Image 1 — Every time I try to look at the politics section of any cool indie book store in a small town
Image 2 — Every time I try to look at the politics section of any cool indie book store in a small town

Every time I try to look at the politics section of any cool indie book store in a small town

They didn't even have Infinite Jest, wtf (but they ordered it and Michael Parenti for me)

u/ethereality___ — 10 hours ago

Found this adorable guy for adoption 💜 If anyone in the Vernon, NJ area is looking for a fluffy pit, maybe he's your guy!

He only likes women though, according to his bio. He's so cute 🥺 They also say he's a shepherd/pit mix but he looks like all fluffy, recessive gene pit to me. What do you guys think?

Here's the link to his petfinder ad!

u/ethereality___ — 1 day ago

Going for an empty, dream-like feel [Google Pixel 10]

I used Lightroom mobile and the Pixel's built-in editor to edit.

I'm new to photography and trying to teach myself so please feel free to critique and offer some advice. It would be appreciated ✨ They're mostly in order of how much I like them, but I think the one with the houses is probably my best.

u/ethereality___ — 8 days ago
▲ 19 r/henna

Interesting how henndigo gets much lighter and redder over time (Rainbow Henna dark brown results)

I used Rainbow Henna brand henna--Lawsonia inermis (red henna) and Indigofera (indigo)-- in Dark Brown and I'm pleased with the results.

The first two pictures are right after washing it out, including grey coverage, and the third one is a few days after applying. The last two photos are about six weeks - two months later.

I really like how red it is in the light, and I appreciate that it doesn't look almost black anymore. Plus my hair feels really healthy and strong. The pictures are a little misleading since I took the photos immediately after using the henndigo indoors and the others outside with the last two in some direct light, but you can still get an idea of how it lightened a bit.

I prepared it with boiling water and a splash of apple cider vinegar, applied it to damp hair and let it sit for about 90 minutes, rinsed and deep conditioned. I washed my hair in clarifying shampoo right before applying. I'm in the U.S.

u/ethereality___ — 10 days ago

Insane that I used to actually wear these 😭

I was so determined to not accept that I had some wide ass dawgs I guess. Gonna miss those leather cons though, ngl

One time I wore those Danners walking around NYC all day right after I got them and by the next day my feet were covered in blood and blisters and I was trying not to cry from the pain, never worn them again after that. Wish I knew about barefoots sooner, it would have saved me a lot of pain, both physical and emotional, and also money.

u/ethereality___ — 14 days ago

Playing around with color with my first good phone camera 🎨

I'm not very good at photography but I'm trying to teach myself. Got a new phone the other day so I could have a good camera to practice with.

I took all these today except the first two! The first two are Lake Ontario (took them last week). Got up early to run and the fog was intense. Then went to the lake to do some solo paddling. Hope everyone is out there doing some summer shit

u/ethereality___ — 19 days ago

Does anyone know of a barefoot shoe in this kind of style (strappy leather hiking sandal) that's suitable for extra-wide feet? I've been having trouble finding something.

I really like the velcro strap Teva-style leather sandals, but I don't really see much like this in the barefoot world. I'm thinking of caving and just getting Earthrunners instead, but how are they for extra-wide feet (26.5 cm long and 10.7 cm wide)? Thanks!

u/ethereality___ — 21 days ago

I bought these on a whim because I loved the look, and you guys told me they were really, really wide. Y'all weren't kidding [Origo Adventure Boot]

Never ever in my life have I worn shoes with enough room for my toes. This is it — the most comfortable boots I've ever owned (so far). Possibly the best on-a-whim-purchase of my life.

In the photos, I showed off the width of the Origo Adventure Boot compared to my hella wide foot (don't roast my foot please) and to my Lems (the very dirty Chelsea boots that I destroyed on a five-week long camping trip) and the Xero Ridgeway hiking boots. Each boot is a US men's size 9. Before these, I was really pleased with my Lems — my first-ever barefoot shoe — for the fact that they only squeezed my toes a tiny bit, while traditional shoes left me in pain just about all the time.

I didn’t get a chance to put any miles on them because I just got them yesterday, but I was so excited to show you guys how wide these puppies are. Also, they’re incredibly lightweight and gorgeous. The stitching is beautiful and the leather laces are a great touch. I haven’t had a nice pair of lace-up leather boots in years, and I hope these are my forever boots. The sole feels a little flimsy, so when it wears out a bit I’m going to have them resoled with some vibrams. 

I’ll let you guys know how well they hold up in time. I’m probably going to make these my regular wear/nice boots and keep my Ridgeways for hiking (although they’re a bit narrow for me) and turn my Lems into muck boots (💔). Just wanted to show all you other wide-feet freaks that a comfy boot is out there ⛰️✨

u/ethereality___ — 22 days ago

BP with Samuel Moyn regarding his new book "Gerontocracy in America: How the Old are Hoarding Power and Wealth -- and What to Do About It"

Wondering what y'all's thoughts are on this discussion/debate on BP and on this guy Samuel Moyn. I hadn't heard of him before this. I like this show so it was nice to hear a discussion that revolved around class politics for a change.

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u/ethereality___ — 24 days ago

You guys gotta try henna/henna and indigo instead of hair dye, it's a miracle

It makes my hair feel so healthy and strong and soft and I get this gorgeous dark brown color with a reddish hue with the henna and indigo. Soooo superior to hair dye.

u/ethereality___ — 28 days ago

Anyone know anything about these?

I've never heard of this shoe or brand but I'm digging the look of these. They popped up in a search for barefoot cowboy boots. Lol. Anyone have any opinions on this shoe or brand? I searched in the sub and found some mixed feedback.

u/ethereality___ — 30 days ago