Jan. 25th, 2026 09:08 pm
Jan. 26th, 2026 12:54 pm
[#288] THE NOSE KNOWS (TORCHWOOD)
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fandomweeklyTheme Prompt: #288 - Inconveniences
Title: The nose knows
Fandom: Torchwood
Rating/Warnings: PG.
Bonus: Yes
Word Count: 1,000 words
Summary: Jack just wanted a quiet afternoon to indulge in nothing at all.
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Title: The nose knows
Fandom: Torchwood
Rating/Warnings: PG.
Bonus: Yes
Word Count: 1,000 words
Summary: Jack just wanted a quiet afternoon to indulge in nothing at all.
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Jan. 25th, 2026 08:08 pm
D’oh!
conulyMade dinner - left it home.
And there’s no delivery because of all this snow. Also, they’re nearly out of food.
Good thing I waited for the bus at the corner store - I have cheezits, coke, and a cupcake, a c food diet. (And in the morning I’ll eat some of their Cheerios!)
I nearly didn’t make it in. Couldn’t get a car, and my bus kept getting canceled, but finally one made it out of the terminal.
And there’s no delivery because of all this snow. Also, they’re nearly out of food.
Good thing I waited for the bus at the corner store - I have cheezits, coke, and a cupcake, a c food diet. (And in the morning I’ll eat some of their Cheerios!)
I nearly didn’t make it in. Couldn’t get a car, and my bus kept getting canceled, but finally one made it out of the terminal.
Jan. 25th, 2026 05:43 pm
Snowflake Challenge 13: Community
ysabetwordsmithSnowflake Challenge 13: Community
We spend a lot of time in fandom talking about community, and we mean a lot of different things by it. And that’s okay! I’m always interested in what other people think about community in fandom, and especially – considering the online nature of so much of fandom -- what are the places and groups that create/allow/encourage that community. These could be flashfic or challenge communities that encourage fanwork creation, discords for talking about the latest episode of your favorite show, exchanges, promptfests, watch-alongs, live streams… whatever promotes community for you.
Today’s challenge:
TALK ABOUT A COMMUNITY SPACE YOU LIKE. It doesn’t need to be your favorite, or the one where you spend the most time (although it certainly can be). Maybe it’s even one that you’ve barely visited. But talk about that space and how it helps support fannish community.
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We spend a lot of time in fandom talking about community, and we mean a lot of different things by it. And that’s okay! I’m always interested in what other people think about community in fandom, and especially – considering the online nature of so much of fandom -- what are the places and groups that create/allow/encourage that community. These could be flashfic or challenge communities that encourage fanwork creation, discords for talking about the latest episode of your favorite show, exchanges, promptfests, watch-alongs, live streams… whatever promotes community for you.
Today’s challenge:
TALK ABOUT A COMMUNITY SPACE YOU LIKE. It doesn’t need to be your favorite, or the one where you spend the most time (although it certainly can be). Maybe it’s even one that you’ve barely visited. But talk about that space and how it helps support fannish community.
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Jan. 25th, 2026 03:32 pm
Fandom Snowflake Challenge #13
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Meet the Mods Post
Challenge #1 * Challenge #2 * Challenge #3 * Challenge #4 * Challenge #5 * Challenge #6 * Challenge #7 * Challenge #8 * Challenge #9 * Challenge #10 * Challenge #11 * Challenge #12
Remember that there is no official deadline, so feel free to join in at any time, or go back and do challenges you've missed.
( Fandom Snowflake Challenge #13 )
And please do check out the comments for all the awesome participants of the challenge and visit their journals/challenge responses to comment on their posts and cheer them on.
And just as a reminder: this is a low pressure, fun challenge. If you aren't comfortable doing a particular challenge, then don't. We aren't keeping track of who does what.
Meet the Mods Post
Challenge #1 * Challenge #2 * Challenge #3 * Challenge #4 * Challenge #5 * Challenge #6 * Challenge #7 * Challenge #8 * Challenge #9 * Challenge #10 * Challenge #11 * Challenge #12
Remember that there is no official deadline, so feel free to join in at any time, or go back and do challenges you've missed.
( Fandom Snowflake Challenge #13 )
And please do check out the comments for all the awesome participants of the challenge and visit their journals/challenge responses to comment on their posts and cheer them on.
And just as a reminder: this is a low pressure, fun challenge. If you aren't comfortable doing a particular challenge, then don't. We aren't keeping track of who does what.
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Jan. 25th, 2026 01:39 pm
Early Humans
ysabetwordsmithAncient people carried a wild potato across the American Southwest
Ancient travelers carried a wild potato across the Southwest, shaping its future for thousands of years.
Long before farming took hold, ancient Indigenous peoples of the American Southwest were already shaping the future of a wild potato. New evidence shows that this small, hardy plant was deliberately carried across the Four Corners region more than 10,000 years ago, helping it spread far beyond its natural range.
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Ancient travelers carried a wild potato across the Southwest, shaping its future for thousands of years.
Long before farming took hold, ancient Indigenous peoples of the American Southwest were already shaping the future of a wild potato. New evidence shows that this small, hardy plant was deliberately carried across the Four Corners region more than 10,000 years ago, helping it spread far beyond its natural range.
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Jan. 25th, 2026 02:30 pm
[#288] Bennings (The Thing)
samuraiter posting in fandomweeklyTheme Prompt: # 288 – Inconveniences
Title: Bennings
Fandom: The Thing (1982)
Rating / Warnings: R – No warnings apply.
Bonus: No
Word Count: 390
Summary: It is not Bennings, and yet it plots to be more.
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( Bennings )
Title: Bennings
Fandom: The Thing (1982)
Rating / Warnings: R – No warnings apply.
Bonus: No
Word Count: 390
Summary: It is not Bennings, and yet it plots to be more.
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( Bennings )
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Jan. 25th, 2026 12:32 pm
Birdfeeding
ysabetwordsmithIt snowed yesterday, probably about 4 inches. The ground is covered. The trees still have a little sticking to them, but this is light fluffy snow so most has already fallen off. The temperature is frigid.
I haven't been out to feed the birds yet, but they're active. I've seen a flock of sparrows, a flock of mourning doves, two starlings, and a downy woodpecker.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I fed the birds. I've seen a male and a female cardinal.
I put out water for the birds.
It's snowing slightly again.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
Snow is sifting down off and on, but the wind has picked up so it's drifting more in places. Surprisingly the snowplow has already passed by at least once. That usually doesn't happen until the day after the snow stops, because we're out in the country.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
I am done for the night.
I haven't been out to feed the birds yet, but they're active. I've seen a flock of sparrows, a flock of mourning doves, two starlings, and a downy woodpecker.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I fed the birds. I've seen a male and a female cardinal.
I put out water for the birds.
It's snowing slightly again.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
Snow is sifting down off and on, but the wind has picked up so it's drifting more in places. Surprisingly the snowplow has already passed by at least once. That usually doesn't happen until the day after the snow stops, because we're out in the country.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
I am done for the night.
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Jan. 25th, 2026 02:00 pm
Sunday Sweets: Watercolor Cakes
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cakewrecks_feedApparently watercolors date back as far as the cave paintings of Paleolithic Europe. (Thanks Wikipedia!) It was done on things like stone, leather, papyrus, and now ...
(By AK Cake Design)
You guessed it! Cake!
Heck, maybe it was always done on cake, but everyone ate the evidence back in those days.
(By Nevie-Pie Cakes)
I mean, given the choice between a slice of beautifully watercolored cake such as this one, or a hunk of buffalo carcass, I'd go for the cake.
I probably wouldn't have survived very long back then.
But enough talk of carcasses. (Carcassi?) Back to the pretty cakes!
(By Hey There, Cupcake!, Photography by Siegel Thurston Photography)
And this pretty cake is particularly stunning. Look at all those bright beautiful colors!
I love the transparency here, almost like the cake was wrapped in tissue paper:
(By A's Exquisite Cakes & Chocolates; Photo by Jessica Schmitt Photography)
(Dear wreckorators: PLEASE do not go and actually wrap a cake in tissue paper. Please. No, really. Put. The paper. DOWN.)
Did your art teacher in school ever show you that trick of sprinkling salt over your watercolors? It gives it this super-nifty texture, kind of like... this!
(By neli)
It's like an ocean wave of the night sky, with pretty flowers for stars. Love it.
Of course, my watercolors all tended to be a drippy mess - but thanks to this next one, I know drips can be deeeeeLIGHTful:
(By The Art of Cake; Photo by Erik Hornung Photography)
Like rain down a window, or tears down a cheek, or something equally poetical and artsy.
Or how about a modern Jackson Pollack approach, with random splatters and splashes?
(By I Dream of Cake)
Bonsai!!
Edible paints are sweet, of course, but good ol' buttercream can also give you that soft watercolory look:
(By Miso Bakes)
It's like springtime on a plate! I love those dreamy pastel roses.
And how's this for a painting come to life?
(By CakeCentral member Panel7124)
Once again I'm not sure I could bear to let anyone actually CUT this cake. I just want to put it on a shelf and stare at it forever and always.
And finally, check out this frothy, watercolory wonderfulness:
(By Lucia Simeone Cake Design)
I dub thee... rhapsody in blue!
Happy Sunday, everyone!
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P.S. If you've ever wanted to dabble in the arts, this is for you:
GenCrafts Portable Watercolor Kit
Comes with a pad of watercolor paper, 2 re-fillable brush pens, and a handy travel case.
*****
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Jan. 30th, 2026 10:01 am
In other news, I've been watching Killjoys with E
conulyThe plot is picking up and I have no idea where it's going!
Also, it is absolutely impossible to track down the music for that show. There was one song I liked, so I tried to look it up. No dice. I eventually gave in and searched up "Killjoys soundtrack" and then, armed with the song title and artist name, tried again. Still no luck. I did find an entirely different song that's apparently written by somebody with no internet presence at all. If it wasn't apparently their only song I'd suspect AI. That picture is AI, though, has "artificial" written all over it, in illegible text. Song's not too uncatchy, but - I honestly don't know why the music in Killjoys is so hard to find.
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Also, it is absolutely impossible to track down the music for that show. There was one song I liked, so I tried to look it up. No dice. I eventually gave in and searched up "Killjoys soundtrack" and then, armed with the song title and artist name, tried again. Still no luck. I did find an entirely different song that's apparently written by somebody with no internet presence at all. If it wasn't apparently their only song I'd suspect AI. That picture is AI, though, has "artificial" written all over it, in illegible text. Song's not too uncatchy, but - I honestly don't know why the music in Killjoys is so hard to find.
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Jan. 24th, 2026 11:57 pm
Today's Cooking
ysabetwordsmithToday I'm making Healthy Spice Quick Bread. This way we'll have something that isn't cold to go with the apple topping.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- The spice bread turned out pretty well. The flavor is good, not particularly strong, a little on the dry side -- but it works great with the apple topping and probably would with any other wet topping. \o/
EDIT 1/25/26 -- The spice bread turned out pretty well. The flavor is good, not particularly strong, a little on the dry side -- but it works great with the apple topping and probably would with any other wet topping. \o/
Jan. 24th, 2026 11:53 pm
Free Epic Poll
ysabetwordsmithThe January 6, 2026 Poetry Fishbowl has made its $200 goal, so you get a free epic. Everyone is eligible to vote in this poll. I will keep it open at least until Sunday night. If there's a clear answer then, I'll close it; otherwise I may leave it open a little while longer. Here are your options...
"A Fountain of Energy"
Johan practices with his abilities.
70 lines
"Once the Avalanche Has Begun"
A foolish choice in a neighboring town makes life challenging for Shaeth's followers.
70 lines
"A Fountain of Energy"
Johan practices with his abilities.
70 lines
"Once the Avalanche Has Begun"
A foolish choice in a neighboring town makes life challenging for Shaeth's followers.
70 lines
Poll #34116 Free Epic for the January 6, 2026 Poetry Fishbowl
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 12
Which of these should be the free epic?
Jan. 24th, 2026 09:26 pm
Poem: "lacquerware poet"
ysabetwordsmithThis poem came out of the January 6, 2026 Poetry Fishbowl. It was inspired by a prompt from siliconshaman. It has been sponsored by fuzzyred.
lacquerware poet
haiku in and haiku out --
beauty? or cheating?
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Notes:
Haiku is a form of poetry, first made popular in Japan, which has become appreciated around the world. Haiku poets are challenged to convey a vivid message in only 17 syllables.
The Machines Are Coming, and They Write Really Bad Poetry
siliconshaman. It has been sponsored by fuzzyred. lacquerware poet
haiku in and haiku out --
beauty? or cheating?
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Notes:
Haiku is a form of poetry, first made popular in Japan, which has become appreciated around the world. Haiku poets are challenged to convey a vivid message in only 17 syllables.
The Machines Are Coming, and They Write Really Bad Poetry
Jan. 24th, 2026 02:28 pm
Warming Spices
ysabetwordsmithWarming spices have hot, aromatic qualities. They encourage body heat; they go well with other thermogenic foods. Their scent evokes warmth and comfort. That makes them ideal for cold days. Browse a list of warming spices; you probably have some in your cabinet already. Here is a FAQ list. Screw winter, make something redolent.
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Jan. 24th, 2026 02:03 pm
Snow
ysabetwordsmithA major storm is sweeping over America. Here it has just started to snow.
Here is a post about keeping water liquid for birds. If you have feeders, make sure they're full.
Looking for something to do? Buy Nothing Day has links to many crafts and other activities.
Here is a post about keeping water liquid for birds. If you have feeders, make sure they're full.
Looking for something to do? Buy Nothing Day has links to many crafts and other activities.
Jan. 24th, 2026 01:28 pm
Birdfeeding
ysabetwordsmithToday is cloudy and frigid. The first fine snowflakes are beginning to fall. Much snow is predicted for the weekend.
I fed the birds. I've seen several sparrows, a pair of cardinals plus an extra male, and a starling.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I also put more seed in the hopper feeder, so that's full in case snow covers the ground. I've seen one female and four male cardinals.
Snow is still dusting down, just enough to leave a white film over flat things and pockets in the grassl.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
The birds have disappeared, likely holed up somewhere sheltered.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I brought in more firewood for the woodstove.
I've seen birds off and on, plus a fox squirrel.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
Snow has made a light layer of frosting over everything.
As it is getting dark, I am done for the night.
I fed the birds. I've seen several sparrows, a pair of cardinals plus an extra male, and a starling.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I also put more seed in the hopper feeder, so that's full in case snow covers the ground. I've seen one female and four male cardinals.
Snow is still dusting down, just enough to leave a white film over flat things and pockets in the grassl.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
The birds have disappeared, likely holed up somewhere sheltered.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I brought in more firewood for the woodstove.
I've seen birds off and on, plus a fox squirrel.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
Snow has made a light layer of frosting over everything.
As it is getting dark, I am done for the night.
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Jan. 24th, 2026 05:44 pm
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spiralsheep posting in endingsthis is what will be left behind: a forgotten light bulb burning itself out in the cupboard under the stairs; the odd coin or hairgrip wedged between floorboards; and sand.
Jan. 24th, 2026 02:02 pm
[#288] Drowning In Problems (The Fantastic Journey)
badly_knitted posting in fandomweeklyTheme Prompt: #288 – Inconveniences
Title: Drowning In Problems
Fandom: The Fantastic Journey
Rating/Warnings: PG
Bonus: Yes.
Word Count: 1000
Summary: Why are the small things so much harder to deal with than the big, life-threatening disasters?
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