Prague hockey camp
Jan. 10th, 2026 09:15 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
rmc28I had such a good time at the hockey camp with the Women's Blues. 24 skaters and a goalie (plus two Czech goalies joined), and for most of the exercises we were divided by ability into four groups of six. The WBs captains had set the groups and they did a great job, certainly for my group - we were well-matched so the exercises all let us push ourselves without anyone being overwhelmed or left behind. And the coaching team was amazing, again.
We had five ice sessions: an "optional" skate Monday evening, and then two 75-minute training sessions on each of Tuesday and Wednesday. Plus some off-ice and stickhandling, video review, a bonus talk on "hockey IQ" and motivation from one of the coaches, and an optional visit to the nearby swimming pool. The camp posted a great reel from the first day that really captures the feel of it.
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Jan. 9th, 2026 09:34 pmolivermoss
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Book Review: Klara and the Sun
Jan. 10th, 2026 12:00 amclavallyTitle: Klara and the Sun
Author: Kazuo Ishiguro
Genre: Sci-fi
PEACH:
Plot: 3.5
Enjoyment: 3.75
Artistry: 4
Characters: 4
Heart: 3.75
=3.75 Stars
CAWPILE:
Character: 7
Atmosphere: 6
Writing Style: 7
Plot: 6.5
Intrigue: 6
Logic/Relationships: 6
Enjoyment: 6
=3.75 Stars
Review: This is going to sound bad, so believe me when I say this is a good book, but I've been trying to finish this book for TWO YEARS! The problem is, I started it as an audiobook, listening on spotify. I got a third of the way through and then I started working on other things, so there was no opportunity to listen to it again. And I just never felt in the mood to put it on again. At one point it had been so long that I restarted from the beginning, but then I got to the same place and fell off again. Thankfully, this week at work I was working on something that let me listen to an audiobook at the same time, so I persevered until I finished it. It was good, but nothing spectacular. I read some reviews after I was done and it seems that a lot of people thought it was one of his weakest books. Guess we'll see. Anyway, I liked the concept and the characters, but the plot was lacking a little. Also, it didn't seem like there was any character development for the main character. Idk, I still liked it, I just don't think I'll ever revisit it.
mistakes were made
Jan. 10th, 2026 01:05 amrmc28In "ice is slippy" news, I have managed to bruise both my hips in hard falls this week: the left one at hockey camp earlier this week, the right at Warbirds tonight.
For preference, I sleep curled up on one side.
Ow.
Daily Check In.
Jan. 9th, 2026 06:45 pmadafrog posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
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kesimpta
Jan. 9th, 2026 05:37 pmredbirdThe new insurance requires me to use a different specialty pharmacy for the Kesimpta. I asked for a new prescription last night via MyChart, and just had a productive conversation with the pharmacy (Optum):
- they asked whether I'd been off Kesimpta, because what they can see is that they were sending it to me in 2024, and not last year, so I explained that
- we went over my list of medications, which was missing at least one thing, and had one I'm no longer taking
- the doctor wrote the prescription for a 90-day supply, and the insurance will only cover a month of this at a time
- the doctor sent them a prescription for the initial 'loading" dose, and they need to go back to the neurologist and clarify that
However, so far this has been remarkably efficient: less than 24 hours from me messaging the doctor, to me talking to the pharmacy. Whether the insurance company will cause delays by demanding "prior authorization," I don't know.
Snow, but no Snow Day
Jan. 9th, 2026 08:18 pmnanila
Remember how I was being salty about our lack of "significant" snow? Well, it all arrived at once last night. We got hammered. The picture is my view as I stepped off what would transpire was the final service to arrive at my home station last night. All the trains were cancelled today.
However, the children were furious this morning because despite the high school and the other middle school in the area being closed, their school was...open. And, cruel parents that we are, we made them attend. A third to half of their classes were missing, some of whom we know live within walking distance of the school. (Our children don't.)
I'm not sure how long we can expect to be in the doghouse, but I suspect it's going to take more than a packet of Haribo to get them to forgive us.
Snarry-a-Thon 2026: Prompting Open Till January 20
Jan. 9th, 2026 02:44 pmlee_bella posting in potterfestsOrigin: Dreamwidth | Livejournal
Links: Rules | Prompting Post on DW | Prompting Post on LJ
Type of Challenge: Anonymous prompt fest
Description: A Severus/Harry fest. Severus & Harry gen works are allowed as long as neither Severus nor Harry are in other romantic relationships. Prompting is open till January 20. AI generated works are NOT allowed.
Ratings Restrictions: All ratings allowed
Length Restrictions:
Fic: Minimum 1,000 words; no maximum
Art: Any form of art, including craft, is welcome; AI art is NOT allowed
Podfic: With original author's permission
Timeline:
Submission of prompts: January 9 - 20
Sign-ups and claiming of prompts: Begins January 22
When can I start?: As soon as the mods have confirmed your prompt.
Creations are due: April 15.
Posting starts: May 1, 2026
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stellamoonHP Animagi Week 2026: April 6 - 12
Jan. 9th, 2026 02:42 pmlee_bella posting in potterfestsLinks: Tumblr | AO3 | Rules & Prompts
Type of Challenge: Prompt challenge
Description: A HP mini fest themed around animagi. The use of AI-generated content is not allowed. The event will run from April 6 to April 12.
Ratings Restrictions: All ratings allowed
Length Restrictions:
Fic: Minimum 100 words; no maximum
Art: None
Timeline:
Prompts revealed: January 8
Event starts: April 6
Event ends: April 12
AO3 collection closes: April 16
Masterlist shared: April 18
Requisite #Heated Rivalry Content
Jan. 9th, 2026 01:23 pmjesse_the_k posting in access_fandomHeated Rivalry, the Canadian show about queer hockey romance, is popping up all over Dreamwidth (as well as every other platform). The Squeaky Wheel, which bills itself as "the first-ever satire publication that focuses on the experience of having a disability" channels The Onion as it mocks our disabled lives. Here’s their first take on the series:
Audio Description Ruins Family TV Night During Unexpected Sex Scene - The Squeaky Wheel
[hero photo not reproduced here; its alt text is "a family watching Heated Rivalry"]
A recent family TV night at the household of 14-year-old Sarah Mason ended abruptly when the audio description began to vividly relay the details of an unexpected and lengthy sex scene.
“It went on and on about the positions, and how much pleasure was on their faces, and so much ‘thrusting,’” said Sarah’s mother, Beverly Mason. “It was excruciating. I shut it off and told everyone to go to bed.”
I'd love to learn whether Heated Rivalry's audio description is as sexy as the Squeaky Wheel would have it.