<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:41:14 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@meliorish/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[I got a new camera!]]></title><description><![CDATA[My interest in photography has been growing recently, and I finally decided to purchase a DSLR of my own. I wanted to get a reasonable mid-range camera, and ended up going with the Canon EOS Rebel T7i.]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@meliorish/i-got-a-new-camera</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/photography/@meliorish/i-got-a-new-camera</guid><category><![CDATA[photography]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[meliorish]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2018 05:28:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYgtvPGETU3vvKqPUEzMwLQNPMPUqepp8i84b8REkYRhUtbcT7nfM77UtWzhqCHLCMdrGnBi5ie?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Study of a strawberry, in two styles.]]></title><description><![CDATA[The strawberry's popularity is pretty much unrivaled. I can't say I particularly love to eat them, but they do have a unique appearance. I do like strawberry flavoured sweets though-- especially hard candies]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/drawing/@meliorish/study-of-a-strawberry-in-two-styles</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/drawing/@meliorish/study-of-a-strawberry-in-two-styles</guid><category><![CDATA[drawing]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[meliorish]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 10 Feb 2018 03:18:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYreyUfbrHrAro3xRyEAnnBwtxRM2XskDc9aUT3TUXoxhHXBT3XEq7DbaCcK5BiYg8CoGVW3R3t?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lunch break.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not to overshare, but I am in a rather good mood today. I had this fantastic sundried tomato, feta, and pesto quiche for lunch, with a cup of hot oolong tea. The quiche was incredibly good, even though]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/food/@meliorish/lunch-break</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/food/@meliorish/lunch-break</guid><category><![CDATA[food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[meliorish]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 09 Feb 2018 01:03:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYDDwxwdwqGvenvK23RsDCn4iocshyL4efJtkWYoMf5zGiEmjgcixK1PqDbRXG2FCHFYHsKvTW6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Journal entry: the first flowers of spring.]]></title><description><![CDATA[It has been raining for days here. There is still a chill in the air, but the crocuses and snowdrops have bravely sprung up from beneath the soil and put their delicate petals out. Other flowers, like]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/blog/@meliorish/journal-entry-the-first-flowers-of-spring</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/blog/@meliorish/journal-entry-the-first-flowers-of-spring</guid><category><![CDATA[blog]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[meliorish]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 04 Feb 2018 01:33:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXZBDG34jcYPN7iP5KJdeww8ciCnTs16wQxNXG3tFJruBTUUz3P5Q1bRqeb437VpcRc9w2ZfqBJ6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[A pause for breath, and more cursive lettering!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Special thanks to @manofmiracles for the pictured quote. I have handwritten it on an index card and now keep it on my desk for a little extra motivation. I intended to post this much earlier, but because]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/blog/@meliorish/a-pause-for-breath-and-more-cursive-lettering</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/blog/@meliorish/a-pause-for-breath-and-more-cursive-lettering</guid><category><![CDATA[blog]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[meliorish]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2018 05:20:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYSKdWF2t1cxRHutndB8yf3vDnMxzkFPnEE3j5ykTDDmMfFw4HB9wXNkNo5EC2pw9aauznovNgN?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to create a miniature succulent planter!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Succulent planters are very pretty, but can take up a lot of space. I arranged this miniature succulent planter in a flowerpot small enough to fit in the palm of your hand! It's a charming little piece]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@meliorish/how-to-create-a-miniature-succulent-planter</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gardening/@meliorish/how-to-create-a-miniature-succulent-planter</guid><category><![CDATA[gardening]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[meliorish]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2018 23:02:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYWi1PXvAny7zxifXEG4ogoFu2wBvLdmZaJhCf461QdU9HN7mRU9ZEjXKvkSF3kuxPXnmbnitFQ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sketching a great horned owl, step-by-step]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's probably safe to say that the owl is my favourite animal. The great horned owl, in particular, is one of the most iconic of these birds. The two little tufts of feathers on its head are so cute, it's]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/drawing/@meliorish/sketching-a-great-horned-owl-step-by-step</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/drawing/@meliorish/sketching-a-great-horned-owl-step-by-step</guid><category><![CDATA[drawing]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[meliorish]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jan 2018 01:36:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYCy6V7qzjEEN1VsFgeNX9yw313z3QxiKAyNjnkrYsjZop8jSaR2Z9ZQDEUomQ3FDwhVdkkBmci?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cursive Lettering Giveaway!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'm hosting a small giveaway to show my appreciation for the Steemit community! Calligraphic lettering has become a popular look for typography. I've just started learning how to write in this style of]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/giveaway/@meliorish/cursive-lettering-giveaway</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/giveaway/@meliorish/cursive-lettering-giveaway</guid><category><![CDATA[giveaway]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[meliorish]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jan 2018 06:35:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYNV5inUtB2en4zRn16mwuaeTVqhsPqjzFEtBoSiJZaLdj5sBvTRik6bTME6vp84DcUZECkADGS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[My new year's resolution: an illustrated diary]]></title><description><![CDATA[A belated happy new year to everyone here on Steemit. I was away on a trip for the past two weeks, and only just returned home yesterday. I'd like to share a few thoughts and some pen and pencil sketches]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/drawing/@meliorish/my-new-year-s-resolution-an-illustrated-diary</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/drawing/@meliorish/my-new-year-s-resolution-an-illustrated-diary</guid><category><![CDATA[drawing]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[meliorish]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2018 02:48:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYMgVPjdyMCF8NwHZESyn7d8mTbDsujaGbzaWBFyihxhqTXYEgGvfMWS9xx47ptQ1qV5QddZX42?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Freeform writing: Memories of Wildflowers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The nature of everything is to undergo change. Having access to a smartphone means being able to capture our experiences on camera whenever we like. When I look back at some of the photographs I've taken,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/writing/@meliorish/freeform-writing-memories-of-wildflowers</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/writing/@meliorish/freeform-writing-memories-of-wildflowers</guid><category><![CDATA[writing]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[meliorish]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 16 Dec 2017 21:58:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYXHqwjrWNAno9diejeqQBfL7aYcp2wRv1XGSYHfLK1HUeGUkVTu1Y9P7tXoRQVpKZRxsisGemc?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Origami butterfly]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a simple origami butterfly model that I folded. The interesting thing about this model is that the body of the butterfly is white, while the wings are coloured. This is because the paper I folded]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/origami/@meliorish/origami-butterfly</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/origami/@meliorish/origami-butterfly</guid><category><![CDATA[origami]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[meliorish]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 12 Dec 2017 10:00:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYChAPFBMdGt1SeUHiFBe6ALzLXFgBZvJNQBegxgisx4ZtffJGmPHACH1Kj7GMpt1hDHNcKMccn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volatility and the value of patience.]]></title><description><![CDATA[I'd like to offer a few of my thoughts on the current state of the market. The above photograph is of an Impatiens cultivar with pinkish white flowers and red-veined leaves. I took this photo back in the]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/blog/@meliorish/volatility-and-the-value-of-patience</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/blog/@meliorish/volatility-and-the-value-of-patience</guid><category><![CDATA[blog]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[meliorish]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2017 10:17:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/HNWT6DgoBc18GVREvvsnAjfLwLF5qHHFduNHKinpxGvEiz22WArD27ce5bVvTc95cq29vQfU1m2JR7PFsrGP9ZwEJ3GYeJb4k2Z6mRbVvMohFUZNkiKPuT5RQu4?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sketching a peregrine falcon, step-by-step]]></title><description><![CDATA[I really do like the peregrine falcon a lot, so I decided to do a bit of pencil sketching to see how well I could capture this handsome bird on paper. It was intended to be a little bit of artistic exercise,]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/drawing/@meliorish/sketching-a-peregrine-falcon-step-by-step</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/drawing/@meliorish/sketching-a-peregrine-falcon-step-by-step</guid><category><![CDATA[drawing]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[meliorish]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 Dec 2017 10:02:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYX1u4q1h12iQDM2eddQMYxi5CmbPst43Lj6wAiSA7FHPU4fgb72ymTAhueE9x5uebN6Cq1Fnxn?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp is taking over my life.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp just came out a few days ago, and I don't think I've put down my phone since. I've been a fan of this series since the first game came out for the Gamecube in 2002. Although]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/gaming/@meliorish/animal-crossing-pocket-camp-is-taking-over-my-life</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/gaming/@meliorish/animal-crossing-pocket-camp-is-taking-over-my-life</guid><category><![CDATA[gaming]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[meliorish]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 25 Nov 2017 03:25:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXZykoh3qhw3dNKABrkLitepwDHSqajhN85wYxp1zgxwmWAnFTtRGDBwu7Vp8RjwYskR2YEgUMxS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parfait time! Let's take a breather.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sometimes life can be sweet and wonderful, like parfait. And when it's not... well, I like to have something sweet as a reminder that things will get better again, eventually. A small cafe in the center]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/food/@meliorish/parfait-time-let-s-take-a-breather</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/food/@meliorish/parfait-time-let-s-take-a-breather</guid><category><![CDATA[food]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[meliorish]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 20 Nov 2017 05:13:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXZys2H23YjQKXyc2ay1WgKhHWFF52N5e3XGRNdTDQeon1xiKYSgZw42F1BAN7ZF2DDZ859LDo2e?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recipe with images: Classic Dinner Rolls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hot, buttered dinner rolls go great with a turkey dinner. Especially when they're fresh from the oven! A lot of people might not want to load up on too many carbs these days, but I think it's okay to enjoy]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/recipe/@meliorish/recipe-with-images-classic-dinner-rolls</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/recipe/@meliorish/recipe-with-images-classic-dinner-rolls</guid><category><![CDATA[recipe]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[meliorish]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 17 Nov 2017 22:27:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXa4df5RoE8XXNRnh6yrr5ddTeAULpgbNrYW9EwgpB9rXj6pkED1SBJCYBTrCo4kHxXvjLNJ6Jrr?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tutorial: How to make a Maple Leaf Rose!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Make a folded rose from maple leaves! In this step-by-step picture-based tutorial, I will show you how to fold a rose from fresh maple leaves. The leaves I used here were from a Japanese Maple, which is]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@meliorish/tutorial-how-to-make-a-maple-leaf-rose</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/nature/@meliorish/tutorial-how-to-make-a-maple-leaf-rose</guid><category><![CDATA[nature]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[meliorish]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 11 Nov 2017 04:48:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYXfzPE8VPHEtm9NU6JhnC5C7EFJxFh1zBoBcQNSMVzEaihWTB5kboeP2wg9HtXr8DQFFmK6E3x?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[I miss the warm weather.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last summer, I went to visit a family friend who owns this gorgeous property many miles outside of the city. I was just going through my old photos from this year when I came across some of the ones I]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/blog/@meliorish/i-miss-the-warm-weather</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/blog/@meliorish/i-miss-the-warm-weather</guid><category><![CDATA[blog]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[meliorish]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 05 Nov 2017 22:32:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXZuJDFkXcmqbxbxysJ72VhKfbtLeaSBXuRZzx3SDrzGBpMJMLu7TBcAegCFYMpnFMv7Tao2Anxe?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using teacups as succulent planters]]></title><description><![CDATA[I am reluctant to keep plants in cups or mugs because of drainage issues. 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