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Challenge #217 - Person with a Disability
Challenge #216 Voting
[June 08th 2025 (11am Central European Time)]
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[HELP NEEDED] Special Challenge
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round 58 - tinny - taking sides
May. 25th, 2025 03:39 pmtinny posting in fandom10in30I was feeling the cropping muse this week. :D Half Murderbot, half HPI. Enjoy!
dont make eye contact!
dont make eye contact!
what to icon suggestions - may/june.
May. 25th, 2025 04:31 pmwickedgame posting in mundodefierasHey, everyone!
Which of these fandoms would you like to see more icons of? You can leave your suggestions in the comments.
( The list is long and full of terrors... shows, I mean shows )
Which of these fandoms would you like to see more icons of? You can leave your suggestions in the comments.
( The list is long and full of terrors... shows, I mean shows )
multifandom icons.
May. 25th, 2025 04:28 pmwickedgame posting in iconsFandoms: Cobra Kai, DOC - Nelle Tue Mani, Elite, I Will Turn Back This Time, Loki, Love Victor, The White Lotus, Unforgotten Night, XO, Kitty
rest HERE @mundodefieras
rest HERE @
mundodefieras Reading Recap (March-April)
May. 23rd, 2025 09:21 ammuccamukk
What Feasts at Night by T. Kingfisher, narrated by Avi Roque.Hugo Awards homework for the novella category.
As with the first one in this series, I enjoyed the characters more than the horror plotline, and I don't think it's just because I'm not always that into horror. ( Read more... )
Woodworking by Emily St. James, narrated by Saoirse Ní Shúilleabháin, L. Morgan Lee & Emily St. James.Dramady about being a trans woman in middle America during the run up to the 2016 federal election. ( Read more... )
The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong, narrated by Phyllis Ho.
I need to stop trying to read cosy fantasy, or possibly cosy anything (except maybe shifter romances). ( Read more... )
The Maid and the Crocodile by Jordan Ifueko, narrated by Adetinpo Thomas.
(Awards homework for the Lodestar.)
So I read this without reading any of the rest of the Raybearer series, and a) it stood alone just fine and I was able to follow everything that wasn't an Easter Egg, and b) if you're interested in the original duology (which I probably have on my e-reader somewhere), I would definitely read that first, as this spoils the majority of the plot for the earlier books. ( Read more... )
Reminder: One month until Mid-Year Bonanza collection opening
May. 24th, 2025 09:52 amchacusha posting in latetreatbonanzaHi everyone! I apologize for the lack of reminders this round -- I took a look at the calendar and was shocked to see that there is just about ONE MONTH until works are due / the Mid-Year Bonanza AO3 collection is revealed. Time flies!
We currently have 4 works in the collection. Sign-ups are open until works are due i.e. 23 June 23:59 PDT (UTC-7).
Useful links:
Schedule & sign-up post
Mid-Year Bonanza 2025 AO3 Collection
Searchable sign-up spreadsheet
Event rules & FAQ
We currently have 4 works in the collection. Sign-ups are open until works are due i.e. 23 June 23:59 PDT (UTC-7).
Useful links:
Schedule & sign-up post
Mid-Year Bonanza 2025 AO3 Collection
Searchable sign-up spreadsheet
Event rules & FAQ
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May. 24th, 2025 04:35 pmautobotscoutriellaI took the best picture of my entire life today, so you all get to see this heron that I startled while on my walk around the lake.
Birdfeeding
May. 24th, 2025 01:05 pmysabetwordsmith posting in birdfeedingToday is partly cloudy and pleasantly cool. :D
I fed the birds. I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches.
I put out water for the birds.
I set out the flats of pots and watered them. It's down to 2 partial flats now.
EDIT 5/24/25 -- I finished pulling the tall grass out of the septic garden. I cut down the tree seedlings.
I've seen a catbird and a fox squirrel.
EDIT 5/24/25 -- We walked the prairie garden to point out where to remow paths. My partner Doug is out mowing that and the ritual meadow.
EDIT 5/24/25 -- I weeded the first section of netting in the prairie garden down to the ground, so that one is ready to roll up and add fresh dirt.
EDIT 5/24/25 -- I weeded the wedge between sections of netting in the prairie garden down to the ground
EDIT 5/24/25 -- We walked around to look at the mowed areas.
I have a bee tree again! :D 3q3q3q!!! I am so excited. While walking through the savanna, I heard the lawnmower sound, so I checked the most recent bee tree and the girls were back to-ing and fro-ing overhead. *GLEE*
I trimmed around a hydrangea at the east edge of the house yard, in case more mowing becomes feasible.
EDIT 5/24/25 -- I weeded the second section of netting in the prairie garden down to the ground. So the interior weeding is done. \o/
EDIT 5/24/25 -- I sowed sunflower 'Hopi Landrace', Pinetree Sunflower Mix, Persian Carpet Zinnia Mixture, zinnia 'Big Flower Mix', four o'clock 'Marbles Mix', celosia 'Wooster Cockscomb', balsam, and ageratum 'Red Bouquet' in the first section of the septic garden. Hopi Landrace, Big Flower Mix, Marbles Mix, and Wooster Cockscomb packets are all empty now.
EDIT 5/24/25 -- I sowed centaurea 'Tall Mix', evening scented stock, and nasturtium 'Alaska Mix' in the first section of the septic garden. That's the end of the Alaska Mix.
I peeled off the net, spread fresh soil, and tacked down the net in the second section of the septic garden.
My partner Doug is currently outside mowing the house yard.
EDIT 5/24/25 -- I sowed balsam and 'Bouquet' dill in the second section of the septic garden.
I watered the newly planted things.
I did a bit of work around the patio.
As it is getting dark, I am done for the night.
I fed the birds. I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches.
I put out water for the birds.
I set out the flats of pots and watered them. It's down to 2 partial flats now.
EDIT 5/24/25 -- I finished pulling the tall grass out of the septic garden. I cut down the tree seedlings.
I've seen a catbird and a fox squirrel.
EDIT 5/24/25 -- We walked the prairie garden to point out where to remow paths. My partner Doug is out mowing that and the ritual meadow.
EDIT 5/24/25 -- I weeded the first section of netting in the prairie garden down to the ground, so that one is ready to roll up and add fresh dirt.
EDIT 5/24/25 -- I weeded the wedge between sections of netting in the prairie garden down to the ground
EDIT 5/24/25 -- We walked around to look at the mowed areas.
I have a bee tree again! :D 3q3q3q!!! I am so excited. While walking through the savanna, I heard the lawnmower sound, so I checked the most recent bee tree and the girls were back to-ing and fro-ing overhead. *GLEE*
I trimmed around a hydrangea at the east edge of the house yard, in case more mowing becomes feasible.
EDIT 5/24/25 -- I weeded the second section of netting in the prairie garden down to the ground. So the interior weeding is done. \o/
EDIT 5/24/25 -- I cut open the bag and spread fresh soil over the first section, then put the net back down there.
I've seen a male cardinal.
EDIT 5/24/25 -- I sowed centaurea 'Tall Mix', evening scented stock, and nasturtium 'Alaska Mix' in the first section of the septic garden. That's the end of the Alaska Mix.
I peeled off the net, spread fresh soil, and tacked down the net in the second section of the septic garden.
My partner Doug is currently outside mowing the house yard.
EDIT 5/24/25 -- I sowed balsam and 'Bouquet' dill in the second section of the septic garden.
I watered the newly planted things.
I did a bit of work around the patio.
As it is getting dark, I am done for the night.
2025 Reading #9 plus more
May. 24th, 2025 12:21 pmmusycFinal update on Mr Holmes! He has been officially adopted! His foster mom fell in love with him basically on sight and she and her partner have given Mr Holmes a forever home. I am so grateful that he found a loving family and a comfortable life for the rest of his years.
Picture book readings:
Home is a Wish - Julia Kuo, author and illustrator
Dealing with a big move to a new home, and the worries that come with that. Cute but not memorable. 5/10
A Cat Like That - Lester L. Laminack, author; Nicole Wong, illustrator
A chubby cat and his wanderings around his town. Illustrations were a bit off for me, but I did like the little map that showed the cat's movements. 5/10
Pavlo Gets the Grumps - Natalia Shaloshvili, author and illustrator
Pavlo is a grumpy kid/kitten that doesn't want to play. Mom and friends help with his big feelings. Okay, but nothing special. 5/10
Midnight Motorbike - Maureen Shay Tajsar, author; Ishita Jain, illustrator
I liked the story and setting of this - Amma and daughter take a motorcycle ride through India at night when it's too hot to sleep - but the illustrations were very muddled. Lovely story, not a joy to look at. 4/10
We Are Lion Dancers - Benson Shum, author and illustrator
Lovely book about children watching lion dancers and learning how to do the dance themselves. 7/10
Scamp - Anden Wilder, author and illustrator
Cute story about a little girl who is almost more cat-like than her cat. 7/10
Another Word for Neighbor - Angela Pham Krans, author; Thai My Phuong, illustrator
Gorgeously written, excellent vocabulary, lovely illustrations. This was a winner of a book, where a new family with two kids moves next to an older man who just wants quiet. They make friends and they make pho! 9/10, would definitely buy.
Safe Crossing - Kari Percival, author and illustrator
This was adorable. Environmental education and citizen outreach, plus a diverse set of characters. There is a touch of a sad moment when the unfortunate realities of salamanders and frogs crossing a road gets explained but it's not huge, and treated with compassion. 9/10, would absolutely buy.
Reading goal #9!
Ben Aaronovitch - Masquerades of Spring
If you had set me down and said this is Aaronovitch's Yuletide fic, I would not have been in the slightest bit surprised. This read like a Folly-based Jeeves and Wooster AU, which is not a criticism! It was a frothy book, very enjoyable and fun. 8/10
DNF: Manda Collins - Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem. Five chapters in and I kept picking something else to read, so back it went!
Currently checked out:
Boyd and Beth Morrison, Lawless Land
Evie Woods, Lost Bookshop
Picture book readings:
Home is a Wish - Julia Kuo, author and illustrator
Dealing with a big move to a new home, and the worries that come with that. Cute but not memorable. 5/10
A Cat Like That - Lester L. Laminack, author; Nicole Wong, illustrator
A chubby cat and his wanderings around his town. Illustrations were a bit off for me, but I did like the little map that showed the cat's movements. 5/10
Pavlo Gets the Grumps - Natalia Shaloshvili, author and illustrator
Pavlo is a grumpy kid/kitten that doesn't want to play. Mom and friends help with his big feelings. Okay, but nothing special. 5/10
Midnight Motorbike - Maureen Shay Tajsar, author; Ishita Jain, illustrator
I liked the story and setting of this - Amma and daughter take a motorcycle ride through India at night when it's too hot to sleep - but the illustrations were very muddled. Lovely story, not a joy to look at. 4/10
We Are Lion Dancers - Benson Shum, author and illustrator
Lovely book about children watching lion dancers and learning how to do the dance themselves. 7/10
Scamp - Anden Wilder, author and illustrator
Cute story about a little girl who is almost more cat-like than her cat. 7/10
Another Word for Neighbor - Angela Pham Krans, author; Thai My Phuong, illustrator
Gorgeously written, excellent vocabulary, lovely illustrations. This was a winner of a book, where a new family with two kids moves next to an older man who just wants quiet. They make friends and they make pho! 9/10, would definitely buy.
Safe Crossing - Kari Percival, author and illustrator
This was adorable. Environmental education and citizen outreach, plus a diverse set of characters. There is a touch of a sad moment when the unfortunate realities of salamanders and frogs crossing a road gets explained but it's not huge, and treated with compassion. 9/10, would absolutely buy.
Reading goal #9!
Ben Aaronovitch - Masquerades of Spring
If you had set me down and said this is Aaronovitch's Yuletide fic, I would not have been in the slightest bit surprised. This read like a Folly-based Jeeves and Wooster AU, which is not a criticism! It was a frothy book, very enjoyable and fun. 8/10
DNF: Manda Collins - Lady's Guide to Mischief and Mayhem. Five chapters in and I kept picking something else to read, so back it went!
Currently checked out:
Boyd and Beth Morrison, Lawless Land
Evie Woods, Lost Bookshop
Sonata in F You: Chapter 8
May. 24th, 2025 12:40 pmautobotscoutriellaSonata in F You
Chapter 8: no such thing as a perfect crime
AO3
Summary: Two weeks after his brother's second trial, Klavier Gavin is arrested for murder.
Fandom: Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney
Characters: Klavier Gavin/Apollo Justice, Klavier Gavin/Daryan Crescend, Ema Skye, Miles Edgeworth
Rating: Teen
Warnings: Canon-typical violence, murder mystery, language
Notes: Title is another All Time Low song, "Do You Want Me (Dead)".
( chapter 8: no such thing as a perfect crime )
Chapter 8: no such thing as a perfect crime
AO3
Summary: Two weeks after his brother's second trial, Klavier Gavin is arrested for murder.
Fandom: Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney
Characters: Klavier Gavin/Apollo Justice, Klavier Gavin/Daryan Crescend, Ema Skye, Miles Edgeworth
Rating: Teen
Warnings: Canon-typical violence, murder mystery, language
Notes: Title is another All Time Low song, "Do You Want Me (Dead)".
( chapter 8: no such thing as a perfect crime )
Round 13 Winners
May. 24th, 2025 10:27 amreeby10 posting in celebrity20in20Congratulations to all the winners! Banners will follow soon.
( Congratulations to all the winners! )
If there are any mistakes anywhere, please do not hesitate to let me know. :)
If there are any mistakes anywhere, please do not hesitate to let me know. :)
Apricot-Glazed Chicken with Spring Vegetables
May. 24th, 2025 07:01 amnverland posting in recipecommunity
Apricot-Glazed Chicken with Spring Vegetables
Total: 35 min Active: 35 min Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts (about 4)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 bunch asparagus (about 1 pound), ends trimmed, cut into 2-inch pieces
12 ounces snow peas, trimmed (about 2 1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons apricot preserves
4 teaspoons dijon mustard
4 scallions, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Directions
Cut each chicken breast into 4 or 5 large chunks; season with salt and pepper. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Add the chicken and cook, turning, until browned on all sides and almost cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove to a plate.
Add 1 tablespoon butter to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Add the carrots and 1/2 cup water. Cover and simmer until the carrots are crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Uncover and increase the heat to medium high. Cook until the water evaporates, 1 minute.
Reduce the heat to medium and melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet. Add the asparagus, snow peas and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook until the vegetables are crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet along with the apricot preserves, mustard, scallions, tarragon and lemon zest. Simmer, tossing, until the preserves are melted and the chicken and vegetables are glazed; season with salt and pepper.
Round #27 - iconsomething - Decorative
May. 24th, 2025 01:54 pmtinny posting in retro_icontestSince the last one was so hard, I've chosen a single-theme challenge for this round. In fact, I randomized it from the 150 challenges at iconsomething. :D I hope you enjoy this one!
This challenge was originally posted to![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
iconsomething in March 2015 here . Thank you so much to applepips for allowing us to use it!
Challenge Post by![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
applepips16
navras_rheya ; ofraindrops ; regis ; scoobyatemysnax ; tinebrella
The challenge this week is that your icon must contain decorative accents in the form of stock textures.
ORIGINAL RULES - for reference only
You can icon anything from TV, Film, Cartoons, Animation, Celebrities, Stock, Videogames, Bands etc
You may enter up to 3 icons for a challenge.
NEW RETRO_ICONTEST RULES - mandatory
Consider the original challenge rules and try to stick to them in spirit. Our new rules are less strict, but you may find it fun to try and meet the original requirements, e.g. regarding specific fandoms or other restrictions.
-> you may enter as many icons as you like. minimum 1 icon. (the maximum of three icons specified in the original rules does not apply!)
-> submit your icons as a new entry into the community. if there are more than five, put the rest under a cut or a link to your unlocked journal post. tag your post with round number and your username (or ask me to tag it for you).
-> submit the URLs along with your icons. I'll only put the first five per person into the roundup post. Either you only list five, or I'll take the first five.
-> make an effort to leave positive feedback on other participants' posts. <3
-> read the full rules here in our userinfo.
This comm generally runs from mid-month to mid-month every month, always ending on Fridays. There is no voting. I will make a roundup post containing up to 5 icons per person after every challenge.
Deadline for round #27: Friday, June 20th 2025 your end-of-day
If you'd like to promote the comm, please do! Here's a promo code:
This challenge was originally posted to
iconsomething in March 2015 here . Thank you so much to applepips for allowing us to use it!Challenge Post by
applepips16
navras_rheya ; ofraindrops ; regis ; scoobyatemysnax ; tinebrellaThe challenge this week is that your icon must contain decorative accents in the form of stock textures.
ORIGINAL RULES - for reference only
You can icon anything from TV, Film, Cartoons, Animation, Celebrities, Stock, Videogames, Bands etc
You may enter up to 3 icons for a challenge.
NEW RETRO_ICONTEST RULES - mandatory
Consider the original challenge rules and try to stick to them in spirit. Our new rules are less strict, but you may find it fun to try and meet the original requirements, e.g. regarding specific fandoms or other restrictions.
-> you may enter as many icons as you like. minimum 1 icon. (the maximum of three icons specified in the original rules does not apply!)
-> submit your icons as a new entry into the community. if there are more than five, put the rest under a cut or a link to your unlocked journal post. tag your post with round number and your username (or ask me to tag it for you).
-> submit the URLs along with your icons. I'll only put the first five per person into the roundup post. Either you only list five, or I'll take the first five.
-> make an effort to leave positive feedback on other participants' posts. <3
-> read the full rules here in our userinfo.
This comm generally runs from mid-month to mid-month every month, always ending on Fridays. There is no voting. I will make a roundup post containing up to 5 icons per person after every challenge.
Deadline for round #27: Friday, June 20th 2025 your end-of-day
If you'd like to promote the comm, please do! Here's a promo code: