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minxy ([personal profile] minxy) wrote2005-11-30 12:26 pm

*sigh*

Methinks the dog catcher is overly sympathetic to the Bastards mendacity (yay for Cat on a Hot Tin Roof). Me also thinks, however, that my parents are awesome. We continue to pursue action against the Bastard despite his attempt to avoid all responsibility or change in behavior or financial penalty by destroying the animal, and despite being stonewalled by the Overly Sympathetic and Lazy dog catcher, who does not wish to do work.

I love my parents. File that under 'Things I assume you know about me.'

I am successfully, I think, squelching any guilt I actually feel for my part leading to the death of this dog. Unfortunately, I also have a persistant stomach ache, usually indicative of stress. And, yes, I think they're related. I also think I shouldn't feel guilt (intellectually), but I'm a HEALER, dammit, and some instincts run deep. Like preserving life. Or, you know, being responsible. Or, licensing and taking care of one's DOGS, and by extension, the people those dogs come in contact with....

I'm stopping. Stopping now.

There are a number of great fics floating about LJ today. I am excited about these:

Visitation by Graculous at All Daniel Fic. S9 long distance Jack/Daniel. Sometimes I seriously want to get clingy about S9 J/D authors or make them sign binding contracts that they won't leeeeeaave me!

I'm beginning to think there should be a whole new slash category in my world for J/D slash that recognizes other team members. A beautiful example of this is [livejournal.com profile] jenlev's newly released Just Another Quiet Night At Home at [livejournal.com profile] fic4martha. ETA: this is some of the most evocative, beautiful, lyrical writing I've seen. The presence of the team is, omg so amazingly touching and the description of Sam and Teal'c sitting by the fire, done in, what, two sentences, is absolutely breathtaking. This is gorgeous, gorgeous work.

Some marvelous looking Teal'c fics:

[livejournal.com profile] thassalia wrote Teal'c/Vala for [livejournal.com profile] rydra_wong, and it's PWP and I mean... who'd have thunk? snippet. *guh* I kinda love Vala's interaction with anyone because it never, never has to be emotional and it is almost always snarky and I am growing to ADORE the fanon development that she talks during sex. I don't always buy people talking during sex. But Vala? Oh gracious yes she does.

Teal'c/Sam friendship, which I'm a big fan of. If not for Cameron and Teal'c's obvious UST, I would be a bigger proponant of Sam/Teal'c romantically. Anyway. Friends is good. Tag for S6 'The Changeling'. Another Sleepless Night by [livejournal.com profile] vl_majel. Lovely Sam helping Teal'c adapt to needing to sleep.

By Her Light by [livejournal.com profile] lovellama. I am totally subscribing to [livejournal.com profile] tealc_fic now. I didn't even know it was there! Lookit the TREASURES! *realizes that Teal'c needs his own rec list here*

Also, [livejournal.com profile] surrealphantast = Jennghis Khan wrote some amazing Sam/Daniel smut. I'm not usually really into the het smut, but I might have to be more openminded about that in the future, because this was some pretty damn good smut. And marvelous Aliens Made Them Do It, too. The characters remained true throughout! Imagine! The Rites of Hedona. LOL. You'd think Daniel would've suspected when he learned the name of the place was Hedona.

Also, [livejournal.com profile] resonant8 has a kewl discussion going on in her journal prompted by her rules for How to Write a Sex Scene. So far are 1. Make Me Yearn, 2. Pick a Zing and Stick to It, and 3. Make the Sex Fit the Characters, and Not the Other Way 'Round. Seriously cool discussion with a charmingly slashy viewpoint.

And finally, I am totally crushing on Jake Gyllenhaal lately. His responses to Brokeback Mountain questions and interviews is gracious and open minded and not TMI and well spoken. Plus, he's hot. And, I say this before even seeing the movie and despite the fairly ridiculous Day After Tomorrow. I'm *guh* for that boy. That is all.
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[identity profile] taselby.livejournal.com 2005-11-30 08:58 pm (UTC)(link)
I also think I shouldn't feel guilt (intellectually), but I'm a HEALER, dammit, and some instincts run deep. Like preserving life. Or, you know, being responsible. Or, licensing and taking care of one's DOGS, and by extension, the people those dogs come in contact with....

I'm stopping. Stopping now.


{{{hugs}}} Emotions aren't rational, and seldom respond to intellectualizing. I feel for you (and your poor leg! OW!) for being put into this spot by the stoopid owner. I feel for the dog, likewise having been put into this spot by the owner. I've been thinking about this, and just being frustrated and *angry* at this man. Having animals is a commitment to look after their health, safety, and the safety of others around them. God, the stray cats in my back yard are better cared for than that.

(Umm, I started a free lunch program for the cats last year... I put out food when I could, made sure clean water was available, sneak the cats off to neuter when I can, etc. There are 3 regulars who are looking very fat and entitled, and have been crying to be let in the house. M is close to caving and sneaking them in. *g*)

If I was local, I'd make you some tea and cookies, give you a big hug, and distract you with shiny fannish things until you felt better.

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/ 2005-11-30 09:40 pm (UTC)(link)
I think that is why I'm so loving my parents for being the Oregon face and keeping this going forward despite my lack of physical presence. Also, my mom having been in insurance means she has a very good idea of when the dog catcher is just wrong about whether we can procede. Also, Dad knows the people who own the house and is therefore calling the Stoopid Bastard on his stated intention to put up an invisible fence when it's not his property.

I have already decided that what I want is a distinct change in behavior. If the dog catcher isn't going to be my advocate than I will contact the deputy who came to see me that morning (and nearly fainted at the sight of blood, poor moppet, but he was competant and I liked him). My Dad is already seeking out the city commissioner in case we need to continue escalating. And I've established the ways we can pursue a hearing despite my being out of state.

It helps to do something. Because really, fury at the Stoopid Bastard is just making my stomach upset. How dare he use his dogs life as leverage, anyway?

And, *snicker* I just made myself a cuppa tea! Want one? It's white tea with lemon. I haven't tried it before but it's a very delicate flavor.
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[identity profile] taselby.livejournal.com 2005-11-30 09:55 pm (UTC)(link)
I would *adore* a cup of lemony tea, thank you. Would you like a slice of homemade blueberry-sourcream pound cake? I have just enough left for two.

I've been industrious this morning, getting applications filed and forms filled out and rebate certificated downloaded, and getting utterly *inspired* by the "how to" discussion you linked over at Resonant's journal. Thank you. That may actually help with the Albatross.

Your parents sound wonderful; you're very lucky.

Stoopid Bastard makes my jaw ache. People like that shouldn't be allowed animals.

The bit about the deputy made me smile. I once cut my hand wasking dishes (a glass broke, and slashed my knuckle to the bone -- it was spectacular, blood *everywhere*), and my (now Ex) husband almost fainted when I was getting the stitches put in over at the ER.

(I need a proper hugging icon, dangit.)

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/ 2005-11-30 11:18 pm (UTC)(link)
YUM. I have a fantastic recipe for blueberry lemon cake around here somewhere... actually, I think I may have made it up without writing down what I did, so it may be lost forever, but dayum, it was good. Blueberry and lemon go well together, I think.

Well done with the industrious! Me too, actually, and it's been really fun to have comments waiting each time I click in between tasks. I'm very excited about the Albatross working. And all the other stuff you want to write. Am looking forward to that. Mmmmm.... I developed one hell of a plot bunny stalker last night driving home from work. And it may be one that I can write in snippets, thus freeing me from my need to obsessively work the whole thing out in my head before typing a word.

But, there's the teamficathon piece that I really, really, Must Pay Attention To. I have beta comments, durn it! And they were GREAT concrit! Maybe the tea will help with that.

But Res' essays are fantastic. It is great to have someone suggest a new way of approaching a difficult bit of writing.

Stoopid Bastard will change his ways. I will win, mark my words. Am very stubborn. and patient. He will change.

And, I love my fam. It's, I dunno, hard to remember that other people don't take that for granted, family close. Though, they are completely crazy, my family.
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[identity profile] taselby.livejournal.com 2005-12-01 05:32 pm (UTC)(link)
Mmm. That sounds yummy. I have a lemon pound cake that I make with a dark chocolate glaze that's become legendary in some circles. we should trade recipes. You know, if you ever find or recreate yours.

I'm very excited about the Albatross working. And all the other stuff you want to write. Am looking forward to that.

LOL! Umm, okay. *g* Thank you.

I developed one hell of a plot bunny stalker last night driving home from work. And it may be one that I can write in snippets, thus freeing me from my need to obsessively work the whole thing out in my head before typing a word.

Ooh. I have that problem. I get excited and ambitious, and ask for prompts, and then hare off and let my case of World-Builder's Disease act up. Learning to write short has been a painful process. Not everything has to be deep, meaningful, and epic, you know?

Stoopid Bastard will change his ways. I will win, mark my words. Am very stubborn. and patient. He will change.

Oh, I totally believe you, and am cheering you on the whole way. Can I hold your coat for you while you kick his ass (coat in one hand, pom-pom in the other)? Grr.

[identity profile] destina.livejournal.com 2005-11-30 09:34 pm (UTC)(link)
*sends hugs*

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/ 2005-11-30 09:42 pm (UTC)(link)
*receives hugs*

*sends back kisses*

[identity profile] moonshayde.livejournal.com 2005-11-30 10:09 pm (UTC)(link)
I saw your name over on [livejournal.com profile] tealc_fic and came by to see what the newest member was like.

Holy Cow! Your LJ is like Grand Central Station for fic!

I was left gasping for air at ALL the names and fics you had listed. From just about everything SG-1 and then some.

I even caught my name a couple of times and I thank you for that. Very much appreciated. And I'm glad you liked them too.

Anyway, I hope you enjoy [livejournal.com profile] tealc_fic. I hope we'll get some more stories soon. I just couldn't stand the fact we never had any place to go for Teal'c so that had to change :)

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/ 2005-11-30 10:20 pm (UTC)(link)
[livejournal.com profile] tealc_fic looks maaaaaarvelous. I actually even have a Teal'c fic that I shall polish up a bit and maybe post over there. It's not precisely gen, but it's not anything else either. I think it would play well with others.

You are most welcome for the recs. And, yeeeaaaah, I may be going a bit overboard with the links around here, but dangit, I read a lot, and somebody has to share the love! lol. Yup, I'm such an overachiever. Not enough to just f/b the authors, oh noooooo.... And, I may be hyperorganized too, though I need to get going on the Teal'c page and link to it in my handy dandy list of recommendations over on the right over there. Yup. Glad to meet you!

[identity profile] moonshayde.livejournal.com 2005-11-30 10:44 pm (UTC)(link)
It's always wonderful to meet new people that come across as having energy and generally like the fandom and fanfic. I get excited just seeing some of these posts.

Oh, if you have something you want to post, go ahead. The community accepts gen, ship, and slash. I've just been pushing for gen since it's very hard to find gen Teal'c-fic, imo.

Hmm...I may just have to friend you, if you don't mind.

btw, sorry about the dog situation :(

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/ 2005-11-30 10:55 pm (UTC)(link)
*glee* New friends = good.

Whee!

*scampers off to spit and polish Teal'c up a bit*

*he'll raise an eyebrow at me, but he knows the value of looking put together*

[identity profile] moonshayde.livejournal.com 2005-11-30 11:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Yay! Thanks, added!

If at any time in the future you like what I have to say and want to friend me back, I'm always open to more people. If you hate my guts, well you're allowed ;)

I dunno...I think Teal'c would get a rise out of that, if you know what I mean...


[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/ 2005-12-01 05:30 am (UTC)(link)
Huh. I just tried to post to tealc_fic and it didn't really work... is there a screening process or did I do something wrong, like not hit confirm!yes!postmyfic! or something?

[identity profile] moonshayde.livejournal.com 2005-12-08 07:35 pm (UTC)(link)
Uh...crap. I just got this now. I am a bit behind on things because I am neck deep in studies anyway so forgive me...did you get this straightened out? I can't remember if I saw fic from you posted or not. It's a public comm and no screening so everything should be okay.
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[personal profile] rydra_wong 2005-12-01 10:43 am (UTC)(link)
I actually even have a Teal'c fic that I shall polish up a bit and maybe post over there.

"Into the Breach"? Is gooood, and I have been crap and not said that yet.

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/ 2005-12-01 07:58 pm (UTC)(link)
*snuggles you*

[identity profile] jenlev.livejournal.com 2005-11-30 10:29 pm (UTC)(link)
wow, thank you for your incredibly lovely complements. ::::is stunned:::: and thank you for the fic links, it's perfect rainy night at home to read all the delightful fic you've recced.

about the dog- i'm sending you many hugs. it sounds like a very difficult conundrum. i hope that the it resolves well and quickly. *hugs*

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/ 2005-11-30 11:05 pm (UTC)(link)
*tsk* Silly muppet, I just wrote an ESSAY in the comments of that fic about how much I loved it. You can't really be surprised that I'd yell it from my little ficrec pulpit too, can you?

*pets you* S'okay, you can be surprised that people respond well to your beautiful writing. It's a very becoming blush. *hugs*

As for the dog situation, it cannot resolve well. I love dogs. LOVE them. And this man... I want his attitude and behavior towards and about his animals to change. That is the only good that can come of this. *hugs again*

[identity profile] jenlev.livejournal.com 2005-11-30 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
i'm feeling very appreciative. i've only written three stories, so the process is still a bit anxiety provoking. er, 5 if i count the really odd dream i had about daniel at the pearly gates annoying st. peter, and jack and daniel being accosted by a bunny. huh, dreams are strange sometimes. hee! ;)

but thank you, writing is a strange experience to say the least. *g*

as for the man with the dog.... certain folks make me think people should have to take courses and get a license before they take an animal home. *sigh + more hugs*

ps. now i'm pondering the joys of being a muppet if i get to roam the corridors of moya. in honor of mupppets everywhere i'll use the rygel icon. *veg*

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/ 2005-12-01 01:45 am (UTC)(link)
I am shocked to find that I have no muppet icon. This must change.

And, I was about to be really shocked that you'd only written 5 things, but then I realized that I was counting the stories about your horse that you told me and pretty things I've read in your journal entries and that's not the same thing, I guess.

Still, I've only written slightly more so I sympathize with how lovely feedback can be when you're starting out. I recommend writing a PWP and posting at Area52, because man, are they appreciative of the smut over there or what? Crazy. *g*

You done good with the writing, lil' lady. You just keep that up, now, you hear?

[identity profile] jenlev.livejournal.com 2005-12-01 02:18 am (UTC)(link)
everyone should have their own rygel/muppet icon. *bg*

and thank you for thinking of those other things as stories. i suppose because they're my life, they feel less like storis and more like ponderings. it's something to consider how the stories of our lives take on a certain patina as the years go by. thank you again. :)

ps. i'm much better at reading smut than i am at actually writing it. hee!

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/ 2005-12-01 04:49 am (UTC)(link)
The idea of beautiful, layered, metaphoric, lyric prose applied to smut made me laugh and clap my hands. *glee*

Me, now, I have this deep fear of getting too clinical with the smut, so when I first posted p0rn at Area52, omg, I was biting my nails, but it went over quite well, as you may imagine. The other, wierder perspectives of odd POV ones were significantly less popular, though I love all my fics the same.

I'm still a much better reader, though.

[identity profile] jenlev.livejournal.com 2005-12-08 11:11 pm (UTC)(link)
good! and it's true you know.

i'm thinking that the reading is part of what keeps the writing happening. :)

[identity profile] tealc-junky.livejournal.com 2005-12-01 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
Oooh, more fic recs - and some with Teal'c even! Just when I was getting ready to dive into your handy dandy li'l list of recs on your sidebar and everything. I think you might have just made my evening! Or the portions thereof that can be devoted to reading rather than cooking, cleaning or helping kids with homework. Weeeeeeeeeeeee! <3

On a non-squeeing note, *hugs* about the dog thing. That sounds like a right awful mess to be going through. It sucks that you're the one who suffered and are, from the sounds of it, being made to feel like the bad guy. I have no time for people who won't take responsibility for their pets. Sharing your life with an animal is an honor and a privilege that, unfortunately, our society views as a right. Hope things improve on that front for you.

Oh! And the number of comments I'm seeing on LJ about Teal'c and Cameron's 'obvious UST' is really making me curious about the S9 eps I've not seen yet. :)

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/ 2005-12-01 01:38 am (UTC)(link)
I'm getting the feeling that you are, perhaps, a fan of Teal'c? (don't be alarmed, I'm very perceptive like that) Nice to see you here, make yourself comfy, would you like something to drink? Tee hee. Love that the recs made you happy.

COOOOOOLLLLLL. Glad to find Teal'c fans. I shall try to organize the Teal'c fics very very soon now I know that such love abounds. Makes me feel better, I've thought Teal'c was underluv'd for a long time now. And S9, I mean, it's almost love at first sight! Erm, well, that might be overstating the case, but there most certainly is a connection and... sparkage? Maybe? I think there's sparkage. So, look for Teal'c list of luv tomorrow. I'll have it set up sometime.

Yeah... that dog owner is.... and the dog catcher is winding me up too. But, it looks like he may have been bluffing about letting the dog be destroyed. So that's good.

[identity profile] tealc-junky.livejournal.com 2005-12-01 06:10 am (UTC)(link)
Me? Teal'c fan?? *shifty eyes*

What gave you that idea??? ;)

And, yes, Teal'c is very drastically underloved, the poor soul. Hopefully he'll come into his own more in S9 fic - or S9 for that matter. He does tend to get wallpapered rather a lot in the eps as well, sadly enough. And there's so very much potential to work with there, so much depth they could give him and simply have never bothered to. :(

[identity profile] tealc-junky.livejournal.com 2005-12-01 06:14 am (UTC)(link)
OMG. >< I just noticed your icon and I am dying of laughter here. Sometimes the complete lack of any similarity between Chris Judge and this weird, taciturn alien dude he's played for almost a decade on TV is just too bizarre for words...especially when he screws off in make-up and it just looks so wrong. :)

[identity profile] troyswann.livejournal.com 2005-12-01 01:42 am (UTC)(link)
minxy, you are a gift.

*notes recs for a day when the clock stops*

Most excellent.

Sorry 'bout the stomach ache.

[identity profile] http://users.livejournal.com/_minxy_/ 2005-12-01 01:51 am (UTC)(link)
Why, thank you. That's a nice thing to say. *smiles and blushes*

Yeah, and the stomach ache. I didn't used to react to stress with my belly, but now it's here, I want to stop the reasons I feel sad for people, not stop feeling it. But I do take things hard sometimes and often I just have no control. Odd.

Can you make my clock stop too? That would be lovely. *dreams of such a day* Fortunately for me, work is so different from reading fiction that it's a nice break, and therefore I take the opportunity to read everything I can. *g*