#weird America

[anamelessfool]

Ringing Rocks Park

I do a lot of research for my fics. One big plot point for my Fallout Fic "Oversee Us" is something called an "Energetic Vortex". It's more New Age than true science but it's a fun plot element.

“Something called a vortex. Some sort of geo-whatsit among the rocks. Been that way even when the natives lived there a few thousand years ago. Commie wackadoos went out there before the bombs fell.” Coop grimaces, and you feel the corded muscle in his chest tighten. “Thought the vortex would protect ‘em. Thought just thinkin’ happy thoughts about the human race would save the world.”

I visited the most famous ones in the US out in Sedona, AZ. I mention others. One of which I figured out was literally an hour from where I live. The "Ringing Rocks" of Bucks County, PA. So yeah we took a ride there today.

It's a mysterious 8-acre field of boulders moved there by glaciers hundreds of thousands of years ago. Trees grow around it in an ominous ring. All that lives among the rocks are spiders. The white divots are all from visitors hitting rocks with hammers. The rocks ring like bells, all different sounds actually!

There's a fun nature trail all around, and a "waterfall" which is actually a spillway that is currently dried up. Still really interesting formations.

The most amusing feature is the random rocks on the trail that have deep hammer divots. One person hit their hammer and realized it wasn't going to work. But it left a mark letting folks know to try. Hundreds of people over at least 150 years trying out the rock that of course never rang and will never ring.

It's not certain exactly why these rocks ring. It could be they're dried out by the sun and they lightly touch each other which makes them extra resonant. But it was fun! Lots of kids around us hitting rocks with hammers. Not an iPad in sight. The children really yearn for the mines, don't they.

Airport Mesa Research Post

Oregon Coast Research Post

[wandering-cemeteries]

Hope Cemetery in Barre, Vermont. Nicknamed the “Uffizi of Necropolises,” it is full of strange tombstones consisting of soccer balls, race cars, armchairs and the like. Even the more subdued monuments are exquisitely carved. What is even more interesting, many of the early tombs were carved by the people buried underneath them. Well, it isn't that surprising since Barre, Vermont's main export during the early 20th century was granite tombstones. Hope Cemetery is where one goes out with style.

[starcrossedandstupid]

Trump just declared that there are only 2 genders, so this is your reminder to get WEIRDER and QUEERER gang

[papanowo]

what is their problem like actually

[blackflash9]

Even when Republicans win, they’re still spiteful, threatening violence, harassing women, stirring up conflict, and acting like sore winners—still the same losers at heart.

[alyallow]

Weird America by Jim Brandon

[floodleaf]

jaybird, ohio

[noodles-and-tea]

No but… seriously

[greykolla-art]

I just want a historical drama tv show about theeeeeeemmmmmmmm!😭❤️

Heavily inspired by @bananadramaaa . (I will never stop recommending their art blog, it’s gorgeous!)

And also the amazing fan fiction What Are Friends For by Daisynights on Ao3.

I might just illustrate some scenes from there, it’s so good!

[peikonlainen]

Sonic art request for @pocketfroggy . Once again a small thing turned into a big deal!

[jemgirl86]

[swamplamp]

Well, do you think I'm cool?

Dinner in America (2020) dir. Adam Rehmeier

[fairuzfan]

Idk why Amerikkkans care so much about Russian/Chinese interference in the elections because some of the biggest lobbying groups in the US are concerned with Israel exclusively (AIPAC, CUFI....) and they don't even try to hide their involvement. Like if you're concerned with foreign interference I suggest you demand that these lobbying groups be disbanded?

[isawthismeme]

[anime-grimmy-art]

Gonna throw this out before I get too chicken to do so.

Yup, I was in the Hetalia fandom back in the day (who wasn't). And let's be honest, knowing me, are you actually suprised I gravitated towards the two blondes with their himbo x tsundere ship.

I know a lot of ppl give Hetalia flag for a lot of stuff, but for me it's always been just a funny comedy show about stereotypes, I do kinda fondly look back on it.

Anyways, just a lil redraw of a fun Detective x Superhero AU I made up a while ago.

[floodleaf]