Strange Wizarding names or eczema?  Can you tell the difference?

http://mentalfloss.com/node/13572/take

I wonder if Rod Stewart is still singing, Tonight's the Night, during live concerts?  'Cuz given that he's probably a grandfather, I'd find that  bit creepy. 

Which is why the Snape and Hermione I imagine as I write SSHG are never Rickman and Watson.  Rickman was already 16 years older than book-Snape when the first film premiered--and he didn't get any younger (sorry Alan). 

Originally posted by bambu345 at The shaming room

 I signed up to participate in the SSHG Exchange.  My prompts are here.  I'm bonkers for doing this, but I'm in good company. 

Anyone wanting to know the styles I like should check out my fics lists at My Delicious or at my Google page (links in the sidebar).  

Let the madness begin.

I'm looking for a beta.  The person who agreed to do it for the last exchange disappeared before the story was written and I had to resort to begging family.  Family who think I'm nuts for fanfic-ing and for this pairing in particular.

My exchange_bingo gift came today!  It is the wonderfully, whimsical "Mind the Dirigible Plum" garden stake created by the very talented juniperus.  I love it!  Unfortunately, dirigible plums are out of season right now, but look at how nicely it pairs with my crown of thorns (which could resemble a dirigible plum if you squint very hard).  Many thanks to juniperus.  

     

My SSHG Exchange gift posted!

The mystery author chose my favorite prompt: The New Arthur Weasley? Middle-aged Severus is obsessed with a new hobby and it's driving wife/girlfriend Hermione crazy. Is he a motorhead? A woodworker? Crafting origami? Bonsai?

The story is full of obsessed-Severus focus and drive and lots of imagination and quirky humor.  It's delicious.

I am pleased to direct you to Not Your Average Wizard's Kitchen by she-who-shall-not-be-named-yet AKA Temporarily Disillusioned.

Here are pictures of my offering for the Summer 2011 SSHG_Exchange Bingo:
 This is a picture of the original scarf as it appears in Alison Hansel's Charmed Knits.

  This is my version.  It's a WIP because I ran out of yarn and am waiting for the store to get more.  Yarns are Knit One, Crochet Too Fringe and Crystal Palace Splash (polyester/rayon handwash or dry clean).

  A close up of the phoenix feathers.

The finished feathers!  (A little out of focus).



  If you prefer your Phoenixes (Phoenixi?) Tayet-colored I'm happy to craft one for you.

Your results:
You are Jean-Luc Picard

Jean-Luc Picard 75% Will Riker 70% Geordi LaForge 65% Worf 55% Mr. Scott 40% Chekov 40% Beverly Crusher 40% James T. Kirk (Captain) 35% Leonard McCoy (Bones) 35% Mr. Sulu 30% Data 27% Spock 25% Uhura 25% Deanna Troi 20% An Expendable Character (Redshirt) 20%

A lover of Shakespeare and other fine literature. You have a decisive mind and a firm hand in dealing with others.

Click here to take the Star Trek Personality Quiz

I watched DH1 tonight for the first time since seeing it in the theatre.

I have to ask, did anyone else find themselves humming Neil Diamond's "Heartlight" during the scene where Ron explains how Dumbledore's Deluminator led him to find Harry and Hermione?