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ysabetwordsmith (ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-13 12:28 am
ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-13 12:28 am
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Climate Change
Melting glaciers are awakening Earth's most dangerous volcanoes
As glaciers melt around the world, long-dormant volcanoes may be waking up beneath the ice. New research reveals that massive ice sheets have suppressed eruptions for thousands of years, building up underground pressure. But as that icy weight disappears, it may trigger a wave of explosive eruptions—especially in places like Antarctica. This unexpected volcanic threat not only poses regional risks but could also accelerate climate change in a dangerous feedback loop. The Earth’s hidden fire may be closer to the surface than we thought.
Somehow OH SHIT just doesn't seem like enough. O_O I have noticed that the volcanoes seem more restless than they used to, and now wonder if this could be a contributing factor.
As glaciers melt around the world, long-dormant volcanoes may be waking up beneath the ice. New research reveals that massive ice sheets have suppressed eruptions for thousands of years, building up underground pressure. But as that icy weight disappears, it may trigger a wave of explosive eruptions—especially in places like Antarctica. This unexpected volcanic threat not only poses regional risks but could also accelerate climate change in a dangerous feedback loop. The Earth’s hidden fire may be closer to the surface than we thought.
Somehow OH SHIT just doesn't seem like enough. O_O I have noticed that the volcanoes seem more restless than they used to, and now wonder if this could be a contributing factor.
ysabetwordsmith (ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-12 10:49 pm
ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-12 10:49 pmToday's Smoothie
Today we made a smoothie with:
1 cup almond milk
1 cup Brown Cow vanilla yogurt
3 tablespoons Bettergoods pistachio butter
a dash of cardamom
The result is off-white and on the thin side. It tastes okay, but does not have much pistachio flavor at this stage.
The pistachio butter does have a strong pistachio flavor, but it is quite sweet; sugar is the second ingredient. So we skipped the honey that we usually put into a nut butter smoothie.
1 cup almond milk
1 cup Brown Cow vanilla yogurt
3 tablespoons Bettergoods pistachio butter
a dash of cardamom
The result is off-white and on the thin side. It tastes okay, but does not have much pistachio flavor at this stage.
The pistachio butter does have a strong pistachio flavor, but it is quite sweet; sugar is the second ingredient. So we skipped the honey that we usually put into a nut butter smoothie.
silver_chipmunk (silver_chipmunk) wrote2025-07-12 10:16 pm
silver_chipmunk) wrote2025-07-12 10:16 pm
My vision is clearing!
I got up at about 9:30 this morning and had breakfast and coffee, then showered and dressed. Then I took the 28 bus to my Al-anon meeting. I missed one just barely, so I was a little late, but not badly.
The meeting was very good, larger than usual. Afterward there were 8 of us that went to the diner. I got a bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant, and iced coffee. I got a ride most of the way home, so I didn't get a chance to try out the transfer to the 12 from the 13. Next week maybe.
Got home, the cottage deeds have arrived, but I haven't looked at them yet. I put in my second eyedrop for the day, and went to the Starsky and Hutch chat, We had a good time, and chatted til a bit past 6:00.
Cousin Nancy texted me. The OUting Park meeting is tomorrow, and she wanted to know if I would allow her daughter Sophie to be my proxy as she was afraid there might be some things we'd want to prevent, like excess tree removal. I trust Nancy so I said yes.
A bit before 7:00 I put in my third eyedrop, and then Teamed the FWiB. We talked for an hour and a half, and it as fun.
I checked Barnes and Noble's website and discovered that the new Bujold novella, The Adventure of the Demonic Ox, was available for download, so I downloaded that. I haven't started reading it yet though, I had to finish the Aaronovitch book, Stone and Sky, first.
I also called the Kid, who didn't pick up, so I texted her about the deeds and the proxy. No reply yet,
Then I played solitaire til pet feeding time, because I was falling behind in the Events.
My vision is starting to get less blurry now. I am excited about seeing better. It's still pretty smudgy, but definitely better than yesterday,
Gratitude List:
1. The FWiB,
2. My vision is clearing.
3. My meetings and the people there.
4. Starsky and Hutch fandom.
5. My family.
6. The new Bujold is available!
The meeting was very good, larger than usual. Afterward there were 8 of us that went to the diner. I got a bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant, and iced coffee. I got a ride most of the way home, so I didn't get a chance to try out the transfer to the 12 from the 13. Next week maybe.
Got home, the cottage deeds have arrived, but I haven't looked at them yet. I put in my second eyedrop for the day, and went to the Starsky and Hutch chat, We had a good time, and chatted til a bit past 6:00.
Cousin Nancy texted me. The OUting Park meeting is tomorrow, and she wanted to know if I would allow her daughter Sophie to be my proxy as she was afraid there might be some things we'd want to prevent, like excess tree removal. I trust Nancy so I said yes.
A bit before 7:00 I put in my third eyedrop, and then Teamed the FWiB. We talked for an hour and a half, and it as fun.
I checked Barnes and Noble's website and discovered that the new Bujold novella, The Adventure of the Demonic Ox, was available for download, so I downloaded that. I haven't started reading it yet though, I had to finish the Aaronovitch book, Stone and Sky, first.
I also called the Kid, who didn't pick up, so I texted her about the deeds and the proxy. No reply yet,
Then I played solitaire til pet feeding time, because I was falling behind in the Events.
My vision is starting to get less blurry now. I am excited about seeing better. It's still pretty smudgy, but definitely better than yesterday,
Gratitude List:
1. The FWiB,
2. My vision is clearing.
3. My meetings and the people there.
4. Starsky and Hutch fandom.
5. My family.
6. The new Bujold is available!
ysabetwordsmith (ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-12 03:27 pm
ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-12 03:27 pmEntry tags:
Birdfeeding
Today is cloudy, mild, and wet. It rained earlier.
I fed the birds. I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches plus a male cardinal.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 7/12/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
It started drizzling again.
EDIT 7/12/25 -- I potted up 2 apricot seeds.
I picked the first ripe cucumber. :D
I fed the birds. I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches plus a male cardinal.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 7/12/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
It started drizzling again.
EDIT 7/12/25 -- I potted up 2 apricot seeds.
I picked the first ripe cucumber. :D
ysabetwordsmith (ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-12 02:36 am
ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-12 02:36 amEntry tags:
Philosophical Questions: Poverty
People have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.
Is poverty in society inevitable?
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Is poverty in society inevitable?
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silver_chipmunk (silver_chipmunk) wrote2025-07-12 12:58 am
silver_chipmunk) wrote2025-07-12 12:58 amEye surgery
Got up at 7:45 at mashfanficchick's. Showered and dressed, and walked to Starbucks for coffee. Then Ubered over to the eye surgeon.
The surgery was really not bad. They gave me 10 mg of Valium beforehand, and filled my eye with lidocaine, and there were no problems.
Then after it was all over, it was only around 10:30, so instead of waiting in the area we Ubered back to zer place where I slept for two hours.
Then at 3:00 we took the bus back over and got there with enough time to have lunch at the halal restaurant next door.
Finished in time for my appointment, and went back over to the surgeons. Everything looked good, they took off the eye shield though I have to wear it at night for a week. I also have sunglasses I have to wear for a month,
Went back tomashfanficchick's and took another small nap.
Then the Mets game was delayed by rain in Kansas City so I Teamed the FWiB while we waited.
The game was going by the time I finished, and I watched til 11:00 and then Ubered home.
Fed the pets, put in an eye drop, and started here,
Gratitude List:
1. The FWiB.
2.mashfanficchick
3. The surgery went well.
4. Air conditioning.
5. Naps.
6. Bed soon.
mashfanficchick's. Showered and dressed, and walked to Starbucks for coffee. Then Ubered over to the eye surgeon.The surgery was really not bad. They gave me 10 mg of Valium beforehand, and filled my eye with lidocaine, and there were no problems.
Then after it was all over, it was only around 10:30, so instead of waiting in the area we Ubered back to zer place where I slept for two hours.
Then at 3:00 we took the bus back over and got there with enough time to have lunch at the halal restaurant next door.
Finished in time for my appointment, and went back over to the surgeons. Everything looked good, they took off the eye shield though I have to wear it at night for a week. I also have sunglasses I have to wear for a month,
Went back to
mashfanficchick's and took another small nap.Then the Mets game was delayed by rain in Kansas City so I Teamed the FWiB while we waited.
The game was going by the time I finished, and I watched til 11:00 and then Ubered home.
Fed the pets, put in an eye drop, and started here,
Gratitude List:
1. The FWiB.
2.
mashfanficchick3. The surgery went well.
4. Air conditioning.
5. Naps.
6. Bed soon.
ysabetwordsmith (ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-11 11:31 pm
ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-11 11:31 pmExtinct Birds
'The Lord of the Rings' director Peter Jackson is on a mission to revive the world’s tallest bird, 600 years after it went extinct
Inspired by their debut project, Jackson is now working with Colossal to bring the ancient moa back to life through subfossil sourcing and genetic engineering.
On July 8, Jackson and his partner donated $15 million to the project.
The moa is an excellent choice for de-extinction, as it died out relatively recently and due to human misbehavior.
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Inspired by their debut project, Jackson is now working with Colossal to bring the ancient moa back to life through subfossil sourcing and genetic engineering.
On July 8, Jackson and his partner donated $15 million to the project.
The moa is an excellent choice for de-extinction, as it died out relatively recently and due to human misbehavior.
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ysabetwordsmith (ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-11 09:34 pm
ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-11 09:34 pmToday's Adventures
Today we went to the Marshall Farmer's Market. It's an evening market from 6-8 PM, followed by a band concert, which is way better than a morning one.
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ysabetwordsmith (ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-11 09:27 pm
ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-11 09:27 pmEntry tags:
New Crowdfunding Project: "Take Us North"
Take Us North is down to the last day or so of its campaign. If you want to participate, now is the time.
$50,976 pledged of $30,000 goal
509 backers
26 hours to go
$50,976 pledged of $30,000 goal
509 backers
26 hours to go
ysabetwordsmith (ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-11 03:35 pm
ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-11 03:35 pmEntry tags:
Art
This art workshop made a "landscape" out of loose parts for the artists to use as inspiration. Every art room should have a generous collection of objects to mix and match like this.
ysabetwordsmith (ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-11 02:53 pm
ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-11 02:53 pmBirdfeeding
Today is sunny and sweltering.
I fed the birds. I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches plus a house wren.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 7/11/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I've seen a fox squirrel.
EDIT 7/11/25 -- Yesterday I collected 5 little pink crabapples while out and about. These are almost marble size, much more useful than the pea-sized ones. So I potted up those today to see if they'll sprout.
I fed the birds. I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches plus a house wren.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 7/11/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I've seen a fox squirrel.
EDIT 7/11/25 -- Yesterday I collected 5 little pink crabapples while out and about. These are almost marble size, much more useful than the pea-sized ones. So I potted up those today to see if they'll sprout.
ysabetwordsmith (ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-11 12:38 pm
ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-11 12:38 pmEntry tags:
Bonus Fishbowl
There will be a bonus fishbowl on Tuesday, July 15. The theme will be "anything goes." If you want a continuation of an earlier piece, or something totally new, that doesn't fit the usual themes, then now's your chance. Brainstorm in advance and jot down ideas for later. You can also request any favorite series, character, setting, etc.
Note that our internet connection has been bad for well over a month. Sometimes it's down completely, other times things like Dreamwidth and searches won't run. So I'm losing a lot of work time and may only have access for half a day or less. Given this limitation, there's a higher chance of actually getting things written for prompts that use characters, settings, etc. that are already established.
Note that our internet connection has been bad for well over a month. Sometimes it's down completely, other times things like Dreamwidth and searches won't run. So I'm losing a lot of work time and may only have access for half a day or less. Given this limitation, there's a higher chance of actually getting things written for prompts that use characters, settings, etc. that are already established.
ysabetwordsmith (ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-11 12:05 pm
ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-11 12:05 pmEntry tags:
ysabetwordsmith (ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-11 04:15 am
ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-11 04:15 amEntry tags:
Communities
Here's a cool Dreamwidth tool: take the URL of any community and add /read to the end. It will show you posts by all the members. So for instance:
https://birdfeeding.dreamwidth.org/read
https://birdfeeding.dreamwidth.org/read
ysabetwordsmith (ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-11 03:58 am
ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-11 03:58 amFocus
This is why some people hate interruptions and find it hard to switch from one activity to another. It includes people with ADHD, autism, executive function disorder, post-concussion-syndrome, other cognitive issues; many introverts; and most people who spend a lot of time doing things they are bad at (e.g. a linguistically inclined person doing math, or an athletic person forced to write text). Discuss with the people in your life what kinds of interruptions are okay or not, when, and how.
ysabetwordsmith (ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-11 01:00 am
ysabetwordsmith) wrote2025-07-11 01:00 amEntry tags:
Climate Change
Bigger crops, fewer nutrients: The hidden cost of climate change
Climate change is silently sapping the nutrients from our food. A pioneering study finds that rising CO2 and higher temperatures are not only reshaping how crops grow but are also degrading their nutritional value especially in vital leafy greens like kale and spinach. This shift could spell trouble for global health, particularly in communities already facing nutritional stress. Researchers warn that while crops may grow faster, they may also become less nourishing, with fewer minerals, proteins, and antioxidants raising concerns about obesity, weakened immunity, and chronic diseases.
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Climate change is silently sapping the nutrients from our food. A pioneering study finds that rising CO2 and higher temperatures are not only reshaping how crops grow but are also degrading their nutritional value especially in vital leafy greens like kale and spinach. This shift could spell trouble for global health, particularly in communities already facing nutritional stress. Researchers warn that while crops may grow faster, they may also become less nourishing, with fewer minerals, proteins, and antioxidants raising concerns about obesity, weakened immunity, and chronic diseases.
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