#penco rambles

[pencopanko]

Antisemitism and Islamophobia are very similar (if not the same), actually

So I was scrolling down the #palestine tag for any updates and important information, and I came across this:

And I think we need to sit down and talk about this.

I am a Muslim. I live in Indonesia, a country that is predominantly Muslim and a lot of Muslims here also support the Palestinian cause. Hell, even our government supports it by not only allowing Palestinian goods enter the country without fee, but also by taking in Palestinian refugees and even acknowledging the status of Palestine as a state while not having any political ties with Israel. The topic of the Palestinian tragedy has been spoon-fed to us at schools, sermons, media, etc., so your average Indonesian Muslim would at the very least be aware of the conflict while non-Muslims would hear about it from their Muslim friends or through media.

However, there is a glaring problem. One that I keep seeing way too often for my liking.

A lot of them are antisemitic as hell. The sermons I would hear sometimes demonize Jewish people. Antisemitic statements are openly said out loud on social media. Some are even Nazi supporters who would literally go to anime cons and COSPLAY as members of the Nazi party. This is not just an Indonesian Muslim problem, no, but this is a glaring issue within the global Islamic community as a whole. Today, this sense of antisemitism is usually rooted in general hatred towards the Israeli government and its actions against the people of Palestine, but antisemitism amongst Muslims are also rooted in certain interpretations of verses from the Qur'an and Hadith mentioning Jewish people and Judaism (particularly the Bani Israil), but in a way that is more ridiculing instead of life-threatening when compared to how antisemitism looks like in the Western world.

As someone who prefers to become a "bridge" between two sides in most cases, I find this situation to be concerning, to say the least. While, yes, it is important for us Muslims to support Palestine and fight against injustice, we must not forget that not every Jewish people support the Israeli government. A lot of them are even anti-Zionists who actively condemn Israel and even disagree with the existence of Israel as a state as it goes against their teachings. A lot of them are also Holocaust survivors or their descendants, so it is harmful to think for one second that Hitler's actions and policies were justified. It's just like saying that Netanyahu is right for his decision to destroy Palestine and commit war crime after war crime towards the Palestinians.

As Muslims, we also need to remember that Jewish people (the Yahudi) are considered ahli kitab, i.e. People Of The Book along with Christians (the Nasrani). The Islam I have come to know and love has no mentions of Allah allowing us to persecute them or anyone collectively for the actions of a few. While, yes, there are disagreements with our respective teachings I do not see that as an excuse to even use antisemitic slurs against Jewish people during a pro-Palestine rally, let alone support a man who was known for his acts of cruelty toward the Jewish community in WW2. They are still our siblings/cousins in faith, after all. Unless they have done active harm like stealing homes from civilians or celebrating the destruction of Palestine or supporting the Israeli government and the IOF or are members of the IOF, no Jewish people (and Christians, for that matter) must be harmed in our fight against Zionism.

Contemporary antisemitism is similar to (if not straight up being the exact same thing as) contemporary Islamophobia, if you think about it; due to the actions of a select few that has caused severe harm towards innocent people, an entire community has been a target of hate. Even when you have tried to call out the ones supporting such cruelties, you are still getting bombarded by hate speech. It's doubly worse if you're also simultaneously part of a marginalized group like BIPOC, LGBTQ+, etc. as you also get attacked on multiple sides. This is where we all need to self-reflect, practice empathy, and unlearn all of the antisemitism and unjustified hatred that we were exposed to.

So, do call out Zionism and Nazism when you see it. Call out the US government for funding this atrocity and others before it that had ALSO triggered the rise of Islamophobia. Call your reps. Go to the streets. Punch a fascist if you feel so inclined. Support your local businesses instead of pro-Israel companies.

But not at the cost of our Jewish siblings. Not at the cost of innocent Jewish people who may also be your allies. If you do that, you are no different from a MAGA cap-wearing, gun-tooting, slur-yelling Islamophobe.

That is all for now, may your watermelons taste fresh and sweet.

🍉

Salam Semangka, Penco

[pencopanko]

On a related note, returning to said small fandom after what felt like ages is like coming back to your hometown or a humble yet homey place you used to live in.

Some, if not many of the ones you used to hang out with had long since moved to other places, some straight up disappeared, and what is left of the once bustling village is now either covered in dust or straight up unsalvageable.

But then you see new faces actively participating in rebuilding the village. Some say that this was the first village they saw, others say that they came from other villages and their journey led them here. You also see old faces, worn with time but with just as much love of the village as before. You even can still communicate with some of the ones who have left, and while their responses may vary you still see them as dear friends. Family, even.

Maybe you can only come back to this village from time to time. Maybe this could be the last time you step foot into the village. Or maybe you have decided to stay.

Regardless, dear Traveler, welcome home.

Joining a fandom that you originally assumed was dead (or never imagined there’d even be a fandom for) is like that trope in media where someone reaches out to some old village/civilization that was supposedly wiped out long ago or never even existed, not expecting a response, but then they really do get a response and find out that the people have been secretly thriving in like an underground bunker or something this whole time

[pankopenco]

Hi hi hello, Penco here! Tumblr suspended/terminated my account for some unknown reason, thus I created this new account! Highkey sad about that, but this means a new fresh start! A new era, if you will.

Lots of love,

Penco

[pencopanko]

TBH seeing people ask for a ceasefire is nice and all, but I want a fully independent Palestine.

I want the Palestinians to have all of their land back. All of it.

Quoting The Preamble of the 1945 Constitution from Indonesia, a nation which was first recognized by Palestine as an independent state in 1944, a year before the Declaration of Independence on August 17th:

"(...)Whereas Independence is the inalienable right of all nations; therefore, colonialism must be abolished in the world as it is not in conformity with humanity and justice."

That is all for now, may your watermelons taste fresh and sweet.

🍉

Salam Semangka, Penco

[lesbiangracehanson]

whenever i question if i should be buying nice stationery, i think of brandon taylor regularly tweeting about his love for good stationery + feel validated . i just bought some very nice pens i’d been wanting for awhile 😌

[pencopanko]

Boycott fatigue is a mother struggling to find an alternative formula for her child that could be as easily digested with no fuss as a formula from a company that supports genocide (in which case, please feel free to use the formula you have been using).

Boycott fatigue is the stress knowing that the most important parts of every single smartphone in existence are most likely, if not definitely made with materials that cause harm to workers who are working under inhumane conditions.

Boycott fatigue is the gnawing guilt and anger you feel every time you are using an important tool in your line of work that was made in a place where the government is commiting war crimes after war crimes on the daily with no repercussions.

Boycott fatigue is seeing people living in ignorant bliss and consuming the products and services that you are boycotting, despite endless efforts from folks like you and others on educating the masses.

Like OP said, it is not about being upset that you cannot buy overpriced coffee or tacky shoes because a company is financing a genocide. It is not about the fear of missing out on the latest TikTok beauty trends (that have probably been around since the time your mother was a teenager anyway) and the hottest makeup products since the CEO or the founder is a vile person with no moral compass.

Find recipes for the foods and beverages you miss. Invest in secondhand but clearly sturdy shoes. Use up your makeup collection until they hit pan and buy from smaller brands that need your money more or brands that are supporting humanitarian causes against cruelty.

what i hate about the new usage of boycott fatigue is it absolutely does not match the old usage and is not real and stupid. boycott fatigue refers to hundreds of brands being overwhelmingly unavoidable to the average person. Not IM TIRED FROM NO STARBYS :(((. drives me nuts

boycott fatigue is when you have to walk 3 miles to and from work every day in protest of segregated seating or when the water, salt, and sugar bought and sold by the most evil corporation of all time is used in literally everything. it's not when you can't spend $7 on coffee or $120 on shoes because the luxury shoe and coffee companies funnels millions into wiping a group of people off the face of the earth.

[pankopenco]

MY OG BLOGS ARE BACK!!

I won't be deleting this one so I'll treat it as a backup blog should anything funny happens again

For those who aren't familiar with my older blogs, you can follow @pencokun for art-only stuff, @pencopanko for art AND shenanigans, and @petalcookies for non-art stuff that are mostly aesthetics and such

[pencopanko]

Another Coco "What If" AU, but this time Héctor actually recorded some tunes

Heavily inspired by the story of how Ryo Fukui's album "My Favorite Tunes" was rediscovered through his widow, Yasuko in 2017.

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After the news broke out about de la Cruz's lies (and alleged murder) of his buried-by-time duet partner, musician, and songwriter Héctor Rivera, rumors of never-before-seen and extremely rare recordings of the latter performing either with de la Cruz or by himself circulated amongst certain circles, mostly fans of lost media and buried history.

Talks like this had been going around for ages, but it wasn't until mid-2018 when a shoe-maker family's son named Miguel Rivera came out with stories of how de la Cruz stole his great-great grandfather's songs and skull guitar complete with physical proof that the topic of lost recordings suddenly became one of the hottest topics in México. Miguel himself joined in on the hunt, which lasted for quite some time well past 2018 and was postponed due to the pandemic.

And then, in 2021. A miracle.

Either the previous matriarch known as Mamá Coco had completely forgotten about it or it had been a secret that she had purposely kept to herself for Miguel to discover, but there were some other things she had kept hidden from her mother... five 78 rpm records predating 1921, all sent by Héctor. Recordings of him singing by himself, with Ernesto, or just simple guitar arrangements of his other songs. Kept in secret by Mamá Coco somewhere in a corner of Miguel's hideout left unchecked after Imelda threw them out along with other objects related to music. Other 78s were later on discovered by a descendant of de la Cruz's inside the family estate and in various antique shops, all collecting dust. They were amongst the most important relics of Héctor's legacy, besides his red songbook containing the first composition for "Remember Me".

After efforts of digitizing came out successful (despite the damage done by age, the recordings were miraculously salvageable), "Recuérdame: The Lost Recordings of Héctor Rivera (1919-1921)" was released. Calling the album a sensation was an understatement. Rave reviews started coming out, stating that Héctor's warm voice reminded listeners of home and warm sunrays, and how one can feel the heartache and longing for his family from the way he strums his guitar alone, even if his voice is not as strong and commanding as de la Cruz's. His grito is oftentimes said to be addicting and infectious as well, with some claiming that they ended up doing it along. Others lamented over "what could have been" after listening to Rivera and de la Cruz's harmonizing and clear-as-day dynamic as a duet. Shortly after, the skeletal remains of Héctor Rivera were found in an unmarked grave in México City.

It not only solidified Héctor Rivera's legacy (thus directly affecting Héctor's overall health in the Land Of The Dead for the better), but it also largely improved the Riveras' overall economy with royalties from Héctor's never-before-seen music, in addition to the already booming shoe-making business and Miguel's own efforts as a musician. All because Miguel decided to steal a guitar that turned out to be rightfully his.

It is safe to say that Héctor Rivera is now considered one of the greatest musicians, songwriters, and poets in the history of Mexican music.

[pencopanko]

TBH it is so wild seeing so much international support for Palestine right now because I was first exposed to the Palestinian tragedies literally eleven years ago when I was a freshman in high school. News about the attacks by Israeli colonizers were and are literally yearly events during Ramadhan i.e. the holiest month in the Islamic world.

Palestine has always been in my heart and in my head ever since.

[pencopanko]

Some examples of martyrdom in Islam include:

A mother dying during and or after childbirth

Death while protecting their family and/or belongings

Death caused by a pandemic or a plague

Death at sea

Death caused by a stomach illness

Death from defending one's own life

Death while claiming one's rights

etc.

You can see more examples here on Al Miftah, a blog consisting of Islamic literature.

i get so upset when western folks try to use the word martyr as a sign muslims are happily sacrificing others not even caring for a second that it's just a poor translation of something that has such depth of meaning and comfort to muslims experiencing loss like we use it for people who die in childbirth you know how insensitive that is to go and then equate it with terrorism??? fuck all your bs willful ignorance

if you think im being overly passionate about this yes i am my mom's name comes from this word it has a beautiful meaning and it says so much about her and her religion and every time zionists try to use it as an excuse to spread their hateful rhetoric i want to cry and scream

[reguluslocket]

☾, ♧, ☮, ✓, aaaand ϟ :D

Thank you very much! This was quite fun but I’m afraid I’ve rambled too much 😰

☾: favourite word from your languageI love “dissetare” and “fatata” in Italian. They mean “to quench thirst” and “enchanted”, but in the sense of “enchanted by the fairies”. I love that, at least in Spanish, there’s no word for them. I also love “bisbigliare”, “to whisper”, because I love the sound of it.

I love “libélula” in Spanish, “dragonfly”. I love very much how it sounds and how it feels on my tongue when I say it. I also love “cascarria”. I don’t know if there’s a word for this in English… It’s the name of the mud you got on the slower part of your clothes, maybe because you were walking after it rained, when it dries on your clothes. I love that a word for that exists and I was so excited when I found the word. And finally I love “hojarasca”, that are the fallen leaves, often moved by the wind. I love the word, how it sounds, what it means and… I don’t know, it brings me this melancholic or nostalgic feeling… Maybe because it’s related to autumn.

♧: favourite word from the english language translated in your languageWell, “dragonfly” (“libellula” in Italian and “libélula” in Spanish) is one of my favourite words in English. I also love “firefly” (“luciérnaga” in Spanish and “lucciola” in Italian). I love pretty much every English word like that, composed by two words that explain the word itself, like the ones to call the berries. There’s also another word I love, I know there’s another, but I can’t remember it…

☮: translate the first lines of your favourite song in your languageI’m not sure if I have to translate a song in my language to English or if I have to choose a song and translate it to my language… I’m going to take a song in Italian and one in Spanish and translate them to English because that’s what I think I have to do. I had it difficult in Italian because I love too many songs. I chose “La canzone di Marinella”, “Marinella’s song”, by Fabrizio de André. “This is Marinella’s true story She who slipped in the river in the spring But the wind that found her so beautiful took her from the river to a star”

I had it difficult in Spanish because I don’t have a lot of songs in Spanish that I really like… I chose “Si tú me dices ven”, “If you tell me to come”, by Los Panchos. “If you tell me to come, I leave it allIf you tell me to come, it will all be for you My most hidden moments I’ll give to you too, My secrets though fewwill be yours as well”

✓: funniest word in your languageIn Spanish I love “petanca” and “penco”, that mean “pétanque” (the game) and the other is a word for a useless or pathetic person, in an almost miserable way. I can’t choose a word in Italian, but there’s this expression “I’ll gioco non vale la candela” that always makes me laugh a lot. It means literally “the game is not worth the candle”, and it is said when something is not worth the hassle. I love it because I can totally imagine the story after the expression xD

ϟ: translate a sentenceAgain in not sure if I have to translate from English to my language or the other way round…

I’m going to translate a sentence from the poem “A Blas de Otero”, by Gabriel Celaya, for Spanish. I chose this quote because I think it’s a very Gryffindor thing, and you said the other day that you needed all your Gryffindor-ness so…“Debo salvarlo todo si he de salvarme entero”“I have to save it all if I want to save me whole”

And for Italian I’ve chosen a quote from “Vita nuova”, “New life”, by Dante Alighieri“E quando mi domandavano ‘Per cui t'ha così distrutto questo Amore?’, ed io sorridendo li guardava, e nulla dicea loro”“And when they asked me, “For whom has this Love destroyed you so much?” I smiled at them, and nothing told them”

And I’ll choose a quote in English and translate it for both English and Spanish, because why not, I’m already this far… The quote is from “The Acts of King Arthur and his Noble Knights” by John Steinbeck “They say the pagan has invented a number which is nothing―nought― written like an O, a hole, an oblivion. I could clutch that nothing to my breast”“Dicen que los paganos inventaron un número que equivale a nada, a un no, que se escribe como una O, una oquedad, un olvido. Podría coserme esa nada al pecho” (Spanish) “Dicono che i pagani hanno inventato un numero che è nulla, niente, scritto come un O, un buco, un oblio. Potrei cucirmi quel nulla al petto” (Italian)

Oh my goodness this is so long. I’m really sorry!

[blancagriswold]

Real Wedding: Rachel and Richard by Sara Beaumont

Happy Friday Cwtchers!

Oh I have so been looking forward to showing off this gorgeous wedding of Rachel and Richard.  Richard got in touch with us because he was so overwhelmed with how all of the suppliers they had had the pleasure to use, had been.  We were so taken by his enthusiasm, we had to find out more.

When we discovered they had used the likes of Rachel Burgess Bridal Boutique, Sweet Peony, Laura May Bridal and Pencoed House (to name but a few), weren’t in the least bit surprised that they had had received such a wonderful service.

To top it off, their photographer, Sara Beaumont, took the most wonderful images of the couple and their friends and family, telling the story of the beautiful day.

So I will stop rambling on, and hand over to the couple to tell you all about it…..

Rachel and Richard

What was your budget?

We were really lucky as both sides of our family wanted to contribute financially to our wedding. With some of our own savings we were able to splash out on some luxuries that we wouldn’t have been able to afford otherwise. As most of our guests were travelling we wanted to make sure that we made them feel welcome and showed them a good time so we decided early on that the food, drink and music would take priority.

Where something came in higher than expected or wasn’t part of our original budget we tried to make up the difference from our monthly income rather than take from “the pot”.

How would you describe your wedding theme?

Thanks to his Dad, Richard spent most of his childhood, teenage years….and adult life playing cricket so this featured quite heavily in our day.

Otherwise, we wanted to keep the decor fairly simple. The hall at Pencoed House is beautiful so all we needed were some flowers to brighten the place up. Rachael at Sweet Peony was a godsend.

She understood the style we wanted straight away and gave practical advice of how to achieve it without spending a fortune. The night before the wedding I popped into the shop and was blown away by the gorgeous scent and all the lovely blooms. I couldn’t wait to get hold of my bouquet!

What was your favourite part of your wedding?

I wouldn’t say I’m a shy person but walking down the aisle in front of 100 family and friends was not my idea of a good time. The night before the wedding we had a quick rehearsal at the church with the bridesmaids and ushers. Even with just a few people there I hated it. But on the morning of the wedding something clicked and I couldn’t wait to get to the church (our guests will find this surprising given how late I was!) I loved every second of my entrance and was overwhelmed by all the lovely faces smiling back at me.

But the best moment for the both of us has to be the car journey between the church and the venue. This is the first (and only) moment we had alone on our wedding day, the first as husband and wife.

I know nothing about cars but have always had a soft spot for jaguars. The MKII we chose was so elegant and offered a little bit of isolation on a very busy day.

Tell us about your Wedding Dress

I’m an incredibly fussy shopper and after spending every spare moment googling wedding dresses I concluded that the magical “dress moment” was not for me. As soon as I walked into Rachel Burgess’ Bridal Boutique I knew that was not the case. The boutique is like a little bit of heaven. Rachel only stocks dresses that she loves, designed and made in Wales by wonderful local designers. I left my first appointment with three dresses I would have been absolutely thrilled to wear. After 3 appointments (Rachel was very patient) I had chosen The One: Mable by E&W Couture. Sophie at E&W creates such beautiful dresses with really luxurious fabrics. I loved the way the tulle moved when I turned and I couldn’t stop prancing around the boutique! Rachel suggested I try a champagne slip instead of ivory which gave the dress an elegant vintage feel which was just perfect.

As each dress is made to order Sophie tailored the dress exactly as I wanted it. My wedding was in April so I added some sheer sleeves and I simplified the cowl neckline to make sure my Mum’s pearl necklace stood out. It was magical to see my dress evolve from a basic calico mock up to the beautiful gown I would wear down the aisle. Sophie and Rachel went above and beyond for me arranging as many appointments as I needed to feel comfortable and advising on everything from underwear to how to hold my bouquet! Sophie gave me off-cuts from my dress to use elsewhere. I decided to wrap a little bit of the tulle around the button-holes for my groom and Father-of-the-Bride as a first insight to what they could expect (which was obviously lost on them!) Unknown to me my Mum also approached the girls for some extra silk to make a beautiful cushion to surprise me with on the morning of the wedding. It was so unexpected and incredibly thoughtful.

Who did you pick as your bridesmaids &/or best man and why?

My sisters have always been my best friends so having them next to me on my wedding day was non-negotiable but when I started to think about who I wanted to have around me on the morning of the wedding I knew I couldn’t do it without my pals Kate and Laura.

Just 6 weeks before the wedding, we found out that the girls’ dresses had never been ordered! Luckily they pulled through and thanks to the amazing girls at Laura May Bridal new dresses were lined up and ordered within 48 hours. I didn’t need to lift a finger. From that moment, I knew that no matter what went wrong on the day, as long as I had my friends around me, all would be well. For Richard, there was only one choice for best man, his best friend Charles. He came up trumps on the day!

Why did you choose your venue?

When we first arrived at Pencoed House we fell in love with the way the long driveway felt like we were travelling down to our own little intimate hideout in the woods. We wanted somewhere which had somewhere for us to stay with our immediate family at the end of the night and the elegantly decorated cottages were just the perfect place to rest our heads after a good old party.

But the venue itself had to be the main attraction. The tall trees and the stone walls were the perfect backdrop to our reception. The hall was full of character and didn’t need any further decoration to bring the place to life.

Tell us about your photographer

I first met Sara Beaumont when she photographed my sister’s wedding in 2013. Sara lives in Worcester but her passion for South Wales means that she is more than happy to make the trip for the wedding. It was important to us to have a photographer who made us feel at ease. What we loved about Sara was her calming effect and her wicked sense of humour. She is able to boss around unruly family members when needed without causing a fuss and the results are incredible (which is lucky as she only had 5 minutes to capture our group shots before the wedding breakfast!)

How did the proposal happen? 

Poor Richard had to think up two proposals before he was able to pop the question. I am absolutely obsessed with decorating the house at Christmas so his original plan was to propose whilst helping me decorate the tree, substituting a bauble with the ring. Sadly for him, I was just too impatient and insisted on putting the decorations up before he had been able to collect the ring! He had to turn to plan B. We were travelling home to Wales for Christmas when Richard took a detour to Stratford-upon-Avon where we had spent a lovely weekend at the beginning of our relationship. I had been moody all day and instantly felt guilty that he had arranged such a lovely surprise. He told me that he wanted a quiet night with just the two of us before we got home to a house full of family and friends. We walked through the town centre looking at the Christmas lights and ended up on a bridge over the river where we had taken a boat trip 5 years earlier. I first started to suspect something when he stopped to “take a photo” in the dark. As soon as the bridge was clear he dropped down on one knee and presented me with the most beautiful ring. I spent the rest of the night watching it twinkle in the Christmas lights completely gobsmacked that he would still propose after how miserable I had been all day!!!

What was your first dance & why?

We chose 80s classic, Hungry Eyes by Eric Carmen. It took me about 4 years to convince Richard to watch Dirty Dancing with me but in the end he loved it! We are not the best dancers so we wanted to pick something which would encourage others to join us on the dance floor.

In hindsight, was there anything you would have done differently?

Even though we knew exactly who was coming to the wedding, seeing everyone together was completely overwhelming and I wanted to thank everybody individually for coming to celebrate with us. Getting around everyone is so hard, the day speeds by and there are always people you don’t get chance to speak to. I would have liked more time to speak to everyone but then I wouldn’t change a single second of the day.

Do you have any advice for future couples?

Make the most of your friends and family. We had amazing support from some really special people: my old school teacher and long-time family friend married us; Richard’s brother played the piano as I walked down the aisle and our friend Andy provided the musical entertainment whilst we signed the register. Uncle Robert was MC for the day, a family friend provided Yorkshire wool for Richard’s suit and my brother, Matthew designed the invitations and the order of service.

Utilising the talents and enthusiasm of those around us not only helped us save on the costs of a professional but also added an irreplaceable personal feel to our day.

What’s the best piece of marriage advice you received?

When we first got engaged, my parents sent us a card with a quote from Audrey Hepburn: The best thing to hold on to in life is each other. We have both grown up surrounded by strong marriages and understand that it’s not all a bed of roses. This card was a reminder of what it’s all about and that as long as we are a team, we can get through anything.

What was your favourite thing about planning a wedding?

Spending time with family and friends was one of the best bits of planning the wedding. My dress appointments were the perfect opportunity to go home and spend time with my Mum and it was really nice to get together with my bridesmaids for dress shopping and the hen party.

The Suppliers

Photographer: Sara Beaumont Photography Videographer: Silk Wedding Films  Ceremony Venue: St Mary’s Catholic Church Bridgend  Reception Venue: Pencoed House Estate  Bride’s Dress: Rachel Burgess Bridal Boutique Bride’s Shoes: Rachel Simpson but found on ebay! Bride’s Headpiece: Britten Weddings  Bride’s Jewellery: Mum Groom’s Outfit: Carl Stuart Bespoke Tailor  Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Laura May Bridal Bridesmaid’s Accessories: Etsy Cake: Marks and Spencer Flowers: Sweet Peony Floral Hair: Rachel Mann (friend) Make Up: Louise McCarthy (friend) Band: Classic Soul Dogs Stationery: I Do Designs  Caterers: E J Catering  Transport: Nev and Stella Padfield (now retired) Other: Wool for Richard’s suit was provided by family friends, W.T.Johnson & Sons Limited 

The Wedding Album

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[pencopanko]

Yes to boycotting, no to being wasteful! I am speaking as a lipstick collector, and most of my non-local lipsticks in my collection are from Revlon. While not included in the official BDS list as far as I know, Revlon is one of the MANY cosmetics brands that are being boycotted by beauty enthusiasts for its support for Israel and for having Gal Gadot as one of their brand ambassadors.

While I love my collection and Revlon's formulas, I will not buy anything else from that company. I won't throw them away or anything, however. Beauty products aren't exactly cheap, so really you're just wasting money if you straight up destroy your makeup collection. If you feel bad with having products from pro-Israel brands, you can either resell them or donate them to shelters and funeral homes. Hell, you can even make art with them. I've tried painting with a lip cream before and it was a fun experiment!

All in all, be mindful of what you consume and how you spend your money!

reminder to those boycotting companies that support israel

Dont buy things from them and destroy the items. The company will still get money.

Dont destroy things you bought previously by them. It will do nothing.

Dont harass the workers who work for the companies. They cannot always quit immediately.

Find alternatives and recipes from the companies to make your own food if you want to get something from a restaurant. A lot of starbucks recipes have been posted on twitter and reddit.

no matter what the company says, do NOT fall into any of their deals. Even if it's free.

[pencopanko]

There has been an influx of followers here goodness meー

Hi hi, hello! Penco here! If you've come across my blog and have decided to follow me, welcome! I have been on this hellsite for more than ten years though I took a break until a month ago. I post art, fanart and fanfic (mostly Coco-related as you can probably tell by the Tsum Tsums on my avatar's head) along with others, and as of lately I also share a lot of pro-Palestine posts and have written a thought piece or two myself. I'm also super into Holostars EN right now, ARMIS specifically!

You can check my writing tag here on penco writes. I also have an AO3!

You can check my artworks under the tag penco draws. I also have an art blog! I am also available for commissions, and you can check my VGen here!

This blog is also queer friendly (not exactly straight myself wkwkwk tho I do have some restraint due to religious reasons), and as of the so-called DNI list that the kids like to use these days, I think we'll just stick to the basics. When it comes to politics... I think it should be obvious at this point. Don't be an ass.

Otherwise, welcome! Enjoy your stay!

[pencopanko]

I like to think that there is a special spot in Hell for those who made porn bot blogs and tag their posts under #palestine or #free palestine and such

[pencopanko]

Columbo would be able to solve the murder of Héctor Rivera