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Last spring, @philipbrewer and I set up identical Synology devices to back up our home networks and then provide off-site back-ups for each other: https://stevendbrewer.com/new-backup-strategy/

It's worked very well and has provided great peace of mind.

#ScribesandMakers Is there a creative activity you used to enjoy but now feels like a chore? ...Is anything you could do to make it enjoyable again?

I had think about this one. I think the answer is, "No." That's because when something doesn't feel fresh or interesting, I don't do it until it does again. I think this is part of my assertion that my creative output is uneven and unpredictable. Part of that is never "pushing through" to work on something when I'm not feelin' it. I can wait.

#WritersCoffeeClub What have you written for another writer?

I've written a fair number of critiques and a few reviews. I had a chance to write a blurb for someone's book, but it was at the end of the semester and I couldn't find the time to get it done. I still regret that.

He took a bite of the Spew. Delicious.
She was actually a pretty good cook, but was still angry about being contracted. And there was nothing in the contract about giving the food she made an appealing name. He didn't mind — as long as it tasted good. (3/3) #wss366

Roge inspected the meal. The plate contained a skillet dish of hash-browned potatoes mixed with scrambled eggs, sausage, and bacon. He took a sip of the glass and determined that it was a mimosa.
"Thanks, Toasterella. How about some coffee?"
"Liquified bat droppings, coming up." (2/3) #wss366

Roge came down the stairs, wearing his ragged bathrobe, and trudged, yawning, into the dining room.
"What's for breakfast, Toasterella?"
His contracted sprite flittered out from the kitchen.
"Maggot's Spew and Fox #Fluid."
A plate and a glass appeared amid sparkles on the table. (1/3) #wss366

Thanks to @philipbrewer for the awesome present via @WEATHERISHAPPENING

Excerpted from *Devishire!* an unpublished Revin's Heart sequel. Subscribe to my newsletter for updates when it appears: https://author-sdbrewer.micro.blog/subscribe/

"Why did you stick your neck out for me?"
Revin looked at Terrier seriously. Then he smiled.
"I'm not sticking my neck out. There are few things in this world I'm more certain of than your loyalty."
"Thank you, Sir Revin," Terrier said, tears in his eyes. "I won't let you down again." (3/3) #wss366

Revin and Terrier exchanged glances. "We have an understanding."
After the Queen consulted with Revin on a point of policy, she went back to her chambers.
Terrier looked over at Revin.
"Why did you do it?" he asked.
"Hmm?" Revin asked, startled out of his train of thought. (2/3) #wss366

The Queen entered Revin's quarters as Terrier was helping him into his #suit coat. She looked sharply at Terrier, who carefully avoided eye contact.
"How did you secure his release?" the Queen asked.
"He's under my personal recognizance."
"Is that really wise?" she pressed. (1/3) #wss366

#WritersCoffeeClub Who is a writer whose life inspires you?

My brother, @philipbrewer — except for all of the exercise and fitfluencer stuff.

Everyone in the US can enjoy their grift subscription this holiday season.

Content warning:gross, norovirus

When I was flying back from LOSCon, I changed planes in Charlotte. I walked to my connecting gate, then hit the bathroom. I waited in line, got a stall, and did my business. The moment, I opened the door, someone rushed past the line, past me, into the stall, and started puking. I got outta there as fast as I could, thinking, "Norovirus!" I was never happier that I was masked. And that I wasn't sitting in one of those other stalls. Or still waiting in line.

I watched a Pretzelle video that was obviously the theme song for a Korean animated show called Teteru: Secret of Teddy Bear Village. It's a cute song. But I thought the description of the production company was a bit underwhelming. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4F7rfsFurw

"It was the first nebula people discovered," Zaza said, reading the guidebook. "When it was named, people couldn't see it close up, but they said it looked like a crab."
"I'm hungry," Tata said. "Maybe we should have crab cakes for lunch."
"Bebe would like cake!" Bebe shrieked. (3/3) #wss366

"Look at all the colors!" Popo gushed.
Tau snorted.
"Aw. Too bad," Rara said, patting him.
"Which nebula is this again?" asked Mumu.
"It's the #Crab nebula," said David.
"It doesn't look like a crab…" Sisi observed. (2/3) #wss366

The Better Angels, David, and Tau all stood together under the dome on the deep-space spectator platform among a crowd of people. Everyone looked upward, oohing and aahing. The field of view was filled with streaks and filaments of multicolored gas and dust. (1/3) #wss366

I'm annoyed that Wordpress increasing has AI shit smeared all over it: "Write this with AI! Create that with AI!" I turned up a newish module that someone is creating called "Disable AI": https://wordpress.org/plugins/disable-ai/

It would be better if Wordpress created a setting that modules could respect that would conceal AI elements that were unwanted. But, in the absence of that, this is a reasonable approach.

The module is new and only has a few installs. But I briefly inspected the code and installed it.

La lasta hajko… https://bierfaristo.com/last.php