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update: the braided cinnamon raisin bread did in fact fix everything

the best baking adventures are the ones where you start baking at bedtime knowing full well that you'll be up until the wee hours of the morning but that's okay because you NEED this baked good

because this baked good alone will fix EVERYTHING you're sure of it

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An interesting online resource for those interested in constructed scripts and adjacent topics.

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the best baking adventures are the ones where you start baking at bedtime knowing full well that you'll be up until the wee hours of the morning but that's okay because you NEED this baked good

because this baked good alone will fix EVERYTHING you're sure of it

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We have 30 days until the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) laws are rescinded. This is the 50-year bedrock of American conservation. Normally, these actions take years but the administration has provided 30 days for public comment gutting clean water and clean air. Drop what you’re doing, before you make any more calls or read any more social media posts, please populate the Federal Register with dissent.

A. Go to https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/02/25/2025-03014/removal-of-national-environmental-policy-act-implementing-regulations

B. Click on the green rectangle in the upper right corner ("SUBMIT A PUBLIC COMMENT") .

C. Fill in your comment, and info at the bottom, and SUBMIT COMMENT.

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Hedgehog-crab

Hedgehog Crab (Derilambrus angulifrons)

This spiky little crustacean belongs to the Parthenopidae family and is found in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean.

Its spiny shell helps it blend in with rocky environments, offering protection from predators.

Despite its cute appearance, this crab is a skilled scavenger, feeding on small invertebrates and organic debris!

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i feel like we dont talk enough about how distressing and disturbing memory loss issues are. forgetting what you were talking about halfway through a sentence, putting something down and instantly forgetting where you put it. having to reread one paragraph over and over again because by the time youve moved onto the next sentence you dont remember what the one before it said. always doubting if your memories of things are real, not being able to remember important life events.

its so incredibly scary, it feels like your mind is constantly playing tricks on you and you start to doubt whats real and what isnt.

“i forgot” is treated like a lazy excuse when it’s genuinely such a big issue for so many people.

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RIP Joann, now what?

I wanted to make a post I could copy and paste and or link when I see folks asking where to buy fabrics when Joann is gone. I sew a lot, generally between 100-200 items a year and I don't do it on a big budget. Stores are not in a particular order.

Notions:

Wawak.com - start here, mostly stay here. Wawak is a supplier for professional sewing businesses and have the prices that show it. I will not pay for gutermann Mara 100 anywhere else. I buy buttons, tools, thread, and most elastic here.

Stitch Love Studio - this is where I buy lingerie supplies https://www.etsy.com/shop/StitchLoveStudio?ref=yr_purchases

Fabric:

Fabric Mart - this is one where you want to sign up for emails and never buy unless its on sale. They run different sales every day and they rotate. Mostly deadstock fabrics but I buy more from here than anywhere else. Fantastic customer service and if you watch you can get things like $6 wool suiting or $4 cotton jersey. https://fabricmartfabrics.com/

Fabrics-Store - again, buy the sales not the full price. Sign up for the emails but redirect them to a folder because it is TOO MANY. They stock linen or good but not amazing quality. https://www.fabrics-store.com/

Purple Seamstress - This is where I buy my solid cotton lycra jersey. They have other things, but the jersey is what I'm here for. Inexpensive and very good quality. If you ask she will mail you a swatch card for the solids. https://purpleseamstressfabric.com/

LA Finch - deadstock fabrics with a fantastic remnant selection https://lafinchfabrics.myshopify.com/

Califabrics - mix of deadstock and big brands, easy to navigate and always seem to have good denim in stock. https://califabrics.com/

Boho Fabrics - good variety, nice bundles. I have also gotten some really great trims from here. https://www.bohofabrics.com/

Firecracker Fabrics - garment and quilting fabrics, really nice selection and great sale section. I've bought $5 yard quilting cottons here several times. https://www.firecrackerfabrics.com/

Hancock's of Paducah - Quilting fabric and some limited garment fabric. AMAZING sale section. Do not sleep on the sale section. This is my first stop when buying quilting fabrics. Usually the last stop too. Not particularly speedy shipping. https://www.hancocks-paducah.com/

Itokri - This is something a little different. Itokri is an Indian business with incredible traditional fabrics. Shipping to the US is expensive, but the fabric is so inexpensive it evens out. I generally end up paying like $30 for shipping. Beautiful ikat and block prints. https://itokri.com/

Miss Matatabi - this is a little treat. This isn't where you go to save money, but there are so many beautiful things in this shop. Ships from Japan incredibly quickly. https://shop.missmatatabi.com/

Lucky Deluxe - Craft thrift store, always has an incredible selection and fantastic customer service. I need to close the tab fast because I never go to this website without finding something I need. https://www.luckydeluxefabrics.com/

Swanson's - the OG of online craft thrift stores, but I find their website harder to navigate. https://www.swansonsfabrics.com

Honorary Mentions: I haven't shopped at these places yet but I have had them recommended and likely will at some point.

A Thrifty Notion - https://athriftynotion.com/

Creative Closeouts - https://creativecloseoutsfabric.com/ being rebranded to sewsnip.com on March 1 - quilting deadstock

Hawthorne Supply Co. - I just got this rec and I think I need to not look too closely or I'm going to slip with my debit card. https://www.hawthornesupplyco.com/

This is not an exhaustive list of everywhere you can buy fabric, or even a full list of where I shop. There are SO many options out there in the world. You also need to think outside the fabric store box. I thrift men's shirt fabrics for quilts and sheets for backing fabric. I don't do a ton of in person thrifting and my local stores don't get a lot of craft materials but every thrift store is its own universe and reflects the community it is in. Go out and find something cool.

Oh and final note: Don't shop at Hobby Lobby.

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taped a bunch of papers together to help my brain understand how big this tank is gonna be

so big. so much substrate to mix. because it worked well last time, i'll be using serpa design's substrate mix:

1 part coco fiber (bought in brick form)

1 part orchid bark (i'm using reptibark)

1 part horticultural charcoal (helps remove acidity and contaminants from soil)

2 parts sphagnum moss (moisture sponge)

0.5-1 part play sand (play sand is less sharp than regular sand!)

so in the 36in x 18in terrarium, the substrate will be about 5 inches (12.7cm) deep with 1.5 inches (3.81cm) of leca clay pellets for the drainage layer. ikea has these for extremely cheap for whatever reason! 4.5 quarts (4.26 liters) for $10?? yes please i'll take 4.

total substrate volume: 56.1 quarts = 53.1 liters

total drainage layer volume: 16.8 quarts = 15.9 liters

anything left over will be kept add as the substrate settles.

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hey guess what. guess what time it is. iiiiit's

my sweet little Auri Stickyhands is turning 5 this year! she's been living in her 18"x18"x24" bioactive terrarium since she came home, which is fine, but this gargoyle geck deserves so much more.

so, this year i'll be building her a new jungle habitat in a 36"x18"x36" exo terra terrarium. if i can figure it all out, it'll have:

an automated misting system

a better, deeper substrate

heating tape

an adorable suspended bridge that i will adore but she probably won't use

intentional hides

cork bark climbing surfaces and branches all over

an active air circulation/ventilation system

an isopod sanctuary to grant them a little peace away from the prowling gecko

and plants that last more than a year or two

stay tuned for the fun and chaos of building a little bigger piece of new caledonia for an adorable gecko c:

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The tomb of Martin the Warrior.

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important addition

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I think it would have been funny if the cats saw Rusty's missing posters and thought it was some kind of sign from Starclan.

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I drew yellowfang

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I haven’t shared these yet! These are 6 illustrations from my university project that was based on warriors! I chose to draw 6 scenes from Into the Wild from the 1st arc!