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Today is sunny and mild.

I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows and house finches, plus a fox squirrel.

I put out water for the birds.

I set out some of the potted plants in flats.

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ysabetwordsmith

maevedarcy has posted a friending meme. I've copied my answers below.

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Hello on Sunday! What kind of a writing day has it been so far today -- or if today hasn't gotten going yet, how did you fare yesterday?

- I thought about my fic once or twice
- I wrote
- I did some planning and/or outlining
- I did research and/or canon review
- I edited
- I've sent my fic off to my beta
- I posted today!
- I'm taking a break
- I did something else that I'll talk about in a comment

Sunday Discussion: It's a new writing week, and the last week of the current month. How are you doing so far with meeting writing goals for the month?

esteefee

Snarfed this from

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Reply to this post saying 'icon', and I will tell you my favorite icon of yours.

Spread the love: copy this to your own journal, showing one of your own favorite icons.

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esteefee

Lighter Than a Feather (25395 words) by esteefee

Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Stargate Atlantis, The Sentinel (TV)
Rating: Mature
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Rodney McKay/John Sheppard, Jim Ellison/Blair Sandburg
Characters: Rodney McKay, John Sheppard, Teyla Emmagan, Ronon Dex, Radek Zelenka, Ladon Radim, Dahlia Radim, Jim Ellison, Blair Sandburg, Carson Beckett, Elizabeth Weir, Torren John Emmagan, Aiden Ford, Simon Banks
Additional Tags: Alternate Universe - Sentinels & Guides, But that’s just background, Alternate Universe - Magic, Alternate Universe - Historical, Kinda, Another background pairing I won’t spoil, First Time, Kinda Cracky, Team as Family, Warning for Elizabeth bashing, She's the villain in this fic
Summary:
After the Mage Wars, Dr. Rodney McKay settled down in Lanta to do some founding using his perfectly situated workshop at the edge of town. Is it his fault the locals mistake his electrical experiments as more magic bound to start the troubles all over again?

What other magical secrets does the town of Lanta hold?

"John, Ronon, Rodney, and Teyla crouching the bushes looking dirty and alert for danger.

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ysabetwordsmith

This year during Three Weeks for Dreamwidth, I'm writing about reading as a way of becoming an expert in a given subject. Read Part 1: Introduction to Becoming an Expert.

Three Weeks for Dreamwidth Part 2: Architecture

Architecture is the art of designing and building structures, such as houses, offices, churches, or skyscrapers. It goes back only a little less far than humanity does. People have always needed shelters and event spaces, and started making their own rather early on. Here on Dreamwidth, check out

farmhouseprints,

flaneurs,

photographic_i, and

urban_photos.

Three Weeks for Dreamwidth April 25-May 15

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Jokes

* Why did the crab cross the road? It didn’t—it used the sidewalk.
* What’s the difference between the bird flu and the swine flu? One requires tweetment and the other an oinkment.
* What is the most popular fish in the ocean? The starfish.
* What’s the difference between ducks and dine-and-dashers? Ducks take care of their bills.
* I found a lion in my closet the other day! When I asked what it was doing there, it said “Narnia business.”
* What's the difference in an alligator and a crocodile? You’ll see one later and one in a while.
* I went to the aquarium this weekend, but I didn’t stay long. There’s something fishy about that place.

pattrose

Quotes

1. “My keyboard must be broken, I keep pressing the escape key, but I’m still at work.” – Unknown
2. “A real friend is one who walks in when the rest of the world walks out.” – Walter Winchell
3. “Friendship is like peeing in your pants. Everyone can see it, but only you can feel its warmth.” – Unknown
4. “A good friend will help you move. But a best friend will help you move a dead body.” – Jim Hayes
5. “I don’t know what’s tighter, our jeans or our friendship.” – Unknown
6. “We’ll be friends until we’re old and senile… then, we’ll be new friends.” – Unknown

pattrose

90 discussion questions

1. What does the sky look like today? How does it make you feel? No sun today. Very overcast and depressing. But I made up for it because it was my granddaughter’s 21st birthday.

What is something that brings you profound joy? How could you get more of that in your life?

My grandchildren. I have them over for dinner every two weeks.

If you could run any business and know it would succeed…what would it be? Some type of restaurant. I love to cook and bake.

What do you need MORE of in your life right now?

Good news. I'm hoping I have some soon.

pattrose

Crunchy questions

What's a genre of fiction that you didn't think you'd like, but found yourself liking after something changed your mind?

I read one slash story and had no idea that I would like it.

If you're an avid book reader, what are some things you wish publishers would do (or not do) when marketing a book?

I love books, so I have no wishes to tell them.

Do you like musicals? Operas? Ballets? Do you have any favorites, least favorites, unpopular opinions?

I love opera and ballet. I used to go when younger.

Have you ever known someone who got married after a short time? How did it work out?

My sister married a guy after only dating for two months. They divorced about four years later.

What are some unpopular fandom opinions you hold, or held in past fandoms?

I don't have any unpopular fandom opinions.

pattrose

April not quite 365 days

20. Did you sleep well last night? Not really, but I plan to catch up tonight.

21. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would that be? Arizona. And I live here.

22. If you took part in a quiz, what would be your specialist subject? I don't understand this question.

23. In 1895, Ngaio Marsh, New Zealand detective writer and producer, was born in Christchurch, New Zealand. Have you ever read any of her detective novels? If not, who is your favourite detective novelist?
Sherlock Holmes is first. Then I jump to James Patterson’s Alex Cross books. I've never read one I didn't love.

24. It’s Barbara Streisand’s birthday – are you a fan of her music or movies?

Not so much her music, but I love her movies.

25. When’s the last time you had to use a plumber?

Last week. I hate calling them. It always costs way too much.

pattrose

Granddaughters are great.

Jayla almost 18.

Sam is 21 today.

ysabetwordsmith

Today we went to the Douglas-Hart Nature Center for their Earth Day celebration and native plant sale.

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ysabetwordsmith

People have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.

What would be different if the 9/11 terrorist attack never occurred?

We would have a lot more freedom, privacy, and civil rights. I might still be willing to use airports.

The terrorists may have missed the White House, but they scored a direct hit on the American way of life. It's among the most effective terrorist attacks in recorded history, and it's still working.

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rhi

So, I've hit the point on a work in progress where I gave up and created my usual table at the bottom of the file, the one I refer to as 'Oh, fuck, this is a novel.' Then I ended up discussing it in a couple Discord servers, so I'm going to post it here, in case it's helpful to anyone else.

When I was writing the first story that turned into a novel on me (Sirocco), I eventually started loosing track of threads and plot points. So I put a table at the end (i.e., theoretically right under whatever I was writing). It's very straightforward:

Scene: Number

Pages: Where in the doc?

Characters: Who's in this scene? If I'm trying to stick to, or vary, POVs, I add POV to the notes, too.

Major points: Quick synopsis and, in this case, what plot points have made it onto the page so far.

I got desperate tracking everything in Sirocco, and this is what worked for me. Now I do it anytime a fic gets so long that it's giving me trouble.

Oh, I forgot one part: This is also a good way to keep track of details you know need to still go in! Sometimes, my last three or four rows are stuff that needs to occur and which characters need to be there.

Anyway, hope the idea helps someone!

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ysabetwordsmith

The Game Is Rigged And You Don't Have To Stay

Most people don't leave because they think they can't. Not because of money. Not because of the kids. Because nobody ever said out loud that leaving is a rational choice.

If you are unhappy with your life, do something about it. If you only have one or a few issues, then it makes sense to try fixing them first. But if you hate most or all things about your job, where you live, your family, whatever -- then leaving IS a rational choice. See Introduction to Goal-Setting Frameworks for ideas about making logical decisions. As long as you are a legal adult, you have the right to leave situations that don't suit you. It's not selfish to stay alive.

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ysabetwordsmith

Scientists just discovered Africa is closer to breaking apart than we thought

East Africa may be cracking open—and the same forces tearing it apart could be why we have such a vivid record of human origins.

Beneath East Africa’s Turkana Rift, scientists have found the crust is thinning to a critical point, suggesting the continent is gradually breaking apart. This “necking” process marks an advanced stage of rifting that could eventually lead to a new ocean forming millions of years from now. Surprisingly, the same geological forces that are splitting the land may also explain why the region holds such a rich fossil record. Instead of being the birthplace of humanity, Turkana may just be where the story was best preserved.

... or the rift could rip open suddenly and unexpectedly quite a bit sooner. Say, if some other part of the crust made a massive shift to release pressure. I wouldn't want to live or work near there. It's fascinating to watch from a safe distance though.

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