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[thesimline]

1500s MEN - PART 2

Headwear for men in the Tudor period reflected the billowy silhouette of their clothing. Hats and caps were often soft and folded, and embellished with jewels or medallions to denote social status. Furs hadn't just become popular in clothing, they also migrated to headwear. Like clothing, jewellery and other ornamentation became more and more ostentatious for those who could afford it. CC links and reference images under the cut.

You can find more of my historical content here:

1300s ✺ 1400s ✺ 1500s ✺ 1600s ✺ 1700s

1 - Head of State Crown by Bats From Westeros

2 - Jewelled Crown by Simverses

3 - Coronation Crown of Henry IV by Simverses

4 - Fedora Hat by OranosTR (TSR)

5 - Fabric Hat by Jools' Simming

6 - Plague Doctor Hat by BokchoiJo (TSR)

7 - Bread Hat by Nickname

8 - Myshuno Beret by Nucrests

9 - School Uniform Beret by Imadako

10 - Martelli Hat Version 1 by Albumen Plumbob

11 - Baylee Bonnet by Jelly Paws

12 - Martelli Hat Version 2 by Albumen Plumbob

13 - Vavilon Necklace by LEXEL_s (TSR)

14 - Ruffle Collar Undershirt by Simverses

15 - Vintage Ruff Collar by Hitohari

16 - Rosary Necklace by Blvck Life Simz

17 - Antumbra Necklace by Pralinesims (TSR)

18 - Cross and Pearls Necklace by Couquett (TSR)

19 - Saga Necklace by Pralinesims

20 - Destin Necklace by Christopher067 (TSR)

21 - Benedict Chain by Diosa Sims

22 - Octagon Crystal Ring by NataliS (TSR)

23 - Coronation Ring by Bats From Westeros

24 - Class Ring by Strenee Sims

25 - Better Beard by Bobnewbie

26 - Sweet Chin Music by Bobnewbie

27 - Ducktail Beard by Necrodog

28 - The Fluff by Igor Sims

29 - Vandyke Beard by Necrodog

30 - The Captain by Igor Sims

With thanks to some amazing creators: @batsfromwesteros @simverses @jools-simming @nucrests @imadako @albumenplumbob @hitohari-sims @pralinesims @diosasims @bobnewbie @igorstory

[literaryvein-reblogs]

Archaic Words: New Year

Bygyng - beginning

Cow striplings - cowslips; was considered sufficiently curious to be presented as a new year's gift

Deroy - a party

Fire drake - a fiery dragon; later writers apply the term to a fiery meteor, and sometimes to a kind of firework

Fougade - a kind of firework

Framation - a beginning

Garnett - a kind of firework, appearing like a flying broom

God cake - a particular description of cake which it is customary on New Year's Day for sponsors to send to their godchildren at Coventry; a practice which appears to be peculiar to that city

Hansel - a gift, reward, or bribe; a new year's gift, any gift, or purchase at a particular time or season

Hogmena - a name given to December, and to any gift during that month, especially on the last day; a new year's day offering

New-and-new - freshly; with renovated beauty and vigour; again and again; occurs in Chaucer

New-comes - strangers newly arrived

Neweynge - a new year's gift

Strene - a new year's gift

Wrinkle - a new idea

Source ⚜ More: Notes & References ⚜ Word Lists ⚜ Writing Resources PDFs

[matchalovertrait]

Ángel's parents, sister, boyfriend, and college friends came to see his painting at the art museum!

Note: The painting is "A Better World" by Peter Max, made for the 1992 "Rock for the Rainforest" concern to aid The Rainforest Foundation. I thought this type of Artwork for Ángel was fitting because he's such a sweetie. Also, I feel like his art would also be vibrant yet calming. It is stunning!

Speaking of which, the CC itself is from Strenee's "Art Series: Artwork from the 1980-2000s."

And the lot, which did have other paintings (and I didn't take screenshots of for some reason?) is by PlumbobKingdom (TSR).

Aaaaannd Ángel's handsome bespectacled friend is by the lovely @miralure :) He was also seen in this post.

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[pandora-the-millenia]

Day 1 - Strene (Gift) - Daniel makes himself a Gift for Marius and Armand

[aliftinax]

IRENE STRENE

[mickimagnum]

6th Spin | Tie-Dye | ft. Sarabi 🔮

Fashion Roulette CAS Challenge

(Credits + Links After Cut)

Hair: SimsTrouble, Patreon (free) Top: Sifix, TSR Skirt: Strenee, Creator's Website Shoes: Jius, Patreon (free) Bracelets: Sugar Owl, TSR Necklace: Praline, TSR Eyeshadow: Aretha, Patreon (free) Lipstick: Remus Sirion, TSR Poses: Helgatisha, TSR

Thank you to these amazing CC creators:

@simstrouble @sifix @streneesims @jius-sims @sugarowl @pralinesims @arethabee @remussims @helgatisha

[kelloggjkellogg]

PART 61: MORE TEEN FASHION

This was inspired by a 1966 catalogue. The Breton sailor's cap was something that was briefly fashionable in the mid-60s.

Corey wears... Hair: cas-fulleditmode.tumblr.com/post/182614343005/bigby-hair-a-simple-conversion-of-the-lunar-new Sweater: Cats & Dogs Pants: Base game Shoes: Base game Tommy wears... Hair: Beatle Boy’s Hair V1 - The Sims 4 Catalog (thesimscatalog.com) Hat: Icecream for Breakfast (tumblr.com) Jacket: The Sims Resource - Blazer with Turtleneck Sweater Pants: 1970s Vintage Clothes » strenee sims Shoes: Base game

[simstroubles]

Swimm Collection Simply Colors at Strenee Sims

Clothing, Female Clothing: Swimm Collection Simply Colors – Strenee Sims.

Simply colors and textures. There are 36 colors using Simple Color Palette. There are a total of thirteen pieces using unique textures for many of the items.

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[444names]

roman emperor forenames, deities and places BUT excluding "i"

Acenza Aceres Acerra Adela Aetas Aeterme Aeterra Aetor Afrum Alens Alensca Anastas Anastes Andate Andela Ander Angeres Angero Annata Annate Annes Antello Anthena Anton Antua Antum Antus Apollum Apollus Aquaes Arcae Arcules Arculum Arcury Ardacaa Ardea Ardotas Artas Astans Astas Astes Augus Aurors Auseno Ausenta Austes Austus Bacca Baccata Baccate Balba Balus Banna Bannata Bannes Basdos Bellae Bellus Bonas Brutum Caesta Calcara Calens Calla Callae Camena Camens Camula Canas Caracum Carator Carme Carmens Caroma Casta Castans Castas Catans Caterme Cates Cator Cerea Cerra Cerrae Clate Clates Clemena Clemona Clotas Colona Colonna Comona Concan Concana Consta Constas Corna Cornae Cornax Corum Cybella Daeda Danus Demena Demes Devenus Deverae Deverna Deverta Deverus Dubrae Dubraea Durnae Durnus Durora Durors Durorsa Ebona Ebora Egesta Egestas Egestus Elageno Empeda Empes Endolae Entas Enter Entua Entus Etrajan Etrator Etrona Etronas Evena Evenus Evera Everra Everula Everus Falacaa Falacae Fanona Fanonum Fanos Faunum Fauseno Fausona Faustes Faustus Ferrae Fontum Forna Forte Fortona Fortum Fortus Forum Forus Gabalus Gaetas Gaeter Gaetor Galens Galenta Gales Galla Gallae Genta Gerea Geres Gerona Getas Grato Graton Grator Hephael Hephaes Heracaa Heracum Herae Heramna Hercula Hercury Hercus Herme Hermens Hestas Hestes Hestus Honorba Horos Horte Hortum Hortus Januel Janum Joanna Justes Justus Jutum Juturn Juvena Juvenna Juventa Lacaa Lacales Lacater Lactor Lageno Lagenoa Later Lates Lavena Lavenna Leodora Leodos Leona Leontua Leontum Leontus Letor Londa Londate Lonna Lucerea Luceres Lucerra Luentas Luentus Lugus Luntua Luntum Luntus Machael Machara Magna Magus Mamula Maneum Manona Manonum Manos Manter Manum Manus Marcae Marcaes Marcula Maroma Maturna Mella Mellae Mello Mellum Mellus Menae Menaees Menata Mensca Menta Mentas Mentus Mercus Mestus Monetas Monetum Monfer Monfera Morsa Mortas Mortona Mortus Nacons Naees Naverna Naverra Nemena Nemens Nemes Neptuna Nerona Netas Nonum Norbona Obara Obarato Occata Occate Occates Orbonas Orcula Orcules Orculum Orculus Orcury Padrona Palens Parcula Parcus Penae Penate Penater Penator Perta Pertum Pertune Pertus Peter Peterme Peterna Petrona Phoros Poenae Poenato Pollens Pollona Pollum Pollus Pompes Porta Porte Porton Portona Portum Portuna Portune Portus Porum Potenta Praea Praeta Praeter Prora Prors Regula Robus Romagna Romago Romagus Romanes Romano Romanus Romula Rumnus Ruseno Rutum Ruturn Saroma Satuta Secury Semona Senoa Sentas Septuna Septune Seracaa Serae Seramna Sevenna Sevenua Severae Severra Solum Soluna Sorsa Spella Spello Spellum Spestes Spestus Stans Statans Strajan Strato Strator Strene Subrae Subraea Sullo Sullona Tello Tellum Temna Temnae Tempes Teraeta Terme Terna Ternae Ternax Thena Thenae Theodos Torres Trato Trator Trebona Trebora Trene Trenua Trenus Turna Turnus Tuscus Ulumna Ulumnae Uluscus Vacum Vagna Vagnus Vales Vardea Vector Venae Venna Venta Ventas Ventum Ventus Veramna Vercula Verna Vernae Verra Verrae Verraea Verrato Verta Vertas Vertum Vertuna Vertus Verula Verus Vestata Vestus Vetrona Volturn Volum Voluna Vulcana Vulturn Zenoa

[tladb]

Why a giraffe from Finnegan's Wake? (Midjourney)

detailed social realist photograph of (one yeastyday he strenelys trurxk.his tete in a tub to watsch the future of his fates but ere he swiftly took it out again, ... : Finnegan::0.1 Fujifilm X-T3, 18–55mm lens, , black and white, sepia, Kodak Ektachrome E100

Experimenting with photographic words on the Finnegan's Wake text produced the image above.

My explanation, a comprehensive guess, is that the Midjourney processing had limited connections with the different words of James Joyce. Midjourney then relied on the photographic words for thew subject.

This would lead to one conclusion that the style words influence the subject. There may be wildlife photography using Fujifilm cameras leading to a baby giraffe.

The /shorten command which shows important tokens provides incorrect results.

Important tokens detailed social realist photograph of (oneyeastyday he strenelys trurxk.histete in a tub to watsch the future of his fatesbut ere he swiftly took it out again, ... : Finnegan::0.1 Fujifilm X-T3, 18–55mmlens, , black and white, sepia, KodakEktachromeE100

Important tokens detailed (0.03) social (0.04) realist (0.03) photograph (0.02) of (one (0.05) yeastyday (0.06) he (0.03) strenelys trurxk.his(0.05) tete (0.05) in a tub (1.00) to watsch (0.03) the future (0.04) of his (0.02) fates (0.05) but ere (0.03) he (0.03) swiftly (0.05) took (0.03) it out (0.03) again (0.03), ... : Finnegan::0.1 (0.04) Fujifilm (0.04) X (0.01)-T3 (0.01), 18–55 (0.02)mm (0.00) lens (0.00), , black (0.00) and white (0.00), sepia (0.00), Kodak (0.00) Ektachrome (0.00) E100 (0.00) ██████████ tub █░░░░░░░░░ yeastyday █░░░░░░░░░ fates

"Black and white " are supposedly disregarded while the image is in black and white. A subject words like tub (1.00) has a relatively high weight but does not appear. The terms yeastyday (0.06) or strenelys trurxk.his(0.05) which have weight but what Midjourney interprets these are unknown.

An alternate result is :

Prompt : detailed social realist and surrealist painting with a realistic and slightly gritty style , with a strong sense of narrative ..(one yeastyday he strenelys trurxk.his tete in a tub to watsch the future of his fates but ere he swiftly took it out again, ... : Finnegan::0.1 --ar 3:2

While strange this appears a bit closer to the text and the style.

[imaginefinneganswake]

(one yeastyday he strenely trurxk. his tete in a tub to watsch the future of his fates but ere he swiftly took it out again )by the might of moses, the way water eviparated and all the guenneses had met their exodus so that ought to show you what a pentchanjeuchy chap he was! )

Finnegan’s Wake - James Joyce

ChatGPT4o explanation:

This passage from Finnegans Wake exhibits many of Joyce's signature techniques: intricate wordplay, mythological and biblical references, and a blurring of narrative levels. To fully appreciate the dense layering of meaning here, we can break it down and explore the possible interpretations at various levels: narrative, symbolic, and linguistic.

1. "(one yeastyday he strenely trurxk. his tete in a tub)"

"yeastyday": This neologism is one of Joyce’s many puns on time. The word "yesterday" is transformed into "yeastyday," which suggests a connection to fermentation and growth, as yeast causes bread to rise. Time in Finnegans Wake is not static but bubbling, expanding, and fermenting—a living, ongoing process rather than a fixed past. The "yeasty" day, therefore, implies a day in which potential is still brewing, fitting with the theme of recurrence and renewal that permeates the text.

"strenely trurxk": This is likely a distortion of "sternly struck" or "struck strongly," suggesting a forceful or deliberate action. The misspelling highlights the instability of language and action in the Wakean world. It evokes the idea of fate taking a decisive turn, with the protagonist (perhaps HCE) taking action with some intensity or severity.

"tete in a tub": "Tete" is French for "head," and the phrase "head in a tub" could be read as an allusion to the act of immersing oneself in water, often a symbol of cleansing, rebirth, or seeking clarity. In this context, it could evoke the character's attempt to see the future or understand his fate by looking into the water. This parallels the ancient practice of divination or scrying, where one peers into water to glimpse visions of the future.

2. "(to watsch the future of his fates but ere he swiftly took it out again)"

"watsch": This misspelled word likely combines "watch" and the German "Wasser" (water), reinforcing the idea that the character is watching something in water. It could also be a pun on "watch" and "catch," suggesting the fleeting and elusive nature of what he hopes to glimpse.

"the future of his fates": This phrase underscores the theme of destiny and foreknowledge. The plural "fates" suggests the multiplicity of possible futures—Joyce often presents time as non-linear, with multiple possibilities coexisting. Here, the character’s action suggests a desire to control or understand these futures but also his quick retreat, indicating that the knowledge is too overwhelming or impossible to hold onto.

"swiftly took it out again": The swift retraction could indicate fear, surprise, or the impossibility of comprehending the vision he receives. It could be interpreted as the futility of trying to understand fate or the future—perhaps an acknowledgment of the inherent limitations of human perception and the unknowability of the future. The swiftness of the movement also mimics the transience of moments in time, underscoring the ephemerality of both time and understanding.

3. "by the might of moses"

This phrase introduces a biblical reference to Moses, specifically alluding to his parting of the Red Sea, one of the most famous miraculous events in the Old Testament. Moses symbolizes a figure who wields divine power, particularly over water, which parallels the character’s experience with the tub of water in this scene. The reference to Moses also emphasizes themes of exodus, transformation, and revelation.

In Finnegans Wake, biblical references are often refracted through the text's chaotic, cyclical world, and this allusion could reflect the character's attempt to perform his own "miracle" by seeking revelation in water. However, unlike Moses' triumph, his efforts are less successful or conclusive, perhaps reflecting the limitations of human agency in the face of fate.

4. "the way water eviparated and all the guenneses had met their exodus"

"water eviparated": The word "eviparated" is a playful distortion of "evaporated," suggesting the disappearance of water. This sudden evaporation could be linked to the biblical event of Moses parting the sea, where water is momentarily displaced. However, the humor lies in how Joyce transforms this into a mundane phenomenon—water disappearing through natural evaporation rather than divine intervention. The loss of water could symbolize the character's failure to maintain his vision of the future.

"guenneses": This is a portmanteau of "guinness" (the Irish stout) and "Genesis" (the first book of the Bible). The pun suggests a merging of the sacred and the profane, a hallmark of Joyce's style. "Guinnesses" here could represent both physical beverages (perhaps referencing the characters' drinking habits) and the grand beginnings or creation narratives found in religious texts. The "exodus" of the Guinnesses could then refer to the disappearance of drink, perhaps in the context of a party or pub scene, or it might symbolically represent the end of an era or the departure of life itself (as alcohol evaporates or is consumed).

5. "all the guenneses had met their exodus"

Exodus: The biblical allusion continues, referencing the departure of the Israelites from Egypt in the Book of Exodus. This could signify the mass departure or loss of something important, whether it’s the drink (Guinness) or, symbolically, the life force or creative energy associated with the "yeastyday" earlier. It also evokes themes of liberation or escape—both physically (the Israelites leaving slavery) and metaphysically (the character attempting to glimpse the future but retreating).

This exodus of the "Guinnesses" may also allude to the fleeting nature of pleasure or human pursuits. Just as the Israelites left Egypt, escaping bondage, perhaps the disappearance of the Guinness represents the transience of earthly indulgences. There is a movement away from the everyday, from physical satisfaction to something more profound or unknown.

6. "so that ought to show you what a pentchanjeuchy chap he was!"

"pentchanjeuchy": This neologism is one of Joyce's dense portmanteau words, and it carries multiple possible meanings. The base of the word seems to be "penchant" (a tendency or liking for something), while "chanje" could refer to "change." The suffix "jeuchy" could evoke "Jeremiah" (a prophet from the Bible, associated with lamentation), or simply a playful sound. The entire word suggests that the character is prone to change, inconsistency, or has a tendency toward prophetic insight or vision.

Given the context, this character might be someone who is fickle or prone to flights of fancy, perhaps even with prophetic tendencies but ultimately unable to commit or follow through. The word emphasizes his complexity and contradictions—he seeks to know the future (as prophets do), but he’s too easily shaken by what he sees to remain steadfast.

"chap": This colloquial term softens the characterization, bringing the larger-than-life, almost mythical figure back down to earth. He’s both an epic figure (with a connection to Moses, divination, and fate) and a regular guy, someone we might meet in any ordinary context, much like HCE.

Synthesis and Critical Perspectives:

This passage plays with grand themes of fate, prophecy, and the limits of human understanding, all couched in Joyce’s typical blend of highbrow allusion and lowbrow humor. The character’s attempt to glimpse the future is comically undercut by the mundane reality of water evaporating and the disappearance of Guinness, a subtle commentary on the gap between human aspiration and the constraints of physical reality.

Psychoanalytic readings might focus on the tension between the character’s desire for foresight (to control or understand fate) and the unconscious fear or reluctance that leads him to quickly withdraw from what he sees. The evaporation of water could symbolize the elusiveness of psychic clarity or the vanishing nature of dreams and aspirations.

Postmodern interpretations could emphasize the play on language and meaning, with Joyce deliberately undermining any clear-cut interpretation by blending mythological, biblical, and everyday references into a fluid, ambiguous whole. The quick evaporation of water might suggest the impermanence of meaning itself in a world where symbols and stories constantly shift.

Theological and biblical analyses would draw attention to the interplay of sacred texts with Irish life (the Guinness), pointing out how Joyce weaves together a parody of religious revelation with mundane experiences, highlighting the secularization of spiritual concepts in modernity.

Ultimately, the passage reflects Joyce’s exploration of the recurring human quest to understand fate or divine the future, but it also mocks this effort through the character’s brief, fearful retreat, leaving the future as fluid and unknowable as the rest of Finnegans Wake.

[bumble-bee-anon]

*Exclamation marks reflect in her sunshades* Strene! *She chuckles lightly* No, nothing like that, we're just friends

They're my best friend, actually *The lights form into stars and she even seems to brighten at mentioning it* tho you wouldn't be the first to ask that question - Glass

Good. I don't ever want to get married. It's just gross. *a beat* how many people asked in the past? Or well, future.

[wyo-charles-too]

In The Breakroom

Only there can 60 move at 45

Ticks and Tocks of someone's

Rice and chicken yesterday surprise

Poly strene in plastic Ziploc

At the two most neglected (maintenance wise)

Tables in the building

A basket of badges for those we have lost

Containers for Coffee and Donut Club(s)

That have folded cuz you didn't make with the $2.50

Or them with the Long John's

Pleas to clean the microwave

Respect the refrigerator!

Remember your coworkers

Have a nice break

[ashsim]

Check out these sweaters for adults and toddlers! Original Creator:  STRENEE

Download here

*Base game compatible. Also, when you click the download link it sends you to their website, where you can find sweaters for other holidays as well :)

[clubmusicweb]

Sílvia Pérez Cruz: "Siento la edad que tengo por primera vez en mi vida"

La cantante y compositora ampurdanesa publica ‘Toda la vida. Un día’, un álbum centrado en canciones propias que destapa este viernes en el Teatre Municipal de Girona, dentro del festival Strenes, y que mostrará el 24 y 25 de mayo en el barcelonés teatro Tívoli Después de ‘Farsa (género imposible)’, donde recogía temas compuestos para fines diversos, ‘Toda la vida. Un día’ tiene aspecto de álbum…

[thecreativemillennial]

Happy women's history month