3/26/2026 Loop Road and Laurel Canyon
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mrkinchAlthough I got started a little late I had a wonderful morning walking up Laurel Canyon, going a little further this time. Who knows, maybe I'll get to Nimitz Way eventually. Northern House Wrens have returned to two of three places I'd expect them, so I think these will stay. I heard a Warbling Vireo at the foot of Laurel Canyon, Wilson's Warblers everywhere, and as many Townsend's Warblers as Orange-crowns. At the same place in the Canyon as last year, there were Hutton's vireos calling from every direction. So much fun. ( The list: )
I heard a California Towhee singing in Laurel Canyon. Their song is not exactly melodious, just a series of chips, sometimes with a tag at the end, but given how fond I am of California Towhees I find it delightful.
I heard a California Towhee singing in Laurel Canyon. Their song is not exactly melodious, just a series of chips, sometimes with a tag at the end, but given how fond I am of California Towhees I find it delightful.
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Mar. 26th, 2026 04:44 pmcase posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
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someday when the world is much brighter
Mar. 25th, 2026 08:12 pmmusesfoolWe were all super anxious about today's board meeting, but despite all the agita, it went well. Whew. We will still need to do some tweaking in terms of the order stuff is presented in, but thankfully nobody got all up in arms about the changes.
My router keeps dropping my internet connection in short spurts every few hours, and I finally opened the chat with Spectrum about it. I was like, could it be that I need a new router? It's 6 years old. And the chatbot or whatever was like, it seems to be working right now! And I was like, yes, but it's been dropping the connection repeatedly for the last three days, several times a day, for 5-10 minutes at a time, both on wifi and with the computer that is plugged into the ethernet cable. And it was like, please hold. And then it came back and was like, ah yes, now I see there is some bad signal coming from your router! Perhaps we should replace it. It is 6 years old. And I was like, yes please! How do we do that? And it offered to ship it and a new modem, which is also 6 years old but has not (yet) been troublesome, so I said yes, let's do that. So now they are shipping me a new modem and a new router, which I will install and then return the old equipment to them. So we'll see how that goes.
I also signed and scanned back my tax returns to my accountant and I'm so glad they take payment by Zelle now so I don't have to mail a check. I'm getting money back from both Fed and State, which will have to go right to paying bills. At least I can't rack up more credit card charges atm because my niece has put a moratorium on any new clothes for Baby Miss L until they clear out out some space. It is very hard to restrain myself but I have done so womanfully. There are just so many cute toddler girl clothes out there though, and she enjoys playing with her clothes (she likes to do fashion shows by trying on various items, accessorizing with a hat and a purse, and then walking round the living room), so I enjoy giving them to her. Hopefully they'll get some old stuff that no longer fits put away and I will be given free rein again.
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My router keeps dropping my internet connection in short spurts every few hours, and I finally opened the chat with Spectrum about it. I was like, could it be that I need a new router? It's 6 years old. And the chatbot or whatever was like, it seems to be working right now! And I was like, yes, but it's been dropping the connection repeatedly for the last three days, several times a day, for 5-10 minutes at a time, both on wifi and with the computer that is plugged into the ethernet cable. And it was like, please hold. And then it came back and was like, ah yes, now I see there is some bad signal coming from your router! Perhaps we should replace it. It is 6 years old. And I was like, yes please! How do we do that? And it offered to ship it and a new modem, which is also 6 years old but has not (yet) been troublesome, so I said yes, let's do that. So now they are shipping me a new modem and a new router, which I will install and then return the old equipment to them. So we'll see how that goes.
I also signed and scanned back my tax returns to my accountant and I'm so glad they take payment by Zelle now so I don't have to mail a check. I'm getting money back from both Fed and State, which will have to go right to paying bills. At least I can't rack up more credit card charges atm because my niece has put a moratorium on any new clothes for Baby Miss L until they clear out out some space. It is very hard to restrain myself but I have done so womanfully. There are just so many cute toddler girl clothes out there though, and she enjoys playing with her clothes (she likes to do fashion shows by trying on various items, accessorizing with a hat and a purse, and then walking round the living room), so I enjoy giving them to her. Hopefully they'll get some old stuff that no longer fits put away and I will be given free rein again.
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3/25/2025 Inspiration Trail
Mar. 25th, 2026 12:56 pmmrkinchIt was surprisingly cold at sunrise give how hot it's been east of the hills lately, and there was even a little wind, but it had warmed considerably by late morning. No new arrivals, but I heard a Western Flycatcher on the Trail itself, not just from the parking lot.:) There were at least three Blue-gray Gnatcatchers, one and perhaps two at the north end of the trail and two at the point, chasing and singing. At least two flocks of Cedar Waxwings were flying about distinctively close together but constantly shifting. There were many California Quail out foraging, both the covey I see in the dip and the one out at the other end of the trail. I hope I'll see chicks in May. ( The list: )
There's been a lack of raptors lately. Didn't even hear a red-shouldered hawk. They're always yelling. But I did see an American Kestrel atop a very tall snag, which surprised me as they are most often a Winter bird and it's really not Winter anymore.
There's been a lack of raptors lately. Didn't even hear a red-shouldered hawk. They're always yelling. But I did see an American Kestrel atop a very tall snag, which surprised me as they are most often a Winter bird and it's really not Winter anymore.
Remembrances for MinoanMiss & visiting friends
Mar. 25th, 2026 06:51 pmpetraMinoanMiss's obituary. Which I will eventually be able to read.
If you knew her and you have some cash to spare, there is a GoFundMe for burial & memorial costs.
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I am hanging out withjackabug and teland this week, after meeting katarik and having a meal with Jack, Kat, and jadelennox after the memorial last weekend.
It is good to be on vacation.
I am mostly Not Thinking about the event this weekend, to which I was going to takeminoanmiss, because when I think about it, it makes me want to cry. On the plus side, I will have quite a few other people I know there to talk to, sing with, and hug.
If you knew her and you have some cash to spare, there is a GoFundMe for burial & memorial costs.
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I am hanging out with
jackabug and teland this week, after meeting katarik and having a meal with Jack, Kat, and jadelennox after the memorial last weekend.It is good to be on vacation.
I am mostly Not Thinking about the event this weekend, to which I was going to take
minoanmiss, because when I think about it, it makes me want to cry. On the plus side, I will have quite a few other people I know there to talk to, sing with, and hug.[ SECRET POST #7019 ]
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BTS: and life goes on 🌸 by pebble (SFW)
Mar. 25th, 2026 01:34 pmglitteryv posting in fanart_recsFandom: BTS and BT21
Characters/Pairing/Other Subject: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook, Koya, RJ, Shooky, Mang, Chimmy, Tata, Cooky, and SUGA's real life kitty, Tang!
Content Notes/Warnings: None
Medium: Digital art
Artist on DW/LJ: N/A
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Why this piece is awesome: It's a really soft fanart that connects to so many things: BTS doing a comeback, them and their BT21 creations, and the mention of spring (their new album dropping on the official first day of spring). Oh, and the gentle nod to "Spring Day", a v. significant song in their discography.
I liked that this art is set at a moment when the dawn is right around the corner too. It's got a lovely style as well.
Link: and life goes on 🌸
Characters/Pairing/Other Subject: RM, Jin, SUGA, j-hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook, Koya, RJ, Shooky, Mang, Chimmy, Tata, Cooky, and SUGA's real life kitty, Tang!
Content Notes/Warnings: None
Medium: Digital art
Artist on DW/LJ: N/A
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jellyfishcakesWhy this piece is awesome: It's a really soft fanart that connects to so many things: BTS doing a comeback, them and their BT21 creations, and the mention of spring (their new album dropping on the official first day of spring). Oh, and the gentle nod to "Spring Day", a v. significant song in their discography.
I liked that this art is set at a moment when the dawn is right around the corner too. It's got a lovely style as well.
Link: and life goes on 🌸
Videogame rec: "Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders"
Mar. 25th, 2026 07:48 pmhalfcactus posting in c_entIt's the season for spring sales and for less than 2 USD, you can get Detective Di: The Silk Rose Murders on Steam or the Switch store.
PLOT: You play Di Renjie a.k.a. Judge Dee in the early days of his career. After gaining recognition in Penglai, you are called upon by Empress Wu to solve a string of murder cases in Chang'an.
Recommended if you like:
- Short games (a little more than 5 hours of play)
- Point-and-click mysteries (pixel art style)
- Puzzles
- Serial killer storylines
- Historical Chinese settings + figures
The music is nice too, very atmospheric!
(Also wrote a longer write-up about it here.)
PLOT: You play Di Renjie a.k.a. Judge Dee in the early days of his career. After gaining recognition in Penglai, you are called upon by Empress Wu to solve a string of murder cases in Chang'an.
Recommended if you like:
- Short games (a little more than 5 hours of play)
- Point-and-click mysteries (pixel art style)
- Puzzles
- Serial killer storylines
- Historical Chinese settings + figures
The music is nice too, very atmospheric!
(Also wrote a longer write-up about it here.)
Did You Make a Thing?
Mar. 25th, 2026 12:33 pmdancing_serpent posting in c_entThis 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.
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.
Old DVD commentaries posted to AO3 today
Mar. 24th, 2026 04:49 pmpetraAshes to Ashes + DCU Crossover:
Holiday makers - Alex Drake, meet Barbara Gordon.
Avengers (2012):
Nutritious high protein - Why Steve Rogers's shirts fit the way they do. (Gen)
DCU:
A bird in the hand - Bruce Wayne/Dick Grayson, the first identity porn story, Brucie Wayne/Nightwing. With Jamjar.
Also from the How to Marry a Millionaire verse, Mussels, with Bruce/Dick/Clark.
À la recherche de la honte perdue - Bruce Wayne/Dick Grayson, in which Dick dresses as Marie Antoinette (just like in canon) and Bruce dresses as Louis XVI (canon!) and then they have sex (okay, that was me).
If you're on fire - Steph Brown, Cassandra Cain, and Kon-El have Adventures.
In Flagrante Delicto - Slade Wilson/Dick Grayson, co-written with Rubynye, as were the commentaries. (Yes, I do know how much it's going to suck for people to get a heads-up from her, but it's better than losing her words.)
So unlike a wife, Bruce Wayne/Dick Grayson with crossdressing, Selina Kyle, and sharp edges.
DVD commentary by Petra onteland's Entelechy - Dick Grayson/Tim Drake, content some readers may find disturbing. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
Good Omens:
Holy unnecessary - a snippet of the story where Crowley wakes up with a penis (no interpersonal sexual contact)
Life on Mars/Ashes to Ashes:
Ease my worried mind - Take Clothes Off As Directed (Dom/sub roles as socially normative/constructed), Sam/Gene, Sam/Annie.
L'appel du vide - Several stories deep into a series of Gene Hunt/Alex Drake/Sam Tyler/Annie Cartwright. With thatyourefuse.
Star Wars:
The letter and not the spirit - Obi-Wan/Anakin, a snippet of the story, involves cuddling
Holiday makers - Alex Drake, meet Barbara Gordon.
Avengers (2012):
Nutritious high protein - Why Steve Rogers's shirts fit the way they do. (Gen)
DCU:
A bird in the hand - Bruce Wayne/Dick Grayson, the first identity porn story, Brucie Wayne/Nightwing. With Jamjar.
Also from the How to Marry a Millionaire verse, Mussels, with Bruce/Dick/Clark.
À la recherche de la honte perdue - Bruce Wayne/Dick Grayson, in which Dick dresses as Marie Antoinette (just like in canon) and Bruce dresses as Louis XVI (canon!) and then they have sex (okay, that was me).
If you're on fire - Steph Brown, Cassandra Cain, and Kon-El have Adventures.
In Flagrante Delicto - Slade Wilson/Dick Grayson, co-written with Rubynye, as were the commentaries. (Yes, I do know how much it's going to suck for people to get a heads-up from her, but it's better than losing her words.)
So unlike a wife, Bruce Wayne/Dick Grayson with crossdressing, Selina Kyle, and sharp edges.
DVD commentary by Petra on
teland's Entelechy - Dick Grayson/Tim Drake, content some readers may find disturbing. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3Good Omens:
Holy unnecessary - a snippet of the story where Crowley wakes up with a penis (no interpersonal sexual contact)
Life on Mars/Ashes to Ashes:
Ease my worried mind - Take Clothes Off As Directed (Dom/sub roles as socially normative/constructed), Sam/Gene, Sam/Annie.
L'appel du vide - Several stories deep into a series of Gene Hunt/Alex Drake/Sam Tyler/Annie Cartwright. With thatyourefuse.
Star Wars:
The letter and not the spirit - Obi-Wan/Anakin, a snippet of the story, involves cuddling
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Love for a dollar - Singin' in the Rain OT3 fluff for Katarik
Mar. 24th, 2026 01:05 ampetraLove for a dollar (1167 words) by Petra
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Singin' in the Rain (1952)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Cosmo Brown/Don Lockwood/Kathy Selden
Characters: Don Lockwood, Cosmo Brown, Kathy Selden
Additional Tags: Gift Fic, Domestic Disputes, Domestic Fluff, Polyamory Negotiations, Happy Ending
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Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Singin' in the Rain (1952)
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Cosmo Brown/Don Lockwood/Kathy Selden
Characters: Don Lockwood, Cosmo Brown, Kathy Selden
Additional Tags: Gift Fic, Domestic Disputes, Domestic Fluff, Polyamory Negotiations, Happy Ending
Summary:
When R. F. recognizes Cosmo's genius and gives him a raise, he wants to pay rent. Don and Kathy have opinions about this.
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3/22/2026 Inspiration Trail
Mar. 22nd, 2026 11:58 ammrkinchAnother lovely morning on Inspiration Trail. The Wilson's Warblers have made it over the ridge, I heard three Great Horned Owls, and a White-crowned Sparrow is still singing near the parking lot. Heard but did not see Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, so very similar to last time but slightly less exciting. ( The list: )
Next arrival should be Black-headed Grosbeak!
Next arrival should be Black-headed Grosbeak!
The Receipts Are Paywalled
Mar. 22nd, 2026 03:36 pmelfThere is Drama going around in the indie TTRPG community. Some people accuse a game designer of being a jerk, a cheat (someone who doesn't pay contractors, not someone involved in relationship shenanigans), a liar, and weaponizing their fame to harass other people in the community.
Others say the above comments are nothing but hate-speech aimed at a person of a marginalized identity, and this person has written great works and brings creativity and fresh insights to the community at large.
I'd love to figure out which is true, or if they both have elements of truth.
The details are apparently covered in a Rascal article, possibly some posts at Medium, and of course, in multiple Discords. If I joined the right ones, I might be able to find out who actually said what. (I will not be joining any Discords over this.)
I can confirm:
• Creator in question has written some amazing stuff, not only much-lauded but also unique improvements to the TTRPG-sphere
• People I respect (but do not know personally) are calling aforementioned creator a scoundrel and abuser
( My analysis )
Others say the above comments are nothing but hate-speech aimed at a person of a marginalized identity, and this person has written great works and brings creativity and fresh insights to the community at large.
I'd love to figure out which is true, or if they both have elements of truth.
The details are apparently covered in a Rascal article, possibly some posts at Medium, and of course, in multiple Discords. If I joined the right ones, I might be able to find out who actually said what. (I will not be joining any Discords over this.)
I can confirm:
• Creator in question has written some amazing stuff, not only much-lauded but also unique improvements to the TTRPG-sphere
• People I respect (but do not know personally) are calling aforementioned creator a scoundrel and abuser
( My analysis )