New Post at Lady Business!

May. 29th, 2025 11:12 am
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I am once again contributing to cozy SFF discourse: Domestic Labor and Community Building Rec List

This list is for all of you who said "I'd like cozy SFF, if it was the thing you talked about"
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Last year I wrote an essay about cozy SFF. I started out writing a passionate defense of cozy SFF, then I wasn't quite happy with it and put it on the shelf for a while. When I got back to it, I realized there were some things about the current moment of cozy SFF that I don't really like. So I had to edit my piece. But even then I felt the conversation was getting away from me.

I've only become more frustrated with what's being marketed as cozy SFF and the discourse around it. I find the stuff being published isn't digging into the themes that I want to see. Meanwhile the discourse is both dismissive and full of moral panic. I think both that domestic labor and community building are important and worth telling stories about and shouldn’t be dismissed, and that it's ok to read soft comforting stories. I wish people would calm down a bit.

Read more... )

Osprey nesting

May. 29th, 2025 10:41 am
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I got to see an Osprey sitting on its nest!

brown and white raptor sits on a nest at the top of a wooden pole

When I came back later to show my partner, we talked to another birder who said this nesting platform has been there for a long time but in past years Ospreys have only stayed for a short time and not fledged any young. This year they've stayed much longer than usual so hopes are high for a baby! The other adult was perched in a tree nearby.

Ospreys eat only fish. (The platform is above a river.) It's interesting that small birds seem to realize they're no threat, and completely ignore them. While we were there, we saw a flock of blackbirds furiously mob and chase away a Cooper's Hawk while the Ospreys calmly looked on.

Read-in-Progress Wednesday

May. 28th, 2025 09:52 am
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This is your weekly read-in-progress post for you to talk about what you're currently reading and reactions and feelings (if any)!

For spoilers:

<details><summary>insert summary</summary>Your spoilers goes here</details>

<b>Highlight for spoilers!*</b><span style="background-color: #FFFFFF; color: #FFFFFF">Your spoilers goes here.</span>*

Did You Make a Thing?

May. 28th, 2025 02:01 pm
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This month is almost over, so, let's hear it. *g* How did it go with your fannish creativity?

Did you manage to make a thing?

Created fanart or made vids? Wrote fic or meta? How about picspams, link collections, character mood boards, themed playlists, promo posts, or whatever else you create for fannish enjoyment?

Here's the place to share it with us! Leave a link in the comments, or elaborate on it as much as you want.

Turtle from the Kyzylkum desert

May. 28th, 2025 02:43 pm
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For more details about our trip to this desert (in Russian), see here: https://pilottttt.dreamwidth.org/445028.html
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Title: if I let you in, I could fall for you
Author: [personal profile] maevedarcy
Fandom: League of Legends
Relationship: Rakan/Sett/Xayah
Rating: Teen
Warnings: None

Artist: Former Vandal
Album: Honeymoon Haze
Song: Roseblue

Summary:
"I was wondering, we were wondering actually, if you'd like to go dancing with us again."
Sett's stomach tightened in anticipation. He had been texting them nonstop the whole week and accepting their invitation felt as natural as breathing. "Sure, I'd love to."
"Thank fuck, 'cause we're turning round the corner and we'll be outside of your building in like 30 seconds."

[Or, they go on a date. Not that they call it a date in the first place.]
AO3 Link

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May. 27th, 2025 04:45 pm
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Title: Life Less Ordinary
Album: Indian Summer by Carbon Leaf
Author: [personal profile] jenbug
Fandom: Stargate
Characters: John Sheppard, Sam Carter
Rating: Teen

Life Less Ordinary [Ao3 link]
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Taken last year, this is pictorial tax for my previous post; this little guy was one of a family headquartered in a vacant lot along one of my habitual shopping routes.





Note the ropes cordoning the space off, as well as the designated perch set up for the owls. In the upper background, across the path, is another staked-off owl nesting site; unusually for birds of prey, Burrowing Owls are social animals who sometimes form communities of multiple families.

(If I’ve slipped into Earnest School Essay Mode, it’s because this is stuff I myself am very much newly learning.)

Currently reading/watching

May. 26th, 2025 10:23 pm
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Last week, I was really busy with work... seriously busy. It was stressful, but part of the training I prepared for Friday (23rd) went really well, despite the disorganization of the team leaders, who seem to think they can change plans last minute without any issues because, in the end, it’s us on the team who have to scramble to make it work… You know... the usual. This week looks just as bad, if not worse, with the added bonus of having to go into the office tomorrow and Wednesday… which means my physical and mental energy levels are going to take a hit :)

But here's the update.

Finished reading 


Currently reading

  • SVSSS Vol. 2 - Chapter 7


Currently watching

  • My Stubborn (Thai BL drama) - Weekly, Sundays - 6/12 episodes

  • Break Up Service (Thai drama) - Weekly, Mondays - 8/12 episodes

  • Leap Day (Thai drama) - Weekly, Tuesdays - 7/12 episodes

  • Boys in Love (Thai BL drama) - Weekly, Sundays - 5/12 episodes

  • Winter Begonia (Chinese drama) - Weekly, weekends - 26/49 episodes

  • The Bangkok Boy (Thai BL drama) - Weekly, Saturdays - 2/12 episodes

  • The Ex-Morning (Thai BL drama) - Weekly, Thursdays - 1/10 episodes


On hold

  • El Secreto del Río (Mexican drama) - No schedule - 4/8 episodes
  • Perfect 10 Liners (Thai BL drama) - No schedule - 4/24 episodes

My Yuri on Ice obsession still persists, though at a more passive level due to lack of time (I haven't rewatched it at all). What I have been constantly thinking about is how to pull off my secret craft project. I already have some solid references for the sketches, but that’s about it. Anyway, whenever there’s a shift in work tasks, I struggle to find my rhythm again... and I still haven’t. That’s why I only managed to read five fanfics this week u_u

On the bright side, I now not only have [personal profile] forestofglory ’s list waiting for me, but also one shared by [personal profile] bluapapilio ! It’s really exciting to have more recommendations.

I hadn’t made much progress with SVSSS either, but yesterday, when I wasn’t in the mood for watching dramas, I decided to read a bit and finally finished Chapter 6 of Volume 2 and started Chapter 7. It’s getting interesting.

Last week, I tried to catch up on the series I’m watching, but I failed. I’m still behind on Winter Begonia, The Bangkok Boy, and Boys in Love.

I did manage to catch up with Break Up Service, Leap Day, and My Stubborn. I don’t have many thoughts on them, mostly because I’m just so tired, not because I have nothing to say.

And, once again, I gave in to the temptation of starting a new drama: The Ex-Morning, but that’s because I really wanted to see KristSingto… I have a weakness for shows with actors who are 30+... and maybe one of these days, I’ll finally watch SOTUS. I know it’s a must, but there are just so many shows… TOT

Anyway, that’s all for this week.

If I get really bored at the office, maybe I’ll write a post here… maybe one about my birthday and other things, but we’ll see. I’m so busy I don’t even have time to be bored... just overwhelmed :)
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AuthorAsh E. Costa (analogbasilisk)
Title: Does peace exist in chaos?
Album: Aspiral by Epica | Song: Fight To Survive
Fandom: Original Fiction
Word count: 439
Rating: T
Warnings: implied past abuse

Sometimes Leigh couldn't sleep )

2025 album challenge

May. 26th, 2025 02:48 pm
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Title: One of These Nights
author: [personal profile] cornerofmadness

Fandom: Hazbin Hotel

Characters/Pairing: Angel Dust, Sir Pentious, Valentino

Summary: Angel is excited for the new script Valentino has in mind with the help of a newly fallen Sinner: airship pirates. His only problem is convincing Pentious to use his airship.
Rating: teen

Warnings: Angel is a sex worker

Artist: Sammy Hagar
Album: Footloose Soundtrack
Song: The Girl Gets Around

New neighbors!

May. 26th, 2025 12:54 pm
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Lizards have been somewhat fewer in the apartment complex than last year, and the other night I learned a possible reason: a Burrowing Owl (Athene cunicularia) couple have set up housekeeping on the back lawn next door! (No pictorial tax as yet: their nest, less than five feet from the curb, overlooks a back alley heavily travelled by garbage, service, and delivery vehicles as well as human pedestrians—meaning that they’re probably experiencing botherance enough without amateur paparazzi. (1)

Burrowing Owls are regarded as local mascots and rigorously protected here; standard procedure upon discovering an inhabited burrow is to erect a little designated perch for the owls and cordon it off, crime-scene style, halting any human construction until the young have left the nest.

(1) Rule of thumb is that if the owls are reacting to your presence, you’re too close; the risk of attracting gawkers is one reason that doxxing Burrowing Owls nesting on private property is frowned upon around here. Schools, museums, and other such facilities, however, will encourage on-site nesting, observable by remote cam.

I’m finding varying accounts of how capable they are of digging their own burrows, but certainly the owls prefer the convenience of found housing when they can get it, not only taking over burrows constructed by other animals but occupying such human artifacts as PVC pipes; it’s quite possible to build artificial burrows to attract them.
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I am The Most Behind on dw and on uh several other things. My May has involved several different all-encompassing things taking over my life! but! I have a new fic to share!! freshly posted! get it on ao3 or on my personal website! (I also put some bird pics up on my personal website's bird shrine today, if you're not into mdzs but enjoy looking at cute birds)

Niche Volition


on ao3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/65895511

on aviansoph: https://aviansoph.com/fic/niche-volition.html

Fandom: MDZS
Focus: Lan Jingyi-centric (Lan Jingyi & Lan Xichen, Lan Jingyi & his sect, Lan Jingyi & Jin Ling)
Setting: several years post-canon
Length: 4,873 words

Themes:

community leadership and personal fulfillment

Summary:

Lan Jingyi’s role in the Lan sect has increased in responsibility in the years since canon and he’s being seen as a potential heir to the title of sect leader. When two sets of visitors arrive at Cloud Recesses on the same day, Lan Jingyi has to balance multiple responsibilities.

Media Round Up: May 25 2025

May. 25th, 2025 02:43 pm
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I can't think of an even vaugley clever subtitle for this post so I've just put the date. I read some books with varying levels of joy. Getting slightly better sleep for a bit helped, as did putting less pressure on myself to love everything I read.

Wooing the Witch Queen by Stephanie Burgis—I was very charmed by this book! It’s not a book where I want to think too hard about the worldbuilding, nor is it a book that thinks too hard about its political systems. (There is an empire – it's bad because it wants to control magic and take over all the little kingdoms around it. But we aren’t going to think too hard about how all those monarchies work or about due process) But if you are in a mood to let those things slide and I was, it's a fun read. I liked and wanted to root for the main characters right away, especially the male lead who is a bit princess coded and becomes a librarian by accident. The plot is mostly a kind of tropey romance and I found that very soothing.

Bloody Jack by L.A. Meyer—This age of sail crossdressing girl book was recced in response to my crossdressing girl media post. Our main character Jack (née Mary) disguises herself as a boy to become a ship's boy on the HMS Dolphin, and has many adventures. This was a little too gritty for me, especially the early part of the book where her family all die, and then she lives on the street. That section featured a lot of the kids dying! Then ship life is rough and they are in battles and things so more people die. There’s also an attempted rape. Anyways this is a solid example of the crossdressing girl trope! (I actually checked the second book out form the library but it involved school bullying and I was finding that way too upsetting)

A Sky Full of Dragons by Tiffany McDaniel—I read this MG fantasy out loud to my kid over many bedtimes. I think it's a bit too whimsical, which is not a thing I thought I would ever complain about. I like whimsy! But so many unexpected things kept happening it was hard to follow the plot at first. Plus it’s just hard to hold narrative tension when absurd things just keep happening.

The Truth Season 3 cases 1-3— I’m so obsessed with this show! It’s a reality show where pretty people wear pretty clothing and play an elaborate game that’s like a cross between and escape room and a murder mystery dinner party. It’s got my fav Liu Yuning and several other people who I'm very fond of. I think the big thing that keeps me coming back is the group chemistry, which is very fun. I can’t really follow the mysteries – I can get the broad strokes, but to really follow you need to get the details. But it's fine because it's not really what I’m here for, and I enjoy the surprise reveals. This season's costumes are great so far!

Paprika—We did watch another Satoshi Kon film for our next movie night! This one is both very trippy and very creepy. I’m not sure I like it. It was good, just really intense. Anyways I’m glad I watched it. I continue to be impressed by Satoshi Kon’s cityscapes (content note: sexual assault, fatphobia)
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Title: I'm afraid I'm gonna love it just a little too much
Author: [personal profile] maevedarcy 
Fandom: League of Legends
Relationship: Rakan/Sett/Xayah
Rating: Explicit
Warnings: None

Artist: Former Vandal
Album: Honeymoon Haze
Song: Anathema

Summary:
"This is Xayah," Rakan said, raising his voice to be heard over the music. "We think you're hot and we were wondering if we could buy you a drink?"

[Or, Xayah and Rakan meet Sett. Set in the Heartsteel | K/DA universe.]
AO3 Link

Just Create - Counter Edition

May. 24th, 2025 02:31 pm
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What are you working on? What have you finished? What do you need encouragement on?

Are there any cool events or challenges happening that you want to hype?

What do you just want to talk about?

What have you been watching or reading?

Chores and other not-fun things count!

Remember to encourage other commenters and we have a discord where we can do work-alongs and chat, linked in the sticky

Heron takes flight

May. 24th, 2025 05:09 pm
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I accidentally walked up on this lovely heron at the lake today (US Midwest, small man-made lake that just happens to be close enough for me to walk to), and he was obliging enough to stand still until I had a chance to get out the camera! I see a lot of birds out there every year (right now we also have ducklings, a small geese population, and a lot of red-winged blackbirds), but this is the closest I've ever gotten to one of the herons, and I thought this community might like to see him.

a gray and black heron taking flight from a lake

Fairly sure it's a great blue heron, though I'm not a bird-identifying expert.

Weekly Chat

May. 24th, 2025 01:53 pm
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The weekly chat posts are intended for just that, chatting among each other. What are you currently watching? Reading? What actor/idol are you currently following? What are you looking forward to? Are you busy writing, creating art? Or did you have no time at all for anything, and are bemoaning that fact?

Whatever it is, talk to us about it here. Tell us what you liked or didn't like, and if you want to talk about spoilery things, please hide them under either of these codes:
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