Feathering the Nest
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ysabetwordsmithdialecticdreamer is hosting Feathering the Nest. This one is always about fluff and comfort. Leave prompts, get ficlets!ysabetwordsmithdialecticdreamer is hosting Feathering the Nest. This one is always about fluff and comfort. Leave prompts, get ficlets!
Communities
Mar. 23rd, 2026 06:50 pmysabetwordsmithThe Myth of Mobility: Why Faster Cities Often Leave People Behind
When cities measure mobility by speed, they often make everyday life harder to reach.
In many large urban areas, particularly those built during the late twentieth century, everyday necessities have been separated from residential life. Homes are clustered in residential zones while shops, restaurants, libraries, and workplaces are placed far away along commercial corridors or in large retail centers. The result is a city where nearly every basic activity requires driving. On paper, this appears to increase mobility. In reality, it often reduces it.
For people who cannot drive easily, such as older adults, children, individuals with disabilities, or those who cannot afford a car, the distance between daily needs becomes a barrier. Even for those who can drive, environments designed for cars are not always designed for people. Vast parking lots, wide arterial roads, and enormous retail spaces can be physically exhausting and psychologically overwhelming to navigate. True mobility should not be measured only by how fast people can travel, but by how easily they can reach the things they need.
When cities measure mobility by speed, they often make everyday life harder to reach.
In many large urban areas, particularly those built during the late twentieth century, everyday necessities have been separated from residential life. Homes are clustered in residential zones while shops, restaurants, libraries, and workplaces are placed far away along commercial corridors or in large retail centers. The result is a city where nearly every basic activity requires driving. On paper, this appears to increase mobility. In reality, it often reduces it.
For people who cannot drive easily, such as older adults, children, individuals with disabilities, or those who cannot afford a car, the distance between daily needs becomes a barrier. Even for those who can drive, environments designed for cars are not always designed for people. Vast parking lots, wide arterial roads, and enormous retail spaces can be physically exhausting and psychologically overwhelming to navigate. True mobility should not be measured only by how fast people can travel, but by how easily they can reach the things they need.
Science
Mar. 23rd, 2026 05:23 pmysabetwordsmithThis floating time crystal breaks Newton’s third law of motion
A simple setup of sound-levitated beads has revealed a bizarre new time crystal that breaks physics rules—and could reshape future technology.
Scientists have created a new kind of time crystal using sound waves to levitate tiny beads in mid-air. These particles interact in a one-sided, unbalanced way, breaking the usual rules of motion and creating a steady, repeating rhythm. The system is surprisingly simple yet reveals complex physics with big implications. It could help advance quantum computing and deepen our understanding of biological timing systems.
Aaaaaand all of us from the Torn World shared world are going O_O >_< O_O
A simple setup of sound-levitated beads has revealed a bizarre new time crystal that breaks physics rules—and could reshape future technology.
Scientists have created a new kind of time crystal using sound waves to levitate tiny beads in mid-air. These particles interact in a one-sided, unbalanced way, breaking the usual rules of motion and creating a steady, repeating rhythm. The system is surprisingly simple yet reveals complex physics with big implications. It could help advance quantum computing and deepen our understanding of biological timing systems.
Aaaaaand all of us from the Torn World shared world are going O_O >_< O_O
Birdfeeding
Mar. 23rd, 2026 02:20 pmysabetwordsmithToday is partly cloudy and chilly, now in the 40s. Yesterday went from a high of 87°F to just below freezing. >_<
I fed the birds. I've seen a large flock of sparrows, a mixed flock of blackbirds including a redwing, and two mourning doves.
I put out water for the birds.
We measured the parking lot and driveway.
EDIT 3/23/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I've seen a pair of house finches.
EDIT 3/23/26 -- I sowed 4 pots (each with 2 seeds) of 'Sugar Ann' snap peas and 4 pots (each with 2 seeds) of 'Avalanche' snow peas on the new picnic table garden. My plan is to sow the other pots when I plant tomatoes, peppers, or whatever and then see which does best.
EDIT 3/23/26 -- I cleaned up the 4 giant pots by the septic garden.
EDIT 3/23/26 -- I did some trimming in the savanna.
I set up air-layering on the excellent mulberry beside the old fishpond.
I've seen a female cardinal at the hopper feeder.
EDIT 3/23/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
I am done for the night.
* * *
Measurements for driveway and parking lot:
Length of driveway, from street to parking area: 117 feet
Width of driveway: 10 feet
Width of parking area, from sidewalk to rock border: 47 feet
Length of parking area, from rock border to propane tank: 39 feet
Area of driveway (10’ width): 1170 square feet
Area of parking area: 1833 square feet
Total surface area of driveway and lot: 3003 square feet
I fed the birds. I've seen a large flock of sparrows, a mixed flock of blackbirds including a redwing, and two mourning doves.
I put out water for the birds.
We measured the parking lot and driveway.
EDIT 3/23/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I've seen a pair of house finches.
EDIT 3/23/26 -- I sowed 4 pots (each with 2 seeds) of 'Sugar Ann' snap peas and 4 pots (each with 2 seeds) of 'Avalanche' snow peas on the new picnic table garden. My plan is to sow the other pots when I plant tomatoes, peppers, or whatever and then see which does best.
EDIT 3/23/26 -- I cleaned up the 4 giant pots by the septic garden.
EDIT 3/23/26 -- I did some trimming in the savanna.
I set up air-layering on the excellent mulberry beside the old fishpond.
I've seen a female cardinal at the hopper feeder.
EDIT 3/23/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
I am done for the night.
* * *
Measurements for driveway and parking lot:
Length of driveway, from street to parking area: 117 feet
Width of driveway: 10 feet
Width of parking area, from sidewalk to rock border: 47 feet
Length of parking area, from rock border to propane tank: 39 feet
Area of driveway (10’ width): 1170 square feet
Area of parking area: 1833 square feet
Total surface area of driveway and lot: 3003 square feet
Monday Update 3-23-26
Mar. 23rd, 2026 11:56 amysabetwordsmithThese are some posts from the later part of last week in case you missed them:
Poem: "The Bridge of Mist"
Science
Birdfeeding
Select Seeds Order
Prairie Moon Order
Fossils
Birdfeeding
Moment of Silence: Nicholas Brendon
Philosophical Questions: Marriage
Follow Friday 3-20-26: Magic
Friday Five
Birdfeeding
Birdfeeding
Community Thursdays
Science
Birdfeeding
Cuddle Party
Linguistics has 45 comments. Philosophical Questions: Pregnancy has 63 comments. Safety has 59 comments. Wildlife has 49 comments.
Last week's bonus fishbowl went well. I am still writing.
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marchmetamatterschallenge is running this month. See my tracking post and the first check-in post.
The weather has been erratic here, and yesterday was downright psychotic. It was cold with howling wind, then mild, then hot. Yesterday went from 87F to 57F in an hour, then 47F, and just below freezing overnight. We got a dribble of rain, but most of last night's storm missed us. The ground is starting to crack -- in March, which used to be the Moon of Mud Everywhere. >_< Seen at the birdfeeders this week: a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches, several brown-headed cowbirds, two mourning doves, two male cardinals, and a fox squirrel. Red-winged blackbirds have been singing overhead. Currently blooming: crocuses, snowdrops, daffodils, squill, violets, apricot, grape hyacinths.
Poem: "The Bridge of Mist"
Science
Birdfeeding
Select Seeds Order
Prairie Moon Order
Fossils
Birdfeeding
Moment of Silence: Nicholas Brendon
Philosophical Questions: Marriage
Follow Friday 3-20-26: Magic
Friday Five
Birdfeeding
Birdfeeding
Community Thursdays
Science
Birdfeeding
Cuddle Party
Linguistics has 45 comments. Philosophical Questions: Pregnancy has 63 comments. Safety has 59 comments. Wildlife has 49 comments.
Last week's bonus fishbowl went well. I am still writing.
marchmetamatterschallenge is running this month. See my tracking post and the first check-in post.The weather has been erratic here, and yesterday was downright psychotic. It was cold with howling wind, then mild, then hot. Yesterday went from 87F to 57F in an hour, then 47F, and just below freezing overnight. We got a dribble of rain, but most of last night's storm missed us. The ground is starting to crack -- in March, which used to be the Moon of Mud Everywhere. >_< Seen at the birdfeeders this week: a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches, several brown-headed cowbirds, two mourning doves, two male cardinals, and a fox squirrel. Red-winged blackbirds have been singing overhead. Currently blooming: crocuses, snowdrops, daffodils, squill, violets, apricot, grape hyacinths.
Poem: "The Bridge of Mist"
Mar. 22nd, 2026 09:55 pmysabetwordsmithThis poem came out of the March 17, 2026 Bonus Fishbowl. It was inspired and sponsored by librarygeek for Gwinnie, a pit bull mix and a good dog. It belongs to the series Polychrome Heroics.
Warning: This poem features impending animal death of natural causes. HANKIE WARNING.
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librarygeek for Gwinnie, a pit bull mix and a good dog. It belongs to the series Polychrome Heroics.Warning: This poem features impending animal death of natural causes. HANKIE WARNING.
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Poetry Fishbowl Update
Mar. 22nd, 2026 08:04 pmysabetwordsmithIf you're still shopping the Bonus Fishbowl, now's the time to make your selections. I've already finished 7 poems besides the freebie, and I've still got a couple left to do.
Science
Mar. 22nd, 2026 07:25 pmysabetwordsmithDepression fatigue appears at the cellular level in brain and blood
Scientists have identified an unusual energy signature in young adults with depression: cells in both the brain and blood appear highly active at rest but lose ground when demand rises.
The finding recasts fatigue as a measurable feature of the illness, one that may surface before treatment choices become clearer.
One of the biggest challenges with mental health is that almost all diagnoses rely on abstract rather than concrete assessments. It's usually done by self-reporting or observation, which is neither precise nor objective, unlike most illnesses that have scientific tests. So finding any kind of biomarker is extremely useful.
Scientists have identified an unusual energy signature in young adults with depression: cells in both the brain and blood appear highly active at rest but lose ground when demand rises.
The finding recasts fatigue as a measurable feature of the illness, one that may surface before treatment choices become clearer.
One of the biggest challenges with mental health is that almost all diagnoses rely on abstract rather than concrete assessments. It's usually done by self-reporting or observation, which is neither precise nor objective, unlike most illnesses that have scientific tests. So finding any kind of biomarker is extremely useful.
Hiiii everyone :D
Mar. 23rd, 2026 05:13 amharryschreine posting in addme_fandomIf you may notice, this is my second time posting my introduction here. Pleasepleasejustforgetthefirstonehuwaaaaaaa
Name: Charikleia, just simply call me Chari!
Age group: Early Millenial
Country: Indonesia
Subscription/Access Policy: Don't like, don't read! My journal for archiving fannish stuff and my hobbies resources will be open for everyone. However, daily journaling and talking about my hobbies and real life photographing stuff only accessible for people and friends I trust. Just one thing: I am very shy in nature and always live in my own world... but I do always explode in euphoria in embarassment and rolling on my bed if any of you leave a comment on my journal to chat xD (That means, I am very happy for you to talk with me!!)
But, sorry, sometimes I am somehow a bit clueless and the self-consciusness is inevitable with people. But, no worries. I've been always relaxed and chill. ;)
Also, I still talk about fannish things in LJ 2000s way. Please be prepared for my silly expressiveness ehehehehehehe
;'////DDDDD I've been always comfortable and accepting myself to love having such an exciting and enthusiastic atmosphere. Please keep in mind.
I prefer someone from my age range from 25 and up. But 18+ is a must, since I archive lots of hot slashy and het in fics and fanarts media, but it's been a sweet romantic love anyway. :p I am pretty vanilla person.
One more important thing: I am here to enjoy my free time to heal, relax, have exciting fannish time, aaaand simply just chat. I will not subscribe to any journal who also talks about serious and sensitive stuff. I prefer fandom-only and casual daily life journal.
I like to post about: Fics, fanarts, music reccomendation, hobby resources, daily journaling, beautiful Nendoroid, landscape and foods photography~
Main Fandoms: I enjoy my fandoms together at the same time. So, there is no main fandom at the moment o.o
Other Fandoms:
- Men's Footie RPF, I only wrote for 2000s players for German NT and Bundesliga, 2000s to 2010s for Greece NT, and justalitteVERYbit of 2000s Eredivisie.
- Ace Attorney/Gyakuten Saiban. I strongly prefer for original canon Japanese and refers characters names in Japanese instead, I've been very long in this fandom on Asian fandom side and not that familiar with Western fandom and the Japanifornia. Sorry, if that's okay for you xD
- and many other more that I prefer not to mention, simply because I am not interested in the fandom anymore, but sometimes I can join in and have some small fannish exchange activity.
Fannish Interests: I also self-ship myself with the character Mitsurugi Reiji (Gyakuten Saiban) but I never had a mood to have a self-ship fannishactivities, Just a little sketch of my OCsona and him will do. I am mirror-sharing ;)
Favorite 2D Husbu and 3D Idol: Mitsurugi Reiji (Gyakuten Saiban) & Angelos Charisteas (Footie)
Name: Charikleia, just simply call me Chari!
Age group: Early Millenial
Country: Indonesia
Subscription/Access Policy: Don't like, don't read! My journal for archiving fannish stuff and my hobbies resources will be open for everyone. However, daily journaling and talking about my hobbies and real life photographing stuff only accessible for people and friends I trust. Just one thing: I am very shy in nature and always live in my own world... but I do always explode in euphoria in embarassment and rolling on my bed if any of you leave a comment on my journal to chat xD (That means, I am very happy for you to talk with me!!)
But, sorry, sometimes I am somehow a bit clueless and the self-consciusness is inevitable with people. But, no worries. I've been always relaxed and chill. ;)
Also, I still talk about fannish things in LJ 2000s way. Please be prepared for my silly expressiveness ehehehehehehe
;'////DDDDD I've been always comfortable and accepting myself to love having such an exciting and enthusiastic atmosphere. Please keep in mind.
I prefer someone from my age range from 25 and up. But 18+ is a must, since I archive lots of hot slashy and het in fics and fanarts media, but it's been a sweet romantic love anyway. :p I am pretty vanilla person.
One more important thing: I am here to enjoy my free time to heal, relax, have exciting fannish time, aaaand simply just chat. I will not subscribe to any journal who also talks about serious and sensitive stuff. I prefer fandom-only and casual daily life journal.
I like to post about: Fics, fanarts, music reccomendation, hobby resources, daily journaling, beautiful Nendoroid, landscape and foods photography~
Main Fandoms: I enjoy my fandoms together at the same time. So, there is no main fandom at the moment o.o
Other Fandoms:
- Men's Footie RPF, I only wrote for 2000s players for German NT and Bundesliga, 2000s to 2010s for Greece NT, and justalitteVERYbit of 2000s Eredivisie.
- Ace Attorney/Gyakuten Saiban. I strongly prefer for original canon Japanese and refers characters names in Japanese instead, I've been very long in this fandom on Asian fandom side and not that familiar with Western fandom and the Japanifornia. Sorry, if that's okay for you xD
- and many other more that I prefer not to mention, simply because I am not interested in the fandom anymore, but sometimes I can join in and have some small fannish exchange activity.
Fannish Interests: I also self-ship myself with the character Mitsurugi Reiji (Gyakuten Saiban) but I never had a mood to have a self-ship fannishactivities, Just a little sketch of my OCsona and him will do. I am mirror-sharing ;)
Favorite 2D Husbu and 3D Idol: Mitsurugi Reiji (Gyakuten Saiban) & Angelos Charisteas (Footie)
Birdfeeding
Mar. 22nd, 2026 02:12 pmysabetwordsmithToday is sunny and hot. It is 85°F already. >_<
I fed the birds. I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches, several brown-headed cowbirds, and a mourning dove.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 3/22/26 -- We hauled the first three garden bags to the old picnic table. It's 86°F now and too hot to do everything at once. :/
EDIT 3/22/26 -- We hauled the next three garden bags to the old picnic table.
The first grape hycacinth is blooming randomly in the middle of the house yard, pollinated by tiny native bees.
EDIT 3/22/26 -- I did a bit more work outside.
It's 87°F now, which is just ridiculous for March.
EDIT 3/22/26 -- We hauled the giant bag of raised bed soil to the side of the garden shed, where it's meant to fill in a hollow area.
EDIT 3/22/26 -- I put a few scoops of composted manure in each of the top and bottom row of large pots along the north side of the new picnic table. This bag wasn't broken down as fully as usual. :/
I stepped out the door and it was cold. I checked the temperature: 57°F. Yes, it dropped 30 degrees is another an hour. For fucksake.
The first purple violet and the apricot tree are blooming.
EDIT 3/22/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
It is now 47°F with howling wind. 0_o
EDIT 3/22/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
I am done for the night. The weather has been two different kinds of crappy all day.
EDIT 3/22/26 -- It got down just below freezing overnight.
I fed the birds. I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches, several brown-headed cowbirds, and a mourning dove.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 3/22/26 -- We hauled the first three garden bags to the old picnic table. It's 86°F now and too hot to do everything at once. :/
EDIT 3/22/26 -- We hauled the next three garden bags to the old picnic table.
The first grape hycacinth is blooming randomly in the middle of the house yard, pollinated by tiny native bees.
EDIT 3/22/26 -- I did a bit more work outside.
It's 87°F now, which is just ridiculous for March.
EDIT 3/22/26 -- We hauled the giant bag of raised bed soil to the side of the garden shed, where it's meant to fill in a hollow area.
EDIT 3/22/26 -- I put a few scoops of composted manure in each of the top and bottom row of large pots along the north side of the new picnic table. This bag wasn't broken down as fully as usual. :/
I stepped out the door and it was cold. I checked the temperature: 57°F. Yes, it dropped 30 degrees is another an hour. For fucksake.
The first purple violet and the apricot tree are blooming.
EDIT 3/22/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
It is now 47°F with howling wind. 0_o
EDIT 3/22/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
I am done for the night. The weather has been two different kinds of crappy all day.
EDIT 3/22/26 -- It got down just below freezing overnight.
Wales - Aberglasney Gardens
Mar. 22nd, 2026 04:07 pmsmallhobbitAt the beginning of the week we had a couple of days away and once more visited in Aberglasney Gardens in Wales (not far from Carmarthen).
Select Seeds Order
Mar. 21st, 2026 11:42 pmysabetwordsmithMy seeds arrived from Select Seeds.
Painted Tongue 'Select Superbissima Mix' (seeds)
Yarrow 'Flowerburst Red Shades' (seeds)
Coreopsis 'Corusco Cream-Red' (seeds)
Painted Tongue 'Select Superbissima Mix' (seeds)
Yarrow 'Flowerburst Red Shades' (seeds)
Coreopsis 'Corusco Cream-Red' (seeds)
Prairie Moon Order
Mar. 21st, 2026 11:37 pmysabetwordsmithMy Prairie Moon seed order arrived today. :D
Early Figwort (seed)
Late Figwort (seed)
Common Ironweed (seed)
Purple Love Grass (seed)
Lead Plant (seed)
Early Figwort (seed)
Late Figwort (seed)
Common Ironweed (seed)
Purple Love Grass (seed)
Lead Plant (seed)
New to dreamwidth!
Mar. 22nd, 2026 10:42 ammesona posting in addmeName: Mint
Age: 22
I mostly post about: Daily life and hobby updates
My hobbies are: I enjoy Vocaloid music, Vtubers, Anime/manga, literature, birdwatching, knitting and crochet, playing rhythm games. I'm also a programmer and may bring up tech stuff occasionally. I'm learning to draw.
My fandoms are: Current hyperfixation is NBA (go Nuggets). I keep up with F1 casually. I follow paleontology and aviation news. Currently reading JJBA, Chainsaw Man, slowly watching Dark Winds. Check my About Me sticky for the full list of stuff.
I'm looking to meet people who: Are also writing personal journals and forming community. Besides that, people who write or read more structured content. Such as personal journal, hobby updates, recipes, guides, media reviews, short stories. Bonus if you're posting outside of America (I'm from Southeast Asia myself).
My posting schedule tends to be: Few times a week.
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: Obviously don't be bigoted, though I assume most people on this site aren't. Probably won't come up often, but I'm not a big fan of people who post inflammatory or reactionary takes.
Before adding me, you should know: I will probably be posting about experiences with mental/physical health stuff, as I am AuDHD and am working through cPTSD. It won't be my main topic, but just a heads up that some of my posts will be heavy, and they'll have a content warning if they are.
Hey there, lovely people of dreamwidth!
Mar. 21st, 2026 08:18 pmdancingontheblades posting in addme_fandomName: you can call me Cat
Age group: early millennial
Country: Germany
Subscription/Access Policy: All my posts will be public. I subscribe back if our interests overlap sufficiently and your posts suggest that we are on the same wavelength. I prefer to interact with people in my age group (30 and older), but being 20+ is a must. I do not tolerate conservative/right-wing views, harassment, hate against people because of their sexuality, gender, skin colour or religion, anti-science views, use of generative AI. I do not subscribe to accounts who post a lot of politics, I'm here to have fun.
Fannish Interests
Main Fandoms: Yuri!!! On Ice, figure skating
Fannish Interests: writing fanfiction, writing essays (meta), discussing canon, reading fanfiction (I only read in my secondary fandoms), fanart
OTP: Katsuki Yuuri/Viktor Nikiforov
Ships: I ship only characters that have romantic chemistry/subtext and get together in canon. I believe that everyone is free to ship characters as they wish, but I ignore most non-canon ships if they're not my cup of tea.
I will post about: thoughts on my writing (ideas, progress, updates), thoughts on canon, canon analysis
About Me/Other Info:
I'm a queer fanfiction writer and a cat mom. My pronouns are she, they. I've been writing since 1998 and I've been writing consistently and mostly fanfic since 2009. Except for the occasional canon divergent gedankenexperiment, I strictly write canon-compliant—preferably sequels, but I've also written quite a number of prequels and fanfics that close the gaps in the source material. Being autistic makes me extremely monotropic in my interests and I keep them for a long time. Therefore, YOI is only the second fandom I'm writing fanfic for.
I'm migrating from tumblr because I don't vibe with the overall atmosphere there.
I read queer books and SFF. My taste in music comprises hard rock, metal, generally '80s, and classic music. And I watch a lot of anime.
Age group: early millennial
Country: Germany
Subscription/Access Policy: All my posts will be public. I subscribe back if our interests overlap sufficiently and your posts suggest that we are on the same wavelength. I prefer to interact with people in my age group (30 and older), but being 20+ is a must. I do not tolerate conservative/right-wing views, harassment, hate against people because of their sexuality, gender, skin colour or religion, anti-science views, use of generative AI. I do not subscribe to accounts who post a lot of politics, I'm here to have fun.
Fannish Interests
Main Fandoms: Yuri!!! On Ice, figure skating
Fannish Interests: writing fanfiction, writing essays (meta), discussing canon, reading fanfiction (I only read in my secondary fandoms), fanart
OTP: Katsuki Yuuri/Viktor Nikiforov
Ships: I ship only characters that have romantic chemistry/subtext and get together in canon. I believe that everyone is free to ship characters as they wish, but I ignore most non-canon ships if they're not my cup of tea.
I will post about: thoughts on my writing (ideas, progress, updates), thoughts on canon, canon analysis
About Me/Other Info:
I'm a queer fanfiction writer and a cat mom. My pronouns are she, they. I've been writing since 1998 and I've been writing consistently and mostly fanfic since 2009. Except for the occasional canon divergent gedankenexperiment, I strictly write canon-compliant—preferably sequels, but I've also written quite a number of prequels and fanfics that close the gaps in the source material. Being autistic makes me extremely monotropic in my interests and I keep them for a long time. Therefore, YOI is only the second fandom I'm writing fanfic for.
I'm migrating from tumblr because I don't vibe with the overall atmosphere there.
I read queer books and SFF. My taste in music comprises hard rock, metal, generally '80s, and classic music. And I watch a lot of anime.
Fossils
Mar. 21st, 2026 02:39 pmysabetwordsmithThis crocodile ran like a greyhound across prehistoric Britain 200 million years ago
A newly discovered Triassic reptile from the UK looked more like a racing greyhound than a crocodile, built for speed on land. With long legs and a lightweight body, it hunted small animals in a dry, upland environment millions of years ago. Scientists identified it as a new species after spotting key differences in its fossils. It’s also a tribute to an inspiring teacher who helped spark a future scientist’s curiosity.
Peculiar Obligations has several such species called galloping crocodiles, hoofed crocodiles, or hoofers.
A newly discovered Triassic reptile from the UK looked more like a racing greyhound than a crocodile, built for speed on land. With long legs and a lightweight body, it hunted small animals in a dry, upland environment millions of years ago. Scientists identified it as a new species after spotting key differences in its fossils. It’s also a tribute to an inspiring teacher who helped spark a future scientist’s curiosity.
Peculiar Obligations has several such species called galloping crocodiles, hoofed crocodiles, or hoofers.
Birdfeeding
Mar. 21st, 2026 02:10 pmysabetwordsmithToday is sunny and hot.
I fed the birds. I've seen a small mixed flock of sparrows and house finches.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 3/21/26 -- I put topsoil in the four large pots that sit on the ground along the north side of the picnic table.
I also put the indoor flats of tree sprouts and squash sprouts outside to get some sun and air.
It is so hot outside as to limit my activity. In mid-March. This annoys me.
EDIT 3/21/26 -- I put topsoil in the four large pots that sit on the ground along the south side of the picnic table. There is just a little left now.
It's 81°F now. :/
EDIT 3/21/26 -- I spread the last of the topsoil in other pots around the new picnic table.
It's 82°F now. Fuck climate change.
EDIT 3/21/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I've seen two mourning doves in the forest garden.
EDIT 3/21/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
I am done for the night.
I fed the birds. I've seen a small mixed flock of sparrows and house finches.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 3/21/26 -- I put topsoil in the four large pots that sit on the ground along the north side of the picnic table.
I also put the indoor flats of tree sprouts and squash sprouts outside to get some sun and air.
It is so hot outside as to limit my activity. In mid-March. This annoys me.
EDIT 3/21/26 -- I put topsoil in the four large pots that sit on the ground along the south side of the picnic table. There is just a little left now.
It's 81°F now. :/
EDIT 3/21/26 -- I spread the last of the topsoil in other pots around the new picnic table.
It's 82°F now. Fuck climate change.
EDIT 3/21/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I've seen two mourning doves in the forest garden.
EDIT 3/21/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
I am done for the night.
Moment of Silence: Nicholas Brendon
Mar. 21st, 2026 11:59 amysabetwordsmithActor Nicholas Brendon has passed away. He is most famous for playing Xander on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but also appeared on Criminal Minds and Private Practice.
Carry on the Work
5 Ways How To Steal The Show As The Comedic Relief In A Drama
Acting -- how to articles from wikiHow
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Carry on the Work
5 Ways How To Steal The Show As The Comedic Relief In A Drama
Acting -- how to articles from wikiHow
Acting in Horror Films: Why You Need It And How to Pull It Off
