sonia | Links: Fun and serious and both at once

The Sweetweird Manifesto at HappyDancing by Charlie Jane Anders. "The core idea of sweetweird is: the world makes no sense, but we can be nurturing, frivolous and kind." Yes! These are the stories I want to read, and the life I want to live.

Pronouns as Linguistic Care Work by Kirby Conrod. A joyful post about why the author uses particular pronouns with beloved friends. "The way I like to show my love is by knowing my people closely, and knowing their needs and desires" via

cosmolinguist.

Challenging the Art of a Diorama "What’s wrong with this diorama? It’s complicated." by the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. A nuanced, in-depth critique which is displayed in the museum with a diorama of a lion attacking a dromedary and rider. Calls out colonialist views. Does not include an image of the diorama in question, which I think is the right choice.

My Mother’s Abortion Saved My Life "And gave her own a much happier ending." by Jenn Lyons. Content note: Mentions domestic violence. And cancer.

Unique Japanese Vegetables and recipes to go with them at Just One Cookbook by Namiko Hirasawa Chen (Nami).