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Philosophical Questions: Government

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

Do you think there will ever be a global government? If a world government did come to power, assuming it wasn’t particularly cruel or evil, would it be a good or bad thing?

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Photos: Lights on the Prairie Part 2

These are the rest of the pictures from Lights on the Prairie. Begin with Part 1. Read Today's Adventures for a more detailed text description.

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Photos: Lights on the Prairie Part 1

Today we went to see Lights on the Prairie. I took a lot of pictures, with variable results. Some look good, some are fuzzy. That's okay because I like off-focus light pictures, from fuzzy or squiggly to downright abstract. My partner Doug says that to get really good pictures of the place would take a tripod and a slower exposure. I tend to agree. I don't even know if my camera has a "night" setting, so I just swapped between flash and no flash. It was fun anyhow. Continue with Part 2.

Here there be spoilers...

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Today's Adventures

Today we went to the walk-through display Lights on the Prairie. It was awesome. :D

1/2 mile of Christmas lights walking through pine tree paths and a beautiful view across the pond.
Games, hot chocolate, and light snacks are available in the pavilion afterwards.
GPS address: Prairie Land Gymnastics and Tumbling
Friday and Saturday nights 5-8 PM, November 28-January 3
2151 CR 1300 E, Lovington, IL, United States, Illinois
(217) 508-3199
Free event, but donations are appreciated to support the project.

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Happy Yuletide!

The holidays have been calm and quiet for me so far, but I've spent them with my mum, so somehow almost all the time was filled up anyway. *g* Tonight I finally found the time to properly settle down with my Yuletide gifts! I got three of them, two in the main collection and one in Madness. ♥ ♥ ♥

Here they are:

Nicky and Gwarha from Ring of Swords, completely spot on, in an episode mentioned but not described in detail in canon:
Veni, Vidi, Arrivederci (1516 words)
Fandom: Ring of Swords - Eleanor Arnason
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Relationship: Ettin Gwarha/Sanders Nicholas
Content Tag: Pre-Canon

Summary: The purple jungle adventure, from Gwarha's point of view.

The Nantucket Trilogy, a few generations later - future history my beloved:
Portraits of the Past (1371 words)
Fandom: Nantucket Trilogy - S.M. Stirling
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Relationships: Kenneth Hollard/Raupasha, Kashtiliash/Kathryn Hollard
Characters: Raupasha (Nantucket Series), Kashtiliash (Nantucket Series), Original Characters
Content Tags: Post canon, Canon as Seen Through The Lens of History

Summary: A new exhibit opens at the Athenaeum...

More Nantucket Trilogy - a Raupasha drabble about her arrival on Nantucket:
Her New Future (100 words)
Fandom: Nantucket Trilogy - S.M. Stirling
Rating: Teen And Up Audiences
Relationship: Kenneth Hollard/Raupasha
Characters: Raupasha (Nantucket Series), Kenneth Hollard
Content Tags: Yuletide Madness Drabble Invitational, YUMADRIN 2025, Drabble, Post-Canon

Summary: Raupasha reflects on the future.

I'm so pleased! So far I'm having a fantastic Yuletide. :D

Now I'm looking forward to diving into the rest of the collection! How's everyone else's Yuletide so far?

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Content notes for "Genuinely Sufficient Resources"

These are the content notes for "Genuinely Sufficient Resources."

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Birdfeeding

Today is cloudy and mild. It rained again last night.

I fed the birds. I've seen a few house finches and sparrows.

I put out water for the birds.

EDIT 12/26/25 -- I did a bit of work around the patio.

EDIT 12/26/25 -- I did more work around the patio.

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Current Location: House in the woods at the edge of town
Current Music: Star Wars: The Old Republic

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Postponed video for Retail Apocalypse post

I thought about using this today, but decided to post Flux City and Eric C Productions examine Fairlane Town Center, a tale of the Retail Apocalypse for Boxing Day instead. Maybe later.

Watch on YouTube

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Location notes for "Genuinely Sufficient Resources"

These are the location notes for "Genuinely Sufficient Resources."

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Character notes for "Genuinely Sufficient Resources"

These are the character notes for "Genuinely Sufficient Resources."

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Poem: "Genuinely Sufficient Resources"

This poem is spillover from the February 4, 2025 Poetry Fishbowl. It was inspired by prompts from

alchemicink,

dialecticdreamer,

kellan_the_tabby, and

rix_scaedu. It also fills the "Taking It Slow" square in my 2-1-25 card for the Valentines Bingo fest. This poem has been sponsored by a pool with

fuzzyred. It belongs to the Big One thread of the Polychrome Heroics series. It directly follows "When You're Lost, You Question Everything,"

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Follow Friday 12-26-25: Learning

Today's theme is Learning.

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Poem: "The Heart to Change the World"

This poem is spillover from the November 4, 2025 Poetry Fishbowl. It was inspired by prompts from

siliconshaman,

fuzzyred,

mama_kestrel , and

see_also_friend. It also fills the "Fairies" square in my 11-1-25 card for the Fairy Tales and Fantasy Stories Bingo fest. This poem has been sponsored by a pool with

fuzzyred. It belongs to the Big One thread of the Polychrome Heroics series.

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Notes for "Technique, Timing, and Leverage"

These are the notes for "Technique, Timing, and Leverage."

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Poem: "Technique, Timing, and Leverage"

This poem came out of the June 4, 2024 Poetry Fishbowl. It was inspired by prompts from

siliconshaman and

wyld_dandelyon. It also fills the "Family" square in my 6-1-24 card for the Pride Fest Bingo. This poem has been sponsored by a pool with

fuzzyred. It belongs to the Big One and Kraken threads of the Polychrome Heroics series.

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Photography

16 Cats Cozying Up Next To The Fireplace

And by cozying up I mean literally getting as close to it as they can — without self-combusting.

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Read "The Fëanorian Zine"

silwritersguild has posted about a free copy of "The Fëanorian Zine" which you can download as a PDF.

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Climate Change

Oceans are supercharging hurricanes past Category 5

Warming oceans are fueling a surge of extreme, off-the-charts storms—so powerful that scientists say it’s time to invent a whole new hurricane category.

Deep ocean hot spots packed with heat are making the strongest hurricanes and typhoons more likely—and more dangerous. These regions, especially near the Philippines and the Caribbean, are expanding as climate change warms ocean waters far below the surface. As a result, storms powerful enough to exceed Category 5 are appearing more often, with over half occurring in just the past decade. Researchers say recognizing a new “Category 6” could improve public awareness and disaster planning.

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Content notes for "A Human Scale, Full-Featured Settlement"

These are the content notes for "A Human Scale, Full-Featured Settlement."

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Friending Meme

icons is hosting a Friending Meme.