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The Spy Who Loved Me
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girlmeetstroubleHi all!
I'll be starting the next book, Ian Fleming's 'The Spy Who Loved Me' on Tuesday 2nd December. I'll just post chapter one on that day, and two chapters every subsequent Tuesday. It's not a long book and there are 15 chapters so I think that makes sense.
See everybody then!
I'll be starting the next book, Ian Fleming's 'The Spy Who Loved Me' on Tuesday 2nd December. I'll just post chapter one on that day, and two chapters every subsequent Tuesday. It's not a long book and there are 15 chapters so I think that makes sense.
See everybody then!
A walk along the River Teme
Nov. 21st, 2025 12:44 pmcmcmck posting in common_natureThe Teme runs through Ludlow.
We crossed Dinham bridge again and you can see Ludlow castle in the background:
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We crossed Dinham bridge again and you can see Ludlow castle in the background:
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SFFest38: Prompt Submission Reminder
Nov. 21st, 2025 07:16 amspikedluv posting in smallfandomfestToday, Friday, November 21, is the last day to get your prompts in for this round! If you've got more prompts to submit, or you've been putting it off, head on over to the Prompt Submission Post and prompt away!
Anime Tracker Autumn 2025
Nov. 20th, 2025 07:23 pmlovelyangel This Monster Wants to Eat Me, Episode 2 |
With the library remodel going on, I’m not getting to watch much anime. I started out with good intentions, but I don’t have the time. I’m watching way fewer episodes than usual. I’ve had to prioritize. Here’s a quick summary of the shows I sampled – and which ones are getting attention.
( All the Shows, Below This Cut )
Kinokuniya On the Way Out
Nov. 20th, 2025 04:53 pmlovelyangel |
Last week Kinokuniya has another 20% everything sale for members. I was ignoring the sale until Saturday night when I checked my Anime / Manga Tracker and saw that Skip Beat! Vol. 51 had been released earlier this month. Actually, there were several gaps in my collected series that I could plug with the 20% discount.
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Sunday was the last day of the sale, so Sunday after church I drove into Portland. I located street parking a block from Kinokuniya Portland. In downtown Portland, metered parking doesn’t start until 1 pm on Sunday, and it was just before noon.
In Kinokuniya Portland, I struck out – 0 for 3 on series. Not only did they not have the new release – they hardly carried the series at all – maybe one random volume. It was extremely disappointing.
I drove back to Beaverton and decided I might as well swing by the much smaller Kinokuniya in Beaverton. I was pleased to find a single copy of Skip Beat! vol. 51 alongside two other Skip Beat! volumes – and none of the other series.
My Kinokuniya membership expired at the end of August. I didn’t renew right away. Once a Kinokuniya cashier gave me the tip to wait until I actually needed a new membership. That could save me a few months – and it does. I didn’t have to pay for September or October. The new clock starts in November and will expire on November 30 next year.
The thing is, I’m trying to keep my book purchases under control, and I’ll cut back on art book purchases. And since Kinokuniya seems to stock maybe half of the series I’m collecting, maybe I don’t need to buy a membership anymore. You have to spend $250/year to break even – easy to do if you’re buying art books – but not so easy on just manga volumes. And I have to buy half the manga volumes online anyway. Perhaps this is the last membership I buy; could be the end of an era.
Go Forth and Make Hyperlinks!
Nov. 20th, 2025 01:48 pmlovelyangelThe Subversive Hyperlink (via MetaFilter: Subvert the status quo. Own a website. Make and share links.
Truly, I’m really happy to be on Dreamwidth! 😇
Truly, I’m really happy to be on Dreamwidth! 😇
TDoR 2025
Nov. 20th, 2025 01:29 pmlovelyangelToday is the Transgender Day of Remembrance, when we remember and honor the many transgender people who lost their lives in acts of anti-trans hate and violence. A thoughtful summary of history and insights is at the Trans Remembrance Project. (via dolari – thank you, Jenn!)
Violence and bigotry are on the upswing in this country; these are extremely difficult times. I have no good advice for my trans siblings. I myself am grateful for the good fortune of living in an urban area on the left coast, where there is some amount of grace and acceptance.
May you all be safe – and loved.
dolari – thank you, Jenn!)Violence and bigotry are on the upswing in this country; these are extremely difficult times. I have no good advice for my trans siblings. I myself am grateful for the good fortune of living in an urban area on the left coast, where there is some amount of grace and acceptance.
May you all be safe – and loved.
First Snow of the Season
Nov. 20th, 2025 03:08 pmyourlibrarian posting in common_nature
Rather tardy at this point, but why not? A few weeks ago we were still getting very little color around here.
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November Check In
Nov. 20th, 2025 03:02 pmyourlibrarian posting in everykindofcraft
If you've joined us since October, this post is to prompt anyone who has been doing crafting lately to share about their projects. Plus there's a general question for everyone to chime in on.
This month's question involves crafting events. After seeing this quilting post it made me wonder if anyone else has been to an in-person crafting competition or fair in the past few years? If so, what did you like best about it? Did you display anything yourself?
ClaireBell
Nov. 20th, 2025 11:26 amaurumcalendulaClaireBell is very intense, but really good so far imho! I really like the acting, writing, and cinematography.
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Pimp: Miami Vice (TV) by Mxcatmoon
Nov. 20th, 2025 02:22 ammxcatmoon posting in smallfandomfestDiversity, social commentary, beauty, angst, and major shipping. I think this show has something for everyone.
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Community Thursday
Nov. 20th, 2025 06:46 amvriddyCommunity Thursday challenge: every Thursday, try to make an effort to engage with a community on Dreamwidth, whether that's posting, commenting, promoting, etc.
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thankfulthursday
Nov. 20th, 2025 06:59 ammatsushima posting in ![[site community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/comm_staff.png){kind=small}
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thankfulthursday is a weekly gratitude community. Nothing is too big or too small to share. · Photos are optional but encouraged.
· Check-ins remain open until the following week's post is shared.
· Do feel free to comment on others' check-ins but don't harsh anyone else's squee.
This week's check-in is open.
Quick Rec Wednesday
Nov. 19th, 2025 03:04 pmdancing_serpent posting in c_entRec time! Did you read/watch/listen to something you really liked and would love other people to know about, too? Don't have the time or energy to make a full promo post, or think such a small thing doesn't merit a separate entry?
Here's your chance to share with the class! Just drop a comment with a link and maybe a couple of words in description. No need to overthink things, it can be as simple as Loved this! or OMG, look at that!. (You don't need to keep it short, though, write as much as you want.)
Check out the previous entries, too!
Here's your chance to share with the class! Just drop a comment with a link and maybe a couple of words in description. No need to overthink things, it can be as simple as Loved this! or OMG, look at that!. (You don't need to keep it short, though, write as much as you want.)
Check out the previous entries, too!
Triple Drabble and Various Icons
Nov. 18th, 2025 09:17 pmtarlanx posting in c_entTitle: Moonlight
Author: Tarlan (tarlanx)
Fandom: The Untamed (TV)
Pairing/Characters: Lan Wanji/Wei Wuxian
Rating/Category: PG SLASH
Word Count: 300
Summary: Wei Wuxian goes to find Lan Zhan (Lan Wanji) after transferring the evil spell off Jin Ling and onto himself.
On AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/73043931
ICONS: Zhou Zishu (Word of Honor) icons:
Till the End of the Moon, Gank Your Heart, Instead of Tipsy Why Not Get Drunk | Flavour It's Yours
Author: Tarlan (
tarlanx)Fandom: The Untamed (TV)
Pairing/Characters: Lan Wanji/Wei Wuxian
Rating/Category: PG SLASH
Word Count: 300
Summary: Wei Wuxian goes to find Lan Zhan (Lan Wanji) after transferring the evil spell off Jin Ling and onto himself.
On AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/73043931
ICONS: Zhou Zishu (Word of Honor) icons:
Till the End of the Moon, Gank Your Heart, Instead of Tipsy Why Not Get Drunk | Flavour It's Yours