The Wrong side of the Biological Imperitve

renaissance2010
Turning to photography as a creative outlet during a valiant fight with breast cancer at age 34, renaissance10 survived and set up a photo contest to help raise funds for the Lavender Trust, a nonprofit that provides information and support to younger women with breast cancer. In the first two years, the competition brought in over £65,000 (that's $107,260.73 U.S.!), with entries from 130 countries last year. Renaissance10 recently joined LiveJournal to meet other passionate photographers and find supportive friends.

curiouscupcakes
Holy buttercream frosting! If you have a sweet tooth for sugary goodness or a wandering eye for whimsical confection, this is pure ecstasy iced in deliciousness. Hailing the beloved cupcake as the artisinal canvas of choice, you'll enjoy recipes, photos, and bountiful tips to bake up a batch, whether your taste leans toward French classics or funky and flavorful.

mission101
With New Years in the offing, it's an ideal time to reflect on past accomplishments, make peace with disappointments, and refocus the lens on future goals. This community welcomes you to create a bucket list of 101 things you plan to accomplish in the next 1,001 days. Offering support, guidance, and inspiration, this is a great way to jumpstart those pesky resolutions.

Title: Role Reversal
Fandom: Torchwood/Dr. Who
Pairings: Jack/Gwen, Jack/The Master, Jack/John, Gwen/Lucy
Characters: Jack, Gwen, The Master, Lucy Saxon, John Hart
Wordcount: 6960
Rating: NC17
Special thanks to my fabulous beta_goddess for quick turnaround and keeping me company in the sandbox.
Summary: It's not often Jack gets stood up for a date.

( Partially inspired by this picture )

Funny thing, attending your own funeral.

Title: 'Tis the Season
Author: Aeshna
Rating: R, slash
Word count: 408
Characters: Jack Harkness, John Hart
Summary: "So, you buy into this whole outdated quasi-religious mumbo-jumbo thing or what?"
Spoilers: None – set somewhere between the end of s2 and CoE
Disclaimer: Not mine, no matter how many DVDs and toys I buy! Everything here belongs to RTD and to Auntie Beeb, who already has my licence fee.
Notes: Written for misura for the 2008 round of fandom_stocking, but it seemed a bit strange to post it in January when everything went live, so it's going out now! Thanks as always to mimarie for looking this over for me – any remaining weirdnesses are all mine. Feedback of any variety is much appreciated but not compulsory – I'll post anyway! I've suffered for my art, now it's your turn....

"'Tis the Season"

Title: O Captain, Not Mine (But Would That He Were!)
Rating: NC-17
Context: Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang
Pair: John/Ianto, implication of Jack/Ianto
Words: 1100
Summary: Captain John takes advantage of Ianto in the lift.
Warnings: Dub-Con, Gun Play
Disclaimer: I don't own Torchwood.    

i_hope_that
For many of us, the holidays can be kind of rough. If you're searching for a network of understanding friends, this ultra-nurturing community encourages you to express your heartfelt wishes and offer other members encouragement and acceptance. Not for the terminally snarky or emotionally-challenged, this is a good-spirited place to lend comfort and support.

diygifts
Feeling crafty? If you've got a few last folks on your holiday gift list, this is a great place to seed your creativity and generosity. You'll also discover wonderful DIY tips to decorate your home and entertain guests. Offering a no-frills-no-skills attitude that welcomes the cash-challenged and arts-phobic, you're sure to get ideas and make friends in the process.

cooking_club
A fun and friendly community dedicated to those who love to cook, whether you're a meat-and-potatoes type, an aspiring gourmand, and/or a vegan. In search of a brilliant dish to use up those weekly leftovers? Post your ingredients and you'll be whipping up a feast by dinner. You can also share favorite recipes. For Type A chefs, you can spice up your culinary repertoire with exciting cooking challenges.

stepstomarrow
When granddaughter, Jada, was born with leukemia, a donor-match was located and Jada made a miraculous recovery. In honor of her grandaughter's health, Jeanna has decided to walk across the country (in the dead of winter) to raise awareness and build support for the bone marrow registry (all that's required is a cheek swab). Follow Jeanna's remarkable journey as she travels the United States by foot.