@SmudgeTheInsultCat When I first saw that I had a blend of "WTF?" with laughter as a reaction. These are #HardTimes.

#Tarot underneath/shadow card of evening: The Star-XVII.

In these #HardTimes, keep hope alive, seek light and the positive. Define your goals and desires, then focus on those. Follow your beacon and path to clarity and success.

Deck used: Tarot of Pagan Cats.

#TarotOfPaganCats #cartomancy #divination #pagan #heathen #witch #cats

#Tarot card of evening: Five of Pentacles.

In these #HardTimes support each other and watch out for those in your circle, help them along to find sanctuary. In these times of need, look for the helpers. No shame in asking for a bit of help.

Deck used: Tarot of Pagan Cats.

#TarotOfPaganCats #cartomancy #divination #pagan #heathen #witch #cats

Gee, can't imagine why. #HardTimes #BadEconomy.

Jokes aside, beer still remains most popular. And as I always say, if you choose to drink, please in moderation.

More Americans than ever are drinking hard liquor: Gallup poll https://nypost.com/2023/08/14/more-americans-are-drinking-hard-liquor-gallup-poll/

#Tarot card of evening: Queen of Cups.

Nurture peace and calm in yourself then share it with others. In the #HardTimes you may be called to foster peace, help mediate. Let all around you be peace and calm.

Deck used: Tarot of Pagan Cats.

#TarotOfPaganCats #cartomancy #divination #pagan #heathen #witch #cats

These are truly #HardTimes for #librarians. I just hope the #CosmicJoker dice don't roll snake eyes on me and some RWNJ #PartyOfStupid #Christofascist asshole harms me or mine.

The plot thickens: The battle over books comes at a cost https://www.npr.org/2023/08/11/1192034923/the-plot-thickens-the-battle-over-books-comes-at-a-cost

#Tarot underneath/shadow card of evening: The Star-XVII.

In the #HardTimes, keep hope alive Breathe, focus, stretch a bit even. Just focus on your beacon, your light, and let it guide you out to peace, abundance, and safety.

Deck used: Tarot of Pagan Cats.

#TarotOfPaganCats #cartomancy #divination #pagan #heathen #witch #cats

“Gaslight” in the novels of Charles Dickens, especially “Our Mutual Friend” (1865). #111Words #CharlesDickens #Gaslight #MartinChuzzlewit #HardTimes #LittleDorrit #OurMutualFriend #Literature #Technology https://andrewjshields.blogspot.com/2023/07/gaslight-in-novels-of-charles-dickens.html

@kevin I hear it. So do I. I was a school teacher once, one of my aunts taught as well. But in these #HardTimes, I could not justify going back.

#Tarot underneath/shadow card of evening: Four of Wands. In the #HardTimes, find time to go to your refuge, your sanctuary. Come together with those in your close circle for support, advice, and just to celebrate the good.

Deck used: Tarot V.

#TarotV #cartomancy #divination #pagan #heathen #witch #vampire

Minnesota Weighs Limiting Public Access to Campus https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2023/07/14/u-minnesota-considers-restricting-public-access-campus

In these #HardTimes, I agree with this and wish a certain small campus would do the same. #safety #HigherEd #academia

I just if need be excuse myself and walk away. You need to dump, get a therapist (or go see your cleric if you have one). You'll notice also that unlike certain people online I will not name, I don't go around airing every trauma and grievance on social media. Learn to use a journal. My empathy goes so far to keep my own mental health.

>The Rise of ‘Trauma Dumping’, and How to Handle It When a Friend Overshares
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/psychology-the-rise-of-trauma-dumping-and-how-to-handle-it-when-a-friend-overshares?utm_source=twtrsynd&utm_medium=social

#HardTimes

#Tarot card of evening: Four of Wands.

It may be the #HardTimes but still good to share some warmth and fellowship with those in your circle. Just come together, share good company, crack some jokes, and open the good bottle.

Deck used: Tarot V.

#TarotV

As race-neutral college admissions begin, Texas counselors work to convince students of color they still belong https://www.texastribune.org/2023/07/03/texas-race-admissions-students/ via @TexasTribune

Oh, students of color belong in #HigherEd, just someplace OTHER than Texas. You can do better, guys.

#HardTimes #TexasFriendly

This is where I work.

>Berea College ‘will not waver’ on racial justice, says new president https://kentuckylantern.com/2023/07/03/berea-college-will-not-waver-on-racial-social-justice-says-new-president/

Our new president takes over in #HardTimes, but we will not waver and honor our Great Commitments.

#OneBlood

How do I tell my kids we are currently short on money – without freaking them out? https://theconversation.com/how-do-i-tell-my-kids-we-are-currently-short-on-money-without-freaking-them-out-208008

Some good calm advice, but let's be honest: the kids already know way before you figure out you need to say anything.

#BadEconomy #HardTimes #children #family #money #finance

Another look at that study on the decline of news appetite.

https://www.niemanlab.org/2023/06/worldwide-online-news-is-looking-a-lot-more-like-tiktok-and-a-lot-less-like-shared-articles/

#HardTimes #BadEconomy #fuckery #RealOwners #journalism #news

Sharp decline in appetite for news in recent years, Reuters Institute says https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-65880999

Gee, I can't imagine why. TBH, these days I do limit my exposure to news as much as possible. I read certain news sources via my RSS once a day, and when I am done, I am done. I don't even watch local news other than for the weather if ever, and I have not watched CNN or any other news channel in eons. Don't miss it either. (c)

#HardTimes
#BadEconomy #fuckery #RealOwners

#Tarot underneath/shadow card of evening: Five of Cups.

In the hustle of the #HardTimes, it is easy to see losses, negatives, ruin. Yet as you step back into quiet, into your own, you notice what you still have, what you can build from. Invest in the good then.

Deck used: Tarot of the Dream Enchantress.

#TarotOfTheDreamEnchantress #cartomancy #divination #pagan #heathen #esoterica #occult #witchy

Americans are richer than ever. Here are 3 reasons why they aren’t happier https://bigthink.com/the-present/americans-richer-not-happier/

LMAO, yea right. I am not sure which Americans they spoke to because I can assure most of us live in the #HardTimes and #BadEconomy. (As for greedy uber rich, assholes fuck 'em.)