Goldkin @Goldkin@awoo.space

TIL: Washington state’s renewable energy program offered us $0.54 per kWh generated for our new system. That works out to about $10 a day, on top of our energy savings (@$0.11) and other incentives.

It’s a good reminder that, while our federal admin is trying to bury the data and programs, solar really is a good investment in Washington state right now.

My older sister successfully delivered her second tiny human around 9am this morning. I’m relieved and overjoyed.

I’m looking forward to being that one eccentric, cool uncle for them again. The one that always knows the perfect gifts (hint: I cheat using Amazon), with an air of mystery to them that, sometimes, you’re suspicious is secretly a dragon.

@mawr Seeing well-managed cables and network equipment brings me great joy (in addition to the build-in-progress). Keep up the good work! 💕

@green No prob!

Server numbers are low enough (~20-70 on the most populous one) that we’ll probably run into each other. Though I keep player nameplates off to preserve immersion, so I probably won’t know unless it’s mentioned after the fact.

I discovered the game Meadow yesterday. I hadn’t realized it was something I needed.

It’s difficult to describe how much easier it is to socialize with strangers when the lexicon is limited to trills, chirps, bleets, and limited semaphore in a peaceful sandbox game. Or the wonders this does for social anxiety and fear of social complexity in general.

It’s currently $3 on Steam, in case it’s useful to others: http://store.steampowered.com/app/486310/Meadow/

Taking a week off the bird site has substantially helped. I’m no longer anxious about the daily drip feed of horrors I can’t control, and my schedule has restructured around things that are much better for me.

Art Snacks sent me an inexpensive dip pen that I’ve been doodling around with. While the results are not yet ones I’ll show, I’ve been impressed by how much easier it is to control inking with it. And the ink is water soluble, so it’ll work without blending into my Copics.

🎨🐉🐾🐾🐾

@literorrery NW Wind and Solar. Ping me privately if you want more info or to set up a referral.

($0 from net usage, that is. They still charge ~$8.95 as a utility hookup fee, which we’re more than happy to pay.)

Today was our first $0 electricity bill from PSE since installing our solar panels. It is a joyous day.

Right on October 1st, an orb weaver decided to spin a web in our garage, near the window.

Even our garage spiders are ready for spooky season. You go, little spider friend.

@Yarideki Thanks! I hope you have a pleasant time on Mastodon as well!

@green Thanks! ^..^

Camera was taped to a pole, as recommended by someone over on Twitter.
https://awoo.space/media/lkHfFijreMjsUCRt7FQ

Tonight’s dinner, prep and serving.

We allow the sin of Blue Apron in our house. I’ve been slowly learning how they build complex flavors with a small pool of easily-kept ingredients (garlic, scallions, shallots, and citruses featuring prominently).

Though this is one of their recipes, I’ve managed to replicate their approach on more than one occasion. I’m not sure that makes me a better cook, but the results sure are tasty.
https://awoo.space/media/sf_ZgvWXgnrq8EcaggA
https://awoo.space/media/eY1MBg0wXTZCpCTjyW4

@mawr Happy to be here. Thank you! ^..^