#roberta bird

[m00nb04rd5]

Roberta pls!

Roberta (Puella Magi Madoka Magica)

[kindheart525]

It was a beautiful morning to feed the animals, but instead of the early-morning serenity that usually opened up each day, tension weighed heavily in the air. Fluttershy and Marble Pie, who usually used this time to bond, were starkly at odds with each other.

At this point, they couldn’t talk about anything without it leading back to the baby dragon in their home.

“Piper could have been seriously hurt! You don’t know what could happen when that dragon—“

“That dragon is named Rosemary!”

Fluttershy snipped back before Marble could fret any further.

“I can’t believe you! She’s our daughter and you’re treating her like she doesn’t belong!”

“She doesn’t!”

Marble quickly felt a pang of guilt at what came out of her mouth. She was terrified after the “incident” with Sandpiper but she didn’t mean to come across so heartless. She knew her wife worked hard to take care of Rosemary just like she did any young and helpless creature.

“I mean…”

“Shhh.”

Fluttershy shushed her softly. She was absolutely peeved and ready to argue further, but she had a job to do first. So she poured some birdseed on the ground and waited patiently for the songbirds to come for their breakfast.

This moment of silence gave Marble some time to think about her feelings and how she wanted to express them, how she could get Fluttershy to see her side. As she pondered, a pair of birds landed by her hooves and she got an idea.

“These little ones have a family, right?”

“Mmhm.”

Fluttershy mumbled out what would usually be Marble’s typical response, her teeth still gripped tensely around the bag of seed.

“Imagine if another bird took one of their eggs while they were away. Maybe…a toucan. Those birds live in the rainforest, which is no place for a little songbird. And they’re omnivores, I think. A songbird wouldn’t be able to handle eating lizards and rodents and who knows what!”

“Where are you going with this?”

Her wife asked, though she was pretty sure she already knew.

“The toucan who took the egg would have no idea how to raise a songbird, because their home and lifestyle aren’t fit for it. And Equestria is no fit for a growing dragon. We don’t know the first thing about raising one! If you hadn’t taken her from that nest, she would be raised by her kind and they would know how to take care of her.”

“So you think we should send her back?”

Marble nodded, so sure of herself that it made Fluttershy want to scream.

“Do you know what would have happened if I hadn’t taken her egg home? I don’t even want to think about it…because she wasn’t even in a nest. She was all alone, abandoned in a bush. We’re the ones giving her any chance of a life at all.”

The earth pony mare was about to object to this, but Fluttershy stopped her.

“But you do have a point.”

Fluttershy almost didn’t want to admit this, but she was always wiling to put her pride aside when it concerned someone else’s well being. This wasn’t about who was winning the argument.

“I was just as scared as you were when Rosie started breathing fire. I guess I realized…we’re really not prepared at all. We have no clue how to keep her AND Piper safe, I really should have thought this through.”

“Hmm?”

Marble almost couldn’t believe it, for once Fluttershy was starting to admit she was wrong in all this. That she’d gone behind her back, forced a baby on her that she didn’t sign up for. That she shouldn’t have brought the dragon home at all…well, not that far yet. But maybe she’d soon realize that.

“But I know plenty of dragons and ponies who could help us. Spike was a dragon raised in Equestria and it worked out really well for him. If Twilight could do it, so can we.”

Or not.

Fluttershy grew less peeved and more confident, once again assuring herself that she could solve anything as long as she was kind enough, as long as she cared enough.

“Don’t worry, we’ll figure this out.”

But when Marble would usually have been comforted by her wife’s ability to take charge and problem-solve, she wasn’t convinced at all. Fluttershy had been too confident before and this is where it got them, putting their child at risk. 

She was starting to lose trust in her judgment.

~~~~~~~~~~

Previous: Going Sour Next: Babyproof

Background by Snuggle-Pounce

[mandyraine]

Guest post: This poetry reading and author discussion panel at LBF made my friend cry

Hey everyone! Say hello to my good friend, novelist Erika Berglund!

[4theitgirls]

workouts & stretches you can do in bed

* youtube channel dayana wang has tons of short bed workouts!

5 minute stretch by eylem abaci

5 minute yoga by yoga with kassandra

6 minute stretch by pamela reif

8 minute de-bloating stretch by gloria song

10 minute abs by emi wong

10 minute abs & thighs by emi wong

10 minute sitting upper body by emi wong

10 minute stretch by emi wong

10 minute sitting back workout & stretch by emi wong

10 minute stretch by emi wong

10 minute abs by emi wong

10 minute upper body workout & stretch by emi wong

10 minute stress & headache relief stretch/massage by emi wong

10 minute sitting arm workout by hailey c.

10 minute yoga by yoga with kassandra

10 minute yoga stretch by yoga with bird

10 minute yoga by jess yoga

12 minute full body by vicky justiz

14 minute full body by roberta’s gym

15 minute leg workout & stretch by emi wong

15 minute full body by hailey c.

15 minute legs by emi wong

15 minute lower abs by mizi

15 minute stretch by blogilates

15 minute yoga by boho beautiful yoga

20 minute abs & legs by emi wong

24 minute full body by roberta’s gym

30 minute yoga by yoga with kassandra

[robertagale]

From the Audubon Field Guide: Gila Woodpecker: A brash, noisy woodpecker of desert regions.

Dear Gila Woodpecker,

Do you have any idea how much of an asshole you are?

I mean, woodpeckers in general are the assholes of the bird world, but you’re their emperor. Every day it’s Good Morning Desert! with your atonal squawk that deafens me like a Jet Ski even through double-pane windows.

And that pecking on the metal part of the chimney thing at 5 a.m.? Nonstop? For a half-hour? What kind of a sadistic waste of your Darwinian adaptation is that? I know you’re beating the bill to let every bird know that this is your joint just in case some broad comes by, but no female in her right mind is up that early. And trust me, if she’s hot for you, she’ll come flying in first 20 seconds or so.  

You sound too desperate and even this human knows that’s a huge turnoff in the avian world. I don’t blame every feathered frail from here to Yuma for turning tail when they see you.  Maybe if you spent some time in quiet contemplation you’d figure out why you haven’t had a mate for the past three years. May I suggest you pee on something instead? It works pretty damn well for male coyotes.

And I know that you know the Hummingbird feeder is called a Hummingbirdfeeder because it exists to feed Hummingbirds-- birds that hum and are really little and can’t eat the birdseed or peck on the quail block or drink from the birdbath that I fill every friggin’ day.

 But despite the thousands of times I tried to chase you off by flapping my arms like a Harris Hawk or growling like a Bobcat, you refused to move away from the sugar water. Yes, you’re an addict who can’t stop hittin’ the beak, which is why your last mate left you. And if you had any friends you would have found that out way before now. 

Have you spent at least a feather of time wondering why I stopped hanging out on the porch in the morning, even though it’s my only slim window of reasonable temperatures this time of year? I doubt it, because you’re too busy giving me and every other living thing in the desert an upturned middle wing.

You should thank me for telling you this because the Ladder-Backs have been thinking it for years, but don’t have the balls to tell you because they’re half your size. I wouldn’t be surprised if even the Pilleated ‘peckers in Jersey know about you. I hope they do, so they’ll come West and kick your ass so hard you’ll turn into a doll’s feather bed.

Why am I even wasting my time? You’re a narcissist. And no, I’m not going to tell you what that is. You’re just going to have to look it up in the Audubon DSM-5 or ask a Raven or something. Or stuff your fluffy ass into your lonely Saguaro hole and never come out. I’m beyond caring what the fuck you do.

--She Who Lives in That Really Big Nest

[ducklooney]

Or write a love-hate comic between Scrooge and Magica.

Article about the upcoming Magica and the world of ice. Looking at these sketches I think that Facciotto will 100% be a succes.

They might also be teasing Roberta returning? But they’re very vague with ‘an old friend’. Could also be a new character, introduced like they were always there.

The story is gonna be at least 130 pages which is even longer than last time!

Also i wished that Disney would remove their lgbt ban and we could have Magica and Grilla as a couple please. Enna absolutely intended to write gay witches and you cannot convince me of anything else. If we give Gladstone someone else then we cant let poor Magica be alone either

[kdo-three]

Roberta Pedon Bird's Eye View, 1976

[arthistoryanimalia]

#BookRecommendation for #NationalBirdDay :

Audubon as Artist: A New Look at The Birds of America (2024)

[short-wooloo]

Something occurred to me

We've all seen that post about Rexy/Roberta the Tyrannosaur being a feminist icon

But can we talk about Buck (the male T-Rex from Lost World) the Transmasc icon?

Like think about it, all of the Dinosaurs created by Ingen were intentionally made to be all female in order to prevent natural reproduction (as opposed to sterilization), and Buck is a full sized adult Tyrannosaur in 1997, even factoring in any potential growth accelerations in Ingen's cloning process, there's just not enough time between the events of Lost World (again, in 1997) and when Ingen abandoned Isla Sorna (implied to be around/shortly after the events of the first film), so logically Buck would have had to have been originally created as a female, but like many of the other Dinosaurs, naturally switched sexes thanks to their frog spliced DNA (actually fun fact, it's not just frogs that can do this, it's been observed in crocodilians and birds-both relatives of Dinosaurs-too) as a response to the single sex environment

Ergo, Buck the T-Rex is Trans

[dreamerwitches]

Witch doppels part 3, the final part for the og witches

I was happy with Patricia really quickly. I love the circular silhouette. Her collar is part of the magi with the rest of her stemming from behind her neck. I suppose I could do a second go cause her body isn't particularly utilised. Hm

Roberta was easy for me to do but it could do with another go as well. I knew I wanted the magi to be pole dancing lol my magi for her is an adult (and she canonically aged to like 30-40) so this is fine. If I were to do a doppel for her younger form I'd probably have her on a swing in the bird cage. The chain would have gems in it as well as gems floating around. Perhaps I'd try a version including Gotz elements.

Walpurgisnacht had two goes since I thought the first was too tall. I definitely prefer the second as it's an improvement for sure. The magi has a veil to mimic Walpurgis' cut off head and she has mini shadow magical girls around her on the cog. The hands take from her concept art and have checkerboard nails.

I thought it was important to incorporate the whole of Itzli cause duh, she's awesome. The magi's body is below her brain, I definitely wanted her head incorporated with that part. I wanted her to be covered in clovers like she's rotting. The hands are from her attacks from SLOT 2 and I made the ball things eyes to suit with her theme of constantly observing.

Not 100% happy with Quitterie but it's good for a first go. I knew I wanted the magi to have the Kyubey head of her disguise. Quitterie's pin cushion has Kyubey eyes on it. I'd like to change this to incorporate Quitterie and the magi together more.

[safehouse-if]

Safe house

There's a rumour about the mob family, ruling over a bustling port city. A five generation enterprise with loyal followers, deep pockets and enough hands and brainpower to rule the city from behind the veil of legality. 

Legality that is build on bribes, threats and politics going back decades. 

The next generation of Desoto family was getting ready to step into power, to rule as their right was, when there was a betrayal. A right hand of the oldest child of Desoto head, known only as Wraith on the streets, spilled their guts out to the law.

Became a little song bird, spilling secrets.

Now the old man Desoto is sitting behind bars, waiting trial and the family is for the first time having to face consequences of their actions. But why were they betrayed?

On the other side of the country, in a middle sized town, in a new suburb called Avalon Acres a new couple moves in. 

It’s not a surprise. Avalon Acres is everything a person could want. Outdoor activities, enough life to sustain multiple local businesses and actually four different seasons to enjoy. The modern white architectured houses built into the hills and woods certainly attract all manner of life.

Play as Wraith, an ex mobster turned informant hiding for their life

Choose your own gender/pronouns

Customise your appearance

Make a living in a quiet suburb or chafe against the boredom

Reflect on your life and the choices that made you jump on the side of the law

Learn a hobby

Find love? Or maybe just share a bed with someone 

Safe House is intended for 18+ audience as it follows an ex-mob enforcer’s life in protective custody and as such deals with trauma, ptsd, violence and sex. However violence will not be a prominent part of the story, nor told in great detail. This age limit is rather set for the writer’s comfort.

Ariana “Ari” / Arnaldo “Arno”  Holloway

Tall and athletic, they are the agent who brought you in and are now your fake partner as well as your handler while you wait for the trial. Calm and collected most of the time with penchant for comfortable clothes and intellectual challenges.

Tropes: enemies to friends to lovers, fake marriage

Roberta “Bob” Vernell

A nice young woman living next door, who loves all things geeky and is always smiling at you. If you don’t mind that she rarely goes out of her house and keeps suspiciously close eye on the neighborhood. As if she was the one hiding from the mob and not you.

tropes: nice girl from next door, protect at all cost

Eli Short

This guy keeps running by your house with his dog and inviting you for a barbie. Whatever that is. Apparently lives a couple doors down with his mother and works at the local fine dining restaurant. Keeps trying to feed you and get you to pet his dog.

tropes: nice boy from next door, himbo

Soline/Severin Desoto

Did you grow up together as friends or were you always just their puppet? The one who pulled Wraith’s strings for all that time. Sleek and preppy appearance hides a temper and penchant for the adrenaline rush behind good manners and old money. You will never go back. Right?

Trope: red flag relationship, pining 

Links:

Demo TBA Home

Ariana/Arnaldo

Roberta

Eli

Soline/Severin

Want to be part of the process? If interested I’d welcome help in writing/creating/editing/coding if this idea seems interesting to you. 

[deltaruiner]

alright so i made this poll before, but none voted and now a bunch of people are here so im restarting it

theres no real reason for it i just really want to know how popular my favorites are

[suzypfonne]

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

As sung by Roberta Flack

The first time ever I saw your face I thought the sun rose in your eyes And the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave To the dark and the endless skies, my love To the dark and the endless skies And the first time ever I kissed your mouth I felt the earth move in my hand Like the trembling heart of a captive bird That was there at my command, my love That was there at my command, my love And the first time ever I lay with you I felt your heart so close to mine And I knew our joy would fill the earth And last 'til the end of time my love And it would last 'til the end of time The first time ever I saw your face Your face, your face, your face

[bitterkarella]

Midnight Pals: Love on a Battlefield

Stephen King: guys did you hear there’s a  video game campfire too? Mary Shelley:  that sounds like some nerd shit King: no no there are lots of cool people there King: hideo kojima, sid meier, bob bates   King: the 2 guys from andromeda Shelley: [cracking knuckles in anticipation]

Hideo Kojima: IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 19XX, MERCENERY GASEOUS SNAKE IS BROUGHT OUT OF RETIREMENT TO FIGHT THE REMNANTS OF THE WOLFDOG UNIT... Kojima: INCLUDING... Kojima: ROPE CHOKER, POISON EATER, TORPEDO LAUNCHER , AXE GRINDER, BOMB DETONATOR, AND DIPPY DOG

Kojima: do you think that love can bloom on a battlefield? Kojima: Kojima: yes... Kojima: even on a battlefield... Ken Williams: hey my girlfriend roberta and I saw you from across the bar and we’re really digging your vibe Williams: Can we buy you a drink?

Kojima: the villainous traitor bad boy has kidnapped dr good scientist and forced him to help build the ultimate weapon of mass destruction... Kojima: the metal gear... Kojima: it’s like a tank... Kojima: but it can move... Kojima: Kojima: But wait... Kojima: not with treads... Kojima: with legs...

[at Midnight Society] Hideo Kojima: I have an idea for a new video game... Kojima: About you! Stephen King: oh wow a game about us? that sounds pretty ok! Poe: yeah I’d be curious about this Kojima: the game is called ‘the association of Fire Story friends’ Kojima: a hideo kojima game... Kojima: written by hideo kojima... Kojima: produced by hideo kojima... Kojima: directed by hideo kojima... Kojima: catering by hideo kojima...

 Kojima: The fire story friend association members names are... Kojima: Bird Scare.. Poe: Kojima: Clown daddy... King: Kojima: Knife Stabber... Mary Shelley: Kojima: Little Friend... Dean Koontz: Kojima: Cat Bitch... Clive Barker: Kojima: and Silly Racist... Lovecraft: Lovecraft: w-which one is me

Kojima: SUBMITTED FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE MIDNIGHT SOCIETY I CALL THIS THE TALE OF THE STORY FRIENDS... Kojima: IT IS A GAME WHERE THE GOAL IS NOT TO FIGHT... Mary Shelley: what the hell is this shit Thomas Disch: sh let him cook Disch: mr kojima in level 5 is there a way to escape the dungeon w/o the wizard‘s key? Shelley: shut UP nerd

Kojima: In this game, you play as clown daddy... Kojima: bird scare has given him an assignment... Kojima: he must tell a story without anyone hearing King: wow! incredible! King: hideo, once again you’ve redefined a genre!

Kojima: this story is also about how war is bad... King: whats the theme tho Kojima: Kojima: uh, its that war is bad... King: Koontz: Poe: Lovecraft: Barker: Kojima: perhaps this three hour cutscene will explain better...

Kojima: now this next story will be my last ever... Kojima: for real this time... King: aw really? Kojima: yes... King: King: really?

[spideronthesun]

Five Lines

Tagged by lovely @mrbexwrites (x)! Thank you so much for tagging me!

Rules: post a line from your WIP that follows the prompt

Passing the torch onto @satohqbanana @armentas @orphanheirs @alintalzin @cain-e-brookman & anyone else who wants to do it!

Your lines are:

A line about the summer A line about dancing A line about your characters taking a leap of faith A line about love A scary line

A line about the sky

Adamas was still out. As the night slowly settled in, the first stars flickered in the darkening sky. He walked down to the building where the abandoned restaurant, encompassed by a few houses, stood along the middle of the street.

A line about the temperature

Edvardas tromped down the tatty steps of the stone road. Only stopping for a moment when he perceived the voices of Danielius and Vasare. His brother’s feet swung back and forth. The sun scorched his scalp where the teenage boy’s fair hair parted. The two were laughing at each other. Vasare bared her teeth and made a ribbit sound at Edvardas, but he turned his back on them and flipped the bird on their neighbor. Cussing her out under his breath, Edvardas hopped on the bike and rode away.

A line about shoes

Danielius hurried to her bedroom before he had finished untying his shoes.

A line about food

Robertas gestured with a hand over the basket full of muffins wrapped up in a peach-colored ribbon. “Do you like cherry? I put some in, but now I wish I’d added more chocolate.” Medeina wiped her hands on the towel and went to the counter. “No, no, it’s all wonderful! I love cherries, thank you.” She grabbed one muffin from the basket, her heart growing. “Oh, they smell amazing! You are Edva, right?”

A line about the night

Edvardas had been driving around the city all night, the city lights were starting to feel like they were burning into his eyes. He rested his head against the steering wheel, weary.

[galavant-song-tournament]

Round 1

Propaganda:

I’m a sucker for anything that makes fun of West Side Story tbh

Bonus points for it being funny

And also for Roberta singing

SUCH a fun song with some really good vocals and interweaving parts and it's really fun to sing also

Propaganda:

The birds! The flowers! THE SINGALONG TEXT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN

That’s all thank you, I love Gareth so much

The part where the fountain starts just annihilates me it's so funny