~ Lots of posts re: the fanfic issue. Particularly interesting to me are hilarious comment threads on f_w, the moment when Scalzi chimes in (I love that blog, man), smirnoffmule here, on fanfic as a formal structure, sarahtales here, on emotional responses and Why They Are Okay (incidentally: go read her The Demon's Lexicon as I find it to be a really awesome book that ( Read more... )

It's funny, but LJ V-gifts make me feel ridiculously warm and snuggly inside. It's nice. Now there's a winter wonderland added to my beautiful cool kids snowflake from mellacita. Thank you, rose71! You are made of awesome win and holiday joy =D.

I have watched Top Chef. This was a really good season, guys. ( spoilers )