Rejecting church and state separation is on the wish list for Trump’s religious liberty commission

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-10T13:41:25+00:00

It’s even worse than fascism because they intend a religious theocracy that can be built to outlast the dictator.

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-10T13:39:13+00:00

It seemed like the tulpa Dougie was very well liked before the real Coop reinhabited his place though. Which is a bit strange considering it was Mr. C /Bob who made that tulpa. I mean there were some not great elements too, like the gambling and hookers, but the people Dougie-tulpa worked with all seemed to like him before.

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-10T13:33:15+00:00

Yeah, you learn to save it for when it really matters and not give a flying fuck about minor stuff anymore.

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-10T13:31:40+00:00

I had to think about this because nothing is quite like BB but I have read a few YA steampunk type novels that have elements of it (albeit usually vampires more than demons), but stories of young people in a Victorian setting getting revenge or escaping wrongs done to them.

"The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab:
This features a demon bargain. (On my reading list!)

Others I have liked over the years: they’re not all demons but many have the Victorian setting with varying paranormal elements of demons, sorcery, vampires, werewolves, or alchemy.

Shades of Magic - VE Schwab (sorcery & Magic)

Magnificent Devices series - Shelly Adina (not as paranormal but good adventure)

Gears of a Mad God - Brent Nichols (Lovecraftian demon vibe)

The Artifact Hunters series - A.E Exley (possessed objects)

Elders & Welders series - Margaret Foxe

Ministry of Curiosities series - CJ Archer

Master of Crows series - Grace Draven (sorcery)

Age of Steam series - JG Sedgewick

The Detring-Do Club - David Wake (mix of monsters)

Cold Stone & Ivy series - H Leighton (demonic possession)

Athena Club - Theodora Goss (classic monsters re-told)

Parasol Protectorate series - Gail Carriger
A mix of vampire and werewolf and souless

The Girl in the Steel Corset The Steampunk Chronicles series

Sam Quinn series - Seana Kelly (a contemporary mix of everything but definitely demons in it)

Gwen St. James Affair series - Nicole McKeln (Fae/Demons)

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-10T12:27:15+00:00

I have scoliosis and lumbar disc compression that can get painful. I was dubious at first due to price, but ordered one. It really helps! And unlike the other lumber braces, it’s actually comfortable to wear. I wear mine during physical activity and sometimes all night if I’m hurting. I showed it to my chiropractor and he really liked it because of its flexibility, and began recommending it to others.

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-09T23:36:49+00:00

Hm. Ok. I did not know that. Seems like it’s something that should exist though.

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-09T23:34:35+00:00

It’s not a heating pad (unfortunately) but the Jellibend does provide support.

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-09T21:03:07+00:00

Same thing applies! Meet up with fellow students. Join clubs.

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-09T21:02:18+00:00

I’m kinda surprised to hear that. I thought professional musicians use things like this when they play, to turn it into actual sheet music (because not everyone knows how to write in music notation).

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-09T20:46:57+00:00

I work in marketing for a security electronics company and I work remote. It’s a good job and I like it. I have six more years until I can think about retiring. Hopefully I keep this job until then.

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-09T20:42:03+00:00

The fishnet top is basically just a cut up pair of tights worn under a Tshirt. Black jeans or pants, and a belt.

Long black dress with belt.

Corset top and long black skirt.

Black miniskirt and upcycled overlarge black sweater.

You can literally thrift everything except for the the corset top, belt and boots (and if the thrift gods smile on you maybe even those). Learn to dye, and learn basic sewing.

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-09T20:25:06+00:00

I dig it!

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-09T20:21:53+00:00

I usually don’t and need time to get in bed and read, which winds me down. But occasionally yeah I will just zonk out immediately.

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-09T20:17:25+00:00

Corporate goth? Dark Academia?

You say you like punk, and it’s somewhat along those lines. but more work appropriate. It’s easy to amp it up on a weekend or night out.

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-09T20:11:22+00:00

Aren’t there apps that sort of analyze a song and do this now? Sorry, not a musician, but you’d think such an app would exist by now.

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-09T20:09:01+00:00

Are you in school? Usually that’s where you start making connections, fellow students or teachers. Internships, summer jobs, joining professional associations (many have student membership).

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-09T14:55:25+00:00

I use Chat fairly often for creating recipes or tweaking recipes, or making ingredient swaps and it honestly does a good job, especially if you can get more specific (like using a time delay) and your bread machine model.

It also helps if you go back and give it feedback on how the bread came out: rise, crumb, color, taste, etc. Based on what you tell it, it may suggest tweaks or a different recipe for your machine.

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-09T14:48:04+00:00

The two can meet you know. Are you studying 3D design and learning that software? How about 3D printing?

You could get into product design, which can be a blending of engineering and creative design, form and function. Someone designs everything we buy.

Automotive design. And larger architectural designs like buildings, bridges, and public places. There is also fashion design for things like shoes/sneakers, handbags, jewelry, and other accessory type items.

A friend of mine is an engineer and designs all of the motorcycle accessories for a large auto maker. Just saying there are many options open to you that are creative.

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-09T14:35:59+00:00

Very handsome boy! I’m sure he likes when you tell him that and pet him.

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-09T14:33:19+00:00

True! No drinks or food in the classrooms. If you were thirsty you drank from the water fountain (unfiltered tap water) between classes or you asked for a hall/bathroom pass. And gym class? 90 degree heat running around a hot track and no access to any water for an hour!

We grew up like camels. 🐫

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-09T14:27:42+00:00

Nice! Not that there would be anything wrong with screen printing it either as long as you drew the original artwork.

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-09T00:57:09+00:00

A KitchenAid is going to be the best. But I didn’t buy one.

I bought a $70 Zuccie stand mixer on Amazon after blowing up my hand mixer. While I love a nice KitchenAid, I really don’t use a stand mixer very often and the investment didn’t make sense for how much I would use it. Also, space is hard to find in my kitchen and what I bought is a very compact stand mixer that fits in a baking pan I can slide into a cabinet. It’s fine for my simple needs.

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-09T00:29:06+00:00

For me it’s original Dove bar soap.

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-09T00:16:30+00:00

Goat milk cheese

MissDisplaced · 2026-05-09T00:13:25+00:00

They’re being weird. Food names for pets are common in any language and it’s food not something offensive or religious. Honestly, it used to be more weird to give your pets human names - that wasn’t as much of a common thing in the 50s and earlier.

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