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Boorloo. Crochet, cats, chickens, the occasional rant. Yarn dragon. Disabled. Soapmaking, cheesemaking, gin, coffee, books. Medicine, linguistics, lefty as f*&k. She/her.
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TV talking heads are saying "was the vehicle stolen, or did he make one?" and not asking "is the shooter actually a cop?"

submitted 5 days ago • 1 comment

Nation, if you see pictures of people protesting in Minnesota today, know that it has turned into a vigil, and we are doing it very afraid.

submitted 5 days ago • 17 comments

According to KSTP, former DFL State House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband are dead: kstp.com/kstp-news/to...

submitted 5 days ago • 1 comment

So Mirriam Webster has announced that 'FRIDGE' is an official word in their dictionary now, and sited me as the concept's creator in the definition. Very cool, and weird at the same time. I got death threats over this, cool for it it to be recognized. www.merriam-webster.com/slang/fridge

submitted 10 days ago • 109 comments

Progress on my #crochet Marinus baby blanket (designer Helen Shrimpton).

submitted 13 days ago • 0 comments

I can’t imagine that there are any ICE members who read my books and are on Bluesky, but just on the very off chance—you’re monsters, you’d be the villains of anything I write, the Church of the White Rat would work to bring you down, Alex Easton would spit in your face, and I hope you die alone.

submitted 13 days ago • 14 comments

The position that "vulnerable members of our community deserve one conference they can attend in safety" is hands-down the most genuine "human kindness" thing I've seen all week.

submitted 13 days ago • 6 comments

In other news, the USA is experiencing a sudden overwhelming popcorn shortage, to rival the Great Toilet Paper Famine of 2020 #trump #musk

submitted 14 days ago • 0 comments

Oh for fuck's sake

submitted 22 days ago • 1 comment

I love this so much theconversation.com/linguistics-...

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Today in WTF.... a crochet vlogger doing a month-long Pride-flag-themed series of videos. Using Hobby Lobby yarn.

submitted 29 days ago • 1 comment

Make an observation about your pantry that also sounds like the title of a novel: MINAS HEAT

submitted 31 days ago • 1 comment

Creative product of the day: I finished my Rain Boheme blanket! And discovered a new worsted weight blanket-yarn love: Hobbii Daily Stitch Wool Blend Tweed. #crochet

submitted 33 days ago • 1 comment

*gets popcorn* Hey Vic, how about next you ask Gail Simone how she's qualified to have opinions on comics? That's always fun.

submitted 35 days ago • 0 comments

Live-tracking that pesky Venusian wannabe Kosmos 482 (launched 1972). Crashing to Earth today! www.n2yo.com?s=6073

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The only Trump themed restaurant that will have any success is one that features a Trump-shaped punching bag. #auspol

submitted 44 days ago • 1 comment

Cookers gotta cook.

submitted 45 days ago • 1 comment

Who knew the newest seat in the country would also be the most exciting? There's currently only 32 votes between candidates in Bullwinkel. #auspol www.abc.net.au/news/electio...

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It's going to be Sussan Ley pushed off the glasss clifff by the LNP, isn't it? #auspol

submitted 46 days ago • 1 comment

Someone in a local FB Group: Are there any local places to go for a dance around Newtown this afternoon? Neighbours replies include: 1. You can dance anywhere and everywhere given last night’s result. 2. On the grave of the Liberal Party. 💃🏻 💃🏻 💃🏻 #auspol

submitted 47 days ago • 1 comment

Merrily blocking all the people posting AI slop on the #auspol & #ausvotes tags *whistles*

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