What does the Kermode bear (Ursus americanus kermodei) have in common with red haired-humans? Its cream-colored fur—sported by about 1/10 of the population—is due to a recessive MC1R gene, the same gene associated with red hair in humans! The Kermode bear is a unique subspecies of the North American black bear that can be spotted in British Columbia. While these bears are sometimes mistakenly thought to be albino, they have dark paws and dark noses.
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Trying to think up ways to explain Mental Health Stuff to my co-workers, who get it or want to get it, but are having a bit of trouble.
I like this metaphor:
I’ve carried too much stress for too long, and I’ve sprained my brain. It took one bad day to do the big injury, but a lot of little stresses before then really didn’t help. I had a less-than-resilient brain to begin with. (Kind of like having weak ankles.)
“But so-and-so works the same hours and he’s fine.”
Yup. His brain is more resilient than mine is.
“So take a bit of time and then just go right back to those hours.”
Nope. I’ll just sprain my brain again. Gotta cut back.
“Okay, fewer hours. And more time off. So now that this is in place, you should be fine right away, right?”
Nope. Still have a sprained brain. That’s going to take time to heal.
“But we love you and we’re all on your side! Why are you still anxious at work? Why are you still sad? Don’t you like working with us?”
I love working with you! I love my job! But I still have a sprained brain. That’s got to heal before I can get back to where I was. I’m so, so happy and thankful that everyone here is on board with helping me out. Now hang in there with me while I get better, and pretty soon things are going to be just like before. No: better, because when I’m smiling and laughing, I’ll really mean it.
Why has my last post just turned up three times on my feed? This is something Tumblr hasn’t done since the dark ages. Do I delete two of them and risk deleting people’s notes and tags? Do I pretend I haven’t noticed? Do I close down the app and hope it sorts itself out somehow?
jess208 asked:
Hi Neil! Can I ask (fully expecting a “wait and see kinda answer for this one) but will Season 2 of good omens pick up directly where we left off from Crowley and Aziraphale on the park bench? Thanks!
No. It begins several years later.
sirsnortsalot asked:
Dear Mr Gaiman:
May I ask for one out of context thing that's changed since good omens season one without a wait and see answer? :)
No.
dieplz asked:
can you please tell us how many years after good omens season 1 starts season 2
please
(im expecting "wait and see" and if my expectations are correct please make it funny or use a pretty font)
Well, the majority of Season One takes place in 2018, and the majority of Season Two takes place in 2023. I’ve said this already a few times on this tumblr, haven’t I?




