Knits With Cats
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Diverse experiences, retired from high tech (mostly start-ups). Adventures keep you young! Knitter, quilter, cat wrangler, gardener, HAM-adjacent, wife, reader, economist, techie, former pilot and motorcyclist, not necessarily in that order. 🧶🧵🧩🌊🐈🌹🌻🍁
For the first time in a couple of weeks, there's no windchill. It's 25° F and that's what it feels like, which is wonderful. Also look at the forecast temps for the week - it's been months since this many days above freezing! Yes, I see the one 30°F day, but it's predicted to be sunny, feel warmer.
February 10, 2026 at 2:14 PM
For the first time in a couple of weeks, there's no windchill. It's 25° F and that's what it feels like, which is wonderful. Also look at the forecast temps for the week - it's been months since this many days above freezing! Yes, I see the one 30°F day, but it's predicted to be sunny, feel warmer.
Black Bean soup for dinner, with red beans instead of a 2nd can of black beans. Tomatillo salsa, green chiles, red and green peppers, onions, carrots, celery, yellow squash, fresh tomatoes, garlic, spinach, leftover rice, and corn with chili powder, cumin, and black pepper. #BlueSkySupperClub
February 10, 2026 at 3:21 AM
Black Bean soup for dinner, with red beans instead of a 2nd can of black beans. Tomatillo salsa, green chiles, red and green peppers, onions, carrots, celery, yellow squash, fresh tomatoes, garlic, spinach, leftover rice, and corn with chili powder, cumin, and black pepper. #BlueSkySupperClub
Breaking down boxes so SO can take them to the transfer station. I thought these were empty, but so far I've discovered yarn for 3 sweaters, an orchid, an amaryllis, a Smokey Bear gift pack (mug, jigsaw puzzle, t-shirt), battery operated candles, and a case of paper towels! Like Christmas!🧶
February 9, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Breaking down boxes so SO can take them to the transfer station. I thought these were empty, but so far I've discovered yarn for 3 sweaters, an orchid, an amaryllis, a Smokey Bear gift pack (mug, jigsaw puzzle, t-shirt), battery operated candles, and a case of paper towels! Like Christmas!🧶
Today, in a step towards normalizing being retired (2+ years after the fact) I brought my Keurig coffeemaker and pods down from my office to the kitchen. Now I will occasionally have a cup of coffee.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Today, in a step towards normalizing being retired (2+ years after the fact) I brought my Keurig coffeemaker and pods down from my office to the kitchen. Now I will occasionally have a cup of coffee.
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Always share this.
February 9, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Always share this.
Another NYT cooking experiment tonight, and another success - Chicken Fried Rice. Ground chicken, 1/2 brown rice and 1/2 brown rice, green pepper, pea pods, carrot, celery, bok choy, garlic, and green onions. Needed ginger, and SO said it needed more veggies! #BlueSkySupperClub
February 8, 2026 at 5:36 AM
Another NYT cooking experiment tonight, and another success - Chicken Fried Rice. Ground chicken, 1/2 brown rice and 1/2 brown rice, green pepper, pea pods, carrot, celery, bok choy, garlic, and green onions. Needed ginger, and SO said it needed more veggies! #BlueSkySupperClub
Sitting in my recliner, wrapped in the kitty quilt a friend made for my birthday a couple of years ago, GingerSnap asleep on my shoulder, watching late night Olympics coverage. Windchill is -19F; I'm snug, warm, and happy.
February 8, 2026 at 5:29 AM
Sitting in my recliner, wrapped in the kitty quilt a friend made for my birthday a couple of years ago, GingerSnap asleep on my shoulder, watching late night Olympics coverage. Windchill is -19F; I'm snug, warm, and happy.
It's Saturday, and it's snowing again - 3 to 6 inches on top of the 3 feet from the past 3 weeks. Wind chills to -30°F until Sunday night, and around 10°F tomorrow. Lots of projects and chores to keep me occupied. 12 more weeks of this sounds pretty tedious.rood. If is pretty though.
February 7, 2026 at 5:11 PM
It's Saturday, and it's snowing again - 3 to 6 inches on top of the 3 feet from the past 3 weeks. Wind chills to -30°F until Sunday night, and around 10°F tomorrow. Lots of projects and chores to keep me occupied. 12 more weeks of this sounds pretty tedious.rood. If is pretty though.
Did not expect Andrea Bocelli singing Nessun Dorma to leave me sobbing, but it did. The ugliness we live with daily was dispelled for at least a few minutes and it was wonderful.
February 7, 2026 at 3:57 AM
Did not expect Andrea Bocelli singing Nessun Dorma to leave me sobbing, but it did. The ugliness we live with daily was dispelled for at least a few minutes and it was wonderful.
Sudden influx of followers with no profile info, no original content - just reposts, and photos that make it appear they think this is a dating site. I'm blocking them, but what the heck?
February 7, 2026 at 1:19 AM
Sudden influx of followers with no profile info, no original content - just reposts, and photos that make it appear they think this is a dating site. I'm blocking them, but what the heck?
Several sunny days in a row we're lovely. Today us cloudy and more snow expected. Cold weekend ahead. Instacart order placed, laundry sorted, medical appts made, Misfits Market order started, dinner planned. Time to take a break and read, puzzle, or knit with a nice cup of tea.
February 6, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Several sunny days in a row we're lovely. Today us cloudy and more snow expected. Cold weekend ahead. Instacart order placed, laundry sorted, medical appts made, Misfits Market order started, dinner planned. Time to take a break and read, puzzle, or knit with a nice cup of tea.
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Let's share this widely, then 🏆
No joke: I got angry hate mail today for writing an obituary of a Black woman scientist—because the person felt she did didn’t deserve the recognition.
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Which just makes me want to share it again: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gladys Mae West obituary: mathematician who pioneered GPS technology
She made key contributions to US cold-war science despite facing huge barriers as a Black woman.
www.nature.com
February 6, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Let's share this widely, then 🏆
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Read the article here: https://learndirt.com/learn/seeing-weeds-as-indicators/
February 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Read the article here: https://learndirt.com/learn/seeing-weeds-as-indicators/
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Today a friend and I took our SOs on a "playdate" at a nearby senior center that has a pool table. We're hoping the SOs will want to shoot pool again and will schedule future games without our assistance - it seems that men have a hard time making friends and doing things together.
February 5, 2026 at 2:07 AM
Today a friend and I took our SOs on a "playdate" at a nearby senior center that has a pool table. We're hoping the SOs will want to shoot pool again and will schedule future games without our assistance - it seems that men have a hard time making friends and doing things together.
36° today, no wind, bright sunshine. I needed this so much!
February 3, 2026 at 9:23 PM
36° today, no wind, bright sunshine. I needed this so much!
Not really surprised Phil the Groundhog saw his shadow this morning, we in NH are already expecting up to 12 more weeks of winter.
February 2, 2026 at 2:51 PM
Not really surprised Phil the Groundhog saw his shadow this morning, we in NH are already expecting up to 12 more weeks of winter.
More than $400,000 raised for immigration support from sales of the Melt The Ice hat, and checks for $250,000 have been delivered!
Wasn't happy with my 1st attempt, so I pulled out this "boy, that's really red" yarn (to quote SO) and started over. It is red, and delightful to knit. 🧶
Wasn't happy with my 1st attempt, so I pulled out this "boy, that's really red" yarn (to quote SO) and started over. It is red, and delightful to knit. 🧶
February 2, 2026 at 3:33 AM
More than $400,000 raised for immigration support from sales of the Melt The Ice hat, and checks for $250,000 have been delivered!
Wasn't happy with my 1st attempt, so I pulled out this "boy, that's really red" yarn (to quote SO) and started over. It is red, and delightful to knit. 🧶
Wasn't happy with my 1st attempt, so I pulled out this "boy, that's really red" yarn (to quote SO) and started over. It is red, and delightful to knit. 🧶
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The deep lore says that if your first words of a new month are "RABBIT RABBIT RABBIT," good luck will follow you all month long. Let's all do it, because we need all the luck we can get.
February 1, 2026 at 1:59 AM
The deep lore says that if your first words of a new month are "RABBIT RABBIT RABBIT," good luck will follow you all month long. Let's all do it, because we need all the luck we can get.
Moderately productive day; didn't leave the house at all. Contractor came by and we chose a stain color for the new handrails. Did 1 load of laundry. Knitted. Read. Went through stash and found red yarn. Cooked dinner and hung out with my honey. It's been a good day.
February 1, 2026 at 2:36 AM
Moderately productive day; didn't leave the house at all. Contractor came by and we chose a stain color for the new handrails. Did 1 load of laundry. Knitted. Read. Went through stash and found red yarn. Cooked dinner and hung out with my honey. It's been a good day.
5 things I can eat too much of:
Dungeness crab
Fresh roasted green chile on hamburgers, eggs, grits, almost anything
Huevos Rancheros
Hot, homemade corn tortillas with butter
See's Scotchmallow candies
Dungeness crab
Fresh roasted green chile on hamburgers, eggs, grits, almost anything
Huevos Rancheros
Hot, homemade corn tortillas with butter
See's Scotchmallow candies
Kozy Shack rice pudding
Fresh picked strawberries
Lobster with butter
Salade Nicoise
Reese's peanut butter cups
Fresh picked strawberries
Lobster with butter
Salade Nicoise
Reese's peanut butter cups
Never mind the jobs you've had or the classes you took, tell me 5 things you can eat until you explode. #FoodSky
January 31, 2026 at 9:58 PM
5 things I can eat too much of:
Dungeness crab
Fresh roasted green chile on hamburgers, eggs, grits, almost anything
Huevos Rancheros
Hot, homemade corn tortillas with butter
See's Scotchmallow candies
Dungeness crab
Fresh roasted green chile on hamburgers, eggs, grits, almost anything
Huevos Rancheros
Hot, homemade corn tortillas with butter
See's Scotchmallow candies
17° now, so hubby decided to go shopping for cat treats, apples, and no idea what else at the little store. I put the laundry in the dryer, got a shawl to fight the chill, made a cup of ea, and went through my yarn stash in search of solid red yarn. Found a few skeins, I'm sure there are more!
January 31, 2026 at 9:08 PM
17° now, so hubby decided to go shopping for cat treats, apples, and no idea what else at the little store. I put the laundry in the dryer, got a shawl to fight the chill, made a cup of ea, and went through my yarn stash in search of solid red yarn. Found a few skeins, I'm sure there are more!
Just got an update email from PURL magazine, regarding the kickstarter done last year. The first issue is set, remaining submissions are due tomorrow, and it should be available in print sometime in August! More info available on Facebook and Instagram. The next 3 issues are in various stages.
January 31, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Just got an update email from PURL magazine, regarding the kickstarter done last year. The first issue is set, remaining submissions are due tomorrow, and it should be available in print sometime in August! More info available on Facebook and Instagram. The next 3 issues are in various stages.
The very cold weather and enforced hunkering down has been getting to me - it's been like this for most of 6 weeks now. Today I decided to counter it with a "CA Girl" brunch of a multi grain bagel with avocado and Penzey's Pico Fruta seasoning, topped with salmon. Still cold, but well fed!
January 31, 2026 at 5:12 PM
The very cold weather and enforced hunkering down has been getting to me - it's been like this for most of 6 weeks now. Today I decided to counter it with a "CA Girl" brunch of a multi grain bagel with avocado and Penzey's Pico Fruta seasoning, topped with salmon. Still cold, but well fed!
Housekeepers finally left. Their vacuum cleaner needs maintenance - sounds like it has emphysema and doesn't work asquickly and efficiently as it should.
January 30, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Housekeepers finally left. Their vacuum cleaner needs maintenance - sounds like it has emphysema and doesn't work asquickly and efficiently as it should.