https://open.substack.com/pub/mebrady/p/prison-planet-djt-47?r=tox79&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false

Wrote this one today, it is in response to a prompt about a prison planet.

If you're not already in the habit, do your brain a favor and make something this week. Do something creative; something constructive. In whatever medium holds an interest for you. Even if it's small. In fact, especially if it's small.

Sketch out a couple panels of the comic you've always wanted to make. Write a scene of your novel or play. Crochet one granny square. Make pasta. Bake bread. Put some html files on a webserver.

And while you're at it: drink water, have a shower, take a walk, and get some sleep. Do the things that nourish you. Because, whatever else we are, humans are animals. Your brain and your body are amping each other up and just drenching each other in stress hormones. It's dark and cold, and there are monsters out there, somewhere. Animals don't handle that well. So show your body that it's warm and safe. And that there are still things you can control. You'll feel better. And then you can think clearly. And THEN, you can look ahead.

@punkonbuslives What is happening over there? I let my streaming lapse. I was gonna pick it up for Strange New Worlds again, but 🤷‍♀️

@Dhmspector
I keep muttering, felon 47 doesn't get my fear. Strengthens my resolve.

Just spent 30min FaceTiming w/my very upset 24yr old daughter who is feeling overwhelmed by the avalanche of BS.

Some Dad-mode advise I gave her that you all should take (and give to your overwhelmed peeps):

- try not to react to every bit of news; they want you overwhelmed.

- call 5 friends to check in on them; ask them to check in with 5 friends. Rinse repeat at least once a week.

- your job is to reenforce/bolster/rebuild your communities/networks

One foot in front of the other.

@Dhmspector
They don't want us united, that is for sure.

My mind in a snapshot for a 10 minute stroll to the mailbox.

Does anyone else do this?
I'm accepting I'm weirdly ME!

@larsmb Yep. Id pay off my mortgage & buy an old mall to refurbish for homeless people. There are so many things money can do....it isn't to be hoarded.
Why hoard it?

@larsmb
I'd actually love to be a billionaire so I could fund World Central Kitchen, and libraries, and help people in the world. ALL people.

@beecycling
Agreed. I live in the US & this is painful to watch. We do not want him. We are capable of so much more wonder & leadership.

They are miserable hurt people.

@mynameistillian I've always ripened other veggies by putting them next to bananas. This just blew my mind! 🤯🤣

Lead with your heart, my mantra for this year.

Starlight Cove began as a place in my heart where the stress of daily life melts away and wonder takes root. My personal quiet corner of the world where magic still whispers through the trees and stories wrap around you like a warm blanket.

This year as chaos whips around in our reality, I'm sharing more & more of my cozy world. Publishing on Substack.

Mebrady.substack.com

#AwakenTheMagic

Happy November everyone. I've launched my Building a Gratitude Habit project.

Today is The Magic is in the Details.

You can join the adventure at mebrady.substack.com

Please let me know what you think!

I've been MIA, one if my best friends passed away & my emotions have been extreme.

Missing my library days, so I'm going for it. I reserved a study room!

@VidaliaOnion oolong & green are my favorites!!

Today is the 1st Magic Monday of 2024💗🙌💗

Who is ready to sprinkle their magic & create something wonderful?

Fill your days with laughter & love, and let it ripple out into your world.
💗💗💗💗

Busy ...

I'm throwing this up as an example of the traffic at my new feeder. It's fun to watch.

My fence needs cleaning, which is an annual task. It'll be a month or so before I deal with the fence.

Charlie is laying down sleeping and dreaming, he just kind of barked a couple items. 🙂

#photo #photography #birds #photographer #birdwatching #birdsofmastodon

Autumn has arrived in the PNW!