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[asimplechord]

As chosen by twindowlicker, the 3 + 3 meme:

callused hands I'm totally fascinated by hands of all shapes and sizes, but especially by hands that are obviously used for manual labor. Started with hands of family members: calluses formed from fishing, wood-working, building cars. Burns (and stains) from cigarettes and fireworks and welding torches, scars from mis-aimed hammers, rope-burn from hauling net, a slice from the slip of an oyster-shucking knife or the repeated blistering from a grip on farming equipment. (Blue collar much, my family?) Where are the calluses - finger tips, beside the nailbed, on the palm? What shape are they? Where is the skin tight, wrinkled or smooth, whether the mound below the thumb is built up by being right- or left-handed to the exclusion of the other hand, how the use develops muscles around the wrist. Hands can tell you all sorts of info about a person, if you only pay attention.

Ioan Gruffudd Welsh actor. Eye, ear, and brain candy. I first noticed him as John Gray in Wilde. Then realized he and Clive Owen were the only good things about the last King Arthur movie - he was Lancelot. Most memorable role: Horatio Hornblower. You might recognize him as one of the Fantastic Four - Reed. And he had a bit part in Titanic.

Signac - (signal?) One of my favorite artists, Paul Signac. Neo-impressionist, disciple of Seurat, who moved from the brush-strokes of Impressionism to pointillism. One of my favorite paintings: The Quai at Clichy. Love the way all the dots mean one thing up close and something else entirely - a whole entity, rather than individual ones - from the long view. So there's the focus on individual color within the single dots and the way they all blend together to form the overall image.


Quote from Jane Eyre. Chapter... 12, maybe? It's written/thought by Jane shortly before Mr. Rochester makes his first appearance. Jane has left the dull servitude at Lowood, but feels stifled by the sameness at Thornfield Hall with only Mrs. Fairfax and Adele and Sophie for company. When I'm particularly tired of being a suburban drone in Petrochemical City, USA, I think of this quote. Then I go do something as my silent revolt, ranging from political protest, volunteering to do something for Planned Parenthood, or writing some socially unacceptable fanfiction. :D


(made by tipsytoe) Boyd Holbrooke, model. Boyd is adult!Draco in my imagination when I read or write fanfic featuring Draco Malfoy. Nothing against Tom Felton, but I just can't smex him in fanfic if I've got a mental image of him as Draco.


(made by cstardust, via a CM comm) Special Agent Dr. Spencer Reid from the TV program Criminal Minds. I don't remember which episode that particular pic came from, but I remember that he was talking with JJ and Morgan about being scared of the dark, and he was completely gulled into believing JJ's scary story. Eidetic memory. Sugar addict. Totally socially backwards but brilliant. I just want to pinch his cheeks and tell him everything will be OK. And I love that he wears a fluffy purple scarf and carries a man-purse. Plus, yeah, geek + glasses.



Leave a comment if you want me to pic 3+3. :)

Comments

[byandby.livejournal.com]

I looooove Ioan. His best role has been Hornblower. I did like him King Arthur, and I want to see him in Amazing Grace.

[asimplechord.livejournal.com]

I'm looking forward to Amazing Grace, too. Plus the sequel to the Fantastic Four. Lame, but I'll be willing to see it. :)

Did you want to play?
interests: kennewick man, carrot ironfoundersson, mcshep
icons: purple wig cat, carbon-14 dating ('cause I'm a science geek and it amuses me), gorey

[why-me-why-not.livejournal.com]

I'll play! DOOO MEEEEEE! (sorry, i'm still way hyped up from SPN. They were in PRISON! Well, a detention center. BUT STILL!)

The scared of the dark conversation was in boogeyman. And we know why Reid's scared of the dark, right? :P

Also? I emailed you my J2. Did you finish what you were betaing so you can write the big pileup of sexiness?

[asimplechord.livejournal.com]

It's the inherent absence of knowledge light that Reid hates, really. ;)

I missed most of SPN, but saw a quick glimpse of Dean in an orange jumpsuit with big shiner. Poor thing, he needs Sam someone to kiss it better.

I made changes on hard-copy, and am in the process of editing the files to send back now.

And I haven't gotten to the big pile, yet. Dean's a bit skittish, you know? :)

OK.
interests:
shoebox project
latter days
angels

icons:
pokes (Gus) [Is that Gus from QaF?]
smug sawyer [since I can only guess from the name that he's from LOST]
pick your favorite SPN icon and tell me why you love it

[why-me-why-not.livejournal.com]

Exactly. *g*

There were HANDCUFFS! I'm totally convinced Dean somehow swiped a pair before they escaped, b/c he's all sneaky and stealthy like that, and b/c he likes the way Sam looks in them...

Ahem.

Dean? Skittish? :P

Interests:

Shoebox Project: Shoebox Project? OMFG! One of the funniest things EVER. It's Marauders-era fic and it's just... awesome. It's got like a cult following. *g* There are pics with the chapters, which is awesome, plus there is things like evil mistletoe that flies around the school and makes people kiss or it'll bite their nose. And it's kinda Remus/Sirius even though it takes like 26 chapters for a kiss. But there are lines like "I do believe in commas" and "I must be stronger than I thought; I just knocked the english language out of your head" and it's something you really should read when you find some time. Plus? TOAST! (sometimes i just get the urge to do nothing so I turn off my messengers & ignore LJ & my email and just read fic. It's good for the soul.)

Latter Days: AWWWW! This movie is so cute and cliche! You haven't seen it? It's about Aaron who moves to LA to do his mission work or whatever b/c he's Mormon and he moves in to an apartment across from Christian, who is adorably hot and gay, and Chris makes a bet that he can turn one of the Mormons but he and Aaron fall in love and... OMG. You really need to see this movie! I insist!

Angels: I believe in angels, like guardian angels, and that my daughter is one and watches over her little brothers. Ask me to tell you about my dream that I had not long after she died, but wait until I'm not drugged, k?

Icons:

GUS!! Yeah, that's Gus from QaF, who is the adorablest thing! I love that icon b/c it's cute and it gets someone's attention. It's like *poke* Hey!

Sawyer is so hot and he's such a fucking smartass (which, you've met Dean Winchester, right? Smartassness turns me on.) and I like to use that icon when I'm feeling particularly smug about something.

My favorite SPN icon... probably the "Love is a 67 Chevy" one. Someone made it shortly after the season finale last year (when I was freaking out and all "If I can just have a picture of the Metallicar unsmashed, I'll be able to breath again). And the Metallicar is my favorite Winchester (but don't tell the boys that) and it's the closest thing to HOME that the boys have ever known.

Of course I'm also fond of the one I'm using on this comment. It was made specially for me and it's from Scarecrow and the idea of Dean tied up... Guh! (except totally not when he's waiting to be sacrificed to some pagan god)

[asimplechord.livejournal.com]

My Dean's got issues. He wants Sam, but he's been taking care of him all of his life, right? Entrusted by their father from the time he was an infant. He doesn't want to fuck that up.

[why-me-why-not.livejournal.com]

And he's supposed to be protecting Sam, but he's thinking that maybe he needs to protect Sam from himself and what he's thinking?

[asimplechord.livejournal.com]

Exactly! And Jensen and Jared's hijinx (all that touchy-feely stuff and gay jokes in public, plus the fact that they really are doing it in private) are encouraging the fandom chatter, which is giving Sam all the wrong ideas.

Mmmm, Dean, Sam, and restraints. That's a gorgeous picture.

[why-me-why-not.livejournal.com]

And Sam thinks that he's always loved Dean and this would just be an extension of that love?

And oh yeah. There isn't enough handcuff fic.

[asimplechord.livejournal.com]

Uh-huh. But Sammy's a smart boy. He'll let Dean talk himself into a corner trying to convince Jen and Jay (and himself) that what they're doing is wrong, and then find a way to get what he wants. :D

[why-me-why-not.livejournal.com]

awww, our Sammy is more than just a pretty face! (and hot body) He's a total schemer! Guh. I wanna read your fic, like, YESTERDAY! I love your brain.

[libgirl.livejournal.com]

I'll play (though I admit to having few icons so you can choose extra interests if you need/want to).

[asimplechord.livejournal.com]

Actually, I'm curious about your default icon. Did you make it? I was going to ask about two others, but I see that you've already discussed them. :)

Interests:
david eddings
two-spirit
ricstar

[libgirl.livejournal.com]

I'll do this Saturday night or Sunday...still working on the Praxis and book review...guh.

[a-carnal-mink.livejournal.com]

And I love that he wears a fluffy purple scarf and carries a man-purse. Plus, yeah, geek + glasses.

And such beautifully pale skin! AND! Gorgeous[1] hands... looong fingers... Reid hits so many of my buttons. *cough*cleverbeautifulmalevirgin*cough*

[1] Totally typed that as "Georgeous" first. *le sigh* So pathetic. :)

[a-carnal-mink.livejournal.com]

Oh, and also? I know I've already done two of these, but I'd kinda like to do it as directed by you, if you felt so inclined. :)

[asimplechord.livejournal.com]

*snorts coffee everywhere*

It's been a while since I looked at your profile. I didn't realize you'd added 'was_vomited_on_at_motorhead_y'know' to your interests. :D


I request an explanation of:
benign dictatorship, flag of eureka, and the projectionist

Hyuk Jang, mildly appalled, Mr Orange



Mmm, yes, I forgot to mention Matthew Gray Gubler's hands.

I exchange Georgeous and gorgeous on a regular basis. S'a perfectly reasonable thing to do, under the circumstances. :)

Oh, hey. Speaking of other interests...

[asimplechord.livejournal.com]

I was thinking of you the other day when I read some RPS. I know Supernatural fanfic isn't your thing, but there's a story where this guy

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helps a shaggier version of this guy

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shave when he can't do it himself.

The thought of that with a straight edge and foam...

Re: Oh, hey. Speaking of other interests...

[a-carnal-mink.livejournal.com]

I love Supernatural! :D And I've been reading some Supernatural Wincest and RPS. :) I havn't really gone out searching for it, but whenever someone on my Flist recs one, I go have a looksee. Whereabouts was this shaving one? *almost comatose with erotic delight at the thought*

Jensen Ackles is a beauty, isn't he? Amazing eyes - gods!

(dammit, i think i need a shaving icon!)

Re: Oh, hey. Speaking of other interests...

[asimplechord.livejournal.com]

*nods*

I've barely watched any Supernatural episodes, but I was drawn in by the visuals alone. ;)

It's Touched by darkness (http://www.sinful-desire.org/archive/viewstory.php?sid=976&ageconsent=ok&warning=5) by agt_spooky. A hurt/comfort piece with a wee bit of angst and some first-time-together-ness.

Re: Oh, hey. Speaking of other interests...

[asimplechord.livejournal.com]

And I should add that the shaving is a minor scene in the story, but the image it put in my head stayed there for quite some time.

Re: Oh, hey. Speaking of other interests...

[a-carnal-mink.livejournal.com]

Nice stuff! The world needs more shaving scenes, to be sure, to be sure. Thanks for the link, m'dear... I spent many an hour yesterday, just clicking around on that site. :) There's a writer on there called keeperofthecheese, who's REALLY good. Does both J/J and Wincest - the latter, particularly, good gods! Really bloody brilliant. Got the "brothers" thing completely nailed. But yeah... Thanks again! :)

Re: Oh, hey. Speaking of other interests...

[asimplechord.livejournal.com]

I've read a some of keepaofthecheez's stuff. Good stuff. :)

My to-read list is huge, right now. There's a community that does SPN/RPS recs (crack_impala) that I'm slowly going through, as I have time.

If you want to read a short story with J/J and implied Wincest, try Tabby's Comfortable Denial (http://why-me-why-not.livejournal.com/238522.html).

Re: Oh, hey. Speaking of other interests...

[a-carnal-mink.livejournal.com]

Comfortable Denial was really nice! Thanks again. :)

Currently wibbling about whether or not to plunge into crack_impala... I might lose myself a wee bit...

[twindowlicker.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the explanation, Now I know!

[asimplechord.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! ;)