Sustainability
Sep. 27th, 2025 08:47 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
ysabetwordsmithWhy Better Is Less
Let’s talk about something that few people talk about. It’s the idea that provisioning quality, making sure everyone has access to what they truly need, matters more than chasing GDP numbers. In other words, it’s not about growing bigger. It’s about growing smarter.
GDP measures production but ignores unpaid caregiving, environmental costs, and well-being, a flaw even its creator, Simon Kuznets himself warned, “the welfare of a nation can scarcely be inferred from a measure of national income.”
But if we think of provisioning systems as the real things people need, like healthcare, education, housing, and electricity. When these systems work well and are universal, many social thresholds can be met using relatively low resources. Meaning you don’t need a sky‑high GDP to ensure people get what they need.
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Let’s talk about something that few people talk about. It’s the idea that provisioning quality, making sure everyone has access to what they truly need, matters more than chasing GDP numbers. In other words, it’s not about growing bigger. It’s about growing smarter.
GDP measures production but ignores unpaid caregiving, environmental costs, and well-being, a flaw even its creator, Simon Kuznets himself warned, “the welfare of a nation can scarcely be inferred from a measure of national income.”
But if we think of provisioning systems as the real things people need, like healthcare, education, housing, and electricity. When these systems work well and are universal, many social thresholds can be met using relatively low resources. Meaning you don’t need a sky‑high GDP to ensure people get what they need.
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#11 Meeting an Ally (part 3 of 4, complete)
Sep. 27th, 2025 08:00 pmdialecticdreamerMeeting an Ally
By Dialecticdreamer/Sarah Williams
Part 3 of 4, complete
Word count (story only): 1708
[Tuesday, May 5, 2020, midday]
:: Meeting new people is seldom easy, but the situation is complicated by several factors, leaving Aidan, Vic, Ed, and Mac trying to break several boulder-sized problems into gravel that they can move more easily. Part of the Edison’s Mirror arc. ::
Back to Meeting an Ally, part 2
To the Edison's Mirror Index
On to
Shandiin stared at the floor. “I just saw that?” She took a deep breath. “I just. Saw. That.”
Aidan nodded. “That’s not normally something that he can do, but he’s burning so much magic right now, well, it’s faster than trying to explain, even.” He scanned the room. “And, it conveniently leaves me to try to explain something that I barely understand.”
“What do you mean?” Shandiin took a seat in the glider, on the side nearer to Aidan and Ed.
“Vic asked me to take on the role of responsible adult for them. We’ve barely gotten past asking what foods we each like or dislike, so I don’t know much at all about where they came from. It was… more like this world than the one that I came from.”
She raised an eyebrow, even as the other dragged down. “What was your world like?”
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By Dialecticdreamer/Sarah Williams
Part 3 of 4, complete
Word count (story only): 1708
[Tuesday, May 5, 2020, midday]
:: Meeting new people is seldom easy, but the situation is complicated by several factors, leaving Aidan, Vic, Ed, and Mac trying to break several boulder-sized problems into gravel that they can move more easily. Part of the Edison’s Mirror arc. ::
Back to Meeting an Ally, part 2
To the Edison's Mirror Index
On to
Shandiin stared at the floor. “I just saw that?” She took a deep breath. “I just. Saw. That.”
Aidan nodded. “That’s not normally something that he can do, but he’s burning so much magic right now, well, it’s faster than trying to explain, even.” He scanned the room. “And, it conveniently leaves me to try to explain something that I barely understand.”
“What do you mean?” Shandiin took a seat in the glider, on the side nearer to Aidan and Ed.
“Vic asked me to take on the role of responsible adult for them. We’ve barely gotten past asking what foods we each like or dislike, so I don’t know much at all about where they came from. It was… more like this world than the one that I came from.”
She raised an eyebrow, even as the other dragged down. “What was your world like?”
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So, I thought I was getting a palmsized scrubbie brush with a soap dispenser
Sep. 26th, 2025 08:48 pmconulybut it was a set of two regular palmsized scrubbie brushes for dishes. Which was disappointing, but E made the amazing discovery that they are really fun to smash together, bristle to bristle, so that's all right.
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Birdfeeding
Sep. 27th, 2025 12:41 pmysabetwordsmithToday is mostly sunny and warm.
I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows and house finches.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 9/27/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 9/27/25 -- I did more work around the patio.
The cornfield across from us has been harvested. It's a bit of a wreck though, looks like Bubba Fail the Farmer set his blades too high.
As it is suppertime, I am done for the night.
I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows and house finches.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 9/27/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 9/27/25 -- I did more work around the patio.
The cornfield across from us has been harvested. It's a bit of a wreck though, looks like Bubba Fail the Farmer set his blades too high.
As it is suppertime, I am done for the night.
Philosophical Questions: Effects
Sep. 27th, 2025 12:39 amysabetwordsmithPeople have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.
What do you think the long-term effects of so many people being glued to their screens will be?
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What do you think the long-term effects of so many people being glued to their screens will be?
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Pigeon Pea Recipes
Sep. 26th, 2025 08:49 pmysabetwordsmithWe found a new international grocery store in Charleston, Amelica & Louky Market. Among the things they had were bags of dry pigeon peas, which I recognized but hadn't seen before. They're similar to black-eyed peas but instead of white or ivory these are light gray or putty-colored. Pigeon peas appear in African, Caribbean, and East Indian cuisines. So I thought I'd look up some recipes for dry pigeon peas.
... aaaaand now I'm hungry again. O.O
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... aaaaand now I'm hungry again. O.O
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#10 Meeting an Ally (part 2 of 4, complete)
Sep. 26th, 2025 06:26 pmdialecticdreamerMeeting an Ally
By Dialecticdreamer/Sarah Williams
Part 2 of 4, complete
Word count (story only): 1803
[Tuesday, May 5, 2020, midday]
:: Meeting new people is seldom easy, but the situation is complicated by several factors, leaving Aidan, Vic, Ed, and Mac trying to break several boulder-sized problems into gravel that they can move more easily. Part of the Edison’s Mirror arc. ::
Back to Meeting an Ally, part 1
To the Edison's Mirror Index
On to Meeting an Ally, part 3
The champagne-colored house, screened by trees, held rows of four-paned windows trimmed in bold white, clustered in sets of three. An English-style garden stood in a circular fieldstone wall in the center of the driveway loop. The wall stood knee high and as wide as an adult’s palm, while the plants crowded it as if rushing to escape into the cool, rainy forest that surrounded the small clearing.
Henry parked the van. “We’re here,” he offered, grinning wryly.
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By Dialecticdreamer/Sarah Williams
Part 2 of 4, complete
Word count (story only): 1803
[Tuesday, May 5, 2020, midday]
:: Meeting new people is seldom easy, but the situation is complicated by several factors, leaving Aidan, Vic, Ed, and Mac trying to break several boulder-sized problems into gravel that they can move more easily. Part of the Edison’s Mirror arc. ::
Back to Meeting an Ally, part 1
To the Edison's Mirror Index
On to Meeting an Ally, part 3
The champagne-colored house, screened by trees, held rows of four-paned windows trimmed in bold white, clustered in sets of three. An English-style garden stood in a circular fieldstone wall in the center of the driveway loop. The wall stood knee high and as wide as an adult’s palm, while the plants crowded it as if rushing to escape into the cool, rainy forest that surrounded the small clearing.
Henry parked the van. “We’re here,” he offered, grinning wryly.
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Summary for Feathering the Nest (Sept 2025)
Sep. 25th, 2025 09:03 pmdialecticdreamerThat was a lot of fun! The reading copies and free story have all gone off into the wilds of the digital world, and this is a summary of everything written!
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#9 Meeting an Ally (part 1 of 4, complete )
Sep. 25th, 2025 08:03 pmdialecticdreamerMeeting an Ally
By Dialecticdreamer/Sarah Williams
Part 1 of 4, complete
Word count (story only): 1743
[Tuesday, May 5, 2020, midday]
:: Meeting new people is seldom easy, but the situation is complicated by several factors, leaving Aidan, Vic, Ed, and Mac trying to break several boulder-sized problems into gravel that they can move more easily. Part of the Edison’s Mirror arc. ::
Back to Interference, part 4
To the Edison's Mirror Index
On to part two
Vic fluffed the pillows on the unused sofa, then checked the visible areas of the main room. “Are we ready to go?” At the words, Mac insisted on coming with them, to the point of yowling angrily when Vic tried to close her into the bathroom. “We’ll be back,” he insisted to the kitten.
Henry Spracher chuckled as the kitten took a swipe at Vic’s ankle that missed by several inches. “Either she wasn’t aiming to injure you, or she needs a lot more practice!”
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By Dialecticdreamer/Sarah Williams
Part 1 of 4, complete
Word count (story only): 1743
[Tuesday, May 5, 2020, midday]
:: Meeting new people is seldom easy, but the situation is complicated by several factors, leaving Aidan, Vic, Ed, and Mac trying to break several boulder-sized problems into gravel that they can move more easily. Part of the Edison’s Mirror arc. ::
Back to Interference, part 4
To the Edison's Mirror Index
On to part two
Vic fluffed the pillows on the unused sofa, then checked the visible areas of the main room. “Are we ready to go?” At the words, Mac insisted on coming with them, to the point of yowling angrily when Vic tried to close her into the bathroom. “We’ll be back,” he insisted to the kitten.
Henry Spracher chuckled as the kitten took a swipe at Vic’s ankle that missed by several inches. “Either she wasn’t aiming to injure you, or she needs a lot more practice!”
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Rogue Corn by Nikki Wallschlaeger
Sep. 25th, 2025 06:23 pmconulyMy fav event as harvest season approaches
is the rough seed that escaped the plots.
If there’s a cornfield adjacent to another bed
of vegetables, you can count on imperfection,
you can see stalks standing where they’re
not supposed to be, the winds have ideas,
seeds who choose wildness, here they are,
with red potatoes, alfalfa, peas, sunflowers,
they look pleased w/ themselves, outfoxing
clever farmers, making it to the unplanned
ground where nobody is around, recovering
where the amiable dirt will welcome them.
Seeds are so fun and determined,
there’s no concept of liberty, no need for it,
guaranteed if I were a seedling I’d abstain,
you know I would, I’d find a way to renounce
what’s expected of my common name,
gliding over the roads until a dream takes root
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Link
is the rough seed that escaped the plots.
If there’s a cornfield adjacent to another bed
of vegetables, you can count on imperfection,
you can see stalks standing where they’re
not supposed to be, the winds have ideas,
seeds who choose wildness, here they are,
with red potatoes, alfalfa, peas, sunflowers,
they look pleased w/ themselves, outfoxing
clever farmers, making it to the unplanned
ground where nobody is around, recovering
where the amiable dirt will welcome them.
Seeds are so fun and determined,
there’s no concept of liberty, no need for it,
guaranteed if I were a seedling I’d abstain,
you know I would, I’d find a way to renounce
what’s expected of my common name,
gliding over the roads until a dream takes root
Link
Thankful Thursday
Sep. 25th, 2025 10:49 pmmdlbearToday I am thankful for...
- Draft2Digital, which N is using to self-publish her new book.
- Getting the HyperSpace Express website up to date, a few days before it's going to be needed. Amazing how quickly stuff can go stale.
- Our house in The Hague, which we have now owned for a year and a day.
- Old friends emailing to catch up.
Holiday Activities
Sep. 25th, 2025 03:21 pmysabetwordsmith13 Ways to Celebrate National Public Lands Day
National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands. And this year, it falls on September 27, 2025.
National public lands include a lot of different protected natural environments in America. From national parks, memorials, and monuments, to wildlife refuges, conservation areas, trails, wilderness areas, seashores, lakeshores, and more, public lands are actually all around us!
National Public Lands Day is the nation's largest single-day volunteer effort for public lands. And this year, it falls on September 27, 2025.
National public lands include a lot of different protected natural environments in America. From national parks, memorials, and monuments, to wildlife refuges, conservation areas, trails, wilderness areas, seashores, lakeshores, and more, public lands are actually all around us!
Bite the apple
Sep. 25th, 2025 08:23 pmshadowhivePast days have been uneventul mostly. I have started organising dungeons and dragons adventurer. I’ve got the first 46 issues in the folders (yes I should have done them as they came shush) and I’m annoyed that two sets of four of them are awol. I dunno if I should continue organising or just hunt them first.
Yesterday mum sprung on me she wanted to go to Home Bargains so off we went. Thankfully there was a lot of Halloween stuff there! It had a full aisle plus stuff by the door and a few end of aisle stuff too. I got soft sweet, banners and crafting stuff, plus two cute ghosts. There was one I didn’t get that was holding a pumpkin basket but the way the handle was painted I just made it look like it had a comically sad face. (Which you don’t really want, it’s their time!) I also looked in game, got a cheap Thrawn Funko and saw they had dective Pikachu for £20. I didn’t get it but may go back for it.
When I got back Awsten’s book was waiting for me. I was too tired to look through it but I checked what his doodle was (a face with starry eyes)
Also yesterday was also a new 5 Seconds Of Summer song called Not Okay! I really love it, the best is really catchy but it’s not what I expected at all. It sounds so different (and I assumed from the title it might be sad but it’s not). Also ahh the uk store for the album says there’s gonna be a uk tour next year?? I missed out when they last did one so I’m definitely going this time.
Gaming wise, been on Silksong and I feel I’ve made progress (after feeling a bit directionless). I just unlocked the drifter cloak which I feel is gonna be so incredibly useful.
Also Hades II came out today! After debating getting it on release I did decide to. I’ve done 4 runs so far and ahhh I love that there’s a pettable frog and dog! It’s gonna take some getting used to with all the new currencies (and remembering what is for what) but hopefully I’ll figure it out. Also when I died I met Moros he looks so hot👀
Last night was the Alien Earth finale and, despite tiredness, ended up watching. I’m glad I did though it did feel a bit unsatisfying. Mostly that’s because it was a season finale but none of the main things got resolved. Thankfully the characters I like lived and we finally got to see the plant pod thing do something, which I’d been waiting for since I saw it. But ugh this one really made me hate Wendy/Marcy. Like I can tell were supposed to sympathise with her and to an extent I do, but she’s too happy to let people die.
Overall it was a good ep but it didn’t feel like a season finale. Considering how bad streaming things are with cancelling shows after 1 season it felt bad to leave so much unresolved. Hopefully a season 2 is coming cause I do wanna know but…
And also streaming annoyance I was looking the other day on Netflix to watch Star Trek Prodigy and season 1 is just… gone. Bah. And then I saw a preview for Dead Boy Detectives so I’m now intruiged about that but I also know it got screwed so do I wanna get invested?
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And now for the cinema plans portion of the post.
I had intended on going on Monday, at least to the mystery film but that plans changed. The mystery film is now labelled as a general one, not horror like the others so the only label it has is that it’s 15. Trouble is there’s a bunch of 15 rated things coming that I’ve seen trailers for and wouldn’t want to see which wouldn’t be so bad if I could see another one before it, but because I have an annoying call after 2 that makes things tricky. So I might just not do it. (Especially as the odeon secret showing was for one of those films and the light seems to follow them)
I’m still planning on going next Thursday for Curse Of Frankenstein. It’s had an additional showing added so now there’s a morning and late afternoon one. I should be able to see something else for either one but the trouble is jigsawing what to see. The morning showing is 10:20 (so it’s the second film of the day) and the afternoon one is 5:30.
The trouble is that the morning one feels too early and the afternoon one clashes with some other options. There’s two early afternoon options The Roses and The Conjuring Last Rites, but I’ve still not seen Conjuring 2 and Conjuring 3 isn’t on streaming. (Other possibilities are Demon Slayer [which I’ve never seen and so would be lost], The Lost Bus [which I know nothing about] and A Big Bold Beautiful Journey [which I feel could be good or sad]) annoyingly I did considering giving The Long Walk a try before the listings went live but it has one time: just before the afternoon showing starts.
I should also still be going to the mystery film on the 6th which IS labelled as a horror. I should be able to see Him before it too, which I am curious about though it does seem to have a mixed reception.
It is odd the cinema doesn’t even have Black Phone 2 on its coming soon page despite them clearly getting it. (Plus no sign of Frankenstein either and I keep checking.)
Anyways, gonna watch Taskmaster now, then Hell Motel and hopefully poke my brain.
Yesterday mum sprung on me she wanted to go to Home Bargains so off we went. Thankfully there was a lot of Halloween stuff there! It had a full aisle plus stuff by the door and a few end of aisle stuff too. I got soft sweet, banners and crafting stuff, plus two cute ghosts. There was one I didn’t get that was holding a pumpkin basket but the way the handle was painted I just made it look like it had a comically sad face. (Which you don’t really want, it’s their time!) I also looked in game, got a cheap Thrawn Funko and saw they had dective Pikachu for £20. I didn’t get it but may go back for it.
When I got back Awsten’s book was waiting for me. I was too tired to look through it but I checked what his doodle was (a face with starry eyes)
Also yesterday was also a new 5 Seconds Of Summer song called Not Okay! I really love it, the best is really catchy but it’s not what I expected at all. It sounds so different (and I assumed from the title it might be sad but it’s not). Also ahh the uk store for the album says there’s gonna be a uk tour next year?? I missed out when they last did one so I’m definitely going this time.
Gaming wise, been on Silksong and I feel I’ve made progress (after feeling a bit directionless). I just unlocked the drifter cloak which I feel is gonna be so incredibly useful.
Also Hades II came out today! After debating getting it on release I did decide to. I’ve done 4 runs so far and ahhh I love that there’s a pettable frog and dog! It’s gonna take some getting used to with all the new currencies (and remembering what is for what) but hopefully I’ll figure it out. Also when I died I met Moros he looks so hot👀
Last night was the Alien Earth finale and, despite tiredness, ended up watching. I’m glad I did though it did feel a bit unsatisfying. Mostly that’s because it was a season finale but none of the main things got resolved. Thankfully the characters I like lived and we finally got to see the plant pod thing do something, which I’d been waiting for since I saw it. But ugh this one really made me hate Wendy/Marcy. Like I can tell were supposed to sympathise with her and to an extent I do, but she’s too happy to let people die.
Overall it was a good ep but it didn’t feel like a season finale. Considering how bad streaming things are with cancelling shows after 1 season it felt bad to leave so much unresolved. Hopefully a season 2 is coming cause I do wanna know but…
And also streaming annoyance I was looking the other day on Netflix to watch Star Trek Prodigy and season 1 is just… gone. Bah. And then I saw a preview for Dead Boy Detectives so I’m now intruiged about that but I also know it got screwed so do I wanna get invested?
***
And now for the cinema plans portion of the post.
I had intended on going on Monday, at least to the mystery film but that plans changed. The mystery film is now labelled as a general one, not horror like the others so the only label it has is that it’s 15. Trouble is there’s a bunch of 15 rated things coming that I’ve seen trailers for and wouldn’t want to see which wouldn’t be so bad if I could see another one before it, but because I have an annoying call after 2 that makes things tricky. So I might just not do it. (Especially as the odeon secret showing was for one of those films and the light seems to follow them)
I’m still planning on going next Thursday for Curse Of Frankenstein. It’s had an additional showing added so now there’s a morning and late afternoon one. I should be able to see something else for either one but the trouble is jigsawing what to see. The morning showing is 10:20 (so it’s the second film of the day) and the afternoon one is 5:30.
The trouble is that the morning one feels too early and the afternoon one clashes with some other options. There’s two early afternoon options The Roses and The Conjuring Last Rites, but I’ve still not seen Conjuring 2 and Conjuring 3 isn’t on streaming. (Other possibilities are Demon Slayer [which I’ve never seen and so would be lost], The Lost Bus [which I know nothing about] and A Big Bold Beautiful Journey [which I feel could be good or sad]) annoyingly I did considering giving The Long Walk a try before the listings went live but it has one time: just before the afternoon showing starts.
I should also still be going to the mystery film on the 6th which IS labelled as a horror. I should be able to see Him before it too, which I am curious about though it does seem to have a mixed reception.
It is odd the cinema doesn’t even have Black Phone 2 on its coming soon page despite them clearly getting it. (Plus no sign of Frankenstein either and I keep checking.)
Anyways, gonna watch Taskmaster now, then Hell Motel and hopefully poke my brain.
Birdfeeding
Sep. 25th, 2025 02:49 pmysabetwordsmithToday is mostly sunny and warm.
I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows and house finches.
I put out water for the birds.
9/25/25 -- I did a bit of work around the yard.
9/25/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
9/25/25 -- I did more work around the patio.
EDIT 9/25/25 -- I did more work around the yard.
I picked several goldenberries.
EDIT 9/25/25 -- I watered the telephone pole garden and savanna plants.
I gathered northern sea oats and wild senna seeds in the wildflower garden.
I heard a blue jay screaming but didn't see it.
EDIT 9/25/25 -- I watered the irises, patio plants, and old picnic table.
As it is getting dark, I am done for the night.
I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows and house finches.
I put out water for the birds.
9/25/25 -- I did a bit of work around the yard.
9/25/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
9/25/25 -- I did more work around the patio.
EDIT 9/25/25 -- I did more work around the yard.
I picked several goldenberries.
EDIT 9/25/25 -- I watered the telephone pole garden and savanna plants.
I gathered northern sea oats and wild senna seeds in the wildflower garden.
I heard a blue jay screaming but didn't see it.
EDIT 9/25/25 -- I watered the irises, patio plants, and old picnic table.
As it is getting dark, I am done for the night.
Blackout Bingo 2x2 Pirate Fest
Sep. 25th, 2025 02:01 pmsmallhobbit posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
allbingoTitle: Poirot Beside The Sea
Fandoms: Poirot - Agatha Christie
Ratings: G
Pairings: Hercule Poirot, Arthur Hastings, James Japp
Prompts: Peg Leg; Down the Hatch; Heave Ho!; Salt Water
Poirot Beside The Sea on AO3
Fandoms: Poirot - Agatha Christie
Ratings: G
Pairings: Hercule Poirot, Arthur Hastings, James Japp
Prompts: Peg Leg; Down the Hatch; Heave Ho!; Salt Water
Poirot Beside The Sea on AO3
congratulations and celebrations
Sep. 25th, 2025 10:58 ampensnestI tasted a russet apple from the tree in the garden, and it was absolutely delicious—not what my previous experience had led me to expect. Will eat again. The little pale green ones are also good, and I have made baked apples for lunch a few times with the cookers, as well as preserving them as apple sauce.
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Mad busy this week as Beast and I are in charge of the celebration dinner for the barbershop club this Friday evening, and I have tasked myself with making decorations, menu flags and certificates to be awarded during the evening. Nearly done....
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My Bun is now officially engaged! She and her man—I shall have to figure out a better DW name for him—came round on Sunday and showed off their rings, which are inlaid with a sliver of oak, as his parents planted an oak when he was born. Also, wood is nice.
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Mad busy this week as Beast and I are in charge of the celebration dinner for the barbershop club this Friday evening, and I have tasked myself with making decorations, menu flags and certificates to be awarded during the evening. Nearly done....
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My Bun is now officially engaged! She and her man—I shall have to figure out a better DW name for him—came round on Sunday and showed off their rings, which are inlaid with a sliver of oak, as his parents planted an oak when he was born. Also, wood is nice.
Hobbies: Crochet
Sep. 25th, 2025 12:01 amysabetwordsmithFolks have mentioned an interest in questions and conversations that make them think. So I've decided to offer more of those. This batch features hobbies.
Crochet is a fibercraft hobby of making things from yarn with a hooked stick, such as afghans, clothes, toys ,and other stuff. If you feel frustrated by planned obsolescence, artificial intelligence, and other current issues then consider knitting as a form of protest. Nothing says "Fuck off, fast fashion!" like crocheting a 100% natural-fiber garment that will last for years and years.
On Dreamwidth, consider communities likecrafty, crochet, everykindofcraft, dwsockclub, get_knitted,intertwined, justcreate, and knittingpix.
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Crochet is a fibercraft hobby of making things from yarn with a hooked stick, such as afghans, clothes, toys ,and other stuff. If you feel frustrated by planned obsolescence, artificial intelligence, and other current issues then consider knitting as a form of protest. Nothing says "Fuck off, fast fashion!" like crocheting a 100% natural-fiber garment that will last for years and years.
On Dreamwidth, consider communities like
crafty, crochet, everykindofcraft, dwsockclub, get_knitted,intertwined, justcreate, and knittingpix.( Read more... )