Reflective Rambling / Nalana / Cassie
@reflectiverambling.bsky.social
Your fandom Auntie. Hobbyist prone to fanatical ranting over various things primarily of the fictional kind. Book, Tea, Puppy addict, She/Her💜🤍🖤
#fanart ~*~ #saplingnote (RoP-based OCs/ AU) ~*~ #fanfic ~*~ #books ~*~ #booksky ~*~ #netgalley ~*~
#fanart ~*~ #saplingnote (RoP-based OCs/ AU) ~*~ #fanfic ~*~ #books ~*~ #booksky ~*~ #netgalley ~*~
• last food: now gnomming shirataki noodles + veg
• last drink: mint tea
• last book: The Names
• last show: Red Eye
• last movie: Wicked
• current book: Heirs of the Blade
• tonight’s dinner: *points above*
• dessert: lil this/that mix/match. fruit. yogurt. various carbs, pb. , sf choc pud
• last drink: mint tea
• last book: The Names
• last show: Red Eye
• last movie: Wicked
• current book: Heirs of the Blade
• tonight’s dinner: *points above*
• dessert: lil this/that mix/match. fruit. yogurt. various carbs, pb. , sf choc pud
• last food: grilled cheese
• last drink: coca-cola
• last book: the good liar
• last show: unsolved
• last movie: zootopia
• current book: third loch from the sun
• tonight’s dinner: chips, queso and guacamole
• dessert: homemade chocolate chip cookies
you? 👀
• last drink: coca-cola
• last book: the good liar
• last show: unsolved
• last movie: zootopia
• current book: third loch from the sun
• tonight’s dinner: chips, queso and guacamole
• dessert: homemade chocolate chip cookies
you? 👀
January 29, 2026 at 4:31 AM
• last food: now gnomming shirataki noodles + veg
• last drink: mint tea
• last book: The Names
• last show: Red Eye
• last movie: Wicked
• current book: Heirs of the Blade
• tonight’s dinner: *points above*
• dessert: lil this/that mix/match. fruit. yogurt. various carbs, pb. , sf choc pud
• last drink: mint tea
• last book: The Names
• last show: Red Eye
• last movie: Wicked
• current book: Heirs of the Blade
• tonight’s dinner: *points above*
• dessert: lil this/that mix/match. fruit. yogurt. various carbs, pb. , sf choc pud
Holy shhh---- I think I just did a base sketch for something that I don't immediately loath.
a girl in a white dress is holding a book
ALT: a girl in a white dress is holding a book
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January 29, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Holy shhh---- I think I just did a base sketch for something that I don't immediately loath.
Also- if anyone donates, if you're interested I'd be happy to draw (sketch, inked sketch, digital, traditional media) anything for you! I know I'm not a rock star, but if it is a bonus/incentive to get a little something, it's the least I can do!
Mama Sand is a cat Momma but also a fandom Auntie who is always there for others even when things might be rough for her. And I'm sure many know the way something like this can throw a boulder in your way. If you've any wiggle room in your budget, I know it would be appreciated.
Calling the banners!
As many of you know, I was laid off today. As you probably also know, I’m owed a month of back pay at this point, and as of today, I’m not getting it this week.
I would like to raise $1000 for rent and bills that are immediately due. I cannot promise to pay it back any time-
As many of you know, I was laid off today. As you probably also know, I’m owed a month of back pay at this point, and as of today, I’m not getting it this week.
I would like to raise $1000 for rent and bills that are immediately due. I cannot promise to pay it back any time-
January 28, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Also- if anyone donates, if you're interested I'd be happy to draw (sketch, inked sketch, digital, traditional media) anything for you! I know I'm not a rock star, but if it is a bonus/incentive to get a little something, it's the least I can do!
Mama Sand is a cat Momma but also a fandom Auntie who is always there for others even when things might be rough for her. And I'm sure many know the way something like this can throw a boulder in your way. If you've any wiggle room in your budget, I know it would be appreciated.
Calling the banners!
As many of you know, I was laid off today. As you probably also know, I’m owed a month of back pay at this point, and as of today, I’m not getting it this week.
I would like to raise $1000 for rent and bills that are immediately due. I cannot promise to pay it back any time-
As many of you know, I was laid off today. As you probably also know, I’m owed a month of back pay at this point, and as of today, I’m not getting it this week.
I would like to raise $1000 for rent and bills that are immediately due. I cannot promise to pay it back any time-
January 28, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Mama Sand is a cat Momma but also a fandom Auntie who is always there for others even when things might be rough for her. And I'm sure many know the way something like this can throw a boulder in your way. If you've any wiggle room in your budget, I know it would be appreciated.
Saco, Maine . Father of newborn taking returning from hospital. #fuckice
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January 28, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Saco, Maine . Father of newborn taking returning from hospital. #fuckice
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Trying to decide which reference photo to go with.
a cartoon character from the little mermaid is smiling and saying life 's full of tough choices innit
ALT: a cartoon character from the little mermaid is smiling and saying life 's full of tough choices innit
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January 27, 2026 at 11:30 PM
Trying to decide which reference photo to go with.
#saplingnote speaking of El's sprout Orlina, she'll roll her eyes if someone says El isn't her "REAL" dad. He loved her before she was born. That's more than calling someone who married a parent it!
Someone mutters 'oh that's not Bronwyn's actual granddaughter'? She's utterly inconsolable.
Someone mutters 'oh that's not Bronwyn's actual granddaughter'? She's utterly inconsolable.
January 27, 2026 at 10:02 PM
#saplingnote speaking of El's sprout Orlina, she'll roll her eyes if someone says El isn't her "REAL" dad. He loved her before she was born. That's more than calling someone who married a parent it!
Someone mutters 'oh that's not Bronwyn's actual granddaughter'? She's utterly inconsolable.
Someone mutters 'oh that's not Bronwyn's actual granddaughter'? She's utterly inconsolable.
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I deleted TikTok back when the Oracle purchase was announced but if you've still got it, you GOTTA dump it. Especially for trans folks. It straight up says in the new TOS that they--Oracle, the company that has active ties to the Trump admin--are monitoring and documenting trans and NB users.
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US. www.wired.com/story/tiktok...
TikTok Is Now Collecting Even More Data About Its Users. Here Are the 3 Biggest Changes
According to its new privacy policy, TikTok now collects more data on its users, including their precise location, after majority ownership officially switched to a group based in the US.
www.wired.com
January 24, 2026 at 12:30 AM
I deleted TikTok back when the Oracle purchase was announced but if you've still got it, you GOTTA dump it. Especially for trans folks. It straight up says in the new TOS that they--Oracle, the company that has active ties to the Trump admin--are monitoring and documenting trans and NB users.
Work Read
You can rank him where you will on stage or screen, but you will never convince me Armitage isn't an utterly stunning narrator.
#booksky #retelling
You can rank him where you will on stage or screen, but you will never convince me Armitage isn't an utterly stunning narrator.
#booksky #retelling
January 26, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Work Read
You can rank him where you will on stage or screen, but you will never convince me Armitage isn't an utterly stunning narrator.
#booksky #retelling
You can rank him where you will on stage or screen, but you will never convince me Armitage isn't an utterly stunning narrator.
#booksky #retelling
#saplingnote When struggling to find a last contribution to lock the biggest investor to start her own business, Orlina (El's sprout) approaches with her savings box.
"Auntie Lira? Its barely a blueberry of what you need But Ada always says every lil bit adds up.Can I help your dream be real too?"
"Auntie Lira? Its barely a blueberry of what you need But Ada always says every lil bit adds up.Can I help your dream be real too?"
January 26, 2026 at 4:42 PM
#saplingnote When struggling to find a last contribution to lock the biggest investor to start her own business, Orlina (El's sprout) approaches with her savings box.
"Auntie Lira? Its barely a blueberry of what you need But Ada always says every lil bit adds up.Can I help your dream be real too?"
"Auntie Lira? Its barely a blueberry of what you need But Ada always says every lil bit adds up.Can I help your dream be real too?"
Hopping off the last #saplingnote on birthdays, in AU
Bronwyn's a winter baby, Theo fall.
Ani's early summer, El (and Pir) spring, Lira and Baur are later summer.
still working out ideal personality wise astrology placements. open to recs
Bronwyn's a winter baby, Theo fall.
Ani's early summer, El (and Pir) spring, Lira and Baur are later summer.
still working out ideal personality wise astrology placements. open to recs
January 25, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Hopping off the last #saplingnote on birthdays, in AU
Bronwyn's a winter baby, Theo fall.
Ani's early summer, El (and Pir) spring, Lira and Baur are later summer.
still working out ideal personality wise astrology placements. open to recs
Bronwyn's a winter baby, Theo fall.
Ani's early summer, El (and Pir) spring, Lira and Baur are later summer.
still working out ideal personality wise astrology placements. open to recs
I don't know what ticked off Morpheus but I really wish he wouldn't take it out on me. 😩 That was the worst dream I've had in a while. Puppies 'done away with' and "me" and bestie in this realm 🔥💥
January 25, 2026 at 9:45 AM
I don't know what ticked off Morpheus but I really wish he wouldn't take it out on me. 😩 That was the worst dream I've had in a while. Puppies 'done away with' and "me" and bestie in this realm 🔥💥
#saplingnote for many years, Arondir is the only one who knows Bronwyn's birthday.
It's not until El casually asks around his 5th that Theo and Ani realize they didn't know. Theo is mortified. Ani clings/silent cries how sorry she is.
They're shushed, told theirs make her happier than her own
It's not until El casually asks around his 5th that Theo and Ani realize they didn't know. Theo is mortified. Ani clings/silent cries how sorry she is.
They're shushed, told theirs make her happier than her own
January 24, 2026 at 2:54 PM
#saplingnote for many years, Arondir is the only one who knows Bronwyn's birthday.
It's not until El casually asks around his 5th that Theo and Ani realize they didn't know. Theo is mortified. Ani clings/silent cries how sorry she is.
They're shushed, told theirs make her happier than her own
It's not until El casually asks around his 5th that Theo and Ani realize they didn't know. Theo is mortified. Ani clings/silent cries how sorry she is.
They're shushed, told theirs make her happier than her own
One of the most frustrating things about both not being able to visualize things... is having such a solid concept that I can -almost- see but aren't there yet artistically to pull it off with exact reference.
*facing the grabby hands to do something but knows trying will set her back mentally*
*facing the grabby hands to do something but knows trying will set her back mentally*
January 23, 2026 at 10:31 PM
One of the most frustrating things about both not being able to visualize things... is having such a solid concept that I can -almost- see but aren't there yet artistically to pull it off with exact reference.
*facing the grabby hands to do something but knows trying will set her back mentally*
*facing the grabby hands to do something but knows trying will set her back mentally*
Okie. Silly post.
What breed of dog (or really any animal) can you/do you imagine your current favorite character(s) /OCs?
What breed of dog (or really any animal) can you/do you imagine your current favorite character(s) /OCs?
January 23, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Okie. Silly post.
What breed of dog (or really any animal) can you/do you imagine your current favorite character(s) /OCs?
What breed of dog (or really any animal) can you/do you imagine your current favorite character(s) /OCs?
We should -NOT- forget about the Palestinians, Sudanese,Congolese,Burmese,Haitians,and so many others who've had TPS retracted and face similar horror.
However.How is sending people to an ongoing massacre 'standing with' the people?The 'help is coming'?
Don't let them silence this hypocrisy.
However.How is sending people to an ongoing massacre 'standing with' the people?The 'help is coming'?
Don't let them silence this hypocrisy.
You cannot claim to “stand with the Iranian people” while deporting them back to an authoritarian regime that kills dissidents and executes LGBTQ individuals.
We warned DHS and State months ago. Silence. Now, as Iranians are being killed and detained for demanding freedom, this is unconscionable.
We warned DHS and State months ago. Silence. Now, as Iranians are being killed and detained for demanding freedom, this is unconscionable.
January 23, 2026 at 9:06 PM
We should -NOT- forget about the Palestinians, Sudanese,Congolese,Burmese,Haitians,and so many others who've had TPS retracted and face similar horror.
However.How is sending people to an ongoing massacre 'standing with' the people?The 'help is coming'?
Don't let them silence this hypocrisy.
However.How is sending people to an ongoing massacre 'standing with' the people?The 'help is coming'?
Don't let them silence this hypocrisy.
...This one isn't as obvious, but spam/ai reviews are a special kind of soul crushing and irritating.
I am so done with today.
I am so done with today.
January 23, 2026 at 4:27 AM
...This one isn't as obvious, but spam/ai reviews are a special kind of soul crushing and irritating.
I am so done with today.
I am so done with today.
Within Our Seams - Chapter 20- Act 2: The Seeking
Unexpected hope for two of the lost, fortunate finds for those looking.
archiveofourown.org/works/443638...
#fanfiction #fanfic #saplingnote #arondir #bronwyn #aronwyn #theo #ringsofpower #rop
Unexpected hope for two of the lost, fortunate finds for those looking.
archiveofourown.org/works/443638...
#fanfiction #fanfic #saplingnote #arondir #bronwyn #aronwyn #theo #ringsofpower #rop
January 23, 2026 at 1:54 AM
Within Our Seams - Chapter 20- Act 2: The Seeking
Unexpected hope for two of the lost, fortunate finds for those looking.
archiveofourown.org/works/443638...
#fanfiction #fanfic #saplingnote #arondir #bronwyn #aronwyn #theo #ringsofpower #rop
Unexpected hope for two of the lost, fortunate finds for those looking.
archiveofourown.org/works/443638...
#fanfiction #fanfic #saplingnote #arondir #bronwyn #aronwyn #theo #ringsofpower #rop
....I'm sorry. This is not the first time a rep from my state has thrown gut punches
DHS spending bill passed 220-207
7 Democrats voted in favor:
Henry Cuellar
Don Davis
Laura Gilles
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Jared Golden
Vicente Gonzalez
Tom Suozzi
Massie voted No
Andy Harris didn't vote
Might not have passed if every Democrat voted No, but leadership wasn't whipping them to do so
7 Democrats voted in favor:
Henry Cuellar
Don Davis
Laura Gilles
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Jared Golden
Vicente Gonzalez
Tom Suozzi
Massie voted No
Andy Harris didn't vote
Might not have passed if every Democrat voted No, but leadership wasn't whipping them to do so
January 22, 2026 at 10:44 PM
....I'm sorry. This is not the first time a rep from my state has thrown gut punches
#saplingnote Bronwyn habitually overworks herself even post war.(au=super time compression)
Two methods are discovered to force her to rest.
Aggressive? Giant wolfhound/mix tugging her by dress
Low blow?Prompt sapling/sprout to ask for cuddles/nap/ bedtime tale/lullaby.Always nods off with them.
Two methods are discovered to force her to rest.
Aggressive? Giant wolfhound/mix tugging her by dress
Low blow?Prompt sapling/sprout to ask for cuddles/nap/ bedtime tale/lullaby.Always nods off with them.
January 22, 2026 at 7:04 AM
#saplingnote Bronwyn habitually overworks herself even post war.(au=super time compression)
Two methods are discovered to force her to rest.
Aggressive? Giant wolfhound/mix tugging her by dress
Low blow?Prompt sapling/sprout to ask for cuddles/nap/ bedtime tale/lullaby.Always nods off with them.
Two methods are discovered to force her to rest.
Aggressive? Giant wolfhound/mix tugging her by dress
Low blow?Prompt sapling/sprout to ask for cuddles/nap/ bedtime tale/lullaby.Always nods off with them.
Two instantly come to mind
January 22, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Two instantly come to mind
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Sunlight Through the Pines 🌲🦌
Commission for Antlered
Commission for Antlered
January 22, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Sunlight Through the Pines 🌲🦌
Commission for Antlered
Commission for Antlered
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Nominations are now open for the #Tolkien Society Awards 2026!
Please submit your nominations in any of the 4 categories: Best Article, Best Artwork, Best Book, and Best Online Content. We will then draw up a shortlist for members to pick the winners. www.tolkiensociety.org/2026/01/nomi...
Please submit your nominations in any of the 4 categories: Best Article, Best Artwork, Best Book, and Best Online Content. We will then draw up a shortlist for members to pick the winners. www.tolkiensociety.org/2026/01/nomi...
Nominations open for Tolkien Society Awards 2026
The first round of nominations for The Tolkien Society Awards 2026 is now open. The Awards recognise excellence in Tolkien scholarship and fandom, furthering the Society's long-standing charitable…
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January 15, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Nominations are now open for the #Tolkien Society Awards 2026!
Please submit your nominations in any of the 4 categories: Best Article, Best Artwork, Best Book, and Best Online Content. We will then draw up a shortlist for members to pick the winners. www.tolkiensociety.org/2026/01/nomi...
Please submit your nominations in any of the 4 categories: Best Article, Best Artwork, Best Book, and Best Online Content. We will then draw up a shortlist for members to pick the winners. www.tolkiensociety.org/2026/01/nomi...
This chapter is so incredibly meta...and it is glorious. I can only imagine how much fun @cnrowan.bsky.social had writing this one. literary geekery.
Also if you're an #urbanfantasy fan, WHY aren't you all over this series too? #action #humor #diverse what more could someone want?
#booksky
Also if you're an #urbanfantasy fan, WHY aren't you all over this series too? #action #humor #diverse what more could someone want?
#booksky
January 20, 2026 at 5:26 AM
This chapter is so incredibly meta...and it is glorious. I can only imagine how much fun @cnrowan.bsky.social had writing this one. literary geekery.
Also if you're an #urbanfantasy fan, WHY aren't you all over this series too? #action #humor #diverse what more could someone want?
#booksky
Also if you're an #urbanfantasy fan, WHY aren't you all over this series too? #action #humor #diverse what more could someone want?
#booksky
This series seriously needs more love #booksky
Cheap books alert! My Eternal Sky series is $2.99 each in US ebook for an unknown time!
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January 20, 2026 at 12:42 AM
This series seriously needs more love #booksky