Lynda Thompson

Beautiful! And you have sunshine at last (I was watching you knit on this in your last podcast episode and it was snowing, I think)

A baby. Really? Being a 'mature' mother.

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Worth [how ever long it takes you to read it] of your time. 🥲

Knitted gifts are the best gifts!

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#showmeyourknits #knitting

Seems harsh. May I ask why you say that? Genuinely interested.

Just because international solidarity doesn’t seem to be an election winner right now, it doesn't mean that saving lives and working together to solve the challenges humanity faces is suddenly a bad idea.

Is the UN fit for purpose? (Tom Fletcher) Podcast Episode · Leading · 20/01/2025 · 1h

Good to talk to Rest is Politics. Great show, tough subjects.

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Fantastic interview with Tom Fletcher on his new role as UN Humanitarian Chief. Particularly appreciated his reference to the Auschwitz scene from Bronowski's "The Ascent of Man" -- a masterpiece of science education.

🎥Bronowski clip: youtu.be/ltjI3BXKBgY

Community is the antidote to despair.

Happy to host! 🌹

A dark green knitted sweater in progress. It's got one sleeve completed, and the other is partly made. The sweater is mostly stockinette, but you can see the ribbed stitches on the collar, bottom of the sweater, and completed cuff.

Sleeves...🧶

I could have been wearing this Felix sweater this winter if I hadn't stalled on the sleeves. It would have been finished even sooner if I hadn't knit the first sleeve and stopped...

What is it about sleeve procrastination?

#showmeyourknits #knitting

Mine is so laid back. I actually don't recognise this expression!

With a hint of 'we could still sort this out if you're quick with opening the treat bag'...

I'm keen for conversation, around your knits/reads/yarn. Haven't quite figured out what on earth is going on here but I'm trying to get involved rather than lurk!

In an effort not to completely stick my head in the sand, I'm trying to stay abreast of world affairs (and especially US shenanigans).

Finding these the most level headed (via email newsletters and subscription).

@hcrichardson.bsky.social
@uk.theconversation.com
@rbreich.bsky.social
@newyorker.com

Voila! How's yours going?

Happy place.

Yesterday's walk saw the last of the snow and ice (and some lovely trees).
#CountyDurham

Hello both!

There comes a point in a #knitting project's life that you really, really just want it to be finished...(and those ends all need sewing in too 😭).
Sigh.
Laya shawl be done soon please, so I can wear you. 🧶

Hello!

Very useful (if I can work out how to use it 🙃), thanks!

I am such a fan of these pens. I have many (and have different colours too...).

I am searching for right wing voices who are standing up to Musk and speaking clearly against what is happening. It's very hard. Some are silent, which is better than active participation but not exactly brave.

Hello friend!

Photo of a black bird with red and gold feathers on its wing, perched on a twig to the right facing forwards and slightly left, in the act of singing with beak open and with warm breath visible from its mouth creating golden smoke rings in the frosty morning light against a dark greenish grey backdrop

Photographer Kathrin Swoboda captured amazing images of a red wing blackbird's song, visible via the bird's breath in cold air and early light #womensart

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Oh my. That one had me in bits.

I'm not crying. You're crying 😭

So funny. These kids are excellent storytellers (some of the lip syncing is hilarious).

Superb thread, music, and support. What's not to love?
Merry Christmas all.