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madmayday
@madmayday.bsky.social
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I mostly draw, paint, and grow plants. Sometimes I write about gardening, long covid, watching civilization's last fingers slip from a cliff, and living under the great Texas hell dome. After years of cooking, I studied anthropology at UTexas.
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a friend mailed this to me after the 2001 election — in an actual letter! It was my first intro to the Onion's "it could be real, idk!" headlines. theonion.com/bush-our-lon...
headline from the Onion Politics page Bush: "Our Long National Nightmare Of Peace And Prosperity Is Finally Over" photo of former President Bush in front of a flag, looking like the cat who caught the canary
December 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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I tried to respond calmly but every pen in my house is dead
a restaurant guest check pad 1. people will waste food during the holidays in this economy because of AI BS recipes. 2. my pen wasn't working so I went through an entire mug full of pens, trying them out and throwing them away. so, lots of frustrated scribbling and then "wtf, finally a pencil that works! I forgot what I was saying." followed by "AI does not eat. it does not taste food! do not let it plan/ruin your meals, ok?" then i drew a bunch of hearts and wavy lines. the guest receipt # is 0000048
November 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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beautiful mess
a fluffy black and white tuxedo cat, happily rolling around on the dusty wood floor
November 4, 2025 at 7:25 PM
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Mr Bonkers, the porch kitty who likes to occasionally conduct surprise inspections, is concerned about unauthorized personnel on the a/c.
tuxedo cat standing on a stack of books to look out the window at a squirrel tuxedo cat standing on a stack of books to look out a window has seen the squirrel, and is looking at me tuxedo cat standing on a stack of books to look out the window at a squirrel again. the squirrel is unconcerned.
October 28, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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live! outside the window over the kitchen sink! it's Rocky Karate!
a squirrel on the fence, eating snacks a squirrel on the fence, eating snacks
October 26, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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I have a little outdoor kitchen too, but it is in progress, so I haven't cooked yet. not pictured is a little Weber grill behind me.

i will move the rosemary when I cook (move it onto the focaccia, amirite?)
a small clay wood-fired pizza oven that looks like a fish, a cute little grill. both are sitting on concrete patio tiles surrounded by black river rocks. there are rosemary plants next to it.
October 26, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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please know I did not seek out a comment form, it was just there, and that little horrified emoji just spoke to me. it's probably answered by bots but either way, we need to fix this shit or we need to turn it off.
a feedback form on ecosia (i did not seek it out, it presented itself) how was your search experience with ecosia today? horrified face emoji selected from five faces ranging from horrified to super stoked. feedback is clipped in the image, but I include it in its entirety: i am a baker, i was having an issue leavening the dough, and figured the yeast was stale. the first hit when I asked "how to dispose of old yeast" was an inaccurate and nonsensical A/I article about baking powder by a fake guy who claims to have been a journalist for 15 years and has something to do with green investments or something. even brags about his inspiring content. the nerve of this man who doesn't exist. it recommended that I use it for cleaning silverware, brightening laundry, just wild shit. I threw it in the compost. you wouldn't believe, seriously for real. I am so annoyed and put out by modernity, I tellyawhat. have a good day.
October 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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what a stupid waste of a morning. I composted it, btw.
Skip to content Green Technology Investments What to do with the expired yeast? 10 smart ways to reuse it lievito scaduto March 2, 2025 There is a time when everyone, at least once, found ourselves in front of one EXPIRED SOCK PUNperhaps buried at the bottom of the belief. And the doubt arises spontaneously: throw it or try to use it anyway? If the idea of ​​a cake that does not leave to let the chills come, know that the expired yeast can still be useful in many ways. It’s not a refusal, but a hidden resource! Here’s how to transform it into an ally for the home and everyday life. Is the expired yeast dangerous? The good news is that no, the expired yeast is not harmful to health. It does not become toxic with time, because it is mainly composed of sodium bicarbonate, cremor tartar and corn starch. The real problem is that it may have lost its effectiveness and, if used to cook, it could leave you with a dessert like a pancake. So, no health risk, but if you want to be successful with the recipe you have in while you will have to make your evaluations … Why does the expired yeast no longer work? The yeast is a sort of “small chemist” in the sachet: magic is activated with humidity and heat, through which it will produce the carbon dioxide necessary for the leavening of the doughs. The problem is that over time the yeast loses this ability and the result can be disappointing. Cakes that look like bricks, hard biscuits like stones … better to avoid. Do you want to be sure that it still works? Perform a small test: mix a teaspoon of yeast in a glass of hot water and lemon juice. If he frizes, he is still active; If it remains inert, better to allocate it to other uses. Creative reuse of expired yeast If your yeast is no longer suitable for the kitchen, don’t throw it away! It can come in handy in surprising ways: Neutralize bad smells: spread it in shoes, carpets and drawers. It absorbs humidity and unpleasant odors, just like baking soda. Enhances the l… Neutralize bad smells: spread it in shoes, carpets and drawers. It absorbs humidity and unpleasant odors, just like baking soda. Enhances the laundry: Add it to the washing machine basket to soften the fabrics and make the garments fresher. If the smell of yeast does not drive you crazy, add a few drops of essential oil. Cleans the surfaces: Mix it with a little water to obtain a slightly abrasive pasta, perfect for sinks, tiles and stainless steel. Lucid the silverware: a little yeast, hot water and a soft cloth will give new splendor to cutlery and jewelry. Wands away: mixed with salt and scattered in the critical points, it creates a natural barrier against these small invaders. Help compost: If you have a domestic compost, adding some yeast can accelerate the decomposition of organic waste. Skin scrub: mixed with honey and yogurt, becomes a delicate exfoliating for the face. Who would have said that your belief kept a secret of beauty? Pot for pots: If you have pans with stubborn residues, try to rub them with yeast and hot water. It works as a natural detergent. Deodorant for the refrigerator: a bold of yeast left in the fridge helps to eliminate bad smells, just like sodium bicarbonate. Cleaning of the dishwasher: Pour a teaspoon into the dishwasher before starting a washing cycle to eliminate unpleasant fats and odors. about the author, who i doubt is real Chris Rivers With over 15 years of experience in journalism and a deep-seated passion for environmental sustainability, I lead the editorial team at Green Technology Investments. My background in environmental science fuels my commitment to crafting insightful and impactful content. When I'm not penning articles, you can find me exploring national parks or tending to my organic garden. Recent posts
October 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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the ah-eee can whip up a deranged cartoon of the rat king flying around the US shitting on our fun, yet when I, a modest baker, seek a conscious disposal method for stale baking yeast, the first hit is basically a robot impersonating a human, poorly guessing what a baker wants to know.
ecosia search engine, query: what to do with old yeast. the first hit is from greentechnologyinvestments.com. "what to do with the expired yeast? 10 smart ways to reuse it" Title of article "What to do with the expired yeast" accompanied by a photo of a hand holding a spoon, dipping into a can of baking powder. overlay of emojis including emergency light, a person with arms crossed in front, and a red flag. a screenshot of an ai slop article, don't expect it to make sense. "There is a time when everyone, at least once, found ourselves in front of one EXPIRED SOCK PUNperhaps buried at the bottom of the belief. And the doubt arises spontaneously: throw it or try to use it anyway? If the idea of ​​a cake that does not leave to let the chills come, know that the expired yeast can still be useful in many ways. It’s not a refusal, but a hidden resource! Here’s how to transform it into an ally for the home and everyday life. Is the expired yeast dangerous? The good news is that no, the expired yeast is not harmful to health. It does not become toxic with time, because it is mainly composed of sodium bicarbonate, cremor tartar and corn starch. The real problem is that it may have lost its effectiveness and, if used to cook, it could leave you with a dessert like a pancake. So, no health risk, but if you want to be successful with the recipe you have in while you will have to make your evaluations" ai slop about yeast, but really about baking powder. The yeast is a sort of “small chemist” in the sachet: magic is activated with humidity and heat, through which it will produce the carbon dioxide necessary for the leavening of the doughs. The problem is that over time the yeast loses this ability and the result can be disappointing. Cakes that look like bricks, hard biscuits like stones … better to avoid. Do you want to be sure that it still works? Perform a small test: mix a teaspoon of yeast in a glass of hot water and lemon juice. If he frizes, he is still active; If it remains inert, better to allocate it to other uses.
October 19, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Pearl's daily communique with Rocky Karate.

Our window is covered in oak pollen. Everything is covered in oak pollen. If I ingest any more oak pollen I will sneeze acorns.
October 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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Pearl, and Rocky Karate.
a fluffy black and white tuxedo cat is completely focused on a squirrel outside the window.
September 27, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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my understanding (from guessing, and the above video) is that when Moebius was automatic drawing, he started fresh every day. I always want to go back and clean it up, so sometimes the next day I add/remove details, layers, and corrections until I concede that it's time to move on.
two sketches on my drafting table, they are automatic drawings where I made grids, curves, and objects, and then filled in with shading to show volume, space. In the drawing on the left, ghostly figures are milling around in surreal, flowing architecture. The one on the right has a seven-eyed origami robot buried under piles of junk. They are both in a blue, brown, and gold palette, but these colors are sort of an underpainting, and the drawings are not yet finished.
September 15, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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detail from today's automatic drawing exercise. this is a very complicated robot in the future but from a past in our future. #jeremyberemy
detail, a pencil sketch of a robot covered in debris. this was an exercise so it doesn't really look obvious what is happening, I was just following the compass and pencils, and filling in blank areas. I think it has a little "Biblically correct angel" vibe, but like a robot digging itself out of underbrush.
September 7, 2025 at 1:10 AM
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this is, like, a lot of homework. I will have to think about this very slowly.
A posting meme challenge: “Music Ask 1. A song you like with a color in the title 2. A song you like with a number in the title 3. A song that reminds you of summertime 4. A song that reminds you of someone you would rather forget about 5. A song that needs to be played LOUD 6. A song that makes you want to dance 7. A song to drive to 8. A song about drugs or alcohol 9. A song that makes you happy 10. A song that makes you sad 11. A song that you never get tired of 12. A song from your preteen years 13. One of your favorite 80's songs 14. A song that you would love played at your wedding 15. A song that is a cover by another artist 16. One of your favorite classical songs 17. A song that would sing a duet with on karaoke 18. A song from the year that you were born 19. A song that makes you think about life 20. A song that has many meanings to you 21. A favorite song with a person's name in the title 22. A song that moves you forward 23. A song that you think everybody should listen to 24. A song by a band you wish were still together 25. A song by an artist no longer living 26. A song that makes you want to fall in love 27. A song that breaks your heart 28. A song by an artist with a voice that you love 29. A song that you remember from your childhood 30. A song that reminds you of yourself”
September 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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Using one photo already on your phone, what is the announcement tomorrow at 2?
mister mind, a Venusian space worm with glasses, wearing a radio around his ... neck? where his neck would be. He is laughing, and his radio says "captain marvel broke up my old organization and had me electrocuted! but I'm back, and I'm more evil than ever before!"
September 2, 2025 at 6:54 AM
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restarted automatic drawing exercises after forgetting i did that. I don't focus well enough yet to plan drawings. I make a grid and perspective lines, and trance draw whatever all over them, not thinking, just Bob Rossing around, happy trees, happy antlers, happy idkwtf.
drawing, work in progress, weird swoopy architecture, ghostly figures, bit dreamlike and surreal, lots of brown and blue pencil with white ink and a few splashes of red and blue.
August 22, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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his little legs!
chalkboard with a drawing of Mister Mind, a Venusian space worm from the comic Shazam.
August 22, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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a worm or caterpillar (if I add legs?), I was thinking about Mr. Mind a lot bc I think the brain worms are definitely going around.

probably going to add piles of food with one bite from each.
🍩🍦🥪🍎🐛
a chalkboard with a drawing of worm, or maybe if I add legs, a caterpillar? It reminds me of Mr. Mind and The Very Hungry Caterpiller, and next to the drawing I wrote The Very Hungry Mind.
August 20, 2025 at 12:26 AM
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I have been drawing and erasing a lot to get comfortable and establish a habit
a chalkboard with a partial grid drawn on it, perspective guidelines, and some not so great geometry attempts
August 20, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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I painted my old drafting table with chalkboard paint, because I have a lot of crumbling old newsprint pads full of messy drawings and nothing lasts forever, and I thought the big white expanse of table was stressful.
a drafting table i repainted with chalkboard paint, and a big, messy, unfinished drawing removed from the table for a month so I could add more layers of paint.
August 20, 2025 at 12:10 AM
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it's not this clown.
a little woodpecker perched on a suet cake outside the window
July 17, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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a few minutes ago, overwhelmed, worried, had to touch grass, I met a little guy at the back door.
A television screen. KXAN weather 7 day forecast for Austin area predicts more rain, after days of tragic destruction and loss of lives, families, habitats, and homes. In a banner below, a headline that says "Check out this insane iceberg that broke off Antarctica" from Amaze Lab. I selected the "Up next" prompt and paused to take a picture, and went outside. On opening the back door, I met a little possum. I am absolutely over the moon about this. I love my tiny new neighbor. a tray with gross, soggy, rained-on cat kibble, poorly sheltered by an umbrella. a young possum approaches the food, unafraid of me, the wild nature photographer. soggy cat kibble under an umbrella. a young possum with somewhat patchy fur does not seem to mind and plows into it.
July 9, 2025 at 7:37 PM
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Popovich, on the fuck-up crew that still tortures us with their stupidity
www.kxan.com/sports/gregg...
Popovich began the speech by asking the attending media members if they had brought a gun into American Airlines Arena. He expanded on what seemed like an odd question, referring to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton. “I just wondered because we have a governor and lieutenant governor and an attorney general that made it easier to have more guns,” he said. “That was a response to our kids getting murdered. I just thought that was a little bit strange decision. It’s just me, though.” He also called out Sen. Ted Cruz and his plan to put more armed police officers in schools after the Uvalde shooting.
July 8, 2025 at 10:28 PM
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we were not prepared for so much rain.

I worried about drought, now I just worry most of the time. there is so much to do. so much demands attention.
a pond made from a wash tub. there are lotus pads floating on the surface, and hornwort I think? it is a ferny aquatic thing that hosts tiny aquatic things like hopefully tadpoles and maybe even dragonfly larvae. there are two little pots in the water, a few tomato plants live in one of them and they are growing roots all over the lower stem. on the right is a leggy monstera baby that needs sunshine. but it's raining, like, excessively, so anyway. I placed some boards with a concrete slab across the top, and a little concrete frog that belonged to my grandmama waits on the boards for more frogs to show up.
July 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
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this cat likes to tell me off every day.
this is Mr Bonkers, a tuxedo cat that won't leave me alone. he is loud and aggressively friendly and weird, and sometimes he hangs out in my kitchen. in this photo, he is yelling "GOOD MORNING!!!" at me from the neighbor's yard. he's such an asshole. He makes Pearl angry. we are mad at him. this is Mr Bonkers, a tuxedo cat with what appears to be a mod haircut. he lives somewhere, I suspect under the house. he is following me around outside for some reason. in this photo, he lingers by the chain link fence. there are dry, brown leaves and green ground cover by a dirt path. dawn, a beautiful day begins. Pearl, a fluffy black and white tuxedo cat surrounded by big max pumpkin leaves, looks down from her perch on a ladder in the garden. Mr Bonkers walks up the path into the sun, oblivious, his shadow stretching behind him. his tail is a little bent at the end and looks a little like the Loch Ness monster hoax photo.
July 3, 2025 at 4:58 AM