Today's Smoothie
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ysabetwordsmithToday we made a smoothie with:
1 cup orange juice
1 cup Brown Cow vanilla yogurt
1 banana
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup ice
The result is bright pink and on the thin side. It tastes mostly of orange. It's okay, but not as good as the tropical version from earlier.
1 cup orange juice
1 cup Brown Cow vanilla yogurt
1 banana
1/2 cup frozen strawberries
1/2 cup ice
The result is bright pink and on the thin side. It tastes mostly of orange. It's okay, but not as good as the tropical version from earlier.
Aurendor D&D: Summary for 7/5 Game (Evening Session)
Jul. 5th, 2025 11:28 pmsettiaiIn tonight's game, ( the rest under a cut for those who don't care. )
And that's where we left off and will be picking up tomorrow.
And that's where we left off and will be picking up tomorrow.
Daily Happiness
Jul. 5th, 2025 07:55 pmtorachan1. We had such a nice time at Disneyland this morning. Too sunny but otherwise lovely weather and so few crowds!
2. We stopped at the farmers market on the way home and got some stuff from our usual vendors (the fruit leather guy definitely knows me now) but there was also a new vendor, a vegan Jewish deli that had all sorts of interesting stuff. Carla got a jar of some sort of pickle relish and I got some pastries including a stone fruit "cheese" danish (idk what the cheese was but everything was vegan so it wasn't actually dairy) that was super good and a pistachio cardamom apricot hamantaschen, which I haven't tried yet but that flavor combo is a favorite so I have high hopes.
3. I love that feeling on the middle day of a three day weekend when you realize that you don't have work tomorrow. That keeps happening throughout the day and it's a pleasant surprise every time. Definitely looking forward to one more day of rest.
4. Jasper's definitely got the relaxing down.
2. We stopped at the farmers market on the way home and got some stuff from our usual vendors (the fruit leather guy definitely knows me now) but there was also a new vendor, a vegan Jewish deli that had all sorts of interesting stuff. Carla got a jar of some sort of pickle relish and I got some pastries including a stone fruit "cheese" danish (idk what the cheese was but everything was vegan so it wasn't actually dairy) that was super good and a pistachio cardamom apricot hamantaschen, which I haven't tried yet but that flavor combo is a favorite so I have high hopes.
3. I love that feeling on the middle day of a three day weekend when you realize that you don't have work tomorrow. That keeps happening throughout the day and it's a pleasant surprise every time. Definitely looking forward to one more day of rest.
4. Jasper's definitely got the relaxing down.
2025 Disneyland Trip #48 (7/5/25)
Jul. 5th, 2025 04:24 pmtorachanWe were expecting it to be crowded today because of the holiday weekend but it was actually one of the least crowded days we've ever experienced at the parks.
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Early Humans
Jul. 5th, 2025 05:19 pmysabetwordsmith125,000-year-old ‘fat factory’ run by Neanderthals discovered in Germany
Stone Age humans living by a lake in what’s now Germany systematically processed animal carcasses for fatty nutrients — essentially running what scientists describe as a “fat factory” to boil bones on a vast scale, according to new research.
Note that another thing you can make with animal fat is pemmican: a stable, high-energy trail food made with fat, powdered meat, and a carbohydrate such as berries. Since it's not something you'd make in a hot climate like Africa (where humans evolved) but rather in a cold climate (such as northern Europe), I'm suddenly wondering if it is in fact a Neanderthal or Denisovan recipe.
Stone Age humans living by a lake in what’s now Germany systematically processed animal carcasses for fatty nutrients — essentially running what scientists describe as a “fat factory” to boil bones on a vast scale, according to new research.
Note that another thing you can make with animal fat is pemmican: a stable, high-energy trail food made with fat, powdered meat, and a carbohydrate such as berries. Since it's not something you'd make in a hot climate like Africa (where humans evolved) but rather in a cold climate (such as northern Europe), I'm suddenly wondering if it is in fact a Neanderthal or Denisovan recipe.
Aurendor D&D: Summary for 7/5 Game (Afternoon Session)
Jul. 5th, 2025 05:00 pmsettiaiIn this afternoon's game, ( the rest under a cut for those who don't care. )
And that's where we left off and will be picking up later tonight.
And that's where we left off and will be picking up later tonight.
Birdfeeding
Jul. 5th, 2025 03:12 pmysabetwordsmithToday is partly sunny and hot.
I fed the birds. I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches, plus some brown birds that might be female blackbirds.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 4/5/25 -- I refilled the thistle feeder.
I picked up the concrete paver that we used for fireworks last night, along with scraps of paper and cardboard left behind.
Volunteer sunflowers are blooming under the fly-through feeder.
EDIT 4/5/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 4/5/25 -- I picked a handful of blackberries in the prairie garden.
EDIT 4/5/25 -- I watered the telephone pole garden and some of the savanna seedlings. A sunflower in the telephone pole garden is close to blooming. :D
EDIT 4/5/25 -- I pulled some weeds from the septic garden.
Fireflies are out. Cicadas are singing.
As it is getting dark, I am done for the night.
I fed the birds. I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches, plus some brown birds that might be female blackbirds.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 4/5/25 -- I refilled the thistle feeder.
I picked up the concrete paver that we used for fireworks last night, along with scraps of paper and cardboard left behind.
Volunteer sunflowers are blooming under the fly-through feeder.
EDIT 4/5/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 4/5/25 -- I picked a handful of blackberries in the prairie garden.
EDIT 4/5/25 -- I watered the telephone pole garden and some of the savanna seedlings. A sunflower in the telephone pole garden is close to blooming. :D
EDIT 4/5/25 -- I pulled some weeds from the septic garden.
Fireflies are out. Cicadas are singing.
As it is getting dark, I am done for the night.
Poem: "Legs of Grass, Feet of Flowers"
Jul. 5th, 2025 02:21 pmysabetwordsmithThis poem was written for the Sunshine Revival Challenge 2: Tunnel of Love. It also fills the "buffalo" square in my 7-1-25 card for the Western Bingo Fest.
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Sunshine Revival Challenge 2: Tunnel of Love
Jul. 5th, 2025 12:56 pmysabetwordsmithSunshine Revival Challenge 2: Tunnel of Love
Journaling: The romance of summer! What do you love? Write about anything you feel sentimental about or that gets your heart pumping.
Creative: Write a love poem to anyone or anything you like
See "Poem: Legs of Grass, Feet of Flowers."
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.
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Journaling: The romance of summer! What do you love? Write about anything you feel sentimental about or that gets your heart pumping.
Creative: Write a love poem to anyone or anything you like
See "Poem: Legs of Grass, Feet of Flowers."
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.
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Books Received, June 28 — July 4
Jul. 5th, 2025 09:01 amjames_davis_nicoll
Four works new to me. One is SF, two fantasy, and the magazine (which I have not yet looked inside) likely both. Two of the novels are series novels, one does not seem to me.
Books Received, June 28 — July 4
Poll #33326 Books Received, June 28 — July 4
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 31
Which of these look interesting?
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FIYAH No. 35: Black Isekai published by FIYAH Literary Magazine (July 2025)
16 (51.6%)
Aces Full edited by George R. R. Martin (November 2025)
2 (6.5%)
Only Spell Deep by Ava Morgyn (March 2026)
5 (16.1%)
The Damned by Harper L. Woods (October 2025)
2 (6.5%)
Some other option (see comments)
0 (0.0%)
Cats!
25 (80.6%)
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Well, that was unexpected and unpleasant
Jul. 6th, 2025 06:43 amconuly( Though, upon reflection, it's surprising that this hasn't happened before in 30+ years of menstruation )
I'd say that was the worst thing to happen this weekend, but then I glanced at the news, and how do things keep getting worse? I thought we might at least get a reprieve over the holiday weekend, Congress would all go on vacation and not pass any terrible bills in the interim, but I guess not.
I'm not linking to it, not today. I know how to take a break, even if they don't. Take this article on amenorrhea instead.
I'd say that was the worst thing to happen this weekend, but then I glanced at the news, and how do things keep getting worse? I thought we might at least get a reprieve over the holiday weekend, Congress would all go on vacation and not pass any terrible bills in the interim, but I guess not.
I'm not linking to it, not today. I know how to take a break, even if they don't. Take this article on amenorrhea instead.
Philosophical Questions: Government
Jul. 5th, 2025 12:14 amysabetwordsmithPeople have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.
What should the role of a government be, what boundaries and limitations should it have?
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What should the role of a government be, what boundaries and limitations should it have?
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I am now the proud owner of a secondhand Steam deck! Rec me games!
Jul. 5th, 2025 07:02 amrydra_wongA whole world of games not playable on Mac has opened up to me, and it's Steam summer sale time!
Please rec me your favourite games, bearing in mind that I have very limited reflexes/co-ordination.
(I'm not completely ruling out games involving them, but the threshold for entry has to be very very low. I am currently enjoying Refunct because it allows me to try some simple platforming in a very chill and pleasant environment with no time pressure and no penalties for taking several hundred tries to get a jump.)
Please rec me your favourite games, bearing in mind that I have very limited reflexes/co-ordination.
(I'm not completely ruling out games involving them, but the threshold for entry has to be very very low. I am currently enjoying Refunct because it allows me to try some simple platforming in a very chill and pleasant environment with no time pressure and no penalties for taking several hundred tries to get a jump.)
Aurendor D&D: Summary for 7/4 Game (Evening Session)
Jul. 5th, 2025 12:34 amsettiaiIn tonight's game, ( the rest under a cut for those who don't care. )
And that's where we left off and will be picking up tomorrow.
And that's where we left off and will be picking up tomorrow.
Daily Happiness
Jul. 4th, 2025 09:10 pmtorachan1. I had a pretty relaxing day today. Aside from walking up to the store this morning for pie crust and salad stuff, I did not go anywhere and just chilled at home.
2. I got some of the rhubarb I chopped up and froze a few weeks ago out of the freezer and made another pie. There's still four bags (I didn't divide it that way on purpose but it turns out two bags is exactly enough for one pie).
3. Ollie is such a cutie pie.
2. I got some of the rhubarb I chopped up and froze a few weeks ago out of the freezer and made another pie. There's still four bags (I didn't divide it that way on purpose but it turns out two bags is exactly enough for one pie).
3. Ollie is such a cutie pie.