JRM
@jjrm.bsky.social
Critters, nature, gardening, knitting & craft dabbling! Generally trying to keep my head above water.
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Car knitting! Forgot a third needle for this bind off. Blu2 doesn’t have a lot of tools in her yet so I improvised. 🧶
January 4, 2026 at 5:52 PM
Car knitting! Forgot a third needle for this bind off. Blu2 doesn’t have a lot of tools in her yet so I improvised. 🧶
A couple of hiccups slowed my progress, but glad I’ve kicked this out! 🧶 knitting
January 4, 2026 at 1:50 AM
A couple of hiccups slowed my progress, but glad I’ve kicked this out! 🧶 knitting
🧶 Knitting & crochet pattern users, does anyone have tips or tools you can recommend for tracking the line you’re on as you’re working? I’ve got a magnetic board, but the magnets slip if I bump it. I also use a clip board and sticky notes, but the stick only lasts so long.
January 3, 2026 at 7:17 PM
🧶 Knitting & crochet pattern users, does anyone have tips or tools you can recommend for tracking the line you’re on as you’re working? I’ve got a magnetic board, but the magnets slip if I bump it. I also use a clip board and sticky notes, but the stick only lasts so long.
I spent most of my day prepping for my big 2026 knit. I hit a mental block when I started viewing the designer’s videos and I got overwhelmed by the sheer commitment paired with the complexity. Ugh. Maybe a night’s sleep will help. 🧶 Anyone else feel this way when starting a new project?
January 2, 2026 at 3:03 AM
I spent most of my day prepping for my big 2026 knit. I hit a mental block when I started viewing the designer’s videos and I got overwhelmed by the sheer commitment paired with the complexity. Ugh. Maybe a night’s sleep will help. 🧶 Anyone else feel this way when starting a new project?
Morning 2026! I made it past 9:00pm and woke briefly to lots of fireworks luckily in the distance. Now to 4 days off! I’m ready Oregon Duck Football this morning and I may look at a quick knit or crochet to restart my joy!
January 1, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Morning 2026! I made it past 9:00pm and woke briefly to lots of fireworks luckily in the distance. Now to 4 days off! I’m ready Oregon Duck Football this morning and I may look at a quick knit or crochet to restart my joy!
Antsy with the revelry and it’s only 7:25.
January 1, 2026 at 3:26 AM
Antsy with the revelry and it’s only 7:25.
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If you love animals, please don't set off fireworks. If you have pets, keep them close and help them feel protected.
December 31, 2025 at 11:41 PM
If you love animals, please don't set off fireworks. If you have pets, keep them close and help them feel protected.
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Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
December 28, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Increase in productivity since 1979: 87%
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Increase in hourly pay since 1979: 32%
Just so happens that ~25% of workers were unionized in 1979. Today? 10%.
As unions declined, the super-rich have taken a larger share of wealth generated by labor. We must build back union power.
Made it through the day! Monday after a holiday vacation I think can be the roughest.
Oregon coast.
Oregon coast.
December 30, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Made it through the day! Monday after a holiday vacation I think can be the roughest.
Oregon coast.
Oregon coast.
Back to work tomorrow. Tree is down and almost all Xmas is put away. Three days of work then I’m off for four to celebrate New Year’s.
December 29, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Back to work tomorrow. Tree is down and almost all Xmas is put away. Three days of work then I’m off for four to celebrate New Year’s.
Knitting and The Count of Monte Cristo.
December 28, 2025 at 1:39 AM
Knitting and The Count of Monte Cristo.
I have a huge feeling of “what now”. Being busy and then hard stop. 🌱
December 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I have a huge feeling of “what now”. Being busy and then hard stop. 🌱
How many WIP do you have? (from this year, lol)
I have 3. 🧶
I have 3. 🧶
a knitted blanket is sitting on a chair
ALT: a knitted blanket is sitting on a chair
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December 26, 2025 at 6:23 PM
How many WIP do you have? (from this year, lol)
I have 3. 🧶
I have 3. 🧶
Thank you to everyone who shares a piece of their world with me and others. I appreciate you! Merry Christmas!
December 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Thank you to everyone who shares a piece of their world with me and others. I appreciate you! Merry Christmas!
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Just a reminder: you are NOT unusual, weird, or unlovable if you have:
- no one to see on Christmas Day,
- no presents, or
- no contactable relatives.
Very few people live the idealised version on TV. Those of us who live differently—whether by choice or trauma—matter as much.
- no one to see on Christmas Day,
- no presents, or
- no contactable relatives.
Very few people live the idealised version on TV. Those of us who live differently—whether by choice or trauma—matter as much.
December 25, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Just a reminder: you are NOT unusual, weird, or unlovable if you have:
- no one to see on Christmas Day,
- no presents, or
- no contactable relatives.
Very few people live the idealised version on TV. Those of us who live differently—whether by choice or trauma—matter as much.
- no one to see on Christmas Day,
- no presents, or
- no contactable relatives.
Very few people live the idealised version on TV. Those of us who live differently—whether by choice or trauma—matter as much.
I had three avocados ready to eat at the same time! I really should buy a lottery ticket.
December 25, 2025 at 2:08 AM
I had three avocados ready to eat at the same time! I really should buy a lottery ticket.
It’s okay if you aren’t done. Give yourself grace.
December 25, 2025 at 1:11 AM
It’s okay if you aren’t done. Give yourself grace.
I’m in procrastination mode right now. I have to wrap presents, vacuum and mop my kitchen. I bought two boxes of See’s chocolates for Christmas dessert! I may skip making anything else. There is supposed to be a wind storm here, but so far nothing.
December 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I’m in procrastination mode right now. I have to wrap presents, vacuum and mop my kitchen. I bought two boxes of See’s chocolates for Christmas dessert! I may skip making anything else. There is supposed to be a wind storm here, but so far nothing.
That’s it folks! The tree is dropping needles like crazy so it’s going to come down quickly.
December 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM
That’s it folks! The tree is dropping needles like crazy so it’s going to come down quickly.
Goals for today:
Trim the tree
Have Xmas shows playing all day. Starting with A Boy Named Christmas on Netflix. It has one of my favorite hunky actors in it from Guernsey Potato Peel…
Cleaning
And wrapping presents.
Trim the tree
Have Xmas shows playing all day. Starting with A Boy Named Christmas on Netflix. It has one of my favorite hunky actors in it from Guernsey Potato Peel…
Cleaning
And wrapping presents.
December 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Goals for today:
Trim the tree
Have Xmas shows playing all day. Starting with A Boy Named Christmas on Netflix. It has one of my favorite hunky actors in it from Guernsey Potato Peel…
Cleaning
And wrapping presents.
Trim the tree
Have Xmas shows playing all day. Starting with A Boy Named Christmas on Netflix. It has one of my favorite hunky actors in it from Guernsey Potato Peel…
Cleaning
And wrapping presents.
20 yrs to completion. My mom made these and my sister finished the binding. 🧵🪡
December 22, 2025 at 2:26 AM
20 yrs to completion. My mom made these and my sister finished the binding. 🧵🪡
