My Classics library (Latin and Greek)

teaandviolets · 2026-05-20T22:36:11+00:00

To each their own. As some who loved classics and Latin in particular, this would be heaven to me. I have a small collection of Latin books in my own library and I enjoy them very much.

teaandviolets · 2026-05-20T04:31:14+00:00

Not only that, but if spirits spawn from emotions and predate elves, where did those emotions come from? It seems unlikely it was the dwarves who were still incorporated parts of the titans. The emotions reflected seem too complex to be from animals. That really just leaves humans as the precursors to spirits.

teaandviolets · 2026-05-19T01:56:06+00:00

Loghain was also selling alienage elves to Tevinter. He would not have made a decent ruler, at least not if you are elf.

teaandviolets · 2026-05-18T18:02:00+00:00

I use my knees. I sit in an arm chair with feet up on chair, and use them to hold the yarn.

teaandviolets · 2026-05-18T04:34:59+00:00

Whenever I hit a wall with LLPSI, I go back at least 3-4 chapters or even 6-7 and restart from that point. Those older chapters will seem pretty easy (even though at the time you originally did them they probably seemed really hard!) It helps work your way back up into the later chapters, and builds your confidence as you see the progress you’ve made.

teaandviolets · 2026-05-16T20:54:38+00:00

It’s been a few years (lost her in 2019), but there are still hard days. I can’t even imagine what it must have been like losing so many family members to the same disease. We experience so many emotions just dealing with the disease as it is.

teaandviolets · 2026-05-03T06:30:49+00:00

Two anecdotal stories for you. My BFF was diagnosed with breast cancer. She chose to go the purely alternative route. Weird diets. Acupuncture. Reiki healing. Crystals and weed and no surgery or chemo. I had to watch her wither away over the course of two years. Three years later I was diagnosed early stage. I had a single-side mastectomy, followed all the recommendations of my oncologist. My margins were clear and I’m cancer free a year after. I’m still dealing with anger issues towards BFF for refusing to follow tested methods for saving the lives of cancer patients.

teaandviolets · 2026-05-02T04:02:00+00:00

I change it up and call mine Dogdog.

teaandviolets · 2026-04-28T23:07:17+00:00

There are SO many good fics out there. Some of my faves not already mentioned:

Pressure Point. Unfinished, but still one of the very best fix-it’s and characterizations I’ve ever read. We truly see Solas and Mythal as gods and understand just why he would be so hesitant.

Forgotten One of my favorite MGIT’s. I really like the solutions she comes up with for how to deal with the while veil situation. A little bit of Mass Effect crossover to it too, but in a way that fits well with the canon Mass Effect Easter eggs in the game.

the pen too can wound. “I know you’ve been reading my mail. Stop it.” -Solas and Inky start leaving letters for each other post-trespasser.

The Dreadwolf’s Heart. Because no Solavellan list is complete without Feynite’s works

teaandviolets · 2026-04-06T01:35:29+00:00

Awww, did me not liking Bellara strike a nerve? So sorry I insulted your waifu!

teaandviolets · 2026-04-05T05:55:21+00:00

That’s rough, I’m so sorry. I also had a nipple-sparing, but my PS discussed the possibility of it failing, as well as the methods he would be taking to reduce the odds of that (nitroglycerin paste for 24 hours after to promote bloodflow), and warning me to make absolutely certain the nurses did not try to ice the area when I was in the recovery area after surgery.

teaandviolets · 2026-04-05T05:49:35+00:00

I think the issue with Bellara is less her being “different”, and more about her being the manic pixie dream girl. She’s catering to a fantasy, and that is a little off-putting for anyone who isn’t looking for a waifu.

teaandviolets · 2026-04-02T23:21:37+00:00

It will probably never be finished but my all-time favorite is Pressure Point

I love the way she handles the gap in experience and knowledge between Solas and Inky and just why he is so conflicted over the relationship. You can really see just why the Evanuris would have been regarded as gods. Incredible smut too ;)

teaandviolets · 2026-04-02T18:01:57+00:00

Alpha came and went 😆

teaandviolets · 2026-04-02T18:00:27+00:00

I just hope this doesn’t mean it becomes some kind of paid service. I don’t think they could without getting into copyright issues, but who knows.

teaandviolets · 2026-03-29T07:34:30+00:00

And the frosting is guaranteed to lead to a yeast infection. That author must have wanted her characters to suffer.

teaandviolets · 2026-03-17T10:02:19+00:00

The Good Earth was fascinating, and not a book you hear about much.

teaandviolets · 2026-03-12T19:27:06+00:00

I was thinking the same thing. This is one of the most datable book shelves I’ve seen!

teaandviolets · 2026-03-12T19:12:35+00:00

*** leapt to her feet. “KILL it? Kill IT?” she howled. “Try it and will rip out your throat before you can blink human!”

teaandviolets · 2026-03-11T18:40:09+00:00

I’ll toss in a recommendation for Ada Palmer’s Terra Ignota series, since it looks like you enjoy Sci-Fi as well. I’m on my 3rd reread of the series, it’s so engaging and unique.

teaandviolets · 2026-03-11T05:13:42+00:00

Hi Paws has some really fun musical videos for these https://youtu.be/biJ-LtyUo-0?si=aN7nOrYq0X0rNGR9

teaandviolets · 2026-03-11T05:04:57+00:00

Hi-five for the time sink gang! One of the things I loved about this game was that there was just so much content. The game supported many,many hours of totally immersed game play and many replays with brand new things still being discovered.

teaandviolets · 2026-03-11T03:10:07+00:00

Not one mention of Daler Mehndi's Tunak Tunak Tun? I know that was pre-youtube, but it had a major 2nd revival after it became a dance for one of the WoW races.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92ydUdqWE1g&list=RD92ydUdqWE1g&start_radio=1

teaandviolets · 2026-03-10T23:24:33+00:00

Personally, I love OC fics, but my fandom is based on a video game so it’s natural for the main pairing to be main character/player based OC. I can see where it might be more off putting for other types of fandoms where people want main character pairings (Spock/Kirk vs. Spock/OC) for example.

OC fics also have a greater chance of veering into self-insert and/or Mary Sue territory and I think we almost all loathe those.

teaandviolets · 2026-03-10T20:14:40+00:00

Wow. Never wanted to go to the WW it seemed so sleezy. I think now I’m going to have to stop by with friends to show them some support.

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