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Spring has sprung! I hope you are enjoying the longer days and not a spring storm. I am. I had an appointment that ran until just after 7, and I came out the last light of the day. It’s no longer dark at 7. That lovely fact deserves some silly news.

I had to share the pig chasing off the bear with you. Amazing!

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/bear-vs-pigs_n_6237fea2e4b0f1e82c4b80f1

My science news this evening tickles my love of astronomy. Over 5,000 exoplanets. 😮I heart science!

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/exoplanet-nasa-confirmed-5000-milestone-galaxy

I leave you with a forward looking song. Enjoy and I’ll see you in seven.

Happy Hump Day, y’all! It’s raining in advance of a coming snowstorm over here, so I’m curled up on my couch watching reruns of Bones. It’s one of my comfort shows. Before I get back to my vegging, I had to share a little news.

This first story is so cool! Driving goldfish.

https://www.livescience.com/fish-drive-cars

Both stories are science stories this week. I couldn’t help myself when I heard about this next story. Although it is also sad, gaining some measure of proof of what our brains go through as we die is incredible.

https://www.livescience.com/first-ever-scan-of-dying-brain

I leave you with a song. Enjoy and I’ll see you in seven.

See you in seven.

Welcome to the March 2022 posting for Insecure Writer’s Support Group (IWSG). If you haven’t already checked out the monthly crew, remedy your mistake by clicking on the image above. Here are the amazing four who are co-hosting this month: Janet Alcorn, Pat Garcia, Natalie Aguirre, and Shannon Lawrence!

The optional question this month is–have you ever been conflicted about writing a story or adding a scene to a story? How did you decide to write it or not?

I can’t say I’ve been conflicted about writing a story per se, but I have always been challenged by some aspect of what I’m writing. I write it anyway. Maybe I should even say that I have to write it if it challenges me. Being a masochist is part of the gig. Time for some news.

This first story involves a traveling hat. It could be a very simple explanation, but I prefer something far less simple–otherworldly maybe. 🙂

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/mainedot-hard-hat-norway-sigbj%C3%B8rn-eide_n_620e78a7e4b0125130888ead

I’ve never seen a featherwing beetle before, but now I’m fascinated. The science of the natural world rocks!

I leave you with a song. Enjoy and I’ll see you in seven.

It is yet another Wednesday in yet another crazy month. If I’m honest, crazy extends far beyond just the month, but opening that conversation is depressing. So…weird news instead.

There is nothing I can add about this story. Read, just read.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/tushy-bidet-super-bowel-poop-pic-contest_n_62042cede4b0ccfb3e4ffe42

In science, fodder for my writer friends. In a world where we still have a lot to learn, giant animals are most definitely possible.

https://www.livescience.com/giant-animals-humans-have-not-discovered

I leave you with an uplifting song. Enjoy and I’ll see you in seven.

Happy Wednesday! I hope you’re safe and warm in your corner of the world. I am cuddled up under a blankie rewatching season 1 episodes of Bones. They’re part of my comfort zone, but I’m taking a break to share a little with y’all.

This first story is absolutely insane. If I had been on the ground, I would have thought it was the beginning of the zombie apocalypse.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2022/02/15/birds-fall-from-sky-mexico/6794513001/

This is cool! Science changes lives.

https://apple.news/AQfJzg0x9SGelkM_qoOOEdg

I leave you with a song. Enjoy and I’ll see you in seven.

Welcome back for another weekly news post. It’s late, and I’m super sleepy. So … I’m just going share a song before checking out for the night. A little taste of Billie Eilish for you. Enjoy, and I’ll see you in seven.

Time for my monthly Insecure Writer’s Support Group (IWSG) post. It’s a cold, snowy day in my neck of the woods, so I’m cuddled up under a blankie as I write. I hope you’re warm wherever you’re reading this post.

The awesome co-hosts for February 2nd are Joylene Nowell Butler, Jacqui Murray, Sandra Cox, and Lee Lowery. Check them out!

February 2 question – Is there someone who supported or influenced you that perhaps isn’t around anymore? Someone you miss?

Yes. When I started out, I met a writer named Lexa Cain. She was a huge support in my early days, and she led me to IWSG. Unfortunately, life got in the way, and I haven’t heard from her in years. I miss her very much. A little melancholy post, but true. I hope somehow she sees this.

Time for some news.

If I ever get stuck on mudflats, use cupcakes. 😂

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dog-saved-by-drone_n_61e9e1d8e4b044598d2d120e

Apparently, in order to create biological machines that are self-perpetuating, you start with PAC Man. I heart scientists!

https://www.sciencenews.org/article/tiny-living-machines-xenobots-replicate-copies-frog-cells

I leave you with a wintery song. Well, at least it is in my head. Enjoy, and a I’ll see you in seven.

Hello all! It’s Wednesday once again, which means it’s time for another posting of my weekly news. I’m a little sleepy tonight. It was cold and gray here all day, and I am tucked under a blanket typing this. I’m going to get to it, so I can snuggle even lower under my blankie.

Up first—na, na, na, na, na Batman. 😉

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/missouri-state-police-batman-alert_n_61e838b7e4b01f707dab5950

My science find today is fascinating. Our eyes may be able to reveal far more than our souls. I heart science!

https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/01/18/health/eye-reveals-true-age-wellness/index.html

And, of course, a song to round things out. Enjoy! I’ll see you in seven.

Welcome back to another Wednesday. We’re already twelve days into 2022. The weather over here is mild, and I’m rocking a pretty good mood. So, it’s a music night. Enjoy the selection and I’ll see you in seven.