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Nora Howley @norahowley.bsky.social · 7d

Thai curry paste, onion, garlic, ginger, coconut milk (the kind in a can), a bit of fish sauce

Nora Howley @norahowley.bsky.social · 15d

As usual I have no idea which pattern this is, but OMG. I see some comments about vintage patterns which whatever else there faults are never this long. Paper cost too much. Along w everything else said, this length seems to assume reading it on a screen

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Lex McMenamin (they/them) @leximcmenamin.com · 16d

new from @kylietcheung.bsky.social in @teenvogue.com: recently, men have impersonated plainclothes ICE agents to assault women—only possible, she argues, because state agents commit violence with impunity.

"To be clear, men wouldn’t be posing as ICE agents and assaulting women if ICE didn’t exist."

How ICE Raids Are Making It Easier for Civilian Men to Assault Immigrant Women

"This phenomenon is only possible because of the outsized power that state agents have always had to abuse and control women and victims' bodies," argues Kylie Cheung.

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Nora Howley @norahowley.bsky.social · 16d

The best

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 16d

Shanah Tovah, New York City. Here's to a sweet and hopeful New Year.

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People's Book @peoplesbooktakoma.com · 24d

Our booksellers will lead a Busy World storytime on 9/21 @9:30am to celebrate! peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/scarry...

Kiddos in attendance will receive quarters on the house to test the machine and take home a free art print! **while supplies last**

Richard Scarry Storytime

To celebrate our brand new Richard Scarry Art Print Vending Machine one of our booksellers will read classic Richard Scarry tales! All children in attendance will be provided with a chance to get a…

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Nora Howley @norahowley.bsky.social · 25d

Started it with my morning coffee and really taken with it. I’m going to pass on to Sharon as it directly relevant to what I’ve been doing with het.

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Nora Howley @norahowley.bsky.social · 25d

Congratulations. Look forward to reading

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 25d

Senator Chris Van Hollen, Democrat of Maryland, endorsed Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City on Saturday and called on his party’s leadership to do the same, criticizing them for a delay that he said allowed President Trump to exploit Democratic divisions.

Van Hollen Criticizes Democratic Leaders for Delay in Endorsing Mamdani

At an annual fund-raiser in Iowa, the Maryland Democrat said he supported Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City and said people were sick of “spineless politics.”

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Nora Howley @norahowley.bsky.social · 26d

Thank you @raskin.house.gov from a district 8 voter

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · 26d

Thank you @raskin.house.gov for the endorsement — and your courageous fight in Congress against Trump's authoritarianism.

“In these times, the Democratic Party needs to stick together with the maximum solidarity and focus."

An endorsement graphic with a photo of Congressman Jamie Raskin. It says: "Congressman Jamie Raskin Endorses Zohran Mamdani for Mayor. Election Day: November 4. Early Voting: October 25 - November 2."

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Nora Howley @norahowley.bsky.social · 28d

Possible. Pershing the person was a big deal. Trying to get a good copy of the picture so I can see it.

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Nora Howley @norahowley.bsky.social · 28d

#fashionhistory #textilehistory Does anyone recognize the Pershing stitch “ in knitting? Reference is from 1918.

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Nora Howley @norahowley.bsky.social · 29d

A lot has been written about the impact of new tariffs on wool yarn prices/availability in the US. 🧶This piece from Kellbourne Woolens offers a great overview. Also, the history of wool in the US has always been one of imports and tariffs.
kelbournewoolens.com/blogs/blog/t...

Tariff Talk

Buckle up, y’all. It’s time for Tariff Talk. The Beginning: 2008-2017 Kelbourne Woolens was founded in August of 2008. Those of you old enough will remember the financial crisis that happened that mon...

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Nora Howley @norahowley.bsky.social · Sep 8

As someone interested in the stories of my family history I can sort of recognise the desire to “know”, but I’m not sure that it could tell me what I want to know.

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Nora Howley @norahowley.bsky.social · Sep 7

Sounds like DNA test language

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Nora Howley @norahowley.bsky.social · Aug 31

It may just depend where you are.

Nora Howley @norahowley.bsky.social · Aug 31

I have always claimed that you have better charity shops there.

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Kate Atherley @kateatherley.bsky.social · Aug 27

If anyone has a podcast and would like to chat to me about my Math for Knitters book, LMK?

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Nora Howley @norahowley.bsky.social · Aug 26

In our area there are also housing organisations that collect for backpacks for kids they serve.

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Nora Howley @norahowley.bsky.social · Aug 24

Today’s Washington Post book section is all about kid books. Let me know if you get stuck at paywall

Nora Howley @norahowley.bsky.social · Aug 23

A great day out in NYC

Zohran Kwame Mamdani @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social · Aug 23

Game on.

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Nora Howley @norahowley.bsky.social · Aug 21

I use my planner to create a set of lists for the major work and home areas and then create daily plans. On good days I start and end the day reviewing and revising the list. I also use the Pomedoro method for short concentrated work spurts.

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Nora Howley @norahowley.bsky.social · Aug 15

Hope you’re okay. Sending good thoughts

Nora Howley @norahowley.bsky.social · Aug 14

Ordered mine, because it will be great.

Nine Ten Publications @ninetenpub.bsky.social · Aug 11

MATH FOR KNITTERS, by @kateatherley.bsky.social, breaks down the numbers behind knitting so you'll never be left guessing (or hyperventilating) again.

📣 Get 10% off earlybird pre-orders for a limited time!

shop.ninetenpublications.ca/products/mat...

More about the book 👇

The book cover of "Math for Knitters," by Kate Atherley, is on a patterned background of calculators and arithmetic symbols. A heading reads, "Pre-Orders Open! 10% off for earlybirds."

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Nora Howley @norahowley.bsky.social · Aug 14

Okay, I confess, I would wear these.

The Met: Costume Institute @metcostume.bsky.social · Aug 14

Carriage boots #artbots #themet
https://botfrens.com/collections/223/contents/101113

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Jason Westerfield, 1967

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Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless @washlegalclinic.bsky.social · Aug 10

We are watching closely as the federal government broadcasts various threats to folks without homes in D.C. We want to be clear about a few things. 🧵

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