That cat woman who knits
@laurylsmom.bsky.social
@SilknLinen at the old place
Fiber Arts, Cats, Dogs, Science
Christian (Beatitudes, Luke 6:31, Micah 6:8)
Never trust someone who says there is only 1 way to do something: life is never that simple.
Proudly not normal, be an outlier.
Fiber Arts, Cats, Dogs, Science
Christian (Beatitudes, Luke 6:31, Micah 6:8)
Never trust someone who says there is only 1 way to do something: life is never that simple.
Proudly not normal, be an outlier.
I'm reading Rise of Endymion and I find many parallels with the current state of my country. I wish I could convince my family & friends to read it, but unfortunately they would never consider that science fiction might provide useful insights or serve as a cautionary tale.
December 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
I'm reading Rise of Endymion and I find many parallels with the current state of my country. I wish I could convince my family & friends to read it, but unfortunately they would never consider that science fiction might provide useful insights or serve as a cautionary tale.
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/u...
I am very concerned that anyone who has read the Declaration of Independence can believe in a unitary executive.
I am very concerned that anyone who has read the Declaration of Independence can believe in a unitary executive.
Originalist ‘Bombshell’ Complicates Case on Trump’s Power to Fire Officials
www.nytimes.com
October 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/u...
I am very concerned that anyone who has read the Declaration of Independence can believe in a unitary executive.
I am very concerned that anyone who has read the Declaration of Independence can believe in a unitary executive.
RFK Jr's Make America Healthy plan was apparently a lie to hide the destruction of most of the government's programs focusing on trying to help Americans live healthier & longer lives. I hate what this country has become.
October 11, 2025 at 2:44 PM
RFK Jr's Make America Healthy plan was apparently a lie to hide the destruction of most of the government's programs focusing on trying to help Americans live healthier & longer lives. I hate what this country has become.
I work(ed?) for CDC. 2 of my coworkers got RIF emails at 9:30 tonight. I expect I have one but I'm not checking my email tonight.
I loved the agency, most of the people and the work we did. I hate what this administration has done to CDC and the people who work(ed) there.
I loved the agency, most of the people and the work we did. I hate what this administration has done to CDC and the people who work(ed) there.
October 11, 2025 at 1:59 AM
I work(ed?) for CDC. 2 of my coworkers got RIF emails at 9:30 tonight. I expect I have one but I'm not checking my email tonight.
I loved the agency, most of the people and the work we did. I hate what this administration has done to CDC and the people who work(ed) there.
I loved the agency, most of the people and the work we did. I hate what this administration has done to CDC and the people who work(ed) there.
#flowersonfriday
Passionflower with bee
Passionflower with bee
September 19, 2025 at 8:07 PM
#flowersonfriday
Passionflower with bee
Passionflower with bee
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Hello dear internet. I never do this but I have a favour to ask.
We've (www.rampur.is) built almost 2000 ramps so far with more coming globally.
I hear @kentremendous.bsky.social is on here. And I'd love to let the Parks team know the name comes from them
Please like and repost so he'll see this.
We've (www.rampur.is) built almost 2000 ramps so far with more coming globally.
I hear @kentremendous.bsky.social is on here. And I'd love to let the Parks team know the name comes from them
Please like and repost so he'll see this.
March 19, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Hello dear internet. I never do this but I have a favour to ask.
We've (www.rampur.is) built almost 2000 ramps so far with more coming globally.
I hear @kentremendous.bsky.social is on here. And I'd love to let the Parks team know the name comes from them
Please like and repost so he'll see this.
We've (www.rampur.is) built almost 2000 ramps so far with more coming globally.
I hear @kentremendous.bsky.social is on here. And I'd love to let the Parks team know the name comes from them
Please like and repost so he'll see this.
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I have heard second hand that Elon's team is at CDC telling Title 42 staff that they don't have a job after Friday. Can anyone verify whether this is true?
February 5, 2025 at 5:19 PM
I have heard second hand that Elon's team is at CDC telling Title 42 staff that they don't have a job after Friday. Can anyone verify whether this is true?
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Deutsche Freund*innen
ich verstehe Ihr habt Angst
ja es sind unlustige Zeiten
but it’s not over until
the mockingjay sings
Ihr musst weiterkämpfen und weiter mutig sein
jeden Tag aufs Neue
findet Courage in kleinen Dingen
geht laufen
esst Kuchen
lacht
seid miteinander
ich verstehe Ihr habt Angst
ja es sind unlustige Zeiten
but it’s not over until
the mockingjay sings
Ihr musst weiterkämpfen und weiter mutig sein
jeden Tag aufs Neue
findet Courage in kleinen Dingen
geht laufen
esst Kuchen
lacht
seid miteinander
January 30, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Deutsche Freund*innen
ich verstehe Ihr habt Angst
ja es sind unlustige Zeiten
but it’s not over until
the mockingjay sings
Ihr musst weiterkämpfen und weiter mutig sein
jeden Tag aufs Neue
findet Courage in kleinen Dingen
geht laufen
esst Kuchen
lacht
seid miteinander
ich verstehe Ihr habt Angst
ja es sind unlustige Zeiten
but it’s not over until
the mockingjay sings
Ihr musst weiterkämpfen und weiter mutig sein
jeden Tag aufs Neue
findet Courage in kleinen Dingen
geht laufen
esst Kuchen
lacht
seid miteinander
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From midnight tonight until next Saturday morning, there's no TV, no Internet, no Social Media, no nothing for me.
Symbolic protest is better than none at all.
#5DayBLACKOUT
Symbolic protest is better than none at all.
#5DayBLACKOUT
January 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
From midnight tonight until next Saturday morning, there's no TV, no Internet, no Social Media, no nothing for me.
Symbolic protest is better than none at all.
#5DayBLACKOUT
Symbolic protest is better than none at all.
#5DayBLACKOUT
I started 2025 in the hospital with pancreatitis and other diagnoses. I am never sick, but being a full time caregiver in addition to working full time was more than my body could handle.
This was a good thing: I am forced to make major changes to my life to put myself & my health first.
This was a good thing: I am forced to make major changes to my life to put myself & my health first.
January 19, 2025 at 11:50 PM
I started 2025 in the hospital with pancreatitis and other diagnoses. I am never sick, but being a full time caregiver in addition to working full time was more than my body could handle.
This was a good thing: I am forced to make major changes to my life to put myself & my health first.
This was a good thing: I am forced to make major changes to my life to put myself & my health first.
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Found this in an old journal and thought someone else might need to hear it today:
May 18, 2023 at 9:04 PM
Found this in an old journal and thought someone else might need to hear it today:
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Because demographic wonk is my side hustle:
CHERRY PICKED DATA ALERT
From 1890 to 1940, the average age of first marriage for women was 21.5 to 22. (It slightly declined over that 50 years).
In 1950, it dropped more than a year to 20.3. And didn’t recover to above 21.5 until 1980 (when it was 22).
CHERRY PICKED DATA ALERT
From 1890 to 1940, the average age of first marriage for women was 21.5 to 22. (It slightly declined over that 50 years).
In 1950, it dropped more than a year to 20.3. And didn’t recover to above 21.5 until 1980 (when it was 22).
Ohhhhmygod. I can’t summarize this for you — you need to read it for yoursrlf. thefederalist.com/2024/12/02/h...
Here’s How To Actually Reverse The Baby Bust
The best way to promote fertility isn’t subsidizing parenthood. It’s stopping the programs that discourage people from having babies.
thefederalist.com
December 15, 2024 at 10:10 PM
Because demographic wonk is my side hustle:
CHERRY PICKED DATA ALERT
From 1890 to 1940, the average age of first marriage for women was 21.5 to 22. (It slightly declined over that 50 years).
In 1950, it dropped more than a year to 20.3. And didn’t recover to above 21.5 until 1980 (when it was 22).
CHERRY PICKED DATA ALERT
From 1890 to 1940, the average age of first marriage for women was 21.5 to 22. (It slightly declined over that 50 years).
In 1950, it dropped more than a year to 20.3. And didn’t recover to above 21.5 until 1980 (when it was 22).
I just went to a store run by one of the major package delivery companies to get a document notarized. They wanted me to sign an arbitration agreement that included any claims against the "store and its associated entities". Is this a normal requirement for notary service?
November 26, 2024 at 5:08 PM
I just went to a store run by one of the major package delivery companies to get a document notarized. They wanted me to sign an arbitration agreement that included any claims against the "store and its associated entities". Is this a normal requirement for notary service?
Has the incoming administration made plans for dealing the population losses (deaths) that may result from some of the new policies being discussed?
November 26, 2024 at 5:03 PM
Has the incoming administration made plans for dealing the population losses (deaths) that may result from some of the new policies being discussed?
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The US could have free health care with all the tax money wasted on Musk.
November 22, 2024 at 6:37 PM
The US could have free health care with all the tax money wasted on Musk.
Left my back yard to go wild for a couple of years and was delighted to find Maypops growing in it. Does anyone know if they taste good?
I also think there's nettle.
I also think there's nettle.
November 12, 2024 at 9:17 AM
Left my back yard to go wild for a couple of years and was delighted to find Maypops growing in it. Does anyone know if they taste good?
I also think there's nettle.
I also think there's nettle.
Hello new folks. I'm Laur.
November 12, 2024 at 12:29 AM
Hello new folks. I'm Laur.
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Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #1,687,206!
I'll be here a lot more from now on.
I'll be here a lot more from now on.
November 6, 2024 at 6:20 PM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #1,687,206!
I'll be here a lot more from now on.
I'll be here a lot more from now on.
I'm late to the game but I just read The Calculating Stars and can't wait to read all of the series. There's a lot to think about and it seems like a very good series to start this year.
January 3, 2024 at 12:17 PM
I'm late to the game but I just read The Calculating Stars and can't wait to read all of the series. There's a lot to think about and it seems like a very good series to start this year.
#fungifriends
Beautiful pale lavender color
Beautiful pale lavender color
December 29, 2023 at 7:37 AM
#fungifriends
Beautiful pale lavender color
Beautiful pale lavender color
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If you celebrate, Merry Christmas. May it be a season of hope so we may work for a more just world
esurientes implevit bonis et divites dimisit inanes
esurientes implevit bonis et divites dimisit inanes
December 25, 2023 at 1:01 PM
If you celebrate, Merry Christmas. May it be a season of hope so we may work for a more just world
esurientes implevit bonis et divites dimisit inanes
esurientes implevit bonis et divites dimisit inanes
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Note to anyone who needs it today: No situation was ever made worse by treating people as human beings.
December 17, 2023 at 11:14 AM
Note to anyone who needs it today: No situation was ever made worse by treating people as human beings.