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Sunshine Revival
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sunshine_revival has posted a Friending Meme. The calendar of activities is here and the fest will open on July 1. Use the master post to navigate the event.
ysabetwordsmith (ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-06-30 12:41 pm
ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-06-30 12:41 pm
Birdfeeding
Today is partly sunny, humid, and hot. It drizzled yesterday evening.
I haven't fed the birds yet, but I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches. They've put a good dent in the thistle seed again.
EDIT 6/30/25 -- I fed the birds.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 6/30/25 -- I refreshed the mosquito dunks.
I refilled the hopper feeder and thistle feeder.
EDIT 6/30/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 6/30/25 -- I picked a handful of blackberries. They're coming in nicely. :D
EDIT 6/30/25 -- I picked a handful of herbs to make a skillet scramble for supper.
I've got a few peas ripe in the new picnic table garden -- enough for a stir-fry maybe.
EDIT 6/30/25 -- I sowed 3 pots with mulberries.
Now it's starting to drizzle again, so I am done for the night.
I haven't fed the birds yet, but I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches. They've put a good dent in the thistle seed again.
EDIT 6/30/25 -- I fed the birds.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 6/30/25 -- I refreshed the mosquito dunks.
I refilled the hopper feeder and thistle feeder.
EDIT 6/30/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 6/30/25 -- I picked a handful of blackberries. They're coming in nicely. :D
EDIT 6/30/25 -- I picked a handful of herbs to make a skillet scramble for supper.
I've got a few peas ripe in the new picnic table garden -- enough for a stir-fry maybe.
EDIT 6/30/25 -- I sowed 3 pots with mulberries.
Now it's starting to drizzle again, so I am done for the night.
Canadian Girl Geek (canadiangirlgeek) wrote in addme2025-06-30 08:34 am
canadiangirlgeek) wrote in addme2025-06-30 08:34 am(no subject)
Name: Val
Age: 47
I mostly post about: Being Gen-X, Canadian, ramblings of day to day life, my mental health, sometimes the state of the world (though I try to keep that to a minimum), what I'm currently reading, Nelson shenanigans (my cat)
My hobbies are: I knit and crochet; writing, watching movies/television (mostly drama and British telly), reading, 'cozy' colouring with alcohol markers, music (love to listen to new things)
My fandoms are: I used to be very into fandoms 10 or so years ago, but not so much anymore. It can be exhausting.
I'm looking to meet people who: above all, are kind. 20+ of age, and have some interests in common. It would be ideal if you like to comment on entries.
My posting schedule tends to be: aiming for daily, but likely a few times a week. I'm journaling again at the suggestion of my therapist.
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: the usual: racism, anti-LGBTQIA+. I used to be a big Harry Potter fan, but no longer and I generally stay away from those who still embrace the fandom, JKR, and the books/movies.
Before adding me, you should know: I'm a very kind and sensitive person and try to be thoughtful and respectful when commenting on others entries, so I hope to receive the same in return. Also, I have an odd sense of humour and I use "LOL" and "<3" a lot.
Age: 47
I mostly post about: Being Gen-X, Canadian, ramblings of day to day life, my mental health, sometimes the state of the world (though I try to keep that to a minimum), what I'm currently reading, Nelson shenanigans (my cat)
My hobbies are: I knit and crochet; writing, watching movies/television (mostly drama and British telly), reading, 'cozy' colouring with alcohol markers, music (love to listen to new things)
My fandoms are: I used to be very into fandoms 10 or so years ago, but not so much anymore. It can be exhausting.
I'm looking to meet people who: above all, are kind. 20+ of age, and have some interests in common. It would be ideal if you like to comment on entries.
My posting schedule tends to be: aiming for daily, but likely a few times a week. I'm journaling again at the suggestion of my therapist.
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: the usual: racism, anti-LGBTQIA+. I used to be a big Harry Potter fan, but no longer and I generally stay away from those who still embrace the fandom, JKR, and the books/movies.
Before adding me, you should know: I'm a very kind and sensitive person and try to be thoughtful and respectful when commenting on others entries, so I hope to receive the same in return. Also, I have an odd sense of humour and I use "LOL" and "<3" a lot.
ysabetwordsmith (ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-06-30 02:11 am
ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-06-30 02:11 am
New Year's Resolutions Check In
We made it to the end of June! \o/ If you have completed some of your medium-term goals or subgoals, and/or you're still chugging away at your ongoing goals, then pat yourself on the back. You worked hard for that. We've also entered summer. If you're doing seasonal goals, hopefully you have finished the spring one(s), and started on the summer batch.
This year I'm trying something new, continuing to track goals at the end of each month. So far it seems to be helping, so that's encouraging. I'm looking at my goal list more often and trying to keep ticking off more of them. The main drawback is that this update becomes more of a chore each month.
These are the previous check in posts:
New Year's Resolutions Check In January 4
New Year's Resolutions Check In January 10
New Year's Resolutions Check In January 17
New Year's Resolutions Check In January 24
New Year's Resolutions Check In January 31
New Year's Resolutions Check In February 28
New Year's Resolutions Check In March 31
New Year's Resolutions Check In April 30
New Year's Resolutions Check In May 31
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This year I'm trying something new, continuing to track goals at the end of each month. So far it seems to be helping, so that's encouraging. I'm looking at my goal list more often and trying to keep ticking off more of them. The main drawback is that this update becomes more of a chore each month.
These are the previous check in posts:
New Year's Resolutions Check In January 4
New Year's Resolutions Check In January 10
New Year's Resolutions Check In January 17
New Year's Resolutions Check In January 24
New Year's Resolutions Check In January 31
New Year's Resolutions Check In February 28
New Year's Resolutions Check In March 31
New Year's Resolutions Check In April 30
New Year's Resolutions Check In May 31
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ysabetwordsmith (ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-06-29 11:56 pm
ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-06-29 11:56 pmEntry tags:
Gender
Sex swap in seconds: The fish that takes charge and changes gender
Remove the top male spotty fish and, within minutes, the next-in-line female morphs into the tank s new tyrant charging and nipping rivals while her body quietly begins a weeks-long transition to male.
Sex and gender are more fluid than most humans realize. Transition is a natural and normal process.
Remove the top male spotty fish and, within minutes, the next-in-line female morphs into the tank s new tyrant charging and nipping rivals while her body quietly begins a weeks-long transition to male.
Sex and gender are more fluid than most humans realize. Transition is a natural and normal process.
ysabetwordsmith (ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-06-29 10:30 pm
ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-06-29 10:30 pmEntry tags:
Early Humans
Buried for 23,000 years: These footprints are rewriting American history
Footprints found in the ancient lakebeds of White Sands may prove that humans lived in North America 23,000 years ago — much earlier than previously believed. A new study using radiocarbon-dated mud bolsters earlier findings, making it the third line of evidence pointing to this revised timeline.
I've been to White Sands. Interesting place, but bizarre. The air is blistering hot, but sand stays cool. Its albedo is too high to absorb much heat.
Footprints found in the ancient lakebeds of White Sands may prove that humans lived in North America 23,000 years ago — much earlier than previously believed. A new study using radiocarbon-dated mud bolsters earlier findings, making it the third line of evidence pointing to this revised timeline.
I've been to White Sands. Interesting place, but bizarre. The air is blistering hot, but sand stays cool. Its albedo is too high to absorb much heat.
silver_chipmunk (silver_chipmunk) wrote2025-06-29 10:17 pm
silver_chipmunk) wrote2025-06-29 10:17 pm
Pridefest!
After staying up very late watching our new binge, The Lincoln Lawyer, mashfanficchick and I got up late this morning. Stuff was going on by email and text about the cottage rental, too. I showered and dressed, and we went to Starbucks for coffee, and some egg bites.
Then we headed in to Pridefest. It was hot but not too bad, and one of the stalls was giving out free sunblock. We walked all through the fest, I only bought some lemonade and something Korean to eat, but there was a lot of free stuff.
The Kid called me about the cottage right when I was getting off the subway there, so we talked that through and decisions were made.
Nice thing, I was wearing my Bard Alumni baseball cap, and a girl caught up to me, and it turned out she was an incoming Freshman, and wanted to know what it was like. So I gave her a glowing report, and she was happy, so that made me feel good.
Eventually we finished everything, and we took the subway back, thoughmashfanficchick didn't go home, ze went to zer father's cause it's his birthday. I went back to zer apartment to pick up my overnight stuff, and kill time til the Uber home would be cheaper at night.
I got back successfully, and packed my stuff, and I ordered my tickets for my trip to the cottage, I am going on a Thursday because I thought that would be cheaper ticketing than Saturday. It wasn't but it's two extra day so OK.
Then I Teamed the FWiB. We were on for about an hour and a half when his brother called and he had to get off. Which was OK because it was time for me to call Middle Brother. Who is doing fine.
Then I packed up the computer, and went to Uber home. That was weird. I put in the request, and was told there was someone 4 minutes away. But he kept getting further away rather than closer! And just when I was about to cancel the ride and request another, the app reset, and I got another driver, also about 4 minutes away. Good, I thought. But almost immediately the app rest again, and I got a third driver, who did in fact show up and take me home. Weird!
I got home, and all was well. I unpacked a bit, fed the pets, and started here.
Gratitude List:
1. The FWiB.
2. The cottage rental situation is settled.
3. Got my tickets.
4. Pridefest!
5. Was able to reassure that girl.
6. Got home eventually.
mashfanficchick and I got up late this morning. Stuff was going on by email and text about the cottage rental, too. I showered and dressed, and we went to Starbucks for coffee, and some egg bites.Then we headed in to Pridefest. It was hot but not too bad, and one of the stalls was giving out free sunblock. We walked all through the fest, I only bought some lemonade and something Korean to eat, but there was a lot of free stuff.
The Kid called me about the cottage right when I was getting off the subway there, so we talked that through and decisions were made.
Nice thing, I was wearing my Bard Alumni baseball cap, and a girl caught up to me, and it turned out she was an incoming Freshman, and wanted to know what it was like. So I gave her a glowing report, and she was happy, so that made me feel good.
Eventually we finished everything, and we took the subway back, though
mashfanficchick didn't go home, ze went to zer father's cause it's his birthday. I went back to zer apartment to pick up my overnight stuff, and kill time til the Uber home would be cheaper at night.I got back successfully, and packed my stuff, and I ordered my tickets for my trip to the cottage, I am going on a Thursday because I thought that would be cheaper ticketing than Saturday. It wasn't but it's two extra day so OK.
Then I Teamed the FWiB. We were on for about an hour and a half when his brother called and he had to get off. Which was OK because it was time for me to call Middle Brother. Who is doing fine.
Then I packed up the computer, and went to Uber home. That was weird. I put in the request, and was told there was someone 4 minutes away. But he kept getting further away rather than closer! And just when I was about to cancel the ride and request another, the app reset, and I got another driver, also about 4 minutes away. Good, I thought. But almost immediately the app rest again, and I got a third driver, who did in fact show up and take me home. Weird!
I got home, and all was well. I unpacked a bit, fed the pets, and started here.
Gratitude List:
1. The FWiB.
2. The cottage rental situation is settled.
3. Got my tickets.
4. Pridefest!
5. Was able to reassure that girl.
6. Got home eventually.
ysabetwordsmith (ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-06-29 08:25 pm
ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-06-29 08:25 pm
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Moment of Silence: Acelightning
acelightning / acelightning2 has passed away. She has been a supporter of the Poetry Fishbowl for years and offered up some insightful prompts.
ysabetwordsmith (ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-06-29 05:57 pm
ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-06-29 05:57 pmEntry tags:
New Crowdfunding Project: Land of Eem
Land of Eem: Beginners RPG for Kids + Underlands Expansion
Dungeoneer Adventures Beginners RPG—an easy, fun, family game—plus The Underlands Sandbox, a brand new setting for Land of Eem.
$150,187 pledged of $75,000 goal
1,234 backers
19 days to go
Land of Eem: Dungeoneer Adventures is an easy-to-learn, easy-to-play, and easy-to-run tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) box set for kids. Players take on the roles of students attending Dungeoneer Academy, a school where kids train to become full-fledged adventurers and explorers in the fantastical Land of Eem.
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Dungeoneer Adventures Beginners RPG—an easy, fun, family game—plus The Underlands Sandbox, a brand new setting for Land of Eem.
$150,187 pledged of $75,000 goal
1,234 backers
19 days to go
Land of Eem: Dungeoneer Adventures is an easy-to-learn, easy-to-play, and easy-to-run tabletop roleplaying game (TTRPG) box set for kids. Players take on the roles of students attending Dungeoneer Academy, a school where kids train to become full-fledged adventurers and explorers in the fantastical Land of Eem.
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