Violinknitter
@violinknitter.bsky.social
Violin, books, yarn, food, Pokémon, and random snippets of life
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Violinknitter
@violinknitter.bsky.social
· Nov 21
In my heart I believe that the perfect pinnable skeet truly exists out in the wild universe, among the stars and luminous dust clouds.
Meanwhile, this is all I have to offer.
Meanwhile, this is all I have to offer.
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guy who’s learning Latin but only so he can understand the lyrics of the songs that the choirs sing during video game boss fights
January 7, 2026 at 3:46 PM
guy who’s learning Latin but only so he can understand the lyrics of the songs that the choirs sing during video game boss fights
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Pedagogy tip for teaching brass students in middle school. Calling them “big dawg” when they do something right works miracles
January 7, 2026 at 3:28 PM
Pedagogy tip for teaching brass students in middle school. Calling them “big dawg” when they do something right works miracles
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A poem for our times, by Hayley DeRoche
January 4, 2026 at 10:29 AM
A poem for our times, by Hayley DeRoche
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Take a screenshot of this GIF, and whichever new word you land on is YOUR word for 2026.
Let's. Go.
Let's. Go.
January 1, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Take a screenshot of this GIF, and whichever new word you land on is YOUR word for 2026.
Let's. Go.
Let's. Go.
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My grampa recorded his memoir on multiple cassette tapes many years ago, and my mom and I are working on turning it into a book for family (transcribing, researching locations referenced, adding photos/ maps).
This man was nuts in the best way and it is a treat to hear him recount his antics.
This man was nuts in the best way and it is a treat to hear him recount his antics.
December 31, 2025 at 9:38 PM
My grampa recorded his memoir on multiple cassette tapes many years ago, and my mom and I are working on turning it into a book for family (transcribing, researching locations referenced, adding photos/ maps).
This man was nuts in the best way and it is a treat to hear him recount his antics.
This man was nuts in the best way and it is a treat to hear him recount his antics.
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If you watched any of the #RoseParade , shout out to #band (& #orchestra and #choir) directors everywhere.
a man in a red marching band uniform is playing a trumpet in front of balloons .
Alt: a man in a colorful red/orange marching band uniform is playing a trumpet with other musicians - brass, percussion in mostly white with multicolored trimmings and balloons behind him
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January 1, 2026 at 5:59 PM
If you watched any of the #RoseParade , shout out to #band (& #orchestra and #choir) directors everywhere.
Eww, looks like it’s really starting to rain again, and some of the animals on the floats have lost their flowers
#RoseParade
#RoseParade
January 1, 2026 at 5:53 PM
Eww, looks like it’s really starting to rain again, and some of the animals on the floats have lost their flowers
#RoseParade
#RoseParade
January 1, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Love the floral uniforms on this high school band! #roseparade
January 1, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Love the floral uniforms on this high school band! #roseparade
January 1, 2026 at 5:25 PM
January 1, 2026 at 5:11 PM
It’s almost like Louisiana is not surprised or inconvenienced by water from the sky
(Also, better music than Mississippi)
#RoseParade
(Also, better music than Mississippi)
#RoseParade
January 1, 2026 at 5:04 PM
It’s almost like Louisiana is not surprised or inconvenienced by water from the sky
(Also, better music than Mississippi)
#RoseParade
(Also, better music than Mississippi)
#RoseParade
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January 1, 2026 at 4:58 PM
This Texas high school did not want you to have any doubts that they are 100% Texans from Texas. You know, Texas
#RoseParade
#RoseParade
January 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
This Texas high school did not want you to have any doubts that they are 100% Texans from Texas. You know, Texas
#RoseParade
#RoseParade
January 1, 2026 at 4:51 PM
Look, I don’t like playing his orchestral arrangements, but John Phillips Sousa really knew what he was doing writing for band
#WaterIsWet #RoseParade
#WaterIsWet #RoseParade
January 1, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Look, I don’t like playing his orchestral arrangements, but John Phillips Sousa really knew what he was doing writing for band
#WaterIsWet #RoseParade
#WaterIsWet #RoseParade
January 1, 2026 at 4:42 PM
January 1, 2026 at 4:40 PM
The Mississippi float has:
Kermit the frog (legally distinct ™️?)
A singer with a banjo
Dancing ballerinas in pink tutus
🧐🧐
#RoseParade
Kermit the frog (legally distinct ™️?)
A singer with a banjo
Dancing ballerinas in pink tutus
🧐🧐
#RoseParade
January 1, 2026 at 4:37 PM
The Mississippi float has:
Kermit the frog (legally distinct ™️?)
A singer with a banjo
Dancing ballerinas in pink tutus
🧐🧐
#RoseParade
Kermit the frog (legally distinct ™️?)
A singer with a banjo
Dancing ballerinas in pink tutus
🧐🧐
#RoseParade
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I've said it before but it bears repeating:
#RoseParade >>>>>>> Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
✔️Floats made of organic materials
✔️HORSES
✔️Hispanic heritage
Although it's pissing down rain and the floats look a little worse for wear. Let this not be an omen for the year.
#RoseParade >>>>>>> Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
✔️Floats made of organic materials
✔️HORSES
✔️Hispanic heritage
Although it's pissing down rain and the floats look a little worse for wear. Let this not be an omen for the year.
January 1, 2026 at 4:23 PM
I've said it before but it bears repeating:
#RoseParade >>>>>>> Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
✔️Floats made of organic materials
✔️HORSES
✔️Hispanic heritage
Although it's pissing down rain and the floats look a little worse for wear. Let this not be an omen for the year.
#RoseParade >>>>>>> Macy's Thanksgiving Parade
✔️Floats made of organic materials
✔️HORSES
✔️Hispanic heritage
Although it's pissing down rain and the floats look a little worse for wear. Let this not be an omen for the year.
Watching the Rose Parade livestream. The floats are gorgeous so far, as always
But the sound levels are completely off for the hosts (lots of bleed over from the announcer for the in person crowd), and Californian camera men are completely incapable of wiping rain from their camera lenses 🤷♀️
But the sound levels are completely off for the hosts (lots of bleed over from the announcer for the in person crowd), and Californian camera men are completely incapable of wiping rain from their camera lenses 🤷♀️
January 1, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Watching the Rose Parade livestream. The floats are gorgeous so far, as always
But the sound levels are completely off for the hosts (lots of bleed over from the announcer for the in person crowd), and Californian camera men are completely incapable of wiping rain from their camera lenses 🤷♀️
But the sound levels are completely off for the hosts (lots of bleed over from the announcer for the in person crowd), and Californian camera men are completely incapable of wiping rain from their camera lenses 🤷♀️
In the quiet
Of the New Year
We will let our old dreams go
And when the spring comes
If we’re ready
We can plant new ones to grow
But in the silence of this ending
We will gather in the snow
And it’s ok if
For tonight, dear,
There are things you do not know
- Emily Scott Robinson
Of the New Year
We will let our old dreams go
And when the spring comes
If we’re ready
We can plant new ones to grow
But in the silence of this ending
We will gather in the snow
And it’s ok if
For tonight, dear,
There are things you do not know
- Emily Scott Robinson
January 1, 2026 at 5:15 AM
In the quiet
Of the New Year
We will let our old dreams go
And when the spring comes
If we’re ready
We can plant new ones to grow
But in the silence of this ending
We will gather in the snow
And it’s ok if
For tonight, dear,
There are things you do not know
- Emily Scott Robinson
Of the New Year
We will let our old dreams go
And when the spring comes
If we’re ready
We can plant new ones to grow
But in the silence of this ending
We will gather in the snow
And it’s ok if
For tonight, dear,
There are things you do not know
- Emily Scott Robinson
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“many angry posts should have been naps or little packets of crackers” is deep wisdom and you don’t need to reproduce to embrace it!
one unexpected outlook change from being a dad is taking the self care people 10x more seriously when it comes to dealing with weirdly directed anger and rage (including Online). many angry posts should have been naps or little packets of crackers
December 31, 2025 at 9:47 PM
“many angry posts should have been naps or little packets of crackers” is deep wisdom and you don’t need to reproduce to embrace it!
My copy of Diana Wynne Jones’ Hexwood got damaged in a water incident several years ago, and I finally got around to replacing it. (Whyyyy is it out of print?!?!??)
I really miss my old edition, because this cover is a jumpscare
I really miss my old edition, because this cover is a jumpscare
December 31, 2025 at 9:28 PM
My copy of Diana Wynne Jones’ Hexwood got damaged in a water incident several years ago, and I finally got around to replacing it. (Whyyyy is it out of print?!?!??)
I really miss my old edition, because this cover is a jumpscare
I really miss my old edition, because this cover is a jumpscare