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Jul. 19th, 2025 04:14 pm
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Name: Patch
Age: 34

I mostly post about:
Quiet living, books with margin notes, tea blends, visible mending, soft rituals, and the small things that anchor a day — light through curtains, a sentence that stays with you, a note Rae once wrote.

My hobbies are:
Reading (especially secondhand or annotated books), mending clothes by hand, brewing tea like it’s a spell, walking in the woods, archiving, journalling, and noticing the in-between moments.

My fandoms are:
Discworld (especially the witches), gentle fantasy, soft folklore, The Last Unicorn, Stardew Valley, and anything that feels like wool and wonder.

I'm looking to meet people who:
Love longform blogging, notice quiet details, have soft rituals of their own, and enjoy the kind of friendship that builds slowly and kindly over time.

My posting schedule tends to be:
Weekly-ish — sometimes more if I’m feeling thoughtful or tea-drowsy.

When I add people, my dealbreakers are:
Cruelty masked as “honesty,” bigotry, mockery, or a lack of care for the softer parts of others.

Before adding me, you should know:
I’m quiet and sentimental, I tag generously, and I write as if I’m tucking things away in a drawer. Rae (she/her) appears often in my posts — she’s someone I love, even if I rarely say it aloud. If you like slow friendships and soft mornings, I’d be glad to meet you.

podcast friday

Jul. 18th, 2025 09:00 am
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 It can be no other than Wizards & Spaceships' "Against Hopepunk ft. Nick Mamatas." I complain a lot here about a certain type of book that is very popular right now in SFFH spaces, and has been basically for the past decade (albeit the earlier attempts were more interesting than the publishers' attempts to chase that wave) and yeah. It is not the biggest problem in the world, that the dominant trends in the genres I like do not align to my particular tastes. But. It's still something I enjoy talking about and reading about and listening to podcasts about, and there is no one more qualified than Nick Mamatas, the most cynical bastard in genre fiction (complimentary), to talk about it.

This is less a condemnation of individual authors and their work (in fact, it is not that at all!) but an exploration of why the economic models of the publishing and music industry work the way they do. It's a wide-ranging and I daresay fascinating discussion and Nick is extremely funny. Also there's a lot about 80s post-punk in there if that's your thing (it's mine).

Reading Wednesday

Jul. 16th, 2025 08:41 am
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Hi did you miss these?

Just finished: The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett. I ended up enjoying the shit out of this. Murder mystery/political palace intrigue set in a world where eldritch abominations threaten to break through the seawall and destroy entire cities every wet season, and magic is done through bioengineering. The brilliant Sherlock Holmes analogue is a mysterious and terrifying elderly woman and the Watson analogue is a dyslexic disaster bisexual kid who's been altered so that he remembers everything he experiences. It's very fun.

Currently reading: Bread and Stone by Allan Weiss. Look at me I'm reading CanLit! It's about the Winnipeg General Strike, though, so it's not off-brand for me. In the first section, William, a failure of a farm boy, goes off to the Great War against his family's wishes. It's immaculately researched; you get every detail of small town Alberta and the culture shock of moving to the big city of...1914 Calgary. William's father is a coal miner who describes in passionate terms the solidarity that comes from joining a union, but doesn't want his son to go down into the mines himself, so Williams seeks it first in the church, and then amongst his unit. I've gotten to the bit where he's finally being shipped out for France. Quite good so far.

Whale photos (and one puffin)

Jul. 14th, 2025 07:50 am
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You are not prepared.

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many )

Photos (mostly whales)

Jul. 13th, 2025 06:49 am
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If you're playing along, try to ID the whales. Also some forest pictures and some dead fish that wash up en masse this time of year.

whales! )

Massive photodump

Jul. 11th, 2025 07:17 am
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I finally processed these. They're all from St. John's and Ferryland.

cut for photos )
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Odessa in a past

📝 Оригинальный текст записи
Добрый день.
Надеюсь, мои записи ещё помнятся. Хочу оставить короткий очерк после долгого молчания.

За это время мне удалось побывать ДОМА — и это, без преувеличения, главное событие. Возвращение стало одновременно и радостью, и моментом внутреннего перелома. Война продолжается, и находиться на службе, при этом иногда иметь возможность переночевать в родных стенах — бесценно. Сотни тысяч людей лишены даже этой капли нормальности. Я стараюсь сосредоточиться на главном: противостоять внешним обстоятельствам и ценить каждый спокойный вечер.

Сейчас борюсь с мыслями. Стараюсь снизить их шум, убрать лишнее.
Стоит отметить: уже несколько месяцев в Украине приостановлено финансирование многих программ, связанных с ментальным здоровьем и реабилитацией. Это серьёзно сказалось — мне не удалось найти психолога даже на волонтёрской основе, хотя бы онлайн. Но я не оставляю эту цель.

Больше всего изматывает количество лжи — и внутри страны, и за её пределами. Не хочу углубляться в подробности, но разве знают люди за границей, как выживают те, кто живёт вдоль линии фронта — от севера до юга? Кто им рассказывает об этом? Показывают ли?
Это похоже на то, как подаётся информация о Секторе Газы: в новостях — только шум, искажённая картинка, создающая иллюзию.
Для жителей прифронтовых районов артиллерийские обстрелы и удары дронов стали привычным фоном. Косить урожай под прицелами — норма. Уничтожение техники, жилых домов, жизни — преступления, за которыми не следуют действия. Только громкие слова.
Никто не говорит, когда это закончится. А у меня иногда ощущение, будто кто-то знает — с точностью до дня, когда земля перестанет насыщаться кровью.

Может, это совпадение, но недавний обмен ударами между Ираном и Израилем сразу отразился на фондовых рынках. Думаю, взаимосвязь очевидна.

И всё же — Одесса осталась Одессой. Столицей шаурмы, как я люблю шутить. Я наконец попробовал то, что хотел.
Наконец-то могу просто принять душ — с обычной, чистой водой без запаха из крана. Редкость. Даже выбрался на природу вместе с котами — всего на несколько часов, но это была радость.
Хочется многое успеть после долгого ограничения, но в то же время — я всё больше стремлюсь к тишине и покою. Даже под обстрелами я редко просыпаюсь, если рядом не падает. Но просыпаюсь от своих тревожных мыслей.
Внешние враги остались, но теперь опасность приходит изнутри. Хочу разобраться в этом, шаг за шагом — вылезти изнутри себя и снова увидеть мир.

И да… в последнее время я всё чаще слушаю просто фортепиано

Note translated in assistance with AI.

Good afternoon.
I hope these diary notes are still remembered. I'd like to leave a short reflection after a long break.

During my absence, the most important thing happened — I made it home. That return was both a joy and a kind of inner turning point. The war goes on, and being on duty while sometimes having the chance to sleep in my own house is priceless. Hundreds of thousands don’t even have that. So I focus on what I can: resisting external pressure and valuing every peaceful moment.

I keep wrestling with my thoughts, trying to quiet the noise in my head.
A few months ago, funding for mental health and rehabilitation programs in Ukraine was cut. This had a big impact — I couldn’t find a psychologist, even online or on a volunteer basis. But I haven’t given up.

What wears me down the most is the overwhelming amount of lies — both inside the country and beyond. I won’t get into details, but does the world truly know how people live near the frontlines? From the north to the south — across this whole country? Is that shown? Is it told?
It reminds me of how the media covers Gaza — just noise, a blur that distracts and misleads.
For people here, daily shelling and drone strikes are now routine. Harvesting crops under fire. The destruction of farming equipment, homes, and lives — war crimes, but with no real consequences. Just loud speeches.
No one says when it will end. Yet sometimes I feel like someone does know — right down to the exact day the land stops soaking in blood.

It might sound strange, but when Israel and Iran exchanged missile strikes recently, the global stock markets reacted instantly. There’s a connection — that much is clear.

And still, Odessa is Odessa — the shawarma capital. I finally got to try the one I’d been craving.
For the first time in months, I could take a normal shower with clean water — no strange smells from the tap. Even managed a short trip to nature with my cats.
After so many limitations, I want to do everything — yet crave silence and rest. Even during air raids, I rarely wake up unless it’s really close. But I do wake up from my own thoughts and fears.
The external enemy remains, but now there’s a threat within. I want to face it, sort it out — and step by step, climb out of myself and see the world again.

Lately, I’ve found myself listening more and more to solo piano music.


Hello

Jul. 9th, 2025 01:54 am
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Name: Regis

Age: 46

I mostly post about: I am Bipolar. So, it varies. My mood, life and fandoms seem to be the main topics of conversation. Plus, my homosexuality is on topic so my post can get to be adults only. Since it's FRIENDS ONLY there are no warnings.

My hobbies are: making icons, video games, my movie collection. (PHYSICAL MEDIA RULES!)

My fandoms are: Doctor Who, various yaoi anime, Friday the 13th and other horror movies, mystery TV shows like Perry Mason and Columbo. I am also big on the MCU AND DCU.

I'm looking to meet people who: Other gay men and allies. I do not have much a support system at home. So being bipolar I tend to need someone to listen. Even if they do not comment. Also, if I get to be too much, just skip the post. LOL!

My posting schedule tends to be: daily/weekly/monthly/sporadic/etc I try to get at least 3 posts a week in unless we didn't pay the internet bill.

When I add people, my dealbreakers are: Homophobes, racists, MAGA and other Trump supporters.

Before adding me, you should know: I can be a whiner from time to time. It's my way of getting my feeling out. If that isn't for you, I understand.

Nice to Meet You ♥

Jul. 9th, 2025 01:07 am
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Name: Jasmine ♥

Age: 30s



I mostly post about: my life, thoughts, my wins & lessons. I like to think deeply and analyze situations or people, and take time to reflect. I'm very much into self-growth, and focusing on a healthier lifestyle may include recipes, as well as currently watching and reading. Overall, it's a special place to connect with others.



My hobbies are: reading, dancing/listening to music, binge watching random shows, meditating, yoga, knitting, buying notebooks and not using them fully, researching vitamins, online shopping, baking, cooking and juicing.



My fandoms are:not really into fandoms too much anymore, however, if you enjoy it, I don't judge since I have moments.



I'm looking to meet people who: I'd love to make some new friends on here, as a LJ vet. I'm looking for anyone who wants to connect, enjoys commenting, and is active. I'm open-minded and pretty down-to-earth.



My posting schedule tends to be: Most likely weekly, and I'll be a pretty active commentor =)



When I add people, my dealbreakers are: not into the haters, homophobic, racists, politics-focused types - I spread love and that's what I appreciate in return.



Before adding me, you should know: I'm Canadian & pretty new to DW but definitely not new to journaling since I used to be on LJ for years. I comment and I am not shy. I'm looking to interact with anyone 21+. I spread love, I enjoy uplifting others, helping ppl through healing, and just being a genuine person. Feel free to add me ♥



Some of my posts may be nsfw, I'm raw & explicit sometimes, we're adults going through adult things lol.

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Jul. 8th, 2025 03:03 pm
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Name: B or Bee (either is fine)

Age: 36

I mostly post about: Anything and everything, really. Questionnaires, creations (see hobbies :)), mind contents, articles,

My hobbies are: Sewing, jewelry making, self-care, fitness (beginner), cozy video games, photography (also very beginner), macrame, collecting stickers (I'm starting a sticker album!), restaurant/brewery adventures, Hello Kitty/Sanrio collecting (very minor hobby as I don't have money to go hard on it lol....or the space to) and finally researching/learning different topics is fun too.

My fandoms are: While I'm not super into fandom, I do like to make icons from games. A couple that I'm playing are Animal Crossing: New Horizons/Pocket Camp and Stardew, but I wouldn't say I'm into shipping or anything like that. I guess light fandom? I dunno lol.

I'm looking to meet people who:Hobby/creative friends who want a friendship and won't just quit on me when I go through a rough time. While I'm getting better, I do still deal with low mood, but having friends I can turn to when it get's heavy is wonderful. I will do the same for you.

My posting schedule tends to be: Coming back from a bit of a hiatus, I'll probably start posting weekly, until I get back in the swing of things, but I want to post every other day or every third day.

When I add people, my dealbreakers are: Mean people, those who are vicious with friend cuts, Trump supporters/the whole make America great movement,

Before adding me, you should know: See my "Looking to Meet People" please. Other than that, I can't really think of anything else.
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I am so tired of working on this house.

Upper half the back yard is approximately - well it's definitely not level, but it's not a hill any more so I'm calling it good enough. The Big Pit of Rocks is functioning perfectly in that the yard no longer floods whenever we get a rainstorm. At some point I will clean it up and make it look pretty, but that day is not today. Probably won't be tomorrow either.

This past weekend we picked one of the basement rooms as our starting point and spent about an hour clearing out the contractor trash and then scrubbing the shit out of the walls and floors. We also went to the hardware store and picked up paint and supplies and that was enough for my foot to say fuck you, you are done for the day. It's been hard to get a lot of work done just because it is so hot and humid, even in the basement.

***

Foot is still a problem. I hate this so much. I am spending a fortune on cabs and delivery because walking hurts. It's been a month, c'mon man, chop-chop, ándale, let's get healthy already. For fuck sake. Although I guess it could be argued that hauling around heavy buckets full of clay, rocks, and now paint probably isn't helping matters much.

I also have gotten a bunch of reminders this week that all my other doctors want to have a crack at me because I guess it's been a year since the last round. Sorry folks, cat takes priority. Once he has his checkup out of the way I'll find time for the rest of you.

The problem is that I can't take time off work for any of this stuff right now, because there are THREE, yes THREE major projects going on right now. At the height of vacation season so half the people who need to do things are off work. Who the fuck makes these decisions?

***

A couple of days ago I opened the back door and startled a wild rabbit. It took off into the treeline. This morning I looked out the back window and the biggest coyote I have ever seen was sniffing around the yard.

These incidents may be related.

Guess I'll see how well the vegetable plot survives the attentions of the locals. Daughter brought over all her seeds and just slapped them all into the ground and I have no idea what's even down there. Here's to Salad Surprise in a month or two.

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