Also āball winderā. Just make sure any cats are not in the vicinity or the yarn and the cat will be in knots! š¹š§¶ (Spoken from experience of course.)
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Also āball winderā. Just make sure any cats are not in the vicinity or the yarn and the cat will be in knots! š¹š§¶ (Spoken from experience of course.)
Iāve been listening to āclassicā audiobooks on some recent long drives. Turns out many novels we think of as āclassicā only became so posthumously.
I'm active on X, Threads, Bluesky and Substack. I've noticed something. Top Democrats immediately condemned the killing of Charlie Kirk. I didn't see this from many top Republicans when Melissa and Mark Hortman were murdered. (More than I'm aware of, might have. I just don't recall seeing it)
As one of your knitterati, I am impressed.
Hey everyone...LOOK OVER HERE! It's Lt. Col. Bone Spurs declaring war on an American city!!! Does his rough tough cream-puff cosplay make you forget about the EPSTEIN survivors, their lifetime of trauma & their courage to speak the truth in public? Yeah, me neither. #ReleaseTheEPSTEINFilesASAP
Beautiful! So true. My husband wonāt comment on a project until itās blocked and ends tucked in. Itās the snarky in him.
This so speaks to my mechanical engineering heart. They are applying concepts I wanted to do in my college youth. What a great presentation. Thank you! š§¶
Thank you both. This is a helpful setting so I donāt forget.
Does it being my sonās birthday today count?
Thank you for this courtesy to readers. Not many authors do this. The ācall backā helps those have read prior books to remember the story arc better, too.
Surprisingly - Pride and Predjudice - free on iBooks and easy to concentrate on knitting or driving as Iād already read it.
With or without cat support? I, too, find it therapeutic except when the cat chases the swift or bats the tensioner which messes everything up! š§¶ļæ¼
Does this make them āExtended Family Scamperbeastsā or āCousin Scamperbeastsā? @scamperbeasts.bsky.social
Thank you. Getting back to fiber arts as my work hours are lessening. My luck at a time when supplies are getting more difficult to come by.
Another American yarn brand is preparing to close, so hereās a little wool PSA ššŗšø American wool has been in decline for decades, but thereās hope. Choosing US-grown wool or American-made natural textiles helps sustain makers, mills, and farmers. Letās keep this story going š±š§¶
Nice. What size?
Question for non-US fiber artists: JoAnnās (closed all stores) was the last basic fiber arts shop in the US, esp for garment sewing. Do non-US shoppers still have a basic brick and mortar shop? Who? š§¶š§µšŖ”
I started reading your books when my son, a tween at the time (now late 20s), asked a Marine in Barnes & Noble what books to get his Mom, a sci-fi fan, for her birthday. The Marine recommended Old Manās War and Redshirts. š
We, your groupies, are taking bets as to how many of the three become Permanent Scamperbeasts. @scamperbeasts.bsky.social
THISā¦is the mindset. THISā¦is the attitude. THISā¦is the fire in the gutā¦.that we are going to ALL have to adopt. I have. Have you? We canāt have people sit this one outā¦and still prevail.
Reposting this in light of news Acosta will be questioned by House Committee. There are lots of questions that need answering. www.nbcnews.com/think/amp/nc...
My band name should be Temporary Scamperbeasts.
THANK YOU FOR WATCHING THE LYING LIARS & NEWS STINKERS OF FOX "NEWS" SO WE DON'T HAVE TO! IT IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED BY THOSE OF US WHO VALUE HONESTY, INTEGRITY & DECENCY WHILE ALLOWING US TO CONSUME ACTUAL FACTS WITHOUT THEIR BRAINWASHING TECHNIQUES & ABILITY TO TRIGGER BOUTS OF VIOLENT NAUSEA. š¤®
The links, while lending legitimacy, support journalism. Needs all the help it can get.
And hummingbirds?
And UCLA: I stand with the Bruins - Iām a Trojan.
Keep in mind that EVERYTHING he says or does going forward is to distract from the EPSTEIN files. E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G.
Pre-ordered! šš
Think about this for a second. Itās grotesque and dangerous. White House Announces Comprehensive Review of Smithsonian Exhibitions www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/a...
While you were doing laundryā¦.it was already happening elsewhere. boltsmag.org/missouri-sta...
This isnāt just about protecting students...itās about controlling the institutions that shape them.š www.jackhopkinsnow.com
I stand with the Bruins - and Iām a Trojan. #FightOn
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@scalzi.com @danielsilvabooks.bsky.social My two favorite authors just converged: āAn Inside Jobā references the Ponte degli Scalzi.
Michigan's health director spent a year and $30 million building a work requirements system for Medicaid. The problems he encountered have him worried now that 40 states must do the same by 2027.
Next itāll be checking the males for circumcision! Why do humans punish half their species?
Oh, my. The memories of my mother distracting me with pasting the stamps in booklets.
Understand completely! š§¶
ACOG, the countryās largest organization of OB-GYN providers, announced that it will stop accepting funds from the Trump administration.
The eyes add the finishing touch!
The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States, a move that may make the process unaffordable for many.
Trump didnāt ācall forā the head of the BLS to be fired. He *actually fired her. Letās get it right, people.
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Ooooh! Definitely getting some. And another set for a gift. š§¶
I do, too. They add a nice touch without too much bulk, like a bobble would. Especially good for baby blankets: texture but easy on babyās fingers. I hadnāt seen them in a cable either. Both nice examples.
Fits the arms/shoulders well. Shells/tanks can sag or show too much arm which makes them odd to wear. Yours turned out nicely!
Just 40 days ago, Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed by an unhinged Trump supporter and the story has basically already vanished from the national consciousness. DO NOT LET IT.
@scalzi.com I just donated to an overlooked CPB source - KUSC classical radio. They are losing a $1.1MM grant. Worse, they may lose their music rights to the programming that is so gorgeous and often doesnāt get air time on other platforms. Please, Scalzi universe, consider other CPB formats, too.
Ugh! SHR was ABC. Wrong memory. Same sentiment towards squelching kindness.
Done! Shout out to KPBS!
Your Stack brought tears. š¢ Thank you for building a Neighborhood. Now to try knitting some of the Neighborhood mementos! In addition to your memories, I am grateful for the grammar rules and the rule of law lessons from School House Rock. Iām only a Bill ā¦ We the People ā¦
@michaeljmartinez.bsky.social Bought Daedalus and Enceladus at a Steampunk convention somewhere 10-ish years ago. Fffffiiinnnaly read Daedalus and loved it! Starting Enceladus and ordered Venusian. š
As an engineer, know freelance work is tough for many professionals. The flexibility and autonomy did not offset the billing, marketing, accounting, legal protection, isolation, etc. for me. Free lanced product often doesnāt have the same QA (editing). Works for some people but beware the pitfalls.
How quickly they grow up! I remember him as a kitten and his antics.
And, for now, one can hear the quieter voices and minor stream media outlets.
You will only get āmore yarnā from this crowd. š§¶
My love, Tammy (17 yo), is partial to Lion Brand Wool Ease or any wool/acrylic blend. Made her a small blanket to rest next to my computer. š§¶
My bad - baby Hawk. #birds
Carlsbad, CA #birds
Husband caught this rare baby Osprey hanging out. It appears to be thinking - youāre too big to eat. #birds
It can hurt! Have you tried holding it different ways. My normal method hurt too bad and was slow. Flipping 90* made all the difference.
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I hear you! š I like to print patterns for many reasons. These patterns drive me bonkers! Canāt afford the inkjet ink! If I really want the pattern, I copy and paste in to Word, edit it to more manageable. Then save and print. š§¶
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What a different cut for a poncho. Nicely done. Cheers to Percy.
I crocheted a pad for my old lady cat to nap on while I work from home. Glad Iām not the only one brought to tears. Pheebs is obviously appreciative. š¾š§¶
My life for the past 30 years right there.
You are not alone.
Please learn to crochet. It was a good suggestion. It helps calm me and in a way is a stim.
@kairyssdal.bsky.social What a long, strange trip itās been. Thank you for #MakeMeSmart. Best wishes on new endeavors. @kimberlyadams.bsky.social
Our group meets at a local brewery every fortnight. Mondays so not crowded. Would one of your lovely UK pubs work?
Belated wishes. What a great appreciation.
Try it. Otherwise you will always wonder.
In honor of Canada, name your favorite Rush song. Iāll start - Xanadu. youtu.be/SEuOoMprDqg?...
Got to see @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social at @latimes.com Festival of Books! Glad they made it and for the support they give to genre writers (and readers like me).
@scalzi.com Nice to see you at LAT FOB. Itās been awhile. Didnāt brave the signature line. Thank you for the Nichelle Nichols shout out. She is a major reason I have spent 40+ years in engineering. š
@latimes.com and @usctmb.bsky.social Nice to be at LATimes Festival of Books and hear mellophones!
@kimberlyadams.bsky.social Rather than Tariff Tuesday, I vote for Toe Beans Tuesday. Taco Tuesday is still a given.
What a beautiful yarn bowl.
Try something where you can hit something - pickleball, badminton, bread making, ā¦
Me, too. Cats and science and birds and books and ā¦
So many things I learned from my grandparents (1890ās/1900s) and parents (1920s/1930s) about war and scarcity mindset.
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@nadiadrake.bsky.social Miss Nadia, Just finished your wonderful āMission to Europaā piece for @sciam.bsky.social, January 2025 (Iām always 3+ mos behind on magazines). Ever since reading Arthur C. Clarkeās 2001 books, I have been captivated by Europa. Thank you for reigniting my interests! š§Ŗ
Also beware allergy activating fibers. Most baby yarn is acrylic. Though, I find an acrylic/wool blend nice if not concerned with allergies.
@scalzi.com Mysterious Galaxy, a local book seller in San Diego that I saw you at, has recently experienced flooding. Any recommendations on books I should order from them? @mystgalaxybooks.bsky.social
@kairyssdal.bsky.social For your make me smile list - SoCal www.latimes.com/california/s...
This word defines me! Your words are uplifting. š
Iāve seen compression gloves for arthritis but never tried them. I wear fingerless gloves in SoCal summers to reduce strain and increase blood flow. Best wishes!
What a bummer! Can you wear fingerless gloves to keep wrists warm and supported?
Oooohhh! Love Tunisian crochet.
@number10cat.bsky.social Your profile says you are 17. Didnāt you just have a birthday?
Oh, no!
The pillow is cute, too! Well done!
A note to our readers, from Politico CEO Goli Sheikholeslami and Editor-in-Chief John Harris:
Lifelines are crucial!
@kimberlyadams.bsky.social Just listened to Fridayās MMS economics on tap. My cat responded to your catās comments! Ear twitches and all. Too funny! I agree with Kai - no need to shush the cat (or dog).
Yes!