Tuesday Adventures……..My Actifit Report Card: October 28 2025

about 15 hours ago

The day began as any typical Tuesday does, except today’s ladies Bible study was going to be held at our leader’s home. The church we normally meet up at, had had a water leak yesterday and the prospects of it being repaired weren’t looking good.

She has a lovely home up on the hill with a stunning view of the valley below. The house is adorned with a large covered porch that wraps around a good portion of the house. She hangs suet blocks for the birds and even though I couldn’t see anything in this one, the woodpecker was very busy at it.

Her husband did fill them just as we were beginning and that brought about 3 additional if not more, large blue jay type birds! They didn’t have the ability though, to cling to the suet holder the way the woodpecker did. Quite entertaining if not almost downright distracting! 😏

We are still in the book of James, chapter 3. Sometimes our discussions can get lively and we don’t make much progress, but that’s okay, for iron sharpens iron!

Once home, I did some house chores, fixed lunch and peddled for a bit on the stationary bike.

Today’s subject is about the ‘shroom Inky Blacks.

I asked GROK for a brief rundown:

The inky black mushroom most commonly refers to Coprinopsis atramentaria, also known as the common ink cap, inky cap, or tippler’s bane. Here’s a clear overview:
Appearance
• Cap: Starts bell-shaped or conical, grayish-brown, becoming inky black as it matures. The edges curl upward and dissolve into a black, ink-like liquid (auto-digestion).
• Gills: White when young, turning black and liquefying.
• Stem: White, hollow, brittle.
• Spore print: Black.
Habitat & Season
• Grows in clusters on decaying wood, lawns, disturbed soil, or wood chips.
• Common in temperate regions (North America, Europe, Australia).
• Fruits in spring through fall, especially after rain.
Edibility & Toxicity
• Edible when young (before gills blacken), with a mild flavor. Must be cooked soon after picking.
• Contains coprine, a compound that causes severe alcohol intolerance:
• Symptoms (if alcohol is consumed within 72 hours): flushing, nausea, vomiting, palpitations.
• Nicknamed “tippler’s bane” because it was historically used to deter drinking.
• Safe if no alcohol is consumed, but many avoid it due to risk.
Identification Tips
• Look for auto-digestion into black ink—unique among mushrooms.
• Often confused with shaggy mane (Coprinus comatus), which is edible and doesn’t cause alcohol reactions.

Fun Fact
The black liquid was historically used as ink for writing (hence “ink cap”).

GROK wasn’t kidding about the inky black mess! This is what that looks like. Eeeww!

They literally self destruct! I wonder if you set a camera up on time lapse photography, what the whole process might look like? 🧐

Well, one things first sure, if you need ink for writing, it’s pretty available around these parts.

Here’s a couple of other ‘shrooms to enjoy!

Tomorrow sees me headed back to work. Hoping for a moderately busy day but without so much stress. I need a break from that! 😏

That’s it for now. Take care and enjoy the rest of your day wherever you are! 🙏🌏🙏

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NKJV Jude1:12-25

Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling,
And to present you faultless
Before the presence of His glory with exceeding joy,
To God our Savior,
Who alone is wise,
Be glory and majesty,
Dominion and power,
Both now and forever.
Amen.

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