Snow
Jan. 21st, 2026 08:11 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
ysabetwordsmithmoonhare posted a lovely picture of snow, and a very amusing still life of "Snow Predicted." It got me thinking that occasions would make a great theme for still life in general.
Opera Outfits Over 40
Jan. 21st, 2026 06:16 pmysabetwordsmithA friend asked about shopping for clothes over 40, with an eye toward age-appropriate and fashionable wear, given an opera subscription. That's different from my typical needs, but I'm familiar enough with wrangling clothes to have plenty of ideas ...
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Alt bricks: Wangxian Waterfall (Mo Dao Zu Shi)
Jan. 21st, 2026 07:04 pmxinger posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
beagoldfishTitle: Wangxian Waterfall
Fandom: Mo Dao Zu Shi/The Untamed
Character(s): Wei Wuxian, Lan Wangji
Details: Building happy Mo Dao Zu Shi scenes using Lego and alt bricks.
Summary: Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji play a song together.
Link to picture: dreamwidth
Image description: An alt-lego build of a waterfall with Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji standing beside it. Wei Wuxian has his flute and Lan Wangji has his guqin. There are three rabbits with them and a rainbow behind them.
Fandom: Mo Dao Zu Shi/The Untamed
Character(s): Wei Wuxian, Lan Wangji
Details: Building happy Mo Dao Zu Shi scenes using Lego and alt bricks.
Summary: Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji play a song together.
Link to picture: dreamwidth
Image description: An alt-lego build of a waterfall with Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji standing beside it. Wei Wuxian has his flute and Lan Wangji has his guqin. There are three rabbits with them and a rainbow behind them.
Food
Jan. 21st, 2026 02:55 pmysabetwordsmithThe hidden microbes that decide how sourdough tastes
The microbes living in sourdough starters don’t just appear by chance—they’re shaped by what bakers feed them. New research shows that while the same hardy yeast tends to dominate sourdough starters regardless of flour type, the bacteria tell a more complex story. Different flours—like whole wheat or bread flour—encourage different bacterial communities, which can subtly influence flavor, texture, and fermentation.
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The microbes living in sourdough starters don’t just appear by chance—they’re shaped by what bakers feed them. New research shows that while the same hardy yeast tends to dominate sourdough starters regardless of flour type, the bacteria tell a more complex story. Different flours—like whole wheat or bread flour—encourage different bacterial communities, which can subtly influence flavor, texture, and fermentation.
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Jan. 21st, 2026 03:20 pmgreenI was already having a baaad day and now I just found out that Meg's neurologist isn't going to see her anymore. She's been going to him for 20 years. I keep crying ugh
Recommendation: Mockery Manor
Jan. 22nd, 2026 07:19 ammerrileemakes posting in voiceinmyear
Mockery Manor is a high-production audio drama that follows the misadventures of 3 theme park employees: twins Bettey and Jay Jay and colleague and/or love/lust/like interest Parker. This trio are people you would never want to mee. They're bad decision making chaos machines with a flair for hysterics. But they're an absolute blast to listen to.
The show is made by a writer/musician couple and that close connection really helps bring the podcast to life. Music is at the heart of Mockery Manor, so much so its almost a character in its own right.
The first season is set in 1980s UK and the music just nails the cheesy, so 'wholesome' its unnerving vibe of 80s jingles and themes. The second season is set a few years later in Germany and is a blend of hokey Bavarian and euro death metal (which is honestly great). The third season is set back in the UK in the 90s, in a park themed on a US country singer, and is the best season yet for music.
I start with describing the music because the plot is... fine. Each season is a contained mystery, with mild thriller themes and some murder. Season 2 is probably the best story wise. I found season 3 repeating plot beats from season 1 too much. But I'm not that fussed, for me it's the characters and the music that drive the show. I'm here for the audio, the drama plays second fiddle to that delight.
There's a promised season 4 set on a theme park on a cruise ship! I cannot wait for all the terrible muzak.
4.5/5, would recommend if you're remotely interested. The feed also has interviews with the creators (they interview themselves, its kinda weird but it works) about the music and the creative process which are also quite interesting.
The music is also available to stream on Bandcamp if you're curious. I'd recommend Where Childhood Never Dies (the slightly off synth is perfect, is it a minor key?), Enter Großmann and Cactus Lovers for a sampling of the breadth of music in the show.
Half A Moon 2026
Jan. 21st, 2026 02:34 pmspikedluvLast year I participated in halfamoon for the first time. I enjoyed it and have been looking forward to this round. The prompts for this coming round (beginning Feb 1) have been posted HERE.
Per the mod, this year is all about archetypes. So I've listed the seven feminine archetypes on the odd number days and then something that plays against that on the even number days.
I’m including the prompts here because I need to think about them some. Yes, I’m thinking they’ll all be Jessica again, but that’s not set in stone.
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halfamoon for the first time. I enjoyed it and have been looking forward to this round. The prompts for this coming round (beginning Feb 1) have been posted HERE.Per the mod, this year is all about archetypes. So I've listed the seven feminine archetypes on the odd number days and then something that plays against that on the even number days.
I’m including the prompts here because I need to think about them some. Yes, I’m thinking they’ll all be Jessica again, but that’s not set in stone.
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snowflake Day 11
Jan. 21st, 2026 01:49 pmmelagan
Challenge #11
In your own space, grant someone's wish from Challenge #5.
Requests I've filled:
Comments and hits on fanfic, some icons, and a request for a picture of a deer.
Just want to add a thank you to everyone who filled a request on my wishlist. ;;;;flailyhands;;;;
Wednesday Reading Meme
Jan. 21st, 2026 02:11 pmspikedluvWhat I Just Finished Reading: Since last Wednesday I have read/finished reading: Nothing! I’ve watched a lot of tv and did a lot of writing in the last week, which didn’t leave much time for reading.
What I am Currently Reading: Still working on Husband Material (London Calling) by Alexis Hall.
What I Plan to Read Next: Probably the other library book I have out as I've only got one renewal on it.
What I am Currently Reading: Still working on Husband Material (London Calling) by Alexis Hall.
What I Plan to Read Next: Probably the other library book I have out as I've only got one renewal on it.
a fool for another day
Jan. 21st, 2026 02:07 pmmusesfoolI did indeed get in bed by 9:30 last night and slept pretty hard. I probably could have slept even more, but 11 hours is a pretty good night!
For some reason, I woke up with Barely Breathing by Duncan Sheik in my head, and when I wondered to![[tumblr.com profile]](https://www.tumblr.com/favicon.ico)
angelgazing whatever happened to him, she said he co-wrote Spring Awakening, which I did not know, so good for him! From one-hit wonder to Tony winner!
On the Mets front, they finally got a centerfielder in Luis Robert Jr. I guess if he can stay healthy, he'll be an upgrade over last year, offensively at least, though I am still a Tyrone Taylor fan for his A+ defense. #better call tyrone
In other sports news, my attempt to get interested in basketball seems to have done serious damage to the Knicks. They have been losing a lot lately. Plus, everyone I mentioned it to was like, don't do that. I didn't realize people in my wider circle felt that way about basketball. I guess there's always the Liberty! I should figure out when that season starts. Or the Sirens for hockey, but I don't think they've been very good either. Just a bad time all round for NY sports, I guess. And it's not like I'm a fair weather fan, though this certainly sounds like it - it's just I'd like to root for a team that isn't completely terrible, you know? As a treat!
On the books front, there is finally cover art and a real blurb for Dungeon Crawler Carl 8: Parade of Horribles, but still no Kindle* or e-book edition, so I broke down and pre-ordered the hardcover. (I can't do audiobooks. I've tried.) I also decided to do a reread of the series, because I've been trying to map out all the various stuff that needs resolving - and it is A LOT - so I wanted it to be fresh in my mind. So at some point there will be a post that is basically me as that Charlie Day-at-the-murder-board meme trying to figure it all out. *hands*
*I realize that I probably need to do a "free trial" of Kindle Unlimited to get the Kindle edition but I do not want to do that at this time. As the release date gets closer, we'll see if a Kindle edition shows up and I end up cancelling the hardcover, as I would prefer not to buy a hardcover tbh. I have all the rest on kindle, which is where I do 99.5% of my book-reading these days.
So anyway, I guess for the Wednesday reading meme, I just finished a reread of book 1 of Dungeon Crawler Carl and started rereading book 2: Carl's Doomsday Scenario. And I will probably read book 3: The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook after that and so on and so forth. *wry*
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For some reason, I woke up with Barely Breathing by Duncan Sheik in my head, and when I wondered to
On the Mets front, they finally got a centerfielder in Luis Robert Jr. I guess if he can stay healthy, he'll be an upgrade over last year, offensively at least, though I am still a Tyrone Taylor fan for his A+ defense. #better call tyrone
In other sports news, my attempt to get interested in basketball seems to have done serious damage to the Knicks. They have been losing a lot lately. Plus, everyone I mentioned it to was like, don't do that. I didn't realize people in my wider circle felt that way about basketball. I guess there's always the Liberty! I should figure out when that season starts. Or the Sirens for hockey, but I don't think they've been very good either. Just a bad time all round for NY sports, I guess. And it's not like I'm a fair weather fan, though this certainly sounds like it - it's just I'd like to root for a team that isn't completely terrible, you know? As a treat!
On the books front, there is finally cover art and a real blurb for Dungeon Crawler Carl 8: Parade of Horribles, but still no Kindle* or e-book edition, so I broke down and pre-ordered the hardcover. (I can't do audiobooks. I've tried.) I also decided to do a reread of the series, because I've been trying to map out all the various stuff that needs resolving - and it is A LOT - so I wanted it to be fresh in my mind. So at some point there will be a post that is basically me as that Charlie Day-at-the-murder-board meme trying to figure it all out. *hands*
*I realize that I probably need to do a "free trial" of Kindle Unlimited to get the Kindle edition but I do not want to do that at this time. As the release date gets closer, we'll see if a Kindle edition shows up and I end up cancelling the hardcover, as I would prefer not to buy a hardcover tbh. I have all the rest on kindle, which is where I do 99.5% of my book-reading these days.
So anyway, I guess for the Wednesday reading meme, I just finished a reread of book 1 of Dungeon Crawler Carl and started rereading book 2: Carl's Doomsday Scenario. And I will probably read book 3: The Dungeon Anarchist's Cookbook after that and so on and so forth. *wry*
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Birdfeeding
Jan. 21st, 2026 12:55 pmysabetwordsmithToday is mostly sunny, breezy, and cool.
I fed the birds. I've seen a flock of sparrows and at least one starling.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 1/21/26 -- We installed the first of the new latches.
EDIT 1/21/26 -- We installed the second of the new latches.
EDIT 1/21/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 1/21/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
EDIT 1/21/26 -- I put out a peanut suet cake.
EDIT 1/21/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
I am done for the night.
I fed the birds. I've seen a flock of sparrows and at least one starling.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 1/21/26 -- We installed the first of the new latches.
EDIT 1/21/26 -- We installed the second of the new latches.
EDIT 1/21/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 1/21/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
EDIT 1/21/26 -- I put out a peanut suet cake.
EDIT 1/21/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
I am done for the night.
2026 #2 - watch-a-ton s05e01 + multifandom icons.
Jan. 21st, 2026 08:26 pmwickedgame posting in mundodefieras
Fandoms: Bad Behaviour, Dynasty, Good Trouble, Heated Rivalry, Mako Mermaids, Neumatt, Namib, Nancy Drew, One Trillion Dollars, Skymed, Stranger Things, Supergirl, What It Feels Like For a Girl
( Season 5, Episode 1 )
* don't repost to fanpop or anywhere else
* comment and credit if you take any icon (eitherwickedgame or mundodefieras)
* comment and credit if you take any icon (either
wickedgame or mundodefieras)* comments make me very happy :)
* if you like what you see, watch the community for updates
* if you like what you see, watch the community for updates
playlist: be with me [star wars]
Jan. 21st, 2026 06:40 pmtheurbanspaceboi posting in beagoldfishtitle: be with me
fandom: star wars
character(s): rey skywalker
details: a playlist consisting of ten tracks.
also on my tumblr and my spotify.
( be with me )
fandom: star wars
character(s): rey skywalker
details: a playlist consisting of ten tracks.
also on my tumblr and my spotify.
( be with me )
Snowflake Challenge 11: Granting Wishes
Jan. 21st, 2026 11:42 amysabetwordsmithSnowflake Challenge 11: Granting Wishes
This challenge is a follow up to Challenge #5. You've made your own wishlist, now it's time to grant someone else's wish from theirs! This can be as simple as answering a question to creating something from scratch, one wish or many wishes. Let your inspiration run wild!
In your own space, grant someone's wish from Challenge #5. Leave a comment in this post saying you did it and include a link to your own post with the wishes you granted if you feel comfortable doing so.
Be sure to check out other people's creations, whether they're granting your wish or someone else's. If you post any granted wishes elsewhere, we'd love it if you link them to this post.
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This challenge is a follow up to Challenge #5. You've made your own wishlist, now it's time to grant someone else's wish from theirs! This can be as simple as answering a question to creating something from scratch, one wish or many wishes. Let your inspiration run wild!
In your own space, grant someone's wish from Challenge #5. Leave a comment in this post saying you did it and include a link to your own post with the wishes you granted if you feel comfortable doing so.
Be sure to check out other people's creations, whether they're granting your wish or someone else's. If you post any granted wishes elsewhere, we'd love it if you link them to this post.
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