i was scrolling through the tags on the ‘how many books have you read this year’ poll and i just want every 0-5 book reader to know that whether you’re dyslexic, you have trouble focusing, you have a job or other full time responsibilities, or perhaps you are just a slow reader by nature, that you’re a better reader than this person
whoopi goldberg’s thoughts on marriage “i dont want somebody in my house” is perhaps one of the most profound statements ever. she’s so right. i dont want somebody in my house.
Thinking about how when my oldest brother took Japanese classes his professor was like your pronunciation is really good 😊 but you need to watch movies that aren’t about the Yakuza because you sound like a criminal
Video of a kitten at a vet’s office protesting loudly as it’s scooped from the floor. Another kitten turns around the corner and walks up to the camera, also protesting loudly for its friend. From here.
If you asked the people of Ur which of their countrymen would be remembered and often referenced by the world 4000 years later, I bet not one said “That shady merchant, Ea-nāṣir.”