#nostalgia i guess

[heiwa-the-tistic]

Thinking about how now, that I decided to rewatch the cartoons that made my childhood I notice a lot of stuff that I've never seen before

Like little me didn't care about why the character did certain decisions only that that decision helped the bad guy

But like, now I get the emotional complexities of certain situations better and can understand the weight a situation actually holds

It really feels weird to watch something for the first time while being younger than the main characters, and now revisiting the same work but being older than them

Like I'm so sorry, you were just a child and none of that was actually fair and I was too young and foolish to notice that

[miss-camarderie-herself]

Some Ispy levels ❤️

[yuzuleaftea]

see how the game of life is playing all of us for fools

[seidmadr-secrets]

The Offspring were the first band I found on my own. Americana was the first album I got for myself.

So many of their songs are in my every-day playlist today. The Kids Aren't Alright Kristy, Are You Doing Okay? You're Gonna Go Far, Kid Vultures Have You Ever Denial, Revisited Million Miles Away Nothingtown The Meaning of Life Behind Your Walls

I remember sitting outside a party, listening to Conspiracy of One over and over and over again on my portable CD player until the batteries ran out, when trying to figure out what I felt about my first girlfriend.

The Offspring are the soundtrack of a large part of my teens.

Still feels weird that the same band made "You're Gonna Go Far, Kid" and "Pretty Fly (For A White Guy)"

[notawisewriter]

Should I post the entire poem?

[sidescout]

I'm glad you people are writing these down! I'm not a reenactor, just someone who has had family who lived in an uh, let's say old timey way during my lifetime and that has coloured my understanding of historical fiction. There's a certain texture to life in a less industrialized setting created from all kinds of small details that may not be discussed yet influence your behaviour almost constantly, and I miss this texture in some works of fiction. These lists are great and I would add a few things from my experience, more geared towards animals because I guess that left an impression (for the record, I'm from Eastern Europe, but many of these apply elsewhere too):

* for people who keep farm animals, their allocation of time is dependent on the animals' schedule for feeding, milking, closing the enclosures for the night against predators and so on, especially early in the morning and in the evening. Every. Single. Day. The animals like to be fed at around the same hour and they will tell you if you're late (it's not just cats). There is a lot of routine, in a way that's inflexible and limiting, but can also feel soothing.

* The clear night sky is absolutely breathtaking if you see it in a place with low light pollution. You'll immediately understand why old civilisations were obsessed with the stars if you experience it yourself. Even the best photos don't do it justice, it just hits different irl.

* going barefoot in summer was fairly common in rural settings even in situations where you might not think it would be. If you do this regularly, your soles thicken and it feels more manageable.

* in many agrarian societies all women were expected to clothe their family and there was no real option for a common person to just buy clothes. Their clothes (and bedsheets, towels etc) were however much sturdier than ours and they were not shy about repairing them. This tradition continued in certain areas even into the 20th century to a degree (I have items woven by my great-grandma from flax she grew and wool she spun in ways that are traditional to where we live. She made them because she had to, not as a hobby. I use them in my daily life and they are *very* hard wearing) * in villages everyone knew each other and greeted each other on the road. Not much happened because the routines of agriculture did not allow for travel or much free choice in how to spend your time, so every little event was so much more impactful and became gossip. Your business was never just your business, for better or worse.

* people almost never spent a long time outdoors without a head covering. It protected them from the sun and light rain, and it also signified maturity and being "proper" in a lot of cultures for both men and women. Children often had their own hats/headscarves too tho, for practicality

* horses are creatures of habit and a well behaved horse who takes a specific road regularly doesn't need any guidance to do so after a while, which means it can take a stranger or drunk owner home (if it wants to). Cows also know where they live and can go home on their own from pasture, though they're more stubborn and procrastinating. Large animals are more often seen as individuals with personalities and moods in societies that actually interact with them. This is always recognized on some level by the people who work with them directly, even if they treat them roughly

* chickens generally mean also roosters, which means a loud, default alarm clock for you and your neighbours at around dawn, whether you want it or not

* living with animals you learn to read their vocalisations and behaviour even when not paying explicit attention. For instance, happy chickens cluck constantly, if you can't hear them anymore, it means they've seen or heard a bird of prey and are hiding (or are very hot). A hungry pig sounds different from a startled pig. A territorial dog barking at another dog sounds different to the same dog barking at a stranger passing by, and so on. It's like having a dashboard for how your animals and your environment are doing. In a yard with multiple animal species you can generally immediately tell if there is an intruder (human or larger animal) or something else is really off even without seeing it yourself because the soundscape changes.

* the pace of life is much slower in a pre-industrial(-ish) society but people are constantly doing something with their hands. Fidget spinners are built into your daily life when you have to provide your family with most of your necessities. Think you're done when coming home after a hard day in the field? Think again. There is fiber to process, corn to remove from the cob, nuts to hull and on and on, a neverending list of repetitive, low priority tasks that still need to be done. The one time when most people can be seen doing nothing is around dusk, when it feels too early to turn on a light (especially if expensive) but it's slightly too dark to properly see what you're doing.

Details for Historical/Fantasy Writing: Insights from a Reenactor

Writing is the main thing I do for fun, but I’m a multi-faceted lass with many hobbies, and I also do Roman reenactment. I find that by actually doing something, you learn things that aren’t possible through theoretical research alone, so here is a collection of small things I’ve noticed while reenacting that you could add to your writing for a bit of extra realism.

Loose long hair is ANNOYING. There’s a reason most depictions you’ll see of women in history show them with their hair up and/or covered, and that is pure practicality. Having hair in the way is a massive pain (this would be particularly true for working women with stuff to get done).

Repetitive tasks aren’t boring if you have someone to chat to. When we do events, I’m in the textiles tent, and as the most junior member of the team I’m the one who does the spinning. Most events are 10-4/5, and you’d think 6/7 hours of spinning (with a break for lunch) would be boring, but actually, once you’re practiced you can do it on autopilot while you natter! I’m sure this is how people managed samey tasks back in ye olde days.

Speaking of spinning, working with textiles leaves its mark. If you’ve been spinning, sewing, or weaving for a long time, you’ll feel it. It knots up your shoulders and, perhaps less obviously, the friction of fibre against your fingers can wear away just enough skin to make them tender. Thimbles help with sewing, but not spinning or weaving.

Wool is WONDERFUL. I love it. It has a reputation as being scratchy and itchy, but when it’s finely woven/spun it is fantastic to wear. It keeps you cool when it’s hot, and warm when it’s cold. It also has the fantastic property of keeping you insulated even when soaking wet, which is why wool cloaks are so brilliant.

Linen is also wonderful. Lovely against the skin and cool in the summer (but for the average person in history, it’s more expensive than wool).

Woodsmoke gets everywhere. It stings your eyes and makes your clothes and hair smell smokey. However, after a little while the smell becomes just a background thing (and you get pretty practiced at anticipating when the smoke is going to change direction so you can move out of the way). It also keeps insects away!

Cooking over a fire takes longer than you’d think. If we start an event at 10 am, that means we’ll usually be having lunch at 1-2pm. However, we do have pretty elaborate meals, and have to start the fire from scratch every day (a lot of the wait time is getting the fire to cooking embers). If your characters are cooking simple fare over a fire that you’ve started from being banked, it’ll be quicker.

You want different footwear for different purposes. Hobnails give you great footing on soft/muddy ground, but on pavement they offer no purchase at all and will KILL YOU (okay, this is slight hyperbole, but there is an account of a centurion running from grass to pavement, slipping over and getting killed by his enemies). City wear would likely be leather and clogs/pattens.

CLOAKS CLOAKS CLOAKS! They are so versatile. They keep you warm, they keep you dry, they can be a blanket or an impromptu bag. Essential equipment in my view.

[firelise]

Anyone else…actually like the summer heat? Just me? ok

(like ppl describe it as suffocating but I like to be pressed down upon like a weighted blanket, I like being hugged by the sun, I like feeling lethargic and everything slowing down for once, it’s comforting)

[nelesaurus]

'bei risiken und nebenwirkungen lesen sie die packungsbeilage oder fragen sie ihre ärztin, ihren arzt oder in der apotheke'

they changed it wth. i mean it's more inclusive but a part in me died

[batshaped]

the continued adventures of an internet user who was frozen in 2004 and defrosted in 2021: some things are just the way you left them

previous 2004 internet user comics are here: one, two, three, four, five; or just in my 2004 tag

[an-atlas-or-other]

I've been on this street. This street is everywhere in Brasil, and I've visited it many times. This is where my second cousin lives in Fortaleza, this is where my Uncle works in São Paulo, this is the street behind my grandfather's favorite restaurant in João Pessoa, this is down the street to my other Uncle's house in Guarulhos with his wife and many cats. I've walked here thousands of times, all over the country, and yet it's still the exact same place

brazilian streets

[maryreadings]

i hate missing things i won't get back.

[thesethoughtsaregettingintense]

Ocarina of Time is deadass a C-tier game max I don't know why everyone sucks its dick so hard

[confettifluff]

[jezyan]

something so funny about being able to pick up your miniature friend-rival on the go

[somnimagus]

My page for @destinytriofanzine! I drew something about kids always dreaming of far off places

[id in alt!]

[strangeaxel]

*BOOps vincent* *BOOps vincent* *BOOps vincent* *BOOps vincent* *BOOps vincent* *BOOps vincent* *BOOps vincent* *BOOps vincent* *BOOps vincent* – 🧉

Stop.

STOP IT. NOW.

*heavy breathing*