blueMeridian
@bluemeridian.bsky.social
Fandom, engineering, life. There’s probably going to be a significant number of dog photos, so consider that your warning.
Trying to figure out what I'm going to make this weekend to eat next week and so far I've got:
-basil beef stir-fry* + rice
-[main dish] + brussel sprouts with bacon, pecans, and cranberries
-skillet (fried) apples
-GF pumpkin bread
-basil beef stir-fry* + rice
-[main dish] + brussel sprouts with bacon, pecans, and cranberries
-skillet (fried) apples
-GF pumpkin bread
November 13, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Trying to figure out what I'm going to make this weekend to eat next week and so far I've got:
-basil beef stir-fry* + rice
-[main dish] + brussel sprouts with bacon, pecans, and cranberries
-skillet (fried) apples
-GF pumpkin bread
-basil beef stir-fry* + rice
-[main dish] + brussel sprouts with bacon, pecans, and cranberries
-skillet (fried) apples
-GF pumpkin bread
What amuses me about the Siken and Buddie thing is my immediate thought was "that's because you haven't read the right fics" and I stand by it. Never say never in fandom.
November 13, 2025 at 11:53 AM
What amuses me about the Siken and Buddie thing is my immediate thought was "that's because you haven't read the right fics" and I stand by it. Never say never in fandom.
At my best, when I’m most comfortable with the characters, there’s a lot banter, people thinking one thing and saying another, a lot of people in the same conversation (maybe 4, maybe 10), and a puppy pile nap figures in at some point
here's a writery tuesday question
do you have a recognizable style, or do you prefer to change things up from story to story? do you think you have tells that your readers could identify?
do you have a recognizable style, or do you prefer to change things up from story to story? do you think you have tells that your readers could identify?
November 11, 2025 at 9:12 PM
At my best, when I’m most comfortable with the characters, there’s a lot banter, people thinking one thing and saying another, a lot of people in the same conversation (maybe 4, maybe 10), and a puppy pile nap figures in at some point
The problem with not being able to stay asleep through the night for no obvious reason is the fact my life requires I actually be awake and alert the other 2/3 of the day. And caffeine, as much as I love it, is both of limited utility and a double edged sword 😭
November 11, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The problem with not being able to stay asleep through the night for no obvious reason is the fact my life requires I actually be awake and alert the other 2/3 of the day. And caffeine, as much as I love it, is both of limited utility and a double edged sword 😭
Tonight I fixed 3 humidifiers that stopped working last winter by... Following the actual maintenance instructions. That I know full well how to do, just hadn't done in apparently too long.
November 11, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Tonight I fixed 3 humidifiers that stopped working last winter by... Following the actual maintenance instructions. That I know full well how to do, just hadn't done in apparently too long.
Okay, this kohlrabi slaw kicks ass. I hate grating things, and a big kohlrabi wasn’t fun, but I gotta say it was worth it.
November 10, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Okay, this kohlrabi slaw kicks ass. I hate grating things, and a big kohlrabi wasn’t fun, but I gotta say it was worth it.
Got through the list! Some exciting stats from today:
Burns: 1, small
Band-aids bled through: 1 (inside a glove)
Loads of laundry done: 0
Flesh sacrificed to the grater: None! :D
New muddy paw prints because of melty snow: Many
Caffeinated beverages: 2, which doesn't feel like enough at 7:30 p.m. 🥱
Burns: 1, small
Band-aids bled through: 1 (inside a glove)
Loads of laundry done: 0
Flesh sacrificed to the grater: None! :D
New muddy paw prints because of melty snow: Many
Caffeinated beverages: 2, which doesn't feel like enough at 7:30 p.m. 🥱
November 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Got through the list! Some exciting stats from today:
Burns: 1, small
Band-aids bled through: 1 (inside a glove)
Loads of laundry done: 0
Flesh sacrificed to the grater: None! :D
New muddy paw prints because of melty snow: Many
Caffeinated beverages: 2, which doesn't feel like enough at 7:30 p.m. 🥱
Burns: 1, small
Band-aids bled through: 1 (inside a glove)
Loads of laundry done: 0
Flesh sacrificed to the grater: None! :D
New muddy paw prints because of melty snow: Many
Caffeinated beverages: 2, which doesn't feel like enough at 7:30 p.m. 🥱
Anyway, I have a sharp knife again. No, I didn't find my f*cking knife sharpener but, annoyingly, I did know exactly where the stupid little sharpener D loved was. I've had a grudge against that thing for over 15 years and if D were here he would be SO smug.
November 9, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Anyway, I have a sharp knife again. No, I didn't find my f*cking knife sharpener but, annoyingly, I did know exactly where the stupid little sharpener D loved was. I've had a grudge against that thing for over 15 years and if D were here he would be SO smug.
have so far 1) cut myself because I can't find the f*cking knife sharpener, 2) put the second tray of kabocha in the oven without oil or salt (salvaged it halfway through), 3) for some reason thought I would blend the potato leek soup and then *keep cooking it* so basically I made lava
November 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
have so far 1) cut myself because I can't find the f*cking knife sharpener, 2) put the second tray of kabocha in the oven without oil or salt (salvaged it halfway through), 3) for some reason thought I would blend the potato leek soup and then *keep cooking it* so basically I made lava
Sunday food prep day :D Let's see if my back holds out.
* BBQ chicken thighs
* Kohlrabi slaw
* Potato & leek soup
* Roast kabocha
And for freezing:
* Sweet potato (& carrot?) bisque base (no dairy)
* Sliced bell peppers & diced poblanos
* Extra leek sliced
* BBQ chicken thighs
* Kohlrabi slaw
* Potato & leek soup
* Roast kabocha
And for freezing:
* Sweet potato (& carrot?) bisque base (no dairy)
* Sliced bell peppers & diced poblanos
* Extra leek sliced
November 9, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Sunday food prep day :D Let's see if my back holds out.
* BBQ chicken thighs
* Kohlrabi slaw
* Potato & leek soup
* Roast kabocha
And for freezing:
* Sweet potato (& carrot?) bisque base (no dairy)
* Sliced bell peppers & diced poblanos
* Extra leek sliced
* BBQ chicken thighs
* Kohlrabi slaw
* Potato & leek soup
* Roast kabocha
And for freezing:
* Sweet potato (& carrot?) bisque base (no dairy)
* Sliced bell peppers & diced poblanos
* Extra leek sliced
Announcing the theme of today's existence: Cozy Nest
November 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Announcing the theme of today's existence: Cozy Nest
We woke up (6 a.m.! bless their furry little socks) to big, wet flakes of snow on top everything wet from last night's rain. Meanwhile, I only have one sore arm from the vax, but my back has noticed all the raking 😅
November 9, 2025 at 12:21 PM
We woke up (6 a.m.! bless their furry little socks) to big, wet flakes of snow on top everything wet from last night's rain. Meanwhile, I only have one sore arm from the vax, but my back has noticed all the raking 😅
Have had hot instant oatmeal and cold water and watched a very cozy vibes sort of youtube video. Maybe now sleep?
November 9, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Have had hot instant oatmeal and cold water and watched a very cozy vibes sort of youtube video. Maybe now sleep?
Woke up at 2 a.m., had to pee, did that and came back to bed only for my brain to immediately go full witching hour rogue. It’s been an hour of dredging the bottom of my psyche and I’m not enjoying it.
November 9, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Woke up at 2 a.m., had to pee, did that and came back to bed only for my brain to immediately go full witching hour rogue. It’s been an hour of dredging the bottom of my psyche and I’m not enjoying it.
Being WILDLY effective today, which is kinda alarming tbh. Vaxxed x2, Costco, hairs done, pet store, and groceries obtained. Home, groceries partly away, pups fed, and I'm having leftovers for dinner. The schedule for the rest of the night is vegging. Veg-ing? However you spell it.
November 8, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Being WILDLY effective today, which is kinda alarming tbh. Vaxxed x2, Costco, hairs done, pet store, and groceries obtained. Home, groceries partly away, pups fed, and I'm having leftovers for dinner. The schedule for the rest of the night is vegging. Veg-ing? However you spell it.
Leaves raked \o/ Bonus: Dogs exercised while I was half-ass raking the backyard.
November 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Leaves raked \o/ Bonus: Dogs exercised while I was half-ass raking the backyard.
Okay, well, I didn't start raking the leaves but I DID get the rake out and then move the furniture in the basement to the garage like I've been needing to do for... years... Which is almost the same thing.
November 8, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Okay, well, I didn't start raking the leaves but I DID get the rake out and then move the furniture in the basement to the garage like I've been needing to do for... years... Which is almost the same thing.
It's full clouds out there and a feels like temp of 35ºF/2ºC.
Things I don't want to do today: Rake leaves.
Things I DO want to do today: Not rake leaves.
It'll be fine once I start, just gotta annoy myself into starting by posting about it, etc
Things I don't want to do today: Rake leaves.
Things I DO want to do today: Not rake leaves.
It'll be fine once I start, just gotta annoy myself into starting by posting about it, etc
November 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
It's full clouds out there and a feels like temp of 35ºF/2ºC.
Things I don't want to do today: Rake leaves.
Things I DO want to do today: Not rake leaves.
It'll be fine once I start, just gotta annoy myself into starting by posting about it, etc
Things I don't want to do today: Rake leaves.
Things I DO want to do today: Not rake leaves.
It'll be fine once I start, just gotta annoy myself into starting by posting about it, etc
In dog news, both thing 1 AND thing 2 tried to get me out of bed at 4:50 a.m. I don't think they actually woke me up (my own sleep schedule is fucked) but I got up, closed the door, and refused to start the morning until 6 a.m.
November 8, 2025 at 1:08 PM
In dog news, both thing 1 AND thing 2 tried to get me out of bed at 4:50 a.m. I don't think they actually woke me up (my own sleep schedule is fucked) but I got up, closed the door, and refused to start the morning until 6 a.m.
The logistics of this weekend between the weather forecast, appointments (shots, hair), groceries, time sensitive leaf raking, household chores/maintenance, cooking for the week, and whatever else are... Not in my favor.
November 8, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The logistics of this weekend between the weather forecast, appointments (shots, hair), groceries, time sensitive leaf raking, household chores/maintenance, cooking for the week, and whatever else are... Not in my favor.
Brain has been going BRRRRRRRR since mid-afternoon. Gotta try and moderate the cognitive load better next week because hheeeskljdkkljjj whooooo boy
November 7, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Brain has been going BRRRRRRRR since mid-afternoon. Gotta try and moderate the cognitive load better next week because hheeeskljdkkljjj whooooo boy
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Performance reliability catastrophic drop. Shutdown. Restart.
November 7, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Performance reliability catastrophic drop. Shutdown. Restart.
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For ~14 years with the beagles, having them in bed was a good thing on multiple levels (not least because the place was very drafty and I wasn't the only human controlling the thermostat; they doubled as personal space heaters), but I did indeed sleep better last night.
November 7, 2025 at 11:54 AM
For ~14 years with the beagles, having them in bed was a good thing on multiple levels (not least because the place was very drafty and I wasn't the only human controlling the thermostat; they doubled as personal space heaters), but I did indeed sleep better last night.
Well, put the bedroom gate up earlier, then came back upstairs just a bit ago for a bath. They followed me up but, by the time I got out, they'd disappeared back downstairs and I haven't heard a peep. Anticlimactic so far 😂
November 7, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Well, put the bedroom gate up earlier, then came back upstairs just a bit ago for a bath. They followed me up but, by the time I got out, they'd disappeared back downstairs and I haven't heard a peep. Anticlimactic so far 😂