I am #queer. There are 66 countries in this world where I might be put into prison just because of who I am. There are 7 countries where I might get officially killed for being queer. Can the world please let people be people?

I am pretty scared that Europe will soon have strong, big enemies on either side. Russia already is an enemy, an attacker. The USA is offending, attacking, by word. If effin a**hole Rump decides to go for Grönland... I don't even know. I want peace. But the world is moving right.

Morocco #cooking weekend here we go~

Random... Stars Max Miller is cute >_>; How is watching cooking instruction videos this hor... uhm... interesting?

I just learned that ancient Maghreb cookbook recipes often included how to make soap as a part of the food recipe... because you'd traditionally eat the dish with your hands and wanted to provide something for your guests to wash their hands with. That is so curious 💖

The corp I work for is now going completely unhinged with its Newspeak... - no more workarounds - embrace standardization - stay open minded Am I the only person seeing a contradiction there? XD "we need everyone focused on learning the new way, not debating it"

Of course apps are trying to keep you engaged. And guilt-trip you into interacting, like Duolingo with its x days streak. But #talki introducing a pet fish you even name... And then showing you their skeleton when you didn't interact enough is just mean. Pro subscription cancelled...

3 - 4 years ago I bought a replica of a #Pompeii bronze #Medusa charm from an amazing archaeologist and been wearing it ever since. A little while ago I learned he is now also creating replica of 12 different examples of #spintria - coins used at ancient Roman brothels. Gonna catch them all. 💖 >_>

Coming up #cooking plans: Moroccan #Tajine! Super curious to experiment with more cinnamon, honey and Maghreb spices 💖

First attempt at #cooking Bœuf Bourguignon - success! Sauce didn't wanna thicken properly at first, too little temperature. But with an additional hour it's wonderful. The scallions caramelized wonderfully, buttery, the Charolais is tender, the Pinot Noir in it delightful~ 💖 手製の牛肉のブルゴーニュ風 #青空ごはん部

"Add a dash of red wine..." #cooking

I #misheard Man with a Mission's "Raise your Flag" refrain "koe no kagiri" as "kore mo konbini" and now I cannot unhear it... Raise your flaaaaaaag! This is a Supermarkt! This also SUPERMARKT! UND HIER AUCH SUPERMARKT!!!! 🤘 youtu.be/G-UN6uRMBRw?...

And another first time of the new year. Just walking forever, then stranding in a cozy bar for some reading with a good drink~ 💖

So... I reached the Kanjiception. #Kanji learning tool #WaniKani is teaching the word it made up to name itself~ XD Took me two years to get here!

Little upgrade on a quick and easy lunch bowl~ 💖 #cooking

I got the tiniest rice cooker for christmas and I'm loving it to bits! 🍚 #cooking

First #cooking Sunday of the new year! I wanted to do something cozy for the freezing cold, plus nice colors. So it's time for a red cabbage and potato cream soup with chopped pistachio and focaccia 💜 Happy with the first attempt, but still room for improvement. 紫汁とパンいただきます #青空ごはん部

After already having ditched Kindle for a more open eBook-Reader and reducing what I bought at #Amazon a lot last year I now cancelled my Amazon Prime. There are people more deserving of that money. Come to think of it... almost everybody is more deserving of it.

A happy, calm and peaceful year to all of you out there! May you be able to sleep in as long as you want to every day. 💖🥂

Happy New Year - of the Fire Horse! My #OC Absinthe fits the bill. A quick #doodle in-between the years.

Borb Games Team wishes you a happy new year! Look forward to Wyrm Saga updates in 2026! 🐲 Biblically accurate angel from: Rothschild canticles c. 1300 https://collections.library.yale.edu/catalog/2002755 #gamedev #indiegame #medieval #dragons #wyrmsaga

Another image from travelling through the Black Forest for the holidays. It looked and felt like the fog itself was frozen - beautifully eerie and silent. ❄️

I was just thinking about how "睡魔に襲われる"* is such a common idiom in JP that no one would bat an eye at it but if you translate it literally then it's "to be assaulted by the demon of sleepiness" and it suddenly sounds rather dark fantasy. *It means "to become extremely sleepy" in regular English.

Nobody likes Donner and Blitzen, Or Cupid and Vixen Who bullied a poor little fawn, For how he was born: different & fabulous. Be a dragon, rolling thunder, A perfect storm so full of wonder. Lightning, rainbow, shining star, Rudolph’s nose will guide us all. Happy holidays & a happy New year!

Calm and peaceful holidays to all who celebrate and greetings from a frozen Black Forest mountain ❄️

I love my new thermal mug I brought from Berlin... but looking at it a second time this could very much be a Tenga toy.

Not apologizing...

I just stumbled over the "Ipponba Geta" and I am not sure if this is for serious or some kind of... yokai cosplay accessory :D The line on top says: "Ipponba Geta are different. You, too, are different". www.makuake.com/project/wato...

"Kissing Krampen" This holiday card from last year was a bit out of the ordinary from my usual pieces for reasons. Lots of symbolism in there. The original was printed on golden paper. #krampus #happyholidays #transrights #lgbtiqa+ #queer #doodles

You know you have gotten far when the learning tool teaches you every day relevant vocabulary like... #Japanese #Wanikani

Much needed weekend is here. Is it just me, or do any more people want to get rid of entirely inhumane hyper-capitalism?

One week of Berlin and #Wanikani is instantly completely overwhelming... aaaah!

Ivy of Deadlock

#Wanikani just taught me the kanji 駄, meaning "burdensome" and seemingly, from the parts that kanji is composed from, the Japanese concept of burdensome is... "a fat horse". Hey, no horse-shaming, please! XD

*confused guitarist sounds*

Last day of #Berlin yesterday, stumbling into a secret concert of Douglas First - stars I love them~ 💖

Back home from a long week of party in #Berlin and I feel... thoroughly berlined into the ground. Can I have my bed please? It was amazing, though, and I am grateful for all the friends there and the amazing events and experiences they dragged me into. 💖

When a friend falls off your balcony... always make sure to toss a life buoy after them!

Hangar 5 at #Berlin Tempelhof~

#Berlin #Techno #Ballet at Hangar 5 in Tempelhof was pretty dang amazing~ Fantastic performance, great location and... Crémant Mate from a bar in front of a Rosinen-Bomber airplane.

Almost on my way to... Techno Ballet - how much more #Berlin can it possibly get? XD

Two days with a lot of #Berlin shopping and bars that all didn't like cameras - so I'll have to bother you all with a delightful Greek cafe breakfast foodie-photo~ 💖

Just saw Tenshi no Tamago (Angel's Egg) in the cute little Rollberg cinema in #Berlin. I'm... confused. #anime

In a little cinema in #Berlin Neukölln... nice!

Christmas market as crime scene

The Thing (1982, John Carpenter)

I had to compare the previous Vieux Carré to a Sazerac and it's a hard decision. The two might have to squeeze onto my personal throne of favorite #cocktail together. And I'll really have to visit New Orleans some day.

Fleeing from a sudden and intense rain while shopping in #Berlin Friedrichshain into a fantastic cocktail bar recommendation: booze bar berlin 🥃

Day 2 in #Berlin - meeting friends at the Christmas Market at Schloss #Charlottenburg 💖