I still feel like I've forgotten something

[cleolinda]

Linkspam: The OH SHIT Edition, in which I suddenly realize there are a ton of things I was supposed to mention and, inexplicably, didn't.

made_of_fail_pc does, in fact, have a new episode up.

greyduck's new photo comic Quacked Panes (the secret life of rubber duckies, if you will).

The Sirens conference (sirenscon, October 1-4, 2009, Vail, Colorado):

Inspired by the daring adventures of women characters and compelled by the brilliant works of women authors, Sirens is a conference dedicated to women in fantasy literature. The conference, both scholarly examination and professional retreat, welcomes academics, authors, professionals, and readers to attend—and provide varying perspectives on fantasy books by women, female characters in fantasy works, the market for fantasy by and about women, and how to support women in fantasy literature.

Our Guests of Honor in 2009, our inaugural year, include authors Tamora Pierce, Sherwood Smith, and Kristin Cashore, each of whom has written of strong, smart women warriors. In addition, all attendees are encouraged to propose presentation topics related to women in fantasy: history, social studies, fan studies, business, specific books and series, fantasy generally, or even Sirens's 2009 focus on warrior characters and the women who write them.

The thing is, and I feel awful about this, the due date for proposals is tomorrow. Somehow I got "June 20" stuck in my head and thought I had plenty of time to mention it, because I suck. So if you do have something you think would work, do think about submitting that. I don't know that I'll be able to go, but I would love to and will if I can (depending on health and finances), so if nothing else, keep it in mind if you think you'd be interested in attending.

(Additional details: registration is currently $175 [all programming, events, keynotes and keynote food]; hotel is $109 for 1/2, $134 for 3-4. Adds praetorianguard, "Hotel is the Vail Cascade Resort and Spa. Think library, awesome bar, hot ski bum staff.")

From quizzicalsphinx: "Since you're an Alabama girl too, I wondered if you might link people to the Calhoun County Animal Shelter's Donation Page. Due to the economy, they've had steadily declining donations and two weeks ago, they lost their gas. I can't confirm this rumour, but word on the street has it that, as of this morning, they lost their electricity and water as well. If the utilities cannot be restored, up to 300 otherwise adoptable animals may have to be euthanised. Here's the local news report."

From sachielle: U.S. Manga Obscenity Conviction Roils Comics World; Neil Gaiman On The ‘Obscenity’ Of Manga Collector Christopher Handley’s Trial.

Assorted thoughts:

A couple of mail-related things--Lelio? I couldn't figure out what your LJ username was (to contact you), but I did get what you sent me? Also, I brilliantly lost the message (comment? email? PM?) where someone mentioned Rement, but I did get that package as well. The one with The Littlest Shopping Basket?

God, I need an intern.

Lots of jaw/tension headaches. Not sure if it's the weather (air pressure) or not. Or possibly a buildup of massive amounts of fail.

Slept in today, then made necessary purchases at local shopping centers. May go see Up tomorrow.

Yelled at people on eBay who could not hear me for bidding against me on a bargain and thereby making it less of a bargain. Won the auction anyway (it ended at only $18, I am not nickel-and-diming myself to death, stop saying that). You will find out what it was several weeks from now, I think, although rest assured that it is merely a prop, not a character.

Making a doll-sized longbow? Not as easy as you might think.

Comments

[greedyskunk.livejournal.com]

I would so love to go to the Sirens conference. I rode my bike to the library nearly every day the summer when I was 11. I discovered Tamora Pierce's Song of the Lioness Quartet and fell in love. I delved into fanfiction and fanart because of those books. 20 years later, I still have a set on my bookshelf.

Too bad finances will probably prevent me from attending. :-(

[ilanka.livejournal.com]

I found Tamora Pierce's books in middle school. I still have all my originals =) Ollld cover art and all =) I re-read them about every 2 years. They never get old.

[ailaes.livejournal.com]

Augh. I would love to go to the conference, since I'm in Colorado Springs as it is. Sadly, I have no monies and what I do have is getting saved for my visitor in a few months. Looks awesome. Let us know if you do end up attending - I want pictures[scenic, etc.]!

[riderofrohan8.livejournal.com]

Hey, I'll be your intern! :p

[riderofrohan8.livejournal.com]

After I posted that, I couldn't stop myself from making a really lame Monica Lewinsky joke. Just thought you should know. I'll go hang my head in shame now.

[sherrilina.livejournal.com]

I met Tamora Pierce at a Con once--she is kind of an intimidating woman, especially for one so short! But still amazing to see in person....

Good luck with all of that!

[txvoodoo.livejournal.com]

The bit about the animal shelter made me cry. Am donating.

[scornedsaint.livejournal.com]

God, I need an intern.

Oh my god, me. I have no job or interesting/do-gooder-y/resume building internship this summer and it's driving me insane. I would more than happily sort through linkspam for you. And I have tons of family in Montgomery, so I sort of know Birmingham. In that sense that I've driven through it a couple of times. I'm sure that I would be so helpful to you.

Making a doll-sized longbow? Not as easy as you might think.

HEE. Clearly, the inventors of the longbow did not think 21st century doll needs while developing it.

[kveran.livejournal.com]

The case against Christopher Handley may be the most ridiculous thing I've heard of since they started prosecuting kids who sent nude or semi-nude text messages to their girl- or boyfriends.

[bishsticks.livejournal.com]

It seriously disturbs me! I could go upstairs and pick out half a dozen manga titles that would get me arrested too, and it's all stuff I got from amazon.com.

[lilgoala.livejournal.com]

I'm sure this is so yesterday's news, but you know about the Twilight cruise, right?

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I think I mentioned it earlier in the week. And it's the guy who plays Emmett going, right? The one who takes candy from strangers? Yeah, he's gonna last fifteen minutes on that boat.

[diddakoi.livejournal.com]

Omg, Tamora Pierce and Sherwood Smith IN THE SAME PLACE??? *fangirls rabidly*

What am I doing in October? Absolutely nothing. Unless I get a job by then. And if I don't have a job by then, I certainly won't have money to go to Vail. So there's that.

[rennaise.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry to hear about your headaches. I hope they ease off soon and that you can have many more pain-free days.

[starherd.livejournal.com]

...Would somebody please let lawmakers in on this?
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_old_was_Mary_when_she_has_Jesus

Why are they worrying about manga when they have a massive worldwide organized religion to shut down! Geeze, people.

[crunknwj.livejournal.com]

...that manga case makes me think of strikeout 07.

just sayin.

(god that is so incredibly ridiculous. i can't believe he's being charged for owning a comic.)

[sun-star-n-moon.livejournal.com]

Up was so cute. *gives it two thumbs up*

[lisa-zj.livejournal.com]

You have my complete sympathies on the headaches Cleo, I know what those are like. It might well be pressure, you're not too far from me and I know we've been having some big storms over my way. Plus springtime in the South brings all that massive pollen, which I'm sure doesn't help. I hope you feel better!

[lisa-zj.livejournal.com]

I know this is off-topic, but has anybody been watching the True Blood reruns on HBO the last couple nights? I am loving it!!! Though I have to banish my boys to their rooms (and video games, they're so upset) so I CAN watch it. Squee!!!

[sweet-pessimism.livejournal.com]

Sirenscon! Oh, how I'd love to go! I was lucky enough to be close enough to Conestoga to be able to swing that (and it was BRILLIANT), but I fear this is way too out of my price range.. Alas!

[darkfrog24.livejournal.com]

Oh my GOD is it a Littlest Volvo of Great Justice?!

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

Not a vehicle, sadly. Not that TLE is articulated enough to sit even if it were.

[rina2o6.livejournal.com]

Go see Up if you can! I saw a matinée today and it was incredibly sweet and witty. If you're feeling down or in a funk, I'd highly recommend it. The short at the beginning was pretty amazing too.

Hope you have a calming, restful weekend!

Hi!

[iluvbroadway06.livejournal.com]

Hi Cleo! I just wanted to say, first, I hope that your headaches go away and you start feeling better soon. Second, I wanted to comment to let you know who I was since I just added you as a friend. I've been lurking around here for a while, and you finally inspired me to dust off my old LJ account so that I could actually comment! You see, I haven't logged in in about oh, two years at least, so major kudos to you for making me get back on LJ. Unfortunately, I am stuck with the horrible username I chose when I was 15. :(

Anyway, just wanted to let you know I love your journal, and Movies in 15 Minutes! Thanks for always brightening my day!

[greyduck.livejournal.com]

Eeep! I'm the second entry in a linkspam!

I feel special. *beams with pride* Thank you!

[edda.livejournal.com]

For no special reason, please enjoy this (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfxCnZ4Dp3c&eurl=http%3A%2F%2Flj%2Dtoys%2Ecom%2F%3Fjournalid%3D602683%26moduleid%3D10%26preview%3D%26auth%5Ftoken%3Dsessionless%3A1244354400%3Aembedcontent%3A602683%252610%2526%3A40a6e3fa&feature=player_embedded).

[clayrblu.livejournal.com]

:D Thank you


(That old man with the headband! lol!)

[rina2o6.livejournal.com]

Don't let TBE see this! (http://jezebel.com/5281609/celebrate--my-little-ponys-25th-anniversary-by-wearing-her-behind-on-your-lapel) He might get the wrong idea.

[moonshadows.livejournal.com]

See, I found UP horribly depressing. LIke... I was upset for the next two hours. It was a beautiful movie, but after the wallop that is the first half hour, I just couldn't pull myself out of the wallow. Boyfriend felt the same way. It was good though, but I can't imagine bringing a child to it. Just figured I'd warn you if you were feeling sad, not the best day to see it. Its a disney movie,s o you know it turns out ok, but still...

thank god for big giant 3-d glasses that hide your face.

[cleolinda.livejournal.com]

See, I thought the first five minutes or so really was sad, but the rest of it was beautiful and life-affirming. He fulfilled his promise and was then able to move on to "new adventures," began to live again, and became poor lonely Russell's sort-of grandpa.