First sip time of my second batch of Golden Delicious apple wine. Nailed it this time. We have captured Kentucky sunshine Taste our labor's worth This spark of the divine Fills our soul with mirth

I was born from trash, became my own parent. Struggled with no family support system. Didn't go to school. Ended up finding stability in caring for others. Now I'm ten years deep and have a graduate degree in social work.

Let me take you with me, A place I have survived. For life is ever sweeter, With something to imbibe.

Look how they propagate, turning our labor into joy. The froth is much more intense than before, either from the choice of a cider yeast, the added sugar, or both!

Another of my children comes into the world as the previous nears maturity. The process has become more efficient but takes a toll none the less. I am blissfully exhausted.

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Behold, my child. One bushel of Golden Delicious apples. Cut and seeded. Blended into goop with minimal water added. Good poured into cheese cloth which was the squeezed by hand over a sieve. Made about 3 gallons or so of pure juice. Added a little sugar to entice the yeast.

RIP Judas you would loved Among Us.

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A long time ago, but not so far away.

Melvin has learned how to handle wolf attacks while traveling in Borovia.

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polycules are just the modern generations' recreations of extended families and that's a good thing, and i will not be explaining further at this time

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There's nothing like someone coming onto my property and screaming vague threats in front of my children over a parking dispute to get my art spark going again. A quick thumbnail of what I may turn into a 6 foot banner to hang on my front porch in direct line of sight of said parking spot. :)

People imagine picking up and finding *something better* is an easy solution. But how is that supposed to work, when all your time and energy goes to staying alive? You have almost nothing to set aside to actually fight your way out.

Started PokeMMO again, 1/30,000 shiny odds. Got this with only 7 badges!

A scene from yesterday's D&D session.

If you believe in something like a god, nation, or wealth... AND you value this above the lives or wellbeing of your fellow human beings, You've got THE DISEASE - Get well soon!

Dismantle Capitalism.

Working overtime last night and the car blew up. My car was already down, and now my husband's is too. $400 tow. Managed to honor my commitments today but I'm so tired.

Feeling yourself age in real time as exhaustion and responsibility clash and leave you in a stasis - favorite pastime.

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Finished a Soul Link Nuzlocke! It took about 10 attempts, some of these with two partners and myself attempting a 3-way soul link, but we finally crossed the finish line. Pretty late finish time but I wanted to use a shiny Ludicolo and was trying to get a water stone. No dice.

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Unexpected D&D 5e Curse of Strahd session!

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Current Nuzlocke is going well I reckon. Soul-linked with a shiny Camerupt named HeartGold.

@klaora.bsky.social Nuzlocke be like

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What today's birthday feels like:

After family dinner we had a little game where everyone drew a part of this person. His name is Dempster.

Y'all, check out my Partner's new clip. If you're into #dwarffortress of course. I've not seen this before! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ornq...

Glad I took a walk.