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Finished I Used to Be Charming: The Rest of Eve Babitz, though will cop to only skimming the final section 'Fiorucci: the Book' (1980) about which I was a bit WTF? and 'what was she on?'

Over the weekend saw a review somewhere of the latest work by Madeleine Gray speaking well of her first novel Green Dot (2024) so thought I might see what it was like, especially as it was at a very reasonable price on Kobo - gave up about a third or so in. Did not care about the narrator or her situation.

A bit of sortes e-reader (inadvertently opening a book) started a supernatural thriller but I couldn't work out whether it was part of a series and I was supposed to know who these characters and their predicament were, or whether I was supposed to work it out over chapters jumping back and forward over time and didn't feel grabbed. May return because that might be me?

Dick Francis, Risk (1977), where I realised I have recently identified a Francis pattern such that I could finger a certain character very early on as likely to be implicated in bad stuff going down.

On the go

Have been dipping into Timothy d'Arch Smith, The Stammering Librarian (2025), some further collected essays, including one on a person of research interest, and a rather fun Anthony Powell parody.

Dick Francis, The Edge (1988), which is the one involving a lush train journey, with additional Staged Murder Mystery, across Canada (reverse direction to the way I did it).

Up next

Well, the local history society publications in which I was interested have been ordered and have arrived.

wychwood

So far since I arrived here I have watched David Attenborough's new Wild London special, the first two episodes of Wandavision (cor, that's a weird one), and forty-five minutes of The Two Towers. Gimli is really very comic-relief in this one, which I'm not loving. It's more noticeable having recently read the books!

I also woke up at 03:18 yesterday morning and didn't manage more than a few minutes of dozing thereafter, so had a fairly miserable day; beaten, however, by my swimming buddy (who lives around the corner and has been kindly giving me a lift to and from swimming while I'm staying with Mum), whose brother was just diagnosed with CJD, of all things. Apparently there's one or two people diagnosed per million each year, but talk about appalling luck.

Anyway last night I got rather more sleep, so have felt much more at peace with the world today and even accomplished some useful work tasks. I'll need all the available brain for choir tonight, though, this piece seems to be taking a lot of work somehow even though it's Haydn and not exactly difficult.

I have read zero books, but I have made some progress on booklogging, so it's not all bad.

rydra_wong

Greenland belongs to the Greenlanders. They live there. It is their country.

They are legally Danish citzens. Greenland is largely self-governing, with the possibility of becoming independent if they choose to.

Denmark can't "sell" them or their country because Denmark does not own them.

And after a number of centuries and some debate, a general consensus was arrived at that selling people is not ethically acceptable, you know?

Even if they wanted to, Denmark can't "sell" Trump Greenland any more than the UK could sell him Scotland.

Also N.B. 85-90% of the Greenlanders are Inuit.

I am very certain that this is absolutely about thinking that Native people don't really count as citizens and they don't really own their land; it is Terra Nullius, and they can be sold off in a deal between the "real" nations of Denmark and the US.

(Or their land can be sold out from under them and they can just be forced elsewhere, which I'm sure Trump would be just fine with.)

If the US wanted to try to ethically acquire Greenland, it could talk to the government of Greenland and offer them a great deal with significant benefits if they wanted to become independent and then have a free association deal with the US.

Or rather, it could have, maybe, because now the Greenlanders are fucking pissed off and scared over the threats and offers to buy them, and if they have to choose between the US and Denmark they are unambiguously choosing Denmark:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvgx8w4pgk0o
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/14/us-invasion-threat-greenland-trump-denmark

pauraque

This is my second post about As the Earth Dreams, though these are the first stories in the book. I missed the book club meeting when they were discussed, so I'm afraid you'll only be getting my thoughts on them.

I also read the introduction and learned that it offers a one-sentence synopsis for each story, so I guess I can use those when I can't come up with a better one and/or don't understand a story's plot.

"Ravenous, Called Iffy" by Chimedum Ohaegbu

( A masseuse attends her mother's fourth funeral, a prelude to her latest resurrection, only to encounter family she's never met. )

"The Hole in the Middle of the World" by Chinelo Onwualu

( In a dystopian future, a refugee sells her memories. )

"A Fair Assessment" by Terese Mason Pierre

( An antiques appraiser summons spirits to learn more about the objects, and encounters her ancestor. )

rydra_wong

A post by Naomi Kritzer:

https://naomikritzer.com/2026/01/21/how-to-help-if-you-are-outside-minnesota/

This also has advice on how to start preparing for if and when this shit comes to your home state.

(If you are in Minnesota: https://naomikritzer.com/2026/01/19/how-to-help-twin-cities-residents/ )

goodbyebird

+ I'm so behind on Snowflake Challenge, and don't really have time to put in the effort I'd like or see all the cool entries. Boo work. If the Make A Challenge rolls around again, I've come up with a low effort entry; the big one will have to wait until next year.

+ Last night's dreams were a wild mess, featuring: a matrilineal sex cult, a documentary about comedians working on a SNL clone that got big after the show (with commentary), a musical number about period poops to the tune of I wanna dance with somebody. Not featured: me.

I haven't had the time or energy to read or watch anything this trip, I think my brain is lodging a complaint?

+

halfamoon is a fourteen day challenge celebrating female characters in fandom, and they're looking for volunteers to sign up for a calendar day (not a theme day) and read/view/appreciate the contributions for that day.

+ (saved for myself to look over later) European alternatives for popular services.

+ Democrats have managed to get all anti-trans riders stripped from the final appropriations bills (inc HHS and Ed).

+ Anti-Aging Injection Regrows Knee Cartilage and Prevents Arthritis.
In the study, the injectable treatment not only rebuilt cartilage but also stopped arthritis from developing after knee injuries similar to ACL tears, which are common among athletes and active adults. A pill-based version of the same therapy is already being tested in clinical trials aimed at treating muscle weakness associated with aging.

+ X-Files Reboot: Ryan Coogler Shares Exciting Plot Update.
“It wouldn’t be X-Files if we didn’t do both,” Coogler said about the show’s format. “We intend on having both monsters of the week and also the overarching conspiracy.”

If this man brings us back monster of the week shenanigans? PRAISE BE.

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calzephyr posting in

1word1day

Falchion - noun.

This fancy sword with French and Latin name origins (Old French: fauchon; Latin: falx, "sickle") is a one-handed, single-edged sword. Usually about 37–40" in length, surviving examples are rare. There are two kinds of falchions, which you can read more about on Wikipedia.

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melagan

That particular trope reminded me of this. It's an oldie but a goody.

Watch on YouTube

spikedluv

Today was an actual no-shopping day!

I did two loads of laundry, hand-washed dishes, did a load in the dishwasher, went for several walks with Pip and the dogs, cut up chicken for the dogs' meals, scooped kitty litter, and showered.

I watched the final three eps of Heated Rivalry. (I know I said I wasn’t going to comment until I did a re-watch, but why did no one tell me how emotional I was going to get over the final eps?!! Also, Christina Chang makes one guest appearance on Numb3rs and I remember her for the rest of my life, apparently.)

Despite spending so much time on that, I also found time to write! I added ~1,400 words to my SFBB fic! I had some tea in the afternoon, and chose Afternoon tea, which seemed kind of tasteless to me. Since I like my tea weak, I didn’t think that could actually happen.

ETA: I forgot to mention that I watched HGTV's Home Town! I liked this ep. They did a reno for a couple where the wife has fibromyalgia. Also, interesting how many people moving to Laurel do so because of the show!

Temps started out at 10.7(F) and dropped to 9.5 before I left the house. The forecast called for a high of 13, but it reached 19.9. It was windy, though, so it felt much colder. So freaking windy! There was some sun, which helped with my mood, but didn’t make it feel any warmer.

Mom Update:

Mom sounded okay when I talked to her. She’d had some company throughout the day; my aunt and uncle were there earlier and Sister A was there when I called. The Hospice nurse visited today. Mom said eating was going well, so that's a bonus.

conuly

And posting is rapid. Don't you need a distraction?

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rydra_wong

Their calendar is here -- creator sign-ups open on the 26th Jan:

https://fandomtrumpshate.dreamwidth.org/53196.html

Their list of non-profits they're supporting is here:

https://fandomtrumpshate.dreamwidth.org/53468.html

Apparently last year they raised $127K!

mific

More pics from the garden - mostly flowers this time with everything in full bloom other than the roses, which are in between. These were taken a few days ago before solid rain set in, so what with a planned power cut 8am-6pm today for maintenance work, a quiet day today. Went for a moderate drive to get lunch out (excellent sushi) and charge my car battery, and now the power's back in time to download a bunch of fics to survive AO3 being down for way too long. I'm feeling virtuous as I made a rice cooker full of bean, veggie, chicken & chilli stew. Very tasty.

I'm still marinating in Heated Rivalry everything and it's helped with creating in other fandoms - an SGA and a due South secret Santa fic in late Dec and several SGA ones more recently for another exchange (will be unanoned soon). Gave myself for-real goddamn eyestrain from too much screen time reading and scrolling tumblr - inflamed, watering eyes, blurred vision, the whole nine yards. I'm being marginally more sensible about breaking up screen time with other activities now and that's resolved it, thank goodness. Too wet to garden, but. Anyway, garden pics follow, and here's hoping you're all doing okay! (Click through for large size)

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Posted by Vic

https://dramapanda.com/2026/01/intruder-claim-court-attacked-nana-testify.html

https://dramapanda.com/?p=98525

Nana's Home Intruder Repeats Claim in Court Saying He Was "Attacked", Actress Set to Testify

What was supposed to be a quiet sleep at a luxury villa was disrupted when an intruder allegedly broke into the home of South Korean singer-actress Nana and her mother on November 15 last year. The incident triggered a violent confrontation that has now spilled into the courtroom, and the accused man’s version of events is raising eyebrows.

In the most recent trial on January 20, the 34-year-old defendant, identified only as Kim, appeared in court facing charges of robbery and assault. Kim took the stand and claimed he believed the house was empty and entered only to “take some jewelry.” According to him, he carried no weapon and was instead attacked by Nana.

Kim described how financial struggles led him to search online for celebrity neighborhoods, eventually zeroing in on the area in Gyuri. Spotting an open window, he allegedly used a ladder to climb inside. But things didn’t go as planned. Kim testified that he encountered Nana’s mother in the living room and grabbed her shoulders when she screamed. Moments later, he claimed, Nana rushed in wielding a weapon that he insists came from inside the home, not from him.

Kim submitted a medical report stating that he suffered a jaw injury requiring up to a month of recovery, allegedly sustained while being restrained by Nana and her mother. He even requested his doctor be called as a witness. The court, however, appeared unconvinced, noting that verbal medical testimony alone would be difficult to treat as objective evidence. They challenged whether anyone would truly “stand by calmly” if an intruder broke into their home. The next hearing is scheduled for March 10, when Nana and her mother are set to testify as witnesses.

Photo: jin_a_nana / Instagram

The post Nana’s Home Intruder Repeats Claim in Court Saying He Was “Attacked”, Actress Set to Testify appeared first on DramaPanda.

https://dramapanda.com/2026/01/intruder-claim-court-attacked-nana-testify.html

https://dramapanda.com/?p=98525

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https://www.danmeinews.com/2026/01/20/seven-seas-reveals-cover-for-vol-4-of-joyful-reunion/

https://www.danmeinews.com/?p=8446

Seven Seas revealed the cover for Vol. 4 of Joyful Reunion, a historical fantasy danmei novel series by Fei Tian Ye Xiang.

The post Seven Seas Reveals Cover for Vol. 4 of JOYFUL REUNION appeared first on DanmeiNews.com.

https://www.danmeinews.com/2026/01/20/seven-seas-reveals-cover-for-vol-4-of-joyful-reunion/

https://www.danmeinews.com/?p=8446

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Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Grandfamily (noun)
grandfamily [grand-fam-uh-lee, fam-lee]

noun, plural grandfamilies
1. a family in which one or more children live with and are raised by their grandparent or grandparents: Grandfamilies exist because of absent parents, and the circumstances behind that can vary greatly from one case to the next.

Origin: First recorded in 1960–65; grand ( def. ) + family ( def. )

Example Sentences
“I hear from the grandfamily caregivers that they don’t want to be a part of ‘the system,’” Keith Lowhorne, vice president of kinship with the Alabama Foster and Adoptive Parents Association, said in the report.
From Washington Post

Gentry said she hopes more grandfamily communities like hers pop up around the country so residents can provide support for one another when resources are not readily available.
From Seattle Times

More older Americans are finding a haven in the “grandfamily housing” communities sprouting nationwide.
From New York Times

There are at least 19 grandfamily housing programs with on-site services across the United States, financed by a mix of public and private funding, according to Generations United, a nonprofit focused on intergenerational collaboration.
From New York Times

Projects are underway in Washington, D.C., and Redmond, Ore., and lawmakers in the House reintroduced the Grandfamily Housing Act, which would create a national pilot program to expand grandfamily housing.
From New York Times

aurumcalendula

The Imperial Coroner Season 2, episode 5:

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starandrea

My workplace requires the use of LLM as AI, so I pay particular attention to how it comes up in my hobbies. Every day is a chance to learn more than I knew before.

Will AI replace Chinese teachers | Chinese podcast #184, by Dashu Mandarin 大叔中文

Ben: I don't think I'll be replaced by AI; I'll be replaced by someone who knows how to use AI.
Richard: You'll be replaced by PeiPei.
PeiPei: Follow me!
Richard: If you can't beat them, join them, right?

Ben: 我是觉得呃我不会被AI取代但是我会被会AI的。
Richard: 你会被珮珮取代。
PeiPei: 跟着我干吧！
Richard: 对打不过就加入是吧？

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oursin - Wednesday attended the Fellows' monthly symposia
wychwood - life ticking along
rydra_wong - This is about selling people
pauraque - As the Earth Dreams, ed. Terese Mason Pierre (2025) [part 2]
rydra_wong - How To Help If You Are Outside Minnesota
goodbyebird - In somebody else's story.
calzephyr in 1word1day - Wednesday Word: Falchion
melagan - Tropes- enemies to lovers
spikedluv - The Day in Spikedluv (Tuesday, Jan 20)
conuly - threesentenceficathon is open now
dine - mmmm, bitey!
rydra_wong - Fandom Trumps Hate 2026
mific - Midsummer garden
dramapanda_c_feed - Nana’s Home Intruder Repeats Claim in Court Saying He Was “Attacked”, Actress Set to Testify
rainbowextravaganza in polyamships - Fic: Truth Trap Curse [Hermione Granger/Harry Potter/Ron Weasley]
danmeinews_feed - Seven Seas Reveals Cover for Vol. 4 of JOYFUL REUNION
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Wednesday attended the Fellows' monthly symposia

life ticking along

This is about selling people

As the Earth Dreams, ed. Terese Mason Pierre (2025) [part 2]

How To Help If You Are Outside Minnesota

In somebody else's story.

Wednesday Word: Falchion

Tropes- enemies to lovers

The Day in Spikedluv (Tuesday, Jan 20)

threesentenceficathon is open now

mmmm, bitey!

Fandom Trumps Hate 2026

Midsummer garden

Nana’s Home Intruder Repeats Claim in Court Saying He Was “Attacked”, Actress Set to Testify

Fic: Truth Trap Curse [Hermione Granger/Harry Potter/Ron Weasley]

Seven Seas Reveals Cover for Vol. 4 of JOYFUL REUNION

Tuesday word: Grandfamily

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