Essence
@essencecreates.bsky.social
She/Her. Fiber Artist 🧶, amateur guitarist, writer, flexitarian 🥒,book lover, and ✝️.
Other handles: @hookedoncozy (Pixelfed)
Markets: Con+Alt+Delete (Dec 19-21)
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Other handles: @hookedoncozy (Pixelfed)
Markets: Con+Alt+Delete (Dec 19-21)
Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/hookedoncozy
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The science around hormone therapy to treat menopause has changed a lot since the FDA issued warning labels 20 years ago. Now the labels are being removed, here are 6 things to consider.
Is hormone therapy for menopause right for you? 6 things to know
The science around hormone therapy to treat menopause has changed a lot since the FDA issued warning labels 20 years ago. Now the labels are being removed, here are 6 things to consider.
n.pr
November 15, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The science around hormone therapy to treat menopause has changed a lot since the FDA issued warning labels 20 years ago. Now the labels are being removed, here are 6 things to consider.
🧶 I connected with a friend and heard that she picks up her #loomknitting project instead of scrolling so she has something to show for where her time went. After #crocheting for over a decade I tried #knitting and made a sloppy hat for my husband. Making bad art was still fun. #knitsky
November 11, 2025 at 11:35 AM
🧶 I connected with a friend and heard that she picks up her #loomknitting project instead of scrolling so she has something to show for where her time went. After #crocheting for over a decade I tried #knitting and made a sloppy hat for my husband. Making bad art was still fun. #knitsky
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The goal of Spotify’s algorithm isn’t to help you discover new music, its goal is simply to keep you listening for as long as possible. It serves up the safest songs possible to keep you from pressing stop.
Read more from @terrenceobrien.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/column/81574...
Read more from @terrenceobrien.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/column/81574...
November 10, 2025 at 8:46 PM
The goal of Spotify’s algorithm isn’t to help you discover new music, its goal is simply to keep you listening for as long as possible. It serves up the safest songs possible to keep you from pressing stop.
Read more from @terrenceobrien.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/column/81574...
Read more from @terrenceobrien.bsky.social: www.theverge.com/column/81574...
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An organization representing many of Japan’s major publishers and producers, submitted a written request to OpenAI calling to cease training its Sora 2 generative AI on the copyrighted IPs of its members.
Japanese Organization Representing the Likes of Bandai Namco, Square Enix, and Studio Ghibli Demands OpenAI Ceases Unauthorized Training of Sora 2 on Their IPs
bit.ly
October 31, 2025 at 2:31 PM
An organization representing many of Japan’s major publishers and producers, submitted a written request to OpenAI calling to cease training its Sora 2 generative AI on the copyrighted IPs of its members.
I’m personally shocked and devastated that mending, a skill I’ve barely practiced, didn’t turn out Pinterest perfect. No one could’ve predicted this (I’ll keep trying) #sewing #beginnersewing .
October 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
I’m personally shocked and devastated that mending, a skill I’ve barely practiced, didn’t turn out Pinterest perfect. No one could’ve predicted this (I’ll keep trying) #sewing #beginnersewing .
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Report: Guy Who Sings ‘Thriller’ Has Bunch Of Non-Halloween Music, Too
Report: Guy Who Sings ‘Thriller’ Has Bunch Of Non-Halloween Music, Too
CLEVELAND—Revealing a vast, forgotten catalog of legitimate pop compositions, a report released Thursday about novelty musical act Michael Joseph Jackson found that the man who recorded the perennial ...
theonion.com
October 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Report: Guy Who Sings ‘Thriller’ Has Bunch Of Non-Halloween Music, Too
I streamed for the first time in 6 months from just an old iPhone and…everything just worked? No stream crashes. I thought it was my internet, turns out it was #obs. Just doing something low key was honestly refreshing. No overlay, just chat and vibes.
October 12, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I streamed for the first time in 6 months from just an old iPhone and…everything just worked? No stream crashes. I thought it was my internet, turns out it was #obs. Just doing something low key was honestly refreshing. No overlay, just chat and vibes.
With the death of #joannfabrics I'm so grateful for Premier Yarns. #crochetsky
October 7, 2025 at 11:12 PM
With the death of #joannfabrics I'm so grateful for Premier Yarns. #crochetsky
We fight against women being relegated to hospitality ministry, kid’s ministry, music ministry and Sunday School, but then for #church barbecues/potlucks, no one brought ice for the cold salads, and there’s not enough serving spoons, so several pasta salads are distributed via tiny plastic spoons 🫠
August 25, 2025 at 7:07 PM
We fight against women being relegated to hospitality ministry, kid’s ministry, music ministry and Sunday School, but then for #church barbecues/potlucks, no one brought ice for the cold salads, and there’s not enough serving spoons, so several pasta salads are distributed via tiny plastic spoons 🫠
🧶 When you #crochet you can make anything. Still waiting on a case and screen protector for the #minimalphone so I made a panda themed phone sleeve. #crochetsky
July 26, 2025 at 10:26 PM
🧶 When you #crochet you can make anything. Still waiting on a case and screen protector for the #minimalphone so I made a panda themed phone sleeve. #crochetsky
No one got the joke you guys. People thought this was a penis joke (1 eyed snake). I’m now 0-3 of trying to make things but then it being construed as sexual. Also when I mentioned it’s a Metal Gear Solid pun, one person said “oh, I didn’t watch that”. I silently crumbled into dust.
July 7, 2025 at 1:26 AM
No one got the joke you guys. People thought this was a penis joke (1 eyed snake). I’m now 0-3 of trying to make things but then it being construed as sexual. Also when I mentioned it’s a Metal Gear Solid pun, one person said “oh, I didn’t watch that”. I silently crumbled into dust.
#vendorhall chronicles. Every other light is on in the dealer hall. Yesterday the rear of the hall was in darkness. The hall is open. Energy on E. Someone please turn the lights on 🥺😭. #tired #loopy #silly #artistalley
July 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
#vendorhall chronicles. Every other light is on in the dealer hall. Yesterday the rear of the hall was in darkness. The hall is open. Energy on E. Someone please turn the lights on 🥺😭. #tired #loopy #silly #artistalley
July 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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Younger Americans are spending 25% less on video games today than this time last year according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. https://bit.ly/40zkvZm
July 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Younger Americans are spending 25% less on video games today than this time last year according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. https://bit.ly/40zkvZm
🧶 Another #michaels rant: while going to a bigger store leads to better results, the offering are still less than we’re used to. 1) why can’t I ship the yarn I want to store? 2) where is the big twist yarn? 3) why all the sad, muted baby colors? #yarn #crochet #crochetsky
July 2, 2025 at 12:11 PM
🧶 Another #michaels rant: while going to a bigger store leads to better results, the offering are still less than we’re used to. 1) why can’t I ship the yarn I want to store? 2) where is the big twist yarn? 3) why all the sad, muted baby colors? #yarn #crochet #crochetsky
🧶 I have a market Friday-Sunday and I had to chuckle at me hanging on to all of my #pikmin. I’m proud of me for making as much as I did, but also I’m tired 🫠. #amigurumi is still an adventure! #crochet #crochetsky
July 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
🧶 I have a market Friday-Sunday and I had to chuckle at me hanging on to all of my #pikmin. I’m proud of me for making as much as I did, but also I’m tired 🫠. #amigurumi is still an adventure! #crochet #crochetsky
🧶 Tapstry needles are like bobby pins. You’ll have an abundance of them, and then eventually you are down to one. Precious. Finite. Valuable. #crochetsky
June 27, 2025 at 3:06 PM
🧶 Tapstry needles are like bobby pins. You’ll have an abundance of them, and then eventually you are down to one. Precious. Finite. Valuable. #crochetsky
🧶 I like to do this. This is fun. This is fun and I like to do this 🫠. #wip #amigurumi
June 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
🧶 I like to do this. This is fun. This is fun and I like to do this 🫠. #wip #amigurumi
🧶 So I literally hate how you were right? At #michaels, I wasn’t expecting self checkouts and not even enough space to check out with all your yarn. Also the fabric counter is the same place where you check out?? It’s so gross. Not the fault of the employees but YIKES.
June 13, 2025 at 6:40 PM
🧶 So I literally hate how you were right? At #michaels, I wasn’t expecting self checkouts and not even enough space to check out with all your yarn. Also the fabric counter is the same place where you check out?? It’s so gross. Not the fault of the employees but YIKES.
🧶 Using the Michael’s app to see the yarn that’s available is like when you visit another state and all the shops are weird. I miss Jo-Ann’s every day 😔.
June 11, 2025 at 12:57 AM
🧶 Using the Michael’s app to see the yarn that’s available is like when you visit another state and all the shops are weird. I miss Jo-Ann’s every day 😔.
Lastly, here are some goofy photos I took with my #kodak Pixpro. Good to know there are millennials walking the trails of #starvedrock , but also, people sure lose their shoes in the oddest of places. #photography
May 31, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Lastly, here are some goofy photos I took with my #kodak Pixpro. Good to know there are millennials walking the trails of #starvedrock , but also, people sure lose their shoes in the oddest of places. #photography
Taken on my #kodakpixpro. It felt good to take photos like it’s 2005 again. This is #starvedrock state park in Oglesby, IL #hobbyphotography #digicam
May 31, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Taken on my #kodakpixpro. It felt good to take photos like it’s 2005 again. This is #starvedrock state park in Oglesby, IL #hobbyphotography #digicam
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Loving Day, the landmark case that overturned U.S. state laws against interracial marriage, is on June 12. NPR wants to hear from people who celebrate this day.
NPR wants to hear from interracial couples to commemorate Loving Day
Loving Day, the landmark case that overturned U.S. state laws against interracial marriage, is on June 12. NPR wants to hear from people who celebrate this day.
www.npr.org
May 23, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Loving Day, the landmark case that overturned U.S. state laws against interracial marriage, is on June 12. NPR wants to hear from people who celebrate this day.
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Cartoon Network once cranked out hits, talent and profits. But with David Zaslav’s retreat from streaming kids programming, the future of the network is in question
Cartoon Network’s Last Gasp
The irreverent animation factory once cranked out hits, talent and profits. But with David Zaslav’s retreat from streaming kids programming, the future of the network is in question.
www.bloomberg.com
May 15, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Cartoon Network once cranked out hits, talent and profits. But with David Zaslav’s retreat from streaming kids programming, the future of the network is in question
🧶 #crochet friends! Are there any American manufactured yarn brands that people recommend? I’m trying (perhaps in vain) to find acrylic for a baby shower gift. #crochetsky
May 14, 2025 at 5:46 PM
🧶 #crochet friends! Are there any American manufactured yarn brands that people recommend? I’m trying (perhaps in vain) to find acrylic for a baby shower gift. #crochetsky