Raphael The Raven
@raphaeltheraven.bsky.social
Your black feathered cheerleader.
It's difficult to type with my toes.
PFP by @muzyoshi.posts.art
It's difficult to type with my toes.
PFP by @muzyoshi.posts.art
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My words are always genuine. I want you all to feel how I feel. About myself, you, and everyone else that shares this planet.
I tend to dream. I have hopes for everyone to achieve peace in our lifetime and the future. Most of all, I want you to feel loved. From me.
Sincerely,
Raphael The Raven
I tend to dream. I have hopes for everyone to achieve peace in our lifetime and the future. Most of all, I want you to feel loved. From me.
Sincerely,
Raphael The Raven
Hello everyone.
I've not felt the inclination to write here for a while. Simply, the distance with social media has been joyful. Focusing on my life has been gratifying.
I'll continue to be around, posting sparratically. Thank you for your support so far.
Sincerely,
Raphael The Raven
I've not felt the inclination to write here for a while. Simply, the distance with social media has been joyful. Focusing on my life has been gratifying.
I'll continue to be around, posting sparratically. Thank you for your support so far.
Sincerely,
Raphael The Raven
October 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Hello everyone.
I've not felt the inclination to write here for a while. Simply, the distance with social media has been joyful. Focusing on my life has been gratifying.
I'll continue to be around, posting sparratically. Thank you for your support so far.
Sincerely,
Raphael The Raven
I've not felt the inclination to write here for a while. Simply, the distance with social media has been joyful. Focusing on my life has been gratifying.
I'll continue to be around, posting sparratically. Thank you for your support so far.
Sincerely,
Raphael The Raven
Old branches creak, sway
Leaves skitter while mushrooms dance
Rejoice! Feast for all
Raphael The Raven
Leaves skitter while mushrooms dance
Rejoice! Feast for all
Raphael The Raven
October 7, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Old branches creak, sway
Leaves skitter while mushrooms dance
Rejoice! Feast for all
Raphael The Raven
Leaves skitter while mushrooms dance
Rejoice! Feast for all
Raphael The Raven
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September 28, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I try to tell someone everyday that I love them. At minimum, I look up on myself and say "I love you."
Make sure to tell someone you love them today. It's always nice to hear, no matter the time.
Raphael The Raven
Make sure to tell someone you love them today. It's always nice to hear, no matter the time.
Raphael The Raven
September 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I try to tell someone everyday that I love them. At minimum, I look up on myself and say "I love you."
Make sure to tell someone you love them today. It's always nice to hear, no matter the time.
Raphael The Raven
Make sure to tell someone you love them today. It's always nice to hear, no matter the time.
Raphael The Raven
One of the young ravens was misgendered this morning. She appears androgynous due to her stylized feathers.
The other party used they/them. A haughty presumption, making them look like an ass.
This is a new form of misogyny. Ask before judging someone on their appearance.
Raphael The Raven
The other party used they/them. A haughty presumption, making them look like an ass.
This is a new form of misogyny. Ask before judging someone on their appearance.
Raphael The Raven
September 9, 2025 at 2:20 PM
One of the young ravens was misgendered this morning. She appears androgynous due to her stylized feathers.
The other party used they/them. A haughty presumption, making them look like an ass.
This is a new form of misogyny. Ask before judging someone on their appearance.
Raphael The Raven
The other party used they/them. A haughty presumption, making them look like an ass.
This is a new form of misogyny. Ask before judging someone on their appearance.
Raphael The Raven
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#CROCollection #27
A plush of Baby Yoshi by Sun Arrow. Several other sizes of adult Yoshi were also produced.
To date, this is the only official Baby Yoshi plush that was ever released. (RIP Jakks Pacific Blue Baby Yoshi)
A plush of Baby Yoshi by Sun Arrow. Several other sizes of adult Yoshi were also produced.
To date, this is the only official Baby Yoshi plush that was ever released. (RIP Jakks Pacific Blue Baby Yoshi)
September 7, 2025 at 12:48 PM
#CROCollection #27
A plush of Baby Yoshi by Sun Arrow. Several other sizes of adult Yoshi were also produced.
To date, this is the only official Baby Yoshi plush that was ever released. (RIP Jakks Pacific Blue Baby Yoshi)
A plush of Baby Yoshi by Sun Arrow. Several other sizes of adult Yoshi were also produced.
To date, this is the only official Baby Yoshi plush that was ever released. (RIP Jakks Pacific Blue Baby Yoshi)
There are some days that I find myself stuck in the past. Thinking I haven't changed. I am still that same old hot headed Raven.
Then, I get reminded of the love that I receive from those around me. How I give that same love back.
Surround yourself with those who love you.
Raphael The Raven
Then, I get reminded of the love that I receive from those around me. How I give that same love back.
Surround yourself with those who love you.
Raphael The Raven
September 2, 2025 at 3:37 PM
There are some days that I find myself stuck in the past. Thinking I haven't changed. I am still that same old hot headed Raven.
Then, I get reminded of the love that I receive from those around me. How I give that same love back.
Surround yourself with those who love you.
Raphael The Raven
Then, I get reminded of the love that I receive from those around me. How I give that same love back.
Surround yourself with those who love you.
Raphael The Raven
Silently reflecting as the waves of the sea roll by. Building, crashing against the shore. The wind carries over the neighbors' conversation. Twigs snap as an unknown critter skitters nearby.
The world carries on, full of life. I'm here today to listen to its wisdom.
Raphael The Raven
The world carries on, full of life. I'm here today to listen to its wisdom.
Raphael The Raven
August 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Silently reflecting as the waves of the sea roll by. Building, crashing against the shore. The wind carries over the neighbors' conversation. Twigs snap as an unknown critter skitters nearby.
The world carries on, full of life. I'm here today to listen to its wisdom.
Raphael The Raven
The world carries on, full of life. I'm here today to listen to its wisdom.
Raphael The Raven
Becoming a friend is a privilege between two individuals. Sharing mutual interest in each other, choosing to become closer. It's beautiful.
Keeping an open heart is critical too. It's a liberating feeling, knowing that you will receive love back from someone who feels the same.
Raphael The Raven
Keeping an open heart is critical too. It's a liberating feeling, knowing that you will receive love back from someone who feels the same.
Raphael The Raven
August 27, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Becoming a friend is a privilege between two individuals. Sharing mutual interest in each other, choosing to become closer. It's beautiful.
Keeping an open heart is critical too. It's a liberating feeling, knowing that you will receive love back from someone who feels the same.
Raphael The Raven
Keeping an open heart is critical too. It's a liberating feeling, knowing that you will receive love back from someone who feels the same.
Raphael The Raven
Today has an unspoken positivity for me. I woke up feeling refreshed. The temperature is cooler due to rain. The coffee tastes exceptional this morning.
Days like these I cherish. I hope yours is going well too. If not, I hope tomorrow happens to be better than today.
Raphael The Raven
Days like these I cherish. I hope yours is going well too. If not, I hope tomorrow happens to be better than today.
Raphael The Raven
August 26, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Today has an unspoken positivity for me. I woke up feeling refreshed. The temperature is cooler due to rain. The coffee tastes exceptional this morning.
Days like these I cherish. I hope yours is going well too. If not, I hope tomorrow happens to be better than today.
Raphael The Raven
Days like these I cherish. I hope yours is going well too. If not, I hope tomorrow happens to be better than today.
Raphael The Raven
The feeling of attachment is a double edged sword. The feeling of being close and vulnerable is precious. Yet, if we lose that attachment, it brings an immense amount of pain.
It's ok to be attached. As long as you're aware you might lose the it someday. Enjoy the time you have.
Raphael The Raven
It's ok to be attached. As long as you're aware you might lose the it someday. Enjoy the time you have.
Raphael The Raven
August 22, 2025 at 1:10 PM
The feeling of attachment is a double edged sword. The feeling of being close and vulnerable is precious. Yet, if we lose that attachment, it brings an immense amount of pain.
It's ok to be attached. As long as you're aware you might lose the it someday. Enjoy the time you have.
Raphael The Raven
It's ok to be attached. As long as you're aware you might lose the it someday. Enjoy the time you have.
Raphael The Raven
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I wrote something today that I wanted to share with you all.
What do you say to the over caffeinated raven?
"You've had too much caw-fee."
Some of my best work yet.
Raphael The Raven
What do you say to the over caffeinated raven?
"You've had too much caw-fee."
Some of my best work yet.
Raphael The Raven
August 20, 2025 at 8:29 PM
I wrote something today that I wanted to share with you all.
What do you say to the over caffeinated raven?
"You've had too much caw-fee."
Some of my best work yet.
Raphael The Raven
What do you say to the over caffeinated raven?
"You've had too much caw-fee."
Some of my best work yet.
Raphael The Raven
A young raven asked me for advice on how to communicate with new folks. The simplest answer I could give was to talk about anything.
Taking the time to find common interests, being friendly, and pushing aside anxiety is helpful. Be yourself and see how it goes. Feel it out.
Raphael The Raven
Taking the time to find common interests, being friendly, and pushing aside anxiety is helpful. Be yourself and see how it goes. Feel it out.
Raphael The Raven
August 20, 2025 at 2:38 PM
A young raven asked me for advice on how to communicate with new folks. The simplest answer I could give was to talk about anything.
Taking the time to find common interests, being friendly, and pushing aside anxiety is helpful. Be yourself and see how it goes. Feel it out.
Raphael The Raven
Taking the time to find common interests, being friendly, and pushing aside anxiety is helpful. Be yourself and see how it goes. Feel it out.
Raphael The Raven
Life is short. We are but specks in the universe. That doesn't mean our lives meaningless.
Be kind and love one another. Being curious and empathetic has an impact, even for a moment. These actions are contagious and can be adopted.
Love is larger than life; it can surpass ours.
Raphael The Raven
Be kind and love one another. Being curious and empathetic has an impact, even for a moment. These actions are contagious and can be adopted.
Love is larger than life; it can surpass ours.
Raphael The Raven
August 13, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Life is short. We are but specks in the universe. That doesn't mean our lives meaningless.
Be kind and love one another. Being curious and empathetic has an impact, even for a moment. These actions are contagious and can be adopted.
Love is larger than life; it can surpass ours.
Raphael The Raven
Be kind and love one another. Being curious and empathetic has an impact, even for a moment. These actions are contagious and can be adopted.
Love is larger than life; it can surpass ours.
Raphael The Raven
I hope everyone is having a nice summer so far.
Life has been busy as of late. Guests have been coming over and recent events have kept me busy. I've mostly been taking time for myself when I have downtime. It's been nice.
May you all enjoy yourselves while this season lasts.
Raphael The Raven
Life has been busy as of late. Guests have been coming over and recent events have kept me busy. I've mostly been taking time for myself when I have downtime. It's been nice.
May you all enjoy yourselves while this season lasts.
Raphael The Raven
August 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I hope everyone is having a nice summer so far.
Life has been busy as of late. Guests have been coming over and recent events have kept me busy. I've mostly been taking time for myself when I have downtime. It's been nice.
May you all enjoy yourselves while this season lasts.
Raphael The Raven
Life has been busy as of late. Guests have been coming over and recent events have kept me busy. I've mostly been taking time for myself when I have downtime. It's been nice.
May you all enjoy yourselves while this season lasts.
Raphael The Raven
The past is always changing.
There are hard facts to what has happened which cannot be changed. As we gain more knowledge and have a shift in our perspective, we can interpret the events differently. From a better perspective.
The past is not finite, nor should it ever be.
Raphael The Raven
There are hard facts to what has happened which cannot be changed. As we gain more knowledge and have a shift in our perspective, we can interpret the events differently. From a better perspective.
The past is not finite, nor should it ever be.
Raphael The Raven
July 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The past is always changing.
There are hard facts to what has happened which cannot be changed. As we gain more knowledge and have a shift in our perspective, we can interpret the events differently. From a better perspective.
The past is not finite, nor should it ever be.
Raphael The Raven
There are hard facts to what has happened which cannot be changed. As we gain more knowledge and have a shift in our perspective, we can interpret the events differently. From a better perspective.
The past is not finite, nor should it ever be.
Raphael The Raven
We all like to be acknowledged and supported. It helps us feel valid in who we are, what we are.
This can be a slippery slope, though. Leaning on too much external validation is a hindrance.
Instead of seeking more validation, bolster yourself. You are accepted for being you.
Raphael The Raven
This can be a slippery slope, though. Leaning on too much external validation is a hindrance.
Instead of seeking more validation, bolster yourself. You are accepted for being you.
Raphael The Raven
July 16, 2025 at 6:09 PM
We all like to be acknowledged and supported. It helps us feel valid in who we are, what we are.
This can be a slippery slope, though. Leaning on too much external validation is a hindrance.
Instead of seeking more validation, bolster yourself. You are accepted for being you.
Raphael The Raven
This can be a slippery slope, though. Leaning on too much external validation is a hindrance.
Instead of seeking more validation, bolster yourself. You are accepted for being you.
Raphael The Raven
Every once and a while, my toes start to get itchy for a dance. I pull out a record, push back the furniture in the living room and let loose.
The records mostly consist of concert band arrangements. I love a jazzy, bombastic composition.
It's fun to dance and feel yourself.
Raphael The Raven
The records mostly consist of concert band arrangements. I love a jazzy, bombastic composition.
It's fun to dance and feel yourself.
Raphael The Raven
July 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Every once and a while, my toes start to get itchy for a dance. I pull out a record, push back the furniture in the living room and let loose.
The records mostly consist of concert band arrangements. I love a jazzy, bombastic composition.
It's fun to dance and feel yourself.
Raphael The Raven
The records mostly consist of concert band arrangements. I love a jazzy, bombastic composition.
It's fun to dance and feel yourself.
Raphael The Raven
My temper can still spike from time to time. I learned that there are some things that I cannot let go of. Whether that's injustice, abusing privilege, or cruelty in any form.
I had to learn that there are things worthy of anger. Now if only I can let go it in under an hour...
Raphael The Raven
I had to learn that there are things worthy of anger. Now if only I can let go it in under an hour...
Raphael The Raven
June 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
My temper can still spike from time to time. I learned that there are some things that I cannot let go of. Whether that's injustice, abusing privilege, or cruelty in any form.
I had to learn that there are things worthy of anger. Now if only I can let go it in under an hour...
Raphael The Raven
I had to learn that there are things worthy of anger. Now if only I can let go it in under an hour...
Raphael The Raven
It's nice to be told things. Whether you can be prepared for something to come, a change in plans, or an update on how someone is doing.
You don't have to tell someone everything, but taking the time to communicate what's important shows that you care. It's a sign of kindness.
Raphael The Raven
You don't have to tell someone everything, but taking the time to communicate what's important shows that you care. It's a sign of kindness.
Raphael The Raven
June 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
It's nice to be told things. Whether you can be prepared for something to come, a change in plans, or an update on how someone is doing.
You don't have to tell someone everything, but taking the time to communicate what's important shows that you care. It's a sign of kindness.
Raphael The Raven
You don't have to tell someone everything, but taking the time to communicate what's important shows that you care. It's a sign of kindness.
Raphael The Raven
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From Chimpan-A to Chimpan-Z
June 25, 2025 at 8:50 PM
From Chimpan-A to Chimpan-Z
Rain pours, frogs croak out
Singing cacophonous tunes
As soft lullabies
Raphael The Raven
Singing cacophonous tunes
As soft lullabies
Raphael The Raven
June 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Rain pours, frogs croak out
Singing cacophonous tunes
As soft lullabies
Raphael The Raven
Singing cacophonous tunes
As soft lullabies
Raphael The Raven
Communication. A word for how we speak to each other with a level of understanding. Simple concept, yet difficult to master.
It's effective to share your feelings to help ground others in the conversation. Don't be afraid to pair emotions with your thoughts. It will be effective.
Raphael The Raven
It's effective to share your feelings to help ground others in the conversation. Don't be afraid to pair emotions with your thoughts. It will be effective.
Raphael The Raven
June 20, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Communication. A word for how we speak to each other with a level of understanding. Simple concept, yet difficult to master.
It's effective to share your feelings to help ground others in the conversation. Don't be afraid to pair emotions with your thoughts. It will be effective.
Raphael The Raven
It's effective to share your feelings to help ground others in the conversation. Don't be afraid to pair emotions with your thoughts. It will be effective.
Raphael The Raven