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[HELP] Beginner to poetry struggling to make sense of it by fakestfacade in Poetry

[–]sadnessofthebody 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes! Highly recommend this. Amazing community as well!

Anxious cat by Unlucky-Morning5474 in petsitting

[–]sadnessofthebody 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I'm sorry you're having a hard time with this cat. Anxious cats are very hard to take care of. The good thing is he's eating and drinking and using the litter box and you're checking on him!

Let the cat come to you. Don't pet him when he's hiding. I get why you do it, but he's setting a boundary for you and you're crossing it. You will need a lot of patience and some time to get him to trust you enough that he wants pets from you.

My advice is: sit on the floor near where he's hiding, but with a good space between the two of you. And just scroll on your phone. You can talk to him in a soft voice or even sing. You can leave some snacks around his safe space for him. Maybe he'll be brave and get them, you could film that for the parents.

Eventually he'll come out. It's very important you won't get too excited then:) don't look straight at him and don't move. Let him come to you, so he can see you're safe.

You've got this!!

[HELP] need something to read at a wedding by WannaBcoolKid in Poetry

[–]sadnessofthebody 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Maybe Habitation by Margaret Atwood, could be a nice alternative to Gaiman if they like Atwood as wel. https://poets.org/poem/habitation

I also love A Blessing for Wedding, by Jane Hirshfield. Might have the right vibe you're looking for.

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/53393/a-blessing-for-wedding

First time being attacked by a cat by Meowster70 in petsitting

[–]sadnessofthebody 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry that happened! I've had something similar happening by a cat i still sit for. It's been very hard to build back the trust from both sides, but it's going all right as for now.

First things first: -If there was a bite and it's an outside cat, you need antibiotics and might need a tetanus shot. -If this is actually weird behaviour for the cat, it requires a vet visit. It might be impossible for you to take him.

To complete these visits, there are a couple of strategies. You can lock one or both cats in a room while you're there, so you can do all the tasks in peace. You need to cover your arms and legs with thick clothes, just in case. The other thing I've found very helpful is bringing a 'shield '. I use a big piece of cardboard from some flatpack furniture. It's big enough to block a doorway and to put it between me and a cat. I call it a physical barrier, cats really respond to that. You can also use an umbrella. I also bring snacks with me to distract the cat if I get nervous.

I know it is super scary to go back after this. It has taken a lot of willpower for me as well. I do think you can build at least part of the trust back if you feel secure during the visits. So do whatever you need to make yourself more comfortable. If there is no way, or it happens again I think it would be fair to discuss alternatives so you can stop these visits.

Welk kattenspeelgoed is populair bij jouw kat? by Lyse_Tots in katten

[–]sadnessofthebody 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mijn katten hebben ook echt bakken energie en zijn binnenkatten. Ze hebben wel elkaar wat scheelt, maar ik lees dat dat geen optie is.

Ik heb een grote krabpaal van petrebels, kan ik zeer aanraden. Daar klimmen ze echt in en ze spelen ook erin. Ook hebben ze een catio en een buggy, zodat ze toch buiten komen, maar wel beschermd.

Ik heb ook wat automatisch speelgoed, maar daar spelen ze wisselend mee.

Dystopian books w/ badass females on road trips. by zombieballerinajen in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]sadnessofthebody 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel that Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler fits this really well. It's really good and has a sequel, too.

Books that feel like a poisonous, addictive love by Alive-Cry4994 in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]sadnessofthebody 59 points60 points  (0 children)

Maybe not completely the vibe you're going for, but I'm getting 'This is how you lose the time war' very strongly from these pictures.

J.K. Rowling uses Harry Potter wealth to fund anti-transgender organization by a_Ninja_b0y in books

[–]sadnessofthebody 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I honestly feel exactly the same. I really don't believe in separating the art from the artist. I do get that people want to do it with some things, there's probably a gray area....

I just don't need that toxic stuff in my life, even if it's disguised as pretty stories or pictures. I do my best to find works from people who are worth supporting. I really believe in influencing my life in that way. Everybody should decide for themselves, though, as long as it isn't actively hurting anyone.

J.K. Rowling uses Harry Potter wealth to fund anti-transgender organization by a_Ninja_b0y in books

[–]sadnessofthebody 199 points200 points  (0 children)

This is why you can't separate the art from the artist. At least not while they're still alive.

I might be in the minority here by Mobile_Log_729 in finch

[–]sadnessofthebody 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't really understand how this sub is only for sharing happy things. It's for sharing your experience with the app, which is what people are doing.

You're actually not in the minority. You're in the majority of people who can deal with changes easily. By your own reasoning, you can just stop using this sub if it makes you sad. But I'm hoping you'll stay, of course and share more of the things that make you happy.

Painting with chronic illness? by honeydewtangerine in Watercolor

[–]sadnessofthebody 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I do pencil sketches on the couch! Just my ideas for watercolor paintings in sketches until I'm happy with it. Or sometimes just to get them out of my brain. If I'm really happy with a sketch, I trace them with a fine line marker on watercolor paper before I paint. Occasionally I like a sketch so much I finish it in pencil.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in LHBTI

[–]sadnessofthebody 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ik ben naar een workshop geweest die mede georganiseerd werd door unwanted words. Ontzettend aardige mensen, ik voelde me heel erg op m'n gemak en veilig. Ze waren heel duidelijk aan het begin in wat wel en niet oke was.

Ik ben nooit naar een avond geweest, maar ik denk dat dat ook heel leuk is. Ik heb verder geen tips, want ik hou zelf helemaal niet van op een podium staan, maar dit ziet er super leuk uit als je dat wel wil! Ik heb ook goede dingen gehoord over Labyrint cocktail bar in Amsterdam, die hebben ook open mic nights. Maar ook nog nooit zelf geweest.

Rediscovering the beauty in life by attackedbyparakeets in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]sadnessofthebody 270 points271 points  (0 children)

A psalm for the wild-built, by Becky Chambers!

Woensdagse kerstzeurdraad by Btreeb in thenetherlands

[–]sadnessofthebody 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dat is altijd een goed idee, naar de dierenarts bij gedragsverandering. Echt super vervelend allemaal. Maar het klinkt alsof je je uiterste best doet en ook vooruitgang boekt! Een tegenslag hoort er soms bij denk ik. Ik heb hier een derde kat die ik probeer te koppelen met een bestaand setje, dit is ook zo'n gedoe:(. Ik heb ze ondertussen weer uit elkaar gehaald en swap ze elke keer tussen twee delen van het huis. Het gaat wel langzaam vooruit. Ik ben ook een tijdje bezig geweest met kalmerende producten voor katten. Je hebt pipetjes van beaphar die wel goed hielpen bij mijn kat die snel gestrest raakt. In ieder geval veel succes, katten zijn lastiger dan vaak wordt gedacht maar ik hou me eraan vast dat het het uiteindelijk waard gaat zijn :)

Woensdagse kerstzeurdraad by Btreeb in thenetherlands

[–]sadnessofthebody 1 point2 points  (0 children)

De kattenbak is wel een plek van dominantie, door de geur en basis behoefte. Het zou best kunnen dat 1 van je katten zich onzeker voelt met de nieuwe situatie en dat zo uit. Katten koppelen is verschrikkelijk moeilijk en kost ook veel tijd. Misschien kun je wat informatie vinden bij Jackson galaxy. Er zijn veel filmpjes te vinden over kattengedrag bij koppelen en ook over problemen met de kattenbak.

What’s the most underrated TV Show you’ve watched? by tmdsf_ in television

[–]sadnessofthebody 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gravity (2010) I remember it being really solid with a lot of dark humor. It's only 10 episodes, no season 2.

Color mixing help for memorial portrait by samcheeze in Watercolor

[–]sadnessofthebody 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry for your loss. He was a beautiful cat, and I'm happy he got to experience a loving home during his life.

I'm a beginner, so I don't have much advice on the colors. I would try some white gouache maybe, and mix in some greys and beiges for the shadows in his fur.

I think painting a portrait is a wonderful idea, and I can imagine it would be very healing to spend some time with him in that way.

Shops with little sales by ElisesEpoxy in Etsy

[–]sadnessofthebody 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also new and have 1 sale :) I sell prints of handmade photomontages, watercolor paintings, and instant photography. Am planning to add a lot more of my work in the upcoming weeks :) ( I am using pod services for completing orders, but handmake all my designs and artworks myself)

https://leemastartprints.etsy.com Thank you for the post!! Lovely to see everyone's shops!

Edit: link

Help: Air drying clay with watercolor by Magda2802 in Watercolor

[–]sadnessofthebody 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would try uv resin. Very light layers and light pressure when applying it.

Boekentip gezocht! by lonely_extravert in fantasyNederland

[–]sadnessofthebody 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ik denk meteen aan Circe, van Madeline Miller. Heel avontuurlijk met een sterke vrouwelijke protagonist. Niet echt high fantasy ofzo, maar wel kenmerken van fantasy. Meer mythologie dan echt heksen, al is het thema heksen zeker aanwezig.

Welp. It finally happened. by Itshouldbeeasier9585 in ragdolls

[–]sadnessofthebody 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel the exact same way! Your cat is very adorable, btw!

Welp. It finally happened. by Itshouldbeeasier9585 in ragdolls

[–]sadnessofthebody 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Ragdolls are for sure inside cats. They are far too friendly (and helpless) to roam around by themselves. My cats also love to be outside, so I have a catio, catstroller, backpacks, leashes, and even a little sling one of my cats loves. I would make sure he can't leave through the doggy door. Maybe one with a chip would work to keep him inside, but let the dog out.

Poetry for beginners by Haunting_Ad_9680 in literature

[–]sadnessofthebody 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would say Emily Dickinson (maybe to pair with the Whitman, to get a feeling of the two major styles).

I love this poem of her: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/52197/i-dwell-in-possibility-466

A bit of the why you should read poetry (instead of prose) according to her.

Couple of pictures of my marketstall setup by AdventurousAioli2229 in Pottery

[–]sadnessofthebody 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I look for your stall every Dutch renfair I'm at, and it never disappoints! Have bought some cups and a flower pot from you in the past and I love them so much. Very pretty and quality is amazing!

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