check in day 30
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writethisfanficHow is the writing going?
Discussion: what are you working on this weekend?
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HaiCakes!
May. 30th, 2025 01:00 pm![[syndicated profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/feed.png){kind=small}
cakewrecks_feedSometimes I find a wreck or two that makes me feel all poetical and stuff.
These...[dramatic pause]... are those wrecks.
Barren winter tree
on a giant bare cookie.
Woo. Celebration.
Circle of sprinkles
instead of decorations
because it's break time.
A fish in the sky.
She turned me into a newt!
But...I got better.
Packing foam peanuts,
A big shiny pile of...wait.
Is that Tiana?
Blue, orange, yellow.
A cheerful makeover for
the eye of Sauron.
And now, let's hear a piece from the king of beat poetry himself:
Spot on, Data. Spot. On.
Thanks to Ellen B., Rachel W., Jodee R., Meg G., & Lizzie B. who also have hedonistic predilections for demonstrations of affection, but we don't talk about that.
*****
And from my other blog, Epbot:
SGA: Your Inevitable Unhappy Ending by Helenish
May. 30th, 2025 10:32 pmmific posting in fancakeFandom: Stargate Atlantis
Characters/Pairings: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Rating: Explicit
Length: 14,383
Content Notes: mild, essentially harmless exploitation of a baby by Rodney (the baby's well cared for)
Creator Links: Helenish on AO3, dodificus on AO3, dodificus on the Audiofic Archive
Themes: Angst with a happy ending, Kidfic (has a child), Pining, First time, Friends to lovers, AU: fork in the road
Summary: It was easy to imagine fucking Rodney, the way he'd groan and clutch at John's arms and be too bossy about the whole thing; it was easy to imagine the problems it could cause.
Reccer's Notes: This is a cut off from Earth AU with the focus on John Sheppard's angst, pining and denial, but the ending, contrary to the title, is not unhappy. We follow John who's unwillingly and increasingly attracted to Rodney (but initially there's no way he'd ever let Rodney know). John tries to pretend he doesn't have feelings for Rodney while being tormented by jealousy, especially when Rodney temporarily cares for a refugee baby, partly as a "chick magnet". Helenish writes pining, self-deluding John brilliantly and this is another tour de force, packed with plot, UST, frustration, humor, and finally, finally, a happy ending, even though they're squabbling and miscommunicating throughout.
Fanwork Links: Your Inevitable Unhappy Ending on AO3
And the podfic read by dodificus is here
Characters/Pairings: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay
Rating: Explicit
Length: 14,383
Content Notes: mild, essentially harmless exploitation of a baby by Rodney (the baby's well cared for)
Creator Links: Helenish on AO3, dodificus on AO3, dodificus on the Audiofic Archive
Themes: Angst with a happy ending, Kidfic (has a child), Pining, First time, Friends to lovers, AU: fork in the road
Summary: It was easy to imagine fucking Rodney, the way he'd groan and clutch at John's arms and be too bossy about the whole thing; it was easy to imagine the problems it could cause.
Reccer's Notes: This is a cut off from Earth AU with the focus on John Sheppard's angst, pining and denial, but the ending, contrary to the title, is not unhappy. We follow John who's unwillingly and increasingly attracted to Rodney (but initially there's no way he'd ever let Rodney know). John tries to pretend he doesn't have feelings for Rodney while being tormented by jealousy, especially when Rodney temporarily cares for a refugee baby, partly as a "chick magnet". Helenish writes pining, self-deluding John brilliantly and this is another tour de force, packed with plot, UST, frustration, humor, and finally, finally, a happy ending, even though they're squabbling and miscommunicating throughout.
Fanwork Links: Your Inevitable Unhappy Ending on AO3
And the podfic read by dodificus is here
the internet's favorite resident doctor by hatepotion (SFW)
May. 30th, 2025 08:03 pmmific posting in fanart_recsFandom: The Pitt
Characters/Pairing/Other Subject: Dr. Mel King
Content Notes/Warnings: none
Medium: digital art
Artist on DW/LJ: n/a
Artist Website/Gallery: hatepotion on tumblr
Why this piece is awesome: Very nice portraits of Mel King that capture her personality well. Love the bear!
Link: the internet's favorite resident doctor
Characters/Pairing/Other Subject: Dr. Mel King
Content Notes/Warnings: none
Medium: digital art
Artist on DW/LJ: n/a
Artist Website/Gallery: hatepotion on tumblr
Why this piece is awesome: Very nice portraits of Mel King that capture her personality well. Love the bear!
Link: the internet's favorite resident doctor
check in day 29
May. 29th, 2025 03:54 pmlilly_c posting in writethisfanficHow is the writing going today?
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Spit Take
May. 29th, 2025 01:00 pmcakewrecks_feed"You know what? On second thought, I'm really not all that hungry."
Thanks for the offer, Lynda O., but I've really gotta split.
*****
P.S. Unlike the name of that cupcake, these shirts have a certain... a-PEEL:
*****
And from my other blog, Epbot:
Summer "Lovin'"
May. 28th, 2025 01:00 pmcakewrecks_feedI don't really keep up with you young whippersnappers' schedules, but going by the cakes coming in I'm guessing summer vacation is starting up. Soooo...
Hey, hoopy froods, school's is out for summer!!
You know what's awesome about summer, besides throwing all those pesky grammar rules to the wind?
Jumping into pools of cubed green Jell-O, that's what:
During the Winter Underlined book tour I actually had a whole Q-and-A session derailed by a discussion on the practice of combining Jell-O with cake. Apparently some of you weirdos do that.
[ducking and running for cover]
That's not all summer is known for, though. There's also the ice cream cones:
(Honestly not sure which parts of that are edible...but I'm hoping the answer is "none of it.")
And steaks on the grill:
YUM.
And hamburgers:
(I like how even the fake plastic ants won't touch those "french fries.")
And hot dog pancakes:
This looks like a job for... the Special Pancake Victims' Unit!
*DONK DONK*
And then, after all that food, you get to stuff yourself into a bathing suit:
I actually look exactly like this in a bikini, only paler*. And with more muffin tops. (HEYO.)
(*People tend to think Floridians are super tan, summer-loving sun-worshippers. Hee! SO CUTE. No, we're the ones huddled inside with the AC blasting, laughing at all you crazy tourists are out there getting heat strokes. We also own more sweaters than the average Alaskan, because there is no place colder in the continental U.S. than inside a Florida public building during the month of June.)
And then of course there are the fun-loving hordes of ants...
I swear these things are solar-powered.
Not to mention the blistering heat...
...and family vacations where everyone's miserable except the organizer of said vacation, who is homicidally determined to have a good time...
[One of my most cherished Disney memories is of the family collapsed on a park bench, moaning, while the Dad stands before them, screaming, "We're not here to RELAX, we're here to HAVE FUN."
"I'm having fun! I'm having fun!"
Plus there's nothing good on TV, and the neighborhood kids wake you up at oh-HAIL-no-thirty with their shrill little screams of glee and stomping feet, and all the parks and shops are crowded, and, and...
Huh. How long 'til Fall, again?
Thanks to Tracey D., Adriane M., Sam H,, Kerry L., Lauralee L., Aj M., Jill V., Julie G., Kristin M., and Becky C. for making us realize just how much we need a vacation.
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P.S. If you insist on being OUTSIDE in this heat, especially at, say, an Orlando theme park, at least do yourself a favor and get one of these:
Portable Personal Misting Fan
They come in a whole rainbow of fun colors and cost half what you'd pay at a theme park.
*****
And from my other blog, Epbot:
Mary Oliver: "Red Bird", "Invitation"
May. 28th, 2025 11:56 amhalfcactus posting in poetry2 poems from Mary Oliver's Red Bird collection.
Red bird came all winter
firing up the landscape
as nothing else could.
Of course I love the sparrows,
those dun-colored darlings,
so hungry and so many.
I am a God-fearing feeder of birds.
I know He has many children,
not all of them bold in spirit.
Still, for whatever reason—
perhaps, because the winter is so long
and the sky so black-blue
or perhaps because the heart narrows
as often as it opens—
I am grateful
that red bird comes all winter
firing up the landscape
as nothing can do.
Oh do you have time
to linger
for just a little while
out of your busy
and very important day
for the goldfinches
that have gathered
in a field of thistle
for a musical battle,
to see who can sing
the highest note,
or the lowest,
or the most expressive of mirth,
or the most tender?
Their strong, blunt beaks
drink the air
as they strive
melodiously
not for your sake
and not for mine
and not for the sake of winning
but for the sheer delight and gratitude—
believe us, they say,
it is a serious thing
just to be alive
on this fresh morning
in this broken world.
I beg of you,
do not walk by
without pausing
to attend to this
rather ridiculous performance.
It could mean something.
It could mean everything.
It could be what Rilke meant, when he wrote:
You must change your life.
Red Bird
Red bird came all winter
firing up the landscape
as nothing else could.
Of course I love the sparrows,
those dun-colored darlings,
so hungry and so many.
I am a God-fearing feeder of birds.
I know He has many children,
not all of them bold in spirit.
Still, for whatever reason—
perhaps, because the winter is so long
and the sky so black-blue
or perhaps because the heart narrows
as often as it opens—
I am grateful
that red bird comes all winter
firing up the landscape
as nothing can do.
Invitation
Oh do you have time
to linger
for just a little while
out of your busy
and very important day
for the goldfinches
that have gathered
in a field of thistle
for a musical battle,
to see who can sing
the highest note,
or the lowest,
or the most expressive of mirth,
or the most tender?
Their strong, blunt beaks
drink the air
as they strive
melodiously
not for your sake
and not for mine
and not for the sake of winning
but for the sheer delight and gratitude—
believe us, they say,
it is a serious thing
just to be alive
on this fresh morning
in this broken world.
I beg of you,
do not walk by
without pausing
to attend to this
rather ridiculous performance.
It could mean something.
It could mean everything.
It could be what Rilke meant, when he wrote:
You must change your life.
check in day 27
May. 27th, 2025 09:06 pmlilly_c posting in writethisfanficHow is the writing going?
Discussion: what is your favourite fandom to write in? the one you go back to the most.
(Might not be around for posting tomorrow as I'm travelling long distance straight after work.)
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Discussion: what is your favourite fandom to write in? the one you go back to the most.
(Might not be around for posting tomorrow as I'm travelling long distance straight after work.)
Princess Show & Sell
May. 27th, 2025 01:00 pmcakewrecks_feedThe princesses are back, eager to show you their new castle!
You know what they say: "One princess' doorbell is another man's ding-dong."
Hey! Snow White! HANDS OFF!
Thank you.
They also want to show off their finger painting:
And their... crown?
Let's go with crown.
And whatever this thing is:
(I'm guessing "royal spider smasher.")
Hey, ever seen a reeeeally long hairball?
Ew.
Thanks, Rapunzel.
Some of them even got new dresses!
I guess that's one way to be the ball of the Belle.
Of course, not all princesses are DISNEY princesses.
In fact, may I be frank?
Awesome.
So just remember, ladies: you're never too old...
...to be a priscess.
Thanks to Anony M., Wendy, Kimberly C., Stephanie H., Vanessa C., Carissa B., Marjorie R., Stephanie H., & Heather for that priceless priscess.
*****
P.S. This series looks awesome and I like Shannon Hale, any of you know it?
The Princess In Black (6 Book Set)
*****
And from my other blog, Epbot:
page of drawings by enthyrea (SFW)
May. 27th, 2025 03:58 pmmific posting in fanart_recsFandom: The Pitt
Characters/Pairing/Other Subject: Dr. Robby, Heather Collins, Samira Mohan, Frank Langdon, Dana Evans, Mel King, Dennis Whitaker, Trinity Santos
Content Notes/Warnings: none
Medium: digital art
Artist on DW/LJ: n/a
Artist Website/Gallery: enthyrea on tumblr
Why this piece is awesome: Great drawings of several of the characters, very lively and with spot-on body language. Santos and Whitaker are chibis!
Link: page of drawings
Characters/Pairing/Other Subject: Dr. Robby, Heather Collins, Samira Mohan, Frank Langdon, Dana Evans, Mel King, Dennis Whitaker, Trinity Santos
Content Notes/Warnings: none
Medium: digital art
Artist on DW/LJ: n/a
Artist Website/Gallery: enthyrea on tumblr
Why this piece is awesome: Great drawings of several of the characters, very lively and with spot-on body language. Santos and Whitaker are chibis!
Link: page of drawings
SGA: How the Millers Relaxed and Learned to Love Rodney by sardonicsmiley
May. 27th, 2025 03:29 pmmific posting in fancakeFandom: Stargate Atlantis
Characters/Pairings: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, Jeannie Miller, Kaleb Miller, Madison Miller
Rating: Teen
Length: 5753
Content Notes: no AO3 warnings apply
Creator Links: sardonicsmiley on AO3
Themes: Angst with a happy ending, Family, Established relationship
Summary: Sooner or later, Rodney just gets under your skin.
Reccer's Notes:
The angst in this one isn't romantic, as John and Rodney's relationship (shown indirectly) is solid. No, this is about the fraught relationship Rodney has with his sister, Jeannie, who often gives him a hard time in canon and teases or belittles him. In this story we see a series of visits back to Earth where John and Rodney stay at Jeannie's, with John increasingly fed up with how Jeannie treats Rodney and finally letting her know. There's some very nice steely-eyed John here, and Rodney is both a BAMF and absolutely there for his family. The ending is happy, with Jeannie finally fully supportive in return. A great read.
Fanwork Links: How the Millers Relaxed and Learned to Love Rodney (With A Little Help from John Sheppard)
Characters/Pairings: John Sheppard/Rodney McKay, Jeannie Miller, Kaleb Miller, Madison Miller
Rating: Teen
Length: 5753
Content Notes: no AO3 warnings apply
Creator Links: sardonicsmiley on AO3
Themes: Angst with a happy ending, Family, Established relationship
Summary: Sooner or later, Rodney just gets under your skin.
Reccer's Notes:
The angst in this one isn't romantic, as John and Rodney's relationship (shown indirectly) is solid. No, this is about the fraught relationship Rodney has with his sister, Jeannie, who often gives him a hard time in canon and teases or belittles him. In this story we see a series of visits back to Earth where John and Rodney stay at Jeannie's, with John increasingly fed up with how Jeannie treats Rodney and finally letting her know. There's some very nice steely-eyed John here, and Rodney is both a BAMF and absolutely there for his family. The ending is happy, with Jeannie finally fully supportive in return. A great read.
Fanwork Links: How the Millers Relaxed and Learned to Love Rodney (With A Little Help from John Sheppard)
check in day 26
May. 26th, 2025 09:14 pmlilly_c posting in writethisfanficHow is the writing going?
Discussion: how much research do you put into a fic?
(also there's a lot of free weeks next month if any of you can help out with some of those, thanks 🙂)
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researched
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had a cheeky break
1 (20.0%)
dealt with life
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Discussion: how much research do you put into a fic?
(also there's a lot of free weeks next month if any of you can help out with some of those, thanks 🙂)
It's Getting Hot In Here...
May. 26th, 2025 01:00 pmcakewrecks_feedToday is Heat Awareness Day, so pay attention; this is important.
It's hot.*
*Not applicable in the majority of the North Eastern United States. Or the North Western parts. Or Canada. Or England. Or Australia. Or really anywhere else that isn't Florida right now.
And now, let us sing our traditional Heat Awareness Day song!
The heat is on!
The heat is o -- hon!
[guitar riff] Nanananana. Nananana. Na. Na.
The heat is on!
Nanananana. Nananana. Na. Na.
The heat is o -- hon!
Nanananana. Nananana. Na. Na.
Tell me can you feel it?
Tell me can you feel it?
TELL ME CAN YOU FEEL IT???
"Oh, I can feel it."
Well alrighty then.
Thanks to Julia K., Mary D., Meghan H., Miriam S., Richard B., M.R., & Amanda for keeping it hot, hot, hot.
*****
And from my other blog, Epbot:
Funny how nobody belongs to The Common Herd.
May. 25th, 2025 06:18 pmfull_metal_ox posting in metaquotesThis eternal verity from thanekos:
There's never yet been a definition of " ordinary people " without some kind of self-aggrandizing exclusion.
Context is ascans_daily post on Nightwing #125 and law enforcement arms escalation.
thanekos:There's never yet been a definition of " ordinary people " without some kind of self-aggrandizing exclusion.
Context is a
scans_daily post on Nightwing #125 and law enforcement arms escalation.
check in day 25
May. 25th, 2025 03:57 pmlilly_c posting in writethisfanficHow is the writing going today?
Discussion: what are you working on this week?
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