QueerJoe
@queerjoe.bsky.social
(he, him, his)
Knitter, yarn aficionado, in a long-term relationship with my husband.
Knitter, yarn aficionado, in a long-term relationship with my husband.
Very much missing old traditions. Glad to have found a substitute for one of them. queerjoe.com/2026/01/02/s...
Second Christmas - QueerJoe
We used to celebrate what I called, "second Christmas" on New Year's with our friend Charles. Now that he's gone, we've started something new.
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January 2, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Very much missing old traditions. Glad to have found a substitute for one of them. queerjoe.com/2026/01/02/s...
I'm dreaming of Spring...
(mensknittingretreat.com/contact-us/p...).
2026 Men’s Spring Knitting Retreat – Upstate NY
Dates: Thursday, 05/14/26 through Sunday, 05/17/26
Venue: Easton Mountain Retreat Center, Greenwich, NY
Registration Opens Saturday, 01/03/26 at 11:00 am (Eastern U.S.)
(mensknittingretreat.com/contact-us/p...).
2026 Men’s Spring Knitting Retreat – Upstate NY
Dates: Thursday, 05/14/26 through Sunday, 05/17/26
Venue: Easton Mountain Retreat Center, Greenwich, NY
Registration Opens Saturday, 01/03/26 at 11:00 am (Eastern U.S.)
December 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
I'm dreaming of Spring...
(mensknittingretreat.com/contact-us/p...).
2026 Men’s Spring Knitting Retreat – Upstate NY
Dates: Thursday, 05/14/26 through Sunday, 05/17/26
Venue: Easton Mountain Retreat Center, Greenwich, NY
Registration Opens Saturday, 01/03/26 at 11:00 am (Eastern U.S.)
(mensknittingretreat.com/contact-us/p...).
2026 Men’s Spring Knitting Retreat – Upstate NY
Dates: Thursday, 05/14/26 through Sunday, 05/17/26
Venue: Easton Mountain Retreat Center, Greenwich, NY
Registration Opens Saturday, 01/03/26 at 11:00 am (Eastern U.S.)
Anyone else need to renew their passport?
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Passport Renewal Time! - QueerJoe
Yes, my U.S. passport expires in May of 2026, so I want to make sure it gets processed. Passport renewal time comes earlier than it might.
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December 22, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Anyone else need to renew their passport?
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Don't be put off by the blog title today. I'm still totally non-religious...read it...you'll see.
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There Is An Afterlife - QueerJoe
I know I may lose a few of my secular or atheistic readers. But I am certain there is an afterlife, and it should be important to all of us.
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December 17, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Don't be put off by the blog title today. I'm still totally non-religious...read it...you'll see.
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Handsome New Hope - Hair & Beards - I was so glad Antony still had pre-holiday appointments available. Hot towels, steam treatment and personalized care…better than a spa.
December 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Handsome New Hope - Hair & Beards - I was so glad Antony still had pre-holiday appointments available. Hot towels, steam treatment and personalized care…better than a spa.
Lesson learned...Thaddeus and I do not like Serrano ham (at least the one from Costco).
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Yeah, No - QueerJoe
- Yeah, No
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December 12, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Lesson learned...Thaddeus and I do not like Serrano ham (at least the one from Costco).
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Today I taunt blog readers with a sold-out piece of artistry, hoping they will search out and support their own local artisans, crafters and artists.
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Artists, crafters and artisans, feel free to add a link in comments or blog comments to anything you'd like to promote.
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Artists, crafters and artisans, feel free to add a link in comments or blog comments to anything you'd like to promote.
Support Local Artistry - QueerJoe
When I write, "Support local artistry", I recognize that Moab, Utah isn't exactly local to me. But it's local so some folks.
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December 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Today I taunt blog readers with a sold-out piece of artistry, hoping they will search out and support their own local artisans, crafters and artists.
queerjoe.com/2025/12/10/s...
Artists, crafters and artisans, feel free to add a link in comments or blog comments to anything you'd like to promote.
queerjoe.com/2025/12/10/s...
Artists, crafters and artisans, feel free to add a link in comments or blog comments to anything you'd like to promote.
The three biggest companies that actively work against the LGBTQIA+ community should be shunned (in my not-so-humble opinion).
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Boycott Black Friday - QueerJoe
Indivisible is asking us to boycott black Friday by avoiding three big supporters of the fascist, Trump regime.
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November 28, 2025 at 11:36 AM
The three biggest companies that actively work against the LGBTQIA+ community should be shunned (in my not-so-humble opinion).
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Knitters - Tired of being asked what gifts you want for the holidays? Refer your loved ones to today's blog entry!
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2025 Knitters Gifts for the Holidays - QueerJoe
Halloween is over. You must have started thinking about buying knitters gifts for the holidays. No? I don't mean the gifts you want to give!
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November 10, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Knitters - Tired of being asked what gifts you want for the holidays? Refer your loved ones to today's blog entry!
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Knitters - Tired of being asked what gifts you want for the holidays? Refer you loved ones to today's blog entry!
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2025 Knitters Gifts for the Holidays - QueerJoe
Halloween is over. You must have started thinking about buying knitters gifts for the holidays. No? I don't mean the gifts you want to give!
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November 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Knitters - Tired of being asked what gifts you want for the holidays? Refer you loved ones to today's blog entry!
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At least it's not pineapple pizza FFS!
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Indulgent Behaviors - QueerJoe
Indulgent Behaviors Indulgent Behaviors A friend often makes the important distinction between self-care and engaging in indulgent behaviors.
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November 5, 2025 at 1:02 PM
At least it's not pineapple pizza FFS!
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The neuroplasticity is definitely not what it used to be.
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Capacity For Learning - QueerJoe
Capacity For Learning - Capacity For Learning
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November 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The neuroplasticity is definitely not what it used to be.
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If you're hoping to attend one of the Men's Knitting/Fiber/Crochet, etc. Retreats next year, you may want to keep track of the schedule. There are a bunch and they're already selling out quickly once they open.
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Lots of Retreats - QueerJoe
Lots of Retreats - Lots of Retreats
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October 31, 2025 at 5:37 PM
If you're hoping to attend one of the Men's Knitting/Fiber/Crochet, etc. Retreats next year, you may want to keep track of the schedule. There are a bunch and they're already selling out quickly once they open.
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It was chilly this morning...I am not amused. queerjoe.com/2025/10/10/f...
First Cold Day - QueerJoe
This morning we had to drop Thaddeus' car off at the mechanics to get his annual inspection. It coincided with the first cold day of 2025.
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October 10, 2025 at 12:29 PM
It was chilly this morning...I am not amused. queerjoe.com/2025/10/10/f...
Totally loving this new shallow triangle scarflet (almost halfway through...the last photo is finished version by the designer) - It's called Tipsy Tiles Scarflet by NevetsKnits - www.ravelry.com/patterns/sea...
September 26, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Totally loving this new shallow triangle scarflet (almost halfway through...the last photo is finished version by the designer) - It's called Tipsy Tiles Scarflet by NevetsKnits - www.ravelry.com/patterns/sea...
It's not easy being green. Or very appealing.
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WTF Costco?!?! - QueerJoe
WTF Costco The minute I saw the display of Vör Pistachio Cream at the end of the aisle in Costco, I knew we'd be taking some home.
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September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
It's not easy being green. Or very appealing.
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nyone need ANOTHER sock pattern? I just have one published (including charts for the heel and a companion video to demonstrate all techniques used in the sock).
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Unfinished But Done! - QueerJoe
My current pair of socks is unfinished but done. The knitting part is unfinished. The pattern part is done!
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September 22, 2025 at 12:20 PM
nyone need ANOTHER sock pattern? I just have one published (including charts for the heel and a companion video to demonstrate all techniques used in the sock).
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So glad to finally get a copy of my own. It's an intimate account of a son's loving support of his beautiful mom. amzn.to/46vFQ8e
September 20, 2025 at 12:31 PM
So glad to finally get a copy of my own. It's an intimate account of a son's loving support of his beautiful mom. amzn.to/46vFQ8e
One of the benefits of being old.
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Go Fuck Yourself RFK Jr. - QueerJoe
Thaddeus and I went to get our "Go Fuck Yourself RFK Jr." COVID-19 vaccine booster yesterday. Apologies for the language today.
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September 17, 2025 at 11:35 AM
One of the benefits of being old.
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September 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
My aura or demeanor has changed lately. Or maybe I've lost my resting bitch-face. But people are approaching me. And I am enjoying it.
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QueerJoe Is Open - QueerJoe
I used to bristle when approached by someone when I was out in public. Something has changed. QueerJoe is open now.
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September 3, 2025 at 2:15 PM
My aura or demeanor has changed lately. Or maybe I've lost my resting bitch-face. But people are approaching me. And I am enjoying it.
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My time at Easton Mountain with my gay-spirit brothers was transformational. queerjoe.com/2025/08/25/a...
August 25, 2025 at 12:23 PM
My time at Easton Mountain with my gay-spirit brothers was transformational. queerjoe.com/2025/08/25/a...
I noticed QueerJoe has gone straight.
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Straight Needles - QueerJoe
Blog readers have notice that my current project is being knit on straight needles. For a number of reasons, you'd think I wouldn't use them.
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August 8, 2025 at 12:21 PM
I noticed QueerJoe has gone straight.
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I'm officially part of the team for the Gay Spirit Camp in less than two weeks! I am getting more excited by the day!
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I'm Official! - QueerJoe
I'm Official Yes, when I make it to the website of an event as a team member of my upcoming retreat, it's clear that I'm official.
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August 6, 2025 at 12:10 PM
I'm officially part of the team for the Gay Spirit Camp in less than two weeks! I am getting more excited by the day!
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