Milky Seas

... are caused by bioluminescent bacteria. 

Birdfeeding

Today is partly sunny and warm.  There are low clouds moving west and higher clouds drifting east.  Some are dark on the bottom.  It may build up to rain.

I fed the birds.  I've seen house finches and doves today. 

9/17/21 -- I sprayed weeds in the prairie garden.

9/17/21 -- I cut brush in the prairie garden.

9/17/21 -- A flight of large dragonflies is zooming around the south lot.  :D  I also saw a toad hopping around.  <3 insectivores.

Half-Price Sale in Polychrome Heroics

The September 7, 2021 Poetry Fishbowl met its $300 goal, so there will be a half-price sale in Polychrome Heroics from Monday, Sept. 20-Sunday, Sept. 26. 

Free Epic Poll

The September 7, 2021 Poetry Fishbowl made its $200 goal, so you get a free epic. Everyone is eligible to vote in this poll. I will keep it open at least until Saturday night. If there's a clear answer then, I'll close it. Otherwise I may leave it open longer. These are your options:

"The Choices Humans Make"
Aquariana and the whales defend Taiji from a tsunami caused by the Big One.
110 lines, $55

"An Embodiment of Human Creativity"
Something thought lost is rediscovered.
102 lines, $52

"Tempestry"
Women crochet temperature afghans to warn about climate change.
64 lines, $32

Poll #26137 Free Epic for the September 7, 2021 Poetry Fishbowl

This poll is closed.
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 20

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Which of these should be the free epic?

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"The Choices Humans Make"
9 (45.0%)

"An Embodiment of Human Creativity"
10 (50.0%)

"Tempestry"
1 (5.0%)

Free Epic Poll

The free epic poll is now up on Dreamwidth.

Reducing Paperwork

This article talks about the burden of paperwork and the harm it does. It overlooks some things, though.

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