Poecile_rufescens

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[–] Poecile_rufescens@lemmy.world 9 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

To clarify, it does still work just fine without the app. You can turn it on and off and change the temp without the app. We’ve been using an older version for years without the app and it’s great.

The subscription is super dumb though, not debating that.

[–] Poecile_rufescens@lemmy.world 4 points 4 months ago

Tufted titmouse.

[–] Poecile_rufescens@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

Teacher here. I have my laptop (16”) and an ultra wide (34”) on my desk, and a projector behind me. I keep my email, attendance, and calendar on the laptop screen.

On the ultra wide, I keep my grade books and various spreadsheets, since more width makes it easier to see more data, and I have my daily agendas/lesson plans. Again, more width makes it easier to see the whole week at once. I keep that fixed to 2/3rds width of the screen, and the other side is reserved for Spotify at like 1/6th width

The projector is used to show the daily agenda, videos, instructions, etc. I very frequently screencast my iPad to the projector, so I can fill out worksheets on it with the class and they can see me write or circle things.

I can’t even fathom having any less screen real estate now. I gotta be able to see it all at once!

I felt the same paralysis of making decisions and figuring out the right exercises to do. So I got a personal trainer through an app and it was game changing. They would send me encouraging texts and give me some accountability and do the hard work of coming up with exercise routines for me so I didn’t have to think about it. It was pretty expensive so I switched to a cheaper app that doesn’t have 1 on 1 support and customization, now that I have some confidence in myself and my ability to do it.

The first app I used was called Future and the one I use now is called Ladder. I do weight lifting and some cardio but both apps have a variety of stuff, Future more so because the trainers can totally customize anything.

Ours is named Hairy II, because he picks up so much cat hair. All credit to my aunt for the name, though. She had a robot named Hairy before we did, and we just co-opted the name.

 

Hi all,

I’m thinking about going for a long ride on the Springwater next weekend, but am a little concerned about safety on the trail. I know there was a while where it was pretty unpleasant, in terms of potentially aggressive campers and trash in the way, but I’m not sure if it is like that now.

For additional context, I’m female and on the short side, so not really someone who could win in a “who is more intimidating” contest.

Thanks!

 

Thanks! I appreciate it.

 

I’m always stunned with how thoroughly these lil guys soak and splash in the top of my fountain. I guess dealing with nectar all day is probably a sticky business that warrants having a wash.

Same. These guys are the kings of my backyard. Between them and the squirrels, they eat so many peanuts, and often scare off other birds from the feeders. But the cats and I get a kick out of watching them wrestle to get a peanut out of the wreath feeder, and seeing the babies grow up has been really cool.

Additional fledgeling and parent photos

 

I caught one of the three baby scrub jays from my backyard staring curiously at a female northern flicker (red-shafted.) It hopped closer and closer until it was just six or eight inches from the flicker, at which point she flew off and scared the fledgeling away.

PNW US, July 2023

[–] Poecile_rufescens@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (4 children)

Omg this is great. I was trying to figure out how I’d describe this game in the theme of the post, but coming up blank. You nailed it.

[–] Poecile_rufescens@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I get email updates from brr.fyi, which is a fascinating website about a person’s experiences and observations living in Antarctica. Every time I get an email I pretty much immediately go read the new post. They are always super interesting.

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