Your Sky (2024)

Apr. 30th, 2026 08:15 am
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 Your Sky (2024) is a classic "feel-good" Thai BL that leans heavily into comfort, fluff, and the ever-popular fake-dating trope. The story follows Teerak (Kong Kongpob), a cheerful and polite first-year student who is essentially a professional "people-pleaser." When he finds himself being pursued by a persistent and powerful senior named Oh, he panics. To get Oh off his back, Teerak convinces Muenfah (Thomas Teetut)—a popular and somewhat intimidating senior—to enter a fake relationship with him. Naturally, the line between "pretending" and "catching feelings" blurs almost immediately. Domundi is known for high production value, and Your Sky is no exception. The cinematography is bright and dreamy, often feeling more like a music video than a standard sitcom. Thomas and Kong have an "innocent" yet magnetic chemistry. Teerak’s "childish" charm (often nicknamed "Saggy Cheeks" in the show) balances well with Muenfah’s protective and grounded energy. If you’re tired of heavy trauma or toxic "red flag" leads, this is your antidote. It’s a "green flag" series where the main conflicts are resolved with sweetness rather than unnecessary angst. The music, particularly the opening theme "Only One" by Atlas, fits the show’s upbeat, romantic vibe. However the series lacks a deep narrative. Beyond the fake-dating premise, there isn't much "meat" to the story, leading to some filler scenes in the middle episodes. While the leads are incredibly charming, sometime I felt their acting was a bit "stiff" or one-dimensional in the more serious moments. A polarizing point was the portrayal of Teerak’s father in later episodes, which I felt handled homophobia in a way that was more frustrating than realistic or progressive. Your Sky doesn't reinvent the wheel, and it doesn't try to. It’s a beautifully shot, sugary-sweet romance designed for a relaxing weekend binge. If you want high-stakes drama, you might find it boring; if you want a warm hug in TV form, this is exactly what you’re looking for. HEA. Watch on iQIYI or WeTV. Heat Level: 5/6.


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This month's theme was "I am SO done with this!" I wrote from 12 PM to 3:15 AM, so about 13 hours 15 minutes, accounting for breaks. I wrote 7 poems on Tuesday plus 3 later in the week.

Participation was up slightly, with 11 comments on LiveJournal and another 48 on Dreamwidth. A total of 10 people sent prompts. There were no new prompters.


Read Some Poetry!
The following poems from the April 7, 2026 Poetry Fishbowl have been posted:
"Beautiful, Tough, Shiny, Resilient"
"The Grabber"
"So DONE with It All"
"Someone Who Was Trying to Be Sober"
"Their Hidden Source"

"Walnut Park" (Polychrome Heroics: Broken Angels, March 3, 2026 Poetry Fishbowl)
"Filled with Things You Don't Know" (Polychrome Heroics: Kraken, February 3, 2026 Poetry Fishbowl) (pending)


Buy some poetry!
If you plan to sponsor some poetry but haven't made up your mind yet, see the unsold poetry list from April 7. That includes the title, length, price, and the original thumbnail description for the poems still available.

This month's donors include: [personal profile] janetmiles, [personal profile] fuzzyred, and Anthony Barrette. All sponsored poems from this fishbowl have been posted. There is 1 tally toward a bonus fishbowl.


The Poetry Fishbowl has a landing page.

Today's Adventures

Apr. 29th, 2026 09:32 pm
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Today we went up to Champaign-Urbana.

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The Traveller Great Rift Bundle features void-spanning campaign sets for the Second Edition Traveller tabletop roleplaying game line from Mongoose Publishing.

Bundle of Holding: Traveller Great Rift (2022)

Duang with You (2026)

Apr. 29th, 2026 08:39 pm
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 Duang with You has emerged as one of the most refreshing "mood-booster" dramas of early 2026. Produced by Domundi TV, it’s a bright, chaotic university rom-com that leans heavily into the "Golden Retriever vs. Icy Black Cat" trope. The series is based on the novel Not the Best but Still Good by peachhplease. The story follows Duang, a decorative arts student with an unfiltered, "green flag" personality, who falls head-over-heels for Qin, a cold and seemingly unattainable jazz student. Instead of a traditional "slow burn" where characters hide their feelings, Duang is relentlessly honest. He doesn't just crush on Qin; he informs him that he will be pursuing him. The drama explores Qin's avoidant attachment style (rooted in childhood trauma) and how Duang’s consistent, sincere presence slowly dismantles those walls. The chemistry between the leads is the show's biggest strength, likely because they are a established "ship" from the reality show DMD Friendship the Reality: TeeTee (Wanpichit Nimitparkpoom) as Duang makes an "over-the-top" character lovable rather than annoying. He captures the "manic energy" of the character while still nailing the emotional, quiet moments. Por (Suppakarn Jirachotikul) as Qin plays the "icy" role with enough nuance that you can see the small cracks in his armor. His transition from being bothered by Duang to finding safety in him is the emotional heart of the series. If you enjoy unapologetically sweet dramas like Your Sky or Cherry Blossom After Winter, this is a must-watch. It’s not a complex masterpiece, but it’s a high-quality "comfort show." HEA. Watch on iQIYI. Heat Level: 5/6.


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Graphic 1 of 9. A graphic titled "Our Postcards!", decorated with postcards, a butterfly and paper elements and textures. Text on the back of a postcard reads: World Stationery Day.

Do you love sending postcards? How about receiving them? Well, today is World Stationery Day, and we wanted to take a moment to highlight to gorgeous artwork available on the postcards we send – maybe, next time you send a postcard to a friend, you can drop some of this art in their mailbox!

Find them all in the Duck Prints Press webstore!




Birdfeeding

Apr. 29th, 2026 11:25 am
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Today is sunny and mild, a beautiful spring day.  It rained again last night.

I fed the birds.  I heard a bluejay screaming but didn't see it.

2026.04.29

Apr. 29th, 2026 11:06 am
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US supreme court ‘demolishes’ key Voting Rights Act provision that prevented racial discrimination
Justices rule in landmark 6-3 decision that Louisiana will have to redraw its congressional map
Sam Levine
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/29/supreme-court-louisiana-congressional-map-case-ruling

Inver Grove Heights is joining several other Minnesota cities in switching back to the old state flag after the city council voted 3-2 on Monday night to make the change, following more than an hour of public comment, MPR News reported. The decision came on the same day that eight House DFL lawmakers introduced a bill that would impose a 10% reduction in state aid on cities and counties using a state flag other than the one approved by the State Emblems Redesign Commission in 2024, KTTC reported. Via MinnPost
https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/04/28/old-minnesota-state-flag-inver-grove-heights-switches-back
https://www.kttc.com/2026/04/28/house-bill-introduced-penalize-minnesota-cities-not-flying-current-state-flag/ Read more... )

Gaming

Apr. 29th, 2026 10:43 am
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List of tabletop RPG with unusual premises

Most of these are darker than I'd want to play, but the premises are interesting. Among my favorites with unusual premises:

The Details of Our Escape -- Played with a standard 28-tile set of dominos instead of dice, players control a caravan of over 2000 people in search of a new home.

The Far Roofs -- a game of talking rats, and monstrous gods, and you.

Underisles -- a roleplaying game based on sign language, actually the third in a set.

World Tree: A Roleplaying Game of Species and Civilization -- set on, yes, an enormous tree with eight prime species; one of the rare games with no human characters.

WWW Wednesday

Apr. 29th, 2026 10:52 am
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Slow week, by my standards.

1. What are you currently reading?

  • Chicago Manual of Style 18th Ed.: I've stalled cause I've been exhausted in the evenings
  • 盗墓笔记 vol. 2 by 南派三叔: I CROSSED 50%! it only took 4 full months. So, theoretically, I will finish sometime in August. Then I'll have to figure out wtf to read next (I do have DMBJ vol. 3. Do I tackle that, or switch to something danmei, or...?)

2. What have you recently finished reading?

  • Yona of the Dawn vol. 29 and 30 by Mizuho Kusanagi
  • Dandadan vol. 15 by Yukinobu Tatsu
  • Lovely Recipe by Myra Rose Nino: this was a cute modern sapphic thing about cooking. I never quite figured out what they liked about each other but it was still sweet.
  • That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime vol. 13 by Fuse
  • Just Like Mona Lisa vol. 3 by Tsumuji Yoshimura
  • A Gentle Noble's Vacation Recommendation vol. 7 - 9 by Misaki

3. What will you read next?

Novel: still intend to start Dawning by ICE.

Physical graphic novels (from the library): Rebis: Born and Reborn by Carlotta Dicataldo

Digital graphic novels (from Libby): Gachiakuta vol. 4 by Kei Urana is due, like. tomorrow. So that. Witch Hat Atelier vol. 14 by Kamome Shirahama is also due in under a week, so certainly both of those.


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It's a case of limitations leading to more interesting plots and settings...

Is Science Fiction Better Off Without Torchships?
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Saya's infatuation with Prince Tsukishiro is but another move in a long-running struggle on whose outcome existence itself depends.

Dragon Sword And Wind Child (Tales of the Magatama, volume 1) by Noriko Ogiwara (Translated by Cathy Hirano)

Three Weeks for Dreamwidth: Painting

Apr. 29th, 2026 01:30 am
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This year during Three Weeks for Dreamwidth, I'm writing about reading as a way of becoming an expert in a given subject. Read Part 1: Introduction to Becoming an Expert, Part 2: Architecture, Part 3: Dance, Part 4: Music.


Three Weeks for Dreamwidth Part 5: Painting

Painting is a visual art based on meaningful marks. I'll include both drawing and painting here, as they use some of the same materials to similar ends. Popular media include acrylic paint, charcoals, colored pencils, ink, oil paint, and watercolor. It's really a spectrum because some media can be used for both, like watercolor pencils or ink. All known human cultures make art, hence the huge range of drawing and painting styles. Here on Dreamwidth, check out [community profile] art, [community profile] drawesome, [community profile] everykindofcraft, or [community profile] justcreate. See also lists of Drawing and Graphics communities for more ideas.


Three Weeks for Dreamwidth April 25-May 15

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Cuddle Party

Apr. 29th, 2026 01:13 am
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Everyone needs contact comfort sometimes. Not everyone has ample opportunities for this in facetime. So here is a chance for a cuddle party in cyberspace. Virtual cuddling can help people feel better.

We have a cuddle room that comes with fort cushions, fort frames, sheets for draping, and a weighted blanket. A nest full of colorful egg pillows sits in one corner. There is a basket of grooming brushes, hairbrushes, and styling combs. A bin holds textured pillows. There is a big basket of craft supplies along with art markers, coloring pages, and blank paper. The kitchen has a popcorn machine. Labels are available to mark dietary needs, recipe ingredients, and level of spiciness. Here is the bathroom, open to everyone. There is a lawn tent and an outdoor hot tub. Bathers should post a sign for nude or clothed activity. Come snuggle up!

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May. 2nd, 2026 01:45 am
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Anybody able to recommend a library or ten that allows for nonresident digital cards?

There’s a series I was reading, and the three libraries in NYC have books 1 - 4 and then 9 - 11. I don’t like it enough to pay for just the missing books. I still want to read them. More library systems, that I would pay for. (And hopefully get these books.)

Poem: "Always Guided by Passion"

Apr. 28th, 2026 11:29 pm
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This poem came out of the January 6, 2026 Poetry Fishbowl. It was inspired by a prompt from [personal profile] see_also_friend. It also fills "The End of the World" square in my 1-1-26 card for the Public Domain Day Bingo fest. This poem has been sponsored by a pool with [personal profile] fuzzyred. It belongs to the Shiv thread of the Polychrome Heroics series. It follows "Cause a Riot of Color."

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Based on the general fund poll, "No Faster or Firmer Friendships" has 10 new verses. Josué reads a funny poem to Maria-Vera.

Poem: "The Doom Puff"

Apr. 28th, 2026 10:34 pm
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This poem came out of the April 7, 2026 Poetry Fishbowl. It was inspired by a prompt from [personal profile] nsfwords. It has been sponsored by the general fund poll. This poem belongs to the series Monster House.

Warning: Do not read with mouth full.

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Writ of Replevin

Apr. 28th, 2026 07:10 pm
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. . . which was the title we submitted the book now known as Trade Secret under.  Steve thought it was perfect, and as Steve was lead on the book, he got to title it.  Alas, Baen Management for some reason did not resonate to Writ of Replevin, though Madame owned herself to have learned something.

I am back from crafting. The cats are enjoying Happy Hour and I'm about to find something for dinner.

Got a busy few mornings coming up -- COVID shot tomorrow morning, after which I'll pick up a few things at the grocery store (being as I'll be in the grocery store), come home, change out the cat boxes, and then maybe do some work. Or at least continue reading Trade Secret.

Thursday morning, I need to take the car in for an oil change and tire rotation, hoping that this time they'll remember to tighten -- no really -- tighten the oil cap.

Friday morning, Sarah will be by to do her thing, and Saturday! There's a Members Party at TJMaxx. As I find myself unexpectedly a Member, p'rhaps I'll go.

All this to say that I'll be in and out for the remainder of the week.

Everybody have a good evening. Stay safe. I will check in as opportunity allows.


Nature

Apr. 28th, 2026 04:17 pm
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Positive tipping points could help nature recover faster than expected

The research shows how ecosystems can cross thresholds that trigger rapid recovery, not just collapse.

These shifts, known as positive tipping points, could unlock large-scale ecological restoration.



Environments have a lot of tipping points between stable variations. One I've seen before is a pond cycle. It can be clear with lots of bass and fewer minnows, or murky with lots of minnows and fewer bass. If you're looking for tipping points that aid recovery, consider...

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