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Don’t have much to say this week. Still in burnout, slow recovery. But wanted to try to make a commitment for next week. I didn’t make any commitments last week, but did get some weaving done, a bit of nonfic reading (Trachtenberg again, I’m a bit over half-way through), and a few other things. So… Continue reading Feb 24 Week in Review →

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When I was a kid, there was this movie my mom loved, Four Weddings and a Funeral. My week has been nothing like that movie, except for how much all-the-everything has been going on. Two birthdays, a b’mitzvah and a funeral doesn’t roll off the tongue quite the same way, but it certainly overwhelms. Some… Continue reading Feb 10 Week in Review →

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CN: parental abuse To my surprise, I’m doing pretty well. Got the whole living room rearranged without putting myself into overwhelm or burnout. Physically, I’m def doing better than I’ve been in a while, in spite of some ongoing pain. Mentally, I’m on shakey ground, but holding it together. Goal wise I went for fun… Continue reading Feb 3 Week in Review →

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This week was all about recovery from last week. Next week is going to be all about rearranging the apartment. Every few years I get a bug up my ass about how all the furniture is arranged and all, and rearrange as much as I can. I think it has something to do with spending… Continue reading Jan 27 Week in Review →

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Since I’m not posting my webserials here anymore, I’m trying a thing. Gonna try using this space to review my weeks and what projects I’m working on. This week, honestly, was pretty shitty. Major health shit. Thankfully, everything seems to have resolved with no long term problems. My goals this week were to do some… Continue reading Jan 20 Week in Review →

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Season notes: violence, death, attempted murder A week passed before Jahlene again suggested Mattin take a meal with his sister. Knowing the mistress’ habits, Brit had Parlen rounded up and waiting with him as dinner time rolled around. They entered the office as Mattin was leaving. Brit had a chance to watch Jahlene relax once… Continue reading The Bargain (S5, E3) →

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Content notes: transphobia (implied and referenced), reference to transphobic violence, misogyny By the time the first bell for dinner rang, Helen was more than ready to be done. An early morning patrol followed by hard training was not her preferred way to start the day. Wigmar didn’t try to keep them past the bell, just… Continue reading Cost of His Silence (E5) →

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Season notes: violence, death, attempted murder The next morning, Mattin made sure to get up early. It was a surprise to wake in his new room, which smelled faintly of fabrics and lavender. He moved quietly as he dressed and exited the mistress’ suite, careful not to disturb her. And went looking for Cook. Unsurprisingly,… Continue reading The Bargain (S5, E2) →

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Thank you for your patience with me shaking everything up twice in one year. Things should be settled for a while. So here’s what happened — Story Aerie Member Site: Paid and Permanent members have had your subscriptions transferred to the new Story Aerie Members-Only website. You all should have gotten emails about your new… Continue reading New Sites Are Live! →

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Season notes: violence, death, attempted murder The morning after their return, Jahlene met with Marta. She hadn’t wanted to push the girl, who was still recovering from her experiences in Oeloff’s household, but Marta continued to avoid her. Jahlene couldn’t allow her to remain in the manor without some understanding between them. She was tempted… Continue reading The Bargain (S5, E1) →

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