Birdfeeding
Aug. 22nd, 2025 03:34 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
ysabetwordsmithToday is mostly cloudy and warm.
I fed the birds. I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 8/22/26 -- I did some work around the patio.
EDIT 8/22/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
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I fed the birds. I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 8/22/26 -- I did some work around the patio.
EDIT 8/22/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
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Follow Friday 8-22-25: Active Communities on Dreamwidth Summer 2025 A-I
Aug. 22nd, 2025 01:24 amysabetwordsmithThese are active communities in Dreamwidth from Summer 2025. They include things I've posted, but only the active ones; the thematic posts also list dormant communities of interest. This list includes some communities that I've found and saved but haven't made it into thematic posts yet. This post covers A-I.
See my Follow Friday Master Post for more topics.
Highly active with multiple posts per day, daily posts, or too many to count easily
Active with (one, multiple, many) posts in (current or recent month)
Somewhat active (latest post within current year, not in last month or few)
Low traffic (latest post in previous year)
Dormant (latest post before previous year, but could be revived because membership is open and posting is open to all members or anyone)
Dead (not listed because there are no recent posts, plus membership and/or posting are moderated)
Note that some communities are only active during a limited time, or only have gather posts on a certain schedule.
Follow Friday 6-6-25: Active Communities on Dreamwidth Spring 2025 J-Z
Follow Friday 6-13-24: Hetalia
Follow Friday 6-20-25: Highlander
Follow Friday 6-27-25: Hiking
Follow Friday 7-4-25: Historical Fiction
Follow Friday 7-11-25: History
Follow Friday 7-18-25: Homestuck
Follow Friday 7-25-25: Horror
Follow Friday 8-1-25: House
Follow Friday 8-8-25: Icons
Follow Friday 8-15-25: Indie
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See my Follow Friday Master Post for more topics.
Highly active with multiple posts per day, daily posts, or too many to count easily
Active with (one, multiple, many) posts in (current or recent month)
Somewhat active (latest post within current year, not in last month or few)
Low traffic (latest post in previous year)
Dormant (latest post before previous year, but could be revived because membership is open and posting is open to all members or anyone)
Dead (not listed because there are no recent posts, plus membership and/or posting are moderated)
Note that some communities are only active during a limited time, or only have gather posts on a certain schedule.
Follow Friday 6-6-25: Active Communities on Dreamwidth Spring 2025 J-Z
Follow Friday 6-13-24: Hetalia
Follow Friday 6-20-25: Highlander
Follow Friday 6-27-25: Hiking
Follow Friday 7-4-25: Historical Fiction
Follow Friday 7-11-25: History
Follow Friday 7-18-25: Homestuck
Follow Friday 7-25-25: Horror
Follow Friday 8-1-25: House
Follow Friday 8-8-25: Icons
Follow Friday 8-15-25: Indie
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hey yall.
Aug. 21st, 2025 07:58 pmcirquels posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
addmeName: Jay
Age: 40
I mostly post about:
life. thoughts. pets.
My hobbies are:
video games. trivia nights. petting cats.
My fandoms are:
Loki. guardians of the galaxy. norse goddess Hel. neil gaiman. i just sorta realized i dont have many fandoms right now
I'm looking to meet people who:
post. are interested in the day to day ladida of life.
My posting schedule tends to be:
right now its new again, and id like to keep it pretty regular
When I add people, my dealbreakers are:
not much is a deal breaker. im not here to judge you.
Before adding me, you should know:
i enjoy all kinds of conversations and learning. as tyrion lannister says "I drink and I know things"
Birdfeeding
Aug. 21st, 2025 01:33 pmysabetwordsmithToday is cloudy and mild. :D
I fed the birds. I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 8/22/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 8/22/25 -- I did more work around the patio.
I am done for the night.
I fed the birds. I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 8/22/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 8/22/25 -- I did more work around the patio.
I am done for the night.
Seeking New Friends
Aug. 20th, 2025 08:29 pmtheradicalchild posting in addmeName: Remy
Age: 41
I mostly post about: My personal life, mental health, game reviews, book reviews, movie reviews, and other stuff. I am also working on a furry fantasy novel that I hope to finish typing up one of these days--I already have it written out in seven or so notebooks.
My hobbies are: AI furry art, reading, writing, video games
My fandoms are: I was heavily into the furry fandom and AI furry art communities but had several falling outs with the former ages ago and the latter recently that led to me leaving social media, but I still enjoy doing them.
I'm looking to meet people who: Comfort me when I'm in need, make insightful commentary on my entries, appreciate my unique autistic perspective.
My posting schedule tends to be: At least once every few days.
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: I am very somewhat ideologically sensitive as politics has broken tons of my past friendships.
Before adding me, you should know: I am autistic and very PTSD, damaged from 18 years of psychiatric medications. Read my sticky post to learn more.
Age: 41
I mostly post about: My personal life, mental health, game reviews, book reviews, movie reviews, and other stuff. I am also working on a furry fantasy novel that I hope to finish typing up one of these days--I already have it written out in seven or so notebooks.
My hobbies are: AI furry art, reading, writing, video games
My fandoms are: I was heavily into the furry fandom and AI furry art communities but had several falling outs with the former ages ago and the latter recently that led to me leaving social media, but I still enjoy doing them.
I'm looking to meet people who: Comfort me when I'm in need, make insightful commentary on my entries, appreciate my unique autistic perspective.
My posting schedule tends to be: At least once every few days.
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: I am very somewhat ideologically sensitive as politics has broken tons of my past friendships.
Before adding me, you should know: I am autistic and very PTSD, damaged from 18 years of psychiatric medications. Read my sticky post to learn more.
Affordable Housing
Aug. 20th, 2025 03:25 pmysabetwordsmithIn this all-women tiny home neighborhood, rent starts at $450. Residents want it to be a nationwide blueprint
Robyn Yerian, 70, used to live in a two-bedroom tiny home that cost just $57,000.
In 2022, she was yearning for more connection — as well as some “passive income.”
So she took some money from her retirement savings, bought a 5-acre plot of land in Cumby, Texas, and is now the landlord and community leader of The Bird’s Nest, an all-women tiny home neighborhood home to 11 women ages 60 to 80.
( Read more... )
Robyn Yerian, 70, used to live in a two-bedroom tiny home that cost just $57,000.
In 2022, she was yearning for more connection — as well as some “passive income.”
So she took some money from her retirement savings, bought a 5-acre plot of land in Cumby, Texas, and is now the landlord and community leader of The Bird’s Nest, an all-women tiny home neighborhood home to 11 women ages 60 to 80.
( Read more... )
Birdfeeding
Aug. 20th, 2025 03:08 pmysabetwordsmithToday is cloudy and cooler. :D
I fed the birds. I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 8/20/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 8/20/25 -- I watered spaces to put the irises.
EDIT 8/20/25 -- I planted a Dangerous Mood Bearded Iris (lavender standards with near-black falls) in the purple-and-white garden. I planted a Montmartre Bearded Iris (purple with yellow edges) and a Ziggy Reblooming Bearded Iris (yellow standards with burgundy-and-yellow streaked falls) under the maple tree.
EDIT 8/20/25 -- I watered the newly planted irises.
EDIT 8/20/25 -- I watered the old picnic table and the patio plants.
EDIT 8/20/25 -- I watered the new picnic table and septic garden.
EDIT 8/20/25 -- I watered the telephone pole garden and some of the savanna plants.
Cicadas and crickets are singing. Fireflies are out.
As it is now dark, I am done for the night.
I fed the birds. I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 8/20/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 8/20/25 -- I watered spaces to put the irises.
EDIT 8/20/25 -- I planted a Dangerous Mood Bearded Iris (lavender standards with near-black falls) in the purple-and-white garden. I planted a Montmartre Bearded Iris (purple with yellow edges) and a Ziggy Reblooming Bearded Iris (yellow standards with burgundy-and-yellow streaked falls) under the maple tree.
EDIT 8/20/25 -- I watered the newly planted irises.
EDIT 8/20/25 -- I watered the old picnic table and the patio plants.
EDIT 8/20/25 -- I watered the new picnic table and septic garden.
EDIT 8/20/25 -- I watered the telephone pole garden and some of the savanna plants.
Cicadas and crickets are singing. Fireflies are out.
As it is now dark, I am done for the night.
Cuddle Party
Aug. 20th, 2025 04:45 amysabetwordsmithEveryone needs contact comfort sometimes. Not everyone has ample opportunities for this in facetime. So here is a chance for a cuddle party in cyberspace. Virtual cuddling can help people feel better.
We have a cuddle room that comes with fort cushions, fort frames, sheets for draping, and a weighted blanket. A nest full of colorful egg pillows sits in one corner. There is a basket of grooming brushes, hairbrushes, and styling combs. A bin holds textured pillows. There is a big basket of craft supplies along with art markers, coloring pages, and blank paper. The kitchen has a popcorn machine. Labels are available to mark dietary needs, recipe ingredients, and level of spiciness. Here is the bathroom, open to everyone. There is a lawn tent and an outdoor hot tub. Bathers should post a sign for nude or clothed activity. Come snuggle up!
We have a cuddle room that comes with fort cushions, fort frames, sheets for draping, and a weighted blanket. A nest full of colorful egg pillows sits in one corner. There is a basket of grooming brushes, hairbrushes, and styling combs. A bin holds textured pillows. There is a big basket of craft supplies along with art markers, coloring pages, and blank paper. The kitchen has a popcorn machine. Labels are available to mark dietary needs, recipe ingredients, and level of spiciness. Here is the bathroom, open to everyone. There is a lawn tent and an outdoor hot tub. Bathers should post a sign for nude or clothed activity. Come snuggle up!
Robotics
Aug. 19th, 2025 07:41 pmysabetwordsmithWARNING: Do not watch with mouth full.
Robots race, play football, crash and collapse at China's 'robot Olympics'
BEIJING, Aug 15 (Reuters) - China kicked off the three-day long World Humanoid Robot Games on Friday, looking to showcase its advances in artificial intelligence and robotics with 280 teams from 16 countries.
Robots competed in sports such as track and field, and table tennis, as well as tackled robot-specific challenges from sorting medicines and handling materials to cleaning services
Watching the evolution of robotics on a primitive planet is hilarious.
Robots race, play football, crash and collapse at China's 'robot Olympics'
BEIJING, Aug 15 (Reuters) - China kicked off the three-day long World Humanoid Robot Games on Friday, looking to showcase its advances in artificial intelligence and robotics with 280 teams from 16 countries.
Robots competed in sports such as track and field, and table tennis, as well as tackled robot-specific challenges from sorting medicines and handling materials to cleaning services
Watching the evolution of robotics on a primitive planet is hilarious.
Food
Aug. 19th, 2025 07:44 pmysabetwordsmithBuild an Emergency Food Supply List
There are several ways to build an emergency food supply to stock a survival kit and a “bug out bag”. While you can purchase specialized food products or a self-contained emergency preparedness kit, these can be costly and wasteful.
Instead, you can simply assemble shelf-stable foods that you already buy or preserve at home. Many canned, dried, and pickled foods are quite suitable for use in an emergency kit.
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.
In particular, watch for sales. Anytime you see a shelf-stable food that you use, consider buying extra if feasible.
There are several ways to build an emergency food supply to stock a survival kit and a “bug out bag”. While you can purchase specialized food products or a self-contained emergency preparedness kit, these can be costly and wasteful.
Instead, you can simply assemble shelf-stable foods that you already buy or preserve at home. Many canned, dried, and pickled foods are quite suitable for use in an emergency kit.
Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.
In particular, watch for sales. Anytime you see a shelf-stable food that you use, consider buying extra if feasible.
American Meadows Order
Aug. 19th, 2025 04:08 pmysabetwordsmithMy fall order from American Meadows has arrived. :D Now I just need the weather to break so I can actually get out to plant things. If you're still shopping, this nursery has some stock of fall bulbs left and some of those are on sale.
Dangerous Mood Bearded Iris (lavender standards with near-black falls)
Montmartre Bearded Iris (purple with yellow edges)
Ziggy Reblooming Bearded Iris (yellow standards with burgundy-and-yellow streaked falls)
Dangerous Mood Bearded Iris (lavender standards with near-black falls)
Montmartre Bearded Iris (purple with yellow edges)
Ziggy Reblooming Bearded Iris (yellow standards with burgundy-and-yellow streaked falls)
Birdfeeding
Aug. 19th, 2025 02:38 pmysabetwordsmithToday is partly cloudy and sweltering. It rained a little last night.
I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows and house finches.
EDIT 8/19/25 -- I put out water for the birds. I've seen a male cardinal.
EDIT 8/19/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 8/19/25 -- I did more work around the patio.
EDIT 8/19/25 -- I watered the barrel garden and the old picnic table garden.
EDIT 8/19/25 -- I watered the new picnic table and the septic garden.
As it is getting dark, I am done for the night.
I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows and house finches.
EDIT 8/19/25 -- I put out water for the birds. I've seen a male cardinal.
EDIT 8/19/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 8/19/25 -- I did more work around the patio.
EDIT 8/19/25 -- I watered the barrel garden and the old picnic table garden.
EDIT 8/19/25 -- I watered the new picnic table and the septic garden.
As it is getting dark, I am done for the night.
Poem: "He Who Whispers"
Aug. 19th, 2025 04:24 amysabetwordsmithThis is the freebie for the August 5, 2025 Poetry Fishbowl. It was inspired by a prompt from siliconshaman. It also fills the "He Who Whispers" square in my 8-1-25 card for the Crime Classics fest. This poem belongs to An Army of One series.
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siliconshaman. It also fills the "He Who Whispers" square in my 8-1-25 card for the Crime Classics fest. This poem belongs to An Army of One series.( Read more... )
Earthquakes
Aug. 18th, 2025 07:46 pmysabetwordsmithMyanmar’s massive quake hints at bigger earthquakes to come
The massive 2025 Myanmar earthquake revealed that strike slip faults can behave in surprising ways. Using satellite data, Caltech researchers found the Sagaing Fault ruptured more dramatically than expected, suggesting faults like the San Andreas could unleash even larger quakes than history shows.
Never assume that the worst thing you know about is the worst thing that can happen.
The massive 2025 Myanmar earthquake revealed that strike slip faults can behave in surprising ways. Using satellite data, Caltech researchers found the Sagaing Fault ruptured more dramatically than expected, suggesting faults like the San Andreas could unleash even larger quakes than history shows.
Never assume that the worst thing you know about is the worst thing that can happen.
Birdfeeding
Aug. 18th, 2025 03:11 pmysabetwordsmithToday is mostly sunny and sweltering.
I fed the birds. I've seen a few house finches and sparrows.
EDIT 8/18/25 -- I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 8/18/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I've seen a hummingbird in the forest garden. I couldn't tell more detail than that, but presumably it is a rubythroat as that is the only kind typically found in Illinois. It may have been attracted to the water, or the robust colony of red salvia blooming in the barrel garden.
EDIT 8/18/25 -- I did a more work around the patio.
EDIT 8/18/25 -- I potted up 24 sweet cherry seeds.
EDIT 8/18/25 -- I watered the old picnic table and the patio plants.
EDIT 8/18/25 -- I watered the new picnic table garden.
As it is now dark, I am done for the night.
I fed the birds. I've seen a few house finches and sparrows.
EDIT 8/18/25 -- I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 8/18/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I've seen a hummingbird in the forest garden. I couldn't tell more detail than that, but presumably it is a rubythroat as that is the only kind typically found in Illinois. It may have been attracted to the water, or the robust colony of red salvia blooming in the barrel garden.
EDIT 8/18/25 -- I did a more work around the patio.
EDIT 8/18/25 -- I potted up 24 sweet cherry seeds.
EDIT 8/18/25 -- I watered the old picnic table and the patio plants.
EDIT 8/18/25 -- I watered the new picnic table garden.
As it is now dark, I am done for the night.
Monday Update 8-18-25
Aug. 18th, 2025 02:03 pmysabetwordsmithThese are some posts from the later part of last week in case you missed them:
Writing
Read "For the Many" by Beepbird
How to not build the Torment Nexus
Affordable Housing
Moment of Silence: Terence Stamp
Climate Change
Birdfeeding
Robotics
Genetics
Birdfeeding
Crafts
Climate Change
Creative Jam
Philosophical Questions: Diversity
Today's Adventures
Early Humans
Birdfeeding
Follow Friday 8-15-25: Indie
Affordable Housing
Celebrate Love Your Bookshop Day
Birdfeeding
Vocabulary: Unintended Sidequences
Conservation
Birdfeeding
Poem: "To Allow in More Light"
Hard Things
Affordable Housing has 26 comments. Robotics has 46 comments. Food has 34 comments. "Philosophical Questions: Looks" has 49 comments. "Incompetence, Sloppy Thinking, and Laziness" has 75 comments.
summerofthe69 is open! You can see the calendar here and the current themes are Kinky 69 and Tropefest 69.
There are no open epics at present.
The weather is still sweltering here. Seen at the birdfeeders this week: a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches, a mourning dove, a male cardinal, a fox squirrel, a skunk, and a bat. Currently blooming: dandelions, pansies, violas, marigolds, petunias, red salvia, verbena, lantana, sweet alyssum, zinnias, snapdragons, blue lobelia, perennial pinks, oxalis, moss rose, yarrow, anise hyssop, firecracker plant, tomatoes, tomatillos, Asiatic lilies, cucumber, yellow squash, zucchini, morning glory, purple echinacea, black-eyed Susan, yellow coneflower, chicory, Queen Anne's lace, sunflowers, cup plant, gladioli, firewheel, orange butterfly weed. Tomatillo and pepper have green fruit. Tomatoes, cucumbers, ball carrots, and groundcherries are ripe.
Writing
Read "For the Many" by Beepbird
How to not build the Torment Nexus
Affordable Housing
Moment of Silence: Terence Stamp
Climate Change
Birdfeeding
Robotics
Genetics
Birdfeeding
Crafts
Climate Change
Creative Jam
Philosophical Questions: Diversity
Today's Adventures
Early Humans
Birdfeeding
Follow Friday 8-15-25: Indie
Affordable Housing
Celebrate Love Your Bookshop Day
Birdfeeding
Vocabulary: Unintended Sidequences
Conservation
Birdfeeding
Poem: "To Allow in More Light"
Hard Things
Affordable Housing has 26 comments. Robotics has 46 comments. Food has 34 comments. "Philosophical Questions: Looks" has 49 comments. "Incompetence, Sloppy Thinking, and Laziness" has 75 comments.
summerofthe69 is open! You can see the calendar here and the current themes are Kinky 69 and Tropefest 69.There are no open epics at present.
The weather is still sweltering here. Seen at the birdfeeders this week: a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches, a mourning dove, a male cardinal, a fox squirrel, a skunk, and a bat. Currently blooming: dandelions, pansies, violas, marigolds, petunias, red salvia, verbena, lantana, sweet alyssum, zinnias, snapdragons, blue lobelia, perennial pinks, oxalis, moss rose, yarrow, anise hyssop, firecracker plant, tomatoes, tomatillos, Asiatic lilies, cucumber, yellow squash, zucchini, morning glory, purple echinacea, black-eyed Susan, yellow coneflower, chicory, Queen Anne's lace, sunflowers, cup plant, gladioli, firewheel, orange butterfly weed. Tomatillo and pepper have green fruit. Tomatoes, cucumbers, ball carrots, and groundcherries are ripe.
Writing
Aug. 18th, 2025 12:14 amysabetwordsmithchina_shop has posted "Writing meta: What Middles Are For." It's an excellent essay about story structure.