I’m too stressed to write a regular post right now, so here are some capybara gifs to help us all relax a little bit.
Consider this an open thread for non-election stuff.
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I think the capybara in the bathtub with the two birds on their back is my favorite. It reminds me a little bit of a miniature version of those birds that sit on the backs of hippos.
Excellent.
Thanks, I needed this.
I’m knitting on a hat (using up some homespun) and I’m going to watch a discussion of The Craft movies, because distracting things are distracting.
Try quokkas, those little furballs are always smiling.
@Naglfar: Mine, too. I did a double take at it – is that capybara really in a standard bathtub? I guess it is.
I wonder how dirty domesticated capybaras get. Once, many years ago, my mother allowed her husband – my stepfather – to wash his Irish setter in our bathtub. The water was nearly black when he was finished. I think it took longer to clean up the bathroom when he was finished washing the dog, than to actually wash the dog. That was the first and the last time he washed Coco in our tub.
I’m thrilled to be getting a haircut tomorrow. I know, whoop-de-do, but its been nearly 8 months since my last one.
Quokkas, when threatened, will throw their children at the predator and hightail it, so I don’t think they are as chill as capybaras.
A Duffelblog article that some may find amusing; if depressingly spot on.
https://www.duffelblog.com/2020/10/new-female-body-armor-just-pink-more-expensive-regular-body-armor/
Cabybaras are *always* welcome. Cabybaras *and* ducklings…definitely needed just now.
I spent the last 2 hours or so getting a new tattoo. Maybe not the wisest choice but it had been literal years since my last one, and I felt the needle would be a safer distraction than drinking just now (though I’m not ruling it out) plus it’s my birthday gift to myself. Gee, think I justified that enough?
I researched the various shops in and around the Metroplex and chose one that’s being Covid responsible. The young man who did the ink work did an awesome job in my opinion.
So now, we just do the really hard part: waiting. Like Victorious Parasol, I will be beyond ecstatic if Texas turns a shade of purple (I dare not dream of blue just yet).
If, however, the Orange Shitstain manages to steal another election, I pray to the Goddess for a blue Senate, the better to aggravate the waste of carbon and have *some thing* willing & able to finally hold him accountable for his many crimes.
You may say I’m a dreamer…
You’re not the only one
The quokka baby-throwing thing is not 100% accurate, but it’s close.
Capys are absolutely the most chill critters, though! Look at them! They’re so soothing 🙂
@Alan Robertshaw
RE: The Duffelblog satire. A long time ago, a company put out a line of tools (wrenches, screwdrivers, saws, tool belts, and on and on) designed specifically for women. They were designed for women’s smaller hands, and lesser upper body strength, as compared to men. Of course, the manufacturer made the handles of these tools pink?. I thought it was a good concept, but why be so condescending, making the tools pink?
@ObSidJag
I have a bottle of brandy I’ve been saving, if Biden & Harris win.
@ Alan Robertshaw re dreamers:
Thank you. It helps to be reminded of this.
I’d like to pose a question to my fellow Mammothers who write (this pertains mainly to fiction, but I wager those who write nonfiction will have valuable comments to share).
What do you do when you have too many ideas? I’m in the middle of working on a novel but find my mind goes off on “what if” or “how ‘about this idea” tangents. I don’t have the time or wherewithal to chase down each and every one of these ideas (not and finish anything before I die).
How do writers decide which avenues to explore, or, conversely, how do you decide “nope, this is a dead end”?
Thanks ahead of time to all who respond.
Capybaras have it all figured out, man.
It is not about capybara, but if you want to try a relaxing game – and you are not afraid of birds -, you may try Wingspan : nice illustrations, a sound library of all concerned birds tweets, and quick but clear explanations of them. Still a “competitive” game, but if you like birds, you won’t mind loosing. Bird is the word, indeed.
Valiant effort, but I cannot repress stress. But thanks for trying !
I should probably start working instead of lingering online for the whole day.
Well, it’s been a slow day anyway, thanks to the lockdown.
And the boss has retreated into her office, so no one’s complaining.
Love these sweet guys!
Love the capybara pics. Beeeeg rodents are always fun to look at.
Don’t have any animal pictures to share right now, but here are some places to see awesome rainbows, according to USAToday:
https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/travel/10best/2020/11/03/new-york-new-zealand-10-places-see-spectacular-rainbows/6139248002/
I love the capybara in the bath too, tho I adore the one in the mini waterfall also!
@ObSidJag – I often find I have a bunch of ideas for the short stories I write. Generally I put all the ideas down in note form, and based on whatever I’m writing, I pull from what seems to be a good combo of starting points/ key scenes, etc, and generally I find that out of all the ideas certain ones just work or jump out. And those not used handily sit waiting for the story that is ‘theirs’. They don’t go to waste. So the way I decide is kinda by letting the story work it out, and seeing what fits, what feels right and often too the amount of space available!
Hope that helps a bit. Take care everyone.
Those are some happy ‘baras.
@Gwynfydd:
Thanks for responding: I really appreciate your input. Will see if I can put it to use.
@Gwynfydd re @ObSidJag – good advice! I’m in a similar boat and the name of this boat is Trying To Write a Novel While Having ADHD.
I don’t always write every idea in detail either. I’ll make notes or sketch out dialogue (I like writing dialogue). Even then, I find a big part of writing is editing, so I might not end up with what I planned at the start. This process can be fun, but it also takes a while.
Best of luck!
@ ObSidJag and @Epitome –
No problem and glad to maybe have shared something that might help! Good luck with the writing both of you!
Been good to come on here and think about something else. I hope to work up a couple of poems at the weekend myself.