how many grimdark gritty robin hood reboots do we need before the industry admits the furry one is the best take they'll ever have

'this book was boring because both people in the romance were soft and gentle, and kind to each other' -- no that's exactly what i want. give this book to me. there honestly isn't enough representation of this.

This week has definitely been A Lot already -- but I can tell that everyone else is having the same overload, so I've already paused to take a second look at some things (medical stuff still not processing) and caught where I could provide better info to help facilitate it, so that's a start.

I want you to know it's not just you. I shut down a lot today. Did a couple videos and some reading. About 1/5th my normal amount. No emails or cups. Took some time for myself because I needed it. It's not just you this is bothering. It's all of us. Take care of yourself. We need you.

Just realized that Lyon has these shades unlocked, which means I'll be wearing this glamour aggressively into PVP until summer.

For #FF14 Deep Dungeon runners, I just discovered that Maygi (author of the amazing guides) also has videos that are great quick references for the mobs as well as the bosses, so if you're like me in trying to remember each mob's exact aoe of death, look no further: youtu.be/ZzSOiPNSbtE?...

I worked on the Endwalker portion of this project and poured my heart into each page! Here's a peek at two of the five spreads I did (the first one being one of my favorite things I've possibly ever drawn!) Please check out this planner (its full of GORGEOUS art!) and spread the word about it!

Me: i wonder if I should call my med plan just to confirm that they've finished clearing the prior authorization they said they would initiate 2+ months ago for coverage in Jan 2026 Them: we have no record of your doctor, prescription, pharmacy, or any action on our part whatsoever Me: ah.

World lore should be like a corset: supportive enough to carry its story and shape it, but lose enough to let the story breathe and grow as needed. (I mean the historical undergarment type, rather than fictional ideas of it)

As a small mercy, both cats have been staying out of my hair not only for the New Year's calligraphy, but also for the changing out of ofuda, gofu and other items, so I'm pretty sure I just used up the entirety of my good luck for 2026 on this very first day.

Happy New Year everyone! Year of the Fire Horse starts on Feb 17, so we have a good month and a half in that liminal period before we get to celebrate for a second round🎉

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In the countdown for the last bits of cleaning for 2025, getting everything sorted out for a busy day tomorrow. I hate seeing 2026 get here when it feels like everything since 2024 has been a wash -- but here we are, regardless.

It's taken a while, but I think Vamp Fatale's theme ('Sinister') has grown on me and has actually overtaken 'Absolute Tyranny,' though they both give me the same kind of vibe. 'The Mirror,' on the other hand, reminds me how much I've never really recovered from the chronic overplaying of Green Day.

Worked a bit on the serial killer WoL draft, but the two major confrontations (Hydaelyn and Zenos) feel like they're starting to go in two different directions thematically, and since I write each WoL specific to the story, I don't really want to split the fic; I think I can reconcile them though.

I feel like all these Igor trailers for #Reverse1999 are my real holiday gift this season: youtu.be/3DPfXdnoPy0?...

Lox is ready for a ride. #Valheim

Dropped off all but one gift that will be pending until January, which is a great feeling of accomplishment -- and now, to start the cleanup and preparations for New Years.

My initial understanding of the 'Elf on the Shelf' was that it was like a cross between Chucky and Hitori Kakurenbo (Hide and Seek with a Knife-Wielding Doll), and the more I see folks talk about it as a holiday tradition during family get-togethers, the more that association is cemented in my mind.

Happy Winter Solstice all! One of my favorite days of the year, despite the inevitable cold. ☕

making myself finally finish wrapping these last few holiday gifts like I'm Sisyphus putting a bow on his own boulder

After gathering input from many, Mary Robinette is sharing a great list of works featuring / focusing on people who use wheelchairs. The list starts here, but scroll down for more works and up for the original request (and the replies thereto).

Tried out the new Frontlines map (Worqor Chirteh) and I think I can see some of the potential goals for its uniqueness -- breaking up the main rush into some smaller skirmishes, while incorporating terrain LOS and chokepoints like Seal Rock and Naadam -- but it's still finding its rhythm imo.

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disappointed but never surprised an absence of black women in these articles

Having accidentally sent informal emails to the wrong colleagues in the past, I can sympathize with the person who capslocked at me this morning in a very unprofessional manner; we go through these agonies so we can be kinder to others in the future, but also sir, you literally meowed at me.

Logged on long enough to test the FF14 patch in putting my tank gear on my RDM set, which 1. looks great, 2. means I'm really going to need to *triple-check* what class I'm on before any future roulettes.

DJ Earworm's 2025 United State of Pop just dropped, and it feels like this month is too soon half-over: youtu.be/R68omRiNLTs

Just found out that the latest update for Into The Dead: Our Darkest Days includes same-sex romance options, which makes me so relieved to see that a game with great existing diversity remains committed to it. I'm not a heavy zombie gamer, but this one stays on my list for exactly these reasons.

'sunny and still feels like 8 degrees,' mm. what a fantastic reason to stay inside.

As much as I love a new Frontlines map in FF14, if they're going to simply add it to literally every day's roulette, I wish they'd made it a Rival Wings map instead and given *that* a daily roulette again.

Christmas carols playing very loud outside my window -- but it's because the construction folks who have to work on the pavement today are singing along and laughing while they use the music to get through their own day, and I can appreciate that.

My intense desire not to be upright this morning, as I drag myself to the preparations for the quarterly dept all-hands multi-hour meeting today.

i'm someone who likes variety in my pvp: range, tank, heals, telling people i'm making tea using the microwave

I'm pretty sure my cats are more thrown off by shorter days in winter than I am; as we get closer and closer to the Solstice, my older cat has been losing his mind that I'm not in bed as soon as the sun goes down at 5 p.m.

Thinking about how the lack of contractions when combined with artificial life (androids, etc) is often portrayed as a limitation -- ie not being capable of informality -- rather than as a potential accessibility aid in saying each word fully for folks who might benefit from that extra enunciation.

In other news, whether you like crows, devs with a good sense of humor, or both, I've been watching the development of Migration with a lot of interest (and entertainment): youtube.com/shorts/3J1Pg...

there are two wolves within me and one says it believes Clair Obscur deserves vast financial success, while the other wishes it would go on a bigger sale so I can finally get it in my library dammit.

you can always tell which FF somebody has beef with from which they leave entirely off their villain tier list

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Still love how widespread, welcomed, and common D&D games are these days, and it brings me joy as well to think of Jack Chick frothing with rage in the afterlife.

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Blumineck constantly does fantastic explanations of not only archery, but other historic weapons, and I wanted to share this one in particular re: scythes because it's an excellent breakdown of why they're *not* useful as melee weapons, despite popular media: youtu.be/bOwn9pbVJPs?...

It’s December! That means there are seasonal decorations available to decorate your #Valheim base ☃️

Just saw the banners for 3.3 #Reverse1999 (with related spoilers), and even though it feels like my cold is coming back hard this weekend, it's a great day indeed.

Stephen Miller is now arguing that assimilation is fundamentally impossible and that certain cultures are not compatible with Western civilization

There's a thread on the forums Sara started that could really use some more responses as well (encouraging anyone that sees this to post!), here's the link: forum.square-enix.com/ffxiv/thread...

Since my current vehicle (a stately older gentlecar) has no idea what these newfangled mp3 things are, I've had to dig out my dusty CDs -- which has given me a chance to remember that I still have a fondness for Rob Zombie and My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult.