I love stories that stay in the magical worlds, not moving outside into Muggle territory too much. Some new magic would be wonderful. I love stories of discovery, slowly getting to know a person beyond the intentionally revealed.

I like gentleness and kindness, humor and sharp-tongued banter. All with a background of 'I really do see you, and I care for you.'
I can deal with darker, heavier stories as long as they do wonderful things with language and end on a happy, hopeful note. I love stories where someone truly sees value in Snape, even if Snape at first has a hard time believing that this could be so.

But you can't ever do wrong with a gently-funny romance with a happy end.

Also feel free to run with the art promps for fic if they they inspire you.

What I don't like:
PWP, anything kinky or squicky, non-con. I like romance, not smuttiness - a PG13 or under rating would be appreciated. I also don't like to see Snape humiliated - so please leave him his dignity. I don't like cheating and adultery. Oh, and I don't like teacher-student. So I prefer stories where Hermione is a self-sufficient adult (post Hogwarts.)

This weekend near Stanley, ID

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My gift in the SSHG exchange posted. And it's wonderful!! Just look!!

I am so impressed with my mystery artist's talent. I asked for Snape and Hermione, Edward Gorey style. This is perfect.





Click on the picture to be taken to the exchange!

I took this picture last week at a local nature center - I thought it turned out pretty cool! I give you "Abstract with Fish" ;0)

The Livejournal picture of the week contest is off and running, and I've been nominated! I was pleased as punch to find they had selected my photo for the contest. I am currently trailing in second place behind a chickadee.

The winner gets 500 lj tokens, which would be a very cool perk. So if you think you might want to vote for me, I'd be thrilled!

http://community.livejournal.com/lj_photophile/2153995.html

Every member can only vote once; I think I am currently around 20 votes behind.
I really do think my photo is the coolest. But I am, of course, biased, LOL! ;o}

They chopped my picture down and semi-destroyed the composition when they posted it, but you can see the full version if you click through.

Winter walk along the Boise River - taken January 3rd.




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Something purple or something round:

My Tin Woodsman pewter measuring cups. I love them.

Random Thing in my kitchen. Upside down.

My Random Thing someplace that I go everyday.

This should be self-explanatory.


Mouse-on-Cheese-Soap is looking very tiny sitting on the can...