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Kris Howard
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Blogger, knitter, crafter, social media addict. Formerly at Canva & AWS. Recovering from 20 years in the tech industry. | 🇦🇺🇺🇸 she/her
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Random Links - Clearing out the browser tabs…

- stickertop.art (https://stickertop.art/main/) – Love this ode to laptop stickers. It sent me on a quest to find one of my favourite Amazon laptops (https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/date/2020/02/page/... https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/88707
A screenshot of a Bluesky post from @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social that says: "Every day someone new learns that Oscar Isaac was in a late 90s Christian ska band. Who will today’s person be." with a phot of a dodgy looking 90's ska band
November 16, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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Granny Square Pajama Pants - Sometimes I’m a genius.

Guess what? These are NOT crocheted!

A few months back I was doing my daily archive pruning, and I discovered a post from fifteen years ago (https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/9150) where I linked ... https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/88673
A mirror selfie of a woman in a brown linen shirt. She's wearing pajama pants that appear to be crocheted granny squares. A large piece of fabric spread out on a floor, with a sewing pattern on top of it. On top of that are a ruler, a remote control, and various books acting as pattern weights. A front view of a person wearing loose pajama pants printed with granny squares A rear view of a person wearing loose pajama pants printed with granny squares
November 15, 2025 at 8:34 AM
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Sydney Street Feast - I volunteered to help out today with another Thread Together activation, this time at the Sydney Street Feast (https://www.facebook.com/stmaryscathedralsydney/posts/sydney-street-feast-is-backfor-the-seventh-annual-time-sydney-street... https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/88585
The forecourt of St. Mary’s Cathedral on a sunny day. It’s filled with a big tent and booths from charities handing out supplies.
November 14, 2025 at 3:52 AM
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Thoughtworks’ Digital Leaders Forum - Last night I was fortunate enough to be invited to attend the latest Digital Leaders Forum (https://www.thoughtworks.com/en-au/about-us/events/digital-leaders-forum/digital-leaders-forum-sydney-) event in Sydney fro... https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/88548
A name tag that says "Kristine Howard - Australian Data Science Education Institute" on a table with a wineglass A man presenting at a tech event, with a window with a harbour view behind him A woman presenting onstage at a tech event, with a window behind her with a harbour view Several folks on stage at a tech event. The slide reads: "ok deck is kinda mid but the demo? it ATE 🍽 lowkey think we ship tmrw if QA doesn't yeet us. no 🧢 10/10 would soft launch. 🔥🚀🤞 /srs"
November 13, 2025 at 7:22 AM
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Tree netting - The latest salvo in the battle with Mr. Possum. We had to jury-rig some support structure to hold the weight of the netting, but the Snook reckons it’ll work. Let’s see if the little bastard can get through this. https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/88541
A man arranging a giant net bag around a magnolia tree
November 12, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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Eating - Stuff I should eat: the Snook’s tuna niçoise salad with asparagus and tuna his cousin caught.

What I actually want to eat: My friend Michelle is visiting from the States, and brought me a big ol’ jug of my favourite candy from Costco becaus... https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/88498
A salad with cos lettuce, asparagus, potatoes, olives, and chunks of grilled tuna A big plastic jar of Kirkland milk chocolate salted caramel clusters with macadamias
November 11, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Prescription sunnies… and eye issues - Two weeks ago I headed to Bailey Nelson (https://baileynelson.com.au/) to order a pair of prescription sunglasses and use up my optical health benefit for the year. I’ve worn glasses since I was in year 3, but as... https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/88302
A person wearing large sunglasses and a brown bucket hat
November 11, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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Big Thing alert! 🪓
A selfie of two people giving a thumbs up in front of a giant roadside axe
November 10, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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Dredge - I am far too much of a scaredy-cat to be playing this game (https://www.dredge.game/) at night. https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/88183
A scene from the game Dredge showing a lighthouse and a spooky lighthouse keeper
November 5, 2025 at 9:46 AM
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PIX book launch - One of the best parts of being on the State Library Foundation Board is getting to take appreciative guests to fun events. Last December the Library launched a free exhibition (https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/pix) about PIX Magazin... https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/88174
A couple dressed in vintage clothing and hats, being photographed at a book launch A woman speaking at a lectern in front of an audience A man in a suit speaking at a lectern in front of an audience A woman in glasses speaking at a lectern in front of a crowd
November 5, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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Make do and mend - I’ve had a pile of clothes to be mended in my office for some time, but I’ve finally managed to make some headway in the past week. I had two t-shirts with tiny holes in them that I was able to stitch up, and Rodd had a couple pairs... https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/88168
A homemade pair of denim shorts The inside of a pair of denim shorts, where a length of elastic is being fed into the waistband The side of a pair of homemade denim shorts A person wearing a pair of homemade denim shorts
November 4, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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Paul Keating at the State Library - Tonight Rodd and I attended a very special event at the State Library: author and journalist Troy Bramston in conversation with the Honourable Paul Keating (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Keating), 24th Prime Minist... https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/88154
A full auditorium of people awaiting an event A selfie of a middle-aged man and woman in an auditorium A woman at a lectern in front of a crowded auditorium Two men seated in chairs having an interview in front of an auditorium
November 3, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Marimekko Warehouse Sale - A couple days ago Rodd sent me a very exciting link: Marimekko were having a warehouse sale (https://www.marimekko.com/au_en/m/warehouse-sale-sydney) with up to 80% off. EEEK! It started today at 10am, so I made plans to head to... https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/88112
A queue of people stretched along a building in a parking lot outside A tired and sweaty woman pulling a face in front of a glass door with a sign that says marimekko WAREHOUSE SALE The view of a queue of people leading into a building A sad table at a warehouse sale covered in nothing much at all. Behind it is a corner walled off with padded panels.
October 31, 2025 at 6:07 AM
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Partying with the Janeites - Last night I was at the State Library again for two Sydney Writers’ Festival events dedicated to Jane Austen, in honour of her 250th birthday. The first was a panel event called “Austen’s Powers” (https://web.archive.o... https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/88099
A panel of three women and a man in front of an audience. The slide reads AUSTEN'S POWERS Two women sitting in chairs in front of an audience Two women seated on stage in front of an audience with a slide that says WILD FOR AUSTEN Two women in chairs in front of an audience at an event
October 31, 2025 at 5:37 AM
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Volunteering - Feeling grateful for the opportunity to spend time this morning at the Foster House homeless shelter volunteering with Thread Together (https://www.threadtogether.org/). Right now loads of people are having a tough time, and it’s very eas... https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/88080
A selfie of a woman in glasses. Behind her are volunteers and a table with clothing to give away
October 29, 2025 at 1:04 AM
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Uncle Caligula - I was just looking in the macOS Photos app for something and clicked on the “People & Pets” collection. BWAHAHA! There’s me, my husband, my Dad… and John Hurt as Caligula from I, Claudius (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I,_Claudius... https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/88075
A screenshot from macOS Photos showing three normal people and John Hurt as Caligula from I, Claudius
October 28, 2025 at 7:52 AM
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Long weekend in Brissie - Earlier this year I somehow found out that the great Bernadette Peters (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernadette_Peters) was going to be giving a concert as part of the Melt Festival (https://web.archive.org/web/20250815160232/ht... https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/88041
A selfie of a man and woman on an airplane A man in glasses making a derpy face next to a window sign that reads Big Roddy's RIPPIN RIB SHACK A man at a table in a restaurant with a burger and fries in front of him A man in a flat cap standing next to a sculpture of a giant lizard
October 27, 2025 at 7:11 AM
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Al fresco - Breakfast in Brissie on a beautiful morning. Not too hot yet. Today will be a day of relaxation and recovery. https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/88018
The view off a balcony into a blue sky over a park. On a table sits a half eaten pastry, cup of coffee, and a Patrick O’Brian novel.
October 25, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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#4 is Soapbox Brewing, where the Snook got to geek out about beer with the staff. His fave was the Dank Hoppy Bitter (west coast IPA), while I was partial to Lucky’s Lager and the Tongue Twister Berry Sour.
A tasting paddle of 5 beers A sign that says Soapbox Brewing
October 25, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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#3 is Valley Hops Brewing, on a rooftop in Fortitude Valley. We’re on a roof, and everything is good. Rodd prefers the Kölsch, while I like the “Hot Lips” Imperial Sour. Time to reline the stomach…
A stained glass sign behind a bar that says Valley High Brewing A man smiling at a tasting paddle of 4 beers A white pizza with sausage, cheese, and pickled broccolini
October 25, 2025 at 5:21 AM
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#2 is Felons. Great spot right under the Story Bridge. Both of us agreed the IPA is our fave. Also, they have an “oysters and champagne” cart!
Two people at a picnic table at a brewery next to a river A man with a tasting paddle of 4 beers Two men with a cart full of champagne and oysters
October 25, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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The Brisbane beer crawl begins. First stop: Sea Legs Brewery. My favorite was the “Gone Troppo” (passionfruit & dragonfruit sour); the Snook liked the Troppo and the Echo Valley Vanilla Porter.
A brewery in Brisbane A selfie of two middle-aged people with a tasting paddle of 4 beers
October 25, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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Coral Thomas Lecture: Nancy Cushing - On Wednesday night I headed over to the State Library to meet my friend Shaila and attend this year’s Coral Thomas Lecture (https://web.archive.org/web/20251022044251/https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/events/coral-thomas-le... https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/88004
A man at a lectern on a stage A woman at a lectern on a stage A slide that says: "I have been on an archival safari, hunting the animals of Sydney in the State Library's collections." Images from a stained glass window showing animals such as a koala and three ibis
October 23, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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Energy efficiency - It’s ridiculously hot in Sydney today, but we haven’t bothered to turn on the air conditioning. If we keep the doors and windows shut, our place tends to stay tolerably cool. Rodd pulled some stats this morning to see if we could q... https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/87991
A graph of energy usage for a household, showing mostly flat usage other than a spike in the winter months
October 22, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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Griffin Dunne: Coming of Age in Hollywood - This was my second Sydney Writers’ Festival event this month, and it featured actor/writer/filmmaker Griffin Dunne in conversation with Benjamin Law (https://web.archive.org/web/20250907015506/https://www.swf.... https://www.web-goddess.org/archive/87964
Two men sitting on a stage with a slide that says: GRIFFIN DUNNE: COMING OF AGE IN HOLLYWOOD with Benjamin Law Two men sitting on stage in chairs in front of an audience
October 22, 2025 at 1:42 AM