#rhubarb poetry

[thatswhywelovegermany]

Just because I am having super-delicious homemade rhubarb cake right now.

In einem kleinen Dorf wohnte einst ein Mädchen mit dem Namen Barbara. Barbara war in dem ganzen Dorf für ihren ausgezeichneten Rhabarberkuchen bekannt. Weil jeder so gerne Barbaras Rhabarberkuchen aß, nannte man sie Rhabarberbarbara.

Rhabarberbarbara merkte bald, dass sie mit ihrem Rhabarberkuchen Geld verdienen könnte. Daher eröffnete sie eine Bar: Die Rhabarberbarbarabar.

Natürlich gab es in der Rhabarberbarbarabar viele Stammkunden. Die bekanntesten unter ihnen, drei Barbaren, kamen so oft in die Rhabarberbarbarabar um von Rhabarberbarbaras herrlichem Rhabarberkuchen zu essen, dass man sie kurz Rhabarberbarbarabarbarbaren nannte.

Die Rhabarberbarbarabarbarbaren hatten wunderschöne dichte Bärte. Wenn die Rhabarberbarbarabarbarbaren ihre Rhabarberbarbarabarbarbarenbärte pflegten, gingen sie zum Barbier. Der einzige Barbier der einen Rhabarberbarbarabarbarbarenbart bearbeiten konnte, wollte das natürlich tun und nannte sich Rhabarberbarbarabarbarbarenbartbarbier.

Der Rhabarberbarbarabarbarbarenbartbarbier kannte von den Rhabarberbarbarabarbarbaren von Rhabarberbarbaras herrlichen Rhabarberkuchen und trank dazu gerne mal ein Bier, das er liebevoll Rhabarberbarbarabarbarbarenbartbarbierbier nannte. Das Rhabarberbarbarabarbarbarenbartbarbierbier konnte man nur in einer ganz bestimmten Bar kaufen. Die Verkäuferin des Rhabarberbarbarabarbarbarenbartbarbierbieres an der Rhabarberbarbarabarbarbarenbartbarbierbierbar hieß Bärbel.

Nach dem Stutzen des Rhabarberbarbarabarbarbarenbarts geht der Rhabarberbarbarabarbarbarenbartbarbier meist mit den Rhabarberbarbarabarbarbaren in die Rhabarberbarbarabarbarbarenbartbarbierbierbar zu Rhabarberbarbarabarbarbarenbartbarbierbierbarbärbel um sie mit zur Rhabarberbarbarabar zu nehmen um mit etwas Rhabarberbarbarabarbarbarenbartbarbierbier anzustoßen und von Rhabarberbarbaras herrlichem Rhabarberkuchen zu essen.

[dbaydenny]

Sugar dipped rhubarb

hiding the sour tartness well

enough for a taste.

.

D W Eldred

[rhubarbrhubarbrhubarb]

[belated] day 1 of novembutch - “carabiner”

[darkpetal16]

Quick question for all the boys: what nickname would they give to their partner?

ALL?? OK BABE I GOT YOU. but like I can't do an "all" post again there's just too many now lol.

Underfell!Sans (Red): Babe (all), sweetheart (for the shy or introverted babes), doll/dollface (for the feisty babes)

Underfell!Papyrus (Edge): Love (but very sparingly, he’s not fond of nicknames):

Underfell!Wingding (Fell): My dear / My love / My other half / My heart (all emphasis on the my)

Underfell!Asriel (Prince): doesn’t use nicknames unless explicitly asked to. Might refer to you as partner / mate / spouse however.

Underfell!Grillby (Fellby): Sweet girl/boy/pup & Little firecracker.

Underswap!Sans (Blue): Not fond of nicknames but will occasionally call you his puzzle piece. If you ask him to call you something specific, he will.

Underswap!Papyrus (Stretch): Honey, honey bear, honey pie, spicy honey, and if he wants to be ornery / annoy others in public. . .honey bunny wunny.

Underswap!Wingding (Thread): My dear, my little patchwork, darling, marshmallow / cinnamon spice / pumpkin pie.

Underswap!Asriel (Buttercup): Dummy (affectionately). He gets embarrassed by nicknames.

Mafiafell!Sans (Hit): for feminine presenting partner: doll face, sweetheart, lil lady, cookie. For masculine presenting partner: pal, buzz, lil gent, dish. For neutral, mixture of both depending on his mood.

Mafiafell!Papyrus (Boss): He doesn’t do nicknames, per se, but instead waxes poetry for you about you in private. He’d also prefer it if you didn’t give him nicknames in public. Reputation is very important to him and his family and he expects you respect that.

Mafiafell!Wingding (Don): Muse, my dear, darling, puppet, marionette, toy

Mafiafell!Asriel (Heir): Meadow, my haven, my sunshine (if early riser) / my nightfall (if late sleeper)

Slumbertale!Sans (Slumber): Buddy, chum, pal, bucko, friend, fella who naps with me, pillow, blanket, kitten (if you nap often) / puppy (if you do not take naps often), the one who makes plans, my worser half (jokingly), my alarm clock, etc. He’ll come up with obscure and odd nicknames depending on your routine together.

Slumbertale!Papyrus (Mayor): MY RIGHT HAND! There is no bigger compliment because this fella HATES to rely on anyone so if you’re his right hand then you’re someone as invaluable to him as his own right hand.

Slumbertale!Wingding (Abyss): Dewdrop.

Slumbertale!Asriel (Unending): My dream come true, dreamer, buttercup, butterscotch, butter biscuit

Slumbertale!Grillby (Sleeby): His nickname will be dependent on your favorite drink. For example if you like pina coladas he’d call you his sweet coconut, and if you like soda he’d call you his pop-heart.

Horrortale!Sans (Axe): No nicknames unless you specifically tell him to. He just doesn’t think about it.

Horrortale!Papyrus (Sugar): My little meatball, Strawberry jam, rhubarb pie, my berry, love, heart, SOUL

Horrortale!Wingding (Ghost): my heart / our hope

Horrortale!Asriel (Yarrow): butterscotch, cinnamon bun, and sun drop

Horrortale!Grillby (Calcifer): no nicknames!

Reapertale!Sans (Reaper): Nothing set in stone. He'll come up with one time nicknames for puns. Like if you were burned alive & died to met him, he'd call you hot stuff. If you drowned he'd call you a mermaid with lungs. Things along those lines.

Sciencetale!Sans (Doc): he tried nicknames. It came out awkward because he kept stuttering and he was deeply embarrassed so he never did it again.

Sciencetale!Wingding (Professor): Treasure

Siren!Sans (Siren): That’s a human concept, so he wouldn’t choose any. You can tell him what you want him to call you and he’ll accommodate.

Siren!Wingding (Apex): Same as above.

Dustttale!Sans (Dust): Idiot, fool, daydreamer, dreamer, (and very rarely when he thinks you aren’t listening) my miracle

MASTERLIST (HCS & REQUESTED SCENARIOS)

[theprettieststarfr]

Help me

Everyone gets really cute names

I get RHUBARB

(I love it)

But I’m wondering what the god of nicknames would call me

(You)

Hm, i feel like you are like a breath of fresh air, so I would maybe call you something related to fresh-tasting foods, like mint. But we already have enough herbs, so I would say you're fizz. You are fun to drink, fresh to the feel, and remind me of summertime. Also, I'd think you'd be a killer mohito. OMG THATS IT YOURE A MOHITO MINT AND FIZZ COMBINED with a little bit of Bacardi, because poetry always has some rum taste to it LIKE BRO

[rippersz]

Hello! Rhubarb here :3 hey it’s Rhub and Rip! ^^

On that note, Sappho would’ve loved your fic…it’s like poetry and reads like a psalm with all the notes and details of a well constructed sonnet. Anyways, how are you? 🥰

I do believe everything u write eats and leaves zero crumbs 😊👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩

Many affections extended to u with my warmest regards!!

R 🌱

Hello Rhubarb - I quite like your name :) I am doing well, thank you; I hope you’re faring the same. I’ll admit I enjoy the thought of Sappho’s approval; we’d have great fun she and I. Its only a shame we’ve lived in different times.

Anyway! Hopefully I continue to “eat” and bring you some joy. Stop by again soon - and thank you once more for your dear appreciation.

With piping hot regards, Ripley x

[ninja-muse]

So it's somehow the end of May? Not sure how that happened, even though I have been busy so of course the time has flown by! Things done this last month include hosting family multiple times, visiting my first cat café, visiting family, wedding reception, and baking my first rhubarb pie. Somehow I managed to fit 9 books and 2 DNFs in there, and was very good about not taking too many ARCs home. I didn't even buy anything!

Also, this is the first time I think I've ever underpacked physical books for a holiday. I thought for sure that the SF book I popped in my bag would last me at least three days but no, A History of What Comes Next was a fast read and lasted one. Thank goodness for Libby and my cache of T. Kingfisher e-novellas, is all I'm saying. Reading those back to back got my reading goal back on track for the year.

Novel is still progressing apace. Digger is still not shipped. It is reading outdoors weather but I've yet to do so. Nothing else to report.

And now without further ado, in order of enjoyment…

Magisteria - Nicholas Spencer

A history of the interactions between science and (Western) (mostly Christian) religion.

7.5/10

warning: discussions of racism, race science, eugenics, historical Islamophobia

After Villon - Roger Farr

Poetry written in conversation with a late medieval French criminal-poet.

🏳️‍🌈, 🇨🇦

The Sinister Booksellers of Bath - Garth Nix

Susan and Bath’s magical booksellers must rescue Merlin after he’s trapped in a map—which might mean taking on an unknown Sovereign.

6.5/10

🏳️‍🌈 secondary character (genderqueer), Afro-British secondary characters, Muslim secondary character

A History of What Comes Next - Sylvain Neuvel

A lineage of scientifically-minded women work behind the scenes with one goal: Get Them To The Stars Before Evil Kills Us All.

7/10

main characters consistently read as POC, 🏳️‍🌈 main character (sapphic), 🏳️‍🌈 secondary character (sapphic), Black-Russian secondary character, Chinese-American secondary character, 🇨🇦 Warning: attempted rape, early methods of conversion therapy

Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers - Jesse Q. Sutanto

When Vera finds a body in her tea shop, she knows exactly what to do—call the police and then solve the murder herself.

7/10

Chinese-American protagonist, largely Asian-American cast, Chinese-Indonesian author

warning: domestic abuse (not physical)

A Master of Djinn - P. Djèlí Clark

Agent Fatma investigates a mass murder with possible ties to djinn magic.

7/10

largely Egyptian cast, Nubian secondary characters, 🏳️‍🌈 main character (lesbian), 🏳️‍🌈 secondary character (sapphic), largely Muslim cast, African-American author

warning: contains racists, colonial mindsets, and cultural appropriators

Kiss Her Once For Me - Alison Cochrun

Ellie agrees to a fake engagement and marriage over the Christmas holidays—only to find out her fiancé’s sister is the one-night stand she couldn’t get over.

7/10

🏳️‍🌈 main character (bi), main character with anxiety disorder, 🏳️‍🌈 secondary characters (lesbian, trans, nonbinary, multisexual), Korean-American secondary characters, Latinx secondary character, Filipina secondary character, secondary character with ADHD

warning: depiction of anxiety and panic attacks, toxic parent-child relationship

Minor Mage - T. Kingfisher

Twelve-year-old Oliver is sent away from his village on a quest to bring back rain. He knows three spells, and one is to repel armadillo dander.

6.5/10

Mortal Follies - Alexis Hall

Maelys Micklemore has been cursed, a terrible thing for a young Regency woman. Her best hope of breaking the spell is the mannish Lady Georgiana, who might be a witch. Out in June.

6.5/10

🏳️‍🌈 protagonist (sapphic), 🏳️‍🌈 secondary characters (sapphic, gay, trans woman), Black British secondary character, Afro-British secondary character

Picture Books

The Octopus Escapes - Maile Meloy with Felicia Salter (illustrator)

An octopus is brought to an aquarium. Being captive is great—at first.

DNF

The Last Heir to Blackwood Library - Hester Fox

Ivy inherits an estate in Yorkshire, with a magnificent library, recalcitrant servants, a ghost, and a curse.

The Absolute Book - Elizabeth Knox

A woman who lost her sister to violence finds herself drawn into another world with bearings on her family history.

Currently reading:

Shadowlands - Matthew Green

Short histories of lost settlements from across the UK.

The Gifts - Liz Hyder

In 1840s England, a woman grows wings.

Stats Monthly total: 9+1 Yearly total: 53/140 Queer books: 5 Authors of colour: 2 Books by women: 3 Authors outside the binary: 0 Canadian authors: 2 Off the TBR shelves: 2 Books hauled: 0 ARCs acquired: 3 ARCs unhauled: 2 DNFs: 2

January February March April

[bzedan]

I am being brave and trying new things (poetry) and sharing the result. The impetus is Storytelling Collective’s April Daily Poem challenge, but I am using a a Carly Rae Jepsen song title generator instead of their prompts.

-

Let's Sort The Whole Thing Out (04/10/24)

There's trepidation in naming a thing, by giving something a name you expose it to all the possible pitfalls.

Most things grow in the sunlight, And it's good to bring things into the light, air things out, discuss them in the open.

But things do flourish in the dark. Rhubarb tastes better and is more tender grown in darkness, and grows so fast you can hear it.

So maybe this thing can stay hidden. At least for now, and when it is revealed maybe it will be all the better for the seclusion.

[museenkuss]

hello lovely <3

do you have any current favourite perfumes to recommend?

Hi darling!! 🌹🌹

It’s summer, so right now my favourite go to perfume is No5 Eau Première! It's so fresh, so fizzy-sparkling. Refreshing, elegant, sensual. A veil glittering with dew drops or champagne and on the skin, a sensual, creamy woodiness with sweet yellow flowers - yet all so understated! Never overwhelming! I swoon, I moan, I sparkle.

Imagine a girl with perfect glossy hair in heeled sandals and a flirty little outfit that's all straight lines and pastels (a-line skirt, matching mini blazer and a rosy top for example) - she's got a full calendar and an iced coffee with almond milk, she's got a huge bag and places to be and is too chic and pretty to feel the heat. That's Eau Première.

~🌹~

Another easy reach is Eau Tendre, when I’m feeling a little rosier. It's such a burst of refreshing sour-sweetness in the opening, juicy fruits that give way to a powdery note that's so gentle and sensual, yet still fresh! It's lighthearted, girly, but manages to be blush-pink without being sugary sweet. I catch whiffs of it throughout the day and it's so uplifting!!!

Imagine a girl in a fluttering outfit, maybe a hyper chic maxi dress or a romantic little thing with volants - anything that'll catch the breeze. She's strolling through a cool, flower-sweet garden, she's got a head full of poetry but is down to earth enough to carry around a glass bottle of lemonade (froth-bubbling, maybe rhubarb or mango or something else fun). Fresh, sweet, cool. That's Eau Tendre.

[scumtrout]

This lunchtime I'm going to stare into the abyss and think about how much fantasy worldbuilding is centered around classifying factions by traits/abilities. You know how it goes: In the magical world of Dumptyfuck, there are five kingdoms: the Squeem, who are introverts with fire powers, the Ploot, who are extroverts with water powers, the Bunglety, who are blah with blah powers, the Grimp, who are socially avoidant and can levitate kitchen appliances with their minds, etc. For centuries, the 5 kingdoms have fought for the title of SUPREME ASSMONGER. However, everything changes when Bibbity, an unlikely Squeem, falls in love with Flange, an outcast Bunglety, blah blah blah rhubarb rhubarb gotta meet the ideal character limit for an Amazon book blurb.

Incidentally, I am saying this as someone who loves AtLA, which is probably the best example of 'there are N factions and they must kung fu fight'. There are great reasons for having neatly-defined factions beyond 'teenagers love this shit because then they get to do quizzes that tell them if they're a Dumptyfuck or a Squeem'. If done properly, it means the setting should have clearly defined magic rules that still allow a bit of leeway for creativity, providing a 'rock/paper/scissors' framework for combat that the author can then subvert. (And you can't subvert expectations unless those expectations have been set beforehand.)

But man I recently tried to sit through a youtube vid where a critic described the factions of Lightlark and I felt like I was having to listen to Vogon Poetry. I'm not even convinced yet that Lightlark is actually bad (since I haven't read it!), but I didn't get too far into the video before I decided, 'got it, so the setting is 'Changing: The Dreaming' barfed on the coat of 'Avatar: The Last Airbender', I am now ready to move on with my life and go back to thinking about better books'.

[theretirementstory]

Bonjour et bienvenue from Bar-sur-Aube where the weather is cloudy and 10c. The house is now back to the quiet place it was before, not that it was rowdy when my family were here but a girl of 4 years can chatter incessantly and I found myself worn out with having to think and talk so much. We spent a lovely time at Easter and it is a distant memory but my life here goes on and as always I keep myself busy.

Last Sunday, my new friend Maud, picked me up at 11:45 and drove me to a fantastic restaurant overlooking one of the lakes. It was a bitterly cold day so we hurried inside. I had already seen the menu online so had an idea of what I was going to eat, I was not disappointed “filet de bar” was delicious and we both chose strawberry and rhubarb crumble for dessert. It was amazing how we sat and chatted for over three hours, then took a walk alongside the lake, before returning “chez moi” for tea and cake. She left at 20:05 and I, for one, had had a wonderful day.

The remainder of the week saw me cutting grass, overseeding the grass (or as it may turn out, just feeding the birds), sorting out strawberry plants,raspberry canes (yes new shoots have appeared) I have added new compost with feed and am hoping for a bumper crop this year 😉. I planted peas, rocket, radish, lettuce and beetroot, the rocket and some radish are poking through 😳, the broad beans are coming on too. Three tomato plants have been potted up and as always I am hoping for great things. The gardens are full of colour from the tulips, daffodils, primroses, violas and cowslips (which are now appearing in the grass). I know I must sound boring, but it is these little things that bring so much pleasure into my life.

I had been to my knitting group with the French ladies, I am looking forward to the BBQ and also to the “fete” at a village outside town, where some of my knitted items will be on display and for sale. I am busy stitching up at the moment (the job I hate) I think that if I get the items all finished off I will enjoy whatever I knit or crochet next. I return to knitting with the refugees this coming week, on a different day, but hopefully my ladies will be available.

I am having the mega video call this afternoon, with my friends in Bristol, we will be discussing my upcoming visit to the UK. In the almost 60 years since Star Trek was first aired, I really do wish someone had found the way to “beam me up, Scottie” it would make travelling so much more fun 😂. I think it will be aeroplane one way and train the other, the thought raises my stress levels (which is not good for the old “ticker”). Anyway more on that in the next few weeks.

The “Trainee Solicitor” moved into his new home on Friday. When I say moved, I use the word lightly, as it is a bit like camping……. He is hoping that his furniture (stored at his father”’s house) will be delivered soon 🤔. I have to admit the house is absolutely beautiful. There are still jobs to be done but what has been done is stunning. He had a decorator in painting the staircase and he noticed that the second bedroom had no carpet on the floor. He said that he had a piece of carpet which he felt would be big enough for the room, it had been laid previously but was in very good condition, I think he is bringing it over today 😊.

Todays piece of poetry is “On the World” by Francis Quarles (1592-1644)

“The world’s an inn; and I her guest.

I eat; I drink; I take my rest.

My hostess, nature, does deny me

Nothing, wherewith she can supply me;

Where, having stayed a while, I pay

Her lavish bills, and go my way.”

E

So having stayed with you a while, I will bid you all adieu and take the time for my walk this morning plus go and “talk to my plants”.

Jusqu’à le semaine prochaine.

[milo-is-rambling]

Daydreaming about my tiny future home with a garden where I can grow vegetables and rhubarb and herbs for my tea and I have a kitchen where the oven is always preheating and there's fresh loaves of bread and hand made butter and cheese and I'm kneeding the pastry dough and I'm sitting in the window reading a book and getting caught in a daydream and I'm writing poetry and petting my dog and watching whatever tv I want or sitting in silence and I can just be alone by myself with no one else around at all.

[brookston]

Holidays 4.30

Holidays

Adopt a Shelter Pet Day (Canada)

Armed Forces Day (Georgia)

Bugs Bunny Day

Camarón Day (French Foreign Legion)

Captain American Humping Day (Aenderia)

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Čarodějnice (Czech Republic; Slovakia)

Casey Jones Day

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Persian Gulf Day (Iran)

Pico Day

Pithing Chrat Preah Neanng Krol (Royal Ploughing Ceremony; Cambodia)

Poetry and the Creative Mind Day [also 4.19]

Rabbit Rabbit Day [Last Day of Every Month]

Remembrance Day for the Deportees (France)

Rhubarb Day (French Republic)

Rincon Day (Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba)

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Erlande (Declared; 2015) [unrecognized]

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The Zookeeper (Muppetism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

American Gods (TV Series; 2017)

An Adventure in Art (Disney Animated TV Special; 1958)

Back to Black, by Amy Winehouse (Album; 2007)

Below Stairs, by Margaret Powell (Memoir; 1968)

Bone Bandit (Disney Cartoon; 1948)

Bosko and Bruno (WB LT Cartoon; 1932)

The Captain’s Pup (MGM Cartoon; 1938)

Children of Dune, by Frank Herbert (Novel; 1976) [#3]

Corsair, by Clive Cussler (Novel; 2009)

D.O.A. (Film; 1949)

The Doobie Brothers, by The Doobie Brothers (Album; 1971)

Flight to the Finish (Tijuana Toads Cartoon; 1972)

Gateway, by Frederik Pohl (Novel; 1977)

Harry Brown (Film; 2010)

Inside Amy Schumer (TV Series; 2013)

Jane Fonda’s Workout Book (Book; 1983)

The Keys of the Kingdom , byA.J. Cronin (Novel; 1941)

The Last Hero, by Leslie Charteris (Novel; 1930) [Saint #3]

Laughter & Lust, by Joe Jackson (Album; 1991)

The Little Orphan (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1949)

The Makioka Sisters, by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki (Novel; 1948)

McVicar (Film; 1980)

Mean Girls (Film; 2004)

The Mitchells vs. the Machines (Animated Film; 2021)

Mr. Potato (Toy Ad on TV; 1952) [1st TV toy ad]

Nerilka’s Story, by Anne McCaffrey (Novel; 1986)

On With the Dance (London Musical; 1925)

Ozzie of the Mounted (Disney Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1928)

Pelléas et Mélisande, by Claude Debussy (Opera; 1902)

Pink Piper (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1976)

Pirate Ship (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1933)

Plane Dippy (WB LT Cartoon; 1936)

Porky’s Hare Hunt (WB LT Cartoon; 1938)

Puppy Love (Ub Iwerks Cartoon; 1932)

Pups on a Picnic (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1955)

Queen for a Day (Radio Series; 1945)

Ready, Set, Zoom! (WB LT Cartoon; 1955)

Red Rose Speedway, by Paul McCartney & Wings (Album; 1973)

Rocket Racket (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1962)

School Birds (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1937)

State of the Union (Film; 1948)

A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens (Novel; 1859)

Walking to New Orleans, recorded by Fats Domino (Song; 1960)

Why Do Birds Sing?, by Violent Femmes (Album; 1991)

The Wild and Woozy West (Phantasies Cartoon; 1942)

Willoughby’s Magic Hat (Phantasies Cartoon; 1943)

Today’s Name Days

Pauline, Pius, Silvio (Austria)

Pio, Venancije (Croatia)

Blahoslav (Czech Republic)

Serverus, Valborg (Denmark)

Miia, Mirja, Mirjam, Mirje (Estonia)

Miia, Mira, Mirella, Mirja, Mirjami, Mirka, Mirkka, Mirva (Finland)

Robert (France)

Pauline, Pius, Silvio (Germany)

Argyro, Asimakis, Asimina, Donatos, Jacob, Malamati (Greece)

Katalin, Kitti (Hungary)

Lodovico, Mariano, Pio, Rosamunda, Sofia, Sonia (Italy)

Liāna, Liliāna, Lilija, Linda (Latvia)

Marijonas, Sofija, Venta, Virbutas (Lithuania)

Gina, Gitte (Norway)

Bartłomiej, Chwalisława, Eutropiusz, Jakub, Katarzyna, Lilla, Marian (Poland)

Iacov (Romania)

Anastázia (Slovakia)

José, Pío (Spain)

Mariana (Sweden)

Jacob, Rachel (Ukraine)

Miles, Milo, Myles, Ryder (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 121 of 2024; 245 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of week 18 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Saille (Willow) [Day 17 of 28]

Chinese: Month 3 (Wu-Chen), Day 22 (Jia-Zi)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 22 Nisan 5784

Islamic: 21 Shawwal 1445

J Cal: 1 Magenta; Oneday [1 of 30]

Julian: 16 April 2024

Moon: 59%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 8 Caesar (5th Month) [Pericles]

Runic Half Month: Lagu (Flowing Water) [Day 5 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 42 of 92)

Week: 4th Week of April / 1st Week of May

Zodiac: Taurus (Day 10 of 31)

Calendar Changes

Magenta (J Calendar) [Month 5 of 12]

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Holidays 4.30

Holidays

Adopt a Shelter Pet Day (Canada)

Armed Forces Day (Georgia)

Bugs Bunny Day

Camarón Day (French Foreign Legion)

Captain American Humping Day (Aenderia)

Carnival Day (Sint Maarten)

Čarodějnice (Czech Republic; Slovakia)

Casey Jones Day

Children’s Day (Mexico)

Consumer Protection Day (Thailand)

Constitution Day (Marshall Islands)

Dare to Live Day

Day of Fire Service (Russia)

Day of the Border Guard (Ukraine)

Day of the Pianist (Brazil)

El Dia del Nino (Children's Day; Mexico)

El Día de los Libros (Day of the Book)

E-Mail Debt Forgiveness Day

Feast of Valborg (Sweden)

Flag Day (Sweden)

430 Day

Goblinization Day

Hairstylist (or Hairstyle) Appreciation Day

Healthy Kids Day (YMCA)

Honesty Day

International Care Experienced Day of Remembrance (UK)

International Day of Tatreez and Palestinian Culture

International Day of the Dandelion (Netherlands)

International Day to End Corporal Punishment

International Jazz Day (UNESCO)

International Orchard Day

International Painters Appreciation Day

It’s Gonna Be May Day

Louisiana Purchase Day

Magic Friendship Rock Day

Martyr’s Day (Pakistan)

Mic Drop Day

Mr. Potato Head Day

National Adult Hepatitis B Vaccination Awareness Day

National Anal Day

National Animal Advocacy Day

National Braid Day

National Honesty Day

National Larry Day

National Information Openness Day (Indonesia)

National Mahjong Day

National Military Brats Day

National Persian Gulf Day (Iran)

National PrepareAthon Day [also 9.30]

National Private Kinase Deficiency (PKD) Awareness Day

National Sarcoidosis Day

National Save a Turtle Day

National Tabby Day

National Therapy Animal Day

National Tie-Dye Day

National Window Film Day

Persian Gulf Day (Iran)

Pico Day

Pithing Chrat Preah Neanng Krol (Royal Ploughing Ceremony; Cambodia)

Poetry and the Creative Mind Day [also 4.19]

Rabbit Rabbit Day [Last Day of Every Month]

Remembrance Day for the Deportees (France)

Rhubarb Day (French Republic)

Rincon Day (Bonaire, St. Eustatius and Saba)

Russian State Fire Service Day (Russia)

Snail Husband Reveal Day (Middle Ages Scotland)

Spank Out Day

Supernova Day

Tax Day (Canada)

Teachers’ Day (Paraguay)

Walburg’s Eve (Austria)

Walpurgis Night (Estonia, Finland, Germany, Sweden)

World Day of Prayer for Vocations

World Land Rover Day

World Robberfly Day

World Stationary Day

World Women’s Wellness Day

Yakima Tribe Root Festival (Native American)

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Bubble Tea Day

National Oatmeal Cookie Day

National Raisin Day

National Turkey Bacon Day

World Jianbing Day

5th & Last Tuesday in April

AMKD Awareness Day [Last Tuesday]

East Texas Giving Day [Last Tuesday]

Taco Tuesday [Every Tuesday]

Independence & Related Days

Erlande (Declared; 2015) [unrecognized]

Hawaii (becomes US Territory; 1900)

Louisiana Statehood Day (#18; 1812)

Reunification Day (Vietnam)

Festivals Beginning April 30, 2024

Daze Between New Orleans (New Orleans, Louisiana) [thru 5.1]

Mayday (Dortmund, Germany)

Feast Days

Adjutor of Vernon (Christian; Saint)

Aimo (Christian; Saint)

Amator, Peter and Louis (Christian; Saint)

Catherine of Sienna (Christian; Saint)

Celebrate Hitler’s Death Day (Pastafarian)

Donatus of Evorea (Christian; Saint)

Elvis Costello Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Erkonwald, Bishop of London (Christian; Saint)

Eutropius of Saintes (Christian; Saint)

Faeriae Latinae (Feast of the Latin League, honoring Jupiter; Ancient Rome)

Fairy Queen’s Birthday (Shamanism)

Forannan (Christian; Saint)

Francesco Primaticcio (Artology)

Gualfardus (a.k.a. Wolfhard; Christian; Saint)

Hexennacht (Satanism)

James the Great (Orthodox)

James, Marian and others (Christian; Martyrs in Numidia)

Larry Niven (Writerism)

Luigi Russolo (Artology)

Marie Guyart (Anglican Church of Canada)

Marie of the Incarnation (Ursuline; Christian; Saint)

Marian and James (Christian; Martyrs)

Masturbating Yak Day (Pastafarian)

Maximus of Rome (Christian; Saint)

May Eve  [Eve of 1st Day of Summer in Many Traditions] (a.k.a. …

Beltane, Day 1 (Celtic, Pagan) [3 of 8 Festivals of the Natural Year]

Beltane Eve (Northern Hemisphere)

Carodejnice (Czech Republic, Slovakia)

Festival of Belenus (Celtic God of Fire and the Sun)

Maitag Vorabend (Switzerland)

Mange les Morts (Festival of the Dead; Haiti)

Salus (Festival of the Dead; Portugal, Spain)

Samhain Eve (Southern Hemisphere)

Valborgsmassoafton (Valborg’s Eve; Sweden)

Vappu Day (Finland)

Walpurgis Night (Germany, Ancient Celtic, Nordic)

Miles Gerard (Christian; Saint)

Pericles (Positivist; Saint)

Pomponius of Naples (Christian; Saint)

Pius V, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Quirinus of Neuss (Christian; Saint)

Roodmas (Witches Sabbath)

Sarah Josepha Hale (Episcopal Church)

Sophia (Christian; Saint)

Suitbert the Younger (Christian; Saint)

Taliesin washed into Gwyddno’s Weir (Celtic Book of Days)

Walpurgisnacht, Day VIII (Pagan)

Warding Off Witches Day (Scatter Sand or Grass on Your Doorstop, because Witches would have to stop to count them which prevented them from entering; Czechoslovakia)

The Zookeeper (Muppetism)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Shakku (赤口 Japan) [Bad luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

American Gods (TV Series; 2017)

An Adventure in Art (Disney Animated TV Special; 1958)

Back to Black, by Amy Winehouse (Album; 2007)

Below Stairs, by Margaret Powell (Memoir; 1968)

Bone Bandit (Disney Cartoon; 1948)

Bosko and Bruno (WB LT Cartoon; 1932)

The Captain’s Pup (MGM Cartoon; 1938)

Children of Dune, by Frank Herbert (Novel; 1976) [#3]

Corsair, by Clive Cussler (Novel; 2009)

D.O.A. (Film; 1949)

The Doobie Brothers, by The Doobie Brothers (Album; 1971)

Flight to the Finish (Tijuana Toads Cartoon; 1972)

Gateway, by Frederik Pohl (Novel; 1977)

Harry Brown (Film; 2010)

Inside Amy Schumer (TV Series; 2013)

Jane Fonda’s Workout Book (Book; 1983)

The Keys of the Kingdom , byA.J. Cronin (Novel; 1941)

The Last Hero, by Leslie Charteris (Novel; 1930) [Saint #3]

Laughter & Lust, by Joe Jackson (Album; 1991)

The Little Orphan (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1949)

The Makioka Sisters, by Jun'ichirō Tanizaki (Novel; 1948)

McVicar (Film; 1980)

Mean Girls (Film; 2004)

The Mitchells vs. the Machines (Animated Film; 2021)

Mr. Potato (Toy Ad on TV; 1952) [1st TV toy ad]

Nerilka’s Story, by Anne McCaffrey (Novel; 1986)

On With the Dance (London Musical; 1925)

Ozzie of the Mounted (Disney Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon; 1928)

Pelléas et Mélisande, by Claude Debussy (Opera; 1902)

Pink Piper (Pink Panther Cartoon; 1976)

Pirate Ship (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1933)

Plane Dippy (WB LT Cartoon; 1936)

Porky’s Hare Hunt (WB LT Cartoon; 1938)

Puppy Love (Ub Iwerks Cartoon; 1932)

Pups on a Picnic (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1955)

Queen for a Day (Radio Series; 1945)

Ready, Set, Zoom! (WB LT Cartoon; 1955)

Red Rose Speedway, by Paul McCartney & Wings (Album; 1973)

Rocket Racket (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1962)

School Birds (Terrytoons Cartoon; 1937)

State of the Union (Film; 1948)

A Tale of Two Cities, by Charles Dickens (Novel; 1859)

Walking to New Orleans, recorded by Fats Domino (Song; 1960)

Why Do Birds Sing?, by Violent Femmes (Album; 1991)

The Wild and Woozy West (Phantasies Cartoon; 1942)

Willoughby’s Magic Hat (Phantasies Cartoon; 1943)

Today’s Name Days

Pauline, Pius, Silvio (Austria)

Pio, Venancije (Croatia)

Blahoslav (Czech Republic)

Serverus, Valborg (Denmark)

Miia, Mirja, Mirjam, Mirje (Estonia)

Miia, Mira, Mirella, Mirja, Mirjami, Mirka, Mirkka, Mirva (Finland)

Robert (France)

Pauline, Pius, Silvio (Germany)

Argyro, Asimakis, Asimina, Donatos, Jacob, Malamati (Greece)

Katalin, Kitti (Hungary)

Lodovico, Mariano, Pio, Rosamunda, Sofia, Sonia (Italy)

Liāna, Liliāna, Lilija, Linda (Latvia)

Marijonas, Sofija, Venta, Virbutas (Lithuania)

Gina, Gitte (Norway)

Bartłomiej, Chwalisława, Eutropiusz, Jakub, Katarzyna, Lilla, Marian (Poland)

Iacov (Romania)

Anastázia (Slovakia)

José, Pío (Spain)

Mariana (Sweden)

Jacob, Rachel (Ukraine)

Miles, Milo, Myles, Ryder (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 121 of 2024; 245 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 2 of week 18 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Saille (Willow) [Day 17 of 28]

Chinese: Month 3 (Wu-Chen), Day 22 (Jia-Zi)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 22 Nisan 5784

Islamic: 21 Shawwal 1445

J Cal: 1 Magenta; Oneday [1 of 30]

Julian: 16 April 2024

Moon: 59%: Waning Gibbous

Positivist: 8 Caesar (5th Month) [Pericles]

Runic Half Month: Lagu (Flowing Water) [Day 5 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 42 of 92)

Week: 4th Week of April / 1st Week of May

Zodiac: Taurus (Day 10 of 31)

Calendar Changes

Magenta (J Calendar) [Month 5 of 12]

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The Best Perfume To Wear Based On Your Zodiac Sign

Finding your signature perfume can turn out to be an expensive affair, consisting of tons of trial and error. Trust me, I’ve been there. One moment I’m loving a particular scent, and the next moment I’m wondering if I can find something better. Even though I very conveniently blamed the indecisiveness on the fact that I’m a Libran, truth be told, I never actually found a scent that felt like it was ‘made for me’. Until now that is. I’ve recently been taking inspiration from the stars to guide me in the right direction, and so far I have not been disappointed.

This is why I’m here to do the same for you. Whether you’re an earth sign who prefers woody fragrance, or a water sign who likes refreshing scents, here are some perfume recommendations that are bound to get you hooked. Scroll down to find your signature scent.

Perfume For Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)

Element: Air

Ruled by Uranus, the planet that governs innovation, technology, and rebellion, Aquarius are known for their honest, creative, and mysterious personalities. The intellectuals are drawn to scents that are eyebrow-raising and have an element of surprise. The Mugler Angel Eau de Parfum is a fun gourmand that incorporates the essence of Berries, Bergamot, and Patchouli creating a unique scent that will cater to Aquarian’s distinctive personality.

Perfume For Pisces (February 19–March 20)

Element: Water

Represented by the fish, Pisceans are sociable, outgoing and artistic. From a young age, they are drawn to music and poetry. That’s why it comes as no surprise that Pisceans are attracted to fragrances that have a creative undercurrent to inspire and arouse their senses. Perfect By Marc Jacobs is a one-of-a-kind scent that will help Pisces channel their inner goddess with every spritz. The sweet scent of Rhubarb and Narcissus mellowed by Almond Milk, Cashmeran and Cedar is the perfect scent for the sensual Piscean.

Perfume For Aries (March 21 - April 19)

Element: Fire

Ruled by the planet Mars, these fire signs are bold, passionate and born leaders. Give them any task, and watch them execute it with utmost dedication. Aries kick starts the spring season, which is why it’s fitting to give them the Fleur Musc For Her By Narciso Rodriguez – a dynamic and spectacular interpretation of a modern-day flower bouquet. Pink pepper introduces the aroma of the fragrance. Rose, Musk and Peony round out the heart notes, which dries down to a base of Patchouli, Violet and Amber.

Perfume For Taurus (April 20 - May 20)

Element: Earth

Ruled by the planet Venus, Taurian's are lovers of opulence. This earth sign's idle fragrance would be one that makes them feel liberated while also emphasizing their tender side. The My Burberry Black is a medley of Jasmine, with touches of Peach and Rose, set against notes of Amber and Patchouli that play to Taurian's love for elegance.

Perfume For Gemini (May 21 - June 21)

Element: Air

Ruled by the planet Mercury, and represented by a set of twins, Geminis are known to have two very strong personalities. If you want to please a Gemini, you need to give them a scent that tickles their senses. The Love Story By Chloé is composed of fresh notes that will keep Gemini asking for more. Clean and fresh, this one is composed of Neroli, Orange Blossom and Jasmine from Madagascar, which will keep this earth sign intrigued.

Perfume For Cancer (June 22 - July 22)

Element: Water

Ruled by the moon, Cancerians are highly emotional and suckers for a good romance. Sweet, romantic fragrances are ideal for passionate Cancerians. Think comforting, sugary scents that make the Cancerian feel at home. Candy By Prada is a sensual, sweet and warm gourmand perfume with opening notes of musk, layered with vanilla and caramel – perfect to allow the warm and fuzzy Cancerian step out of their shell.

Perfume For Leo (July 23 - August 22)

Element: Fire

Represented by the ferocious lion, Leos are loud, vivacious and never miss an opportunity to be the center of attention. Often known as astrological divas, Leos love anything that’s elegant, upscale, and glamourous. These Fire signs tend to gravitate towards scents that are bold and statement-making. The Libre Intense By Yves Saint Laurent was created for an intense woman living her roaring freedom and following her instinct. Remind you of anyone? Damn right, Leo!

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#IBuyYourPamphlet: WEEK 2

'These stories are beautiful, often brutal slivers of a life lived loud.' Read this week's #IBuyYourPamphlet review of 'total rhubarb' by @j_archer_avary #poetry #review #InternetofWords