Annie Batts
@yarnsntales.bsky.social
Adulting is hard.
homebody. crafter. reader. coffee & wine.
homebody. crafter. reader. coffee & wine.
When my yarn vomits up its insides, I just take that as a sign I shouldn’t stop knitting anytime soon. 🧶
a cartoon character sitting in a chair knitting
ALT: a cartoon character sitting in a chair knitting
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October 16, 2025 at 11:41 PM
When my yarn vomits up its insides, I just take that as a sign I shouldn’t stop knitting anytime soon. 🧶
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Communities across the country were devastated by horrific acts of mass gun violence this weekend. This is not normal. Only in America do you have to worry about getting shot while going to church, or enjoying a night out with friends.
September 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Communities across the country were devastated by horrific acts of mass gun violence this weekend. This is not normal. Only in America do you have to worry about getting shot while going to church, or enjoying a night out with friends.
Picked up Alchemised by SenLinYu yesterday and started reading it last night. I like the plot and the direction it's going, but it feels more like I'm reading the second novel in a series where much of the world building has already taken place. This is their debut novel, but am I missing something?
September 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Picked up Alchemised by SenLinYu yesterday and started reading it last night. I like the plot and the direction it's going, but it feels more like I'm reading the second novel in a series where much of the world building has already taken place. This is their debut novel, but am I missing something?
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if Jimmy Kimmel's political humor is too hot for you to handle, I'm not sure "snowflake" even cuts it as a term of derision for the level of fragility you've achieved
September 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
if Jimmy Kimmel's political humor is too hot for you to handle, I'm not sure "snowflake" even cuts it as a term of derision for the level of fragility you've achieved
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A free and democratic society cannot silence comedians because the President doesn’t like what they say.
This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.
All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.
This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.
All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.
September 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
A free and democratic society cannot silence comedians because the President doesn’t like what they say.
This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.
All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.
This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.
All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.
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Today’s act of political violence in Utah against Charlie Kirk is absolutely disgusting and unacceptable.
We don’t have to agree on everything, but we should all agree on this: political violence is wrong, and has no place in our democracy
We don’t have to agree on everything, but we should all agree on this: political violence is wrong, and has no place in our democracy
September 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Today’s act of political violence in Utah against Charlie Kirk is absolutely disgusting and unacceptable.
We don’t have to agree on everything, but we should all agree on this: political violence is wrong, and has no place in our democracy
We don’t have to agree on everything, but we should all agree on this: political violence is wrong, and has no place in our democracy
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👀 Sneak Peek Alert! 📖✨
We’re giving you a first look at “Turning the Page: An Advocate’s Guide to the Freedom to Read!”
This is just one of the many hands-on tools inside the free workbook, coming this fall!
Stay tuned for more previews and the official release.
#FreedomToRead #StopBookBans
We’re giving you a first look at “Turning the Page: An Advocate’s Guide to the Freedom to Read!”
This is just one of the many hands-on tools inside the free workbook, coming this fall!
Stay tuned for more previews and the official release.
#FreedomToRead #StopBookBans
September 9, 2025 at 1:54 PM
👀 Sneak Peek Alert! 📖✨
We’re giving you a first look at “Turning the Page: An Advocate’s Guide to the Freedom to Read!”
This is just one of the many hands-on tools inside the free workbook, coming this fall!
Stay tuned for more previews and the official release.
#FreedomToRead #StopBookBans
We’re giving you a first look at “Turning the Page: An Advocate’s Guide to the Freedom to Read!”
This is just one of the many hands-on tools inside the free workbook, coming this fall!
Stay tuned for more previews and the official release.
#FreedomToRead #StopBookBans
Typically it takes me forever and a day to block, but I couldn't wait with this project. I love how it turned out and I'm so stupidly proud!
#Knitsky
Again, pattern by @samantha-west.bsky.social
Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm (Patagonia Organic Merino in Wasabi and Smoked)
#Knitsky
Again, pattern by @samantha-west.bsky.social
Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm (Patagonia Organic Merino in Wasabi and Smoked)
September 9, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Typically it takes me forever and a day to block, but I couldn't wait with this project. I love how it turned out and I'm so stupidly proud!
#Knitsky
Again, pattern by @samantha-west.bsky.social
Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm (Patagonia Organic Merino in Wasabi and Smoked)
#Knitsky
Again, pattern by @samantha-west.bsky.social
Yarn: Juniper Moon Farm (Patagonia Organic Merino in Wasabi and Smoked)
Ribbing and first 12 rows of color work complete! So far my first foray into color work is going well, knock on wood. Needed a couple of rows to get into a rhythm of remembering to pick up floats, but I think my tension is ok.
Pattern: @samantha-west.bsky.social
Yarn: Juniper Moon Farms
#KnitSky
Pattern: @samantha-west.bsky.social
Yarn: Juniper Moon Farms
#KnitSky
August 28, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Ribbing and first 12 rows of color work complete! So far my first foray into color work is going well, knock on wood. Needed a couple of rows to get into a rhythm of remembering to pick up floats, but I think my tension is ok.
Pattern: @samantha-west.bsky.social
Yarn: Juniper Moon Farms
#KnitSky
Pattern: @samantha-west.bsky.social
Yarn: Juniper Moon Farms
#KnitSky
Hi #knitsky, I have been knitting for a long time but I have yet to delve into color work. It's always been a bit intimidating, but eventually I would really like to knit the Bunny Wishes sock by Sarah Kelly. Can anyone suggest a pattern to begin with color work without diving into the deep end?
August 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Hi #knitsky, I have been knitting for a long time but I have yet to delve into color work. It's always been a bit intimidating, but eventually I would really like to knit the Bunny Wishes sock by Sarah Kelly. Can anyone suggest a pattern to begin with color work without diving into the deep end?
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Support your public library. Defend your public library. Slay the enemies of your public library.
August 19, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Support your public library. Defend your public library. Slay the enemies of your public library.
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People are so excited that we might be on the verge of civil war. I’m not. I’m a basic bitch who likes basic things like pumpkin spice lattes and not getting shot at in the grocery store.
August 19, 2025 at 10:49 PM
People are so excited that we might be on the verge of civil war. I’m not. I’m a basic bitch who likes basic things like pumpkin spice lattes and not getting shot at in the grocery store.
August 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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If you are upset about DC‘s crime rate while voting for a felon, you are a special kind of stupid.
August 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
If you are upset about DC‘s crime rate while voting for a felon, you are a special kind of stupid.
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The United States should not wage war against Iran.
Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran is unconstitutional. Only Congress can declare war — and the Senate must vote immediately to prevent an another endless war.
This is a horrific war of choice.
Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran is unconstitutional. Only Congress can declare war — and the Senate must vote immediately to prevent an another endless war.
This is a horrific war of choice.
June 22, 2025 at 1:51 AM
The United States should not wage war against Iran.
Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran is unconstitutional. Only Congress can declare war — and the Senate must vote immediately to prevent an another endless war.
This is a horrific war of choice.
Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran is unconstitutional. Only Congress can declare war — and the Senate must vote immediately to prevent an another endless war.
This is a horrific war of choice.
May 22, 2025 at 7:43 PM
May 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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IMLS UPDATE:
Yesterday, Judge John J. McConnell Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island blocked the March 2025 Executive Order seeking to eliminate the IMLS and six other agencies, ruling it violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
#SAVEIMLS #FUNDLibraries Read more👇
Yesterday, Judge John J. McConnell Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island blocked the March 2025 Executive Order seeking to eliminate the IMLS and six other agencies, ruling it violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
#SAVEIMLS #FUNDLibraries Read more👇
States win a legal injunction against President Trump, pausing library funding cuts
A federal judge Tuesday wrote that President Trump's executive order dismantling the IMLS "disregards the fundamental constitutional role of each of the branches of our federal government."
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May 7, 2025 at 3:18 PM
IMLS UPDATE:
Yesterday, Judge John J. McConnell Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island blocked the March 2025 Executive Order seeking to eliminate the IMLS and six other agencies, ruling it violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
#SAVEIMLS #FUNDLibraries Read more👇
Yesterday, Judge John J. McConnell Jr. of the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island blocked the March 2025 Executive Order seeking to eliminate the IMLS and six other agencies, ruling it violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
#SAVEIMLS #FUNDLibraries Read more👇
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We need EVERY library advocate to raise their voice in support of library funding. Take action NOW, call Congress to #FundLibraries: bit.ly/Call2FundLibraries
Time is running out to Fund Libraries next fiscal year. Congress MUST act to include libraries in the next federal budget. #ForOurLibraries
Time is running out to Fund Libraries next fiscal year. Congress MUST act to include libraries in the next federal budget. #ForOurLibraries
May 7, 2025 at 7:06 PM
We need EVERY library advocate to raise their voice in support of library funding. Take action NOW, call Congress to #FundLibraries: bit.ly/Call2FundLibraries
Time is running out to Fund Libraries next fiscal year. Congress MUST act to include libraries in the next federal budget. #ForOurLibraries
Time is running out to Fund Libraries next fiscal year. Congress MUST act to include libraries in the next federal budget. #ForOurLibraries
Purchasing some books in paperback that I already "own" (i.e. license) digitally and Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen. Also, my local B&N had some great display's on fascism and dystopias. @barnesandnoble.com
#booksky
#booksky
May 6, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Purchasing some books in paperback that I already "own" (i.e. license) digitally and Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen. Also, my local B&N had some great display's on fascism and dystopias. @barnesandnoble.com
#booksky
#booksky
IMLS provides support to libraries and museums across the country. Institutions that are essential to our communities. Thrilled to see @dananessel.bsky.social fighting back! Write your elected officials and let them know what is important to you.
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Attorney General Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Protect Libraries and Museums
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May 5, 2025 at 8:41 PM
IMLS provides support to libraries and museums across the country. Institutions that are essential to our communities. Thrilled to see @dananessel.bsky.social fighting back! Write your elected officials and let them know what is important to you.
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"On Tyranny" is a #1 NYT bestseller again. I wish the moment were different. But I’m glad the book is useful. And grateful for all the kind words about putting the 20 lessons to work.
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Twenty Lessons, read by John Lithgow
Key selections from On Tyranny, for viewing and sharing
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May 4, 2025 at 2:56 PM
"On Tyranny" is a #1 NYT bestseller again. I wish the moment were different. But I’m glad the book is useful. And grateful for all the kind words about putting the 20 lessons to work.
snyder.substack.com/p/twenty-les...
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