The Voice Of Our AMC Doc: Ted Limpert! -- TILA PODCAST Ep2
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It's another behind-the-scenes podcast, this time with Ted Limpert, actor and narrator of The Last Independent Automaker.
Learn the crazy story of how we found Ted and how we worked together on the documentary!
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Transcript:
Ted:
Most of the projects I do—probably 90 percent—are corporate. Nothing especially exciting. When I tell people I’m a voiceover actor, they usually ask, “Oh, have I heard you in anything?” And I’m like, “I don’t know… have you ever heard the ‘important safety information’ at the end of a pharmaceutical ad?”
So when you guys reached out, even before I officially got the job, I was already telling people, “Hey, I might be narrating a show for PBS.” That felt pretty exciting. New Ken Burns over here—at least the voice part.
Narrator:
The Last Independent Automaker podcast was sponsored in part by Visit Detroit, the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, MotorCities National Heritage Area, and by more than 375 individuals and organizations who donated to this project. Thank you.
Joe:
Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Last Independent Automaker podcast, where we take a look behind the scenes at how we made our documentary on American Motors.
Today’s episode is a fun one. I’m your producer, director, and—technically—host. I’m joined by my co-producer Jim Needle, and also by my friend Ted Liberto, who is an actor, writer, director, voiceover artist, scuba diver, and former Price Is Right contestant. Did I get all of that?
Ted:
Yeah, that’s about right.
Joe:
Ted is the voice of our documentary. It’s funny—on YouTube, someone commented, “Stupid AI narrator.” And I was like, “No, he’s a real person. I’ve met him.”
But seriously, Ted, you were fantastic to work with. I loved how the documentary turned out, so thanks for joining us.
Ted:
Thanks. Ditto—it was great working with you guys. Such a fun project.
Jim:
Joe and I actually have a funny story about how we found you. I’ve worked with voiceover artists before, but Joe mostly narrated his own YouTube content. When we submitted a rough cut of the first episode to Maryland Public Television, most of the feedback was minor—change this, tweak that.
But one note said, “You are going to hire a professional voiceover guy, right?”
Joe:
That felt like a passive-aggressive way of saying, “Please don’t narrate your own documentary.”
Jim:
To be fair, they knew Joe’s work already. Familiarity can make people want something different. We talked a lot about whether Joe should do the narration. I was initially in favor, because you could hear how much he cared about the subject. But ultimately, bringing Ted in made sense.
Ted:
I remember when you first reached out, I looked at your YouTube channel and noticed you narrated everything yourself. I wondered why you wanted me, but I’m glad it worked out. Self-directing is hard, especially when you’re close to the project.
Joe:
Once we got that feedback, I asked Jim to handle the search. I had no idea how to find voiceover talent. Jim took a clever approach—he literally Googled “voiceover talent” plus different first names.
Jim:
I started with “Bob.” Then “Mike.” Then “John.” Eventually I searched “voiceover Ted,” and you came up. I reached out to about ten people total.
Ted:
That’s wild to me. I’ve spent years obsessing over SEO, and you found me by Googling my name. My dad’s a politician, so his website usually outranks mine.
Joe:
We narrowed it down to two people and asked for auditions. I didn’t know if that was normal, but Jim said it was standard practice. When we listened back, it was clear—you were the one.
Later, I told my brother what kind of voice we were looking for, and he said, “You’re not looking for an announcer. You’re looking for a teacher.” That really clicked.
Ted:
That’s exactly the vibe I aim for—teacher, storyteller. That’s how I like to approach narration.
Joe:
When we first reached out, what did you think about the project?
Ted:
I was thrilled. I tried not to sound too eager, but I was very excited. I’d always wanted to narrate a documentary. I’d been doing a lot of pharmaceutical work—great for paying the bills, but not creatively exciting.
This project felt different. Even though I’m not a huge car guy, my family history is tied to the auto world. It just felt like the right fit.
Joe:
We did all the sessions remotely. Ted was in his sound booth, I was at home with the script. Sessions would run three or four hours, then we’d do pickups later—sometimes another full script. It went on for months.
Ted:
At first, it was a shock. Three hours in, still pages to go—and no air conditioning in the booth. But it was fun. I learned a lot, and the story itself was fascinating.
Joe:
I can be a stickler. Sometimes I needed a line to hit a very specific emotional note or timing to match the music. Ted, you were incredibly patient.
Ted:
That direction really helped. Knowing the backstory made a big difference. It felt like taking a course on AMC history, and it helped me understand the emotional highs and lows.
Joe:
One of my favorite moments is the sequence where AMC lays off workers near Christmas, and then the CEO gets a raise. We didn’t have time to explain why that was bad—but your delivery made it clear.
Ted:
That kind of irony is great to play as an actor. The story had real drama.
Joe:
When you finally saw the finished project, what did you think?
Ted:
I loved it. Most of my work, I never watch afterward. But this was different. My grandfather watched it and loved it. That meant a lot.
Joe:
Before we wrap up, I have to ask—The Price Is Right.
Ted:
Yes. I was the first person called up. I won the first showcase, won my pricing game, and ended up with a year’s rent, car payments, and phone bills covered—plus TVs and other prizes. It was unreal.
Joe:
That’s incredible.
Ted:
Honestly, the biggest win was the experience. But this documentary? That’s one of my favorite projects I’ve ever done.
Joe:
And it shows. We didn’t want a “voice of God” narrator—we wanted someone to guide the audience. You did exactly that.
Ted:
That means a lot. It was fulfilling in a big way, and I’m grateful for the experience.
Constitutional rights - Red Cards
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thisfinecrewThese cards can be ordered or printed on you own. They provide a summary of constitutional rights and a brief script to follow if/when needed.
You have constitutional rights:
• DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is
knocking on the door.
• DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an
immigration agent if they try to talk to you. You have the
right to remain silent.
• DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a
lawyer. You have the right to speak with a lawyer.
• If you are outside of your home, ask the agent if you are
free to leave and if they say yes, leave calmly.
• GIVE THIS CARD TO THE AGENT. If you are inside of
your home, show the card through the window or slide it
under the door.
I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions,
or sign or hand you any documents based on my 5th
Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.
I do not give you permission to enter my home based
on my 4th Amendment rights under the United States
Constitution unless you have a warrant to enter, signed
by a judge or magistrate with my name on it that you slide
under the door.
I do not give you permission to search any of my
belongings based on my 4th Amendment rights.
I choose to exercise my constitutional rights.
These cards are available to citizens and noncitizens alike
https://www.ilrc.org/redcards#print
You have constitutional rights:
• DO NOT OPEN THE DOOR if an immigration agent is
knocking on the door.
• DO NOT ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS from an
immigration agent if they try to talk to you. You have the
right to remain silent.
• DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first speaking to a
lawyer. You have the right to speak with a lawyer.
• If you are outside of your home, ask the agent if you are
free to leave and if they say yes, leave calmly.
• GIVE THIS CARD TO THE AGENT. If you are inside of
your home, show the card through the window or slide it
under the door.
I do not wish to speak with you, answer your questions,
or sign or hand you any documents based on my 5th
Amendment rights under the United States Constitution.
I do not give you permission to enter my home based
on my 4th Amendment rights under the United States
Constitution unless you have a warrant to enter, signed
by a judge or magistrate with my name on it that you slide
under the door.
I do not give you permission to search any of my
belongings based on my 4th Amendment rights.
I choose to exercise my constitutional rights.
These cards are available to citizens and noncitizens alike
https://www.ilrc.org/redcards#print
Snowflake Challenge 8: Creative Process
2026-01-15 11:51ysabetwordsmithSnowflake Challenge 8: Creative Process
Talk about your creative process.
This challenge looks at what goes on behind the scenes to produce all the wonderful fannish contents that come to be in the world. By ‘create’ we don’t just mean fic or art or videos -- there’s a process behind every blog post, comment or any other kind of fannish engagement. We’re all creators -- and every creator loves to know about other peoples'.
I write fanfic "derive in, extrapolate out." This means I look for something in the canon that could use more explanation, think about how it could have gotten that way, then consider how that could influence further stories.
My biggest fanseries is Love Is For children (The Avengers). Several of these entries dig into the backstory of the characters, starting with a scene in canon that shows something already developed which must have had a way to get started but that part is never mentioned. So I used the character as known, and the context, to build something that would logically fit into that gap.
In the first Iron Man movie, we see Tony Stark build the Mark I suit in a cave, with a box of scraps. Specifically, we see him swinging a hammer, like Hephaestus at his forge. Now blacksmithing is one of those things that cannot be learned entirely from a book. It requires muscles and muscle memory; you actually have to do the work, a lot, over a long time. If you want to learn efficiently and also not set yourself on fire too much, it also requires a master blacksmith to teach you the tools and techniques. But the movie says nothing about how or where or when Tony learned any of that; it shows the end result of a mastersmith building a supergizmo out of junk.
I wrote "What Little Boys Are Made Of" to fill in that part of Tony's backstory. The earliest sections describe, also inspired by canon, examples of Tony's relationship with his father and Howard Stark's A+ parenting. Then it covers college, Tony's boredom because it's too easy, and his continuing efforts to get Howard's attention. The real key comes when Tony revisits Museum Village in Monroe, New York. There he meets a blacksmith and hits on the idea of working as an apprentice for the summer. And the rest is history.
Consider the Six Layers from Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud. With fanwriting, a creator necessarily starts at the surface of the canon element, in this case a movie. "Derive in" means picking a point on the surface, then delving underneath into the structure which supports it, and often consulting the idiom. To create something new requires an idea, which is the first or core layer. From there, "extrapolate out" simply works back up to the surface again.
There in a nutshell is the process for most of my fanwriting. It works equally well with all sizes and media. I use some other methods, but I usually pair them with this one.
Talk about your creative process.
This challenge looks at what goes on behind the scenes to produce all the wonderful fannish contents that come to be in the world. By ‘create’ we don’t just mean fic or art or videos -- there’s a process behind every blog post, comment or any other kind of fannish engagement. We’re all creators -- and every creator loves to know about other peoples'.
I write fanfic "derive in, extrapolate out." This means I look for something in the canon that could use more explanation, think about how it could have gotten that way, then consider how that could influence further stories.
My biggest fanseries is Love Is For children (The Avengers). Several of these entries dig into the backstory of the characters, starting with a scene in canon that shows something already developed which must have had a way to get started but that part is never mentioned. So I used the character as known, and the context, to build something that would logically fit into that gap.
In the first Iron Man movie, we see Tony Stark build the Mark I suit in a cave, with a box of scraps. Specifically, we see him swinging a hammer, like Hephaestus at his forge. Now blacksmithing is one of those things that cannot be learned entirely from a book. It requires muscles and muscle memory; you actually have to do the work, a lot, over a long time. If you want to learn efficiently and also not set yourself on fire too much, it also requires a master blacksmith to teach you the tools and techniques. But the movie says nothing about how or where or when Tony learned any of that; it shows the end result of a mastersmith building a supergizmo out of junk.
I wrote "What Little Boys Are Made Of" to fill in that part of Tony's backstory. The earliest sections describe, also inspired by canon, examples of Tony's relationship with his father and Howard Stark's A+ parenting. Then it covers college, Tony's boredom because it's too easy, and his continuing efforts to get Howard's attention. The real key comes when Tony revisits Museum Village in Monroe, New York. There he meets a blacksmith and hits on the idea of working as an apprentice for the summer. And the rest is history.
Consider the Six Layers from Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud. With fanwriting, a creator necessarily starts at the surface of the canon element, in this case a movie. "Derive in" means picking a point on the surface, then delving underneath into the structure which supports it, and often consulting the idiom. To create something new requires an idea, which is the first or core layer. From there, "extrapolate out" simply works back up to the surface again.
There in a nutshell is the process for most of my fanwriting. It works equally well with all sizes and media. I use some other methods, but I usually pair them with this one.
6 minutes
2026-01-15 10:09susandennisFrom the time I clicked on This Will Destroy All Your Data OK until the time I started this entry. 6 minutes. Everything back in place and operational. This time, it gave me the option of setting up the Chromebook via my phone which saved me some typing. I have loved Chromebooks forever and still do today.
The headline is that my Wegovy will be here next Wednesday. I'm all paid for and confirmed. So, to recap, doctor sent prescription in Monday morning - she said it would take a few hours to get set up to order. I got response Tuesday afternoon. Account set up/ordering Thursday morning. But, could the the January rush.
I met with Harriet and got the agenda for next week all noodled out. Now I just need to do it. I think I'll just go ahead and do it now and get it done.
The headline is that my Wegovy will be here next Wednesday. I'm all paid for and confirmed. So, to recap, doctor sent prescription in Monday morning - she said it would take a few hours to get set up to order. I got response Tuesday afternoon. Account set up/ordering Thursday morning. But, could the the January rush.
I met with Harriet and got the agenda for next week all noodled out. Now I just need to do it. I think I'll just go ahead and do it now and get it done.
Star Wars: Your Heartbeat's a Countdown by always_a_slut_for_hc
2026-01-15 10:31sinesofinsanity posting in fancakeFandom: Star Wars Clone Wars era
Pairings/Characters: All the Clone Commanders and the Jedi Council so:
Obi-Wan Kenobi, Mace Windu, Plo Koon, Aayla Secura, Depa Billaba, Quinlan Vos, Anakin Skywalker, Yoda, CC-5052 | Bly, CC-2224 | Cody, CC-3636 | Wolffe, CC-1004 | Gree, CC-1010 | Fox, CT-7567 | Rex, Doom, Monnk, CC-8826 | Neyo, CC-1138 | Bacara, CC-6454 | Ponds
Rating: Gen
Length: 4,700 words podfic is 29min 10s
Creator Links: written by always_a_slut_for_hc
Podfic done by PolynomialPandemic
Theme: Crack Treated Seriously, angst (with a happy ending), crack, fix-it, humour
Summary: The Jedi Council was nervous. The Jedi Council was very, very nervous, so much so that the usual meditation-and-releasing-emotions-into-the-Force shtick had failed and High General Mace Windu had broken out the spotchka.
If anything called for drinks, it was discovering that your whole Order was sitting on a primed thermal detonator - well. More like a million of them.
Reccer's Notes: A bit less Crack-Treated-Seriously and a bit more Serious-Treated-Crackily. Starts out super funny, veers into heartbreaking, and then swings right back to being funny again. I love the attention to detail that makes every single character (and there are a lot) feel unique and in character even if they only get a couple lines. The Clone Commanders chat is also super fun and is a feature I've seen used before but never so well with so many characters.
Fanwork Links: your heartbeat's a countdown on AO3 and the podfic
Pairings/Characters: All the Clone Commanders and the Jedi Council so:
Obi-Wan Kenobi, Mace Windu, Plo Koon, Aayla Secura, Depa Billaba, Quinlan Vos, Anakin Skywalker, Yoda, CC-5052 | Bly, CC-2224 | Cody, CC-3636 | Wolffe, CC-1004 | Gree, CC-1010 | Fox, CT-7567 | Rex, Doom, Monnk, CC-8826 | Neyo, CC-1138 | Bacara, CC-6454 | Ponds
Rating: Gen
Length: 4,700 words podfic is 29min 10s
Creator Links: written by always_a_slut_for_hc
Podfic done by PolynomialPandemic
Theme: Crack Treated Seriously, angst (with a happy ending), crack, fix-it, humour
Summary: The Jedi Council was nervous. The Jedi Council was very, very nervous, so much so that the usual meditation-and-releasing-emotions-into-the-Force shtick had failed and High General Mace Windu had broken out the spotchka.
If anything called for drinks, it was discovering that your whole Order was sitting on a primed thermal detonator - well. More like a million of them.
Reccer's Notes: A bit less Crack-Treated-Seriously and a bit more Serious-Treated-Crackily. Starts out super funny, veers into heartbreaking, and then swings right back to being funny again. I love the attention to detail that makes every single character (and there are a lot) feel unique and in character even if they only get a couple lines. The Clone Commanders chat is also super fun and is a feature I've seen used before but never so well with so many characters.
Fanwork Links: your heartbeat's a countdown on AO3 and the podfic
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2026-01-15 12:50majuWe've had three very mild days this week but the weather is supposed to take a turn for the worse (much colder) starting tonight.
Someone (I think it was Eden) was given a LEGO flower kit for Christmas. Later, her mother bought a couple of different flower kits; she gave one to me and kept one for herself. I put mine together (it had about 100 pieces) and then offered to do my daughter's, but she had put hers in a safe place and then of course couldn't find it. A couple of days ago she brought home another one for me which I put together this morning. I now feel like I'm an expert in assembling LEGO flowers. Eden is collecting all the finished flowers and keeping them in a vase in her room, so I guess this one will disappear as soon as she gets home from school.
Violet was off school yesterday with (probably) tonsillitis, but she is back at school today. She must have definitely been unwell yesterday because she slept for a while in the afternoon. At some point in the morning I was watching the first episode of "Grantchester", a murder mystery series in which a priest keeps finding himself involved in solving murder cases. (It was made around 2014 but is set in about 1948, in the UK.) Anyway, Violet happened to come downstairs, plopped herself down beside me, and started watching it with me. I was already about half way through, but she was interested anyway. This morning she came down around 5:30 am and asked if we could watch the next episode. My daughter says she doesn't mind Violet watching murder mysteries as long as they're not too graphic, which this isn't.
Someone (I think it was Eden) was given a LEGO flower kit for Christmas. Later, her mother bought a couple of different flower kits; she gave one to me and kept one for herself. I put mine together (it had about 100 pieces) and then offered to do my daughter's, but she had put hers in a safe place and then of course couldn't find it. A couple of days ago she brought home another one for me which I put together this morning. I now feel like I'm an expert in assembling LEGO flowers. Eden is collecting all the finished flowers and keeping them in a vase in her room, so I guess this one will disappear as soon as she gets home from school.
Violet was off school yesterday with (probably) tonsillitis, but she is back at school today. She must have definitely been unwell yesterday because she slept for a while in the afternoon. At some point in the morning I was watching the first episode of "Grantchester", a murder mystery series in which a priest keeps finding himself involved in solving murder cases. (It was made around 2014 but is set in about 1948, in the UK.) Anyway, Violet happened to come downstairs, plopped herself down beside me, and started watching it with me. I was already about half way through, but she was interested anyway. This morning she came down around 5:30 am and asked if we could watch the next episode. My daughter says she doesn't mind Violet watching murder mysteries as long as they're not too graphic, which this isn't.
International Fanworks Day 2026 is Coming Soon!
2026-01-15 17:26ao3_news_feed
February is approaching with faster-than-light speed, which means it's nearly time for International Fanworks Day (IFD) once again! On February 15, we'll gather for our 12th annual observance of IFD to celebrate all aspects of fandom, fan-communities and fanworks—fics, art, podfic, zines, filk, research and more—together!
As we're gearing up towards IFD, we at the OTW would love to hear from you about what you associate with this year's theme: Alternate Universes! An Alternate Universe (AU) in fandom can mean a departure from canon, exploring diverging events and character choices, a themed AU like the cozy and popular Coffee Shop AU, or a fundamental change in worldbuilding, like Omegaverse fanworks. We are curious: Which AUs do you like best? Have you encountered an idea for an AU that changed your whole perspective on a piece of canon? What are your most treasured headcanons in your fandom(s)?
We'll be keeping an eye out for any posts about AUs shared by fans, so tag your posts with #IFD2026, and we'll signal-boost them on our OTW social media accounts!
In the next couple of weeks we'll announce what we're doing to celebrate IFD 2026. But we also want to know how you'll spend the festivities! Back in December, we asked you to let us know about any events you'll be running in your community for this IFD. You can still submit those events through our form until January 28.
Also in February, we'll be running our annual Feedback Fest! Spend the time until February 13 keeping an eye out for any AU-related recs!
We can't wait to hear from you about your fandom experiences and events for this IFD!
The Organization for Transformative Works is the non-profit parent organization of multiple projects including Archive of Our Own, Fanlore, Open Doors, OTW Legal Advocacy, and Transformative Works and Cultures. We are a fan-run, donor-supported organization staffed by volunteers. Find out more about us on our website.
International Fanworks Day 2026 is Coming Soon!
2026-01-15 17:22otw_news_feedFebruary is approaching with faster-than-light speed, which means it’s nearly time for International Fanworks Day (IFD) once again! On February 15, we’ll gather for our 12th annual observance of IFD to celebrate all aspects of fandom, fan-communities and fanworks—fics, art, podfic, zines, filk, research and more—together!
As we’re gearing up towards IFD, we at the OTW would love to hear from you about what you associate with this year’s theme: Alternate Universes! An Alternate Universe (AU) in fandom can mean a departure from canon, exploring diverging events and character choices, a themed AU like the cozy and popular Coffee Shop AU, or a fundamental change in worldbuilding, like Omegaverse fanworks. We are curious: Which AUs do you like best? Have you encountered an idea for an AU that changed your whole perspective on a piece of canon? What are your most treasured headcanons in your fandom(s)?
We’ll be keeping an eye out for any posts about AUs shared by fans, so tag your posts with #IFD2026, and we’ll signal-boost them on our OTW social media accounts!
In the next couple of weeks we’ll announce what we’re doing to celebrate IFD 2026. But we also want to know how you’ll spend the festivities! Back in December, we asked you to let us know about any events you’ll be running in your community for this IFD. You can still submit those events through our form until January 28.
Also in February, we’ll be running our annual Feedback Fest! Spend the time until February 13 keeping an eye out for any AU-related recs!
We can’t wait to hear from you about your fandom experiences and events for this IFD!
Snowflake Challenge 6 and 7: lots of lists
2026-01-15 17:30dolorosa_12I'm so far behind on this, so let's attempt to catch up somewhat.
Challenge 6 is Top 10 Challenge — a list of top ten anything. I was going to do something music-related, but a better idea popped into my head this morning:
( Top 10 things to do with tomatoes )
Challenge 7 is LIST THREE (or more) THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF. They don’t have to be your favorite things, just things that you think are good. Feel free to expand as much or as little as you want.
( List of three things behind the cut )
Challenge 6 is Top 10 Challenge — a list of top ten anything. I was going to do something music-related, but a better idea popped into my head this morning:
( Top 10 things to do with tomatoes )
Challenge 7 is LIST THREE (or more) THINGS YOU LIKE ABOUT YOURSELF. They don’t have to be your favorite things, just things that you think are good. Feel free to expand as much or as little as you want.
( List of three things behind the cut )
Fox’s Sport: JUSTICE LEAGUE EUROPE #9-10 (JLI 44)
2026-01-15 09:31tcampbell1000 posting in scans_dailyGiffen plot and breakdowns, Bill Loebs on script, guest penciller Art Nichols, with Bart Sears moving to inks.
Picking up right where issue #8 left off, Captain Atom and Catherine Cobert hear out Power Girl’s grim prognosis. You may as well call Kara Paradox Girl instead, because an operation is (1) her only hope and (2) impossible. ( ‘‘So she’s going to die, Doctor?’’ ‘‘Not if she lives! Which she won’t.’’ )
Picking up right where issue #8 left off, Captain Atom and Catherine Cobert hear out Power Girl’s grim prognosis. You may as well call Kara Paradox Girl instead, because an operation is (1) her only hope and (2) impossible. ( ‘‘So she’s going to die, Doctor?’’ ‘‘Not if she lives! Which she won’t.’’ )
I guess I can't blame him for the French part with that name tho
2026-01-15 18:35cimorenecimorene: I actually was impressed enough with Francois Arnaud to go watch him in other stuff, but not enough to watch The Borgias.waxjism: Would you watch some fuckass weird French Canadian arty movie? Are you willing to watch Xavier Dolan?cimorene: I've heard of that, but I don't know who it is.waxjism: That's what it is. French Canadian arty weird movie. I think it's blahblah from year, or year. And I think it's in French. cimorene: Okay, definitely not.Snowflake Challenge #8
2026-01-15 22:22evandarChallenge #8
Talk about your creative process.
( Read more... )
So, that's how I write things. I quite enjoyed writing for this challenge: it was nice to thing about how I do things and compare them to how I used to do it. There's been a lot of trial and error over the years.
I used to have to write analyses of my own writing for university (my BA is in English Lit and Creative Writing, and we had to do that for the CW part) and it used to make me want to die inside from how fucking pretentious the whole exercise was. They were never really accurate either, mostly because they talked about symbolism more than "I wrote this for a grade and I hate this teacher, so fuck it." But now I'm now kind of wondering what an analysis piece would look like for one of my fics. Huh. Let me know if you want to see one someday, I guess.
Just One Thing (15 January 2026)
2026-01-15 16:29nanila posting in awesomeersIt's challenge time!
Comment with Just One Thing you've accomplished in the last 24 hours or so. It doesn't have to be a hard thing, or even a thing that you think is particularly awesome. Just a thing that you did.
Feel free to share more than one thing if you're feeling particularly accomplished! Extra credit: find someone in the comments and give them props for what they achieved!
Nothing is too big, too small, too strange or too cryptic. And in case you'd rather do this in private, anonymous comments are screened. I will only unscreen if you ask me to.
Go!
Comment with Just One Thing you've accomplished in the last 24 hours or so. It doesn't have to be a hard thing, or even a thing that you think is particularly awesome. Just a thing that you did.
Feel free to share more than one thing if you're feeling particularly accomplished! Extra credit: find someone in the comments and give them props for what they achieved!
Nothing is too big, too small, too strange or too cryptic. And in case you'd rather do this in private, anonymous comments are screened. I will only unscreen if you ask me to.
Go!
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2026-01-15 11:22pshaw_ravenFox and I just got done using an electric hand warmer and a heat gun to revive some torpid bumblebees we found in the garden. How's your day going?
Since it's going to freeze tonight we wanted to get them dried off and active, so that they didn't stay put and die in the cold tonight. Mission probably accomplished. As a bonus, I got to pet a bumblebee.
Since it's going to freeze tonight we wanted to get them dried off and active, so that they didn't stay put and die in the cold tonight. Mission probably accomplished. As a bonus, I got to pet a bumblebee.