Lanabananarama, Regional Director of Deck Chair Rearrangement
@named4wool.bsky.social
She/her. Crisis manager for a complex household of chaos muppets, including cats, mathematicians, and guitar players. Academic adjacent. Freelance copy editor for #knitting and #crochet patterns. ADHD. LSG.
I live in what is basically the Bad Boyfriend of houses: low slope (3:12) shed roof sections with no rafter extensions, flat roof sections, wood siding, basement with cinder block foundation, expansive clay soil. But it’s on 7 acres of woods, 10 minutes from husband’s job, and it’s so, SO pretty.
January 30, 2026 at 5:29 PM
I live in what is basically the Bad Boyfriend of houses: low slope (3:12) shed roof sections with no rafter extensions, flat roof sections, wood siding, basement with cinder block foundation, expansive clay soil. But it’s on 7 acres of woods, 10 minutes from husband’s job, and it’s so, SO pretty.
Ugh. There are signs of moisture (bubbling paint, screw pops) penetrating the roof over the just-remodeled kitchen. The suspicious areas read 23-24% on a moisture meter, compared to 6-7% everywhere else. I love this house, but the guy who built it with a truly flat roof instead of a slight [cont’d]
January 30, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Ugh. There are signs of moisture (bubbling paint, screw pops) penetrating the roof over the just-remodeled kitchen. The suspicious areas read 23-24% on a moisture meter, compared to 6-7% everywhere else. I love this house, but the guy who built it with a truly flat roof instead of a slight [cont’d]
Tag yourself, I am
I AM ON FIRE KEEP CLEAR OF ME
I AM ON FIRE KEEP CLEAR OF ME
Tag yourself, I'm I AM DRAGGING MY ANCHOR
tag yourself i’m I AM MANOEUVRING WITH DIFFICULTY
January 30, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Tag yourself, I am
I AM ON FIRE KEEP CLEAR OF ME
I AM ON FIRE KEEP CLEAR OF ME
I loved this book. I think it's time to read it again. @jenmindelen.bsky.social , if you ever come across it in hardback, I want it.
Thank you, Martina. I didn’t love that first edition in Italy long ago (including the title) but it did attract a number of readers. The new translation is also a beautifully made book, I’m very pleased. Given that Italy inspired the novel and I wrote it in Tuscany, it is nice to see it return.
Thirty-four years ago, I read for the first tima a written by @guygavrielkay.bsky.social
With Il paese delle due lune, I discovered the man who would become my favorite writer, and I discovered historical fantasy. Yesterday Tigana—the novel's true title—has been republished in Italian.
With Il paese delle due lune, I discovered the man who would become my favorite writer, and I discovered historical fantasy. Yesterday Tigana—the novel's true title—has been republished in Italian.
January 29, 2026 at 11:10 PM
I loved this book. I think it's time to read it again. @jenmindelen.bsky.social , if you ever come across it in hardback, I want it.
Monte Cristo sandwich on homemade sourdough. Served with a spinach salad with toasted pecans and cranberries, dressed with a 3-vinegar pomegranate vinaigrette. I made up the vinaigrette on the fly, tasting and adjusting, and a splash of balsamic finally did the trick.
January 29, 2026 at 2:59 PM
Monte Cristo sandwich on homemade sourdough. Served with a spinach salad with toasted pecans and cranberries, dressed with a 3-vinegar pomegranate vinaigrette. I made up the vinaigrette on the fly, tasting and adjusting, and a splash of balsamic finally did the trick.
Big news for potential future Gary Bears fans.
Indiana's bid for the Chicago Bears gains momentum with Senate vote
indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/01/28/i...
indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/01/28/i...
Indiana’s bid for the Chicago Bears gains momentum with Senate vote • Indiana Capital Chronicle
The Chicago Bears might not be packing their bags yet — but Indiana’s bid for the team picked up momentum Wednesday.
indianacapitalchronicle.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:22 AM
Big news for potential future Gary Bears fans.
I've been doing so much spinning lately that I've developed a callus on the inside of my left index finger at the crease of the first joint. I've either got to lay off the sari silk blends, or adapt my technique.
January 29, 2026 at 12:03 AM
I've been doing so much spinning lately that I've developed a callus on the inside of my left index finger at the crease of the first joint. I've either got to lay off the sari silk blends, or adapt my technique.
Quote with 5 jobs you've had
1. Technical illustrator
2. Knitting designer
3. Personal organizer
4. Math ed app programmer
5. Custom framer
1. Technical illustrator
2. Knitting designer
3. Personal organizer
4. Math ed app programmer
5. Custom framer
Quote with 5 jobs you've had
1. Chauffeur
2. Waterfront director, boy scout camp
3. Technical writer
4. Jewelry counter, Bradlees
5. Receptionist
1. Chauffeur
2. Waterfront director, boy scout camp
3. Technical writer
4. Jewelry counter, Bradlees
5. Receptionist
Quote with 5 jobs you've had
1. Periodicals manager
2. Gas station attendant
3. Night shift clerk
4. Ghost hunter
5. University lecturer
1. Periodicals manager
2. Gas station attendant
3. Night shift clerk
4. Ghost hunter
5. University lecturer
January 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM
Quote with 5 jobs you've had
1. Technical illustrator
2. Knitting designer
3. Personal organizer
4. Math ed app programmer
5. Custom framer
1. Technical illustrator
2. Knitting designer
3. Personal organizer
4. Math ed app programmer
5. Custom framer
The plow service cleared our very long driveway yesterday, which completely cured my burning desire to leave the house.
January 28, 2026 at 5:35 PM
The plow service cleared our very long driveway yesterday, which completely cured my burning desire to leave the house.
So basically Greg Bovino is a large asshole the size of a small asshole
January 28, 2026 at 5:03 AM
So basically Greg Bovino is a large asshole the size of a small asshole
Deleting Signal now that it’s compromised. Find me on alt.knitting
Deleting Signal now that it’s compromised. Find me on the state IT controlled Teams work chat…
Right @museumlara1.bsky.social 🤣🤣🤦🏻
Right @museumlara1.bsky.social 🤣🤣🤦🏻
Deleting Signal now that it's compromised. Find me at the Smitten Kitten gloryhole.
January 28, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Deleting Signal now that it’s compromised. Find me on alt.knitting
The good news is that we already know what Tom Homan's price is
January 27, 2026 at 4:05 AM
The good news is that we already know what Tom Homan's price is
My husband drives a Honda Fit. We got 19" of snow and our driveway is a few hundred feet long. No honey, you are not driving in to work until the plow service gets to us.
January 27, 2026 at 4:00 AM
My husband drives a Honda Fit. We got 19" of snow and our driveway is a few hundred feet long. No honey, you are not driving in to work until the plow service gets to us.
When I swore several years ago that my Google speaker was spying on me, my husband told me I was paranoid. (I threw it out anyway.)
Tech company denied illegally recording and circulating private conversations to send phone users targeted ads
Google settles privacy lawsuit for $68m over voice assistant
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:05 AM
When I swore several years ago that my Google speaker was spying on me, my husband told me I was paranoid. (I threw it out anyway.)
I hear other people have a media center or console table under their TV. We have a Box.
January 26, 2026 at 11:01 PM
I hear other people have a media center or console table under their TV. We have a Box.
17" of snow on the ground (and it's not done yet) in the lower Midwest? Oh come ON
January 25, 2026 at 2:13 PM
17" of snow on the ground (and it's not done yet) in the lower Midwest? Oh come ON
I really hope we don't lose power because I just discovered I don't have any more clean underwear
January 25, 2026 at 5:47 AM
I really hope we don't lose power because I just discovered I don't have any more clean underwear
Opened a second bottle of wine with dinner (in fairness, a nontrivial amount of the first bottle went into the stew) so I am self-censoring any Bold Statements until tomorrow
January 25, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Opened a second bottle of wine with dinner (in fairness, a nontrivial amount of the first bottle went into the stew) so I am self-censoring any Bold Statements until tomorrow
As the fascism continues to escalate, I belligerently continue to make and enjoy magnificent food. German-style goulash with peppers, over oven-roasted new potatoes.
January 25, 2026 at 2:30 AM
As the fascism continues to escalate, I belligerently continue to make and enjoy magnificent food. German-style goulash with peppers, over oven-roasted new potatoes.
There is no moral value inherent in inflicting vicarious trauma on yourself. Unless you have reason to expect that watching a particular video of violence is necessary for you to decide how to act, protect yourself so that you remain capable of helping how you can.
Counterpoint: you can and some of you will give yourselves honest to G-d PTSD watching it. Doing that will make you less able to maintain your life, to experience the joy you need to be resilient, to nurture the relationships that will support you, and to be an effective activist.
I understand why some can’t watch the video and absolutely support that choice. But if you can, I think you should. Yes, there have been so many of these over the years; *and* these are escalating times. It’s not more the same, it’s worse, and we need to face that best we can to change it.
January 24, 2026 at 6:41 PM
There is no moral value inherent in inflicting vicarious trauma on yourself. Unless you have reason to expect that watching a particular video of violence is necessary for you to decide how to act, protect yourself so that you remain capable of helping how you can.
If you haven't already, turn off autoplay NOW.
to turn off autoplaying video on the bluesky mobile app
select the icon in the top left corner
go to settings
go to content and media
make sure "autoplay videos and gifs" is toggled off
select the icon in the top left corner
go to settings
go to content and media
make sure "autoplay videos and gifs" is toggled off
January 24, 2026 at 6:18 PM
If you haven't already, turn off autoplay NOW.
They're saying 11"-14" now, followed by cold forever. I have no one to plow my driveway. Fun times.
Well hell they've revised our snowfall prediction up to 8"-10".
January 24, 2026 at 5:20 PM
They're saying 11"-14" now, followed by cold forever. I have no one to plow my driveway. Fun times.
Going to contemplate this at some length
do not attempt to silence or defeat the goblins in your brain. you need them in there to do stuff. instead, seek to build their trust and establish a constructive relationship with them. identify roles each goblin does best, like a little rpg party. this one wears a witch's hat and does crafty magic
January 24, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Going to contemplate this at some length
Hand spun fingering weight superwash BFL. Trying to decide whether it should be a hat or socks. For socks, I would need to run it through the wheel again to add a little more ply twist. 🧶
January 24, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Hand spun fingering weight superwash BFL. Trying to decide whether it should be a hat or socks. For socks, I would need to run it through the wheel again to add a little more ply twist. 🧶