Harmonyfb
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Harmonyfb
@harmonyfb.bsky.social
· Nov 10
Intro for newskis: I'm a Weird Old Lady and a giant nerd. I read a lot, I work in a library, I love horror and fantasy and science fiction, I knit and spin and I have approximate knowledge of many things.
(Yes, I am also the same Harmonyfb from the bird site and Livejournal. My horror is eternal.)
(Yes, I am also the same Harmonyfb from the bird site and Livejournal. My horror is eternal.)
Finished a lovely Magic Academia novel - "Higher Magic" by Courtney Floyd. The kind of Academia where you're a grad student who screwed the pooch on your 1st magical dissertation defense, & now have to rework your thesis & oops, you have a skull narrating your inner monologue now. #Booksky
November 27, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Finished a lovely Magic Academia novel - "Higher Magic" by Courtney Floyd. The kind of Academia where you're a grad student who screwed the pooch on your 1st magical dissertation defense, & now have to rework your thesis & oops, you have a skull narrating your inner monologue now. #Booksky
Received a pearl-clutching email today about Sarah Maas books (They’re full of pron! And they’re in the YA section*!) 🙄
So proud of myself that I didn’t respond, as I would have *started* with “You’re six years behind that curve, dumbass.”
*Note: Only the YA-appropriate ones are in YA.
So proud of myself that I didn’t respond, as I would have *started* with “You’re six years behind that curve, dumbass.”
*Note: Only the YA-appropriate ones are in YA.
November 26, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Received a pearl-clutching email today about Sarah Maas books (They’re full of pron! And they’re in the YA section*!) 🙄
So proud of myself that I didn’t respond, as I would have *started* with “You’re six years behind that curve, dumbass.”
*Note: Only the YA-appropriate ones are in YA.
So proud of myself that I didn’t respond, as I would have *started* with “You’re six years behind that curve, dumbass.”
*Note: Only the YA-appropriate ones are in YA.
Nothing like starting the week with a dental appointment. ☹️
Stupid crown.
Stupid crown.
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Nothing like starting the week with a dental appointment. ☹️
Stupid crown.
Stupid crown.
Oh, no! Late to #HorrorWatch! Tonight is...uh..."Under the Skin". Sexy aliens, go!!
November 23, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Oh, no! Late to #HorrorWatch! Tonight is...uh..."Under the Skin". Sexy aliens, go!!
Caught sight of the news, so I read three books and I'm about to eat my weight in leftover Halloween candy, so..that's how my weekend is going to go.
November 22, 2025 at 1:52 AM
Caught sight of the news, so I read three books and I'm about to eat my weight in leftover Halloween candy, so..that's how my weekend is going to go.
Let me tell you about this week's books:
Platform Decay by @marthawells.com (May '26): Murderbot + Three; shenanigans ensue
Wolf Worm by @tkingfisher.com (Mar '26): Gothic botflies & other parasites :shudder:
Of Monsters & Mainframes by @barbaratruelove.bsky.social: If Universal monsters in space.
Platform Decay by @marthawells.com (May '26): Murderbot + Three; shenanigans ensue
Wolf Worm by @tkingfisher.com (Mar '26): Gothic botflies & other parasites :shudder:
Of Monsters & Mainframes by @barbaratruelove.bsky.social: If Universal monsters in space.
November 22, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Let me tell you about this week's books:
Platform Decay by @marthawells.com (May '26): Murderbot + Three; shenanigans ensue
Wolf Worm by @tkingfisher.com (Mar '26): Gothic botflies & other parasites :shudder:
Of Monsters & Mainframes by @barbaratruelove.bsky.social: If Universal monsters in space.
Platform Decay by @marthawells.com (May '26): Murderbot + Three; shenanigans ensue
Wolf Worm by @tkingfisher.com (Mar '26): Gothic botflies & other parasites :shudder:
Of Monsters & Mainframes by @barbaratruelove.bsky.social: If Universal monsters in space.
Tonight's #Horrorwatch is a cheese-fest of mighty proportions - "Galaxy of Terror" (1981). It's an Alien rip-off which stars Erin Moran (the kid sister on "Happy Days"). I predict much snark will be enjoyed!
Be there or be square (and mute that hashtag!)
Be there or be square (and mute that hashtag!)
November 16, 2025 at 1:14 AM
Tonight's #Horrorwatch is a cheese-fest of mighty proportions - "Galaxy of Terror" (1981). It's an Alien rip-off which stars Erin Moran (the kid sister on "Happy Days"). I predict much snark will be enjoyed!
Be there or be square (and mute that hashtag!)
Be there or be square (and mute that hashtag!)
Watched del Toro's Frankenstein last night. Hm. Found Isaac's characterization to be interesting (compared to other films.) Mia Goth was a little flat as Elizabeth, but I can't tell if that was a directorial choice or acting choice. Clearly a loving adaptation. #Movies
November 13, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Watched del Toro's Frankenstein last night. Hm. Found Isaac's characterization to be interesting (compared to other films.) Mia Goth was a little flat as Elizabeth, but I can't tell if that was a directorial choice or acting choice. Clearly a loving adaptation. #Movies
This month's hair is Arctic Fox's "Wrath" (bright red) layered over faded "Ginger Flare" with black ends. I'm hopeful this will not turn out hot pink as red sometimes does on my hair. :crosses fingers: Guess we'll see.
November 11, 2025 at 10:47 PM
This month's hair is Arctic Fox's "Wrath" (bright red) layered over faded "Ginger Flare" with black ends. I'm hopeful this will not turn out hot pink as red sometimes does on my hair. :crosses fingers: Guess we'll see.
Half an hour til the best time of the week: #Horrorwatch! Tonight we're watching the cosmic horror of "Altered States" (1980). Stars a very young William Hurt & is directed by Ken Russell ("Lisztomania", "The Devils", & a little rock opera you may have heard of: "Tommy".) Be there or be square!
November 9, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Half an hour til the best time of the week: #Horrorwatch! Tonight we're watching the cosmic horror of "Altered States" (1980). Stars a very young William Hurt & is directed by Ken Russell ("Lisztomania", "The Devils", & a little rock opera you may have heard of: "Tommy".) Be there or be square!
Indeed, this was how I heard the news.
November 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Indeed, this was how I heard the news.
I didn’t manage a spooky movie (too much people-ing yesterday; I needed quiet.) But I did finally read “Crypt of the Moon Spider” & that was super creepy! #Books
November 1, 2025 at 12:03 PM
I didn’t manage a spooky movie (too much people-ing yesterday; I needed quiet.) But I did finally read “Crypt of the Moon Spider” & that was super creepy! #Books
There were a lot of teens and young adults in costume, trick or treating, and you know what? I will forever remember the joy on one guy’s face when he said “Trick-or-Treat!” & then grinned & remarked “I haven’t said that in SO LONG.”
YES YOU CAN HAVE CANDY, SIR. #Halloween
YES YOU CAN HAVE CANDY, SIR. #Halloween
October 31, 2025 at 11:45 PM
There were a lot of teens and young adults in costume, trick or treating, and you know what? I will forever remember the joy on one guy’s face when he said “Trick-or-Treat!” & then grinned & remarked “I haven’t said that in SO LONG.”
YES YOU CAN HAVE CANDY, SIR. #Halloween
YES YOU CAN HAVE CANDY, SIR. #Halloween
First group of trick or treaters, we had an 11 year old yell “Goosebumps???!!! That’s what I want!”
Once again, books rule. #HappyHalloween
Once again, books rule. #HappyHalloween
October 31, 2025 at 10:34 PM
First group of trick or treaters, we had an 11 year old yell “Goosebumps???!!! That’s what I want!”
Once again, books rule. #HappyHalloween
Once again, books rule. #HappyHalloween
Decided to rewatch "In the Mouth of Madness" (1994) today. What an '80s soundtrack!
I remembered the changing painting & the old lady, but I didn't remember *Charlton Heston* being in this!
David Warner has the no-nothingest, throwaway role. Sam Neill was great, as per usual. Creepy & fun.
I remembered the changing painting & the old lady, but I didn't remember *Charlton Heston* being in this!
David Warner has the no-nothingest, throwaway role. Sam Neill was great, as per usual. Creepy & fun.
October 30, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Decided to rewatch "In the Mouth of Madness" (1994) today. What an '80s soundtrack!
I remembered the changing painting & the old lady, but I didn't remember *Charlton Heston* being in this!
David Warner has the no-nothingest, throwaway role. Sam Neill was great, as per usual. Creepy & fun.
I remembered the changing painting & the old lady, but I didn't remember *Charlton Heston* being in this!
David Warner has the no-nothingest, throwaway role. Sam Neill was great, as per usual. Creepy & fun.
Get in there and vote for this week's Space Horror #HorrorWatch! Classics of existential horror, a Roger Corman Alien rip-off from '81, & a very weird drug trip: we're spoiled for choice!
Oh my darling dancing demons of #HorrorWatch! What shall we chose for our first in this November of SCIFI Horror?
1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/Sl7bvh/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Altared States
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/Sl7bvh/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Moon
3️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/Sl7bvh/3" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Galaxy of Terror
4️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/Sl7bvh/4" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Synchronic
📊 Show results
1️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/Sl7bvh/1" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Altared States
2️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/Sl7bvh/2" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Moon
3️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/Sl7bvh/3" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Galaxy of Terror
4️⃣ <a href="https://poll.blue/p/Sl7bvh/4" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">Synchronic
📊 Show results
October 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Get in there and vote for this week's Space Horror #HorrorWatch! Classics of existential horror, a Roger Corman Alien rip-off from '81, & a very weird drug trip: we're spoiled for choice!
He is out and home; two stents in his hips; now he will set off metal detectors (his transformation to a cyborg proceeds apace).
October 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
He is out and home; two stents in his hips; now he will set off metal detectors (his transformation to a cyborg proceeds apace).
Accompanying my husband to outpatient surgery this morning (then he has cataract surgery next month, and then another procedure in December. He's falling apart.)
Got my e-reader, my knitting, headphones, and face masks (cause if you think I go bare-faced in a *doctor's office*, think again.)
Got my e-reader, my knitting, headphones, and face masks (cause if you think I go bare-faced in a *doctor's office*, think again.)
October 29, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Accompanying my husband to outpatient surgery this morning (then he has cataract surgery next month, and then another procedure in December. He's falling apart.)
Got my e-reader, my knitting, headphones, and face masks (cause if you think I go bare-faced in a *doctor's office*, think again.)
Got my e-reader, my knitting, headphones, and face masks (cause if you think I go bare-faced in a *doctor's office*, think again.)
So I have in my possession a dvd set of an anxious security unit...looks pretty legit. I bought it online from the Mart of Wal for $20. Is it a pirated copy? Non-zero chance, for sure (it could have been released in another market, so I have plausible deniability.) Do I care? Well..... #ItsAGreyArea
October 26, 2025 at 3:18 PM
So I have in my possession a dvd set of an anxious security unit...looks pretty legit. I bought it online from the Mart of Wal for $20. Is it a pirated copy? Non-zero chance, for sure (it could have been released in another market, so I have plausible deniability.) Do I care? Well..... #ItsAGreyArea
Half an hour till the best part of the weekend: #HorrorWatch! Tonight's towering terror is the 1984 movie "Dreamscape", starring Dennis Quaid, Max von Sydow, Christopher Plummer, Kate Capshaw, & Eddie Albert (from "Green Acres"!)
Join us for spooky fun or mute that hashtag like it's a cursed sigil!
Join us for spooky fun or mute that hashtag like it's a cursed sigil!
October 26, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Half an hour till the best part of the weekend: #HorrorWatch! Tonight's towering terror is the 1984 movie "Dreamscape", starring Dennis Quaid, Max von Sydow, Christopher Plummer, Kate Capshaw, & Eddie Albert (from "Green Acres"!)
Join us for spooky fun or mute that hashtag like it's a cursed sigil!
Join us for spooky fun or mute that hashtag like it's a cursed sigil!
So, #ShelbyOaks - very different from the trailer. (Mild spoilers contained herein; be forewarned!)
Appearances to the contrary, it's not a haunted house story. It's a demon possession tale (a strangely a-religious one.) I enjoyed it; been a while since a jump scare surprised a yell out of me. :)
Appearances to the contrary, it's not a haunted house story. It's a demon possession tale (a strangely a-religious one.) I enjoyed it; been a while since a jump scare surprised a yell out of me. :)
October 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM
So, #ShelbyOaks - very different from the trailer. (Mild spoilers contained herein; be forewarned!)
Appearances to the contrary, it's not a haunted house story. It's a demon possession tale (a strangely a-religious one.) I enjoyed it; been a while since a jump scare surprised a yell out of me. :)
Appearances to the contrary, it's not a haunted house story. It's a demon possession tale (a strangely a-religious one.) I enjoyed it; been a while since a jump scare surprised a yell out of me. :)
Off to the theater to get spookified!! 🎃
October 25, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Off to the theater to get spookified!! 🎃
I bought something I didn’t need (or did I?) He shall keep me company throughout the rest of Spooky Season.
October 23, 2025 at 12:20 AM
I bought something I didn’t need (or did I?) He shall keep me company throughout the rest of Spooky Season.