# 2026 events (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover 2026 events. Page: Feed: --- ## [3rd Quarter Potluck Soup Recipe--it's LENTILS!](https://writinginpierce.blogspot.com/2026/08/3rd-quarter-potluck-soup-recipe-its.html) _2026-08-19 · jexx · Sockmonkey Writers_ Look, frando, I'm a soup witch. I just am. And I do have a go-to potluck soup. There are different tweaks I make to it (depending on what I remember to put in, and what is in my house at the time of creation), but for the past few years it has nearly always been lentil-based. I can't help it. I always have lentils in the house, and they absorb seasoning and aromatic flavors like a dream. They are… ## [Last Watch Before Dawn: Volume 1, Page 76](https://spacewhalespress.com/2026/08/18/last-watch-before-dawn-volume-1-page-76/) _2026-08-18 · Madeline Crane · Space Whales Press_ I wouldn’t blame you if you thought that I forgot about the demons, but don’t worry, they’re still relevant. Politically, in particular. We are counting down! Nine pages remain after this. Full page below: You can also follow along on Patreon, where the same comic plus bonus art is available. Table of Contents Back to … Continue reading Last Watch Before Dawn: Volume 1, Page 76 → ## [Song of the Week](https://spacewhalespress.com/2026/08/17/song-of-the-week-343/) _2026-08-17 · Madeline Crane · Space Whales Press_ Nikki Day, “the architect’s daughter” Good morning! I expected the Book Gymboree to be a bit chaotic, with so many authors there, but it ended up being lovely. I was at a table next to Nikki Day, a singer/songwriter and poet, so I’m sharing one of her songs with you! I hope you enjoy. There … Continue reading Song of the Week → ## [Last Watch Before Dawn: Volume 1, Page 75](https://spacewhalespress.com/2026/08/14/last-watch-before-dawn-volume-1-page-75/) _2026-08-15 · Madeline Crane · Space Whales Press_ It’s late, I know, but I managed to get this page done. First of all: the Book Gymboree is tomorrow! 10-4 at the RecPlex fieldhouse, 9900 Terwell Terrace, Pleasant Prairie, WI. I’m very excited to be there, and I hope you will be too! Ten more pages after this one! That means only five more … Continue reading Last Watch Before Dawn: Volume 1, Page 75 → ## [Last Watch Before Dawn: Volume 1, Page 74](https://spacewhalespress.com/2026/08/11/last-watch-before-dawn-volume-1-page-74/) _2026-08-11 · Madeline Crane · Space Whales Press_ In the full version of this panel, which you will find below, there are EIGHTEEN people. That is why this page is being posted so late. We have arrived at the teahouse! The stage is set for our last scene. Full page below: You can also follow along with Last Watch Before Dawn on Patreon. … Continue reading Last Watch Before Dawn: Volume 1, Page 74 → ## [Song of the Week](https://spacewhalespress.com/2026/08/10/song-of-the-week-342/) _2026-08-10 · Madeline Crane · Space Whales Press_ The Decemberists, “Down By the Water” Good morning! ETA: Wisconsin folks, the primary election is tomorrow! myvote.wi.gov has everything you need. The Book Gymboree is this Saturday! I’ll be one of MANY local authors, so I’m sure you’ll find your next favorite book! See you there! New pages of Last Watch Before Dawn will be … Continue reading Song of the Week → ## [3rd Quarter Potluck Recap](https://writinginpierce.blogspot.com/2026/08/3rd-quarter-potluck-recap.html) _2026-08-09 · LS Schulz · Sockmonkey Writers_ Image: Social Media Post with lined, torn paper background. Each corner has a different botanical element displayed atop the paper. There is a photo in the center of a countertop with assorted foodstuffs on it. The words above the photo read "Sockmonkey 3rd Quarter Potluck" and the ones below the photo read "Update on the blog". The PCSockmonkey Writers Est 2009 Polly Esther and Pierson Logo is… ## [Last Watch Before Dawn: Volume 1, Page 73](https://spacewhalespress.com/2026/08/07/last-watch-before-dawn-volume-1-page-73/) _2026-08-07 · Madeline Crane · Space Whales Press_ Another page, another thing I forgot to draw (hint: how are Ichiro’s bow and quiver attached to his back on the outside of the blanket?). I have my editing work cut out for me. I’m trying to do something with the last panel here. After the encounter with the samurai, Ichiro’s attention is drawn to … Continue reading Last Watch Before Dawn: Volume 1, Page 73 → ## [Last Watch Before Dawn: Volume 1, Page 72](https://spacewhalespress.com/2026/08/04/last-watch-before-dawn-volume-1-page-72/) _2026-08-04 · Madeline Crane · Space Whales Press_ Chapter five is starting! Nobody panic! I tried to use the Clone Stamp to make the crowd of people, and it didn’t really work, but I did not have time to go back and draw them all individually. I’ll work on that another time. Full page below: You can also follow Last Watch Before Dawn … Continue reading Last Watch Before Dawn: Volume 1, Page 72 → ## [Song of the Week](https://spacewhalespress.com/2026/08/03/song-of-the-week-341/) _2026-08-03 · Madeline Crane · Space Whales Press_ Renee Christine, “The Body and the Blood” Good morning! Chapter Five of Last Watch Before Dawn begins tomorrow! I am busy drawing a town and hating every minute of it. Buildings are both difficult and boring to draw, especially in groups. Regardless, new pages will be up Tuesday and Friday. I’m headed out to a … Continue reading Song of the Week → ## [Zero-Persistence E2EE (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/m7y3ZYMgOCf2) _2026-08-03 · **Sponsored**_ End-to-end encryption with client-side WebCrypto and volatile memory. ## [New Patreon Post/ Last Watch Before Dawn Bonus Art](https://spacewhalespress.com/2026/07/31/new-patreon-post-last-watch-before-dawn-bonus-art-4/) _2026-07-31 · Madeline Crane · Space Whales Press_ Bonus art is available on Patreon for paid members. Regular comic pages will resume Tuesday! ## [Last Watch Before Dawn: Volume 1, Page 71](https://spacewhalespress.com/2026/07/28/last-watch-before-dawn-volume-1-page-71/) _2026-07-28 · Madeline Crane · Space Whales Press_ Last page of Chapter Four! In which Ichiro isn’t cured of his depression because someone was nice to him for a while (though it certainly doesn’t hurt). We’re working on it. Bonus art on Friday, and then we’re off to Chapter Five, which will be quite short. I’m counting twelve pages right now, but I … Continue reading Last Watch Before Dawn: Volume 1, Page 71 → ## [March Daylong 🏠](https://saskatooninsight.com/wp/events/2027-events/march-2027-daylong/) _2026-07-01 · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community_ Opening to This MomentCultivating the Conditions for Practice to Unfold An in-person daylong retreatwith Andrea Grzesina Saturday, March 20, 202710:00 am – 4:00 pmSaskatoon Unitarians, Saskatoon As winter gives way to spring, we are reminded that growth cannot be forced. Just as a bud opens in response to warmth, light, and the right conditions, our … Continue reading "March Daylong 🏠" ## [January Daylong 🏠](https://saskatooninsight.com/wp/events/2027-events/january-daylong-2027/) _2026-07-01 · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community_ Compassion and Resilience in Our Times An in-person daylong retreatwith Jeanne Corrigal Saturday, January 23, 202710:00 am – 4:00 pmSaskatoon Unitarians, Saskatoon Compassion has qualities of wholeness, openness, spaciousness, and the capacity to meet suffering without being shattered. Self-compassion builds inner strength through loving acceptance and care. Together, compassion for others and… ## [December Daylong 🏠](https://saskatooninsight.com/wp/events/2026-events/december2026-daylong/) _2026-07-01 · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community_ A Simple, Quiet Day An in-person daylong retreatwith Jeanne Corrigal Saturday, December 5, 202610:00 am – 4:00 pmSaskatoon Unitarians, Saskatoon Join us for a day of simplicity, stillness, and also kindness, as a way of preparing for what can be a busy or complex season. Together we will practice cultivating the inner refuge of peace … Continue reading "December Daylong 🏠" ## [Weekend non-residential retreat 🏠](https://saskatooninsight.com/wp/events/2026-events/november-2026-weekend/) _2026-07-01 · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community_ Steadying the Heart and MindThe Five Spiritual Faculties in Practice A weekend non-residential retreat with Adrianne Ross and Jeanne Corrigal November 6-8, 2026 Tentative schedule:Friday, 7-9 pmSaturday, 9 AM to 5 PMSunday, 9 AM to 4 PM This meditation retreat offers a grounded, practical exploration of the Five Balancing Faculties (indriyas) – five qualities taught … Continue reading "Weekend… ## [October Daylong 🏠](https://saskatooninsight.com/wp/events/2026-events/october2026-daylong/) _2026-07-01 · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community_ The Foundations of the Path An in-person daylong retreatwith Jeanne Corrigal Saturday, October 3, 202610:00 am – 4:00 pmHosted by SIMC at the Unitarian Center, Saskatoon This daylong is for all practitioners – beginners who wish to understand the fundamentals of meditation, and experienced friends who wish to enjoy the ever-deepening spiral of practice. All … Continue reading "October Daylong 🏠" ## [Living the Dharma in Community 🏠💻](https://saskatooninsight.com/wp/events/2026-events/ldc-2026-2027/) _2026-07-01 · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community_ A Deep Dive into the Heart of the Path Friends, we are delighted to announce that our next 7-month deep dive dharma program opens soon for registration. Living the Dharma in Community (LDC) supports participants to deepen their formal practice and to integrate the dharma into their daily life through study, reflection, and community practice. … Continue reading "Living the Dharma in Community… ## [Announcing the 3rd Quarter of 2026 Potluck and Write-in!](https://writinginpierce.blogspot.com/2026/06/announcing-3rd-quarter-of-2026-potluck.html) _2026-06-27 · LS Schulz · Sockmonkey Writers_ Image: A beige background with horizontal torn paper strips mirrored at the top and bottom: light brown then dark brown. In the center is a darker beige partial sheet of lined notebook paper with ripped tabs that reads "Sockmonkey Writers 3rd Quarter Potluck & Write In Saturday, July 25th, 2026 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. See blog post for details. writinginpierce.blogspot.com" in different sized dark brown… ## [2nd Quarter Potluck Recap](https://writinginpierce.blogspot.com/2026/06/2nd-quarter-potluck-recap.html) _2026-06-19 · LS Schulz · Sockmonkey Writers_ Image: Polly Esther on the right with her arm over Pierson on the left sitting on a shelf in front of an open gray backpack. Hello Sockmonkeys! I'm playing catch-up again. Here is a quick mostly pictoral recap of our 2nd Quarter Potluck, which was held on April 11th, 2026 at the Graham Pierce County Library. Image: White table with a silver crock pot in the far corner along with an assortment of… ## [Home Internet From Space (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/0sBCFcfHvPVE) _2026-06-19 · **Sponsored**_ Residential satellite internet that brings connectivity to homes beyond conventional networks ## [June Write Time Canceled](https://writinginpierce.blogspot.com/2026/06/june-write-time-canceled.html) _2026-06-19 · LS Schulz · Sockmonkey Writers_ Image: Lined spiral notebook graphic in the center of a beige background. June 2026 is centered at the top over the swimming Dinoshark confetti graphic uses by Write Time. Text below that reads: Write Time At Electric Coffee Cafe above a red box with white text in it that reads CANCELED. Text at the bottom reads See you in July! Hi Sockmonkeys! Very quick note to let you know that Write Time is… ## [June 2026 retreat 🏠](https://saskatooninsight.com/wp/events/2026-events/june-2026-retreat/) _2026-06-06 · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community_ Please note that as of October 4, we are fully subscribed for the residential and commuter spots. However, the wait list is not that long, so we can still accept people to the waitlist. Register using the link below. Samadhi and Insight: Anapanasati Sutta Co-hosted by the Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community and Edmonton Insight Meditation. … Continue reading "June 2026 retreat 🏠" ## [Closer Than We Think 💻](https://saskatooninsight.com/wp/events/2026-events/closer-than-we-think/) _2026-04-28 · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community_ A community exploration of how we prepare for the transition of dying & the moment of death. The Blessed One said, “Mindfulness of death, when developed and pursued, is of great fruit and great benefit.” ~ Maranasati Sutta: Mindfulness of Death Together we will turn to our fear of death and support each other in … Continue reading "Closer Than We Think 💻" ## [March Daylong 🏠](https://saskatooninsight.com/wp/events/2026-events/march2026-daylong/) _2026-03-28 · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community · Saskatoon Insight Meditation Community_ The Blossoming of IntentionA Spring Refuge An in-person daylong retreatwith Jeanne Corrigal Saturday, March 28, 202610:00 am – 4:00 pmHosted by SIMC at the Unitarian Center, Saskatoon In the spirit of the renewal of spring, this daylong retreat invites us to explore intention as an ever-present refuge and a wellspring of resilience and renewal. Intention … Continue reading "March Daylong 🏠" ## [Announcing the 2nd Quarter 2026 Potluck and Write-In!](https://writinginpierce.blogspot.com/2026/03/announcing-2nd-quarter-2026-potluck-and.html) _2026-03-24 · LS Schulz · Sockmonkey Writers_ Image: A beige background with horizontal torn paper strips mirrored at the top and bottom: light brown then dark brown. In the center is a darker beige partial sheet of lined notebook paper with ripped tabs that reads "Sockmonkey Writers 2nd Quarter Potluck & Write In Saturday, April 11th, 2026 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. See blog post for details. writinginpierce.blogspot.com" in different sized dark brown… ## [1st Quarter Potluck Recap](https://writinginpierce.blogspot.com/2026/03/1st-quarter-potluck-recap.html) _2026-03-20 · LS Schulz · Sockmonkey Writers_ Image: White board drawing of a Sockmonkey and the words "Welcome Sockmonkey Writers!" in purple Hello again, Sockmonkeys! Another quarterly potluck has come and gone. Two of this session's attendees, Anna and Erin, drew a Sockmonkey and greeting on the white board to let people know who we were. It is pictured above. Image: Two tables under a bulletin board. Assorted disposable dishes, a crock… ## [March 2026 Blog Updates!](https://writinginpierce.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-blog-updates.html) _2026-03-18 · LS Schulz · Sockmonkey Writers_ Image: White calendar page background with abbreviated days of the week at the top, the one in the upper left covered by the PCSockmonkey Writers Est 2009 Polly Esther and Pierson logo. A torn piece of green paper is stuck to the calendar with a yellow headed pin. The text on the paper reads: BLOG UPDATE Check the latest post on the blog for details on the changes and a new way to access our… ## [March 2026 Write Time Today!](https://writinginpierce.blogspot.com/2026/03/march-2026-write-time-today.html) _2026-03-15 · LS Schulz · Sockmonkey Writers_ Image: Beige background with a lined spiral notebook page graphic in the center. March 2026 is typed above the Write time swimming Dinoshark confetti image. Below that reads Write Time at Electric Coffee Cafe over a red box with 3/15 3 - 6 p.m. in it in white text. Below that in smaller letters are the words See WritingInPierce.Blogspot.com for more info. Hi Sockmonkeys! Just a quick note to… ## [Soup Recipe from the Sockmonkey Potluck!](https://writinginpierce.blogspot.com/2026/03/soup-recipe-from-sockmonkey-potluck.html) _2026-03-08 · jexx · Sockmonkey Writers_ Folks, today was the Quarterly Sockmonkey Potluck, and as is customary, I brought a big slow cooker filled with soup. I just like soup. Happily, so do the people I hang out with, so, easy-peasy. Not easy-peasy? When everyone asks me for the recipe. I swear, I try to remember to write things down. I'm a writer, after all. I should be able to write. Right? So, since I just banged it together today…