Mickel
@knitonepurltwo.bsky.social
Knitter, scribe, archer, fencer, co-owner of the Freegate Bungalow & Scriptorium.
Another work week done. And, ye gods, I’m mentally exhausted.
If y’all need me, I’ll be curled up on the settle with the hubby and the cat and the laptop, likely exploring Rivendell in LoTRO…
If y’all need me, I’ll be curled up on the settle with the hubby and the cat and the laptop, likely exploring Rivendell in LoTRO…
November 15, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Another work week done. And, ye gods, I’m mentally exhausted.
If y’all need me, I’ll be curled up on the settle with the hubby and the cat and the laptop, likely exploring Rivendell in LoTRO…
If y’all need me, I’ll be curled up on the settle with the hubby and the cat and the laptop, likely exploring Rivendell in LoTRO…
Struggling to shake the chill from today’s more seasonal weather. If anyone needs me, I’ll be burrowed beneath a few blankets for a while…
November 12, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Struggling to shake the chill from today’s more seasonal weather. If anyone needs me, I’ll be burrowed beneath a few blankets for a while…
The birdsong in the early morning, the ‘dawn chorus’, provides a pleasant soundtrack to the start of the day. It’s a balm for those days when I’m awake long before the alarm sounds, when I can lie back and listen to our backyard slowly awaken as light slowly arrives in the world.
June 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The birdsong in the early morning, the ‘dawn chorus’, provides a pleasant soundtrack to the start of the day. It’s a balm for those days when I’m awake long before the alarm sounds, when I can lie back and listen to our backyard slowly awaken as light slowly arrives in the world.
Wintry mix weather in early spring. A good weekend to stay close to home. Maybe even accomplish a few tasks. Maybe. Or the book & blanket plan might win, instead.
March 29, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Wintry mix weather in early spring. A good weekend to stay close to home. Maybe even accomplish a few tasks. Maybe. Or the book & blanket plan might win, instead.
I’ve been struggling to feel connected with friends and acquaintances, especially in the face of so much BS happening. And that’s for me; what others who might find themselves suddenly in a more vulnerable position in life are experiencing, I can only hope they have a strong community at their back.
March 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM
I’ve been struggling to feel connected with friends and acquaintances, especially in the face of so much BS happening. And that’s for me; what others who might find themselves suddenly in a more vulnerable position in life are experiencing, I can only hope they have a strong community at their back.
Went to see the new Captain America movie tonight. Enjoyed it. Get ‘em, Cap!
February 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Went to see the new Captain America movie tonight. Enjoyed it. Get ‘em, Cap!
Max and I spent a quiet Valentine’s evening in the hot tub, marveling at the view of the clear night sky, after enjoying a home-cooked meal. Even had I not been under the weather, though, we likely would not have eaten out on Valentine’s Day; that holiday for me feels too forced.
February 15, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Max and I spent a quiet Valentine’s evening in the hot tub, marveling at the view of the clear night sky, after enjoying a home-cooked meal. Even had I not been under the weather, though, we likely would not have eaten out on Valentine’s Day; that holiday for me feels too forced.
“Once men turned their thinking over to machines in the hope that this would set them free. But that only permitted other men with machines to enslave them.”
From “Dune”, spoken by Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam
From “Dune”, spoken by Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam
February 11, 2025 at 2:13 AM
“Once men turned their thinking over to machines in the hope that this would set them free. But that only permitted other men with machines to enslave them.”
From “Dune”, spoken by Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam
From “Dune”, spoken by Reverend Mother Gaius Helen Mohiam
I’m glad that my department relocated to where our primary internal customers are. Makes many things easier, and also makes for a slightly shorter commute. However, the days that I can work from home (still two days a week atm) I am continually thankful for and am enjoying to the fullest extent.
February 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
I’m glad that my department relocated to where our primary internal customers are. Makes many things easier, and also makes for a slightly shorter commute. However, the days that I can work from home (still two days a week atm) I am continually thankful for and am enjoying to the fullest extent.
February is traditionally the snowy month. Hoping that we get enough snow so that I can actually use the new-to-me snowshoes that I received last summer…
February 2, 2025 at 6:25 PM
February is traditionally the snowy month. Hoping that we get enough snow so that I can actually use the new-to-me snowshoes that I received last summer…
Positivity. Not the toxic variety. Rather, the quiet sort; the joy in little things, the refreshing contact with friends. Needed more than ever.
February 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Positivity. Not the toxic variety. Rather, the quiet sort; the joy in little things, the refreshing contact with friends. Needed more than ever.
Among all my crafts-in-progress and other plans & tasks, I soon want to make a hobby of taking inventory of my pantry. Not the kitchen cabinets, but the deep-storage in-case-of prolonged-snowstorms-or-outages pantry. Which includes non-perishables like batteries, etc. Always a good idea.
January 30, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Among all my crafts-in-progress and other plans & tasks, I soon want to make a hobby of taking inventory of my pantry. Not the kitchen cabinets, but the deep-storage in-case-of prolonged-snowstorms-or-outages pantry. Which includes non-perishables like batteries, etc. Always a good idea.
Embroidering a patch, while renovations occur in the living room. To each their own crafts.
January 30, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Embroidering a patch, while renovations occur in the living room. To each their own crafts.
Laying low this evening. Despite wanting to be social (riding the post-event high), a quiet evening seems best.
January 28, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Laying low this evening. Despite wanting to be social (riding the post-event high), a quiet evening seems best.
Spent some time in the hot tub this evening. Saw only two of the planets (Jupiter and Mars), but had plenty of clear star field to gaze upon, while the local pack of coy-dogs barked and howled and chattered in the distance.
January 24, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Spent some time in the hot tub this evening. Saw only two of the planets (Jupiter and Mars), but had plenty of clear star field to gaze upon, while the local pack of coy-dogs barked and howled and chattered in the distance.
My cynicism level is now pinned hard at its maximum level. The trick in the days ahead will be to not let it override important things like understanding, compassion, etc.
Trust me, the cynicism has been present in my head since looooong before recent events transpired…
Trust me, the cynicism has been present in my head since looooong before recent events transpired…
January 22, 2025 at 11:47 PM
My cynicism level is now pinned hard at its maximum level. The trick in the days ahead will be to not let it override important things like understanding, compassion, etc.
Trust me, the cynicism has been present in my head since looooong before recent events transpired…
Trust me, the cynicism has been present in my head since looooong before recent events transpired…
Crafting has been a struggle for me in recent months, regardless of media. I don’t dare abandon its satisfying joy, though, so my new goal is to focus on creating and building without forcing the process. Those little moments of happiness will become increasingly important.
January 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Crafting has been a struggle for me in recent months, regardless of media. I don’t dare abandon its satisfying joy, though, so my new goal is to focus on creating and building without forcing the process. Those little moments of happiness will become increasingly important.
Minstrel, not bard. My musical strength involves playing rather than composing. Though, having portrayed a gnome bard in a D&D campaign, there are times when that sort of reality-molding skill could be handy in life.
January 14, 2025 at 1:54 AM
Minstrel, not bard. My musical strength involves playing rather than composing. Though, having portrayed a gnome bard in a D&D campaign, there are times when that sort of reality-molding skill could be handy in life.
Watching the almost-full moon rise today while returning home from coastal adventures, seeing it pale and crisp in an azure sky. Little things like that moment will never lose their charm for me, and in the days to come those moments might be a gentle reminder of the good in life.
January 12, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Watching the almost-full moon rise today while returning home from coastal adventures, seeing it pale and crisp in an azure sky. Little things like that moment will never lose their charm for me, and in the days to come those moments might be a gentle reminder of the good in life.
Keeping straight the definitions of interpolate vs extrapolate.
The things that bubble up during morning coffee time, between two engineers…
The things that bubble up during morning coffee time, between two engineers…
January 11, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Keeping straight the definitions of interpolate vs extrapolate.
The things that bubble up during morning coffee time, between two engineers…
The things that bubble up during morning coffee time, between two engineers…
Up stairs, down stairs, walk around the shop. Trying to increase my step count and not be glued to the computer screen so much during the workday.
January 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Up stairs, down stairs, walk around the shop. Trying to increase my step count and not be glued to the computer screen so much during the workday.
Has anyone seen my focus and my motivation? In recent months I feel like I’m playing hide & seek with them.
January 9, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Has anyone seen my focus and my motivation? In recent months I feel like I’m playing hide & seek with them.