# first one (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover first one. Page: Feed: --- ## [Sorting, Tagging, and Ordering (Part 2)](https://crescendo.bearblog.dev/sorting-tagging-and-ordering-part-2/) _2026-08-22 · crescendo · Writing things down_ My archiving journey continues. Apparently, media is one of those things that should not organized through folder hierarchy, but which benefit from a robust metadata system. The organization of my music library is a matter that will warrant another blog post along the way, but today I took some time to install Jellyfin locally to sort out all the movies, anime, tv series, stage plays and concerts… ## [The Fire Artifact](https://onedailytale.com/the-fire-artifact/) _2026-08-21 · Vincent · One Daily Tale_ The Eternal Flame. That was the name given to the Fire artifact, which symbolized the unique bond between all the Espers. The will to act, not only for oneself, but also for others and for the world in which they lived, and whose resources and natural wealth they used. A will that could take many \[…\] The post The Fire Artifact appeared first on One Daily Tale . ## [Manuals (as in Instruction Booklets, not the Opposite to Automatic)](https://crescendo.bearblog.dev/manuals-as-in-instruction-booklets-not-the-opposite-to-automatic/) _2026-08-21 · crescendo · Writing things down_ Yes, I'm being witty. I've got this fond memory of being in the back of my parent's car, driving back from the electronics store, a game box on my knees and an instruction booklet in hand. I used to get car sick like crazy, so reading in the car was a big no-no for me, but this didn't stop me from trying to savour the game before I could put the cartridge in the console. To read the plot, get to… ## [The Aether Seed](https://onedailytale.com/the-aether-seed/) _2026-08-20 · Vincent · One Daily Tale_ If all five artifacts of each element had their own properties and crucial importance, the artifact of the Earth element could perhaps be considered the most indispensable for the renewal of the planet Esperia. Called “the Aether Seed,” this artifact gave its possessor the ability to produce Aether when they developed their Earth element! Nevertheless, \[…\] The post The Aether Seed appeared first… ## [I Made a Font!](https://crescendo.bearblog.dev/i-made-a-font/) _2026-08-20 · crescendo · Writing things down_ As I mentioned yesterday , I wanted to make a custom font for a music video. Here it is! I thought the ideation process would be much harder, but I actually just doodled random shapes and tried to keep the gestures I used consistent, sometimes reusing the same glyphs and rotating and mirroring them, taking inspiration from other glyphs I'm familiar with. This video was eye-opening. I've used… ## [The Lightning Spark](https://onedailytale.com/the-lightning-spark/) _2026-08-19 · Vincent · One Daily Tale_ The artifact of the element of lightning was called the Lightning Spark. Eklea, the Shape of Consciousness, regularly reminded the Espers around the world of the importance of developing their element of lightning. A society based on respect for others and the environment in which they all lived required a collective awareness centered around a \[…\] The post The Lightning Spark appeared first on… ## [Brainstorm on the Mind's Sailboat](https://crescendo.bearblog.dev/brainstorm-on-the-minds-sailboat/) _2026-08-19 · crescendo · Writing things down_ I'm making a video for a new song. The lyrics are in a made-up language (which is just a simple cipher), so I was thinking of making a custom font for it. I went looking for tips on designing conlang fonts, and ended up discovering the neography reddit . What a tragedy for my free time. It happens often: a small detail during the creative process becomes a long, increasingly more exciting chain of… ## [The Wind Artifact](https://onedailytale.com/the-wind-artifact/) _2026-08-18 · Vincent · One Daily Tale_ The legendary artifact of the Wind element, discovered at the end of the War of Chaos, was called the Wind Mirror. Just like the other artifacts, anyone could retrieve it, and the new Esperia even encouraged all Espers to retrieve the artifacts of the five elements, on an initiatory journey that would allow them to \[…\] The post The Wind Artifact appeared first on One Daily Tale . ## [All Right part2](https://crescendo.bearblog.dev/all-right-part2/) _2026-08-18 · crescendo · Writing things down_ A song came on shuffle today, as I was coming home from a lovely day at the lake with a beloved friend, so I was in a pretty good mood. All Right part2 . I'd say my mood inspired the thought that followed, but I tend to obsess over these things no matter the weather. Anyway, what's important here is that, of course, there is no part 1. I find it hilarious when people comment stuff like "Can I play… ## [The Prism of Wisdom](https://onedailytale.com/the-prism-of-wisdom/) _2026-08-17 · Vincent · One Daily Tale_ The end of the War of Chaos had revealed not only the StarDust, but also the artifacts of each element. For water, it was the Prism of Wisdom. Every Esper who developed their StarDust in their water element could acquire this artifact, which helped them see, through a prism of tolerance and humility, not only \[…\] The post The Prism of Wisdom appeared first on One Daily Tale . ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/5EUCtF7dqudb) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [Sorting, Tagging, and Ordering](https://crescendo.bearblog.dev/sorting-tagging-and-ordering/) _2026-08-17 · crescendo · Writing things down_ The tags in this blog are a mess. I know. It bothers me. I've been told I'm a messy person as many times as I've been told I'm obsessed with order, to which I can only come to a conclusion: I love sorting things, but when I slip up it's bad . Especially for me, since I love order! Right now, there are a couple of things on my desk that should not be there, and they're only there because I still… ## [She wanted more, then she wanted all of it.](https://sinopiadecor.substack.com/p/she-wanted-more-then-she-wanted-all) _2026-08-17 · Sinopia Décor · Sinopia Décor_ Jardí sold on a good day. ## [Making Moderation Appealing](https://onedailytale.com/making-moderation-appealing/) _2026-08-16 · Vincent · One Daily Tale_ For the Seven Shapes, this was certainly one of the most daunting challenges. How could they make moderation appealing when the Shadow of the Espers so often drove them to act against it? First of all, the presence of Atma, the Shape of Balance, was, just as with the other Shapes and their respective elements, \[…\] The post Making Moderation Appealing appeared first on One Daily Tale . ## [How Long Do You Have To Be Proving Yourself?](https://crescendo.bearblog.dev/how-long-do-you-have-to-be-proving-yourself/) _2026-08-16 · crescendo · Writing things down_ I've previously mentioned Austin's Kleon's quote (which is on its own a conclusion brought out by Ann Packer's words): "Let go of the thing that you’re trying to be (the noun), and focus on the actual work you need to be doing (the verb)" . Just do the art and forget about being an artist. But does that work? In general: absolutely so. If you draw, you're an artist. If you run, you're a runner.… ## [Start Acting for the Future Today](https://onedailytale.com/start-acting-for-the-future-today/) _2026-08-15 · Vincent · One Daily Tale_ From then on, with Shala, the Shape of Time, placing greater emphasis on it, thinking about the future had become a normal part of life for the Espers since the end of the War of Chaos. The Espers were not naturally creatures who placed the future first. On the contrary, their Shadow urged them more \[…\] The post Start Acting for the Future Today appeared first on One Daily Tale . ## [Butterfly](https://crescendo.bearblog.dev/butterfly/) _2026-08-15 · crescendo · Writing things down_ With a knife sharp heart I shave off these long and thin, meaningless days Piles of things like the past and monotony Throw them out as nonflammable waste Like a letter without an address With no place to go or stay, our Force-fed dreams and hopes Throw them all as nonflammable waste In our world coated by a translucent and precarious film 5 meters worth of reality Inadvertently lost Lost sight of… ## [Please](https://oneearthsangha.org/articles/please/) _2026-08-15 · Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer · One Earth Sangha_ There are those among us have already learned to hold devastation and tenderness in the same breath, who have fallen into the dark and found something worth bringing back. Have you found a way to move amidst the charred and submerged? Will you show us how? The post Please appeared first on One Earth Sangha . ## [A Glimmer of Hope](https://onedailytale.com/a-glimmer-of-hope/) _2026-08-14 · Vincent · One Daily Tale_ Now that Esperia had been rebuilt on new foundations, which seemed obvious to have been put in place after careful reflection, thinking back to the world as it had been just before the War of Chaos seemed unreal. “How could we possibly have behaved like that?” wondered a young Esper, incredulous as he studied the \[…\] The post A Glimmer of Hope appeared first on One Daily Tale . ## [Magazines (as in Periodical Publication, not Ammunition Holder)](https://crescendo.bearblog.dev/magazines-as-in-periodical-publication-not-ammunition-holder/) _2026-08-14 · crescendo · Writing things down_ I have a lot of old magazines back at my parents' place: mostly gaming stuff, a lot of comics too. A couple of shelves are stuffed with paper that's going to rot unless I take care of it properly, which I should 1 ... I had my publications I followed religiously, and then those I bought on and off, when they had a cool cover or an article on something I was particularly interested in. The reason I… ## [A Collective Responsibility](https://onedailytale.com/a-collective-responsibility/) _2026-08-13 · Vincent · One Daily Tale_ Whether they wanted it or not, every new Esper brought into the world was part of a whole: a family, a clan, an elemental region, the civilization of the Espers as a whole… Until very recently, it had been inconceivable for Espers of different elements to even attempt to communicate with one another. Simply because \[…\] The post A Collective Responsibility appeared first on One Daily Tale . ## [Try Before You Buy, Risk-Free (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/glMDrtOwsMZ7) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Free trial hosting plus refunds processed in 12-24 hours, guaranteed. ## [I Love Living Near Nature, But I'd Rather My Neighbours Not Have Six Legs](https://crescendo.bearblog.dev/i-love-living-near-nature-but-id-rather-my-neighbours-not-have-six-legs/) _2026-08-13 · crescendo · Writing things down_ I love my home: it's the first house I've fully furnished with my wife (in the last one I was the one who moved in later), it's in a nice quiet area in town, a bit on the upper side, and there's a splendid view of the mountains in the distance. There are a lot of trees and greenery around, and birds chirp happily in front of my studio window. This season we got giant wasps too. Yeah. Let's focus… ## [The Foundations of Health](https://onedailytale.com/the-foundations-of-health/) _2026-08-12 · Vincent · One Daily Tale_ Even though Esper society had changed greatly with the use of magic, an analogy with previous civilizations, some of which had disappeared, was still possible at its core. Whatever the era, fundamental needs, whether food or sleep, had always existed. Having easier or more difficult access to these needs had, moreover, often been the reason \[…\] The post The Foundations of Health appeared first on… ## [Make Time For A Small Victory](https://crescendo.bearblog.dev/make-time-for-a-small-victory/) _2026-08-12 · crescendo · Writing things down_ Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don’t plan it, don’t wait for it, just let it happen. It could be a new shirt at the men's store, a catnap in your office chair or two cups of good hot black coffee. — Agent Dale Cooper (Twin Peaks) Oh, Cooper. You're so wise. On a topic similar to one I've talked about recently already , in my struggle to find something to talk about today 1 I've… ## [The Shadow of Consciousness](https://onedailytale.com/the-shadow-of-consciousness/) _2026-08-11 · Vincent · One Daily Tale_ Every Esper had this Shadow within them, which acted in their place whenever they failed to act consciously. Imperceptible until the discovery of the StarDust that brought an end to the Chaos War, this Shadow was nevertheless the one that had built their civilization until then. This Shadow, which favored immediate gains for its host, \[…\] The post The Shadow of Consciousness appeared first on One… ## [Reconsidering My Thoughts On Nier Automata](https://crescendo.bearblog.dev/reconsidering-my-thoughts-on-nier-automata/) _2026-08-11 · crescendo · Writing things down_ I quite like Yoko Taro's works, or at least those I've experienced in some way: I've yet to play Drakengard 3, but the first one has a special place in my mind, and NieR Replicant might be one of my favourite games ever. What about Automata, though? I didn't love Automata. First of all, I knew it as "the best game ever that's done things no game has ever done before", and that's always a red flag… ## [The Shadow of Empathy](https://onedailytale.com/the-shadow-of-empathy/) _2026-08-11 · Vincent · One Daily Tale_ If there is one Shadow that causes a great deal of harm, whether on an individual scale or on a broader scale, it is surely that of Empathy. It often takes control of behavior when emotions speak for themselves: anger, fear, suspicion. It is often said that the beings who can hurt us the most \[…\] The post The Shadow of Empathy appeared first on One Daily Tale . ## [Something You Can Fall Back On](https://crescendo.bearblog.dev/something-you-can-fall-back-on/) _2026-08-10 · crescendo · Writing things down_ おちこんでいるときには、どうしたらいいか、 いつかの方法を決めておくと便利です。 これはぼくが独自に考えたことなのですが、 胸の上のほう、鎖骨の下ぐらいのところに手のひらを当てて じわぁっと温めるのは、とてもいいです、理由は知らない。 ー 糸井重里が『今日のダーリン』の中で At times when you're feeling down, when you're unsure about what to do, it's useful to have a strategy put in place for that time. This is just one I came up with myself, but placing your palm above your chest, approximately below your clavicle, letting it get… ## [Heavy does not mean cold](https://sinopiadecor.substack.com/p/heavy-does-not-mean-cold) _2026-08-10 · Sinopia Décor · Sinopia Décor_ There is an assumption we keep running into: that heavy materials — stone, concrete, raw plaster — are cold by nature, and that warmth has to come from somewhere else. ## [There's No Age Nor Time Limit On The Playground](https://crescendo.bearblog.dev/theres-no-age-nor-time-limit-on-the-playground/) _2026-08-09 · crescendo · Writing things down_ As some who read my Now page might've noticed, I'm currently playing through Metal Gear Solid 2 (after playing the first one) with a dear friend. We're both doing our own thing, and this one is a game we've played before many years back (she remembers a lot more about it than I do though), but we try to keep our progress more or less the same: each time I get a bit more further I slow down my… ## [Your World Grows Bigger](https://crescendo.bearblog.dev/your-world-grows-bigger/) _2026-08-08 · crescendo · Writing things down_ Have you ever been to a library in a foreign country, where your language isn't the one everyone speaks? I like it a lot. There's usually at least an English section, and the selection there sometimes lets you into what the locals like, or how the international community is in the area. But, mostly, I like looking at foreign books: editions I've never seen of books I know well or I've heard of,… ## [Home Internet From Space (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/F0EvvPa1dsJS) _2026-08-08 · **Sponsored**_ Residential satellite internet that brings connectivity to homes beyond conventional networks ## [How Does the Earth Wish to Move Through Me?](https://oneearthsangha.org/articles/how-does-the-earth-wish-to-move-me/) _2026-08-08 · Mark Coleman · One Earth Sangha_ What do you do when you’re in love with a burning world? Here Mark Coleman offers seven R's for meeting the ecological crisis without going numb and without burning out. Can we move from falling in love with the Earth, to feeling what we're losing, to finding others who can stand with us in the fire. The post How Does the Earth Wish to Move Through Me? appeared first on One Earth Sangha . [Listen](https://cdn.oneearthsangha.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/27154317/20250310-Mark_Coleman-SR-meeting_the_reality_of_the_climate_ecological_crisis_with_awareness_wisdom_and_compassion-89242.mp3) ## [Radio Taisou](https://crescendo.bearblog.dev/radio-taisou/) _2026-08-07 · crescendo · Writing things down_ Radio calisthenics (ラジオ体操, rajio taisō; literally, "radio exercises") are warm-up calisthenics performed to music and guidance from radio broadcasts. Originating from the United States, they are popular in Japan and parts of China, North Korea and Taiwan. — Wikipedia If you've ever read my Now page , you know I try to keep myself in shape with the bare minimum of less than 5 minutes of stretching… ## [Sports Open the Door: Lessons from FIFA, the WNBA, and Africa’s Futuremakers](https://www.one.org/us/stories/sports-open-the-door/) _2026-08-06 · skylarhales · ONE.org US_ The world’s biggest conversations don’t always begin in boardrooms or the halls of Congress. Sometimes they begin on a basketball court, in a locker room, on a soccer field, or through the voice of an athlete whose story reaches millions of people. That is why it is not surprising to me as a former college athlete that 94% of C-suite women played sports \[…\] The post Sports Open the Door: Lessons… ## [Everything is a plane, or it should be.](https://sinopiadecor.substack.com/p/everything-is-a-plane-or-it-should) _2026-08-03 · Sinopia Décor · Sinopia Décor_ We have an unpopular opinion about door frames. ## [What WNBA All-Star Weekend taught me about sports, girls and leadership](https://www.one.org/us/stories/wnba-all-star-weekend-takeaways/) _2026-07-31 · Kelli Meyer · ONE.org US_ At WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago, ONE co-hosted Court of Change, honoring women redefining leadership on and off the court. The post What WNBA All-Star Weekend taught me about sports, girls and leadership appeared first on ONE.org US . ## [Grief and Joy on a Planet in Crisis](https://oneearthsangha.org/articles/joy-on-a-planet-in-crisis/) _2026-07-30 · \