Andres Kabel
@andreskabel.bsky.social
Writer: history (technology, mainly nuclear power), environment/ Anthropocene, & crime fiction. #Review. Rational humanist. Birdwatcher.
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https://andreskabel.com
My mind is a rainbow swirl of ideas, projects, tugging constraints, and dreams. Every damned day. Long may it continue. Good morning.
November 28, 2025 at 9:49 AM
My mind is a rainbow swirl of ideas, projects, tugging constraints, and dreams. Every damned day. Long may it continue. Good morning.
Do you enjoy routine or neverending change? This week (after returning from northern grandparenting) I’ve slept, exercised, worked, cast my mind around, spent time with loved ones. If I could travel no more, that’s what I’d do.
November 28, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Do you enjoy routine or neverending change? This week (after returning from northern grandparenting) I’ve slept, exercised, worked, cast my mind around, spent time with loved ones. If I could travel no more, that’s what I’d do.
The outside world can stay away. Good day.
November 26, 2025 at 9:51 AM
The outside world can stay away. Good day.
Red rock with a sunset glow. I wasn’t moved by any of the sculptures in that park near Broken Hill except for this one. Something to do with a child. What moves you today?
November 25, 2025 at 7:02 AM
Red rock with a sunset glow. I wasn’t moved by any of the sculptures in that park near Broken Hill except for this one. Something to do with a child. What moves you today?
One “task” or imperative for Volume II is to revisit the intrinsic motivation pushing me to write it. What’s the big picture emotion I need to channel?
November 24, 2025 at 7:55 AM
One “task” or imperative for Volume II is to revisit the intrinsic motivation pushing me to write it. What’s the big picture emotion I need to channel?
November 23, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Reminds me of Maui beaches. I attended a writer's conference there. Twice, actually, once with a crime fiction draft & once with Chapter 1 of my upcoming book. Same result: nada.
November 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Reminds me of Maui beaches. I attended a writer's conference there. Twice, actually, once with a crime fiction draft & once with Chapter 1 of my upcoming book. Same result: nada.
I have no idea what this this is. Organic, what does that mean? Maybe you know?
November 21, 2025 at 9:49 AM
I have no idea what this this is. Organic, what does that mean? Maybe you know?
Random marks, random pattern. Writing nonfiction history is weaving a web around random marks, a random pattern.
November 20, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Random marks, random pattern. Writing nonfiction history is weaving a web around random marks, a random pattern.
Chapter 1 now copy edited. Hurrah, hurrah. And hello to you...
November 19, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Chapter 1 now copy edited. Hurrah, hurrah. And hello to you...
A remote track in lush moss territory. Humans were here... I remember this. Good morning or afternoon or whatever.
November 18, 2025 at 7:02 AM
A remote track in lush moss territory. Humans were here... I remember this. Good morning or afternoon or whatever.
AIs now come in brands and models. An indispensable resource is the newsletter of Ethan Mollick. Check out the options here - which one do you use?
www.oneusefulthing.org/p/an-opinion...
www.oneusefulthing.org/p/an-opinion...
November 17, 2025 at 7:55 AM
AIs now come in brands and models. An indispensable resource is the newsletter of Ethan Mollick. Check out the options here - which one do you use?
www.oneusefulthing.org/p/an-opinion...
www.oneusefulthing.org/p/an-opinion...
AIs now come in brands and models. An indispensable resource is the newsletter of Ethan Mollick. Check out the options here - which one do you use?
www.oneusefulthing.org/p/an-opinion...
www.oneusefulthing.org/p/an-opinion...
November 14, 2025 at 9:52 PM
AIs now come in brands and models. An indispensable resource is the newsletter of Ethan Mollick. Check out the options here - which one do you use?
www.oneusefulthing.org/p/an-opinion...
www.oneusefulthing.org/p/an-opinion...
The other worldly Lunettes at Mungo National Park. Was I there or did I dream it? Hello to you on this day...
November 14, 2025 at 9:49 AM
The other worldly Lunettes at Mungo National Park. Was I there or did I dream it? Hello to you on this day...
I never thought I would miss the nitty gritty graft of draft after draft, but I do. It'll be a year before I get back to that. Ni hao ma!
November 13, 2025 at 8:50 AM
I never thought I would miss the nitty gritty graft of draft after draft, but I do. It'll be a year before I get back to that. Ni hao ma!
A bleak, windswept memory. Good morning.
November 12, 2025 at 9:51 AM
A bleak, windswept memory. Good morning.
A new satchel for the daily commute to the cafe. The old satchel fell to pieces due to extensive use. Hi!
November 11, 2025 at 7:02 AM
A new satchel for the daily commute to the cafe. The old satchel fell to pieces due to extensive use. Hi!
I'm stabbing away at how to write this damned thing. Need a burst of inspiration. Good day to you.
November 10, 2025 at 7:55 AM
I'm stabbing away at how to write this damned thing. Need a burst of inspiration. Good day to you.
It’s hard to be at peace. That’s a statement containing nested contradictions. I’ll try today. Are you at peace?
November 7, 2025 at 9:52 PM
It’s hard to be at peace. That’s a statement containing nested contradictions. I’ll try today. Are you at peace?
Ponderous thinking. It's morning and hi.
November 7, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Ponderous thinking. It's morning and hi.
Do I know how anti nuclear activism, as part of environmentalism, came about historically? When, how, and why? No, I don’t. Well, let’s find out.
November 7, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Do I know how anti nuclear activism, as part of environmentalism, came about historically? When, how, and why? No, I don’t. Well, let’s find out.
November 5, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Memories of Menindee Lakes. The truth is, I'd rather be at my desk today than out there in the outback, but it's a tough call. Hello to you.
October 31, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Memories of Menindee Lakes. The truth is, I'd rather be at my desk today than out there in the outback, but it's a tough call. Hello to you.
October 31, 2025 at 9:15 PM
It's not the big, big sky of outback Australia but it's my sky today. Good morning.
October 31, 2025 at 9:49 AM
It's not the big, big sky of outback Australia but it's my sky today. Good morning.