Crafts - April 2026
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smallhobbitEarly, but I'm away for over a week, so I won't finish any more of my current projects.
( May crafts )
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Climate Change
Apr. 14th, 2026 01:59 amysabetwordsmithHurricanes are slowing down - and dumping far more rain than before
If you’ve ever watched a hurricane stall on a weather map and became worried, you’re picking up on something scientists are increasingly concerned about.
A new study suggests that rapid ocean warming isn’t just making tropical cyclones dump more rain.
It may also be slowing some of them down while they’re still in their tropical phase, which is basically the worst combo if you’re on the coast or anywhere downstream.
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If you’ve ever watched a hurricane stall on a weather map and became worried, you’re picking up on something scientists are increasingly concerned about.
A new study suggests that rapid ocean warming isn’t just making tropical cyclones dump more rain.
It may also be slowing some of them down while they’re still in their tropical phase, which is basically the worst combo if you’re on the coast or anywhere downstream.
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First Day Jitters (part 1 of 1, complete)
Apr. 13th, 2026 11:18 pmdialecticdreamerFirst Day Jitters
By Dialecticdreamer/Sarah Williams
Part 1 of 1, complete
Word count (story only): 1193
[Morning of Thursday, 9 November of 2017]
:: Jules starts working at the Embassy, hoping to straighten out the mess of the physical files. Part of the “Lodestar” arc, set in the Polychrome Heroics universe. ::
:: Pay special attention: There’s a bit of discussion about biometric data, blood, tissue, or organ donation, but it’s all no-pressure conversation loosely connected to Thalassian security procedures. ::
At ten minutes to seven, Jules stopped at the gates to the Thalassian embassy. The guard beamed, his dark skin blending into the deep shadows, despite the weak sunlight and the honey-gold sheen of dawn still clinging to the world. “You don’t look like it’s an emergency,” the guard joked.
Jules shook his head. “Nosir. I’ve got a job that starts today, and I expected to need extra time for the security check and the briefing.”
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By Dialecticdreamer/Sarah Williams
Part 1 of 1, complete
Word count (story only): 1193
[Morning of Thursday, 9 November of 2017]
:: Jules starts working at the Embassy, hoping to straighten out the mess of the physical files. Part of the “Lodestar” arc, set in the Polychrome Heroics universe. ::
:: Pay special attention: There’s a bit of discussion about biometric data, blood, tissue, or organ donation, but it’s all no-pressure conversation loosely connected to Thalassian security procedures. ::
At ten minutes to seven, Jules stopped at the gates to the Thalassian embassy. The guard beamed, his dark skin blending into the deep shadows, despite the weak sunlight and the honey-gold sheen of dawn still clinging to the world. “You don’t look like it’s an emergency,” the guard joked.
Jules shook his head. “Nosir. I’ve got a job that starts today, and I expected to need extra time for the security check and the briefing.”
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[#296 | Locked Door] Voting Post
Apr. 13th, 2026 11:14 pmfanweeklymod posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
fandomweeklyHere are the entries for this week's challenge:
( List of entries )
In order to vote, please reply to this post using the form provided. All comments are screened, and entries are listed in the order they were submitted. For your vote to qualify, you must fill out your entire voting card (all three spots) in order to be counted. First place votes are worth 3 points, second place votes are worth 2 points, and third place votes are worth 1 point. Meeting the bonus goal on an entry gets an extra point for that submission.
When voting, please copy/paste the ENTRY NUMBER and the FIC TITLE from the list above into the spot you're voting for (this prevents accidentally mis-numbering a vote and casting it for the wrong entry). It should look like this:
First Place: 61. Fic Title Here
Second Place: 88. Another Fic Title
Third Place: 47. Finally a third fic title goes here
Please note that you cannot vote for your own entry, and that votes cannot be made anonymously. You do not have to be a member of the community in order to vote, nor have submitted an entry for this week; everyone is welcome to participate in the voting. IP addresses are logged to prevent duplicate voting.
Voting closes Wednesday, April 15, at 9:00PM EST.
( List of entries )
In order to vote, please reply to this post using the form provided. All comments are screened, and entries are listed in the order they were submitted. For your vote to qualify, you must fill out your entire voting card (all three spots) in order to be counted. First place votes are worth 3 points, second place votes are worth 2 points, and third place votes are worth 1 point. Meeting the bonus goal on an entry gets an extra point for that submission.
When voting, please copy/paste the ENTRY NUMBER and the FIC TITLE from the list above into the spot you're voting for (this prevents accidentally mis-numbering a vote and casting it for the wrong entry). It should look like this:
First Place: 61. Fic Title Here
Second Place: 88. Another Fic Title
Third Place: 47. Finally a third fic title goes here
Please note that you cannot vote for your own entry, and that votes cannot be made anonymously. You do not have to be a member of the community in order to vote, nor have submitted an entry for this week; everyone is welcome to participate in the voting. IP addresses are logged to prevent duplicate voting.
Voting closes Wednesday, April 15, at 9:00PM EST.
Just one thing: 14 April 2026
Apr. 13th, 2026 09:53 pmjazzyjj posting in awesomeersIt's challenge time!
Comment with Just One Thing you've accomplished in the last 24 hours or so. It doesn't have to be a hard thing, or even a thing that you think is particularly awesome. Just a thing that you did.
Feel free to share more than one thing if you're feeling particularly accomplished!
Extra credit: find someone in the comments and give them props for what they achieved!
Nothing is too big, too small, too strange or too cryptic. And in case you'd rather do this in private, anonymous comments are screened. I will only unscreen if you ask me to.
Go!
Comment with Just One Thing you've accomplished in the last 24 hours or so. It doesn't have to be a hard thing, or even a thing that you think is particularly awesome. Just a thing that you did.
Feel free to share more than one thing if you're feeling particularly accomplished!
Extra credit: find someone in the comments and give them props for what they achieved!
Nothing is too big, too small, too strange or too cryptic. And in case you'd rather do this in private, anonymous comments are screened. I will only unscreen if you ask me to.
Go!
Today's Adventures
Apr. 13th, 2026 08:43 pmysabetwordsmithToday we did a bunch of different things, including a Charleston loop in the morning and a Champaign loop in the afternoon.
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Apr. 14th, 2026 12:09 amshadowhiveSo today was a cinema trip so this is a post about that.
When I got to town I only went in a few places. I went in Poundland to get lightbulbs (the one at the top of the stairs has gone) then Aldi to get pasta (I picked up a leaflet and the new pasta sounded nice.) Then popped in Asda. I had some luck again! They had the new Mandalorian visual guide, which I didn’t even know was out, and it was half off! So naturally I grabbed it. And they also had copies of Project Hail Mary so I got that too.
I read some of the Mandalorian visual guide between films and I’m so looking forward to going through it properly.its hefty covering all three seasons of the show (plus some of Book Of Boba Fett) and it starts with a new map. Damn I love it when a book starts with a galaxy map, I love looking through it, spotting familiar plants and also seeing things and wanting to know what they are,
The trailers before Exit 8 were a bit puzzling, in that only one was a horror.
Micheal: A new one, again it looks like it’s well done but not something I’d go watch
Power Ballad: A few with Paul Rudd and one of the Jonas brothers. It seems the latter stole a song the former wrote and made it a hit
Two women: A French film, about two women that seem to be unhappy with their lives. Probably won’t see feels it could be funny
Backrooms: I’d seen this trailer online but ahh seeing it on a big screen (twice!) was so good especially since it’s confirmation we’re getting it! I’m so sold on the concept of a strange space, plus it’s part found footage which I love, plus it meant I got to see the Backrooms twink on the big screen
The trailers for Undertone were pretty much the ones I’ve seen for recent horror things (with Undertone switched out for Backrooms): Scary Movie, Passenger, Obsession, The Mummy, Hokum.
Thoughts on both under the cut.
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Next cinema trip should be Saturday for record store day but I’m not sure what. I was hoping to see the new Mummy film, but the earliest showing is 3 and the films before that are kinda… lacking. I could see Mario Galaxy again, or Project Hail Mary, or I could see the magic faraway tree but I’m not sure. We’ll see.
After that it’s Hokum, then The Sheep Detectives.
Now I’m gonna bundle up a bit.i had considered watching something but I don’t feel I have the energy.
When I got to town I only went in a few places. I went in Poundland to get lightbulbs (the one at the top of the stairs has gone) then Aldi to get pasta (I picked up a leaflet and the new pasta sounded nice.) Then popped in Asda. I had some luck again! They had the new Mandalorian visual guide, which I didn’t even know was out, and it was half off! So naturally I grabbed it. And they also had copies of Project Hail Mary so I got that too.
I read some of the Mandalorian visual guide between films and I’m so looking forward to going through it properly.its hefty covering all three seasons of the show (plus some of Book Of Boba Fett) and it starts with a new map. Damn I love it when a book starts with a galaxy map, I love looking through it, spotting familiar plants and also seeing things and wanting to know what they are,
The trailers before Exit 8 were a bit puzzling, in that only one was a horror.
Micheal: A new one, again it looks like it’s well done but not something I’d go watch
Power Ballad: A few with Paul Rudd and one of the Jonas brothers. It seems the latter stole a song the former wrote and made it a hit
Two women: A French film, about two women that seem to be unhappy with their lives. Probably won’t see feels it could be funny
Backrooms: I’d seen this trailer online but ahh seeing it on a big screen (twice!) was so good especially since it’s confirmation we’re getting it! I’m so sold on the concept of a strange space, plus it’s part found footage which I love, plus it meant I got to see the Backrooms twink on the big screen
The trailers for Undertone were pretty much the ones I’ve seen for recent horror things (with Undertone switched out for Backrooms): Scary Movie, Passenger, Obsession, The Mummy, Hokum.
Thoughts on both under the cut.
( Read more... )
Next cinema trip should be Saturday for record store day but I’m not sure what. I was hoping to see the new Mummy film, but the earliest showing is 3 and the films before that are kinda… lacking. I could see Mario Galaxy again, or Project Hail Mary, or I could see the magic faraway tree but I’m not sure. We’ll see.
After that it’s Hokum, then The Sheep Detectives.
Now I’m gonna bundle up a bit.i had considered watching something but I don’t feel I have the energy.
[#296] Heart's Desire (Miami Vice)
Apr. 13th, 2026 07:05 pmmxcatmoon posting in fandomweeklyTheme Prompt: #296 Locked Door
Title: Heart's Desire
Fandom: Miami Vice
Rating/Warnings: PG
Bonus: Yes
Word Count: 887
Summary: Sometimes we lock our own doors, and we’re the only ones who hold the keys.
( Heart's Desire )
Title: Heart's Desire
Fandom: Miami Vice
Rating/Warnings: PG
Bonus: Yes
Word Count: 887
Summary: Sometimes we lock our own doors, and we’re the only ones who hold the keys.
( Heart's Desire )
[ SECRET POST #7038 ]
Apr. 13th, 2026 04:57 pmcase posting in fandomsecrets⌈ Secret Post #7038 ⌋
Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.
01.
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Notes:
Secrets Left to Post: 01 pages, 24 secrets from Secret Submission Post #1005.
Secrets Not Posted: [ 0 - broken links ], [ 0 - not!secrets ], [ 0 - not!fandom ], [ 0 - too big ], [ 0 - repeat ].
Current Secret Submissions Post: here.
Suggestions, comments, and concerns should go here.
Check-In Post - April 13th 2026
Apr. 13th, 2026 07:37 pmbadly_knitted posting in get_knittedHello to all members, passers-by, curious onlookers, and shy lurkers, and welcome to our regular daily check-in post. Just leave a comment below to let us know how your current projects are progressing, or even if they're not.
Checking in is NOT compulsory, check in as often or as seldom as you want, this community isn't about pressure it's about encouragement, motivation, and support. Crafting is meant to be fun, and what's more fun than sharing achievements and seeing the wonderful things everyone else is creating?
There may also occasionally be questions, but again you don't have to answer them, they're just a way of getting to know each other a bit better.
This Week's Question: Does your crafting change with the seasons, certain crafts at certain times of the year?
If anyone has any questions of their own about the community, or suggestions for tags, questions to be asked on the check-in posts, or if anyone is interested in playing check-in host for a week here on the community, which would entail putting up the daily check-in posts and responding to comments, go to the Questions & Suggestions post and leave a comment.
I now declare this Check-In OPEN!
The Fantastic Journey: Deserted [Challenge 497: Ghost Town]
Apr. 13th, 2026 06:07 pmbadly_knitted posting in drabble_zoneTitle: Deserted
Fandom: The Fantastic Journey
Author:
badly_knittedCharacters: Willaway, Varian, Liana, Scott, Fred.
Rating: PG
Written For: Challenge 497: Ghost Town.
Setting: After the series.
Summary: The travellers stumble across a deserted settlement, but what happened to the people?
Disclaimer: I don’t own The Fantastic Journey, or the characters. They belong to their creators.
A/N: Quadruple drabble.
Deserted
Birdfeeding
Apr. 13th, 2026 11:04 amysabetwordsmithToday is cloudy, breezy, and mild.
I fed the birds. I haven't seen any yet.
I put out water for the birds.
I've seen a six-spotted tiger beetle on the brick of the big red birdbath. I figure it's either drinking from the moist brick or hunting other insects attracted to the water. :D
I fed the birds. I haven't seen any yet.
I put out water for the birds.
I've seen a six-spotted tiger beetle on the brick of the big red birdbath. I figure it's either drinking from the moist brick or hunting other insects attracted to the water. :D
Extension?
Apr. 13th, 2026 05:39 pmgalerian_ash posting in bethefirstThere's only a week left to post your fic(s) to the collection, which means it's time for the question that has become a tradition by now: would you guys like an extension?
Let me know in the comments here (or by email or PM) if you'd like an extra week to write! It'll only happen if it's what the majority wants, so please don't hesitate to weigh in with a yes or a no. I'll edit this post with the result in two days from now, so stay tuned.
Let me know in the comments here (or by email or PM) if you'd like an extra week to write! It'll only happen if it's what the majority wants, so please don't hesitate to weigh in with a yes or a no. I'll edit this post with the result in two days from now, so stay tuned.
Blackout Bingo - 2X2 Flower Fest
Apr. 13th, 2026 03:01 pmsmallhobbit posting in allbingoTitle: A Spring Morning in the Garden
Fandoms: Sherlock Holmes (ACD) - Retirement era
Ratings: G
Pairings: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson
Prompts from the Dancing with Daffodils section: Landscape, Replete, Hunter Morn, Fulfilment
A Spring Morning in the Garden on AO3
Fandoms: Sherlock Holmes (ACD) - Retirement era
Ratings: G
Pairings: Sherlock Holmes, John Watson
Prompts from the Dancing with Daffodils section: Landscape, Replete, Hunter Morn, Fulfilment
A Spring Morning in the Garden on AO3
Obstacle: Miss Marple: Fanfic: The Obstacle in the Case
Apr. 13th, 2026 02:46 pmsmallhobbit posting in fan_flashworksTitle: The Obstacle in the Case
Fandom: Miss Marple
Rating: G
Length: 375 words
Summary: Miss Marple removes an obstacle to the case - by providing a second
Fandom: Miss Marple
Rating: G
Length: 375 words
Summary: Miss Marple removes an obstacle to the case - by providing a second
WIP Challenge Check-in, Day 13 -- Monday
Apr. 13th, 2026 08:34 amlinaewen posting in writethisfanficHello on Monday! How's the day going so far for fic? (If you haven't gotten started on your day as yet, how did yesterday go for writing fic?)
- Excellent!
- Terrible
- Somewhere in between
- Nothing doing
How much time have you spent on writing fic today, roughly?
- None
- 30 minutes or less
- 30-60 minutes
- 60-90 minutes
- More than 90 minutes
In five words or less, how do you feel about that?
- Excellent!
- Terrible
- Somewhere in between
- Nothing doing
How much time have you spent on writing fic today, roughly?
- None
- 30 minutes or less
- 30-60 minutes
- 60-90 minutes
- More than 90 minutes
In five words or less, how do you feel about that?
Heated Rivalry: Fan Fiction: First Hurdle
Apr. 13th, 2026 07:55 amdarkjediqueen posting in fan_flashworksTitle: First Hurdle
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Fandom: Heated Rivalry
Relationships: Ilya Rozanov/Shane Hollander
Tags: Established Relationship, Sick Shane, Shane's Parents Find Out Early
Summary: Ilya had to take the first hurdle alone.
Word Count: 3,895
( First Hurdle )
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Fandom: Heated Rivalry
Relationships: Ilya Rozanov/Shane Hollander
Tags: Established Relationship, Sick Shane, Shane's Parents Find Out Early
Summary: Ilya had to take the first hurdle alone.
Word Count: 3,895
( First Hurdle )