Dan the Gnome
@brewergnome.bsky.social
He/Him - Gnomewood/Gnomespun Owner, Biologist, Woodworker, Army Vet, Gardener, Fiber Artist, Baker, Professional Dilettante
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Dan the Gnome
@brewergnome.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Gnomespun Yarn and Fiber Arts
Hand made spindles and fiber tools, hand dyed yarn and breed specific top and roving! fiber arts, spinning, yarn, roving, top, combed, carded, wool, silk, longwool, downswool, downs wool, handmade spi...
www.gnomespun.com
So, uh, hi all! I'm Dan, the Gnome. I do textile arts and woodworking (Gnomespun Yarn and Gnomewood Creations). I'm a gay, ace, disabled, married, Army Veteran with two fabulous Swedish Vallhunds that periodically give advice.
I love to learn anything about anything.
I love to learn anything about anything.
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January 25, 2026 at 2:48 AM
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There’s a rally going on in Boston rn and they’re chanting “we’re not cold, we’re not afraid, MN taught us to be brave!” and I might cry
January 25, 2026 at 12:34 AM
There’s a rally going on in Boston rn and they’re chanting “we’re not cold, we’re not afraid, MN taught us to be brave!” and I might cry
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Please read this dispatch from Minneapolis by @erikhane.bsky.social
www.welcometohellworld.com/there-is-no-...
www.welcometohellworld.com/there-is-no-...
January 25, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Please read this dispatch from Minneapolis by @erikhane.bsky.social
www.welcometohellworld.com/there-is-no-...
www.welcometohellworld.com/there-is-no-...
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the nyt style section vs. der spiegel
January 24, 2026 at 11:20 PM
the nyt style section vs. der spiegel
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Hey APub authors who have Amazon works on the rights list--this could give you a LOT more money out of the Anthropic settlement.
HEY APub AUTHORS!!!
Amazon has put up a form where they (non legal terminology) sign over their half of any anthropic settlement money to you. Obvs I can not give anyone legal advice, but check this out. This could give you 2x the money.
d1qwyayg24w5f4.cloudfront.net/pdf/Anthropi...
Amazon has put up a form where they (non legal terminology) sign over their half of any anthropic settlement money to you. Obvs I can not give anyone legal advice, but check this out. This could give you 2x the money.
d1qwyayg24w5f4.cloudfront.net/pdf/Anthropi...
January 23, 2026 at 8:31 PM
Hey APub authors who have Amazon works on the rights list--this could give you a LOT more money out of the Anthropic settlement.
A bit of cuteness and security at a moment of fear and chaos.
January 24, 2026 at 11:26 PM
A bit of cuteness and security at a moment of fear and chaos.
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In my ongoing attempts to give you a break from *gestures widely* THE HORRORS:
Let's talk about the utterly bizarre science of cats' purring.
Here's a weird starting point:
There are NO cats (Felidae) that can BOTH roar AND purr.
Cats that roar = genus Panthera
Cats that purr = genus Felis
Let's talk about the utterly bizarre science of cats' purring.
Here's a weird starting point:
There are NO cats (Felidae) that can BOTH roar AND purr.
Cats that roar = genus Panthera
Cats that purr = genus Felis
January 24, 2026 at 11:12 PM
In my ongoing attempts to give you a break from *gestures widely* THE HORRORS:
Let's talk about the utterly bizarre science of cats' purring.
Here's a weird starting point:
There are NO cats (Felidae) that can BOTH roar AND purr.
Cats that roar = genus Panthera
Cats that purr = genus Felis
Let's talk about the utterly bizarre science of cats' purring.
Here's a weird starting point:
There are NO cats (Felidae) that can BOTH roar AND purr.
Cats that roar = genus Panthera
Cats that purr = genus Felis
I would remind any dems thinking of sitting this out, or giving mealy words, of Thomas Hutchinson on August 26th, 1765.
January 24, 2026 at 11:23 PM
I would remind any dems thinking of sitting this out, or giving mealy words, of Thomas Hutchinson on August 26th, 1765.
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You do not need to traumatize yourself to be a better person, a better activist, to better oppose the people and forces engaged in this murderous evil. You just need to know it's happening and take action.
January 24, 2026 at 4:52 PM
You do not need to traumatize yourself to be a better person, a better activist, to better oppose the people and forces engaged in this murderous evil. You just need to know it's happening and take action.
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An adorable porcupine to brighten up your timeline.
January 24, 2026 at 11:07 PM
An adorable porcupine to brighten up your timeline.
I know there are reasons, and it's probably irrational to think anyone will buck the admin on this but seriously it BOGGLES my mind every time I see Boni or Noem out there saying WILDLY OBVIOUSLY VIDEOTAPED untrue things and no reporter saying, "But what about the fact that's a huge lie?"
January 24, 2026 at 11:05 PM
I know there are reasons, and it's probably irrational to think anyone will buck the admin on this but seriously it BOGGLES my mind every time I see Boni or Noem out there saying WILDLY OBVIOUSLY VIDEOTAPED untrue things and no reporter saying, "But what about the fact that's a huge lie?"
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Some messaging guidance: Alex Pretti was an ICU nurse
Public opinion research consistently shows nursing is one of the most highly trusted & respected professions in the US
TBC-no one deserves to be killed by ICE, but effective messaging meets people where they are. Americans trust nurses, use it
Public opinion research consistently shows nursing is one of the most highly trusted & respected professions in the US
TBC-no one deserves to be killed by ICE, but effective messaging meets people where they are. Americans trust nurses, use it
Nurses Ranked Most Trusted Professionals for 24th Consecutive Year
Nurses have once again been ranked the most trusted profession in Gallup’s annual Most Honest and Ethical Professions Poll for the 24th consecutive year
www.nursingworld.org
January 24, 2026 at 10:21 PM
Some messaging guidance: Alex Pretti was an ICU nurse
Public opinion research consistently shows nursing is one of the most highly trusted & respected professions in the US
TBC-no one deserves to be killed by ICE, but effective messaging meets people where they are. Americans trust nurses, use it
Public opinion research consistently shows nursing is one of the most highly trusted & respected professions in the US
TBC-no one deserves to be killed by ICE, but effective messaging meets people where they are. Americans trust nurses, use it
Feeling relevant to the moment, I've been working on this mug recently. It's just back from bisque so I hope to get it glazed this week. 🧶
January 24, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Feeling relevant to the moment, I've been working on this mug recently. It's just back from bisque so I hope to get it glazed this week. 🧶
For those outside MN, this from @naomikritzer.bsky.social is still a great set of recommendations, even after (especially after?) today's events.
How To Help if You are Outside Minnesota
Last edited January 22, 2026 I’m going to assume that if you’re reading this, you more or less understand the situation in Minnesota and I don’t have to explain it to you! That sa…
naomikritzer.com
January 24, 2026 at 10:46 PM
For those outside MN, this from @naomikritzer.bsky.social is still a great set of recommendations, even after (especially after?) today's events.
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You really should be tuned in to the V1 cam for Kilauea's 41st eruptive episode. Its a stunner.
USGS live stream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk0t...
USGS live stream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk0t...
January 24, 2026 at 10:33 PM
You really should be tuned in to the V1 cam for Kilauea's 41st eruptive episode. Its a stunner.
USGS live stream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk0t...
USGS live stream: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tk0t...
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let’s be primitive horses with mama
January 24, 2026 at 9:34 PM
let’s be primitive horses with mama
Literally every word they've already said has been a blatant and obvious "don't believe your eyes" lie. They will only get worse and more egregious.
Please remember that whatever ICE says about this killing will be a pack of lies. Whatever Noem says about this killing will be a pack of lies. Whatever Trump says about this killing will be a pack of lies. Whatever Vance says about this killing will be a pack of lies.
Per this report ICE has detained several witnesses
January 24, 2026 at 10:35 PM
Literally every word they've already said has been a blatant and obvious "don't believe your eyes" lie. They will only get worse and more egregious.
If this were a TV show they would say "that second shot makes it murder" and that would be the end of the episode as the agents started to cry and people cheered and a judge banged the gavel.
January 24, 2026 at 10:09 PM
If this were a TV show they would say "that second shot makes it murder" and that would be the end of the episode as the agents started to cry and people cheered and a judge banged the gavel.
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Here’s an antidote to the winter storm crashing down on the US. Two minutes of summer and bugs and flowers to warm you up and help you relax for a moment
#invertebrates 🌿
#invertebrates 🌿
Beautiful Summer Bugs
YouTube video by Get To Know Nature
m.youtube.com
January 24, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Here’s an antidote to the winter storm crashing down on the US. Two minutes of summer and bugs and flowers to warm you up and help you relax for a moment
#invertebrates 🌿
#invertebrates 🌿
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Colorado Blue Columbine and Arnica blooming above Loveland Pass #nativeplants
#FallbackFlowers #Fallback to July 24 🌿
#FallbackFlowers #Fallback to July 24 🌿
January 24, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Colorado Blue Columbine and Arnica blooming above Loveland Pass #nativeplants
#FallbackFlowers #Fallback to July 24 🌿
#FallbackFlowers #Fallback to July 24 🌿
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Literally 10 days ago, this hypocritical jackass introduced a bill to make concealed carry easier across the nation to help "law-abiding citizens to more freely exercise their Second Amendment rights." www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-re...
January 24, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Literally 10 days ago, this hypocritical jackass introduced a bill to make concealed carry easier across the nation to help "law-abiding citizens to more freely exercise their Second Amendment rights." www.hoeven.senate.gov/news/news-re...
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Is it possible that troodon was interested in speculative evolution? MAYBE! See the alt text for airtight reasoning!
#specevo #speculativeevolution #paleoart #dinosaur #dinosaurbehaviour
#specevo #speculativeevolution #paleoart #dinosaur #dinosaurbehaviour
January 23, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Is it possible that troodon was interested in speculative evolution? MAYBE! See the alt text for airtight reasoning!
#specevo #speculativeevolution #paleoart #dinosaur #dinosaurbehaviour
#specevo #speculativeevolution #paleoart #dinosaur #dinosaurbehaviour
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January 24, 2026 at 1:57 AM
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The final bird for #BirdArtWeek2026! For #CharismaticEndemics, I chose the lesser prairie chicken, a grouse found only in the Southern High Plains of the United States. It is unfortunately a vulnerable species due to habitat loss.
Holbein acryla gouche on a wood coaster, 4x4"
#art #sciart 🪶
Holbein acryla gouche on a wood coaster, 4x4"
#art #sciart 🪶
January 24, 2026 at 8:12 PM
The final bird for #BirdArtWeek2026! For #CharismaticEndemics, I chose the lesser prairie chicken, a grouse found only in the Southern High Plains of the United States. It is unfortunately a vulnerable species due to habitat loss.
Holbein acryla gouche on a wood coaster, 4x4"
#art #sciart 🪶
Holbein acryla gouche on a wood coaster, 4x4"
#art #sciart 🪶
This... was supposed to be green. Somehow I grabbed my New Blue bucket and not my Gnome's Emerald and then DIDN'T NOTICE it wasn't the right glaze when I mixed it up.
Still pretty, just not green. And not a huge fan of how the inside and outside glazes interacted at the rim (dipping challenge)
Still pretty, just not green. And not a huge fan of how the inside and outside glazes interacted at the rim (dipping challenge)
January 24, 2026 at 9:43 PM
This... was supposed to be green. Somehow I grabbed my New Blue bucket and not my Gnome's Emerald and then DIDN'T NOTICE it wasn't the right glaze when I mixed it up.
Still pretty, just not green. And not a huge fan of how the inside and outside glazes interacted at the rim (dipping challenge)
Still pretty, just not green. And not a huge fan of how the inside and outside glazes interacted at the rim (dipping challenge)