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Name three healthy habits you have started within the last year that have changed your life for the better.

1. I now eat a peach yogurt in the morning, every day, instead of not eating anything. I love peach yogurt. And honestly, I'm sure I feel better because of this. Plus, I'm not so hungry by lunch time.

2. I'm doing Chair Aerobics every night for 30 minutes. I've lost a little weight, and I feel better. Because of my heart and Pulmonary Hypertension, I'm unable to do much that is strenuous. I'm thrilled I'm able to do this each night. Woot! I can't walk for long, because I'm on oxygen and it doesn't like me walking for too long. I'm limited, but I make the best of it.

3. Using less salt. I'm not cutting it out altogether, but I have taken less in for the last two months. I feel pretty darn good. The cardiologist likes my numbers right now, so he's very happy with me and my heart. LOL, I've still got a lot of weight to lose, but I'll get there.

I'm thrilled that I actually have three to list. Woot!!!!!!

pattrose

8. How often do you read fiction?

I read fiction almost every day. I can't sleep at night until I've read some fan fiction if nothing else. I read all the time. Am I supposed to say what I'm reading? Because I just got done reading a new Due South fanfic, and it's wonderful. I'm going to post the link in case you want to read it too. It's written by Grey853 on AO3. It's a WIP, but each part is very long and very good. Plus, she always finishes her WIPs. Unlike some of us. LOL https://archiveofourown.org/works/78962371 It's 40,000 words and will be a 12 part series, on top of her Alphabet Series. This is the link for the entire series. Its my fave of all of her stories. Woot! https://archiveofourown.org/series/4320295

ysabetwordsmith

Thanks to

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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These 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.

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Today 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.

Current Mood: busy

starwatcher

But I'm laughing with this person, not at them. I picture a very young fan person in their first flush of discovering the magic that is fanfic, and realizing that they can write it themself.

"When I wrote one of my first My Little Pony fanfics, I made the main characters teamsters, because my hasty research into fan fiction suggested that shipping was popular."

(From halfway down this thread.)

I can't help it; I'm still wearing a big grin on my face.

ysabetwordsmith

People have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.

How would society change if men were able to get pregnant and men and women both had an equal chance of getting pregnant?

Abortion and birth control would be free and legal everywhere. Family leave would be generous. Childcare would be free. It would be a lot better all around.

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pattrose

Write five guilty pleasures that you don't feel guilty about.

1. Chocolate. I'm happiest when I'm eating chocolate. And I don't feel one bit guilty about it, either.

2. Reading Slash Fiction on AO3. I could do that all day long. I love reading other people's work.

3. Staying up as long as I want to, no matter how little sleep I get. I love the peace and quiet of the
house late at night. And I talk to my brother, one of them, every week in the middle of the night. He
stays up late, too.

4. Reading a book instead of doing some housework. I love reading. I don't just read slash fic.

5. Going out to eat, even if I don't exercise that night. I'm not in great shape, so I do Chair Aerobics.
It's not only good for me, but it's fun. I love doing it, and my dog thinks I'm entertaining her. haha

pattrose

Early again.

7. Is there a subject at school that you disliked, but you would consider learning now?

I disliked math, except for fractions; I loved fractions. But everything else was too hard for me. And no, I wouldn't take it over again. Not for a million dollars. I loved English and History. And I took Latin because I already knew it when I got into high school. Do I remember any of it now, that I'm old? Nope. I did like school sometimes. :)

pattrose

Some old poetry I wrote for one of my Sentinel Stories years ago. I apologize ahead of time. haha.
( Poetry )

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"Is AI more important than climate?"

When the BBC recently asked Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai whether the build-out of AI is more important than climate, the question briefly cut through the hype that usually surrounds the AI boom. Pichai acknowledged that AI is dramatically increasing energy in ways current systems “can’t fully cope.”

Another way in which humanity is too stupid to stop sawing off the branch we're all standing on.

AI is not more important than the climate, it is just the latest threat to the climate. AI is a massive energy hog that we cannot afford at a time when we need to be cutting emissions as fast as possible. The most effective way to do that is to use less energy. AI is the opposite of helpful in this regard.

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Today is cloudy and cold. The snow is melting in patches.

I fed the birds. I've seen a large flock of sparrows, a pair of cardinals, and a starling.

I put out water for the birds.

EDIT 2/6/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.

EDIT 2/6/26 -- I did more work around the patio.

I am done for the night.

Current Mood: busy

ysabetwordsmith

Thanks to

fuzzyred, the Iron Horses page is now up! Go check out this thread to see if you've missed any poems.

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Thanks to a donation from

fuzzyred, you can now read the rest of "An Inkling of Things to Come." Shiv and his classmates finish up their first session of worldbuilding.

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pattrose

Describe your space. What do you love about it?

This could mean my house or my space on DW. I'll do both of them. Lucky you.

My house. We've been in this home for about 30 years. It's a four-bedroom, two-bath house with 2156 Square feet of living space. We have a nice kitchen. Not fancy just nice and cozy. My hubby watches different things in the living room that I don't watch so I have one bedroom made into a tv room. That way we don't force the other one to watch something they don't like. 🥰 We watch things together but it's nice to have my own little space. We have a spare room and an office too. We have luxury vinyl floors. They are so easy to keep up. Our house is on .75 acres of land. A very nice sized lot. Plenty of room for grandchildren and our kids. And of course our dog, Dakota. We love this house.

My space on Dreamwidth is a great setting. I belong to about 12 communities and I'm so happy here. Everyone makes me happy. I love it here too.

pattrose

6. In 1869, Harper's Weekly published the first picture of Uncle Sam with chin whiskers. Do you know anyone with a beard or a moustache?

Practically everyone I know has beard or mustache. Or both. I on the fence about long beards. Not wild about them but respect their decisions. 😂

ysabetwordsmith

Today's theme is London.

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The Impact Fee Illusion

Why “growth paying for growth” often leaves cities weaker, not stronger.

The public discussion usually starts something like this: a new development brings new residents, more traffic, and greater demand for public services. Roads, schools, pipes, and parks don’t build themselves. Someone has to pay for them. Asking growth to pay for growth sounds fair. It sounds prudent. And yet, many cities that rely heavily on impact fees still find themselves financially fragile. They struggle to maintain infrastructure, stretch operations thin, and quietly drift toward insolvency.

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ysabetwordsmith

This simple diet shift cut 330 calories a day without smaller meals

People who switch to a fully unprocessed diet don’t just eat differently—they eat smarter. Research from the University of Bristol shows that when people avoid ultra-processed foods, they naturally pile their plates with fruits and vegetables, eating over 50% more food by weight while still consuming hundreds fewer calories each day. This happens because whole foods trigger a kind of built-in “nutritional intelligence,” nudging people toward nutrient-rich, lower-calorie options.

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ysabetwordsmith

Today is cloudy and cold.

I fed the birds. I've seen a large flock of sparrows, one female and three male cardinals, and a starling. A small flock of other birds high in the trees may have been more starlings or perhaps mourning doves.

I put out water for the birds.

EDIT 2/5/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.

EDIT 2/5/26 -- I did more work around the patio.

I am done for the night.

Current Mood: busy

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