valmacher.bsky.social
@valmacher.bsky.social
Now, I'm a retired tech-type. I'm transitioning into a life of crochet, cats, and low-tech jewelry making. Oh, yeah, I still will be a political junkie.

I like to lurk, because some many out there speak better than me.
My private joy, all those red states getting pelted with snow. In Chicago, it's clear and cold (really cold, but hey, it's winter.)
January 21, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Day number one in the life of a retired lady.

Worked until 8 p m last night trying to finish all of the last minute requests.

But now I'm done. Today I laze and read. Tomorrow I start working through the pile projects that have been a-piling

#retirement
a cartoon of snoopy reading a book while woodstock looks on
ALT: a cartoon of snoopy reading a book while woodstock looks on
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December 21, 2024 at 6:05 PM
One week to retirement. Been calling the IRS and SSA with issues. I found kind and patient people at the other end that helped me ease the stress.

Please think of them as we enter 2025. Life will not be easy under the 🍊 Menace.
December 13, 2024 at 4:39 PM
🧶! Happy Monday, and my first emoji.

Pre-caffeine nonsense. ☕
December 2, 2024 at 2:44 PM
After a week: it will be an afghan. It is the end of the pattern, will start to repeat rows.

Needs some blocking too. #crochet
November 27, 2024 at 4:51 AM
Reposted
PLAN B IS STILL AVAILABLE ON AMAZON. STOCK UP FOR YOUR DAUGHTERS AND SISTERS. It has a four year shelflife.
November 21, 2024 at 2:33 AM
Another day, a few more rows to the left.

Blue and pink is the second WIP (work in progress). Stopped because purple doesn't work. Plum-colored yarn on order.
November 21, 2024 at 3:08 PM
In the beginning, there's a circle The last row has turned it into a square. It will get bigger in shades of tans and peaches with spots of purple. (The brown spot in the center reminds me to use the brown crochet hook.) #crochet

It's how I cope in the 47 world.
November 21, 2024 at 1:38 AM
Dreams of better days.
November 19, 2024 at 1:14 AM