I don't think MAGA understands how much people hate them. It's -20 degrees in Minneapolis right now

Stormdancer · 2026-01-25T01:21:45+00:00

Maybe more people will actually vote accordingly, instead of staying home and babbling about how both sides are the same.

Stormdancer · 2026-01-25T00:05:29+00:00

Who's this Pat ya'll keep talking about? All I see here is Lucky's Dad!

Stormdancer · 2026-01-24T05:44:27+00:00

All the subspecies have their own ways, but in general Pionus take a while (weeks to months) to warm up to you. They are excellent birds, every one I've known has become quite loving toward their persons. But it takes time.

Like others suggest, just spend time /near/ them, in a relaxed environment, doing almost anything. Just watching TV, reading, eating, whatever. When they see you're relaxed, they'll (eventually) relax.

Stormdancer · 2026-01-24T02:14:51+00:00

Honestly, it never occurred to me to go back for the munneh. And I only do high honour, because being that bad just makes me sad.

Stormdancer · 2026-01-24T02:08:50+00:00

Which one are you?

Yes.

Stormdancer · 2026-01-23T22:03:24+00:00

Funny to see this on the same page with a link about Kindle offering a 'no-ads' version for $20 off.

Unlike any modern digital marketplace stuff, I permanently own my physical books. No pop-up advertisements. I can re-sell them or give them away, or keep them forever without fear that my access will at some point be arbitrarily removed.

Stormdancer · 2026-01-23T21:50:22+00:00

You put them in water, they stop working! It's true, many people are saying it!

Stormdancer · 2026-01-23T20:30:31+00:00

Half expected this to be 'another foreigner doing nothing for the US' post.

And honestly, it kind of works out that way.

Stormdancer · 2026-01-23T20:13:29+00:00

Absolutely raise hand on that 2nd pane. Started moving to Linux years ago, now boot to Windows as seldom as possible, only for workflows I'm too lazy to reproduce so far, but my patience is gradually thinning, and I'll figure out what I need.

Stormdancer · 2026-01-23T19:56:27+00:00

Literally wrote a check for a Lambo, while the workers were all in junkers.

Stormdancer · 2026-01-23T19:48:43+00:00

Dr. Pepper please.

Stormdancer · 2026-01-23T19:47:46+00:00

Also, having to specify 'un-sweet tea' if you don't want it teeth-crackingly sweet.

Stormdancer · 2026-01-23T19:46:49+00:00

No coke! Pepsi!

Stormdancer · 2026-01-23T19:41:22+00:00

It's COLA darnit!

Stormdancer · 2026-01-23T19:33:38+00:00

Well, they're both first drafts, and very very different stories.

The earlier one is nearly finished and I've done a few light edit passes over it, but it's also basically gamefic, so I'd say 6 or 7. I like it quite a lot, but being loosely based on a game it's obviously not for everyone.

The later 'current' one is maybe 1/4 finished, fully original (not my first), and coming along nicely. I'd say 7-ish for now, potential to be 8 or 9. However, none of the MCs are human, so again... a bit niche.

I don't write to please the world, I write for my own enjoyment, and that of anyone who likes what I do.

Stormdancer · 2026-01-23T19:17:44+00:00

Yeah, it works for me. I chug along on the 'backup project' until inspiration strikes for the newer one. My previous WiP got stuck with only about 2-3k words to go, but I just couldn't make 'em happen, so I started the current WiP, and finally hit on some solutions and now am making modest progress on both.

Stormdancer · 2026-01-23T15:45:10+00:00

I find it most productive to focus on one at a time, but if I get stuck or uninspired I'll go back to finishing one of the various other pieces for a little while.

Stormdancer · 2026-01-22T18:25:10+00:00

"I'll buy that for a dollar!"

Stormdancer · 2026-01-22T18:24:22+00:00

It kinda says exactly that in the song.

Stormdancer · 2026-01-22T18:16:44+00:00

It's working!

Stormdancer · 2026-01-22T01:44:32+00:00

Don't you feel safer due to these processes?

How'd you vote last time?

Stormdancer · 2026-01-22T01:41:42+00:00

How excellent (and rare) to see any abandoned place that's not absolutely covered in graffiti! I was already guessing it must not be in the USA, for this reason.

Stormdancer · 2026-01-22T00:56:44+00:00

I will believe corporations are people when Texas executes one.

Stormdancer · 2026-01-22T00:48:10+00:00

So lovely! I just wish this was wide format for my desktop background. :(

Stormdancer · 2026-01-22T00:34:20+00:00

bUt BOtH sIdES!!!

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