D’oh!
Jan. 25th, 2026 08:08 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
conulyMade dinner - left it home.
And there’s no delivery because of all this snow. Also, they’re nearly out of food.
Good thing I waited for the bus at the corner store - I have cheezits, coke, and a cupcake, a c food diet. (And in the morning I’ll eat some of their Cheerios!)
I nearly didn’t make it in. Couldn’t get a car, and my bus kept getting canceled, but finally one made it out of the terminal.
And there’s no delivery because of all this snow. Also, they’re nearly out of food.
Good thing I waited for the bus at the corner store - I have cheezits, coke, and a cupcake, a c food diet. (And in the morning I’ll eat some of their Cheerios!)
I nearly didn’t make it in. Couldn’t get a car, and my bus kept getting canceled, but finally one made it out of the terminal.
music rec: Glorilla
Jan. 25th, 2026 04:52 pmsnickficI'm pretty uneducated about rap, but I go on a binge every so often, mostly of female rappers. Today I want to share one of my favorites.
Glorilla is from Memphis, Tennessee, and is primarily known for her party jams. She has released several EPs and mixtapes and finally last year her first proper album, Glorious, which is nominated for a Grammy for best rap album.
I find her charming for a bunch of reasons:
- Distinctive husky voice and a thick, delightful accent. (I love how many syllables she can put into "ass.")
- Smiley and doesn't take herself too seriously. She always comes across like she's having fun.
- Raps about a wide variety of topics in a wide variety of emotional registers. I appreciate the mix of bravado and vulnerability.
- Loves her female friends. Has them in her videos, does songs with them, does songs about them, mentions them casually in songs.
- She's also just very hot, okay. (See: Special)
Most of all, she feels effortlessly genuine. At no point does she come across like she's trying to be anyone other than who she is.
Some personal fave tracks of mine:
- TGIF, Tomorrow 2 (ft her cousin Cardi B), and F.N.F. As I said, her biggest songs are her party jams, and these are the best ones IMO. TGIF has a great beat that sounds almost apocalyptic, which makes perfect sense to me with the opening lines of It's 7pm Friday / It's 95 degrees. You're right, if it's still that hot by 7 in the evening, that DOES feel like the world is ending, lol.
- Intro to her album Glorious. It's short but really captures that sense of genuineness I get from her.
- Accent by Megan Thee Stallion ft Glorilla. Again, doesn't take herself too seriously. "I throw an R in any word that got a U in it" is an accurate description of her accent. Incredible.
- Don't Deserve is Glorilla rapping about and to a friend whose boyfriend doesn't treat her well. I really like how this isn't just a "he's shit, hurry up and dump him" song, but has lines like It's time to find yourself again, this n* got you lost / You can do it, friend, I know you can, my fingers crossed. There's a lot of empathy in it, along with the concern.
- Wrong One, a collab with Glorilla and four other female rappers. Another one where it feels like everyone's having a good time, and gave me some more female rappers to look up. The music video is delightful.
Glorilla is from Memphis, Tennessee, and is primarily known for her party jams. She has released several EPs and mixtapes and finally last year her first proper album, Glorious, which is nominated for a Grammy for best rap album.
I find her charming for a bunch of reasons:
- Distinctive husky voice and a thick, delightful accent. (I love how many syllables she can put into "ass.")
- Smiley and doesn't take herself too seriously. She always comes across like she's having fun.
- Raps about a wide variety of topics in a wide variety of emotional registers. I appreciate the mix of bravado and vulnerability.
- Loves her female friends. Has them in her videos, does songs with them, does songs about them, mentions them casually in songs.
- She's also just very hot, okay. (See: Special)
Most of all, she feels effortlessly genuine. At no point does she come across like she's trying to be anyone other than who she is.
Some personal fave tracks of mine:
- TGIF, Tomorrow 2 (ft her cousin Cardi B), and F.N.F. As I said, her biggest songs are her party jams, and these are the best ones IMO. TGIF has a great beat that sounds almost apocalyptic, which makes perfect sense to me with the opening lines of It's 7pm Friday / It's 95 degrees. You're right, if it's still that hot by 7 in the evening, that DOES feel like the world is ending, lol.
- Intro to her album Glorious. It's short but really captures that sense of genuineness I get from her.
- Accent by Megan Thee Stallion ft Glorilla. Again, doesn't take herself too seriously. "I throw an R in any word that got a U in it" is an accurate description of her accent. Incredible.
- Don't Deserve is Glorilla rapping about and to a friend whose boyfriend doesn't treat her well. I really like how this isn't just a "he's shit, hurry up and dump him" song, but has lines like It's time to find yourself again, this n* got you lost / You can do it, friend, I know you can, my fingers crossed. There's a lot of empathy in it, along with the concern.
- Wrong One, a collab with Glorilla and four other female rappers. Another one where it feels like everyone's having a good time, and gave me some more female rappers to look up. The music video is delightful.
Snowflake 3: Love Letter to Fandom
Jan. 24th, 2026 10:30 pmimpala_chicknyctanthes posted this article called: Why on Earth Have I Seen the Same Broadway Show 13 Times? An Investigation. I love the sincere way the writer explores their own self-proclaimed insane behavior about the play. It was also fun how they discuss being in the theater with so many other mega-fans, and feeling a part of something.That's the most important part! For me, fandom isn't just about falling in love with media. It's also being able to share that love in a sincere way and a safe way with other people. I think
muccamukk mentioned the philosophy of it in their post - when someone else says they see this particular aspect of the show/song/book the same way I do, HUZZAH! My perception of reality isn't totally fucked up! Or if it is, at least we can play pretend together :)To that end, I'd like to say thank you to Supernatural fandom. For those peak years from 2005 to about 2010 or so, Supernatural fandom led me to all kinds of wonderful internet spaces. I used to tape episodes on VHS as they aired live, and then I rewatched them countless times. Probably more than 13 if I liked a particular episode :P My family definitely categorized that behavior as insane. There was definitely nobody I could talk about wincest with IRL, but the signs where there in the canon imo!! Posting recaps and dissecting tiny little details in canon became a jumping-off point for genuine conversations that were fun to be a part of. I started being much more creative while reading so much fic - and learning a lot about sexuality/gender in the process. Supernatural fandom also taught me a lot about internet etiquette - like how you don't have to get involved in discourse you don't agree with, you don't have to attack people who ship something different or write a kink you don't like. Because lucky for us, fandom spaces on the internet are a huge gathering place! I've always been able to find someone else who views my ship or my show the way I do (on Livejournal, but now on AO3 and DW and Tumblr), and I can just filter out all the rest. That's probably the number one reason fandom space feels so safe - I can curate my own experience and share my love with a particular piece of media with other people while being creative. And being creative makes my brain feel really great. So THANK YOU for being a part of that.
Of course there have been some people who have acted in bad faith throughout the years, so I also want to use this post to say I'm so grateful to everyone who moderates comms and exchanges! By enforcing fair rules, you make our community what it is. Thank you for giving me this space to just vibe and have a nice time with other fans ♥
24 Snuggly Memes of Cats Treating a Snow Day Like a Pawsitive Excuse to Stay In
Jan. 25th, 2026 03:00 pm![[syndicated profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/feed.png){kind=small}
icanhascheezburger_feedSnow falls and cats decide the outside world has gone too far.
They notice it through the window first. The world looks wrong. Everything is white, moving, and clearly unapproved. A cat will sit there staring for a long time, trying to decide if this is temporary or if winter has officially crossed a line. Snowflakes fall, and the judgment begins.
Some cats test it. They step outside with confidence, place one paw down, and instantly regret every decision that led to this moment. The paw comes back up dramatically. The look of betrayal is intense. They immediate run back inside and the door is stared at like it caused all of this on purpose.
Indoor cats, meanwhile, fully commit to the snow day lifestyle. Extra naps happen without guilt. Blankets are claimed early. The warmest spots in the house are suddenly very competitive real estate. If there's a sunbeam, it's occupied. If there isn't, they'll nap anyway.
Window watching becomes a full-time activity. Cats observe snow-covered trees, confused birds, and dogs losing their minds outside. Dogs are judged harshly for enjoying this. Cats cannot relate.
A snow day reminds cats that they made excellent choices. Staying inside is validated. Warmth is appreciated. Movement is optional. Snow can exist out there, doing whatever it does, while cats remain indoors, cozy, and extremely satisfied with themselves.
Amperslash Exchange reveals
Jan. 25th, 2026 07:22 pmpauraqueAfter several delays, amperslashexchange has in fact revealed! This is a fest about ambiguous relationships that don't fall distinctly into platonic or romantic categories. Somewhere back in the ancient days (seriously, it was over a month ago) I wrote two pinch hits:
A New Course (1890 words) by pauraque
Fandom: Star Trek: The Next Generation
Rating: General Audiences
Relationship: Beverly Crusher &/ Deanna Troi
Summary: Beverly knows what it's like to have a friend and want more. This is the first time she's ever wondered if she even knows what more means.
Five Things She Isn't (1295 words) by pauraque
Fandom: Star Trek: Voyager
Rating: General Audiences
Relationship: Kathryn Janeway &/ Seven of Nine
Summary: In her early days aboard Voyager, Seven of Nine does not know what Janeway is. She only knows what she isn't.
(I almost wrote a third pinch hit, but by the time I finished the second one, someone else had snagged it. Now the world will never know what sort of ambiguous relationship I was going to write for I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream. Which... might actually be for the best.)
amperslashexchange has in fact revealed! This is a fest about ambiguous relationships that don't fall distinctly into platonic or romantic categories. Somewhere back in the ancient days (seriously, it was over a month ago) I wrote two pinch hits:A New Course (1890 words) by pauraque
Fandom: Star Trek: The Next Generation
Rating: General Audiences
Relationship: Beverly Crusher &/ Deanna Troi
Summary: Beverly knows what it's like to have a friend and want more. This is the first time she's ever wondered if she even knows what more means.
Five Things She Isn't (1295 words) by pauraque
Fandom: Star Trek: Voyager
Rating: General Audiences
Relationship: Kathryn Janeway &/ Seven of Nine
Summary: In her early days aboard Voyager, Seven of Nine does not know what Janeway is. She only knows what she isn't.
(I almost wrote a third pinch hit, but by the time I finished the second one, someone else had snagged it. Now the world will never know what sort of ambiguous relationship I was going to write for I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream. Which... might actually be for the best.)
why do you need two hands when you've got one that's like a suction cup
Jan. 25th, 2026 07:10 pmmusesfoolI would guess we got about 7-8" of snow today before it either stopped or turned to rain (I'm not sure which), and my phone lit up with work chats because they did not make the choice to close the office and make everyone remote on Friday like they should have (in past years, these big forecasts have sometimes turned into duds in reality), so they had to do it today. I was wfh regardless, so it didn't matter to me.
I hope all of you in the path are safe and warm.
More delightfully, I also got pics of Baby Miss L in her Minnie Mouse snowsuit with big smiles on her face - and a video from earlier when she was all, "go in the snow, Mama!" and her mama was like, "We will, but not yet." But Baby Miss L insisted, "But snow, Mama!" Super cute! 🥰🥰🥰
I spent the whole weekend in pajamas, and today I finally tried out a couple of recipes I'd had my eye on for a while: vegan chocolate cupcakes (always useful to have) and whipped ganache (not vegan but delicious) (pics). The cupcakes are okay - a little spongier, texture-wise, than I like, so I'll probably stick with my preferred recipe unless I have a need for ones that are vegan - but the whipped ganache is delicious. It also has butter in it, which I haven't seen before - previously when I've whipped ganache, it's just been the chocolate/cream/vanilla version. As for the cupcakes, I made minis instead of standard, and I swapped in coffee for the water, but otherwise followed the recipe. I got 40 cupcakes out of it, and probably could have gotten a few more, but 40 was more than enough, since I am not taking them anywhere.
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I hope all of you in the path are safe and warm.
More delightfully, I also got pics of Baby Miss L in her Minnie Mouse snowsuit with big smiles on her face - and a video from earlier when she was all, "go in the snow, Mama!" and her mama was like, "We will, but not yet." But Baby Miss L insisted, "But snow, Mama!" Super cute! 🥰🥰🥰
I spent the whole weekend in pajamas, and today I finally tried out a couple of recipes I'd had my eye on for a while: vegan chocolate cupcakes (always useful to have) and whipped ganache (not vegan but delicious) (pics). The cupcakes are okay - a little spongier, texture-wise, than I like, so I'll probably stick with my preferred recipe unless I have a need for ones that are vegan - but the whipped ganache is delicious. It also has butter in it, which I haven't seen before - previously when I've whipped ganache, it's just been the chocolate/cream/vanilla version. As for the cupcakes, I made minis instead of standard, and I swapped in coffee for the water, but otherwise followed the recipe. I got 40 cupcakes out of it, and probably could have gotten a few more, but 40 was more than enough, since I am not taking them anywhere.
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Greetings!
Jan. 25th, 2026 03:58 pmlupine_dreaming posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
addmeSo, I made a DW a few years ago, but fell off posting on it pretty quickly. I’ve made this new account in hopes of being more active!
Name: Eclipse
Age: 31
I mostly post about: So far, I’ve mostly been posting my writing as well as fandom meta. I post a mix of fanfic and original writing. But I anticipate also making posts about the books I read and the movies I watch. We’ll have to see how things evolve!
My hobbies and interests are: Drawing, writing, houseplants, reptile care, and dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures.
My fandoms are: I’m in the horror fandom at large. However, my two main niches are the Alien franchise and the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise (minus the shitty remake lol). I’m also in the following fandoms: Ghost the band, Beetlejuice, Phantom of the Opera, and the monster romance community.
Other fandoms I enjoy but that I’m not posting about a lot at the moment are: the Stargate franchise, Batman villains, and Once Upon a Time.
I'm looking to meet people who: Basically, I’m just looking for nice, chill people who share some of my interests!
My posting schedule tends to be: I only recently made this blog, so I don’t know what exactly my schedule will look like, but I anticipate it being fairly sporadic.
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: People who are oddly aggressive and rude, conservatives/MAGA types, people who are anti-LGBT, people who are strongly pro-GenAI, and people who generally participate in fandom purity culture.
Before adding me, you should know: I am in my “cringe but free” era, and as a result, have been writing more OC/self-insert x Canon Character fic — specifically OC x horror villain stuff. If that’s not your thing, this probably isn’t the right blog for you. ^^’
Also, while I generally do not care what people ship, I am very uncomfortable with lolisho, so if you like that kind of thing, we won't mesh well.
icanhascheezburger_feedShe walked into a tire shop as a stray and walked out with a family.
Socks showed up at a tire shop, clearly a stray, and made a beeline for one of the workers. He was instantly smitten. At first, there was hesitation about bringing her home since this would be their first pet, but it didn't take long to realize she belonged with them. She was originally named Tony, until a vet visit revealed he was a she, and Socks became her official name.
When they first met her, they guessed she was around five months old. She weighed under three pounds and looked tiny. The vet had a surprise waiting: Socks was actually closer to eight or nine months old and had simply been underweight. Even more surprising was her temperament. Despite living outdoors, she was incredibly sweet and affectionate. The vet even asked if she'd always been that gentle. She had.
A month into indoor life, Socks has settled in completely. Nights are spent sleeping on top of her hoomans, as close as possible. Days are filled with play, zoomies, and intense bird-watching sessions courtesy of the TV. She's clearly thriving in a warm, safe environment and has her spay appointment coming up next week.
What started as a stray wandering into a tire shop turned into a cat choosing her people. Socks didn't just find a home. She claimed it. Judging by how loved she is, it's clear the feeling is mutual.
Person of Interest: Fanfiction: Eight Lives Left
Jan. 25th, 2026 05:45 pminfinitum_noctem posting in fan_flashworksTitle: Eight Lives Left
Fandom: Person of Interest
Characters: Sameen Shaw
Rating: PG
Length: 163 words
Summary: Shaw's got another life ahead of her.
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Fandom: Person of Interest
Characters: Sameen Shaw
Rating: PG
Length: 163 words
Summary: Shaw's got another life ahead of her.
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Holly Poly 2025 Post Deadline Pinch Hits
Jan. 25th, 2026 07:43 pmmaevedarcy posting in pinchhitsEvent: Holly Poly 2025
Event link:holly_poly
Pinch hit link: Details and claims in this post
Due date: February 1st
#2: Riverdale (TV 2017), Glee (TV 2009), Person of Interest (TV)
#4: Dead by Daylight (Video Game), Borderlands (Video Games), Pocket Monsters: Black & White | Pokemon Black and White Versions
#7: Disco Elysium (Video Game), Final Fantasy VIII, The Locked Tomb Series | Gideon the Ninth Series - Tamsyn Muir
#17: Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga), LEGO Ninjago (Cartoon 2011-2022), Miraculous Ladybug, Bungou Stray Dogs, Nanatsu no Taizai | The Seven Deadly Sins - Suzuki Nakaba (Anime & Manga)
Event link:
holly_poly Pinch hit link: Details and claims in this post
Due date: February 1st
#2: Riverdale (TV 2017), Glee (TV 2009), Person of Interest (TV)
#4: Dead by Daylight (Video Game), Borderlands (Video Games), Pocket Monsters: Black & White | Pokemon Black and White Versions
#7: Disco Elysium (Video Game), Final Fantasy VIII, The Locked Tomb Series | Gideon the Ninth Series - Tamsyn Muir
#17: Boku no Hero Academia | My Hero Academia (Anime & Manga), LEGO Ninjago (Cartoon 2011-2022), Miraculous Ladybug, Bungou Stray Dogs, Nanatsu no Taizai | The Seven Deadly Sins - Suzuki Nakaba (Anime & Manga)
poetry sale
Jan. 25th, 2026 02:04 pmgwynnegaI'm happy to announce that my poem "spell" will appear in a future issue of Not One of Us. It was inspired by recent events in Minneapolis (and it has, unfortunately, become even more relevant this weekend). I am, as always, so glad to have my work in this wonderful magazine.
check in day 25
Jan. 25th, 2026 10:04 pmlilly_c posting in writethisfanficHow is the writing going today?
Discussion: what are you working on this week?
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vital functions
Jan. 25th, 2026 09:59 pmkaberettReading. ( Scalzi, Tufte, Duncan )
Writing. Introduction continues to take shape. Word count hasn't gone up much, but that's partly because I am doing a reasonable job of Whacking Down A Bunch Of Words and then reassessing and deleting...
Listening. More of The Hidden Almanac. I continue to fret about not keeping super great track of it, which is in part because I seem to be extremely prone to going to sleep if it winds up on in the car...
Playing. We are finding an Exploders Inkulinati run alarmingly straightforward. Learning Continues.
Sudoku also continues to eat my brain. :|
Cooking. Dinner tonight included: another attempt at the Roti King cabbage poriyal, this time with more coconut, which I think has worked v well; a... loose attempt at a generous interpretation of Dishoom's gunpowder potatoes (no lime, no spring onion yet, no leaf coriander, not new potatoes...); and some pomegranate molasses-tamarind-yoghurt-chaat masala goop to sit some paneer in.
Earlier in the week I ticked a couple more things off the Cook (Almost) All Of East project (kung pao cauliflower; mushroom bao); this evening I have also had a first stab at recreating the Leon spiced tahini hot chocolate, which was Very Acceptable.
Eating. Finally managed to get a meal at the Viewpoint restaurant at Whipsnade (we keep not going at a time when it's open); mildly disappointed by the sourdough pizza, probably because I have a vague memory of a previous incarnation having aspirations to Fancy Restaurant, which I think the current set-up doesn't. Still v pleasant to eat food I didn't cook sat looking out over the Downs, though.
Exploring. ZOO.
Growing. I do not understand where the sciarid flies keep coming from but I am so, so, so over them. I am SO over them. WHY is the lithops container SUDDENLY FULL OF THEM.
That issue aside: lemongrass continues to have Leafs! If (if!) it keeps going like this I'm going to wind up needing to dispose of a bunch of plants via Freecycle/Freegle, goodness. Physalis still not doing anything visible. Ancho chillis almost but not quite All The Way Ripe.
It is almost certainly time to start sowing More Things but I think perhaps I will hold off until after I've had a chance to apply some nematodes...
Vegetable gardening in 2026
Jan. 25th, 2026 10:30 pmluzulaDo you want to read about our vegetable gardening plans for the year? : D Perhaps it can take your mind off less fun things for a while (of which there are unfortunately many in the world)...
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