since the scum that is western media isnt saying shit about this: cuba is being fucking torn apart by hurricane irma. my people are taking shelter in caves and cold war era bomb shelters. i have zero sympathy for you filthy westerners that only like to use third world countries as a rhetorical device but are nowhere to be found when we need y'all the most.
westerners should reblog this lmfao.
if ya’ll wanna help out those in the caribbean affected by this go to oxfamamerica.org you can choose specifically where you donate to and it’s been highly researched by those at thelifeyoucansave.org and is featured as a trustworthy and effective charity!
niewanyin-deactivated20220725:
You are a fan of such high quality stuff. What do you honestly recommend for people? Like book, movie, TV, video game, podcast wise? I mean, you're just amazing.
I’ve been on a (truly monstrous, ahh yes) horror kick lately, in honor of October sneaking up on us. On terms of recommendations I would suggest:
CHANNEL ZERO (2017)
A television show born of the nosleep reddit, this features a horrible childhood memories, superb settings, some genuinely moving acting, and fantastic visual design. Watching it, I was genuinely shocked that Tarsem Singh hadn’t consulted on the design, which is the highest compliment I know how to give.NOSLEEP PODCAST — “The Whistlers” Season 5, Episode 25
I am fairly neutral on the NoSleep Podcast—generally, a great story is balanced out by a mediocre sound production and acting, or vice versa. However, “The Whistlers” features sad, slow development, no easy answers, and tense, thoughtful writing that kept me engaged throughout. I loved every second the piece, and I hope Ms. Argot continues to write similar pieces about the psychological strain of undergone by her characters (rahther than taking the easier and more obvious route of external suffering.)NOSLEEP — for those who know me, I am a tremendous follower of the r/nosleep thread, and read almost everything it produces. Some of it is distinctly mediocre, ripoffs of popular horror and obviously male-authored. But some of my favorites feature genuinely thoughtful, original scenarios and worldbuilding I think on par with the best:
- I used to work at a pill mill in Florida.
- I’m a Search and Rescue Officer With the US Forest Service
- .Mr. Pleasant’s House for Broken Children
- Julia Legara
NIGHTMARE - HUNGRY DAUGHTERS OF STARVING MOTHERS by Alyssa Wong
A phenomenal story about justice, horror, and the existential crisis monsters embody. I added this to my bookmarks the moment I read it, I was so fascinated by the world of fucked-up choices it portrayed, and the strangled relationships therein. What a read.THE NEW YORKER - MONSTRO, by Junot Diaz
Not that I needed proving Diaz was a phenomenal writer, but this is the first fantasy fusion I read where I was more interested in the social mores, conditions and aspects of real life, than the fantastical elements. An excellent example of how magical realism can be fused to the modern day.LIFEAFTER - PANOPOLY
On of the podcasts I listened to while on my internet break—truly phenomenal voice acting, tense story development, the creeping horror of human limitations in the face of technology, and much much more. Genuinely one of the best podcasts I’ve listened to over the course of my time.SCP FOUNDATION - SECURE, CONTAIN, PROTECT
On of my favorite and yet most annoying AUs—imagine that a shadowy organization has been coralling fantastical tech and magical/religious phenomenon for centuries. Now imagine they are still doing so, studying it to the furthermost extent of ethical permissions, and ignoring what might prevent them from doing so.Also angels, soup, Cain&Abel and body horror, ethical transgressions of research ethics, and more.
After Ike in 2008 I learned
Clothing is plentiful in the donation world, thank you. It is daunting for them at first, wait 3 weeks and send some then.
Hygiene items are needed ASAP
Often forgotten things
Diapers for adults, pad, tampons, lip balm, diaper rash cream, breast milk pumps, cream for breasts during breast feeding, Pedialite (there will be sick babies) Ensure for adults who need that kind of supplement (the elderly), pet food, poop bags for pet waste, tooth brushes, tooth paste, bars of soap, hand sanitizer, hand lotion.
Immediate clothing need - new unopened packs of socks and undies, every size you can think of.
Our particular shelter had a need for plus sized (big and tall) man’s clothing, luckily I knew a guy and we filled that one need, but these are the often forgotten clothing sizes. Look for churches that have an address and buy some of the inexpensive specialty size clothes on Amazon and have them ship direct.
This is a PSA from someone who is tired of being familiar with hurricane relief.
(via myrosecolouredgirl)