The Day in Spikedluv (Sunday, July 6)
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spikedluvI had to be to mom’s by 9am to relieve sister S. I did a load of laundry, baked chicken for the dogs’ meals, hand-washed some dishes, and scooped kitty litter before I left. I left ~6pm and by the time I got home I just did some more dishes and took a shower before I collapsed on the bed to relax.
I marathoned four eps of the new show Countdown with Jensen Ackles and attended a graduation party. (My sister S’s step-grandson.)
Temps started out at 72(F) and reached 97 according to Pip. I didn’t doubt it; it was so frelling hot out. We sat outside at the graduation party, but were saved by a slight breeze. I still felt gross and sweaty.
Mom Update:
Mom was tired again today and just had zero get-up-and-go. ( more back here )
I marathoned four eps of the new show Countdown with Jensen Ackles and attended a graduation party. (My sister S’s step-grandson.)
Temps started out at 72(F) and reached 97 according to Pip. I didn’t doubt it; it was so frelling hot out. We sat outside at the graduation party, but were saved by a slight breeze. I still felt gross and sweaty.
Mom Update:
Mom was tired again today and just had zero get-up-and-go. ( more back here )
Just to add...
Jul. 7th, 2025 02:08 ammxcatmoonJust wanted to clarify my previous post about Corvyx. I encourage everyone to support these artists via Patreon and elsewhere, because they deserve it. I'm just very grateful that people like me who can barely afford to buy groceries are blessed to be able to listen to these artists even when we don't have the money to pay. (That's why I like, sub, and share as much as I can).
He's also on Spotify, FYI. I'm about to head over there now.
So, while I'm here, have another video. This seems to be one of his most popular ones.
He's also on Spotify, FYI. I'm about to head over there now.
So, while I'm here, have another video. This seems to be one of his most popular ones.
Why have I never heard of Corvyx?!
Jul. 7th, 2025 01:35 ammxcatmoonI'm ashamed to say I've just discovered Corvyx tonight. He is a phenomenal talent. The kind of performer you listen to with your mouth hanging open. His videos are professional quality, too. There are so many amazingly talented musicians on YouTube, and they share their art with us, and you can listen for free. I love YouTube artists.
I know, I know. Disturbed did the ultimate cover of this song, but just... give it a listen.
I know, I know. Disturbed did the ultimate cover of this song, but just... give it a listen.
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littleblackdressex creator,
Jul. 5th, 2025 08:01 pmanaraineAs always, this letter is meant for inspiration purposes only - if you already have something in mind, please go for it! I am really not very picky, especially when concerning my little black dress characters - I'm sure I'll love whatever you create!
I do have gifts enabled, and treats are always welcome.
( In general... )
( Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Makoto )
( Bleach: Yumichika, Shinji )
( Harvest Moon SNES: Jack )
( Naruto: Haku, Kagami, Tobirama, Touka )
I do have gifts enabled, and treats are always welcome.
( In general... )
( Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon: Makoto )
( Bleach: Yumichika, Shinji )
( Harvest Moon SNES: Jack )
( Naruto: Haku, Kagami, Tobirama, Touka )
Characters20in20 - Round 17 - William Brandt
Jul. 6th, 2025 08:46 pmreeby1020 William Brandt from Mission: Impossible icons for characters20in20
Preview:
*Icons are free for use.
*Credit and comments are nice.
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Preview:
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Day 6 of writing steadily into a habit
Jul. 6th, 2025 09:03 amgrimmrowI've managed to reach Chapter 5 in my book. I've written about 15,000 words or more. I'm still writing at the moment but at least I know now I'm capable. I'm going to keep writing until it's ingrained in my soul. I'll be on chapter 6 in a little bit. I plan on reaching Chapter 30, I want a novel, not a novella.
The Day in Spikedluv (Saturday, July 5)
Jul. 6th, 2025 07:52 amspikedluvI didn’t have mom duty until 10am, so I went downtown as usual. I hit Walmart, the Bakery, and Agway while I was there, and got in a walk around the park.
After I got home from downtown I tossed a load of what I call ‘dog sheets’ (the sheets I use to cover the furniture) into the washer, hand-washed some dishes, took the dogs for a short walk (I got in .85 mi today, which is good considering mom’s operation/hospitalization etc has really put a crimp in my ‘I can get to a mile this week’ *spoken in mocking tone* notion), and scooped kitty litter before I headed to mom’s.
I got home in time to make supper, so grilled chicken legs, hand-washed more dishes, dried the sheets, and took a shower.
I watched the current ep of Murderbot and finished the Amelia Peabody book. I also saw my first fawn! Sadly, it wasn’t one of ~our fawns, but a downtown fawn. (I’m always surprised how many deer live downtown! I see them crossing the road or people’s lawns all the time.) Mama and baby were crossing the road as I was heading home (and made it safely, even though baby was taking its sweet time). Baby was so tiny and adorable! All those spots!
Temps started out at 51.1(F) (what is with these cool temps?!!) and reached 91.0. In the shade.
Mom Update:
Mom was tired today. ( more back here )
After I got home from downtown I tossed a load of what I call ‘dog sheets’ (the sheets I use to cover the furniture) into the washer, hand-washed some dishes, took the dogs for a short walk (I got in .85 mi today, which is good considering mom’s operation/hospitalization etc has really put a crimp in my ‘I can get to a mile this week’ *spoken in mocking tone* notion), and scooped kitty litter before I headed to mom’s.
I got home in time to make supper, so grilled chicken legs, hand-washed more dishes, dried the sheets, and took a shower.
I watched the current ep of Murderbot and finished the Amelia Peabody book. I also saw my first fawn! Sadly, it wasn’t one of ~our fawns, but a downtown fawn. (I’m always surprised how many deer live downtown! I see them crossing the road or people’s lawns all the time.) Mama and baby were crossing the road as I was heading home (and made it safely, even though baby was taking its sweet time). Baby was so tiny and adorable! All those spots!
Temps started out at 51.1(F) (what is with these cool temps?!!) and reached 91.0. In the shade.
Mom Update:
Mom was tired today. ( more back here )
Sunshine Revival Challenge #2
Jul. 5th, 2025 02:00 pmkingstoken
Challenge #2
Tunnel of Love
Journaling: The romance of summer! What do you love? Write about anything you feel sentimental about or that gets your heart pumping.
Creative: Write a love poem to anyone or anything you like
Oh man neither one of these challenges was made for me. Summer is not my favourite season, that would be Autumn, I know very basic white woman of me. Plus, I grew up on a farm, so summer always meant work. I guess I do like how fast and easy it is to get dressed in the mornings, just throw on shorts and a t-shirt and you're good. I also love all the summer fruit we get this time of year, strawberries, raspberries, cherries, etc, yummy!
I'm not a person who really writes poetry anymore (I dabbled a little bit when I was teenager). I got nothing against it, I enjoy other people's poetry, it just not something I enjoy doing myself.
As recompense for my lack of creativity please accept his famous poem about Sherlock Holmes:
Serpico and the corruption epidemic
Jul. 5th, 2025 01:15 pmmxcatmoonI did not celebrate July 4th. They served hot dogs and hamburgers at work, yeah, but, free food, can't afford to turn down.
( Political rant and unpleasant truths under the cut! )
( Political rant and unpleasant truths under the cut! )
The Day in Spikedluv (Friday, July 4)
Jul. 5th, 2025 07:04 amspikedluvHappy belated The Original No Kings Day.
I had mom duty from 8am to 3pm. Before I left I hand-washed some dishes and changed kitty litter. I returned a book to the library on my way there. While I was at mom’s I went for a walk. (I had eyed up this walk previously, thinking it would be close to my half-mile walks, but this was the first time I tried it. It turned out to be .65 mi, but it was a nice walk. Aside from the horrid sidewalks. The village really needs to fix the sidewalks, which have been in poor condition since I was a child, and probably before that.)
When I got home I did more hand-washing of dishes, grilled steak for Pip’s supper, shaved, and tossed a load of bath towel in the washer (AND dryer!).
I started the next Amelia Peabody book.
Temps started out at 57.4(F) and reached 77. It was a lovely day, sunny with a strong breeze.
Mom Update:
Mom was doing okay today. ( more back here )
I had mom duty from 8am to 3pm. Before I left I hand-washed some dishes and changed kitty litter. I returned a book to the library on my way there. While I was at mom’s I went for a walk. (I had eyed up this walk previously, thinking it would be close to my half-mile walks, but this was the first time I tried it. It turned out to be .65 mi, but it was a nice walk. Aside from the horrid sidewalks. The village really needs to fix the sidewalks, which have been in poor condition since I was a child, and probably before that.)
When I got home I did more hand-washing of dishes, grilled steak for Pip’s supper, shaved, and tossed a load of bath towel in the washer (AND dryer!).
I started the next Amelia Peabody book.
Temps started out at 57.4(F) and reached 77. It was a lovely day, sunny with a strong breeze.
Mom Update:
Mom was doing okay today. ( more back here )
What I'm Reading: Ew, It's Beautiful: A False Knees Comic Collection by Joshua Barkman
Jul. 4th, 2025 04:20 pmdelphi✓ kingstoken's 2025 Book Bingo: Non-Human POV
(I checked this square off my bingo card last time, but this new release arrived with perfect timing, so I'm doubling up.)
Ew, It's Beautiful is the newest collection of cartoonist Joshua Barkman's webcomic False Knees. It contains around 120 short comics, the majority of which were new to me, separated into sections for winter, spring, summer, and fall based on their setting.
The stars of False Knees are usually birds, but there are some cats, insects, and at least a couple of beavers in the mix here. Barkman's art is legitimately beautiful, with a naturalist's specificity and a knack for combining human expressions with realistic animal features, and his writing captures the universal experience of being a small creature in an unfathomably big world. It's full of absurd humour, occasional moments of awe, and recurring bits about the creative process, self-image, and the way friends or family can be on entirely different wavelengths. The comic is where I got my current default icon from, and it almost never fails to bring me a little joy or give me something to appreciate.
( 3 Comics )
kingstoken's 2025 Book Bingo: Non-Human POV(I checked this square off my bingo card last time, but this new release arrived with perfect timing, so I'm doubling up.)
Ew, It's Beautiful is the newest collection of cartoonist Joshua Barkman's webcomic False Knees. It contains around 120 short comics, the majority of which were new to me, separated into sections for winter, spring, summer, and fall based on their setting.
The stars of False Knees are usually birds, but there are some cats, insects, and at least a couple of beavers in the mix here. Barkman's art is legitimately beautiful, with a naturalist's specificity and a knack for combining human expressions with realistic animal features, and his writing captures the universal experience of being a small creature in an unfathomably big world. It's full of absurd humour, occasional moments of awe, and recurring bits about the creative process, self-image, and the way friends or family can be on entirely different wavelengths. The comic is where I got my current default icon from, and it almost never fails to bring me a little joy or give me something to appreciate.
( 3 Comics )