it gets better,

Did you ever think Pixar could make a short movie, using real people rather than computer wizardry, their own staff rather than name-brand actors, with no tie-in merchandise or earworm-inducing soundtracks yet still make it the most important film the company has ever produced? And for free? Well, here it is. Oh yeah, you'll need that box of Kleenex handy as always.

Here is where you can see exactly how and why Pixar can do the amazing stuff they do. If you are like me, you knew this already. The outcasts, bully victims, LGBT folk and such are the most creative people out there. Given an accepting environment free of harassment and ridicule, allowed to blossom into all they are capable of and able to live a life true to themselves, the most amazing things can happen. It does get so, so much better.

Thanks once again, Pixar. I ♥ U

Taking a break

Once again I have the feeling that I've been "oversharing" my personal life over the internets. All the years of growing up a quiet loner and carrying that through a lot of my adulthood is a habit I still find hard to break. I might take a bit of a breather from posting stuff in order to recalibrate my thinking (or overthinking, whatevs). I've done this in the past, and the little "LJ-cations" give me some time to be alone in my head. I know my posts here aren't for everyone, but those who come into my world and interact are truly gems. I'll still be perusing my f-list and commenting where I think appropriate, but for now, I'm dimming the lights here and drawing the binds for a while. I'm becoming increasingly upset with unforeseen nerve problems and increasing joint pain and trouble, this has made getting quality rest impossible, and the effects are starting to show. The next several days will hopefully be peaceful ones, and I don't intend to do much in the way of tinkering or projects. Next week I intend to give my doctors a grilling for information as to why it seems my legs and joints are still deteriorating and the numbness becomes a firestorm every time I lay down. The back is fine, now it seems there are new problems.

This is the last thing I need.

Anyway, thanks for your support. I sincerely appreciate all of it.