2026-08-02T12:26:42Z https://nostr.ae Nathan Lowell (he/him) 📎 https://nostr.ae/npub12s2dp32xf6hpgn7yurkkszswhx0tk9cvxsh0j86jckvqrprh8jrsav9gr0 https://cdn.masto.host/zirkus/accounts/avatars/109/356/240/953/325/563/original/3d43b7ed64799c6b.png https://cdn.masto.host/zirkus/accounts/avatars/109/356/240/953/325/563/original/3d43b7ed64799c6b.png https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswj5fgge374zxllk8jefrppxewxxd4j0m25922pp6nqr3zh6uansqzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwnmd6nj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxcpj05fwultt6el9qqykzlnlmxrae0y0p83kppvnwh6jcrjwqqngatwla6'>nevent1q…wla6</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>My heart goes out to both of you.<br/><br/>A scary time. 2026-06-12T12:09:21Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2htar3hvt9sqa84zayl33xkmxfkddj37ln8nanx6jdf20c0sjmpqzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwdlvgp7 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsr2s377zln9hxxrfljmamvf4h0qfhv3fdgzrpmvqacexku2h3talg6zlsax'>nevent1q…lsax</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Yes and yes.<br/><br/>Although EJ mostly writes music and scripts for youtube productions of Skyrim fanfic these days. 2026-06-05T11:55:44Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsysm6nwfsdcfgre5r2mzc0pefjvne62fgn2gxpkrt0ku69mv3umggzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwnjznsq A new day. A new chance to succeed.<br/><br/>The morning read spoke to cycles not conforming to norm yet maintaining their identity as cycles.<br/><br/>An icy rain at midsummer. A balmy, shirtsleeves day in winter.<br/><br/>They happen but the larger seasonal cycles continue.<br/><br/>Inner cycles happen the same way. I try to be patient with myself when I have an off day.<br/><br/>Or a week that falls flat.<br/><br/>These things happen then the cycle picks up again.<br/><br/>May you find patience for yourself when you need it #today 2026-05-27T12:08:17Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8lr7jxh6vlptqsakeachmpt3n04nsu2ugjsj8kaz0uup45t659fqzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwcuf08v A new day. A new chance to succeed.<br/><br/>My last bread baking failed. The starter wasn&#39;t ready and the loaf just sat there, wet and glistening for 24 hours.<br/><br/>I baked it anyway, just to complete the cycle but I knew what I&#39;d get out of the oven.<br/><br/>A brick.<br/><br/>Disappointing but only a small setback. I know how to fix it.<br/><br/>These things happen. No matter how successful the past efforts, the next one can fall flat.<br/><br/>I&#39;ll just try again.<br/><br/>I hope you find the wherewithal to try again if you need to #today 2026-05-19T11:41:43Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2dyjwuj0fugunj5xl4qpnq4gxjh3kqdz88ctu3y2tcra64gvdxdczyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwp56ecc Success! <br/><br/>I have replicated the potato starter experiment for sour dough sandwich bread.<br/><br/>Now the fun begins ... <br/><br/>#Bread<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/zirkus/media_attachments/files/116/524/957/395/612/939/original/4f89aeb66b70ff60.jpg"> <br/> 2026-05-06T01:10:46Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsylyx7a30t4s8q2z22ks56djmy044z6y5qcw0gsa7xdp8z6fsatcqzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gww083sp in gray morning light<br/>wood smoke rides a gentle breeze<br/>telling of the fire<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-05-05T13:02:44Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxg6jlffx4wdupaa4jvkyr7aqv89xjh8m00jr3p3dt2m9v2ja7a9qzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwsme3rc soft spring rain falling<br/>moistening the hardened soil<br/>refreshing the grass<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-29T11:37:26Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsrz04s2vpmqccl7tndvh8ve6uhnaahxs5qfdyjc2hv9acnlyqz5yczyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw4nywxx A new day. A new chance to succeed.<br/><br/>An early one after a restless night. No particular reason. Perhaps I&#39;m just caught up on sleep after a couple of weeks of mostly solid nights.<br/><br/>Or just because.<br/><br/>I often get caught up looking for causes or reasons. Sometimes the answer is obvious.<br/><br/>Something I did caused the problem.<br/><br/>In most cases, it&#39;s luck. Good or bad. Looking for causes just delays working the problem.<br/><br/>Either way, I hope you work the problem instead of looking for blame #today 2026-04-29T11:33:25Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqa68wzpc5tmm9arwvvju7djqfspa40269uad57r4h2z7stj3pscgzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwq8k5kz hazy moon rides high<br/>thin clouds mask her silver smile<br/>slashed by sunset gold<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-28T14:08:28Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszkyum8s85u8ygnf05mptg9ggxz92cz4kcvfa7jnmj69lp6qwd79gzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw9ln5py A new day. A new chance to succeed.<br/><br/>Workman coming shortly to assess some tree pruning I can&#39;t do myself. Lacking the skills, knowledge, and tools necessary to do the work, I rely on those who do.<br/><br/>It&#39;s something I need to do more often these days. I&#39;ve let my strength and stamina flag as I&#39;ve gotten old.<br/><br/>There&#39;s no shame in asking for (or hiring) the help you need. I&#39;m just lucky I can.<br/><br/>A lesson I&#39;m coming to appreciate more in my dotage.<br/><br/>May you appreciate your advantages #today 2026-04-28T14:01:17Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxqerefg8d0h6gnxxc9hp6h063fhmwlv8kh5gnezq4cfrassmyrxqzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwfxexl6 basking in the sun<br/>hints of summer yet to come<br/>breezes soft as down<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-27T13:35:24Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8r48qw3w8pqg32pcxngt9f5ax548harccurr5r7yzh022sn0xyrczyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwxrtmxf A new day. A new chance to succeed.<br/><br/>A recovery day after a few days of heavy effort.<br/><br/>Sometimes the well planned schedules have to take a backseat to urgent efforts. Important or not, some tasks just can&#39;t wait.<br/><br/>Reality just butting in, taking up space.<br/><br/>My choices get limited to my response rather than the effort.<br/><br/>Grump or grin.<br/><br/>Bitching about it does nothing. Doesn&#39;t even make me feel better. <br/><br/>I prefer to grin and bear it.<br/><br/> May you greet your day with a smile #today 2026-04-27T13:32:07Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszacg5qceshl8erf9zp6tqe25jp7mypjglqm9usesfd86mfh77teczyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwyfpmse In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9y9ws3zzvn3jjewsymhycd8rvhymck2zqmu7yd7xa8ujxrt246wgffvftp'>nevent1q…vftp</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I used to love sour dough but radiation toasted my taste buds. What was once delightful is now just wrong.<br/><br/>I&#39;ve started experimenting with potato based starters this week. I&#39;m cautiously optimistic, but I think I&#39;ll need to bake some regular yeast bread today to refill the pantry. :D 2026-04-26T15:58:33Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsyx7ksvqju362ahxnyxj9y3uqsr4ely0jdazm9w08d4p0x9dyqueszyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwlj63jr buds breaking open <br/>new leaves catching morning&#39;s light<br/>greening up the woods<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-26T13:01:43Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsph9twrvscjl9ds0w2zrp0ggpnhs0qwp59gw4gyayuydd0q6yqnaczyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw67jt0w A new day. A new chance to succeed.<br/><br/>Lowery morning with hopes for rain. The unseasonable heat broken up by more reasonable chill.<br/><br/>A quiet chop wood, carry water day, I hope.<br/><br/>The yard work continues as does the bread experiment as I look for a sour dough I like the taste of.<br/><br/>A day to play a little and recover from a trying week. Perhaps write a little. Certainly read some more.<br/><br/>A day to take refuge in my inner world.<br/><br/>May you find the refuge you need #today 2026-04-26T12:59:14Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs07v6gs7vaa5z8y7m8q74kkne6u87agtq5wpp08zk2l7768gmwh5szyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwqmf4gq as sun sets slowly<br/>evening spreads purple fingers<br/>reaching for the night<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-25T13:49:24Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0qcaawvve4npvzzrh27946lln5wt2e33ff9yqu2p6n8gmw4jf4wczyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwuwcq44 A new day. A new chance to succeed.<br/><br/>A more relaxed start than I&#39;ve had in a while.<br/><br/>I&#39;m adjusting to the new polyphasic sleep pattern. My morning quiet period is shorter, but I have to admit, I feel more rested.<br/><br/>Now if I could just be more focused.<br/><br/>Perhaps that will come in time.<br/><br/>A chop wood, carry water day. Some normal tasks along with the odd extra duty.<br/><br/>I can focus on that much, I think.<br/><br/>May you find a solid focus in your day #today 2026-04-25T13:46:40Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2gzd0x02huq790alqc0jx7k35xzqdkwnszku0ushr3q2jmgsgmqszyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw96fxgu blossoms on a spike<br/>soft breeze sways feathery fronds<br/>purple lupine blooms<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-24T14:26:36Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs86futf2p6g84458rlhc6qz67t736jgygurukcz9cmsarj8c6ydtqzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw889asw A new day. A new chance to succeed.<br/><br/>Early yesterday. Late today.<br/><br/>Too much happening around me this morning. Barely any quiet time. Certainly no focus.<br/><br/>It&#39;s going to be one of those &#34;try to keep up&#34; days as it (figuratively) explodes around me.<br/><br/>I&#39;m good with that. I think a little chaos might be just what the doctor ordered.<br/><br/>Rationalization is a powerful tool.<br/><br/>I have too much stuff that needs doing but I&#39;ll at least get some of it.<br/><br/>I hope you make a little progress in your life #today 2026-04-24T14:22:22Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsd38kujprfruxj4sy4zzcw2rk9ahvf92avgfnluttq2l4a3aflg4qzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwv2aw4v safety in numbers<br/>mother feeds the newborn calf<br/>hidden by the herd<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-23T12:33:11Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdwptvta569csakzf2gkaprtp2949wdakpr4lr3achyjvyev8kn7qzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwasfq4u A new day. A new chance to succeed.<br/><br/>Feast or famine.<br/><br/>After a few good nights, last night? Not so much.<br/><br/>Too much on my mind.<br/><br/>A couple of problems needed addressing. Issues that I had to admit I lack the skills, strength, and knowledge to solve on my own.<br/><br/>The cascade of &#34;what if&#34;s wouldn&#39;t let up. <br/><br/>This morning I&#39;ve reached out to some professionals to get some assistance. We&#39;ll see what comes.<br/><br/>Some days, you just have to roll with it.<br/><br/>Best wishes on your travails #today 2026-04-23T12:21:01Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsg6u5edawt5w7xj4q2unum83lp5x4mcs9c4s2x9fav7zg89ym907czyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwdfxtyq peak still snow covered<br/>looming on far horizon<br/>mountain unmoving<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-22T12:44:04Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdea9yns93rfq9fe66ugut85rpwgw3rv8y34vg05wz4539md03cpgzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwxt4km6 A new day. A new chance to succeed.<br/><br/>Flying low this morning. Things to do. Places to be. Stuff I want to get done and I need the help of other people to do it.<br/><br/>Not to say I&#39;m not taking the few moments I need to acknowledge the morning. To be thankful that I woke up and have the wherewithal to do what needs to happen.<br/><br/>It does mean that my quiet perusal of the morning and leisurely breakfast will get stuffed into a box.<br/><br/>Sorry, gotta go.<br/><br/>Hope you have a good day #today 2026-04-22T12:38:30Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs89y8smrwqhwyw5z9rdr4hnxuu4m6097t5a5yj8ymlrx7827zlgkgzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw94xxh5 after all these years<br/>turning slowly in spring&#39;s breeze<br/>windmill blades creaking<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-21T14:14:01Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstfgdrj0t5pfhc2ams5t524v3h55h7fkhy5w3k2xtywrwwztqtemgzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwjunldd A new day. A new chance to succeed.<br/><br/>A late start is still a start. A relaxed day stretches ahead. No extra tasks. Nothing that needs doing beyond the normal maintenance efforts.<br/><br/>How decadent.<br/><br/>Sure, there are long standing tasks that I could do. Some extra maintenance postponed to catch up on.<br/><br/>Maybe.<br/><br/>A day to work on what&#39;s important instead of what&#39;s urgent.<br/><br/>Decadent, indeed.<br/><br/>May you find a way to do the important things in your life #today 2026-04-21T13:48:51Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs80pgwc8p0s2pkseddkmg9j60tukywxy2nrvrr5fe6zpytzerznnczyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwlw8zkw calm before the dawn<br/>night still spreads her shadowed cloak<br/>on earth&#39;s slow waking<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-20T12:42:35Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstt4sj9pf7w08v8vedyk570dxs2zytgf6z7rdm8j3954jm0tudq2czyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw8xadp7 A new day. A new chance to succeed.<br/><br/>Monday. An auspicious day to begin again. More than just a new morning. It&#39;s a new week!<br/><br/>The cultural freight that Monday carries already carries part of the load for me. <br/><br/>A good day to look at my Practice of the last few weeks and see if there&#39;s anything I want to change.<br/><br/>Hint: There is.<br/><br/>The shifting season, a new sleep pattern, and a desire to recapture some of the joy in living conspire in my favor.<br/><br/>I hope you can join the conspiracy of joy #today 2026-04-20T12:37:18Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszf69q2h7gzgzt6uuxwhufv3dr7ssvd7r8jgqrmr5rhee57zq4lsszyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwtwma5l colt on shaky legs<br/>finding his feet on green grass<br/>comfort in the herd<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-19T13:00:22Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsd6drj7fv0rpss8xcu6wm5dgssk7z94yuc3ae9udr7ppe5tnmh9zczyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwyv8hqw A new day. A new chance to succeed.<br/><br/>From the morning reading: Renew the root. <br/><br/>Pay attention to fundamentals, especially when completing a cycle and beginning anew.<br/><br/>As a writer, I see the process from conception to published work as never ending. Just another cycle of creative seasons.<br/><br/>It&#39;s why I think writing is not any kind of race - neither sprint nor marathon - but a way of life. <br/><br/>As I&#39;m struggling with a new beginning now, it&#39;s a timely reminder.<br/><br/>May you find renewal #today 2026-04-19T12:57:08Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqcetf0ann7ztps222sphzp0je4mfl727gxjw09gvxcgxp5kcjgmqzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwc6teuw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst23jt8tcrusu84630wu2lc8pw6nzjhu7ngu2lypllwwqqwm3lp8g7qxumk'>nevent1q…xumk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;m still working through Looman&#39;s book. <br/><br/>I think the answer is less about getting fewer hours of sleep and more about using the time I have better - for some definition of &#34;better&#34; :D 2026-04-18T13:58:00Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs83v75ucapgwqqat6fhjd6mxhw3f2nzk3huu0lfazlc9gpdakawdqzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwpx7q3e too soon for planting<br/>warming days and shorter nights<br/>mean it will be soon<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-18T13:41:14Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdnnlz2zjy9eea7ckhvzv9r2cx4494qr2dlm8jf2p2zwnsd7yhtdqzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwhdypl6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqpntyagt3xflr2yj8t3hqy70606mwnvs58v4w5yceacx7fjlh63scfj2dm'>nevent1q…j2dm</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I go to bed around 9 already. <br/><br/>It&#39;s the damn cat, waking me at 3 for breakfast. I feed him then lay back down.<br/><br/>It&#39;s going back to bed again that&#39;s the problem.<br/><br/>I need to convince the cat that 4am is soon enough for his breakfast because 4am is late enough for me to say &#34;enough&#34; for the night. :D 2026-04-18T13:36:21Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8p7fjh4p0ep5mq4j22rwr0rehe5j99kcvw90vjaxkl58avxf6k3szyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwjcecwl A new day. A new chance to succeed.<br/><br/>This sleeping in until the sunrise is getting old.<br/><br/>It seems weird to be peeved by getting another good night&#39;s sleep. I didn&#39;t realize how much I enjoyed those early, quiet hours. Spending time in hermit mode. Listening to music. Reading willy-nilly. Following rabbits down holes.<br/><br/>Listening to myself think for a few, decadent hours before the day&#39;s demands wrestled their way in.<br/><br/>May you have a few, decadent hours and can hear yourself think #today 2026-04-18T13:24:32Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdevm99pvjtst9huyfwgt54axld3w5mrm9g5qwszwusp295ssnvdgzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwzu6xtv In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs22vfplz708wchye9w6zdasenjel76u7u2qdkfqypy9vcucys64ksqc9kna'>nevent1q…9kna</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>A prime example of &#34;pass it on.&#34; 2026-04-18T00:31:22Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstj7w9mn9590zp6uxse7exw3urr5wu76elqgq0mv6ce030vryqk0gzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwwgwvux In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrewjvpqldmt0p6398apteln3gxn0pyajgtauew9d9whnrgrwlz3sfvlu8a'>nevent1q…lu8a</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>That&#39;s ... um ... WTAF?!? 2026-04-17T19:05:11Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszep0wen25ywljcttsekdrtyasnhxqm8ptrc0ulg7rc4r2r6m99qszyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw5sq52k In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdqjhykqr827nqvsv4m467r58pkeuqkgyy8svarcsjmjwg33ecqmgprvr7a'>nevent1q…vr7a</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>In that case? One a day would be great! <br/><br/>I don&#39;t mind paying authors for their work so they don&#39;t have to be free.<br/><br/>I&#39;m deeply interested in self-published books because, while I&#39;m happy to pay authors, I&#39;m less sanguine about supporting publishers. 2026-04-17T18:56:00Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs279ep0tn5krx8ky25cmjyuvsqgj3t0kxjty6gzynsrnl3w6z96zqzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwfm3h2m In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrhtjtzm7x9j4hq3aq3hc07qz08ytfxrva7rfn4a2zwsgvw9asxncucxe6v'>nevent1q…xe6v</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Yes, recommend away! <br/><br/>But one a day is a lot. Eventually you&#39;re going to run out of titles you&#39;ve already read will need to read a book a day to keep up.<br/><br/>I do 2 a month (1 website and 1 newsletter) and even reading 3 books a week, I have trouble always finding a genre appropriate book that I&#39;m willing to spend the social capital on.<br/><br/>That&#39;s a me-problem because I read a lot (mostly) series and don&#39;t like to recommend the same author twice.<br/><br/>Price? Not an issue.<br/><br/>Just sayin&#39; 2026-04-17T17:13:45Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswfjkwe2t93k0axrzd3h0vmklc9dntasj2wz04ww39wlcy3ht523gzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwhnnxvq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8vz4punsp34r050g0328zrcqe9263afrl4xfmszvn0pgrc4rvwcskk3aac'>nevent1q…3aac</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Amen. 2026-04-17T17:07:27Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsp4c9vz3pf0g3u0z9q7q6k3t8thccxcx5f4zmlcrmkeq688lgh9tczyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwt5hhvg In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqst7j6uucq3cg8apsu5hydql77avplyaay6yavp8t36ygs5g5lvw8gtpv605'>nevent1q…v605</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>There&#39;s a switch on each station to load/unload.<br/><br/>The station handles it automatically when the vehicle gets there (sometimes *way* off the mark visually but still does the thing.) 2026-04-17T17:03:06Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgnxf9wvsu2p87z5qy4kfnt99hg4efrhfqfqlev3x8e4g3apa95ggzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwtxacm5 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqm0s2te4jyjtfelkem8x8k75avl7sn7zqglecv8tvfrhc32dkjjsfpkyu4'>nevent1q…kyu4</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Lay the looping track.<br/>Put two stations on the track after it&#39;s complete.<br/>Move the tractor/truck close to/on the track<br/>Set the station stops on the Timeline.<br/><br/>Enable auto drive<br/><br/>Q to jump off 2026-04-17T16:50:23Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvnqz4gc3fjtpfnch3uwx5ldelphwxnqpuev4vfeez3zcpujtrvgqzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwccmeg9 running in circles<br/>around the mulberry bush<br/>but making no silk<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-17T13:25:40Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs80jj6mpem8fsefhpx2gyv62jn3n7xud3w2dag4px2r2lptqc6nqgzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw0hukum A new day. A new chance to succeed.<br/><br/>Waking late four mornings in a row. If this keeps up the sun will be rising before I do soon.<br/><br/>But I like my early morning dark time. Quiet, before the day has a chance to stir the pot.<br/><br/>Perhaps this is a new normal that I need to adapt to. A change, probably for the better, if not entirely welcome. <br/><br/>Maybe I&#39;ll find the advantages of better rest outweigh the opportunity cost of sleep.<br/><br/>May your costs all be worth it #today 2026-04-17T13:21:34Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstut67dswe08u69ujx0f4tcsprzuu4zfcrts3p5eq4qu03p9yk24qzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwhj5fum In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgvmrf2alz2fw3v397clwkgs6errj4l8xknnxvep2sy8fd6qjx0wsq09pru'>nevent1q…9pru</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Ah! My mistake. <br/><br/>I only saw the paperbacks on Amazon and made an incorrect assumption. 2026-04-17T00:58:57Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswczsp68s6j0dkpkm0sa5n93ah8jw26qllergzz3qcrpquhdyay4qzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwd5wftx In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspv0stu4m4mcgnt232503ed2c9sq975mmuqhwu24x8agxchajdk8qf8tkgu'>nevent1q…tkgu</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>A point to consider.<br/><br/>98% of my readership is digital. Paper products disappear in rounding error.<br/><br/>Is there some reason you haven&#39;t released your collections as ebooks too? 2026-04-16T21:14:25Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs8phy78sathfq3u54v6l6sdlt2t7eam9hsylyu38w2fr5lunas0jczyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwt90yjk In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsge9n34ahllpacnckdtxkc8ucgy09dfc4f9hnh2pl37mtkkl29cuclkszhc'>nevent1q…szhc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I agree with Susan. <br/><br/>While I&#39;m not a book club member - or even aficionado - I find almost all my reads from recommendations from fellow readers.<br/><br/>Not ads. Not algorithms. People.<br/><br/>I *only* read self-published books but manage to find enough to read 2-3 books a week and only very, very rarely run out of something to read.<br/><br/>I think there might be a confounding issue involving how many books I read.<br/><br/>Heavy readers can&#39;t get enough books from the algorithms. 2026-04-16T19:46:11Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsyu93ac58rkymdj6pfudqszsdmzd9taf2xwjrwcgge4vly686alsczyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwuqvzvq In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0wl9tyxcxpuavnnelqpn088ll990udvhzt80l2f6979xjxup53jgq0mnww'>nevent1q…mnww</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>That darned commercial. Why isn&#39;t that a full song? 2026-04-16T19:24:17Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstttnaklja676xuc57ejzsazyhsnga9qdnmgwmn6pjl44gcl2wqxqzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw497mg9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsfl8q82x3f79y5wfalkf9rmls7zu52yauf8ezkmjt9v5ztfz9jpwc55kxtr'>nevent1q…kxtr</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>The unmitigated arrogance of &#34;you should change the way you live because it interferes with me&#34; always makes me crazy. 2026-04-16T17:04:15Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsw0jumqns5wdk6zg2shdk3zasgtr472pmznx3e0exyntc2zcn0jqgzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwul4md7 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs8uyq2dhz7792t4wdfhwrnhz0yc7wy0jdsvakdhvc79vs77ylfk5swq7sh3'>nevent1q…7sh3</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>HOAs will need to make some adjustments to their &#34;rules.&#34; 2026-04-16T14:40:10Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsp9vym0w5yyccyxrvhxj35up4z2pjnj75d4ump5dlwpyn84e9qk8szyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwl5q75g In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsf6mxu3ynhztlpjelq47hrpkjqze782qcjxzf0ur73mkx5fzha3ec6a7zfe'>nevent1q…7zfe</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>We&#39;ll be rationing water before August is over. 2026-04-16T13:50:01Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqdzx5g9qhgu7fxg5sew02auk2msgdssjp0h6hu9u8jur4efyczegzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwftetm6 high above the fields<br/>wispy clouds rake blue skies clean<br/>mare&#39;s tails in the wind<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-16T13:07:49Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstr3wcl7x2n6dzwhph8l25hp93djlr8w9z0prp5ts4wkw4v2yya2czyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwf2wnhk A new day. A new chance to succeed.<br/><br/>Another good night. Waking with the dawn instead of 2 hours before.<br/><br/>Another quiet day planned.<br/><br/>Perhaps not as quiet as yesterday, but all small, homely tasks. There&#39;s reading and writing to do. <br/><br/>Baking. <br/><br/>A lamp to repair before the darkness comes again.<br/><br/>I&#39;ll walk my 2 miles. A lovely cool morning awaits and I&#39;ll not want to make it wait too long.<br/><br/>But first, breakfast.<br/><br/>May your goals be as clear as these #today 2026-04-16T13:02:17Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsvzt24wdcc77n50mklj9urthp8h7n9czlfr0d5slhtl4z6t0y8nsczyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw27fs6x In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsgm26ud6xuzrflegd63j0rx326d87jzexxgse5zdrqk40e9t58jgc3sttdj'>nevent1q…ttdj</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>How I&#39;d love my cursive to be so legible. 2026-04-16T00:48:59Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsv5k0uw8lzra90tmu4pzcaxf8e0vnz9r28qe50vvsdqn8krzfkppgzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw7kutm6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs95wzvwppnlydcr82l9hujrd7wu4s4lrdfcxvuthvhy44pngsrnackczxq5'>nevent1q…zxq5</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I&#39;m not sure $30/gal gas is really going to be that much of an improvement.<br/><br/>Just sayin&#39; 🤣 2026-04-16T00:17:44Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsp09aeqnzcsn52lgqpy6k5drg0r8fl7hqjechqm0uq5ldwkr2auaqzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwkw6puk In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0ud04kathqjpa984s7883vylf46n9upr2s26uwn8mxaxfd6pmtmg2u434k'>nevent1q…434k</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I hate trying to guess estimated taxes. 2026-04-16T00:05:40Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9atehkuedz3xmenwxu547hvzejzeu0uhlsn4nhpluu567u8kdrdszyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw0gflrr In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswcsemexhv80yp70tcpwjdtxx82z78z87v69auyl69f7mwnjy0q3q9k08mn'>nevent1q…08mn</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Did you find a way to delete your account? 2026-04-15T14:52:53Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswh489mtay4ds0txdlskny2hnsuyl46cpwaa4cwcp65vmw2rm6e3qzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwzf5xga plum blossoms fallen<br/>forgotten in April dawn<br/>scattered like snow flakes<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-15T14:02:27Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsphj909j9nj23he4awsmhw8mehhp5ph9lwwmvmdmkk7h662fas5ngzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwhrlw0a A new day. A new chance to succeed.<br/><br/>A day to breathe.<br/><br/>Some days get so filled with stuff, I feel like I forget to breathe. Especially of late.<br/><br/>So I&#39;m taking a day to just breathe. No 2 mile hike. No major chores. No trips out of my hermit cave except, possibly, the mail box.<br/><br/>I have some music cued up. A book to finish reading. Another to write. A couple of small tasks to accomplish. Nothing more.<br/><br/>I like this plan.<br/><br/>I hope you can take at least a few minutes to just breathe #today 2026-04-15T13:55:05Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsfcgnkk0j2sxyrrd0xewz25tu4q074hkuuanhwu46q7pxlaln3glczyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwg75mfh In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsx75823ckd3a8ed5cvsd5zy3hpg9jsvj0jl23wjk4yc2yrtrx3jxg3up3gx'>nevent1q…p3gx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Continuity is my Achilles Heel. Most of my works span decades so stuff slips by all the damn time.<br/><br/>Even in some of my newer work, simple things fox me. I haven&#39;t learned any skill/technique to deal with it.<br/><br/>Workflow:<br/>1st draft for me<br/>2nd draft for beta readers<br/>3rd draft for editor<br/>4th draft for publication. <br/><br/>I encourage people to report problems. I thank everyone who does, and fix the ones that really are.<br/><br/>Not ideal but ... 2026-04-14T19:08:27Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdhs9sm04j3u8mp5csaz3a7qvq38a9xazfu6l5lkm2g5mfgz5h72qzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwz5jx3m In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs88uy3fnwqtmwd7zqcutlvn9zq8wck6palndxcz7c2yrrrzdjezcq7kst65'>nevent1q…st65</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Should be. 2026-04-14T13:35:24Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsx3d2gs5ux5drmutcxwgdu8k5y3ns93c05s8xfae4vzlxzau6ndjqzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwsnz3vj purple cataract<br/>flowers hung on trellis fence<br/>wisteria falls<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-14T13:32:47Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsf2qw9a6ykwsms2nzhwqlhjf7dcusmrgl775yfxcdc72h0l5qpu4czyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwkjn9n9 A new day. A new chance to succeed. <br/><br/>The morning reading talks of working with day&#39;s seams and lines rather than against them.<br/><br/>An odd idea at first but knowing how I react to the day as it unfolds makes a difference in my response to it.<br/><br/>Like the early morning quiet, before others are around: A good time to sit, to think, to write.<br/><br/>You get the idea. Your day will be different but every day has seams I can take advantage of.<br/><br/>May you find the seams in your day #today 2026-04-14T13:24:28Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxwwa4xdnx06g6x63rxjggfke9gvwspzyfjne6xnm3sytcu5lz5nczyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwjygv5e In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9j75awd5ur2d48gflhq9et4y0x8mfdtnhtynxzukrfwrwmhzf40s6xgc0c'>nevent1q…gc0c</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Roasted pork loin with onions? 2026-04-14T02:17:12Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspn7ym678dtldqgkg2pt3msnva2xnvjfg42zjg9plz9wajfyq5s6qzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw2kqnz8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqspc7w2094kluqjp27svanrx403xkhy3c54u62dnclu0g03vwt34yqhjmqsd'>nevent1q…mqsd</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It needs fuel. You need to drive it or establish a path with 2 stations on it so it can drive itself.<br/><br/>It will run you over if you get in front of it. 2026-04-14T00:14:55Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs9f9fqy0rpeeft0g9fjtezfkz3hk42vse0kgvd8sze8j60w5xqqvczyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwh7sur6 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsdcq3lss25kzfsx2q6jc5zp974kaw4h74pg6syx2dz4e2c8z7rcug9yw3y0'>nevent1q…w3y0</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Ankylosing spondylitis<br/><br/>It&#39;s sero-negative so cannot be detected on a blood test. It needs a gene screen. 2026-04-13T14:01:12Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0usdvfk09kgyekv0lluv5mhdf4kfe5gswajnvl0m9hwqel5qlqvgzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw93qrw9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsg7p9tuxfd6s028en9ttw7rj7xe0q05qczcapa8s6jw0pu2r04slcp5ngn2'>nevent1q…ngn2</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>It drove me crazy for decades until I discovered that it was an obscure arthritis and got some medication for it. <br/><br/>I&#39;ve been able to do away with the meds in my dotage but getting a full night&#39;s sleep is still a blessing. :D 2026-04-13T13:54:34Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqspwyupc4df6hmhhyejw5hqxeunsey9h7k70svrnzr5zdn3wp0sqyqzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwx72cr3 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2ax8z9jnudjfmapu39wu5ppukjlfp9vs4937tn4uhkhtz9m9qzuczf83ku'>nevent1q…83ku</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Nice! 2026-04-13T13:47:46Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0g8sxthhy587aa7k9afw4fvnvdl4vcvxad0qmcycz9gpdt6r4cmqzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw8tp3hm tucked in the corner<br/>a yellow mustard flower<br/>greets another day<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-13T13:35:56Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqstcfales56s0w4ylnh8j6ce0ywd7c0v5v4v9r9n72vf8uqjlyf62czyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwkf3gkf A new day. A new chance to succeed. <br/><br/>I slept in.<br/><br/>For some, sleeping in is a function of opportunity. For me, it&#39;s a borderline miracle.<br/><br/>A genetic legacy from my father, an inherited form of arthritis attacks my lower back after about 5 hours in bed. Moving becomes a challenge. The pain from rolling over wakes me. Just getting out of bed hurts.<br/><br/>But once in a while, I&#39;m blessed with 7+ hours of slumber. I&#39;m always grateful for it.<br/><br/>May you find something to be grateful for #today 2026-04-13T13:32:07Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsp9zcnv8x45esvpnv7j692rkfal38lylg5s9zq8hxx8tjvgxap4tczyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwnea7ua In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs0zfshfshqzhr37343a0tka0ws7as7hg2rxusxtjxpdyu8y64e5xc9x69f8'>nevent1q…69f8</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I might try that. I have one of those monitors... 2026-04-12T16:36:37Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsq39mxhdu7f2fygq07p8plp6t6pwt3rx55ftu74p5d3pejwzh8x4szyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw7dxga9 spring mist cloaks the world<br/>dampening the fresh green grass<br/>just before the dawn<br/><br/>(A two-fer day because I broke one of my own rules on the last one)<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-12T10:49:45Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdtxevm83kqscnrepp7wn584y8qq7srhvjg6363m3yurdx62mvauszyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwaz24fg golden sun rising<br/>dispelling spring&#39;s morning mist<br/>with her warming touch<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-12T10:39:45Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsgwdysv698gmufuvasdpcm7f6y09pvy4w4azvem2a9386euuf2xjszyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwaam224 A new day. A new chance to succeed. <br/><br/>A very early start to a free day. I accomplished most of the tasks I needed to yesterday leaving me with little that needs my immediate attention.<br/><br/>Perhaps I&#39;ll get my word sprints in, finally. I&#39;ve been pecking around the edges of it like some sluggish pigeon that can&#39;t make up its mind if it likes the grain or not.<br/><br/>Other than that? A leg rest day on my quest for a 40 mile April.<br/><br/>May your goals be clear cut and easily attainable #today 2026-04-12T10:33:57Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszduqzfnhgv2gtt8cc3dn7lz62c26kgmqas324ezkv3g3wn5gygygzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw20w6sj In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqstm2q0whrfzuk36hvyp4xc780mjnrulwsplafkwmv2vrj5lje5s8gf6g4sy'>nevent1q…g4sy</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Something about a once-a-day update setting maybe? 2026-04-12T00:50:30Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsdh0w9s56wuafya4a9l70mqcsj8ap8kacyw8uf7ppggexm5nlgtsszyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwc985x9 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsf8j5306fmcskn0kzyf8xpued0najq3jl0suukp2vv74v9sangy9qsqx7ln'>nevent1q…x7ln</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I kept writing. <br/><br/>In spite of it all, I wrote. 2026-04-11T18:14:12Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxgrt8xnsjfzzx8k3uwk8vf5h56aan50wycn534umtpx68wpkm88gzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw7vqe7d In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxnts80mmv2rpm90qq98ujqrhcya4gu7tq3w6h4y479dn36450u5q2ev0nc'>nevent1q…v0nc</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>That&#39;s some excellent looking bread! <br/><br/>Hope it tastes as good as it looks. :D 2026-04-11T17:13:18Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszwn0z26whhanrzr45h7rd8m3jlecw9mnkrwemzzeps50wzwt4y4szyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw3ph0n8 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsxvtlf5s2xv30wq65qz79gwchsmghmv76lxjs2xd303qaaxnjvkhqswcrxl'>nevent1q…crxl</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Thanks. Inspired by the absolute tsunami of lavender flowers reaching over my back fence. :) 2026-04-11T15:04:33Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqswgn399vkf6x3ugy6c4s2s8uqy0k94ez777ndl2gs6z5zdmh896kgzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwjgddl4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsr2cxjla3ykwxpcvu72kgd6hu7v3mrtdys8mj9df7hz50zkculypcl0pykd'>nevent1q…pykd</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Good luck and God speed!! :D 2026-04-11T13:10:43Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsylqv2lvmvgl2m8762t5tdaqped42jm4nd3kpuvvmadj5v956gwhqzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwna7q9n over the old fence<br/>festoons of lilac blossoms<br/>glowing in dawn&#39;s light<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-11T12:52:11Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2zkklekcjd7ug5p3g87s64kw0gqh0eejs2qsdaf3l9m024crgn6szyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwrvt98k A new day. A new chance to succeed. <br/><br/>A lot of little things on the day&#39;s list. A couple of them might take a whole hour.<br/><br/>Not my favorite kind of day but, on the plus side, no medical or dental issues (I hope) and nothing I lack the wherewithal to accomplish.<br/><br/>It will only take time and attention.<br/><br/>Oh, yeah. Attention.<br/><br/>Well, that might be a problem.<br/><br/>Staying focused is always a challenge, but it&#39;s one I at least try to meet.<br/><br/>I hope your challenges are easily met #today 2026-04-11T12:48:28Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxk94hvpmf2drde03c7m7umts3pqgj0z4rhsg70qxsr46pccs5t3szyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwg7yl3a In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsrxluvp2wshrtsjy073zj8pkcax2zz7kf8uxyz60mq7lefkz62fzsq83ngt'>nevent1q…3ngt</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Dental trauma lingers. <br/><br/>Take it easy on yourself.<br/><br/>Ya dun good today. 2026-04-11T01:37:07Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0rvlmmgvujej557vcguhf9jupmsza552ex2ucw9shkvqh8zzd6hgzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw6ufnre In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsqw2wfq4ggv3quwlscwe0kal348gds4qgqhw7zwdlfhskxfn2j0hchk8ugk'>nevent1q…8ugk</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Sigh.<br/><br/>Easy to blame the technology instead of the implementation.<br/><br/>When the people forced to use a tool don&#39;t have the skills and knowledge to use it effectively, the only answer is blame the tool - and not the people who forced them to use it without teaching them how. 2026-04-10T13:50:38Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0x5sgg0e9af5tl7n37f75nr4hzylkyt22tallnu0pthy7g7qxykczyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwu3sljj [@Her_Doing](<a href="https://sunny.garden/@Her_Doing">https://sunny.garden/@Her_Doing</a> ) <br/><br/>From the &#34;Pics Or It Didn&#39;t Happen&#34; Dept.<br/><br/>😀 <br/><br/>#today<br/> <img src="https://cdn.masto.host/zirkus/media_attachments/files/116/380/575/937/669/612/original/9ef7cb7db6f7f549.jpg"> <br/> 2026-04-10T13:13:05Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs09cskw98z3j2vq39uaq77wj8ud6r738qgg562xj448erg0nwzaxgzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwkzl7cn green grass blades spearing<br/>through winter burned skeleton<br/>of last year&#39;s garden<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-10T11:46:01Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs90krgh77npd9vrv9e2ddun3pgln0s7uw8smydv72zqqkd5zmehhczyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwpesgh7 A new day. A new chance to succeed.<br/><br/>Waiting for the oven to come up to temp for a morning bake. <br/><br/>The morning bake grounds me in a way few other activities do. There&#39;s just something about the cool morning, the aroma of bread baking wafting through the house.<br/><br/>It&#39;s a small thing with ancient roots.<br/><br/>Up before the dawn to bake the day&#39;s bread before the world wakes. Standing on the flour-dusted shoulders of generations.<br/><br/>I hope you find something that grounds you #today 2026-04-10T11:37:19Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs2rkuj0yz2u3e00zcrexf04ugl6xew6q2e3jruxszv8lfkq8g44mszyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw63urzt In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswpavd53sxntd4nspnrww3hgmp38g73d6npkc9zkt2eav90v78uqg7vq437'>nevent1q…q437</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>❤️ 2026-04-09T20:16:17Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqst5csszpgnqxrdalzk77latczxye7hk86daghfkevnx0l36r3g46qzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw0v2rm8 among daffodils<br/>spring garden warming slowly<br/>sowing summer seeds<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-09T13:06:34Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqgzwdcxww2xc846ggk0r9htjkpjdwly2c48g2038rrjgpzgwapyqzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwry8yj6 A new day. A new chance to succeed.<br/><br/>Paying attention to the morning has made me aware of how every one is different.<br/><br/>Some are groggy slogs while others are filled with electric ambition. Sometimes physically painful. Sometimes eyes too goopy to see clearly for the first hour.<br/><br/>Sometimes just feeling lazy.<br/><br/>No pattern. No rhyme.<br/><br/>No reason unless the previous day&#39;s actions induced some physical or mental hangover.<br/><br/>But every morning means one more day.<br/><br/>May your morning bring you joy #today 2026-04-09T13:03:51Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsr9ca40h2tq0hvzg54s9zngd5m37s7d7vkn4hz9kfvgt54ygdyzgqzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwkl6jlw In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsykd9vs8m65a52tlej6xydkr88kmayupdr2h9zf52sev5yv5uvhdgta9ym7'>nevent1q…9ym7</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I sympathize.<br/><br/>Hang in and treat yourself gently when today&#39;s work is over. You&#39;ll have earned it.<br/><br/>(Like you need to &#34;earn&#34; treating yourself well, but you know what I mean.) 2026-04-09T12:51:08Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0l5cdwyexzu0eask00den5kxz7naptqxswy96jdh8arppltv9nnszyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwcsnlvm In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs9anct7can0j89uz80m6lz29ux56ygk7nqlx3fq5ad39s2x0synqclsmmah'>nevent1q…mmah</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>All the best on that. <br/><br/>Don&#39;t be shy about reaching out when the time comes. 2026-04-08T17:03:17Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsx528davp9mthfh5yvqfh4hyxf259nl6ujdxhtt5xqx8kx5p9yjjgzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwu32as4 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs2vpe0wjlnq8gkzu4jrwh40sg5pcseqhj7mu3lnnchfx7zk4qh9ws6f0shd'>nevent1q…0shd</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Yes, please. <br/><br/>Keep me posted. ❤️ 2026-04-08T13:13:40Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs0hddl62zxs9hrspcpgm0lvvry85cemkyjqgh9t8n5zxzhvzxfxfgzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gww5ry7g In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs09y94sxaszk294vd8q0axcvzuwm878a2z9dmxtjvuxak854psymc09delw'>nevent1q…delw</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I got up too early and haven&#39;t had coffee yet.<br/><br/>The sun&#39;s not up so things got a little dark :D 2026-04-08T12:13:02Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsqnk7gn8z7zj947adezvfx4k76c0sjzx7qm45end7tvscntd3lmhczyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwdcjrnc shepherd guards his lamb<br/>protecting it from the wolves<br/>until dinner time<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-08T12:05:11Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqst8p5je69t4gyw0wfalfmf3zlwlsnc5qvh60935g6ugad8khgsfngzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw44zpma A new day. A new chance to succeed.<br/><br/>Very little on my docket beyond normal wood and water. No need to go anywhere, although I need to walk my 2 miles.<br/><br/>I want to spend some quality time writing but haven&#39;t been able to find my focus lately.<br/><br/>Like everything else, it runs in cycles. My hyperfocus fixes on something and nothing else matters.<br/><br/>Until, suddenly, something else becomes the center.<br/><br/>Rinse. Repeat.<br/><br/>I just need to be patient.<br/><br/>May your patience carry you forward in your goals #today 2026-04-08T11:47:29Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqszcsgnxmxy8vklmvfma7edc50swlfc5xm2s7c8d63thj99azaf0qgzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwhyqd9h In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqswzv6z62xv5zq7za7cjhqdutw2vvpl5xwga2a4n9u3fg5mrz96yzcsnffxx'>nevent1q…ffxx</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Kobo could have given Amazon some real competition in the ebook market early on. They had a good product and a frictionless storefront, but they stuck with trad too long, keeping self-pub as second class. They ceded the &#34;heavy reader&#34; market segment to Bezos. <br/><br/>They could still turn the tables but they don&#39;t seem to know what business they&#39;re in.<br/><br/>JMO 2026-04-07T17:54:37Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsy5ajqcvzmjkfd8mfu39ffmvtvt8ue4twva0mw989cfyzqcv35w9qzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwxzg3ex 7:30 AM - spam robo-call. <br/><br/>Every damn day. <br/><br/>I&#39;ve had to start unplugging the phone around 6:30 to keep them from waking the rest of the household.<br/><br/>Why am I keeping it? 2026-04-07T13:34:13Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsfxafyj4h3frdywz2estgzawck4zyszhk2lxfwve0m8dj2gwtnetszyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw2qvzt0 In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqsq0fne4xm6g49d4m7f5f0647ymdm44w8tk3p99pfalpu0r2x0p2ggr3y39x'>nevent1q…y39x</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>I use Liferea as reader<br/><br/>Fav news feeds are<br/><br/>Al Jazeera<br/>ProPublica<br/>TheGrio<br/>Guardian (bot US and UK)<br/>LeMonde (english feed)<br/>Deutsche Welle<br/><br/>I follow some writers and a few bloggers.<br/><br/>GapingVoid<br/>Makoism<br/>A Solitary Cabin 2026-04-07T13:06:27Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsxugnsh2ggz8jjwayuaq3p2t2h8qcjtsvachx732raxxrqdq0e64gzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwvz2npk In reply to <a href='/nevent1qqs87kke73u80yl7rpyyn5kr4trh2ahj8lmvyecw7qxvslmkne22zeggxkwvf'>nevent1q…kwvf</a><br/>_________________________<br/><br/>Good to hear you&#39;re supporting your feline overlord.<br/><br/>Sorry you still feel like crap. :/ 2026-04-07T12:40:34Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqs04rmsv9r7ru7encztyctjtysnt2h3rrrlkcsysyelagjcvwscy0czyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwkssjmp keeping its secrets<br/>hidden in a grove of pines<br/>quiet pond shimmers<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-07T10:59:44Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsx67fcqfsduw3qxm6wpm50rjucu94gahf62h6psgp8dd2d7cvpleszyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gwq06sll A new day. A new chance to succeed.<br/><br/>Very little on the docket. A day to pay attention to my Practice. Looking back at the last quarter, I&#39;m gratified by most of it but can see where a little extra effort might move that Practice along.<br/><br/>I&#39;ll have to eat differently, at least for a while. I&#39;m too enamored of my own cooking and eating almost 1/2 a loaf of bread a day should never have been something I did.<br/><br/>So, I&#39;ll adjust.<br/><br/>May any adjustments you face be readily dealt with #today 2026-04-07T10:55:28Z https://nostr.ae/nevent1qqsd9hpqj56cxuypp48zlalznhwf5d2q5lsfd674kt5d0aq743mnmlgzyp2pf5x9ge82u9z0cnsw66q2p6ueawchps6za7gl2tzesqvywu7gw9ughms old carp rummages<br/>stirs the pond&#39;s muddy bottom<br/>feels his way along<br/><br/>#DailyHaikuPrompt 2026-04-06T12:26:55Z