Laura
@mitten.lol
Artist. Tinkerer. Angeleno.
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Fediverse: @[email protected] (https://social.lol/@mitten)
Status: https://mitten.status.lol
Portfolio: https://laurafisher.art
Support: https://ko-fi.com/laurafisher
Went to a holiday party out in Agoura Hills last night. Big house up in the hills. We were talking about whether I could stand living someplace like that. 10 years ago, I would have said absolutely not. Now, it's more like probably not. But mostly still best to have friends you can visit who live in
August 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Went to a holiday party out in Agoura Hills last night. Big house up in the hills. We were talking about whether I could stand living someplace like that. 10 years ago, I would have said absolutely not. Now, it's more like probably not. But mostly still best to have friends you can visit who live in
Such odd feelings this morning. The mister left in the wee hours for back-to-back out-of-town shoots (Bardstown then Albuquerque) and won't be back until nearly Christmas. I am simultaneously thrilled and bereft. It'll be lovely to center myself and lay groundwork for my projects, but I'm absolutely
August 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Such odd feelings this morning. The mister left in the wee hours for back-to-back out-of-town shoots (Bardstown then Albuquerque) and won't be back until nearly Christmas. I am simultaneously thrilled and bereft. It'll be lovely to center myself and lay groundwork for my projects, but I'm absolutely
I've moved this site to Pelican (https://getpelican.com), and away from 11ty (https://www.11ty.dev). Having it in 11ty was just too much of a hurdle for me - it's written in a language I don't know, and the monthly updates to the system were too stress-inducing. Never felt like I could keep up. So I
August 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I've moved this site to Pelican (https://getpelican.com), and away from 11ty (https://www.11ty.dev). Having it in 11ty was just too much of a hurdle for me - it's written in a language I don't know, and the monthly updates to the system were too stress-inducing. Never felt like I could keep up. So I
I have a knitting project - a hat, to be exact - that has been sitting in my drawer unfinished because I can't bring myself to pick up stitches around the edge to do the brim. Note to self: never start a pattern that needs stitches to be picked up.
August 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I have a knitting project - a hat, to be exact - that has been sitting in my drawer unfinished because I can't bring myself to pick up stitches around the edge to do the brim. Note to self: never start a pattern that needs stitches to be picked up.
Around the beginning of the year, I realized that every morning, the first image I had of myself was me dressed in a ratty old t-shirt. It just didn't seem like a good way to start the day, so I bought some proper pajamas. Nothing fancy, just a nightdress and a couple "camp style" pajama sets from L
August 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Around the beginning of the year, I realized that every morning, the first image I had of myself was me dressed in a ratty old t-shirt. It just didn't seem like a good way to start the day, so I bought some proper pajamas. Nothing fancy, just a nightdress and a couple "camp style" pajama sets from L
The mister has put on the Eras tour movie as music to work by today. I'm sitting in the next room, out of his line of sight, but in the reflection of the glass of pictures on the wall, I can see him dancing - but I don't think he knows I can see him. It's very sweet, tbh, and I just love him so much
August 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The mister has put on the Eras tour movie as music to work by today. I'm sitting in the next room, out of his line of sight, but in the reflection of the glass of pictures on the wall, I can see him dancing - but I don't think he knows I can see him. It's very sweet, tbh, and I just love him so much
Why can't cookbooks get all the things right? I just borrowed a bunch from the library, all focused on meal planning. One has good looking plans and cooking strategies, but no shopping lists. Another has nicely paired recipes, but they're not indexed (and no TOC, either!) C'mon people, this just isn
August 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Why can't cookbooks get all the things right? I just borrowed a bunch from the library, all focused on meal planning. One has good looking plans and cooking strategies, but no shopping lists. Another has nicely paired recipes, but they're not indexed (and no TOC, either!) C'mon people, this just isn
When I was small, I liked to make my Halloween costumes. Then there was a stretch of years I made them for the boys. And since then, pretty much nothing. To my mind, it's a kid's holiday. Why should adults tread all over it? Anyway, Happy Halloween, no matter how old you are.
August 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
When I was small, I liked to make my Halloween costumes. Then there was a stretch of years I made them for the boys. And since then, pretty much nothing. To my mind, it's a kid's holiday. Why should adults tread all over it? Anyway, Happy Halloween, no matter how old you are.
Straight kombucha is too hard on my system, but I've been enjoying mixing it with San Pellegrino. I've been calling it Boochagrino, but the mister thinks it should be Pelleboocha. He's wrong, but I love him nevertheless.
August 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Straight kombucha is too hard on my system, but I've been enjoying mixing it with San Pellegrino. I've been calling it Boochagrino, but the mister thinks it should be Pelleboocha. He's wrong, but I love him nevertheless.
Getting our picnic ready for tonight - Wynton Marsalis "All Rise" at the Hollywood Bowl. Last concert of the season - really looking forward to it.
August 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Getting our picnic ready for tonight - Wynton Marsalis "All Rise" at the Hollywood Bowl. Last concert of the season - really looking forward to it.
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I did an event in DC & there was a party for donors etc after. Was talking to 2 ppl & I said "Things are so bad." They said "No this is how it is. Things swing one way, then another. It's normal."
That's when I realized why Dems are toothless. They have no idea what this is. Frogs boiling in water.
That's when I realized why Dems are toothless. They have no idea what this is. Frogs boiling in water.
June 16, 2025 at 2:09 PM
I did an event in DC & there was a party for donors etc after. Was talking to 2 ppl & I said "Things are so bad." They said "No this is how it is. Things swing one way, then another. It's normal."
That's when I realized why Dems are toothless. They have no idea what this is. Frogs boiling in water.
That's when I realized why Dems are toothless. They have no idea what this is. Frogs boiling in water.
There are things happening in #DTLA right now, Pershing Square area. Lots of car activity - honking, revving, sounds like sideshow stuff. Also several of those "fireworks" (like M-80s or something) being set off (which is not necessarily unusual here). (I have no sight line, I can just hear it all.)
June 10, 2025 at 3:03 AM
There are things happening in #DTLA right now, Pershing Square area. Lots of car activity - honking, revving, sounds like sideshow stuff. Also several of those "fireworks" (like M-80s or something) being set off (which is not necessarily unusual here). (I have no sight line, I can just hear it all.)
I keep trying to explain to people how big LA County is, but it's kinda hard to wrap your head around. Like, I can spend 2 hours on a train from downtown LA to Lancaster and *still* be in LA County. Here's one more attempt, a map from Kieran Healy kieranhealy.org
June 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
I keep trying to explain to people how big LA County is, but it's kinda hard to wrap your head around. Like, I can spend 2 hours on a train from downtown LA to Lancaster and *still* be in LA County. Here's one more attempt, a map from Kieran Healy kieranhealy.org
Fellow #PyCon2025 speakers/poster presenters - do you know who I can contact with questions? It's my first time speaking, and I don't know where I'm supposed to go, how early I need to be for the talk, when the poster has to be installed by - basic stuff. Anyone know who I can talk to? @pycon.us
April 28, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Fellow #PyCon2025 speakers/poster presenters - do you know who I can contact with questions? It's my first time speaking, and I don't know where I'm supposed to go, how early I need to be for the talk, when the poster has to be installed by - basic stuff. Anyone know who I can talk to? @pycon.us
We felt the San Diego earthquake here in #DTLA pretty strongly. It lasted pretty long, and hanging lights were swinging, but doesn't look like there was any real damage. We did get the alert right before the shaking started, so thanks to the alert team! #earthquake
April 14, 2025 at 5:33 PM
We felt the San Diego earthquake here in #DTLA pretty strongly. It lasted pretty long, and hanging lights were swinging, but doesn't look like there was any real damage. We did get the alert right before the shaking started, so thanks to the alert team! #earthquake
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This article notably fails to mention the time in 88 BCE when the people of the eastern provinces hated the greedy publicani so much that they rose up en masse and murdered 80,000 of them and their families in the streets.
April 9, 2025 at 12:34 PM
This article notably fails to mention the time in 88 BCE when the people of the eastern provinces hated the greedy publicani so much that they rose up en masse and murdered 80,000 of them and their families in the streets.
#DTLA If you’re heading to downtown LA this afternoon, be aware that many streets will be closed. Here’s the effected streets and bus routes:
April 5, 2025 at 4:16 PM
#DTLA If you’re heading to downtown LA this afternoon, be aware that many streets will be closed. Here’s the effected streets and bus routes:
Straight kombucha is too hard on my system, but I've been enjoying mixing it with San Pellegrino. I've been calling it Boochagrino, but the mister thinks it should be Pelleboocha. He's wrong, but I love him nevertheless.
March 1, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Straight kombucha is too hard on my system, but I've been enjoying mixing it with San Pellegrino. I've been calling it Boochagrino, but the mister thinks it should be Pelleboocha. He's wrong, but I love him nevertheless.
white rabbits, white rabbits
March 1, 2025 at 4:47 PM
white rabbits, white rabbits
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February 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
An infrequent reminder that I run a small business which sells twill tape on Etsy! https://www.etsy.com/shop/SeventhHill
Twill tape is a utility-type sewing notion, used for all kinds of things: ties and loops, backing for carpets and hooked rugs, wrapping embroidery hoops, etc.
Use TOOT24 for 10%
Twill tape is a utility-type sewing notion, used for all kinds of things: ties and loops, backing for carpets and hooked rugs, wrapping embroidery hoops, etc.
Use TOOT24 for 10%
Much to my surprise and delight, both my poster proposal and talk proposal have been accepted at #PyConUS! So I’ll be in Pittsburgh in May, talking (and postering) about color theory in data visualization. Looking forward to it immensely!
February 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Much to my surprise and delight, both my poster proposal and talk proposal have been accepted at #PyConUS! So I’ll be in Pittsburgh in May, talking (and postering) about color theory in data visualization. Looking forward to it immensely!
February 7, 2025 at 3:14 PM