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L.D. Burnett

@ldburnett.bsky.social

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born and raised and flourishing in California’s Great Central Valley

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L.D. Burnett @ldburnett.bsky.social · Apr 23

honestly, just to walk into a well-stocked fabric store is self-care. the scents of dyed calico and pattern inks unlock core childhood memories of ducking in and out among the rows of bolts in House of Fabrics while my mom shopped for material and notions to make our clothes.

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L.D. Burnett @ldburnett.bsky.social · 1h

cash her checks and climb that redwood tree

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 3h

The Life of a Showgirl is a massive hit – and massively divisive. What should Taylor Swift do next?

Swift’s 12th LP is set to dominate the charts – despite fans lampooning the lyrics and lamenting its quality. Guardian music writers discuss what it means for her career

www.theguardian.com

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Tressie McMillan Cottom @tressiemcphd.bsky.social · 4h

I knew something was up with seasonings

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L.D. Burnett @ldburnett.bsky.social · 1h

okay, TIL you moved to europe.

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L.D. Burnett @ldburnett.bsky.social · 2h

at least the Dodgers are losing

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Sheila Liming @seeshespeak.bsky.social · 14h

For just once, I like a “time-saving” piece of technological innovation to actually save me time instead of stealing more of it away from me.

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L.D. Burnett @ldburnett.bsky.social · 4h

oh wow. I hope this latest headline holds.

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Grant @gdubbstl.bsky.social · 6h

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L.D. Burnett @ldburnett.bsky.social · 4h

““I was so concerned about losing access to paper patterns,” says sixth-generation sewist Lisa Woolfolk of Black Women Stitch. “Taping PDF patterns together is hazardous to my health. It reduces my will to live. I would rather mop the ocean than do that.”

AMEN AND AMEN!

L.D. Burnett @ldburnett.bsky.social · 4h

this is truly good news. what a relief!

craftindustryalliance.org/sewing-patte...

Sewing Patterns Rise from DGA Bankruptcy Ashes - Craft Industry Alliance

The “Big 4” sewing patterns are saved. Simplicity, McCall’s, Vogue & Butterick get new life under Rubelmann Capital.

craftindustryalliance.org

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L.D. Burnett @ldburnett.bsky.social · 4h

this is truly good news. what a relief!

craftindustryalliance.org/sewing-patte...

Sewing Patterns Rise from DGA Bankruptcy Ashes - Craft Industry Alliance

The “Big 4” sewing patterns are saved. Simplicity, McCall’s, Vogue & Butterick get new life under Rubelmann Capital.

craftindustryalliance.org

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Scary T. 👻 🎃 🧙 🧛 @carrieat.bsky.social · 1d

I Lived It: I wore an unattractive fleece to stay warm at the office

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L.D. Burnett @ldburnett.bsky.social · 1d

this is the way; walk ye in it!

RevDaniel 🇨🇦 @revdaniel.bsky.social · 1d

Someone asked me what kind of Anglican I am (High church? Low church?)

When I’m around Anglo-Catholics I become super Protestant in my Anglicanism.

When I’m around evangelicals, I become more Catholic than the Pope.

Some might call that “Broad Church”. I call it Contrarian Anglicanism.

L.D. Burnett @ldburnett.bsky.social · 1d

Bless you, your Grace.

L.D. Burnett @ldburnett.bsky.social · 1d

and be sure to answer the in-app questionnaire, "are you enjoying Duo so far?" and give it five stars!

Roxane Gay @roxanegay.bsky.social · 1d

Good news! The university has found a way to make DUO even more annoying, fussy, and complicated. It's almost like they don't want us to access anything.

L.D. Burnett @ldburnett.bsky.social · 2d

this is a fun football game to watch

L.D. Burnett @ldburnett.bsky.social · 2d

wow what an electric play

L.D. Burnett @ldburnett.bsky.social · 2d

observation re: my own students, wondering if others are seeing this:

they’re quite comfortable sharing potentially controversial ideas / opinions with me via written homework, but they are super hesitant to discuss their ideas with each other.

are they worried sincerity will be read as Cringe?

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L.D. Burnett @ldburnett.bsky.social · 2d

okay!

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L.D. Burnett @ldburnett.bsky.social · 3d

if you haven’t watched “Famous Last Words” yet with Jane Goodall on Netflix, take an hour to do that.

it is time well spent.

L.D. Burnett @ldburnett.bsky.social · 3d

I am continually shocked at the number of bog-standard grocery items in various categories are just…not available at the store. Supply chain is borked, tariffs are screwing with packaging. It’s a hot mess.

L.D. Burnett @ldburnett.bsky.social · 3d

wow that touchdown catch

L.D. Burnett @ldburnett.bsky.social · 3d

I had two (2) weak drinks over the course of three hours last night and I feel like I have been run over by a truck.

Aging is wild.

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Starfish Who Can’t Think Something Witty @irhottakes.bsky.social · 3d

Honestly, it kinda feels like we're out of takes at this point. Like everyone's already said everything they had to say and we're done here.

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Farran Smith Nehme @selfstyledsiren.bsky.social · 4d

The Freed Unit's crowning glory.

Cyd Charisse showing off her phenomenal leg extension in the arms of Fred Astaire, for "The Girl Hunt Ballet" in The Band Wagon. (Technicolor)

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L.D. Burnett @ldburnett.bsky.social · 4d

this Spanish language skit is hilarious

L.D. Burnett @ldburnett.bsky.social · 4d

I remember that! I need to dig up the blog post I wrote that went through the variety of possible meanings behind “bless your heart” — that was one of my better public service essays.