Fifteen Minutes of Scrawl

Can you tell what is what (what is where?)? Limestone blocks jut out carving out a jagged point that gives skyline views. Ceiling filled with art of angels and even God. Do not take photos. Dramatic rocky cliffs face out onto ocean. You will wish for more. Icy waters filled with cod, whales, puffins, and depth surround this island. The old sacred lamb, Belgian monks brewing craft beers, canal-filled city. (Prompt by Kimisha Cassidy) "Horned Puffin" by Kenai Fjords National Park

What do you like about your podcasts? Some light banter Light moments of humor despite the subject matter Willingness to admit mistakes/missteps Good sound quality A clear arc for the episode Catch phrases Intelligent hosts Solid research/knowledge Distinctive voices Friendly hosts Thoughtful words Sensitivity Engagement with their audience Ability to poke fun at themselves Dedication (Prompt by Kimisha Cassidy) "Someone is Sleeping Through the Podcast" by Alan Levine

Now these or similar ones may exist, but I think these would be fun and/or useful! Pet first aid Taxes Mental health - Knowing when to ask for help Mental health - How to ask for help Mental health - How to help others Cake decorating Puppet making Consent Bystander training Research skills Public libraries Public transit Collage Where to donate - How to research charities etc. to give to to be sure your money is going where you want it to Pet treat making (Prompt by Kimisha Cassidy) "Daisy Troop 3390" by 136 Airlift Wing Public Affairs

Now I won't be working remotely permanently, but here are my tips if you are! Make a dedicated work space so you have work and home separation Be very clear about when you're going to come into the office both with yourself and with your colleagues Remember you can still take time off Set solid work hours to have work/life balance Invest in comfy seating Invest in things that will help you be more productive (work may even help pay depending on what they are) Take a walk when you can. At least in my job I'd be walking around the office a bit so try to simulate that Schedule coffee breaks with people so you can socialize with coworkers See if there is anything your office with help you pay for (supplies, electric, WiFi) Think about your background for calls (don't be afraid to use blur or a picture as your background) Make sure that the meetings you have are scheduled reasonably Have office snacks. At least my job has them so your home office should too Be sure to take y...

New season! I like Angela's maroon-y shirt Angela...that is not a baby "I had hung up my vagina" At the end of the day, Angela can do what she wants with her body My god are Angela's grandkids cute Why are we using French music for Natalie and Mike? (Maybe because they got engaged in Paris?) Was Mike trying to quote Star Wars  there? There is so much recap for Mike and Natalie IS SOMEONE SCREAMING IN THE WOODS ALL THE TIME?  Wait, they still don't have wedding rings? Why can't Mike wear a ring? I have trouble believing his work reason Andrei looks like he sells used cars Libby's family was rude Of course Andrei wants a loan ANDREI WANTS 100 GRAND? Congrats on moving out, Julia Or wait...just a vacation Julia really does love Brandon I can't wait for an episode to have less recap Fewer hours and more money is the dream Angela is not going to have a baby Asuelu is the one jumping on the bed Kalani, it is often healthier to be divorced Fremont troll! I lo...

Finale time! Ru has a Ruveal Has Ru performed at a finale before? I love Gottmik's Pinhead look Kandy looks beautiful in her white and black and what a great message Rosé looks great in her black and white look Symone's black and white look look is everything Gottmik's red look looked orange Kandy's red look is not enough for the finale Rosé's red crown is gorgeous Symone's red look is also not enough for the finale, but I love that it's all red nails Gottmik's final look is enthralling Kandy's last look is beautiful, but I want more for the finale Rosé's last look reminds me of her being Mary Queen of Scots which is smart Symone's last look is Roman beauty Ru's look reminds me of tropical fish Paris's good luck is so flat Gottmik's mom has a safety pin with a drop of blood, calling out one of her looks So they really don't want to talk about the Tamisha fight Kandy is so sweet to pay for her mom's honeymoon Kandy's mo...

Maybe now that I'm fully vaccinated I'll go again soon. Mermaid stained glass Coelacanth Opalized plesiosaur vertebrae  Maori meeting house Elephants Totem poles in the main hall The hanging planters The Chinese shadow puppets Mochi pitchers Golden llama Sue Tully monster model Opening label to the Ancient Americas exhibit Label showing asexual reproduction The limestone floor in the main hall (it has fossils in it) (Prompt by Kimisha Cassidy) "Field Museum: Main Hall" by Allison Meier.   Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic (CC BY-SA 2.0)

I'll try to make these COVID-times friendly. Mystery solving box. Snuggle up and solve a fictional murder Spa night. Give each other massages, light candles, meditate Go through the 36 questions to fall in love . Hopefully some deep conversations will be sparked Home theater. Make popcorn, get candy, turn off the lights, and put a new movie on Make terrariums together. For those plant lovers Board game night. Find games fit for two and go at it Music video night. Take turns sharing your favorite music videos with each other. Discuss why they mean something to you Baking night. Bake your favorite treats together and enjoy Mixology night. Try making some new cocktails for each other Work out together. Find some couples' workouts on YouTube and enjoy Make a full meal for each other. Including appetizer, entre, side, drink, and dessert Draw each other. You'll look deeply at one another and create together Have a meal outside (by the lake if you can). Tasty food and fresh air Pu...

Dear Diary, Life has certainly taken a change, hasn't it? I used to be the town pariah because people tend not to trust tieflings (just because we have devil blood which is so rude) and now I'm an adventurer with my trusty steed of Shrek (I hope grandma doesn't miss him around the farm too much). I even have a girlfriend. Well, can you call her my girlfriend? I was pretty smooth when I kissed her and asked her to wait for me but maybe I'm making assumptions. I am a flirty person, but I'm saving myself for Celeste. We have such a connection. It was like the universe told me that we were deeply connected before we even spoke. Sigh. I miss her. I hope we can get back to her soon. But right now I need to learn more about this crystal. I'm hesitant to write this as I haven't told my companions, but it spoke to me. Not like how objects you like call out to you, but like actually spoke to me. It said "find us." I feel like I'm close now where we are a...

We NEED a COVID parody of this.  If you have not been sick in recent past Get ready to get vaxed up Let's do it, ha-ha CDC AF, you know what? Fauci, yeah All of the shut in people, where you at? Let's go, hey Hey, hey, hey, uh-huh Hey, hey, hey, let's go, yeah When I walk in the line, all eyes on me I'm with the party vax crew, all shots are free We like to vax, antibodies We came to party vax, it's on everybodies Shots shots shots shots shots Shots shots shots shots shots Shots shots shots shots shots Shots, everybody Shots shots shots shots shots Shots shots shots shots shots Shots shots shots shots shots Shots, everybody The ladies love us when we give shots They need an excuse to go outside (Get outside) We finna get 'mune, how 'bout you? Bottoms up, let's go round two Shots shots shots shots shots Shots shots shots shots shots Shots shots shots shots shots Shots, everybody Shots shots shots shots shots Shots shots shots shots shots Shots shots shots...

I have another session coming up on Friday! I don't think my party reads my blog. If you do--STOP IT! I'm going to copy and paste my last post so I can build on it. Have them head to Mt. Canoch Mt. Canoch is a volcanic mountain that dominates the landscape. Its sharp crags create dramatic views. Some climb it for daring or for the beauty you can see form it, but it is a dangerous climb. Not only is it hard to climb, but it is said that many creatures live on and within the mountain and should not be disturbed. On way: come home, Spike encounter Help a giant child find his lost pet Ultimately, they have to convince him to leave the pet alone and that she will return Pet is a basilisk : A basilisk is a multilegged, reptilian horror whose deadly gaze transforms victims into porous stone. With its strong jaws, the creature consumes this stone, which returns to organic form in its gullet. Find a small village besieged by some creatures The Village of Canoch often does trade with Ba...

The final episode of the season (I think)! So Andrew is still having a fit Julia and Jovi...don't support Andrew Rebecca is right to be concerned Amira is so deeply affected by Andrew Amira...I'm not surprised that they didn't respond to you...sending gifts was weird Poor Amira NO MESSAGES FROM ANDREW? How dare people be on Andrew's side Julia, just because people look a certain way doesn't mean he doesn't yell So Andrew was just immediately on a dating site Okay I don't think it took that much time, Amira Jovi and Brandon, the story doesn't seem bogus Nothing is wrong with polyamory, but you two aren't ready for a girlfriend "No comment" Oop Tarik is going to be in trouble for texting Minty Tarik in no way have you worked out the problems between Minty and Hazel Do we need to go back to the last tell all, Shaun? Women and men can be friends, y'all...and now you're making me defend Mike Wow Natalie and Sarah really got into it Oh I ...

 I have another session coming up on Friday! I don't think my party reads my blog. If you do--STOP IT! Have them head to Mt. Canoch On way: come home, Spike encounter Find a small village besieged by some creatures Must defeat the creatures and free captives Creatures are firenewts ? Get reward Town of Graig Should ask around about the sleeping spell Similar to Baile, but smaller Similar layout, but much smaller travelling merchant section, only one tavern Town was warned about the spell, but don't know what it was for Rumors say that one person was awake but he's not talking Have to talk to several patrons to find out where thi Only one person in town was a bastard, but they didn't want to go Convinced that he would be killed Paranoid Thinks the plague that wiped out a lot of the royal family was poisonings (they were, but this is not known) Hesitant to talk to the adventurers Look more into the tavern adventures I downloaded Job board (have them pick then go deeper) T...

Reunion time! I like that Kahmora can poke fun at herself I love having Nicole Byer clips I love Kahmora's wig I'm glad we get to see their music videos "The gay agenda is here" Joey Jay still doesn't get the poison IV bag thing Joey as all of NSYNC is hilarious "What's a vice you never want to give up?" "Kamala Harris" I love Tamisha's look I like LaLa's dress, but I want her hair to be bigger Okay now Elliott is saying she was eliminated three times which makes sense I love Elliott's nails Denali and Rosé seem to have a nice friendship Ahh I know where Denali is I want Denali to do the Yuri on Ice  theme LaLa's bag look was the worst of the season Wait I thought Tina had said she didn't remember stop lip syncing Symone has orange hair Is there going to be a live audience for the finale? I hope Utica learned from the roast I love Olivia's hair So...are Utica and Olivia dating? LaLa and Denali are the lip sync assass...

Just cause I watch some of these doesn't mean I'd go on them Married at First Sight . You get LEGALLY MARRIED to a COMPLETE STRANGER Survivor . I would die Naked and Afraid . Who goes on this show? The Bachelor . Oh so problematic America's Next Top Model . Not that I could, but it's also super problematic Storm Chasers . Too risky Hell's Kitchen . I don't do well with being yelled at 16 and Pregnant . I'm too old, but even when I was 16 I wouldn't have wanted to be on it Cops . Problematic and I would've had to commit a crime American Idol . I can't sing Masked Singer . Again, I can't sing I Wanna Marry Harry . Who wants to get tricked? Flavor of Love . I don't want to date Flavor Flav Rock of Love . I don't want to date Bret Michaels Kitchen Nightmares . I don't want to even be in any of these restaurants (Prompt by Emily Kleeman) Married at First Sight  Lifetime Promotional image source

We've all thought about this, right? Say Yes to the Dress . How fun would it be to be the one getting to try on beautiful or ridiculous dresses Are You the One? . I think I would be a great show commentator Real Housewives . I would like to witness the drama first hand. Though I don't think I'd make it past one season Nailed It! . I think my cake would taste fine, but look awful The Pack . This show is delightful and I'd love to get Hoban all the training the dogs get Top Chef . Now I wouldn't like to go on a chef, but rather as a client they have to cater to. The challenge would be that I'm a picky eater 😜 Queer Eye . Who doesn't want a home and life makeover? 90 Day Fiance . Now I wouldn't get engaged just to go on the show, but I could be a couple that people root for RuPaul's Drag Race . Now I'm no where near being a drag queen, but I could be on the makeover episode or hey I'd love to just be in the audience for a roast or standup chall...

I have another session coming up on Friday! I don't think my party reads my blog. If you do--STOP IT! So pretty much I have to think about ways that they may go after finding out that they're secretly royals and the queen is seeking them out. Go to the queen She is looking for them and the scholar knows who they are so this would make sense They can then submit to trials to see if they are worthy of being her successor They will be kept in lavish settings There will be court intrigue for them to maneuver  This would mean I need to come up with the court Go to the queen's brother The queen did go to extreme measures so perhaps they don't trust her They can join the plot to kill the queen Means that they need to build trust with him first They can be used to try and become the queen's successor so the brother can have power Court intrigue for them to maneuver This would mean I need to come up with the court Find other royals (can be part of any other plan) Four others...

"Can the driver hear us?" "I doubt it over the horses." "Still." "Driver!" "..." "See? I told you." "We still best be careful." "I'm not an idiot, you know." "That is yet to be proven." "Harsh." "I prefer accurate." "Regardless, are you ready?" "What kind of question is that?" "I thought one in need of an immediate answer." "I think it one without an answer." "If you're not ready, it can be postponed." "No, it cannot." "..." "You know I'm right." "We can find another time." "This is the best time. People will be distracted at the ball." "But there will also be many people at the ball." "We agreed that was best." "I suppose, but we could always revisit that conversation." "A little late for that I should think." "It's no...

Tell all time! Brandon, you are so far past being a mama's boy Rebecca, if you're not looking forward to doing tell alls, why do you do the show? Mike is so tall I do think Mike and Natalie used to love each other Andrew, you know goddamn well why things happened the way they did I love all these cuts of people gossiping about the other couples Tarik, I get concerned when you use words like "safer" I'm glad Tarik and Hazel are being safe considering they were exposed to COVID I don't care, Andrew We were all shocked, Shaun That was such a long pause, Natalie Natalie is so pretty Natalie is lying Mike, you had to know this question was coming "That's cold, bro" I would be weirded out if my fiance left for five or six hours the night before our wedding and didn't say anything Mike, if you don't get phone service that is even more reason to tell someone where you're going I wish Yara's friends and family could meet their baby Ooh Yar...

Now at four queens. I'm sorry that Kandy used to be so unhappy It's hard to say if you're happy in life how much you would change because you still want to end up where you are I love all this sweet stuff I forgot that Rosé is the only Porkchopped queen Yeah for Rosé getting a sweet message! Ahhhh Symone is getting a message too! Symone's mom is beautiful and looks so young Symone is crying up a storm this episode I love that they all did a mirror message Can't wait til the finale! (Prompt by me) RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked  VH1 Promotional image source

Music video time! God I'd forgotten that Olivia has only been doing drag for a year So Kandy wants a boat cause she wants a boat. Mood Ru's suits continue to shine Time to make the queens make content Tic tacs are back! Has Rosé explained why she has the 28 tattoo? Rosé is smart to make money by writing raps "We're not trying to solve world peace here, gorge" I love Michelle and Gottmik bonding over surgery Cade is a pornstar name? "Baby Gottmik" "I'm charmed by you" is such a huge compliment I loved all the laughter Rosé has only been doing drag for three years? I never thought about how theater can put you into boxes, but I can see it Did the queens really tell Kandy that that pocket outfit looked fabulous? Ru is getting her life from these interviews Wow Symone's whole drag house all moved together Choreo time! Boy do they want Rosé to loosen up It's interesting to hear first impressions Gottmik, it sounds like you don't have...

Dappled sunlight mingles with beeps, Springs and sleep-addled bones creak, Drip-drops coat soft-skinned face, Worn false teeth crunch toast, Hiccups escape, Engine revs, Cars screech, Honk, Door squeaks, Colleagues groan, Lunch warms, splatters, Time passes, five rings, Tires hiss and hasten home, Everything calms and owls hoot, Soft moonlight cascades over zzzzz. (Prompt by Kimisha Cassidy) "Sunrise" by ajdusatko

What do you think should be commonly taught? Doing your taxes Getting and improving a credit score How to rent an apartment and what to look out for in terms of poor building management Basic cooking skills Basic sewing skills Basic first aid and when to go to the doctor How to invest wisely and safely How loans work and what to look out for when getting one How to determine if something comes from a reliable source Nutrition and how to reasonably balance your diet Cleaning a living space How to dress, do hair, and do makeup for an office environment How to find a therapist and when to get one Ways to exercise that aren't gym class Internet privacy and security (Prompt by Kimisha Cassidy) "Income Tax Folder" by Alabama Extension

I have another session coming up on Friday! I don't think my party reads my blog. If you do--STOP IT! Hints for second room There is only one door you need to open Think of what kind of question may lead you to a song these kinds of guards would know Examine the words carved in the other door (DC 10 to find woolen fluff in them and then DC 15 to see small worn areas in blanket the scholar is using). No fluff found in the word knowledge. Third room: More rows of chained books shelves. In this room there is no light. Need to find a way to see. Random book generator Roll D20 to find language. 1-16 as listed here. 17 and 18 are Common. 19 and 20 are Elven. There is a large ornate mirror across from the staircase. In the light it is blood red. It shows the room as it is, but the gem is at the bottom of the pedestal. The gem must be placed there and have the blood smeared on it in order to be destroyed. The duplicates can't be called forth until it's placed in the right spot. The...

Yara and Jovi baby special! So Yara is going to live with Jovi's parents Yara needs new clothes Gwen is a good mother-in-law I'm glad Yara has a bike I feel bad that Jovi keeps getting stuck I hope Jovi is making bank Yara, you don't have to get an epidural Yara, wear your mask in that Uber Whoa Jovi has been gone for like 3.5 months Yara makes a beautiful cake Jovi is whining that his mom got him something for their baby I love when Jovi's mom and Yara are on the same side Jovi...don't say it's so bad to your pregnant wife who hasn't seen you in months Baby girl! Wait did Jovi say that Yara was having contractions? I would kill you if you weren't with me during that I would be pissed if I was Yara Jovi, it is hard to believe you Poor Yara I'm glad Yara got to take her mask off Aw yay baby is here! Aw Jovi is doing skin to skin contact Mylah is a cute name Oooh Gwen got roses JOVI DID NOT LOOK UP HOW TO INSTALL A CAR SEAT Jovi, you cannot blame your ...

Finale time! Yara, Jovi is not ready I only just noticed that Jovi's dad's name is Monty These cuff links seem like such a struggle Yara looks like a Vegas bride (lol I almost typed bridge) You can see Yara's little bump! So Mike and Natalie are getting married Tamara looks nice I love that Natalie is wearing sneakers Andrew sucks Andrew, you asked for the ring back...it's over (or I hope it is) Andrew, she doesn't live in Paris Andrew's mom, you didn't see how Andrew behaved Andrew's family didn't see how he talked to her Andrew's sister seems more insightful I can't believe Andrew's mom doesn't believe that Amira didn't have an anxiety attack Yara meets Elvis and it's cute Yara and Jovi's wedding was cute but I really hope he steps up Amira is wearing plastic heels Amira is back in France I want to hug Amira Amira must've given up so much of her stuff Yes, Amira, be an independent woman Stephanie, I feel like there i...

Now at five queens. Olivia came to explore Did really none of you come here to explore besides her? Olivia's mom and grandma are beautiful and look so young I love that they left in all of their takes Olivia's family seems sweet I'm glad Olivia's grandma has made some progress Uh oh Kandy needs a medic I wish someone had walked with Kandy cause if she felt lightheaded then she needed someone watching her Difficult and rewarding seems like an accurate representation of Drag Race I hope they wait for Kandy to be okay before the lip sync Okay it seems like they did wait I'm glad Olivia found a drag family Olivia will be Miss Congeniality  And now we're down to four Can't wait for the next episode! (Prompt by me) RuPaul's Drag Race Untucked  VH1 Promotional image source

Unlucky episode 13? I'm not sure if Aja ever won a challenge Wow they fit at the table Ru's look is amazing I enjoy the acting challenges Thicc script Kandy still misses Joey Wait is Gigi a sister of Symone? [Internet confirms yes] A wild ScarJo appears! Size Queens would've been a great name ScarJo gave some good advice When were the queens meant to make something as was implied by Ru? Of course Symone brings back her funny voice I can see Kandy's underwear This series of Kandy screaming "No" is funny Asking questions is good though I love what an insane show this is I really hope Symone makes it to the top four Gottmik being on TV is so important I don't know who Cynthia Erivo is but that is on me Symone looks incredible Olivia looks cute Rosé's looks begs for a Ru veal and we get one that is okay Kandy is so colorful Gottmik's look is funny They are saying girl too much "Look over there!" lives on I thought they were going to bounce of...

The rain came softly down on the school playground. Not softly enough for the teachers to let the kids go out though and so they had to be content to stare at it through their sprinkled window pains. The smell of the rain fused with the soil covered cedar chips that covered the playground.  The rain spattered off of the painted metal monkey bars. At the center of each bar, where it was used the most, layers of paint stripped off to show a rainbow of previous colors. The smooth metal that peaked out at the very center shone even in the cloudy light. The monkey bars were a favorite of the kids, but had resulted in more than one injury so they were not a favorite of the teachers. Kids liked to swing from them, but also to climb up top and observe the playground as a hole. From there you could see the three tire swings. These at least appeared to be made of real tires with the smell of rubber to boot. The kids loved the authenticity of them even if that's not how they'd say it. The...