Mar. 8th, 2026 12:53 pm
Daylight Saving Time
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melagan
I can usually shake off the Spring time change without any trouble, but today all I want to do is nappppp.
My second option is drinking a LOT of coffee. Thank god, I'm an expert at it.
melaganI can usually shake off the Spring time change without any trouble, but today all I want to do is nappppp.
My second option is drinking a LOT of coffee. Thank god, I'm an expert at it.
Mar. 7th, 2026 11:34 am
Busy days
melaganI've been busy over at ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
romancingmcshep and getting a last-minute story finished and posted for it.
You can check out this year's entries Here
I've also been working on my5soulmate prompts. I finished the ones for touching your soulmate feels good and touching your soulmate lets them feel what you're feeling.
In both cases, I thought I was working on you can only touch your soulmate and by the time I was finished, realized they fit the other prompts better. Oh well. Progress at least.
Thefandomtrumpshate auction caught my attention this year, too.
And just a few minutes ago,sga_saturday posted the prompts for this month. History and/or Reading.
I'm waiting to see the story where Rodney is reading Atlantis slash fanfic aloud to John. Oh, I know there are stories out there like that, but whose to say we can't have more?
(and if anyone has the links to those stories, please share.)
I almost forgot to add Shore Leave! A big thanks tosgatazmy for posting about it on her journal. I've made plans to go with goddess47 as my partner in crime. I am so EXCITED!
romancingmcshep and getting a last-minute story finished and posted for it. You can check out this year's entries Here
I've also been working on my
5soulmate prompts. I finished the ones for touching your soulmate feels good and touching your soulmate lets them feel what you're feeling. In both cases, I thought I was working on you can only touch your soulmate and by the time I was finished, realized they fit the other prompts better. Oh well. Progress at least.
The
fandomtrumpshate auction caught my attention this year, too. And just a few minutes ago,
sga_saturday posted the prompts for this month. History and/or Reading. I'm waiting to see the story where Rodney is reading Atlantis slash fanfic aloud to John. Oh, I know there are stories out there like that, but whose to say we can't have more?
(and if anyone has the links to those stories, please share.)
I almost forgot to add Shore Leave! A big thanks to
sgatazmy for posting about it on her journal. I've made plans to go with goddess47 as my partner in crime. I am so EXCITED!
Mar. 5th, 2026 10:15 am
Currently/Last February 2026
spiraliciousCurrently/Last lists are the last and/or current answer to the categories for a given time period, in this case a month.
In the text box, I've a blank html coded version of the list, including categories I didn't use this month.
February 2026
Making: Lists, so many lists
Watching: Stargate Atlantis s1
Reading: My Friends by Fredrik Backman
Listening: The Click reacting to r/LookAtMyHalo & "When You Where Young" by The Killers
Eating: ravioli bake
Drinking: Thaiwala Brown Sugar Tea Latte
Loving: how supportive fiber group is & we didn't miss cookie day at the bank (and they were cookies I like) & Jack & Daniel banter & the duck and sushi videos Vexed keeps sending me & Bat-Robin art
Hating: how much extra my anxiety is getting poked
Wanting: a coherent game plan
Thinking: in my physical journal, my last February entry is just "FUCK" repeatedly, in all caps for three lines of the paper. So, that.
Planning: dementia friendly/cognitive exercise crafts, book club talking points, making time for things I'd like to learn from Mom, cleaning out my phone, treats for chicken care (the treats are for me, not the chickens), talking points for the discussion panel in May
Wishing: for a (at home) spa day
Puzzle Books: Beetlejuice Word Search & Coloring (I am down to just coloring pages now), Penny Press Variety Puzzles & Games Feb 2026 issue, Bendon Word Search Puzzle Book Volume 1
Wearing: grey cargo sweatpants, dark blue "Sorry I can't. I have plans with my couch." T-shirt, red Bobby Singer as Hello Kitty "hello idjits" hoodie, the usual jewelry (right post earring, left second lobe hole large ring, left first lobe hole skeleton hand dangle, tight as I can get nose hoop)
Needing: sleep and a meal plan
Enjoying: making more time to spend with Jelly Bean
Wondering: if I overshared after last book club
Playing: Subeta (Survival- annual event)
Trying: to take things one dumpster fire at a time
Cooking: Ramen
Calling: Vexed Wench
Texting: one of the Niblets
Crafting: still knitting the cable blanket & group collage event
Going: Zombie escape room & housesitting
Hoping (For): the new housesitting gig to have a smart TV with the YouTube app and a big shower
Celebrating: Jelly Bean & my spectacular escape room solve
Smelling: Old Spice Dark Knight shampoo I've been using as hand soap (description is black cherry & nightfall)
Thanking: still trying to do all the post holiday thank yous
Considering: how to schedule some "get shit done" days. One at home alone, one for errands around town, and possibly one for errands further afield.
Finishing: The Snowflake challenge, though slowly
Starting: packing
In the text box, I've a blank html coded version of the list, including categories I didn't use this month.
February 2026
Making: Lists, so many lists
Watching: Stargate Atlantis s1
Reading: My Friends by Fredrik Backman
Listening: The Click reacting to r/LookAtMyHalo & "When You Where Young" by The Killers
Eating: ravioli bake
Drinking: Thaiwala Brown Sugar Tea Latte
Loving: how supportive fiber group is & we didn't miss cookie day at the bank (and they were cookies I like) & Jack & Daniel banter & the duck and sushi videos Vexed keeps sending me & Bat-Robin art
Hating: how much extra my anxiety is getting poked
Wanting: a coherent game plan
Thinking: in my physical journal, my last February entry is just "FUCK" repeatedly, in all caps for three lines of the paper. So, that.
Planning: dementia friendly/cognitive exercise crafts, book club talking points, making time for things I'd like to learn from Mom, cleaning out my phone, treats for chicken care (the treats are for me, not the chickens), talking points for the discussion panel in May
Wishing: for a (at home) spa day
Puzzle Books: Beetlejuice Word Search & Coloring (I am down to just coloring pages now), Penny Press Variety Puzzles & Games Feb 2026 issue, Bendon Word Search Puzzle Book Volume 1
Wearing: grey cargo sweatpants, dark blue "Sorry I can't. I have plans with my couch." T-shirt, red Bobby Singer as Hello Kitty "hello idjits" hoodie, the usual jewelry (right post earring, left second lobe hole large ring, left first lobe hole skeleton hand dangle, tight as I can get nose hoop)
Needing: sleep and a meal plan
Enjoying: making more time to spend with Jelly Bean
Wondering: if I overshared after last book club
Playing: Subeta (Survival- annual event)
Trying: to take things one dumpster fire at a time
Cooking: Ramen
Calling: Vexed Wench
Texting: one of the Niblets
Crafting: still knitting the cable blanket & group collage event
Going: Zombie escape room & housesitting
Hoping (For): the new housesitting gig to have a smart TV with the YouTube app and a big shower
Celebrating: Jelly Bean & my spectacular escape room solve
Smelling: Old Spice Dark Knight shampoo I've been using as hand soap (description is black cherry & nightfall)
Thanking: still trying to do all the post holiday thank yous
Considering: how to schedule some "get shit done" days. One at home alone, one for errands around town, and possibly one for errands further afield.
Finishing: The Snowflake challenge, though slowly
Starting: packing
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Mar. 5th, 2026 08:53 am
Currently/Last January 2026
spiraliciousCurrently/Last lists are the last and/or current answer to the categories for a given time period, in this case a month.
In the text box, I've a blank html coded version of the list, including categories I didn't use this month.
January 2026
Making: cable Knit blanket/book themed miniature reading nook diorama
Watching: Brokenwood Mysteries s11
Reading: Moominpappa's Memoirs by Tove Jansson
Listening: Oz_ (of Oz Media & Oz's Vault) react to r/BestOf & "Meet Me in the Woods" by Lord Huron
Eating: Gordon Ramsey's shepard's pie frozen meal
Drinking: leftover Rockstar energy drink
Loving: Friday Fiber Group
Hating: It's a long list. Have you seen the news?
Wanting: a new mattress
Planning: a zombie escape room outing
Wishing: that the backordered tax forms would show up
Puzzle Books: Brain Fun Picture Puzzles, Beetlejuice Word Search & Coloring (Thunder Bay Press), Penny Press Variety Puzzles and Games February 2026 issue, Word Search Puzzle Book Volume 1 (Bendon)
Weathering: more grief than usual
Wearing: fitted grey sweatpants, black Dirty Space Groove t-shirt, brown & white plaid over-shirt
Needing: a hug & uninterrupted time to catch up
Enjoying: discount Arizona teas
Playing: Subeta (Snowtapult)
Trying: to fight the anxiety demons
Cooking: a fried egg
Calling: Vexed Wench
Texting: Jelly Bean
Going: a new book club
Feeling: anxious
Celebrating: I might get a break from my normal Monday schedule.
Smelling: Batiste Dry Shampoo (Blush)
Thanking: Everyone for their holiday gifts & wishes
Considering: What to do about Mom's birthday
In the text box, I've a blank html coded version of the list, including categories I didn't use this month.
January 2026
Making: cable Knit blanket/book themed miniature reading nook diorama
Watching: Brokenwood Mysteries s11
Reading: Moominpappa's Memoirs by Tove Jansson
Listening: Oz_ (of Oz Media & Oz's Vault) react to r/BestOf & "Meet Me in the Woods" by Lord Huron
Eating: Gordon Ramsey's shepard's pie frozen meal
Drinking: leftover Rockstar energy drink
Loving: Friday Fiber Group
Hating: It's a long list. Have you seen the news?
Wanting: a new mattress
Planning: a zombie escape room outing
Wishing: that the backordered tax forms would show up
Puzzle Books: Brain Fun Picture Puzzles, Beetlejuice Word Search & Coloring (Thunder Bay Press), Penny Press Variety Puzzles and Games February 2026 issue, Word Search Puzzle Book Volume 1 (Bendon)
Weathering: more grief than usual
Wearing: fitted grey sweatpants, black Dirty Space Groove t-shirt, brown & white plaid over-shirt
Needing: a hug & uninterrupted time to catch up
Enjoying: discount Arizona teas
Playing: Subeta (Snowtapult)
Trying: to fight the anxiety demons
Cooking: a fried egg
Calling: Vexed Wench
Texting: Jelly Bean
Going: a new book club
Feeling: anxious
Celebrating: I might get a break from my normal Monday schedule.
Smelling: Batiste Dry Shampoo (Blush)
Thanking: Everyone for their holiday gifts & wishes
Considering: What to do about Mom's birthday
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Mar. 5th, 2026 08:27 am
Fannish 50 2026 #13: Ncuti Gatwa
elaynaI thought Ncuti Gatwa was excellent in Sex Education, was pleased when he was cast as The Doctor, and was fabulous as him. (The stories were a little dicey, but he was good.)
He starred on the stage in The Importance of Being Earnest, which was recorded, and will be available on YouTube from March 12 to March 18. Next week! Starting Thursday! I've seen several pictures from the production, his outfits are dazzling and he looks like he's having a great time.
I'm not even sure if I've seen this play or not. I think I have, but only once several decades ago. I am determined to watch it and not find my reminder two days too late.
https://www.theatermania.com/news/the-importance-of-being-earnest-starring-ncuti-gatwa-will-stream-for-free-on-youtube_1824690/
Anyway, fyi for fans of Ncuti or good theater.
He starred on the stage in The Importance of Being Earnest, which was recorded, and will be available on YouTube from March 12 to March 18. Next week! Starting Thursday! I've seen several pictures from the production, his outfits are dazzling and he looks like he's having a great time.
I'm not even sure if I've seen this play or not. I think I have, but only once several decades ago. I am determined to watch it and not find my reminder two days too late.
https://www.theatermania.com/news/the-importance-of-being-earnest-starring-ncuti-gatwa-will-stream-for-free-on-youtube_1824690/
Anyway, fyi for fans of Ncuti or good theater.
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Mar. 5th, 2026 11:53 pm
Wrote another HR fic: If We Could
mificThe missing episode 5 scene in Ilya's hotel room at the All-Star weekend in Tampa.
Many others have had a go at this, and I wanted to try my hand at it.
If We Could
At 1361 words, it's short and probably a little over-optimistic, but obviously in writing it I already know what's coming in the rest of eps 5 & 6. 😊
Many others have had a go at this, and I wanted to try my hand at it.
If We Could
At 1361 words, it's short and probably a little over-optimistic, but obviously in writing it I already know what's coming in the rest of eps 5 & 6. 😊
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Mar. 4th, 2026 10:54 am
MinoanMiss
mificI'm feeling punched in the gut by the terrible news about minoanmiss (Rubynye on AO3). I've disabled replies as I just want to remember her for now.
She loved life and tried so hard, and she'd been through so much.
I made this for her years ago, as she loved Crete and the Minoans, hence her username. Putting it here to remember her.
minoanmiss (Rubynye on AO3). I've disabled replies as I just want to remember her for now. She loved life and tried so hard, and she'd been through so much.
I made this for her years ago, as she loved Crete and the Minoans, hence her username. Putting it here to remember her.
Mar. 3rd, 2026 11:59 am
How to download an AO3 fic when the site's intermittently down
mificYou may already know this, but I found it worked today, when maybe not all of the site's down even though I still get the error message. Recently when the site was fully down, it didn't work. Worth a try, from time to time, especially if you've saved rec list links or are using a rec list site other than AO3. 😉
Paste this into your browser: https://download.archiveofourown.org/downloads/000000/fic.epub
And put the fic number in instead of the zeroes.
That's it! I read on kindle so epub works for me. If you want an html or pdf of the fic, just change that bit - it'll probably work.
ETA: also, time to visit the Audiofic Archive and enjoy your favourite fics as podfic!
Paste this into your browser: https://download.archiveofourown.org/downloads/000000/fic.epub
And put the fic number in instead of the zeroes.
That's it! I read on kindle so epub works for me. If you want an html or pdf of the fic, just change that bit - it'll probably work.
ETA: also, time to visit the Audiofic Archive and enjoy your favourite fics as podfic!
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Mar. 2nd, 2026 09:55 am
Fannish 50 2026 #12: two mystery recs
elaynaI don't anticipate getting fannish about either of these shows, but I enjoyed both. They are similar, in that both are mysteries, with a complicated plot that lasts the entire 6-8 episode season, tying together seemingly disparate threads. Tonally so so different.
Dark Winds: I've only watched the first two seasons, taking a little break before seasons 3 and 4. Set on a reservation in the 1970s, Dark Winds focuses on the local police force, led by Joe Leaphorn, and his two deputies, Bernadette Manuelito and Jim Chee. The clothes, furnishings, etc. were amusing to revisit, as I'm old enough to remember those styles, and the Native American culture interesting. Overall very serious, both because of the hard life on the reservation and the personal trauma suffered by Leaphorn.
Currently on Netflix/AMC. I don't usually binge shows, but I do like coming late to this show so that I can watch an episode a day. I'd have trouble keeping everything straight if I had to wait a week between each episode. Dark Winds is based on a book series by Tony Hillerman. I haven't read any of them, so can't speak to the faithfulness to the source material.
Deadloch: I've only watched the first season, as the second doesn't stream until March 20. Set in Australia in current days, Deadloch also focuses on the local police force, led by the lesbian Dulcie Collins, whose partner is the local veterinarian. A man is found murdered on the local beach, and Collins clashes with the detective sent to investigate, another woman. So many women in this series, almost all of the main characters, it's just delightful. The mayor, the rich matriarch, one of the deputies, the two young native women who find the first body, etc. Also, the victims are all male, which is a pleasing change.
Deadloch has lots of humor, which I admit I struggled with a bit, especially from the visiting detective, whose personality is really broad and makes lots of extravagant complaints. I had to consciously accept that she was supposed to be funny, and then she was hysterical. Occasionally I was a little confused by the cultural differences and a few of the accents were difficult for me, but overall well worth the adjustment.
On Prime, though hopefully will circulate to other channels for those who don't have it.
Dark Winds: I've only watched the first two seasons, taking a little break before seasons 3 and 4. Set on a reservation in the 1970s, Dark Winds focuses on the local police force, led by Joe Leaphorn, and his two deputies, Bernadette Manuelito and Jim Chee. The clothes, furnishings, etc. were amusing to revisit, as I'm old enough to remember those styles, and the Native American culture interesting. Overall very serious, both because of the hard life on the reservation and the personal trauma suffered by Leaphorn.
Currently on Netflix/AMC. I don't usually binge shows, but I do like coming late to this show so that I can watch an episode a day. I'd have trouble keeping everything straight if I had to wait a week between each episode. Dark Winds is based on a book series by Tony Hillerman. I haven't read any of them, so can't speak to the faithfulness to the source material.
Deadloch: I've only watched the first season, as the second doesn't stream until March 20. Set in Australia in current days, Deadloch also focuses on the local police force, led by the lesbian Dulcie Collins, whose partner is the local veterinarian. A man is found murdered on the local beach, and Collins clashes with the detective sent to investigate, another woman. So many women in this series, almost all of the main characters, it's just delightful. The mayor, the rich matriarch, one of the deputies, the two young native women who find the first body, etc. Also, the victims are all male, which is a pleasing change.
Deadloch has lots of humor, which I admit I struggled with a bit, especially from the visiting detective, whose personality is really broad and makes lots of extravagant complaints. I had to consciously accept that she was supposed to be funny, and then she was hysterical. Occasionally I was a little confused by the cultural differences and a few of the accents were difficult for me, but overall well worth the adjustment.
On Prime, though hopefully will circulate to other channels for those who don't have it.
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Feb. 28th, 2026 10:59 am
FTH
melaganFTH
More info can be found atfandomtrumpshate
Because this is the first time I've signed up for the FTH auction, I've kept it in my wheelhouse.
SGA John/Rodney (try not to be shocked)
And now I can post my auction link
Tuesday, March 3rd, 8am ET: auction bidding opens
Saturday, March 7th, 8pm ET: auction bidding closes
More info can be found at
fandomtrumpshateBecause this is the first time I've signed up for the FTH auction, I've kept it in my wheelhouse.
SGA John/Rodney (try not to be shocked)
And now I can post my auction link
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Feb. 25th, 2026 10:15 pm
Fannish 50 2026 #11: The X-Files
elaynaI watched The X-Files from the beginning, just on the basis that the trailer looked interesting, and enjoyed it very much the first 4-5 seasons. I was reasonably fannish, attending several conventions, but didn't get much into fanfic or interacting on whatever kind of internet forum it would have been then.
Seeing Chris Carter at a convention was one of the things that started burning me out. Because people were asking about the 'conspiracy' episodes and how they tied together, and looking at him, I thought: you don't have an overall plan and you're really entertained that fans are spending so much time believing you do and trying to figure it out.
I could have been completely maligning him, of course, but the more episodes that seemed to tie together but left viewers dangling, the more I burned out. I think I watched an episode of two after David Duchovny left but I didn't warm to the new characters and dropped it.
I watched the first season of the reboot and hated it, though I don't remember much now.
So I'm not looking for more X-Files but I've read that Ryan Coogler is producing the reboot, and okay. For him, I will give it a try. I thought Black Panther was an excellent movie and I trust that Coogler will have an interesting take. Supernatural stories can be fun.
Seeing Chris Carter at a convention was one of the things that started burning me out. Because people were asking about the 'conspiracy' episodes and how they tied together, and looking at him, I thought: you don't have an overall plan and you're really entertained that fans are spending so much time believing you do and trying to figure it out.
I could have been completely maligning him, of course, but the more episodes that seemed to tie together but left viewers dangling, the more I burned out. I think I watched an episode of two after David Duchovny left but I didn't warm to the new characters and dropped it.
I watched the first season of the reboot and hated it, though I don't remember much now.
So I'm not looking for more X-Files but I've read that Ryan Coogler is producing the reboot, and okay. For him, I will give it a try. I thought Black Panther was an excellent movie and I trust that Coogler will have an interesting take. Supernatural stories can be fun.
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