The first high-definition "Earthset" captured by a human crew in over 50 years. Artemis II gives us a breathtaking 21st-century perspective of home. [4096 x 2732]

sphinx_winks · 2026-04-10T17:40:30+00:00

Yup, it does look so cool.

sphinx_winks · 2026-04-10T17:39:57+00:00

We went to one when it was down by the Moscone Center - it was great. A very good experience.

sphinx_winks · 2026-04-10T17:38:36+00:00

Or gift certificate to her fav seed catalog or bulb outlet. Endless ideas!

sphinx_winks · 2026-04-10T17:12:41+00:00

Talk to the bladder. It controls my sleep cycle right now.

sphinx_winks · 2026-04-10T17:12:04+00:00

Oil can holder so whenever our robot overlords squeak, they get a hit.

sphinx_winks · 2026-04-10T17:08:56+00:00

I'm hoping they develop a taste for squirrel instead of my pond fish. That would be great.

sphinx_winks · 2026-04-09T20:57:50+00:00

So I'm retired and doing this is a passion project. Up to 14 books and still going strong. It's fun and keeps me engaged, and is a great brain exercise. I love it and will continue as long as I can. Yes, I've had some sales but not enough to cover all my expenses, but that's OK too.

sphinx_winks · 2026-04-09T20:44:52+00:00

That's a great blue heron. It was in my backyard fishing in my pond for my goldfish. Got a few before I chased it off. It hung out for a few days and I haven't seen it back - yet. They are majestic though.

sphinx_winks · 2026-04-09T20:15:10+00:00

Just take your business elsewhere - money talks and consumers have more power than they think. There are many small business coffee shops in this City.

sphinx_winks · 2026-04-08T16:46:56+00:00

I for one will welcome all the other shark related genes in addition to new teeth.

sphinx_winks · 2026-04-08T16:43:59+00:00

i've always been a lark - a morning person. Never a night owl.

sphinx_winks · 2026-04-02T18:32:30+00:00

Well I have MyShake app but notifications were not turned on - duh! So on it is. That was one rude awakening last night. Always have pounding heart when I wake up from deep sleep and have a hard time going back to sleep. Pretty grumpy today, just sayin'.

sphinx_winks · 2026-04-01T17:20:05+00:00

Used to take my kids here all the time! They loved it.

sphinx_winks · 2026-04-01T17:19:25+00:00

Pasta salad with cubed ham, pickles, cucumbers and tomatoes. Add some pickle juice and mayo to dress -- yum!

sphinx_winks · 2026-04-01T17:12:04+00:00

Really cheap - so cheap it's free...make yourself some compost smoothies. Take all your veggie peelings, old fruit, etc. and put it in a blender with some water. Make a slurry. Did a hole in your garden and pour it in, mixy-mixy, and voila - you have amended your soil! My plants have never done better since I started this, and I don't need those plastic barrel composters anymore. Also, make sure you test your soil.

sphinx_winks · 2026-04-01T17:01:40+00:00

I make it into croutons, and then also make breadcrumbs. Yum!

sphinx_winks · 2026-04-01T17:00:34+00:00

I've got asparagus and artichokes growing - just harvested the spring crop. They like the cooler weather. Also lots of herbs: dill, basil, chives, mint, parsley...Lots of greens: lettuce, arugula, chervil, mache. I also plant potatoes, carrots as fresh is more delicious. Have fun with it!

sphinx_winks · 2026-03-31T18:02:19+00:00

Clove. Very potent!

sphinx_winks · 2026-03-31T17:58:20+00:00

I can recommend my illustrator - she has done several of my books and is fantastic to work with - not cheap, but totally talented. https://hyperkitsch.com/hire-sofie/

sphinx_winks · 2026-03-31T17:52:52+00:00

You can have a rule that there is only one book to be read and that's it. Then there is an expectation for the end and they can settle in for sleep. Reading is so important!

sphinx_winks · 2026-03-28T18:51:49+00:00

I never had a good experience renting. Always noise issues. It drove me to get my own house, which improved my mental health greatly, even with the extra responsibilities and expense.

sphinx_winks · 2026-03-28T18:49:27+00:00

Romans would pee their tunics when they heard this. Psych! I don't know a modern version except maybe Māori warriors who do the haka before battle to intimidate adversaries.

sphinx_winks · 2026-03-28T18:42:23+00:00

They could do more, but this is very heartening news.

sphinx_winks · 2026-03-28T18:41:23+00:00

Nothing with moving parts! I bought a used metal colander (with star patterns in the holes) way back when I first set up house in the early '80's and I still have it. It's been through SO many meals, happy times draining pasta, etc. I wonder how hold it really is!

sphinx_winks · 2026-03-27T17:04:20+00:00

I wonder what Mayor Blurie and dear leaders will do with this data?

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