Birdfeeding

Today is partly sunny and cool.

I fed the birds.  I've seen a flock of sparrows.

Garlic chives are well up in the septic garden but I haven't seen any sprouting elsewhere.  Crocus are sprouting in several places and a few have flower buds peeking out.  One winter aconite in the goddess garden has a bud showing yellow. 

EDIT 2/11/24 -- I cut brush around the patio.

EDIT 2/11/24 -- I cut more brush around the patio.

As it is getting dark, I am done for the night.

Moment of Silence: Bob Moore

Wholesome food advocate Bob Moore has passed away. He was famous for launching the whole grain businesses Moore's Flour Mill and later Bob's Red Mill.

... meanwhile up in heaven, Jesus hikes up his robes and runs to greet the Porridge Dude.

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Poetry Fishbowl Update

I have finished all but one of the obligatory prompts, the last of which I'm working on today.  There are some others I'd like to double back to if I have time.  Available poems are thumbnailed under their prompts.  There are a couple of shorter pieces and several epics.

If you're planning to shop this fishbowl, now's the time. 

New Crowdfunding Project: "Doom Tin Crawler"

DOOM TIN CRAWLER - A Solo Space Adventure In A Mint Tin
Discover alien spacecrafts and planet wastelands in this pocket-sized space crawler!

$7,377 pledged of $3,500 goal
251 backers
25 days to go

In this intergalactic adventure, a heroic space marine embarks on a mission to collect precious sun shards scattered throughout the galaxy. Along the way, they encounter hostile alien species and engage in intense battles to protect their mission. As they journey deeper into the unknown, they stumble upon barren tombs and spacecrafts, uncovering ancient secrets and technologies that could change the course of their mission. They must overcome the challenges that lie ahead and complete their quest before time runs out. Can you survive all 8 missions to save the planet from DOOM!?!

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