Buffalo Seed Company Order
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ysabetwordsmith... arrived today! :D They always send a surprise extra packet of something, this time 'Evening Sun' sunflower, which looks to be a cultivar that produces medium-size flowers in shades of red. That ought to be fun.
Resist and Unsubscribe
8/2/26 13:40bemused_writerI haven't been making a lot of public posts of late, but with how things are going in the U.S., I figured people might be interested in this idea, which is basically to unsubscribe from whichever services you can that are supportive of ICE or overly involved with the Trump regime. Probably a lot of you have already done as much, but I found Scott Galloway's layout of it helpful, so I unsubscribed from what I could. I don't really have that many subscriptions in the first place, but it was still nice to do something proactive.
I removed comments from this post just because I don't want to get into too much conversation on politics or what does and doesn't work. I'm more about keeping it light on the Internet, but I think it's fair to say things are not going great, and there's no way to completely avoid talking about the reality we're in, so I figured I'd share this as an option.
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I removed comments from this post just because I don't want to get into too much conversation on politics or what does and doesn't work. I'm more about keeping it light on the Internet, but I think it's fair to say things are not going great, and there's no way to completely avoid talking about the reality we're in, so I figured I'd share this as an option.
Resist and Unsubscribe Web Site
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Science
8/2/26 14:33ysabetwordsmithEarth still had seasons during its longest deep freeze
A planet locked in ice can still experience seasons, climate swings, and solar rhythms, according to new research. For decades, scientists pictured Snowball Earth as a long pause in climate history, with movement and change frozen in place.
A planet locked in ice can still experience seasons, climate swings, and solar rhythms, according to new research. For decades, scientists pictured Snowball Earth as a long pause in climate history, with movement and change frozen in place.
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Birdfeeding
8/2/26 14:23ysabetwordsmithToday is sunny and chilly. Large patches of ground are visible, but there are still large patches of snow too.
I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 2/8/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I've seen a flocks of sparrows. I heard a cardinal but didn't see it.
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I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 2/8/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I've seen a flocks of sparrows. I heard a cardinal but didn't see it.
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Fixed!
8/2/26 09:27susandennisI was in a text convo with Bonny about what we could/should do, if anything when there was another knock at the door. It was Jim. 'can you come see?'. This is how he always starts. So I said sure. And I opened the door to his apartment and his TV was on and there was a football game on it!!! His care giver had come and just hit the power button.
In retrospect, it kind of makes sense. I assumed this TV was on and had just blipped off which is what it had done in the past and, in the past, a simple unplug/replug fixed it. This time it did not fix it. Because, apparently, it was not turned on.
Holy fuck and thankyoujesus for care givers!
Also, I'm kind of impressed (and grateful) that he came to tell me. Now I am going to go enjoy the day!
In retrospect, it kind of makes sense. I assumed this TV was on and had just blipped off which is what it had done in the past and, in the past, a simple unplug/replug fixed it. This time it did not fix it. Because, apparently, it was not turned on.
Holy fuck and thankyoujesus for care givers!
Also, I'm kind of impressed (and grateful) that he came to tell me. Now I am going to go enjoy the day!
He's really not my problem
8/2/26 08:43susandennisJim Across The Hall's television went out again this morning. Rebooting didn't bring it back to life. He has a TV in the bedroom but it doesn't work either. It's Sunday, no one here to fix or help. All he likes is sports. No Olympics for him, no Superbowl for him. He has nothing to do. But, I have no fix. He can barely operate the remote control. I don't know if he knows how to call his son or his one friend who comes now and again. He just should not be living on his own. Maybe this will be the catalyst to get him what he needs.
I did text Bonny and told her. Maybe she has an idea. I'm out and now sweaty. Moving his furniture to get to an alternate outlet.
BUT I did get in a nice swim. The pool was crowded! Well, there are four lanes and there were four swimmers but that's crowded. It's reassuring for the pool program to see other swimmers.
Except for Jim, and me, everyone else around here is focused on the Superbowl.
I'm all caught up on my chores. The clothes are clean and the kitchen is tidy. I have creatures to knit and TV to watch. I was thinking that I was sorry I gave away my little TV or I'd take it over to Jim's but it's really doubtful he could watch it because it's not the same as his and it would freak him out, probably so just as well. I need to quit stressing about him.
This week I have my eye appointment. new doctor. A or B, click when you see the light, etc. I really don't love eye appointments. So it will be good to get it over with.
Biggie is not loving 5 pills a day. And he and Julio are still not 100% into the new food situation. But, I haven't seen any indication that they are working on picket signs. or calling PETA.
I did text Bonny and told her. Maybe she has an idea. I'm out and now sweaty. Moving his furniture to get to an alternate outlet.
BUT I did get in a nice swim. The pool was crowded! Well, there are four lanes and there were four swimmers but that's crowded. It's reassuring for the pool program to see other swimmers.
Except for Jim, and me, everyone else around here is focused on the Superbowl.
I'm all caught up on my chores. The clothes are clean and the kitchen is tidy. I have creatures to knit and TV to watch. I was thinking that I was sorry I gave away my little TV or I'd take it over to Jim's but it's really doubtful he could watch it because it's not the same as his and it would freak him out, probably so just as well. I need to quit stressing about him.
This week I have my eye appointment. new doctor. A or B, click when you see the light, etc. I really don't love eye appointments. So it will be good to get it over with.
Biggie is not loving 5 pills a day. And he and Julio are still not 100% into the new food situation. But, I haven't seen any indication that they are working on picket signs. or calling PETA.
Website Updates
7/2/26 18:09ysabetwordsmithThanks to fuzzyred, the series Peculiar Obligations now has its own landing page. This series features Quakers and organized crime, particularly with pirate allies.
fuzzyred, the series Peculiar Obligations now has its own landing page. This series features Quakers and organized crime, particularly with pirate allies.
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Early Humans
7/2/26 14:51ysabetwordsmithThese 773,000-year-old fossils may reveal our shared human ancestor
Exceptionally well-dated fossils from Morocco capture a moment nearly 800,000 years ago, right at a major turning point in Earth’s magnetic history.
Fossils from a Moroccan cave have been dated with remarkable accuracy to about 773,000 years ago, thanks to a magnetic signature locked into the surrounding sediments. The hominin remains show a blend of ancient and more modern features, placing them near a pivotal branching point in human evolution. These individuals likely represent an African population close to the last common ancestor of Homo sapiens, Neandertals, and Denisovans.
Exceptionally well-dated fossils from Morocco capture a moment nearly 800,000 years ago, right at a major turning point in Earth’s magnetic history.
Fossils from a Moroccan cave have been dated with remarkable accuracy to about 773,000 years ago, thanks to a magnetic signature locked into the surrounding sediments. The hominin remains show a blend of ancient and more modern features, placing them near a pivotal branching point in human evolution. These individuals likely represent an African population close to the last common ancestor of Homo sapiens, Neandertals, and Denisovans.
Birdfeeding
7/2/26 14:46ysabetwordsmithToday is sunny and cold. Much of the snow has melted.
I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 2/7/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I refilled the hopper feeder.
I've seen a female cardinal.
EDIT 2/7/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
There were two cardinals in the forest garden, but it was hard to tell colors at dusk.
I am done for the night.
I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 2/7/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I refilled the hopper feeder.
I've seen a female cardinal.
EDIT 2/7/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
There were two cardinals in the forest garden, but it was hard to tell colors at dusk.
I am done for the night.
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Free!! Bonus added craptacularity!!
7/2/26 15:03somedayseattleWritten a couple days ago but forgot to actually post....
Boy oh boy oh boy. What a swell past couple of days. I went to the emergency orthopedic to see about these ridiculous blisters. Yep, I thought I had an infection. Dr. Melissa cut off the dead skin so it could start to heal. On my left foot two little toes and the big toe have no skin on the underside as well as a sizable patch beneath the knuckle of the big toe. On the right side, again three toes, but a long three inch stretch From the top of the toenail down the side of my foot. The second layer of skin is red and looks like it’s bloody when in fact, it’s not. Nasty shit continues to ooze slightly, soaking the gauze and the ace bandage on top of it all. I was hoping this would just be a slight inconvenience, but it looks like it’s going to take a few weeks. I have an appointment on Tuesday to go to the wound clinic. Nobody has ever said wound clinic in a positive way. This fucks up my therapy for the next couple weeks. It’s hard to learn how to walk when you have no skin on the bottom of your feet. I was going to post a photo or two, but I’m sure it would violate LJ standards.
Dr. Melissa asked me what I thought of my primary care provider Dr. Irvin. He’s OK I guess. Nothing great about him but nothing sucks. She said she was reading my prior records and told me I was “a medically complex“ person. The translation is there’s a bunch of fucked up shit that Dr. Irvin seemed to forget to mention. My D3 levels are startling low. There’s some issue with my hemoglobin, my diabetes is up and down sideways, and I am constantly running out of breath,,,,likely a cardiovascular issue. I can see how you can forget these little minor things as they don’t end up to a whole hell of a lot. You know other than them killing me and shit.
I swear to God, Rod and Todd if it ain’t one thing it’s another. The Universe has been fucking with me for three years. I wish I knew What I had done in a former life to deserve this circus. Whatever it is, it must’ve been a doozy..
Boy oh boy oh boy. What a swell past couple of days. I went to the emergency orthopedic to see about these ridiculous blisters. Yep, I thought I had an infection. Dr. Melissa cut off the dead skin so it could start to heal. On my left foot two little toes and the big toe have no skin on the underside as well as a sizable patch beneath the knuckle of the big toe. On the right side, again three toes, but a long three inch stretch From the top of the toenail down the side of my foot. The second layer of skin is red and looks like it’s bloody when in fact, it’s not. Nasty shit continues to ooze slightly, soaking the gauze and the ace bandage on top of it all. I was hoping this would just be a slight inconvenience, but it looks like it’s going to take a few weeks. I have an appointment on Tuesday to go to the wound clinic. Nobody has ever said wound clinic in a positive way. This fucks up my therapy for the next couple weeks. It’s hard to learn how to walk when you have no skin on the bottom of your feet. I was going to post a photo or two, but I’m sure it would violate LJ standards.
Dr. Melissa asked me what I thought of my primary care provider Dr. Irvin. He’s OK I guess. Nothing great about him but nothing sucks. She said she was reading my prior records and told me I was “a medically complex“ person. The translation is there’s a bunch of fucked up shit that Dr. Irvin seemed to forget to mention. My D3 levels are startling low. There’s some issue with my hemoglobin, my diabetes is up and down sideways, and I am constantly running out of breath,,,,likely a cardiovascular issue. I can see how you can forget these little minor things as they don’t end up to a whole hell of a lot. You know other than them killing me and shit.
I swear to God, Rod and Todd if it ain’t one thing it’s another. The Universe has been fucking with me for three years. I wish I knew What I had done in a former life to deserve this circus. Whatever it is, it must’ve been a doozy..