tea!
Apr. 23rd, 2025 09:02 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
jazzfishInstead I drink bag tea. Usually Stash Double Bergamot Earl Grey, though this time it's Bigelow Constant Comment because I haven't had that in at least a decade.
Today I realised: I drink flavoured tea when I'm traveling because the questionable flavouring masks the sense that the tea itself just isn't that good.
Better than No Tea, though.
>INVENTORY
You are carrying:
No tea
>TAKE TEA
No tea: dropped.
--Adams/Meretzky, The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
The OTW is Recruiting for Open Doors Import Assistants and Fanlore Policy & Admin Volunteers
Apr. 23rd, 2025 12:17 pm![[syndicated profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/feed.png){kind=small}
otw_news_feedAre you interested in the rescue and preservation of fanworks? Are you a good wiki editor? The Organization for Transformative Works is recruiting!
We’re excited to announce the opening of applications for:
- Open Doors Import Assistant – closing 30 April 2025 at 23:59 UTC [or after 35 applications]
- Fanlore Policy & Admin Volunteer – closing 30 April 2025 at 23:59 UTC [or after 40 applications]
We have included more information on each role below. Open roles and applications will always be available at the volunteering page. If you don’t see a role that fits with your skills and interests now, keep an eye on the listings. We plan to put up new applications every few weeks, and we will also publicize new roles as they become available.
All applications generate a confirmation page and an auto-reply to your e-mail address. We encourage you to read the confirmation page and to whitelist our email address in your e-mail client. If you do not receive the auto-reply within 24 hours, please check your spam filters and then contact us.
If you have questions regarding volunteering for the OTW, check out our Volunteering FAQ.
Open Doors Import Assistant
Do you enjoy spreadsheets, self-paced projects, and helping protect fanworks from getting lost over time? Are you interested in the rescue and preservation of fanworks? Do you still guiltily—or not so guiltily—love the first fanwork that opened your eyes to fandom?
Open Doors is a committee dedicated to preserving fanworks in their many formats, and we’re looking for volunteers to support this goal. The work we do preserves fan history, love, and dedication to fandom: we keep fanworks from offline and at-risk archives from being lost, divert fanzines from the trash, and more.
Our import assistants contribute to our goal by:
- Importing works to AO3 from rescued digital archives and fanzines
- Searching AO3 for existing copies of works that creators have already uploaded themselves (to prevent us from importing duplicate versions when we import an archive)
- Compiling and correcting spreadsheets of works from an archive to be imported and/or tags to use on those works
- Copyediting/proofreading works from fanzines that have been scanned from PDFs (to ensure that the scanned works were transcribed properly by the software we used)
The training is self-directed, and so is the work for the most part, though we also have weekly working meetings/parties for people to all chip in and work on tasks together! Import assistants can generally alternate the types of tasks they work on. At any one time, we usually have several tasks of different types available.
To apply for this role, you must be at least 18 years old and legally of age to open explicit fanworks in your local jurisdiction.
If you’re interested, click on through for a longer description of what we’re looking for and the time commitment. For your application to be considered, you will be required to complete a short task within 3 days of submitting your application.
Applications are due 30 April 2025 [or after 35 applications]
Apply for Open Doors Import Assistant at the volunteering page! If you have further questions, please contact us.
Fanlore Policy & Admin Volunteer
Do you have an interest in preserving fannish history? Do you have an interest in wiki editing, or writing help documentation? Fanlore is recruiting for Policy & Admin volunteers!
Fanlore’s Policy & Admin volunteers are responsible for dealing with all the behind the scenes stuff to ensure that Fanlore runs smoothly. We respond to questions and complaints; shape Fanlore’s policies, tutorials, and guidelines; and assist Fanlore gardeners and other editors. No extensive experience is required—just a strong interest in documenting and preserving fandom, good communication skills, and a willingness to work with a team and further Fanlore’s mission. Join us!
Applications are due 30 April 2025 [or after 40 applications]
Apply for Fanlore Policy & Admin at the volunteering page! If you have further questions, please contact us.
DINOSAUR COMICS COMES OUT AS DEEPLY AMBIVALENT ON THE SUBJECT OF "TASKS"
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April 23rd, 2025: Hey, did you know I wrote a choose-your-own-path STAR TREK: LOWER DECKS book last year? Well GOOD NEWS EITHER WAY, it's a finalist for both a Hugo and an Aurora award! That is extremely awesome and I'm very happy. If you've ever wanted to read an interactive AWARD-NOMINATED Star Trek comic, might I recommend WARP YOUR OWN WAY?? – Ryan | ||
What I saw on the web on 2025.4.22
Apr. 23rd, 2025 06:46 amreblogarythm- Bara Bada Bastu
by KAJ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WK3HOMhAeQY
in case you need more encouragement to use a sauna
via the Charismatic Voice - How to Become Pope
by CGP Grey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kF8I_r9XT7A
in case you were wondering
via the youtube recommendation algorithm suddenly popping it up from 12 years ago for some reason
Computer Shopping
Apr. 23rd, 2025 05:17 amkevin_standleeThere's no obvious direct replacement for my current machine. I want what is often placed as a "gaming laptop," not for gaming, but for video editing. That ups the cost because I want a powerful graphics card and a fair bit of memory. However, when I bought the current machine, the difference was like night and day when doing video work.
The machine we settled on buying wasn't in stock, but they said that they could have it by Friday. They offered free delivery, but given that package-delivery services have done things like just toss packages over the fence, that didn't seem like a good idea. Lisa reminded me that Kayla was coming into Reno on Friday. The sales person confirmed that as long as she brings the documentation for the sale, Kayla can pick it up for me, so she'll come over after her doctor's appointment on Friday afternoon.
After buying the computer, I bought several computer accessories. Among these was a USB-to-USB-C cable, which I need for my new iPhone and the external auxiliary battery, both of which only have double-ended USB-C cables. Also, I got an external hub with an Ethernet port in it, because the new machine doesn't have a built-in Ethernet jack. The older computer does, and we connect our computers to the wired network that Lisa installed.
I'm not looking forward the the hassle of setting up a new computer. That is one of the reasons I tend to stick with my computers as long as I possibly can. But with luck, this one will work for several years. I'd have to go back and look, but I thought this one lasted four years.
Asparagus
Apr. 23rd, 2025 08:31 ammoonhare posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
gardening
Yummy! Not a large amount, but as these mature at different rates I wanted to cut the higher stalks before the heads opened and supplemented with the shorter ones. I might try storing some cuttings in the fridge to get larger portions; supposedly one can refrigerate these in a plastic bag for a couple of weeks.
[April: Bingo] Word of Honor Icons
Apr. 23rd, 2025 12:56 pmtarlanx posting in sweetandshortsweetandshort April: BingoFandom: Word of Honor (TV 2021)
| THE END | MARKET |
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| SAD | EVIDENCE |
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THE END: Zhou Zishu and Wen Kexing in the special ending of the series, sparring on the icy mountain
MARKET: Wen Kexing using Zhou Zishu's money to buy watermelon (and other sweet treats) in the market
SAD: Wen Kexing after a verbal fight with Zhou Zishu over the deaths of the four sages of Anji
EVIDENCE: Luo Fumeng in background and the handkerchief with Zhao Jing's love poem in foreground that proves he betrayed her
What Am I Reading Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Apr. 23rd, 2025 07:17 amjust_ann_nowWhat I Just Finished Reading
Fourth Wing was, uh, everything I expected. I am SO not the audience for romantasy, but, as we used to say about our kids devouring Babysitter's Club or Goosebumps, "At least they are reading!" For a Goodreads Community Challenge.
Black Woods Blue Sky, by Eowyn Ivey. Ivey is a hometown girl, from the same town in Alaska where we lived, so of course I'll read everything she writes. The descriptive prose here was so evocative, and made me so homesick, while the plot, with its impending sense of dread, kept me glued to my couch.
rachelmanija, take a look at this and let me know what you think of it. For A to Z Authors. Not the End of the World: How We Can Be the First Generation to Build a Sustainable Planet, by Hannah Ritchie. "Don't believe gloomy headlines!" is the message here - yes, things are bad, but not quite as bad as they could be. Well written and interesting but oh, so many graphs. SO MANY. A to Z Authors.
What I Am Currently Reading/What I Am Reading Next
The Briar Club, by Kate Quinn, and Encounters at the Heart of the World, by Elizabeth A. Fenn.
Question of the Day: Out of Character Meme, from
minoanmiss. Suppose you were on the phone with someone who knows you and you wanted to alert them that you were in a Bad Situation. What's the most out of character thing you could say? My reply was, "The Star Wars movies are the most asinine things ever produced."Silver Surfer #72
Apr. 23rd, 2025 12:32 pmiamrman posting in scans_dailyWriter: Ron Marz
Pencils: M.C. Wyman
Inks: Tom Christopher
The Silver Surfer and Firelord team-up to look for Nova.
( Read more... )
Wednesday Reading Meme & Books 15, 16 & 17 of 2025
Apr. 23rd, 2025 07:26 amspikedluvWhat I am Currently Reading: Dreaming of the Bones (A Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James Mystery) by Deborah Crombie (with The Nightmare Before Kissmas (A Royals and Romance Novel) by Sara Raasch on the back burner).
What I Plan to Read Next: I have another book out from the library.
Book 15 of 2025: Mourn Not Your Dead (A Duncan Kincaid and Gemma James Mystery) (Deborah Crombie)
I enjoyed this book. The case was interesting. ( spoilers )
I have the next book in the series out from the library already, so I'm going to continue reading it for now; I liked this book enough to give it five hearts.
♥♥♥♥♥
Book 16 of 2025: Gin and Daggers (A Murder, She Wrote Mystery) (Donald Bain)
Wow, was this bad. I recall reading a later book in the series for a book bingo square and I didn't remember it being this bad, so hopefully he improves quickly. There were a lot of inconsistencies with the tv series and he really doesn't have a feel for the characters. Yet. (I talked specifics at this week's Monday [Fandom] Madness post, if you're interested in reading more.)
If I weren't reading this series for the sole purpose of seeing what details he adds to Jessica's life, I'd probably quit now. (I read a blog post that mentioned Jessica and Frank living someplace else before they moved to Cabot Cove, which made me curious if it came from the books and what else might be in them.) I'm only giving this book two hearts.
♥♥
Book 17 of 2025: Can't Spell Treason Without Tea (Tomes and Tea Series) (Rebecca Thorne)
I really enjoyed this book!( spoilers )
I'm looking forward to reading the next book (when the two libraries that have it take it off the ‘new and popular' list); I'm giving this book five hearts.
♥♥♥♥♥
Mystery Challenge: Babylon 5: Missing
Apr. 23rd, 2025 12:14 pmbadly_knitted posting in fan_flashworksTitle: Missing
Fandom: Babylon 5
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Garibaldi.
Rating: PG
Word Count: 300
Spoilers/Setting: Grey 17 is Missing.
Summary: Garibaldi usually loves mysteries, but he could have done without this one.
Content Notes: None needed.
Written For: Challenge 477: Amnesty 79, using Challenge 475: Mystery.
Disclaimer: I don’t own Babylon 5, or the characters. They belong to J. Michael Straczynski.
A/N: Triple drabble.
Interesting Links for 23-04-2025
Apr. 23rd, 2025 12:00 pmandrewducker- 1. I just donated towards the Good Law Project's trans rights fund. I urge you to do likewise.
- (tags:law CrowdFunding uk transgender rights )
- 2. Bigots who hate one group increasingly hate all of them. (bigotry now correlated 70% with conservatism)
- (tags:bigotry society USA psychology )
- 3. Gow long does it take to create a new habit?
- (tags:habits psychology )
- 4. The complex origin story of domestic cats: Research points to Tunisia
- (tags:cats prehistory archeology )
- 5. Edinburgh's second home council tax charge raises £2.7m
- (tags:housing tax edinburgh )
- 6. The Gruen Transfer is consuming the internet
- (tags:ux socialmedia )
She comes when the empire falls And shines on crumbling walls
Apr. 23rd, 2025 05:54 ambeansideIt's hump day!! And I really didn't want to get up this morning. It took a good couple of minutes of stretching before I forced myself upright. Even now, I could easily go back to bed. But alas, I am up for the duration.
Tonight we have game, our long delayed Brindlewood Bay game. It's been so long that I'm definitely going to need to go back and reread some of my friend's excellent notes. I'd be lost without them on so many games. This is the beginning of a fairly busy weekend of games. not as packed as some, but games on Wed, Fri, Sat (Jess has two) and one on Sunday for me and one for Jess. It's going to be fairly packed. Saturday is the first game of the continuation of Mad Mage, which is entirely homebrewed. I've done homebrew games before, but this one, I'm worried about. When Frostmaiden finsihed the module, it left behind a handful of plot hooks for the next chapter, and then one of my players needed to quit, which gave me the impetus for another section of game. It all was kind of organic.
On the other hand, the Mad Mage module was very self contained, being that it was in a dungeon. There's not a lot of recurring characters. Actually, only one that could recur. And it didn't lend itself to a continuation of the plot, or a plot that was related to something they did in the Mad Mage module. Mad Mage was fun, but I'm not sure why it's ranked as highly as it is. It's no Strahd. It was considerably more heavy lifting than Strahd ever was. Or maybe dungeon crawls just aren't my thing. Dunno. Anyway, it didn't lend itself to a direct sequel.
So, I homebrewed a sequel and a setting out of thin air. If you'd asked me three years ago if I'd have been creating a mystery that's going to require a ton of role play, I would have laughed at you. But as time has gone on, I've shifted from being a combat person to being a little more balanced. So I'm a bit nervous, but excited.
Yesterday was a busy day. I spent a lot of time calling people back, and taking calls. the calls weren't that busy, but I was also trying to fit in a couple of slots and people, so it felt hectic. No clue how today will be.
Today is Payday!! Whoo! Most of it will disappear as quickly as it came in, but I think I'll have a little left over. There were a lot of days that I was there late the last two weeks, and of course, I worked Saturday, and when I got my paystub yesterday, it paid off. I might have as much as $200 left over, which is awesome. I'm looking forward to using some of it at the Farmer's market on Tuesday.
I ordered some food for the week, but I may see about ordering a bit more. I need to stock up on beans and chickpeas. They make great quick meals with some rice.
And on that note, it's time to hop off and get myself in gear. Everyone have an amazing day!
Things
Apr. 23rd, 2025 08:33 pmvassVery little progress.
Crafts
Dyed a 36x45cm piece of white 14 count aida cloth purple, for Secret Reasons. And now I know that I can get a reasonable result doing that with a large storage box and hot water, winging the quantity of Rit dye. Shenanigans may result.
Food
My parents' Christmas present to me, a new frying pan, just made it to me today. I haven't test-driven it yet, but it looks nice. And like it should heat up easier than the cast iron one my stove can't really handle, much as I love it.
Weather
Finally cooling down. Good.
Other
One of the Discord servers I'm in had a PowerPoint night. I didn't present, but I contributed a very unserious set of slides for someone else to present sight unseen. This was a heap of fun, and I recommend this form of grownup show and tell to other nerds. I am already working on my next such document.
In a different Discord, a discussion of linguistics prompted me to make a series of noises which in turn made Dorian give me a very funny look. If you would like to provoke yourself to make a series of noises that will make your cats give you funny looks, here is the chart.