#sc butterscotch

[cinnamon-stixs]

Familiar doodles <3

[ilovethetalkingclock]

Teams from my new story series! :D (read Story 1 on DA here!)

Descriptions under cut!

The Vampires are objects that have been given the ability to shapeshift and drain the life source of different creatures! However, they lose these powers when exposed to sunlight, but once it’s dark, they get them again.

PomPom-Female-Cheerleader, and very energetic.

Butterscotch-Female-Sweet as heck.

Milk-Female-The Mom friend.

Soccer Ball-Male-Has a crush on someone back where he’s from, but doesn’t want to admit it and is often short tempered.

The Zombies are objects given the ability to dig really well and gain abilities of creatures they consume the flesh of for up to seven hours! They’re also immune to suffocation.

Shot-Female-Really wants to heal those who are hurt and is worried about others’ health.

Computer-Male-Geeky and memetic, often doesn’t do much but is useful for facts.

Sludgy-Female-Hillbilly who gives no care for her or anyone else’s hygiene.

Football-Female-Mostly no nonsense, but it’s said she’ll soften once she finds someone she loves. (platonic or not)

The Wizards are objects given the ability to cast magic! However, exposure to water temporarily disables their powers.

Rubber Duck-Non Binary-Quack.

MP3 Player-Female-Quiet, anxious, and a music lover.

Inkwell-Non Binary-Unlucky but artistic.

Cloak-Male-Tries to be mysterious, goth.

The Ghosts are objects given the ability to shift into a spectral form, shapeshift, and possess stuff! However, they can’t possess transparent stuff for some reason.

Basketball-Female-Very shy, has a crush on PomPom but is too nervous to admit it.

Arcadey-Male-Hyperactive and often makes theories.

Die-Male-Sleazy and arrogant, based on the Cuphead character King Dice.

Easter Egg-Non Binary-Often hides and really sneaky.

The Werewolves are objects given the abilities and senses of wolves! However, they lose these powers in the day hours of the island, but when night falls, they get them back! They are especially powerful during the full moon nights!

Shadowy-Male-Sneakier than Easter Egg, hard to see in darkness, dramatic.

Baseball-Male-Loosely based on the Inanimate Insanity character, this Baseball, while mostly kind and passive at times, is also extremely violent and dangerous.

Clock-Female-Drama queen, impatient, often stressed, and determined to get things done.

YinYang-Male-Inspired by the Inanimate Insanity character. Here Yin is just shy and passive, while Yang is full of energy and not really evil. In Shadow Castle, YinYang is a member of a species of dragon known as Taijitu (the real name of the Yin-Yang symbol)

[bergentrucking]

@undyingjustice​ // event sc.​

         for a moment, he allowed himself to believe the lie. he even sat in his chair in front of the hearth - sitting across from the echo of toriel in her own chair. she didn’t register that he was there, just as the other figures in his memories hadn’t. but this all felt so real. he could even smell the butterscotch-cinnamon pie in the kitchen, hear the gentle crackling of his fire magic. asgore shut his eyes for a moment, though he was all but forced to open them as tiny footsteps ran past him, complete with childish giggling as chara and asriel played together. his eyes began to water, and he looked up at the ghost of toriel, as if she would finally notice that he was there. but she didn’t. none of them did.

        the only person that noticed was someone who absolutely should not have been in this memory, and the realization that the real undyne was seeing all this too hit him a little harder than it should have. he tried to smile at her, but only succeeded for a brief moment before it turned into a pained, teary-eyed wince. “ i wish...you could have met them. ” was all he could murmur, taking a deep albeit shaky breath. 

[flikme]

          ❝   Hi, hey, Ant-man, how’s it going? Let me just say that you are a total badass. The Suicide Squad is a badass team name that I would want absolutely no part of. Also, I’m a big pudding fan myself. What’s you’re favorite flavor? Mine? Butterscotch.   ❞

 @redflcgs​ || sc. 

[vintage-squid]

Clandestine Chromatism

Pairings: Virgil/Deceit Warnings: sympathetic Deceit; anxiety; kissing; cursing; partial nudity (Virgil’s shirtless at one point); nontoxic relationships; a ridiculous amount of fluff

Summary: Everyone knows Deceit is unique in the Mindscape with his scales and oddly coloured eye, it's a part of being a Dark Side ...but Virgil lived there for years and he looks perfectly normal. Right? Wrong. They're not as different as initial appearances suggest: after all, doesn't anxiety function through the act of lying to oneself? Maybe it will take true love's first kiss for the truth to be revealed.

Part one of A Reptilian Romance

AO3 link

A/N: A gift fic I wrote last November for one of my best friends (@mightymegatron) birthdays. Originally posted on AO3, but I figured I would cross post it here :) 

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Okay. You can do this. You’ve got this Virgil. He’s your boyfriend, right? This is something you want to share with him.

Summoning his courage while he could, Virgil raised a hand and knocked on the dark mahogany door he had been standing in front of for the past five minutes. Thank god no one had come upstairs from the Commons to witness his embarrassment. The door opened, startling the anxious side from his thoughts, but he relaxed quickly upon seeing the familiar golden eye peering out at him.

“Hey Dee, can I come in?”

Deceit smiled - a genuine expression, no hint of snarky sarcasm to be found - and nodded. “No, go away.” He stepped back, allowing Virgil into his room, before closing the door behind them and draping his arms around his boyfriend to nuzzle one pale cheek. “What drives you away from here today, cheetah?”

Virgil hummed, leaning back into the embrace and finally letting the tension loose from his body. He was safe here, free from the fears his own mind plagued him with on a daily. How had he doubted them, as a couple, so strongly? They grounded one another, supported one another; this was something they had been working together towards, something they mutually desired at their own pace. He could do this.

“I want to kiss you.”

Wow Virgil, way to be subtle and work up to asking like planned. Now Deceit was going to think he was some sort of needy hussy or something and-

His thoughts were cut off as the other side slipped free of their embrace to step in front of him until they were face to face, holding their hands together in the space between them.

“You aren’t sure? This isn’t what you want? If Roman hasn’t been pressuring you with his genius thoughts about how all romance shouldn’t play out, I swear I won’t kick his as-”

“No!” Virgil startled at his own yell just as much as Deceit had, grabbing hold of the others capelette. “No.” He repeated more quietly, looking down at the black fabric still gripped in his hands. “Roman hasn’t been forcing me to do anything I’m not ready for or comfortable with. He… actually he was the one I talked to about this first. I needed to vent at someone and get their input, to make sure I was actually feeling ready and not just pushing myself into this to make you happy. Roman helped a whole lot, and this probably wouldn’t be happening without him, so please don’t beat him up on my behalf - this time” Virgil chuckled with a lopsided smirk

He looked up to see Deceit gazing at him with such a sappy, adoring expression that it stole his breath. Time seemed to slow, and before Virgil knew it, they were leaning in and closing their eyes.

They pressed together as one, fumbling momentarily with a shared laugh as their noses squished together, Virgil’s own deeper chuckle offsetting Deceit’s truly adorable giggle-snort. Their second attempt slid together much more smoothly as they tilted into the kiss and leaned into one another, Virgil all but melting into the other side. The brush of Deceit’s lips on his own was soft and dry, like the sensation of running one’s fingers over the pages of a long-loved book.

He released his nervous grip on the other’s capelette, one hand sliding up to cup the warm scales decorating Deceit’s face to smooth his thumb along the long scar that extended his lips, while the other flattened against his chest. In return, a pair of bare hands cupped his own face and drew him closer into the sweet kiss. Virgil adored when his boyfriend would forego his gloves; in his opinion, there was no feeling more comforting than the rarely seen scaled-skin.

What would it feel like, he wondered, if those scales were to brush along his own hidden away on his back? For wine and butterscotch to meet for the first time? Would this most unusual pairing of flavours mingle in the sweetest of manners, or would their taste sour and shrivel any appetite for desire?

Before those thoughts could spiral any further, Deceit, with his seemingly telepathic knowledge of Virgil’s intricate state of mind, reached around to pull the patchwork hood over the anxious side’s head and blanketed them further in their own little world. Any and all worries were swept away as their kiss deepened ever so gently. Deceit nibbled on his lip, drawing a soft noise from the shy side before Virgil gathered his courage to return the favour, blushing a brilliant scarlet when Deceit groaned out what sounded like Virgil’s own name.

When they finally pulled apart, only far enough for their noses to brush and their breaths to mingle, Virgil couldn’t help but smile and touch their foreheads together, losing himself in Deceit’s beautiful eyes. The gorgeous heterochromia was ironically hypnotic, but Virgil couldn’t find it within himself to care to look away. A charming smile spread across Deceit’s lips, so soft and adoring and in contention with his usual smirk, as one scaled thumb caressed beneath Virgil’s right eye.

“There you aren’t,” the dishonest side murmured.

Virgil’s cooling blush flared once more beneath his smeared eye-shadow, his face scrunching in confusion. “What are you talking about? I’ve been right here the entire time, kissing you, doofus. I thought one of your ‘things’ was perception?”

Instead of rising to the fond taunt, as usual, Deceit only smiled wider and leaned up to kiss the center of Virgil’s brow. “I don’t know, I haven’t been here experiencing the worst kiss of my existence with you. I overestimated my own skills, however, because apparently I’m terrible enough to get you to raise your guard.” He paused, seeming to lose himself in Virgil’s gaze. “You have grotesque eyes, such an awful shade of purple…. I hate that we match so horribly.”

Wait.

What!?

The eyes in question widened, the anxious side’s complexion rapidly paling. He pushed away from Deceit’s embrace and scrambled to get his phone out of his hoodie, dropping it with a curse before managing to lift it with the front camera open. A mismatched gaze stared back at him, a bright purple iris stark next to its chocolate partner. Oh no. Oh no no no no no. The bliss of his first kiss had stolen his mental control, letting slip his shape-shifted ‘glamour’ and revealing to the world his true visage. His secret was out. This was it, the beginning of the end. Deceit was going to break up with him for lying, and everyone was going to find out. They were going to shun him again, and this time there would be no hope to escape from the solitude.

Breath quickening, Virgil looked in panic back at the other side. “I’m sorry-” he wheezed, chest heaving. “I should have told you, but I was sc-scared - not of you! Well, h-how you would react - I mean! Sorry, I’m so so sorry, Dee! I never meant-”

His rambling was cut off by a gentle hand cupping beneath his purple eye. Through his tears, Virgil could see Deceit lean in with another one of those soft smiles before the other’s hand reached around to caress the scales peeking out from his collar along the back of his neck, smooth skin running along keeled purple.

“Excite yourself, my cheetah, nothing is okay. Forget your breathing techniques, dear one, I’m not here.”

With Deceit’s help, Virgil nodded and followed the 4-7-8 pattern which his boyfriend (ex??) tapped out on the back of his neck until he was breathing steadily once more. Hood still raised, the anxious side sniffled loudly and wiped at his cheeks, smearing his makeup further until it looked like he had buried his face into a pile of charcoal. Once he had visibly relaxed, as much as he could in this situation, Deceit spoke again.

“I know you’re not freaking out right now, but please just ignore me for a minute?” Upon receiving Virgil’s nod, he continued, “I’m going to hold it against you for hiding this from me, okay? I don’t understand why you kept it to yourself, and I promise I’m going to tell the others without your permission.” Deceit leaned into kiss his temple, once again touching their foreheads together. “You are the least important person in my life, and I don’t want you to know how distasteful I think your true appearance really is. I feel more alone knowing I’m the only one who looks like this. I feel more alone when I’m with you.”

As Deceit spoke, tears had welled in Virgil’s eyes once more, spilling over his small, but growing, smile. “You really think they’re beautiful?” He questioned, laughing wetly with a hiccup as Dee nodded. Darting into the minuscule space between them, Virgil enveloped his boyfriend in a hoodie-hug to end all hoodie-hugs, smiling wide as he buried his face into the scaled neck with a nuzzle. He felt complete as Deceit returned the embrace with a reassuring squeeze around his middle.

“Love you, basilisk.”

“Hate you always, cheetah.”

Pulling away with a sheepish shrug, Virgil dug his hands into his hoodie pickets. “So, um, I guess… Do you wanna see everything then? All of me?” Deceit’s excited gasp was the only answer he needed. He could do this. For his boyfriend, the side bound in deception who could still ground him so effectively in the truth of reality. For the one he loved.

So, with a deep sigh to settle his ever-present nerves, the anxious side slipped his hoodie off his shoulders and dropped it onto the ground next to the pair of discarded yellow gloves. He spent a moment fiddling with the lower hem of his long-sleeved shirt before scrunching his eyes shut and tearing it off as quickly as he could manage - the band-aid technique never failed. It was so easy to picture just what Deceit was looking at right now, what Virgil had seen so many times while hating his reflection: the intricate wine-dark scales, iridescent in the light of sconces lining the room, crawling up each arm and over his shoulders, where he knew they met and covered most of his back; a few patches were visibly hugging his sides, while another crept up the back of his neck to his hairline. The rest of his body was an expanse of creamy, pale skin and a tummy made slightly chubby by frequent stress eating.

When only silence greeted the reveal, Virgil hesitantly peeked his eyes open, expecting to be greeted with disgust, or worse, for Dee to have fled altogether. Instead, he felt his heart stop. If it were possible (and it very likely was, what with they’re being mental constructs of Thomas’ personality) Deceit was pulling off the most convincing Steven Universe ‘starry-eyed’ expression that would have put even a fusion-greeting-Garnet to shame.

“Uhhhh… Dee?” Virgil coughed self-consciously, crossing one arm over his torso to rub the scales at his elbow. “You...gonna say something?”

“You’re imperfect,” Deceit whispered. He reached out with a hand trembling in awe, waiting for Virgil’s nod of permission before running the pads of his fingers across the milky collar bone and over the smooth curve of one shoulder. Stepping closer, he circled the other side, never breaking contact, until he stood behind Virgil. Both hands covered the slim shoulders before sliding down the curve of Virgil’s back, down to the small of his spine, and across the lines of his hips, where they met over the pudgy stomach, fingers laced in a gentle hold.

Virgil held motionless, breathless, as he was caressed like the finest of silks, only daring to move his arms to lay his hands over those currently embracing him. He could feel Deceit’s breath against the nape of his neck, closer and closer until - oh fuck! The brush of scales against his own, as Deceit nuzzled between his shoulder blades, was intoxicating. Virgil muffled a groan behind his hand as the touch starved area of his body was treated so lovingly for the first time ever. He was all but melting into the sensation of being loved and cared for.

“I’m not going to have to give you a back rub soon,” Deceit teased. Virgil could feel that grin against his dorsal scales and couldn’t stop himself from chuckling as well.

“I’m holding you to it.”

And for once in his life, Virgil was actually looking forward to showing off his scales. Maybe it wasn’t so bad to stand out a little after all.

[khookcreations]

Materials

Yarn in green, brown, yellow, off-white, red (I used Loops & Threads Impeccable in fern, chocolate brown, butterscotch, aran, cherry)

E (3.5mm) crochet hook

2 inch terracotta pot

scissors

yarn needle

fiberfill

Optional: hot glue

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Notes

Worked in continuous rounds, do not join

Stitch counts in ( ) at the end of round

This pattern uses the magic circle method and invisible decreases

Abbreviations (US)

sc = single crochet

hdc= half double crochet

inc = increase

dec = invisible decrease

BLO = back loops only

ss = slip stitch

FO = fasten off

Pattern

  The cactus is made up of three sections, called “pads”.

Bottom pad

in green

Sc 6 in a magic ring (6)

[Sc, inc] x 3 (9)

Inc around (18)

Sc around (18)

” (18)

” (18)

” (18)

[Sc, dec] x 3 (12)

Sc around (12)

Dec around (6)

FO with a tail for sewing and flatten, do not stuff.

Middle pad

in green

Sc 6 in a magic ring (6)

[Sc, inc] x 3 (9)

[Sc 2, inc] x 3 (12)

Sc around (12)

” (12)

” (12)

Dec around (6)

FO with a tail for sewing and flatten, do not stuff.

Top pad

in green

Sc 6 in a magic ring (6)

[Sc, inc] x 3 (9)

Sc around (9)

Dec around (6)

FO with a tail for sewing and flatten, do not stuff.

Flower

in yellow

Sc 6 in a magic ring (6)

[ss, hdc 2] in each stitch around

FO leaving a tail for sewing.

Flower bud

in yellow then red

Sc 6 in a magic ring, change to red at last stitch (6)

In BLO, [sc, inc] x 3 (9)

In both loops, sc around (9)

[Sc, dec] x 3 (6)

FO with a tail for sewing. Use a little bit of stuffing (I just use the yarn ends) before sewing closed.

Dirt

in brown

Sc 6 in a magic ring (6)

Inc around (12)

[Sc, inc] x 6 (18)

Sc around (18)

” (18)

” (18)

[Sc, dec] x 6 (12)

Dec around (6)

Stuff with some filling before sewing closed.

Assembly

Sew the pads on top of each other at an angle with the smallest on top.

Using the off- white yarn, sew a few ‘V’ shapes on each pad.

You can attach the flowers/buds however you wish!

Then attach the plant to the dirt and set in the pot. You can leave as is or secure with some glue.

Have fun!

PATTERN: Prickly Pear Cactus Materials Yarn in green, brown, yellow, off-white, red (I used Loops & Threads Impeccable in fern, chocolate brown, butterscotch, aran, cherry)

[dryingzangel]

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[timeisacephalopod]

Okay I'm gonna be bad and ask for multiple things😬😬. So your top 5 ice cream flavors Top 5 books you love Top 5 fanfics you love Top 5 OTPs(OT3,OTn) & top 5 songs....😊😍😘

Lol a list of lists. Alright here goes an entirely way too long answer lmao (why must I word so much).

Ice Cream Flavors:

1- Cotton candy (yes, I am an actual child)

2- Butterscotch

3- Mint chip

4- Neapolitan (I know technically its 3 flavors in a bowl but still it counts)

5- Vanilla

Top Five Books:

This one is a bit difficult because I don’t read as much as I used to but I’m going to try and avoid things I haven’t read recently because if I include stuff from my teens I KNOW there’s a good chance I’ll hate it now (hello, House of Night series).

1- The Captive Prince series. Its 3 books but I felt it easier to just lump it in as one. Anyone who looks this up- I warn you that the premise sounds absolutely horrible (to give you a warning it includes slavery). But I got the series recommended by someone I can only describe as someone who looks like she teaches Sunday school and is quite liberal so I thought ok, maybe the premise sounds bad but she said it was a political thriller, I’ll give it a shot. So I did and this series is amazing. Prince’s Gambit is such a great book (the second in the series).

2- Anything by Ellen Hopkins. I know I’m cheating here but I love every single book she’s written. My favs of hers include Burned (the sequel is good but the first is better), Identical (holy fuck that book T H R E W me), and Crank, Glass, and there’s a third in that series I can’t remember but they are all SO good. I lived my rebellious teenage phase through Ellen Hopkin’s characters tbh. She is amazing, please look her up.

3- The Harry Potter series (cheating again, I know). I got to the series later than all my peers (I read it at 18) but I am particularly fond of the 6th book.

4- The Hunger Games series. I absolutely love the world, the premise, and the followthrough. Its been forever since I’ve read them, but I know they’d hold up well to memory.

5- Most anything by Laurie Halse Anderson. Twisted is the one I remember the most and I’ll warn that I haven’t read it since I was 15, which probably means its not as good as I remember or much better than I had been able to perceive at that point in life (this is how I feel about Ellen Hopkins- I noticed more when I was older). Wintergirls is also very good and fucking heartbreaking. 

Honorable Mentions: The Vampire Academy series. I dislike Rose/ Dimitri because I never could believe their relationship, but the worldbuilding, characters, and character arcs are fucking amazing. The sequel series has 2 good books but when I read the third I had to roll my eyes and throw the whole thing out. While Mead is amazing at workdbuilding and plot she should probably never be allowed to write romance. Her attempts are clumsy, sad, and strangely sex obsessed to the point where all characterization is lost even when I actually found the couple to be interesting and dynamic before they got together. But the first series has only background romance so its still fantastic. Someone get Mead a romance lesson, if she gets good at it then her books will be so much better.

Top Five Fanfics:

(Another hard one because I spend more time reading than writing oh no!)

1- From You I Cannot Hide by SailorChibi. Its Steve/ Tony and I cannot recommend it enough. The BDSM, the relationship, the writing itself. SC is one of my fav fanfic authors- very talented and this story in particular is one of my absolute favs (though I don’t read any of the age play stuff, not my thing. Still a v talented author though).

2- Merchant King of War and Woe by blakefancier. Its Steve/ Howard, a guilt pleasure of mine that really does not have enough content. Seriously, why do more people not ship this pairing??

3- Don’t Say It by bibliomaniac. Its Steve/ Tony/ Bucky and features autistic non verbal Tony. Hold f u c k this story was amazing. I read the premise and wasn’t sure about it, but at the time I had much love for Tony/Bucky/Steve so gave it a shot. I am very happy I did because its fucking amazing. Please read it.

4- Bell Tolls by esama. I read this a few days ago but holy Christ what a take on soul mate tropes. I love soul mates, but they do hold a great potential for dystopia that’s not capitalized on much and this story really goes above and beyond there. Its not too long but holy damn is it good.

5- Most anything by blue_jack that I’ve read. Usually I’m not overly fond of sex scenes- they often feel needless and overdone. But there’s an expectation in fanfic to write it and for the life of me my asexual ass cannot figure out how to do it. I’m not squeamish about sex or sex related things so I don’t understand my aversion to writing it. Anyways when I looked up advice on how to write sex one of the things I read was to find an author who writes sex well and note what you like about their writing. blue_jack was the author that I found that writes the most interesting, dynamic, and in character sex scenes I’ve read (with a lot of Steve/ Tony). Seriously- its not all ‘insert A tab in B slot’, its focused a lot on character thought as well. This is the kind of sex scene I aspire to write because A- it feels more natural and B- blue_jack is just really good. Like r e a l l y good. Read their things! 

Top Five OTPs:

1- IronPanther who is surprised lmao, no one given the sheer amount of content I write for them.

2- WinterIron. Again I’m sure no one is surprised.

3- IronStrange/ IronQuill pretty much equally

4- Tony/ Rhodey though I should write more of it

5- and, because I feel compelled to write one pairing that’s not an MCU pairing Damen/ Laurent from the Captive Prince series. Their relationship is a fucking RIDE.

Honorable mentions: Tony and literally every marvel character I haven’t mentioned minus like… Thanos and Pepper (no hate to Pep- I just don’t see the romance at all, and it was so hamfisted into the MCU basically only for the purposes of heterosexuality. Pepper deserves better, preferably Natasha tbh, and Tony obviously belongs with like Rhodey or something). Tony/Bucky/ T’Challa is an interesting pairing I want to explore more as well. Tony/Bucky/ Steve is another long standing pairing I like. Sam/ Bucky or Sam/Steve too- I love Sam with either character, but not both at the same time. Sam/ Rhodey is also very cute, as well as Sam/ T’Challa. Hope/ Rhodey is another unexpected preference of mine that I’ve included in a few things. I ship like 95% of the MCU with itself minus pretty much any canon pairing (as IF Hope would ever date Scott- she’s way too competent for him. She should be with Pepper or something, or literally anyone but Scott or Tony tbh).

Extra Bonus Points to all my BroTPs that are too long to list, but also basically consists of the MCU with itself tbh. 

Top Five Songs:

1- Gamekeeper by Jessie Reyez. Its fucking amazing.

2- Colors by Halsey. (Also Gasoline)

3- Mz Hyde by Halestorm

4- Hit and Run by LoLo

5- The World is Ugly by My Chemical Romance (among a lot of others).

Honorable mentions: Fall Out Boy’s last 3 albums. They got some bangers ok.

[lilacbreastedroller]

My mom makes seven layer bars every year which is 9x13 pan with a graham cracker crust and layers of chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, white chocolate chips, and shredded coconut with a healthy drizzle of sweetened condensed milk between layers. Then she bakes it until it all kinds congeals and the coconut on top is toasty

oooh great suggestion ty!! this is an upgraded version of a bar we make that's just butter, gc crumbs, sc milk, and chocolate chips!(recommend christmas cookie recipes for me)

[wineanddinosaur]

We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whisk(e)y?

Numbers are a big deal in the whiskey world. The headline-grabbing bottles are those with the largest age statements, highest point scores, and record-breaking auction sales. But the aged grain spirits landscape is much broader than just a handful of hallowed bottles.

From American whiskeys with interesting mash bills, to innovative products from Japan and beyond, the whiskey category is rich with lesser-known brands waiting to be discovered.

To help broaden your whiskey horizons in 2020, VinePair asked bartenders around the U.S. what they consider the most underrated whisk(e)y. Here’s what they recommend picking up.

“Old Forester Rye. One of the oldest continuously operated distilleries in Kentucky, this rye isn’t overly spicy, so it makes it a great application for just about any whiskey-based cocktail. [The] price point makes it great for consumers and cocktail margins alike.” — Lucas Huff, Mixology Director, Bently Heritage Estate Distillery, Minden, NV

“Ohishi Sherry Cask. This brand is thinking outside of the box and creating a non-traditional Japanese whisky. Produced from rice, this whisky will remind you of overproof shochu aged in a sherry cask. After one sip of this whisky, you will discover vanilla notes, plenty of fruits, nuts, and spices. This whisky is highly recommended for people who are partial to whisky aged in sherry casks.” — Slava Borisov, Mixologist, Travelle at The Langham, Chicago, IL

“When it comes to American whiskey, I tend to lean toward Wild Turkey 101. It is overproof but has a sweetness that counterbalances the heat of the booze. It also has a great rye-forward flavor that I love. It’s great for either sipping or mixing; personally, I’m a sipper and it’s my go-to after a long day.” — Amanda Thomas, Bar Chef, SoBou, New Orleans, LA

“For this whiskey, we will have to travel all the way to Lynchburg, Tenn., to the Uncle Nearest Distillery for their 1856. This whiskey has an amazing back story. Nathan ‘Nearest’ Green was a slave that distilled whiskey at a man named Dan Call’s residence. Another young man came to live at the farm and learned how to make whiskey from Nearest. That man’s name was Jack Daniel. This whiskey pays homage to Nearest and his unheard legacy uncovered by CEO Fawn Weaver; it helps that it’s great whiskey to boot.” — Jamien Tomlinson, Beverage Director, High Horse, Raleigh, NC

“I’m all about bang for my buck so I’ll say Larceny from Heaven Hill. At $20 a bottle, it often gets overlooked, but that’s a mistake. It has this unique sweetness that’s like a hug from the best butterscotch you’ve ever had. Not overly complex, just a great whiskey.” — Robert Barceló III, Head Bartender, Simon & The Whale, New York, NY

“In general terms, I’d say American single malt is the most underrated style of whiskey out there now. It lacks definition, which makes for high variability between brands. Because of this freedom, I suspect there will be more interesting brands emerging on the scene soon enough. In specific terms, I witness most days an interesting paradox. When I tell guests that one of my favorite whiskeys is Wild Turkey 101 Rye, I get some odd looks. Certainly, the popularity and size of Wild Turkey is undeniable, yet many of my patrons have low regard [for] this wonderful juice. But, a good portion of my job is to delight people with the unexpected. So when I make them something with Wild Turkey 101 Rye, it’s satisfying to see them transition from skepticism to enjoyment.” — Devin Chapnick, Lead Bartender, Poka Lola, Denver, CO

“The U.S. market has been sleeping on Glen Grant 15-Year-Old Scotch. O.K., we love bourbon, but this is equally impressive Speyside juice, aged with integrity in ex-bourbon barrels, non-chill filtered (leaving the perfect viscosity), strong, and fully rounded. One rock will suffice. Stamp it.” — Josh Cameron, Head Bartender, Boulton & Watt, New York, NY

“I feel that Canadian Whisky as a whole is a much-misunderstood spirit, as the regulations on it are very loosely written. However, that is no reason to write off the entire category, particularly as it contains one of my favorite rye whiskies: Lot 40. It is a high-rye whisky with lots of spice and character, and makes one hell of a Manhattan. It is one of my go-tos when making cocktails and succinctly represents what Canadian whisky can be.” — Erick Castro, Co-founder, Raised By Wolves and Polite Provisions, San Diego, CA

“Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch. It’s affordable, great to mix with, and absolutely drinkable on its own. That isn’t always the case in this price range.” — Justin Simko, Bar Manager, The Bar at Husk, Charleston, SC

“In an age where very few celebrity brands are able to shine through, Blackened has really been able to deliver. Its complexity adds a dimension to cocktails and it can be enjoyed on its own, which is no easy feat. Metallica respected the industry, teamed up with the right tastemakers, thought outside the box, and gave us something to talk about…  after the mosh pit, of course.” — Marc Shelton, Owner, LKSD Kitchen, Downey, CA

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[johnboothus]

We Asked 10 Bartenders: Whats the Most Underrated Whisk(e)y?

Numbers are a big deal in the whiskey world. The headline-grabbing bottles are those with the largest age statements, highest point scores, and record-breaking auction sales. But the aged grain spirits landscape is much broader than just a handful of hallowed bottles.

From American whiskeys with interesting mash bills, to innovative products from Japan and beyond, the whiskey category is rich with lesser-known brands waiting to be discovered.

To help broaden your whiskey horizons in 2020, VinePair asked bartenders around the U.S. what they consider the most underrated whisk(e)y. Here’s what they recommend picking up.

“Old Forester Rye. One of the oldest continuously operated distilleries in Kentucky, this rye isn’t overly spicy, so it makes it a great application for just about any whiskey-based cocktail. [The] price point makes it great for consumers and cocktail margins alike.” — Lucas Huff, Mixology Director, Bently Heritage Estate Distillery, Minden, NV

“Ohishi Sherry Cask. This brand is thinking outside of the box and creating a non-traditional Japanese whisky. Produced from rice, this whisky will remind you of overproof shochu aged in a sherry cask. After one sip of this whisky, you will discover vanilla notes, plenty of fruits, nuts, and spices. This whisky is highly recommended for people who are partial to whisky aged in sherry casks.” — Slava Borisov, Mixologist, Travelle at The Langham, Chicago, IL

“When it comes to American whiskey, I tend to lean toward Wild Turkey 101. It is overproof but has a sweetness that counterbalances the heat of the booze. It also has a great rye-forward flavor that I love. It’s great for either sipping or mixing; personally, I’m a sipper and it’s my go-to after a long day.” — Amanda Thomas, Bar Chef, SoBou, New Orleans, LA

“For this whiskey, we will have to travel all the way to Lynchburg, Tenn., to the Uncle Nearest Distillery for their 1856. This whiskey has an amazing back story. Nathan ‘Nearest’ Green was a slave that distilled whiskey at a man named Dan Call’s residence. Another young man came to live at the farm and learned how to make whiskey from Nearest. That man’s name was Jack Daniel. This whiskey pays homage to Nearest and his unheard legacy uncovered by CEO Fawn Weaver; it helps that it’s great whiskey to boot.” — Jamien Tomlinson, Beverage Director, High Horse, Raleigh, NC

“I’m all about bang for my buck so I’ll say Larceny from Heaven Hill. At $20 a bottle, it often gets overlooked, but that’s a mistake. It has this unique sweetness that’s like a hug from the best butterscotch you’ve ever had. Not overly complex, just a great whiskey.” — Robert Barceló III, Head Bartender, Simon & The Whale, New York, NY

“In general terms, I’d say American single malt is the most underrated style of whiskey out there now. It lacks definition, which makes for high variability between brands. Because of this freedom, I suspect there will be more interesting brands emerging on the scene soon enough. In specific terms, I witness most days an interesting paradox. When I tell guests that one of my favorite whiskeys is Wild Turkey 101 Rye, I get some odd looks. Certainly, the popularity and size of Wild Turkey is undeniable, yet many of my patrons have low regard [for] this wonderful juice. But, a good portion of my job is to delight people with the unexpected. So when I make them something with Wild Turkey 101 Rye, it’s satisfying to see them transition from skepticism to enjoyment.” — Devin Chapnick, Lead Bartender, Poka Lola, Denver, CO

“The U.S. market has been sleeping on Glen Grant 15-Year-Old Scotch. O.K., we love bourbon, but this is equally impressive Speyside juice, aged with integrity in ex-bourbon barrels, non-chill filtered (leaving the perfect viscosity), strong, and fully rounded. One rock will suffice. Stamp it.” — Josh Cameron, Head Bartender, Boulton & Watt, New York, NY

“I feel that Canadian Whisky as a whole is a much-misunderstood spirit, as the regulations on it are very loosely written. However, that is no reason to write off the entire category, particularly as it contains one of my favorite rye whiskies: Lot 40. It is a high-rye whisky with lots of spice and character, and makes one hell of a Manhattan. It is one of my go-tos when making cocktails and succinctly represents what Canadian whisky can be.” — Erick Castro, Co-founder, Raised By Wolves and Polite Provisions, San Diego, CA

“Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch. It’s affordable, great to mix with, and absolutely drinkable on its own. That isn’t always the case in this price range.” — Justin Simko, Bar Manager, The Bar at Husk, Charleston, SC

“In an age where very few celebrity brands are able to shine through, Blackened has really been able to deliver. Its complexity adds a dimension to cocktails and it can be enjoyed on its own, which is no easy feat. Metallica respected the industry, teamed up with the right tastemakers, thought outside the box, and gave us something to talk about…  after the mosh pit, of course.” — Marc Shelton, Owner, LKSD Kitchen, Downey, CA

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[isaiahrippinus]

We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the Most Underrated Whisk(e)y?

Numbers are a big deal in the whiskey world. The headline-grabbing bottles are those with the largest age statements, highest point scores, and record-breaking auction sales. But the aged grain spirits landscape is much broader than just a handful of hallowed bottles.

From American whiskeys with interesting mash bills, to innovative products from Japan and beyond, the whiskey category is rich with lesser-known brands waiting to be discovered.

To help broaden your whiskey horizons in 2020, VinePair asked bartenders around the U.S. what they consider the most underrated whisk(e)y. Here’s what they recommend picking up.

“Old Forester Rye. One of the oldest continuously operated distilleries in Kentucky, this rye isn’t overly spicy, so it makes it a great application for just about any whiskey-based cocktail. [The] price point makes it great for consumers and cocktail margins alike.” — Lucas Huff, Mixology Director, Bently Heritage Estate Distillery, Minden, NV

“Ohishi Sherry Cask. This brand is thinking outside of the box and creating a non-traditional Japanese whisky. Produced from rice, this whisky will remind you of overproof shochu aged in a sherry cask. After one sip of this whisky, you will discover vanilla notes, plenty of fruits, nuts, and spices. This whisky is highly recommended for people who are partial to whisky aged in sherry casks.” — Slava Borisov, Mixologist, Travelle at The Langham, Chicago, IL

“When it comes to American whiskey, I tend to lean toward Wild Turkey 101. It is overproof but has a sweetness that counterbalances the heat of the booze. It also has a great rye-forward flavor that I love. It’s great for either sipping or mixing; personally, I’m a sipper and it’s my go-to after a long day.” — Amanda Thomas, Bar Chef, SoBou, New Orleans, LA

“For this whiskey, we will have to travel all the way to Lynchburg, Tenn., to the Uncle Nearest Distillery for their 1856. This whiskey has an amazing back story. Nathan ‘Nearest’ Green was a slave that distilled whiskey at a man named Dan Call’s residence. Another young man came to live at the farm and learned how to make whiskey from Nearest. That man’s name was Jack Daniel. This whiskey pays homage to Nearest and his unheard legacy uncovered by CEO Fawn Weaver; it helps that it’s great whiskey to boot.” — Jamien Tomlinson, Beverage Director, High Horse, Raleigh, NC

“I’m all about bang for my buck so I’ll say Larceny from Heaven Hill. At $20 a bottle, it often gets overlooked, but that’s a mistake. It has this unique sweetness that’s like a hug from the best butterscotch you’ve ever had. Not overly complex, just a great whiskey.” — Robert Barceló III, Head Bartender, Simon & The Whale, New York, NY

“In general terms, I’d say American single malt is the most underrated style of whiskey out there now. It lacks definition, which makes for high variability between brands. Because of this freedom, I suspect there will be more interesting brands emerging on the scene soon enough. In specific terms, I witness most days an interesting paradox. When I tell guests that one of my favorite whiskeys is Wild Turkey 101 Rye, I get some odd looks. Certainly, the popularity and size of Wild Turkey is undeniable, yet many of my patrons have low regard [for] this wonderful juice. But, a good portion of my job is to delight people with the unexpected. So when I make them something with Wild Turkey 101 Rye, it’s satisfying to see them transition from skepticism to enjoyment.” — Devin Chapnick, Lead Bartender, Poka Lola, Denver, CO

“The U.S. market has been sleeping on Glen Grant 15-Year-Old Scotch. O.K., we love bourbon, but this is equally impressive Speyside juice, aged with integrity in ex-bourbon barrels, non-chill filtered (leaving the perfect viscosity), strong, and fully rounded. One rock will suffice. Stamp it.” — Josh Cameron, Head Bartender, Boulton & Watt, New York, NY

“I feel that Canadian Whisky as a whole is a much-misunderstood spirit, as the regulations on it are very loosely written. However, that is no reason to write off the entire category, particularly as it contains one of my favorite rye whiskies: Lot 40. It is a high-rye whisky with lots of spice and character, and makes one hell of a Manhattan. It is one of my go-tos when making cocktails and succinctly represents what Canadian whisky can be.” — Erick Castro, Co-founder, Raised By Wolves and Polite Provisions, San Diego, CA

“Monkey Shoulder Blended Malt Scotch. It’s affordable, great to mix with, and absolutely drinkable on its own. That isn’t always the case in this price range.” — Justin Simko, Bar Manager, The Bar at Husk, Charleston, SC

“In an age where very few celebrity brands are able to shine through, Blackened has really been able to deliver. Its complexity adds a dimension to cocktails and it can be enjoyed on its own, which is no easy feat. Metallica respected the industry, teamed up with the right tastemakers, thought outside the box, and gave us something to talk about…  after the mosh pit, of course.” — Marc Shelton, Owner, LKSD Kitchen, Downey, CA

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[ask-pots-blog]

IN THIS WORLD IT’S TAG OR BE TAGGED! MEME TIME

Interview meme!

1. PICK ONE OF YOUR MUSES. 2. FILL IN THE QUESTIONS/STATEMENTS AS IF YOU ARE BEING INTERVIEWED FOR AN ARTICLE AND YOU WERE YOUR MUSE.

3. TAG TEN PEOPLE TO DO THIS MEME.

(( TAGGED BY: @skeletalflowey and @elemental-floweys))

(( TAGGING: @wocxdid, @illtrytobegood, @flowerglitch @mount-ebott-population-one,  @mantifortgardens, @akim9, @aurora-answers) 

1. WHAT IS YOUR NAME? “Pots.”

2. WHAT IS YOUR REAL NAME? “Uhhh…  Do you mean Asriel, or Flowey?”

3. DO YOU KNOW WHY YOU WERE CALLED THAT? “Pots was originally an ironic name, turned into a reminder to not make the same mistakes again.  Asriel is because Da... Asgore is terrible at names.  And Flowey is because being terrible at names is apparently hereditary.”

4. ARE YOU SINGLE OR TAKEN? “Single, I guess...” 5. HAVE ANY ABILITIES OR POWERS? “Of course I do!  I’m still a Flowey after all. Pellets!  LOTS of pellets!”  As if to prove the point, he summons eight pellets, one white and one for each soul color. “And I can travel between universes!  I also have a few unique to my world too, but... those are a secret, okay?”

6. STOP BEING A MARY SUE/GARY STU.

“Ughh.  Don’t remind me.  I already know I’m a perfect flower. I’ve got enough reminders as it is.”

7. WHAT’S YOUR EYE COLOR? ”Green.”

8. HOW ABOUT YOUR HAIR COLOR? “Hair?  Do you mean my petals?  A golden yellow with some fuzz.”

9. HAVE YOU ANY FAMILY MEMBERS? ”Not anymore.” He says somberly, his head drooping, as he turns off to the side. 10. OH? WHAT ABOUT PETS? “Um, no.  Unless that clone in the Emporium counts.  But he’d probably shove me into another flowerpot if he heard that I said that!” 11. THAT’S COOL I GUESS, NOW TELL ME ABOUT SOMETHING YOU DON’T LIKE. ”Idiots who have no respect for the worlds they invade.”

12. DO YOU HAVE ANY HOBBIES/ACTIVITIES YOU LIKE DOING? ”Well, I did pick up knitting.  And I can do killer voice impressions.   It’s just a pity I haven’t figured out faceshifting in this form yet.  But I’m working on it!”

13.  EVER HURT ANYONE BEFORE? “Yes.”

14 EVER….KILLED ANYONE BEFORE? “Yes.  But, I don’t do that kind of stuff anymore.”

15.WHAT KIND OF ANIMAL ARE YOU? “Part flower, part monster. 1/4 flower, 3/4 boss monster.”  He proudly holds his face out towards the interviewer and taps his cheeks with a pair of vines. [Or so he likes to tell himself under the logic he’s half asriel (2/4 Asriel), and half Flowey (1/4 Asriel).  But, it’s probably closer to 50-50.]

16.NAME YOUR WORST HABITS. “We could be here Aaaaaall day.

17.DO YOU LOOK UP TO ANYONE AT ALL? “I did, but he’s kind of a jerk.”

18.GAY, STRAIGHT, OR BISEXUAL? The entirety of his whole face turns beat red as he waves his vines back and forth in flustered embarrassment.

19.DO YOU GO TO SCHOOL? “No.  Not anymore...”

20. DO YOU EVER WANT TO MARRY AND HAVE KIDS ONE DAY? “Helloooo~ soulless flower!  And… no! Being pregnant sucks!”

 21.DO YOU HAVE ANY FANBOYS/FANGIRLS? “I don’t think so?”

22.WHAT ARE YOU MOST AFRAID OF? “Endless Boredom.  It’s why I don’t kill anymore…”

23.WHAT DO YOU USUALLY WEAR? “My sc…”  He shakes his head.  “Nothing.” [“My scarf” was the cutoff bit]

24.DO YOU LOVE SOMEONE? “Hello~.  Soulless flower.”  He giggles at the suggestion.

25.WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WET YOURSELF? “No!  I am NOT talking about that!” 26.WHAT CLASS ARE YOU? (HIGH CLASS, MIDDLE CLASS, LOW CLASS) “It doesn’t matter anymore, but I used to be a prince.”

27.HOW MANY FRIENDS DO YOU HAVE? “Depends on how you define ‘friend.’  Might be none, might be a little under a dozen. 28.WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON PIE? ”Snail.  Lots and lots of Snail.  And…”  He stares wistfully into the distance. “Maybe butterscotch-cinnamon should the four of us ever be a real family again.” 29.FAVORITE DRINK? “Hot chocolate.  But things tend to get out of hand when I have it.”

30.WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE? “Either the nice, secluded alcove another Flowey showed me, or Chara’s old room.”

31.ARE YOU INTERESTED IN SOMEONE~? “If I were, he wouldn’t want me blabbing.”  He smiles as he tilts his head to the side.

32.WHAT’S YOUR BRA CUP SIZE AND/OR HOW BIG IS YOUR WILLY? “I just can’t understand… I can’t understand! I can’t understand.”  He seems very confused about whatever it is the interviewer was asking about there.

33.WOULD YOU RATHER SWIM IN THE LAKE OR THE OCEAN? “No.  Too much water is hazardous to a flower’s health.”

34.WHAT’S YOUR TYPE? He looks away from you, muttering. “ I’m a good friend, I’m a good friend.”

“Sorry, I missed the question.”

35.ANY FETISHES? “You have NO IDEA.”

36.SEME OR UKE? TOP OR BOTTOM? DOMINANT OR SUBMISSIVE? “I’m a flower. It doesn’t work like that.”

37.CAMPING OR INDOORS? They’re both whatever.  As long as it’s not boring, either is fine.  I guess camping if I had to choose.” 38.ARE YOU WANTING THE QUIZ TO END? “May~be!”  He says as he winks playfully at the interviewer.

[journeythusfar-blog]

On a cold and rainy night in Easley, SC, my daughter and I decided to stop into Starbucks for a hot coffee beverage.

I have been to Starbucks half a dozen times in my life. My main take away was that the drinks were either too bitter or sweet for my taste.

The decor is great at this location. It feels like you’re in the place to be. We had a lot of drinks to choose from but chose pretty readily. I ordered a hot butterscotch latte. The barista asked about my taste. From my reply, she said she would use one shot of syrup instead of two in my drink. It was tasty and the right amount of sweetness for my palate. My daughter loved her caramel macchiato, as well. Great job with the drinks.

The place had a fairly steady stream of customers, but it was not overcrowded or uncomfortable. Speaking of comfortable, we took the two comfy chairs at the front.

The two of us were enjoying our drinks, talking to each other, and I was leisurely writing on my laptop. I was feeling pretty inspired, which I think was mostly to do with the change of environment. We were appreciating this visit tremendously.

Before long, a woman sat beside me and started talking to us. We started talking about the coffee and the location. We talked about a variety of subjects. Before we knew it, it was about closing time and we’d conversed for hours!

Before we parted ways, we exchanged phone numbers, so that we could keep in touch and go for coffee again sometime. How many places do you think you will get a hot beverage and come away with the bonus of friendship.

I cannot wait to go again.

      ~ Starbucks ~ Easley, SC ~ On a cold and rainy night in Easley, SC, my daughter and I decided to stop into Starbucks for a hot coffee beverage.

[biokat]

@rookinsox just wanted to let you know that @sinnamon-butterscotch loves you (she may have told me to tell you that on her sc)

[kartiavelino]

Black Grandparents: The Glue Holding Our Households Collectively

My grandmother was fairly constant in regards to the contents of her pocketbook. There was all the time an eel-skin coin purse, a small leather-based deal with ebook, a financial institution envelope full of money and an assortment of arduous candies. She drove a Ford Probe and labored the graveyard shift at Highland Hospital in Oakland.  She stood a complete 5-feet tall, however by no means backed down from something. From the ages of zero to 25, my Gram was extra than simply my mom’s mom. She was a staple in our household construction and by all definitions, my different mum or dad.  Immediately (September 8) is Grandparents Day, a throw-away vacation that sometimes goes unacknowledged, however this era is deserving of our consideration and reward. Among the many 11 wealthiest nations on the earth, the US ranks pretty low on the subject of elder well being and wellbeing.  For instance, most aged residents, regardless of being on Medicaid skip essential check-ups and medically required assessments as a result of excessive value of medical care.  Our society has a tricky relationship with the idea of growing older, valuing youthfulness and agelessness creates a bias towards the generations which have aged previous the purpose of common concern. However the place would we even be with out the dad and mom who raised our dad and mom? It’s close to not possible to chronicle the anthology of the fashionable Black household with out mentioning grandparents.  They’ve been a significant a part of a lot of our lives for numerous causes. Be it an absent mum or dad, a working mum or dad or a drained mum or dad – most households wouldn’t even operate with out the help of a grandma or grandpa keen to tackle childcare duties.  This Grandparents Day, it appears becoming that as an alternative of letting the day move us by, we take a second and pay tribute to the matriarch and patriarchs of the Black household.  “Rising up, my grandparents had been every part to me, and nonetheless are. My grandmother taught me tips on how to learn, and we proceed to share a love of books.” – Ymani, 26 For over 2 million people throughout the nation, grandparents do extra than simply provide butterscotch sweet and crisp five-dollar payments.  They’re additionally major caretakers.  In line with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 61% of American households have two working dad and mom. 23% of the youngsters within the US reside with a single mum or dad, in keeping with the Census Bureau’s 2016 report.  “Being that my mom was a teenage mom, each units [of grandparents] closely assisted with no qualms about it. I used to be utterly saturated in love and being that they had been all mates and attended the identical church, it made the village run with consistency.” – Toia, 20 This era of households seems to be loads totally different than it did 50 years in the past, and solely guarantees to proceed to evolve. Grandparents have had a huge effect on the care of a number of generations of adults. “My paternal grandparents took me and my sister when my dad and mom weren’t ready to take action. My grandmother was a proud Geechie from SC and instilled in us the significance of working along with your arms, prayer, and training.” – Zakiyyah, 35 Grandparents are additionally our residing connection to our familial histories. I am nonetheless so grateful that I used to be assigned to interview the oldest residing lady in my household once I was in school.  My grandmother stuffed within the blanks about how our household migrated from the plantations of Virginia to the Naval Airstation in Alameda and who she was earlier than she was “Gram.” A pen and pad or recording gadget could possibly be the distinction between erasing your loved ones heritage and preserving our neighborhood’s oral historical past to move on. They do not even must be your organic grandparents.  Cease and speak to the stoop-dwellers of your neighborhood, ask them questions on what’s modified on the earth. You will not probably discover these narratives in your social media timelines.  It is these analog conversations with elders which have created a richness in our communities for generations lengthy earlier than know-how simplified how we have interaction with one another.  So, name your grandparents in the event that they’re nonetheless with us, or give a while to the elders who helped to lift you, aunts, uncles, lecturers, the older neighbor who checks in on you. Bear in mind they had been as soon as us, and we’ll sooner or later be them and let’s have a good time the love they offer unconditionally and the satisfaction and Black excellence they encourage in us all. http://feeds.wager.com/~r/AllBetcom/~3/WE3wk_Y5FSI/grandparents-day-op-ed.html The post Black Grandparents: The Glue Holding Our Households Collectively appeared first on Kartia Velino. https://kartiavelino.com/black-grandparents-the-glue-holding-our-families-together/