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working as a cook for a spell
Aug. 30th, 2026 10:55 pmmusesfoolAugust recs set ahoy:
unfitforsociety has been updated for August 2026 with 18 recs in 3 fandoms:
* 10 Heated Rivalry
* 7 Batfamily
* 1 Ride or Die
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Today's cooking was okay - the chocolate chip banana bread scones didn't taste banana-y enough to me, but I ate one while it was still warm, so maybe being totally cool will enhance the banana taste? Also, I made them too big and only got 9 instead of 12 as the recipe suggests. *hands* I have extra mashed bananas in the freezer now, so there could be a next time to get it right.
Also, you probably know this, but just in case you don't, if you want banana bread or something else really banana-y but only have less ripe bananas on hand, you can roast them, and it will intensify the flavor and work like the soft overripe ones you'd normally use.
And today's stir fry was easy but kind of bland? Maybe it's on me because I didn't bother to add the suggested pinch of salt at the end, because soy sauce is usually salty enough for me? But I thought the garlic and ginger combo would have more flavor punch and it all kind of amalgamated into something that was okay instead of great. But I still have pork and cabbage left uncooked to try again another night this week! So again, there's the opportunity for tinkering and improvement.
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unfitforsociety has been updated for August 2026 with 18 recs in 3 fandoms:* 10 Heated Rivalry
* 7 Batfamily
* 1 Ride or Die
***
Today's cooking was okay - the chocolate chip banana bread scones didn't taste banana-y enough to me, but I ate one while it was still warm, so maybe being totally cool will enhance the banana taste? Also, I made them too big and only got 9 instead of 12 as the recipe suggests. *hands* I have extra mashed bananas in the freezer now, so there could be a next time to get it right.
Also, you probably know this, but just in case you don't, if you want banana bread or something else really banana-y but only have less ripe bananas on hand, you can roast them, and it will intensify the flavor and work like the soft overripe ones you'd normally use.
And today's stir fry was easy but kind of bland? Maybe it's on me because I didn't bother to add the suggested pinch of salt at the end, because soy sauce is usually salty enough for me? But I thought the garlic and ginger combo would have more flavor punch and it all kind of amalgamated into something that was okay instead of great. But I still have pork and cabbage left uncooked to try again another night this week! So again, there's the opportunity for tinkering and improvement.
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Daily Happiness
Aug. 30th, 2026 04:41 pmtorachan1. We did not end up going to Dino Fest at the museum this morning because it's just so hot and we wanted to rest, but while we had reserved tickets, they were free with our annual membership, so we didn't waste any money on it. And because I thought yesterday that we'd be out today, I did my usual Sunday vacuuming on Saturday, so now I didn't have to do it today! That was really nice!
2. I took a nice long bike ride this morning (about 18 miles) and managed to get home before it got really hot and sunny.
3. I got a bottle that I use for Disney trips and such that fits on the bottle holder on my bag, and I really like it, but I could not find any bottles that size with that sort of cap/neck that were insulated (it needs to be like a PET bottle to fit) so if I put cold/icy water in it sweats so much and I hate that. I don't mind that the water doesn't stay cold, but the sweating is annoying. But then I remembered that like bottle cozies are a thing, so today I ordered one and it should come before the next time I want to use the bottle, so hopefully that solves the issue.
4. Jasper was so intent on a squirrel outside. His body was super tense and that raised front paw was jiggling with excitement lol.
2. I took a nice long bike ride this morning (about 18 miles) and managed to get home before it got really hot and sunny.
3. I got a bottle that I use for Disney trips and such that fits on the bottle holder on my bag, and I really like it, but I could not find any bottles that size with that sort of cap/neck that were insulated (it needs to be like a PET bottle to fit) so if I put cold/icy water in it sweats so much and I hate that. I don't mind that the water doesn't stay cold, but the sweating is annoying. But then I remembered that like bottle cozies are a thing, so today I ordered one and it should come before the next time I want to use the bottle, so hopefully that solves the issue.
4. Jasper was so intent on a squirrel outside. His body was super tense and that raised front paw was jiggling with excitement lol.
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Daily Happiness
Aug. 29th, 2026 08:18 pmtorachan1. I finished up a puzzle today. This one was fun to do and the art is so pretty!
2. Since we went to Disneyland yesterday rather than today, that meant I had a chance to get to the farmers market this morning. I got some delicious desserts and some tamales and some strawberries. Oh, and the granola bar guy was there. He's only there every other week lately so I wasn't sure if this was his week or not, but it was, so I got some granola bars, too.
3. The neighborhood market that does weekend bbq during the summer only has one week left (they do it from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend) so I went up there for a bbq tri-tip sandwich for lunch. We'll probably do that next Sunday or Monday, too, just to get one last sandwich in for the season.
4. Lick!
2. Since we went to Disneyland yesterday rather than today, that meant I had a chance to get to the farmers market this morning. I got some delicious desserts and some tamales and some strawberries. Oh, and the granola bar guy was there. He's only there every other week lately so I wasn't sure if this was his week or not, but it was, so I got some granola bars, too.
3. The neighborhood market that does weekend bbq during the summer only has one week left (they do it from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend) so I went up there for a bbq tri-tip sandwich for lunch. We'll probably do that next Sunday or Monday, too, just to get one last sandwich in for the season.
4. Lick!
Weekly Reading
Aug. 29th, 2026 06:04 pmtorachanRecently Finished
The Cairo Brief, Murder at the Art Gallery, & The Crystal Crypt
Final three Poppy Denby books. I did like this series, even if not as much as Clara Vale. And it was fun to see some character cross-over between the two series.
Girlmode
Cute YA graphic novel about a recently transitioned teen trans girl trying to get the hang of being a girl in high school.
40 Made ni Shitai 10 no Koto vol. 3
Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun vol. 18
Shadow House vol. 22
The Cairo Brief, Murder at the Art Gallery, & The Crystal Crypt
Final three Poppy Denby books. I did like this series, even if not as much as Clara Vale. And it was fun to see some character cross-over between the two series.
Girlmode
Cute YA graphic novel about a recently transitioned teen trans girl trying to get the hang of being a girl in high school.
40 Made ni Shitai 10 no Koto vol. 3
Gekkan Shoujo Nozaki-kun vol. 18
Shadow House vol. 22
let's see how he does back to back
Aug. 29th, 2026 06:40 pmmusesfoolMy stomach has been doing a very unpleasant thing and I need it to stop by Monday since I have to go play pickleball(!!) in Red Hook(!!!) for work.
Despite that, today, I baked a small loaf of ciabatta and made another attempt at the tomato tian, this time only cooking it for 50 minutes instead of 90 (pics). Still topped it with burrata though, and it was delicious.
My plan tomorrow is to make scones for breakfast (and the week ahead) and then some kind of pork and cabbage stir fry for dinner. We'll see how it goes.
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Despite that, today, I baked a small loaf of ciabatta and made another attempt at the tomato tian, this time only cooking it for 50 minutes instead of 90 (pics). Still topped it with burrata though, and it was delicious.
My plan tomorrow is to make scones for breakfast (and the week ahead) and then some kind of pork and cabbage stir fry for dinner. We'll see how it goes.
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2026 Disneyland Trip #36 (8/28/26)
Aug. 28th, 2026 09:32 pmtorachanWe went to Disneyland today after work. Today is the peak of the current hot spell and it was 100 degrees in Anaheim, even when we got there around 4pm, so it was not an ideal time to go, but the humidity was a lot lower than it has been lately (42% compared to over 80% most days) and because of the heat, the park was not crowded, so we were able to get shady spots to eat without any trouble.
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Daily Happiness
Aug. 28th, 2026 09:14 pmtorachan1. My step sister is in town and she and my mom came by today to go through the shed with her stuff in it and it looks like they cleaned out a fair bit! It's still very full of junk but if she can take a little bit every time she visits, I'll take it.
2. The AC at work was fixed when I got in today! It felt so nice. *_*
3. We went to Disneyland for dinner and although it was 100 degrees in Anaheim, we had a nice time. Because of the heat, it actually wasn't very crowded at all and was easy to find seating in the shade.
4. This chair of Carla's is not in great shape and recently crows have started to pick the stuffing out, so I was considering putting it out on the curb, but then I spotted Tuxie curled up on it, so I guess I'll keep it for now lol.
2. The AC at work was fixed when I got in today! It felt so nice. *_*
3. We went to Disneyland for dinner and although it was 100 degrees in Anaheim, we had a nice time. Because of the heat, it actually wasn't very crowded at all and was easy to find seating in the shade.
4. This chair of Carla's is not in great shape and recently crows have started to pick the stuffing out, so I was considering putting it out on the curb, but then I spotted Tuxie curled up on it, so I guess I'll keep it for now lol.
Paperback hero - due South story, Fraser/Kowalski, Teen
Aug. 28th, 2026 11:17 pmpetraPaperback hero (1427 words) by Petra
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: due South
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Benton Fraser/Ray Kowalski, Benton Fraser & Francesca Vecchio, Ray Kowalski & Francesca Vecchio
Characters: Ray Kowalski, Francesca Vecchio, Benton Fraser
Additional Tags: Pseudonyms, Crack, Humor, Secret Identity, Benton Fraser Swings Both Rays
Summary:
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: due South
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Benton Fraser/Ray Kowalski, Benton Fraser & Francesca Vecchio, Ray Kowalski & Francesca Vecchio
Characters: Ray Kowalski, Francesca Vecchio, Benton Fraser
Additional Tags: Pseudonyms, Crack, Humor, Secret Identity, Benton Fraser Swings Both Rays
Summary:
When their favorite Canadian romance author's ironclad publishing schedule slips, Frannie and Ray are on the case.
Drabbles for donations
Aug. 28th, 2026 04:14 pmpetraI am still writing drabbles and poetry as donation thank-yous. Details of how to claim yours at that post.
For Amedia, who wanted Mary Bennet:
Practice makes permanent (100 words) by Petra
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Mary Bennet & Mr Bennet & Mrs Bennet
Characters: Mary Bennet
Additional Tags: Music, Drabble
Summary:
For Ride_4ever, who wanted Headstones titles:
Nickels for your nightmares (200 words) by Petra
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: due South
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Benton Fraser/Ray Kowalski
Characters: Benton Fraser, Ray Kowalski
Additional Tags: Double Drabble, Dreams and Nightmares
Summary:
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Long way to Neverland (200 words) by Petra
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Slings & Arrows
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Geoffrey Tennant
Additional Tags: Double Drabble, References to Peter Pan
Summary:
For Amedia, who wanted Mary Bennet:
Practice makes permanent (100 words) by Petra
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Mary Bennet & Mr Bennet & Mrs Bennet
Characters: Mary Bennet
Additional Tags: Music, Drabble
Summary:
Mary plays for the family.
For Ride_4ever, who wanted Headstones titles:
Nickels for your nightmares (200 words) by Petra
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: due South
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Relationships: Benton Fraser/Ray Kowalski
Characters: Benton Fraser, Ray Kowalski
Additional Tags: Double Drabble, Dreams and Nightmares
Summary:
Ben wakes Ray up out of a sound sleep.
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Long way to Neverland (200 words) by Petra
Chapters: 1/1
Fandom: Slings & Arrows
Rating: General Audiences
Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply
Characters: Geoffrey Tennant
Additional Tags: Double Drabble, References to Peter Pan
Summary:
Geoffrey makes a casting decision.
Daily Happiness
Aug. 27th, 2026 06:58 pmtorachan1. The upstairs AC at work has been broken all week (supposed to be repaired today but wasn't by the time I left work) and it's feeling pretty awful due to the heat outside, even though the sales floor is still nice and cool. So yesterday I got on Amazon and ordered a desk fan (on the company account since it's their broken AC that's requiring this) and it arrived today. Not as good as having actual working AC but it's pretty powerful for as small as it is and just the air circulation helped a lot.
2. Carla went to the dermatologist recently and got a bunch of pre-cancerous spots taken care of, so I was already thinking I should get all my moles and such checked out just to be safe when I suddenly developed a dark patch on the back of my neck last week, so I contacted my doctor to get a referal and while I haven't actually gotten the referal yet, I did get an email back saying she was reviewing it. (This is not an insurance situation where they like to deny stuff just because, so there's no worry that it would be denied.)
3. Look at her little paws!
2. Carla went to the dermatologist recently and got a bunch of pre-cancerous spots taken care of, so I was already thinking I should get all my moles and such checked out just to be safe when I suddenly developed a dark patch on the back of my neck last week, so I contacted my doctor to get a referal and while I haven't actually gotten the referal yet, I did get an email back saying she was reviewing it. (This is not an insurance situation where they like to deny stuff just because, so there's no worry that it would be denied.)
3. Look at her little paws!
and all the problems of the world won't be solved by this guitar
Aug. 27th, 2026 05:55 pmmusesfoolWednesday reading on a Thursday:
what I've just finished:
A Trade of Blood by Robert Jackson Bennett, the third Ana and Din mystery, and I think maybe the best one yet? ( spoilers ) (also, nb: I am using an Elementary icon, but this series is a Nero Wolfe analogue, not a Holmes one! I am just saying!)
The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman, the third Thursday Murder Club mystery, which I enjoyed. Again, the mystery wasn't all that mysterious, but I do enjoy spending time with the characters.
Daggerbound by T. Kingfisher, the sequel to Swordheart. I enjoyed it. It's always fun to revisit the world of the White Rat, and this romance was slightly different from her usual.
what I'm reading now/next:
I don't know! I have so much fic open in tabs, so maybe that for a bit? But also so many books and do I want to stop while I've got momentum? idk idk!
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In work news, I received a supposedly final presentation today from a program team and when I opened it, it was 1. not in the approved organization template and 2. ALL IN COMIC SANS WTF. But it came to me with alleged approval from the higher ups, so I need to ask my boss if I can at least fix the font before I send it out. (I'm still missing the slides from a different team, so it's not delayed by this or anything.) I just...how does this happen in the year of our lord 2026???
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what I've just finished:
A Trade of Blood by Robert Jackson Bennett, the third Ana and Din mystery, and I think maybe the best one yet? ( spoilers ) (also, nb: I am using an Elementary icon, but this series is a Nero Wolfe analogue, not a Holmes one! I am just saying!)
The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman, the third Thursday Murder Club mystery, which I enjoyed. Again, the mystery wasn't all that mysterious, but I do enjoy spending time with the characters.
Daggerbound by T. Kingfisher, the sequel to Swordheart. I enjoyed it. It's always fun to revisit the world of the White Rat, and this romance was slightly different from her usual.
what I'm reading now/next:
I don't know! I have so much fic open in tabs, so maybe that for a bit? But also so many books and do I want to stop while I've got momentum? idk idk!
*
In work news, I received a supposedly final presentation today from a program team and when I opened it, it was 1. not in the approved organization template and 2. ALL IN COMIC SANS WTF. But it came to me with alleged approval from the higher ups, so I need to ask my boss if I can at least fix the font before I send it out. (I'm still missing the slides from a different team, so it's not delayed by this or anything.) I just...how does this happen in the year of our lord 2026???
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Daily Happiness
Aug. 26th, 2026 10:02 pmtorachan1. Got my hair cut this morning. It wasn't feeling overly long before my appointment, but is still an improvement post-cut in this heat. Any little bit helps!
2. I had a work dinner tonight and was not really looking forward to it but it turned out all right. Would I rather have been at home? Yes. But I did enjoy myself. And the food (tacos) was good.
The dinner was with a group of people from our parent company in Japan, including a bunch of people who were interested in working in the US, but also some higher-ups, which happened to include a guy who had worked here for several years when we were first bought out and it was nice to see him and say hi again after so many years.
3. Gemma's hiding out in the closet.
2. I had a work dinner tonight and was not really looking forward to it but it turned out all right. Would I rather have been at home? Yes. But I did enjoy myself. And the food (tacos) was good.
The dinner was with a group of people from our parent company in Japan, including a bunch of people who were interested in working in the US, but also some higher-ups, which happened to include a guy who had worked here for several years when we were first bought out and it was nice to see him and say hi again after so many years.
3. Gemma's hiding out in the closet.
