"Can you open one of these?" the treasure hunter asked. He showed the witch an egg shell, with an intricate pattern of silk thread knotted around it. "Put that back!" "There's something inside, it must be valuable. But when-" "Someone locked their grief away. Break one, and it's yours." "Oh..."

Okay, I will preface this with the GIGANTIC disclaimer that I promise I know how this looks, and I *swear* this is not personally motivated: If you have an old #LiveJournal account, and it has things you still care about in it, download it or import it to Dreamwidth SOON. Details:

It is starting out as a very grey new year…

Good morning and happy new year! Today’s livestream of Visions of Mana is in danger of cancellation due to ongoing PC problems.

Funny New Year’s resolutions are great, but I think the best I’ve ever heard is the person whose resolution was to be more comfortable. If something was lowkey bugging them, fix it instead of putting up with it. Use the softer towel, wear the nicer socks. If something hurt, take a fucking Tylenol.

#XKCD Emojic 8 Ball xkcd.com/1525

🥳🎉🎊🍾🥂🤮🗽🌆🌙 #HappyNewYear

Oh @gneech.com

2026 is going to be my year and that is a threat (I listened to Hopes and Dreams on repeat making this)

Lonesome moo🐮🏹

Next year’s page-a-day calendar… #StarTrek

"The Human's world ends soon," said the cat. "Again?" said the dog. "They are fond of endings and beginnings. Even if nothing changes." The dog whined. "Same procedure as last year?" said the cat. "Please." The cat lay on the dog's head and purred, muffling the fireworks. #CrossRepost

bye 2025👋

An excellent take on sci-fi vs. fantasy youtube.com/shorts/ShUTo...

Tonight: Over the hump(day) and into the new year.

Shot in the dark: anyone I know have access to equipment to digitize Super 8 film? I now have about two dozen reels I’d really like to see…

Professors wear formal outfits that often reflect their specialties and culture during formal events. #Worldbuilding365 ?: https://rebelsheart.dreamwidth.org/1738094.html

Open up this picture fully. Then look at the surface of Mars. Then look up to the top right. Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky. Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos. That's Earth.

The subpoena seeks patients’ medical records and employees’ personnel files among other documents.

Upon receipt of the doctorate-equivalent degree from Wayfinder, the gift is the appropriate formal uniform exclusively in school colors. #Worldbuilding365 ?: https://rebelsheart.dreamwidth.org/1738094.html

USPS quietly changed its postmark rules — mail is no longer dated when you drop it off. The “official” date is when it hits automated sorting — sometimes days later Which could have major implications for mail in voting — it’s a clever way to disenfranchise voters that’s going largely overlooked

Knowledge without perspective is incomplete. -Unknown

‘Tis the sneezon.

This is now just over $1000. We’ve done well folks.

We all secretly think we'd be good at TASKMASTER and the beautiful thing is we'll never be proven wrong

Stream/Video Schedule 12/22-28 Times are US-Denver https://linktr.ee/MidnightRave   Mon, 4p: Let's Build - LEGO Star Wars: The Ghost [Video] Thur, 7:30p: Visions of Mana [Stream] Sat, 10a: Mario & Luigi: Brothership (Part 23) [Video]

Persons who receive a master's-equivalent degree from Wayfinder receive a formal brooch that works something like modern GPS maps applications. #Worldbuilding365 ?: https://rebelsheart.dreamwidth.org/1738094.html

*drags out soapbox* Looks like this piece is being saved (yay!), so your friendly local estate planning attorney here to remind you that having a Will is very important! AND, specifically relevant here, if you have niche interests or collections, your Will is how you direct those things to the (1/5)

I got word that an original painting that @spottacus.org commissioned me to create is now on auction via Goodwill. Auction ends in just a little over 1 day and is currently at just $30 so if you want an original painting of mine for an absolute steal, here's the link shopgoodwill.com/item/251172556

Got a security camera for Christmas and wanted to try it out. Crazy things that happen when no one is watching. 🙄 #furry #fursuit

This message hits hard.

The pin bears no enchantment by default, though it usually is enchanted at the request of the professor serving as guidance counselor for the graduate. #Worldbuilding365 ?: https://rebelsheart.dreamwidth.org/1738094.html

Now Live on YouTube: Mario & Luigi: Brothership Part 22 https://youtu.be/oiMRShN4Src

My brain: “We’re up late, don’t we have work tomorrow?” Me: “Tomorrow is Saturday.” Brain: “But we haven’t worked in 3 days and we’re not at a con?” Me: “I know, 5-day weekends are definitely weird. Also, please don’t make me explain how it happened, we’ll both be angry.”

The second gift is a pin of the of the official symbol. #Worldbuilding365 ?: https://rebelsheart.dreamwidth.org/1738094.html

New Arbori! All new Autumn Birch coloration along with the popular Cherry Blossom. I have one of each of these available in the shop now. I am here for all your post-holiday spending needs!! More colors coming in the new year. 🛒 VerdantSculpts.com #bsnm #queermarket #treedragon #sculpture

Have moved video card to a different slot on the motherboard to see if that helps with the freezing and BSODs.

How will you theme your new year? https://youtu.be/_hmqjtFzMO8

12YO girl signed up to do “stand up comedy” at the talent show. 13YO boy decided to heckle her. Teacher started to tell the boy to leave her alone, but the 12YO comedian said “no, no, let him go, this is the closest he’s ever going to get to having a conversation with a girl.”

Anyway this happened

Looking for a Christmas miracle for a kitty (aging parent situation) for Baltimore pals: (1/2) ""My mom can no longer keep Angelo (alas!!!) and we are looking to rehome him. Angelo is a total sweetheart. He is 6 years old, gentle, playful, friendly, and a lovebug."

A puppet painting a portrait in acrylic. 🧑‍🎨 #puppet #art #painting #minime #skills

Despite Yoshi's various white-collar crimes (iykyk), he has been granted parole, and a big pile of treats. He's even sharing with a friend! Wishing you all a wonderful holiday! Thank you again everyone who helped us support the Children's Miracle Network, and all our Extra Life fundraisers!

Happy Holidays, everyone! 🎄 I didn't have time to paint a new winter themed art, so here is the one from last year.

The compass can been adjusted to point to it's nearest counterpart, and exclude those within a certain distance. #Worldbuilding365 ?: https://rebelsheart.dreamwidth.org/1738094.html

Finished Star Trek: Resolute. Overall, I enjoyed it. I feel like there were characters who experienced a personality shift during the game that I don’t understand. And some whose changes I fully understood. I know there’s a comic, and I wonder which characters remain…