Notes to self: know when to use your anger as a tool and when to set it aside. It’s okay to feel small and ineffective and afraid, but it’s not okay to let those feelings freeze you into inaction or, worse, into apathy. Remember that what you can see and feel may not be all there is to know.

Lauren | A Bee in the Bonnet@abeeinthebonnet.bsky.social · yesterday

Just finished my first re-read of A Wrinkle in Time since middle school, and whew, something out there knew I needed it right now. I needed that kick in the pants. Thank you.

Just finished my first re-read of A Wrinkle in Time since middle school, and whew, something out there knew I needed it right now. I needed that kick in the pants. Thank you.

Welp, I knew we were coming to the end of an era and this would probably happen soon, but today, we washed up and donated Peppa Pig’s camper van, the Paw Patrol lookout, and Bluey’s beach house 😭😭😭

I went to knit night at my local yarn store today, had a good vent session about this last week with some kindred spirits, and cried a little to a song I love on the way home. There is so much wrong in the world, and trying to fix it feels so hard, but we keep going anyway.

The Depth of Field Socks are now available, just in time to kick off Socktober! This pair of socks with delicate cables is knit from the cuff down with a heel flap and gusset. The pattern is graded to five sizes. Find it here: www.ravelry.com/patterns/lib...

Depth of Field Socks pattern by Lauren Rad

In photography, the depth of field refers to the distance between the closest and most distant objects that are both in focus in an image. A shallow depth of field will only focus on a narrow range of...

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Related to this: a small group of elementary schoolers got up at the crack of dawn today to join their teachers before school started and protest district shenanigans. I am so proud of them and the way they speak up when they see something wrong happening.

Lauren | A Bee in the Bonnet@abeeinthebonnet.bsky.social · 3d ago

I spent 4 hours in the library at my kid's school today, putting new barcodes on books, checking books in and out, running reports, and shifting to make room on shelves. Budget cuts have meant we no longer have a full-time librarian. I am happy to help out, and yet, I also have complicated feelings.

I spent 4 hours in the library at my kid's school today, putting new barcodes on books, checking books in and out, running reports, and shifting to make room on shelves. Budget cuts have meant we no longer have a full-time librarian. I am happy to help out, and yet, I also have complicated feelings.

Oh hey oh hey, guess who had another nightmare about going back to practicing law, accidentally working for both her old law firms at the same time, forgetting to check her emails for several days, blowing discovery deadlines, and not reactivating her bar license? Today’s gonna be grrrrreat

Meet Backpack, your 2026 Fat Bear Week champion. Backpack is 20 years old, weighs about 1,000 pounds and got his nickname because, as a cub, he loved riding on his mom's back across the Brooks River.

Meet Backpack, Fat Bear Week’s chunky champ

Backpack went from hitching a ride on his mom’s back to cross the Brooks River to winning the hearts of fat bear fans around the world.

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I woke up this morning with the Black Sails theme song stuck in my head, which seems like an omen.

This will always and forever be 5 stars. If you're looking for a fantasy story with an excellently explained magic system, necromancy, bells, and a grouchy cat??, I highly recommend. I also highly recommend the audiobook since it is read by the great Tim Curry and has a voice like a warm hug ❤️

Beca Dreadful 🖤🌙@becadreads.bsky.social · 2w ago

CR: (audio & physical) Sabriel by Garth Nix. A reread. Buddy read with @birdjay.bsky.social! 💙📚👀 #booksky #currentlyreading

Update: we demolished a whole pot of chamomile and fell down a rabbit hole of Hildegard von Bingen and hurdy gurdies. Life in our house is not exactly normal but at least we’re rarely bored.

Lauren | A Bee in the Bonnet@abeeinthebonnet.bsky.social · last wk.

Mr. Rad went to the movies with some friends tonight, so Little Rad and I baked scones, made tiny sandwiches, and turned on Kiki’s Delivery Service. I’m crocheting some granny squares while we watch. This is such a great way to spend a Saturday night.

Mr. Rad went to the movies with some friends tonight, so Little Rad and I baked scones, made tiny sandwiches, and turned on Kiki’s Delivery Service. I’m crocheting some granny squares while we watch. This is such a great way to spend a Saturday night.

I wrote two separate knitting patterns today and now it feels like my brain is leaking out my ears.

What if my interviewer offers me Turkish Delight?

I just put the finishing touches on a crochet project I started back in 2010. Never let someone make you feel bad about lingering WIPs. They'll keep.

I taught high schoolers from 2018-2025, and the rising levels of nihilism were one of the few things that really worried me about the kids. It's a seductive philosophy, and it can feel perversely good to give up hope because then you don't have to keep trying and struggling and maybe failing.

Have you ever wanted to join one of my test knits but weren't sure how? I've got a special segment of my newsletter where I sent out testing calls. You can sign up here: www.abeeinthebonnet.com/test-knittin...

Test Knitting - A Bee In The Bonnet

I use test knitting to help ensure my patterns are easy to use. If you'd like to join my test knitting pool, here's where you can do so.

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When I was a teenager, the total population of Channel Islands foxes dwindled to about 50-80 individuals. Today, this cutie sat across a small clearing while I ate lunch. It trotted over to us, sniffed around, realized we weren’t going to feed it, and wandered off. Amazing.

👵RESPECT-FOR-THE-AGED DAY👴 Today is Keirō-no-hi (敬老の日) in Japan🎊 Traditionally held on September 15th, in 2003 the national holiday was changed to the 3rd Monday in September. Commemorative silver saké cups are given by the government to those who have turned 100. #Japan #敬老の日 #respectfortheagedday

Help, these are exquisite

franz@franzanth.bsky.social · 4w ago

I'd like you all to also meet Motha Lisa www.redbubble.com/i/poster/Mot... and Krill with A Pearl Earring www.redbubble.com/i/poster/Kri... #Art #SciArt

I don't struggle with Second Sock Syndrome anymore, but you know what gets me every time? Mitten thumbs. I'm always knitting the damn things just a little bit too short.

I am so glad that even after almost 20 years of being a couple, my husband still doesn't mind me yapping away at him every time I see him. It's just that he's my favorite person, and I want to share all the exciting things I've read and seen and learned with him. I save them up to share with him.

The pathway to @elleb.bsky.social becoming the US Olympian for the ILCA 6 is now solidly defined. First mandatory regatta is in 8 short months. But, we need your help to get there. Read about the paths and donate to the campaign if you can! www.secondwindracing.com/second-thoug...

The Road to LA28 Just Got Real — Second Wind Racing — Second Wind Racing

The LA28 Olympic qualification process is out. With eight months until the first event, I finally know exactly what I’m chasing and how much work lies ahead.

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When you text a friend because you're spiraling and need a gut check, and by the end of your conversation you've resolved the spiral and also figured out three new ways to work together on fun projects, that's when you know something has gone right for once.

It has been such a hot summer that, for the first time ever, we’ve had mosquitos at our house. I currently have a bite on the *bottom* of my foot, which is a nightmare, and I will be adding it to the list of minor curses I wish upon bad people.

I know we're all bombarded with pleas for donations these days, but this one I really feel strongly about. It's not hard to imagine the extra stress and worry that would come with not being able to change your kid when they need it, or having to stretch one diaper wearing way too long.

National Diaper Bank Network@diapernetwork.bsky.social · 3w ago

This National Diaper Need Awareness Week, help NDBN support the nearly 1 in 2 U.S. families struggling to afford enough diapers to keep their babies clean, dry, and healthy. Your donation helps get diapers to families through our Network of member diaper banks. Give today: bit.ly/GIVE-NDNAW 💛

Yesterday, I drove by this little chest sitting on a curb in my neighborhood. I told myself if it was still there when I returned and I could get it in the car by myself, I could bring it home. Turns out a little bit of elbow grease makes all the difference.

rainbow trout bowls 💚💗🤍 🔺6 speckled stoneware, underglaze, glaze

There's been an old WWII plane flying around here this weekend (I think it's maybe a B-17 but I'm no expert so don't get mad at me), and every time I hear it coming, I run outside to watch. It's kind of amazing to see an 80-something-year-old piece of machinery soaring through the air.