I only have 2 OCs that could qualify. Lucrezia is freaky only because she gets bored easily and has done some really weird shit to amuse herself. Zarah Adaar is in love with Iron Bull, and convinces Dorian that there is enough of Bull to share... Nuff said about that.

My OCs don't follow any religion. Most don't have a problem with believing that there is a Maker, but they don't believe that the Chantry represents either Him or Andraste. My Qunari, Zarah, is devoutly agnostic. Kit Trevelyan and Maisy Hawke are anti-Chantry. Sofia and Lucrezia don't really care.

Lucrezia de Riva is scared of snakes. She stays away from snakes. Kit is afraid of men who wants to marry her. She punches noble men. Maisie is afraid of geese. She kills all geese on sight, or has Beth kill them. Sophie is afraid of Harlequins. She stays out of Orlais.

All of mine do needlework, knitting, and crocheting. They all do it for different reasons, but they all enjoy it a lot.

Sophia is a bad ass Warden Rogue. She'd have punched him in the face in Haven, then gone back out to find the Cure. Maisie Hawke would have been an absolute disaster. Leliana would have been amused, Josephine in tears, and Cullen would have his palm permanently attached to his face.

Lucrezia fell in love with Lucanis over late night coffees. He was trying to stay awake to keep Spite from taking over, and she wanted him to feel safe enough to fall asleep so she sat with him. They talked about everything.

Sophia was annoyed. Got her king and got to be queen. Maisie just wanted to drink and have sex with the broody elf. Life got in the way. Kit is just wondering who thought that making her the Inquisitor was a good idea. Lucrezia just wants to stab the bad guys and go home with Lucanis.

What they don’t seem to get is that normal people hate pedophiles regardless of their political affiliation.

Newsom: "Think about the state of mind of the VP. How do you square the circle when you go to a prayer breakfast? Old testament, new testament. What's the fundamental thing that connects John to Matthew to Proverbs? It's this notion of hunger, feeding the poor. It's central to advancing God's will."

The Orphan Crusher is here to stay. If we don’t feed more Orphans to the Crusher the Orphan Crushing industry will die. It’s time to wake up to the reality of the Orphan Crusher. The Orphan Crusher is worth billions. We need to teach people to use the Orphan Crusher. It’s here to stay.

Got buried in the news this weekend, but President Jesus said the F word on CNN at like 2pm in the afternoon. The next day he posted a poop-filled scat video, but tell Me more about the dignity of the office of the presidency.

My current Rook.

I made Beignets. They are tasty. I am happy with a tummy full of Beignets.

Hey you... Yeah, you... Unclench your jaw. Relax your shoulders. Loosen your neck muscles and hydrate a bit. I know it's hard, but we'll hold hands and get through it together. I see you. I know it's hard.

Today's bread. Sourdough.

I made bread yesterday. Isn't it pretty?

Jonathan Joss was MURDERED. Words matter here. He was MURDERED. it was a HATE CRIME because he is a gay Indigenous man. Say those words. Do not dance around it. He wasn't "killed in a shooting." He was murdered in a hate crime.

I see so many beautiful pictures of Dorian with snakes. I get it, really I do. But in Latin, the word Pavus means Peacock. Why can't I see more Dorian with Peacock pictures? It's unfair...

I'm about to post a chapter. I will spend all day checking the page screaming, "Why you no like me?" if my numbers don't climb fast enough. Don't judge me.

I wrote today. I'm proud of myself.

You MUST watch this exchange from today’s Tx House debate on anti-library HB3225. “This is about your desire to make sure that children have access to sexually explicit materials,” says the bill’s author. “Rep Alders, do you know what I have done for a living?” Says @voteannjohnson.bsky.social

Weird thing... I recently baked bread, and as usual, I gave the second loaf to a neighbor. This neighbor was, I suspect, trying to compliment me and said, "You could open a bakery." While I appreciate what they were saying, a voice deep inside me wanted to scream... Don't monetize my joy!!!!!

My cat, the Beloved Thisbe, crossed the Bridge this morning. She was 21, so not unexpected. Still, it's hard. Send good thoughts, please.

At what time of day does day drinking become just drinking? Asking for a friend.

I shouldn’t have to say this in 2025 but vaccines do not “cause Autism” #ActuallyAutistic

Misogyny is terrorism & should be globally classified as such & misogynists should be classified as terrorists.

This is the best thing I've seen all morning.

I'm not in a good head space right now. If you have a cute pet pic, hit me with it. Please.

Yarn and notebooks

So, I'm playing Skyrim. I go into a dungeon and I nock an arrow. I'm looking for a target and just before I fire I say, "Yeah, that one looks too juicy to be dead." I'm right, Scott laughs. If Skyrim has taught me anything, it's how to tell a really dead guy from a mostly dead guy.

I need one of the Chargers to get their hands on a big Googly Eye and stick it on Bull's eyepatch.

Words that I have actually said to my hubs... "You can't die before I do. Who would delete my browser history?" "You have a daughter." "What makes you think I want her to see it?" "She already knows how weird you are. It won't shock her."

Yesterday, a neighbor with a pittie mix was outside with her dog, and her dog was without a least. I went outside with Da Wolf for his midday sniff and pee. The other dog ran at Da Wolf, and there was a scrap.

Corned beef is in the Sous Vide. Low and slow for 18 hours. Veg ready to go in after that. Tomorrow we feast. And the day after. And the day after that. It will last a while. I'm happy.

I made doughnuts today, and I took half to the next door neighbor. We had too many for us to eat all of them, and sharing is the best way to handle the situation. Share with others.

Dear Young Pattern Seller on Etsy, I'm sure that you're a very nice person IRL, but your pattern is written badly. No, it's not a "skill issue" on my part. I've been crocheting for far longer than you've been alive. It's not personal. I just want to finish this fucking hat.

Words that actually came out of my mouth... "I took care of the dish full of sinks." I need more coffee if I'm to continue speaking today.

@therickwilson.bsky.social has an urgent message for the Dems: SHUT IT DOWN! Watch:

People with glasses and contacts have to realize that we have a disability that just happens to be highly accommodated for in modern society and that accommodation is the only reason why poor eyesight is not considered a disability.

I wish that writers on AO3 wouldn't apologize for shorter chapters. Or longer chapters. Just post the lovely, lovely words and know that we are grateful for the gift. No need to apologize. Our lives and processes are messy, too.

I made Kombucha for the first time. Then I drank a lot of it in one day. I am now questioning some life choices while drinking more kombucha.

I will apologize for things I've done. I will not apologize for who I am. If you have a problem with that, the door is that way. Use it.

Why, for the love of all that's holy, is it impossible for me to not flirt with Lucanis??

Freddie Mercury didn't go into the studio and nail the vocals for "The Show Must Go On" in one take while dying of AIDS for you to despair and give up now. Take the time you need, but then get up and get back out there. The show must go on.

I just posted my first chapter in a long time. I couldn't let myself think about it too long or I wouldn't do it. Like ripping off a bandage. Now, I check back every 5 minutes, not see the numbers go up, and scream "Why you no love me?" into the Void. This is my life.

I finished a chapter and it's on it's way to one of my beta readers. Serious imposter syndrome going on here.

Always wondered how the Star Wars Emperor could start with a battle-hardened army and end up with an "entire legion of his best troops" being beaten to death by teddybears with sticks. Then Hegseth ended up as US Defence Sec. And now yeah that makes sense.

I'D LIKE TO THANK: MY MIDDLE FINGER FOR ALWAYS BEING THERE, STICKING UP FOR ME ALL THOSE TIMES WHEN I NEEDED IT MOST.

I keep seeing comments about how we should eat the rich. Nah... Nothing but fat and gristle in a red wine marinade. But... I'm thinking about compost. Thoughts?