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2026 SNowflake Challenge #13
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pattroseChallenge #13
TALK ABOUT A COMMUNITY SPACE YOU LIKE. It doesn’t need to be your favorite, or the one where you spend the most time (although it certainly can be). Maybe it’s even one that you’ve barely visited. But talk about that space and how it helps support fannish community.
Post your answer to today’s challenge in your own space and leave a comment in this post saying you did it.
Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so. Also, feel free to entice engagement by giving us a preview of what your post covers.
( My Faves )
TALK ABOUT A COMMUNITY SPACE YOU LIKE. It doesn’t need to be your favorite, or the one where you spend the most time (although it certainly can be). Maybe it’s even one that you’ve barely visited. But talk about that space and how it helps support fannish community.
Post your answer to today’s challenge in your own space and leave a comment in this post saying you did it.
Include a link to your post if you feel comfortable doing so. Also, feel free to entice engagement by giving us a preview of what your post covers.
( My Faves )
Snowflake Challenge 13: Community
Jan. 25th, 2026 05:43 pmysabetwordsmithSnowflake Challenge 13: Community
We spend a lot of time in fandom talking about community, and we mean a lot of different things by it. And that’s okay! I’m always interested in what other people think about community in fandom, and especially – considering the online nature of so much of fandom -- what are the places and groups that create/allow/encourage that community. These could be flashfic or challenge communities that encourage fanwork creation, discords for talking about the latest episode of your favorite show, exchanges, promptfests, watch-alongs, live streams… whatever promotes community for you.
Today’s challenge:
TALK ABOUT A COMMUNITY SPACE YOU LIKE. It doesn’t need to be your favorite, or the one where you spend the most time (although it certainly can be). Maybe it’s even one that you’ve barely visited. But talk about that space and how it helps support fannish community.
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We spend a lot of time in fandom talking about community, and we mean a lot of different things by it. And that’s okay! I’m always interested in what other people think about community in fandom, and especially – considering the online nature of so much of fandom -- what are the places and groups that create/allow/encourage that community. These could be flashfic or challenge communities that encourage fanwork creation, discords for talking about the latest episode of your favorite show, exchanges, promptfests, watch-alongs, live streams… whatever promotes community for you.
Today’s challenge:
TALK ABOUT A COMMUNITY SPACE YOU LIKE. It doesn’t need to be your favorite, or the one where you spend the most time (although it certainly can be). Maybe it’s even one that you’ve barely visited. But talk about that space and how it helps support fannish community.
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Early Humans
Jan. 25th, 2026 01:39 pmysabetwordsmithAncient people carried a wild potato across the American Southwest
Ancient travelers carried a wild potato across the Southwest, shaping its future for thousands of years.
Long before farming took hold, ancient Indigenous peoples of the American Southwest were already shaping the future of a wild potato. New evidence shows that this small, hardy plant was deliberately carried across the Four Corners region more than 10,000 years ago, helping it spread far beyond its natural range.
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Ancient travelers carried a wild potato across the Southwest, shaping its future for thousands of years.
Long before farming took hold, ancient Indigenous peoples of the American Southwest were already shaping the future of a wild potato. New evidence shows that this small, hardy plant was deliberately carried across the Four Corners region more than 10,000 years ago, helping it spread far beyond its natural range.
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Birdfeeding
Jan. 25th, 2026 12:32 pmysabetwordsmithIt snowed yesterday, probably about 4 inches. The ground is covered. The trees still have a little sticking to them, but this is light fluffy snow so most has already fallen off. The temperature is frigid.
I haven't been out to feed the birds yet, but they're active. I've seen a flock of sparrows, a flock of mourning doves, two starlings, and a downy woodpecker.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I fed the birds. I've seen a male and a female cardinal.
I put out water for the birds.
It's snowing slightly again.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
Snow is sifting down off and on, but the wind has picked up so it's drifting more in places. Surprisingly the snowplow has already passed by at least once. That usually doesn't happen until the day after the snow stops, because we're out in the country.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
I am done for the night.
I haven't been out to feed the birds yet, but they're active. I've seen a flock of sparrows, a flock of mourning doves, two starlings, and a downy woodpecker.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I fed the birds. I've seen a male and a female cardinal.
I put out water for the birds.
It's snowing slightly again.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
Snow is sifting down off and on, but the wind has picked up so it's drifting more in places. Surprisingly the snowplow has already passed by at least once. That usually doesn't happen until the day after the snow stops, because we're out in the country.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
I am done for the night.
Any, any, I think she knows. Threesentenceficathon.
Jan. 25th, 2026 02:52 ampattroseThe Sentinel (tv)
Jim Ellison and Blair Sandburg
Prompt: I think she knows.
Word count: 137
( “SheKnows” )
Jim Ellison and Blair Sandburg
Prompt: I think she knows.
Word count: 137
( “SheKnows” )
Today's Cooking
Jan. 24th, 2026 11:57 pmysabetwordsmithToday I'm making Healthy Spice Quick Bread. This way we'll have something that isn't cold to go with the apple topping.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- The spice bread turned out pretty well. The flavor is good, not particularly strong, a little on the dry side -- but it works great with the apple topping and probably would with any other wet topping. \o/
EDIT 1/25/26 -- The spice bread turned out pretty well. The flavor is good, not particularly strong, a little on the dry side -- but it works great with the apple topping and probably would with any other wet topping. \o/
Free Epic Poll
Jan. 24th, 2026 11:53 pmysabetwordsmithThe January 6, 2026 Poetry Fishbowl has made its $200 goal, so you get a free epic. Everyone is eligible to vote in this poll. I will keep it open at least until Sunday night. If there's a clear answer then, I'll close it; otherwise I may leave it open a little while longer. Here are your options...
"A Fountain of Energy"
Johan practices with his abilities.
70 lines
"Once the Avalanche Has Begun"
A foolish choice in a neighboring town makes life challenging for Shaeth's followers.
70 lines
"A Fountain of Energy"
Johan practices with his abilities.
70 lines
"Once the Avalanche Has Begun"
A foolish choice in a neighboring town makes life challenging for Shaeth's followers.
70 lines
Poll #34116 Free Epic for the January 6, 2026 Poetry Fishbowl
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 11
Which of these should be the free epic?
Not quite 365 days questions for day 25.
Jan. 24th, 2026 10:22 pmpattrose25. It’s Burn’s Night – a night to celebrate Robert Burns and all things Scottish. Do you like Scotch whisky, or prefer Irish Whiskey? I'm going to list a few things about Robert Burns.
I don't like whiskey, period. But I've heard that Scottish Whisky is the best.
( Robert Burns )
I don't like whiskey, period. But I've heard that Scottish Whisky is the best.
( Robert Burns )
Poem: "lacquerware poet"
Jan. 24th, 2026 09:26 pmysabetwordsmithThis poem came out of the January 6, 2026 Poetry Fishbowl. It was inspired by a prompt from siliconshaman. It has been sponsored by fuzzyred.
lacquerware poet
haiku in and haiku out --
beauty? or cheating?
* * *
Notes:
Haiku is a form of poetry, first made popular in Japan, which has become appreciated around the world. Haiku poets are challenged to convey a vivid message in only 17 syllables.
The Machines Are Coming, and They Write Really Bad Poetry
siliconshaman. It has been sponsored by fuzzyred. lacquerware poet
haiku in and haiku out --
beauty? or cheating?
* * *
Notes:
Haiku is a form of poetry, first made popular in Japan, which has become appreciated around the world. Haiku poets are challenged to convey a vivid message in only 17 syllables.
The Machines Are Coming, and They Write Really Bad Poetry
Warming Spices
Jan. 24th, 2026 02:28 pmysabetwordsmithWarming spices have hot, aromatic qualities. They encourage body heat; they go well with other thermogenic foods. Their scent evokes warmth and comfort. That makes them ideal for cold days. Browse a list of warming spices; you probably have some in your cabinet already. Here is a FAQ list. Screw winter, make something redolent.
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Snow
Jan. 24th, 2026 02:03 pmysabetwordsmithA major storm is sweeping over America. Here it has just started to snow.
Here is a post about keeping water liquid for birds. If you have feeders, make sure they're full.
Looking for something to do? Buy Nothing Day has links to many crafts and other activities.
Here is a post about keeping water liquid for birds. If you have feeders, make sure they're full.
Looking for something to do? Buy Nothing Day has links to many crafts and other activities.
Birdfeeding
Jan. 24th, 2026 01:28 pmysabetwordsmithToday is cloudy and frigid. The first fine snowflakes are beginning to fall. Much snow is predicted for the weekend.
I fed the birds. I've seen several sparrows, a pair of cardinals plus an extra male, and a starling.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I also put more seed in the hopper feeder, so that's full in case snow covers the ground. I've seen one female and four male cardinals.
Snow is still dusting down, just enough to leave a white film over flat things and pockets in the grassl.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
The birds have disappeared, likely holed up somewhere sheltered.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I brought in more firewood for the woodstove.
I've seen birds off and on, plus a fox squirrel.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
Snow has made a light layer of frosting over everything.
As it is getting dark, I am done for the night.
I fed the birds. I've seen several sparrows, a pair of cardinals plus an extra male, and a starling.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I also put more seed in the hopper feeder, so that's full in case snow covers the ground. I've seen one female and four male cardinals.
Snow is still dusting down, just enough to leave a white film over flat things and pockets in the grassl.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
The birds have disappeared, likely holed up somewhere sheltered.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I brought in more firewood for the woodstove.
I've seen birds off and on, plus a fox squirrel.
EDIT 1/25/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
Snow has made a light layer of frosting over everything.
As it is getting dark, I am done for the night.