Vocabulary: Bricolage
Feb. 21st, 2026 10:28 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
ysabetwordsmithSunday Word: Bricolage
bricolage [bree-kuh-lahzh, brik-uh-]
noun:
1 a construction made of whatever materials are at hand; something created from a variety of available things.
2 (in literature) a piece created from diverse resources.
3 (in art) a piece of makeshift handiwork.
4 the use of multiple, diverse research methods.
Definitely useful if you like upcycling.
bricolage [bree-kuh-lahzh, brik-uh-]
noun:
1 a construction made of whatever materials are at hand; something created from a variety of available things.
2 (in literature) a piece created from diverse resources.
3 (in art) a piece of makeshift handiwork.
4 the use of multiple, diverse research methods.
Definitely useful if you like upcycling.
Science
Feb. 21st, 2026 08:06 pmysabetwordsmithScientists just mapped mysterious earthquakes deep inside Earth
Scientists at Stanford have unveiled the first-ever global map of rare earthquakes that rumble deep within Earth’s mantle rather than its crust. Long debated and notoriously difficult to confirm, these elusive quakes turn out to cluster in regions like the Himalayas and near the Bering Strait. By developing a breakthrough method that distinguishes mantle quakes using subtle differences in seismic waves, researchers identified hundreds of these hidden tremors worldwide.
Scientists at Stanford have unveiled the first-ever global map of rare earthquakes that rumble deep within Earth’s mantle rather than its crust. Long debated and notoriously difficult to confirm, these elusive quakes turn out to cluster in regions like the Himalayas and near the Bering Strait. By developing a breakthrough method that distinguishes mantle quakes using subtle differences in seismic waves, researchers identified hundreds of these hidden tremors worldwide.
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Feb. 21st, 2026 12:42 pmgreghousesgfI can't go out today. Earlier this morning my bank called me, apparently some asshole tried to buy $200 worth of stuff with MY credit card info at best Buy so I had to tell this lady who works at my bank that I haven't bought anything from those guys in over a year. So I had to get my credit card cancelled and wait a week for a new one to show up in the damn mail. Thank fuck the charge did not go through. I don't have the slightest idea how anybody could even get my credit card info in the first place. AND It's going to be a major hassle trying to get ahold of AT&T and DSL to give them the new credit card info. I remember what a pain it was last time I had to do that when my old credit card expired. Only Netflix was easy.
Birdfeeding
Feb. 21st, 2026 12:49 pmysabetwordsmithToday is partly sunny and chilly.
I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 2/21/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I put out more birdseed in the hopper feeder.
I am done for the night.
I fed the birds. I've seen a few sparrows.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 2/21/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I put out more birdseed in the hopper feeder.
I am done for the night.
Half-Price Sale in Not Quite Kansas
Feb. 21st, 2026 11:38 amysabetwordsmithTomorrow is the last day of the half-price sale in Not Quite Kansas. fuzzyred is running a pool that will close later today, so if you want in on the quarter-price sale, now's the time to make your selections. If you're still shopping solo, the sale as a whole will close Sunday night.
fuzzyred is running a pool that will close later today, so if you want in on the quarter-price sale, now's the time to make your selections. If you're still shopping solo, the sale as a whole will close Sunday night.Meteor Shower Calendar
Feb. 21st, 2026 11:36 amysabetwordsmithTime and Date has a [Bad username or unknown identity: https://www.timeanddate.com/astronomy/meteor-shower/list.html]meteor shower calendar. Next up:
Apr 22–23, 2026
Lyrids
Both Hemispheres
Apr 22–23, 2026
Lyrids
Both Hemispheres
Philosophical Questions: Life
Feb. 21st, 2026 12:55 amysabetwordsmithPeople have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.
Is it right or wrong that everyone seems to be accustomed to the fact that all of humanity and most of the life on Earth could be wiped out at the whim of a handful of people?
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Is it right or wrong that everyone seems to be accustomed to the fact that all of humanity and most of the life on Earth could be wiped out at the whim of a handful of people?
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Edible Landscaping Order
Feb. 21st, 2026 12:02 amysabetwordsmithI picked out what to get from Edible Landscaping. There's not much left this season. I should try them in fall to see if they have a better selection then.
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Meme
Feb. 20th, 2026 11:40 pmysabetwordsmith
Because it's nice to let people know that we appreciate them.
In the spirit of love memes, this meme is a place to thank someone who's created something you love, or done something kind that you still remember after all this time, or who has made your fandom life (or your life in general!) better in some way.
🩵Appreciation Meme🩵
my thread is here!
Photos: House Yard
Feb. 20th, 2026 09:05 pmysabetwordsmithToday's project was creating an enclosure behind the log garden. I dragged some more logs back there so I can dump dead leaves inside. That way, they'll stay put, create habitat, hold moisture, and remain available in case I want some leaf litter during the warm season. This is a good use for old logs if you have any lying around.
( Walk with me ... )
( Walk with me ... )
Water
Feb. 20th, 2026 01:29 pmysabetwordsmithUN declares Earth has entered a period of 'water bankruptcy' that is likely impossible to reverse
A new report from the United Nations warns humanity has entered an era that researchers call “water bankruptcy.” In many regions, yearly rainfall and river flows are no longer enough to meet demand.
In response, countries are increasingly drawing down groundwater reserves that can take centuries, or even millennia, to refill.
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A new report from the United Nations warns humanity has entered an era that researchers call “water bankruptcy.” In many regions, yearly rainfall and river flows are no longer enough to meet demand.
In response, countries are increasingly drawing down groundwater reserves that can take centuries, or even millennia, to refill.
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Feb. 20th, 2026 02:49 pmgreghousesgfI spent yesterday morning trying to get things straightened out with PG&E because the stupid fucking post office lost my electric bill payment which I mailed out over a week ago. I paid it over the phone and I decided I'm just going to keep doing that. (Last time I did this was shortly before I went into the hospital for my leg surgery because I didn't know how long I'd be in there for and I didn't want the bill hanging over my head).
Then I got some groceries because this Mexican restaurant I really liked took camarones diablo off their menu so I decided to look up the recipe to see if I could make it myself and it turns out it's not a complicated recipe at all and I already had shrimps so I just needed tomatoes, onions and a jalapeno to make the sauce. (I use onions a lot in my cooking so I run low on them regularly.)
Then after I dropped off the groceries at home I went to the Chinese restaurant near the Rockridge bart station for lunch and then I went bookstore hopping and picked up this cool book about Oscar Wilde, he's one of my favorite writers and I already have all his books so I might as well get books about him.
I can't believe how cold it was yesterday. I know some people will look up the temperature for that day and say it was nothing but it was COLD by bay area standards. I wore a coat and a heavy sweater under it and I was still cold, I was glad to hang out at Schmidt's pub because they have a fireplace.
Then I got some groceries because this Mexican restaurant I really liked took camarones diablo off their menu so I decided to look up the recipe to see if I could make it myself and it turns out it's not a complicated recipe at all and I already had shrimps so I just needed tomatoes, onions and a jalapeno to make the sauce. (I use onions a lot in my cooking so I run low on them regularly.)
Then after I dropped off the groceries at home I went to the Chinese restaurant near the Rockridge bart station for lunch and then I went bookstore hopping and picked up this cool book about Oscar Wilde, he's one of my favorite writers and I already have all his books so I might as well get books about him.
I can't believe how cold it was yesterday. I know some people will look up the temperature for that day and say it was nothing but it was COLD by bay area standards. I wore a coat and a heavy sweater under it and I was still cold, I was glad to hang out at Schmidt's pub because they have a fireplace.
(still) pondering shallow consumerism (always)
Feb. 20th, 2026 12:44 pmcupcake_goth- While I still love love love this dress from a Ukrainian designer, I went to another website to ogle an embroidered long linen jacket that I've also pined over, and now I can't decide which to buy in a few weeks. I'm now leaning toward the linen piece, because that would be more versatile.
- I spent some time idly searching for granny and/or "Victorian" boots across eBay, Poshmark, and Depop, and let me tell you, there is nothing out there with combination of a pointed or almond toe shape, lace-up, a side zipper, and a 2" block or walking heel. But then I had the possibly brilliant thought of taking a pair of my existing lace-up boots to a cobbler to have a side zip put in. I need to ponder this some more, but I sense a trip to the cobbler in my future.
- Remember that fabric with the Haunted Mansion wallpaper print on AliExpress? It arrived, and the print quality is good! The actual color isn't pink, but a bright wine, which also works for me. When the Stroppy One saw the fabric, he told me to order more, as he wants a waistcoat in it, and possibly a jacket.
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I'm constantly tired, no matter how much sleep I get, and I'm having non-stop stress nightmares every night. Dear Brain, a nightmare of the Stroppy One presenting us with divorce papers because we got his coffee order wrong is ridiculous, as is the one where he abandons me at airport security and walks off with my passport and Clovis Devilbunny. RIDICULOUS, STOP IT.
- I spent some time idly searching for granny and/or "Victorian" boots across eBay, Poshmark, and Depop, and let me tell you, there is nothing out there with combination of a pointed or almond toe shape, lace-up, a side zipper, and a 2" block or walking heel. But then I had the possibly brilliant thought of taking a pair of my existing lace-up boots to a cobbler to have a side zip put in. I need to ponder this some more, but I sense a trip to the cobbler in my future.
- Remember that fabric with the Haunted Mansion wallpaper print on AliExpress? It arrived, and the print quality is good! The actual color isn't pink, but a bright wine, which also works for me. When the Stroppy One saw the fabric, he told me to order more, as he wants a waistcoat in it, and possibly a jacket.
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I'm constantly tired, no matter how much sleep I get, and I'm having non-stop stress nightmares every night. Dear Brain, a nightmare of the Stroppy One presenting us with divorce papers because we got his coffee order wrong is ridiculous, as is the one where he abandons me at airport security and walks off with my passport and Clovis Devilbunny. RIDICULOUS, STOP IT.
[Prompt: #482 - Neutral] Guardian RPF, Bai Yu/Zhu Yilong
Feb. 20th, 2026 09:05 pmfacethestrange posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
100wordsTitle: See Nothing
Fandom: Guardian RPF
Pairing: Bai Yu/Zhu Yilong (& Li Yan)
Rating: T
Notes: No warnings apply.
Tags: Beard Burn, Innuendo, Silly, Light-Hearted, No Homophobia, POV Outsider
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Fandom: Guardian RPF
Pairing: Bai Yu/Zhu Yilong (& Li Yan)
Rating: T
Notes: No warnings apply.
Tags: Beard Burn, Innuendo, Silly, Light-Hearted, No Homophobia, POV Outsider
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Birdfeeding
Feb. 20th, 2026 12:52 pmysabetwordsmithToday is partly cloudy, chilly, and windy.
I haven't fed the birds yet. Already I've seen one male and two female house finches, plus a male cardinal. :D
EDIT 2/20/26 -- I fed the birds. I've seen a fox squirrel at the hopper feeder.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 2/20/26 -- Under the big mulberry tree in the house yard, I hauled several logs toward the log garden. I am working on creating a sort of enclosure there where I can pile dead leaves. That will contain raked-off leaves, create habitat, store moisture, and keep the leaf litter available into the growing season.
EDIT 2/20/26 -- I hauled more logs to complete the enclosure. \o/
I flushed the great horned owl from the ritual meadow when I went back there.
EDIT 2/20/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I took a few pictures of the log garden enclosure.
I've seen a large flock of sparrows and a mourning dove.
EDIT 2/20/26 -- I raked leaves away from the base of the barrel garden. So many tulips are sprouting there! :D
EDIT 2/20/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I am done for the night.
I haven't fed the birds yet. Already I've seen one male and two female house finches, plus a male cardinal. :D
EDIT 2/20/26 -- I fed the birds. I've seen a fox squirrel at the hopper feeder.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 2/20/26 -- Under the big mulberry tree in the house yard, I hauled several logs toward the log garden. I am working on creating a sort of enclosure there where I can pile dead leaves. That will contain raked-off leaves, create habitat, store moisture, and keep the leaf litter available into the growing season.
EDIT 2/20/26 -- I hauled more logs to complete the enclosure. \o/
I flushed the great horned owl from the ritual meadow when I went back there.
EDIT 2/20/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I took a few pictures of the log garden enclosure.
I've seen a large flock of sparrows and a mourning dove.
EDIT 2/20/26 -- I raked leaves away from the base of the barrel garden. So many tulips are sprouting there! :D
EDIT 2/20/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
I am done for the night.
Books
Feb. 20th, 2026 12:41 pmysabetwordsmith8 Queer (mostly M/M) Hockey Books We Love!
A week and a half ago, we posted about our favorite sports books with queer characters. When we were collecting the recommendations for that post, we got so many recommendations for hockey books that we decided to break them out into their own post! Today, we bring that post to you, in celebration of the Olympic men’s hockey semi-finals taking place today (game one started just a few minutes before I started this post, in fact). Most of these are m/m, which wasn’t intentional, but here we are I suppose.
A week and a half ago, we posted about our favorite sports books with queer characters. When we were collecting the recommendations for that post, we got so many recommendations for hockey books that we decided to break them out into their own post! Today, we bring that post to you, in celebration of the Olympic men’s hockey semi-finals taking place today (game one started just a few minutes before I started this post, in fact). Most of these are m/m, which wasn’t intentional, but here we are I suppose.
Follow Friday 2-20-26: Active Communities on Dreamwidth Winter 2025-2026 A-I
Feb. 20th, 2026 12:01 amysabetwordsmithThese are active communities in Dreamwidth from Winter 2025-2026. They include things I've posted, but only the active ones; the thematic posts also list dormant communities of interest. This list includes some communities that I've found and saved but haven't made it into thematic posts yet. This post covers A-I.
See my Follow Friday Master Post for more topics.
Highly active with multiple posts per day, daily posts, or too many to count easily
Active with (one, multiple, many) posts in (current or recent month)
Somewhat active (latest post within current year, not in last month or few)
Low traffic (latest post in previous year)
Dormant (latest post before previous year, but could be revived because membership is open and posting is open to all members or anyone)
Dead (not listed because there are no recent posts, plus membership and/or posting are moderated)
Note that some communities are only active during a limited time, or only have gather posts on a certain schedule.
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See my Follow Friday Master Post for more topics.
Highly active with multiple posts per day, daily posts, or too many to count easily
Active with (one, multiple, many) posts in (current or recent month)
Somewhat active (latest post within current year, not in last month or few)
Low traffic (latest post in previous year)
Dormant (latest post before previous year, but could be revived because membership is open and posting is open to all members or anyone)
Dead (not listed because there are no recent posts, plus membership and/or posting are moderated)
Note that some communities are only active during a limited time, or only have gather posts on a certain schedule.
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