Poem: "A Generous Impulse"
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ysabetwordsmithThis poem came out of the March 17, 2026 Bonus Fishbowl. It was inspired by a prompt from chanter1944. It also fills the "Sewing" square in my 3-1-26 card for the National Crafting Month Bingo fest. This poem has been sponsored by janetmiles. It belongs to the Iron Horses thread of the Polychrome Heroics series.
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chanter1944. It also fills the "Sewing" square in my 3-1-26 card for the National Crafting Month Bingo fest. This poem has been sponsored by janetmiles. It belongs to the Iron Horses thread of the Polychrome Heroics series.( Read more... )
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Photos: Coles County Community Garden
Mar. 26th, 2026 09:53 pmysabetwordsmithYesterday we visited the Coles County Community Garden. (See the right side and left side of the Charleston Food Forest.)
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Poem: "A Darkness in the Sky"
Mar. 26th, 2026 07:50 pmysabetwordsmithThis poem is spillover from the March 17, 2026 Bonus Fishbowl. It was inspired by a discussion with roughentumble. It also fills the "Stone" square in my 3-1-26 card for the National Crafting Month Bingo fest. This poem has been sponsored by janetmiles.
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roughentumble. It also fills the "Stone" square in my 3-1-26 card for the National Crafting Month Bingo fest. This poem has been sponsored by janetmiles.( Read more... )
Community Thursdays
Mar. 26th, 2026 05:02 pmysabetwordsmithThis year I'm doing Community Thursdays. Some of my activity will involve maintaining communities I run, and my favorites. Some will involve checking my list of subscriptions and posting in lower-traffic ones. Today I have interacted with the following communities...
* Posted "Photos: Charleston Food Forest Part 2 Left Side" in![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
birdfeeding.
* Posted "Birdfeeding" inbirdfeeding.
* Posted "2026 Rose & Bay Award Winners" incrowdfunding.
* Posted "Photos: Charleston Food Forest Part 2 Left Side" in
birdfeeding.* Posted "Birdfeeding" in
birdfeeding.* Posted "2026 Rose & Bay Award Winners" in
crowdfunding.Birdfeeding
Mar. 26th, 2026 02:19 pmysabetwordsmithToday is mostly sunny, windy, and hot. It is 87°F outside. The promised pouring rain has not appeared, although it drizzled a bit last night. This is abnormally dry for March. :/
I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows and house finches.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 3/26/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 3/26/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
It's a little cooler now; the high was 88°F today.
I've seen a fox squirrel at the hopper feeder.
EDIT 3/26/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
I am done for the night.
I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows and house finches.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 3/26/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 3/26/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
It's a little cooler now; the high was 88°F today.
I've seen a fox squirrel at the hopper feeder.
EDIT 3/26/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
I am done for the night.
Photos: Charleston Food Forest Part 2 Left Side
Mar. 26th, 2026 02:18 amysabetwordsmithToday we visited the Charleston Food Forest. These pictures show the left side. (See the right side and the Coles County Community Garden.)
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Photos: Charleston Food Forest Part 1 Right Side
Mar. 25th, 2026 11:43 pmysabetwordsmithToday we visited the Charleston Food Forest. These pictures show the front and right side. (See the left side, and the Coles County Community Garden.)
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Today's Adventures
Mar. 25th, 2026 10:18 pmysabetwordsmithToday we ran errands and visited the Charleston Food Forest. It's been drizzling rain on and off today.
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Poem: "Become for Us a Highway"
Mar. 25th, 2026 08:28 pmysabetwordsmithThis poem came out of the March 17, 2026 Bonus Fishbowl. It was inspired by prompts from alatefeline and janetmiles. It also fills the "WILD CARD: Paint" square in my 3-1-26 card for the National Crafting Month Bingo fest. This poem has been sponsored by janetmiles. It belongs to the series Feathered Nests.
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alatefeline and janetmiles. It also fills the "WILD CARD: Paint" square in my 3-1-26 card for the National Crafting Month Bingo fest. This poem has been sponsored by janetmiles. It belongs to the series Feathered Nests.( Read more... )
Remembrances for MinoanMiss & visiting friends
Mar. 25th, 2026 06:51 pmpetraMinoanMiss's obituary. Which I will eventually be able to read.
If you knew her and you have some cash to spare, there is a GoFundMe for burial & memorial costs.
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I am hanging out withjackabug and teland this week, after meeting katarik and having a meal with Jack, Kat, and jadelennox after the memorial last weekend.
It is good to be on vacation.
I am mostly Not Thinking about the event this weekend, to which I was going to takeminoanmiss, because when I think about it, it makes me want to cry. On the plus side, I will have quite a few other people I know there to talk to, sing with, and hug.
If you knew her and you have some cash to spare, there is a GoFundMe for burial & memorial costs.
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I am hanging out with
jackabug and teland this week, after meeting katarik and having a meal with Jack, Kat, and jadelennox after the memorial last weekend.It is good to be on vacation.
I am mostly Not Thinking about the event this weekend, to which I was going to take
minoanmiss, because when I think about it, it makes me want to cry. On the plus side, I will have quite a few other people I know there to talk to, sing with, and hug.Poetry Fishbowl Update
Mar. 25th, 2026 04:14 pmysabetwordsmithjanetmiles has sponsored the following poems from the bonus fishbowl. I will get them posted as soon as I can. "Become for Us a Highway"
"A Generous Impulse"
"A Darkness in the Sky"
Birdfeeding
Mar. 25th, 2026 03:47 pmysabetwordsmithToday is cloudy and mild.
I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows and house finches.
I put out water for the birds.
I saw the first butterfly today, a tiny periwinkle one that might be an eastern tailed blue. It was visiting the grape hyacinths blooming by the log garden.
EDIT 3/25/26 -- We visited the Charleston Food Forest and Coles County Community Garden.
On the way into town, we saw a herd of deer and a tortoiseshell fox. Very clearly a fox, with a white tail-tip, but with streaks and patches of black and cinnamon; not the usual rust-red of a red fox nor the salt-and-pepper of a gray fox. Fascinating. Excellent camouflage.
EDIT 3/25/26 -- I planted two clumps of crosne knotroots, one by the maple tree and one in a pot on the new picnic garden.
EDIT 3/25/26 -- I planted five clumps of Egyptian walking onions including below the barrel garden, mulberry tree in the house yard, and several saplings in the savanna.
EDIT 3/25/26 -- I planted groundnuts in a trough pot and a large pot by the new picnic table garden, and under the apricot tree.
EDIT 3/25/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
It's been drizzling on and off today.
I am done for the night.
I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows and house finches.
I put out water for the birds.
I saw the first butterfly today, a tiny periwinkle one that might be an eastern tailed blue. It was visiting the grape hyacinths blooming by the log garden.
EDIT 3/25/26 -- We visited the Charleston Food Forest and Coles County Community Garden.
On the way into town, we saw a herd of deer and a tortoiseshell fox. Very clearly a fox, with a white tail-tip, but with streaks and patches of black and cinnamon; not the usual rust-red of a red fox nor the salt-and-pepper of a gray fox. Fascinating. Excellent camouflage.
EDIT 3/25/26 -- I planted two clumps of crosne knotroots, one by the maple tree and one in a pot on the new picnic garden.
EDIT 3/25/26 -- I planted five clumps of Egyptian walking onions including below the barrel garden, mulberry tree in the house yard, and several saplings in the savanna.
EDIT 3/25/26 -- I planted groundnuts in a trough pot and a large pot by the new picnic table garden, and under the apricot tree.
EDIT 3/25/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
It's been drizzling on and off today.
I am done for the night.
Economics
Mar. 25th, 2026 11:38 amysabetwordsmithSwitzerland : Voters Overwhelmingly Choose to Protect Cash Use in the Constitution
Switzerland has become the latest European country to constitutionally enshrine the right to use cash, joining Hungary, Slovakia, and Slovenia. On March 8, 2026, Swiss voters overwhelmingly approved a legal amendment to safeguard the use of banknotes and coins, with 73.4% supporting the measure.
Watch for opportunities to secure your financial liberties in America or wherever else you live.
Switzerland has become the latest European country to constitutionally enshrine the right to use cash, joining Hungary, Slovakia, and Slovenia. On March 8, 2026, Swiss voters overwhelmingly approved a legal amendment to safeguard the use of banknotes and coins, with 73.4% supporting the measure.
Watch for opportunities to secure your financial liberties in America or wherever else you live.
Renewable Energy
Mar. 25th, 2026 12:15 amysabetwordsmithThe Costs of Renewable Energy
Experts are really far apart on what such a world-wide renewable infrastructure would cost.
There are also costs other than financial. Take wind power. To flying creatures (bats, birds, butterflies, etc.) those are whirling blades of doom. Less dangerous models exist, but are less popular as they tend to be more expensive and/or less efficient. Then there is the problem of noise and vibration. Up close, it's usually miserable for people. Farther away, even the subliminal effects can cause problems like headaches and distraction. In other words, it's not good to put a wind farm near where people live, where "near" can mean 3-5 miles.
Experts are really far apart on what such a world-wide renewable infrastructure would cost.
There are also costs other than financial. Take wind power. To flying creatures (bats, birds, butterflies, etc.) those are whirling blades of doom. Less dangerous models exist, but are less popular as they tend to be more expensive and/or less efficient. Then there is the problem of noise and vibration. Up close, it's usually miserable for people. Farther away, even the subliminal effects can cause problems like headaches and distraction. In other words, it's not good to put a wind farm near where people live, where "near" can mean 3-5 miles.
Good News
Mar. 25th, 2026 12:09 amysabetwordsmithGood news includes all the things which make us happy or otherwise feel good. It can be personal or public. We never know when something wonderful will happen, and when it does, most people want to share it with someone. It's disappointing when nobody is there to appreciate it. Happily, blogging allows us to share our joys and pat each other on the back.
What good news have you had recently? Are you anticipating any more? Have you found a cute picture or a video that makes you smile? Is there anything your online friends could do to make your life a little happier?
What good news have you had recently? Are you anticipating any more? Have you found a cute picture or a video that makes you smile? Is there anything your online friends could do to make your life a little happier?
Old DVD commentaries posted to AO3 today
Mar. 24th, 2026 04:49 pmpetraAshes to Ashes + DCU Crossover:
Holiday makers - Alex Drake, meet Barbara Gordon.
Avengers (2012):
Nutritious high protein - Why Steve Rogers's shirts fit the way they do. (Gen)
DCU:
A bird in the hand - Bruce Wayne/Dick Grayson, the first identity porn story, Brucie Wayne/Nightwing. With Jamjar.
Also from the How to Marry a Millionaire verse, Mussels, with Bruce/Dick/Clark.
À la recherche de la honte perdue - Bruce Wayne/Dick Grayson, in which Dick dresses as Marie Antoinette (just like in canon) and Bruce dresses as Louis XVI (canon!) and then they have sex (okay, that was me).
If you're on fire - Steph Brown, Cassandra Cain, and Kon-El have Adventures.
In Flagrante Delicto - Slade Wilson/Dick Grayson, co-written with Rubynye, as were the commentaries. (Yes, I do know how much it's going to suck for people to get a heads-up from her, but it's better than losing her words.)
So unlike a wife, Bruce Wayne/Dick Grayson with crossdressing, Selina Kyle, and sharp edges.
DVD commentary by Petra onteland's Entelechy - Dick Grayson/Tim Drake, content some readers may find disturbing. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
Good Omens:
Holy unnecessary - a snippet of the story where Crowley wakes up with a penis (no interpersonal sexual contact)
Life on Mars/Ashes to Ashes:
Ease my worried mind - Take Clothes Off As Directed (Dom/sub roles as socially normative/constructed), Sam/Gene, Sam/Annie.
L'appel du vide - Several stories deep into a series of Gene Hunt/Alex Drake/Sam Tyler/Annie Cartwright. With thatyourefuse.
Star Wars:
The letter and not the spirit - Obi-Wan/Anakin, a snippet of the story, involves cuddling
Holiday makers - Alex Drake, meet Barbara Gordon.
Avengers (2012):
Nutritious high protein - Why Steve Rogers's shirts fit the way they do. (Gen)
DCU:
A bird in the hand - Bruce Wayne/Dick Grayson, the first identity porn story, Brucie Wayne/Nightwing. With Jamjar.
Also from the How to Marry a Millionaire verse, Mussels, with Bruce/Dick/Clark.
À la recherche de la honte perdue - Bruce Wayne/Dick Grayson, in which Dick dresses as Marie Antoinette (just like in canon) and Bruce dresses as Louis XVI (canon!) and then they have sex (okay, that was me).
If you're on fire - Steph Brown, Cassandra Cain, and Kon-El have Adventures.
In Flagrante Delicto - Slade Wilson/Dick Grayson, co-written with Rubynye, as were the commentaries. (Yes, I do know how much it's going to suck for people to get a heads-up from her, but it's better than losing her words.)
So unlike a wife, Bruce Wayne/Dick Grayson with crossdressing, Selina Kyle, and sharp edges.
DVD commentary by Petra on
teland's Entelechy - Dick Grayson/Tim Drake, content some readers may find disturbing. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3Good Omens:
Holy unnecessary - a snippet of the story where Crowley wakes up with a penis (no interpersonal sexual contact)
Life on Mars/Ashes to Ashes:
Ease my worried mind - Take Clothes Off As Directed (Dom/sub roles as socially normative/constructed), Sam/Gene, Sam/Annie.
L'appel du vide - Several stories deep into a series of Gene Hunt/Alex Drake/Sam Tyler/Annie Cartwright. With thatyourefuse.
Star Wars:
The letter and not the spirit - Obi-Wan/Anakin, a snippet of the story, involves cuddling
Birdfeeding
Mar. 24th, 2026 12:37 pmysabetwordsmithToday is partly sunny and cool.
I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows and house finches.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 3/24/26 -- I took some pictures around the yard. Spring flowers have been hammered by hard freezes, but some are still blooming.
I've seen some mourning doves.
EDIT 3/24/26 -- I transplanted wild chives from the east edge to the septic garden, and from the south lot to the east end of the savanna. There are still some more clumps I want to move.
Honeybees are out in force and currently focused on the little trough water garden.
I've seen a large mixed flock of sparrows and house finches.
EDIT 3/24/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 3/24/26 -- I transplanted wild chives to the forest garden and contorta willow bed. I think some Egyptian walking onions may have survived by the contorta willow in addition to the septic garden.
EDIT 3/24/26 -- I transplanted wild chives to the maple tree and the wildflower garden.
I dragged two large limbs to the wildflower garden, since part of its log border is rotting down.
I found a fallen white pine twig and broke off several pieces to see if I can root them.
EDIT 3/24/26 -- I sowed Partial Shade Wildflower Mix in the forest garden and the tulip bed.
EDIT 3/24/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
EDIT 3/24/26 -- I sowed 'Choko Baby' pak choi in a trough of the new picnic table garden, and Partial Shade Wildflower Mix in the daffodil bed.
I've seen a male cardinal.
I am done for the night.
I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows and house finches.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 3/24/26 -- I took some pictures around the yard. Spring flowers have been hammered by hard freezes, but some are still blooming.
I've seen some mourning doves.
EDIT 3/24/26 -- I transplanted wild chives from the east edge to the septic garden, and from the south lot to the east end of the savanna. There are still some more clumps I want to move.
Honeybees are out in force and currently focused on the little trough water garden.
I've seen a large mixed flock of sparrows and house finches.
EDIT 3/24/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 3/24/26 -- I transplanted wild chives to the forest garden and contorta willow bed. I think some Egyptian walking onions may have survived by the contorta willow in addition to the septic garden.
EDIT 3/24/26 -- I transplanted wild chives to the maple tree and the wildflower garden.
I dragged two large limbs to the wildflower garden, since part of its log border is rotting down.
I found a fallen white pine twig and broke off several pieces to see if I can root them.
EDIT 3/24/26 -- I sowed Partial Shade Wildflower Mix in the forest garden and the tulip bed.
EDIT 3/24/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
EDIT 3/24/26 -- I sowed 'Choko Baby' pak choi in a trough of the new picnic table garden, and Partial Shade Wildflower Mix in the daffodil bed.
I've seen a male cardinal.
I am done for the night.
Sprouts
Mar. 24th, 2026 11:10 amysabetwordsmithA friend and I got to talking about bean and pea sprouts. If you can't garden outside, just want to save money, or wish for more variety, then check out these resources...
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Feathering the Nest
Mar. 24th, 2026 12:53 amysabetwordsmithdialecticdreamer is hosting Feathering the Nest. This one is always about fluff and comfort. Leave prompts, get ficlets!