A Bit Unrelated But I Need Some Input On This And It's Pretty Important. I Recently Visited Distant Family

A bit unrelated but I need some input on this and it's pretty important. I recently visited distant family (great grandparents and grand uncle.) Its been over two years since we last saw them cause of covid. We did not want to risk it and get any of them sick.

My grand uncle would always come over to me everytime I came over to visit. Ask to see the artwork I have been making/ask to look through my sketchbook. And would take pictures of them. At first when I was a bit younger I did not think much of it. He appreciated it and would say "Never get to see art like this" etc etc all those typical family compliments to artist in the family.

But one thing that started to concern me was that he slipped up and said "My guy/friend would love this." He muttered it more so to himself I think. But he never told me who or where he was sending pictures of my art to. I am becoming a bit more serious with my work (I want it to be involved in my career path in some way in the future)

Don't get me wrong I appreciate the support but taking pics and sending them out to strangers with out giving me a idea of who. For all I know he could be selling them/giving them to crazy/weird friends of his. Some of which are illustrators (not sure specifically what kinds but for all I know they could be taking/using my work in someway.)

As much as I would try to tell or question him. He is typically drunk or intoxicated in some way. And at times he could get ticked off so I don't want to cause too big of a scene. I am always shut down if I try to speak up more on something or try to defend myself in general. If I do I am afraid that it will just blow up in my face. I will be seeing them again possibly later on closer to christmas. So I want to have a idea of what to say/do.

Dont think I mentioned this but a while back I did a tarot reading for my pets. To get a message from them in their perspective. You can tell how different they are from each other. And yes, Peter is the sassy one who hates touch. (He did not have a toxic background he is just sassy.)

So yeah I did a reading for all three of them.

My dog, Rover: You are doing great just try and take a break a bit. You are valid and you are loved, I appreciate the things you do. Also feed me (he likes food ofc he would add that as his final thought)

Guinea pig 1 Simon: You are nice I am here to give you new feelings and comfort. I know you been in dark times but we are here, it gets better. Also more head pats and boops please.

Guinea pig 2 Peter: Listen here you little shit. You need to work your ass off and learn not to take shit from people or others. If someone is being toxic to you don't let them continue. Also why are you broke like work on yourself and your finances for fucks sake. I am only a giver of tough love deal with it. Also don't fucking touch me I am of high class. I am here to help you find your flaws and work on them.

He may be trouble but I love him.

Hi, welcome to my humble dwelling, here have a seat please!

You must be hungry, don't worry, I'll serve you a nice warm meal too.

What is it, do you have to use the bathroom now?.

Sure thing, it's right there!

Make sure to clean up after you're done!

Also, feel free to take a shower if you feel like it, just remember to dry up the floor after you're done!

If you need my computer you can borrow it, don't worry about it.

Oh dear!, You are shivering, here, have these socks to warm you up

Now, would you tell me what time is it sweetheart?

Oh honey, it's time for you to leave now, what a shame :(

I hope you come visit again dear, i really like having you here, you keep me company like no other can.

Goodbye sweetheart.

Friendly Reminder: Salt and Casting Circles Outside

Please don’t cast circles using Salt outside, especially in the soil. Salt is absorbent and takes water away from plant life, therefore effectively killing off most things.

There is a reason why in the Ancient Near East (Egypt, Mesopotamia, Armenia, etc), Spain, Portugal, etc it was so common to SALT THE EARTH of conquered cities, or even convicted criminals, to prevent re-inhabitation . It destroys soil nutrients, absorbency, and heavily delays and/or stops plant growth all together.

So please, my Witchy Siblings, seek safer alternatives when working outside. Cast a circle in stones or branches. Draw one into the soil itself. Use a biodegradable material like eggshells instead. But please, do NOT use Salt.

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