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Theresa Olsen
@theresaolsen.bsky.social
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Educator, SEL specialist, CASEL fellow, anti-racist in training, yoga and mindfulness practicing, dog mom, Gen X
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Crochet.....learn on YouTube. Highly recommend 10/10. My specialty lately is dish cloths and coasters
Crochet drink coasters in blue, cream and tan yarn
August 29, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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Morning stitches 🧶🪡 ✂️
This is a picture of my morning crochet work. Top to bottom: white coffee mug, crochet hook, needle, small scissors, crocheted coaster in various shades of green
July 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Slow Start Sunday
Brown cotton yarn for a crochet project of a dishcloth, and a latte from my couch on a cozy Sunday morning
May 4, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Visited my son yesterday and his cats....very photogenic #caturday
Freya - a grey kitten Ramona - a black and white kitten, with a pink bell on her collar Tanner - a yellow and white tabby cat
May 4, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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This is an actual photo of my yellow lab this past week during a thunder storm.... wondering when the sh*t show will end
Yellow lab on a couch looking out the window as it storms, wondering when it will end
April 26, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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For anyone who needs this today #calm
Daily reset message from the Calm App "say yes to rest"
April 22, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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A sign today from Peoria IL #protests #handsoff
Protest sign that reads "American, leave your abusive ex"
April 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Another day, another downward dog.... literally. My 13 yr old Lab, Zeke usually joins me when I practice my daily yoga and today was no exception ❤️ #yogawithmydog
This is a collage of photos of my dog, a red lab in various positions on my yoga mat while I practice. He is protecting my peace
April 6, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Sunday morning stitches for sanity 🧶
A crochet project resting on my lap as I begin to crochet for mindfulness and calming
March 16, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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A graphic from Duolingo showing a 500 day streak for learning Norwegian
March 13, 2025 at 12:47 AM
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Weird/intriguing job posting I got on Indeed this morning....the FBI is looking for special agents candidates with Education experience or expertise 🤔🤔🤔 things that make you go hmmm?
This screen shot from Indeed job website is for the FBI hiring special agents with education and teaching experience
March 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM
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Ruby loves to snuggle!
Ruby, a two year old yellow Labrador
March 7, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Quote from Heather Cox Richardson daily email: Today, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told a reporter: "The new administration is rapidly changing all foreign policy configurations. This largely aligns with our vision"
March 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Today's stitches for sanity....🧶 This is what I do when I need a break from news and chaos.
Denim blue crochet dish cloth in progress. 2 single rows, 1 double crochet; alternating. This is my coping skills for managing stress during this chaos in our country and world. Denim blue crochet dish cloth in progress. 2 single rows, 1 double crochet; alternating. This is my coping skills for managing stress during this chaos in our country and world.
March 1, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Here's one I finished this evening 🧶 it's my coping skills and stress activity
A double crochet dish cloth with several shades of green, tan and brown
February 16, 2025 at 3:25 AM
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Progress pic....
10 knit and crochet squares, 4 x 4 inch. They will be sent to a community art project. The colors of the squares are white, fam, light green, grey, light blue, yellow gold, red, lilac, black and midnight blue. They represent the Taylor Swift album colors
February 4, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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I'll just leave this right here
The photo comes from the Calm App. It shows someone standing on top of a mountain looking into the sun. The quote below is "Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today to get through this thing called life." From Prince.
February 3, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Timeline cleanse.... current knitting project: 4 x 4 squares for a community art installation
This is a side view of 6 knitted 4 inch squares that will be donated for a community art project. The colors are tan, light green, grey, light blue, yellow and red. They symbolize the colors of the Taylor Swift Eras. There are several more squares in progress. This is a top view of 6 knitted 4 inch squares that will be donated for a community art project. The colors are tan, light green, grey, light blue, yellow and red. They symbolize the colors of the Taylor Swift Eras. There are several more squares in progress.
February 2, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Today's stitches #loomknitting #yarn
This photo shows a double knit scarf on a small rectangular loom; the yarn is a mixture of blues, white and browns.
January 4, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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#calm morning mindfulness
A photo of the horizon at sunrise with two trees. The quote reads "the quieter you become the more you can hear " from Ram Dass. This is shared from the Calm mindfulness app
January 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Meet Zeke, he turns 13 in January. Best lap dog and partner for morning coffee 🐾
This is a red Labrador named Zeke who is sleeping on my legs while I have my morning coffee
December 28, 2024 at 12:53 PM
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Similar contemplations here in rainy central IL
A latte in a large mug with aspiring latte art by me. I see a heart in the art.
December 27, 2024 at 12:55 PM
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Morning coffee, meditation and dog snuggles #slowsunday
My red Labrador, Zeke laying on my legs while I sit on the couch and have my morning coffee and meditation time. You can also see the paws of Quincy, my chocolate Labrador
December 22, 2024 at 4:11 PM
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Some @calm.com to start my day
A photo of two people standing with their reflection in water. The quote from Martin Luther King Jr reads "Whatever affects one of us directly, affects all of us indirectly"
December 16, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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Finished On Tyranny by @timothysnyder.bsky.social yesterday. The last line of this one got me 🤔😳
This shows a page and quote from chapter 10 of On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder. "Believe in Truth. To abandon facts is to abandon freedom. If nothing is true, then no one can criticize power, because there is not basis upon which to do so. If nothing is true, then all is spectacle. The biggest wallet pays for the most blinding lights.". That last line got me the most!
December 15, 2024 at 2:16 PM