Eva Skewes
@evaskewes.bsky.social
Yale University Press. Former indie bookseller; loves tea, cider, photography, and sleep
The Yale Film Archive Spring schedule . . . beautiful stuff.
January 7, 2026 at 3:42 PM
The Yale Film Archive Spring schedule . . . beautiful stuff.
Made a combined point turner and Hera marker today in my dad’s shop. He handled the bandsaw while I flailed about with spokeshaves, files, and other hand tools. Given that the only other thing I have made in his shop was a wooden cutting board out of a slab of walnut, I am pretty pleased.
December 28, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Made a combined point turner and Hera marker today in my dad’s shop. He handled the bandsaw while I flailed about with spokeshaves, files, and other hand tools. Given that the only other thing I have made in his shop was a wooden cutting board out of a slab of walnut, I am pretty pleased.
Obviously we're in hell, but isn't the Kennedy Center by law a living memorial to JFK?
December 18, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Obviously we're in hell, but isn't the Kennedy Center by law a living memorial to JFK?
I only think conversions are worth it if they make you want to wear it more! I also like brooches as pendants! I have my great grandfather’s pocket watch as a pendant.
December 17, 2025 at 5:49 PM
I only think conversions are worth it if they make you want to wear it more! I also like brooches as pendants! I have my great grandfather’s pocket watch as a pendant.
It’s just a perfect piece for me.
December 17, 2025 at 5:47 PM
It’s just a perfect piece for me.
An excellent idea! There are many more broaches than barrettes and I’ve considered seeing if a jeweler could alter one if I really fell in love (the locking barrette backs are really critical for wearability). My silver leaf makes me feel like I’m in Lothlorien at all times, which was ultimate goal.
December 17, 2025 at 5:41 PM
An excellent idea! There are many more broaches than barrettes and I’ve considered seeing if a jeweler could alter one if I really fell in love (the locking barrette backs are really critical for wearability). My silver leaf makes me feel like I’m in Lothlorien at all times, which was ultimate goal.
During my hunt I also discovered that the company that makes the really good "Made in France" backs/clips is gone because the factory closed.
December 17, 2025 at 5:31 PM
During my hunt I also discovered that the company that makes the really good "Made in France" backs/clips is gone because the factory closed.
I was on a hunt for another beloved barrette (my first is a silver antler) and there's really not many choices, especially for sterling silver!
December 17, 2025 at 5:29 PM
I was on a hunt for another beloved barrette (my first is a silver antler) and there's really not many choices, especially for sterling silver!
Last year I bought my actual dream barrette (a sterling silver art nouveau-style leaf) from a smaller luxury designer and it was a huge extravagance but I felt extremely satisfied that while it was being made the price rose $250. More importantly, I wear it nearly every day!
December 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Last year I bought my actual dream barrette (a sterling silver art nouveau-style leaf) from a smaller luxury designer and it was a huge extravagance but I felt extremely satisfied that while it was being made the price rose $250. More importantly, I wear it nearly every day!
There's so much flexibility in Gen Ed requirements and they really allow you to explore. I just wish I could have figured out how to make a Weather-related class or Photography class work. The timing always conflicted with my history major classes.
December 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
There's so much flexibility in Gen Ed requirements and they really allow you to explore. I just wish I could have figured out how to make a Weather-related class or Photography class work. The timing always conflicted with my history major classes.
If only so more people can know about being “horse famous”
December 5, 2025 at 11:48 PM
If only so more people can know about being “horse famous”
The Jenny Nicholson The Last Bronycon vid an excellent watch on this.
December 5, 2025 at 11:47 PM
The Jenny Nicholson The Last Bronycon vid an excellent watch on this.
Unfortunately we're just all too far apart now, although my mom and I always try to make a cookie together for Christmas itself. I really think holiday cookies are meant to be made with family/friends.
December 4, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Unfortunately we're just all too far apart now, although my mom and I always try to make a cookie together for Christmas itself. I really think holiday cookies are meant to be made with family/friends.
When I was little my family used to have a cookie baking weekend - everyone would bring a dough (already chilled) and then we'd spend the whole weekend rolling, cutting, and baking. Everyone would take home tins with all the cookies and then they'd be given as gifts.
December 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
When I was little my family used to have a cookie baking weekend - everyone would bring a dough (already chilled) and then we'd spend the whole weekend rolling, cutting, and baking. Everyone would take home tins with all the cookies and then they'd be given as gifts.
Atrocious light for photographing walnut, but behold! One of a set of 2 chairs my dad made for me, now in its home. These are based on the Chandigarh chair and my dad figured out how to make the from photos alone.
November 30, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Atrocious light for photographing walnut, but behold! One of a set of 2 chairs my dad made for me, now in its home. These are based on the Chandigarh chair and my dad figured out how to make the from photos alone.
This is such a funny way of framing Thetford, which is such a classic VT town. My grandparents were at various times in Etna, Hanover, Lebanon, and White River Junction!
November 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
This is such a funny way of framing Thetford, which is such a classic VT town. My grandparents were at various times in Etna, Hanover, Lebanon, and White River Junction!
There are some absolutely infuriating and heartbreaking stories in this book. The people who do search and rescue in the Whites are total heroes and you should do your best to never put them in danger by being reckless and dumb!
November 27, 2025 at 12:52 AM
There are some absolutely infuriating and heartbreaking stories in this book. The people who do search and rescue in the Whites are total heroes and you should do your best to never put them in danger by being reckless and dumb!
Joe Dodge and Arthur Whitehead lying across a river crossing for their rescuee, Max Engelhardt, to crawl across in the lead so far.
November 24, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Joe Dodge and Arthur Whitehead lying across a river crossing for their rescuee, Max Engelhardt, to crawl across in the lead so far.
I am finally reading Not Without Peril and you really do have to read to believe all the insane things that have happened on Mt Washington.
November 24, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I am finally reading Not Without Peril and you really do have to read to believe all the insane things that have happened on Mt Washington.
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the Appalachian mountains are so ancient they predate the evolution of bones.
Man, everything is so bleak, anyone got a fun fact or little bit of trivia they want to share
November 21, 2025 at 3:09 AM
the Appalachian mountains are so ancient they predate the evolution of bones.
Beyond frustrating! It's very depressing how Etsy went from this haven of crafters to drop shipping and AI nonsense. It takes significant effort and knowledge to figure out what's real and what's a scam.
November 13, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Beyond frustrating! It's very depressing how Etsy went from this haven of crafters to drop shipping and AI nonsense. It takes significant effort and knowledge to figure out what's real and what's a scam.
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how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
How a flawed idea is teaching millions of kids to be poor readers
For decades, schools have taught children the strategies of struggling readers, using a theory about reading that cognitive scientists have repeatedly debunked. And many teachers and parents don't kno...
www.apmreports.org
November 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
how did i go so long not knowing we were literally teaching people to read wrong. i knew something wasn't right but jesus christ www.apmreports.org/episode/2019...
I'm personally trying to build up a little library of sewing books so that I do not need to turn to the internet because AI articles have totally overtaken search for genuine techniques.
November 12, 2025 at 7:21 PM
I'm personally trying to build up a little library of sewing books so that I do not need to turn to the internet because AI articles have totally overtaken search for genuine techniques.
What's frustrated me as someone learning hobbies is that it's totally poisoned the internet. With sewing there are a lot of AI patterns and I haven't been tricked by them, but it's a total waste of money and time for people who are earnestly just trying to find something to make.
November 12, 2025 at 7:19 PM
What's frustrated me as someone learning hobbies is that it's totally poisoned the internet. With sewing there are a lot of AI patterns and I haven't been tricked by them, but it's a total waste of money and time for people who are earnestly just trying to find something to make.
It's very snuggly!
November 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It's very snuggly!