Squeee! Fun with stockings!
Jan. 8th, 2012 10:47 amThe ![[livejournal.com profile]](http://s.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-community.gif)
fandom_stocking stockings have gone live, and I received lots of lovely stocking-stuffers. There are cheery holiday wish macros, an SS/HG icon by ![[livejournal.com profile]](http://s.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
kerravonsen, and four lovely fics:
A Glimpse of the Future bywendymr (DW, 9/Rose/Jack, rated T)
Steel byphilomytha (Vorkosigan, Simon Illyan and Alys Vorpatril, rated G)
Patient, Kind, and Varied bysahiya (DW, Eleven/River/Rose/Jack and various combinations thereof, rated M)
Untitled TW/SJA crossover byfififolle (TW/SJA, Owen and Clyde, rated G)
I've already said it there, but thanks to all the lovely gifters, and also thanks tomedie and all the volunteers that make the fun that is fandom_stocking happen! Last night was hell on wheels at work, so coming home to all these awesome gifts was just so perfect. Please go check out the cool icon and/or the great fics and leave them some love too.
I also had fun writing a few stocking-stuffers, though not as many as I'd set out to do. There's at least one that may yet happen if I can dig myself out of the clueless-Yank hole I dug myself into. *crosses fingers*
Try, Try Again forariestess (Leverage, Sophie/Parker, rated G)
Switch forwendymr (DW, 9/Rose/Jack, rated G)
Foreign Influence forphilomytha (Vorkosigan, Gregor/Laisa, rated G)
Ulterior Motive foryamx (DW, pre-9/Rose/Jack, rated G)
Living Well forjoking (DW, Jenny/Vastra, G)
A Night to Forget forsahiya (DW, Eleventy and Jack and Rose, rated G)
Yes, I never got out of G territory, even with Jack. Go figure. LOL
fandom_stocking stockings have gone live, and I received lots of lovely stocking-stuffers. There are cheery holiday wish macros, an SS/HG icon by kerravonsen, and four lovely fics:A Glimpse of the Future by
wendymr (DW, 9/Rose/Jack, rated T)Steel by
philomytha (Vorkosigan, Simon Illyan and Alys Vorpatril, rated G)Patient, Kind, and Varied by
sahiya (DW, Eleven/River/Rose/Jack and various combinations thereof, rated M)Untitled TW/SJA crossover by
fififolle (TW/SJA, Owen and Clyde, rated G)I've already said it there, but thanks to all the lovely gifters, and also thanks to
medie and all the volunteers that make the fun that is fandom_stocking happen! Last night was hell on wheels at work, so coming home to all these awesome gifts was just so perfect. Please go check out the cool icon and/or the great fics and leave them some love too.I also had fun writing a few stocking-stuffers, though not as many as I'd set out to do. There's at least one that may yet happen if I can dig myself out of the clueless-Yank hole I dug myself into. *crosses fingers*
Try, Try Again for
ariestess (Leverage, Sophie/Parker, rated G)Switch for
wendymr (DW, 9/Rose/Jack, rated G)Foreign Influence for
philomytha (Vorkosigan, Gregor/Laisa, rated G)Ulterior Motive for
yamx (DW, pre-9/Rose/Jack, rated G)Living Well for
joking (DW, Jenny/Vastra, G)A Night to Forget for
sahiya (DW, Eleventy and Jack and Rose, rated G)Yes, I never got out of G territory, even with Jack. Go figure. LOL
Gen Silent is an excellent video about older members of the LGBTQ community. Its name comes from concerns of the Stonewall Generation feeling they may need to return to the closet as they age and become more dependent on others and thus more vulnerable.
It includes interviews with a lesbian couple, two gay men who became caregivers for their partners, and a transwoman diagnosed with terminal cancer. All bring up issues of being concerned about obstacles to obtaining appropriate care, and what that care might need to be. As one advocate on the film points out, organizations may think they are very positively interacting with the LGBTQ people they serve, but what about those who are afraid to seek services because they simply don't know where they will be safe to do so, especially after having bad experiences.
The story about the home health aide who pulled out a Bible to pray with a gay client and told that person that "it wasn't too late" absolutely made smoke come out of my ears. Many issues, though, are more subtle, and probably don't even enter the thought processes of most providers. And elder abuse is a very real problem, so to be afraid that it will be exacerbated by homophobia and/or transphobia is entirely, unfortunately, realistic. Not to mention, in the context of either supportive housing or skilled nursing facility, concern about the other residents' attitudes and behavior. I see cliquish and hurtful behavior from my residents all the time, and while the staff do what we can to intervene and redirect, it's not something we can stop entirely.
I only know of one explicitly LGBTQ-oriented nursing facility in New England, and frankly I can't find anything other than opening announcements from nearly two years ago, so I don't even know if it's still there. SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders) has opened the first LGBTQ-oriented senior center in NYC. There is a definite need for more options like this in tandem with educating providers generally.
I'm very glad to see that this film is out there and hope it will help to raise awareness. I wish I could make it required viewing at the facility where I work and, really, any service organization that serves the elderly. Lacking the power to do that, I encourage you to watch and share this film.
It includes interviews with a lesbian couple, two gay men who became caregivers for their partners, and a transwoman diagnosed with terminal cancer. All bring up issues of being concerned about obstacles to obtaining appropriate care, and what that care might need to be. As one advocate on the film points out, organizations may think they are very positively interacting with the LGBTQ people they serve, but what about those who are afraid to seek services because they simply don't know where they will be safe to do so, especially after having bad experiences.
The story about the home health aide who pulled out a Bible to pray with a gay client and told that person that "it wasn't too late" absolutely made smoke come out of my ears. Many issues, though, are more subtle, and probably don't even enter the thought processes of most providers. And elder abuse is a very real problem, so to be afraid that it will be exacerbated by homophobia and/or transphobia is entirely, unfortunately, realistic. Not to mention, in the context of either supportive housing or skilled nursing facility, concern about the other residents' attitudes and behavior. I see cliquish and hurtful behavior from my residents all the time, and while the staff do what we can to intervene and redirect, it's not something we can stop entirely.
I only know of one explicitly LGBTQ-oriented nursing facility in New England, and frankly I can't find anything other than opening announcements from nearly two years ago, so I don't even know if it's still there. SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders) has opened the first LGBTQ-oriented senior center in NYC. There is a definite need for more options like this in tandem with educating providers generally.
I'm very glad to see that this film is out there and hope it will help to raise awareness. I wish I could make it required viewing at the facility where I work and, really, any service organization that serves the elderly. Lacking the power to do that, I encourage you to watch and share this film.
... because I'm starting to loathe the acronym URI (upper respiratory infection).
It's still debatable whether we caught this round of bronchitis in time to avoid a long-term asthma exacerbation like the last round, but efforts have definitely been made. This was complicated by my PCP's office being closed for New Year's yesterday, but thankfully I was able to find a walk-in that was open and had a doc who would listen to me and believe me when I said, "No, I can't produce more verging-on-green phlegm on demand, but I swear that's why I'm here. I'm not stupid enough to want antibiotics for a plain old chest cold."
Antibiotics - check
Secondary inhaler to go with the rescue - check
Cough syrup so's I can sleep - check
Probiotics to offset the GI damage due to antibiotics - check
Garlic soup and hot toddies for general comfort and hopefully at least some killing of germs - check
Incidentally, I'm hugely grateful tolariopefic for introducing me to Firewhisky Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey at Aeternitas. It makes one hell of a great hot toddy. Now if only I could remember the ingredients for Pepper-up Potion. (It was not Fireball and Rumpleminze, which results in something tasting like the nastiest cough syrup imaginable.)
Patsfan wants to take me out for pizza. This may be better than having him cook, but I don't actually want to go out feeling like this. That and I'm down to one week to cough up (heh) 7500 words of rough draft fortw_classic_bb, of which I've just cut about a thousand words and rewritten them. That was probably not the best idea but the fic took a surprise left turn and leaving the old stuff in there that no longer fit was confusing me. Oh well, guess pizza's a good break food.
It's still debatable whether we caught this round of bronchitis in time to avoid a long-term asthma exacerbation like the last round, but efforts have definitely been made. This was complicated by my PCP's office being closed for New Year's yesterday, but thankfully I was able to find a walk-in that was open and had a doc who would listen to me and believe me when I said, "No, I can't produce more verging-on-green phlegm on demand, but I swear that's why I'm here. I'm not stupid enough to want antibiotics for a plain old chest cold."
Antibiotics - check
Secondary inhaler to go with the rescue - check
Cough syrup so's I can sleep - check
Probiotics to offset the GI damage due to antibiotics - check
Garlic soup and hot toddies for general comfort and hopefully at least some killing of germs - check
Incidentally, I'm hugely grateful to
lariopefic for introducing me to Patsfan wants to take me out for pizza. This may be better than having him cook, but I don't actually want to go out feeling like this. That and I'm down to one week to cough up (heh) 7500 words of rough draft for
tw_classic_bb, of which I've just cut about a thousand words and rewritten them. That was probably not the best idea but the fic took a surprise left turn and leaving the old stuff in there that no longer fit was confusing me. Oh well, guess pizza's a good break food.
Merry Christmas and Squee!
Dec. 25th, 2011 03:21 amFirst: Merry Christmas to all who are celebrating, and happy Sunday to everyone else!
Second: Squee! My Mistletoe and Hallucinogens gift at![[community profile]](http://s.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
bowtiesnblasters posted, and it is lovely!
Title: I See Your Face
Author:![[personal profile]](http://s.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
keenquing
Fandom: Doctor Who
Rating/Pairing: PG, River/Doctor
Prompt: Sting's "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You"
Why you should go read it: It's a lovely ... I almost want to call it a character sketch, though that isn't quite right, but it has very cool insights into River's character and how she views the Doctor. And it's both Christmassy and not, with wonderfully telling details.
Third: My M&H fic has also posted. If you're up (heh) for a bit of Eleven/River/Jack, swing on by and check out Chance Would Be a Fine Thing as well.
Second: Squee! My Mistletoe and Hallucinogens gift at
bowtiesnblasters posted, and it is lovely! Title: I See Your Face
Author:
keenquingFandom: Doctor Who
Rating/Pairing: PG, River/Doctor
Prompt: Sting's "If I Ever Lose My Faith in You"
Why you should go read it: It's a lovely ... I almost want to call it a character sketch, though that isn't quite right, but it has very cool insights into River's character and how she views the Doctor. And it's both Christmassy and not, with wonderfully telling details.
Third: My M&H fic has also posted. If you're up (heh) for a bit of Eleven/River/Jack, swing on by and check out Chance Would Be a Fine Thing as well.
In a much more pleasant bit of news
Dec. 22nd, 2011 03:13 pmRemember the three insane writing commitments I made a few months back? Here's where they stand now:
W00t!
who_reversebang has been posting since Monday, and there's some great stuff over there. I highly recommend checking it out.
Next bit of homework, then, is to rewatch some Torchwood S2 to make sure I'm clear on timelines, then that one can get rolling a bit more. And I may just try to write a stocking stuffer or two forfandom_stocking in between for a bit of a breather.
Which reminds me, if you have a stocking hanging over atfandom_stocking, please link me? I make no promises about how many stocking stuffers I'll manage to write, but I would like to try to do a few more this year.
| Fest | Word Min | Due date(s) | Status | Word Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| who_reversebang | 3000 | Dec 6 check-in Dec 19 posting starts | Complete and ready to post 12/23 | 9400 |
| bowtiesnblasters | 500 | Dec 20 | Submitted | 6700 |
| tw_classic_bb | 7500 mini 15000 big | Jan 10 draft Feb 1 posting starts | In Progress | 2700 |
W00t!
who_reversebang has been posting since Monday, and there's some great stuff over there. I highly recommend checking it out.Next bit of homework, then, is to rewatch some Torchwood S2 to make sure I'm clear on timelines, then that one can get rolling a bit more. And I may just try to write a stocking stuffer or two for
fandom_stocking in between for a bit of a breather.Which reminds me, if you have a stocking hanging over at
fandom_stocking, please link me? I make no promises about how many stocking stuffers I'll manage to write, but I would like to try to do a few more this year.
The only thing harder to write
Dec. 10th, 2011 01:16 pmthan a sex scene is a fight scene. Actually, if it were a sex scene I was working on, I'd probably be saying the reverse. Both are far too easily reduced to, "and then this happened, and then that happened, and then ..." which is BORING! Am trying to implement some very good advice I once read about the description-to-action ratio, but am also reminded of the extent to which I suck at setting. Ah well. A challenge to be worked on.
*nose back to grindstone*
*nose back to grindstone*
*facepalm*
Dec. 3rd, 2011 09:34 pmSo, trying to crank out more who_reversebang fic and decided to try an online tarot spread. (I'm not at home with my own decks.) Of all the decks offered at http://www.facade.com/tarot , Tarot of the Cat People seemed the most appropriate for a Doctor Who related query.
Spread wasn't terribly helpful, more of a "well duh, I knew that" which is cool but, again, not helpful. Amusing, though, was seeing the Queen of Swords and Queen of Cups show up. That ... fits quite well indeed.
/cryptic
who_reversebang fic and decided to try an online tarot spread. (I'm not at home with my own decks.) Of all the decks offered at http://www.facade.com/tarot , Tarot of the Cat People seemed the most appropriate for a Doctor Who related query.Spread wasn't terribly helpful, more of a "well duh, I knew that" which is cool but, again, not helpful. Amusing, though, was seeing the Queen of Swords and Queen of Cups show up. That ... fits quite well indeed.
/cryptic
One week left for author sign-ups
Nov. 23rd, 2011 11:23 am
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tw_classic_bbCome on, you know you wanna! *offers a large bar of dark chocolate and steaming mug of coffee*
In other news, while a nice warm epsom salt soak is good for many people's feet, it is apparently a Very Bad Idea when you are prone to eczema. Which, really, I should've figured out before trying it. Oops.
Finally have draft #1 done for my first deadline. Am brainstorming on the 2nd and chipping away at the third. If I can keep going on 5_for_five, even after the current round ends next week, I should be okay. *crosses fingers*
*shows off sticker*
5_for_five, even after the current round ends next week, I should be okay. *crosses fingers**shows off sticker*
Made it this week!
Nov. 14th, 2011 10:30 pmI have yet to write a single word of fiction today, and I didn't succeed in my goal of finishing my M & H fic for bowtiesnblasters, but I did meet the 5_for_five goal and got a cool sticker for it:
I think I can tie the fic off with a scene or two, though, and have the rough draft done before Wednesday's art-prompt-claiming frenzy atwho_reversebang. Then it'll be editing that one and getting it beta'ed whilst working on the others. It's good to be writing again.
For those of you who write, how has your week been? I've seen a few NaNo tickers floating around and am cheering from the sidelines.
bowtiesnblasters, but I did meet the 5_for_five goal and got a cool sticker for it:I think I can tie the fic off with a scene or two, though, and have the rough draft done before Wednesday's art-prompt-claiming frenzy at
who_reversebang. Then it'll be editing that one and getting it beta'ed whilst working on the others. It's good to be writing again.For those of you who write, how has your week been? I've seen a few NaNo tickers floating around and am cheering from the sidelines.
Back in the Saddle Again
Nov. 7th, 2011 12:06 pm
I didn't make the
5_for_five goal this week, more like 5 for four, but that's still 2000+ words written! All of that was on my tw_classic_bb and prior to getting my bowtiesnblasters prompt for Mistletoe & Hallucinogens.This week's goal is to get M & H fic done, as that's the shortest (or at least shortest word requirement) of the lot. At least a draft, maybe even beta-ed. Definitely hoping to submit it prior to Nov 16, the prompt-claim date for
who_reversebang. If I can also manage another couple thousand words on the tw_classic_bb before picking up that other prompt, so much the better, but small steps.Fanfic rec: Damsel in Distress by clare009
Nov. 3rd, 2011 12:38 pmTitle: Damsel in Distress
Author:clare009
Rating: PG-13
Fandom: Doctor Who
Characters: Nine/Rose Nine/River Eleven/River
Spoilers: Up through "Let's Kill Hitler"
Summary: River has finally found the Doctor again.
This was a really fun read. And now I must race out the door to do a mandatory training on my day off.
Author:
clare009Rating: PG-13
Fandom: Doctor Who
Characters: Nine/Rose Nine/River Eleven/River
Spoilers: Up through "Let's Kill Hitler"
Summary: River has finally found the Doctor again.
This was a really fun read. And now I must race out the door to do a mandatory training on my day off.
A fun read for a rainy Saturday
Oct. 29th, 2011 01:21 pmTitle: A Very Ood Day
Author:snapealina
Pairing: Severus/Remus
Rating: G
Word count: about 1400
Warning: Doctor Who-obsessed author and general silliness, so don’t even blink
Why you should go read this: What, the warning didn't sell you? There's DW silliness and Remus geekiness and Severus snark. There should also be a beverage alert for several of the one-liners, so I suggest setting anything you don't want to land on your keyboard or monitor aside.
Author:
snapealinaPairing: Severus/Remus
Rating: G
Word count: about 1400
Warning: Doctor Who-obsessed author and general silliness, so don’t even blink
Why you should go read this: What, the warning didn't sell you? There's DW silliness and Remus geekiness and Severus snark. There should also be a beverage alert for several of the one-liners, so I suggest setting anything you don't want to land on your keyboard or monitor aside.
Coming up for air
Oct. 27th, 2011 12:50 pmHow is everyone doing? I'm sorry I've been crap at keeping up with LJ. Work continues to kick my ass. I'm in my 3rd week covering for the regular evening supervisor's vacation, which is moderately insane (how am I supervising nurses with 20+ years experience???), and am finally getting a bit less panicky about it all. Hence the reading the flist more and attempting to get back into the swing of things.
So, of course, I went on a writing sign-up binge. I haven't written since the summer, to go by my5_for_five tracking spreadsheet, and sadly that sounds about right. Mostly I've about had the energy for mindless games when online or passively reading.
I didn't get my act sufficiently together fortw_bigbang, but I've modified the idea and run with it for tw_classic_bb. ETA: before anyone else has a minor coronary reading that before they see the banner below, TW=Torchwood, not Twilight. You know, that other batshit big-T fandom. :-D That seems to be taking off better, though I'm hanging onto the 3k or so I got done of the original to play with another time maybe. One of the nice things about tw_classic_bb is you have the option of a "mini-bang" of 7500 words, which is where I'm aiming for starters. If the characters get chatty, well, then maybe it'll go big.
Also signed up for thewho_reversebang and Mistletoe and Hallucinogens at bowtiesnblasters. Yes, the deadlines are sufficiently staggered to be sane. Ish.
Okay, the first two are on top of each other, but if I can't crank out 500+ words of Doctor/River before I even get to claim the art prompt for the other? Something is very wrong. What'll kill me is if either of the smallish fics blows up. Not that my fics ever do that. *eyeroll* At least I'm already on a roll writing the one that's due last, so it should be in good shape even though it'll get set aside when I get my prompts for the first two.
Erm, anyone got a TARDIS I can borrow? Vortex manipulator? Time-turner?
In case I've not yet tempted you to join in the two that are still taking sign-ups, here are their shiny banners:
Author Sign Ups | Artist Sign Ups
Come and join us at the![[info]](http://who-reversebang.livejournal.com/img/community.gif?v=3)
who_reversebang
Author Sign Ups | Artist Sign Ups
tw_classic_bb
So, what's everyone else up to?
So, of course, I went on a writing sign-up binge. I haven't written since the summer, to go by my
5_for_five tracking spreadsheet, and sadly that sounds about right. Mostly I've about had the energy for mindless games when online or passively reading.I didn't get my act sufficiently together for
tw_bigbang, but I've modified the idea and run with it for tw_classic_bb. ETA: before anyone else has a minor coronary reading that before they see the banner below, TW=Torchwood, not Twilight. You know, that other batshit big-T fandom. :-D That seems to be taking off better, though I'm hanging onto the 3k or so I got done of the original to play with another time maybe. One of the nice things about tw_classic_bb is you have the option of a "mini-bang" of 7500 words, which is where I'm aiming for starters. If the characters get chatty, well, then maybe it'll go big.Also signed up for the
who_reversebang and Mistletoe and Hallucinogens at bowtiesnblasters. Yes, the deadlines are sufficiently staggered to be sane. Ish.| Fest | Word Min | Due date(s) |
|---|---|---|
| who_reversebang | 3000 | Dec 6 check-in Dec 19 posting starts |
| bowtiesnblasters | 500 | Dec 20 |
| tw_classic_bb | 7500 mini 15000 big | Jan 10 draft Feb 1 posting starts |
Okay, the first two are on top of each other, but if I can't crank out 500+ words of Doctor/River before I even get to claim the art prompt for the other? Something is very wrong. What'll kill me is if either of the smallish fics blows up. Not that my fics ever do that. *eyeroll* At least I'm already on a roll writing the one that's due last, so it should be in good shape even though it'll get set aside when I get my prompts for the first two.
Erm, anyone got a TARDIS I can borrow? Vortex manipulator? Time-turner?
In case I've not yet tempted you to join in the two that are still taking sign-ups, here are their shiny banners:
Author Sign Ups | Artist Sign Ups
Come and join us at the
who_reversebangAuthor Sign Ups | Artist Sign Ups
tw_classic_bbSo, what's everyone else up to?
The Sound of Silence
Sep. 28th, 2011 12:29 amOr is anyone else wondering just how many references from The Graduate are in Doctor Who this season? ( What else can I say but ... spoilers! )
I kind of saw this coming (heh) from a mile away, given how some of the questions were set up. I actually think Martha or Donna would make more sense, but I'm hardly complaining.
You are Captain Jack Harkness
Take The Doctor Who Personality Test and Horoscope today!
Created with Rum and Monkey's Personality Test Generator.
Also, I am made of fail in the Gratitude Project this year. Let's just consider most days were all about me reminding myself that I'm grateful to have a job, any job, in this economy, and call it done.
Which, calendar-wise, the project is for the year, so Happy Mabon to those celebrating, and Happy Fall/Spring (depending what side of the equator you're on) to those who aren't!
You are Captain Jack Harkness
Take The Doctor Who Personality Test and Horoscope today!
Created with Rum and Monkey's Personality Test Generator.
You are a charming person who is not afraid to try new things (in the bedroom or otherwise). In situations of high stress, you step up to the plate and pull out the pistol you have been smuggling in your bum to fight your way out. You live life hard and fast and ensure everyone involved has a good time. You are also not beyond bending a few laws (natural or otherwise) to accomplish your goals. You will one day introduce every member of your office staff to the joys of homosexuality.
Also, I am made of fail in the Gratitude Project this year. Let's just consider most days were all about me reminding myself that I'm grateful to have a job, any job, in this economy, and call it done.
Which, calendar-wise, the project is for the year, so Happy Mabon to those celebrating, and Happy Fall/Spring (depending what side of the equator you're on) to those who aren't!
Much to my startlement, Almost a New Friend (second story in the Marked Men series) tied as runner-up in "Best Book Crossover Pairing."
Huge thanks to whomever nominated it, to the judges who placed it, and to the mods who keep these awards running! And congratulations to all the winners!
Huge thanks to whomever nominated it, to the judges who placed it, and to the mods who keep these awards running! And congratulations to all the winners!
