Bren Elle

Finally had an evening I could sit down and craft. So I sat down. And… nothing. Not sure what’s happening. Going to try and clean up my space a little instead and try again later.

Awesome, indeed!

And today’s trick or treat count… zero. More candy for me then!

Our city is doing trick or treat today. I have candy ready. Let's see how many visitors we get.

For context, the last two years combined we have had... one group of three.

"Your wizard lies" sign on the Dorothy and Toto statue at Oz Park

My dog does the same thing now. He used to just jump up and force his way to your lap, but now he can’t do that because of his back.

(and yes, I oblige every time)

I don't know if it's adorable or annoying that my dog will whine at me anytime he wants to be tucked into his little bed, which is every time he goes to his bed.

Looking down on the stage of Stardew Valley Symphony of Seasons.

Tonight’s entertainment.

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The band Earth Wind and Fire

This day in history:

Love was changing the minds of pretenders, while chasing the clouds away.

Our hearts were ringing in the key that our souls were singing.

As we danced in the night, remember how the stars stole the night away.

Do you remember?

Been productive today and did some cleaning/organizing. Which means that in a few days I won’t remember where anything is.

And credit it to @staceywescott.bsky.social for the @chicagotribune.com

A post on the importance of sending letters

A post with Disney's address

Do this to voice your outrage at Disney's unjust cancellation of Kimmel and other people's shows for simply practicing their free speech, ASAP.

A copy of the book area You at the Alter on wooden table. And an iced creamsicle chai drink next to it.

Chalkboard menu with doodles of Over The Garden Wall on it.

It’s Silent Book Club night.

They should make eye drops taste better....

Brown fabric on a cutting mat, with some pieces on top being held down by washers.

Proof of life. Hoping to emerge out of my summer silence.

At the start of the year, I set off to read 12 books (1 book a month). I just finished Book 11.

Illinois is launching a first-of-its-kind legal hotline for LGBTQ+ individuals — Illinois Pride Connect.

As the only state in the nation that will provide free legal advice to protect the LGBTQ+ community, we'll help fight ignorance with information and cruelty with compassion.

I need cis folks to understand that being a trans person right now is extraordinarily dehumanizing.

Don’t assume we know you support us. Show us. Be vocal. Speak out.

Please.

Digital illustration of Rumi. Left is full figure showcasing a purple and gold embellished costume with flaring sleeves and gold armour. Right is a close up of the full figure, showing Rumi staring straight ahead.

Final Rumi design ✨️👊

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Attention: I have finally watched Kpop Demon Hunters. This will now be my personality for the foreseeable future.

The Fall of House Telvanni Figuring out what to do about that dolphin puppet can wait. We’ve still got a mission to complete, yes? After freeing the trapped celestials who were powering the huge contraption, we finally locat…

My monk finally got to use her Quivering Palm ability to take down the head of House Telvanni! Our characters reached level 19. Next arc starts next time! 🌟

#ttrpg #dnd #vtuber

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Israeli Military Attacks Handala in International Waters, Abducts 21 Unarmed Civilians The Freedom Flotilla Coalition confirms that its civilian vessel Handala, en route to break Israel's illegal, genocidal blockade on Palestinians in Gaza, has been violently intercepted by the Israeli military in international waters about forty nautical miles from Gaza. At 11:43 Palestine time the Occupation cut the cameras on board Handala and we have lost all communication with our ship. The unarmed boat was carrying life-saving supplies when it was boarded by Israeli forces, its passengers abducted, and its cargo seized. The interception occurred in international waters outside Palestinian territorial waters off Gaza, in violation of international maritime law. Handala carried a shipment of critical humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza, including baby formula, diapers, food, and medicine. All cargo was non-military, civilian, and intended for direct distribution to a population facing deliberate starvation and medical collapse under Israel's illegal blockade.

Human Rights Defenders Aboard Handala, by country: United States: Christian Smalls - Amazon Labor Union founder; Huwaida Arraf - Human rights attorney (Palestine/US); Jacob Berger - Jewish-American activist; Bob Suberi - Jewish U.S. war veteran; Braedon Peluso - Sailor and direct action activist; Dr. Frank Romano - International lawyer and actor (France/US). France: Emma Fourreau - MEP and activist (France/Sweden); Gabrielle Cathala - Parliamentarian and former humanitarian worker; Justine Kempf - Nurse, Médecins du Monde; Ange Sahuquet - Engineer and human rights activist. Italy: Antonio Mazzeo - Teacher, peace researcher, journalist; Antonio "Tony" La Picirella - Climate and social justice organizer. Spain: Santiago González Vallejo - Economist and activist; Sergio Toribio - Engineer and environmentalist.

Australia: Robert Martin - Human rights activist; Tania "Tan" Safi - Journalist and organizer of Lebanese descent. Norway: Vigdis Bjorvand - 70-year-old lifelong justice activist. United Kingdom / France: Chloé Fiona Ludden - Former UN staff and scientist. Tunisia: Hatem Aouini - Trade unionist and internationalist activist. Journalists Aboard Handala Morocco: Mohamed El Bakkali - Senior journalist with Al Jazeera (based in Paris). Iraq / United States: Waad Al Musa - Cameraman and field reporter with Al Jazeera. The attack on Handala is the third violent act by Israeli forces against Freedom Flotilla missions this year alone. It follows the drone bombing of the civilian aid ship Conscience in European waters in May, which injured four people and disabled the vessel, and the illegal seizure of the Madleen in June, where Israeli forces abducted twelve civilians, including a Member

of the European Parliament. Shortly before their abduction, the Handala's crew affirmed that they would be hunger-striking if detained by Israeli forces and not accepting any food from the Israeli Occupation Forces. Israeli officials have ignored the International Court of Justice's binding orders that require the facilitation of humanitarian access to Gaza. The continued attacks on peaceful civilian missions represent a grave violation of international law. "Israel has no legal authority to detain international civilians aboard the Handala", said Ann Wright a member of the Freedom Flotilla's steering committee. "This is not a matter of internal Israeli jurisdiction. These are foreign nationals operating under international law in international waters. Their detention is arbitrary, unlawful, and must end."

BREAKING: Israeli military attacks humanitarian aid vessel Handala in international waters 30 miles from Gaza — in violation of maritime law — and has abducted 21 people on board, including U.S. citizens.

The ship was carrying life-saving aid, which Israel has seized.

It depends, but it’s not out of the question for me.

A brown, short sleeve shirt on a green dress form in front of a curtain backdrop.

Dye fabric ✅
Cut and sew pieces ✅

Other than some hand stitching details, the base of Aloy’s undershirt is complete.

#cosplay #aloy #horizonzerodawn #wip

The image is a 4 panel black and white comic. Panel 1- A person stands in the bathroom, facing the mirror. "Okay...Let's try to pep talk myself." Panel 2- THe image is zoomed in, showing the person and their reflection. "Listen. Today is going to be good!" Panel 3- The reflection responds, "Sure, keep telling yourself that, buddy." Panel 4- The person is backed up against the wall in the bathroom in complete shock and fear