2026-02-15 13:36![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
ysabetwordsmith
ysabetwordsmithToday is partly sunny and cool.
I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 2/15/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I refilled the hopper feeder. I've seen a sparrow.
I also saw a honeybee in the forest garden! I went to the bee tree and saw a honeybee fly into it. This is waaayyy too early for bees. There is liquid water, but absolutely nothing to eat. :( Use to be, the bees only appeared after the last frost. It's months too soon for that.
EDIT 2/15/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
EDIT 2/15/26 -- I spread a bucket of mulch under the golden rain tree.
I am done for the night.
I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 2/15/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I refilled the hopper feeder. I've seen a sparrow.
I also saw a honeybee in the forest garden! I went to the bee tree and saw a honeybee fly into it. This is waaayyy too early for bees. There is liquid water, but absolutely nothing to eat. :( Use to be, the bees only appeared after the last frost. It's months too soon for that.
EDIT 2/15/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
EDIT 2/15/26 -- I spread a bucket of mulch under the golden rain tree.
I am done for the night.
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2026-02-15 12:47ysabetwordsmith
ysabetwordsmithThe key to defeating Trump? Mass non-cooperation
The extraordinary level of grassroots solidarity and creative resistance in anti-ICE protests in Minnesota has given people a new appreciation for the power that mass non-cooperation can have in resisting the Trump administration’s drive toward authoritarianism. And it has created an awareness of why such action is clearly needed.
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The extraordinary level of grassroots solidarity and creative resistance in anti-ICE protests in Minnesota has given people a new appreciation for the power that mass non-cooperation can have in resisting the Trump administration’s drive toward authoritarianism. And it has created an awareness of why such action is clearly needed.
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2026-02-14 19:50ysabetwordsmith
ysabetwordsmithThe February Poetry Fishbowl made its $300 goal, so there will be a half-price sale in Not Quite Kansas from Monday 16-Sunday 27. Mark your calendars accordingly, and I hope to see you then!
This series has about half a dozen poems available. Here are a few previously posted poems:
"Cruel Intentions and Difficult Truths"
"The Ramifications of That State of Mind"
"The Conditions of Your Selfhood"
This series has about half a dozen poems available. Here are a few previously posted poems:
"Cruel Intentions and Difficult Truths"
"The Ramifications of That State of Mind"
"The Conditions of Your Selfhood"
2026-02-14 19:55theradicalchild
theradicalchildMy sleep score last night was 78/100, and I tossed and turned a lot, got up to pee once, and didn't sleep to my nine-hour alarm.
I did my laundry today.
It was library game day and I usually go for the pizza but it wasn't there in the time I spent there, and apparently there's a local group called Neurodivergent Friends, and I played a weird card game called Skyjo with them and a round of Uno, which I've played dozens of times before, mostly at a local autistic support group I used to go to early the last decade, and I'll keep in touch with them. It was raining when I left and again I realized I left my water bottle in my apartment when I got to my car, which always fucks me up.
The weather was cooler due to the rain so I've mostly left my windows open to air out my home and cool down my apartment.
I was offered another voice thing on Upwork but it was with an app I did before and I told them, and I had to turn it down.
I finished Anatomy of an Epidemic, which is a very illuminating read, and here's my review (image is link).
I started The Myth of American Idealism by Noam Chomsky and Nathan J. Robinson and it's pretty good thus far, and they definitely don't play favorites in terms of US politicians past and present.
I did an updated version of this meme as well, and I think Academy Award season is around the corner, so...
And Russia, China, Venezuela, Cuba, Iran, and whatnot I think are just bogeymen, as I think America's real threats are at home, with rigged elections past and present, not to mention those foreign insurrectionists Biden let in, and I hope like hell that tariff case before the Supreme Court goes our way since we definitely do need that money and they seem to be good leverage against other countries (and over a hundred countries charge tariffs on us). I would really love that $2000 rebate Trump had been promising as well.
Also finished my review of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. Image again is link.
I did my laundry today.
It was library game day and I usually go for the pizza but it wasn't there in the time I spent there, and apparently there's a local group called Neurodivergent Friends, and I played a weird card game called Skyjo with them and a round of Uno, which I've played dozens of times before, mostly at a local autistic support group I used to go to early the last decade, and I'll keep in touch with them. It was raining when I left and again I realized I left my water bottle in my apartment when I got to my car, which always fucks me up.
The weather was cooler due to the rain so I've mostly left my windows open to air out my home and cool down my apartment.
I was offered another voice thing on Upwork but it was with an app I did before and I told them, and I had to turn it down.
I finished Anatomy of an Epidemic, which is a very illuminating read, and here's my review (image is link).
I started The Myth of American Idealism by Noam Chomsky and Nathan J. Robinson and it's pretty good thus far, and they definitely don't play favorites in terms of US politicians past and present.
I did an updated version of this meme as well, and I think Academy Award season is around the corner, so...
And Russia, China, Venezuela, Cuba, Iran, and whatnot I think are just bogeymen, as I think America's real threats are at home, with rigged elections past and present, not to mention those foreign insurrectionists Biden let in, and I hope like hell that tariff case before the Supreme Court goes our way since we definitely do need that money and they seem to be good leverage against other countries (and over a hundred countries charge tariffs on us). I would really love that $2000 rebate Trump had been promising as well.
Also finished my review of Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII Reunion. Image again is link.
2026-02-14 17:28ysabetwordsmith
ysabetwordsmithThis is the freebie for the February ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
crowdfunding Creative Jam. It was inspired by "One Who Falls and Gets Up" by gs_silva. It also fills the "Helplessness" square in my 2-1-26 card for the Valentines Bingo fest. This poem belongs to the webcomic Alien Romance by gs_silva.
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crowdfunding Creative Jam. It was inspired by "One Who Falls and Gets Up" by gs_silva. It also fills the "Helplessness" square in my 2-1-26 card for the Valentines Bingo fest. This poem belongs to the webcomic Alien Romance by gs_silva.( Read more... )
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2026-02-14 13:51ysabetwordsmith
ysabetwordsmithToday is cloudy and chilly.
I fed the birds. I've seen a small flock of sparrows. I heard a cardinal singing but didn't see it.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 2/14/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I put out more birdseed and a fresh cake of peanut suet.
EDIT 2/14/26 -- I spread a bucket of mulch around the apricot tree.
EDIT 2/14/26 -- It's been drizzling here, just enough to wet things, not enough to leave puddles anywhere I've seen.
EDIT 2/14/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
It is now raining enough to leave a few tiny puddles on the patio.
I am done for the night.
I fed the birds. I've seen a small flock of sparrows. I heard a cardinal singing but didn't see it.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 2/14/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I put out more birdseed and a fresh cake of peanut suet.
EDIT 2/14/26 -- I spread a bucket of mulch around the apricot tree.
EDIT 2/14/26 -- It's been drizzling here, just enough to wet things, not enough to leave puddles anywhere I've seen.
EDIT 2/14/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
It is now raining enough to leave a few tiny puddles on the patio.
I am done for the night.
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2026-02-14 13:49ysabetwordsmith
ysabetwordsmithI came across a reference that spikedluv has passed away. There are comments under the last post to this effect.
spikedluv has passed away. There are comments under the last post to this effect. ◾ Tags:
2026-02-14 00:49ysabetwordsmith
ysabetwordsmithLow-Earth orbit is just 2.8 days from disaster
Low-Earth orbit is more crowded—and fragile—than it looks. Satellites constantly weave past each other, burning fuel and making dozens of evasive maneuvers every year just to stay safe. A major solar storm could disable navigation and communications, turning that careful dance into chaos. According to new calculations, it may take just days—not decades—for a catastrophic chain reaction to begin, potentially choking off humanity’s access to space for generations.
Solar storms can have various effects and follow an 11-year cycle. We are currently around the maximum, hence the aurora displays over the last year or two.
Low-Earth orbit is more crowded—and fragile—than it looks. Satellites constantly weave past each other, burning fuel and making dozens of evasive maneuvers every year just to stay safe. A major solar storm could disable navigation and communications, turning that careful dance into chaos. According to new calculations, it may take just days—not decades—for a catastrophic chain reaction to begin, potentially choking off humanity’s access to space for generations.
Solar storms can have various effects and follow an 11-year cycle. We are currently around the maximum, hence the aurora displays over the last year or two.
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2026-02-14 00:22ysabetwordsmith
ysabetwordsmithThe crowdfunding Creative Jam is now open with a theme of "Not Giving Up." Come give us prompts, or claim some for your own inspiration!
What I Have Written:
"If You Don't Fall Down" is today's freebie, inspired by "One Who Falls and Gets Up" bygs_silva.
"Hear a Thousand Stars Singing"
Story Date: Night of Sunday, October 25, 2015
Summary: Fascinated by the idea of becoming a robonaut, Quain takes up stargazing.
28 lines, Buy It Now = $15
"Never Turn Your Back"
Story Date: Thursday, October 6, 2016
Summary: An incident at college leaves Shiv striving to rescue a classmate.
182 lines, Buy It Now = $91
From My Prompts:
"One Who Falls and Gets Up" bygs_silva
Jon falls while getting out of a car.
(Summary for crossovers/collabs.)
crowdfunding Creative Jam is now open with a theme of "Not Giving Up." Come give us prompts, or claim some for your own inspiration!What I Have Written:
"If You Don't Fall Down" is today's freebie, inspired by "One Who Falls and Gets Up" by
gs_silva."Hear a Thousand Stars Singing"
Story Date: Night of Sunday, October 25, 2015
Summary: Fascinated by the idea of becoming a robonaut, Quain takes up stargazing.
28 lines, Buy It Now = $15
"Never Turn Your Back"
Story Date: Thursday, October 6, 2016
Summary: An incident at college leaves Shiv striving to rescue a classmate.
182 lines, Buy It Now = $91
From My Prompts:
"One Who Falls and Gets Up" by
gs_silva Jon falls while getting out of a car.
(Summary for crossovers/collabs.)
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2026-02-14 00:01ysabetwordsmith
ysabetwordsmithPeople have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.
Why have many societies begun to place such a high value on emotions and being emotional?
Everyone has feelings. Feelings can be intense. That makes it a good way to distract people from actions.
Why have many societies begun to place such a high value on emotions and being emotional?
Everyone has feelings. Feelings can be intense. That makes it a good way to distract people from actions.
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2026-02-13 22:01ysabetwordsmith
ysabetwordsmithOur theme this month was "Books and Literacy." I wrote from 1 PM to 12 AM, so about 1 hours, accounting for breaks. I wrote 1 poem on Tuesday plus 10 later in the week.
Participation was up, with 10 comments on LiveJournal and another 29 on Dreamwidth. A total of 15 people sent prompts. You have new promptersgs_silva, ionelv, and Laura G to thank for the second freebie.
Read Some Poetry!
The following poems from the February 3, 2026 Poetry Fishbowl have been posted:
"Books That Bite Back"
"The Evolution of Self-Publishing"
"Libraries from the Ashes"
"A Never Failing Spring"
"No Friend as Loyal"
"The Tranquility and Beauty of the Winter Landscape" (Polychrome Heroics: Rutledge, March 4, 2025 Poetry Fishbowl)
Buy some poetry!
If you plan to sponsor some poetry but haven't made up your mind yet, see the unsold poetry list from February 3. That includes the title, length, price, and the original thumbnail description for the poems still available.
This month's donors include:janetmiles, fuzzyred, and Anthony Barrette. All sponsored poems from this fishbowl have been posted. There are 3 tallies toward a bonus fishbowl.
The Poetry Fishbowl has a landing page.
Participation was up, with 10 comments on LiveJournal and another 29 on Dreamwidth. A total of 15 people sent prompts. You have new prompters
gs_silva, ionelv, and Laura G to thank for the second freebie.Read Some Poetry!
The following poems from the February 3, 2026 Poetry Fishbowl have been posted:
"Books That Bite Back"
"The Evolution of Self-Publishing"
"Libraries from the Ashes"
"A Never Failing Spring"
"No Friend as Loyal"
"The Tranquility and Beauty of the Winter Landscape" (Polychrome Heroics: Rutledge, March 4, 2025 Poetry Fishbowl)
Buy some poetry!
If you plan to sponsor some poetry but haven't made up your mind yet, see the unsold poetry list from February 3. That includes the title, length, price, and the original thumbnail description for the poems still available.
This month's donors include:
janetmiles, fuzzyred, and Anthony Barrette. All sponsored poems from this fishbowl have been posted. There are 3 tallies toward a bonus fishbowl.The Poetry Fishbowl has a landing page.
2026-02-13 21:19ysabetwordsmith
ysabetwordsmithThe following poems from the February 3, 2026 Poetry Fishbowl are currently available. Poems may be sponsored via PayPal -- there's a permanent donation button on my Dreamwidth profile page -- or you can write to me and discuss other methods. There are still verses left in the linkback poems "Delight in Another," "A Sense of Weather Changes," "Ouroboros Insects," "The Loving Embrace of Night," "Generations of Cooks Past," "Homefree and Clear, " "One Bite at a Time," "Stars and Diamonds," "Mishpocha," "Changing Your Nature," and "Besa."
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2026-02-13 20:32ysabetwordsmith
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