The Fish Doorbell

This lock has a camera so that people can watch for fish, and when you see one, press the doorbell so the lock keeper can let the fish through.  \o/ 

Meta: "Why We Need Fanifestos" Part 2a: What Is a Fanifesto? intro & canon guide

This is a new meta entry for marchmetamatterschallenge 2025. See my tracking post here. Also, the first writing prompt is to write a fanifesto.

Meta: "Why We Need Fanifestos" Part 1: The Importance of Fanifestos
Meta: "Why We Need Fanifestos" Part 2a: What Is a Fanifesto? intro & canon guide
Meta: "Why We Need Fanifestos" Part 2b: What Is a Fanifesto? cast list & character study
Meta: "Why We Need Fanifestos" Part 2c: What Is a Fanifesto? ship manifesto & milieu study
Meta: "Why We Need Fanifestos" Part 2d: What Is a Fanifesto? plot analysis & crossovers
Meta: "Why We Need Fanifestos" Part 2e: What Is a Fanifesto? trope manifesto & format guide
Meta: "Why We Need Fanifestos" Part 2f: What Is a Fanifesto? personal manifesto & others
Meta: "Why We Need Fanifestos" Part 3: Benefits of Fanifestos
Meta: "Why We Need Fanifestos" Part 4: Drawbacks of Fanifestos
Meta: "Why We Need Fanifestos" Part 5a: Contents of a Fanifesto statement to tropes
Meta: "Why We Need Fanifestos" Part 5b: fanon to other aspects
Meta: "Why We Need Fanifestos" Part 6: How to Write a Fanifesto
Meta: "Why We Need Fanifestos" Part 7a: Where to Find Fanifestos location types & communities
Meta: "Why We Need Fanifestos" Part 7b: fanifestos A-E
Meta: "Why We Need Fanifestos" Part 7c: fanifestos F-I
Meta: "Why We Need Fanifestos" Part 7d: fanifestos J-R
Meta: "Why We Need Fanifestos" Part 7e: fanifestos S-Z
Meta: "Why We Need Fanifestos" Part 8: My Fanifestos

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Birdfeeding

Today is sunny and mild. 

I fed the birds.  I put out a new suet cake.  I've seen a mixed flock of sparrows and house finches, a starling, and a tufted titmouse.   

I put out water for the birds.

More crocuses are blooming, which is good because I've seen multiple honeybees, some piling over each other to drain the flowers.

EDIT 3/9/25 -- I started spreading compost on the daffodil bed.

EDIT 3/9/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.

I've seen several starlings, a mourning dove, a downy woodpecker, and a fox squirrel.

EDIT 3/9/25 -- I finished spreading the bag of compost on the daffodil bed.  It needs a lot more, though, and I'm out. I'll have to check if Rural King has theirs ready to sell yet.

I've seen several grackles and a red-winged blackbird.  :D

EDIT 3/9/25 -- I gathered long branches from the house yard and the ritual meadow to put around the bonfire.

EDIT 3/9/25 -- I gathered more branches for the firepit.

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

Poetry Fishbowl Update

Anthony Barrette has sponsored The Daughters of Entropy haiku collection and "A Darkness Over Democracy."

"Once the Avalanche Has Begun" ($35) is still available.

32 Activities To Celebrate Women's History Month

32 Activities To Celebrate Women's History Month

March is Women’s History Month, an annual celebration in the United States that recognizes and celebrates the contributions of women all throughout the nation’s history.