2amtomorning
If you find yourself at the crossroads of insomnia and insanity, this is the place to channel those demons that keep you sleepless. Vivid pictures, poetry, ruminations, and confessions from the nether hours between dusk and dawn. Originally formed to celebrate the city at night, there's a strong urban theme.

green_future
Dedicated to promoting global sustainability, this community offers a forum for discussing current environmental news, research, and issues with tips on how to make positive, pro-active changes to reduce carbon impact. You'll also find information on how to get involved in eco-activism and learn about events near you (i.e., act local; think global). Offering a wealth of data on earth-friendly products and practices, you'll be inspired to don an organic bamboo cape and save the planet.

wtf_sexism
Self-described as "a little community with a lot of rage," you can soak up impassioned vibes and read blistering exposes detailing sexist attitudes in the news, pop culture, and science! A must-join community if you are, or love, a feminist. (NB: the topic of whether a "man" can be a feminist is outside the scope of this spotlight, but will probably wind up on the Writer's Block.)

[There is a man who might seem strangely familiar to some of you, packing a pack of cigarettes and looking around the house this afternoon.]

I'm back here? After all this time? Congratulations, kids. I think you might have messed something big up.

(TYL/TYB post. For our new folks, this means versions of characters from ten years after or prior to their current appearance in canon will be interacting, but you aren't limited to just those. Mingle with eachother! break causality! Create paradoxes! Tag eachother, I'm not running a damn thing.)

[Once, and always, there is a house. This house was not built by mortal men, nor gods of any kind disposition, and it was not built in the life span of the existing universe. Yet, it is made of things like wood, or metal, and always, to everyone, it looks like a house.

Once, and always, in a place that cannot be reached by foot, or air, or magic, in a house that existed before the concept of houses (or existing to make the concept of houses), people come. People, I use in the loosest sense, for they were men and beasts and gods all the same. They do not come by will of their own, and if they come by another will, by whimsy or plan, who knows? Perhaps the house.

Once, and always, in the darkest dreams of any being, in the memory of species aeon lost, and never yet born, in the myths and stories of the mad and foolish, and outside the universes, where nameless things squirm and reach through the void, this house exists.

Once, and only once, the people woke up together in a white, white room with only one door. This is the story of the house, the people, and nothing at all.

So open your eyes.]

((If you want to join this mock plot post, get in #thusspakerikki ))

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.

Oh, wow, I like this.

*ITP: Everyone is suddenly in very fancy, elaborate, CLAMP-esque awesome clothing. But also horny, because it's an orgy post. Keep Kai on as long as we can! You know what you doing.*

[This is a Truth Post. Your character cannot tell a deliberate lie or any other kind of falsehood. Unlike last time, you can just not say anything in response to questions. You just can't deliberately be dishonest.]

Oh, wow! This place is so cool!