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cosmolinguistI am not surprised at all that someone is gonna try to primary Klobuchar. I'm only mildly surprised it's someone I know online because he's on the same fedi instance as me. I just know him as the Cookie Mom and now he's doing a new thing!
He's campaigning on abolishing the Department of Homeland Security, bringing our neighbors home, and not taking the support of the DFL base for granted.
WARNING
Mar. 4th, 2026 06:55 amrydra_wongThat Puzzle has hit Tumblr:
https://www.tumblr.com/vassraptor/810048615228866560
Take the warnings seriously, if you are at all susceptible to the lure of Sorting Things.
From the tags:
#if you’ve ever thought about taking a quick break from keeping yourself alive properly #this will make you forget to drink water
It's not even a "logic puzzle" per se, just an invitation to sort a very large number of things into different groups.
A friend sent it to me in December and I lost a solid day to it. Had a great time, but wow it really was like having my brain hijacked.
You know that odd bit of vampire mythology in some countries/traditions where you can delay a vampire chasing you by throwing down sand or seeds or other tiny objects because they will be compelled to stop and count every grain?
Some of us are like that with Sorting Things. You know who you are. Protect yourself.
(On the other hand, if right now you need to be not thinking about some things, and you don't have urgent tasks that can't wait a day or two, and having your brain consumed sounds good: CAN REC.)
https://www.tumblr.com/vassraptor/810048615228866560
Take the warnings seriously, if you are at all susceptible to the lure of Sorting Things.
From the tags:
#if you’ve ever thought about taking a quick break from keeping yourself alive properly #this will make you forget to drink water
It's not even a "logic puzzle" per se, just an invitation to sort a very large number of things into different groups.
A friend sent it to me in December and I lost a solid day to it. Had a great time, but wow it really was like having my brain hijacked.
You know that odd bit of vampire mythology in some countries/traditions where you can delay a vampire chasing you by throwing down sand or seeds or other tiny objects because they will be compelled to stop and count every grain?
Some of us are like that with Sorting Things. You know who you are. Protect yourself.
(On the other hand, if right now you need to be not thinking about some things, and you don't have urgent tasks that can't wait a day or two, and having your brain consumed sounds good: CAN REC.)
Batman: Brothers around a beer
Mar. 3rd, 2026 10:15 pmsasheneskywalker posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
fancakeFandom: Batman - All Media Types
Pairings/Characters: Dick Grayson & Jason Todd
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Length: 4,742 words
Creator Links:![[archiveofourown.org profile]](https://archiveofourown.org/favicon.ico)
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Theme: siblings, complicated relationships, drinking & talking
Summary: Dick drinks on a rooftop.
Jason shows up.
Reccer's Notes: Really interesting fic! I love the exploration of Dick and Jason’s relationship, especially how the story weaves in elements from different comic continuities. It hit me right in the feels <3
Fanwork Links: Brothers around a beer
Pairings/Characters: Dick Grayson & Jason Todd
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Length: 4,742 words
Creator Links:
Theme: siblings, complicated relationships, drinking & talking
Summary: Dick drinks on a rooftop.
Jason shows up.
Reccer's Notes: Really interesting fic! I love the exploration of Dick and Jason’s relationship, especially how the story weaves in elements from different comic continuities. It hit me right in the feels <3
Fanwork Links: Brothers around a beer
[ SECRET POST #6997 ]
Mar. 3rd, 2026 04:32 pmcase posting in fandomsecrets⌈ Secret Post #6997 ⌋
Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.
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Current Secret Submissions Post: here.
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The Protomen: Through the Window to the Mirror by VioletVulpini
Mar. 3rd, 2026 11:12 ambluerosekatie posting in fancakeFandom: The Protomen
Pairings/Characters: Megaman & Protoman & Quint
Rating: Teen and Up Audiences
Length: 53,236
Creator Links: VioletVulpini on Ao3
Theme:
Siblings, Science Fiction, Time Travel Fix-it, Alternate Universe, Hurt/Comfort
Summary:
"The sound of Machines marching into a screaming mass did not cause Megaman to turn. The sound of children crying for their mothers would not pull his gaze from the far edge of the city."
And then he kept walking.
Reccer's Notes:
This fic takes the premise of an existing Mega Man character from the games, who was used as a minor sad character, and makes him the main character of a time travel fix-it in this alternate universe of The Protomen. Megaman goes back in time to before he killed his brother Protoman in an attempt to fix things, and manages to save his brother -- but now both his past self and his brother are after him, not to mention Dr. Wily, whose iron grip still holds the city. It has some of the best robot hurt/comfort I've ever read and amazing looks at the family dynamics between the characters.
Fanwork Links:
Through the Window to the Mirror on Ao3
Pairings/Characters: Megaman & Protoman & Quint
Rating: Teen and Up Audiences
Length: 53,236
Creator Links: VioletVulpini on Ao3
Theme:
Siblings, Science Fiction, Time Travel Fix-it, Alternate Universe, Hurt/Comfort
Summary:
"The sound of Machines marching into a screaming mass did not cause Megaman to turn. The sound of children crying for their mothers would not pull his gaze from the far edge of the city."
And then he kept walking.
Reccer's Notes:
This fic takes the premise of an existing Mega Man character from the games, who was used as a minor sad character, and makes him the main character of a time travel fix-it in this alternate universe of The Protomen. Megaman goes back in time to before he killed his brother Protoman in an attempt to fix things, and manages to save his brother -- but now both his past self and his brother are after him, not to mention Dr. Wily, whose iron grip still holds the city. It has some of the best robot hurt/comfort I've ever read and amazing looks at the family dynamics between the characters.
Fanwork Links:
Through the Window to the Mirror on Ao3
Mega Man (Cartoon 1994): Mega Man Recut by BlackRussian
Mar. 3rd, 2026 10:52 ambluerosekatie posting in fancakeFandom: Mega Man (Cartoon 1994)
Pairings/Characters: Mega Man & Proto Man, Mega Man & Roll
Rating: Teen and Up Audiences
Length: 342,087
Creator Links: BlackRussian on FFN and BlackRussian on Ao3
Theme:
Siblings, Action/Adventure, Enemies Working Together, Plotty Fic, Series, Science Fiction
Summary:
Fighting Dr. Wily while watching your rebellious sister is tough for anyone, even a robot. Add an evil brother who's determined for you to join his side (or else battle to see who's strongest), things get ugly. Retcon of the Ruby-Spears Mega Man cartoon.
Reccer's Notes:
An amazing AU take on the Ruby-Spears Mega Man cartoon from 1994 which adds heart and multiple intertwining subplots, as well as fixing major plot holes and including more background for various characters. The central character relationships are between Mega Man and his (evil?) older brother Proto Man, and Mega Man and his sister Roll, but there's plenty of background relationships that keep the story engaging, along with a lot of clever worldbuilding and cheesy moments to fit the original cartoon's tone. It's part of an ongoing series, but seasons 1-2 are complete.
Fanwork Links:
Read it here on Ao3 and here on FF.net
Pairings/Characters: Mega Man & Proto Man, Mega Man & Roll
Rating: Teen and Up Audiences
Length: 342,087
Creator Links: BlackRussian on FFN and BlackRussian on Ao3
Theme:
Siblings, Action/Adventure, Enemies Working Together, Plotty Fic, Series, Science Fiction
Summary:
Fighting Dr. Wily while watching your rebellious sister is tough for anyone, even a robot. Add an evil brother who's determined for you to join his side (or else battle to see who's strongest), things get ugly. Retcon of the Ruby-Spears Mega Man cartoon.
Reccer's Notes:
An amazing AU take on the Ruby-Spears Mega Man cartoon from 1994 which adds heart and multiple intertwining subplots, as well as fixing major plot holes and including more background for various characters. The central character relationships are between Mega Man and his (evil?) older brother Proto Man, and Mega Man and his sister Roll, but there's plenty of background relationships that keep the story engaging, along with a lot of clever worldbuilding and cheesy moments to fit the original cartoon's tone. It's part of an ongoing series, but seasons 1-2 are complete.
Fanwork Links:
Read it here on Ao3 and here on FF.net
due South: Puzzle Pieces by luzula
Mar. 3rd, 2026 11:32 pmmific posting in fancakeFandom: due South
Characters/Pairings: Benton Fraser/Ray Kowalski, Maggie Mackenzie/Francesca Vecchio, Benton Fraser/Frannie Vecchio, Ray Kowalski/ Maggie McKenzie
Rating: Explicit
Length: 7587
Content Notes: no AO3 warnings apply
Creator Links: luzula on AO3, and on the Audiofic Archive.
Themes: Siblings, Marriage, Family, Domestic, Kidfic, Polyamory, Bisexual characters, AU
Summary: Sedoretu AU. Glimpses from the marriage of Fraser, Ray K, Maggie, and Frannie.
Reccer's Notes: I love the 4-person marriage invented by Ursula Le Guin - the sedoretu - andluzula makes it work perfectly here. In this 'verse there's the category of gender, plus another category called moiety - morning and evening people. In a sedoretu there are two same-sex and two opposite-sex couples, and two pairings (morning-morning and evening-evening) that are forbidden. Here, the forbidden pairings include the half-siblings, Fraser & Maggie. Luzula writes them all beautifully and lets us see how well this poly marriage works. We also get glimpses of how the sedoretu is the usual form of marriage in this AU, with their parents also in sedoretus. Domestic and lovely.
Fanwork Links: Puzzle Pieces, and luzula also recorded it as a podfic here.
Characters/Pairings: Benton Fraser/Ray Kowalski, Maggie Mackenzie/Francesca Vecchio, Benton Fraser/Frannie Vecchio, Ray Kowalski/ Maggie McKenzie
Rating: Explicit
Length: 7587
Content Notes: no AO3 warnings apply
Creator Links: luzula on AO3, and on the Audiofic Archive.
Themes: Siblings, Marriage, Family, Domestic, Kidfic, Polyamory, Bisexual characters, AU
Summary: Sedoretu AU. Glimpses from the marriage of Fraser, Ray K, Maggie, and Frannie.
Reccer's Notes: I love the 4-person marriage invented by Ursula Le Guin - the sedoretu - and
luzula makes it work perfectly here. In this 'verse there's the category of gender, plus another category called moiety - morning and evening people. In a sedoretu there are two same-sex and two opposite-sex couples, and two pairings (morning-morning and evening-evening) that are forbidden. Here, the forbidden pairings include the half-siblings, Fraser & Maggie. Luzula writes them all beautifully and lets us see how well this poly marriage works. We also get glimpses of how the sedoretu is the usual form of marriage in this AU, with their parents also in sedoretus. Domestic and lovely.Fanwork Links: Puzzle Pieces, and luzula also recorded it as a podfic here.
Tags:
- fandom: due south,
- length: 05.000 - 10.000 words,
- length: 30 - 60 minutes,
- non-fic recs: podfic,
- theme: au,
- theme: bisexual/pansexual characters,
- theme: domestic,
- theme: established relationship,
- theme: family,
- theme: kidfic,
- theme: kidfic: has/with kids,
- theme: marriage,
- theme: polyamory,
- theme: siblings
I ordered some stickers
Mar. 1st, 2026 11:17 amconulyand on the packaging it says:
"This product is not a toy and is intended for collection or use by individuals aged 14 or above"
They're superhero stickers! 14 and above! What do they think kids are doing, eating them!?
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"This product is not a toy and is intended for collection or use by individuals aged 14 or above"
They're superhero stickers! 14 and above! What do they think kids are doing, eating them!?
( Read more... )
[ SECRET POST #6996 ]
Mar. 2nd, 2026 04:20 pmcase posting in fandomsecrets⌈ Secret Post #6996 ⌋
Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.
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Notes:
Secrets Left to Post: 01 pages, 29 secrets from Secret Submission Post #999.
Secrets Not Posted: [ 0 - broken links ], [ 0 - not!secrets ], [ 0 - not!fandom ], [ 0 - too big ], [ 0 - repeat ].
Current Secret Submissions Post: here.
Suggestions, comments, and concerns should go here.
she won't catch me or break my fall
Mar. 2nd, 2026 02:48 pmmusesfoolI really enjoyed this season of Bridgerton despite being mostly indifferent to Benedict as a character. Yerin Ha as Sophie was everything - I really hope this launches her into a long, bright career. ( spoilers )
In other fannish news, I saw some folks on bsky discussing who the best lightsaber duelist is in Star Wars, and since I didn't really know the people being quoted, I took myself to tumblr to post about it. I also texted my eldest nephew, who is the biggest Anakin and Obi-Wan fan I know (which, given some of the fangirls I know, is saying something) and his knee-jerk response was Anakin*. Which is the wrong answer, so we argued back and forth a bit, and he came around to my way of thinking that it has to be Obi-Wan, even though we never see him go up against Palpatine or Mace Windu (who may have beaten Palpatine if not for Anakin).
I did see people saying Ahsoka, because she survives Maul, Vader, and very briefly, Palpatine, but as much as I love her, she survives and escapes. She doesn't win. The list of Obi-Wan's duels is extensive and no one ever even lays a blade on him that I recall (though he doesn't beat Dooku, which was an argument my nephew made, and Anakin eventually does) until he puts up his saber and lets Vader kill him. Like, is Obi-Wan destroyed emotionally and psychologically by dueling with Anakin? One hundred percent! But he still wins until not winning is the best way to win in the long-term.
*I think you can make a case for him when he's Vader, but even then, Obi-Wan beats him on Mustafar and he only wins on the Death Star because Obi-Wan lets him. In the OWK show, he maybe sets Obi-Wan on fire a little but Obi-Wan takes no real damage in any of their fights until the Death Star.
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In other fannish news, I saw some folks on bsky discussing who the best lightsaber duelist is in Star Wars, and since I didn't really know the people being quoted, I took myself to tumblr to post about it. I also texted my eldest nephew, who is the biggest Anakin and Obi-Wan fan I know (which, given some of the fangirls I know, is saying something) and his knee-jerk response was Anakin*. Which is the wrong answer, so we argued back and forth a bit, and he came around to my way of thinking that it has to be Obi-Wan, even though we never see him go up against Palpatine or Mace Windu (who may have beaten Palpatine if not for Anakin).
I did see people saying Ahsoka, because she survives Maul, Vader, and very briefly, Palpatine, but as much as I love her, she survives and escapes. She doesn't win. The list of Obi-Wan's duels is extensive and no one ever even lays a blade on him that I recall (though he doesn't beat Dooku, which was an argument my nephew made, and Anakin eventually does) until he puts up his saber and lets Vader kill him. Like, is Obi-Wan destroyed emotionally and psychologically by dueling with Anakin? One hundred percent! But he still wins until not winning is the best way to win in the long-term.
*I think you can make a case for him when he's Vader, but even then, Obi-Wan beats him on Mustafar and he only wins on the Death Star because Obi-Wan lets him. In the OWK show, he maybe sets Obi-Wan on fire a little but Obi-Wan takes no real damage in any of their fights until the Death Star.
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WIP Big Bang International Fanworks Day Mini Bang 2026 - Posting Extension
Mar. 2nd, 2026 09:09 ampenaltywaltz posting in wipbigbangJust announced it on the Discord channel (mostly because I had a wicked allergy attack yesterday and wasn't online) but we are extending posting for the 2026 Mini Bang to March 16th, as February seemed to be a rough month for everyone.
For all of you who are interested, the Bragging Rights template for the Mini Bang is up at https://wipbigbang.dreamwidth.org/223224.html
For all of you who are interested, the Bragging Rights template for the Mini Bang is up at https://wipbigbang.dreamwidth.org/223224.html
Onward to London?!
Mar. 2nd, 2026 11:30 amcosmolinguistHey guess which fuckwit totally spaced on agreeing to a meeting in London this afternoon!
Entirely self-imposed stress. Some combination of agreeing to a thing in March a few weeks ago when that felt very far away, and having last week off.
Starting work this morning after my week off, I settle down to go through my million emails and spot that one of them says"hey Erik I'll be there at 12.54"; "there" is London Bridge and the "today" is unspoken!
Luckily I was, barely, able to get a train there in time (glad it wasn't a morning meeting!), with D kindly getting up early to give me a lift to the station that's most useful: there's trains every 20 minutes to London but now I'm effectively on the 10.15 train when it would have been the 10.55 without his help. Makes a big difference when I would've been getting into Euston about the time I want to be at London Bridge...
I spent the first hour on the train triaging emails (and Teams messages). I'm a little frazzled now so I might give myself the gift of just staring out the window a bit now that we're leaving Rugby (about halfway through my train journey).
[ SECRET POST #6995 ]
Mar. 1st, 2026 03:15 pmcase posting in fandomsecrets⌈ Secret Post #6995 ⌋
Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.
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Secrets Left to Post: 02 pages, 36 secrets from Secret Submission Post #999.
Secrets Not Posted: [ 0 - broken links ], [ 0 - not!secrets ], [ 0 - not!fandom ], [ 0 - too big ], [ 0 - repeat ].
Current Secret Submissions Post: here.
Suggestions, comments, and concerns should go here.
Sherlock Holmes: the grand intermission by Blistering_Typhoons
Mar. 1st, 2026 12:48 pmkingstoken posting in fancakeFandom: Sherlock Holmes (Granada)
Pairings/Characters: Mycroft & Sherlock
Rating: G
Length: 523 words
Creator Links: Blistering_Typhoons
Theme: Siblings
Summary: The Sherlock Holmes that sits in front of him may as well be dead.
Reccer's Notes: A little story of Mycroft meeting with Sherlock during the years he was on the run post-Reichenbach. Poor Sherlock is not doing well, and Mycroft tries to care for him in his own way.
Fanwork Links: AO3
Pairings/Characters: Mycroft & Sherlock
Rating: G
Length: 523 words
Creator Links: Blistering_Typhoons
Theme: Siblings
Summary: The Sherlock Holmes that sits in front of him may as well be dead.
Reccer's Notes: A little story of Mycroft meeting with Sherlock during the years he was on the run post-Reichenbach. Poor Sherlock is not doing well, and Mycroft tries to care for him in his own way.
Fanwork Links: AO3