it's warmed (starch/flour sprinkled in will fizz and cook instead of sinking to the bottom), pan fry the filets until cooked through and crispy and golden brown on the outside. Lay on a paper towel to drain.

For the slaw:

Bag of pre-cut mixed slaw, whichever kind you like best

About 3 tbsp sour cream or Greek yogurt (you could do mayo but I dislike the taste. Idk about good vegan or nondairy options.)

About 1 tbsp lime juice (can substitute lemon or apple cider vinegar or rice vinegar if you prefer. Something acidic! Red wine vinegar seems like a bad idea though.)

About 1/4 tsp minced garlic

Cumin powder (be generous- I'd start with a tablespoon and check the taste)

Some minced jalapeño/other chili/Chipotle in Adobe (to taste)

If desired, cayenne or smoked chipotle powder

Basically whatever seasonings you like plus a pretty thick, tangy dairy and something acidic

Mix up the sour cream, lime juice, and seasoning in a mixing bowl. Taste to check seasoning. When it's how you like, mix the slaw in thoroughly. It should be lightly coated all over.

To serve:

Small flour tortillas

Pile some slaw in the bottom of the tortilla and put the fish on top. Add whatever other toppings you like, i don't know your life! Eat.