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Oh, and while I was away at Gencon, my Fox plush from @worldsbeyondnumber.bsky.social came in! He will remind me to cause a little mischief sometimes
A large plush orange fox holding a fish, with a yellow key and "I voted" button at his feet
August 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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And a bunch of paints from Monument Hobbies and Turbo Dork (I had to go back to Turbo Dork on 3 different days because I kept forgetting what all I wanted). I'm so excited to start playing around with these!
Two of Monument Hobbies' expansion set boxes. On top is expansion set three, with included paints outlined in turquoise. On the bottom is expansion set four, with included paints outlined in yellow A lineup of Turbo Dork paints. From left to right, Rainbow Roll, Absinthe, Six Shooter, Da Ba Dee, Cool Ranch, Red Queen, and Redrum
August 5, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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And of course, I bought stuff. From Mage Hand Press, I got a super-cool book of extinct beasts for D&D and an adventure about trying to save the last owlbear. A desk mat with art by Joanna Barnum (corvids + night sky speaks to me).
A desk mat featuring corvids flying across a starry night sky Supplemental books from Mage Hand Press. The Last Owlbear (left) shows an owlbear leaping over a fallen log, as if running from something unseen. The Book of Extinction (right) features a deer with large antlers, a horned bull with glowing green eyes, a dodo, a spectral Tasmanian devil, and a long-necked bird of some sort.
August 5, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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It's a wonder I took *any* pictures at all
The stage at the Critical Role live show. The backdrop is a large, gnarled tree with lights and hanging lanterns, along with assorted other foliage. The cast sits in a line at a table adorned with thatching and greenery along the front
August 5, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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I saw a DnD-themed comedy show from Steve Wrigley, which was every bit as funny as I'd hoped (will never forget the very fitting mid-set "door incident")
A picture of Vanessa (right) with Steve Wrigley (left). Both are smiling, and Steve is flashing the horns
August 5, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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First #gencon is in the books! As overwhelming as it was to the senses, I had a lot of fun
A picture of a 4-day badge to Gencon, with a thumb covering the last name. The red badge says "Bardic Armadillo" and the pink badge says "Turbo Dork"
August 5, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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Shes's not sure if she's more upset that she's so itchy, or that mom (me) dressed her funny
A white dog in yellow patterned dog pajamas stands on a cement driveway, with a mildly perturbed look on her face. She's has one black sock and one grey sock on her front feet.
March 23, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Wood chips aren't exactly what I'd call "comfortable," but you do you, Piper
A white dog sleeps in red wood chips, enjoying the sun
March 10, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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I see your Shogun, and raise you one Abra
A black and white cat sitting in the sun in front of a white dresser, squinting at the camera
March 7, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Someone got herself a bath today
A white dog in a fuzzy green robe sleeps in a fluffy, rose-colored bed
December 9, 2024 at 4:35 AM
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The holidays are a weird time for me (as for many other people), but being able to watch this every year is one of those creature comforts I enjoy. I needed it today.
A TV sits atop a tan brick fireplace. On the screen is a snowy Christmas tree with "Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer" emblazoned upon it in stylized capital letters.
December 7, 2024 at 3:36 AM
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Slow Saturday afternoon, prepping for an in-the-works solo D&D campaign.
Apollo, a black and tan dog, sleeps curled up on a brown couch. On the right side is a blurry laptop screen with a pdf open
November 23, 2024 at 10:12 PM
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A rare sighting of these two sharing space. They're mostly indifferent towards each other, but every so often, Dinah will get mad at Abra's mere presence and wallop her across the face for no reason other than she can.
Dinah, an orange tabby, and Abra, a tuxedo, sit on a sunny window sill, looking towards the camera
November 20, 2024 at 5:45 PM
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Each time my mom visits, she brings some decorations. This time, it was Thanksgiving/fall stuff. We're calling this one: jail the colonizers
A straw pilgrim pair sits in a metal pumpkin "jail," flanked by a stuffed brown turkey and candleholder. Light comes in through the blinds behind them.
November 16, 2024 at 7:50 PM
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I made vegetable stock last night to freeze today. I don't know what was different this time, but it smells *so* good. Excited to make stuff with it this winter.
A clear pitcher full of vegetable stock sits on a stove top from 1978
October 26, 2024 at 5:28 PM
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Show me your pets and who they're named after! Pt 2: cats Dinah and Abra

#pets #cats
Dinah. An orange tabby on a weathered wooden deck. Three large feet with extra toes support her. In hindsight, I should have named her Sassy-squatch for her massive feet and attitude. Instead it is a nickname. Dinah Lance (Black Canary). A blonde-haired woman in a black outfit clenches her fists. Abra. Named for her incredible ability to disappear without a trace. A black and white cat on a rose and white blanket Abra from Pokémon. A yellow and brown feline-like creature with three toes and a long tail sits sleepily in front of a white background.
October 21, 2024 at 6:28 PM
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Ooh I like this! Show me your pets and who they're named after! Pt 1: dogs, Apollo and Piper

#pets #dogs
Apollo. A black and tan dog sits on a forested dirt trail. His mouth is open and tongue out. A red leash hangs from a multicolored collar The Greek god Apollo. A young-looking masc person with a red cape holds a bow. His head partially covers the word "APOLLO" in a circle with suns on a backdrop of a sunrise over mountains Piper. An all-white dog is curled up in a fluffy tan bed. Her collar reads "DEAF" in bold white letters. A page from a book depicting the Pied Piper from DC comics. A green-hooded figure with glowing green eyes plays a flute. Text describes his childhood, villainous start, reformation, powers, and vital syats
October 21, 2024 at 6:16 PM
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I have 3 rounds to finish this small piece. What are the odds I win yarn chicken?
#crochet #amigurumi #yarn
A small ball of light brown yarn trails across a darker brown desk (left to right) to a partially-finished crochet piece
October 20, 2024 at 3:11 AM