sophiajanehayden_author (@sophiajanehayden_author@indieauthors.social)
My microfiction, "Elaine," is featured in the February issue of Quotidian Bagatelle which is published on Feb. 1st. New to this adventure, I believe "Elaine" is highlighted online Feb. 25th, according to the publisher. I was paid $1.00, which I have framed. (Just kidding.) I'll post "Elaine" some time after it appears elsewhere. #quotidianbagatelle #microFiction #published #written #writers #writer #writers #writersCoffeeClub #writersOfMastodon #mastodon #authorLife #indieAuthor #author #authors #fun #storytelling #story #shortStory #shortStories #scribesAndMakers #women #character
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p (@p@pixelfed.de)
Some interesting thoughts and a good read I found on the net:
**This Idaho trail leads to 104°F pools where winter steam rises through ancient cedars**
By John, 26/01/2026
his Idaho forest corridor leads to three steaming pools where 104°F water meets winter snow. Jerry Johnson Hot Springs sits 2.6 miles from Highway 12, free to all who earn their soak through towering cedars and pines.
The trailhead appears at mile marker 152, just across from Warm Springs Pack Bridge. Parking holds 20-30 vehicles in the plowed lot, with overflow along the roadside. January brings 1-3 feet of snow, making micro-spikes or snowshoes essential for the 1-2 hour round-trip hike.
The cedar corridor to warmth
Western Red Cedar dominates this ancient forest, some trees reaching 300-500 years old. Morning light filters green through the canopy around 7:30am. Warm Springs Creek runs alongside the trail, its winter flow reduced to quiet whispers between ice-covered rocks.
The 2.6-mile path gains minimal elevation, staying near 3,200 feet throughout. Winter wildlife includes deer and elk, though deep snow keeps sightings rare. Forest silence dominates, broken only by occasional ice cracking in the distance.
Where winter brings back quiet
Three natural rock pools await at trail’s end, each carved by artesian springs flowing year-round. The upper pool runs hottest at 104°F and deepest at 3 feet, seating 4-6 people comfortably.
The 2017 silt event that changed crowds
Spring runoff in 2017 filled pools with silt and debris, naturally reducing visitor numbers. This geological reset created today’s quieter atmosphere, with winter weekdays seeing 0-5 visitors and weekends hosting 10-20 people maximum.
Three pools of varying heat
The middle pool offers 100-102°F temperatures with easier rock-step access. The lower pool stays cooler at 100°F but draws fewer crowds. High mineral content creates a subtle sulfur scent, while silica deposits smooth the natural rock formations.
Soaking among the cedars
January air temperatures range from 10°F at night to 35°F during the day. Steam rises dramatically from pools against the cold air, creating ethereal morning mist through the forest.
Winter snowshoe access
Sharp rocks in pools require water shoes for safe entry. The clothing-optional tradition continues year-round, though families and solo travelers share the space respectfully. Winter conditions in nearby Montana create similar pristine wilderness experiences...
Continue to the source:
https://www.journee-mondiale.com/en/this-idaho-trail-leads-to-104f-pools-where-winter-steam-rises-through-ancient-cedars
#Nudity2026 #FKK #Freikörperkultur #Naturism #Nudism #Nudity #Nudist #ProudNudist #GetNakedGermany #Bodyfreedom #TeamNaturist #NaturistSymbol #IamTheFaceOfNaturism #NormalisingNaturism #HikeNaked #Nacktwandern #NaturismusNeuErleben #EinfachMachen #ClothingOptional #BeBareBeProud #Mastodon #BodyAcceptance #Nacktbaden #Skinnydip #BodyPositive #Diversity #TopFreedom #FreeTheNipple #ClothesFree #ClothesFreeLife
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HarveyEsq (@HarveyEsq@mastodon.world)
"Macaulay Culkin posted a tribute to Catherine O’Hara….I’m not crying, you’re crying" @godpod
#Mastodon #RIP #CatherineOHara #Friday
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StreamRadar (@StreamRadar@mastodon.social)
📊 Daily Streaming Summary 📊
Total Hours Streamed: 29.01 hours
Unique Streamers: 10
Total Streams: 11
#StreamingSummary #Mastodon #owncast #peertube
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pooza (@pooza@mstdn.b-shock.org)
WordPressはPHPでのカスタマイズ等を始めて、作る側に回ると確かにつらいんだけどw、プラグインを厳選してユーザーに徹すれば良いツールという評価。
古いテーマも割とちゃんと動くのは、Mastodonとの比較で、えらいなと感心する。
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p (@p@pixelfed.de)
Raising children with family naturism helps them grow up body-positive, confident, and free from shame.
#Nudity2026 #FKK #Freikörperkultur #Naturism #Nudism #Nudity #Nudist #ProudNudist #GetNakedGermany #Bodyfreedom #TeamNaturist #NaturistSymbol #IamTheFaceOfNaturism #NormalisingNaturism #HikeNaked #Nacktwandern #NaturismusNeuErleben #EinfachMachen #ClothingOptional #BeBareBeProud #Mastodon #BodyAcceptance #Nacktbaden #Skinnydip #BodyPositive #Diversity #TopFreedom #FreeTheNipple #ClothesFree #ClothesFreeLife
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kariido (@kariido@mastodon.social)
One of the many beautiful windows in El Capricho villa, designed by Gaudí.
#FensterFreitag #WindowFriday #photo #spain #architecture #photo #arts #design #mastodon
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p (@p@pixelfed.de)
Some interesting thoughts and a good read I found on the net:
**This 10 minute hike through hurricane ruins reaches St Martin’s clearest turquoise cove**
By John, 23/01/2026
The parking lot at Friar’s Bay buzzes with day-trippers unloading beach chairs and coolers. Most never notice the unmarked dirt path leading north through the brush. This 10-minute hike through abandoned hurricane ruins leads to St. Martin’s clearest turquoise cove, where only 20-50 visitors discover Happy Bay’s crystal waters each day.
The trail rewards those willing to leave the crowds behind. Hurricane Irma’s 177mph winds left roofless concrete shells scattered across the hillside in 2017, now home to curious iguanas basking in the Caribbean sun.
The trail through time
The dirt path starts at Friar’s Bay’s northern end, marked only by worn footprints and local knowledge. Rocky terrain requires steady footing, though flip-flops work for most hikers. Elevation gain stays minimal across the 0.4-mile route.
Abandoned structures appear through the vegetation after 5 minutes. Pre-Irma resort buildings stand as concrete skeletons, their missing roofs creating frames for tropical sky. Curly-tailed iguanas lounge on debris, unbothered by occasional hikers passing through their reclaimed territory.
The sound of waves grows stronger as the path curves toward the coast. Coconut palms and sea grape trees provide intermittent shade. A fence blocks direct road access to preserve the ruins’ eerie quiet.
When the cove reveals itself
The first glimpse...
Continue to the source:
https://www.journee-mondiale.com/en/this-10-minute-hike-through-hurricane-ruins-reaches-st-martins-clearest-turquoise-cove/
#Nudity2026 #FKK #Freikörperkultur #Naturism #Nudism #Nudity #Nudist #ProudNudist #GetNakedGermany #Bodyfreedom #TeamNaturist #NaturistSymbol #IamTheFaceOfNaturism #NormalisingNaturism #HikeNaked #Nacktwandern #NaturismusNeuErleben #EinfachMachen #ClothingOptional #BeBareBeProud #Mastodon #BodyAcceptance #Nacktbaden #Skinnydip #BodyPositive #Diversity #TopFreedom #FreeTheNipple #ClothesFree #ClothesFreeLife
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Luckyo_15 (@Luckyo_15@tkz.one)
Alguien que me ayude con una duda
buscando personas que sigo acá en mi cuenta de @tkz me dice que la persona tiene por ejemplo 187 publicaciones, pero no me las deja ver y me dice que para ver el perfil completo debo de ir a: (Me sale un link). Al meterme al link me sale el perfil completo con todas las publicaciones
No entiendo porque pasa esto siendo de nuestra misma instancia y porque no me deja ver los perfiles
#Ayuda #Mastodon #Duda #novato
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robyn (@robyn@yeg.bike)
Uuuh so re: that #Gander #GanderSocial email.... A change in advisors and also in investors!?
Either my reading comprehension is sub-par or this is indeed all very foggy.
I guess I'm glad I didn't put my eggs into that basket & absolutely still think #Mastodon is the right way to go.
Comments/thoughts from others explicitly welcome, maybe I'm just dumb ™️.
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JohnRoss7 (@JohnRoss7@mastodon.social)
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"Sweet and unique, just like you. Happy Birthday, Mom! 🤍✨"
#HappyBirthdayMom #LoveYou #BirthdayVibes #MinimalStyle
#Celebration #JohnRoss7 #Mastodon
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Yehuda (@Yehuda@turtleisland.social)
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I strongly recommend #Mastodon Sensitive Content settings to minimally 'Always expand posts marked with content warnings' so you can build yourself effective filters.
You can't control others, but you can control your own experience much much better than relying on others to predict your sensitivities and use CWs.
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