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Sundays, noon to three Pacific via Roll20 and Discord! Room for up to four players! Swords of the Serpentine is a fantasy role-playing game based on the GUMSHOE engine. It emphasizes investigative play, following leads, unraveling mysteries, and over-the-top swashbuckling action. To quote the blurb on the back of the rulebook: "a game of daring heroism, sly politics, and bloody savagery, set in a fantasy city rife with skullduggery and death". No experience necessary, we're all new to the game and learning together. [more inside]
posted by BitterOldPunk at 8:48 PM - 0 comments

Hi everyone! Last summer, a handful of us here at Metafilter completed Julia Cameron's classic creativity program, The Artist's Way. It's a 12-week program designed to help you connect to your inherent sense of creativity, be more productive, and build your enjoyment and confidence in artistic work (whether it's writing, music, visual arts, or just simply living a more artistic life). danabanana and I are revisiting the program this year and we'd love your company, whether you're a first-timer or someone looking to try it again. Please join us for gentle accountability, occasional grousing, and weekly revelations about the artistic journey. All are welcome! [more inside]
posted by mochapickle at 5:58 AM - 166 comments

Thought I'd start a new post since, well, decluttering, cleaning, life tasks are ongoing. Thanks to mochapickle and paduasoy for the continual motivation! [more inside]
posted by toastyk at 8:56 AM - 8 comments

A follow-on from mochapickle's Apartment Therapy January Cure 2023. That was a supportive space for those of us decluttering, cleaning, organising, and generally making our spaces more efficient or pleasant; I hope this can be the same.
posted by paduasoy at 12:03 PM - 20 comments

Hi everyone! Apartment Therapy's annual 20-day January Cure begins on January 2. Each weekday, you receive a new task to get your living space clean, bright, and ready for the new year. Come join us for asynchronous cleaning, accountability, and conviviality. It's free! [more inside]
posted by mochapickle at 9:02 AM - 63 comments

Come for a short session of stand-up, interactive improv and music brought to you by two very talented MeFites - brainwane and Reeya Banerjee. [more inside]
posted by aielen at 6:10 AM - 1 comments

Join author and Mefite Don Merrill on his journey taking his doorstop to the stage - with help from MetaFilter! This event is free to attend. [more inside]
posted by tavegyl at 8:07 AM - 0 comments

How do we build online communities at scale? Hear from Chris Gray, policy activist and former content moderator, about the challenges around content moderation [more inside]
posted by tavegyl at 8:03 AM - 0 comments

Join Vladyslav Alforov, a Ukrainian journalist, as he explains how technology has impacted and mobilized communities and communication in wartime Ukraine. [more inside]
posted by tavegyl at 7:59 AM - 0 comments

Test yourself against fellow Mefites at MetaFilter Trivia Night: Everything I Know I Learned on MetaFilter. It's hosted by MetaFilter's own jacquilynne, and it's free! [more inside]
posted by tavegyl at 7:47 AM - 0 comments

Meet MetaFilter's new owner. Jessamyn's been around since forever but maybe you still have some things about her you'd like to know. Come to this informal chat with Jessamyn and have your questions answered. [more inside]
posted by tavegyl at 4:59 AM - 0 comments

Come meet MetaFilter's inaugural Steering Committee! Stop by for a chat and get to know some of the people behind the MeTas. It's free to attend! [more inside]
posted by tavegyl at 4:52 AM - 0 comments

Writer Jami Attenberg is presenting a mini January version of her popular annual #1000wordsofsummer event. The goal for the mini event is to write 1000 words a day for six days. It sounds like a fun challenge and great way to start the new year! Would anyone like to join me? It's free. [more inside]
posted by mochapickle at 2:31 PM - 16 comments

I love the idea of NaNoWriMo but the demanding schedule sinks me every time. If you're looking to write more in November but NaNo isn't in your personal forecast, join me for a leisurely, asynchronous, no-rules writing event and spend a day, week, weekend, or month making progress on your writing project -- any writing project -- at your own pace. [more inside]
posted by mochapickle at 7:03 PM - 95 comments

Hello folks! Starting on September 19, Apartment Therapy is running its annual Decluttering Cure. Who's up for 14 days of clutter conquering? It's free. [more inside]
posted by happyfrog at 4:54 AM - 20 comments

Declutter or clean with me! Let’s make it easy: pick one task and let’s knock it out in 30 minutes. I plan to tackle the top of my desk. Upon receiving your RSVP, I will send you a link to the meeting.
posted by manageyourexpectations at 11:34 AM - 6 comments

Come do a 25-minute novice-friendly workout session with me via free videocall. (I'm hosting a few of these; feel free to join any or all.) 11am US Eastern Time. [more inside]
posted by brainwane at 11:17 AM - 2 comments

Come do a 25-minute novice-friendly workout session with me via free videocall. (I'm hosting a few of these; feel free to join any or all.) 7pm US Eastern Time. [more inside]
posted by brainwane at 11:16 AM - 4 comments

Is there paperwork you've been putting off? Would mild peer pressure from other MeFites help you get started? Join a 25-minute coworking session! (I'm hosting a few of these; feel free to join any or all.) 1pm US Eastern Time. [more inside]
posted by brainwane at 11:07 AM - 4 comments

Have you been procrastinating on some paperwork? Would mild peer pressure from other MeFites help you get started? Join a 25-minute coworking session! [more inside]
posted by brainwane at 11:04 AM - 6 comments