Keen for Quinoa
Nov. 11th, 2025 02:00 pmBakers, with Thanksgiving coming up, I think you need to see this.
This, my friends, is a turkey.
Now, I know this comes as a shock. After all, you've been lied to all these years! But then, how could you possibly have known that turkeys actually DON'T all come in cans?
Now that's what we call a "can-doo" attitude!
In fact, when you think about it, it's really only natural to assume a turkey with a head injury bleeds rainbows:
Or that baby turkeys are cute enough to turn even hardened carnivores into raw vegans:
"Please, sir, might you consider the tofurkey this year? I hear it's lovely with a bit of quinoa."
Of course, some of you chose to model your turkeys on other things.
Like flamingos...
Or your least favorite cousin...
Or, from the looks of things, your last colonoscopy:
"Personally, I've taken a shine to the 'frizzy fecal' style."
Still, the good news is you bakers have always known exactly what a turkey sounds like:
Honestly, it's uncanny.
Thanks to Scott A., Kathryn S., Beth P., D.W., Dion H., Karen, & Mike B. for inspiring me to shout "gooble gooble!" at every lawn flamingo I see. That's right, neighbors, who's the "antisocial recluse" now? Huh? HUH?!
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Have y'all tried nail wraps? They're all the rage, my friends love them - but the brand names cost about $8 a set. I found this Fall collection on Amazon with decent reviews, though, and you get a dozen sets for only $13:
Thanksgiving Nail Decal Set
Cuuuuute.
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And from my other blog, Epbot:
The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Monday, November 10th
Nov. 11th, 2025 05:41 amSPIKE: No.
HARMONY: Can I make him a vampire?
SPIKE: No. (thinks) On second thought, yes.
[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

- Weekly Drabbles #304 — Time Cannot Erase by veronyxk84 (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)

- Round Three by Anonymous (Buffy/Spike/Angel, T)
- Beauty Sleeps by LittleRaven (Buffy/Angelus, Not Rated)
- Crawl inside, wait by the light of the moon by webofdreams89 (Buffy/Tara, Willow, T)
- Quick and Dirty by lucymonster (Willow/Faith, E)
- Evil Minds That Plot Destruction by Cornerofmadness (Buffy/Angel, Willow/Oz, T)
- Truth in your eyes (hides the doubt on your lips) by dishonestdreams (Buffy/Faith, T)
- Saving A Slayer by flipflop_diva (Percy Jackson xover, Agatha All Along xover, Buffy, T)
- PODFIC of: Unfulfilled (by calenlily) by Podfic by (DontStopHerNow) (Buffy/Angel, E)

- my own microfic of [getting turned on by the other's jealousy] by sideartblog999 (Buffy/Faith, unrated)
- 33. "can I ask you something?" for Kendra/Faith by killerqueen1984 (Faith/Kendra, unrated)
- 45 for Buffy/Kendra? by killerqueen1984 (Buffy/Kendra, unrated)

- Spike's Lament by wrecked life (Buffy/Spike, PG-13)
[Chaptered Fiction]

- Finality - ch. 10 by flootzavut (Buffy/Spike, PG)
- Of Ashes and Dust - ch. 1-2 by what_the_elle (PG-13) COMPLETE!
- Something Borrowed - ch. 21 by Geliot99 (Buffy/Spike, R)
- Unwritten - ch. 9 by CheekyKitten (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
- Anointed in Dawn, Chosen in Ash - ch. 11 by Angelinasway (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
- Fleur Emphemere - ch. 10 by Maxine Eden (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
- On the Run - ch. 21 by zinjadu (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
- Dead Poet's Inheritance - ch. 28 by Soulburnt (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
- The Reaping Stone - ch. 6 by Sorilkad (Buffy/Spike, Adult Only)

- Dark Gift - ch. 1 by Biblical (Dracula xover, Buffy, FR18)
- Flash Back - ch. 18 by Razial (Anime Hellsing xover, Xander/Cordelia, FR18)
- Anointed in Dawn, Chosen in Ash - ch. 9 by Angelinasway (SciFi game xover, Buffy/Spike, FR21)

- Finality - ch. 10 by flootzavut (Buffy/Spike, PG)
- Something Borrowed - ch. 21 by Geliot99 (Buffy/Spike, R)
- Fleur Ephemere - ch. 10 by Maxine Eden (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
- Unwritten - ch. 9 by CheekyKitten (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
- Anointed in Dawn, Chosen in Ash - ch. 11 by Angelinasway (Buffy/Spike, NC-17)
[Images, Audio & Video]

- Comic: Mini buffy comic because I needed a break from damn schoolwork by kleoshe (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)
- Artwork: Hangin' Out With My Friend by yarboyandy2 (ensemble, worksafe)
- Artwork: everytime I see femme Giles I'm like no she would not have long hair. by yarboyandy2 (Giles, worksafe)
- Artwork: “Oh, I know our ways are strange to you, but soon you will join us...” by lukreziaaa (Jenny, worksafe)
- Artwork: random happy Giles idk I just liked this expression by yarboyandy2 (Giles, worksafe)
- Artwork w/ playlist: wild in the streest! by rabbitmotifs (Spike, worksafe)
- Artwork: post-something blue by miehczyslaw (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)
- Avatars: Michelle Trachtenberg - Avatars 400*640 by mimiyars-graph ( Michelle, worksafe)
- Icons: 18 BTVS ICONS (Please like/reblog if you use) by lorelai-danes (Buffy, worksafe)
- Textposts: Another collection of text posts that make me look like a spuffy hater by tiaragloryart (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)
- Moodboard: tara & dawn by kyrt4t (worksafe)
- Gifset: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Xander x Willow x Buffy by funkelnder-stern (Xander, Buffy, Willow, worksafe)
- Gifset: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER + favorite outfits (s1 & s2) by reputayswift (Buffy, Willow, Cordelia, Kendra, worksafe)
- Gifset: Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1992) by karlcagathon (movie Buffy, worksafe)
- Gifset: Buffy Summers + Outfits (31/∞) by clarkgriffon (Buffy, worksafe)
- Gifset: wesley & lilah + foreshadowing their relationship by weslahdaily (Wesley/Lilah, NSFW)

- Artwork: My 1st attempt at Spuffy art and Haiku by Prestigious-Duck-479 (Buffy/Spike, worksafe)
- Costplay: Throwback to last months Seattle Slayerfest. We won the costume contest! by Saintdavus (worksafe)
[Reviews & Recaps]

- Thoughts on rewatching "Halloween", 4/4: Come as who isn't? by btvsfemslashenjoyer
- Thoughts on Rewatching S2E07, “Lie to Me”, 1/2: Could Ford’s plan have worked? by btvsfemslashenjoyer
- [Lie to Me is first and foremost a character study of Buffy Summers] by coraniaid
- [review for Lie To Me] by badwolfwho1

[Recs & In Search Of]
[Community Announcements]

- OMWF Fic Spotlight: Is it really him? by Once More With Faith
- Challenge Week 7 - Day 1 by fic_promptly

- POLL: should future calendiles (Giles x Jenny) discord server be 18+? by jennyscalender
- POLL: BtVS Weekly Group Rewatch: after you rewatch the episode, What did you think of S2E08 | The Dark Age?
- POLL RESULTS: BtVS Weekly Group Rewatch: what did you think of S2E07 | Lie To Me?
- I Will Remember You Marathon: Day 10 highlight: All That We Carry by DeezBoots
[Fandom Discussions]

- incan mummy girl would have been SUCH a good character episode... by femmedefandom
- so there are two possible interpretations for Drusilla’s motivation in being unfaithful to Spike by femmedefandom
- [a surprise in the shooting script for the episode Lie to Me] by coraniaid
- Thoughts on Rewatching S2E07, “Lie to Me”, Part 2/2 Ranked Competitive Lying by btvsfemslashenjoyer
- am I actually finding Riley Finn kinda fascinating??? [yes I am] by rebornautumn
- I want to draw a parallel between Spike’s chip and Buffy’s Cruciamentum: both are trials that they must overcome by femmedefandom
- [outline for S6 AU that shows how Willow's reliance is a bad thing without the full anti-drug PSA] by kitkatt0430
- Faith is a very good example of a tragic character, in some ways more than Buffy herself by femmedefandom
- i'm writing a lorne & drusilla one shot and realizing the untapped potential of this insane dynamic by merelyspecters
- [I was surprised that I feel indifferent towards Wesley x Fred in ATS] by some-heroes-have-fangs
- POLL: If Spike and Buffy were both fully human and together, can you see them as parents? by some-heroes-have-fangs

- [do vampires get more powerful the older they are?] by Mrfiksit39
- Tell me an side character which had more impact for you? by Littlebee_hihi
- What are Buffy’s biggest traumas? by Forestfreud
- [who to blame for Buffy being kicked out of her own house, since it's not Faith] by gloomydreamer666
- What was your main issue with the potential storyline? by brookespx
- Why is Angel so determined to help Darla? by Jazzlike_Injury7656
[ SECRET POST #6884 ]
Nov. 10th, 2025 07:38 pm⌈ Secret Post #6884 ⌋
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Suggestions, comments, and concerns should go here.
Challenge 497: Fish
Nov. 11th, 2025 01:36 pmFISH
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Nov. 11th, 2025 01:29 pmMind Your Language: Fanfic: Solo tu by
S.W.A.T.: Fan Fiction: Missing You Hours by
The Fantastic Journey: Fanfic: Worlds Apart by
Inspector George Gently: Fanfic: Job First by
Boy's Love Online Are Doomed To Fail: Fanfic: a dream we dream (someone is missing me) by
Horizon: Zero Dawn: Fanfiction: Moving On by
Super Mario: Fanfic: your stupid face by
Spooks (MI5): Fanfic: Missing by
Guardian: fanfic: Going Fishing by
thunderbolts: fanfic: lost things by
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Fanfic: Time Cannot Erase by
No Fandom: Junk Journal Page: Missing in America by
NHL: icons: hockey smile by
Torchwood: Fanfic: Impossible secrets by
Original: poetry: the sick room by
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A Picture Is Worth What Now?
Nov. 10th, 2025 02:00 pmI know, I know, sometimes you're in a hurry, and you have to grab just any ol' cake off the shelf for your party.
However.
Why this one?
If you're fishing for a compliment, then that's strike one.
And if you bring this home to celebrate your sixth anniversary?
Well, let's just say there are other fish in the sea. Who can spell.
Wow, I'm so glad they remembered the glass slipper on Dad's cake!
The pink purse alone was just a little too cliché, you know?
It's not always a case of last-minute cake decisions, though; sometimes people choose this stuff intentionally.
And you thought dinosaurs were agnostic.
This cake was part of a Breast Cancer Awareness display:
Is that Coraline's creepy button-eyed Other Mother?
We can only hope.
Speaking of cakes that will blow your mind, how about a dust mite encouraging you to have healthy digestive regularity?
And darned if I just don't want to disappoint the little fella, too.
Thanks to Wreckporters Kati, Theresa G., Mark R., Danielle N., Anony M., & Kaitlin.
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P.S. You could say the dino cake inspired me:
Lots more colors and cuts for Men and Kids at the link.
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And from my other blog, Epbot:
Torchwood: Fanfic: Impossible secrets
Nov. 10th, 2025 08:16 pmFandom: Torchwood
Characters: Ianto, Gwen
Author: m_findlow
Rating: PG
Length: 1,872 words
Content notes: None
Author notes: Written for Challenge 496 - Missing
Summary: Gwen and Ianto both have to face up to some secrets being harder to deal with than others.
( Read more... )
The Sunnydale Herald Newsletter, Sunday, November 9
Nov. 9th, 2025 09:22 pmRiley: No sir.
[Drabbles & Short Fiction]

- Faith/Buffy for the prompt ask (Faith/Buffy, unrated) by coraniaid
- And an 11 “Get the fuck out of my life.“ for my beloved Amy Madison/Willow Rosenberg (Amy/Willow, unrated) by killerqueen1984
- “all the clothes you own, and you still insist on wearing mine.” for Kendra/Buffy (Buffy/Kendra, unrated) by killerqueen1984
- "My mother adores you" for Tara/Willow (Tara/Willow, unrated) by coraniaid

- The Lions Sleep Tonight (Buffy/Spike, G) by violettathepiratequeen

- The Lions Sleep Tonight (Buffy/Spike, G) by violettathepiratequeen
[Chaptered Fiction]

- Forged in Blood, Chapter 9 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by In Mortal
- Girl's Girl, Chapter 10 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by LadyInQuest
- Hearts a Mess, Chapter 27 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by splendidchapette
- Aftermath: the Möbius Curve (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Joan963z

- Anointed in Dawn, Chosen in Ash, Chapter 10 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by Angelinasway
- Xanadu, Chapter 7 (Buffy/Spike, Adult Only) by violettathepiratequeen
- Forged in Blood, Chapter 9 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by In Mortal
- Hearts a Mess, Chapter 27 (Buffy/Spike, NC-17) by splendidchapette
[Images, Audio & Video]

- Gifset: favorite harmony kendall looks -> season 5 (Harmony, SFW) by lovebvffys
- Edit: When the Sun Hits by Slowdive / Buffy the Vampire Slayer | 7.22 “Chosen” (Buffy/Spike SFW) by spikexander
- Gifset: spike: 🧍🏼♂️ everyone: 🚨‼️WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE‼️🚨 (Spike, ensemble, SFW) by clarkgriffon
- Artwork: Calendiles Redraw (Giles/Jenny, SFW) by foundat1ons0fd3cay
- Artwork: It is the sacred duty of a warrior cats artist to draw their blorbos as cats. Here are my favorites from Buffy! (Spike, Buffy, Faith, Angel, SFW) by dawnmist-sky
- Artwork: buffy and jenny :) (Buffy, Jenny, SFW) by rabbitmotifs
- Artwork: Kendra wearing Buffy's clothes (Kendra, SFW with some blood) by sideartblog999
- Gifset: BEST OF BTVS: Oz & Willow — Season Three (Willow/Oz, mostly SFW with one instance of shirtless Oz) by clarkgriffon
- Gifset: Buffy the Vampire Slayer | “Once More, with Feeling” (ensemble, SFW) by buffygifs
- Gifset: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER | 3.07 & 7.18 (Buffy/Faith, SFW) by whatisyourchildhoodtrauma
- Gifset: BEST OF BTVS: Daniel “Oz” Osbourne — Season Three (Oz, SFW) by clarkgriffon
- Gifset: bangel x forehead <3 (Angel/Buffy, SFW) by ceciliastark
- Artwork: Trans Girl Connor (Connor, SFW) by artsying-ifer
- Meme: Weslah + Text Posts // Part 1 (Lilah/Wesley, probably SFW) by welcometocaritas
- Artwork: How that conversation in 3x14 went: (Angel/Buffy, SFW) by lukreziaaa
[Recs & In Search Of]

- ❥❥ iwry marathon 2025: week one ❥❥ recced by iwillrememberyoumarathon
- With the Ghost of You by angelsummers recced by iwillrememberyoumarathon
[Fandom Discussions]

- Spuffy vs. Weslah poll (OP has several other btvs polls) by some-heroes-have-fangs
- Which Scooby Would Try to Hide That They’ve Been Bitten By a Zombie by aphony-cree
- jenny headcanon post #1/infinity by jennyscalender
- hey calendiles fandom by jennyscalender
- i read a fic where Faith stole the bomb beanie as a gift for Buffy by lexi-thevampireslayer
- anyone else just creeped out wondering what they did with lilah’s body? by welcometocaritas
- I am on ATS s4 e1. by ceciliastark

- The Body has one of the most realistic depictions of trauma and shock I've seen by jdawg1018
- Something Blue (S4E09) question by smartalan73
- Helpless should have been a two-parter by KoreanJesus84
- Halloween - How did the vampire get in Buffy's house? by Nuthetes
- Xander Based On Joss Whedon? I call Bull by Sea-Factor-2992
- How do you think the Turok Han fed and propagated as a race? by FaveStore_Citadel
NHL : icons : hockey smile
Nov. 9th, 2025 07:44 pmFandom: NHL
Rating: G
Content notes: None apply
Summary: icons of NHL players sporting their best gap-filled smiles... just because it's a cliché doesn't mean it's not true. XD
( hockey smile )
[ SECRET POST #6883 ]
Nov. 9th, 2025 05:02 pm⌈ Secret Post #6883 ⌋
Warning: Some secrets are NOT worksafe and may contain SPOILERS.
01.

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Notes:
Secrets Left to Post: 02 pages, 30 secrets from Secret Submission Post #983.
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Suggestions, comments, and concerns should go here.
No Fandom: Junk Journal Page: Missing in America
Nov. 9th, 2025 02:55 pmFandom: None
Rating: G
Length: One page
Summary: If found, please return.
( CW: US politics content )
Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Fanfic: Time Cannot Erase
Nov. 9th, 2025 08:54 pmFandom: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Author:
Characters/Pairing: Buffy (implied Spuffy)
Rating: PG-13
Warnings: grieving
Word count: 100 (Google Docs)
Spoilers/Setting: Set post-series, some time after 7x22 “Chosen.”
Summary: Buffy’s grieving the loss of Spike. 1st person narration.
Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction created for fun and no profit has been made. All rights belong to the respective owners.
A/N: Title borrowed from the lyrics of “My Immortal” by Evanescence.
Challenge: #496 - Missing
Also for: #475 - On My Mind by
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( READ: Time Cannot Erase )
thunderbolts : fanfic : lost things
Nov. 9th, 2025 02:51 pmFandom: Thunderbolts
Characters: Robert “Bob” Reynolds/John Walker (pre-relationship), also Yelena and Ava show up
Length: 1,119 words
Rating: Teen
Warnings: mental health issues, angst, pining, mild swearing
Notes: part of the Watchtower Tales (no need to read the other stories first or at all)
Summary: Bob steals John’s phone. Yelena makes him give it back.
( lost things )
multifandom icons.
Nov. 9th, 2025 07:49 pm

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Sunday Sweets: My Favorite Things
Nov. 9th, 2025 02:00 pmRaindrops on roses
(It's All About the Cake, photo by thebecker.com)
and whiskers on kittens,
Bright colored houses
(DeviantArt user ~reenaj)
That make me quite smitten!
Big stacks of packages tied up with string,
These are a few of my favorite things!
Cute rainbow lizards, like this little fella'
Going to Disney to see Cinderella
Sweet snuggly dragons with super small wings
These are a few of my favorite things!
Sharing an ice cream and making big messes
(Cake Central member kdhjth)
Frilly hair bows and fun '50s dresses
(Cake Central member Shayesmomma)
Watching the scene where Julie Andrews sings...
These are a few of my favorite things!
Happy Sunday!
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