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Jay (YarnsofManyColors) @yarnsofmanycolors.bsky.social · 28d

I’m not sure why I read this. I don’t have a bread nor could I grow one if I wanted to without pharmaceutical intervention. Nonetheless, I find this an important read. www.patheos.com/blogs/johnbe...

Beards, Professionalism, And Culture Warriors

Real professionalism is technical competence, customer service, and continuous improvement. “Professional appearance” is the preferred culture of the people in charge and nothing more.

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Jay (YarnsofManyColors) @yarnsofmanycolors.bsky.social · Sep 16

Erasing #history is wrong. people.com/trump-orders...

Trump Orders Removal of Photo of Enslaved Man’s Scars and Information About Slavery from National Parks: Report

President Donald Trump is reportedly having his administration remove photography related to slavery from national parks in the United States.

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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · Sep 10

Chronic "non-communicable disease mortality declined in all high-income western countries, with Denmark experiencing the largest decline for both sexes and the USA experiencing the smallest decline."
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan... open-access @thelancet.com

Benchmarking progress in non-communicable diseases: a global analysis of cause-specific mortality from 2001 to 2019

From 2010 to 2019, NCD mortality declined in four of every five countries in the world. These improvements were not as large as the preceding decade for most countries, driven by smaller declines in m...

www.thelancet.com

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Jay (YarnsofManyColors) @yarnsofmanycolors.bsky.social · Aug 13

My church’s inaugural summer craft fair has become a harvest fair. New date is November 1, 2025 which is totally appropriate given that it’s at #AllSaints #Episcopal Church in #Omaha I believe we still have vendor space available, contact me for details.

Jay (YarnsofManyColors) @yarnsofmanycolors.bsky.social · Aug 10

#TFW you still get sales fliers from Kohls but refuse to shop there because they work with Amazon 😫

Jay (YarnsofManyColors) @yarnsofmanycolors.bsky.social · Aug 8

A worthwhile read for anyone wondering how 🍊 #tariffs will impact #yarn www.reddit.com/r/Yarn/s/sBh... #knitting #crochet

From the Yarn community on Reddit

Explore this post and more from the Yarn community

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Jay (YarnsofManyColors) @yarnsofmanycolors.bsky.social · Aug 6

Decided to go back to my fiber arts roots: crochet. There are a number odd reasons for this from wanting to be a kid again sharing yarn with my grandmother, to just wanting to do something different. The biggest reason, however, is that no machine can #crochet so my creations are unique & handmade

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Jay (YarnsofManyColors) @yarnsofmanycolors.bsky.social · Jun 5

You get what you vote for. #reminder

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Jay (YarnsofManyColors) @yarnsofmanycolors.bsky.social · May 9

Does it count as #KnittinginPublic if you’re sitting across from a strip mall but on the deck in your own backyard? 🤔

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Jay (YarnsofManyColors) @yarnsofmanycolors.bsky.social · Apr 30

It’s the #InternationalYearofCooperatives so here’s a shout out to all the #Yarn & #FiberArts related #co-op & #WorkerOwned or #EmployeeOwned organizations in the #KnitVerse including #CloseKnitYarn in Los Alamos, NM USA Shop their amazing selection at: close-knit-yarn-cooperative.shoplightspeed.com

Close-Knit Yarn Cooperative

Close-Knit Yarn Cooperative is a retail co-op open to the public, specializing in yarn, needles, hooks, and notions for knitters and crocheters.

close-knit-yarn-cooperative.shoplightspeed.com

Jay (YarnsofManyColors) @yarnsofmanycolors.bsky.social · Apr 29

The solution is this: “unite with determination the right means for carrying out good works. Collaborate more… Money, placed at the service of life, can be managed in the right way by the [true] #cooperative, where capital does not rule over people, but people over capital,” Pope #Francis

Co-op News @coopnews.bsky.social · Apr 22

Remembering Pope Francis and his commitment to the #cooperative model

#coops

Pope Francis and his commitment to co-operatives

Throughout his tenure, he was vocal in his support for the co-operative model, recognising its potential to build a more just economy

www.thenews.coop

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Jay (YarnsofManyColors) @yarnsofmanycolors.bsky.social · Apr 29

Anybody using #Ghost as a #substack or #medium alternative? What are your thoughts about it? 🤔

Jay (YarnsofManyColors) @yarnsofmanycolors.bsky.social · Apr 29

Love the colorway! 😍🤩 What is it?

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Jay (YarnsofManyColors) @yarnsofmanycolors.bsky.social · Apr 27

Is anyone using #Ghost to monetize their #Writing #Blogging #Newsletter ? Wondering how it compares to #Substack or #Medium even #Wordpress

Jay (YarnsofManyColors) @yarnsofmanycolors.bsky.social · Apr 25

I really enjoyed my #Lenten social media fast. Definitely needed the break & time to refocus. I’m looking forward to re-engaging with folks, however, followers might notice some changes. On this account I’m going to try to focus on #knitting #crochet #yarn #fiberarts 🧶 & getting my business going

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Jeff (Gutenberg Parenthesis) Jarvis @jeffjarvis.bsky.social · Apr 22

Message to journalism: Don't let him. This is in your power.
President Trump is signaling that he will blame the Federal Reserve for any economic weakness that results from his trade war if the central bank doesn’t cut interest rates soon www.wsj.com/economy/cent...

Trump Is Laying the Groundwork to Blame Powell for Any Downturn

The central bank’s legitimacy is at risk as the president attacks the Fed for cutting rates before election but not now.

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Jay (YarnsofManyColors) @yarnsofmanycolors.bsky.social · Apr 22

Happy Eastertide! As part of my business-planning & launch, I’m reading #ContemplativeKnitting by the Rev. #JulieCicora & posting my #SpiritualReflections over on #Mastodon at episcodon.net/@Jay

EpiscoGrrl (@[email protected])

880 Posts, 468 Following, 126 Followers · Never a big fan of the status quo, I spend a lot of time at church. Usually wearing a hat. Vestry member. Social media manager. #Episcopal Parish Administrato...

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Robert Rowley @robertrowley.bsky.social · Mar 23

Reminder: after around 900k total casualties, #Russia currently occupies 19% of #Ukraine. It occupied 30% three years ago, when it had less than 100k total casualties. Let’s stop pretending that Russia is in a position of strength. It’s only #Trump that tries to put it in one.

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Guardrails of Democracy @demguardrails.bsky.social · Mar 18

🚨Red Congress is perfectly fine being complicit in hitting Americans where it hurts.

Why are some still hesitating to hit them were it hurts to help save Medicaid ? 💸
#BlackSky #MedSky #MomSky

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Jay (YarnsofManyColors) @yarnsofmanycolors.bsky.social · Mar 15

This 👇

Pam Isaacs @pami.bsky.social · Feb 13

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Jay (YarnsofManyColors) @yarnsofmanycolors.bsky.social · Mar 15

Yes, please!

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Jay (YarnsofManyColors) @yarnsofmanycolors.bsky.social · Mar 4

I will have to look into it more! Thanks for the recommendation!

Jay (YarnsofManyColors) @yarnsofmanycolors.bsky.social · Mar 4

FYI I’m going on a social media/technology fast for #Lent. My phone will be fully functioning only at work. The rest of the time I have greatly limited the number of people & apps that can “get through” to me. If you reach out, be prepared to wait for a reply. See everyone after #Easter! 🧶📚📖📝🖋️

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Folklore Twitcher @folkloretwitcher.bsky.social · Feb 24

Keeping traditional Icelandic knitting alive www.bbc.com/reel/video/p...

Keeping traditional Icelandic knitting alive

Presenter Roma Wells heads to the north of Iceland to learn how to knit the true Icelandic way.

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Shep/Polly @sheppolly.bsky.social · Feb 21

I had measles as a child, and I’m an infectious disease epidemiologist who works on measles outbreaks. THERE ARE NO HEALTH BENEFITS to having measles.

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