So ... The Sims

As you may know if you've been reading this journal, I succumbed and bought The Sims. While I've mostly been messing about with Sims created to resemble characters from my old webcomic, I also created Sims to resemble me, Toby, and the two cats. The two cats are currently in human form, as Sims Pets isn't out until October. :)

So, as totally not requested, here are a few highlights of my first session playing with our little fictional family.

( cut for screenshots and to spare those who don't care )

By the way...

...if you're the person who sent me the Facebook friend request that I turned down, it's because I have no idea who you are. If it was you, please email me and let me know. Thanks!

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Photos of what the Texas drought looks like. It's not as noticeable in the cities, but it's affecting the state deeply.

(The cow in the first pic was rescued.)

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Walk around building 10 min. Miles: 1 (rounding up) Total: 1236 mi. From Lorien: 378 mi. Paddle paddle paddle.

Signal boosting

Authors Say Agents Try to “Straighten” Gay Characters in YA. The authors being our very own sartorias and rachelmanija.

Edited: As it's been tweeted by John Scalzi and Neil Gaiman, the site might be a wee bit less than robust right now. :) Post mirrored over at Rachel's LJ and Dreamwidth.

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Friday's Big Picture showed photos of the drought and fires in Texas.