Apr. 30th, 2022

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People have expressed interest in deep topics, so this list focuses on philosophical questions.

20. Where do you find meaning in your life?

* There are meanings shared by all life: to be, to experience, to discover, to grow.

* There is meaning in coming close enough to touch each other and everything around us, here on a planet where all is dense and near and thriving with life. We are all star stuff, which was made in the deeps of space where everything is scattered far and wide. For this is the heaven of stars, and we are star angels.

* Certain things that humans have been doing from the beginning hold special meaning because they relate to basic needs: growing and harvesting food, creating families and communities, making tools and art, building homes, timebinding. If you do few of the things that your ancestors did, you are more likely to feel unfulfilled; this makes modern life depressing.  If you do things that have worked all along, you will probably find meaning in them. I love being able to walk around my yard and put things in my mouth -- berries, flower petals, herb leaves. It may look a mess to modern eyes, but it makes me feel happy and accomplished that I contribute to an environment which is pretty, pleasing, and practical.

* Everyone comes into life with a list of things to do, and this is unique for each person; no two have exactly the same list. If you do not figure out what is on your list, and work on that, then you will feel empty, unfulfilled, and unhappy. Whatever else you're doing will seem pointless, even if it has some use. Some people already know what's on their list, others don't. Things on my life list include writing, spreading information, and taking care of the Earth.

* Philosophers love to argue about the meaning of life. There are many possible answers, and it is totally fine to explore them and decide which ones you like.  You can even make up your own.  Find meaning in whatever you choose.
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This blogging questionnaire celebrates Three Weeks for Dreamwidth (April 25-May 15). See the questionnaire introduction post.

Do you think people should crosspost the same or similar things in more than one place on Dreamwidth? Why or why not? Are there conditions that influence whether or not it's a good idea?

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This year in Three Weeks for Dreamwidth, I've decided to feature hippies. Today presents Bohemian books.

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Persiflage

Apr. 30th, 2022 04:11 am
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I found this delightful word today:

persiflage
pərsəˌfläZH
noun FORMAL
light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter.
"an air of persiflage"

It's a perfect complement to flyting, which is a violent battle of insults.  Think of persiflage as what you're doing when you'd rather be flyting but circumstances require it to be at least somewhat hidden.
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[personal profile] dialecticdreamer is hosting Feathering the Nest in her blog. Leave prompts, get ficlets! This prompt call focuses on fluff and comfort.

Some days, having something gentle and comforting to read is the best way to ease down from the latest fizzgig and get ready for bed. Some days, having a friend around to say that yes, that was a crappy day, but tomorrow can be better, is invaluable.

Here’s the chance to get exactly the kind of hardcore comfort that seems to rarely happen in real life. (Most people lack the emotional intelligence and emotional first aid skills needed for an average conversation… but they don’t realize that.) Escapist fiction should suit the reader’s needs that day, and be highly relevant for re-reading. Help me meet those goals by asking for the story that you want to read. If that’s too nerve-wracking, I accept prompts via private message.

Start by reading this post, and then reply to suggest at least one idea for a scene or story. I’ll write at least five hundred words and send a private reading copy, and that process will repeat through the end of Monday, 2 May. On both Sunday and Monday, I’ll choose a story to polish and post for everyone to enjoy, and when the last reading copy has been sent out, I’ll post a summary.

Dreamsheep

Apr. 30th, 2022 10:37 pm
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[personal profile] seleneheart is offering custom dreamsheep for Three Weeks for Dreamwidth.  Here is mine.  <3

Bingo

Apr. 30th, 2022 11:52 pm
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I did not make bingo this month, but I did create a number of fills.

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