IC 342: Hidden Galaxy in Camelopardalis
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Similar in size to large, bright spiral galaxies in our neighborhood,
apod_feed第四年第三百六十四天
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心 part 11
恐, fear; 恒, permanent; 恕, to forgive ( pinyin )
https://www.mdbg.net/chinese/dictionary?cdqrad=61
语法
2.15 Comparison with 比
https://www.digmandarin.com/hsk-2-grammar
词汇
常识, common sense (pinyin in tags)
https://mandarinbean.com/new-hsk-4-word-list/
Guardian:
恐怕再也没办法保护这个孩子了, I'm afraid I'll never be able to protect the child again
他比我们都强, he's stronger than we are
他是没有常识逻辑的, he doesn't have any common sense or logic
Me:
你看那颗恒星！
我比你常识多，你听我的。
心 part 11
恐, fear; 恒, permanent; 恕, to forgive ( pinyin )
https://www.mdbg.net/chinese/dictionary?cdqrad=61
语法
2.15 Comparison with 比
https://www.digmandarin.com/hsk-2-grammar
词汇
常识, common sense (pinyin in tags)
https://mandarinbean.com/new-hsk-4-word-list/
Guardian:
恐怕再也没办法保护这个孩子了, I'm afraid I'll never be able to protect the child again
他比我们都强, he's stronger than we are
他是没有常识逻辑的, he doesn't have any common sense or logic
Me:
你看那颗恒星！
我比你常识多，你听我的。
第四年第三百六十三天
Jan. 7th, 2026 08:18 amnnozomi posting in guardian_learning部首
心 part 10
总, general/always; 怼, to flame; 恋, love ( pinyin )
https://www.mdbg.net/chinese/dictionary?cdqrad=61
词汇
长途, long-distance; 延长, extend ( pinyin )
https://mandarinbean.com/new-hsk-4-word-list/
Guardian:
什么东西总会有变化的, everything always changes
他是不是失恋啊, do you think he has a broken heart?
[no 长途 or 延长]
Me:
谈恋爱并不简单。
如果没有时间写作业，到下次延长也可以。
心 part 10
总, general/always; 怼, to flame; 恋, love ( pinyin )
https://www.mdbg.net/chinese/dictionary?cdqrad=61
词汇
长途, long-distance; 延长, extend ( pinyin )
https://mandarinbean.com/new-hsk-4-word-list/
Guardian:
什么东西总会有变化的, everything always changes
他是不是失恋啊, do you think he has a broken heart?
[no 长途 or 延长]
Me:
谈恋爱并不简单。
如果没有时间写作业，到下次延长也可以。
I try to do this once a year:
Jan. 6th, 2026 10:17 amtommx posting in addmeName: Tom
Age: 58
I mostly post about: Day to day life, random thoughts, whatever I'm watching/reading, etc. It's more or less stream of consciousness, though I try to link certain items that I consider relevant; books, restaurants, significant locations, etc. In the past, I've used Amazon to link them, but as I have grown to really hate Jeff Bezos for what he's done to the Washington Post, I now use Barnes and Noble for book links.
My hobbies are: TTRPs (primarily Dungeons and Dragons), community theater, cooking, hiking, camping, wine collecting, computer programming (also my profession but I like to code for fun as well), writing, reading, building things, tinkering, drawing, and more things I generally have no actual time for.
My fandoms are: Star Trek, Doctor Who, Marvel (Silver Age), A Song of Ice and Fire, Remembrance of Earth's Past aka The Three Body Problem, et al. Some of my favorite authors include Douglas Adams, George R.R. Martin, James S. A. Corey, Tanith Lee, Michael Moorock, Brad Meltzer, John Steinbeck, and William Gibson. There are more, but that's who comes to mind.
I'm looking to meet people who: are basically cool and like to interact. I have a presence on other socials but I don't like using them because they either have become echo chambers, or are trying to push things on me in which I have no interest. I'm not looking to share memes and I have no interest in someone's OnlyFans page. I have nothing against people who have that sort of thing, but it doesn't interest me. I'd rather interact with someone who might want to discuss the Medici family of Renaissance Florence, or discuss the actual mechanics of LLMs rather than rant about how AI is going to destroy the world. Want to talk meaningfully about physics, archeology, musicology, mythology, literature, or the nature of consciousness? You might be someone I'd like to know.
My posting schedule tends to be: It's been kind of sporadic over the last year, but I'm looking to make a fresh start this year. I won't post daily, probably, but weekly at least.
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: If you're MAGA, move on. I probably represent everything you hate, and I don't have time to educate people in a cult. I do not tolerate hate speech, homophobia, transphobia, incels, etc.
Before adding me, you should know: I'm an atheist for starters. I don't have a problem with people of faith, provided they don't try to rub my nose in it. I don't generally countenance evangelicals or fundamentalists, or anyone who feels the need to inject some performative demonstration of their supposed piety into literally every situation. I've known many people like this, and I lose patience with them very quickly.
I'm a 2 time cancer survivor. The last bout was diagnosed 4 years ago, and nearly killed me. I've written about some of the experience here, but may expand on it more in the future, now that I feel like I'm in a reasonably good headspace to think about what I went through.
I try to be polite and respectful of everyone with whom I interact. I expect the same from others. Slurs, insults, etc., are not tolerated. The basic rule of interacting with me: Don't be a dick. It's pretty much the closest thing I have to a philosophy of life.
Most of my journal is friends locked, but I'm happy to add people if they're interested. I've met some wonderful people here, and am always happy to meet more.
Age: 58
I mostly post about: Day to day life, random thoughts, whatever I'm watching/reading, etc. It's more or less stream of consciousness, though I try to link certain items that I consider relevant; books, restaurants, significant locations, etc. In the past, I've used Amazon to link them, but as I have grown to really hate Jeff Bezos for what he's done to the Washington Post, I now use Barnes and Noble for book links.
My hobbies are: TTRPs (primarily Dungeons and Dragons), community theater, cooking, hiking, camping, wine collecting, computer programming (also my profession but I like to code for fun as well), writing, reading, building things, tinkering, drawing, and more things I generally have no actual time for.
My fandoms are: Star Trek, Doctor Who, Marvel (Silver Age), A Song of Ice and Fire, Remembrance of Earth's Past aka The Three Body Problem, et al. Some of my favorite authors include Douglas Adams, George R.R. Martin, James S. A. Corey, Tanith Lee, Michael Moorock, Brad Meltzer, John Steinbeck, and William Gibson. There are more, but that's who comes to mind.
I'm looking to meet people who: are basically cool and like to interact. I have a presence on other socials but I don't like using them because they either have become echo chambers, or are trying to push things on me in which I have no interest. I'm not looking to share memes and I have no interest in someone's OnlyFans page. I have nothing against people who have that sort of thing, but it doesn't interest me. I'd rather interact with someone who might want to discuss the Medici family of Renaissance Florence, or discuss the actual mechanics of LLMs rather than rant about how AI is going to destroy the world. Want to talk meaningfully about physics, archeology, musicology, mythology, literature, or the nature of consciousness? You might be someone I'd like to know.
My posting schedule tends to be: It's been kind of sporadic over the last year, but I'm looking to make a fresh start this year. I won't post daily, probably, but weekly at least.
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: If you're MAGA, move on. I probably represent everything you hate, and I don't have time to educate people in a cult. I do not tolerate hate speech, homophobia, transphobia, incels, etc.
Before adding me, you should know: I'm an atheist for starters. I don't have a problem with people of faith, provided they don't try to rub my nose in it. I don't generally countenance evangelicals or fundamentalists, or anyone who feels the need to inject some performative demonstration of their supposed piety into literally every situation. I've known many people like this, and I lose patience with them very quickly.
I'm a 2 time cancer survivor. The last bout was diagnosed 4 years ago, and nearly killed me. I've written about some of the experience here, but may expand on it more in the future, now that I feel like I'm in a reasonably good headspace to think about what I went through.
I try to be polite and respectful of everyone with whom I interact. I expect the same from others. Slurs, insults, etc., are not tolerated. The basic rule of interacting with me: Don't be a dick. It's pretty much the closest thing I have to a philosophy of life.
Most of my journal is friends locked, but I'm happy to add people if they're interested. I've met some wonderful people here, and am always happy to meet more.
Hello Possible 2026 Friends
Jan. 5th, 2026 07:23 pmjayregee posting in addme <b><p>Name:</b> </p> Regis
<p><b>My hobbies are:</b></p> I mainly just surf the net and collect physical media. I prefer it over streaming.
<p><b>Age:</b></p> 46
<p><b>I mostly post about:</b></p> My life as a bipolar gay man, fandoms and things that pique my interest.
<p><b>My hobbies are:</b></p> I mainly just surf the net and collect physical media. I prefer it over streaming.
<p><b>My fandoms are:</b></p> Twin Peaks, Friday the 13th, SAW Monk, Sherlock, Murder She Wrote, Perry Mason... Let's just say I like a lot of mystery programs.
<p><b>I'm looking to meet people who:</b></p> I wouldn't mind finding other gays with my interests. I am not picky though. I will take anyone. I am trying to make new friends in 2026. Take the edge off of today's misery.
<p><b>My posting schedule tends to be:</b> daily/weekly/monthly/sporadic/etc</p> I tend to write when the spirit in me is strong. I try to post everyday but lately I've been too weak in the mind to get any words on the screen.
<p><b>When I add people, my dealbreakers are:</b></p> Homophobic people that are MAGA like Trump. DIsgusting pictures are sometimes banned but I like horror movies. So, they tend to be few and far between.
<p><b>Before adding me, you should know:</b></p> I am gay and do talk about the and my depression at some length. Also, I am known to post hunky guys on holidays and special occasions/
第四年第三百六十二天
Jan. 6th, 2026 08:08 amnnozomi posting in guardian_learning部首
心 part 9
怨, resentful; 怪, strange/to blame; 怵, to fear ( pinyin )
https://www.mdbg.net/chinese/dictionary?cdqrad=61
语法
2.14 Uses of 让
https://www.digmandarin.com/hsk-2-grammar
词汇
产品, product; 财产, property; 破产, bankruptcy; 遗产, heritage ( pinyin )
https://mandarinbean.com/new-hsk-4-word-list/
Guardian:
如果有一天我不辞而别，你可别怪我, don't blame me if one day I disappear without saying goodbye
如果告诉他，会不会让他陷入危险, if I tell him, will it lead him into danger?
他这个人偏偏对电子产品是一窍不通, he doesn't have a clue about electronic products
Me:
因为我们是闺蜜所以彼此给听抱怨。
你别让我生气！
心 part 9
怨, resentful; 怪, strange/to blame; 怵, to fear ( pinyin )
https://www.mdbg.net/chinese/dictionary?cdqrad=61
语法
2.14 Uses of 让
https://www.digmandarin.com/hsk-2-grammar
词汇
产品, product; 财产, property; 破产, bankruptcy; 遗产, heritage ( pinyin )
https://mandarinbean.com/new-hsk-4-word-list/
Guardian:
如果有一天我不辞而别，你可别怪我, don't blame me if one day I disappear without saying goodbye
如果告诉他，会不会让他陷入危险, if I tell him, will it lead him into danger?
他这个人偏偏对电子产品是一窍不通, he doesn't have a clue about electronic products
Me:
因为我们是闺蜜所以彼此给听抱怨。
你别让我生气！
(no subject)
Jan. 5th, 2026 10:10 amapod_feed
Most galaxies have a single nucleus -- does this galaxy have four?
recommended reading
Jan. 4th, 2026 08:08 pmtoastykitten- I watched part of One Battle After Another but I'm not that interested in re-watching the whole thing. I'm sure it's a great movie; it's just not my cup of tea. But I very much enjoyed this spoiler-filled article about how The Oscar Should Go to Bob Ferguson's 1991 Nissan Sentra SE-R.
- I finally remembered in December to pay for Dreamwidth points. I'm trying to be better about paying for stuff I actually really like and use.
- To that end, I renewed my subscription to Zeteo. The most recent thing I watched of theirs that was great, was this interview with Iranian-Jewish-Israeli comedian Noam Shuster-Eliassi, who talks about growing up in a small Israeli village nicknamed "The Oasis of Peace", where Israelis and Palestinians intentionally lived together. She's now got a documentary called "Coexistence My Ass".
- Equator also continues to bring gorgeous, heartbreaking writing and news, and I'm pretty sure I will subscribe once I sort out other subscriptions and bills for 2025. It is one of the few publications where I actually want to read everything. Some articles that stand out: How Gaza Broke the Art World - from the former editor of ArtForum and how he got fired for speaking up on Gaza, The Demand for Silence - on the unspoken and increasing costs of the Ukrainian war on Ukrainians themselves, Caste and Chappals - a translation of a memoir about being Dalit and what having shoes means, We Have Talked Enough About Ourselves - How the marriage of American exceptionalism and liberal Zionism led to genocide.
- Apparently the boycott against PenAmerica has been lifted.
第四年第三百六十一天
Jan. 5th, 2026 09:23 amnnozomi posting in guardian_learning部首
心 parts 3-8
志, will; 忘, to forget; 忙, busy; 忠, faithful; 忧, to worry; 快, fast/pleasant; 念, to remember/to miss; 忽, to neglect; 怀, bosom/mind/to conceive; 态, appearance/form; 怎, how; 怒, anger; 怕, to fear; 怖, terror; 怜, to pity; 思, to think; 急, to worry/urgent; 性, nature/property/sex
( pinyin )
https://www.mdbg.net/chinese/dictionary?cdqrad=61
语法
2.11 Emphasis: 真 vs 很
2.12 过 as perfect tense
2.13 别 vs 不要
https://www.digmandarin.com/hsk-2-grammar
词汇
采访, interview
参考, reference; 参与, to participate
操场, playground; 操作, operation; 体操, gymnastics
测, 测量, to measure; 测试, test; 检测, to examine; 预测, forecast
曾, once, at some time in the past
茶叶, tealeaves
( pinyin )
https://mandarinbean.com/new-hsk-4-word-list/
玩玩
Songs that the vocabulary list etc. brought to mind for me this week: 我怀念的 (Stefanie Sun), 谢谢你来听我唱歌 (Liu Chang), 轻轻 (Jiang Dunhao). Anyone have any good songs from the New Year’s programs to offer? I haven’t listened properly to more than a few things.
新年第一次第七天！大家过得怎么样？冷不冷？热不热？祝大家平平安安健健康康的2026年！
心 parts 3-8
志, will; 忘, to forget; 忙, busy; 忠, faithful; 忧, to worry; 快, fast/pleasant; 念, to remember/to miss; 忽, to neglect; 怀, bosom/mind/to conceive; 态, appearance/form; 怎, how; 怒, anger; 怕, to fear; 怖, terror; 怜, to pity; 思, to think; 急, to worry/urgent; 性, nature/property/sex
( pinyin )
https://www.mdbg.net/chinese/dictionary?cdqrad=61
语法
2.11 Emphasis: 真 vs 很
2.12 过 as perfect tense
2.13 别 vs 不要
https://www.digmandarin.com/hsk-2-grammar
词汇
采访, interview
参考, reference; 参与, to participate
操场, playground; 操作, operation; 体操, gymnastics
测, 测量, to measure; 测试, test; 检测, to examine; 预测, forecast
曾, once, at some time in the past
茶叶, tealeaves
( pinyin )
https://mandarinbean.com/new-hsk-4-word-list/
玩玩
Songs that the vocabulary list etc. brought to mind for me this week: 我怀念的 (Stefanie Sun), 谢谢你来听我唱歌 (Liu Chang), 轻轻 (Jiang Dunhao). Anyone have any good songs from the New Year’s programs to offer? I haven’t listened properly to more than a few things.
新年第一次第七天！大家过得怎么样？冷不冷？热不热？祝大家平平安安健健康康的2026年！
(no subject)
Jan. 4th, 2026 05:49 pmspain posting in addmeName: Sarah
Age: 32
I mostly post about: Day to day, real life stuff. I mostly talk about whatever's going on, which can just be about taking the kids somewhere cool, visiting family, my job, etc. I do tend to keep negative posts private just because I'm using the space to vent and don't necessarily want advice, so I'd say my posts are also typically positive. I also try to include photos in every post and love seeing photos from friends
My hobbies/interests are: Reading, traveling, video games, going to concerts, collecting vinyl, lego, dark academia, tarot, coffee, all things horror
I'm looking to meet people who: have similar interests and values, who I can get along with and become friends with outside of this site. I love being friends on other social media platforms, talking outside of just DW, meeting up with people, etc
My posting schedule tends to be: For someone who is chronically online, I tend to only post about once or twice a month. I do read everyone's posts and comment when I can, but I don't like commenting just for the sake of commenting. I enjoy comments that can start a conversation or come from a place of sincerity and don't just say something like, "looks fun!"
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: I'm not into fandom whatsoever, so if your journal is majorly or exclusively about fandom, we won't work out. Also regardless of political views, I will most likely never talk about it on my journal and don't love reading about politics, so if that's something that's important to you, we might not mesh well
Age: 32
I mostly post about: Day to day, real life stuff. I mostly talk about whatever's going on, which can just be about taking the kids somewhere cool, visiting family, my job, etc. I do tend to keep negative posts private just because I'm using the space to vent and don't necessarily want advice, so I'd say my posts are also typically positive. I also try to include photos in every post and love seeing photos from friends
My hobbies/interests are: Reading, traveling, video games, going to concerts, collecting vinyl, lego, dark academia, tarot, coffee, all things horror
I'm looking to meet people who: have similar interests and values, who I can get along with and become friends with outside of this site. I love being friends on other social media platforms, talking outside of just DW, meeting up with people, etc
My posting schedule tends to be: For someone who is chronically online, I tend to only post about once or twice a month. I do read everyone's posts and comment when I can, but I don't like commenting just for the sake of commenting. I enjoy comments that can start a conversation or come from a place of sincerity and don't just say something like, "looks fun!"
When I add people, my dealbreakers are: I'm not into fandom whatsoever, so if your journal is majorly or exclusively about fandom, we won't work out. Also regardless of political views, I will most likely never talk about it on my journal and don't love reading about politics, so if that's something that's important to you, we might not mesh well
(no subject)
Jan. 4th, 2026 10:45 pmfox_in_me posting in addmeName:Mr. Fox
Age: 30-something
I mostly post about:
Stories from my life — my thoughts and feelings, especially during this time of war in Ukraine. I try to capture emotions honestly: memories of a peaceful past, reflections on the present, and tales from my life as a mariner and traveler.
This journal is still in its early days, after a long break from writing. Each entry is posted in both English and the original language. I also share my own photographs — from different times, chosen to reflect my current mood.
My hobbies are:
Photography (almost professional), lomography (daily photos of interesting moments), music (acoustic, alternative, instrumental covers), psychology, and classical literature. I love discovering new things — ideas, places, people.
My fandoms are:
Honestly, I’m not active in any specific fandom. But I enjoy reading and learning, especially to improve my English.
I'm looking to meet people who:
…feel connected to what I write — kindred spirits or simply those who find meaning in my words. I’m open to everyone (with one exception: I don’t welcome those who support or excuse the war). My posts are open and honest. I’d love to find new interesting people to read and connect with.
My posting schedule tends to be:
Currently daily, or a few times a week — depending on my free time.
When I add people, my dealbreakers are:
No major dealbreakers — most of what matters is already said above.
Before adding me, you should know:
I’m an open person without any particular agenda. I’m Ukrainian — and perhaps that matters now, just to avoid misunderstandings.
Welcome aboard. These are my messages in a bottle.
Age: 30-something
I mostly post about:
Stories from my life — my thoughts and feelings, especially during this time of war in Ukraine. I try to capture emotions honestly: memories of a peaceful past, reflections on the present, and tales from my life as a mariner and traveler.
This journal is still in its early days, after a long break from writing. Each entry is posted in both English and the original language. I also share my own photographs — from different times, chosen to reflect my current mood.
My hobbies are:
Photography (almost professional), lomography (daily photos of interesting moments), music (acoustic, alternative, instrumental covers), psychology, and classical literature. I love discovering new things — ideas, places, people.
My fandoms are:
Honestly, I’m not active in any specific fandom. But I enjoy reading and learning, especially to improve my English.
I'm looking to meet people who:
…feel connected to what I write — kindred spirits or simply those who find meaning in my words. I’m open to everyone (with one exception: I don’t welcome those who support or excuse the war). My posts are open and honest. I’d love to find new interesting people to read and connect with.
My posting schedule tends to be:
Currently daily, or a few times a week — depending on my free time.
When I add people, my dealbreakers are:
No major dealbreakers — most of what matters is already said above.
Before adding me, you should know:
I’m an open person without any particular agenda. I’m Ukrainian — and perhaps that matters now, just to avoid misunderstandings.
Welcome aboard. These are my messages in a bottle.
I don’t even know why I’m sharing this and will probs regret it, but just now I dreamed
Jan. 3rd, 2026 06:54 pmpileofsith_feedI don’t even know why I’m sharing this and will probs regret it, but just now I dreamed I was reading a bizarre Star Wars fanfic.
It was a… genderbent Leia Organa x General Hux story?? Hux was a very pathetic and miserable creature. She was a hated prisoner of the good guys and partially amnesiac (because of Kylo Ren scrambling for some info through her mind and then leaving her behind to get caught or something, idk). All in all just not having a very good time at all. She was deeply afraid of male!Leia (Leo? Lei? Luke number 2?) but also self-hatingly in love with him because of daddy issues it was the first time she’d gotten something approaching compassionate attention. I don’t think male!Leia was even aware, at that point in the imaginary fanfic. It was one-sided anguish and apparently very distressing to read.
I was emotionally invested. I woke up in a wet-eyed haze.
I’ve had trouble sleeping recently, so I tried some passionflower tincture, was that it?
Did soaky herbs beam a prophetic vision of nonexistant crackfic into my brain?
第四年第三百六十天
Jan. 4th, 2026 09:19 amnnozomi posting in guardian_learning部首
心 part 8
思, to think; 急, to worry/urgent; 性, nature/property/sex ( pinyin )
https://www.mdbg.net/chinese/dictionary?cdqrad=61
词汇
茶叶, tealeaves (pinyin in tags)
https://mandarinbean.com/new-hsk-4-word-list/
Guardian:
你先不要着急, don't worry
[no 茶叶]
Me:
你穿那件西装好性感！
先扔掉茶叶再给客人倒茶。
心 part 8
思, to think; 急, to worry/urgent; 性, nature/property/sex ( pinyin )
https://www.mdbg.net/chinese/dictionary?cdqrad=61
词汇
茶叶, tealeaves (pinyin in tags)
https://mandarinbean.com/new-hsk-4-word-list/
Guardian:
你先不要着急, don't worry
[no 茶叶]
Me:
你穿那件西装好性感！
先扔掉茶叶再给客人倒茶。
Which Part of the Indie Web Ethos is the Bigger Priority?
Jan. 3rd, 2026 09:56 amosteophageAlthough normally spoken about as a cohesive whole, different aspects of the indie web ethos can wind up in tension with each other, which raises the question of which one ultimately takes priority. On the one hand, we have the general interest in onboarding, i.e. helping more people onto the indie web; on the other hand, the issue of onboarding can place some strain on other commonly touted ideals. At the end of the day, which form of independence matters most? And what does the answer entail for our understanding of who the indie web is “for”?
Note: this post uses the term “indie web” for convenience, but if you prefer some other similar term, you’re still invited to the conversation.
Crossposted to Pillowfort and my personal site.
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