# meadow — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover meadow. Page: Feed: --- ## [Surviving the Drought?](https://thegardenimpressionists.com/2026/08/16/surviving-the-drought/) _2026-08-16 · thegardenimpressionists - Julian and Fiona Wormald · thegardenimpressionists_ This seems like a big moment. As this endless summer of heat and drought grinds inexorably on for us in West Wales. I reflected this morning that there has been no significant urban unrest as typically happens during such hot … Continue reading → ## [The Summer of ’26 – Stayin Alive!](https://thegardenimpressionists.com/2026/07/31/the-summer-of-26-stayin-alive/) _2026-07-31 · thegardenimpressionists - Julian and Fiona Wormald · thegardenimpressionists_ Vignettes from an atypical Welsh summer: The early bird catches the worm. But not this year. With almost no rain falling since the 4 mm that fell on July 2nd, the worms are in summer aestivation survival mode, and deep … Continue reading → ## [Hare Today, Hare Tomorrow? Stuck on You. The Longest Day. Coping with Heat. The Observant Beekeeper](https://thegardenimpressionists.com/2026/06/29/hare-today-hare-tomorrow-stuck-on-you-the-longest-day-coping-with-heat-the-observant-beekeeper/) _2026-06-29 · thegardenimpressionists - Julian and Fiona Wormald · thegardenimpressionists_ Utterly bewitching! This was the succinct two-word comment that Mark, one of my fellow AGOG’ers, made in response to the email I sent him, which included a link to this short video I’d just edited and uploaded in early June. … Continue reading → ## [Vibe slop and the skills nobody cancelled](https://strive2code.com/post/2026/6/10/vibe-slop-and-the-skills-nobody-cancelled) _2026-06-10 · Alex K. · Strive2Code_ On May 23, the Wall Street Journal ran an interview that read less like a warning and more like a confession. Two of the people behind Pi, the agent harness at the core of the popular OpenClaw framework, turned around and warned the industry about the thing they helped build. Mario Zechner and Armin Ronacher gave us a name for what is now filling our repositories: vibe slop. It is two older ideas ## [Unexpected Dramas, Flower Grab, Et in Arcadia Ego.](https://thegardenimpressionists.com/2026/06/02/unexpected-dramas-flower-grab-et-in-arcadia-ego/) _2026-06-02 · thegardenimpressionists - Julian and Fiona Wormald · thegardenimpressionists_ The last daffodils finally faded in late May, after the wonderful, cool spring. Their memories are captured below in a final, brief video I stitched together once we’d replaced my failing desktop. All filmed on the day after Storm Dave, … Continue reading → ## [Last Gasp Mast? Early Morning Walks; Slugs and Bees; Who Dunnit?](https://thegardenimpressionists.com/2026/05/11/last-gasp-mast-early-morning-walks-slugs-and-bees-who-dunnit/) _2026-05-11 · thegardenimpressionists - Julian and Fiona Wormald · thegardenimpressionists_ It has to be our worst garden weeding challenge. Ever. A consequence of very poor forward thinking on my part. We knew that last autumn was a mast year for most of our oaks – something which happens every few … Continue reading → ## [The Angel of the Months: Crabs, Fry, Larks and Other Joys](https://thegardenimpressionists.com/2026/04/30/april-the-angel-of-the-months-crabs-fry-and-other-joys/) _2026-04-30 · thegardenimpressionists - Julian and Fiona Wormald · thegardenimpressionists_ I scanned a fair few sites to find a suitable quote to begin this post, and felt the lines below best summarised the real joys of April 2026 in the garden and landscape of West Wales: “April, the angel of … Continue reading → ## [Spring Meadow](https://open.audio/library/tracks/464075) _2026-04-10 · IgorMarynowski@open.audio_ [Listen](https://open.audio/api/v2/stream/084e0736-2f7b-470f-84a7-ca4605a60c14.mp3) ## [Good News: A Kaleidoscope of Daffodil Days, Counts and Beautiful Rewards.](https://thegardenimpressionists.com/2026/04/05/good-news-a-kaleidoscope-of-daffodil-days-counts-and-beautiful-rewards/) _2026-04-05 · thegardenimpressionists - Julian and Fiona Wormald · thegardenimpressionists_ Happy Easter. No news has been good news, at least here, over the last month as the world continues to convulse. Again. I’m posting this on Easter Sunday, to record some of the many things that have occupied me for … Continue reading → ## [The series of unfortunate events](https://strive2code.com/post/2026/4/2/the-series-of-unfortunate-events) _2026-04-02 · Alex K. · Strive2Code_ March 31, 2026, was one of those days when the industry looked less like a machine and more like a pile-up. Anthropic accidentally shipped a release of Claude Code that exposed a large internal codebase through a source map. X had a U.S. outage the same day. OpenAI reported elevated failures for some ChatGPT Enterprise and Edu users joining workspaces through SSO. Anthropic's own status history… ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/B2DaIulwJD77) _2026-04-02 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [An Eye for an Eye; Friday February 13th; Early Daffodils](https://thegardenimpressionists.com/2026/03/02/an-eye-for-an-eye-friday-february-13th-early-daffodils/) _2026-03-02 · thegardenimpressionists - Julian and Fiona Wormald · thegardenimpressionists_ Ever the optimist, I’m hoping for the weather to turn in March. Now that February is over, it will be remembered for its lack of light (our gloomiest ever February) and only one dry 24-hour period. (As I write this, … Continue reading → ## [Peening Review 2026](https://scytheassociation.org/peening-review-2026/) _2026-02-26 · Richard Brown · The Scythe Association_ With International Peening Day (5th April 2026) approaching I thought it would be a good time to post an update review on Peening methods. 2025 seemed to be the year in which peening devices: ‘dengel apparat’ featured prominently A special peening edition of the 2025 Windrow newsletter No 21 included a number of detailed reviews \[…\] ## [Following Feathers; Forensic Fantasies and Whiter than White?](https://thegardenimpressionists.com/2026/02/07/following-feathers-forensic-fantasies-and-whiter-than-white/) _2026-02-07 · thegardenimpressionists - Julian and Fiona Wormald · thegardenimpressionists_ I was going to begin with the crime scene. Or should that be the murder scene, for that is what it seemed to me to be. Except that is, by definition, the unlawful and pre-meditated killing of one human by … Continue reading → ## [January’s Muse; Mistle Love Songs; and Underclass Delights.](https://thegardenimpressionists.com/2026/01/31/januarys-muse-mistle-love-songs-and-underclass-delights/) _2026-01-31 · thegardenimpressionists - Julian and Fiona Wormald · thegardenimpressionists_ Once more, January has worked its magic. What?? This image, above, from this morning paints a more accurate picture of the often wet, grey gloom, and sodden ground which limits outside work at the moment. Not to mention the cold, … Continue reading → ## [2026-01-27](https://mrshll.com/2026_01_27.html) _2026-01-27 · mrshll.com_ I took my shoes off out of habit. The floors felt icy though my socks as I shuffled around filling my milk crate with supplies. Peanuts, toilet paper, dog food, winter boots. I shut off the breaker for the tankless water heater and drained it. Nola from across the street told me it was better to turn that on manually once power was restored so that it didn't run without water -- the whole street… ## [2026-01-22](https://mrshll.com/2026_01_22.html) _2026-01-22 · mrshll.com_ Backslide. Into the mode where time becomes sand, fingers spread. Slip slip slip. Work becomes all I do. But I'm catching it this time - we just have a lot going on to start the year and I'm trying to do what I can to pitch in. The problem is I like the technical stuff so much that I become obsessed (maybe addicted, I'm realizing) and I happily work into the wee hours after Meadow is asleep. Then… ## [2026-01-20](https://mrshll.com/2026_01_20.html) _2026-01-20 · mrshll.com_ A slow start to the year. That is, nothing about it is slow - just me. I imagine Sisyphus takes his time returning to the bottom of the hill. The boulder, however, wastes no time. Moving to Nashville So much happened on this most recent trip up the hill. Okay, technically the actual move (from Boston to Nashville, where I grew up) happened late 2024. At the start of 2025 we moved into our home on… ## [Eastern Counties Scythe Festival 2025](https://scytheassociation.org/eastern-counties-scythe-festival-2025/) _2025-11-11 · Richard Brown · The Scythe Association_ This event took place on 20th July at Wandlebury Country Park on the Gog Magog Hills just outside Cambridge. The site has the remains of a circular Iron Age Hillfort as well as flower-rich meadows, woodland, orchards, walled gardens and an 18th century house with stables. It is owned and cared for by local charity \[…\] ## [Northern Scythe Festival 2025](https://scytheassociation.org/northern-scythe-festival-2025/) _2025-10-29 · Richard Brown · The Scythe Association_ This year’s Northern Scythe Festival once again was hosted by Peter Blackwell at Bell Sykes in Slaidburn on 12th and 13th August. This farm has a very special series of flower rich Coronation meadows within the Forest of Bowland in Lancashire. For scythers of all abilities these meadows are a joy to mow, and is \[…\] ## [Scottish Scything Festival 2025](https://scytheassociation.org/scottish-scything-festival-2025/) _2025-10-23 · Richard Brown · The Scythe Association_ Another great Festival took place on Saturday 19th July at the Cultybraggan Camp near Comrie in Perthshire with 180 attendees. The more publicly accessible site meant that we also attracted a few onlookers who were in the area anyway. We had some fascinating workshops this year, all very practical and inspiring; Lynne Bates on the \[…\] ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/PwmDIB0lCGtY) _2025-10-23 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [The Shropshire Hills Bracken Scything Competition 2025](https://scytheassociation.org/shropshire-hills-bracken-scything-competition-2025/) _2025-10-23 · Richard Brown · The Scythe Association_ This was certainly the first bracken cutting competition in Shropshire, probably in England and possibly the world! It took place at Bank Rack on the Stiperstones National Nature Reserve on the 1st August 2025 as the culmination of a week of ‘Scything with a View’ in the Shropshire Hills.. The competition swaths cut were 2 \[…\] ## [Microsoft Entra essential configuration (security settings you can't afford to miss)](https://strive2code.com/post/2025/7/4/microsoft-entra-essential-configuration) _2025-07-04 · Alex K. · Strive2Code_ Microsoft Entra (formerly Azure Entra ID/Azure Active Directory) is the backbone of modern enterprise identity management, but a misconfigured tenant is a hacker's dream. After analyzing countless security incidents and Microsoft's latest 2025 updates, I've compiled the essential configurations that separate secure organizations from tomorrow's breach headlines. ## [Green Scythe Fair Championship Results 2025](https://scytheassociation.org/gsf-results-2025/) _2025-06-16 · Richard Brown · The Scythe Association_ The 19th West Country Scythe Championship saw some challenging conditions for the event organisers due to a combination of prolonged winter flooding of the competition arena, followed by the exceptionally dry spring baking the bare ground created by the waterlogging. The result was a the shortest poorest grass we have ever faced, with a lot \[…\] ## [2025 Big Data & Analytics summit in Toronto](https://strive2code.com/post/2025/6/9/big-data-and-analytics-summit-in-toronto-2025) _2025-06-09 · Alex K. · Strive2Code_ 2025 Big Data & Analytics Summit in Toronto review, covering key insights from AI sessions, networking experiences, and vendor interactions. The post highlights practical takeaways on data strategy implementation and infrastructure building, while providing recommendations for future attendees considering in-person versus online participation. ## [I'm Back! Introducing the New Strive2Code Blog Architecture](https://strive2code.com/post/2025/5/13/introducing-the-new-strive2code-blog-architecture) _2025-05-13 · Alex K. · Strive2Code_ Hey everyone, it's been a while! Some of you might have noticed that I haven't published any new blog posts or videos lately. There's a good reason for that - I've been heads-down rebuilding Strive2Code from the ground up! For the past few weeks, I've been pouring my nights and weekends into completely revamping my blogging platform. After many years with BlogEngine.NET (which relies on the .NET ## [You've been tracked. Scan your phone now!](https://strive2code.com/post/2025/2/16/mvt-tool) _2025-02-16 · Alex K. · Strive2Code_ Have you ever wondered if your phone is secretly being tracked? With so many spyware threats out there, it's crucial to stay ahead. In this video, I'll show you how to use MVT – Mobile Verification Toolkit – to scan your phone for spyware, analyze results, and secure your device. Whether you're an iPhone or Android user, this tool can reveal hidden threats that traditional antivirus apps miss. ## [Irish National Scythe Event Report – Song of the Scythe 2024](https://scytheassociation.org/irish-event-report-2024/) _2025-01-27 · Richard Brown · The Scythe Association_ This festival day was held in Rathbeagh, Co Kilkenny; one of a number of events held in Ireland in 2024. The day was all about knowledge transfer to share the traditional skill of scything, and also connection, community, collaboration and celebration. Over 50 people attended here in August to take part in various workshops during \[…\] ## [Microsoft Security Intro](https://strive2code.com/post/2025/1/15/microsoft-security-intro) _2025-01-15 · Alex K. · Strive2Code_ In today’s world, where cyber threats evolve faster than ever, securing your digital infrastructure isn’t just an option—it’s a necessity. That’s why I’ve created an in-depth YouTube video that explores the power of Microsoft 365 and Azure Security tools to help businesses of all sizes protect what matters most. If you haven’t watched it yet, here’s what you’re missing out on! ## [How to protect yourself from Phishing and Ransomware](https://strive2code.com/post/2025/1/1/how-to-protect-yourself-from-phishing-and-ransomware) _2025-01-01 · Alex K. · Strive2Code_ Phishing attacks are one of the most common entry points for ransomware. A single click on a malicious link or attachment can open the floodgates to attackers, compromising sensitive data and putting systems at risk. Whether you're a home user relying on Microsoft Defender or an office user with Microsoft 365 licenses, understanding and implementing the right security measures can save you from ## [Microsoft Cybersecurity Certification](https://strive2code.com/post/2024/12/21/microsoft-cybersecurity-certification) _2024-12-21 · Alex K. · Strive2Code_ Hey there, friends! Today's blog post is all about Microsoft Security Certifications. Why? Because when I was trying to figure out where to start and how to navigate through the certifications, I couldn't find a clear answer. So, I decided to put together this post to simplify things and give you a clear certification path (and even some infographics) for starting your journey into Microsoft’s ## [Hire AI-Powered Freelancers Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/LPVCWQfC35hF) _2024-12-21 · **Sponsored**_ Browse and hire skilled professionals using AI tools — free to post, free to apply. ## [Green Scythe Fair Championship Report 2024](https://scytheassociation.org/green-scythe-fair-championship-report-2024/) _2024-12-20 · Richard Brown · The Scythe Association_ Report written by Neil Gemmell and Richard Brown As a scything community we scythe enthusiasts/afficionados, some would even say addicts, all convene in a field in Somerset to hold the West Country Scythe Championships at the Green Scythe Fair. This year’s event was the 18th West Country Scythe Championship and the competition was once again \[…\] ## [Scything with a View in Shropshire](https://scytheassociation.org/scything-with-a-view-in-shropshire/) _2024-11-01 · Richard Brown · The Scythe Association_ This week long event of scything across the Shropshire Hills included getting a lot of bracken cut plus a few meadows along the way. It culminated in a competition and BBQ. The results from the scything competition 18 entries on a 4x4m square Key: Male, Female, Veteran, Novice; \* = Winner; Blades in cm; Time \[…\] ## [Eastern Counties Scythe Festival 2024](https://scytheassociation.org/eastern-counties-scythe-festival-2024/) _2024-10-31 · Richard Brown · The Scythe Association_ For the second year this revived event took place on 21st July at Wandlebury Country Park on the Gog Magog Hills just outside Cambridge. The site has the remains of a circular Iron Age Hillfort as well as flower-rich meadows, woodland, orchards, walled gardens and an 18th century house with stables. It is owned and \[…\] ## [Azure Resource Inventory (ARI)](https://strive2code.com/post/2024/8/24/azure-resource-inventory-ari) _2024-08-24 · Alex K. · Strive2Code_ As cloud environments grow more complex, keeping track of every resource within an Azure subscription can quickly become overwhelming. Whether you're managing a small deployment or an enterprise-scale environment, the need for a comprehensive overview of your resources is essential for maintaining control, ensuring compliance, and optimizing costs. This is where Azure Resource Inventory (ARI)