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@cousinmary

Author and fangirl living her best life in Boise, Idaho. I write, cook, and play DnD all while looking up houses on Zillow I can in no way afford.

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Start arresting the men named and/or pictured get them to turn on each other (they will) I agree she's involved, but stop pretending she's the linchpin that is holding everything together. We know, at least partially, who the men are.

10.02.2026 00:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Me, with a fully planned and outlined wip: okay, it's time to start writing. do not ruin this. do not get distracted. you got this.
The half-baked, vague idea I've had in my head for months, unnamed and unclear but persistent: image of cat sneaking into a room

Me, with a fully planned and outlined wip: okay, it's time to start writing. do not ruin this. do not get distracted. you got this. The half-baked, vague idea I've had in my head for months, unnamed and unclear but persistent: image of cat sneaking into a room

I'm soooo close to finishing my draft and all I want to do is work on something new! #writingcommunity

03.02.2026 18:57 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It helps. Also, the number of zoos, aquariums, and libraries I follow on here very much makes your point.

25.01.2026 21:38 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a woman is sitting at a desk with her head down writing in a notebook Alt: a woman is sitting at a desk with her head down writing in a notebook

Six pages today! Been awhile. #writingcommunity

19.01.2026 23:05 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's a simple thing, but one of the major reasons people nope out on reading a fic. I actually feel truly awkward leaving them out when submitting to lit magazines, it just looks wrong at this point.

01.01.2026 03:15 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm an Ao3 addict! You should add line breaks between each paragraph/dialogue line, a lot of people will skip "wall of text" fics even they're amazing

01.01.2026 02:54 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a happy new year greeting card with fireworks in the background ALT: a happy new year greeting card with fireworks in the background

Be kind making writing resolutions this year! #writingcommunity

01.01.2026 02:49 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Love that. Hope future ones are better. โค๏ธ

25.12.2025 02:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Linguine with Red Clam Sauce Recipe The iconic Italian-American pasta dish, packed with fresh briny clams, gets even more flavor from San Marzano tomatoes, plenty of garlic and anchovies, and a finishing touch of parsley.

This is my 2nd year doing Feast of the Seven Fishes for Xmas eve, an East Coast Italian American tradition I first learned about from a truly mediocre romcom ๐Ÿ˜†๐Ÿฝ๏ธ www.foodandwine.com/recipes/ling...

24.12.2025 18:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 23 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Sunset at 5:11 today. Simmer pot is roiling, fireplace lit, ready for the fates to whisper their ideas for the coming year. #wintersolstice #writingcommunity

22.12.2025 01:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I can only hope the next time a tricker puts out a beasty its way bigger and has some kind of animatronic... also, safe for the environment... and totally freaks some people out ๐Ÿ˜†

19.12.2025 02:27 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Adulthood is being unreasonably happy when the snow doesn't stick.

19.12.2025 01:58 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Google search on "tell tale flooring" returns nothing about Poe or the Tell-Tale Heart, just scratches in hardwood floors.

Google search on "tell tale flooring" returns nothing about Poe or the Tell-Tale Heart, just scratches in hardwood floors.

AI doesn't get the joke.

Checking that my pun isn't a real business, I'm comforted to learn AI is inherently unfunny. #writingcommunity

06.12.2025 02:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Indian Chicken Stew with Potatoes - Seasons and Suppers A hearty Indian chicken stew, with potatoes in a spicy tomato and cream sauce. Perfect served with yogurt and naan bread.

The most useful info I've gotten from the Idaho Statemen in years, this is the last safe day for Turkey leftovers. Use it or lose it ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ
What I'm doing tonight: www.seasonsandsuppers.ca/indian-spice...

02.12.2025 01:04 ๐Ÿ‘ 16 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

It's so fun!

01.12.2025 13:47 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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a young girl dressed as a native american is holding a lighter in her hand . ALT: a young girl dressed as a native american is holding a lighter in her hand .

Ugh, smokes and a flask are almost as good, even just standing with them and not participating. It's about breaking away from the older gen's awfulness. If that's it and your spouse supports you? Seriously, setting boundaries is the best thing (in my 26 years going strong marriage) I ever did.

27.11.2025 22:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

100% agreed. As if we needed another reason to hate that company.

27.11.2025 21:52 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Last of the harvest. Respect.

27.11.2025 21:51 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Looks really good!

27.11.2025 21:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Have you tried alongside the garage? It's where all the cool cousins are and at least one has some form of weed to smoke/vape/eat that will get you through your uncle's vaguely racist toast to a great-grandparent you never met.

27.11.2025 21:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I feel like when like-minded liberal folks are talking politics it's very much, yes, it's awful and we all agree. We aren't fixing it tonight though, so maybe another topic?

27.11.2025 21:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The more I look at this the more I like it. The contrast of colors, the chair sizes, the whole composition just feels like Thanksgiving prep poised on the edge of someone saying, "well, we're doing this."

27.11.2025 21:36 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I used to be able to find ANYTHING via search. The vaguest whisp of a mention online, I could find it.

Now, it's AI garbage primarily from seeded sites or completely made-up BS.

As a writer, I want to deep dive niche topics. I want to become an expert to write 3 paragraphs. #writingcommunity

22.11.2025 22:24 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
eerie fogscape

eerie fogscape

'Tis very foggy today in Boise and it's making me want to resurrect my fog world story idea... #writingcommunity

18.11.2025 16:31 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Growlery
Noun
A place of refuge or sanctuary for use while one is out of sorts or in an ill humor.

Growlery Noun A place of refuge or sanctuary for use while one is out of sorts or in an ill humor.

Word of the day. Also, mood. #writingcommunity

12.11.2025 19:26 ๐Ÿ‘ 10 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

20 years for me and mine. He brings me a sweet treat out of the blue? I jump him like I'm a teen and he's my popstar crush.

06.11.2025 03:03 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

II keep repeating that to myself. Thanks :)

02.11.2025 01:43 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Starting novel writing month is rough as the beginning sets the tone. I got, maybe, half a chapter done today, but already want to rewrite because it feels like a buddy comedy and the MC is going to leave right after the set up. #writingcommunity #NovNov #NaNoWriMo

02.11.2025 00:08 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I like the idea, though truth of the year is honestly way too much for me to take on in any genre, especially the last few years!

01.11.2025 23:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I signed up for #NovNov because I need my tracking and badges (simple creature, need virtual stickers). That said, I'm also in! Good luck ๐Ÿ˜€

01.11.2025 00:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0