This is not a very easy period for me. Even though I try to stay positive, I have worries and things that keep me tense, so my mind often looks for an escape toward more positive thoughts.
The BSD Cafe, the illumos Cafe, the wonderful friends from the Fediverse and the BSD community, and many of them also in real life. Because for me the digital world and the physical one are closely interconnected. And that's fantastic.

That is exactly why I am not ashamed to say that today, when I arrived at the office to meet the insurance adjuster, I found a package waiting for me. I already knew part of what was inside, but two other items, the ones in the photo here, even though the chocolates were not for me but for my wife, were a surprise. They were unexpected and I admit I was moved while opening it.

Thank you. Truly, thank you. Because I do not need AI telling me I am right even when I am wrong, but human beings whose warmth can be felt even across many, many, many kilometers.

#ThankYou #Friendship #FeelingGrateful #Life #InvestInPeople #HumanContact

Sandwich lunches need not be a boring affair. Whip up a scrumptious Nagasaki shrimp toast that is packed with umami. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/02/11/food-drink/nagasaki-hatoshi-shrimp-toast/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #recipes #snacks #meat

For #life to develop on a #planet, certain chemical elements are needed in sufficient quantities.

#Phosphorus is vital for the formation of DNA and RNA, which store and transmit genetic information, and for the energy balance of cells.

#Nitrogen is an essential component of proteins, which are needed for the formation, structure, and function of cells.

Without these two elements, no life can develop out of lifeless matter but there are also more profound consequences.

During the formation of a #planet's core, there needs to be exactly the right amount of oxygen present so that phosphorus and nitrogen can remain on the surface of the planet.

This was exactly the case with Earth around 4.6 billion years ago—a stroke of chemical good fortune in the #universe.

When #planets form, they initially develop out of molten rock.

A sorting process occurs during this time: heavy metals such as iron sink down and form the core, while lighter metals form the mantle and the crust.

If there is too little #oxygen present during the formation of the core, phosphorus will fuse with heavy metals such as iron and move to the core.

This element is then no longer available for the development of life.

On the other hand, too much oxygen present during core formation leads to phosphorus remaining in the mantle and #nitrogen being more likely to escape into the #atmosphere, ultimately being lost.

#astronomy #astrobiology
https://phys.org/news/2026-02-small-planets-suitable-life.html

Paper by Walton et al. (2026):
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-026-02775-z

We don't have a light source at home, and with Ramadan approaching, we'll desperately need one. We'll spend our nights and eat our pre-dawn meal (suhoor) and iftar (breaking the fast) in complete darkness. I urgently need to buy a 40-amp rechargeable battery, along with a lamp and charger. I hope this can be achieved before Ramadan arrives, which is only days away. Every contribution makes a big difference.🥺🥺🙏
https://chuffed.org/project/154249-israas-hope-a-familys-fight-to-rebuild-after-war
#gaza #Ramadans #Humanity #HelpUsSurvive #life #help

We don't have a light source at home, and with Ramadan approaching, we'll desperately need one. We'll spend our nights and eat our pre-dawn meal (suhoor) and iftar (breaking the fast) in complete darkness. I urgently need to buy a 40-amp rechargeable battery, along with a lamp and charger. I hope this can be achieved before Ramadan arrives, which is only days away. Every contribution makes a big difference.🥺🥺🙏
https://chuffed.org/project/154249-israas-hope-a-familys-fight-to-rebuild-after-war
#gaza #Ramadans #Humanity #HelpUsSurvive #life #help

Arrivals and Departures

A sleepless night, a thought about the day I arrived and the day I'll leave.

https://my-notes.dragas.net/2026/02/08/arrivals-and-departures/

#MyNotes #Blogging #Life #Reflections #Memories

For #life to develop on a #planet, certain chemical elements are needed in sufficient quantities.

#Phosphorus is vital for the formation of DNA and RNA, which store and transmit genetic information, and for the energy balance of cells.

#Nitrogen is an essential component of proteins, which are needed for the formation, structure, and function of cells.

Without these two elements, no life can develop out of lifeless matter but there are also more profound consequences.

During the formation of a #planet's core, there needs to be exactly the right amount of oxygen present so that phosphorus and nitrogen can remain on the surface of the planet.

This was exactly the case with Earth around 4.6 billion years ago—a stroke of chemical good fortune in the #universe.

When #planets form, they initially develop out of molten rock.

A sorting process occurs during this time: heavy metals such as iron sink down and form the core, while lighter metals form the mantle and the crust.

If there is too little #oxygen present during the formation of the core, phosphorus will fuse with heavy metals such as iron and move to the core.

This element is then no longer available for the development of life.

On the other hand, too much oxygen present during core formation leads to phosphorus remaining in the mantle and #nitrogen being more likely to escape into the #atmosphere, ultimately being lost.

#astronomy #astrobiology
https://phys.org/news/2026-02-small-planets-suitable-life.html

Paper by Walton et al. (2026):
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-026-02775-z

Rethinking the heritability of #aging.

The genetic contribution to human #longevity is greater than previously thought.

#Science #Life #Genes #Genetics #Ageing #Health

https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.aee3844

💡🌍 The Quiet Ways People Actually Change the World

It's not all bleak, there ways to fight back and change the world, even in small ways!

https://www.metafilter.com/212060/Underrated-ways-to-change-the-world-Part-1

#advice, #change #life #fightback #bestofmetafilter

💡🌍 The Quiet Ways People Actually Change the World

It's not all bleak, there ways to fight back and change the world, even in small ways!

https://www.metafilter.com/212060/Underrated-ways-to-change-the-world-Part-1

#advice, #change #life #fightback #bestofmetafilter

🚨Older Adults NEED Anaerobic Power!

💥 #Power is your ability to produce short bursts of fast, explosive movement — the kind you need to react, catch yourself, or move quickly in real #life.

⏰ As we age, power declines faster than strength, which is why training it matters.

Watch my 66-year-young client demonstrate two drills. Our focus:
✅ Controlled landings (eccentric phase)
✅ Smart progressions

🎯There are many safe power‑training variations for all abilities and ages.

#health #fitness

@Yogthos There is also life on Venus at that temperature 462°С.
#^https://www.nkj.ru/archive/articles/20687/
# venus # life # cosmos # space # universe

This is only a small part of what we can reach, but in general, the entire universe is inhabited by life; it's just that with our limited senses, most of this life cannot be detected.

This piece is about drystone walling, and about belonging. About building something solid before building something beautiful. About making a life, and a place in it, with your own hands.

https://kristiedegaris.substack.com/p/the-work-of-belonging

#Scotland #UK #Books #Book #Reading #Writing #WritingCommunity #Women #Land #Nature #Life

I have some pieces for my-notes that would be, in many ways, much better than what I’ve been posting lately.
But I can’t write them. Or, at the very least, I can’t publish them.

And this is fantastic on the one hand, but a sort of curse on the other. Who knows, maybe one day I will, perhaps in a less direct way.

It might seem sad, but it’s actually the opposite: when some of the best parts of your life can’t be told, it means you’ve lived through some definitely interesting experiences.

#Life

From subtle designs that emphasize natural beauty to miniature sculptures of sushi and omelets, Japanese nail art is governed by only one rule: choose what you love. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/02/07/style-design/nail-art-tokyo-salons-feminism/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #styledesign #japanesefashion #nails #salons #feminism

Ever tried a Japanese wine aged in “mizunara” oak? A small but growing number of wineries are maturing their wines in barrels made from native trees instead of using imported oak. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/02/06/food-drink/japanese-wine-aged-local-barrel-mizunara/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #alcohol #whisky #sake #fermentation

3/3
effective than doing one intense session occasionally—and this consistency is key to healthy aging.

🎯Let’s stop chasing “perfection” and start building a foundation that feels empowering, sustainable, and fits your lifestyle—so you can keep going.

#healthequity #HealthyLifestyle #fitness #physicalactivity #exercise #life #coach #FitnessGoals #weightloss #aging #nsca #personaltrainer #community

Nioh 3 is brutal, fast and surprisingly generous — a rare soulslike that feels like it wants you to win. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2026/02/04/digital/nioh-3-action-rpg-team-ninja-game-of-the-year/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #digital #videogames #nioh3 #teamninja #fromsoftware #eldenring

🇺🇦🇺🇸 Kherson CAT 7 Tourniquets: An Update

🗣️I just received confirmation from my Ukrainian friend from Spravzhni #Ukraine, a grassroots group doing vital humanitarian work, that the lifesaving tourniquets I mailed in Nov. 2025 from the U.S. for the heroes on the frontline in #Kherson have reached the defenders.

🎯Whether it’s donating, raising awareness, or simply sending a message of encouragement, every bit of support matters.

#Boston #America #SlavaUkraini #photography #Freedom #life #humanity