Lauren | A Bee in the Bonnet
@abeeinthebonnet.bsky.social
I design soft, romantic knitting patterns and have strong opinions about knit socks. Here you'll find yarn, tea, gardening, and a daily cheerful thing. I used to practice law, but now I'm nobody's lawyer. she/her
Parents of adult kids, do you ever outgrow feeling like your kid is the cutest thing ever, or do you sometimes just look at your 30-year-old and think, “How are you so damn cute?!”
December 20, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Parents of adult kids, do you ever outgrow feeling like your kid is the cutest thing ever, or do you sometimes just look at your 30-year-old and think, “How are you so damn cute?!”
In the face of, well, everything going on, I am even more grateful to know so many kind, thoughtful people who are just trying to make the world a little better each day in whatever way they can. I know it can feel like bailing out a boat with a teacup. Please keep scooping anyway.
December 20, 2025 at 3:30 AM
In the face of, well, everything going on, I am even more grateful to know so many kind, thoughtful people who are just trying to make the world a little better each day in whatever way they can. I know it can feel like bailing out a boat with a teacup. Please keep scooping anyway.
This just reminded me of a very funny story.
Background: my granddad was a tough old Okie born in late 1928. He had a massive heart attack at 50 and needed open heart surgery. The doctors gave him six months. He stuck it out for another 23 years.
Okay, so. The truck. 1/
Background: my granddad was a tough old Okie born in late 1928. He had a massive heart attack at 50 and needed open heart surgery. The doctors gave him six months. He stuck it out for another 23 years.
Okay, so. The truck. 1/
December 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
This just reminded me of a very funny story.
Background: my granddad was a tough old Okie born in late 1928. He had a massive heart attack at 50 and needed open heart surgery. The doctors gave him six months. He stuck it out for another 23 years.
Okay, so. The truck. 1/
Background: my granddad was a tough old Okie born in late 1928. He had a massive heart attack at 50 and needed open heart surgery. The doctors gave him six months. He stuck it out for another 23 years.
Okay, so. The truck. 1/
Oh my God, it was the Winona Ryder version of Little Women, I am beside myself
December 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Oh my God, it was the Winona Ryder version of Little Women, I am beside myself
Time for my favorite seasonal reminders! Water your trees. Don’t go to sleep with the tree lights on. Never leave a candle unattended. Sleep with your bedroom doors closed. Stay safe, dear ones.
You might be thinking, "CPSC, does a dry Christmas tree really burn that much faster than a well-watered tree?"
Friend, let's find out together by watching this PSA.
Friend, let's find out together by watching this PSA.
December 19, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Time for my favorite seasonal reminders! Water your trees. Don’t go to sleep with the tree lights on. Never leave a candle unattended. Sleep with your bedroom doors closed. Stay safe, dear ones.
I have now witnessed multiple incidents of dudes in very large trucks smacking things with the end of their bed because they have no real perception of how big their vehicle is, and all I can say is… Yep.
December 19, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I have now witnessed multiple incidents of dudes in very large trucks smacking things with the end of their bed because they have no real perception of how big their vehicle is, and all I can say is… Yep.
I got my kid 10 Babysitters’ Club books for $.70 each at the thrift store today and helped my friend find a bunch of good records, so that’s exciting.
December 19, 2025 at 12:36 AM
I got my kid 10 Babysitters’ Club books for $.70 each at the thrift store today and helped my friend find a bunch of good records, so that’s exciting.
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The chatbot doesn't love you back.
December 18, 2025 at 1:24 PM
The chatbot doesn't love you back.
So the other day, I got added to the most special group chat ever. It was a handful of my former students who want to get together while they’re all home for the holidays. We are going to hit up a fancy coffee shop tomorrow morning, and my heart is so full.
December 18, 2025 at 4:21 PM
So the other day, I got added to the most special group chat ever. It was a handful of my former students who want to get together while they’re all home for the holidays. We are going to hit up a fancy coffee shop tomorrow morning, and my heart is so full.
Meh, I got costume dramas to rewatch over here.
December 18, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Meh, I got costume dramas to rewatch over here.
I've seen a bit of discourse here and on Threads about video v. written info, and a lot of people my age (and older) point out that they can read faster than most people talk in videos. Fair. Same.
But did you know that on TikTok, you can watch at 2x speed? It scratches my brain so nicely.
But did you know that on TikTok, you can watch at 2x speed? It scratches my brain so nicely.
December 16, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I've seen a bit of discourse here and on Threads about video v. written info, and a lot of people my age (and older) point out that they can read faster than most people talk in videos. Fair. Same.
But did you know that on TikTok, you can watch at 2x speed? It scratches my brain so nicely.
But did you know that on TikTok, you can watch at 2x speed? It scratches my brain so nicely.
Tonight I got to ride a decorated trolley around town with a bunch of 4th graders and scream excitedly at all the best Christmas lights. People held parties in their front yards and blew bubbles at us and drank cocoa. I'm so happy for those of you who love snow, but this? This is my sweet spot.
December 15, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Tonight I got to ride a decorated trolley around town with a bunch of 4th graders and scream excitedly at all the best Christmas lights. People held parties in their front yards and blew bubbles at us and drank cocoa. I'm so happy for those of you who love snow, but this? This is my sweet spot.
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i see so much love for inclusive detective stories, nick & nora spouses, and solid whodunnits and yet i can get no traction for my series that is all that and more.
can you PLEASE help people know about Viviana Valentine? www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/GFM/a...
can you PLEASE help people know about Viviana Valentine? www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/GFM/a...
December 14, 2025 at 5:53 PM
i see so much love for inclusive detective stories, nick & nora spouses, and solid whodunnits and yet i can get no traction for my series that is all that and more.
can you PLEASE help people know about Viviana Valentine? www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/GFM/a...
can you PLEASE help people know about Viviana Valentine? www.penguinrandomhouse.com/series/GFM/a...
I think the greater problem is that, before he was the VP, he was the British PM, and that seems to create some unavoidable conflicts.
I'm sorry, but the idea that the VP and his wife could be secretly separated is just ridiculous. We would absolutely know. She's the ambassador to Britain, for God's sake, and deeply involved in the response to the HMS Courageous attack.
Just stop it
Just stop it
Premiering now! "Standing Room Only" has the latest update on the JD and Usha Vance drama — and why it matters.
Excited to have @moiradonegan.bsky.social as the guest to talk about what this tells us about how MAGA views heterosexual marriage.
youtu.be/QEfkB7-6B5s?...
Excited to have @moiradonegan.bsky.social as the guest to talk about what this tells us about how MAGA views heterosexual marriage.
youtu.be/QEfkB7-6B5s?...
December 12, 2025 at 12:39 AM
I think the greater problem is that, before he was the VP, he was the British PM, and that seems to create some unavoidable conflicts.
WHOOPS just started visibly jamming out to this version of Haydn's Magnificat while on camera with a Focusmate buddy, sorry dude, gotta feel the music when the spirit moves me
December 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
WHOOPS just started visibly jamming out to this version of Haydn's Magnificat while on camera with a Focusmate buddy, sorry dude, gotta feel the music when the spirit moves me
You know you've lived in California for a long time when you feel the house shake and go, "Oh! A little earthquake! Little cutie patootie."
December 11, 2025 at 6:29 PM
You know you've lived in California for a long time when you feel the house shake and go, "Oh! A little earthquake! Little cutie patootie."
I’m a grown adult who lives five minutes from her parents, so sometimes I send them text messages like, “Can I kidnap your dog for a while on Friday morning?”
December 11, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I’m a grown adult who lives five minutes from her parents, so sometimes I send them text messages like, “Can I kidnap your dog for a while on Friday morning?”
What ever happened to holding seances and building elaborate mausoleums, we used to be a society
IN DEPTH | If you could speak to your dead grandmother forever, would you?
If you could speak to your dead grandmother forever, would you?
www.independent.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM
What ever happened to holding seances and building elaborate mausoleums, we used to be a society
My favorite thing about being an aging Millennial whose brainrot memes are still alive and well is that now my 9-year-old also says things like "My spoon is too big!"
(No, she has not seen the entire original cartoon, I'm not *that* chaotic)
(No, she has not seen the entire original cartoon, I'm not *that* chaotic)
Sometimes people are like "aren't you worried about the kids and their nonsensical new brainrot memes"
But like, the thing is, I can still spot a member of my internet generation by how they respond to "badger badger badger badger"
Playing with language and rhythm is fun, it'll be fine!
But like, the thing is, I can still spot a member of my internet generation by how they respond to "badger badger badger badger"
Playing with language and rhythm is fun, it'll be fine!
One of the things we've enjoyed the most about the six-seven phenomenon is the way it comes with a gesture, which we've also seen represented in emoji form as:
🫴 six-seven 🫳
🫴 six-seven 🫳
December 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
My favorite thing about being an aging Millennial whose brainrot memes are still alive and well is that now my 9-year-old also says things like "My spoon is too big!"
(No, she has not seen the entire original cartoon, I'm not *that* chaotic)
(No, she has not seen the entire original cartoon, I'm not *that* chaotic)
So today, my Google Analytics showed me that one of my active users came to my blog from ChatGPT. I have... mixed feelings about that.
On the one hand, welcome! I hope you find the information you seek (I promise, mine is actually accurate). On the other hand... sigh.
On the one hand, welcome! I hope you find the information you seek (I promise, mine is actually accurate). On the other hand... sigh.
December 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
So today, my Google Analytics showed me that one of my active users came to my blog from ChatGPT. I have... mixed feelings about that.
On the one hand, welcome! I hope you find the information you seek (I promise, mine is actually accurate). On the other hand... sigh.
On the one hand, welcome! I hope you find the information you seek (I promise, mine is actually accurate). On the other hand... sigh.
Ferrari fiasco aside, I thought that was a really fun season of F1.
December 7, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Ferrari fiasco aside, I thought that was a really fun season of F1.
Knitters, I have a new, free tutorial for you on the blog today! You can knit this triangle bunting using any yarn and any needles, so it's great for using up leftovers or minis from yarn Advents. www.abeeinthebonnet.com/blog/free-tu...
Free Tutorial: Festive Knit Triangle Bunting - A Bee In The Bonnet
This free tutorial for knit triangle bunting will help you use up leftovers or use the mini skeins from a yarn advent calendar.
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December 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Knitters, I have a new, free tutorial for you on the blog today! You can knit this triangle bunting using any yarn and any needles, so it's great for using up leftovers or minis from yarn Advents. www.abeeinthebonnet.com/blog/free-tu...
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Every once in a while someone accuses me of posting something they don’t agree with “for the likes” and I assure you it is not for the likes or for any reason other than that I am constitutionally incapable of not posting
December 6, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Every once in a while someone accuses me of posting something they don’t agree with “for the likes” and I assure you it is not for the likes or for any reason other than that I am constitutionally incapable of not posting
In news that will surprise none of you, your girl got a diagnosis of mild pneumonia today. My sister told me I'm now a character in a Brontë novel. She knows me so well 🥰
(I'm fine, don't worry! I now have antibiotics and an inhaler and some strong cough syrup.)
(I'm fine, don't worry! I now have antibiotics and an inhaler and some strong cough syrup.)
Kidlet and I have been afflicted with the same bug, and we only have one humidifier, so I slept with her in her room last night. I woke up this morning feeling like a character in a Dickens novel who had been banished to the sickroom. It made me giggle. Maybe I'll put my hair in rag curlers tonight.
I picked up a cold that has settled into my chest, which on the one hand sucks, but on the other hand is kind of entertaining because the cracklies feel like I have Pop Rocks in my airways.
December 7, 2025 at 1:43 AM
In news that will surprise none of you, your girl got a diagnosis of mild pneumonia today. My sister told me I'm now a character in a Brontë novel. She knows me so well 🥰
(I'm fine, don't worry! I now have antibiotics and an inhaler and some strong cough syrup.)
(I'm fine, don't worry! I now have antibiotics and an inhaler and some strong cough syrup.)
Kidlet and I have been afflicted with the same bug, and we only have one humidifier, so I slept with her in her room last night. I woke up this morning feeling like a character in a Dickens novel who had been banished to the sickroom. It made me giggle. Maybe I'll put my hair in rag curlers tonight.
I picked up a cold that has settled into my chest, which on the one hand sucks, but on the other hand is kind of entertaining because the cracklies feel like I have Pop Rocks in my airways.
December 5, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Kidlet and I have been afflicted with the same bug, and we only have one humidifier, so I slept with her in her room last night. I woke up this morning feeling like a character in a Dickens novel who had been banished to the sickroom. It made me giggle. Maybe I'll put my hair in rag curlers tonight.