I’ve picked up a few new followers lately so I’m interrupting my fiber posting for some introductions. I’m mom to 3 boys whom have so far brought 2 daughters into our little family. I’m so white my complexion is classified as colonizer but do my best to be an ally to all. My kids are biracial, one of my daughters is black, I have many gay/bi/queer/pan/a/trans friends, and most people I know (myself included) are on the spectrum or have at least 1 mental health issues. So All of these things 1/

are personal. And even if they weren’t, I have empathy. I’m old ish, fat, and have been collecting health issues since the day I was born. The most top of mind is typically chronic pain because gravity and time and fucking bitches. My youngest son, Jake, lives with me so you’ll see him mentioned fairly often. We have 5 furry overlords. I’m fucking fed up with late stage capitalism and think the Democratic Party, while good intentioned, is very much a center to maybe center left organization 2/

on its best day. I have lots of big feelings on literally every social issue but rarely voice them here because I’m smart enough to know this isn’t the place to change someone’s mind about complex things or deeply held beliefs. Besides, I prefer to post those things that bring me joy. That said, please don’t be surprised on days when I’m struggling or my patience thins. We all have our limits. My great grandmother taught me to crochet a granny square when I was little and I’ve been a self 3/

taught knitter for 20 years. I had a little business creating hand dyed yarns but pain precludes that now. I’ve been spindle spinning off and on for a while and just got my first wheel. I’m an ADD enabled artist with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in photography (from back in the days of dark rooms and chemicals) and wish I had time to do ALL the things. I taught myself to knit on a whim and it instantly clicked with something in my soul. Having knitting in my hands soothes me. 4/