[=x-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-] [<<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>><<>] [=x-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-] Stardate: 20230408.1553 Location: the lab Input Device: AlphaSmart dana.wireless Software: AlphaWord Audio: the washer and dryer Visual: reduced-cluttered desk Emotional State: warm, sleepy [=x-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-] April 2023 five questions from christyotwisty:[1] CoT: What is your most memorable recent dream? xiled: Most memorable recent dream...I cannot recall any. Most of the time these days, I do not remember my dreams. I think it has to do with my sleeping disorder. I do recall rememberance in the past. Anything recent is usually more of a feeling that I have dreamt, but the recollection escapes me. CoT: What instantly improves a sub-par day? xiled: Having the presense of mind that the day sucks and knowing that I can reboot at any moment helps me to improve a sub-par day. If I can, I call, email, text, etc., a friend. If I cannot, I pray about it and do the next indicated action. CoT: Is there an uncommon, little-known, wellness or beauty hack you use? xiled: If my hair is out of sorts and I don't have time to fix my hair like I usually do, I will put hand lotion in my hair (unscented, if possible) and comb fingers through my hair instead of the usual hair products. CoT: What is something that feels embarrassing but shouldn't? xiled: ... Making mistakes? It's how I learn. Nothing concrete really comes to mind at the moment. CoT: If you live in a small space, how do you responsibly discard or recycle excess items? xiled: Stop accumulating. Give items to friends or family. Donate to Goodwill or other charities. March 2023 Five Questions [2] (since I didn't get to answer them) CoT: 1. If you were a potato chip (potato crisp, croustille), what flavour would you be? xiled: Potato chips made at home with Old Bay Seasoning or Red Rooster Hot Sauce, since DIY. CoT: 2. What's the most unusual way you've made a new friend? xiled: *xiled queues, "We've Got Tonight," by Bob Seger* I know it's late I know you're weary I know your plans don't include me Still here we are Both of us lonely Longing for shelter from all that we see Why should we worry? No one will care girl Look at the stars so far away... CoT: 3. Tell me of a film, miniseries, play, or book wherein your sympathies for the protagonist shifted to the antagonist. What caused the sympathy shift? xiled: The Walking Dead - when Negan went from evil guy to not so evil remorseful, redemption guy. NEGAN! NEGAN!! CoT: 4. I wish to improve my Gopher phlog. I could justify the text, or add RSS functionality, or add external links of interest. What are your recommended resources for getting me beyond the basics? xiled: m0ar ASCII art! Seriously, I think what is more important is the content that is phosted. The rest is window dressing. CoT: 5. What's an entree you prepare so well at home that you don't order it at a restaurant? xiled: Steel-cut oatmeal? Chili in the slow cooker? I'd still buy at a restaurant since slow-cooked chili takes time. [1] gopher://sdf.org/0/users/christyotwisty/phlog/2023-April-Five-Questions. [2] gopher://sdf.org/0/users/christyotwisty/phlog/2023-March-Five-Questions. [=x-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-=x=-]