| Pronouns | he / him |
| Github | https://github.com/SamuelMcGowan |
| Location | United Kingdom |
| Politics | Leftist (demsoc/socdem) |
Long exposures from a regional autumn funfair in October. These are soooo much fun to do - outcomes are often surprising and you meet a lot of friends and aquaintances to chat with while experimenting. A nice break from the usual standing around alone in the dark.
Of course this is all easier said than done. I'm definitely not in a position to lecture others about what they should be doing.
But the fact that I at least feel more compelled to do something than I have in a while seems like a small positive thing especially if it's a more widespread feeling.
I (UK) am (perhaps unwisely) somewhat hopeful that the US election result is the final straw for leftists across the world and that this year we will see an uptick in mutual aid, civil disobedience, grassroots organisation etc. It's time to stop playing nice with people who are willing to cheat, lie and fight to get on top. I know it's been a wake up call for me.
I know I'm being optimistic here but I don't know what else to be. Let me have this lol.
"I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.”
Heard the story of the girl throwing starfish into the ocean? A man watching her says "don't you know there are miles of beach and you can't make a difference?"
The girl bends down and scoops up another starfish and gently throws it into the ocean, turns to the man and says "it made a difference to that one".
I often think of this story when world events make me feel powerless. I can't help everyone, but I can help *someone*.
So... if anyone needs me to throw them into the sea, I'm here.
@RationalizedInsanity My condolences. Try not to lose hope (if that's possible).
I wish it need not have happened in my time," said Frodo.
"So do I," said Gandalf, "and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.
what we are not gonna do is catastrophize
what we are not gonna do is give in to despair like they want us to
what we are not gonna do is give up when the race isn’t even over
rest. get support. recharge.
we are in this together, and we are not. giving. up.
we need you 🩷
So what do we do now?
I don't live in America and I feel kind of hopeless ngl. Don't know what we can do.
Fuuuuck.
I want to say that I hope Trump voters know that the rest of the world will reap what they sow. But I know that's what they want. So yeah. Fuck.
Eyeling
Jordan Maris 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 #NAFO
Brett Sheffield (he/him)
Tilly Bridges
Steve Carter