An Aspiring Artist In Need of Aspirations...

bobdobalina:

The comic book industry was born a dirty business, and considering the superhero genre is built on heroism, its primary corporations have chosen to be villains far too often. Donating to or joining the Hero Initiative is a simple way to help those who are still alive, who deserve better than they got. If the Avengers movie inspired you, consider giving.

calamityjon:

The Avengers opens in theaters in the US on May 4th, and it’s going to do blockbuster business. The individual films featuring these characters have already  grossed more than $2.2 billion dollars - that’s greater than the Gross National Product of almost half the countries on Earth - and it’s not unlikely that The Avengers will earn a hundred million dollars on its opening day alone.

This represents a pretty big payday to a lot of people - the actors, obviously, will take home pretty big paychecks. The director and the writers are well-compensated, and certainly the executives who greenlighted this project get to sit back and rake in large bonuses and healthy salaries.

Well, you know where this is going; shamefully, the people who aren’t making a big profit from these movies are the people (and the families of the people) who did the essential work of creating them in the first place. It’s not just Jack Kirby, either, or (Black Widow and Hawkeye co-creator) Don Heck, but also Steve Engelhart, Peter David, Herb Trimpe, Jim Steranko, Roy Thomas and dozens more - the artists and writers who refined and defined the characters appearing in this movie, who fleshed out the original creations and molded them into the figures we cheer for when we see them on the screen.

Some very sensible people are calling for a boycott of this film on those grounds, but I think it’s fairly obvious that a boycott of idealistic comic fans isn’t going to accomplish much - it’s not only comic book fans who’ll be dropping a collective billion dollars over the next eight weeks to see this movie, it’s going to be a lot of movie-goers who haven’t read a comic since they were kids, much less know anything of the controversy.

Plus, of course, you - the collective “you”, representing comic book fans all over the world - want to see this movie. And you’re going to, most likely, right? Even though you know of the morally shady practices of Marvel towards its creators, they’ve got you hooked. Don’t be ashamed, they’ve had you hooked for years. It’s what they do.

So how about this: You’re probably going to go see The Avengers and, judging by the early reviews, you’ll probably enjoy it. How about - as a thank you to the creators who brought you these characters in the first place, who gave you something to enjoy so much - you match your ticket price as a donation to The Hero Initiative? 

THI is a charity which provides essential financial assistance to comic book professionals who have fallen on hard times; for decades, the comic industry provided no financial safety net to its employees, most of whom it regarded only as freelancers and journeymen, meaning they were offered no health insurance, no unemployment insurance, no retirement plans - none of the financial support most of us enjoy from our jobs and careers. A small donation will help this agency provide a valuable safety net in times of need to these beloved entertainers.

I don’t plan on seeing The Avengers, but I’ve donated $15 - the price of a 3-D ticket - to Hero. If every concerned comic fan - every superhero aficionado who learned to live by the lessons of altruism and sacrifice taught by these comics - donated the price of their ticket, well, it may not hit a billion dollars but it’ll bring in a lot of money for a good and relevant cause.

One last note: Remember what Spider-Man always says? “With great power comes great responsibility”. The lesson in that is that everyone has great power. Spider-Man’s great power is being able to lift a bus. Your great power is the ability to help good causes do good work for good reasons - so why not go be a superhero instead of just watching them on the screen…

(PS: “Liking” this post is nice, thank you, but reblogging/retweeting it helps get the message out and would be even more appreciated)

watchmedo:

Sweet things are my weakness and I LOVE puppy chow!  I think I might try this using PB2 as a sub for peanut butter

undressedskeleton:

Kitty Chow!

Calories- 100 Total Carbs- 18 Fat -2g Fiber-5g Protein- 2

You know that Puppy chow stuff that is really yummy!? Well it’s also 365 calories a cup! So here is my version but its only 100 calories!

Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups Fiber one Honey Squares
• 4 Tablespoons “I can’t believe it’s not butter”
• 2 Tablespoons Creamy All Natural Peanut Butter
• 2 Servings Truvia all Natural Sweetener.
• 1 Package of Fat Free Sugar Free Vanilla Pudding Mix
• 2 Squares of Reduced Fat Chocolate Almond Bark

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl melt butter, chocolate almond bark and  peanut butter. (I used the microwave)
2. After melted pour cereal into mixture. Stir gently
3. Let the mixture cool for a good 20 minutes.
4. After mixture has hardened pour the mix into a large zip lock bag, add the box of pudding mix and shake gently until coated.

patheticperipatetic:

I was bored and made this. Its a Police Box based ring with a tension set 1CT Princess Cut center stone. The three round stones is the Police Box sign, the two sets of four baguettes symbolize the windows, and a small princess cut below that to symbolize the instructions found on the front of the Police Box. 

fuckyeahchubbyfashion:

My thighs touch, my arms are big and saggy, I have cellulite, my stomach isn’t flat and I’m short as fcuk! Love me or hate me IDGAF.. I’m feelin fxckin’ fabulous! LOL :p

US sizes

grey/black spaghetti dress (XL) - thrifted

leopard print long sleeve blouse (14) - thrifted

shoes by Circa Joan and David Dark Brown Eunice (US size 8)

I’m thinking of starting to post pictures of my new garden! It’s just a small one in my windowsill for now, but I’m thinking of planting them in a giant plastic tub when they get bigger, hehe. However, if it doesn’t work out, some friends have offered to lend me some yard space.

Also, I’m gonna to try and start drawing more often now. So excited!

rosalarian:

alexheberling:

bigboyfashion:

Starting the day right.

My dash also needs more Beth Ditto. Always.  UNF.

Why, hello there.

 Probably going to draw this.

Cause I’m, y’know, a student and all and that’s how we learn.

But also cause she is SO BEAUTIFUL I HAVE TO MAKE HER MINESSSSSSS.

lgbtlaughs:

[Photo of a iphone sms screen with the following messages… dad: “come on down, dinner is ready”, daughter: “be there in a min, I’m doing Lauren.”, dad: “who the fuck is lauren”, “if she is your girlfriend, she can have some dinner too.”, daughter: “Dad! I meant laundry. I’m not a lesbian.”, dad: “that’s a shame. men are dicks. now come eat”]

I wish I were a lesbian…. :D