Communities
Jan. 18th, 2026 09:48 pmThis video asks a compelling question: What does a human look like who isn't a consumer?
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OPN Seed Order
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Art
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Jan. 18th, 2026 03:11 pmClimate Change
Jan. 18th, 2026 02:48 pmThe authors are clear that their framework is a foundation, not a finish line. It explains a big, stubborn piece of the puzzle – the coupling of CO2 gain to water loss – and does so at the leaf-to-tree scale where decisions are made.
The next challenge is scaling those decisions up into regional and global climate models without smoothing away the very dynamics that matter.
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TV Talk: The Pitt & Wild Cards
Jan. 18th, 2026 03:44 pmWild Cards: I was surprised that this show was back, but I'm happy because this is a fun feel-good show. ( spoilers )
Birdfeeding
Jan. 18th, 2026 01:53 pmI fed the birds. A few sparrows approached as soon as I put seed in the fly-through feeder.
I put out water for the birds.
EDIT 1/18/26 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.
EDIT 1/18/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
EDIT 1/18/26 -- I put out a fresh peanut suet cake.
I've seen a flock of sparrows and two male cardinals.
EDIT 1/18/26 -- I did more work around the patio.
I am done for the night.
Fandom Trees 2025 Reveals: Gifts Given
Jan. 18th, 2026 09:57 amTitle: Winter Wonderland
Author: Spikedluv
Fandom: The Sentinel (tv)
Rating: PG13/Slash
Pairing/Characters: Jim/Blair
Length: 1,600 words
Spoilers: Nothing specifically, but for entire series to be safe.
Summary: "Don't be mad," Blair said.
"Well, it's not auspicious that those are the first words you say to me when I walk in the door."
Author's Notes: Written for
Feedback: Would be greatly appreciated.
Disclaimer: None of these characters belong to me.
Posted: December 2, 2025
Read Fic @ AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/75130406
Title: But What If There Was a Demon vs Dinosaur Cage Match?
Author: Spikedluv
Fandom: Angel: the Series(tv)[/Primeval (tv)]
Rating: PG13/Het
Pairing/Characters: Dawn/Connor & Faith
Length: 1,935 words
Spoilers: Takes place post-series, but no real spoilers unless you don't know who Dawn and Connor are. o_O. General spoilers for the concept of Primeval (dinosaurs!).
Summary: "Dinosaurs?" Faith said, sounding dubious after Dawn and Connor had given their account of their experience with Jennifer and the Triceratops.
Author's Notes: Takes place post-Some Things You See With Your Eyes . . . Written for
Feedback: Would be greatly appreciated.
Disclaimer: None of these characters belong to me.
Posted: December 19, 2025
Read Fic @ AO3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/76027846
18-Е /// А оно мне было надо на самом деле?
Jan. 18th, 2026 03:27 pmИ вот пришёл техник... Тот же. И тут выяснилось, что мой любимый МАЛЕНЬКИЙ телеаппарат, который висел себе на стенке и, особенно в последнее время, не мешал жить спокойно, совершенно не подходит - разъёмы не те. "Гранаты у него не той системы!" и теперь новый БОЛЬШОЙ телевизор стоит и бухтит, а я уже привык к радио, которое стояло себе на столе и тихо шелестело. На самом деле на кой мне нужен был этот телеящик? Информацию теперь можно получить из Интернета, а его ещё разве что к утюгу не подключили. А от этого гробины только зрение портить. Единственный плюс - новый, более быстрый, Интернет.
Приснился Марк, но выглядел этот эпизод какой то издевкой или неумной шуткой - Марк или кто-то на него очень похожий сидел в риэлторской конторе с бумагами, то есть выбирал новое жильё. Покойник, который решил сменить место жительства - пошлый и "чёрный" юмор. А до этого мне снилось, что я зачем то присвоил себе в магазине кружку и собирался взять денег в банке, чтобы заплатить за своё приобретение, но магазин куда то запропал, а я так и ходил с проклятой кружкой в руке - стоила она 210 шекелей! Больше 70-ти долларов. Хотя дизайн был странный - глиняная кружка была словно покрыта толстым слоем прозрачного стекла, а на стекле были изображены птицы - очень скупо, парой ударов кисти и несколько штрихов (а на глине какие то растения в качестве фона). Во второй половине сна нашёл адрес того самого магазина в Сети при помощи Гугла и с владельцем мы вроде даже шапочно знакомы... И гулял по своей же улице - подобные бывает редко, когда улица похожа на себя наяву. Как раз недавно пришло в голову, что Марк не попал в мои сны - в компанию к прочим покойникам и вот... Я не отказался бы от подобной кружки, но не за такие же деньги!
Фармацевты РФ и лекарство от импотенции
Jan. 18th, 2026 06:05 pmФармацевты РФ объяснили неудачу при создании лекарства от импотенции: "Ну не шмогли мы!".
The Day in Spikedluv (Saturday, Jan 17)
Jan. 18th, 2026 08:05 amI did a load of laundry, hand-washed dishes, went for several walks with Pip and the dogs, cut up chicken for the dogs' meals, and scooped kitty litter. I placed two orders, including Chewy. Pip’s supper was leftover chicken so no cooking, yay!
I decided to hit my own cupboard for today’s tea, The Republic of Tea’s Orange Spice (green tea blended with oranges and spices, which tells me exactly nothing new o_O). I was worried it would be strong because of the spice part, but I was reminded just how weak green tea is.
I handwrote ~2,300 words on my
I also watched the Bills game, which was a heartbreaker. So close, and yet so far. They did it to themselves, though, so Denver deserved the win as much as I hate to say it. Interceptions and penalties are not going to win you the game. Congratulations,
Temps started out at 25.7(F) and reached 36.5. We were supposed to get less than an inch of snow, but got a bit more than that, with more expected overnight. Yay.
Mom Update:
Mom sounded okay when I talked to her; she actually sounded a bit tired. She said she had mostly felt well during the day, but at that moment was feeling a little off. Both Sister A and S were visiting, so that was nice.
Как нам обустроить Израиль после Третьей мировой войны?
Jan. 18th, 2026 02:39 pmНо в том не моя вина, потому что рулят всем матёрые дерьмомидасы, а я лишь предвижу очередные катастрофы, которые они нам всем устроят.
Из всех народов планеты я с теплом отношусь только к русским и евреям.
Как поётся в красивой песне «не потому, что я её любил, а потому, что мне темно с другими».
При этом я не раз писал, что русские и евреи, уже прямо сейчас, требуют глубокой отчистки от наплодившихся недочеловеков, от дегенеративных говноэлиток, которые загубят любое, даже самое правильное и верное дело.
И вот как я вижу Великий Израиль светлого будущего.

Character notes for "People of Every Ethnic Persuasion" Part 4 Everyone Else
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Poem: The Flavors of Our Days
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Poetry Fishbowl Themes for Early 2026
Jan. 17th, 2026 11:28 pmFebruary 3 -- Books and Literacy
March 3 -- World Cuisine
April 7 -- I am SO done with this!
May 5 -- Older Series and Forgotten Characters
June 2 -- Fun with Language
"When Desth Comes" by Mary Oliver.
Jan. 17th, 2026 10:26 pmWhen death comes
like the hungry bear in autumn;
when death comes and takes all the bright coins from his purse
to buy me, and snaps the purse shut;
when death comes
like the measle-pox
when death comes
like an iceberg between the shoulder blades,
I want to step through the door full of curiosity, wondering:
what is it going to be like, that cottage of darkness?
And therefore I look upon everything
as a brotherhood and a sisterhood,
and I look upon time as no more than an idea,
and I consider eternity as another possibility,
and I think of each life as a flower, as common
as a field daisy, and as singular,
and each name a comfortable music in the mouth,
tending, as all music does, toward silence,
and each body a lion of courage, and something
precious to the earth.
When it’s over, I want to say all my life
I was a bride married to amazement.
I was the bridegroom, taking the world into my arms.
When it’s over, I don’t want to wonder
if I have made of my life something particular, and real.
I don’t want to find myself sighing and frightened,
or full of argument.
I don’t want to end up simply having visited this world.
Mary Jane Oliver (September 10, 1935 – January 17, 2019)
Creative Jam
Jan. 17th, 2026 10:37 pmWhat I Have Written:
"The Flavors of Our Days" is today's freebie.
From My Prompts:
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Today's Adventures
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