Honesty not tempered with kindness is most often fruitless. It serves as no beacon for change. Try, it isn't easy, but try to temper your honesty with kindness, especially with those you care for.
"All cruel people describe themselves as paragons of frankness." - Tennessee Williams
When you're poor, you are invisible. When you grow up invisible to be seen is the most important thing.
Is there one other Custard you like?
She comes from the prestigious line of L. Cat who always are the namesake of a painter/artist befitting their personality. Her predecessor of course being The legendary Ms Monet L. Cat. 😊 ok, ok I'll stop gushing.
This pic is about 5 years old. Here she is now. Ms Leonora Carrington L. Cat.
You zip it mister. 😘
Tell them they are beautiful often and with ernest enthusiasm. Tell them until they understand it is the truth. Tell them until they see in the mirror what you see looking into their eyes. SInisilmainen Prinssini.
Apologize to children when you're wrong. Let them learn it's not a weakness.
Don't assume you're smarter because you're older. Say thank you when they do something for you or others.
Admit when you've made a mistake and admit it openly to them.
Don't let your pride or ego raise or mentor a child.
One of the many things you won't be prepared for as you get older is all the people who aren't there anymore.
May the things you are comfortable with happening to marginalized people happen to you.
Yes, the comparison is appropriate. No, it's not hyperbolic. THIS is what you ignorant MAGA voted for. THIS is why I say you do NOT have queer friends, you just know queer people.
It will not stop here.
They will come for you and/or someone you love.
Quick history lesson. October 5, 1938 the Nazis in Germany invalidated the passports of Jews in Germany, separating them from the rest of the population.
On February 26, 2026 the Nazis in Kansas invalidated the identification (State ID, Driver's License) of transgender people.
You are an excellent baker. It was the margarine
Ok, but could we also not swing over into full-on ableism please... ffs people.
indeed
Sry it took me so long. I was on the Road to Nowhere
JFC BAFTAs...
The Gen X urge to F*ck you like an animal
This is not broken...
My 5 yo self was always losing mine. Ma usually found them in the clothes hamper.
almost assuredly
You have NOTHING to be sorry about, my sweet prince.
Grief is weird. Got hit like a ton of bricks because my prince said he wanted a battle vest, WHAM tears. 13 years since Adam was targeted, a pride patch on his vest. 13 years since he was killed. 13 years since 4 people just watched it happen. 13 years, and I still don't know what will trigger it.
The gayest not gay gaiety I've seen online. But let's talk about the jeans in a sauna...
That new Kennedy Grindr add is wild...
"And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." -TLP
We should stop pretending independent films are made by magic instead of stubbornness, community, and a little mutual faith.
New Yorkers raise Pride flag at Stonewall (again)
What if the biggest conspiracy is our government’s refusal to believe more than a 1000 women (and children) for many decades?
I’m calling the police.
