Mohegan Stand Alone Pronouns

I got to talking with a LiveJournal friend about Mohegan and other heritage languages.  Check out this video about Mohegan Stand Alone Pronouns.  The framing is very similar to the Plains Cree described in "Personal Inclusive Pronouns."  That is, these languages distinguish between "we (but not you)" and "we (and you also)" -- which is very useful.  I've spotted the same structure in centaur languages too.

Birdfeeding

Today is cloudy, chilly, and windy.  I've been hearing thunder, so I went outside early.

I fed the birds.  I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches, along with a fox squirrel.

I checked the fly-through feeder but neither the corn nor the sunflower seeds had been eaten.

EDIT 4/7/24 -- It's been drizzling off and on.  The rain chases away the birds but then they come back. 

I've seen a mourning dove.

Poetry Fishbowl Update

I still have more to write, but I'm making good progress. However, "The Hope and Freedom You Exude" just sold, so I'll be spending much of today posting that instead of writing.

There are 3 sub-epics, a short epic, and another long epic still available.  If you're planning to shop the fishbowl, now's the time.  For reference, we're just $70 short of the $300 goal for a half-price sale.  (The meter shows the number accurately but isn't displaying the end goal.)

Poem: "The Hope and Freedom You Exude"

This poem is spillover from the April 2, 2024 Poetry Fishbowl. It was inspired and sponsored by fuzzyred. It also fills the "Give me a slice of the bananas and sausage, will ya?" square in my 4-1-24 card for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Bingo fest. This poem belongs to the Shiv thread of the Polychrome Heroics series.

Warning: This poem contains intense and controversial topics. Among these is an abusive art teacher, which is a very common experience that lots of people find upsetting. Highlight to read the more detailed warnings. It includes reference to the aftermath of a severe earthquake, frazzled nerves, the inside of Shiv's head is always a warning, anxiety with nervous mannerisms, teacher arriving late, substitute art teacher, control freak, refugees, students who have struggled in school, harsh criticism, crying student, rude language, walking out of class, past limb loss, examples of past abuse, and other challenges. If these are sensitive issues for you, please consider your tastes and headspace before reading onward.

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Warning: Due to the content of the poem, dealing with an abusive art teacher which is a common experience, some of the following links are appalling. Please consider your tastes and headspace before reading onward.

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