the meaning of life is summed up in the story elmer bendiner tells about how when he was a pilot the second world war, his plane was hit with a barrage of anti-aircraft fire from the nazi forces but the crew survived. and how everyone was saying it was a miracle until they investigated the shells that got in the fuselage and found there was no explosive charges in any of them. in one they found a note scribbled in czech, written by the person who had been forced to manufacture the shells, and it just said ‘this is all we can do for you now’.
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every time i see someone acting tough online about how harm reduction is pointless and in some convoluted way worse than doing nothing i think about that person in some soul-destroying nazi factory in occupied czechoslovakia removing all of the explosive charges from their anti-aircraft shells and writing a note that they must have known would probably never be read, just to say ‘this is all we can do for you, and we’re going to do it’. they are trying to make us kill you and we refuse. i do think that maybe it’s all going to be okay.
Don’t make me cry when I’m in the car with my family
The Divine Feminine Legacy Challenge -- BASE GAME VERSION
Welcome to the Divine Feminine Legacy Challenge -- BASE GAME VERSION! This is base game compatible. For the original version, check out my other post or my tiktok freerealestate_on.
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Overview / Rules:
- 13 Generations : 12 Zodiacs / Ends in Divine Feminine
- Must complete indicated career, aspiration, skills, and any other goals listed
- Each generation has an associated color palette to integrate into their look and home
- No money cheats allowed
- Use any mods / cc as you wish to customize your gameplay
- How to determine the next generation (some verbiage used from Pinstar as they describe it best!)
- Strict Matriarchy: The Founder must be female. Only girls are eligible to be named heir. Male children cannot, under any circumstance, ever be the heir to the next generation. Matriarchy is key!
- Bloodline: To be eligible to be named heir, a child must be naturally born from their previous-generation parents and be able to trace an unbroken bloodline back to the founder. Adopted children may never be named heir.
- Heir Law: I will personally be using Democracy (aka asking followers/friends to chose the next heir); however, if this is not possible you are welcome to chose another method like first-born or the child with the highest relationship to the prior founder
**Any similarities between other TS4 challenges are purely coincidental – as of June 2022, this has not been fully played through so if you find any issues please let me know!**
Enjoy your journey to the Divine Feminine!
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Generation: Aries (Red)
Plot: Typical Aries – doing what you want, when you want, and how you want it. Even as a kid, you were always taking risks and moving to the beat of your own drum, much to the turmoil of your household. While this has given your life a lot of…adventure, you often have a hard time making friends because of your fiery personality and sharp tongue. Your family has cut ties because their hearts couldn’t take one more screaming match. But a new “family” came along in time who knows exactly where you can fit in (specifically small bank vaults).
Traits: Hot-Headed, Kleptomaniac, Self-Assured
Aspiration: Public Enemy
Career: Criminal Career
Skills: Mischief, Fitness, Handiness
Other: Have 3 friends only and 3+ enemies / Marry a coworker as no one else understands your line of work
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Generation: Taurus (Pink)
Plot: While you definitely inherited your stubbornness from your Aries mother, there’s not much else that relates you two. Growing up in such a tumultuous, loud environment, you become increasingly risk-averse and prefer the company of your quiet garden over mom’s crime ring buddies. Being so set in your ways, you like routine and have worked hard at creating an oasis of calm and beauty.
Traits: Neat, Loves Outdoors, Vegetarian
Aspiration: Freelance Botanist
Career: Freelance Writer
Skills: Gardening, Cooking, Violin
Other: Maintain a thriving garden of 10+ plants including a cowplant / Go to the gym every Sunday with your mom to try to instill calm into her life
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Generation: Gemini (Yellow)
Plot: You spent a lot of time on the internet researching for her mother – ‘how to create hybrid plants’ or ‘what to do if your cowplant eats you’. What was once a chore for mom, became an outlet for you. A world beyond the garden where people had thoughts, opinions, and could joke or argue behind the anonymity of a screen. Oh, you are GOOD at this! Finally real people to talk to aside from the queen of routine. Hopefully you won’t word-vomit all over your laptop.
Traits: Outgoing, Cheerful, Goofball
Aspiration: Friend of the World
Career: Style Influencer
Skills: Charisma, Comedy, Photography
Other: Photograph all of your friends and maintain a gallery wall space / Marry another goofball
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Generation: Cancer (Silver/Gray)
Plot: Your first memory is when you set up a “free hugs” booth at your elementary school and was promptly teased for being too sensitive. Mom says you’re an empath, but that memory was the first lesson in hiding her pain in the hopes of not burdening anyone else. You found art as a teen and slowly healed from the bullying you experienced as a child with art therapy. You finally realized that being an empath is a gift and should be spread to all.
Traits: Gloomy, Good, Art-Lover
Aspiration: Painter
Career: Painter
Skills: Painting, Cooking, Logic
Other: Have two failed relationships due to your wanting to ‘fix’ this person / Adopt at least two children
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Generation: Leo (Orange)
Plot: While your mom’s life ambitions were incredibly altruistic, yours are a bit more glam. You want to be heard and seen. Spending your childhood watching Mom try to fix everyone was exhausting and you fully believe in self-care over anyone.
Traits: Ambitious, Outgoing, Jealous
Aspiration: Party Animal
Career: Entertainer
Skills: Charisma, Mixology, Guitar
Other: Go out on the town every weekend / Lose your entertainer career after a public breakdown
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Generation: Virgo (Green)
Plot: After your mom’s incredibly public breakdown, you were left to pick up the pieces as a teen – a task you are of course completely ready to handle. The first item to check off your never-ending list was to get them out of the media frenzy. The next, to start over in a new town. And once the list was done, it was time for another – 1) go to business school, 2) open your own consulting firm, 3) clean up everyone else’s messes. A perfect task for a perfectionist, including your side hobbies of cooking and piano– more tasks that need perfect precision.
Traits: Perfectionist, Neat, Genius
Aspiration: Successful Lineage
Career: Business
Skills: Piano, Writing, Cooking
Other: Move neighborhoods as a teen and support parents until their death / Help your children with homework every night to ensure they grow up perfect like you
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Generation: Libra (Lavender)
Plot: You were perfectly happy following your mom’s expectations. It was actually nice for a while as making your own decisions is incredibly difficult. Like what to eat, what to say, where to live, what to study, who to date…it gets to a point where you are juggling multiple relationships because you don’t want to deal with a breakup. You throw yourself into a career as a food critic to avoid all that stress, but get fired as you give everyone five stars to not hurt their feelings.
Traits: Romantic, Foodie, Childish
Aspiration: Serial Romantic
Career: Culinary
Skills: Cooking, Gourmet Cooking, Mixology
Other: Make family dinner every night, whether for family or friends if single/no kids yet / Once married, maintain two secret relationships
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Generation: Scorpio (Black)
Plot: You’ve always had a knack for getting to know what truly lies under someone’s skin. You figured it out from a pretty young age when waiting tables at your mom’s restaurant and being able to convince someone that they actually adore their meal, rather than send it back. When you interview at the bureau of secret agents, the interviewer actually wept as you managed to uncover their traumas that they kept hidden deep in their subconscious. In short, you are the top dog for your uncanny ability to uncover the truth. Your only outlets are video gaming and fishing as they don’t require too much thought.
Traits: Loner, Bookworm, Ambitious
Aspiration: Neighborhood Confidante
Career: Teen > Barista / Secret Agent
Skills: Video gaming, Charisma, Fishing
Other: Never take a vacation day / Get divorced due to your one true love – work
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Generation: Sagittarius (Navy)
Plot: While you feel your agent mom is too attached to her job, you hop around like no one’s business. You want to see the world, try new things, and always be a better version of you. It started with a love of space but you got lonely without a library of books and how-to manuals around, so you switched over to the technology field. Now there’s where the research is – but perhaps too dull? Maybe being a scientist would work out well, or an athlete would be pretty cool. Your mind moves so fast it’s hard to keep you up with even yourself sometimes!
Traits: Non-Committal, Active, Bro
Aspiration: Renaissance Sim
Career: Astronaut > Tech Guru > Athlete
Skills: Programming, Rocket Science, Handiness
Other: Elope at a young age, separate, then find your way back together / Build a rocket ship
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Generation: Capricorn (Brown)
Plot: Your mom’s energy has always been way too much for you. You thrive on stability and cater to your own agenda. You’ve been a full fledged adult since the age of 3, and you don’t understand why everyone isn’t this way. Watching your mom go from career to career is genuinely painful to you. You’d much rather pour your energy into getting high marks on everything you set out to do and thrive on that little ‘good job’ you get from your boss every so often.
Traits: Creative, Mean, Snob
Aspiration: Mansion Baron
Career: Business
Skills: Logic, Violin, Gardening
Other: Complete a collection / Marry someone in business career as you appreciate their structure and regime
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Generation: Aquarius (Light Blue)
Plot: To you, intelligence is sexy. So why not learn as much as you can! You are obviously mentally gifted. You share your knowledge at every chance you get, and adore arguing for the sake of arguing and convincing everyone of your incredibly niche views. Sometimes you wonder why no one wants to hang out, but at least you have your debate buddies.
Traits: Geek, Bookworm, Clumsy
Aspiration: Nerd Brain
Career: Freelance Programmer
Skills: Programming, Guitar, Mischief
Other: Accept every invite you get so you have more opportunities to debate with other / marry an enemy
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Generation: Pisces (Green, Gray)
Plot: You’ve always felt intimidated by your very smart family. For them, hosting lively dinner debates on alien sightings was FUN. You’d rather melt away and be boundless on the Earth’s planes, being one with all realities. As soon as you can, you leave that suffocating family home and live simply on the land to further your dreamscape.
Traits: Lazy, Loves Outdoors, Good
Aspiration: Angling Ace
Career: Painter
Skills: Photography, Fishing, Piano
Other: Live on an off-grid lot during adulthood / Have a bad relationship with any siblings -- you find them too intense
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Generation: Divine Feminine (White)
Plot: You are wise beyond your years – people describe you as intuitive, compassionate, creative, kind, and sensual. You live life to the fullest and are constantly present. You care deeply for your family, friends, animals and Mother Earth.
Traits: Family-Oriented, Music Lover, Creative
Aspiration: The Curator
Career: Self-employed / player's choice
Skills: Charisma, Gardening, Fitness
Other: Travel to all secret worlds / Be in a healthy relationship with your childhood best friend
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“She is so bright and glorious that you cannot look at her face or her garments for the splendor with which she shines. For she is terrible with the terror of the avenging lightning, and gentle with the goodness of the bright sun; and both her terror and her gentleness are incomprehensible to humans…. But she is with everyone and in everyone, and so beautiful is her secret that no person can know the sweetness with which she sustains people, and spares them in inscrutable mercy.”
― Hildegard von Bingen
Amazing
In fairness to King Kong, if I had a tiny adorable primate in my hand I would also be very resistant to someone taking it away from me.
Something like this really happened a couple of years ago at theย Mefou Primate Sanctuary in Cameroon, run by Ape Action Africaย (AAA).ย A western lowland gorillaย named Bobo befriended a bushbaby for a couple of hours before releasing it back into the forest.ย

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According to AAAโsย Facebook post (where you can also find additional photos and video):ย
Our silverback gorilla Bobo made a surprising new friend this week โ a wild bushbaby! Caregivers discovered him cradling the tiny primate during their morning checks, and were amazed to see him handling it with the utmost care โ proving that gorillas really are the gentle giants of the forest. Boboโs group-mates were desperately curious, particularly his favourite female Avishag, but he kept them all at a distance, making sure that no one disturbed his new friend. Bushbabies are usually nocturnal so it is very rare to see one, and even rarer to witness this kind of interaction. The little bushbaby was happy to play in Boboโs arms, hopping off to explore the grass nearby, before returning to Boboโs hand. When the game was over, Bobo walked purposefully off on two legs to deliver his friend safely back into the trees.
Incidentally, the western lowland gorilla (which has the best species name of all time: Gorilla gorilla gorilla) is the largest primate in Cameroon, and the bushbabies happen to be the smallest primates in Cameroon.
Finally listened to all music! My favorite song was an untitled file called “ssssddsdrt66677888.ogg” that I found on a flash drive that I found in a landfill in Tunisia
Ok so at first I was like “oh haha funny meme” then I was actually impressed by this cellphone music thing??
I looked it up and just listening to the first volume I am blown away like transcended a new level of music creators/Saharan culture blown away guys pLEASe listen to this itissogood
Humans are REALLY INTO MAKING AND SHARING MUSIC, guys.
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which is, well, what it says on the tin. Some stuff is free to download, some stuff is available to purchase, some stuff is both.
Just on the first page, we have:
Arthur — Vuvuzela Dance Remixes Vol. 3 — S’Bamu [South Africa]
Nahawa Doumbia — La Grande Cantatrice Malienne Vol 1 [Mali]
Asnakech Worku — Asnakech (featuring Hailu Mergia) [Ethiopia]
Khalifa Gueye — Ruba [Senegal]
The site started as just a guy digitizing music from cassette tapes that you couldn’t find anywhere outside street markets in various African cities, and now it’s an actual record label that works with African musicians… and also a guy digitizing tapes.
It’s amazing cultural anthropology as well as great music.
there’s also nyege nyege tapes in uganda which holds a festival every year with a lineup of electronic artists from around the continent & the diaspora
then there’s c-drik who runs the syrphe database where he has spent decades working with musicians in africa & asia to give them a presence online & a means of communication with each other & the rest of the world.
im glad tumblr doesn’t have a verified feature because it means whenever a comany wants their own url they have to snipe somebody elses blog to get it and it always creates such a huge backlash on here that whatever the brand was hoping to accomplish on tumblr becomes impossible due to the unfiltered hostility emanating from the userbase
remember when the new x files show came out and fox sniped the most followed xfiles blog on tumblr’s url, alienating a huge chunk of their fanbase on this website until they were pressured into giving it back?
that fucking ruled
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i love how whenever something gets popular the underground tormented avant garde bloggers start becoming self conscious of liking it/finding it funny, and it eventually evolves into aggression towards it. doesnt matter what it is. unrelated but i saw someone call isopods cringe today
I was born in the late nineteen hundreds
only nineteen hundreds kids will remember these
normal brain: I'm a '90s kid
big brain: I was born in the late nineteen hundreds
giant brain: I arose from the final years of the 20th century
galaxy brain: I was brought into this world amongst the dying breaths of the second millennium AD, and grew amidst the warmth of its ashes
born some decades before the Calamity




